Judge: Steven A. Ellis, Case: 21STCV23847, Date: 2024-01-22 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 21STCV23847    Hearing Date: April 3, 2024    Dept: 29

Motion for Good Faith Settlement Determination filed by Defendant Luis Rodriguez

The Court will hear from counsel.

The Court recognizes that this is the third attempt by Defendant Luis Rodriguez to obtain a good faith settlement determination.  The prior two attempts failed for lack of proof.  This time, Luis Rodriguez does add some significant additional information, including that Plaintiff Smith has not treated since approximately 2019 and that his total medical special damages are in the range of approximately $15,000 (past and estimated future).  This is of assistance to the Court in analyzing the Tech-Bilt factors, including the first factor.

The Court further recognizes that on March 28, 2024, Luis Rodriguez filed a supplement that states that Plaintiff has provided verified discovery responses that as of March 26, 2024, Plaintiff has had no further treatment.

The Court also recognizes that Defendant Diaz has requested (as alternative relief) a continuance to give her the opportunity to conduct additional discovery.  The Court would like to hear from counsel for Diaz regarding what discovery is needed, why it was not propounded earlier (including, for example, in connection with the first two motions for a good faith settlement determination), and how long of a continuance is being requested.