Judge: Thomas D. Long, Case: 22STCV18081, Date: 2024-02-15 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 22STCV18081    Hearing Date: February 15, 2024    Dept: 48

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - CENTRAL DISTRICT

Cole R. Sheridan, counsel of record for Plaintiff Christopher B. Maggiore, seeks to be relieved as counsel.  Counsel’s declaration states that the client’s communication and conduct have rendered it unreasonably difficult for counsel to carry out the presentation effectively.  The client has also requested termination of the representation but has not completed a substitution of counsel form.  No party opposed the motions.

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 motion complies with California Rules of Court, rule 3.1362.  There is no pending trial date, and there is no prejudice to Plaintiff.

The unopposed motion to be relieved is GRANTED and effective upon filing a proof of service showing service of the signed Form MC-053 order and this order on Christopher B. Maggiore 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.  If all parties in the case submit on the tentative ruling, no appearances before the Court are required unless a companion hearing (for example, a Case Management Conference) is also on calendar.

         Dated this 15th day of February 2024