Maganda v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. et al.

(49) Tentative Ruling

Re: Maganda v. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. et al. Superior Court Case No. 24CECG02892

Hearing Date: June 10, 2026 (Dept. 403)

Motion: by Defendants to Compel Vehicle Inspection and Request for Sanctions

If oral argument is timely requested, it will be entertained on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. in Department 403.

Tentative Ruling:

To take the motion off calendar due to the moving party’s failure to comply with Fresno Superior Court Local Rules, Rule 2.1.17.

Explanation:

Defendants American Honda Motor Co., Inc., and James McKoane Enterprises, Inc. dba Clawson Honda of Fresno (“Defendants”) move to compel the vehicle inspection of plaintiff Enoc Maganda’s vehicle.

Fresno Superior Court Local Rules, Rule 2.1.17 states in pertinent part:

No motion under sections 2017.010 through 2036.050, inclusive, of the California Code of Civil Procedure shall be heard in a civil unlimited case unless the moving party has first requested an informal Pretrial Discovery Conference with the Court and such request has either been denied and permission to file the motion is granted via court order or the discovery dispute has not been resolved as a result of the Conference and permission to file the motion is expressly granted.

Defendants filed this motion under either Code of Civil Procedure section 2031.310 or section 2031.320. Accordingly, Fresno Superior Court Local Rules, Rule 2.1.17 applies. Defendants have not filed any request for a pretrial discovery conference and Defendants have not received permission to file this motion. The matter is ordered off calendar.

Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 3.1312(a), and Code of Civil Procedure section 1019.5, subdivision (a), no further written order is necessary. The minute order adopting this tentative ruling will serve as the order of the court and service by the clerk will constitute notice of the order.

Tentative Ruling

Issued By: lmg on 6-9-26. (Judge’s initials) (Date) 6