Stanley, et al, v. Lake Chalet Homeowners Association, et al

9. Stanley, et al, v. Lake Chalet Homeowners Association, et al, Case No. CIVSB2320918 Motions to be Relieved as Attorney of Record for Plaintiffs 5/22/26, 9:00 a.m., S-17 The Court would CONTINUE or seek in camera discussion of the facts in support.

Here, the Lubin Pham + Caplin firm seeks to be relieved as counsel for Plaintiffs Timothy and Catherine Stanley. The declarations submitted in support only cite the law and offer in camera discussion. While the Court is cognizant of the protections related to attorney-client relationship, the Court will need some sort of averment establishing good cause pursuant to rule 1.16(b) of the Rules of Court. As currently worded, the submitted declarations are insufficient.

Further, the Court notes a declaration submitted by the Plaintiffs asserting a lack of good cause. (Stanley Decl., ¶4 [“Attorney has not demonstrated sufficient grounds to justify . . .”]; also Stanley Decl., ¶7 [no meaningful discussion].) Thus, it appears that the assertion of good cause is disputed.

*** *** *** 10. Collins, et al, v Costco Wholesale Corporation, Case No. CIVSB2504111 Plaintiff’s Motion for Leave to File a Second Amended Complaint 5/22/26, 8:30 a.m., S-17 Tentative Ruling The Court would GRANT with ten days’ leave to file the Second Amended Complaint (SAC).

Case Summary This is a breach of contract case. Plaintiffs allege that they were long-time Costco members who relied on Defendant Costco for regular household and business-related purchases. They allege that in 2023, Defendant terminated their membership without due process or adequate explanation. In that light, the initially filed a Complaint on March 11, 2025. However, on May 8, 2025, they filed a First Amended Complaint (FAC), that alleged (1) breach of contract; (2) intentional infliction of emotional distress; and (3) negligent infliction of emotional distress.

Defendant’s operative First Amended Cross-Complaint (FACC), alleging (1) breach of contract and (2) conversion. Following a sustained demurrer on Plaintiffs’ FAC, Plaintiffs were granted twenty days to file a SAC. However, this motion seeks leave to add several causes of action based upon “new and material facts discovered after the filing of the FAC” in addition to the necessary corrections.

Statement of the Law A motion for leave to amend is directed to the sound discretion of the Court. (Code Civ. Proc., § 473(a)(1).) Policy favors resolution on the merits; thus, the court will usually liberally grant leave to amend a pleading. (