First Foundation Inc. vs. Keller

At the time of filing his complaint, Plaintiff was 46 years old. Plaintiff disclosed his childhood sexual abuse to a licensed medical provider more than three years prior to filing his Complaint in this action. [Opp. at 9.]

Nothing has materially changed since the court denied the prior motion to dismiss for forum non conveniens. Defendant Yannoni relies on substantially the same facts and arguments previously weighed by the court. Indeed, the main change is that now this action has been litigated in this court for over three years.

Based on all of the above, Defendant Yannoni’s motion to dismiss is denied.

Yannoni is to give notice.

4 First Foundation Inc. vs. Keller

2025-01493220 Motions to Compel

Court will hear from counsel 5 Le vs. Dovinh

2023-01342508 Motion to Compel Deposition (Oral or Written)

On plaintiff Vy Le’s motion to compel compelling defendant Joseph Dovinh to appear for deposition, the court will hear from the parties about the pending trial date and its impact on Plaintiff’s motion. Code Civ. Proc. §2024.020(a).

The court also notes there is no proof of service for the opposition filed by Defendant.

6 Madar vs. Nikkiso America, Inc.

2025-01519836 Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel of Record

The motion by Stalwart Law Group, APC, to be relieved as counsel of record for Michelle Madar, is granted.

The Court finds withdrawal of counsel is appropriate, here, because of the breakdown in the attorney-client relationship that would make it unreasonably difficult for counsel of record to continue its representation. The Rules of Professional Conduct, rule 2.1, states: “In representing a client, a lawyer shall exercise independent professional judgment and render candid advice.” The client’s profound unhappiness with her counsel of record exercising its independent professional judgment, as required by Rule 2.1, confirms that relief is appropriate.