Campbell

Campbell v. Feld Entertainment, Inc.

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75 F. Supp. 3d 1193·2014 WL 7146462
United States District Court, Northern District of CaliforniaDecember 15, 2014Case Nos.: 12-CV-04233-LHK, 13-CV-00233-LHKCalifornia13,083 words

Opinion

Lead Opinion

Koh, J.

ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION FOR PARTIAL. SUMMARY JUDGMENT, AND GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART DEFENDANTS’ MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

Plaintiffs Shannon Campbell (“Campbell”) and Mark Ennis (“Ennis”) (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) have brought a diversity action against defendants Feld Entertainment, Inc. (“FEI”), operator of the Ringling Bros, and Barnum & Bailey Circus (“Circus”); Michael Stuart (“Stuart”); and David Bailey (“Bailey”) (collectively, “Defendants”) for alleged violations of state law and common law torts.

Before the Court are the parties’ cross-motions for summary judgment. Specifically, the Court addresses Defendants’ Motion for Summary Judgment or, Alternatively, Partial Summary Judgment, ECF No. 187 1 (“Defs.’ Mot.”), and Plaintiffs’ Motion for Partial Summary Judgment, ECF No. 188 (“Pis.’ Mot.”).

Having considered the submissions of the parties, the relevant law, and the record in this case, the Court DENIES Plaintiffs’ Motion for Partial Summary Judgment, and GRANTS in part and DENIES in part Defendants’ Motion for Summary Judgment or, Alternatively, Partial Summary Judgment.

I. BACKGROUND

A. Factual Background

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