Bojorquez
Bojorquez v. Abercrombie & Fitch, Co.
Opinion
Lead Opinion
Bernal, J.
Proceedings: Order: (1) GRANTING Defendants’ Motion to Sever and Dismiss, Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, and Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue (Dkt. No. 31); and (2) VACATING the June 20, 2016 Hearing (IN CHAMBERS)
Before the Court is Defendants’ Motion to Sever and Dismiss, Motion for Judg *1121 ment on the Pleadings, and Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue. (Dkt. No. 31.) The Court finds this matter appropriate for resolution without a hearing. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 78; L.R. 7-15. After consideration of the papers filed in support of and in opposition to the motion, the Court GRANTS the motion. The June 20, 2016 hearing is VACATED.
I. BACKGROUND
Plaintiffs Alma Bojorquez, Jake Val-lante, and Matthew Allan, (collectively, “Plaintiffs”), are current and former employees of Defendants Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, Inc., (collectively, “Defendants” or “Abercrombie”). (See First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) ¶¶ 18-22, Dkt. No. 29.) Abercrombie owns and operates retail stores throughout the United States which sell clothing and accessories primarily to children, teenagers, and young adults. (Id, ¶ 1.) Plaintiffs allege that Abercrombie committed and…