Charles Michels v. Walmart Inc.

I. BACKGROUND

On December 2, 2024, Plaintiff filed a complaint in Riverside County Superior Court against Defendants Walmart, Inc. (“Walmart”), Julio Caridad (“Caridad”) and Does 1 through 20. (“Complaint,” Dkt. No. 1-1.) On January 16, 2025, Walmart removed the action to this Court. (“Notice of Removal,” Dkt. No. 1.)

On February 11, 2025, Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint, alleging eleven causes of action: (1) discrimination in violation of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”); (2) failure to prevent discrimination in violation of FEHA; (3) harassment in violation of FEHA; (4) failure to prevent harassment in violation of FEHA; (5) retaliation in violation of FEHA; (6) failure to prevent retaliation in violation of FEHA; (7) wrongful termination in violation of public policy; (8) failure to engage in a timely good faith interactive process in violation of FEHA; (9) failure to provide reasonable accommodation; (10) retaliation in violation of Labor Code 1102.5; and (11) retaliation in violation of Labor Code 6310. (“FAC,” Dkt. No. 13.) On February 24, 2025, Walmart answered the FAC. (“Answer,” Dkt. No. 15.) On February 18, 2025, Plaintiff filed the…