Rachel Navarrete v. Durham School Services, LP
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. Background
A. Facts The following facts are drawn from Plaintiff’s Complaint (“Compl.”) (Dkt. 1-1). This action concerns Plaintiff Rachel Navarrete’s (“Plaintiff”) release from her employment with Defendant Durham School Services, LP (“Defendant”). Compl. ¶ 11. Plaintiff filed suit against Defendant alleging exclusively state law claims: 1) discrimination based on disability in violation of California Government Code Section 12900 et. seq., 2) violations of the California Family Rights Act; 3) violations of California Labor Code Sections 1102.5(b) and (c); 4) wrongful termination; and 5) intentional infliction of emotional distress. Id. ¶¶ 13–61. Plaintiff seeks actual damages, special damages to compensate Plaintiff for loss of wages and suffering, civil penalties, costs and expenses, and attorneys’ fees. Id. at 22–24.
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B. Procedural History Plaintiff originally filed suit in the Superior Court of Orange County, California. See generally Compl. (Dkt. 1-1). On June 18, 2020, Defendant removed the action to this Court, asserting diversity jurisdiction. Notice of…