Judge: Christian R. Gullon, Case: 23PSCV02739, Date: 2024-02-29 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 23PSCV02739    Hearing Date: February 29, 2024    Dept: O

Tentative Ruling

(1)   NOTICE OF MOTION AND APPLICATION FOR AN ORDER FOR COUNSEL TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE re: William Thorpe is GRANTED.

(2)   NOTICE OF MOTION AND APPLICATION FOR AN ORDER FOR COUNSEL TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE re: William Thorpe re: Nicole Stewart is GRANTED.

(3)   NOTICE OF MOTION AND APPLICATION FOR AN ORDER FOR COUNSEL TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE re: Ian King is GRANTED.

Background

This is a negligence case arising from a motor vehicle accident that occurred on 9/20/2021.

On September 7, 2023, Plaintiff Ronnie A. Armenta filed suit against Defendants Hallcon Corporation; Renzenberger, Inc., and Rudy Perez (collectively, “Defendants”).

On November 17, 2023, Defendants filed their answer.

On February 1, 2024, the three instant motions were filed.

On February 2, 2024, Plaintiff filed three notices of non-opposition to the instant motions. 

On February 23, 2024, the court consolidated the hearings to 2/29/2024.

Discussion

Counsels Ian King, Nicole Stewart, and William Thorpe seek to appear as counsel pro hac vice in this action on behalf of Defendants. If admitted Pro Hac Vice, the attorneys would associate with Murchison & Cumming, LLP, counsel of record for Defendants herein.

Considering that the application comports with California Rules of Court, Rule 9.40 (including the $50 payment/attorney), the court grants all three applications.

Conclusion

Based on the foregoing, the applications are granted.[1]