Chaim S. Setareh v. United Airlines, Inc.

I. Introduction

On January 23, 2023, Chaim S. Setareh (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against United Airlines, Inc. (“Defendant”) and Does 1 through 50 in the Los Angeles Superior Court. Dkt. 1-1 (the “Complaint”). The Complaint advances the following causes of action: (1) breach of contract; (2) promissory fraud; (3) breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing; (4) negligence; (5) negligent infliction of emotional distress; and (6) intentional infliction of emotional distress. Id. On March 3, 2023, Defendant removed this action on the basis of diversity jurisdiction. Dkt. 1 (the “Notice of Removal”).1 On March 15, 2023, Plaintiff filed a Motion for Remand. Dkt. 12 (the “Motion”).2 On March 29, 2023, Defendant filed an opposition. Dkt. 14 (the “Opposition”). On April 5, 2023, Plaintiff filed a reply. Dkt. 15 (the “Reply”). In accordance with Local Rule 7-15, a determination was made that the Motion could be decided without oral argument, and it was taken under submission. Dkt. 17. For the reasons stated in this Order, the Motion is GRANTED-IN-PART and DENIED-IN-PART. The Motion is GRANTED as to remand, and DENIED as to the request for an award of attorney’s…