MOTION TO SEVER

(CCP § 1048(b))

TENTATIVE RULING:

Plaintiff Los Angeles Unified School District’s Motion to Sever is GRANTED. In addition, Defendant Roshini Das’ request for sanctions is DENIED.

OPPOSITION: Filed on February 18, 2020

REPLY: Filed on February 25, 2020

ANALYSIS:

Background

On June 21, 2016, Plaintiff Los Angeles Unified School District (“Plaintiff”) filed an action for recovery of money paid by mistake, money had and received, money paid, and open book against 177 defendants, including Roshini Das (“Defendant Das”). On July 11, 2018, Defendant Das filed an Answer and a Cross-Complaint seeking statutory penalties under Labor Code sections 203 and 226, for violation of unfair competition laws, and for declaratory and injunctive relief. On August 23, 2018, Defendant Das filed a First Amended Complaint (“FACC”).

On September 10, 2018, Plaintiff filed a Demurrer to Defendant Das’ Cross-Complaint. On October 25, 2018, in lieu of the hearing on the Demurrer, the Court