CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM TENTATIVE RULINGS CALENDAR

WELCOME to the CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM TENTATIVE RULINGS CALENDAR. The Court may drop compliance hearings or render a tentative ruling using this calendar.

If your case does not appear on this calendar or if you wish to confirm that your case has been dropped, please contact the Civil Unit at (916) 874-5740.

THE TENTATIVE RULING shall become the ruling of the Court unless a party requests a hearing by notifying the clerk of the designated department and all other parties of the request for hearing no later than 4:00 p.m. on the court day preceding the hearing.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO

DATE/TIME :	8/16/2007 08:30	DEPT. NO. :	45
JUDGE :	Judy Holzer Hersher	CLERK :	A. Cruz
REPORTER :	None	BAILIFF :	A. Muir-Harrison

1	04AS00110	SCOTT CUMMINGS VS. MERCY GENERAL HOSPITAL, ET AL
		Nature of Proceeding: Case Management Conference

No appearance is required under the following conditions:

The Case Management Conference is continued to 1/10/2008 at 8:30 a.m. in this department. New Case Management Statements shall be filed by all parties no later than 15 days prior to the hearing.


2	05AS05012	JAMES COLBERT ET AL VS. AMERICAN HOME CRAFT, INC.
		Nature of Proceeding: Case Management Conference

No appearance is required under the following conditions:

The Case Management Conference is continued to 10/18/2007 at 8:30 a.m. in this department. New Case Management Statements shall be filed by all parties no later than 15 days prior to the hearing.

Class settlement and Stipulation described in the Case Management Statement to be filed prior to the next Case Management Conference.


3	05AS05013	JOHN S. BAILEY VS BAL K. SOIN, ET AL
		Nature of Proceeding: Case Management Conference

No appearance is required under the following conditions:

The Case Management Conference is continued to 10/18/2007 at 8:30 a.m. in this department. New Case Management Statements shall be filed by all parties no later than 15 days prior to the hearing.


4	06AS01203	THE SLEEP TRAIN, INC. VS. SIT, SLEEP & MORE INC., ET AL
		Nature of Proceeding: Case Management Conference

No appearance is required under the following conditions:

This case is referred to Trial Setting Conference for hearing on 11/19/2007 at 10:00 a.m. in Department 47. The court shall send a notice of hearing.


5	06AS01810	MARSHA CORNELL VS. NORTH SACRAMENTO SCHOOL DISTRICT ET AL
		Nature of Proceeding: Case Management Conference

No appearance is required under the following conditions:

The Case Management Conference is continued to 10/18/2007 at 8:30 a.m. in this department. New Case Management Statements shall be filed by all parties no later than 15 days prior to the hearing.

The court is continuing the case one last time to see if a settlement can be reached.


6	06AS03407	JOHANNA ROSS DAME VS. GENERAL MOTORS CORP., ET AL.
		Nature of Proceeding: Case Management Conference

No appearance is required under the following conditions:

The Case Management Conference is continued to 10/11/2007 at 8:30 a.m. in this department. New Case Management Statements shall be filed by all parties no later than 15 days prior to the hearing.

Plaintiff pro per to obtain an attorney.


7	06AS04223	MALLEEN KISHOR, ET AL VS. WILLIAM STALLARD, ET AL
		Nature of Proceeding: Case Management Conference

No appearance is required under the following conditions:

The Case Management Conference is continued to 10/25/2007 at 8:30 a.m. in this department. New Case Management Statements shall be filed by all parties no later than 15 days prior to the hearing.

The Cross Complainant is ordered to proceed diligently and serve and, if appropriate, file default papers if cross defendant does not timely respond to the complaint.


8	06AS04816	EMILY ANN WEISZ VS. KENNETH LERON PROVIDENCE, ET AL
		Nature of Proceeding: Case Management Conference

Appearance required: CAMMACK, STEPHEN T. - Attorney for Plaintiff.

Sanctions are hereby imposed against: CAMMACK, STEPHEN T. - Attorney for Plaintiff in the amount of $150.00 to be paid within 10 days for the following reason(s):

Failure to file Case Management Statement in a timely manner in accordance with Local Rule 11.055(CMP).

This matter was previously continued to allow all answers and/or defaults to be on file prior to this hearing date. Nothing has been filed to date. This case is now 268 days old, and it appears Plaintiff has not complied with the Court's order of 5/17/2007. The Court's next step is to order an OSC Re: Compliance and additional sanctions.


9	06AS05218	LINDA WOODING VS. KEVIN CRONIC ET AL
		Nature of Proceeding: Case Management Conference

No appearance is required under the following conditions:

The Case Management Conference is continued to 11/15/2007 at 8:30 a.m. in this department. New Case Management Statements shall be filed by all parties no later than 15 days prior to the hearing.


10	06AS05303	WILLIAM F. BARNES VS. STATE OF CALIFORNIA ET AL
		Nature of Proceeding: Case Management Conference

No appearance is required under the following conditions:

The Case Management Conference is continued to 10/18/2007 at 8:30 a.m. in this department. New Case Management Statements shall be filed by all parties no later than 15 days prior to the hearing.

Sanctions are hereby imposed against: BARNES, WILLIAM F. - Plaintiff Pro Per in the amount of $150.00 to be paid within 10 days for the following reason(s):

Failure to file Case Management Statement in a timely manner in accordance with Local Rule 11.055(CMP).

All answers/responsive pleadings or default must be on file prior to the next Case Management Conference.


11	06AS05304	DS TOWN & COUNTRY VS. CARMEN BASQUEZ ET AL
		Nature of Proceeding: Case Management Conference

No appearance is required under the following conditions:

The Case Management Conference is continued to 10/18/2007 at 8:30 a.m. in this department. New Case Management Statements shall be filed by all parties no later than 15 days prior to the hearing.

The Case Management Conference is continued for Plaintiff to file papers for entry of default judgment. All papers shall be on file no later than 10/18/2007.


12	06AS05310	HELEN GRAVES VS. LYON'S RESTAURANT ET AL
		Nature of Proceeding: Case Management Conference

No appearance is required under the following conditions:

The Case Management Conference is continued to 10/18/2007 at 8:30 a.m. in this department. New Case Management Statements shall be filed by all parties no later than 15 days prior to the hearing.

The Plaintiff is ordered to proceed and to file default papers if defendants Lyon's Restaurant and Zokku Restaurant do not timely respond to the complaint. All answers/responsive pleadings or default must be on file prior to the next Case Management Conference.


13	06AS05404	LORETTA SCOTT VS. FULTON AUTO DIRECTORY, ET AL
		Nature of Proceeding: Case Management Conference

No appearance is required under the following conditions:

The Case Management Conference is continued to 10/18/2007 at 8:30 a.m. in this department. New Case Management Statements shall be filed by all parties no later than 15 days prior to the hearing.

The request for entry of default was rejected on 7/26/2007. Default to be corrected and resubmitted to the Court prior to the next Case Management Conference.


14	07AS00700	CARTER & BURGESS, INC. VS. GSJ COMPANY, ET AL
		Nature of Proceeding: Case Management Conference

Appearance required: BAKER, MICHAEL J. - Attorney for Plaintiff; GIRARD, ROY R. - Attorney for Defendant.

Counsel is to advise Court as to amount in controversy.


15	07AS00701	RAFE SIMPSON VS. MICHAEL FRANK COSTELLA, ET AL
		Nature of Proceeding: Case Management Conference

No appearance is required under the following conditions:

The Case Management Conference is continued to 10/18/2007 at 8:30 a.m. in this department. New Case Management Statements shall be filed by all parties no later than 15 days prior to the hearing.

All answers/responsive pleadings or default must be on file prior to the next Case Management Conference.


16	07AS00703	BRUCE HANSON VS. SUSAN DIANE NEIL-HANSON
		Nature of Proceeding: Case Management Conference

No appearance is required under the following conditions:

The Case Management Conference is continued to 10/18/2007 at 8:30 a.m. in this department. New Case Management Statements shall be filed by all parties no later than 15 days prior to the hearing.

Defendant's motion described in the Case Management Statement to be filed forthwith.


17	07AS00706	RONALD M. DEAL VS. JAGUAR CARS, ET AL
		Nature of Proceeding: Case Management Conference

No appearance is required under the following conditions:

This case is referred to Trial Setting Conference for hearing on 11/19/2007 at 10:00 a.m. in Department 47. The court shall send a notice of hearing.

The Court recommends participation in the Court's Pilot Mediation Program. The parties are encouraged to review the local rules and/or the Court website for information on the Court's Pilot Mediation Program.


18	07AS00707	AUSTIN EDWARDS VS. LORNA D. JOHNSON
		Nature of Proceeding: Case Management Conference

No appearance is required under the following conditions:

This matter is ordered to Arbitration forthwith.

Parties must stipulate and phone in the names of at least 4 arbitrators by calling the Arbitration Unit at 874-7438 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. only, on 8/21/2007 (Tuesday following the CMC). The Court will appoint arbitrators if the parties do not call in their arbitrators on the designated day.

Discovery is to remain open until 30 days before trial.


19	07AS00708	SAMANTHA NICKELL, ET AL. VS. EFRAN ZAMBRANO, ET AL.
		Nature of Proceeding: Case Management Conference

No appearance is required under the following conditions:

This matter is ordered to Arbitration forthwith.

Parties must stipulate and phone in the names of at least 4 arbitrators by calling the Arbitration Unit at 874-7438 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. only, on 8/21/2007 (Tuesday following the CMC). The Court will appoint arbitrators if the parties do not call in their arbitrators on the designated day.

Discovery is to remain open until 30 days before trial.


20	07AS00710	MARYU K. JAMES VS. CATHOLIC HEALTHCARE WEST
		Nature of Proceeding: Case Management Conference

No appearance is required under the following conditions:

This matter is ordered to Arbitration forthwith.

Parties must stipulate and phone in the names of at least 4 arbitrators by calling the Arbitration Unit at 874-7438 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. only, on 8/21/2007 (Tuesday following the CMC). The Court will appoint arbitrators if the parties do not call in their arbitrators on the designated day.

This matter is referred to arbitration with no cap and discovery is to remain open until 30 days before trial. The Court will vacate the order to arbitration if the parties submit a Stipulation and Order to Mediation (Form CV\E-MED-179) within fourteen days.


21	07AS00711	KAREN L. RICHARDSON ET AL VS. JOHN MOURIER CONSTRUCTION, INC
		Nature of Proceeding: Case Management Conference

No appearance is required under the following conditions:

The Case Management Conference is continued to 10/18/2007 at 8:30 a.m. in this department. New Case Management Statements shall be filed by all parties no later than 15 days prior to the hearing.

All answers/responsive pleadings or default must be on file prior to the next Case Management Conference. At that time, the Court will also discuss the case's status as complex.


22	07AS00712	HUNTER, RICHEY, DIBENEDETTO ET AL VS. HILLTOP FINANCIAL COR
		Nature of Proceeding: Case Management Conference

No appearance is required under the following conditions:

This case is referred to Trial Setting Conference for hearing on 11/19/2007 at 10:00 a.m. in Department 47. The court shall send a notice of hearing.

The Court recommends participation in the Court's Pilot Mediation Program. The parties are encouraged to review the local rules and/or the Court website for information on the Court's Pilot Mediation Program.


23	07AS00715	CLAREMONT LIABILITY INS. CO. VS. KRING & CHUNG, LLP, ET AL.
		Nature of Proceeding: Case Management Conference

No appearance is required under the following conditions:

The Case Management Conference is continued to 10/18/2007 at 8:30 a.m. in this department. New Case Management Statements shall be filed by all parties no later than 15 days prior to the hearing.

The Plaintiff is ordered to proceed and to file default papers if defendants do not timely respond to the complaint. All answers/responsive pleadings or default must be on file prior to the next Case Management Conference.


24	07AS00716	KATHLEEN FRAWLEY VS. ALLIED INSURANCE COMPANY, ET AL
		Nature of Proceeding: Case Management Conference

No appearance is required under the following conditions:

This case is referred to Trial Setting Conference for hearing on 11/19/2007 at 10:00 a.m. in Department 47. The court shall send a notice of hearing.

The Court recommends participation in the Court's Pilot Mediation Program. The parties are encouraged to review the local rules and/or the Court website for information on the Court's Pilot Mediation Program.


25	07AS00717	JACOB R., ET AL VS. VIOLET I. NICHOLSON, ET AL
		Nature of Proceeding: Case Management Conference

No appearance is required under the following conditions:

This case is referred to Trial Setting Conference for hearing on 11/19/2007 at 10:00 a.m. in Department 47. The court shall send a notice of hearing.


26	07AS00719	CHRIS PILKINTON VS. TUNEL 21, ET AL.
		Nature of Proceeding: Case Management Conference

No appearance is required under the following conditions:

This case is referred to Trial Setting Conference for hearing on 11/19/2007 at 10:00 a.m. in Department 47. The court shall send a notice of hearing.


27	07AS00720	BONIFACIO TORRES, ET AL. VS. ERNEST MEZA, ET AL.
		Nature of Proceeding: Case Management Conference

No appearance is required under the following conditions:

This case is referred to Trial Setting Conference for hearing on 11/19/2007 at 10:00 a.m. in Department 47. The court shall send a notice of hearing.

The Court recommends participation in the Court's Pilot Mediation Program. The parties are encouraged to review the local rules and/or the Court website for information on the Court's Pilot Mediation Program.


28	07AS00721	BRIAN TRUE VS. JANE B. TRUE
		Nature of Proceeding: Case Management Conference

No appearance is required under the following conditions:

Sanctions are hereby imposed against: TRUE, BRIAN - Plaintiff Pro Per in the amount of $150.00 to be paid within 10 days for the following reason(s):

Failure to file Case Management Statement in a timely manner in accordance with Local Rule 11.055(CMP).

This case is referred to Trial Setting Conference for hearing on 11/19/2007 at 10:00 a.m. in Department 47. The court shall send a notice of hearing.


29	07AS00722	PHYLLIS JOHNSON VS. SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION
		Nature of Proceeding: Case Management Conference

Appearance required: BAIOCCHI, JOEL C. - Attorney for Plaintiff; DANERI, ROXANNE T. - Attorney for Defendant.

The Court requires clarification as to how bankruptcy action affects their apparent agreement to arbitrate the case.


30	07AS00724	EVAN LYONS VS. DAVID GOTHAM, M.D
		Nature of Proceeding: Case Management Conference

No appearance is required under the following conditions:

This case is referred to Trial Setting Conference for hearing on 11/19/2007 at 10:00 a.m. in Department 47. The court shall send a notice of hearing.


31	05AS03119	ERIC LEE VS. STEPHEN P. LILES
		Nature of Proceeding: Dismissal OSC

Appearance required: FLESHMAN, STANLEY P. - Attorney for Plaintiff.

Sanctions are hereby imposed against: FLESHMAN, STANLEY P. - Attorney for Plaintiff in the amount of $150.00 to be paid within 10 days for the following reason(s):

Failure to file Attorney Compliance Statement. See Local Rule 11.15 and Government Code 686.08(b).

Attorney for plaintiff to explain status of dismissal. Failure to appear will result in additional sanctions. See California Rule of Court 3.1385.


32	05AS04020	MARY STAAB VS. ROBERT FLINT, ET AL
		Nature of Proceeding: Dismissal OSC

No appearance is required under the following conditions:

This matter is dropped from the calendar.

A dismissal has been filed.


33	05AS04709	LOY PHELAN VS. SAN JUAN UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ET AL
		Nature of Proceeding: Dismissal OSC

Appearance required: SHERIDAN, SUSAN J. - Attorney for Plaintiff.

Sanctions are hereby imposed against: SHERIDAN, SUSAN J. - Attorney for Plaintiff in the amount of $150.00 to be paid within 10 days for the following reason(s):

Failure to file Attorney Compliance Statement. See Local Rule 11.15 and Government Code 686.08(b).

Attorney for plaintiff to explain status of dismissal. Failure to appear will result in additional sanctions. See California Rule of Court 3.1385.


34	05AS04722	YAKOV MAKARUS VS. DAVID MURPHY
		Nature of Proceeding: Dismissal OSC

Appearance required: FIELDS, W. RUSSELL - Attorney for Plaintiff; HARRINGTON, ROBERT J. - Attorney for Defendant.

Sanctions are hereby imposed against: FIELDS, W. RUSSELL - Attorney for Plaintiff; HARRINGTON, ROBERT J. - Attorney for Defendant in the amount of $150.00 to be paid within 10 days for the following reason(s):

Failure to file Attorney Compliance Statement. See Local Rule 11.15 and Government Code 686.08(b).


35	06AS00611	CARYN PERRY ETAL VS. MICHAEL GREENLAW
		Nature of Proceeding: Arbitration Hearing - OSC

No appearance is required under the following conditions:

This matter is dropped from the calendar.


36	06AS01100	STATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND VS. SARAH EDWARDS
		Nature of Proceeding: Arbitration Hearing - OSC

Appearance required: CERRUTI, WILLIAM L. - Attorney for Plaintiff; RATINOFF, ERIC J. - Attorney for Plaintiff; WOO, PEGGY L. - Attorney for Defendant.


37	06AS01612	JOSE & ESTELLA GARCIA VS. GREG FRALICK, ET AL.
		Nature of Proceeding: Arbitration Hearing - OSC

No appearance is required under the following conditions:

The previous Order to Arbitration is vacated and the Appointment or Arbitrator is rescinded.

This case is referred to Trial Setting Conference. The court shall send a notice of hearing.


38	05AM05304	CREDIGY RECEIVABLES INC. VS. MOHAMMAD A. MAADARANS
		Nature of Proceeding: Case Management Conference

No appearance is required under the following conditions:

The Case Management Conference is continued to 10/18/2007 at 8:30 a.m. in this department. New Case Management Statements shall be filed by all parties no later than 15 days prior to the hearing.

The default judgment was rejected on 7/12/2007 and should be corrected and resubmitted to the Court prior to the next Case Management Conference. This case is now 784 days old. Plaintiff must proceed diligently.


39	05AM07120	FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY VS. MICHAEL D. SEYMOUR ET AL
		Nature of Proceeding: Case Management Conference

No appearance is required under the following conditions:

The Case Management Conference is continued to 10/18/2007 at 8:30 a.m. in this department. New Case Management Statements shall be filed by all parties no later than 15 days prior to the hearing.

The plaintiff's Case Management Statement states it will be resubmitting their default judgment packet shortly. This case is 699 days old. Default judgment packet to be corrected and resubmitted before the next hearing.


40	06AM00003	GURSEWAK SINGH VS. CASEY ZOLLER, ET AL
		Nature of Proceeding: Case Management Conference

Appearance required: FIELDS, W. RUSSELL - Attorney for Plaintiff.

Sanctions are hereby imposed against: FIELDS, W. RUSSELL - Attorney for Plaintiff in the amount of $150.00 to be paid within 10 days for the following reason(s):

Failure to file Case Management Statement in a timely manner in accordance with Local Rule 11.055(CMP).

This matter was previously continued to allow Plaintiff time to file a motion to be relieved as counsel. Nothing has been filed to date. This case is now 583 days old. Counsel to be prepared to advise the Court with the status of this cae.


41	06AM01504	PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE CO. VS GERARDO ACOSTA, ET AL
		Nature of Proceeding: Case Management Conference

No appearance is required under the following conditions:

The Case Management Conference is continued to 10/18/2007 at 8:30 a.m. in this department. New Case Management Statements shall be filed by all parties no later than 15 days prior to the hearing.

The default judgment was rejected on 6/20/2007 and should be corrected and resubmitted to the Court prior to the next Case Management Conference. This case is now 525 days old. Plaintiff is ordered to proceed diligently.


42	06AM02511	PRAMCO II, LLC. VS. MARGARET HILLIER
		Nature of Proceeding: Case Management Conference

No appearance is required under the following conditions:

The Case Management Conference is continued to 10/18/2007 at 8:30 a.m. in this department. New Case Management Statements shall be filed by all parties no later than 15 days prior to the hearing.

The plaintiff's Case Management Statement states it will be resubmitting their default judgment packet shortly. This case is 491 days old. Default judgment packet to be corrected and resubmitted before the next hearing.


43	06AM02816	GE MONEY BANK VS. ROSETTA TILLMAN
		Nature of Proceeding: Case Management Conference

Appearance required: WEINBERG, JONATHAN D. - Attorney for Plaintiff.

Sanctions are hereby imposed against: WEINBERG, JONATHAN D. - Attorney for Plaintiff in the amount of $150.00 to be paid within 10 days for the following reason(s):

Failure to file Case Management Statement in a timely manner in accordance with Local Rule 11.055(CMP).

This matter was previously continued to allow all answers and/or defaults to be on file prior to this hearing date. Nothing has been filed to date. This case is now 492 days old, and it appears Plaintiff has not complied with the Court's order of 5/31/2007. The Court's next step is to order an OSC Re: Compliance and additional sanctions.


44	06AM03109	WORLDWIDE ASSET PURCHASING, LLC VS. PETER D MOYES
		Nature of Proceeding: Case Management Conference

No appearance is required under the following conditions:

The Case Management Conference is continued to 11/1/2007 at 8:30 a.m. in this department. New Case Management Statements shall be filed by all parties no later than 15 days prior to the hearing.

Sanctions are hereby imposed against: CLARK, RORY W. - Attorney for Plaintiff in the amount of $150.00 to be paid within 10 days for the following reason(s):

Failure to file Case Management Statement in a timely manner in accordance with Local Rule 11.055(CMP).


45	06AM03120	MERCURY INSURANCE CO. VS. JONATHAN VINCENT AULEB ET AL
		Nature of Proceeding: Case Management Conference

No appearance is required under the following conditions:

The Case Management Conference is continued to 10/11/2007 at 8:30 a.m. in this department. New Case Management Statements shall be filed by all parties no later than 15 days prior to the hearing.

This case is now 471 days old. All answers/responsive pleadings or default must be on file prior to the next Case Management Conference. The Court anticipates deciding whether to refer the matter to alternative dispute resolution or trial. The new Case Management Conference Statement should address this issue.


46	06AM03007	KIM L. HANKS VS. CONRAD GARCIA
		Nature of Proceeding: OSC For Failure To Appear

Appearance required: DESCALSO, MICHAEL G. - Attorney for Plaintiff.

Sanctions are hereby imposed against: DESCALSO, MICHAEL G. - Attorney for Plaintiff in the amount of $150.00 to be paid within 10 days for the following reason(s):

Failure to file Attorney Compliance Statement. See Local Rule 11.15 and Government Code 686.08(b).

The Plaintiff failed to appear before the Court on 5/31/2007 and failed to file an Attorney Compliance Statement by this date. This case is 460 days old; no answers or defaults have been filed.