Judge: Christian R. Gullon, Case: 23PSCV00143, Date: 2023-07-20 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 23PSCV00143    Hearing Date: July 20, 2023    Dept: O

Tentative Ruling

MOTION TO STRIKE PUNITIVE DAMAGES is MOOT because a first amended complaint (FAC) was filed.

Background

This case arises from a dog bite.

On January 18, 2023, Plaintiff Michael Moreno filed suit against ESTHER ESCANDON and ROBERT M. ORNELAS.

On April 12, 2023, Defendants filed the instant motion.

On June 15, 2023, Plaintiff filed a FAC for (1) general negligence and (2) premises liability.

Discussion

As a FAC was filed, which amended allegation regarding punitive damages (the subject of the motion), the motion is moot.