GENESIS FAMILY ENTERPRISES INC vs GERRARD, FRANK WALTER

In addition, the Court notes an additional demurrer, submitted by Defendant Hartley Patterson, LLP, which is set for hearing on August 4, 2026. The Court intends to likewise CONTINUED that hearing, as above. Counsel for Harley Patterson, LLP is likewise expected to continue meet-and-confer efforts in good faith in advance of the continued hearing date and to submit a supplemental declaration before the continued hearing.

CV-26-003769 - GENESIS FAMILY ENTERPRISES INC vs GERRARD, FRANK WALTER - Petitioner's Petition for Judicial Declaration of Abandonment - HEARING REQUIRED.

Despite the Court's grant of a continuance at Petitioner's request at the time of the last hearing, Petitioner has apparently failed to cure the procedural deficiencies with regard to service of the petition herein. Specifically, proof of service of the petition fails to demonstrate compliance with the service requirements of Civ. Code Sec. 798.61(c). In addition, the address contained on the proof of service for the petition as to Respondents Gerrard and Wilhelm appears to be incomplete, as no space number is indicated. Petitioner's counsel shall appear to address the status of the petition in view of these deficiencies.

The following are the tentative rulings for cases calendared before Judge David Hood in Department 24:

CV-25-002051 - RODRIGUEZ, JAVANNA vs LA PARRILLA INC - Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement Agreement; (2) Approval to Notice to Class Members; (3) Approval of Settlement Administrator; and (4) Setting Hearing for Final Approval of Settlement - GRANTED.

Based on a review of the moving papers, Court finds good cause to order as follows: The Settlement class is certified for settlement purposes only in accordance with Cal. Rules of Ct., Rule 3.769(c). The proposed settlement is within the range of reasonableness and deemed to be presumptively valid, subject to any objections that may be heard at the final fairness hearing and subject to final approval by this Court. The class counsel, class representative and claims administrator are hereby preliminarily approved and appointed as set forth in the motion.

The Court sets the following deadlines relative to this matter: 8-19-26 | Defendant shall provide Class Information to Administrator. | 9-11-26 | Administrator shall mail Class Notice to Class Members. | 11-13-26 | Class Deadline for Submission of Opt-Out Notices, Objections or Workweek Disputes. | 11-20-26 | Deadline for Class Counsel to file Motion for Final Approval and submit due diligence declaration from Administrator. | A final fairness hearing in this matter shall be set for December 18, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 24 of this Court. The Class Notice shall be revised to reflect the date of the final fairness hearing and the corresponding deadlines.