Ayotte v. Boeing Co.

Chief Judge Rubén Castillo *1070Daniel L. Ayotte ("Plaintiff") filed this action in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, alleging claims against a host of defendants, including The Boeing Company ("Boeing"), arising from his exposure to asbestos. (R. 1-1, Compl.) Boeing removed the action to this Court. (R. 1, Notice of Removal.) Before the Court is Plaintiff's motion to remand the case to state court. (R. 240, Mot. to Remand.) For the reasons set forth below, the motion is denied.

BACKGROUND

In September 2016, Plaintiff was diagnosed with mesothelioma, and in September 2017, he filed suit…