Judge John J. Kralik, Case Number: 23BBCV01882, Date: 2024-02-02 Tentative Ruling

Judge: John J. Kralik, Case: 23BBCV01882, Date: 2024-02-02 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 23BBCV01882 Hearing Date: February 2, 2024 Dept: NCB

In lieu of a tentative, the Court makes the following disclosure:

FORD MOTOR COMPANY COURT DISCLOSURE

DISCLOSURE: John Kralik was an associate of the Law Firm of Hughes Hubbard & Reed from 1979-87 and a partner in Hughes Hubbard & Reed from 1988-93. During that time he worked on Ford Motor Company matters. Ford was a major client during his partnership with the firm, and so some portion of his partner draw would have originated with Ford. The Court does not feel that it is biased in this matter but recognizes that the parties may have a different perception. If any party feels that the Court’s prior work at Hughes Hubbard creates an appearance of bias, please file an appropriate request for the Court to recuse prior to the next hearing in this matter.

Note: The Court will be handling hearings remotely on February 2, 2024. If you wish to be heard in person, please inform the clerk and your matter will be continued to allow you to appear personally.