Steven Sandoval v. Lockheed Martin Corporation

I. Introduction

Before the Court is a motion to dismiss brought by Defendant Lockheed Martin Corporation (“Lockheed”). Lockheed’s Motion to Dismiss, ECF No. 22 (“Motion to Dismiss”). Also before the Court is a motion to remand brought by Plaintiff Steven Sandoval (“Plaintiff”). Plaintiff's Motion to Remand, ECF No. 23 (“Motion to Remand”). For the following reasons, the motion to dismiss is GRANTED and the motion to remand is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. The Court sets the remaining claims in the case for trial on April 29th, with a pretrial conference set for April 21st.

IL. Factual and Procedural Background Lockheed is an aerospace company and aircraft manufacturer who is an employer in California. First Amended Complaint, ECF No. 1 (“FAC”) § 16. Plaintiff and Defendant Adina Ramirez (“Ramirez”) were coworkers, both employed by Lockheed. Jd. § 17-18. In June 2023, Plaintiff and Ramirez had a conversation at work where Ramirez accused Plaintiff of being the type of person to come to work and shoot someone. /d. § 19. Plaintiff responded to this

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