Ryan Miller v. Westoil Marine Services, Inc.
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Case No. 2:21-cv-04044-RGK-JC Date July 26, 2021 Title RYAN MILLER v. WESTOIL MARINE SERVICES, INC., 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 8, 2021, Ryan Miller (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Westoil Marine Services, Inc. (“Defendant”) alleging common law and statutory claims based on violations of laws prohibiting discrimination, retaliation, and meal and rest break violations. On May 15, 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…