Judge: Anne Hwang, Case: 22STCV00913, Date: 2023-08-14 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 22STCV00913    Hearing Date: August 14, 2023    Dept: 32

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TENTATIVE RULING

MOTIONS

Ronald L. Goldszer, Esq. (“Counsel”) moves to be relieved as counsel for Plaintiffs Brittany Chatmon and Dawn Davis (“Plaintiffs”). 

ANALYSIS

Counsel has filed forms MC-051, MC-052, and MC-053. (Cal Rules of Court, rule 3.1362.)  The basis for the motions are a complete breakdown in the attorney-client relationship.  This is a valid reason for withdrawal.  (See Rules Prof. Conduct, rule 1.16.) 

However, the dates for the upcoming hearings are incorrect. Further, there are no proofs of service on all parties. The proofs of service only show service on Plaintiffs. Lastly, MC-052 for Brittany Chatmon states that the client’s last known address was confirmed, but also states that it Counsel has been unable to confirm it. Thus, the motions are DENIED as procedurally defective

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CONCLUSION AND ORDER

Therefore, the Court denies the motions without prejudice.

Counsel shall give notice of the Court’s orders, and file a proof of service of such.