Quisenberry

Quisenberry v. Compass Vision, Inc.

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618 F. Supp. 2d 1223·2007 WL 5022611·2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 97318
United States District Court, Southern District of CaliforniaNovember 14, 200707CV1135 BEN (AJB)California3,871 words

Opinion

Opinion

Benitez, J.

ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO DISMISS IN PART AND DENYING IN PART

I. INTRODUCTION

Plaintiff EVA QUISENBERRY (“Plaintiff’) originally filed this lawsuit in a California state court. Defendants COMPASS VISION, INC. and QUEST DIAGNOSTICS, INC. (“Defendants”) timely removed this action to this Court pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1441 . In her Complaint, Plaintiff alleged the following claims: negligence, fraudulent misrepresentation, negligent misrepresentation, and negligent infliction of emotional distress. Plaintiff also asked for punitive and compensatory damages. Defendants filed a Motion to Dismiss pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 12(b)(6). For the reasons that follow, the Court GRANTS Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs claims for fraudulent misrepresentation, negligent misrepresentation, and negligent infliction of emotional distress. The Court DENIES Defendant’ Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs negligence claim and Plaintiffs request for punitive damages. Plaintiffs action will proceed solely on her negligence claim and her claim for damages.

II. FACTS

The facts are taken from Plaintiff's Complaint. See Schneider v. California Dept. of Corrections, 151 F.3d 1194 ,…

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