Jane Doe et al vs Cottage Health

as of October 9, 2021." "Defendant THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($33,100.00) U.S. CURRENCY represented proceeds traceable to an exchange for controlled substances which took place during the five (5) years preceding, and including, October 9, 2021." "Defendant THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($33,100.00) U.S. CURRENCY was used to facilitate an exchange for controlled substances which took place within five (5) years of October 9, 2021." "Defendant THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND, ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($33,100.00) U.S. CURRENCY was intended to be used to facilitate an offense involving sale or possession for sale of controlled substances." "Claimant is the only person who filed a Claim Opposing Forfeiture in this action."

The facts are all supported by admissible evidence, including the deemed admissions. The forfeiture sought in this case is pursuant to Health & Safety Code section 11470, subdivision (f) which identifies as subject to forfeiture: "All moneys, negotiable instruments, securities, or other things of value furnished or intended to be furnished by any person in exchange for a controlled substance, all proceeds traceable to such an exchange, and all moneys, negotiable instruments, or securities used or intended to be used to facilitate any violation of Section 11351, 11351.5, 11352, 11355, 11359, 11360, 11378, 11378.5, 11379, 11379.5, 11379.6, 11380, 11382, or 11383 of this code, or Section 182 of the Penal Code, or a felony violation of Section 11366.8 of this code, insofar as the offense involves manufacture, sale, possession for sale, offer for sale, or offer to manufacture, or conspiracy to commit at least one of those offenses, if the exchange, violation, or other conduct which is the basis for the forfeiture occurred within five years of the seizure of the property, or the filing of a petition under this chapter, or the issuance of an order of forfeiture of the property, whichever comes first."

The facts establish that the property is subject to forfeiture as a matter of law. As such, the motion for summary judgment will be granted and judgment shall enter in favor of the People.

Tentative Ruling: Jane Doe et al vs Cottage Health Tentative Ruling: Jane Doe et al vs Cottage Health Case Number

Case Type Civil Law & Motion Hearing Date / Time Fri, 05/22/2026 - 10:00 Nature of Proceedings Motion: Approval Tentative Ruling

On November 14, 2025, plaintiffs Laureen Clavecilla, Steve Crozier, and three other individuals whose identities are sealed due to confidentiality concerns, filed an unopposed motion for an order granting preliminary approval of a proposed Settlement Agreement and Release between plaintiffs and defendant Cottage Health.