Ahmir Ringo v. Blackstone Consulting, Inc.
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
Case 2:22-cv-01908-RGK-RAO Document Filed 05/03/ Page 1 of Page ID #:321
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL
Case No. 2:22-cv-01908-RGK-RAO Date May 3, 2022 Title AHMIR RINGO, et al v. BLACKSTONE CONSULTING, INC. 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 18, 2022, Ahmir Ringo (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint on behalf of other aggrieved employees pursuant to PAGA, against Blackstone Consulting, Inc. (“Defendant”). The complaint alleges state statutory claims based on violations of wage hour laws. On March 23, 2022, Defendant removed the action to this Court alleging jurisdiction on the ground of federal question, specifically preemption by the LMRA. Upon review of Defendant’s Notice of Removal, the Court hereby remands the action for lack of subject matter…