Defendant City of Torrance moves the court to stay the instant action pending the conclusion of the administrative process instigated by Plaintiff pursuant to the City of Torrance Municipal Code. City provides evidence that Plaintiff exercised his rights under the Municipal Code and the Torrance Civil Service Commission is in the process of reviewing Plaintiff’s termination. (Strader Decl. ¶¶ 5-7.) The Commission’s evidentiary hearing is scheduled to conclude on October 2, 2017. (Strader Decl. ¶ 5.) Plaintiff’s FAC specifically references his termination, (FAC ¶¶ 26, 31), and seeks damages for lost wages (FAC ¶ 30, 39). The Commission has, in the past, awarded back pay to an employee whose termination is reversed. (Strader Decl. ¶ 4.)

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