STOKES vs SDS AGENCY, INC., et al.

24CV017374: STOKES vs SDS AGENCY, INC., et al. 09/01/2026 Hearing on Motion for Summary Adjudication in Department 16C

Tentative Ruling

Defendants SDS Agency, Inc. (“SDS”) and Sam Mohammad’s (“Mohammad”) (collectively, “Defendants”) motion for summary adjudication of Plaintiff Michelle Stokes’ (“Plaintiff”) second cause of action is UNOPPOSED and is GRANTED.

Plaintiff alleges that she was injured when she was being transported to a medical appointment by Mohammed, SDS’ driver. Defendants move for summary adjudication of the second cause of action for medical malpractice on the ground that it is undisputed that “the alleged negligence arose from ordinary driving conduct rather than the rendering of professional medical services.” (Motion, 2:6-8; UMFs 18-21.)

Plaintiff filed a non-opposition. Plaintiff concedes that SDS “is not a health care provider in the traditional sense; as they do not provide medical care such as doctors, nurses, clinics or hospitals, this company is a registered non-emergency medical transportation services provider.” (Plaintiff’s Non-Opposition, 2:1-3.) Plaintiff request that the Court grant leave to amend to “clarify any issues that arise where portions of the Complaint are no longer viable.” (Id., 2:4-5.)

Given the non-opposition, the motion for summary adjudication is GRANTED.

Plaintiff’s request for leave to amend is denied. Plaintiff must file an appropriately noticed motion for leave to file an amended complaint if she wishes to amend.

This minute order is effective immediately. Defendants shall prepare a formal order pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 3.1312 and Code of Civil Procedure section 437c(g).

NOTICE:

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24CV017374: STOKES vs SDS AGENCY, INC., et al. 09/01/2026 Hearing on Motion for Summary Adjudication in Department 16C

remote participation is not required, the Court will presume all parties are appearing remotely for non-evidentiary civil hearings.

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