Ameris Bank v. Tojik Trans LLC

I. Background

On December 12, 2023, Plaintiff Ameris Bank (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint against Defendants Tojik Trans LLC and Behzod Yusupov (collectively, “Defendants”) for the alleged breach of the written equipment financial agreement and the corresponding personal guaranty of that agreement. (Dkt. 1.) On May 7, 2024, the court ordered Plaintiff to show cause regarding subject matter jurisdiction, (Dkt. 18), specifically as to “the citizenships of the members of Defendant Tojik Tran LLC,” (see id at 2). In the order, court expressly cautioned that “Failure to demonstrate a basis for the court’s subject matter jurisdiction or comply with court orders will result in dismissal.” (Id at 3.) Plaintiff failed to respond to the order by the May 14, 2024, deadline set by the court and has not filed a response as of the date of this Order. (See generally Dkt.) Based on the state of the record, as applied to the applicable law, the court concludes it lacks subject matter jurisdiction over this matter. Accordingly, the case is DISMISSED

WITHOUT PREJUDICE.

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