Agent Fraudulently Joined In Hurricane Matthew Dispute, Judge Says, Denies Remand

Mealey's (April 10, 2018, 1:23 PM EDT) -- SAVANNAH, Ga. — A Georgia federal judge on April 9 denied a homeowners association’s motion to remand its insurance coverage lawsuit over Hurricane Matthew damage, finding that the association fraudulently joined an insurance agent to avoid federal jurisidiction (Wylly Island Homeowners' Association, et al. v. State Farm Fire and Casualty Co., et al., No. 17-244, S.D. Ga., 2018 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 60088)....