Johnson, et al. v. Parent, et al.

CASE NUMBER: CVCV21-0197618 This matter is on calendar for review regarding status of default judgment. On February 25, 2025, the Court imposed terminating sanctions against Defendants Wendy and Mark Parent and Counsel Tyler Lalaguna pursuant to an Order to Show Cause. The Answer, by way of Stipulation filed May 17, 2022, was ordered stricken. Default was entered against both Defendants on February 5, 2026. At the review hearing on February 5, 2026, Plaintiffs’ counsel informed the Court that he was in the process of getting discovery from the County and intended to file the default judgment packet the following week.

At the April 3, 2026 review hearing, Counsel stated that he had hoped to get the default judgment packet filed prior to the April 3, 2026 hearing and requested a continuance. At the May1, 2026 review hearing, Counsel stated that the default judgment packet would be filed the following week. A default judgment packet has not been submitted and no Status Report was filed for today’s hearing.

The Court again notes that there have been significant delays in seeking default and default judgment. The Complaint in this matter was filed on June 24, 2021. “An action shall be brought to trial within five years after the action is commenced against the defendant.” CCP § 583.310. The five-year statute is quickly approaching. An appearance is necessary on today’s calendar.

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