The People of the State of California v. National CPR Foundation LLC

I. INTRODUCTION

On October 22, 2024, the People of the State of California (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint against National CPR Foundation LLC and its managing member, Michael Angelo Paladino (collectively, “Defendants”) in Santa Barbara Superior Court, asserting claims for false advertising and unfair competition under California law. (ECF No. 1-1.) On November 21, 2024, Defendants removed the action to this Court on the basis of federal question jurisdiction. (ECF No. 1.) Presently before the Court is Plaintiff's Motion to Remand and Attorneys’ Fees. For the following reasons, the Court GRANTS the Motion in part.

II. FACTUAL BACKGROUND

Plaintiff alleges the following in its Complaint: Defendants operate an online, computer-based certification program for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). In their advertising, Defendants represented that their CPR certification program: (A) _ strictly adheres to the federal Occupational Safety and Health Admunistration’s (OSHA) guidelines; (B) meets the American Heart Association’s (AHA) standards; (C) would provide the same benefits as in-person instruction from the AHA; (D) _ is accredited; (E) is accepted by all…