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SPERTUS, LANDES & UMHOFER, LLP Superior Court of California
Matthew Donald Umhofer (SBN 206607) County of Santa Barbara
Diane H. Bang (SBN 271939)
1990 South Bundy Dr.) Sulte 705 Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer
Los Angeles, Cahforma 90025 3/9/2021 5:39 PM
Telephgne: 310) 826—4700 By: Elizabeth Spann, Deputy
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NOTICE OF CASE MANA GEMENT CONFERENCE
TO ALL PARTIES AND TO THEIR ATTORNEYS OF RECORD:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on October 23, 2020, the Court in the
above-captioned matter entered an order setting a case management conference in
the action for April 9, 2021, at 8:30 a.m., in Department SB 4 of the above—
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Attached as Exhibit A is a copy of the Order and Notice of Case Assignment, as
well as the Santa Barbara County Superior Court Remote Hearing Instructions.
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NOTICE OF CASE MANA GEMENT CONFERENCE
EXHIBIT A
EXHIBIT A
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA
FOR COURTUSE 0””
STREET ADDRESS: 1100 Anacapa Street FILED
cm AND znp cone: Santa Barbara CA 93101 SUPERIOR COURT of CALIFORNI
BRANCH NAME: Anacapa COUNTY of SANTA BARBARA
CAPTION:
06/24/2020
Darrei E. Patker, Executive Officer
Mark Schaub et al vs Andrew Wyles Waters et al BY Spann, Elizabeth _
Deputy Clerk
CASE NUMBER:
ORDER AND NOTICE OF CASE ASSIGNMENT; zocv02113
NOTICE OF CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE
The above case is hereby assigned to Judge Donna D Geck for ALL purposes, including trial. All future matters,
including ex-parte matters, are to be scheduled with the assigned judge. Counsel shall include the name of the assigned
judge in the caption of every document filed with the court. The above-entitled case is hereby ordered set for:
Case Management Conference on 10/23/2020 at 8:30 AM in SB Dept 4 at the court address above.
PLAINTIFF SHALL GIVE NOTICE of this assignment to ALL parties brought Into the case, including but not limited to
defendants, cross—defendants and intervenors. A Proof of Service of this ORDER & NOTICE OF CASE ASSIGNMENT is
to be filed with the Court within five (5) working days after service. Failure to give notice and file proof thereof or failure to
appear may result in the imposition of sanctions. Pursuant to California Rule of Court 3.725. no later than fifteen (15)
calendar days before the date set for the Case Management Conference, each party must file a Case Management
Statement (Judicial Council form CM110). In lieu of each party filing a separate Case Management Statement, any two or
more parties may file a joint statement,
At the Court's discretion counsel, parties and insurance representatives (if any) with full settlement authority may be
required to attend a CADRe Information Meeting within ten (10) days of the Conference date.
Dated: 6/24/2020
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Judge of the Superior Court
Michael Carrozzo
CLERK’S CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
I certify that I am not a party to ihis action and that a true copy of the foregoing was mailed first class, postage prepaid, in
a sealed envelope addressed as shown, and that the mailing of the foregoing and execution of this cedificate occurred at
(place): Santa Barbara, Californla on: 06/24/20‘
Matthew Donald Umhofer
Spertus Landes & Umhofer LLP
1990 South Bundy Dr Suite 705
Los Angeles CA 90025
Darrel E. Parker, Executive Officer By Elizabeth Spann Deputy Clerk
80-2028 [Rev‘ 7/1/02] ORDER 8. NOTICE OF CASE ASSIGNMENT Local Rule 1309
NOTICE OF CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE CRC 3.222
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
JUDGE DONNA GECK
DEPARTMENT SB 4
REMOTE HEARING INSTRUCTIONS FOR OCTOBER 2020
DO NOT COME TO THE COURTHOUSE FOR YOUR HEARING
Your hearing will proceed by Zoom videoconferencing, or by Zoom audio if you do not have a device
with video capability. Please see the instructions below. If you are unable to padicipate by either
Zoom video or audio, please contact the department for direction at 805-882—4590.
For Zoom appearances:
The Meeting ID numbers are specific to the court departments and do not change. The Zoom
passwords change on the first day of each month.
Zoom is a videoconference program. Your hearing is called a “meeting" in Zoom. You can access
Zoom on your phone, tablet, or PC with an internet connection.
If you do not have access to a device with video capability,‘ you can access the meeting with audio
only, by dialing the number provided below.
Before your hearing date:
0 Visit www. zoom us for more information on how Zoom works and how you can join meetings
Zoom works on computer desktops and most smartphones.
. Test the Zoom audio and video functions on your device before your heéring. Visit
httgsJ/zoomus/test for more information on how to test your device.
On your hearing date - Qrior to the hearing start
time: For hearings set in October 2020:
Meetin 9 ID: 929 6830 1474
o Log onto www.zoom.us through your internet
browser or through the app on your mobile ‘
Password: 3652847
device.
To join the hearing, click on “JOIN A MEETING"
Enter the meeting ID number and password
click “Join"
If you do not have access to an electronic device with video capability, you can participate by
telephone. Dial 1-669-900-6833. The Meeting ID and Password are the same as above
Remote Hearing Information V3
During the hearing:
The Court may terminate the remote appearance if participants do not comply with the
below requirements:
Participants shall display their legal name used on the court paperwork on the
videoconferencing screen;
Participants shall ensure that they have sufficient battery power for the entire remote video
appearance. including having a charger readily available, and access to enough cellular data
and/or Wi-Fi for the duration of the remote video appearance;
Participants must be in a stationary location, they must not be driving or be a passenger in a
moving vehicle; including public transportation;
Participants must ensure there is no background noise or disturbances from their location
Participants appearing via camera must ensure they have consistent lighting, ensuring the
participant can be seen;
After you join the hearing, you will be placed into a “waiting room.” When the Court is ready to
start the hearing, if your case is on the calendar, the Court will move you from the waiting room
into the main hearing;
Participants shall not record or broadcast the Zoom meeting;
Participants shall not share their screens or give the Zoom meeting number and password to
non-parties.
Participants must act with the same degree of courtesy, decorum, use of appropriate
language, and courtroom etiquette as required for a personal courtroom appearance
Participants must dress appropriately and In the same manner as for a personal appearance in
court and not wear sunglasses or hats;
Participants must not speak until it is their turn to speak or their case is called; speak slowly,
avoid interrupting others, and identify themselves by name each time they speak
For assistance with Zoom:
Visit Zoom Support for more information at www.3u990rt.zoom.us
Remote Hearing Information V3
TRIBUNAL SUPERIOR DE SANTA BARBARA
INSTRUCCIONES PARA COMPARECER A DISTANCIA
DURANTE SU AUDIENCIA
JUDGE DONNA GECK — OCTUBRE 2020
NO ACUDA AL TRIBUNAL PARA ASISTIR A LA AUDIENCIA
La audiencia se celebraré ya sea por medio de ZOOM audiencia videoconferencia o
ZOOM audiencia telefénica. Si no puede participar por Zoom audiencia videoconferencias 0 Zoom
audiencia telefénica. llame a la oficina del secretario do la corte superior para obtener instrucciones
al 805—882—4520.
Comparecencias por ZOOM:
Zoom es una plataforma de videoconferencias. Entrando a Zoom, la audiencia se llamaré “meeting”.
Puede accederflawZoom por‘el teléfono, Ia computadora o tableta que tenga conexién internética
Los nflmeros de reunién (ID) le corresponden especificamente a cada salaljuzgado del
tribunal y nunca cambian. Las contrasefias de Zoom se cambian el dia primero de cada mes.
Si usted no cuenta con acceso a un dispositivo con toma de video, puede acceder a la audiencia con
el audio solamente (escuchar todo, y dejarse escuchar), si marca el namero que se da a
continuacién.
Antes de la fecha de audiencia:
o Visite el sitio www.zoom.us para mayores informes sobre cémo funciona Zoom y cémo puede
integrarse a las conferencias. Zoom funciona en computadoras, tabletas y en la mayoria de
los teléfonos inteligentes.
I Pruebe las funciones de audio y video Zoom en su dispositivo antes de la audiencia. Visite
httgszl/zoomus/test para mayores informes sobre cémo probar su dispositivo
El dia de su audienciah- or lo m’enos 5 minutos antes de la hora revista de em eza‘r:
. Inicie la sesién por www.zoom.us a través
de su navegador de Internet 0 a través de
Para 0mm“ 2020 la aplicacién en su dispositivo mévil
- Para integrarse a la audiencia, haga clic en
Meeting ID: 929 6830 1474 “JOIN A MEETING"
- Ponga el nt’Jmero de ID de conferencia y la
Password: 3652847 contrasefia, luego haga clic en “JOIN"
. Si usted no cuenta con acceso a un dispositivo electrénico con toma de video, puede
integrarse a la audiencia por teléfono. Marque 1-669-900-6833. El nl'Jmero de ID y la
Contrasefia son iguales a las antedichas.
Remote Hearing Information V3
Durante la audiencia:
El juez puede cancelar la comparecencia a distancia si Ios comparecientes no cumplen con
los siguientes requisites:
Sobre Ia pantalla de videoconferencia Ios comparecientes deben presentarse con el nombre
legal que figura en Ios documentos judiciales;
Los comparecientes deben cerciorar que tengan la pila suficientemente cargada durante la
entera comparecencia por video a distancia, hasta tener el cargador disponible a la mano, y el
acceso a datos celulares y/o servicio inalémbrico (Wi—fi) durante el transcurso de la audiencia
a distancia;
Se Ie ordena a todo compareciente mantenerse en un Iugar estacionario, sin andar circulando
en vehiculo como conductor 0 pasajero; tampoco andar en transporte pL’Jico.
Los comparecientes deben cerciorar que donde se encuentren no haya ruido ambiental,
interferencias ni alteraciones.
Las personas que comparecen por cémara deben cerciorarse de tener iluminacién constante,
y asi permitir que se vea claramente el/la compareciente;
Después de sumarse a la videoconferencia, seré colocado/a en una "sala de espera". Si su
nombre se encuentra en la lista de causas, y cuando el Juez esté Iisto para convocar su
audiencia, él mismo lo/la sacaré de la sala de espera a integrarlo/a en la audiencia;
Se prohibe la grabacién y transmisién de la audiencia por Zoom;
Se les prohibe a los comparecientes companir sus pantallas o dar el nL’Jmero de conferencia y
la contrasefia de Zoom a terceros no incorporados en la causa.
Los comparecientes deben comportarse con el mismo grado de conesia, decoro, uso de
lenguaje apropiado y etiqueta en juzgados cual se exige cuando la comparecencia es en
persona.
Los comparecientes usarén la vestimenta apropiada tal cual fuera una comparecencia
personal en juzgados, sin gafas de sol, sombreros ni gorras.
Los comparecientes no deben hablar hasta que les toque su debido turno o hasta que se
convoque su causa; hablen despacio, eviten interrumpirse entre si, e identifiquense por
nombre cada vez que tenga cada quien la palabra.
Si necesita ayuda con ZOOM:
Para mayores informes visite el portal del Servicio técnico al cliente en www.5upgort‘zoom.us
Remote Hearing information V3
1 Proof of Service
2 STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
3 I am employed in the County of Los Angeles, State of California. I am
over the age of 18 and not a party to the within action. My business address is
4 1990 South Bundy Dr., Suite 705, Los Angeles, CA 90025.
5 On the date indicated below, I served the foregoing documents described
as:
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NOTICE OF CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE
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on the interested parties in this action:
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Kevin Nimmons
REICKER, PFAU, PYLE & McROY
10 1421 State Street, Suite B
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
TELEPHONE 310-826-4700; FACSIMILE 310-826-4711
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Spertus, Landes & Umhofer, LLP
knimmons@rppmh.com
1990 SOUTH BUNDY DR., SUITE 705
12 Attorneys for Defendants Andrew Waters and
LOS ANGELES. CA, CA 90025
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FCP Private, LLC
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BY U.S. MAIL
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[X] I placed such envelope for deposit with the United States Postal Service
16 with postage thereon fully prepaid.
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BY EMAIL
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[ ] I sent said document by email to the above listed email addresses.
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20 I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California
that the above is true and correct. Executed on March 9, 2021, at Los Angeles,
21 California.
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23 Eboni Lewis
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PROOF OF SERVICE