Daniela Barajas v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. Introduction
On March 24, 2021, Daniela Barajas (“Barajas” or “Plaintiff”) brought this action in the Riverside Superior Court against Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (“Defendant”) and 10 Doe defendants. Ex. A, Dkt. 1 at 15. The Complaint advances six causes of action arising out of Defendant’s alleged termination of Plaintiff for discriminatory reasons. Dkt. 1 at 18-24, ¶¶ 17-55. On May 13, 2021, Defendant removed the action based on claimed diversity jurisdiction. Dkt. 1.
On June 11, 2021, Plaintiff filed a Motion to Remand. Dkt. 10 (the “Motion”). On July 2, 2021, Defendant filed an opposition. Dkt. 12 (the “Opposition”). On the same day, Defendant also filed a request for judicial notice in support of the Opposition. Dkt. 13 (“Defendant’s RFN”). On July 16, Plaintiff filed a reply. Dkt. 14 (the “Reply”).
Based on a review of the briefing of the Motion, and in accordance with Local Rule 7-15, it was determined that the Motion would be decided without a hearing. Dkt. 20. For the reasons stated in this Order, the Motion is DENIED.
II. Factual Background
A. The Parties
The Complaint alleges that “Plaintiff is a resident of the State of California.” Dkt. 1 at 16, ¶ 4.