May
May v. Google LLC
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. BACKGROUND
20 In April 2021, May fell victim to a gift card scam involving Google Play gift cards. ECF 1, 21 ¶ 95. On March 5, 2024, May filed a complaint alleging violations of the California Unfair 22 Competition Law (“UCL”), Cal. Bus. Prof. Code § 17200 et seq., the California Consumers Legal 23 Remedy Act (“CLRA”), Cal. Civ. Code § 1750 et seq., and Cal. Penal Code § 496 (“Section 496”), 24 and conversion against Google. ECF 1. On May 13, 2024, Google filed a motion to dismiss. ECF 25 39. On July 17, 2024, the Court granted in part and denied in part Google’s Motion to Stay Discovery 26 27 Until Resolution of Motion to Dismiss. ECF 53. The Court ordered that “Plaintiff may seek discovery for the class period consistent with the statute of limitations for that claim.” Id. at 5. On September 26, 2024, the Court hosted a hearing on Google’s motion to dismiss. ECF 76. On November 4, 2024, the Court granted in part and denied in part Google’s motion to dismiss. ECF 87. The Court dismissed May’s claim No. 5 for receiving, retaining, withholding, or concealing stolen property in violation of Cal. Penal Code § 496 to the extent it seeks treble damages…