Danielle Gurney v. Hot Topic, Inc.

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND DANIELLE GURNEY, Plaintiff, v. Civil No.: 1:25-cv-00318-JRR HOT TOPIC, INC., Defendant. MEMORANDUM OPINION Pending before the court is Defendant Hot Topic, Inc.’s Motion to Dismiss. (ECF No. 21; the “Motion.”) The court has reviewed all papers; no hearing is necessary. Local Rule 105.6 (D. Md. 2025). For the reasons that follow, by accompanying order, the Motion will be granted. I. BACKGROUND1 Plaintiff Danielle Gurney, a citizen of Maryland, brings the instant action against Defendant on behalf of herself, and others similarly…