Kelly C. Koewler v. Natura Bisse International, Inc.

I. BACKGROUND

Plaintiff Koewler is a resident of California. (Compl., Doc. 1-1 ¶ 1.) The claims in her Complaint stem from an incident which took place on July 19, 2018 at a store operated by Defendant Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. (“Neiman Marcus”). (Id. ¶ 2.) Koewler alleges that Defendant Natura Bisse provided her a facial in the store. (Id. ¶ 3.) She alleges that an employee assured her that the facial cream would not affect any allergies she had. (Id.) However, as the facial cream was applied, Koewler developed permanent redness and scarring. (Id.) Koewler brought claims for negligence and

1 In her Motion, Koewler states that she has settled with Neiman Marcus for $6,000; however, she has not filed a stipulation to dismiss and Neiman Marcus has not yet been dismissed from the case. (Mot. at 5.)

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Case 2:22-cv-04027-JLS-SK Document Filed 01/05/ Page 2 of Page ID #:200

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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Case No. 2:22-cv-04027-JLS-SK …