Gregory Munoz v. Walmart Inc.
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL
Case No. CV 20-4925 FMO (MRWx) Date June 30, 2020 Title Gregory Munoz v. Walmart, Inc., et al.
Present: The Honorable Fernando M. Olguin, United States District Judge Vanessa Figueroa None None Deputy Clerk Court Reporter / Recorder Tape No. Attorney Present for Plaintiff: Attorney Present for Defendant: None Present None Present Proceedings: (In Chambers) Order Remanding Action On April 28, 2020, Gregory Munoz (“plaintiff”) filed a Complaint in the Los Angeles County Superior Court against Walmart, Inc. (“Walmart” or “defendant”) asserting claims related to his employment. (See Dkt. 1, Notice of Removal (“NOR”) at ¶ 1 & Exh. 1, Complaint). On June 3, 2020, defendant removed that action on diversity jurisdiction grounds pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1332(a). (See Dkt. 1, NOR at ¶ 6). Having reviewed the pleadings, the court hereby remands this action to state court for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. See 28 U.S.C. § 1447(c).
LEGAL STANDARD
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