Irma Rodriguez v. Walmart, Inc.

I. BACKGROUND

On June 30, 2023, Plaintiff Irma Rodriguez (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint in the Superior Court of California for the County of Riverside against Defendant Walmart, Inc. (“Defendant”) and Does 1 through 50, inclusive. (“Complaint,” Dkt. No. 1-1.) The Complaint alleges two causes of action for general negligence and premises liability arising out of a slip and fall incident. (See Complaint at 4-5.)

On December 15, 2023, Defendant removed the action based on diversity jurisdiction. (“Notice of Removal,” Dkt. No. 1.) On January 12, 2024, Plaintiff filed the Motion. (See Motion.) In support of the Motion, Plaintiff filed the declaration of attorney Irving Pedroza (“Pedroza Decl.,” Dkt. No. 11) with attached exhibits (“Pedroza Exs. 1–2,” Dkt. No. 11). Defendant opposed the Motion on January 31, 2024. (“Opposition,” Dkt. No. 13.) In support of its Opposition, Defendant filed the declaration of attorney Pilar Torres (“Torres Decl.,” Dkt. No. 13) with attached exhibits (“Pilar Exs. 1–7,” Dkt. No. 13).1

II. LEGAL STANDARD

Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1441(a), a defendant may remove a matter to federal court where the district court would have original jurisdiction. …