Judge: Lee W. Tsao, Case: 23NWCV01828, Date: 2025-03-19 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 23NWCV01828    Hearing Date: March 19, 2025    Dept: F

Rodriguez v. Walmart, Inc., 23NWCV01828

This personal injury action was filed on June 13, 2023. A mandatory settlement conference (MSC) is scheduled for March 21, 2025 and trial is scheduled for June 24, 2025. Defendant now applies ex parte for Defendant to be Excused from the MSC and/or be available to appear telephonically and Defense Counsel to Appear Remotely. Defendant argues good cause exists because Defendant’s representative is located in Arkansas and defense counsel is located in San Diego.

Defendant’s ex parte application for Defendant to be Excused from MSC and Defense Counsel to Appear Remotely is GRANTED. Defendant is permitted to appear by telephone and Defense Counsel is permitted to appear remotely pursuant to LASC Local Rules, chap.3, rule 3.25(d)(2). Moving party to give notice.