Raymond Wright v. Skywest Airlines, Inc., et al.
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES – GENERAL
Case No. 2:25-cv-11466-SSC Date: December 31, 2025 Title Raymond Wright v. Skywest Airlines, Inc., et al.
Present: The Honorable Stephanie S. Christensen, U.S. Magistrate Judge
Teagan Snyder n/a Deputy Clerk Court Reporter / Recorder
Attorneys Present for Plaintiffs: Attorneys Present for Defendants: None Present None Present
Proceedings: (IN CHAMBERS) Order to Show Cause Why Sanctions Should Not Be Imposed
Raymond Wright claims that his former employer, Skywest Airlines, Inc. discriminated against him. He filed suit in a state court on October 23, 2025. (ECF 1-1 at 14.) Skywest removed the action to this court on December 1, 2025. (ECF 1.) The removal packet contained a proof of service appearing to show that Skywest was served with the summons and complaint on October 29, 2025; it did not contain an answer by Skywest. (ECF 1-1.) Rule 81 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure provides that a defendant who failed to file an answer in state court prior to removal must do so within the longest of: (A) 21 days after receiving—through…