A Texas limited liability company sues a New York corporation and two individual Louisiana citizens in Louisiana state court claiming millions of dollars in damages. Five days after the suit is filed — after the New York corporation is served with process but before the Louisiana individuals are served — the New York corporation “snap removes” the case to federal court. Does the “forum defendant rule” in 28 U.S.C. § 1441(b)(2) prohibit the out-of-state defendant from removing the case and require remand to state court? Continue reading >