Geraldine Anderson v. Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp.

I. INTRODUCTION

Before the Court is Plaintiffs Geraldine Anderson’s, Yolanda James’s, and Yvonne Frazier’s (“Plaintiffs”) motion to remand this case to California state court. (Dkt. No. 24.) Defendant Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. (“Defendant”) opposes Plaintiffs’ motion. (Dkt. No. 46.) The Court found this matter suitable for decision without oral argument and took Plaintiffs’ motion under submission. (Dkt. No. 57.) For the reasons stated below, the Court DENIES Plaintiffs’ motion. Il. BACKGROUND Plaintiffs filed this action against Defendant, Aerotek, Inc., and Jamie Doe in the Superior Court for the State of California, County of Los Angeles, on December 31, 2019. (Dkt. No. 1). In their initial complaint, Plaintiffs alleged violations of California’s Government Code, Civil Code, and Business & Professions Code. (See Dkt. No. 1-1 at 3.)

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On February 20, 2020, Defendant removed Plaintiffs’ suit to this Court. (Dkt. No. 1.) In its notice of removal, Defendant contends that there is complete diversity of citizenship among the named parties, as Plaintiffs are citizens of…