Antonia Anaya v. Target Corporation et al.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

ANTONIA ANAYA, Case No. 2:25-cv-09135-SB-RAO

Plaintiff,

v. ORDER DENYING MOTION TO

REMAND [DKT. NO. 14] AND

TARGET CORPORATION et al., ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE

SANCTIONS

Defendants.

Plaintiff Antonia Anaya filed a form complaint in state court on July 7, 2025, alleging that she was injured when she tripped over a box or platform at a Target store. Dkt. No. 1-2. The complaint alleges claims against Target Corporation, “Manny Doe,” and “DOES 1 to 100.” It contains no factual allegations specific to Manny Doe and does not identify his role or position. The complaint also does not quantify Plaintiff’s damages other than identifying the matter as an unlimited civil case (exceeding $35,000). In early September, Target was served with Plaintiff’s statement of damages and interrogatory responses, which made clear that Plaintiff was seeking more than $75,000 and was a citizen of California. Target removed the case less than 30 days later, on September 24. Plaintiff now moves to remand. The Court finds this matter suitable for decision without oral argument and…