Sara Torres v. AT and T Mobility Services LLC et al

I. Introduction

Before the Court is a motion to remand brought by Plaintiff Sara Torres. Plaintiff’s Motion to Remand (“Mot.”), ECF No. 16. For the following reasons, the motion is DENIED.

II. Background

Plaintiff Sara Torres was employed by Defendant AT and T Mobility Services LLC (“AT&T”) as a Customer Service Salesperson from November 2021 until her termination in May 2024. Complaint (“Compl.”), ECF No. 1-2, ¶¶ 10, 13. Torres was diagnosed with anxiety and depression in June 2023. Id. ¶ 13. Pursuant to a doctor’s note, in April 2024, Torres requested permission from Defendant to take intermittent medical leave for her anxiety and depression. Id. However, before receiving a response regarding this request, Torres’s manager, Charles Forston, informed Plaintiff on May 25, 2024 that she was terminated. Id. On May 27, 2024, Torres received an email from Defendant that her request for medical leave was denied. Id. In a meeting on May 29, 2024, Director Matthew Blake informed Torres that she was terminated because of her attendance. Id.

On June 20, 2025, Plaintiff filed a lawsuit against Defendants—AT and T Mobility Services LLC, AT and T, Inc., Charles Forston, and Matthew…