Charles Leger v. Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc., et al.

I. Introduction

On December May 16, 2025, Charles Leger (“Leger” or “Plaintiff”), brought this action “on behalf of all aggrieved employees” against Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (“Defendant” or “ODFL”), and Does 1–10 (collectively, “Defendants”), in the San Bernardino Superior Court, asserting claims arising from the Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (“PAGA”). Dkt. 1, Ex. A. The Complaint advances five causes of action: (i) meal and rest period violations pursuant to Cal. Lab. Code § 2698 et seq.; (ii) minimum wage violations pursuant to Cal. Lab. Code § 2698 et seq.; (iii) wage statement violations pursuant to Cal. Lab. Code § 2698 et seq.; (iv) failure to reimburse pursuant to Cal. Lab. Code § 2698 et seq.; and (v) failure to pay wages upon separation pursuant to Cal. Lab. Code § 2698 et seq. Id. ¶¶ 19–58. On July 21, 2025, Defendant filed a notice of removal on the basis of diversity jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. §§ 1332(a) & 1446 (the “Notice of Removal”). Dkt. 1.

On August 19, 2025, Plaintiff filed a Motion for Remand (the “Motion”), which included a request for an award of attorney’s fees incurred by Plaintiff due to Defendant’s removal of the action (the “Request…