Joshua Pelico v. Walmart Inc. et al

I. BACKGROUND

Plaintiff commenced this action in Los Angeles County Superior Court on July 31, 2025, against Defendants Walmart and Monica Garcia. (See generally Complaint (Docket No. 1-1)). Plaintiff alleges that he was terminated from his position as an overnight stocker at the Stevenson Ranch Walmart after being absent from work due to a medically ordered quarantine for potential measles. (Id. ¶¶ 8–9, 46). During that time, Garcia was the Stevenson Ranch Walmart’s “People Lead” and Human Resources Manager. (Id. ¶ 29). Plaintiff alleges that he attempted to contact Garcia during his absence but ______________________________________________________________________________

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Case No. CV 25-08440-MWF (AGRx) Date: December 3, 2025 Title: Joshua Pelico v. Walmart Inc. et al that his calls were ignored, and he was unable to properly document his medical absence. (Id. ¶¶ 17–18, 33–36). Plaintiff also alleges that once he eventually reached Garcia, Garcia did not request or provide means for Plaintiff to submit documentation. (Id. ¶¶ 35–36). Plaintiff was terminated on July 6, 2025, by his direct…