Brittney Ramirez v. Herschel Supply Company, Ltd.

I. BACKGROUND

This is a website-wiretapping case. Plaintiff alleges that she visited Defendant’s website, which intercepts inquiries customers make to Defendant, a luggage, apparel, and accessories retailer, and directs them to a third party without notifying the customers that it is doing so. (Compl. {] 8-9, ECF No. 1-1.) The third party then stores customer information for its own purposes and shares it with other parties. Ud. 4] 10—11.) Plaintiff asserted one claim for violation of the California Invasion of Privacy Act (“CIPA”), Cal. Penal Code § 631, and one claim for violation of the California Unauthorized Access to Computer Data Act (“CUCA”), Cal. Penal Code § 502(e). (See generally Compl1.)

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Plaintiff initiated this proceeding in the Los Angeles County Superior Court, No. 23STCV17910. Defendant removed the case to federal court, invoking diversity jurisdiction. (Notice of Removal ¶ 11–14, ECF No. 1.) Plaintiff moves to remand on the ground that the Court lacks diversity jurisdiction because the amount in controversy does not exceed $75,000. (Mot.…