Judge: Cherol J. Nellon, Case: 23STCV25790, Date: 2024-04-11 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 23STCV25790    Hearing Date: April 11, 2024    Dept: 14

Doe v. Kobalt

Case Background

Plaintiff alleges that she was repeatedly harassed, battered, and pressured into sex while working for the Defendants in the music industry.

            On October 23, 2023, Plaintiff filed her Complaint for (1) Sexual Battery, (2) Sexual Assault, (3) Sexual Harassment, (4) Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (“IIED”), (5) Negligence, and (6) Negligent Supervision and Retention against Defendants Kobalt Music Publishing America, Inc., Kobalt Music Services America, Inc. (collectively “Kobalt”), Kobalt Masters Licensing America, Inc., Sam Taylor (“Taylor”), Sas Metcalfe (“Metcalfe”), Sue Drew (“Drew”), and Laurent Hubert (“Hubert”).

            Defendant Kobalt Masters Licensing America, Inc. has not yet been served.

            No trial date has yet been set.

Instant Application

Christine Lepera applies to this court for permission to appear pro hac vice on behalf of Defendants Kobalt, Metcalfe, Drew, and Hubert.

Decision

            The application is GRANTED. Counsel Lepera has complied with California Rules of Court Rule 9.40.