Monica Lacombe v. Costco Wholesale Corporation
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. BACKGROUND
On June 1, 2020, Plaintiff filed a Complaint in the Superior Court of California for the County of Riverside against Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco”) and Does 1 through 50. (“Complaint,” Dkt. No. 1-1.) The Complaint alleges two causes of action: (1) negligence; and (2) premises liability. (Compl. ¶¶ 12-21.)
On November 30, 2020, Defendant Costco removed the action on the basis of diversity jurisdiction. (“Notice of Removal,” Dkt. No. 1.) Plaintiff filed the Motion on December 29, 2020. Defendant filed an opposition on January 11, 2021. (“Opposition,” Dkt. No. 12.) Plaintiff replied on January 25, 2021. (“Reply,” Dkt. No. 13.)
1 Pursuant to Local Rule 7-10, reply papers must be filed no later than fourteen days before the hearing date. Plaintiff’s reply, filed seven days before the hearing date, is untimely. Although the Court considers this reply, the Court cautions that future filings that fail to comply with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Local Rules, or the Court’s Standing Order may be stricken.
II. FACTUAL ALLEGATIONS
On or about July 22, 2018, Plaintiff went to a store operated by Defendant located at 26610 Ynez Road, Temecula, CA…