Thomas Foster Byler III v. Crown Castle USA Inc.
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. BACKGROUND
On March 17, 2022, Plaintiff Thomas Byler III (“Plaintiff” or “Mr. Byler”) filed a putative class action in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of San Bernardino against Defendant Crown Castle USA, Inc. (“Defendant” or “Crown Castle”). (“Complaint,” Dkt. No. 1-1, Ex. A.) The Complaint asserts eight causes of action: (1) failure to pay minimum wages; (2) failure to pay overtime wages; (3) failure to provide meal periods; (4) failure to permit rest breaks; (5) failure to reimburse business expenses; (6) failure to provide accurate itemized wage statements; (7) failure to pay all wages due upon separation of employment; and (8) violation of Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § et seq. (See Complaint.)
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On May 4, 2022, Crown Castle removed to this Court alleging Class Action Fairness Act (“CAFA”) jurisdiction. (“Notice of Removal,” Dkt. No. 1.) Mr. Byler moved for remand on May 20, 2022. (Motion.) Crown Castle opposed on June 6, 2022. (“Opp.,” Dkt. No. 13.) Mr. Byler replied on June 13,…