Spence v. Saunders

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

FABER, District Judge.

This ease raises a question of federal jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1441(c) as that statute existed in June 1990, prior to its most recent amendment. The court, finding that it lacks jurisdiction, is compelled to remand this action to the Circuit Court of Mercer County.

The plaintiff, Roger L. Spence, a citizen and resident of West Virginia, brought this action in state court for injuries he sustained while riding as a passenger in one of the fleet vehicles owned by Brown’s Limousine Crew Car, Inc. William E. Saunders, the alleged tortfeasor…