Jesus Garcia v. Jinyou, Inc., et al.

Summary

The United States District Court for the Central District of California ordered the plaintiff to show cause why the court should exercise supplemental jurisdiction over claims under California's Unruh Civil Rights Act and other state laws. The court directed plaintiff to address the amount of statutory damages sought and provide sworn facts concerning whether plaintiff or counsel qualifies as a high-frequency litigant, warning that failure to respond could result in dismissal.

Holdings

1. A federal district court may raise the question of subject matter jurisdiction sua sponte at any time during the pendency of the action and must confirm that subject matter jurisdiction exists.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the court should exercise supplemental jurisdiction over Plaintiff's Unruh Civil Rights Act claim and other state-law claims under 28 U.S.C. § 1367.
2. Whether Plaintiff must provide information concerning the amount of Unruh Act damages sought and whether Plaintiff or Plaintiff's counsel meets California's definition of a high-frequency litigant.

Disposition

other