Jeffrey William Piontek v. UBTECH Robotics Corp.
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
CIVIL MINUTES – GENERAL
Case No. LA CV20-04023 JAK (JEMx) Date May 19, 2020
Title Jeffrey William Piontek v. Ubtech Robotics Corp., Inc.
Present: The Honorable JOHN A. KRONSTADT, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
Cheryl Wynn Not Reported
Deputy Clerk Court Reporter / Recorder
Attorneys Present for Plaintiffs: Attorneys Present for Defendants:
Not Present Not Present
Proceedings: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY THIS ACTION SHOULD
NOT BE DISMISSED FOR LACK OF SUBJECT-MATTER JURISDICTION
On February 25, 2020, Jeffrey William Piontek (“Plaintiff”) brought this action against Ubtech Robotics Corp. (“Defendant”) in the Los Angeles Superior Court. Dkt. 1-2. The Complaint advances five causes of action, each of which arises under California law. Id. at 12-17. On May 1, 2020, Defendant removed the action on the basis of diversity jurisdiction. Dkt. 1.
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