Michael Sanchez v. Millman Surveying, Inc.
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. Background
This action arises from the alleged discrimination and retaliation Plaintiff faced while hired by Defendant as a Field Technician (Surveyor) from on or about October 25, 2019 to on or about June 29, 2021. On November 7, 2022, Plaintiff filed this action against Defendant in the Superior Court of the State of California, alleging eleven causes of action against Defendant. See Michael Sanchez v. Millman Surveying, Inc., No. 30- 2022-01290612-CU-WT-NJC (Cal. Sup. Ct. filed Nov. 7, 2022) (“State Court Complaint”) (Dkt. 1-1). Case 8:23-cv-00009-DOC-KES Document Filed 01/31/ Page 2 of Page ID #:
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES – GENERAL
Case No. 8:23-cv-00009-DOC Date: January 31, 2023 Page
On January 4, 2023, Defendant removed the action to the United States District Court for the Central District of California based on diversity of citizenship pursuant to 28 U.S.C. section 1332(a) (“Notice of Removal”) (Dkt. 1).
II. Legal Standard
“If at any time before final judgment it appears that the district court lacks subject matter jurisdiction, the case shall be remanded.” 28 U.S.C. §…