Laura Duzon v. Walmart Inc. et al
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| Judge: | R Gary Klausner |
| Referred: | Autumn D Spaeth |
| Case #: | 2:25-cv-00988 |
| Nature of Suit | 442 Civil Rights - Employment |
| Cause | 28:1441 Notice of Removal - Employment Discrimination |
| Case Filed: | Feb 05, 2025 |
| Terminated: | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Case in other court: | Santa Barbara County Superior Court, 24CV07310 |
| Last checked: Saturday Mar 22, 2025 3:44 AM PDT |
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Defendant
Walmart Inc.
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Defendant
Wal Mart Associates, Inc.
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Plaintiff
Laura Duzon
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| Docket last updated: 04/24/2025 11:59 PM PDT |
| Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | ||
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Receipt
Wed 03/12 9:45 AM
Receipt of acknowledgment letter from Santa Barbara County Superior Court, Case No. 24CV07310. (bm) |
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| Thursday, February 20, 2025 | ||
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Letter of Transmittal - Remand to Superior Court (G-17) - optional html form
Thu 02/20 9:22 AM
TRANSMITTAL of documents to SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT. A certified copy of the order of remand and a copy of the docket sheet from this court was sent to SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, SANTA MARIA, NO 24CV07310. (lc) |
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| Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | ||
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order
Dismiss Case
Thu 02/20 9:17 AM
IN CHAMBERS ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner: ORDER REMANDING ACTION TO STATE COURT. On February 10, 2025, the Court ordered Defendant to show cause that the amount in controversy was satisfied for diversity jurisdiction. On Febrna1y 18, 2025, Defendant responded. Upon review of Defendant's Response, the Court finds the amount in controversy has not been established and hereby REMANDS the action for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The Court REMANDS theaction to state court for all further proceedings. Case Santa Barbara Count Superior Court, no. 24CV07310 (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.) (lc) |
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| Tuesday, February 18, 2025 | ||
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Miscellaneous Document
Tue 02/18 3:12 PM
Request for Judicial Notice in Support of Defendants' Response to Order to Show Cause Re: Amount in Controversy re: Response,19(Araneda, Juan) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A - Jury Verdict,
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Exhibit B - Judgment,
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Exhibit C - Judgement,
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Exhibit D - Court Order,
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Exhibit E - Jury Verdict
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Response
Tue 02/18 2:44 PM
RESPONSE filed by Defendants Walmart Inc., Wal Mart Associates, Inc.to Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,,11 Response to Order to Show Cause Re: Amount in Controversy(Araneda, Juan) |
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Att: 1
Declaration of Juan C. Araneda,
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Exhibit 1 - Statement of Final Pay
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| Thursday, February 13, 2025 | ||
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order
Initial Order Setting R26 Scheduling Conference - form only
Thu 02/13 1:46 PM
ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge R. Gary Klausner. Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 3/17/2024. Scheduling Conference set for 3/24/2025 at 09:00 AM before Judge R. Gary Klausner. (jre) |
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service
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
Thu 02/13 1:18 PM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Defendants Walmart Inc., Wal Mart Associates, Inc., re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Pursuant to FRCP Rule 12(b)(6) 16 served on 2/13/25. (Araneda, Juan) |
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motion
Dismiss Case
Thu 02/13 1:11 PM
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Pursuant to FRCP Rule 12(b)(6) filed by Defendants Walmart Inc., Wal Mart Associates, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 3/17/2025 at 09:00 AM before Judge R. Gary Klausner. (Araneda, Juan) |
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Att: 1
Memorandum of Points and Authorities,
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Declaration of Juan C. Araneda,
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Exhibit A - January 30, 2025 Letter to Mr. Freiman,
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Exhibit B - January 31, 2025 Email to Mr. Freiman,
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Proposed Order
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order
Striking Electronically Filed Documents (G-106) - optional html form
Thu 02/13 9:46 AM
ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner re Memorandum in Support of Motion14 . The following document(s) be STRICKEN for failure to comply with the Local Rules, General Order and/or the Courts Case Management Order for the following reason(s): Other error(s) with document(s): The entire motion at document no.12 was stricken per order13 . Defendant should have filed a new motion using to correct motion filing event thus setting a hearing date. The document is STRICKEN as incomplete. Counsel shall have by the end of business on 2/13/2025 to correctly file defendant's motion. Counsel should consult the applicable local rules of court and the CM/ECF help desk if there are any questions regarding how to properly file a motion. (jre) |
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| Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | ||
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Memorandum in Support of Motion
Wed 02/12 5:36 PM
MEMORANDUM in Support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Pursuant to FRCP Rule 12(b)(6) 12 Corrected filed by Defendants Walmart Inc., Wal Mart Associates, Inc.. (Araneda, Juan) |
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Striking Electronically Filed Documents (G-106) - optional html form
Wed 02/12 3:35 PM
ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Pursuant to FRCP Rule 12(b)(6) 12 . The following document(s) be STRICKEN for failure to comply with the Local Rules, General Order and/or the Courts Case Management Order for the following reason(s): Other error(s) with document(s): Memorandum lacks word count certification in violation of L.R. 11-6.2. Counsel shall file a corrected document within 1 day from the date of this order. (jre) |
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motion
Dismiss Case
Wed 02/12 12:44 PM
(STRICKEN PER ORDER13 ) - NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Pursuant to FRCP Rule 12(b)(6) filed by Defendants Walmart Inc., Wal Mart Associates, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 3/17/2025 at 09:00 AM before Judge R. Gary Klausner. (Araneda, Juan) Modified on 2/12/2025 (jre) |
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Att: 1
Memorandum of Points and Authorities,
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Declaration of Juan C. Araneda,
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Exhibit A - Letter to Mr. Freiman,
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Exhibit B - Email to Mr. Freiman,
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Proposed Order
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| Monday, February 10, 2025 | ||
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order
Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held
Tue 02/11 8:52 AM
IN CHAMBERS ORDER by Judge R. Gary Klausner: ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE AMOUNT OF CONTROVERSY. Upon review of Defendant 's Notice of Removal, the Court finds that Defendant has not satisfied its burden of plausibly alleging that the amount in controversy meets the jurisdictional requirement. Accordingly, the Court ORDERS Defendant to SHOW CAUSE in writing that the amount in controversy is satisfied. Such a response shall not exceed five pages and must be submitted within seven days of this Order 's issuance. (lc) |
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| Friday, February 07, 2025 | ||
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Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only
Fri 02/07 11:14 AM
STANDING ORDER REGARDING NEWLY ASSIGNED CASES by Judge R. Gary Klausner. (jre) |
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notice
Notice of Reassignment (CV-87) of Magistrate Judge Direct Assignment Program
Fri 02/07 10:55 AM
NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT of MJDAP case from Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin to Judge R. Gary Klausner for all further proceedings. Any discovery matters that may be referred to a Magistrate Judge are assigned to U.S. Magistrate Judge Autumn D. Spaeth. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judges 2:25-cv-00988-RGK (ADSx). (et) |
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MJDAP Timely Opt-Out
Fri 02/07 9:50 AM
Declination of Consent form received on 2/6/2025 was submitted within deadline set forth in L.R. 73-2.1. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (lkr) |
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| Thursday, February 06, 2025 | ||
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Notice of Assignment to U.S. Magistrate Judge and Declination of Consent CV-20B optional html form
Thu 02/06 11:16 AM
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to a U.S. Magistrate Judge and Declination of Consent. This case has been randomly assigned to Magistrate Judge A. Joel Richlin. (sh) |
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| Wednesday, February 05, 2025 | ||
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service
Proof of Service (subsequent documents)
Wed 02/05 12:42 PM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Defendants Walmart Inc., Wal-Mart Associates, Inc., re Notice of Related Case(s)5 , Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)3 , Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties2 , Corporate Disclosure Statement4 , Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening),1 served on February 5, 2025. (Araneda, Juan) |
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Related Case(s)
Wed 02/05 12:33 PM
NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by Defendants Walmart Inc., Wal-Mart Associates, Inc.. (Araneda, Juan) |
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Corporate Disclosure Statement
Wed 02/05 12:23 PM
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Defendants Walmart Inc., Wal-Mart Associates, Inc. (Araneda, Juan) |
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Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)
Wed 02/05 12:22 PM
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Defendants Walmart Inc., Wal-Mart Associates, Inc.. (Araneda, Juan) |
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Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties
Wed 02/05 12:21 PM
CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendants Walmart Inc., Wal-Mart Associates, Inc., identifying Laura Duzon, Walmart Inc. and Wal-Mart Associates, Inc.. (Araneda, Juan) |
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Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening)
Wed 02/05 12:17 PM
NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Santa Barbara County Superior Court, case number 24CV07310 Receipt No: BCACDC-39047558 - Fee: $405, filed by Defendants Wal-Mart Associates, Inc., Walmart Inc.. (Attorney Juan C Araneda added to party Walmart Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Juan C Araneda added to party Wal-Mart Associates, Inc.(pty:dft))(Araneda, Juan) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit 1,
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Declaration of Juan C. Araneda,
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Exhibit A,
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Exhibit B,
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Exhibit C,
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Exhibit D
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Complaint - (Discovery)
Thu 02/06 11:15 AM
CONFORMED EFILED COPY OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT against Defendants Does, Wal Mart Associates, Inc., Walmart Inc. Jury Demanded., filed by Plaintiff Laura Duzon. [FILED IN STATE COURT 12/26/2024 SUBMITTED AS ATTACHMENT NO. 1 EXHIBIT 1 TO THE NOTICE OF REMOVAL1 ] (sh) |
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