Judge: Elaine W. Mandel, Case: 24SMCV00305, Date: 2024-10-29 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 24SMCV00305    Hearing Date: October 29, 2024    Dept: P

Tentative Ruling

McGinty v. Davis, Case no. 24SMCV00305

Hearing date October 29, 2024

Plaintiff’s Counsel White’s Motion to be Relieved

Plaintiff McGinty sues for injuries due to a dog bite. Plaintiff’s counsel William White moves to be relieved, citing Cal. Rules Prof. Conduct 1.16(b)(4) and (10), stating plaintiff’s conduct renders it unreasonably difficult for counsel to carry out the representation. Decl. White para. 2. Plaintiff has not filed opposition.

An application to be relieved must be made on judicial counsel form MC-051 (Notice of Motion and Motion) per Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1362(a), MC-052 (Declaration) per CRC rule 3.1362(c), and MC-053 (Proposed Order) per CRC rule 3.1362(e).¿The proposed order must specify all hearing dates scheduled in the action or proceeding, including the date of trial, if known. CRC rule 3.1362(e). Plaintiff’s counsel has met all requirements under Cal. Rules of Court 3.1362. As trial is not set, there is no prejudice to plaintiff. Plaintiff may seek other counsel or proceed in pro per. GRANTED.