Plaintiff’s Motion to Serve Defendant Richard Paul Gallagher Jr. and Defendant Gregory C. Sasenbach by Publication
PLACER COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT THURSDAY, CIVIL LAW AND MOTION DEPARTMENT 3 THE HONORABLE MICHAEL W. JONES TENTATIVE RULINGS FOR APRIL 30, 2026, AT 8:30 A.M.
5. S-CV-0048414 MOORE, CHARLES v. SASENBACH, ELIZABETH
If oral argument is requested, it shall be heard on May 7, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 3.
Plaintiff’s Motion to Serve Defendant Richard Paul Gallagher Jr. and Defendant Gregory C. Sasenbach by Publication
Plaintiff moves for the court to authorize service on defendants Richard Paul Gallagher Jr. and Gregory C. Sasenbach by publication pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 415.50. However, plaintiff does not present sufficient evidence that these defendants cannot be served in another manner specified in the article—specifically, by mailing and acknowledgement pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 415.30. Accordingly, plaintiff’s motion is denied without prejudice.
6. S-CV-0049276 BARBOUR, MYKEL v. CREEKSIDE TOWN CENTER
Defendant CPT Creekside Town Center, LLC’s and Vestar Properties, Inc.’s Motion for Order Allowing Filing of Amended Cross-Complaint
Defendants/cross-complainants CPT Creekside Town Center, LLC and Vestar Properties, Inc.’s motion for order allowing filing of amended cross-complaint is granted. (Code Civ. Proc., §§ 473, subd. (a)(1), 576.) Defendants/cross- complainants shall file and serve the first amended cross-complaint attached to the declaration of Edward Gordon on or before May 7, 2026.
Defendant Professional Security Consultant Motion for Leave to File Cross- Complaint
Defendant’s motion for leave to file cross-complaint is continued to May 14, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 3. Defendant shall file a supplemental declaration on or before May 7, 2026, that attaches as an exhibit the proposed cross-complaint for the court’s review.
Defendant Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.’s Motion for Summary Judgment
Plaintiff’s request to continue the motion for summary judgment pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 437c, subdivision (h) is granted in light of the outstanding discovery.
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