Wyant v. National Railroad Passenger Corp.

OPINION AND ORDER

KOELTL, District Judge:

The plaintiffs Susan and Edward Wyant have moved to amend their complaint, pursu ant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 15 and 20, to add an additional defendant, Nelson Maintenance Services, Inc. (“Nelson Maintenance”). Because the joinder of Nelson Maintenance would destroy diversity jurisdiction, the plaintiffs also have moved to remand the ease to state court pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1447(e). The defendant National Railroad Passenger Corporation (“Amtrak”) has opposed the motions and has requested, in the alternative, permission to amend its notice…