Farago vs. Hoag Memorial Hospital

those allegations satisfy the pleading requirements established by California law”]; see also Compl. at att. A.)

Third cause of action for “other.” The complaint fails to state facts sufficient to constitute the third cause of action for “other.” With respect to this claim, the complaint alleges, verbatim: “Defendants all agreed to turn the claim into their insurance or clients insurance and the damage would be taken care of by the insurance end or clients, and or themselves depending on which defendant you are talking too and it has not been .. [Sic.]” (Compl. ¶ 10f.) This fails to identify a theory of liability or state facts that give rise to a cognizable claim.

Moving party shall give notice.

6 Farago vs. Hoag Memorial Hospital

2026-01540129 Motion for Preference

Plaintiff Shirley Farago’s motion for trial preference is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. There is currently no evidence that plaintiff’s “health ... is such that a preference is necessary to prevent prejudicing the party's interest in the litigation.” (Code Civ. Proc., § 36, subd. (a)(2); Farago Decl., ¶ 8 [stating only that plaintiff’s health is “uncertain”].)

Case Management Conference set for December 18, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in Department C44.

Defendant Thomas Velling, M.D. shall give notice.

7 Guerrero vs. Ford Motor Company

2025-01518104 Demurrer to Amended Complaint

As a preliminary matter, Code of Civil Procedure section 430.41 provides that before filing a demurrer, the demurring party shall meet and confer in person, by telephone, or by video conference with the opposing party. Counsel for Ford failed to adequately meet and confer with opposing counsel prior to filing this demurrer and motion to strike. (Code Civ. Proc. §§ 430.41(a); 435.5(a).) Sending an email is insufficient. Counsel is advised to comply with the Code prior to filing any future motions. Failure to do so could result in a denial of the motions.

In the interest of judicial economy, the Court exercises its discretion to hear the demurrer and motion to strike since they have been opposed by Plaintiff on the merits.