On December 19, 2019 a
Order
was filed
involving a dispute between
Garcia Alvaro,
and
Bansuan M.D. Rainer,
Bansuan Rainer,
Behavioral Health Services Inc. A California Corp,
Bhs - American Recovery Center,
Bhs - American Recovery Center A Business Form Unknown,
Le M.D. Son,
Le Son,
Nguyen M.D. Tuan D.,
Nguyen Tuan D.,
for civil
in the District Court of Los Angeles County.
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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Civil Division
East District, Pomona Courthouse South, Department O
19STCV45995 January 4, 2023
ALVARO GARCIA vs BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, 10:00 AM
INC., A CALIFORNIA CORP, et al.
Judge: Honorable Thomas C. Falls CSR: Jane Hong-Elsey, CSR #11975
Judicial Assistant: Valerie Salas ERM: None
Courtroom Assistant: Sylvia Martinez Deputy Sheriff: None
APPEARANCES:
For Plaintiff(s): Andrew Lawrence Ellis Appearing by Alyson T. Marchiondo
For Defendant(s): Margaret M. Holm Appearing by Kevin Metros
NATURE OF PROCEEDINGS: Hearing on Motion to Compel Further Discovery Responses
G FURTHER RESPONSES TO REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, SET
TWO,; Hearing on Motion to Compel Further Discovery Responses REQUEST FOR
PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, SET TWO, AND REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS
Pursuant to Government Code sections 68086, 70044, and California Rules of Court, rule 2.956,
Jane Hong-Elsey, CSR #11975, certified shorthand reporter is appointed as an official Court
reporter pro tempore in these proceedings, and is ordered to comply with the terms of the Court
Reporter Agreement. The Order is signed and filed this date.
The matter is called for hearing.
The matter is calendared for the Court to conduct an in camera hearing with defendant's
compliance officer to determine if certain reports are privilege documents.
Court and counsel confer. The Court indicates the Tentative Ruling is to grant the motions. The
Court is satisfied with the declaration of Michael Ballue with the exception of information
regarding when the compliance committee was formed and was the committee in effect in 2013.
Defense counsel informs the Court that a declaration of Michael Ballue was filed on 12/28/2022.
The Court continues the motions to compel and in camera hearing to the date and time indicated
below.
The parties are to meet and confer regarding the issues discussed this date.
Regarding the communication dealing with issues occurring in 2013, the parties are to be
prepared to bring in the people involved in said communications.
Minute Order Page 1 of 2
Document Filed Date
January 04, 2023
Case Filing Date
December 19, 2019
Status
Request for Dismissal - Before Trial not following ADR or more than 60 days since ADR 08/24/2023
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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Civil Division East District, Pomona Courthouse South, Department O 19STCV45995 January 4, 2023 ALVARO GARCIA vs BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, 10:00 AM INC., A CALIFORNIA CORP, et al. Judge: Honorable Thomas C. Falls CSR: Jane Hong-Elsey, CSR #11975 Judicial Assistant: Valerie Salas ERM: None Courtroom Assistant: Sylvia Martinez Deputy Sheriff: None APPEARANCES: For Plaintiff(s): Andrew Lawrence Ellis Appearing by Alyson T. Marchiondo For Defendant(s): Margaret M. Holm Appearing by Kevin Metros NATURE OF PROCEEDINGS: Hearing on Motion to Compel Further Discovery Responses G FURTHER RESPONSES TO REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, SET TWO,; Hearing on Motion to Compel Further Discovery Responses REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, SET TWO, AND REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS Pursuant to Government Code sections 68086, 70044, and California Rules of Court, rule 2.956, Jane Hong-Elsey, CSR #11975, certified shorthand reporter is appointed as an official Court reporter pro tempore in these proceedings, and is ordered to comply with the terms of the Court Reporter Agreement. The Order is signed and filed this date. The matter is called for hearing. The matter is calendared for the Court to conduct an in camera hearing with defendant's compliance officer to determine if certain reports are privilege documents. Court and counsel confer. The Court indicates the Tentative Ruling is to grant the motions. The Court is satisfied with the declaration of Michael Ballue with the exception of information regarding when the compliance committee was formed and was the committee in effect in 2013. Defense counsel informs the Court that a declaration of Michael Ballue was filed on 12/28/2022. The Court continues the motions to compel and in camera hearing to the date and time indicated below. The parties are to meet and confer regarding the issues discussed this date. Regarding the communication dealing with issues occurring in 2013, the parties are to be prepared to bring in the people involved in said communications. Minute Order Page 1 of 2