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The court denied plaintiff's motion to remand, finding diversity jurisdiction exists even though federal-question jurisdiction was lacking after plaintiff amended his complaint to remove federal-law claims.
Walker v. Performance Food Group, Inc.
What Happened
Walker filed a lawsuit against Performance Food Group, Inc., an employer. Initially, the case included claims based on federal law. Walker later changed his complaint and removed those federal claims, keeping only state-level employment claims instead.
What the Court Decided
Walker asked the court to send the case back to state court, but the federal court said no. The judge found that the court could still hear the case because the parties are from different states—a legal reason federal courts can accept cases even without federal law claims involved.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling shows that employers can keep employment disputes in federal court even when workers remove federal law claims from their cases. Workers should understand that changing their legal arguments mid-case doesn't automatically move the case to state court. The court's decision affects where a case is heard, which can impact costs, procedures, and timelines. Workers facing employment disputes should carefully consider their legal strategy before filing and understand the court system they're entering.
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