Allied World Surplus Lines Insurance Company v. Arya Security Services, Inc.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

CIVIL MINUTES—

GENERAL

Case No. 5:24-cv-01703-SSS-DTBx Date August 21, 2024 Title Allied World Surplus Lines Insurance Co. v. Arya Security Servs., Inc.

Present: The Honorable SUNSHINE S. SYKES, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

Irene Vazquez Not Reported Deputy Clerk Court Reporter

Attorney(s) Present for Plaintiff(s): Attorney(s) Present for Defendant(s): None Present None Present

Proceedings: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY THIS

CASE SHOULD NOT BE REMANDED FOR LACK OF

SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION

Plaintiff Allied World Surplus Lines Insurance Company sues Defendant Arya Security Services, Inc. for breach of contract. [Dkt. 1, Compl.]. Allied World alleges this Court has diversity jurisdiction over this matter. [Id. ¶ 3]. Relevant here, it alleges “the amount in controversy exceeds the sum of $75,000, exclusive of interests and costs.” [Id.]. Federal district courts “have an independent obligation to determine whether subject-matter jurisdiction exists, even in the absence of a challenge from any party.” Arbaugh v. Y&H…