James Edward Adams, Jr. v. Russell Vernon Grogan
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. BACKGROUND
On December 3, 2019, Plaintiffs filed their Complaint in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of San Bernardino against Defendant Russell Vernon Grogan. (“Complaint,” Dkt. No. 1 at 9–15.) The Complaint alleges two causes of action: (1) motor vehicle and (2) general negligence. (Complaint.) On December 4, 2019, Plaintiffs served Defendant with a statement of damages, listing $6,000,000 in total damages. (“Statement of Damages,” Dkt. No. 1 at 7–8.)
On February 26, 2020, Defendant removed the action to federal court. (“Notice of Removal,” Dkt. No. 1.) Plaintiffs filed the Motion on April 30, 2020. (Motion.) In support of the Motion, Plaintiffs filed the Declaration of James R. Doyle. (“Doyle Declaration,” Dkt. No. 10-1.) Defendant opposed the Motion on May 11, 2020. (“Opposition,” Dkt. No. 11.) In support of the Opposition, Defendant filed Declaration of Noelle Natoli. (“Natoli Declaration,” Dkt. No. 11-2.) Defendant also submitted his own declaration on May 15, 2020. (“Grogan Declaration,” Dkt. No. 13.) Plaintiffs replied in support of the Motion on May 18, 2020. (“Reply,” Dkt. No. 14.)