Gregory Mason v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc.
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
On October 3, 2022, Plaintiff filed this action against Defendants Home Depot USA, Inc. (“Home Depot”) and Does to Inclusive in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. ECF 1-1 at 9, 15. The Complaint alleged that, on September 10, 2020, the following occurred: Plaintiff, Gregory Mason sustained severe injuries to his body when he was punched and assaulted by employees or agents of Home Depot USA, Inc., located at 8801 La Cienega Blvd., Inglewood CA 90301. Defendants Does 1 to 25 Inclusive, punched Plaintiff repeatedly after falsely accusing him of shoplifting. Defendants did not call law enforcement agents but took matters in their hands by punching and assaulting Plaintiff. The incident occurred also due to the negligence in hiring, training and retaining unqualified staff by Home Depot., their owners, agents and assigns, causing Plaintiff injuries. Id. at 12. In support of Plaintiff’s negligence and intentional tort claims, the Complaint
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Case No. 24-cv-02428-MRA (MAR) Date June 17, 2024