Michael D. Zuniga v. Centurion Consulting Services, LLC
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. Background
Plaintiff brings this action against Defendant Centurion Consulting Services, LLC (“Defendant”) on behalf of himself and other class members to recover alleged unpaid wages, restitution, and related relief. Notice of Removal (“Notice” or “Not.”) (Dkt. 1) Ex. 3 ¶ 2 (Dkt. 1-2) (“FAC”). Plaintiff alleged rest and meal period violations, failure to pay minimum wage and overtime wages, failure to reimburse for business expenses, failure to provide accurate wage statements, failure to pay final wages upon separation of employment, and failure to provide paid sick leave. See id. ¶ 1.
Plaintiff originally filed suit in the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino on June 5, 2023. Notice Ex. 1 (Dkt. 1-1). Plaintiff filed their First Amended Complaint on July 23, 2023. See generally FAC. On September 22, 2023, Defendant removed the action to this Court, asserting federal question and diversity jurisdiction. Notice ¶ 1.
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II. Legal Standard
“If at any time before final judgment it appears that the district court lacks subject matter jurisdiction, the case…