Maria Lina Alvarez v. Costco Wholesale Corporation
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
Case 2:22-cv-08942-RGK-MAR Document Filed 12/13/ Page 1 of Page ID #:
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL
Case No. 2:22-CV-08942-RGK (MARx) Date December 13, 2022 Title MARIA LINA ALVAREZ v. COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP.
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Present: The Honorable R. GARY KLAUSNER, U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE 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 November 1, 2022, Maria Lina Alvarez (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Defendant”) alleging Negligence and Premises Liability related to a slip and fall accident in one of Defendant’s stores. On December 9, 2022, Defendant 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 shall…