Judge: Christian R. Gullon, Case: 23PSCV01990, Date: 2024-09-03 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 23PSCV01990    Hearing Date: September 3, 2024    Dept: O

Tentative Ruling

 

Verified Application of Anna R. Rick to Appear Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED.

 

Background

 

This is a products liability case arising from the plaintiff’s use of a pressure cooker causing serious burn injuries.

 

On July 5, 2023, Plaintiff Marla Odette Castillo filed suit against Defendant Pick Five Imports, Inc. d/b/a Maxi-Matic U.S.A., Inc. for:


1.     Strict Products Liability

2.     Negligent Products Liability

3.     Breach of Implied Warranty of Merchantability

4.     Breach of Implied Warranty of Fitness for a Particular Purpose

 

On August 15, 2023, Defendant filed its answer.

 

On August 6, 2024, Anna R. Rick (on behalf of Plaintiff) filed the instant application.

 

Discussion

 

Anna R. Rick and her firm, Johnson Becker, PLLC, seek to be appear as counsel pro hac vice in this action on behalf of Plaintiff. The firm would appear in association with Jordon Harlan of Harlan Law, P.C., who is in good standing with the State Bar of California. Considering that the application comports with California Rules of Court, Rule 9.40, the court grants Rick’s application.

 

Conclusion

Based on the foregoing, the application is granted. [1]


[1] A proposed order has been filed.