Leroy West v. Costco Wholesale Corporation

I. Introduction

Leroy West (“West”) brought this action in the Los Angeles Superior Court against Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco”), “DOE 1 (STORE MANAGER),” and 24 other Doe Defendants. Dkt. 1, Ex. A (the “Complaint”). The Complaint was filed on April 3, 2020, and Costco removed the action on May 11, 2020 based on diversity of citizenship. See Dkt. 1. The Complaint asserts two causes of action -- premises liability and general negligence. /d. at 11, 13. On May 28, 2020, West filed a “Motion to Remand the Action to State Court” (the “Motion”). Dkt. 13. On June 16, 2020, Costco filed an opposition to the Motion (the “Opposition”). Dkt. 16. On June 17, 2020, West filed a reply in support of the Motion (the “Reply”). Dkt. 17. On September 1, 2020, West filed a “Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint and to Remand Action to State Court” (the “Second Motion”). Dkt. 24. On September 22, 2020, Costco filed an opposition to the Second Motion (the “Second Opposition”). Dkt. 27. On September 25, 2020, West filed a reply in support of the Second Motion (the “Second Reply”). Dkt. 28. It has been determined that, pursuant to L.R. 7-15, these matters can be decided…