Judge: Thomas D. Long, Case: 24STCV18631, Date: 2024-11-26 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 24STCV18631    Hearing Date: November 26, 2024    Dept: 48

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - CENTRAL DISTRICT

Michael A. Klitzke and Auto Law Firm PC, counsel of record for Plaintiff Deidra Palmore, seek to be relieved as counsel.  Counsel’s declaration states that there is a complete breakdown in communication such that it is impossible to adequately represent Plaintiff.  A further conflict of interest has arisen between attorney and client, which has resulted in the breakdown of the attorney-client relationship.  Plaintiff’s interests would be prejudiced if counsel was forced to continue litigating this matter.  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 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 Deidra Palmore 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 26th day of November 2024