Robert Aprahamian v. Field Asset Services, Inc.

I. INTRODUCTION

On June 13, 2023, plaintiff Robert Aprahamian (“Aprahamian’”’), by and through his successor in interest Shaunt Aprahamian, filed an action against Defendants Field Asset Services, Inc., Field Asset Services, LLC, Xome Field Services LLC, Cyprexx Services, LLC, and DOES 1-10 (collectively, “FAS” or “defendants”) in the Superior Court for the State of California, Los Angeles County. Dkt. 1 ex. 1 (“Compl.”). Plaintiff claims that FAS misclassified Aprahamian as an independent contractor, rather than an employee, and brings claims for (1) failure to pay overtime wages; (2) failure to indemnify Aprahamian for expenses; (3) waiving time penalties; and (4) violation of California Unfair Competition Law. Id. On August 25, 2023, defendants removed the case to this Court. Dkt. 1. On August 31, 2023, defendant filed a motion to dismiss. Dkt. 12 (“MTD”). On September 11, 2023, plaintiff filed his opposition. Dkt. 14. On September 18, 2023, defendants filed a reply. Dkt. 18. On September 15, 2023, plaintiff filed a motion to transfer this case to the Northern District of California. Dkt. 16 (“MTT”). On September 25, 2023, defendants filed their…