Marcus
Marcus v. Air & Liquid Systems Corporation
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 6 MICHAEL R. MARCUS, et al., Case No. 22-cv-09058-HSG
Plaintiffs, ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFFS’
MOTION TO REMAND
v. Re: Dkt. No. 87 AIR & LIQUID SYSTEMS CORPORATION, et al., 11 Defendants. 12 13 Before the Court is Plaintiffs’ motion to remand and for fees. Dkt. No. 87. Defendants oppose the motion. Dkt. Nos. 111, 112, 113, 114. For the following reasons, the Court DENIES the motion to remand. I. BACKGROUND Plaintiffs Michael Marcus and Victoria Marcus (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) bring this motion to remand the case to Alameda County Superior Court. Dkt. No. 87. Plaintiffs’ seven- count complaint alleges that Mr. Marcus’ terminal mesothelioma was caused, at least in part by his work with and around products containing asbestos during his service in the United States Navy.1 Compl. ¶ 12. Plaintiffs claim that over 20 defendants violated various state tort laws and exposed Mr. Marcus to asbestos, a hazardous product, and that Mr. Marcus suffered…