Ecure CA, LLC v. Regal Medical Group, Inc.

I. INTRODUCTION

On May 27, 2022, Ecure CA, LLC (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint in Los Angeles County Superior Court against Regal Medical Group, Inc. and Lakeside Medical Organization, a Medical Group, Inc. (collectively, “Defendants”), alleging state law claims for (1) quantum meruit, (2) breach of implied-in-law contract for emergency services, (3) breach of implied-in-law contract for post- stabilization services, (4) breach of implied-in-fact contract for authorized/post-stabilization services, (5) violation of California Business & Professions Code § 17200 et seq., and (6) declaratory relief. On December 9, 2022, Defendant removed the action to federal court on the grounds of federal question jurisdiction and the federal officer removal statute. On December 30, 2022, Plaintiff filed the instant Motion for Remand. For the following reasons, the Court GRANTS Plaintiff's Motion for Remand, REMANDS this matter to the Los Angeles County Superior Court, and DENIES Plaintiffs request for attorneys’ fees.

II. FACTUAL BACKGROUND

Plaintiff is a collection agency that purchased accounts receivables from physicians who rendered healthcare services to members of…