Kevin Damoa v. Canoo Technologies Inc.

I. INTRODUCTION

On October 22, 2021, plaintiff Kevin Damoa filed a complaint against defendants Canoo Technologies, Inc. (“Canoo”), Valiant TMS, Frank Faga, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive, in Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. 21-STCV-38987, alleging claims under Cal. Gov. Code § 12900 et seq. for (1) racial harassment, against Canoo; (2) retaliation for complaining of harassment and discrimination, against Canoo; (3) employment discrimination because of race, against Canoo; (4) failing to take reasonable steps to prevent discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, against Canoo; (5) wrongful termination on the basis of race, against Canoo: (6) wrongful termination in violation of public policy, against Canoo; (7) defamation, against all defendants; (8) violation of California Labor Codes §§ 6310-6311, against Canoo; and (9) violation of California Labor Code § 1102.5, against Canoo. Dkt. 1-1. On November 29, 2021, defendant Canoo filed a notice of removal pursuant to 28 U'S.C. §§ 1446 and 1441(b). Dkt. 1. On January 25, 2022, plaintiff filed a motion to amend his complaint. Dkt. 27. On February 17, 2022, the Court granted plaintiff's motion to amend. …