James P. Jimirro v. The Paley Center for Media
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
CIVIL MINUTES – GENERAL
Case No. CV 25-188-E Date March 17, 2025
Title JAMES P. JIMIRRO v. THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA, ET AL.
Present: The Honorable Charles F. Eick, United States Magistrate Judge
Valencia Munroe None None Deputy Clerk Court Reporter/Recorder Tape No.
Attorneys Present for Plaintiffs: Attorneys Present for Defendants: None None
Proceedings: (IN CHAMBERS)
The Court has read and considered all papers filed in support of and in opposition to Plaintiff’s “Motion to Remand” (“the Motion”), filed February 5, 2025. The Court heard oral argument on March 14, 2025.
Plaintiff, an individual residing in California, filed this action in Los Angeles Superior Court. Defendant, a nonprofit corporation incorporated in New York, removed the action to this federal court, asserting diversity jurisdiction. Plaintiff disputes this assertion and moves for a remand.
Federal district courts have jurisdiction over an action “where the matter in controversy exceeds the sum or value of $75,000.00 . . . and is between . . . citizens of different States.” 28 U.S.C. § 1332(a). For…