Theresa Brooke v. Miramar Acquisition Co LLC

Summary

The Central District of California ordered Plaintiff Theresa Brooke to show cause why the court should not decline supplemental jurisdiction over her California Unruh Act claim arising from alleged disability-access violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The court directed Plaintiff to identify the statutory damages sought and provide declarations concerning whether Plaintiff and counsel are high-frequency litigants under California law. The court warned that failure to respond, or an inadequate response, could result in dismissal of the action or the Unruh Act claim.

Holdings

1. The court deferred the jurisdictional determination and ordered Plaintiff to show cause why the court should not decline supplemental jurisdiction over the Unruh Act claim under 28 U.S.C. § 1367(c).
2. Plaintiff was ordered to respond within ten days, identify the statutory damages sought, and provide sworn declarations addressing whether Plaintiff and counsel were high-frequency litigants.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the court should exercise supplemental jurisdiction over Plaintiff's California Unruh Act claim.
2. Whether Plaintiff should be required to identify the statutory damages sought and provide information regarding Plaintiff's and counsel's possible status as high-frequency litigants.

Disposition

other