AZAR vs 3M COMPANY, et al.

25CV155599: AZAR vs 3M COMPANY, et al. 07/16/2026 Hearing on Motion to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice filed by AMIR AZAR (Plaintiff) CRS# 481150107394 in Department 18

Tentative Ruling - 07/14/2026 Patrick McKinney

The Motion to Be Admitted Pro Hac Vice filed by AMIR AZAR on 06/02/2026 is Granted.

Plaintiff Amir Azar’s (“Plaintiff”) unopposed Motion for Permission for attorney Donald Blydenburgh (“Blydenburgh” or “Applicant”) to appear Pro Hac Vice (the “Application”) is GRANTED. The Application complies with the requirements of CRC Rule 9.40.

The Court advises Applicant that on or before the anniversary of the date of the Final Order, Applicant must pay a renewal fee of five hundred dollars ($500), if the present action is still pending. (Govt. Code § 70617(e)(2).)

The Court sets a compliance hearing of Thursday, 7/15/2027 at 3:00 p.m. in Dept.

18. If the renewal fee is paid at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the compliance hearing, no appearances will be necessary.

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