Amir Pirouzian v. Children Specialists of San Diego

discussion, the Court GRANTS Pirouzian’s Motion to Remand and DENIES CSSD’s Motion to Dismiss as now moot. This case is ordered remanded back to state court forthwith.

: Amir Pirouzian v. Children Specialists of San Diego et al; Case No. 2:20-cv-00010-GW-(ASx) Ruling on: (1) Motion to Remand and (2) Motion to Dismiss

I. Background

Plaintiff Amir Pirouzian (“Pirouzian”) alleges that defendants Children Specialists of San Diego (“CSSD”) and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (“NMLIC” and, together with CSSD, “Defendants”) “wrongfully, mistakenly, or falsely instructed [Pirouzian] as to how he could receive disability benefits.” See Complaint (“Compl.”) ¶ 3, Docket No. 1-1, Exh. A. Before the Court are Pirouzian’s Motion to Remand and CSSD’s Motion to Dismiss. A. Factual Background Pirouzian brings a single claim for declaratory relief concerning benefits he received through his disability insurance plan. He alleges that CSSD formerly employed him as a licensed medical doctor. Id. ¶ 3. Due to an “extreme disability affecting his mental and emotional well-being,” CSSD placed Pirouzian on disability status. Id. During this time, Pirouzian received benefits from his…