Luis Pacheco v. Costco Wholesale Corporation
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. BACKGROUND
On March 29, 2022, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Defendants Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco” or “Defendant”), Chris Marmon, Russ Flores, Marilee Alamilla, and Does 1-100 (collectively, “Defendants”) in the San Bernardino Superior Court. (Motion Ex. 1, “Complaint.”) Plaintiff served Defendant Costco on May 11, 2022. (Declaration of Derek T. Tran (“Tran Decl.”) ¶ 3; Motion Ex. 2, Proof of Service.) The Complaint alleges ten causes of action: (1) discrimination on the basis of sex/gender in violation of Cal. Govt. Code § 12940(a);
1 On October 27, 2022, Defendant filed a request for remote appearance at the November 7, 2022 hearing on the Motion. (Dkt. No. 18.) Because the Court vacates the hearing on the Motion, it DENIES AS MOOT the request. Page 1 of CIVIL MINUTES—GENERAL Initials of Deputy Clerk mg Case 5:22-cv-01405-JGB-SHK Document Filed 11/02/ Page 2 of Page ID #:457
(2) retaliation in violation of Cal. Govt. Code § 12490(h); (3) retaliation for whistleblowing in violation of Cal. Lab. Code. § 1102.5; (4) negligent supervision, hiring and retention (California common law); (5) wrongful termination of…