Motion for Sanctions
25CV012529: YAKOVLEV vs AMAZON.COM 08/11/2026 Hearing on Motion for Sanctions in Department 16D
Tentative Ruling
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25CV012529: YAKOVLEV vs AMAZON.COM 08/11/2026 Hearing on Motion for Sanctions in Department 16D
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Tentative Ruling:
Defendant Amazon.com, Inc.s (erroneously sued as Amazon.com) (Defendant) motion for sanctions pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 128.7 is CONTINUED on the Courts own motion to April 29, 2027 for the purpose of being addressed concurrently with Plaintiff Ale Yakovlevs (Plaintiff) motion for reconsideration in relation to which Defendant seeks sanctions. The Court has not reviewed the merits (or lack thereof) of Plaintiffs separate motion for reconsideration, but given the nature of the present motion for sanctions, finds that the motions should be examined concurrently.
The Court does not address here whether Defendant may have grounds to seek, via ex parte application, advancement of the hearing dates on both the pending motion for reconsideration and the motion for sanctions.
On the Court's own motion, the Hearing on Motion for Sanctions scheduled for 08/11/2026 is continued to 04/29/2027 at 01:30 PM in Department 16D at Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye Courthouse.