Bauman v. Hilton Worldwide Inc. et al

Filing 52

ORDER REMANDING CASE to the Superior Court of Contra Costa. Signed by Judge Thomas S. Hixson on 10/10/2018. (tshlc2S, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/10/2018)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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STACY BAUMAN,
Plaintiff,

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v.
REMINGTON LODGING &
HOSPITALIATY, LLC, et al.,
Defendants.

United States District Court
Northern District of California

Case No. 17-cv-00627-TSH
ORDER ALLOWING THE PARTIES
TO AMEND THEIR PLEADINGS TO
ADD A NEW PARTY AND TO
REMAND BACK TO STATE COURT
Re: Dkt. Nos. 49, 51

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Pursuant to the stipulation filed and served on October 9, 2018 (ECF No. 51), this Court

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finds that good cause exists to allow Defendant / Cross-Complainant Hilton Worldwide, Inc., and

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Remington Lodging & Hospitality, LLC, and Plaintiff Stacy Bauman, leave of court to amend

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their respective Complaint / Cross-Complaint to name Western State Design, Inc., as a Defendant /

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Cross-Defendant in this action.

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This matter is hereby REMANDED back to the Superior Court of Contra Costa as the

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addition of Western State Design, Inc., will defeat diversity pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1441(b). The

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Clerk of the Court is ORDERED to close the file. Ecolab, Inc.’s amended motion for summary

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judgment (ECF No. 49) is terminated without prejudice to renewal in state court.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

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Dated: October 10, 2018

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THOMAS S. HIXSON
United States Magistrate Judge