Aspire General Insurance Company v. Kiff, et al.

Tentative Rulings and Resolution Review Hearings August 31, 2026 Department 63

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****************************************************************************************** 8:30 a.m. – Law & Motion ****************************************************************************************** ASPIRE GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY VS. KIFF, ET AL. CASE NUMBER: 25CVG-02055 Tentative Ruling on Order to Show Cause Re: Sanctions: An Order to Show Cause Re: Sanctions issued on July 7, 2026 to Plaintiff Aspire General Insurance Company and Counsel Law Office of Todd F. Haines for failure to timely serve.

The Complaint in this matter was filed on October 9, 2025. “The complaint must be served on all named defendants and proofs of service on those defendants must be filed with the court within 60 days after the filing of the complaint.” CRC 3.110(b). Plaintiff has not filed a Proof of Service of Summons or sought an extension of time to serve the Complaint. Plaintiff did not file a written response to the Order to Show Cause. With no sufficient excuse for failure to timely serve, sanctions are imposed against Plaintiff and Counsel in the amount of $250.

The clerk is directed to prepare the Order of Sanctions. An appearance by Plaintiff’s counsel is necessary on today’s calendar to explain the delay.

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