Michael Anderson v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
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Case No. 2:20-cv-08442-RGK-MRW Date October 8, 2020 Title MICHAEL ANDERSON v. WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., et al
Present: The R. GARY KLAUSNER, U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE Honorable Joseph Remigio Not Reported N/A Deputy Clerk Court Reporter / Recorder Tape No. Attorneys Present for Plaintiffs: Attorneys Present for Defendants: Not Present Not Present Proceedings: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER REMANDING CIVIL ACTION TO
SUPERIOR COURT
Michael Anderson (“Plaintiff”) filed an action against Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (“Wells Fargo”), John P. Manning (“Manning”), and Douglas R. Martins (“Martins”) alleging state common law and statutory claims under the California Labor Code. On September 15, 2020, Wells Fargo removed this action from state court based on diversity jurisdiction. Removal jurisdiction is governed by statute. See 28 U.S.C. §§ 1441, et seq. The Ninth Circuit has held unequivocally that the removal statute is construed strictly against removal. Ethridge v. Harbor House Rest., 861 F.2d 1389, 1393 (9th Cir. 1988). The strong…