California Central District Court
Judge:Christina A Snyder
Referred: Alicia G Rosenberg
Case #: 2:26-cv-00561
Nature of Suit442 Civil Rights - Employment
Cause28:1441 Notice of Removal - Employment Discrimination
Case Filed:Jan 20, 2026
Terminated:Apr 27, 2026
Case in other court:Los Angeles Superior Court, 25STCV33280
Last checked: Thursday Mar 05, 2026 11:53 PM PST
Defendant
Carnival Corporation
Represented By
Eric C Schwettmann
Ballard Rosenberg Golper And Savitt LLP
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Amanda Christine Koziol
Ballard Rosenberg Golper And Savitt
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Charles H W Foster, III
Ballard Rosenberg Golper And Savitt LLP
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Defendant
Amanda Kent
Represented By
Eric C Schwettmann
Ballard Rosenberg Golper And Savitt LLP
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Amanda Christine Koziol
Ballard Rosenberg Golper And Savitt
contact info
Charles H W Foster, III
Ballard Rosenberg Golper And Savitt LLP
contact info
Defendant
Tiffiney Pietrzak
Represented By
Eric C Schwettmann
Ballard Rosenberg Golper And Savitt LLP
contact info
Amanda Christine Koziol
Ballard Rosenberg Golper And Savitt
contact info
Charles H W Foster, III
Ballard Rosenberg Golper And Savitt LLP
contact info
Defendant
Cunard Line
Defendant
DOES
Defendant
Holland America Group
Defendant
Princess Cruise Lines, LTD
Represented By
Eric C Schwettmann
Ballard Rosenberg Golper And Savitt LLP
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Amanda Christine Koziol
Ballard Rosenberg Golper And Savitt
contact info
Charles H W Foster, III
Ballard Rosenberg Golper And Savitt LLP
contact info
Plaintiff
Natascha J. Cross
Represented By
Christina A Fountain
Lopez Mchugh LLP
contact info


Docket last updated: 06/12/2026 11:59 PM PDT
Monday, May 11, 2026
39 39 misc Receipt Thu 05/21 11:31 AM
Receipt of Acknowledgment of Remand (G-17) received from Los Angeles County Superior court, on 5/4/2026 by F. Monge. (es)
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
38 38 misc Letter of Transmittal - Remand to Superior Court (G-17) - optional html form Tue 04/28 9:26 AM
TRANSMITTAL of documents to Los Angeles County Superior Court - Stanley Mosk Courthouse. A certified copy of the order of remand and a copy of the docket sheet from this court was sent to Los Angeles County Superior Court - Stanley Mosk Courthouse. (lom)
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Monday, April 27, 2026
37 37 minutes Motion Hearing ~Util - Set/Clear Flags Judgment on the Pleadings Remand Case to State Court ~Util - Terminate Civil Case Tue 04/28 9:20 AM
MINUTES OF ZOOM HEARING RE: DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS (Dkt. 23, filed on March 11, 2026); PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR REMAND TO STATE COURT (Dkt. 29, filed on March 30, 2026) Hearing held before Judge Christina A. Snyder. In accordance with the foregoing, the Court GRANTS plaintiff's motion for remand. This action is hereby remanded to Los Angeles County Superior Court. The Court DENIES defendants' motion for judgment on the pleadings as moot. Court Reporter: Shannon Zelt. (Made JS-6. Case Terminated.) (lom) Modified on 4/28/2026 (lom)
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Monday, April 13, 2026
36 36 respm Reply (Motion related) Mon 04/13 7:52 PM
REPLY In Support Of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Remand Case to Los Angeles Superior Court29 (Corrected) filed by Plaintiff Natascha J. Cross. (Fountain, Christina)
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35 35 respm Reply (Motion related) Mon 04/13 7:29 PM
REPLY In Support Of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Remand Case to Los Angeles Superior Court29 filed by Plaintiff Natascha J. Cross.(Fountain, Christina)
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Att: 1 Supplement Plaintiff's Response to Defendants' Objections to Plaintiff's Declarations and Exhibits,
Att: 2 Declaration Declaration of Christina A. Fountain in Reply to Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Remand,
Att: 3 Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion for Remand of Action to State Court
Monday, April 06, 2026
34 34 respm Response in Opposition to Motion Mon 04/06 4:29 PM
OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Remand Case to Los Angeles Superior Court29 filed by Defendants Carnival Corporation, Amanda Kent, Tiffiney Pietrzak, Princess Cruise Lines, LTD.(Koziol, Amanda)
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Att: 1 Declaration Bera Decl. ISO Defs' Opp to Plt's Motion for Remand,
Att: 2 Exhibit Exh A to Bera Decl.,
Att: 3 Declaration Koziol Decl. ISO Defs' Opp to Plt's Motion for Remand,
Att: 4 Supplement Request for Judicial Notice ISO Defs' Opp to Plt's Motion for Remand,
Att: 5 Exhibit Exh B to Defs' Request for Judicial Notice,
Att: 6 Exhibit Exh C to Defs' Request for Judicial Notice,
Att: 7 Exhibit Exh D to Defs' Request for Judicial Notice,
Att: 8 Exhibit Exh E to Defs' Request for Judicial Notice,
Att: 9 Exhibit Exh F to Defs' Request for Judicial Notice,
Att: 10 Exhibit Exh G to Defs' Request for Judicial Notice,
Att: 11 Exhibit Exh H to Defs' Request for Judicial Notice,
Att: 12 Exhibit Exh I to Defs' Request for Judicial Notice,
Att: 13 Supplement Defs' Objections to Decls ISO of Plt's Motion for Remand
Thursday, April 02, 2026
33 33 textonly Text Only Scheduling Notice Thu 04/02 3:49 PM
SCHEDULING NOTICE CONTINUED (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Christina A. Snyder. In light of the scheduling of the motions hearing (see dkt. 32) and on the Court's own motion, Zoom Scheduling Conference17 (See dkt. 22), is continued from 4/20/2026 to 6/1/2026, at 11:00 AM before Judge Christina A. Snyder. Zoom Webinar Information can be found on the Court's Website, under Judge Snyder's Procedures.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cj)
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32 32 textonly Text Only Scheduling Notice Thu 04/02 3:42 PM
SCHEDULING NOTICE (IN CHAMBERS) AND SETTING HEARING BY ZOOM by Judge Christina A. Snyder. On the Court's own motion, the hearing on the NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings23 and the NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Remand Case to Los Angeles Superior Court29 with be heard together by Zoom, on 4/27/2026 at 10:00 AM before Judge Christina A. Snyder. Zoom Webinar Information can be found on the Court's Website, under Judge Snyder's Procedures. The 4/13/2026 hearing is hereby vacated.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cj)
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Tuesday, March 31, 2026
31 31 respm Declaration (Motion related) Tue 03/31 3:32 PM
DECLARATION of Christina A. Fountain in support of NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Remand Case to Los Angeles Superior Court29 filed by Plaintiff Natascha J. Cross. (Fountain, Christina)
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30 30 respm Notice of Motion Tue 03/31 3:31 PM
NOTICE OF MOTION re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Remand Case to Los Angeles Superior Court29 filed by Plaintiff Natascha J. Cross. Motion set for hearing on 4/27/2026 at 10:00 AM before Judge Christina A. Snyder. (Fountain, Christina)
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Monday, March 30, 2026
29 29 motion Remand Case to State Court Mon 03/30 9:52 PM
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Remand Case to Los Angeles Superior Court filed by Plaintiff Natascha J. Cross. Motion set for hearing on 7/27/2026 at 10:00 AM before Judge Christina A. Snyder. (Fountain, Christina)
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Att: 1 Declaration Declaration of Christina A. Fountain,
Att: 2 Exhibit Exhibit A to Fountain Declaration,
Att: 3 Exhibit Exhibit B to Fountain Declaration,
Att: 4 Exhibit Exhibit C to Fountain Declaration,
Att: 5 Exhibit Exhibit D to Fountain Declaration,
Att: 6 Exhibit Exhibit E to Fountain Declaration,
Att: 7 Exhibit Exhibit F to Fountain Declaration,
Att: 8 Exhibit Exhibit G to Fountain Declaration,
Att: 9 Exhibit Exhibit H to Fountain Declaration,
Att: 10 Exhibit Exhibit I to Fountain Declaration,
Att: 11 Declaration Declaration of Natascha Cross,
Att: 12 Exhibit Exhibit A to Cross Declaration,
Att: 13 Exhibit Exhibit B to Cross Declaration,
Att: 14 Exhibit Exhibit C to Cross Declaration,
Att: 15 Exhibit Exhibit D to Cross Declaration,
Att: 16 Exhibit Exhibit E to Cross Declaration,
Att: 17 Exhibit Exhibit F to Cross Declaration,
Att: 18 Exhibit Exhibit G to Cross Declaration,
Att: 19 Exhibit Exhibit H to Cross Declaration,
Att: 20 Exhibit Exhibit I to Cross Declaration,
Att: 21 Exhibit Exhibit J to Cross Declaration,
Att: 22 Exhibit Exhibit K to Cross Declaration,
Att: 23 Exhibit Exhibit L to Cross Declaration
28 28 respm Reply (Motion related) Mon 03/30 3:08 PM
REPLY in support of Defendants Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings as to on the Pleadings 23 filed by Defendants Carnival Corporation, Amanda Kent, Tiffiney Pietrzak, Princess Cruise Lines, LTD.(Koziol, Amanda)
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Att: 1 Declaration Koziol Decl. ISO Defs' Reply re MJOP,
Att: 2 Exhibit Exh A to Koziol Decl.,
Att: 3 Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Defs' MJOP
Friday, March 27, 2026
27 27 respm Declaration (Motion related) Fri 03/27 5:31 PM
DECLARATION of Marilyn B Wass in opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings as to on the Pleadings 23 filed by Plaintiff Natascha J. Cross.(Fountain, Christina)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Exhibit A,
Att: 2 Exhibit Exhibit B,
Att: 3 Exhibit Exhibit C,
Att: 4 Exhibit Exhibit D
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
26 26 respm Response in Opposition to Motion Tue 03/24 9:48 AM
OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings as to on the Pleadings 23 filed by Plaintiff Natascha J. Cross.(Fountain, Christina)
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Att: 1 Declaration Declaration of Christina A. Fountain,
Att: 2 Exhibit Exhibit A to Fountain Declaration
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
25 25 misc Response Tue 03/17 6:40 PM
RESPONSE filed by Plaintiff Natascha J. Crossto Order to Show Cause,19 (Fountain, Christina)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Ex A - Service of Process Documents Relating to Holland,
Att: 2 Exhibit Ex B - Service of Process Documents Relating to Cunard,
Att: 3 Exhibit Ex C - Notice of Rejected Service
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
24 24 misc For Judicial Notice Wed 03/11 10:53 AM
REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings as to on the Pleadings 23 filed by Defendants Carnival Corporation, Amanda Kent, Tiffiney Pietrzak, Princess Cruise Lines, LTD.(Koziol, Amanda)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Exh A to RJN,
Att: 2 Exhibit Exh B to RJN,
Att: 3 Exhibit Exh C to RJN,
Att: 4 Exhibit Exh D to RJN,
Att: 5 Exhibit Exh E to RJN
23 23 motion Judgment on the Pleadings Wed 03/11 10:47 AM
NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings as to on the Pleadings filed by Defendants Carnival Corporation, Amanda Kent, Tiffiney Pietrzak, Princess Cruise Lines, LTD. Motion set for hearing on 4/13/2026 at 10:00 AM before Judge Christina A. Snyder. (Koziol, Amanda)
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Att: 1 Declaration Koziol Decl. ISO Defs' MJOP,
Att: 2 Exhibit Exh F to Koziol Decl.
Monday, March 09, 2026
22 22 minutes Scheduling Conference - optional html form ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings Mon 03/09 4:42 PM
MINUTES BY ZOOM OF Scheduling Conference held before Judge Christina A. Snyder. Hearing held by Zoom and counsel are present. The Court confers with counsel, reviews the parties' Joint Report20 , as stated on the record. Counsel informs the Court that a noticed Motion to Remand will be filed by 3/13/2026. The Court continues the Zoom Scheduling Conference to 4/20/2026, at 11:00 AM before Judge Christina A. Snyder. Zoom Webinar Information can be found on the Court's Website, under Judge Snyder's Procedures. Attorney for Plaintiff: Christina Fountain. Attorney for Defendants: Eric Schwettmann. Courtroom Deputy: Catherine Jeang. Court Reporter: Robin Herrera. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cj)
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Friday, February 27, 2026
21 21 textonly Text Only Scheduling Notice Fri 02/27 6:25 PM
SCHEDULING NOTICE (IN CHAMBERS) AND SETTING HEARING BY ZOOM by Judge Christina A. Snyder. On the Court's own motion, the 3/9/2026 Scheduling Conference17 , and Joint Report20 , at 11:00 AM, will be held by Zoom before Judge Christina A. Snyder. Zoom Webinar Information can be found on the Court's website, under Judge Snyder's Procedures. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (cj)
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20 20 misc Joint Report Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan Fri 02/27 3:19 PM
JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 7 days, filed by Defendants Carnival Corporation, Amanda Kent, Tiffiney Pietrzak, Princess Cruise Lines, LTD.. (Koziol, Amanda)
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
19 19 1 pgs order Order to Show Cause Wed 02/25 5:02 PM
(IN CHAMBERS) - ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Judge Christina A. Snyder. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that PLAINTIFF show cause in writing not later than March 18, 2026, why this action should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution as to defendants HOLLAND AMERICA GROUP aka HOLLAND AMERICA LINE; and CUNARD LINE aka CUNARD, only. (es)
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Monday, February 02, 2026
18 18 order Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only Mon 02/02 2:21 PM
NOTICE TO COUNSEL upon filing of the complaint by Judge Christina A. Snyder. (rba)
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Friday, January 30, 2026
17 17 order Initial Order Setting R26 Scheduling Conference - form only Fri 01/30 2:34 PM
ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Christina A. Snyder. Scheduling Conference is set for 3/9/2026, at 11:00 AM before Judge Christina A. Snyder. (cj)
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Thursday, January 29, 2026
16 16 cs_rasgn Returning Case for Reassignment w/i division (CV-89) Thu 01/29 5:22 PM
ORDER RETURNING CASE FOR REASSIGNMENT by Judge George H Wu. ORDER case returned to the Clerk for random reassignment pursuant to General Order 23-05. Case randomly reassigned from Judge George H Wu to Judge Christina A. Snyder for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 2:26-cv-00561-CAS-AGRx. (lh)
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15 15 service Proof of Service (subsequent documents) Thu 01/29 12:04 PM
PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Defendants Carnival Corporation, Amanda Kent, Tiffiney Pietrzak, Princess Cruise Lines, LTD, re Notice to Counsel Re: Consent to Proceed before a US Magistrate Judge - optional html form13 served on January 29, 2026. (Koziol, Amanda)
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14 14 notice Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123) Thu 01/29 11:56 AM
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Amanda Christine Koziol counsel for Defendants Carnival Corporation, Amanda Kent, Tiffiney Pietrzak, Princess Cruise Lines, LTD. Charles Foster is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendants PRINCESS CRUISE LINES, LTD., CARNIVAL CORPORATION, AMANDA KENT, and TIFFINEY PIETRZAK. (Koziol, Amanda)
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13 13 notice Notice to Counsel Re: Consent to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge - optional html form Thu 01/29 10:04 AM
Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (jtil)
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12 12 adr Notice to Parties of Court-Directed ADR Program (ADR-8) - optional html form Thu 01/29 10:03 AM
NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (jtil)
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11 11 notice Notice of Assignment to United States Judges (CV-18) - optional html form Thu 01/29 10:02 AM
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge George H. Wu and Magistrate Judge Alicia G. Rosenberg. (jtil)
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Thursday, January 22, 2026
10 10 notice Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel (G-123) Thu 01/22 1:54 PM
Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Charles H W Foster, III counsel for Defendants Carnival Corporation, Amanda Kent, PRINCESS CRUISE LINES, LTD.,, Tiffiney Pietrzak. Adding Eric C. Schwettmann as counsel of record for Princess Cruise Lines, LTD., Carnival Corporation, Amanda Kent, and Tiffiney Pietrzak for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Princess Cruise Lines, LTD. (Attorney Charles H W Foster, III added to party Carnival Corporation(pty:dft), Attorney Charles H W Foster, III added to party Amanda Kent(pty:dft), Attorney Charles H W Foster, III added to party PRINCESS CRUISE LINES, LTD.,(pty:dft), Attorney Charles H W Foster, III added to party Tiffiney Pietrzak(pty:dft))(Foster, Charles)
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Tuesday, January 20, 2026
9 9 misc Errata Tue 01/20 3:40 PM
NOTICE OF ERRATA filed by Defendants Carnival Corporation, Amanda Kent, PRINCESS CRUISE LINES, LTD.,, Tiffiney Pietrzak. correcting Declaration,2 (Koziol, Amanda)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Exh E to Koziol Decl
8 8 service Proof of Service (subsequent documents) Tue 01/20 2:54 PM
PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Defendants Carnival Corporation, Amanda Kent, PRINCESS CRUISE LINES, LTD.,, Tiffiney Pietrzak, re Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening),1 , Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71)5 , Declaration4 , Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties,7 , Corporate Disclosure Statement6 , Declaration,2 , Declaration3 served on January 20, 2026. (Koziol, Amanda)
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7 7 notice Certificate/Notice of Interested Parties Tue 01/20 2:52 PM
NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Defendants Carnival Corporation, Amanda Kent, PRINCESS CRUISE LINES, LTD.,, Tiffiney Pietrzak, identifying Carnival Corporation. (Attorney Amanda Christine Koziol added to party Carnival Corporation(pty:dft), Attorney Amanda Christine Koziol added to party Amanda Kent(pty:dft), Attorney Amanda Christine Koziol added to party Tiffiney Pietrzak(pty:dft))(Koziol, Amanda)
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6 6 misc Corporate Disclosure Statement Tue 01/20 2:50 PM
CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Defendants Carnival Corporation, Amanda Kent, PRINCESS CRUISE LINES, LTD.,, Tiffiney Pietrzak identifying Carnival Corporation as Corporate Parent. (Koziol, Amanda)
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5 5 misc Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) Tue 01/20 2:49 PM
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Defendants Carnival Corporation, Amanda Kent, PRINCESS CRUISE LINES, LTD.,, Tiffiney Pietrzak.(Koziol, Amanda)
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Att: 1 Attachment A to Civil Cover Sheet
4 4 misc Declaration Tue 01/20 2:47 PM
DECLARATION of Christine M. Doyle re Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening),1 filed by Defendants Carnival Corporation, Amanda Kent, PRINCESS CRUISE LINES, LTD.,, Tiffiney Pietrzak. (Koziol, Amanda)
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3 3 misc Declaration Tue 01/20 2:45 PM
DECLARATION of Veronica Morales re Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening),1 filed by Defendants Carnival Corporation, Amanda Kent, PRINCESS CRUISE LINES, LTD.,, Tiffiney Pietrzak. (Koziol, Amanda)
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2 2 misc Declaration Tue 01/20 2:44 PM
DECLARATION of Amanda C. Koziol re Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening),1 filed by Defendants Carnival Corporation, PRINCESS CRUISE LINES, LTD.,, Tiffiney Pietrzak.(Koziol, Amanda)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Exh A to Koziol Decl,
Att: 2 Exhibit Exh B to Koziol Decl,
Att: 3 Exhibit Exh C to Koziol Decl,
Att: 4 Exhibit Exh D to Koziol Decl
1 1 notice Notice of Removal (Attorney Civil Case Opening) Tue 01/20 2:38 PM
NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Los Angeles County, case number 25STCV33280 Receipt No: ACACDC-41310999 - Fee: $405, filed by Defendants PRINCESS CRUISE LINES, LTD.,. (Attorney Amanda Christine Koziol added to party PRINCESS CRUISE LINES, LTD.,(pty:dft))(Koziol, Amanda)
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Att: 1 ORIGINAL COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES,
Att: 2 SUMMONS,
Att: 3 DEFENDANTS ANSWER TO PLAINTIFFS UNVERIFIED COMPLAINT
cmp Complaint - (Discovery) Wed 01/28 4:45 PM
CONFORMED COPY OF COMPLAINT filed by Plaintiff Natascha J. Cross in Los Angeles Superior Court on 11/113/2025, attached as Exhibit 1. (jtil)
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answer Answer to Complaint (Discovery) Wed 01/28 4:47 PM
NON CONFORMED COPY ANSWER to Complaint - (Discovery) filed by Defendants Carnival Corporation, Amanda Kent, Tiffiney Pietrzak, Princess Cruise Lines, LTD, attached as Exhibit 3. (jtil)
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