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MEMORANDUM AND ORDER Plaintiffs Scripts Wholesale, Inc. and Lieb Pharmacy, Inc. (together, “Plaintiffs”) bring this federal diversity action against Defendants Mainspring Distribution LLC (“Mainspring”) and Edvin Ovasapyan (“Edvin”) (together, “Defendants”) alleging various state law claims including breach of contract, unjust enrichment, breach of fiduciary duty, conversion, and fraudulent conveyances pursuant to New York Debtor and Creditor Law, §270 et seq. Amended Complaint (“Am. Compl.”) at

21-54, Dkt. Entry No. 29. After the close of discovery, the Court sua sponte raised concerns that it lacked subject matter jurisdiction due to a potential lack of diversity among the parties. See, Electronic Order dated June 19, 2020. The Court then ordered briefing on the matter. See, Electronic Order dated March 3, 2021. Plaintiffs filed their brief in support of diversity jurisdiction. See, Pls.’ Mem. of Law in Supp. of Subject Matter Jurisdiction (“Pls.’ Br.”), Dkt. Entry No. 65. Defendants filed their brief opposing diversity jurisdiction. Defs.’ Mem. of Law in Support of Dismissal (“Defs.’ Br.”), Dkt. Entry No. 66. For the reasons set forth below, the Court finds that, while there is diversity between Plaintiffs and Defendant Mainspring, Edvin’s citizenship has not been established. Accordingly, as there is no complete diversity among the parties, this Court lacks subject matter jurisdiction and this action is dismissed. BACKGROUND Plaintiffs allege that they contracted with Defendants to provide pharmaceutical products. Am. Compl. at

 
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