MENDIOLA, VENANZIO v. HYUNDAI OF ROSEVILLE

PLACER COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT THURSDAY, CIVIL LAW AND MOTION DEPARTMENT 3 THE HONORABLE MICHAEL W. JONES TENTATIVE RULINGS FOR MAY 7, 2026, AT 8:30 A.M.

monetary sanctions of $1,000 per each party for failure to engage in a meaningful meet and confirm process. (Placer County Local Rules, rule 20.2.1; Code Civ. Proc., § 575.2.)

Ruling on Motion

Plaintiff’s motion for leave to file a first amended complaint is granted. (Code Civ. Proc., §§ 473, subd. (a)(1), 576.) Plaintiffs shall file and serve the first amended complaint attached to the declaration of D. Michael Phillips on or before May 14, 2026.

6. S-CV-0051334 POMEROY, DANIELA v. VERMA, GAUTAM

The motion to intervene is dropped from calendar as no moving papers were filed with the court.

7. S-CV-0052012 MENDIOLA, VENANZIO v. HYUNDAI OF ROSEVILLE

Plaintiff’s Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class and Representative Action

Plaintiff’s motion for preliminary approval is continued to June 25, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 3. Plaintiff shall file a supplemental declaration on or before June 17, 2026, that addresses (1) the discrepancy between the contemplated payments to the LWDA and PAGA Group Members in the motion versus the settlement agreement attached to the declaration of Justin Lo and (2) whether plaintiff waives a PAGA Representative Service payment.

8. S-CV-0052744 LANDRUM, WILLIAM v. SQUAW VALLEY ACADEMY

The motion for protective order is dropped from calendar in light of the court order requiring the parties to retain—which they have—a discovery referee to oversee discovery matters.

9. S-CV-0053444 BERGFALK, BRIAN v. MLV HOLDINGS

The motion for summary judgment is continued to June 18, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 3.

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PLACER SUPERIOR COURT – DEPARTMENT 3 Thursday Civil Law and Motion – Tentative Rulings