Madelaine Esquibel v. Walgreen Co.
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
I. Background
A. Facts The following facts are drawn from Plaintiff Laura Vazquez Garcia’s (“Plaintiff”) Complaint (“Compl.”) (Dkt. 1-1). This action concerns Plaintiff’s employment with Walgreen Co. (“Defendant”). Compl. ¶ 1. Plaintiff alleges she was discriminated against by the Defendant on the basis of her pregnancy and association with her disabled daughter. Id. ¶ 2. She further alleges that the Defendant retaliated against her when she requested accommodations and wrongfully terminated her. Id. ¶ 3-6.
B. Procedural History Plaintiff originally filed suit in the Orange County Superior Court, on June 8, 2021. See generally Compl. On July 9, Defendant removed the action to this Court,
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asserting diversity jurisdiction. Notice of Removal (Dkt. 1). Both parties filed supplemental briefing on the amount in controversy (Dkts. 15 and 17).
II. Legal Standard
“If at any time before final judgment it appears that the district court lacks subject matter jurisdiction, the case shall be remanded.” 28 U.S.C. § 1447(c). Removal of a case from state court to federal…