Judge: Michael Small, Case: 20STCV15846, Date: 2024-11-18 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 20STCV15846    Hearing Date: November 18, 2024    Dept: 57

Number of Peremptory Challenges 

Under Code of Civil Procedure Section 231(c), there are two sides in this action, and each side is entitled to exercise eight peremptory challenges.

Defendant's Motion in Limine Number 15 

The Court is denying this motion in limine.

Plaintiff's Ex Parte Application to Compel the Attendance of Defendant's Custodian of Records

Subject to and pending the Court's review of any opposition to this ex parte application, the Court is inclined to grant the application.

Outstanding Contested Jury Instructions

Here are the tentative rulings on the outstanding contested jury instructions, other than CACI Numbers 450A, 450B, 450C, and 452, which are the subject of pocket briefs that had yet to hit the docket as of this posting.

1111   Plaintiff's' Objection Overruled

1112  Plaintiff's' Objection Overruled

1120  Defendant's Objection Overruled 

1121  Defendant's Objection Overruled

1621   Defendant's Objection Sustained

3903   Defendant's Objection Overruled

3903C   To be discussed. No tentative ruling

3903D   To be discussed.  No tentative ruling

3904A   To be discussed. No tentative ruling

3904B   To be discussed.  No tentative ruling

3905A    Defendant's Objection Overruled

3929      Ruling Deferred.  If the evidence supports it, the instruction will be given

3930       Ruling Deferred.  If the evidence supports it, the instruction will be given

3932     Defendant's Objection Overruled

3933     Plaintiffs' Objection Overruled

3934  Plaintiffs' Objection Overruled

3935    Defendant's Objection Sustained

3961    Ruling Deferred.  If the evidence supports it, the instruction will be given

3962     Ruling Deferred.  If the evidence supports it, the instruction will be given

Defendant's Special Instruction # 1   Plaintiffs' Objection Sustained