THOMAS GODDARD VS. SLICKDEALS, LLC

Set for Law and Motion/Discovery Calendar on Thursday, September 18, 2025, Line 16. 1 - PLAINTIFF THOMAS GODDARD's Motion For Procedural Consolidation, Expedited Proceedings, And Order Compelling Completion Of Disability Benefits Forms; Request For Summary Judgment Schedule.

Plaintiff Thomas Goddard's omnibus motion is DENIED. The motion improperly combines several unrelated and duplicative requests for relief in a single motion.

The request to file an amended complaint is improper since plaintiff already scheduled a motion seeking that relief, which is set for September 30, 2025.

The request to compel defendants to execute an insurance claims form appears to be an unsupported request for a mandatory preliminary injunction. (See People v. Uber Technologies, Inc. (2020) 56 Cal.App.5th 266, 283 ["In general, when considering a request for a preliminary injunction, the trial court weighs two interrelated factors. The first is the likelihood the party seeking relief will prevail on the merits, and the second is the relative interim harm to the parties if the preliminary injunction is granted or denied."].) Plaintiff has not made the necessary showing.

Plaintiff's discovery requests are the subject of another discovery motion that will be heard on October 8, 2025, if plaintiff complies with SF Local Rule 2.7B and provides courtesy copies. At this point of the litigation, there is no basis for the court to issue any advisory discovery rulings.

Lastly, it is premature for the court to issue a ruling regarding an unfiled motion for summary judgment.

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