Sierra vs. Della Vedova

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: July 6, 2026 at 1:30 pm Rulings Posted: 7/3/26

# Case Name Tentative 201 Sierra vs. Della David L. Smart, Esq.’s (Moving Counsel) motion to Vedova be relieved as counsel of record for Plaintiffs Edward A. Sierra & Sabrina A. Sierra is CONTINUED to 8/17/26 to allow Moving Counsel to lodge form MC-053 with the court.

Failure to lodge form MC-053 at least five court days before the next hearing will result in the Court DENYING Moving Counsel’s motion to be relieved as counsel without prejudice.

On its own motion, the court continues the OSC from 7/6/26 to 8/17/26 st 1:30pm.

Moving counsel shall give notice.