Ravel
Ravel v. Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, Inc.
Opinion
Lead Opinion
Shubb, J.
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER RE: MOTION TO DISMISS
Plaintiff Betty Ravel filed this action against defendant Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, alleging that defendant discriminated against her on the basis of her disability in violation of the American with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), (Notice of Removal Ex. A, First Am. Compl. (“FAC”) (Docket No. 1).) Before the court is defendant’s Motion to Dismiss plaintiffs Complaint. (Def.’s Mot. (Docket No, 4).)
I. Factual and Procedural Background
Plaintiff began working for defendant, a computer technology company, in 2010. (FAC ¶¶ 2, 12.) In March 2015, she was promoted to Sales Administration Manager, a position that involves managing teams of Executive Assistants “located all over the U.S. and internationally.” (Id. ¶¶ 15-16.) According to plaintiff, she would “manage[ ] her team on a virtual basis from her home office [in Folsom, CA], using Skype, e-mail and collaborative software,” “with occasional trips to the company’s [office] in Roseville, CA.” (Id.)
Plaintiff alleges that in May 2015, she “began experiencing shooting pains in her left leg.” (Id. ¶ 18.) Her doctor diagnosed her with…