Complex Determination
26CV196577: WOODHALL, vs WALLACE P. JOHNSON PLUMBING & HEATING, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION; 08/05/2026 Complex Determination Hearing in Department 18
Tentative Ruling - 07/31/2026 Patrick McKinney
COMPLEX DETERMINATION HEARING
The Court has determined based on a review of the case that this action is not complex within the meaning of the California Rules of Court, rule 3.400. The case will be reassigned to a Civil Direct Calendar Department.
Counsel for Plaintiff to give notice to all parties.
The Initial Case Management Conference scheduled for 11/04/2026 is vacated.
CONTESTING THE TENTATIVE RULING: If the parties do not contest the tentative ruling, it will be adopted. Any party wishing to contest the tentative ruling must notify the court by email at Dept18@alameda.courts.ca.gov, and notify all opposing counsel or unrepresented parties by 4pm the day before the hearing.
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