Gregg II v. Swift Transportation Co. of Arizona, LLC
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. Background
This action concerns Plaintiff James Vincent Gregg II’s employment with Defendant Swift Transportation Co. of AZ LLC (“Defendant”). Notice of Removal Ex. A, Complaint (Dkt. 1-2). Plaintiff alleges that his employer created a hostile work environment and committed various labor code violations. See id.
Plaintiff originally filed suit in the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, on December 5, 2023. Id. On May 14, 2024, Plaintiff served response to Defendant’s Form Interrogatories, which contained information Defendant contends establishes the minimum amount in controversy is met. See Notice of Removal. On June 13, 2024, Defendant removed the action to this Court, asserting diversity jurisdiction. Notice of Removal (Notice”) (Dkt. 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 shall be remanded.” 28 U.S.C. § 1447(c). Removal of a case from state court to federal court is governed by 28 U.S.C. § 1441, which provides in relevant part that “any civil action…