Judge: Thomas D. Long, Case: 22STCV03078, Date: 2022-08-05 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 22STCV03078    Hearing Date: August 5, 2022    Dept: 48

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - CENTRAL DISTRICT

James D. Hornbuckle, counsel of record for Plaintiffs Adriana M. Zaragoza and Maria Guadalupe Zaragoza Villatoro, seeks to be relieved as counsel.  Counsel’s declaration states there has been an irreparable breakdown of the attorney-client relationship that makes it impossible to continue to represent the clients.  No party opposed the motion.

Absent a showing of resulting prejudice, an attorney’s request for withdrawal should be granted.  (People v. Prince (1968) 268 Cal.App.2d 398, 406.)  Counsel’s motions comply with California Rules of Court, rule 3.1362.  Trial is not until August 14, 2023.  There is no prejudice to Plaintiffs.

The unopposed motions to be relieved are GRANTED and effective upon filing a proof of service showing service of the signed Form MC-053 orders and this order on Adriana M. Zaragoza, Maria Guadalupe Zaragoza Villatoro, and all parties who have appeared.

Moving party to give notice.

Parties who intend to submit on this tentative must send an email to the Court at SMCDEPT48@lacourt.org indicating intention to submit.  Parties intending to appear are encouraged to appear remotely and should be prepared to comply with Dept. 48’s new requirement that those attending court in person wear a surgical or N95 or KN95 mask.

         Dated this 5th day of August 2022