WILLIAMS vs THE PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP, INC., A CORPORATION IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, et al.

23CV003379: WILLIAMS vs THE PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP, INC., A CORPORATION IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, et al. 11/07/2025 Hearing on Motion to Continue Trial in Department 47

Tentative Ruling

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The Court inadvertently posted an incorrect tentative ruling for this matter. The original tentative ruling is withdrawn and the Court issues a new tentative ruling as follows:

The motion of Defendant Kaiser Foundation Hospitals (“Defendant”) to continue trial is unopposed but is denied, without prejudice.

A motion to continue trial must be supported by a declaration establishing good cause for a continuance. Here, the only evidence presented by Defendant relates to the parties potential conflicts with new dates. Although the motion argues additional time is needed to complete discovery and for the parties to participate in mediation, it is axiomatic that the arguments of Counsel is not evidence (People v. Breaux (1991) 1 Cal.4th 281, 313.) As Defendant did not present any evidence to support the arguments, there is no basis for a finding of good cause to continue the trial.

The motion is therefore denied, without prejudice.

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23CV003379: WILLIAMS vs THE PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP, INC., A CORPORATION IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, et al. 11/07/2025 Hearing on Motion to Continue Trial in Department 47

shall become the order of the Court.

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