Kenneth Davidson v. Alvarado Auto Sales, Inc., et al.

Summary

The court orders the plaintiff to show cause why it should exercise supplemental jurisdiction over claims under California’s Unruh Civil Rights Act and other state laws. The response must address the statutory damages sought and provide declarations concerning whether the plaintiff or counsel qualifies as a high-frequency litigant under California law.

Holdings

1. The court may raise and examine subject-matter jurisdiction sua sponte at any time during the pendency of the action.
2. The court may decline to exercise supplemental jurisdiction for the reasons identified in 28 U.S.C. § 1367(c), and Plaintiff was required to show cause why the court should exercise that jurisdiction in this case.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the court should exercise supplemental jurisdiction over Plaintiff's Unruh Civil Rights Act claim and other state-law claims.
2. Whether Plaintiff must provide information concerning the amount of Unruh Act statutory damages sought and whether Plaintiff or counsel qualifies as a high-frequency litigant under California Code of Civil Procedure section 425.55.

Disposition

other