Jim Wilcox v. Stryker Corporation

I. Introduction

Before the Court is Plaintiff Jim Wilcox’s motion to remand. ECF No. 12. For the following reasons, Plaintiff’s motion is GRANTED.

II. Background

A. Factual Background

Plaintiff’s complaint makes the following allegations relevant to his remand motion:

Defendant Stryker Corporation (“Stryker”) sells medical technologies. From 1999 through 2024, Plaintiff worked for Defendant Stryker Corporation as a Territory Sales Manager. Compl. ¶ 13.

During his 25-year tenure at Stryker, Plaintiff performed well. He received promotions, exceeded company goals, and earned significant bonuses. Id. ¶ 14. His performance reviews reflected this positive performance—Plaintiff was repeatedly marked as “consistently effective” in his reviews. Id.

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Initials of Preparer PMC

CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL

Case No. 2:25-cv-2747-SVW Date June 6, 2025

Title Jim Wilcox v. Stryker Corporation et al.

But starting in the early 2020s, Plaintiff’s experience with Stryker soured. It started when Stryker expanded Plaintiff’s job duties such that he was expected “to take on the role of two managers.” Id. ¶ 16. He asked…