Root Insurance Company vs. Bernadett Fischer

May 4, 2026, Case Management Conference Tentative Rulings

1. CL0003264 Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Shane Kimbrel Appearances are required for status regarding dismissal. If the parties wish the court to retain jurisdiction, they should file a written stipulation under Code of Civil Procedure section 664.6 or state their agreement regarding the same on the record.

2. CL0003445 ABT Plumbing & Drain Service, Inc. vs. Larry M. Holt No appearances are required. On its own motion, the Court continues this matter to August 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in Department 6, and sets an order to show cause hearing for the same date and time. Plaintiff shall show cause why they should not be sanctioned or this matter dismissed for failing file a proof of service, an application for service by publication (as appropriate), or a request for dismissal of Defendant as ordered by the Court on January 12, 2026. The clerk shall serve notice of the order to show cause.

3. CL0003736 Kurt's Garden, Inc. vs. Mary M. Cahill No appearances are required. This case is at issue. Jury fees are unpaid.

Trial is hereby set as follows: 3-day court trial. Trial: April 27, 2027, 9:00 a.m., Dept.

6. PTC: April 16, 2027, 11:00 a.m., Dept.

6. MSC: March 29, 2027, 10:00 a.m., Dept. 6.

4. CL0003748 Root Insurance Company vs. Bernadett Fischer No appearances are required. This case is at issue. Jury fees are unpaid.

Trial is hereby set as follows: 5-day court trial. Trial: May 4, 2027, 9:00 a.m., Dept.

6. PTC: April 23, 2027, 11:00 a.m., Dept.

6. MSC: April 5, 2027, 10:00 a.m., Dept. 6.

5. CL0003758 Alford Presser, Jr. v. California Dept. of Transportation No appearances are required. The February 20, 2026, proof of service of summons suggests that an individual at the Office of the Attorney General was personally served as an agent purportedly authorized to accept service of process for the Department of Transportation. An order to show cause is set for June 29, 2026 at 09:00, in Department 6, why the default entered April 23, 2026 should not be vacated as improvidently entered, and specifically, the basis upon which Plaintiff contends that the Office of the Attorney General is authorized to accept service for the Department of Transportation. The Clerk is directed to serve a copy of the order to show cause on Plaintiff, the Office of the Attorney General, and the Department of Transportation.

6. CL0003760 Wheels Financial Group, LLC vs. Lars Olaf Idso, et al. No appearances are required. On its own motion, the Court continues the case management conference to August 17, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., in Department 6. Plaintiff shall file a proof of