Theo Lemasters v. Jeffrey Levy, et al.
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL
Case No. CV 25-11481 FMO (MARx) Date December 22, 2025 Title Theo Lemasters v. Jeffrey Levy, et al.
Present: The Honorable Fernando M. Olguin, United States District Judge Vanessa Figueroa None None Deputy Clerk Court Reporter / Recorder Tape No. Attorney Present for Plaintiff: Attorney Present for Defendants: None Present None Present Proceedings: (In Chambers) Order to Show Cause Re: Subject Matter Jurisdiction On November 25, 2025, plaintiff Theo Lemasters (“plaintiff”), proceeding pro se, filed his Complaint asserting various state law tort claims against Jeffery Levy and Ghoulies Worldwide LLC (collectively, “defendants”). (See Dkt. 1, Complaint at 3). It appears that the allegations are insufficient to establish diversity jurisdiction. See Johnson v. Columbia Props. Anchorage, LP, 437 F.3d 894, 899 (9th Cir. 2006) (“[A]n unincorporated association such as a partnership has the citizenships of all of its members.”). Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED THAT no later than January 2, 2026, plaintiff shall file a First Amended Complaint…