David Greenstein v. B and G Foods, Inc. et al

Filing 14

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER REMANDING CIVIL ACTION TOSUPERIOR COURT by Judge R. Gary Klausner. On June 30, 2017, Defendant removed Greenstein v. B&G Foods Inc. (CV17-04839) based on diversity jurisdiction. Upon review of the Notice of Removal, the Court re manded the action for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. On July 10, 2017, Defendant again, removed the same case. Upon review of the Defendant's second Notice of Removal, the Court finds that the removal is not based on any newly acquired f acts. Moreover, the facts upon which Defendant relies to establish the amount in controversy are too speculative and conclusory to satisfy its burden. The Court remands this action in its entirety. Case remanded to Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, Case number BC664313 Case Terminated. Made JS-6 (pso)

JS-6

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL
Case No.

CV 17-5074-RGK (MRWx)

Title

Greenstein v. B&G Foods Inc., et al

Present: The
Honorable

Date

July 26, 2017

R. GARY KLAUSNER, U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE

Sharon L. Williams (not present)

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) ORDER REMANDING CIVIL ACTION TO
SUPERIOR COURT

On June 30, 2017, Defendant removed Greenstein v. B&G Foods Inc. (CV17-04839) based on
diversity jurisdiction. Upon review of the Notice of Removal, the Court remanded the action for lack of
subject matter jurisdiction. On July 10, 2017, Defendant again, removed the same case. Upon review of
the Defendant’s second Notice of Removal, the Court finds that the removal is not based on any newly
acquired facts. Moreover, the facts upon which Defendant relies to establish the amount in controversy
are too speculative and conclusory to satisfy its burden.
The Court remands this action in its entirety.
IT IS SO ORDERED.

:
Initials of Preparer

CV-90 (06/04)

CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL
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