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The court denied plaintiff's motion to remand, holding that federal question jurisdiction existed at the time of removal based on the original Title VII claims, and that post-removal withdrawal of federal claims cannot divest the court of jurisdiction. The case remains in federal court.
Walker v. Performance Food Group, Inc.
What Happened
An employee named Walker sued Performance Food Group, Inc., claiming discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, and a hostile work environment. Walker wanted the case heard in state court, so he asked to move it back from federal court.
What the Court Decided
The federal court rejected Walker's request to move the case. The judge ruled that the court had the authority to hear the case because Walker's original claims involved federal law (Title VII, which protects against workplace discrimination). Even though Walker later dropped some federal claims, the court said this didn't remove its authority to continue handling the case in federal court.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling clarifies that once an employment discrimination case enters federal court based on federal laws, it generally stays there—even if a worker later narrows their claims. This affects where disputes get decided and can influence the timeline and resources available for workers' cases. Workers should understand that removing cases to federal court is difficult to reverse.
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