Avida Lazo v. Centene Corporation

vur¥

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL

Case No. CV 23-4143 PA (PVCx) Date August 9, 2023 Title Avida Lazo v. Centene Corporation, et al.

Present: The Honorable PERCY ANDERSON, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE Kamilla Sali-Suleyman Not Reported N/A Deputy Clerk Court Reporter Tape No. Attorneys Present for Plaintiffs: Attorneys Present for Defendants: None None Proceedings: IN CHAMBERS — COURT ORDER

The Court is in receipt of defendant Centene Corporation’s (“Centene’’) response to the Court’s Order to Show Cause why this action should not be remanded due to joinder of a non- diverse defendant after removal. (See Docket Nos. 15, 21.) Plaintiff Avida Lazo (“Plaintiff”) filed her First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) on June 20, 2023, after Centene removed this action on the basis of diversity jurisdiction. (See Docket Nos. 1, 14.) The FAC adds a new defendant, Corrinne Lovendahl (“Lovendahl!’”), and alleges that both Lovendahl and Plaintiff are residents…