Judge: Lee W. Tsao, Case: 24NWCV00318, Date: 2025-01-22 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 24NWCV00318    Hearing Date: January 22, 2025    Dept: F

Flores et al. v. CDS Moving Equipment, Inc. et al. (24NWCV00318)

This motor vehicle negligence action was filed on January 20, 2024. Trial is set for March 5, 2025. Defendants CDS Moving Equipment, Inc. and Hakim Hassan Stenson now move ex parte to continue trial to a date at least 60 days after the current trial date, with preference of a trial date in May 2025, or to a date convenient for the Court. Defendant argues good cause exists to continue trial because Defendant seeks to subpoena Plaintiff’s newly discovered medical records not yet examined by Defendant’s experts. Defendant also argues a continuance will allow the parties to participate in a private mediation set for January 24, 2025.

Defendant’s Ex Parte Application Continue Final Status Conference, Trial Date, and All Related Dates is GRANTED pursuant to CRC Rule 3.1332(c)(6)—A party's excused inability to obtain essential testimony, documents, or other material evidence despite diligent efforts. The Court finds Defendant may seek further discovery in light of new information. 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.