Hilda Markarian v. Johnson and Johnson
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT JS6
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES —- GENERAL
No. 2:21-cv-05650-ODW-(SHKx) Date August 30, 2021 Title Hilda Markarian v. Johnson and Johnson et al
Present: The Honorable Otis D. Wnght, II, United States District Judge Sheila English 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
Plaintiff Hilda Markarian initiated this action on August 1, 2018, in state court. (Notice of Removal (“NOR”), Ex. A (“Compl.”), ECF No. 4-2.) On July 13, 2021, Defendant Johnson & Johnson removed this action on the basis of purported diversity jurisdiction. (NOR, ECF 4.) Plaintiff moves to remand, arguing this Court lacks subject matter jurisdiction over this action. (Mot. to Remand, ECF No. 12.) The Court agrees and REMANDS this action to state court. Federal courts have subject matter jurisdiction only as authorized…