Judge: Elaine Lu, Case: 22STCV26159, Date: 2025-03-04 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 22STCV26159    Hearing Date: March 4, 2025    Dept: 9

The Court has read and reviewed the Declaration by Plaintiff's Counsel filed on 2/26/25.  The OSC re sanctions is discharged.

According to Plaintiff's Counsel's declaration, the parties have reached a settlement.

If the settlement includes dismissal of class action claims, then plaintiff must comply with CRC 3.770 and file CRC 3.770 dismissal documents (addressing whether class members will be prejudiced by the dismissal, including whether class members have ever been notified of the instant action) by April 4, 2025 in order to obtain a dismissal.  Do NOT use Judicial Council Form Civ-110, Request for Dismissal.

Otherwise, Plaintiff must file and serve Motion for Preliminary Approval by May 1, 2025.  Plaintiff must call the Court prior to filing and serving to obtain a hearing date and briefing schedule.

Any settlement is public unless Plaintiff complies with CRC 2.550 et al.

The Court sets a nonappearance case management review regarding filing of CRC 3.770 dismissal documents or motion for preliminary approval for _May 8, 2025_, 2024, 8:30 AM, Department 9.

All other dates are advanced and vacated.

The Judicial Assistant to give notice to Counsel for Plaintiff who is ordered to give further and formal notice to all parties and file proof thereof.