Roberts

I. INTRODUCTION

20 Before the Court is Plaintiff Jeffrey Robert’s Motion to Remand this action to the San 21 Diego Superior Court and request for attorney’s fees and costs under 28 U.S.C. § 22 1447(c)1. Having reviewed the parties’ briefing, declarations, and supporting exhibits, the 23

25 1 “A motion to remand the case on the basis of any defect other than lack of subject 26 matter jurisdiction must be made within 30 days after the filing of the notice of removal under section 1446(a)[28USCS § 1446(a)]. If at any time before final judgment it appears that the district court lacks subject matter jurisdiction, the case shall be remanded. An 28 Court finds that removal was improper. Accordingly, the motion to remand is GRANTED. II. FACTUAL BACKGROUND/ PROCEDURAL HISTORY Plaintiff initially filed suit in state court on October 16, 2024, asserting four California state law claims challenging non-compete and forum-selection clauses: (1) declaratory relief, (2) injunctive relief, (3) violation of California Labor Code § 925, and (4) California Unfair Competition Law, California Business and Professional Code § 17200. The Plaintiff did not plead…