Raquel Aguayo v. Sterling Jewelers Inc.
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Case No. 2:20-cv-02952-RGK-AFM Date April 29, 2020 Title RAQUEL AGUAYO v. STERLING JEWELERS INC., et al
Present: The R. GARY KLAUSNER, U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE Honorable Sharon L. Williams (not present) Not Reported Deputy Clerk Court Reporter / Recorder Attorneys Present for Plaintiffs: Attorneys Present for Defendants: Not Present Not Present Proceedings: (IN CHAMBERS) Order Remanding Action to State Court On February 27, 2020, Raquel Aguayo (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Sterling Jewelers, Inc. (“Defendant”) alleging common law and state statutory claims based on sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace. On March 30, 2020, Defendant removed the action to this Court alleging jurisdiction on the grounds of diversity of citizenship. Upon review of Defendant’s Notice of Removal, the Court hereby remands the action for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1332, district courts shall have original jurisdiction over any civil action in which the parties are citizens of different…