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The court granted plaintiff's motion to remand the employment discrimination case back to state court, finding that defendants' removal was untimely under 28 U.S.C. § 1446(b) because it was filed more than 30 days after the complaint was served, and a stipulation extending time to answer does not extend the removal deadline.
Izquierdo v. 34th Street Diner Inc. — Plain English Summary
What Happened
A worker named Izquierdo filed an employment discrimination lawsuit against 34th Street Diner Inc. in New York state court. The diner's owners tried to move the case to federal court instead, but they filed this request more than 30 days after being served with the lawsuit.
What the Court Decided
The federal court sent the case back to state court. The judge ruled that the diner's owners missed the deadline for moving the case to federal court. Even though they had asked for extra time to respond to the lawsuit, that extension did not give them permission to file the move later than required.
Why This Matters for Workers
This ruling protects workers by enforcing strict procedural deadlines on employers. It shows that companies must follow the rules about when they can move cases to federal court, even if they request extra time for other reasons. Workers benefit when courts hold employers accountable to these timing requirements, which can prevent employers from manipulating the court system.
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