Craig Fiske v. Nokia of America Corporation

Case 8:22-cv-02014-DOC-JDE Document Filed 12/16/ Page 1 of Page ID #:

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

CIVIL MINUTES – GENERAL

Case No. 8:22-cv-02014-DOC-JDE Date: December 16, 2022

Title: CRAIG FISKE V. NOKIA OF AMERICA CORPORATION ET AL.

PRESENT:

THE HONORABLE DAVID O. CARTER, JUDGE

Karlen Dubon Not Present Courtroom Clerk Court Reporter

ATTORNEYS PRESENT FOR ATTORNEYS PRESENT FOR

PLAINTIFF: DEFENDANT:

None Present None Present

PROCEEDINGS (IN CHAMBERS): ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

Defendant Nokia of America Corporation (“Defendant” or “Nokia”) removed this case from state court on November 2, 2022. Notice of Removal (“Notice”) (Dkt. 1). Defendant argues that the Court has diversity jurisdiction, alleging that the amount in controversy is satisfied after totaling Plaintiff’s claims for lost wages, general damages, punitive damages, and attorneys’ fees. Notice ¶ 11–22.

The Court considers lost wages in the period from termination until removal. The Court will not include speculative civil penalties or attorneys’ fees to meet…