Klar et al v. Seterus, Inc.

Filing 53

MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by District Judge John A. Gibney, Jr on 1/8/14. Copy sent: Yes(tdai, )

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA
Richmond Division

JOHN KLAR

MARCY KLAR,
Plaintiffs,
Civil Action No. 3:13-cv-00462-JAG
FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE

ASSOCIATION,
SETERUS, INC.
Defendants.

MEMORANDUM OPINION

This matter comes before the Court on the plaintiffs' Motion to Remand (Dk No. 4.) The

plaintiffs argue that the Court lacks jurisdiction to hear their claim because the Virginia state
courts have personal jurisdiction over the defendants. (Id.) The plaintiffs' argument, however,

relies on a misunderstanding of the bases of the Court's jurisdiction. Because the plaintiffs'
amended complaint adds several federal claims and because complete diversity exists among the
parties, the Court will DENY the plaintiffs' motion to remand this case.

On June 20, 2013, the plaintiffs filed suit inthe Chesterfield County Circuit Court against
the defendant Seterus, alleging various violations of Virginia state law. Seterus received service

on June 27, 2013. On July 18, 2013, Seterus removed the case to this Court. The Klars timely
filed a motion to remand this case. Subsequently, the plaintiffs amended their complaint twice to
include an additional defendant, the Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae"), and