Stephen Edlund v. True Classic Tees, LLC

I. INTRODUCTION

On November 15, 2024, Stephen Edlund (‘Plaintiff’) filed a putative class action Complaint against True Classic Tees, LLC (“Defendant”) in state court. Plaintiff asserts claims for unjust enrichment and violations of California’s Unfair Competition Law (“UCL”), California’s False Advertising Law (“FAL”), California’s Consumer Legal Remedies Act (“CLRA”), and Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (“FDUTPA”). (ECF No. 1-1.) On January 17, 2025, Defendant removed the action to federal court based on the Class Action Fairness Act (“CAFA’’), 28 U.S.C. §§ 1332(d). (ECF No. 1.) Presently before the Court is Plaintiff's Motion to Remand. (ECF No. 12.) For the following reasons, the Court DENIES the Motion. Il. FACTUAL BACKGROUND Plaintiff alleges the following: Defendant is a popular apparel brand selling men’s t-shirts through its website. Defendant offers “free shipping” on orders over $79 and “flat, low-cost” shipping on other orders. (Compl. 2, 5.) In reality, Defendant disguises shipping fees as a “Package Protection & Sustainability Fee,” which it adds to every online order. (/d. J 2, 20.) On July 2, 2024, Plaintiff used Defendant’s…