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26CV01192·butte·Civil·Motion to Strike
Hearing todayGRANTED

Ward, Kerri v. Street, Keely Ann et al

Defendants’ Motion to Strike the Allegations and Prayer for Punitive Damages

Hearing date
Aug 26, 2026
Department
Not specified
Judge
Prevailing
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PlaintiffKerri Ward
DefendantKeely Ann Street

Ruling

11. 26CV00123 Earl’s Mechanical, Inc v. Industrial Electrical Company et al

EVENT: Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel (Plaintiff’s Counsel)

Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel is GRANTED. The Court will sign the proposed order. The order will become effective upon the filing of a proof of service demonstrating Plaintiff was served with the order.

12. 26CV01192 Ward, Kerri v. Street, Keely Ann et al

EVENT: Defendants’ Motion to Strike the Allegations and Prayer for Punitive Damages in Plaintiff’s Amended Complaint

Defendants’ Motion to Strike the Allegations and Prayer for Punitive Damages in Plaintiff’s Amended Complaint is GRANTED. Plaintiff has failed to allege facts constituting malice, oppression or fraud. Her allegations that Defendants acted in conscious disregard of her rights is a legal conclusion. Violation of traffic laws and the negligent operation of a motor vehicle do not, in and of itself, provide a legal basis for punitive damages. Because Plaintiff has already attempted to amend the pleading and because the Court cannot conceive of how the pleading can be amended, leave to amend is denied. Defendants shall prepare a form of order within 2 weeks.

13. 26CV01406 In re: Newton, Victoria

EVENT: Change of name (minor) (continued from 8/12/26)

There is no proof of publication on file nor is there a proof of service of file demonstrating the non-consenting parent was served in compliance with CCP 1277. If there are no appearances the Petition will be dismissed without prejudice.

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