Charlotte Barzi v. Equinox Holdings, Inc.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 CHARLOTTE BARZI, on behalf of Case No. 2:24-cv-04117-SPG-E 11 herself and others similarly situated, ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF’S 12 Plaintiff, MOTION TO REMAND [ECF NOS. 11, 13] v. 14 EQUINOX HOLDINGS, INC.; and 15 DOES 1 to 100, inclusive, 16 Defendants. 17 18 Before the Court is Plaintiff Charlotte Barzi’s (“Plaintiff”) Motion to Remand the Action to State Court and Request for Attorneys’ Fees in the Amount of $7,500.00. (ECF No. 13-1 (“Motion”)). Having considered the parties’ submissions, the relevant law, and the record in this case, the Court finds this matter suitable for resolution without a hearing. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 78(b); C.D. Cal. L.R. 7-15. For the reasons set forth below, the Court DENIES Plaintiff’s Motion. I. BACKGROUND On April 5, 2024, Plaintiff initiated this wage and hour class action against Defendant Equinox Holdings, Inc. (“Defendant”) in Los Angeles County Superior Court. (ECF No. 1-3 (“Complaint”)). Plaintiff effectuated…