Valerie A. Gonzalez v. AutoZoners, LLC, et al.

I. BACKGROUND

On August 14, 2025, Plaintiff Valerie A. Gonzalez (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint in the Superior Court of California for the County of San Bernardino against Defendants AutoZoners, LLC (“AutoZoners”), and Does 1 through 20, inclusive. (“Complaint,” Dkt. No. 1-1.) The Complaint alleges eight causes of action: (1) disability discrimination in violation of the California Fair Employment & Housing Act (“FEHA”), Cal. Govt. Code § 12940, et seq.; (2) FEHA retaliation; (3); failure to prevent FEHA violations; (4) retaliation for taking medical leave; (5) failure to provide reasonable accommodation; (6) failure to engage in the interactive process; (7) declaratory judgment; and (8) wrongful termination in violation of public policy. (See Complaint.) On September 25, 2025, Defendant AutoZoners (“Defendant”) removed the action based on diversity jurisdiction. (“Notice of Removal,” Dkt. No. 1.) On October 24, 2025, Plaintiff filed her Motion. (See Motion.) AutoZoners opposed the Motion on November 17, 2025. (“Opposition,” Dkt. No. 12.) On November 24, 2025, Plaintiff replied. (“Reply,” Dkt. No. 15.)

II. LEGAL STANDARD

Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1441(a), a defendant…