Johnson et al v. San Diego Family Housing, LLC et al

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
LUTHER JOHNSON, individually and as
heirs of decedent LEGEND ALFONZO
JOHNSON; and JORDAN JOHNSON,
individually and as heirs of decedent
LEGEND ALFONZO JOHNSON,
Plaintiffs,
v.
SAN DIEGO FAMILY HOUSING, LLC
et al.,
Defendants.
Case No.: 3:25-cv-02769-JES-MMP
ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO
REMAND
[ECF No. 12]
For the reasons stated on the record at the January 7, 2026, hearing, Plaintiffs’
Motion to Remand the matter to state court is GRANTED. The Court finds this case
factually analogous to Childs v. San Diego Family Housing, LLC, 150 F.4 th 1151 (9th Cir.
2025). Further, the Court finds that Defendants lacked an objectively reasonable basis for
removal and awards attorneys’ fees. Plaintiffs have until January 23, 2026, to submit their
motion for attorneys’ fees. Defendants may file an optional response no later than January
30, 2026. No reply briefing will be accepted.
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IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated: January 7, 2026
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