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Court denied plaintiff's motion to remand, finding that defendants properly established federal jurisdiction under CAFA by demonstrating the amount in controversy exceeds $5 million through detailed calculations of wage-and-hour violations.
Joshua Cahill v. Marriott International, Inc.
What Happened
Joshua Cahill sued Marriott International, claiming the company stole his wages and wrongfully fired him. He wanted the case heard in California state court.
What the Court Decided
The federal court rejected Cahill's request to move the case to state court. The judge found that federal courts had authority to hear the case because the total amount of money involved in the wage-theft claims exceeded $5 million. Cahill lost his motion, and the case remained in federal court. No damages were awarded in this ruling.
Why This Matters for Workers
This decision affects where wage-theft cases get decided. When companies can show a case involves large amounts of money, federal courts can take over instead of state courts. Some workers argue federal courts are less favorable to employee claims, while others believe they provide fair hearings. This ruling clarifies that major wage cases involving large sums of money can be heard federally, potentially limiting workers' ability to choose state court for their disputes.
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