Judge: Glenda Sanders, Case: 2021-01187712, Date: 2022-11-03 Tentative Ruling

Defendant Artech Information Systems, L.L.C. seeks to strike the class and PAGA representative claims in Plaintiff’s Complaint because he is unrepresented by counsel. A pro per plaintiff has no authority to appear as an attorney for others, and therefore, cannot represent the class and/or bring a representative action. (Russell v. United States (9th Cir. 1962) 308 F.2d 78, 79; cf. Drake v. Superior Court (1994) 21 Cal.App.4th 1826, 1830.

Accordingly, the Motion is GRANTED.

Defendant is ordered to give notice.