Michael J. Banhagel v. FCA US, LLC
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. Background
The following facts are drawn from Plaintiff’s Complaint (“Compl.”) (Dkt. 1-2). This action concerns Plaintiff’s 2014 purchase of a Jeep Grand Cherokee manufactured or distributed by Defendant FCA US, LLC (“Defendant”). Compl. ¶ 9. Plaintiff alleges that the car developed defects during the warranty period requiring replacement and repair of various parts. Id. ¶ 11.
Plaintiff originally filed suit in the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, on April 20, 2021. On October 19, 2021, Defendant removed the action to this Court, asserting diversity jurisdiction. Notice of Removal (Dkt. 1). Plaintiff filed this Case 8:21-cv-01730-DOC-DFM Document Filed 01/25/ Page 2 of Page ID #:813
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES – GENERAL
Case No. SA CV 21-01730-DOC-DFM Date: January 25, 2022 Page
Motion to Remand on December 1, 2021. Defendant filed its Opposition (“Opp’n”) on December 13, 2021 (Dkt. 16), and Plaintiff filed his Reply on December 20, 2021 (Dkt. 21).
II. Legal Standard
“If at any time before final judgment it appears that the district court lacks subject matter…