Lisa White Wirt v. Macys Retail Holdings, LLC

CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL

Case No. CV 24-5280 FMO (BFMx) Date July 8, 2024 Title Lisa White Wirt v. Macy’s West Stores, LLC

Present: The Honorable Fernando M. Olguin, United States District Judge Vanessa Figueroa None None Deputy Clerk Court Reporter / Recorder Tape No. Attorney Present for Plaintiff(s): Attorney Present for Defendant(s): None Present None Present Proceedings: (In Chambers) Order Remanding Action On March 18, 2024,1 Lis White Wirt (“plaintiff”) filed a Complaint in the Los Angeles County Superior Court against Macy’s Retail Holdings, LLC2 (“Macy’s” or “defendant”), asserting state law claims relating to a trip and fall at defendant’s premises. (See Dkt. 1, NOR at Exh. A, Complaint). On June 21, 2024, defendant removed the action on diversity jurisdiction grounds pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1332 and 1441(b). (See Dkt. 1, NOR at ¶ 1) (asserting removal is proper because this “is a civil action between citizens of different states and the matter in controversy exceeds the sum of $75,000”). Having reviewed the pleadings, the court hereby remands…