Versure, LLC v. Bonavita Life LLC, et al.

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United States District Court, Central District of CaliforniaNovember 4, 20258:25-cv-02286California951 words

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I. BACKGROUND

In August 2025, Plaintiff Versure, LLC filed this action in Orange County Superior Court against Defendants Bonavita Life LLC and Steven Ku.’ Ku removed the action to this Court in October 2025.” Ku asserts that this Court has subject matter jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1331 & 1332—on the basis of federal question and diversity of citizenship between the parties.*

See generally Compl. (the “Complaint” □ [ECF No. 9-1]. z See Notice of Removal [ECF No. 9]. Id, at 2:15-21. Page 1 of ENBRAL. S— Initials of Deputy Clerk cla

II. LEGAL STANDARD

To remove an action to federal court under 28 U.S.C. § 1441, the removing defendant “must demonstrate that original subject-matter jurisdiction lies in the federal courts.” Syngenta, 537 U.S. at 33. As such, a defendant may remove a civil action in which either (1) a federal question exists; or (2) complete diversity of citizenship between the parties exists and the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000. See 28 U.S.C. §§ 1331 & 1332. Additionally, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1446(b)(2)(A), “[w]hen a case involves multiple defendants, all defendants must consent to…

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