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Nature of Suit Code: 110
Nature of Suit: Insurance
Cause of Action: 28:1332 Diversity-Insurance Contract

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT 

EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS 

CENTRAL DIVISION 

GURAL FOSTER PLAINTIFF 

v. No. 4:19-cv-896-DPM 

WELCARE HEALTH PLANS DEFENDANT 

ORDER 

1. Foster's motion to proceed in forma pauperis, NQ 1, is denied 

with instructions. He receives approximately $2,300 a month in 

income, and after expenses has around $800 to spend. The Court 

concludes he can pay the $400 filing fee. But, Foster can pay the fee in 

installments and must pay at least $100 each month until the $400 fee is 

paid. The first $100 payment is due by 15 January 2020. If no payment 

is made by then, the Court will dismiss his complaint without 

prejudice. 

2. The Court also notes that subject matter jurisdiction in this 

dispute is doubtful on the facts pleaded. Is there complete diversity of 

citizenship between the parties? What is the amount in controversy? 

28 U.S.C. § 1332(a). Therefore, Foster must also file an amended 

complaint by 15 January 2020 which clarifies the jurisdictional facts. 

If he does not, the Court will dismiss his complaint without prejudice. 

Case 4:19-cv-00896-DPM Document 3 Filed 12/19/19 Page 1 of 2
So Ordered. 

(/ 

D .P. Marshall Jr. 

United States District Judge 

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