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The court denied plaintiffs' motion to remand, finding that federal jurisdiction under CAFA was proper because the aggregate amount in controversy exceeded $5 million, despite plaintiffs' challenges to Target's damage calculations.
Christopher Haro v. Target Corporation - Summary
What Happened
Christopher Haro sued Target Corporation, claiming the company failed to pay workers properly (wage theft) and refused to make reasonable workplace adjustments for employees with disabilities or health conditions. Haro wanted the case handled in state court, but Target moved the case to federal court.
What the Court Decided
The federal court ruled that it had proper authority to hear the case and rejected Haro's request to send it back to state court. The court found that because the total amount of money involved exceeded $5 million, federal jurisdiction was appropriate under federal law.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling determines where wage theft and disability accommodation cases can be heard. The decision allows large employer cases involving multiple workers to proceed in federal court when the total damages are significant. However, the court sided with Target on this procedural issue—the case's actual merits (whether wage theft or discrimination actually occurred) remain separate. Workers should understand that even when they file in state court, companies can sometimes move cases to federal court if enough money is involved.
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