Rochelle Swift v. Wal Mart Associates, Inc.
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Case No. 2:21-cv-08858-RGK-JPR Date November 15, 2021 Title Rochelle Swift v. Wal Mart Associates, Inc., et al.
Present: The R. GARY KLAUSNER, U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE Honorable Sharon L. Williams 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 June 25, 2021, Rochelle Swift (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Wal Mart Associates, Inc., Walmart Inc., and Does 1-50 (“Defendants”) alleging state statutory claims based on disability discrimination in the workplace. On November 10, 2021, Defendants removed the action to this Court alleging jurisdiction on the grounds of diversity of citizenship. Upon review of Defendants’ Notice of Removal, the Court hereby remands the action for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1332, district courts shall have original jurisdiction over any civil action in which the parties are citizens of…