Lauren Goldenberg v. Vantage Travel Services, Inc.
Opinion
trial_court Opinion
I. Factual and Procedural Background
On February 12, 2021, Plaintiff filed a Complaint against Vantage and Insperity in Los Angeles Superior Court. In her Complaint, Plaintiff alleges causes of action for: (1) violation of California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”) on the basis of disability discrimination; (2) wrongful termination; (3) violation of California’s Labor Code § 1102.5; (4) intentional infliction of emotional distress; and (5) negligent infliction of emotional distress. On February 24, 2021, Vantage was served with the Summons and Complaint. On February 25, 2021, Insperity was served with the Summons and Complaint. On March 26, 2021, Vantage and Insperity LP, which was not named a defendant in the Complaint and had not been served with the Summons and Complaint, filed a Notice of Removal, removing this action to this Court on the basis of 28 U.S.C. § 1332(a). On April 30, 2021, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint, which added Insperity LP as a defendant. On May 3, 2021, the same day Defendants filed their Opposition to Plaintiff’s Motion, Insperity filed a Joinder in Notice of Removal.