Judge: Lee W. Tsao, Case: 23NWCV00051, Date: 2024-12-04 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 23NWCV00051    Hearing Date: December 4, 2024    Dept: F

Hae Won Lee, et al. v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. 23NWCV00051 

This lemon law action was filed on January 6, 2023. Trial is scheduled to begin on January 13, 2025. Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Deposition of Defendant’s PMQ is scheduled for hearing on September 17, 2025, after the trial date. Plaintiff now moves ex parte for an order either Shortening time for Hearing of Plaintiff’s Motion or, in the alternative, Continuing Trial.

Plaintiff's ex parte application to Shorten Time for Hearing of Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Deposition of Defendant’s PMQ is DENIED. 

Plaintiff's alternative request to Continue Trial is GRANTED pursuant to California Rules of Court rule 3.1332(c)(6) - a party's excused inability to obtain essential testimony, documents, or other material evidence despite diligent efforts. The Court will confer with the parties to select a new trial date. The discovery cut-off will track the new trial date. Moving Party to give notice.