Garcia vs. Orange County Collision Service

TENTATIVE RULINGS Judge Lindsey E. Martínez, Dept. C24

“Civility is not about etiquette. This is not a matter of bad manners. Incivility slows things down, it costs people money – money they were counting on their lawyers to help them save. And it contravenes the Legislature’s directive that ‘all parties shall cooperate in bringing the action to trial[.]’ (Code Civ. Proc., § 583.130.)” (Masimo Corp. v. The Vanderpool Law Firm, Inc. (2024) 101 Cal. App. 5th 902, 911; see generally OCBA Civility Guidelines.)

• The court encourages remote appearances to save time and reduce costs. • All hearings are open to the public. • You must provide your own court reporter and interpreter, if required. • Call the other side and ask if they will submit to the tentative ruling. If everyone submits, call the clerk. The tentative ruling will become the order. If anyone does not submit, there is no need to call the clerk. • The court will hold a hearing. The court may rule differently at the hearing. (See Lewis v. Fletcher Jones Motor Cars, Inc. (2012) 205 Cal.App.4th 436, 442, fn. 1.)

Hearing Date: May 11, 2026 at 1:30 pm Rulings Posted: 5/8/26 at 3:30 pm

# Case Name Tentative 302 Garcia vs. The renewed Motion to Strike Defendant Orange Orange County County Collision Service’s Answer to Complaint, Collision Service filed on 2/13/26 by Plaintiff Jose Manuel Garcia (Plaintiff) is DENIED, as Plaintiff failed to provide proof of service for the motion.

On the court’s own motion, an OSC re: status of unrepresented entity defendant for 5/26/26 at 8:45am in Dept. C24.

Plaintiff shall give notice.