Judge: Lee W. Tsao, Case: 23NWCV02234, Date: 2025-04-14 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 23NWCV02234    Hearing Date: April 14, 2025    Dept: F

Canary Avenue, LLC v. Capital Logistics & Warehousing Group, Inc. (23NWCV02234)

This breach of contract action was filed on July 19, 2023. The Cross-Complaint was filed on October 13, 2023. Trial is set for April 15, 2025. Defendant Capital Logistics & Warehousing Group, Inc. now moves ex parte to continue trial to a date after April 23, 2025. Defendant asserts that one of its witnesses, Sunil Dhanraj, Vice President of Capital Logistics & Warehousing Group, Inc., will be out of the country due to a family health emergency from April 13, 2025 to April 23, 2025. Mr. Dhanraj has sat for two depositions in this matter. Defendant asserts that Mr. Dhanraj will need to review documents, photos, and at least one video as part of his testimony, which cannot be facilitated through a remote appearance.

Defendant’s Ex Parte Application for an Order Continuing the Trial Date is GRANTED, pursuant to CRC Rule 3.1332(c)(1)—the unavailability of an essential lay or expert witness because of death, illness, or other excusable circumstances. The Court finds a short trial continuance is warranted. The Court will confer with the parties to select a new trial and final status conference date. Discovery and all trial deadlines will track the new trial date. Moving Party to give notice.