On October 28, 2019 a
Order
was filed
involving a dispute between
Martinez Ruben Santos,
and
Martinez Ruben Santos,
Valenzuela Javier Aviel,
for Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)
in the District Court of Los Angeles County.
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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Civil Division
West District, Santa Monica Courthouse, Department D
19STCV39214 October 15, 2021
RUBEN SANTOS MARTINEZ vs JAVIER AVIEL 1:30 PM
VALENZUELA
Judge: Honorable Rafael A. Ongkeko CSR: Suzanne Onuki (CSR#13734)
Judicial Assistant: J. Herrera ERM: None
Courtroom Assistant: None Deputy Sheriff: None
APPEARANCES:
For Plaintiff(s): Brittan Nichole Cortney; David Richard Lira
For Defendant(s): Michael Francis Moon
NATURE OF PROCEEDINGS: Hearing on Motion for New Trial
Pursuant to Government Code sections 68086, 70044, and California Rules of Court, rule 2.956,
Suzanne Onuki (CSR# 13734), 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.
Court issues the following ruling regarding the motion for new trial:
**BEGIN TENTATIVE**
1. Plaintiff’s motion for new trial. No tentative ruling; hear argument.
2. Evidentiary rulings below.
DISCUSSION
After five trial days between 8/11/21 and 8/17/21, on 8/19/21, the jury rendered its special
verdict in favor of Defendant Javier Valenzuela, finding he was not negligent.
Before the court is Plaintiff Ruben Martinez’s motion for new trial.
I. Timeliness of motion
On 8/19/21, judgment was entered but notice of entry of judgment was not served until 8/24/21.
On 9/7/21, Plaintiff timely filed and served his notice of intention to move for new trial. On
Minute Order Page 1 of 3
Document Filed Date
October 15, 2021
Case Filing Date
October 28, 2019
Category
Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)
Status
Jury Verdict 08/19/2021
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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Civil Division West District, Santa Monica Courthouse, Department D 19STCV39214 October 15, 2021 RUBEN SANTOS MARTINEZ vs JAVIER AVIEL 1:30 PM VALENZUELA Judge: Honorable Rafael A. Ongkeko CSR: Suzanne Onuki (CSR#13734) Judicial Assistant: J. Herrera ERM: None Courtroom Assistant: None Deputy Sheriff: None APPEARANCES: For Plaintiff(s): Brittan Nichole Cortney; David Richard Lira For Defendant(s): Michael Francis Moon NATURE OF PROCEEDINGS: Hearing on Motion for New Trial Pursuant to Government Code sections 68086, 70044, and California Rules of Court, rule 2.956, Suzanne Onuki (CSR# 13734), 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. Court issues the following ruling regarding the motion for new trial: **BEGIN TENTATIVE** 1. Plaintiff’s motion for new trial. No tentative ruling; hear argument. 2. Evidentiary rulings below. DISCUSSION After five trial days between 8/11/21 and 8/17/21, on 8/19/21, the jury rendered its special verdict in favor of Defendant Javier Valenzuela, finding he was not negligent. Before the court is Plaintiff Ruben Martinez’s motion for new trial. I. Timeliness of motion On 8/19/21, judgment was entered but notice of entry of judgment was not served until 8/24/21. On 9/7/21, Plaintiff timely filed and served his notice of intention to move for new trial. On Minute Order Page 1 of 3