Defendant State of California Department of Parks & Recreation's ("State") motion to transfer this action, which is joined by various other parties, to the San Diego County Superior Court is GRANTED. Defendant's motion for attorneys' fees and costs pursuant to CCP 396b(b) is also GRANTED. Counsel for plaintiff shall pay moving defendant the sum of $1500 in fees.

Plaintiff who was employed by defendant in San Diego County brought causes of action for: (1) employment discrimination disability, (2) harassment based on disability, (3) failure to prevent discrimination and retaliation, (4) employment discrimination retaliation, (5) negligent hiring, retention , and supervision, (6) assault, (7) violation of civil rights (8) false imprisonment, (9) negligent infliction of emotional distress. and (10) intentional infliction of emotional distress. Defendant State contends that there is no basis for venue in Sacramento, that venue is appropriate in San Diego under Fair Employment and Housing A