Zehring, Richard v. General Motors

Here, the complaint fails to allege sufficient facts to state a claim for intentional interference with contractual relations. As to the second cause of action for intentional interference with contractual relations, defendant’s motion for judgment on the pleadings is granted. The motion is granted without leave to amend as plaintiff fails to satisfy his burden of demonstrating the existence of additional factual allegations which could cure the deficiencies.

Defendant shall file an answer to plaintiff’s complaint on or before July 17, 2026.

6. S-CV-0054901 Zehring, Richard v. General Motors

Motion to Compel Deposition

Plaintiff moves for an order compelling deposition of defendant’s person most qualified (“PMQ”) and production of deposition documents pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 871.26(c) and imposing monetary sanctions of $2,500 against defense counsel pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 871.26(j). The motion is unopposed.

Plaintiff’s motion was filed on January 20, 2026. However, plaintiff’s evidence in support of motion showed the deposition of defendant’s PMQ was scheduled by fourth amended deposition notice for February 3, 2026 and that plaintiff anticipated defendant would not comply with the deposition date. As there is no evidence the deposition of defendant’s PMQ did not proceed as scheduled on February 3, 2026, the court previously continued this motion to permit plaintiff to update the court on whether deposition occurred. (Law and motion minutes, Jun. 9, 2026.) However, plaintiff has not filed any updates for the court.

Plaintiff has not submitted any evidence that the deposition of defendant’s PMQ did not proceed as scheduled. The motion to compel deposition is denied without prejudice. The motion for monetary sanctions is likewise denied without prejudice.

7. S-CV-0057527 Alothman, Esra v. Alshannag, Safa

This tentative ruling is issued by Commissioner Michael A. Jacques. If oral argument is requested, it will be heard on July 9, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 33 before Commissioner Michael A. Jacques.

Defendant’s Motion to Set Aside

Defendant moves to set aside this court’s order for a civil harassment restraining order. Plaintiff opposes the motion.

Although the California Constitution requires the appointment of an interpreter for an accused in a criminal case (Cal. Const., art. I § 14), and Evidence Code section 752 requires the appointment of an interpreter for a witness who is not fluent in English, there