Opinion
CV 24-2427-DMG (KSx)
11-27-2024
Hanwha General Insurance Co., Ltd. v. James Worldwide, Inc., et al.
DEREK DAVIS
DEREK DAVIS
PRESENT: THE HONORABLE DOLLY M. GEE, CHIEF UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
CIVIL MINUTES-GENERAL
Proceedings: IN CHAMBERS-ORDER REMANDING ACTION TO ORANGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
On November 4, 2024, Defendant James Worldwide, Inc. removed this action, invoking the Court's diversity jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. section 1332(a). [Doc. # 1.] Defendant asserted, however, that it is incorporated in and has its principal place of business in California, thereby running afoul of 28 U.S.C. section 1441(b)(2). Accordingly, the Court ordered Defendant to show cause as to why this action should not be remanded to Orange County Superior Court for improper removal. [Doc. # 12 (“OSC”).] The Court also warned that “[f]ailure to timely file a satisfactory response by [November 25, 2024] will result in the remand of this action.” Id. at 2 (emphasis in original). To date, Defendant has not filed a response to the Court's OSC, and the deadline to do so has now passed.
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In light of the foregoing, the Court hereby REMANDS this action to Orange County Superior Court for improper removal pursuant to 28 U.S.C. section 1441(b)(2).
IT IS SO ORDERED.