Tentative ruling issued by Judge David S. Cunningham on Jan. 24, 2019 in Los Angeles County, CA - Case no: xxxxx198

CASE NAME: Mancilla v. Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., et al.

CASE NO.: BC720198

HEARING DATE: 1/24/19

DEPARTMENT: 37

CALENDAR NO.: 6

FILING DATE: 8/31/18

FSC/TRIAL DATE: None

NOTICE: OK

SUBJECT: Motion for Change of Venue

MOVING PARTY: Defendant Dollar Tree Stores, Inc.

OPPOSING PARTY: Plaintiff Jesus Mancilla

The Court DENIES Defendant’s motion for change of venue. This denial is without prejudice as to Defendant’s argument under Code of Civil Procedure, section 397, subdivision (c), which Defendant may raise on renewed motion after filing an Answer in this action. Counsel for Plaintiff to give notice.

This case arises in connection with Plaintiff Jesus Mancilla (“Mancilla”)’s employment with Defendant Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. (“Dollar Tree”). Plaintiff brings this action as a representative action pursuant to the Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (“PAGA”) on beha….....