The Farmers Automobile Insurance Association v. Patz, Charles et al

Filing 7

ORDER that this case is dismissed for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. Signed by District Judge James D. Peterson on 1/12/2017. (voc)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF WISCONSIN

THE FARMERS AUTOMOBILE
INSURANCE ASSOCIATION,
Plaintiff,

ORDER

v.
16-cv-831-jdp
CHARLES PATZ and LINDA AVERY-PATZ,
Defendants.
Plaintiff The Farmers Automobile Insurance Association attempted to bring this civil
action under 28 U.S.C. § 1332(a), but the allegations in its complaint did not establish
complete diversity. The court gave Farmers Automobile an opportunity to amend its
complaint and correct the problem by January 5, 2017. Dkt. 6. Farmers Automobile has not
filed an amended complaint or otherwise explained how this court has subject matter
jurisdiction. The court will dismiss the action for lack of subject matter jurisdiction.

ORDER
IT IS ORDERED that:
1. This case is DISMISSED for lack of subject matter jurisdiction.
2. The clerk of court is directed to close this case.
Entered January 12, 2017.
BY THE COURT:
/s/
________________________________________
JAMES D. PETERSON
District Judge