Lazaro Rodriguez v. Rentokil North America, Inc.

I. Introduction

Before the Court is a Motion to Remand (“Motion” or “Mot.”) (Dkt. 16) brought by Plaintiff Lazaro Rodriguez (“Plaintiff”). The Court finds this matter appropriate for resolution without oral argument. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 78; C.D. Cal. R. 7-15. Having reviewed the moving papers submitted by the parties, the Court GRANTS Plaintiff’s Motion to Remand.

II. Background

A. Factual Background The following facts are drawn from Plaintiff’s Second Amended Complaint (“Compl.”) (Dkt. 14). This action concerns Plaintiff’s employment as a non-exempt employee with Rentokil North America, Inc., and DOES 1 through 20, inclusive, (“Defendant”). Compl. ¶ 1. Plainitff worked for Defendant as a non-exempt employee as a Plant Care Technician from 1999 to 2004. Id. ¶ 9. Plaintiff’s base rate of pay at the time of termination was $20.7418 per hour. Id. Plaintiff’s proposed class consists of all California citizens who are currently or were foremerly employed by Defendant as non-

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exempt employees in the State of California at any time between February 2, 2022, and the date of…