Rodriguez

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 JADE RODRIGUEZ, ) Case No.: 1:22-cv-01395 JLT SAB ) Plaintiff, ) ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO ) DISMISS PURSUANT TO RULE 41(a)(2) v. ) ) (Doc. 10) PNS STORES, INC., et al., ) Defendants. ) ) 16 Jade Rodriguez alleges she was sexually harassed by a co-worker while employed by PNS Stores, Inc. (See generally Doc. 1-1.) She seeks to hold PNS liable for violations under California Government Code section 12940 for sexual harassment, failure to prevent sexual harassment, retaliation, and constructive termination. (Id.) Plaintiff now moves for dismissal of the action without prejudice pursuant to Rule 41 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, asserting she wants to pursue collateral state court litigation. (Doc. 10.) PNS opposes dismissal, arguing Plaintiff's motion is nothing more than forum shopping and any dismissal would be unduly prejudicial. (Doc. 13.) The Court finds the matter suitable for decision…