Stellantis Financial Services, Inc. vs. Taylor

1276, 1284, n5 [“In California a corporation may not represent itself, except in a small claims proceeding. This prohibition stems from the notion a corporate representative who would likely appear on behalf of the corporation would be engaged in the unlicensed practice of law.”].)

As such, the court sets an Order to Show Cause Why the Answer for Defendant PANCHOS RESTAURANT, INC Should Not be Stricken and Default Entered. The OSC is set for January 11. 2027, at 9:00 am in Dept. W08.

Moving attorney to give notice and file a proof of service within 14 days.

4 Stellantis Financial Application for Writ of Possession Services, Inc. vs. Taylor The court GRANTS Plaintiff STELLANTIS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.’s unopposed application for writ of possession.

Plaintiff applies for a writ of possession against Defendant DWAYNE TAYLOR concerning a 2023 Dodge Durango, Vehicle Identification Number 1C4SDJCT2PC605297 (the “Vehicle”).

Plaintiff’s Application appears meritorious. Plaintiff establishes the probability validity of its claim to possession of the Vehicle. (Code Civ. Proc., § 512.040(b), 512.060(a); Holland Decl., ¶¶ 5-11). Plaintiff has established the requirements of Section 512.010 of the Code of Civil Procedure.

Service now appears sufficient. (See POS, filed 5/28/26 [ROA 23].) The court denied an earlier application without prejudice because Plaintiff failed to file a timely proof of service. (See 3/13/26 Minute Order.)

Plaintiff is not required to post an undertaking. The principal amount owed on the lease ($51,157.51) exceeds the fair market value of the vehicle ($42,750.00). (Holland Decl., ¶¶ 7, 11-12.)

The Case Management Conference remains set for 11/2/26 at 10:00 am in Dept. W8.

As Plaintiff has now filed a proof of service re service of the summons and complaint (ROA 23), the court DISCHARGES the Order to Show Cause also set for 11/2/26.

Moving party to give notice.

5 Bello Guevara vs. Motion to Set Aside/Vacate Dismissal Bayer AG The court GRANTS Plaintiffs’ unopposed Motion to Set Aside Dismissal.

The court dismissed this action without prejudice on 3/30/26, after Plaintiffs failed to file a status report as ordered, failed to appear for the Order to Show Cause re Dismissal on Settled Case, and defense counsel stated that Plaintiff’s counsel had been unresponsive to communication attempts. (See 3/3/0/26 Minute Order.)

Plaintiffs now move to set aside the dismissal on the ground that Plaintiffs’ counsel HARRY SADEHGI admitted fault, stating he failed to appear due to a health condition. The Declarations of Harry Sadeghi and Dr. Babaali filed in support of Plaintiffs’ motion sufficiently establishes grounds for either mandatory or discretionary relief. Thus, relief is granted pursuant to Section 473(b) of the Code of Civil Procedure.

The court VACATES the order of dismissal entered on 3/30/26.

The court also sets a new Order to Show Cause re Dismissal on Settled Case for December 7, 2026, at 9:00 am in Dept W8.

No appearance is necessary if dismissal of entire action is filed and entered with the court. If dismissal of entire action is not entered, all counsel of record are to appear.