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1 Douglas G. Wah, Esq. SBN 64692
Christine L. Hawkins, Esq. SBN 233502
2 Hanna M. Thompson, Esq. SBN 291653
ELECTRONICALLY
FOLEY & MANSFIELD, PLLP
3 2185 N. California Boulevard, Suite 575 F I L E D
Superior Court of California,
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 County of San Francisco
4 Telephone: (510) 590-9500
Facsimile: (510) 590-9595 09/12/2019
5 Email: hthompson@foleymansfield.com Clerk of the Court
BY: YOLANDA TABO-RAMIREZ
Deputy Clerk
6 Attorneys for Defendant
COLUMBIA MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC.
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SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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FOR THE COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
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11 CAROL CHULICK, as Successor-in-Interest to Case No. CGC-19-276757
and as Wrongful Death Heir of JOHN
12 CHULICK, Deceased; and DEBORAH “Asbestos-Related Case”
HAGEN and JOLEEN HAGLER, as Wrongful
13 Death Heirs of JOHN CHULICK, Deceased, [EXHIBIT A] TO DECLARATION OF
HANNA M. THOMPSON IN SUPPORT OF
14 Plaintiffs, DEFENDANT COLUMBIA MECHANICAL
CONTRACTORS, INC.’S MOTION FOR
15 vs. SUMMARY JUDGMENT
16 RILEY POWER INC., et al., Date: November 26, 2019
Time: 9:30 a.m.
17 Defendants. Dept.: 503
18 Judge: Hon. Cynthia Ming-mei Lee
19 Trial Date: December 2, 2019
Complaint Filed: January 22, 2019
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[EXHIBIT A] TO DECLARATION OF HANNA M. THOMPSON IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANT COLUMBIA
MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC.’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
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EXHIBIT A
RECEIVED
Law Offices of Christopher A. Brose FEB 2 6 2019
840 Hinckley Road, Suite 220
Burlingame, CA 94010 FOLEY & MANSFIELD, PLLP
Main: 650-692-4800
Fax: 650-692-4802
Cell: 415-900-8585
Email: cabrose@chrisbroselaw.comcastbiz.net
February 25, 2019
Christine Hawkins, Esq.
c/o Foley & Mansfield
2185 N. California Blvd., Suite 575
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Re: Chulick v Riley Power, et al.
San Francisco Superior Court Case No. CGC-19-276757
Dear Christine,
As per my call today, I transmit here a full copy of summons and complaint
in this action, served on me on 2/7/2019. It took my client a few days to recover
some 2014 defense files where your firm served as defense counsel. The carrier is
is Fireman Fund, based on research done in the 2014 filings. Please advise if any
page is missing, and note the current deadline to respond is March 9,2019.
Please call with any questions.
Sincerely,
Christopher A. Brose
Cc: Valerie Miller
vhowertonmiller@yahoo.com
SUM-100
FOR COURT USE ONLY
SUMMONS (SOLO PARA USO DE LA CORTE)
(CITATION JUDICIAL)
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT:
(AVISO AL DEMANDADO):
R EY POWER INC.
AND SEE ATTACHED LIST.
YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF:
(LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE):
7ROL CHULICK, as Successor-in-Interest to and as Wrongful Death Heir of
HN CHULICK, ueceased; and DEBORAH HAGEN and JOLEEN HAGLER,
as Wrongful Death Heirs of JOHN CHULICK, Deceased.
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NOT1cE] You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information
below,
You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a Copy
served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear yOU!
case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts
Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, asK
the cot clerk for a fee waiver form, If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, a19
property may be taken without further warning from the court.
There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney
referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate
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(www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees an0
Costs n any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court's lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.
1AV1sol Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a
continuacion.
Tie 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en1 e$1a
Corte yhacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefinica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que e$tar
en forato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta.
ued> encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la
bibliotgca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la Corte
que {gde un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la Corte I@
odr± quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia.
Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un se/VI©IO
de reision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de UF-
rograma de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services,
(wwwlawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte 0 el
colegi de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre
CLualaier recuperacion de $10,000 mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesiin de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene
[Jue pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el Caso.
The rame and address of the court is:
(EI non0re y dtreccon ca ta corte es): (G(} A2"
SAN ANCISCO COUNTY SUPERIOR couRr =Ty9'757°7
400 McAllister Street e-
San Francisco, CA94102
The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is:
(El rambre, la direccion de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tien abogado, e5).
DAVIR. DONADIO, ESQ, STATE BAR NO. 154436 Fax No.:(415) 898-1247
BRATON·PURCELL LLP Phone No.: (415) 898-1555
22.2 ash Landing Road, Novato, CA 94948-6169
R; u2 cusronto&a.g se ·&p"
(For roof of service of this summons, use Proof of Service of Summons (form POS-010).)
(Panrueba de entrega de esta citation use el formulario Proof of Service of Summons, (POS-010)).
oric= ro rH= PERsoNs=RvE=D:
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3. [] on ehaf of (specy): COLUMBIA MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, TN©.
unaer: J ccP 416.10(corporation) [] ccP 416.60(minor)
[] gcP 416.20 (defunct corporation) [_] ccP 416.70 (conservatee)
D CCP 416.40 (association of partnership) D CCP 416.90 (authorized person)
L]oner (specify);
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Code of Civil Procedure 5$ 412.20, 465
www courtinfo.Ca.gov
SUMMONS LexisNexis&® Automated California Judicial Council Forms
SUM-200(A
SHORT TITLE: CASE NUMBER:
CAROL CHULICK, et al. v. RILEY POWER INC., et al.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
► This form may be used as an attachment to any summons if space does not permit the listing of all parties on the summons.
► If this attachment is used, insert the following statement in the plaintiff or defendant box on the summons: "Additional Parties
Attachment form is attached."
List additional parties ( Check only one box.
Use a separate page for each type of party.):.
D Plaintiff DX] otendan [] cross -complainant D] cross-Doten@ant
KELLY-MOORE PAINT COMPANY, INC.;
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY;
GRINNELL LLC (FKA GRINNELL CORPORATION, AKA GRINNELL FIRE);
ANHEUSER-BUSCH, LLC (FKA ANHEUSER-BUSCH, INC.);
TEXACO INC;
COOPER BROTHERS, INC.;
FDCC CALIFORNIA, INC.;
JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC.;
MARCONI PLASTERING COMPANY, INC.;
MONTEREY MECHANICAL CO.;
ROSENDIN ELECTRIC, INC.;
SCOTT CO. OF CALIFORNIA;
D. ZELINSKY & SONS, INCORPORATED;
BUTTNER CORP.;
COLUMBIA MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC.;
COSCO FIRE PROTECTION, INC.;
W.L. HICKEY SONS, INC.;
GEORGE WILSON COMPANY, INC.;
RUDOLPH AND SLETTEN, INC.;
and DOES I through 800, inclusive, as required by California law on joint and several liability pursuant to California Civil Code
§ 1431.2 enacted by the People of the State of California.
Page_1of 1
Form Adopted for Mandatory Use
Judicial Council of California ADDITIONAL PARTIES ATTACHMENT
SUM-200(A) [Rev. January 1, 2007] Attachment to Summons
Lexis\Nexis® Automated California Judicial Council Forms
CIV-050
-DO NOT FILE WITH THE COURT-
- UNLESS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A DEFAULT JUDGMENT UNDER CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE§ 585-
ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name and Address): TELEPHONE NO.
DAVID R. DONADIO, ESQ, (Bar# 154436) (415) 898-1555
BRAYTON❖PURCELLLL FAX NO.
222 Rush Landing Road (415) 898-1247
Novato, California 94948-6169
Plaintiff(s)
ATTORNEY FOR (name):
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
STREET ADDRESS: 400 McAllister Street
MAILING AD DRESS:
San Francisco
CITY AND ZIP CODE: 94102
BRANCH NAME:
PLAINTIFF: CAROL CHULICK, et al.
DEFENDANT: RILEY POWER INC., et al.
CASE NUMBER:
STATEMENT OF DAMAGES
(Personal Injury or Wrongful Death) CGC-19-276757
To (name of one defendant only): COLUMBIA MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC.
CAROL CHULICK
Plaintiff (name of one plaintiff only):
seeks damages in the above-entitled action, as follows:
1. General damages AMOUNT
a LJ Pam, suffering, and inconvenience . .. ... ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. .g g • $ _
b. D Emotional distress .. ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... . $
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c. D Loss of consortium . ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. .. $ _
d. DO Loss of society and companionship(wrongful death actions only).... . .g g ••• ••• •• ••• •• • $ 10,000,000.00
e. D Other (specify) .. .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ...g • $ _
f. D Other (specify) .. ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... . $ _
g. D Continued on Attachment 1.g.
2. Special damages
a. DO Medical expenses (to date) . $ 1,000,000.00
b. D Future medical expenses (present value) . $
a tL] Loss of earnings (to date) . $ 1,000,000.00
d. T) Loss of future earning capacity (present value) . $ 3,000,000.00
e. t Property damage . $
f. ) Funeral expenses (wrongful death actions only) . $ 25,000.00
g. DO Future contributions (present value) (wrongful death actions only) . $ 1,000,000.00
h. ) Value of personal service, advice, or training (wrongful death actions only) . $ 1,000,000.00
i. ) Other (specify) LOSS OF HOUSEHOLD SERVICES . $ 1,000,000.00
j. t Other (specify) $
et Continued on Attachment 2.k.
3. to Punitive damages: Plaintiff reserves the right to seek punitive damages in the amount of(specify) . $ _
when pursuing a judgment in the suit filed against you.
Date: January 28, 2019
David R. Donadio
(TYPE OR PRINT NAME)
►
(Proof of service on reverse)
Form Adopted for Mandatory Use STATEMENT OF DAMAGES Code of Civil Procedure, §§ 425.11, 425.115
Judicial Council of California www.courtinfo.ca.gov
CIV-O50 [Rev. January 1, 2007] (Personal Injury or Wrongful Death)
Lexis Nexis Automated California Judicial Council Forms
CIV-050
-DO NOT FILE WITH THE COURT-
- UNLESS YOU ARE APPL YING FOR A DEFAULT JUDGMENT UNDER CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE§ 585 -
ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name and Address): TELEPHONE NO.
DAVID R. DONADIO, ESQ, (Bar # 154436) (415) 898-1555
BRA YTON❖PURCELL LL FAX NO.
222 Rush Landing Road (415) 898-1247
Novato, California 94948-6169
ATTORNEYFOR(name):Plaintiff(s)
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
STREET ADDRESS: 400 McAllister Street
MAILING ADDRESS:
San Francisco
CITY AND ZIP CODE: 94102
BRANCH NAME:
PLAINTIFF: CAROL CHULICK, et al.
DEFENDANT: RILEY POWER INC., et al.
CASE NUMBER:
STATEMENT OF DAMAGES
(Personal Injury or Wrongful Death) CGC-19-276757
To (name of one defendant only): COLUMBIA MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC.
JOLEEN HAGLER
Plaintiff (name of one plaintiff only):
seeks damages in the above-entitled action, as follows:
1. General damages AMOUNT
a. D Pain, suffering, and inconvenience ··············································· $ _
b. D Emotional distress $ _
c. D Loss of consortium ·························································· $ _
d. DO Loss of society and companionship(wrongful death actions only) .. .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. $ 10,000,000.00
e. D Other (specify) .. .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... .. .. $ _
f. D Other (specify) .. .. ... ... .. ... ... ..4 4 •• ••• •• ••• ••• •• ••• •• ••• ••• •• ••• •• ••• • $ •__
g. D Continued on Attachment 1.g.
2. Special damages
a. DO Medical expenses (to date) . $ 1,000,000.00
b. D Future medical expenses (present value) . $
a ta] Loss of earnings (to date) . $ 1,000,000.00
d. ) Loss of future earning capacity (present value) . $ 3,000,000.00
a L) Property damage . $
f. ro Funeral expenses (wrongful death actions only) . $ 25,000.00
g. s) Future contributions (present value) (wrongful death actions only) . $ 1,000,000.00
h. ) Value of personal service, advice, or training (wrongful death actions only) . $ 1,000,000.00
i. ) Other (specify) LOSS OF HOUSEHOLD SERVICES . $ 1,000,000.00
j. t Other (specify) . $
t] Continued on Attachment 2.k.
3. t Punitive damages: Plaintiff reserves the right to seek punitive damages in the amount of (specify)
. $
when pursuing a judgment in the suit filed against you.
Date: January 28, 2019
David R. Donadio
(TYPE OR PRINT NAME)
► (SIGNATURE OF PLAINTIFF 6AANEY FOR
7 PLAINTIFF) 7·
(Proof of service on reverse)
Form Adopted for Mandatory Use STATEMENT OF DAMAGES Code of Civil Procedure, $S 425.11, 425.115
Judicial Council of California · www.courtinfo.ca.gov
CIV-050 [Rev. January 1, 2007] (Personal Injury or Wrongful Death)
LexisNexis® Automated California Judicial Council Forms
CIV-050
- DO NOT FILE WITH THE COURT-
- UNLESS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A DEFAULT JUDGMENT UNDER CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE§ 585 -
ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY /Name and Address) TELEPHONE NO.
DAVID R. DONADIO, ESQ, (Bar# 154436) (415) 898-1555
BRAY TON»PURCELL LL FAX NO.
222 Rush Landing Road (415) 898-1247
Novato, California 94948-6169
Plaintiff( s)
ATTORNEY FOR (name):
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
STREET AODRESS: 400 McAllister Street
MAILING AODRESS:
San Francisco
CITY AND ZIP CODE: 94102
BRANCH NAME:
PLAINTIFF: CAROL CHULICK, et al.
DEFENDANT: RILEY POWER INC., et al.
CASE NUMBER:
STATEMENT OF DAMAGES
(Personal Injury or Wrongful Death) CGC-19-276757
To (name of one defendant only): COLUMBIA MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC.
DEBORAH HAGEN
Plaintiff (name of one plaintiff only):
seeks damages in the above-entitled action, as follows:
1. General damages AMOUNT
a. D Pain, suffering, andinconvenience.... ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. . $ _
b. D Emotional distress .. .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... . $ _
c. D Loss of consortium .. .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... . $
------
d. DD Loss of society and companionship(wrongful death actions only).··· ... .. ... ... .. ... . $ l 0,000,000.00
e. D Other (specify) .. .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... . $ _
f. D Other (specify) .. .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. ... .. ... ... .. .. $ _
g. D Continued on Attachment 1.g.
2. Special damages
a. DD Medical expenses (to date) . $ 1,000,000.00
b. D Future medical expenses (present value) . $
a ta) Loss of earnings (to date) . $ 1,000,000.00
d. ) Loss of future earning capacity (present value) . $ 3,000,000.00
e. t Property damage . $
f. t] Funeral expenses (wrongful death actions only) . $ 25,000.00
g. 2 Future contributions (present value) (wrongful death actions only) . $ 1,000,000.00
h. DD (wrongful death actions only)
Value of personal service, advice, or training . $ 1,000,000.00
i. DD Other (specify) LOSS OF HOUSEHOLD SERVICES . $ 1,000,000.00
j t Other (specify) . $
k. t Continued on Attachment 2.k.
3. to Punitive damages: Plaintiff reserves the right to seek punitive damages in the amount of(specify). $ _
when pursuing a judgment in the suit filed against you.
Date: January 28, 2019
David R. Donadio
(TYPE OR PRINT NAME)
►
(Proof of service onreverse)
Form Adopted for Mandatory Use STATEMENT OF DAMAGES Code of Civil Procedure, $$ 425.11, 425.115
Judicial Council of California www.courtinfo.ca.gov
CIV-050 [Rev. January 1, 2007] (Personal Injury or Wrongful Death)
LexisNexisAutomated California Judicial Council Forms
CM-O10
ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (me, state bur mnib@r, ant address): FOR COURT USE ONLY
DAVID R. DONADIO, ESQ., STATE BAR NO. 154436
BRAYTON»PURCELL LLP
ENDORSED
222 Rush Landing Road
Novato, California
TELEPHONE NO
94948-6169
(415) 898-1555 FAX8NO {415) 898-1247
-l.6.B.
ounty of San Francisco
ATTORNEY FOR (NAME).
Plaintifl(S)
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO JAN 22 2019
STREET ADDRESS: 400 McAllister Street
MAILING ADDRESS: CLERK OF THE COURT
CITY AND ZIP CODE: San Francisco, CA 94102 Ly ROSSALY DE LA VEGA
BRANCH NAME:
CASE NAME: Deputy Clerk
CAROL CHULICK, et al. vs. RILEY POWER INC., et al.
CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET Complex Case Designation CASE NUMBER:
lurimited DJ Limited [J counter []Jointer
(Amount (Amount Filed with first appearance by defendant
demanded
exceeds $25,000)
demanded is
$25,000 or less)
(Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.402)
SB019
DEPT.:
-27675¢
Item.: I-6 below must be completed (see instructions on page 2).
l. Check one box below of the case type that best describes this case:
Auto Tort Contract Provisionally Complex Civil Litigation
[]as c) [] preach of' contract/warranty (06) (Cal. Rules of Cour. rules 3.400-3,403)
[Juninsured motorist (46) L]ate 3.740 collections (09y [] Antitrust/Tmde regulation (03)
Other PI/PD/WD (Personal Injury/Property [_J oner collections (o9) [_] construction defect ( 10)
Damage/Wrongful Death) Tor [] insurance coverage (18) [] ass tor toy
] sesos (O4) LJ oner comma«et (37) [J securities litigation (28)
[] Product Liability (24) Real Property [] Environmental / Toxic tor (30)
[] Madieal malpractice (45) [Jginent domain/inverse [J insurance coverage claims arising from the
[] ouer ruprwD (as) condemnation (4) above listed provisionally complex case types (·4I)
Non-PI/PD/WD (Other) Tort [] wrongful eviction (33) Enforcement of Judgment
[_] oner real property (26)
[] Business tort/unfair business practice (07) [] enforcement of judgment (20)
L] cwt ghs (os) Unlawful Detainer Misccllancous Civil Complaint
[] poenuation (3) LJ commercial (a1
[] Rico 2n
[] raa ts) L] Residential (2)
[] other complaint (not specified above) (42)
[] intettectuaf property (19) L] es (08»
[_] professional negligence2s) Judicial Review Miscellaneous Civil Petition
[} other on-P/PD/WD tort (35) L] Asset forfeiture (05) [_J partnership and corporate governance (21)
Employment [_] pPenion re: arbitration award (I1) [] other petition (nat specified above) (43)
[_] wrongful termination (36) [] w of mandate (02)
[] oner employment (15) [_] oncer judicial review (39)
2. This case DJ ;% [_] is notcomplex under rule 3.400 of the California Rules of Court.
If the case is complex, mark the factors
requiring exceptional judicial management:
,D] Large number of separately represented parties d. L] Large number of witnesses
5, [] Extensive motion practice raising difficult or novel D Coordination and related actions pending in one or more courts
issues that will be time-consuming to resolve in other counties, states or countries, or in a federal court
c, LJ Substantial amount of documentary evidence r [J Substantial post-judgment judicial supervision
3. Remedies sought (check all that apply):
a, Sh,,%neiary .L] nonmonetary; declaratory or injunctive relief ,,&] unitive
4, Number of causes of action (specify);
10
5. This case ];% D] % not a class action.suit.
6. If there are any known related cases, file and serve a notice of related case.
(You may use form CM-015.)
we/ \ David R, Donadio
(TYPE OR PRIN'T NAME)
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(SIGNATURE OF PARTY OR ATTORNEY' FOR PARTY)
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NOTICE
·Plaintiff must file this cover sheet with the first paper filed in the action or proceeding (except small claims cases or cases filed under the Probate Code,
Family Code, or Welfare and Institutions Code).
Cal. Rules of' Court, rule 3.220.)
Failure to file may result in sanctions.
• File this cover sheet in addition to any cover sheet required by locul court rule.
• If this case is complex under rule 3.400 et seq. of the California Rules o/' Court, you must serve a copy of this cover sheet on all other purties to
the action or proceeding.
• Unless this is a collections case under rule 3.740 or a complex case, this cover sheet shall be used for statistical purposes only.
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INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO COMPLETE THE COVER SHEET
To Plaintiffs and Others Filing First Papers. If you are filing a first paper (for example, a
complaint) in a civil case, you mist
complete and file, along with your first paper, the Civil Case Cover Sheet contained on page 1.
This information will be used to comp ile
statistics about the types gnd numbers of cases filed. You must complete items 1 through 6 on the sheet.
In item 1, you must check
one box for the case type that best describes the case.
If the case fts both a general and a more specific type of case listed in item 1,
check the more specific one. If the case has multiple causes of action, check the box that best indicates the primary cause of actin.
To assist you in completing the sheet, examples of the cases that belong under each case type in item 1 are provided below.
A coer
sheet must be fiied only with your initial paper. Failure to file a cover sheet with the first paper filed in a civil case may subject a party,
its counsel, or both to sanctions under rules 2.30 and 3.220 of the Callfaria Rules of Court.
To Parties in Rule 3,740 Collections Gases, A "collections case" under rule 3.740 is defined as an action for recovery of monay
owed in a sum stated to be certain that is not more than $25,000, exclusive of interest and attorney's fees, arising from a transaction in
which property, services, or money was acquired on credit.
A collections case does not include an action seeking the following: (1) t rt
damages, (2) punitivedamages, (3)recovery of real property,(4) recovery of personal property,or (6)a prejudgment writ of
attachment. The identification of a case as a rule 3.740 collections case on this form means that it will be exempt from the gene al
time-for-service requirements and case management rules, unless a defendant files a responsive pleading.
A rule 3.740 collections
case will be subject to the requirements for service and obtaining a judgment in rule 3.740.
'to Parties in Complex Cases. in complex cases only, parties must also use the C/vil Case Cover Sheet to designate whether te
case ls complex. If a plaintiff belleves the case Is complex under rule 3.400 of the California Rules of Court, this must be indicated y
completing the appropriate boxes in items.1 and 2. If a plaintiff designates a case as complex, the cover sheet must be served with te
complaint on all parties to the action, A defendant may file and serve no later than the time of its first appearance a joinder in te
plaintiff's designation, a counter-designation that the case is not complex, or, if the plaintiff has made no designation, a designation tt at
the case is complex. CASE TYPES AND EXAMPLES
Auto Tort Contract Provisionally Complex Civil Litigation (C:t.
Auto (22--Personal Injury/Property Breach of Contrac/Warranty (06) Rules of Court Rules '3.400-3.403}
Damage/Wrongful Death Breach of Rental/L.ease Antitrust/Trade Regulation (03)
Uninsured Motorist (46) (Ir the Contract (not unlawful detainer Construction Defect (1O)
case involves an uninsured or wrongful eviction) Claims involving Mass Tort (40)
motorist claim subject to Contract/Warranty Breach--Seller Securities Litigation (28)
arbitration, chack this iter Plaintiff (not (fraud or negligence) Environmental/'Toxic Tart (30)
instead of Auto) Negligent Breach of Contract/ Insurance Coverage Claims
Other PUP/NWDO (Personal fjury! Warranty (arising from provisionally complex
Property Damage/Vrongful Death) Other Breach of Contract/Warranty case type listed above) (41)
Tort Collections (e.g., money owed, open Enforcement of Judgment
Asbestos (4) book accounts) (09) Enforcement of Judgment (20)
Asbestos Property Damage Collection Case--Seller Plaintiff Abstract of Judgment (Out of
Other Promissory Note/Collections County)
Asbestos Pe'rsonsl Injury!