In Halbower v. Hiscox Syndicate 33 of Lloyd’s of London, No. 25-1152 (6th Cir. May 29, 2026), the panel unanimously remands an insurance dispute to reconsider diversity jurisdiction where the defendant is a Lloyd’s of London “Syndicate,” an unincorporated group of underwriting members. The panel, nevertheless, splits over the proper analysis. Syndicates are loose associationsContinue reading “Divided Sixth Circuit Panel Queries Diversity Jurisdiction in Case Against a Lloyd’s of London “Syndicate” of Underwriters”
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City’s Unexplained Failure to Name State as a Party Prevents Remand of Removed Case to State Court Under 28 U.S.C. § 1447, Holds Fifth Circuit
In New Orleans City v. Aspect Energy, LLC, No. 24-30199 (5th Cir. Jan. 23, 2025), the Fifth Circuit holds that the unexplained failure of the City of New Orleans to add the State of Louisiana as a party to its complaint meant that the federal court had diversity jurisdiction over the removed case. “Appellant, NewContinue reading “City’s Unexplained Failure to Name State as a Party Prevents Remand of Removed Case to State Court Under 28 U.S.C. § 1447, Holds Fifth Circuit”
Eighth Circuit Holds That Stipulations About Citizenship Are Not Binding When Evaluating Diversity Jurisdiction, Signaling a Possible Split with Other Circuits
In Great River Entertainment, LLC v. Zurich American Ins. Co., No. 21-3815 (8th Cir. Sept. 11, 2023), the Eighth Circuit reverses and remands a final judgment dismissing this insurance coverage lawsuit, holding that—despite an admission by the plaintiff in the district court that the parties were diverse—the plaintiff could contradict that stipulation on appeal withContinue reading “Eighth Circuit Holds That Stipulations About Citizenship Are Not Binding When Evaluating Diversity Jurisdiction, Signaling a Possible Split with Other Circuits”
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