Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Federal or State Jurisdiction

I filed a lawsuit in state court against a labor union for failing to provide an arbitration. What is unusual in this case is that the plaintiff is not a member of the union and is not an employee of the company against whom the arbitration was sought. Even so, the union's agreement with the company specifically says it applies in this situation.

Under what circumstances might the union be able to remove the case to federal court? If this happens, what are the prospects of getting the case returned to state court?


Asked on 5/27/04, 12:59 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Federal or State Jurisdiction

If not dismissed, highly likely to be removed, and almost certainly not to be returned to state court. You won't have a lot of luck as a pro per in these cases.

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Answered on 6/07/04, 8:59 pm


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