Andrew Charles Gonzales v. Lennox Industries Inc.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

CIVIL MINUTES—

GENERAL

Case No. 5:24-cv-00982-SSS-SHKx Date May 30, 2024 Title Andrew C. Gonzales v. Lennox Indus. Inc., et al.

Present: The Honorable SUNSHINE S. SYKES, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

Irene Vazquez Not Reported Deputy Clerk Court Reporter

Attorney(s) Present for Plaintiff(s): Attorney(s) Present for Defendant(s): None Present None Present

Proceedings: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

REGARDING SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION

This putative class action is about a wage-and-hour dispute between Plaintiff Andrew C. Gonzales and Defendant Lennox Industries Inc. Gonzales alleges Lennox Industries (1) failed to pay wages that were owned upon termination or resignation, (2) failed to provide accurate and itemized wage statements, (3) failed to pay its employees for the hour they worked during their meal periods, (4) failed to pay minimum wages, and (5) failed to pay overtime wages. Gonzales seeks compensatory damages, liquidated damages, and attorneys’ fees. Lennox Industries removed the case, alleging jurisdiction…