Avalon Hollywood, L.P. v. Benjamin Huddleston
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES —- GENERAL
Case No. 2:25-cv-02957-CAS-MAAx Date April 15, 2025 Title Avalon Hollywood, L.P. v. Benjamin Huddleston
Present: The Honorable CHRISTINA A. SNYDER Catherine Jeang Not Present N/A Deputy Clerk Court Reporter / Recorder Tape No. Attorneys Present for Plaintiffs: Attorneys Present for Defendants: Not Present Not Present Proceedings: (In Chambers:) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: SUBJECT
MATTER JURISDICTION
On December 27, 2024, plaintiff Avalon Hollywood, L.P. (“plaintiff”) filed this unlawful detainer action against defendant Benjamin Huddleston (“defendant”) in Los Angeles County Superior Court. Dkt. 1 at 5. Defendant removed the case to this Court on April 4, 2025. Id. at 1. Defendant concurrently filed a request to proceed in forma pauperis. Dkt. 2. Defendant asserts that this Court has jurisdiction on the basis of diversity of citizenship, stating: “[p]|laintiff does not reside in this state and damages as a result of an unfair eviction will…