Thiele

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

JAMES THIELE, ) Case No.: 1:20-cv-1727 JLT BAK (BAM) ) Plaintiff, ) ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION ) TO REMAND CASE TO STATE COURT AND v. ) DENYING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO AWARD ) COSTS AND ATTORNEY’S FEES, AND TRAVELCENTERS OF AMERICA INC., et al. ) IMPOSE SANCTIONS ) Defendants. ) (Doc. 8) )

James Theile asserts he slipped and fell at the TA Wheeler Ridge truck stop and seeks to hold Defendants liable for his injuries. Plaintiff contends the Court lacks subject matter jurisdiction and seeks a remand of the action to the state court. (Doc. 8.) Defendants oppose remand, arguing the Court has diversity jurisdiction over the action. (Doc. 11.) The Court finds the matter is suitable for decision without oral argument, and no hearing will be held pursuant to Local Rule 230(g). For the reasons set forth below, Plaintiff’s motion to remand is GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART. I. Background and Procedural…