German Perez v. Vahe Margarian

Summary

The Central District of California orders the plaintiff to show cause why the court should exercise supplemental jurisdiction over claims under California’s Unruh Civil Rights Act and any other state-law claims. The order also requires information concerning the statutory damages sought and declarations addressing whether the plaintiff and counsel qualify as high-frequency litigants under California law, with a response due January 2, 2026.

Holdings

1. The court did not finally decide whether to exercise supplemental jurisdiction; instead, it ordered plaintiff to show cause in writing why the court should exercise supplemental jurisdiction over the Unruh Act claim and any other state-law claims.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the court should exercise supplemental jurisdiction over the Unruh Civil Rights Act claim and any other state-law claims under 28 U.S.C. § 1367.
2. What information plaintiff and plaintiff's counsel must provide concerning the amount of statutory damages sought and whether they meet California's definition of a high-frequency litigant.

Disposition

other