Jorge Israel Zuniga v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

I. INTRODUCTION

On May 2, 2023, Jorge Israel Zuniga (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint against Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (“WFB” or “Defendant’”) and Michael Ramos in Los Angeles County Superior Court. (ECF No. 1- 4.) Plaintiff asserted state law claims for: (1) whistleblower retaliation and (2) unfair business practices under the Unfair Competition Law (“UCL”). Defendant removed the case on the basis of diversity jurisdiction. Presently before the Court is Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss. (ECF No. 9.) For the following reasons, the Court GRANTS the Motion. Il. FACTUAL BACKGROUND A. Procedural History Plaintiff has filed two complaints against Defendant this year. On February 6, 2023, Plaintiff filed his first complaint against Defendant in Los Angeles County Superior Court. (ECF No. 1-1.) Plaintiff asserted a claim for wrongful termination in violation of public policy, as well as four related claims under California Government Code Section 12940(a). Defendant removed the case to federal court on the basis of diversity jurisdiction. (ECF No. 1-2.) On June 5, 2023, the parties filed a joint stipulation to dismiss the case pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure (“Rule”)…