Julie Gifford v. Ulrich Medical USA, Inc.
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. Background
This is an employment action brought under California state law. Plaintiff Julie Gifford alleges that she was an employee of Defendants Ulrich Medical USA, Inc., and Does 1-25 (collectively, “Defendants”) from June 12, 2023, until November 25, 2024, when she was constructively terminated due to being sexually harassed by coworkers. See generally Complaint (Dkt. 2-1). Plaintiff alleges that Defendants (1) sexually harassed her; (2) failed to prevent sexual harassment; (3) discriminated based on gender; and (4) failed to pay wages upon separation. Id. ¶ ¶ 32-72.
Plaintiff originally filed suit in the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, on March 11, 2025. Notice of Removal (“Not.”) (Dkt. 1), ¶ 2. On April 14, 2025, Defendants removed the action to this Court, asserting diversity jurisdiction. Id. ¶ 1.
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II. Legal Standard
“If at any time before final judgment it appears that the district court lacks subject matter jurisdiction, the case shall be remanded.” 28 U.S.C. § 1447(c). Removal of a case from state court to federal court is governed by 28…