ALLEGRA COHEN VS. CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC. ET AL

Matter on the LAW AND MOTION / DISCOVERY Calendar for Thursday, Jun-25-2026. LINE 7. PLAINTIFF ALLEGRA COHEN'S MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS.

The unopposed motion for judgment on the pleadings is granted. The court treats it as an unusual summary judgment motion in which the plaintiff presents evidence that she is entitled to judgment and the defendant does not make procedural or substantive objections to the entry of judgment.

The parties have presented evidence that trustee Barbara Simon was acting as Sheba Sweet's agent in signing the November 26, 2020 beneficiary designation. The November 26, 2020 beneficiary designation is therefore an enforceable agreement. The court will sign the order attached as Exhibit A to the Cohen Declaration.

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