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Case Number: CGC-13-528383
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CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT
NINA ZHIGADLO VS. MERIDIAN MANAGEMENT GROUP et al
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Instructions:
Please place this sheet on top of the document to be scanned.ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name, State Bar number, and address): FOR COURT USE ONLY
GREGORY R. DE LA PENA (SBN 126626)
MALCOLM E. McLORG (SBN 40956)
DE LA PENA & HOLIDAY, LLP
One Embarcadero Center, Suite 2860
San Francisco, CA 94111
tevepHone no: (415) 268-8000 FAX NO. (Option (415) 268-8180
E-MAIL ADDRESS (Optionai):
ATTORNEY FOR (Name): San FOUGIGe0 7
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF San Francisco
street aporess: 400 McAllister Street IAN =»
MAILING ADDRESS: 400 McAllister Street CPO Mtg
cry ano zip cope: San Francisco, CA 94102
BRANCH NAME oy CLERIC =O. THE COURT
PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER: Nina Zhigadlo, et al. oY shot |
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DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT: Meridian Management Group, et al.
CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT CASE NUMBER.
(Check one): x UNLIMITED CASE LIMITED CASE CGC-13-528383
(Amount demanded (Amount demanded is $25,000
exceeds $25,000) or fess)
A CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE is scheduled as follows:
Date: 01/22/14 Time: 10:30 a.m. Dept.: 610
Address of court (if different from the address above):
Notice of Intent to Appear by Telephone, by (name)Malcolm E. McLorg
INSTRUCTIONS: All applicable boxes must be checked, and the specified information must be provided.
1, Party or parties (answer one):
a. Lx_] This statement is submitted by party (name)Defendant, HYDE STREET HOLDING COMPANY, LLC
b. This statement is submitted jointly by parties (names):
2. Complaint and cross-complaint (to be answered by plaintiffs and cross-complainants only)
a. The complaint was filed on (date): 01/30/13
b. The cross-complaint, if any, was filed on (date):
3. Service (to be answered by plaintiffs and cross-complainants only)
a All parties named in the complaint and cross-complaint have been served, have appeared, or have been dismissed.
b. The following parties named in the complaint or cross-complaint
(1) have not been served (specify names and explain why not):
(2) have been served but have not appeared and have not been dismissed (specify names):
(3) have had a default entered against them (specify names):
c. The following additional parties may be added (specify names, nature of involvement in case, and date by which
they may be served):
4. Description of case
a. Type of case in x_J complaint cross-complaint (Describe, including causes of action):
Landlord-Tenant dispute relating to bed bugs in leased property.
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PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER: Nina Zhigadlo, et al. CASE NUMBER
CGC-13-528383
DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT: Meridian Management Group, et al.
4. b. Provide a brief statement of the case, including any damages. (/f personal injury damages are sought, specify the injury and
damages claimed, including medical expenses to date [indicate source and amount], estimated future medical expenses, lost
earnings to date, and estimated future lost earnings. If equitable relief is sought, describe the nature of the relief.)
Plaintiff sues for damages based on alleged failure to timely remediate bed bugs.
(if more space is needed, check this box and attach a page designated as Attachment 4b.)
5. Jury or nonjury trial
The party or parties request x_| a jury trial a nonjury trial. (if more than one party, provide the name of each party
requesting a jury trial).
6. Trial date
a. The trial has been set for (date):
b. Ex] No trial date has been set. This case will be teady for trial within 12 months of the date of the filing of the complaint (if
not, explain).
c. Dates on which parties or attorneys will not be available for trial (specify dates and explain reasons for unavailability):
Please see attachment A.
7. Estimated length of trial
The party or parties estimate that the trial will take (check one):
a. [x] days (specify number): 3
b. hours (short causes) (specify):
8. Trial representation (to be answered for each party)
The party or parties will be represented at trial GJ by the attorney or party listed in the caption by the following:
a. Attorney:
b. Firm
c. Address
d. Telephone number: f. Fax number:
e. E-mail address: g. Party represented:
Additional representation is described in Attachment 8.
9. Preference
This case is entitled to preference (specify code section):
10. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
a. ADR information package. Please note that different ADR processes are available in different courts and communities; read
the ADR information package provided by the court under rule 3.221 for information about the processes available through the
court and community programs in this case.
(1) For parties represented by counsel: Counsel |x has has not provided the ADR information package identified
in rule 3.221 to the client and reviewed ADR options with the client.
(2) For self-represented parties: Party has has not reviewed the ADR information package identified in rule 3.221
b. Referral to judicial arbitration or civil action mediation (if available).
(1) This matter is subject to mandatory judicial arbitration under Code of Civil Procedure section 1141.11 or to civil action
mediation under Code of Civil Procedure section 1775.3 because the amount in controversy does not exceed the
statutory limit.
(2) Plaintiff elects to refer this case to judicial arbitration and agrees to limit recovery to the amount specified in Code of
Civil Procedure section 1141.11
(3) This case is exempt from judicial arbitration under rule 3.811 of the California Rules of Court or from civil action
mediation under Code of Civil Procedure section 1775 et seq. (specify exemption):
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PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER: Nina Zhigadlo, et al. CASE NUMBER.
E CGC-13-528383
FENDANT/RESPONDENT: Meridian Management Group, et al.
10. c. Indicate the ADR process or processes that the party or parties are willing to participate in, have agreed to participate in, or
have already participated in (check all that apply and provide the specified information):
The party or parties completing | If the party or parties completing this form in the case have agreed to
this form are willing to participate in or have already completed an ADR process or processes,
participate in the following ADR | indicate the status of the processes (attach a copy of the parties' ADR
processes (check all that apply): | stipulation):
x_] Mediation session not yet scheduled
Mediation session scheduled for (date):
(1) Mediation x
Agreed to complete mediation by (date).
Mediation completed on (date):
X_] Settlement conference not yet scheduled
(2) Settlement Settlement conference scheduled for (date):
conference Gd
Agreed to complete settlement conference by (date):
Settlement conference completed on (date): |
Neutral evaluation not yet scheduled
Neutral evaluation scheduled for (date):
(3) Neutral evaluation
Agreed to complete neutral evaluation by (date):
Neutral evaluation completed on (date):
Judicial arbitration not yet scheduled
Judicial arbitration scheduled for (date):
(4) Nonbinding judicial
arbitration Agreed to complete judicial arbitration by (date):
Judicial arbitration completed on (date):
Private arbitration not yet scheduled
Private arbitration scheduled for (date):
(5) Binding private
arbitration Agreed to complete private arbitration by (date):
Private arbitration completed on (date):
ADR session not yet scheduled
ADR session scheduled for (date):
6) Other (speci
( (specify) Agreed to complete ADR session by (date):
ADR completed on (date):
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PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER: Nina Zhigadlo, et al. CASE NUMBER
DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT: Meridian Management Group, et al. CGC-13-528383
11. Insurance
a. LX] Insurance carrier, if any, for party filing this statement (name): Leading Insurance Group Insurance Company
b. Reservation of rights: x ] Yes No
c. Coverage issues will significantly affect resolution of this case (explain):
12. Jurisdiction
Indicate any matters that may affect the court's jurisdiction or processing of this case and describe the status.
Bankruptcy Other (specify):
Status:
13, Related cases, consolidation, and coordination
a Co There are companion, underlying, or related cases.
(1) Name of case: Gabricla Geyer and Travis Geyer v. Meridian Management Group, et al.
(2) Name of court: San Francisco County Superior Court
(3) Case number: CGC-12-527520
(4) Status: Active
X_] Additional cases are described in Attachment 13a.
b. [J] Amotion to consolidate coordinate will be filed by (name party):
14, Bifurcation
X_| The party or parties intend to file a motion for an order bifurcating, severing, or coordinating the following issues or causes of
action (specify moving party, type of motion, and reasons): Demurrer pending based on improper joinder.
15. Other motions
The party or parties expect to file the following motions before trial (specify moving party, type of motion, and issues).
16. Discovery
a. The party or parties have completed all discovery.
b. The following discovery will be completed by the date specified (describe all anticipated discovery):
Party Description Date
HYDE STREET HOLDING COMPANY, LLC _ Deposition of Plaintiffs March 2014
HYDE STREET HOLDING COMPANY, LLC Special Interrogatories, January 2014
Form Interrogatories
©. The following discovery issues, including issues regarding the discovery of electronically stored information, are
anticipated (specify):
CMO Rev say 32007 CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT PowersPLAINTIFF/PETITIONER: Nina Zhigadlo, et al. CASE NUMBER
DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT: Meridian Management Group, et al. CGC-13-528383
17. Economic litigation
a. This is a limited civil case (i.e., the amount demanded is $25,000 or less) and the economic litigation procedures in Code
of Civil Procedure sections 90-98 will apply to this case.
b. This is a limited civil case and a motion to withdraw the case from the economic litigation procedures or for additional
discovery will be filed (if checked, explain specifically why economic litigation procedures relating to discovery or trial
should not apply to this case):
18. Other issues
The party or parties request that the following additional matters be considered or determined at the case management
conference (specify):
19. Meet and confer
a. The party or parties have met and conferred with all parties on all subjects required by rule 3.724 of the California Rules
of Court (if not, explain):
b. After meeting and conferring as required by rule 3.724 of the California Rules of Court, the parties agree on the following
(specify):
20. Total number of pages attached (if any): 5.
| am completely familiar with this case and will be fully prepared to discuss the status of discovery and alternative dispute resolution,
as well as other issues raised by this statement, and will possess the authority to enter into stipulations on these issues at the time of
the case management conference, including the written authority of the party where required.
Date: December 31, 2013
(TYPE OR PRINT NAME)
(PE OR PRINT NAME) (SIGNATURE OF PARTY OR ATTORNEY)
Additional signatures are attached.
MAO fRev, July 1, 2049) CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT Page 5 ofSCASE NUMBER,
CGC-13-528383
SHORT TITLE: Nina Zhigadlo, et al. v. Meridian Management Group, et al.
ATTACHMENT (Number): 13(a)
(This Attachment may be used with any Judicial Council form.)
Attachment 13(a):
Other Related cases, consolidation, and coordination:
Name of Case: Lorena Plaza v. Meridian Management Group, et al.
Name of Court: San Francisco County Superior Court
Case Number: CGC-13-529614
Status: Active
Name of Case: Latasha Poindexter v. Meridian Management Group, et al.
Name of Court: San Francisco County Superior Court
Case Number: CGC-13-529613
Status: Active
Name of Case: Fabian Oliva v. Meridian Management Group, et al.
Name of Court: San Francisco County Superior Court
Case Number: CGC-13-532145
Status: Active
Name of Case: Mario Palomo v. Meridian Management Group, et al.
Name of Court: San Francisco Superior Court
Case Number: CGC-13-532143
Status: Active
Name of Case: Gabriela Geyer v. Meridian Management Group, et al.
Name of Court: San Francisco County Superior Court
Case Number: CGC-12-527520
Status: Active
(if the item that this Attachment concerns is made under penalty of perjury, all statements in this
Attachment are made under penalty of perjury.)
Form Approved for Optional Use ATTACHMENT
diel Counei of caifonia
MC-026 (Rev. July 1. 2009) to Judicial Council Form Solytigns
Page | of 1
(Add pages as required)Attachment A to CMC Statement
Gregory R. de la Pefia Trial Calendar
6.(c) Dates on which parties or attorneys will not be available for trial.
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DURATION
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1 - - {—_
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ESQ.
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GGH
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12/31/2013 9:13:02 AMSan Francisco, CA
Tel. (415) 268-8000 Fax” (415) 268-8180
DE LA PENA & HOLIDAY LLP
One Embarcadero Center, Suite 2860
Case Name: Nina Zhigadlo, et al. vy. Meridian Management Group, et al.
Case No.: San Francisco Superior Court Case CGC-13-528383
PROOF OF SERVICE
I am a citizen of the United States. My business address is One Embarcadero Center, Suite
2860, San Francisco, California 94111. I am employed in the county of San Francisco where this
service occurs. I am over the age of 18 years and not a party to the within cause.
On December 31, 2013, I served the following document(s) described as:
1,
HYDE STREET HOLDING COMPANY, LLC’S CASE MANAGEMENT
STATEMENT.
BY MAIL: I am readily familiar with my employer’s normal business practice
of collection and processing of correspondence for mailing. Under that practice,
correspondence is deposited with the U.S. Postal Service that same day in a
sealed envelope(s) with postage thereon fully prepaid at San Francisco,
California, in the ordinary course of business.
BY FAX: I served said document(s) by transmitting via facsimile from facsimile
number (415) 268-8180 to the facsimile number(s) set forth below, or as stated on
the attached service list, on this date before 5:00 p.m. A statement that this
document was successfully transmitted without error is hereby attached to the
Proof of Service.
BY PERSONAL SERVICE: I caused such envelope(s) to be delivered by hand
this date to the offices of the addressee(s).
BY OVERNIGHT DELIVERY: I caused such envelope(s) to be delivered on
the same day to an authorized courier or driver or to a regular box or other facility
regularly maintained by FEDERAL EXPRESS with delivery fees provided for,
addressed to the person(s) on whom it is to be served.
on the interested party(ies) in this action addressed as follows:
Eric L. Lifschitz, Esq. Attorneys for Plaintiff
Aaron H. Darsky, Esq.
LAW OFFICES OF ERIC L. LIFSCHITZ T: (415) 553-6055
345 Franklin Street F: (415) 358-5647
San Francisco, CA 94102
Conor Granahan, Esq. Attorneys for Plaintiff
LAW OFFICES OF CONOR GRANAHAN
345 Franklin Street T: (415) 830-3325
San Francisco, CA 94102 F: (415) 723-7274
J, Stephanie Krmpotic, Esq.
Ramsey F. Kawar, Esq.
Attorneys for Defendants
Kurt Bridgman, Esq. FRONTENAC APARTMENTS, LP
LOW BALL & LYNCH
505 Montgomery Street T: (415) 981-6630
7" Floor F: (415) 982-1634
San Francisco, CA 94111 E: jskrmpotic@lowball.com
E: rkawar@lowball.com
E: kbridgman@lowball.com
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PROOF OF SERVICE
MERIDIAN MANAGEMENT GROUP; and1 |) John H. Podesta, Esq. Attorneys for Defendants
Dana Tom, Esq. MERIDIAN MANAGEMENT GROUP; and
2 |) MURCHISON & CUMMING FRONTENAC APARTMENTS, LP
Embarcadero Center West
3 || 275 Battery Street T: (415) 524-4300
Suite 550 F: (415) 391-2058
4 | San Francisco, CA 94111
STATE: I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of
6 California that the above is true and correct.
Executed on December 31, 2013, at San Francisco, California.
9 Bia R. Carmona
San Francisco, CA
One Embarcadero Center, Suite 2860
Tel. (415) 268-8000 Fax” (415) 268-8180
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DE LA PENA & HOLIDAY LLP
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PROOF OF SERVICE