Washington v. Mother Works, Inc.

Order & Reasons

FALLON, District Judge.

Before the Court is Plaintiffs Motion to Remand. For the following reasons, the motion is DENIED.

I. BACKGROUND

Plaintiff, Tyus Washington, originally filed this suit on September 28, 2001, in Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, alleging claims against both her former employer, Mother Works, Inc., and her former supervisor, Laura Lopinto. Plaintiffs claims against Mother Works alleged intentional employment discrimination based on race, in violation of title 23, section 332, of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, while her claims against Lopinto…