Ana Francisca Garcia v. Marriott International, Inc.

I.

INTRODUCTION

On May 15, 2024, plaintiff Ana Francisca Garcia (“Plaintiff”) filed a Motion to Remand (“Motion”) this action to state court arguing defendants Marriott International, Inc. and Renaissance Hotel Operating Company (“Defendants”) have “failed to meet their burden of establishing that the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000” as required for diversity jurisdiction. ECF Docket No. (“Dkt.”) 15 at 2. On May 30, 2024, Defendants filed an Opposition to the Motion. Dkt. 18. On June 6, 2024, Plaintiff filed a Reply. Dkt. 21. The matter thus stands submitted.

The Court finds this matter appropriate for resolution without oral argument. See FED. R. CIV. P. 78(b); L.R. 7-15. For the reasons set forth below, Plaintiff’s Motion to Remand is

DENIED.

II.

BACKGROUND

On March 7, 2024, Plaintiff commenced this action by filing a Complaint in Riverside County Superior Court, alleging various state claims arising out of Plaintiff’s employment with Defendants. Dkt. 1-1. Plaintiff alleges she was hired by Defendants on June 6, 2023 “to work as a laundry attendant.” Id. ¶ 19. Plaintiff further alleges she “performed all of [her] duties satisfactorily” before being…