Order to Show Cause Re: Sanctions
CASE NUMBER: 25CV-0208830 Tentative Ruling on Order to Show Cause Re: Sanctions: An Order to Show Cause Re: Sanctions issued on July 9, 2026 to Plaintiffs’ counsel and Defendant’s Counsel for failing to appear at the Mandatory Settlement Conference on June 29, 2026.
Defendant’s counsel filed a written response that provides evidence that the matter settled the Friday prior to the Mandatory Settlement Conference, that Plaintiff’s counsel electronically served a Notice of Settlement at 9:43 a.m. the date of the settlement, and that in an abundance of caution, staff from Defendant’s counsel’s office tried to reach the clerk by phone the morning of the settlement conference. In light of this, the Court will DISCHARGE the Order to Show Cause as to Defendant’s counsel.
The Court notes that a Notice of Settlement was not filed in this matter. Plaintiffs’ counsel did not file a written response. With no sufficient excuse for failing to appear at the Mandatory Settlement Conference, monetary sanctions are imposed in the amount of $250 against Plaintiffs’ counsel California Consumer Attorneys, P.C. The clerk is directed to issue an Order of Sanctions.
The Court notes that trial in this matter is calendared for September 1, 2026. Based on the evidence provided by Defendant’s counsel, the trial date is vacated. The matter will be on calendar on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in Department 63 for status of Notice of Settlement and judgment/dismissal. No appearance is necessary on today’s calendar.
HEARDEN, ET AL. VS. WINDSOR REDDING CARE CENTER, LLC, ET AL.
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