William Horvath v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc.

I. BACKGROUND

On June 28, 2023, Plaintiff filed a complaint in the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside alleging negligence and premises liability against defendants Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. (“Home Depot” or “Defendant”) and John Doe (“Doe”), an alleged supervisor and/or manager of the subject premises, along with Does 1-15. (“Complaint,” Dkt. No. 1 at 9-10.) On June 4, 2024, Plaintiff served Defendant with a statement of damages, listing general and specific damages in excess of $2,000,000. (“Statement of Damages,” Dkt. No. 1 at 2, 35-36.)

On July 5, 2024, Defendant removed the action to this Court. (“NOR,” Dkt. No. 1.) On July 19, 2024, Plaintiff filed the Motion. (Motion.) In support, Plaintiff filed the declaration of Igor Fradkin (“Fradkin Decl.,” Dkt. No. 10-1.) On July 29, 2024, Defendant opposed the Motion. (“Opposition,” Dkt. No. 11.)

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II. LEGAL STANDARD

Federal courts have limited jurisdiction, “possessing only that power authorized by Constitution and statute.” Gunn v. Minton, 568 U.S. 251, 256 (2013). As such, federal courts have original jurisdiction only over civil actions in which a federal question exists or in which there is…