MCCLELLAND, et al. vs MATHEWOS, et al.
Order to Show Cause Re: Dismissal for Duplicative Complaint (CCP 430.10(c))
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25CV158346: MCCLELLAND, et al. vs MATHEWOS, et al. 09/01/2026 Order to Show Cause Re: Order to Show Cause re: Dismissal for Duplicative Complaint (CCP 430.10(c)) in Department 22
Tentative Ruling - 08/28/2026 Han N. Tran
The Court orders the following after review of the case.
This action is on calendar for a 9/1/26 hearing on an Order to Show Cause re: Dismissal for Duplicative Complaint (CCP 430.10)
Plaintiffs filed two identical complaints against the same named defendants on 12/8/25: 25CV158472 and 25CV158346. Duplicative complaints violate Code of Civil Procedure section 430.10(c).
On 8/31/26, the clerk entered the dismissal of Case No. 25CV158472 without prejudice after plaintiffs filed a 8/31/26 request for dismissal.
As such, the Order to Show Cause is VACATED and DISCHARGED as moot.
The Order to Show Cause Re: Order to Show Cause re: Dismissal for Duplicative Complaint (CCP 430.10(c)) scheduled for 09/01/2026 is vacated.
Clerk is directed to serve copies of this order, with proof of service, to counsel and to selfrepresented parties of record.
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