Judge: Armen Tamzarian, Case: 21STCV04499, Date: 2023-01-04 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 21STCV04499    Hearing Date: January 4, 2023    Dept: 52

Motion to Appoint Plaintiff Julie Mera’s Successor in Interest

The late plaintiff Julie Mera’s daughter, Izabon Michelle Kennedy, moves for an order to substitute herself as plaintiff. “On motion after the death of a person who commenced an action or proceeding, the court shall allow a pending action or proceeding that does not abate to be continued by the decedent’s personal representative or, if none, by the decedent’s successor in interest.” (CCP § 377.31.)

The declaration of Izabon Michelle Kennedy states all facts required under Code of Civil Procedure section 377.32(a). Defendants Silverado Healthcare, Inc. and Silverado Senior Living Management, Inc. do not oppose this motion.

Disposition

The motion is granted.

The court hereby appoints Izabon Michelle Kennedy to proceed with this action as successor-in-interest to plaintiff Julie Mera.