Judge: Peter A. Hernandez, Case: 24STCV16916, Date: 2024-11-20 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 24STCV16916    Hearing Date: November 20, 2024    Dept: 34

 

1.     Laura Reinhart’s Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED.

 

2.     Andrew W. Reinhart’s Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED.

 

3.     Christopher S. Hennessy’s Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED.

 

Background

 

            On July 9, 2024, Plaintiff Juan Noriega (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant Union Pacific Railroad Company (“Defendant”) and Does 1-50 based on injuries Plaintiff sustained while employed by Defendant alleging causes of action for negligence and under the Federal Employer’s Liability Act.

 

            On July 10, 2024, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”).

 

            On October 14, 2024, Defendant filed an answer to Plaintiff’s FAC.

 

            On October 15, 2024, Laura Reinhart, Andrew W. Reinhart, and Christopher S. Hennessy filed their respective Applications to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Defendant.

Application


Client: Defendant, Union Pacific Railroad Company 

 

Proof of Service: OK (all three) 

 

Conditions:  

 

1.     Associated with California attorney: Yes 

 

Brandon Posivak

Cozen O’Connor

601 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 3700

Los Angeles, CA 90017 

 

(L. Reinhart Application, ¶ 8; A. Reinhart Application, ¶ 12; Hennessy Application, ¶ 13.)  

 

2.     Verified declarations: Yes (all three) 

 

3.     Service on State Bar at SF Office: Yes

 

(L. Reinhart Application, ¶ 8, Service List; A. Reinhart Application, ¶ 12, Service List; Hennessy Application, ¶ 13, Service List.)

 

4.     Payment of $50 fee to State Bar: Yes

 

(L. Reinhart Application, ¶ 8; A. Reinhart Application, ¶ 12; Hennessy Application, ¶ 13.) 

 

5.     Good standing and not currently suspended/disbarred: Yes

 

(L. Reinhart Application, ¶ 3; A. Reinhart Application, ¶¶ 3-10; Hennessy Application, ¶¶ 3-11.) 

 

6.     Number of California appearances in last 2 years: 0 (L. Reinhart Application, ¶ 1; A. Reinhart Application, ¶ 11; Hennessy Application, ¶ 12.)

 

7.     Residence address:         


Set forth in Reinhart Application, ¶ 1; and A. Reinhart Application, ¶ 1  and Hennessy Application, ¶ 1.

8.     Office address:                

 

One Oxford Centre

301 Grant Street, 41st Floor

Pittsburgh, PA 15219

 

(L. Reinhart Application, ¶ 1; A. Reinhart Application, ¶ 1.) 

 

123 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 1800

Chicago, IL 60606

 

(Hennessy Application, ¶ 1.)

 

Discussion

  

Counsel Applicants seek admission to appear as counsel pro hac vice. Counsel Applicants seek admission to represent Defendant Union Pacific Railroad Company and to be associated with Counsel Brandon Posivak.

 

Counsel Applicant Laura Reinhart is a member in good standing of the State of Pennsylvania, Texas, and federal court in Pennsylvania. Counsel Applicant Andrew W. Reinhart is a member in good standing of the State of Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, Arkansas, and various federal courts. Counsel Applicant Christopher S. Hennessy is a member in good standing of the State of Illinois, Arizona, Michigan, and various federal courts.

 

Counsel Applicants have not appeared in the last two years in any cases before California state courts or federal courts located in California.

 

Each Counsel Applicant has individually provided proof that the $50.00 fee required to be admitted pro hac vice has been paid to the State Bar of California and that the State Bar has been served with their Application. 

 

Conclusion

 

1.     Laura Reinhart’s Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED.

 

2.     Andrew W. Reinhart’s Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED.

 

3.     Christopher S. Hennessy’s Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED.