David McCown v. Hohm Tech, Inc.

Case 5:22-cv-00976-SPG-KK Document Filed 11/17/ Page 1 of Page ID #:827

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 Case No. 5:22-cv-00976-SPG-KK DAVID McCOWN, an individual,

Plaintiff, ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S

MOTION TO REMAND ACTION TO

v.

CALIFORNIA SUPERIOR COURT

[ECF NO. 20] SAMSUNG SDI CO., LTD., and DOES 1- 100 inclusive,

Defendants.

17 18 Before the Court is Plaintiff David McCown’s (“Plaintiff”) motion to remand this action to California Superior Court. (ECF No. 20 (“Mot.”)). Argument was heard on November 2, 2022. Having considered the parties’ submissions, the relevant law, the record in this case, and the arguments during the hearing on the Motion, the Court GRANTS Plaintiff’s Motion. I. BACKGROUND A. Factual Background Plaintiff, a resident of Oregon, alleges that the lithium-ion battery used to power his electronic cigarette spontaneously exploded in his pocket, causing second-degree…