Martha Hernandez v. PetSmart LLC

CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL

Case No. ED CV 23-0327 FMO (SHKx) Date May 2, 2023 Title Martha Hernandez v. PetSmart, LLC

Present: The Honorable Fernando M. Olguin, United States District Judge Gabriela Garcia None None Deputy Clerk Court Reporter / Recorder Tape No. Attorney Present for Plaintiff(s): Attorney Present for Defendant(s): None Present None Present Proceedings: (In Chambers) Order Re: Motion to Remand On July 8, 2022, plaintiff Martha Hernandez (“plaintiff”), filed a complaint in the San Bernardino County Superior Court (“state court”) against Petsmart LLC (“defendant” or “Petsmart”). (See Dkt. 1, Notice of Removal (“NOR”) at ¶ 1); (Dkt.1-1, Complaint). On February 24, 2023, defendant removed the action on the basis of diversity jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1332. (See Dkt. 1, NOR at ¶ 7). Plaintiff now seeks remand on the ground that the removal was untimely. (See Dkt. 14, Plaintiff’s Motion to Remand [] (“Motion”)). Having reviewed the pleadings and the briefing filed with respect to plaintiff’s Motion, the court finds that oral…