Deon Gentry v. Quality Drive-Away, Inc.

I.

INTRODUCTION

On June 22, 2023, Plaintiffs Deon Gentry and Deon Gentry, Jr. (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed a Class Action Complaint (“Complaint”) against Defendant Quality Drive-Away, Inc. (“Defendant”) in the Superior Court of California, San Bernardino, alleging various California Labor Code violations. ECF Docket No. (“Dkt.”) 1-2. On August 14, 2023, Defendant filed a Notice of Removal pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1441 and 1446. Dkt. 1. On November 21, 2023, Plaintiffs filed a Motion to Remand to the Superior Court of California, San Bernardino. Dkt. 26. On November 30, 2023, Defendant filed an Opposition to the Motion to Remand. Dkt. 28. On December 7, 2023, Plaintiffs filed a Reply and a Request for Judicial Notice. Dkt. 31.

The Court finds this matter appropriate for resolution without oral argument. See FED. R. CIV. P. 78(b); L.R. 7-15. For the reasons stated below, the Court GRANTS Plaintiff’s Motion to Remand and DENIES Plaintiff’s Request for Judicial Notice as MOOT.

II.

BACKGROUND

Plaintiff Deon Gentry (“Plaintiff Gentry”) was employed as a driver by Defendant from February 2021 through September 2021. Dkt. 1-2 ¶ 9. Plaintiff Deon Gentry, Jr.…