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SARA REBECCA VELASQUEZ vs MASROUR CATERING INC., et al.

Motion to Vacate Default; Defendant Humming Bird’s Nest, LLC’s Motion to Set Aside Default

Hearing date
May 21, 2026
Department
43
Judge
Prevailing
Moving Party

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Parties

PlaintiffSARA REBECCA VELASQUEZ
DefendantMASROUR CATERING INC.
DefendantHumming Bird’s Nest, LLC

Ruling

2025CUPP051703: SARA REBECCA VELASQUEZ vs MASROUR CATERING INC., et al. 05/21/2026 in Department 43 Motion to Vacate Default

The morning calendar in courtroom 43 will normally begin at 8:45. Please arrive for your hearing no later than 8:30 a.m. The door will be opened before the calendar is called.

The Court allows appearances by CourtCall and Zoom. Refer to the Courtroom 43 webpage for more information about remote appearances. If appearing by CourtCall, call in no later than 8:30 a.m. If you wish to appear by CourtCall, you must make arrangements with CourtCall by 4:00 p.m. the court day before your scheduled hearing. Requests for approval of a CourtCall appearance made on the morning of the hearing will not be granted. No exceptions will be made.

For Zoom appearances, all counsel appearing by Zoom must email the court at Courtroom43@ventura.courts.ca.gov with a simultaneous copy to all other counsel/selfrepresented parties no later than 3:00 p.m. the court day before the hearing. INCLUDE THE PHRASE "ZOOM APPEARANCE ON (DATE OF HEARING)" IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL. The email must identify the person who will make the appearance. You will receive the login information for your appearance in reply to your email. If appearing by Zoom, log into the hearing no later than 8:30 a.m. The Court will transfer you to the meeting room when your matter is called. Additional instructions can be found on the Courtroom 43 webpage. When you log in to Zoom, be sure that your name and the case name are used as your Zoom name. IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW ALL OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS, YOU WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO APPEAR BY ZOOM AT THE HEARING.

With respect to the tentative ruling below, no notice of intent to appear is required. If you wish to submit on the tentative ruling you can fax notice to Judge Coats's secretary, Ms. Brantner at 805- 477-8790, stating that you submit on the tentative. Or you may email Courtroom43@ventura.courts.ca.gov with all counsel copied on the email. Do not call in lieu of sending a fax or email. If you submit on the tentative without appearing and the opposing party appears, the hearing will be conducted in your absence. If you are the moving party and do not advise the Court that you submit on the tentative, or you do not appear at the hearing, the Court may deny your motion irrespective of the tentative.

Unless stated otherwise at the hearing, if a formal order is required but not signed at the hearing, the prevailing party shall prepare a proposed order and comply with CRC 3.1312 subdivisions (a), (b), (d) and (e). The signed order shall be served on all parties and a proof of service filed with the court. A "notice of ruling" in lieu of this procedure is not authorized.

Motion: Defendant Humming Bird’s Nest, LLC’s Motion to Set Aside Default

Tentative Ruling: Defendant Humming Bird’s Nest, LLC’s unopposed Motion to Set Aside Default is GRANTED. Defendants tendered the matter to the wrong insurance company in error

2025CUPP051703: SARA REBECCA VELASQUEZ vs MASROUR CATERING INC., et al.

because the complaint alleges an inaccurate date of incident and the Defendant tendered it based on the policy coverage year for that date. This is a valid excuse and warrants granting the motion.

The default entered on against Defendant Humming Bird’s Nest, LLC is ordered set aside and vacated.

A response to the complaint must be filed on or before June 18, 2026.

Moving party is ordered to serve notice of the Court’s ruling.

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