Joana Arroyo v. Sams West, Inc.

I.

INTRODUCTION

On June 2, 2025, plaintiff Joana Arroyo (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint in the Riverside County Superior Court against defendants Sam’s West, Inc. (“Sam’s West”), Walmart Inc. (collectively, “Defendants”), and Does 1 through 100, asserting negligence and premises liability claims arising from an alleged slip-and-fall at a Sam’s Club store. ECF Docket No. (“Dkt.”) 1-2, Complaint (“Compl.”) at 1-3. On July 28, 2025, Defendants removed the action to this Court under 28 U.S.C. § 1441. Dkt. 1 at 1-3. On August 25, 2025, Plaintiff filed the instant Motion to Remand (“Motion”). Dkt. 9, Motion (“Mot”).

The Court finds this matter appropriate for resolution without oral argument. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 78(b); L.R. 7-15. For the reasons stated below, Plaintiff’s Motion is DENIED.

II.

BACKGROUND

As alleged in the Complaint, on June 8, 2023, while at 6363 Valley Springs Parkway in Riverside, California (“Riverside Sam’s Club”), Plaintiff “slipped and fell as a result of . . . spills, slipping hazards, debris, inadequate cleaning practices, unsafe flooring materials, and/or obstructed walkways.” Compl. ¶ 14. Plaintiff alleges she “was injured as a direct and…