Jayakanthan R v. Optum Insight (India) Pvt. Ltd And 7 Others
A NO. 1823 of 2025
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 16-04-2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU A NO. 1823 of 2025 in C.S.DR.No.26398 of 2025 Jayakanthan R Door no.S3, TIARA Residency, Sakthi Nagar, Mudichur, Chennai - 600 048.
Applicant(s) Vs Optum Insight (India) Pvt. Ltd and 7 others Represented by its Director Sheenu Jalla Kachru, Having registered office at No.4, Ashoka Capitol, Road No.2, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India - 500 034. and 7 Others Respondent(s) For Applicant(s): M/S.Hari Prashanth For Respondent(s):
ORDER
In a proposed suit seeking compensation for a sum of Rs.1,02,50,000/- (Rupees One Crore Two Lakhs Fifty Thousand only) along with an interest at the rate of 12% p.a, the intending plaintiff seeks leave to sue the defendants before this Court. 2.Heard the learned counsel for the applicant.
3.Learned Counsel appearing for the applicant would submit that the substantial portion of the cause of action for the suit arose within the jurisdiction of this Court and requested this Court to allow the present application.
4.Upon considering the above submissions and examining the draft plaint and the affidavit filed in support of this Application and being satisfied that the cause of action for the suit has arisen partly within the jurisdiction of this Court, A.No.1823 of 2025 is allowed by granting leave to the applicant to sue the respondents/ defendants before this Court. As a corollary, the Registry is directed to number the suit, if it is otherwise in order and list the same in due course.
16-04-2025 Gba To
1. Optum Insight (India) Pvt. Ltd and 7 others Represented by its Director Sheenu Jalla Kachru, Having registered office at No.4, Ashoka Capitol, Road No.2, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India - 500 034.
2. United Health Group Inc Represented by its Chief Executive Officer Mr.Andrw Witty, P.O.Box 1459, Minneapolis, MN 55440-1459, USA.
3. Optum Inc Represented by its Chief Executive Officer Ms.Heather Cianfrocco, 13625 Technology Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55344, USA.
4. Srividya Thyagarajan Senior Director Product Team, O Optum Insight India Pvt Ltd., Tamarai Tech Park,
S.P.Plot No.16-20 and 20A South Block 5th Flor, Thiruvika Industrial Estate, Iner Ring Road , Guindy, Chennai - 600 032.
5. Kanchana Krithivasan Former HR Manager, Optum Insight India Pvt Ltd., Tamarai Tech Park, S.P.Plot No.16-20 and 20A South Block 5th Flor, Thiruvika Industrial Estate, Iner Ring Road , Guindy, Chennai - 600 032.
6. Mai Chacko Modale Vice President, Optum Insight India Pvt Ltd., Tamarai Tech Park, S.P.Plot No.16-20 and 20A South Block 5th Flor, Thiruvika Industrial Estate, Iner Ring Road , Guindy, Chennai - 600 032.
7. Vijay Thomas Senior Director Engineering Team, Optum Insight India Pvt Ltd., Tamarai Tech Park, S.P.Plot No.16-20 and 20A South Block 5th Flor, Thiruvika Industrial Estate, Iner Ring Road , Guindy, Chennai - 600 032.
8. Joseph Johnson Employee Relations Manager United Health Group, 5-7 Office level, Build No.14, Sundew properties SEZ Mindspace, APIIC Layout, Surevey No.64, Hitech City Madhapur Hyderabad, Telangana, India 500 081.