Window Maker Says Diversity, Damages Warrant Removal Of Defects Suit

(October 18, 2019, 1:19 PM EDT) -- AUSTIN, Texas — Jeld-Wen Inc. says in a notice of removal filed in Texas federal court on Oct. 15 that a man’s lawsuit accusing it of manufacturing defective windows should proceed in federal court based on complete diversity and because he is seeking damages in excess of $75,000 (Bobby Schmidt v. Jeld-Wen Inc., No. 19-cv-00998, W.D. Texas)....