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The court granted plaintiff's motion to remand the case to state court, finding that plaintiff's Missouri Workers' Compensation Law claim is colorable and not fraudulently joined, and therefore the case arises under state workers' compensation law which is non-removable under 28 U.S.C. § 1445(c).
Tumlin-Piper v. United Healthcare Services, Inc.
What Happened
An employee named Tumlin-Piper filed a lawsuit against United Healthcare Services, Inc., claiming retaliation, discrimination, and wrongful termination. The employee also included a workers' compensation claim related to Missouri state law. United Healthcare tried to move the case from Missouri state court to federal court.
What the Court Decided
The court sided with the employee and sent the case back to state court. The judge found that the employee's workers' compensation claim was legitimate and not included just to keep the case in state court. Because workers' compensation claims fall under state law, federal courts cannot hear these cases.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling protects workers' rights to pursue state-level workers' compensation claims. It prevents employers from removing cases to federal court simply by raising additional claims. Workers can keep their cases in state courts, where workers' compensation laws are enforced, ensuring they have access to the proper forum for their injuries and employment disputes.
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