Gilbert Mora v. Block, Inc.

I. Introduction

On December 19, 2023, Gilbert Mora, Stacy Dozier, Dianna Perez and Alan Starzinski (“Plaintiffs”) brought this putative class action against Block, Inc. (“Defendant”) and Does 1 through 100 in the Los Angeles Superior Court. Dkt. 1-1. The Complaint advances two causes of action: (1) limiting consumer speech in violation of California Civil Code § 1670.8; and (2) unfair and unlawful conduct in violation of California Business and Professions Code § 17200. Id. ¶¶ 46–59. Defendant removed the action pursuant to the Class Action Fairness Act (“CAFA”), 28 U.S.C. §§ 1332(d), 1453. Dkt. 1. On February 23, 2024, Plaintiffs filed a Motion to Remand (the “Motion” (Dkt. 11)) as well as a Request for Judicial Notice (the “RJN” (Dkt. 12)). Defendant filed an opposition to the Motion (the “Opposition” (Dkt. 14)), and Plaintiffs filed a reply (the “Reply” (Dkt. 15)). The Motion was taken under submission on March 20, 2024. For the reasons stated in this Order, the Motion is GRANTED.

II. Factual Background

A. Parties The Complaint alleges that Plaintiffs are citizens of California and residents of Los Angeles County. Dkt. 1-1 ¶¶ 11–14. It is alleged that Defendant conducts…