Monica Lacombe v. Costco Wholesale Corporation

I. BACKGROUND

On June 1, 2020, Plaintiff Monica Lacombe filed a complaint against Defendants Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco”) and Does 1-50 in the Superior Court of Riverside County. (“Complaint,” Dkt. No. 1-1.) The Complaint alleges two causes of action: (1) Negligence; and (2) Premises Liability. (Compl. {J 12-21.) On August 6, 2020, Defendant Costco filed its Answer in state court. (Dkt. No. 1-10.) On November 30, 2020, Defendant Costco removed the action to federal court on diversity grounds. (“Notice of Removal,” Dkt. No. 1.) On December 29, 2020, Plaintiff filed a motion to remand. (“First MTR,” Dkt. No. 9.) On January 27, 2021, the Court denied Plaintiff’s First MTR. On June 1, 2021, Plaintiff filed the Motions. (See Motions.) In support of the MTS, Plaintiff filed a memorandum of points and authorities (“Memo,” Dkt. No. 20-1), the declaration Page 1 of CIVIL MINUTES—GENERAL Initials of Deputy Clerk MG

of Jacob L. Stipp (“Stipp Declaration,” Dkt. No. 20-4), and Exhibits 1-2 (Dkt. No. 20-2-3). Defendant opposed the Motions on June 15, 2021. (“Opposition,” Dkt. No. 23.) Plaintiff replied in support of the Motions on June 25,…