Motion for Continuance of Trial
The Court continues the hearing on this Motion to August 31, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in C27 to be heard concurrently with Defense Counsel’s other pending Motion to be relieved. The Court also notes that it appears the second Motion has no proposed order either.
The Order to Show Cause re: Monetary Sanctions and Trial Setting Conference set for July 27, 2026 are advanced and continued to August 31, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in C27.
Defense Counsel is ordered to serve notice of the aforementioned ruling and continued hearing dates.
105 2023-01351595 Motion for Continuance of Trial
Lenin vs. STC The motion of Defendant, Cross-Complainant, and Cross-Defendant Integrated Asset Gardenwalk, LLC Management Group, LLC, for an order continuing trial, or in the alternative staying this action, is denied in part and granted in part. The request to continue this matter is denied. The request to stay this action while the related criminal matter is pending is granted. The Court vacates the current trial and MSC dates of October 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026, respectively.
The Court sets a status conference for February 22, 2027 at 10:00 a.m. in Department C27.
Given the aforementioned stay, the motions to strike set for July 27, 2026 (ROA 247) and September 14, 2026 (ROA 267), respectively, are taken off calendar.
Moving party is ordered to give notice.
106 2026-01544923 Motion to Compel Arbitration
Comia vs. Eagle Defendants Eagle Law Corp.’s and Donald M. Baker’s motion to compel arbitration of Law Corp Plaintiff’s claims is granted.
On 9/8/23, Plaintiff and Defendants executed a retainer agreement which included the following clause:
EAGLE does not carry errors and omissions insurance. In the event of any dispute between the parties arising out of or relating to this retainer agreement, or to the professional services rendered by this firm, any attorneys or personnel, including but not limited to claims for legal malpractice, any such claims shall be resolved by binding arbitration conducted under the Rules of the American Arbitration Association before one arbitrator. Each side shall bear his or her or its attorney's fees and costs, and one half of the charges of the arbitrator. It is agreed that the arbitration will be conducted in Orange County, California.
(Defendants’ Ex. A.)
Plaintiff does not dispute that she signed the retainer agreement.
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