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The court denied plaintiff's motion to remand, finding that the case was timely removed to federal court under CAFA, minimal diversity exists, and defendant established by a preponderance of the evidence that the amount in controversy exceeds $5 million.
Bermejo v. Laboratory Corporation of America
What Happened
Jose Bermejo sued Laboratory Corporation of America, claiming he was not paid properly for his work and that the company failed to provide necessary accommodations. He wanted his case decided in state court.
What the Court Decided
The federal court ruled against Bermejo and kept the case in federal court rather than sending it back to state court as he requested. The judge found that the case involved enough money in dispute (over $5 million) to qualify for federal court jurisdiction and that the case was properly transferred there.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling shows that employers can sometimes move wage and accommodation disputes to federal court, which may affect where workers pursue claims and what rules apply. Workers filing similar complaints should understand that their cases might end up in federal court, which can have different procedures and timelines than state courts. This decision didn't address the strength of Bermejo's underlying claims—it only determined which court would handle the case.
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