Rebecca Castillo v. Tamara Mellon Brand, Inc.

I. Background

Tamara Mellon Brand, Inc. (“Defendant”) removed this case to federal court on December 11, 2019, asserting in its notice of removal that there is federal question jurisdiction because the state court complaint is premised on violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). See Defendant Tamara Mellon Brand, Inc.’s Notice of Removal of Action Under 28 U.S.C. § 1441(a). Rebecca Castillo’s (“Plaintiff”) Complaint alleges that she is blind and that Defendant’s website is not accessible to her, which has prevented her from accessing Defendant’s goods and services. See Complaint, ¶¶1-2, Docket No. 1-1. The state court complaint includes a single cause of action for “Violation of the Unruh Civil Rights Act”, and alleges liability based on intentional discrimination as well as conduct which “violates various provisions of the [ADA].” Id. ¶¶ 46-47. Plaintiff seeks both statutory damages and injunctive relief under the Unruh Act, as well as reasonable attorney’s fees. Id. at 17-18. Plaintiff filed a motion to remand on January 10, 2020, seeking to remand this case to Los Angeles Superior Court. See Notice of Motion and Motion to Remand Action to the Superior…