Carmen Perez v. Ally Bank
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. Background
Plaintiff alleges that Defendant Ally Bank (“Defendant”) wrongfully terminated her on July 15, 2021. Notice of Removal Ex. C (“Compl.”) (Dkt. 1-4) at ¶ 5. Plaintiff then filed this lawsuit, alleging discrimination, work environment harassment, retaliation, failure to prevent harassment, discrimination, and retaliation, bereavement leave retaliation, failure to provide reasonable accommodation, failure to engage in good faith interactive process, unfair and unlawful business practices, and wrongful termination. See id. at ¶¶ 7-28. Plaintiff originally filed suit in the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, on December 4, 2023. See id. at ¶ 30. On June 12, 2024, Defendant removed the action to this Court, asserting diversity jurisdiction. Notice of Removal (“Not.”) (Dkt. 1).
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II. Legal Standard
“If at any time before final judgment it appears that the district court lacks subject matter jurisdiction, the case shall be remanded.” 28 U.S.C. § 1447(c). Removal of a case from state court to federal court is governed by 28 U.S.C. § 1441, which provides in…