Judge: Thomas D. Long, Case: 22STCV20116, Date: 2022-09-27 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 22STCV20116    Hearing Date: September 27, 2022    Dept: 48

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - CENTRAL DISTRICT

Christopher R. Chapman, counsel of record for Plaintiff Baltazar Calleja, seeks to be relieved as counsel.  Counsel’s declaration states that there has been a lack of communication and cooperation by the client.  An additional declaration from Roy Diaz, an attorney at Christopher R. Chapman’s firm, details the difficulties with the lack of communication and cooperation.  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 motion complies with California Rules of Court, rule 3.1362.  Trial has not yet been set, and there is no prejudice to Baltazar Calleja.

The unopposed motion to be relieved is GRANTED and effective upon filing a proof of service showing service of the signed Form MC-053 orders and this order on Baltazar Calleja 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 27th day of September 2022