Judge: Christian R. Gullon, Case: 23STCV16423, Date: 2024-04-18 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 23STCV16423    Hearing Date: April 18, 2024    Dept: O

Tentative Ruling

 

DEFENDANT THOMAS (“KIP”) MCKEAN’S APPLICATION FOR ORDER PERMITTING LORI A. METCALF, ESQ. TO APPEAR AS COUNSEL PRO HAC VICE is GRANTED.

 

Background

 

This is a childhood sexual assault case.

 

On July 13, 2023, Plaintiffs DARLEEN DIAZ, BERNICE PEREZ, DESIREE PEREZ, JANE ROE 8, and ASHLEY RUIZ filed suit.

 

On September 13, 2023, Plaintiffs filed a Notice of Related Case (23STCV16430, Salud Gonzalez, et al. vs International Churches of Christ, et al.).

 

On March 13, 2024, Plaintiffs filed their first amended complaint (FAC) against Defendants INTERNATIONAL CHURCHES OF CHRIST, INC., an unincorporated association and former California nonprofit corporation; THOMAS (“KIP”) McKEAN, an individual; ROB KOSBERG, an individual; CONNIE KOSBERG, an individual; STEVE GANSERT-MORICI, an individual; JACQUELINE GANSERT-MORICI, an individual; DAVID SARACINO, an individual; CHRIS DEL ROSARIO, an individual; BRUCE WILLIAMS, an individual; ROBIN WILLIAMS, an individual; and DOES 1–10, inclusive for:


1.     Sexual Assault Of A Minor

2.     Violation Of Penal Code §§ 288(A), (B)(1), (B)(2)

3.     Sexual Assault

4.     Intentional Infliction Of Emotional Distress
5.     Sexual Battery

6.     Gender Violence

7.     Negligent Hiring, Supervision, And Retention

8.     Negligent Supervision Of A Minor

9.     Failure To Report Suspected Child Abuse

10.  Negligence

 

On March 22, 2024, LORI A. METCALF filed the instant motion.

 

Discussion

 

LORI A. METCALF seeks to appear as counsel pro hac vice in this action on behalf of Defendant Thomas “Kip” McKean. Attorney Metcalf is a partner with the law firm of Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, PA, which is Defendant’s attorney of record in this case.

 

Considering that the application comports with California Rules of Court, Rule 9.40, the court grants King’s application.

 

Conclusion

 

Based on the foregoing, the application is granted.