Johnson, et al v. Parent, et al

CASE NUMBER: CVCV21-0197618 Tentative Ruling on Review Hearing: This matter is on calendar for review regarding status of default judgment. The Court has repeatedly warned Plaintiffs and counsel that the five-year statute was quickly approaching. However, a review of the file reveals that prior to this Court’s involvement, the matter was stayed pending arbitration. As it was not previously ordered, the Court orders that the stay was lifted effective February 25, 2025, which is the day that the Answer was stricken pursuant to an Order to Show Cause. Because the time the matter was stayed is not part of the five years, the matter has not yet hit the five-year statute.

Regarding the 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. The matter has been on calendar repeatedly awaiting a default judgment packet. An incomplete default judgment packet was filed June 18, 2026 with additional filings on July 7, 2026.

Because a proposed judgment was not included, the default judgment packet was not forwarded to the Court for review. A proposed judgment was received on August 3, 2026, however, this did not leave sufficient time for review before today’s hearing. The matter is continued to Friday, October 2, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. in Department 63 on the Butte Exchange for status of default judgment. The October 2, 2026 hearing will be vacated if a judgment is on file. No appearance is necessary on today’s calendar.

JONES VS. BRIDGETT, ET AL.