Jessica Bell v. Union Pacific Railroad Company
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. Background
The following facts are drawn from Plaintiff Jessica Bell’s (“Plaintiff”) Complaint (“Compl.”) (Dkt. 1-1). This action concerns Plaintiff’s employment with Defendant Union Pacific Railroad Company (“Defendant”). Compl. ¶ 3. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant discriminated against her in their employment decisions on the basis of her gender and pregnancy. Id. ¶ 27. Plaintiff also alleges she was forced to resign from her position due to the conditions Defendant subjected her to at the office. Id. ¶¶ 62-63.
Plaintiff originally filed suit in the Orange County Superior Court, on January 18, 2022. See generally Compl. On February 18, Defendant removed the action to this Court, asserting diversity jurisdiction. Notice of Removal (Dkt. 1). Case 8:22-cv-00263-DOC-DFM Document Filed 05/10/ Page 2 of Page ID #:122
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES – GENERAL
Case No. SA CV 22-00263-DOC-DFM Date: May 10, 2022 Page
II. Legal Standard
“If at any time before final judgment it appears that the district court lacks subject matter jurisdiction, the case shall be remanded.” 28 U.S.C. § 1447(c).…