Judge: Lee S. Arian, Case: 22STCV05066, Date: 2024-10-22 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 22STCV05066    Hearing Date: October 22, 2024    Dept: 27

Hon. Lee S. Arian, Dept 27 

MOTION TO CONTINUE TRIAL

Hearing Date: 10/22/24¿ 

CASE NO./NAME: 22STCV05066 NANCY RODRIGUEZ, et al. vs GRISELDA MEDINA, et al.

Moving Party: Joint Motion

Responding Party: Unopposed

Notice: Sufficient¿ 

Ruling: MOTION TO CONTINUE TRIAL IS DENIED

On February 9, 2022, Plaintiff filed the present motor vehicle accident case. The trial is currently set for March 12, 2025. On September 6, 2024, the parties filed a stipulation to continue the trial, but it was rejected because “The Court will not approve a continuance of a trial date that is more than 24 months from the date of filing the complaint without a showing of good cause.” The parties now attempt to show good cause for a 6-month continuance.

This is a straightforward auto accident case filed on February 9, 2022.  More than 3 years is more than enough time to have the case ready for trial.  The Judicial Council has indicated that the Court should ne resolving cases within 2 years.  Moreover, the primary reason cited by the parties for continuing the trial is to attend a mediation scheduled for January 21, 2025. However, the trial is set for March 12, 2025, which leaves the parties ample time to prepare for trial should mediation fail. The Court does not find good cause for the requested continuance, and the motion is denied.

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