Scott Whittington v. Walmart Inc.

Case 2:22-cv-00802-RGK-JEM Document Filed 04/13/ Page 1 of Page ID #:

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL

Case No. 2:22-CV-00802-RGK (JEMx) Date April 13, 2022 Title SCOTT WHITTINGTON v. WALMART, INC, et al

Present: The R. GARY KLAUSNER, U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE Honorable Joseph Remigio (not present) 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 January 6, 2022, Scott Whittington (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Walmart, Inc. and Wal-Mart Assoc., Inc. (“Defendants”) alleging violations of state statutory law based on age and disability discrimination in the workplace. On February 4, 2022, Defendants 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…