Judge: Lynne M. Hobbs, Case: 20STCV44029, Date: 2023-06-22 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 20STCV44029    Hearing Date: January 10, 2024    Dept: 30

LEVONNA LACY vs LONG BEACH PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

TENTATIVE

Defendant’s motion to dismiss is GRANTED. Defendant’s request for sanctions is GRANTED. Plaintiff Levonna Lacy is ordered to pay $750 in sanctions to Defendant within 30 days of this order Moving party to give notice.

Discussion

Defendant argues that Plaintiff violated Rule 3.1385(b) by failing to dismiss the case 45 days after filing a notice of unconditional settlement. Again, there being no opposition after notice of this motion, no good cause to excuse its action has been shown. However, the amount of sanctions requested is excessive. As a result, sanctions are imposed against Plaintiff in the amount of $750 ($250 per hour, for 3 hours), within 30 days of this order.