Frederick Simmonds v. SAW Enterprises, Inc.
Opinion
trial_court Opinion
I. BACKGROUND
On December 11, 2020, Plaintiff filed his Complaint in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of San Bernardino against Defendants Saw Enterprises, Mary Conover, and Does 1 through 50 (“Defendants”). (“Complaint,” Dkt. No. 1-5.) The Complaint alleges six causes of action for violations of California labor laws. (See Complaint.) Plaintiff served Defendants on February 8, 2021. (“Notice of Removal,” Dkt. No. 1 at 2.)
On March 8, 2021, Defendants removed the action to federal court. (See Notice of Removal.) Plaintiff filed the Motion on March 29, 2021. Defendant opposed the Motion on April 5, 2021. (“Opposition,” Dkt. No. 9.) Plaintiff replied in support of the Motion on April 12, 2021. (“Reply,” Dkt. No. 10.)
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II. LEGAL STANDARD
Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1441(a), a defendant may remove a matter to federal court where the district court would have original jurisdiction. Caterpillar, Inc. v. Williams, 482 U.S. 386, 392 (1987). Federal courts have limited jurisdiction, “possessing only that power authorized by Constitution and statute.” Gunn v. Minton, 568 U.S. 251, 256 (2013). As such, a defendant may remove civil…