DEL VALLE IMPORT & EXPORT 3 INC vs EL PAISA CH, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION

25CV158653: DEL VALLE IMPORT & EXPORT 3 INC vs EL PAISA CH, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION 09/08/2026 Initial Case Management Conference in Department 16

Tentative Ruling - 09/04/2026 Victoria Kolakowski

ORDER RE: CASE MANAGEMENT AND TRIAL SETTING ORDER WITH NOTICE

The Court has ordered the following after review of the case.

The Court is setting Trial Dates, if parties have issues with the dates parties are to contest and appear.

If a party does not timely contest the foregoing Tentative Ruling and appear at the hearing, the Tentative Ruling will become the order of the court. How Do I Contest a Tentative Ruling? Find your case in eCourt at https://eportal.alameda.courts.ca.gov/

using “Case Search” or “Calendar Search” (after you log in) Select the Tentative Rulings Tab Select "Click to Contest this Ruling" Enter your name and briefly identify the issues you wish to argue. Select "Proceed"

You must also notify the department via email (Dept16@alameda.courts.ca.gov) and opposing parties by no later than 4:00 PM, one court day before the scheduled hearing. Please provide this information to any opposing parties.

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE HEARING/CONFERENCE WILL BE IN-PERSON WITH THE OPTION TO APPEAR REMOTELY. COUNSEL AND PARTIES MAY APPEAR EITHER IN-PERSON IN DEPARTMENT 16 AT THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING OR BY REMOTELY THROUGH THE ZOOM PLATFORM. ZOOM LOG-IN INFORMATION FOR DEPARTMENT 16 IS BELOW.

Join ZoomGov Meeting https://alameda-courts-ca-gov.zoomgov.com/j/16024053017 Meeting ID: 160 2405 3017

TRIAL SETTING ORDERS

Jury Trial is scheduled for 11/13/2028 at 08:30 AM in Department 16.

The parties are ordered to comply with the Standing Pre-Trial Orders for Civil Cases, Local Rule of Court 3.35. 25CV158653: DEL VALLE IMPORT & EXPORT 3 INC vs EL PAISA CH, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION 09/08/2026 Initial Case Management Conference in Department 16 Jury is demanded by Defendant(s) .

FURTHER CONFERENCE A Pre-Trial Conference is scheduled for 11/03/2028 at 09:00 AM in Department 16.

The case is referred to Private Mediation, said process to be completed by 07/10/2028. Mediator selection due by 03/01/2028.

If the case is resolved in mediation, promptly notify the court.

A Compliance Hearing Status re: Mediation is scheduled on 08/10/2028 at 02:30 PM in Department 16 at Rene C. Davidson Courthouse.

MANDATORY SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE (CRC section 3.1380)

The Court orders the parties to a Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC) on 10/10/2028 9:00 AM GEM / Department 301.

Lead negotiating counsel, trial counsel, party representatives, insurance carrier representatives with full settlement authority from each insurance policy implicated by plaintiff's demand, and all other persons necessary to consent to settlement must PERSONALLY ATTEND the MSC, unless excused by the court for good cause.

Parties must comply with all applicable rules and code provisions regarding MSCs, including California Rule of Court (CRC) 3.1380. No later than five court days before the MSC, each party must serve on opposing parties, and DELIVER DIRECTLY TO THE SETTLEMENT DEPARTMENT a hard copy Settlement Conference Statement (SCS) that includes a detailed discussion of liability and damages. The SCS must also contain a good faith settlement demand or offer as of the date the settlement conference statement is signed.

DO NOT E-MAIL OR FILE, INCLUDING BY FAX, THE SCS WITH THE COURT.

Any person seeking to appear at the MSC by telephone must file with the clerk's office a formal ex parte application with a proposed order and proof of service showing service on all parties. A courtesy copy of the application and proposed order must be delivered directly to the settlement department. The application will not be granted unless the party shows good cause and delivers to the settlement department its SCS that fully complies with CRC 3.1380(c) and includes a good faith settlement demand or offer as of the date the settlement conference statement is signed. If

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ALAMEDA

25CV158653: DEL VALLE IMPORT & EXPORT 3 INC vs EL PAISA CH, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION 09/08/2026 Initial Case Management Conference in Department 16 the application is granted, the person appearing by telephone must be immediately available by telephone throughout the conference until released by the court.

FAILURE TO BE IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE, INCLUDING AFTER BUSINESS HOURS, CONSTITUTES A NON-APPEARANCE BY THAT PERSON.

If the case settles before the MSC, Plaintiff must promptly notify this department and the settlement department.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS ORDER MAY RESULT IN SANCTIONS. The Mandatory Settlement Conference in Dept. 301/302/303 will be conducted remotely via Zoom Video Conference.

Zoom Video Conference Invitation Link includes a Meeting ID and other pertinent information that will enable parties/counsels to participate in the specific conference/hearing. Please familiarize yourselves with the software and please conduct a test to make sure your specific electronic equipment that you will be using that day (Smartphone, Laptop, Desktop etc.) is fully updated and both video / audio capabilities are functional.

The Zoom Video Conference links are: DEPARTMENT 301 https://alameda-courts-cagov.zoomgov.com/j/16077211739?wd=RFhZcnNBeUxuNTMrUG5kTTNmMURRUT09 Meeting ID: 160 7721 1739 Passcode: DEPT301

DEPARTMENT 302 https://alameda-courts-cagov.zoomgov.com/j/16155493600?pwd=NHFiQ29KSTBmVXQ3eHVubVNKTGdWdz09 Meeting ID: 161 5549 3600 Passcode: DEPT302

DEPARTMENT 303 https://alameda-courts-cagov.zoomgov.com/j/16018254055?pwd=Mys4ZlIweDNNdFpDKy9LeEZ5NGNlUT09&omn=1 606174257 Meeting ID: 160 1825 4055 Passcode: DEPT303

Settlement Conference Statements

To comply with Rule3.1380(c), each party must email the court at least five court days prior to the conference a settlement conference statement no more than five pages in length. Do not file

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF ALAMEDA

25CV158653: DEL VALLE IMPORT & EXPORT 3 INC vs EL PAISA CH, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION 09/08/2026 Initial Case Management Conference in Department 16 the settlement conference statement. Send the statement to the court clerk's email address. Your statement must include:

Hearing date for any dispositive motion; Summary of remaining discovery; Summary of all liability facts and issues; List of all economic damages claimed; Current good faith settlement offer or demand of each party; Name, date, and description of each alternative dispute resolution neutral's attempt to resolve this case.

Because of technical and printing limitations, do not include any attachments or exhibits. Make sure you send a copy of your settlement conference statement to all opposing parties. The statements will not be filed and will be destroyed at the completion of the settlement conference and will be destroyed at the completion of the settlement conference.

Please proceed in sending the required Mandatory Settlement Conference Statement via email to: Dept.301@alameda.courts.ca.gov at least five days prior to your conference or submit directly to Dept. 301's Drop Box located outside of the courtroom.

Please proceed in sending the required Mandatory Settlement Conference Statement via email to: Dept.302@alameda.courts.ca.gov at least five days prior to your conference or submit directly to Dept. 302's Drop Box located outside of the courtroom.

Please proceed in sending the required Mandatory Settlement Conference Statement via email to: Dept.303@alameda.courts.ca.gov at least five days prior to your conference or submit directly to Dept. 303's Drop Box located outside of the courtroom.

Please provide all email addresses of all parties/counsels/claims representative etc. that will be active participants at the upcoming settlement conference.

Clerk is directed to serve copies of this order, with proof of service, to counsel and to selfrepresented parties of record.