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Nature of Suit Code: 442
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights Employment
Cause of Action: 28:1331 Fed. Question: Employment Discrimination

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United States District Court

For the Northern District of California

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

VIRGINIA KAUFFMAN, JUDY CHANG

and ROSE PACHECO on behalf of

themselves and all others similarly situated,

Plaintiffs,

 v.

BANK OF AMERICA N.A., and DOES 1-

50 inclusive,

Defendants. /

No. C 09-04114 WHA

ORDER DENYING DEFENDANT’S

MOTION FOR A STAY

In this putative employment class action, defendant Bank of America N.A. moves for a

stay. Defendant filed a motion with the Judicial Panel on Multi-District Litigation to consolidate

this action with other similar actions. Defendant asserts that a stay would promote judicial

economy and prevent inconsistent rulings. Defendant’s arguments are unpersuasive. If the stay

is denied and the Panel transfers this case, then what ever disclosure and discovery occur in the

meantime will mean the lawsuit is that much further along. On the other hand, if the case is not

transferred a stay would unnecessarily delay this case and thwart a speedy adjudication of

plaintiffs’ claims. Plaintiffs have also noted that this lawsuit is unique because the members of

the class are limited to personal bankers with claims solely based on California laws. For this 

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reason, any duplicated discovery or risk of inconsistent rulings will be minimal. Defendant’s

motion for a stay is hereby DENIED.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: January 21, 2010 WILLIAM ALSUP

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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