Linda Rose Johnson v. Costco Wholesale Corporation

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT JS-

CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

CIVIL MINUTES—

GENERAL

Case No. 5:24-cv-01392-SSS-DTBx Date August 21, 2024 Title Linda R. Johnson v. Costco Wholesale Corp., et al.

Present: The Honorable SUNSHINE S. SYKES, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

Irene Vazquez Not Reported Deputy Clerk Court Reporter

Attorney(s) Present for Plaintiff(s): Attorney(s) Present for Defendant(s): None Present None Present

Proceedings: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER REMANDING THIS CASE

BACK TO SAN BERNARDINO SUPERIOR COURT

Plaintiff Linda R. Johnson filed this personal injury lawsuit against Defendant Costco Wholesale Corporation and numerous Doe defendants. [Dkt. 1-1, Compl.]. On July 3, 2024, Costco timely removed the case to this Court, alleging diversity jurisdiction exists. [Dkt. 1, Notice of Removal at 2–3]. Relevant here, Costco alleges in conclusory fashion that the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000. [Id. at 2]. Based on Costco’s conclusory allegation, the Court ordered Costco to show cause why this case should not be remanded to San Bernardino Superior Court for lack of…