Howard Scott v. Stanley C. Middleman
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. Introduction
Before the Court is Plaintiff Howard Scott’s motion to remand. ECF No. 9. For the following reasons, Plaintiff's motion is DENIED. IL. Background On March 10, 2025, Plaintiff brought an action in Los Angeles small claims court against Defendants Stanley C. Middleman and Freedom Mortgage Corporation. ECF No. 1-1. The complaint did not specify a specific cause of action, but it alleged wrongdoing with regard to a debt and explained that Plaintiff was adding “statutory damages in accordance with federal debt collection practices (FDCPA) Section 809(b).” Jd. at 4.
On April 9, 2025, Defendants removed the case to this Court pursuant to federal question jurisdiction. ECF No. 1. In response, Plaintiff filed an “emergency motion to remand,” arguing that Defendants removal was untimely.
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Case No. 2:25-cv-03107-SVW Date May 2, 2025 Title Howard Scott v. Stanley C. Middleman et al.