Jordan, II v. Site Work Solutions

CASE NUMBER: 25CV-0209057 Tentative Ruling on Order to Show Cause Re: Sanctions: An Order to Show Cause Re: Sanctions issued to Plaintiff Charles David Jordan II and Counsel JS Abrams Law on July 22, 2026 for failure to timely serve the Complaint in violation of CRC 3.110(b). Counsel filed a declaration explaining the reason for the delay. The Order to Show Cause is DISCHARGED. The matter will be on calendar on Monday, October 26, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. in Department 63 for status of service.

Tentative Ruling on Motion to be Relieved as Counsel: Navid Kanani of JS Abrams Law PC moves to be relieved as counsel for Plaintiff Charles David Jordan II.

CRC Rule 3.1362 provides the requirements for a motion to be relieved as counsel. In particular, CRC 3.1362 requires the use of specific mandatory Judicial Council forms for the Notice and Motion (MC-051) and Supporting Declaration (MC-052). Both forms and the proposed Order (MC-053) must be served on the client and all parties who have appeared in the case. CRC 3.1362(d). “The service address is the last known residence or business address of the client and the attorney has been unable to locate a more current address after making reasonable efforts to do so within 30 days before the filing of the motion to be relieved.” CRC 3.1362(d)(2). Counsel has not made reasonable efforts to locate a current address for Plaintiff. Additionally, there is no proof of service for the proposed Order, which is required to be served on Plaintiff.

The Motion to be Relieved as Counsel is DENIED without prejudice for lack of proper notice to Plaintiff. The Court is unable to modify the proposed Order submitted. Plaintiff’s counsel is ordered to submit an Order consistent with the Court’s ruling.

ROWEN VS. NORTHERN VALLEY CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICE, INC.