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25NNCV09223·la·Civil·Civil
Hearing todayOSC discharged; Trial and Conference dates set

ANTONIO ABARCA, JR. vs UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC

Order to Show Cause; Case Management Conference

Hearing date
Sep 1, 2026
Department
X
Judge
Prevailing
N/A

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PlaintiffANTONIO ABARCA, JR.
DefendantUNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC

Ruling

The assigned MVP mediator will communicate mediation details, including preparation instructions and the date, time, and links to the virtual mediation session. The entire mediation process must be completed prior to the completion date set by the judge. Parties and attorneys are responsible for attending the mediation session and ensuring that all persons necessary to resolve the case participate. The mediation shall be completed by September 30, 2027. Submission of an action to mediation does not affect time periods specified in the Trial Court Delay Reduction Act (Gov.

Code, Sec. 68600 et seq.) except as provided in C.R.C. 3.896 (a). Parties are directed to read and comply with the MVP information and procedures outlined in the General Order in re Mediation Volunteer Panel and Notice of Referral to Mediation. For questions, parties should contact the ADR Office at 213-830-0458 or [email protected] .

The Court also sets the following dates: Trial Setting Conference: Wednesday, October 6, 2027 at 8:30 a.m. in Department X of the Alhambra Courthouse. Trial will be set within 120 days of the TSC. Any party seeking a jury trial must post fees consistent with Code of Civil Procedure section 631. Court is to give notice.

EDWARD RODRIGUEZ vs ISABELLA JULIE BERRIOS, et al. Defendants have answered the complaint. The Order to Show Cause hearing is discharged. The Court has reviewed the Case Management Statements filed by the parties and sets the following dates: Final Status Conference: Thursday, September 16, 2027 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. X. Jury Trial: Tuesday, September 28, 2027 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. X. Both parties have posted jury fees pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 631. Additionally, the parties are ordered to complete mediation (private or one of the Court's mediation programs - MVP, MCLA, or Resolve LA https://www.lacourt.org/ADR/programs.html) by the following date: Mediation Completion Date: August 31, 2027

The Court further orders the parties to comply with the Court's Trial Preparation Order, which may be found on the LASC website (https://www.lacourt.ca.gov/home), "Attorneys" section, under the "Courtroom Information" link for Department X (Alhambra Courthouse). Trial counsel are ordered to personally appear - in court - for the Final Status Conference with a copy of their lodged binders so that same can be reviewed in preparation for trial. Unless waived by the parties, Plaintiff is to give notice.

Case Number: 25NNCV09223 Hearing Date: September 1, 2026 Dept: X #9 - ANTONIO ABARCA, JR. vs UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC

Defendant has answered the complaint. The Order to Show Cause hearings are discharged. The Court has reviewed the Case Management Statements filed by the parties and sets the following dates: Final Status Conference: Thursday, September 16, 2027 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. X. Jury Trial: Tuesday, September 28, 2027 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. X. Plaintiff has posted jury fees pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 631. Additionally, the parties are ordered to complete mediation (private or one of the Court's mediation programs - MVP, MCLA, or Resolve LA https://www.lacourt.org/ADR/programs.html) by the following date: Mediation Completion Date: August 31, 2027

The Court further orders the parties to comply with the Court's Trial Preparation Order, which may be found on the LASC website (https://www.lacourt.ca.gov/home), "Attorneys" section, under the "Courtroom Information" link for Department X (Alhambra Courthouse). Trial counsel are ordered to personally appear - in court - for the Final Status Conference with a copy of their lodged binders so that same can be reviewed in preparation for trial. Unless waived by the parties, Plaintiff is to give notice.

Case Number: 26NNCV02153 Hearing Date: September 1, 2026 Dept: X #10 - MELISSA BURGESS, et al. vs LUKE WILKENS

Defendant has answered the complaint. The Order to Show Cause hearing is discharged. The Court sets the following dates: Final Status Conference: Thursday, September 23, 2027 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. X. Jury Trial: Tuesday, October 5, 2027 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. X. Defendant has posted jury fees pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 631. The Court further orders the parties to comply with the Court's Trial Preparation

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