Judge: Mark C. Kim, Case: 19LBCV00434, Date: 2022-09-06 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 19LBCV00434    Hearing Date: September 6, 2022    Dept: S27

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - SOUTH DISTRICT

Moving Party:               Plaintiff, Curtis Nutall’s Attorney, M. Anthony Jenkins

Opposing Party:           None

Notice:                         OK

The Court was originally scheduled to hear this motion on 8/11/22.  Prior to the hearing, it issued a tentative ruling denying the motion on two grounds.  First, it was concerned about whether Plaintiff’s address had been properly confirmed or not.  Second, it was concerned about the fast-approaching trial date. 

Counsel appeared at the hearing, and the Court ultimately continued the hearing date to 9/06/22.  The Court ordered Counsel to meet and confer with Plaintiff, and ordered Plaintiff to personally appear at the continued hearing on 9/06/22. 

Thereafter, Counsel filed a declaration re: meet and confer efforts.  Counsel declares he spoke with Plaintiff on 8/15/22, and Plaintiff is aware of the ruling and the hearing.  Counsel also declares there is a tentative settlement agreement, which he sent to Defense Counsel on 8/16/22. 

The Court, at the hearing, wishes to know the status of the settlement agreement.  The Court wishes to hear from Counsel and Plaintiff about whether relief remains necessary in light of the pending settlement.  If relief is necessary, the Court wishes to hear from all parties about whether continuing the trial date would be acceptable under the circumstances. 

The Court encourages the parties and attorneys to make arrangements to appear remotely at the hearing.

DATED:  September 6, 2022                  _____________________________________

                                                            MARK C. KIM                                                                                                                                        Judge of the Superior Court