Al Faustino De Guzman v. Pacifica of the Valley Corporation

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Case No. 2:21-cv-04601-RGK-KS Date July 23, 2021 Title AL FAUSTINO DE GUZMAN, et al v. PACIFICA OF THE VALLEY CORPORATION, et al

Present: The R. GARY KLAUSNER, U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE Honorable Sharon L. Williams (not present) Not Reported Deputy Clerk Court Reporter / Recorder Attorneys Present for Plaintiffs: Attorneys Present for Defendants: Not Present Not Present Proceedings: (IN CHAMBERS) Order Remanding Action to State Court On April 26, 2021, Al Faustino De Guzman (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Pacifica of the Valley Corporation (“Defendant”) alleging common law and statutory claims based on violations of laws prohibiting retaliation. On June 3, 2021, Defendant removed the action to this Court alleging jurisdiction on the grounds of both diversity of citizenship and federal question. Upon review of Defendant’s Notice of Removal, the Court hereby remands the action for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. Removal jurisdiction is governed by statute. See 28 U.S.C. §§ 1441, et seq. The Ninth Circuit has…