Aracely Contreras v. GCE International, Inc.

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Case No. EDCV 19-01584-RGK (SPx) Date August 23, 2019 Title ARACELY CONTRERAS v. GCE INT’L, INC.

Present: The \R. GARY KLAUSNER, U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE Honorable Sharon L. Williams Not Reported Deputy Clerk Court Reporter / Recorder Attorneys Present for Plaintiffs: Attorneys Present for Defendants: Not Present Not Present Proceedings: (IN CHAMBERS) Order Remanding Action to State Court On July 16, 2019, Aracely Contreras (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against GCE International, Inc. (“Defendant”) alleging common law and statutory claims based on discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace. On August 21,2019, Defendant removed the action to this Court alleging jurisdiction on the grounds of diversity of citizenship. Upon review of Defendant’s Notice of Removal, the Court hereby remands the action for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1332, district courts shall have original jurisdiction over any civil action in which the parties are citizens of different states and…