Opinion
Civil Action No. 12 1879
11-19-2012
DEBORAH DIANE FLETCHER, Plaintiff, v. AVENTURA HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER, et al., Defendants.
MEMORANDUM OPINION
The plaintiff has filed an application to proceed in forma pauperis and a pro se complaint. The application will be granted, and the complaint will be dismissed.
"This is a Medical Malpractice and sue case," Compl. at 2 (page number designated by the Court), against a nursing home in Florida. Federal district courts have jurisdiction in civil actions arising under the Constitution, laws or treaties of the United States. See 28 U.S.C. § 1331. In addition, federal district courts have jurisdiction over civil actions where the matter in controversy exceeds $75,000, and the suit is between citizens of different states. See 28 U.S.C. § 1332(a). This complaint sets forth no federal question. Although the parties appear to be citizens of different states, the complaint makes no demand for damages, and the Court is unable to determine whether the matter in controversy exceeds the $75,000 threshold. Accordingly, the Court will dismiss this action for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. An Order consistent with this Memorandum Opinion is issued separately.
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United States District Judge