Jesse Elisara v. Walmart Inc., et al.

I. BACKGROUND

On November 21, 2024, Plaintiff Jesse Elisara filed a complaint in the Superior Court of California for the County of Riverside against Defendants Walmart, Inc., Wal-Mart Associates, Inc., Brian Perez, and Does 1-25. (“Complaint,” Dkt. No. 1-6.) The Complaint alleges eight causes of action: (1) wrongful discharge in violation of public policy; (2) interferences in violation of the California Family Rights Act (“CFRA”), Gov’t Code § 12945.2(q); (3) retaliation in violation of CFRA, Gov’t Code § 12945.2(k); (4) discrimination in violation of CFRA, Gov’t Code § 12945.2(k); (5) intentional infliction of emotional distress; (6) associational disability discrimination in violation of Gov’t Code § 12940(a); (7) retaliation in violation of Gov’t Code § 12940(h); and (8) failure to prevent discrimination or retaliation in violation of Gov’t Code § 12940(k). (See Complaint.)

On August 15, 2025, the California Superior Court granted demurrer without leave to amend as to Brian Perez, an individual domiciled in California for diversity purposes. (Mot. at 3; Opp’n at 4.) Defendants Walmart, Inc. and Wal-Mart Associates, Inc. (“Defendants”) removed the case to this Court on…