Adriana Rubalcaba v. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. Background
On May 1, 2019, Plaintiff filed this case in Los Angeles Superior Court against Defendants Arthur Gallagher & Co. (“Arthur Gallagher”) and Alexandra Glickman (“Glickman”). See Complaint, Dkt. # 1-1 (“Compl.”). It is undisputed that Plaintiff and Glickman are both citizens of California, and that Arthur Gallagher is a citizen of Delaware and Illinois. See Notice of Removal, Dkt. # 1 (“NOR”), ¶¶ 9–19. Plaintiff alleged fifteen causes of action against Arthur Gallagher, four of which she also alleged against Glickman, related to Defendants’ alleged wrongful termination, discrimination against, and harassment of Plaintiff. See id. On June 7, 2019, Arthur Gallagher removed the action to this Court on the grounds of diversity jurisdiction. See id. Though both Plaintiff and Glickman are citizens of California, and therefore there does not appear to be complete diversity between the parties, Arthur Gallagher 1 Because the Court grants Plaintiff’s motion to remand, Defendants’ motion to dismiss is RENDERED MOOT. See Dkt. # 11. CV-90 (10/08) CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL Page 1 of