Judge: Mark H. Epstein, Case: 22SMCV02822, Date: 2024-05-01 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 22SMCV02822    Hearing Date: May 1, 2024    Dept: I

This is a motion to continue the trial, which is currently set for July 15, 2024.  There is no opposition.  The motion is reluctantly GRANTED. 

At the outset, the court notes that continuances are disfavored and are granted only on a showing of good cause.  (Reales Investment, LLC v. Johnson (2020) 55 Cal.App.5th 463.)  However, there is good cause here.  Defendant states that plaintiff’s deposition was taken on January 18, 2024, which was the earliest time the deposition could reasonably be taken.  At that deposition, plaintiff (surprisingly, the court gathers) disputed the accuracy of many of her medical records.  She also said that her discovery responses were inaccurate, and identified an additional key witness.  Defendant states that more time is needed to prepare for trial in light of that surprising deposition.  Defendant also states that a medical examination is needed.  The court believes that this is a sufficient showing.  The court will discuss timing with the parties.