Judge: Christopher K. Lui, Case: 22STCV40418, Date: 2023-04-18 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 22STCV40418    Hearing Date: April 18, 2023    Dept: 76

Pursuant to California Rule of Court 3.1308(a)(1), the Court does not desire oral argument on the motion addressed herein.  As required by Rule 3.1308(a)(2), any party seeking oral argument must notify ALL OTHER PARTIES and the staff of Department 76 of their intent to appear and argue.  Notice to Department 76 may be sent by email to smcdept76@lacourt.org or telephonically at 213-830-0776.  If notice of intention to appear is not given and the parties do not appear, the Court will adopt the tentative ruling as the final ruling.

Plaintiffs are minors who allege that they were sexually abused, harassed and molested at the hands of Los Angeles County Deputy Probation Officers and employees while they were detained and confined at Defendant County of Los Angeles’ Probation Department facilities.

Attorney Rachal Garcia Rojas, Esq. moves for admission pro hac vice as counsel for Plaintiffs John VB1-A Doe, et al,.

TENTATIVE RULING

The Court has reviewed the application for pro hac vice admission.  The application does not address one of the factors specified in Rule of Court 9.40:  specifically, the application does not state that the applicant is not regularly engaged in substantial business, professional or other activities in the State of California.  (Cal. R. Ct. 9.40(a)(3).)

The hearing on the applications of Attorney Rachal Garcia Rojas, Esq. for admission pro hac vice as counsel for Plaintiffs John VB1-A Doe, et al., is CONTINUED to April 28, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. for submission of a supplemental declaration addressing the above-identified deficiency. Supplemental declaration is due April 25, 2023.