Judge: Christian R. Gullon, Case: 22PSCV00979, Date: 2023-08-31 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 22PSCV00979    Hearing Date: August 31, 2023    Dept: O

Tentative Ruling

Defense Counsel’s Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel is GRANTED, effective upon [see below].

Background

This is an ADA case.

On September 2, 2022, Plaintiff Rebecca Castillo filed suit against FIRE WINGS INTERNATIONAL, LLC.

On January 5, 2023, the court granted the parties’ stipulation to set aside Defendant’s default.

On January 10, 2023, Defendant filed its answer.

On July 26, 2023, Defense Counsel filed the instant motion.

Discussion

Defense Counsel (Eric O. Jeppson / Marc C. Guèdenet / Jeppson Law, LLP) seeks to be relieved as counsel because Defendant’s “conduct renders it unreasonably difficult to carry out an effective attorney-client relationship.” (MC-052 form.)

As Defense Counsel has complied with all California Rules of Court Rule 3.1362 (filed MC-051, 052, and 053 forms), has appropriately served Plaintiff and Defendant, and there are no substantive motions on calendar that would raise concerns of imminent prejudice, the court grants the motion.

Conclusion

Based on the foregoing, Defense Counsel’s Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel is GRANTED, effective upon serving this court’s order relieving Counsel sent to Plaintiff, Defendant, and all other parties who have appeared in the case.