Liberty Mut. Ins. Co. v. Estate

This matter is before the court for consideration of cross-motions for summary judgment in this declaratory judgment action. The plaintiffs, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Liberty Insurance Corporation, Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company, and LM Insurance Corporation (collectively herein "Liberty" or the "Liberty entities"), contend that there is diversity of citizenship between the parties and the amount in controversy exceeds $ 75,000.00 excluding interest and costs, satisfying the requirement that independent subject matter jurisdiction exist for this court to "declare the rights and…