Knudson v. Systems Painters, Inc.’s Empirical Analysis

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9 federal appellate · 7 district ·

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1. “[A] proper review should give paramount consideration to the reasonableness of the basis underlying the state claim. Where applicable state precedent precludes the existence of a cause of action against a defendant, joinder is fraudulent. “[I]t is well established that if it is clear under governing state law that the complaint does not state a cause of action against the non-diverse defendant, the joinder is fraudulent and federal jurisdiction of the case should be retained.” ... However, if there is a “colorable” cause of action — that is, if the state law might impose liability on the resident defendant under the facts alleged — then there is no fraudulent joinder.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. 853 F. Supp. 2d 883 - Hudgins v. First Student, Inc.

2. “[JJoinder is not fraudulent where 'there is arguably a reasonable basis for predicting that the state law might impose liability based upon the facts involved.' ” (quoting Filla, 336 F.3d at 811)); Junk, 628 F.3d at 446 (The question of fraudulent joinder”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. 853 F. Supp. 2d 883 - Hudgins v. First Student, Inc.

3. “there [is] any reasonable possibility that a state court would rule against the non-diverse defendant.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Hoyt v. Lane Constr. Corp.