Brandon Chavez v. Capstone Logistics, LLC et al.

I. FACTUAL AND LEGAL BACKGROUND

Plaintiff Brandon Chavez worked as Warehouse Staff for Capstone Logistics from November 2024 to February 2025. [Dkt. No. 1-1 at 4, “Complaint”]. The Complaint alleges that Chavez was promised a certain hourly rate when he was hired, but was “forced to work through breaks without premium pay, and supervisors manipulated time records to conceal these violations.” [Id. at 3]. Despite Plaintiff’s complaints to his direct supervisor Galdino Borquez regarding unfair task assignments and pay discrepancies, the Complaint alleges that his Page 1 of CIVIL MINUTES—GENERAL Initials of Deputy Clerk iv concerns were dismissed and resulted in his suspension relating to a workplace safety incident. [Id.]. On July 10, 2025, Plaintiff filed the underlying suit against Defendants Capstone Logistics LLC (“Capstone”) and Doe Defendants in the Riverside County Superior Court, bringing various state law claims arising from this conduct. [See generally Complaint]. Plaintiff filed an amended complaint on August 12, 2025, adding Defendant Galdino Borquez (“Borquez”) to the action. [Dkt. No. 1- 2, “First Amended Complaint” or “FAC”]. The FAC alleges that…