Grasiela Robles-Perez v. Wal-Mart Associates, Inc.
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES—GENERAL
Case No. EDCV 24-01762-KK-SPx Date: August 22, 2024 Title:
Present: The Honorable KENLY KIYA KATO, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
Noe Ponce 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 TO SHOW CAUSE Regarding Subject Matter Jurisdiction
On June 18, 2024, plaintiff Grasiela Robles-Perez (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint against defendants Wal-Mart Associates, Inc. and Walmart Inc. (“Defendants”) in San Bernardino County Superior Court, alleging employment discrimination and related claims under the Fair Employment and Housing Act. ECF Docket No. (“Dkt.”) 1, Ex. 1. On August 15, 2024, Defendants filed a Notice of Removal from San Bernardino County Superior Court, asserting diversity jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1332. Dkt. 1.
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