Gabriela Zarate v. Victory Packaging LP

I. BACKGROUND

On March 9, 2022, Plaintiff Gabriela Zarate (“Plaintiff” or “Ms. Zarate”) filed a complaint in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of San Bernardino against Defendants Victory Packaging, L.P. and Westrock California, LLC. (“Complaint” Dkt. No. 7, Ex. A.) The Complaint alleges seven claims: (1) disability discrimination (Cal. Gov’t Code § 12940(a)); (2) failure to provide reasonable accommodation (Cal. Gov’t Code § 12940(m)); (3) failure to engage in good faith, interactive process (Cal. Gov’t Code § 12940(n)); (4) retaliation (Cal. Gov’t Code § 12940(h)); (5) failure to prevent discrimination (Cal. Gov’t Code § 12940(k)); and (6) wrongful termination in violation of public policy. (See Complaint.)

Defendants removed to this Court on May 11, 2022, asserting diversity jurisdiction. (“NOR,” Dkt. No. 1.) On June 10, 2022, Ms. Zarate moved to remand to the San Bernardino Superior Court. (Motion.) Defendants opposed on June 27, 2022. (“Opp.,” Dkt. No. 19.) Ms. Zarate replied on July 5, 2022. (“Reply,” Dkt. No. 21.) Page 1 of CIVIL MINUTES—GENERAL Initials of Deputy Clerk MG Case 5:22-cv-00811-JGB-KK Document Filed…