Stewart v. The Regents

Case: Stewart v. The Regents Case No. CV2024-2139 Hearing Date: June 30, 2026 Department Thirteen 9:00 a.m.

Motion for leave to amend:

Plaintiff Ashley Stewart’s motion for leave to file third amended complaint is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. (Code Civ. Proc., § 473, subd. (a).) The supporting declaration fails to specify: (1) the effect of the amendment; (2) why the amendment is necessary and proper; and (3) when the facts giving rise to the amended allegations were discovered. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1324(b); Kraus decl.)

The notice of motion does not provide notice of this Court’s tentative ruling system as required by Local Rule 11.2(b). Counsel for moving party, or the moving party if unrepresented by counsel, is ordered to notify the opposing party or parties immediately of the tentative ruling system.

If no hearing is requested, and no party appears at the hearing, this tentative ruling is effective immediately. No formal order pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 3.1312 or further notice is required.

Motions for summary judgment:

Defendant The Regents of the University of California’s motion for summary judgment, or alternatively, summary adjudication and defendant James Wood, DVM’s motion for summary judgment, or alternatively, summary adjudication are CONTINUED to September 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Department Thirteen.

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