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ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name, State Bar number, and address): FOR COURT USE ONLY
Eric J. Bengtson - Bar No. 254167
Davis Bengtson & Young, APLC
1960 The Alameda, Suite 210
San Jose, CA 95126
TELEPHONE NO.: 669-245-4200 FAX NO. (Optional):
E-MAIL ADDRESS (Optional): eric@dby-law.com
ATTORNEY FOR (Name): Carpinteria Unified School District
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA
STREET ADDRESS: 1100 Anacapa Street
MAILING ADDRESS: PO Box 21107
CITY AND ZIP CODE: Santa Barbara, CA 93102-1107
BRANCH NAME: Anacapa Division
PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER: JOHN DOE CLG03277
DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT: CARPINTERIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
CASE NUMBER:
CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT
(Check one): X UNLIMITED CASE LIMITED CASE 22CV05053
(Amount demanded (Amount demanded is $25,000
exceeds $25,000) or less)
A CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE is scheduled as follows:
Date: December 8, 2023 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept.: 4 Div.: Room:
Address of court (if different from the address above):
X Notice of Intent to Appear by Telephone, by (name): Eric Bengtson or other member of firm
INSTRUCTIONS: All applicable boxes must be checked, and the specified information must be provided.
1. Party or parties (answer one):
a. X This statement is submitted by party (name): Carpinteria Unified School District
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):
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 complaint cross-complaint (Describe, including causes of action):
Negligence; Negligent supervision; Negligent retention/hiring; Negligent
failure to train, warn or educate.
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Form Adopted for Mandatory Use Cal. Rules of Court,
Judicial Council of California CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT rules 3.720–3.730
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PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER: JOHN DOE CLG03277 CASE NUMBER:
DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT: CARPINTERIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 22CV05053
4. b. Provide a brief statement of the case, including any damages. (If 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 alleges he was sexually abused by a school principal during the
1973-1976 timeframe.
(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 a jury triaI X 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. X No trial date has been set. This case will be ready 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):
See attached list of trials for unavailability of defense counsel.
7. Estimated length of trial
The party or parties estimate that the trial will take (check one):
a. X days (specify number): 10
b. hours (short causes) (specify):
8. Trial representation (to be answered for each party)
The party or parties will be represented at trial X by the attorney or party listed in the caption X by the following:
a. Attorney: co-counsel Craig Price and John C. Eck
b. Firm: Griffith & Thornburgh, LLP
c. Address: 8 E. Figueroa Street, Suite 300, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
d. Telephone number: 805-965-5131 f. Fax number:
e. E-mail address: eck@g-tlaw.com; price@g-tlaw.com g. Party represented: Carpinteria USD
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 has X 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) X 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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CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT
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PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER: JOHN DOE CLG03277 CASE NUMBER:
DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT: CARPINTERIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 22CV05053
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
X
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 (specify):
Agreed to complete ADR session by (date):
ADR completed on (date):
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CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT
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PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER: JOHN DOE CLG03277 CASE NUMBER:
DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT: CARPINTERIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 22CV05053
11. Insurance
a. Insurance carrier, if any, for party filing this statement (name):
b. Reservation of rights: Yes No
c. X Coverage issues will significantly affect resolution of this case (explain): Defendant Carpinteria Unified
School District has made massive efforts to ascertain possible insurance coverage
during the time periods referenced in the Second Amended Complaint, but so far it
appears there will be no insurance coverage in this matter.
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. X There are companion, underlying, or related cases.
(1) Name of case:
(2) Name of court:
(3) Case number:
(4) Status:
X Additional cases are described in Attachment 13a.
b. A motion to consolidate coordinate wiII be filed by (name party):
14. Bifurcation
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):
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. X The following discovery will be completed by the date specified (describe all anticipated discovery):
Party Description Date
Def. Carpinteria USD Written discovery ongoing
Def. Carpinteria USD Depositions Jan 2024
Def. Carpinteria USD Third Party Discovery Feb 2024
c. The following discovery issues, including issues regarding the discovery of electronically stored information, are
anticipated (specify):
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PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER: JOHN DOE CLG03277 CASE NUMBER:
DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT: CARPINTERIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 22CV05053
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
X The party or parties request that the following additional matters be considered or determined at the case management
conference (specify): Defendant District is contemplating filing a motion for summary
judgment and/or MJOP. The parties are currently engaging in
discovery. Defendant District has requested plaintiff stipulate to
consolidation of related cases for purposes of depositions.
19. Meet and confer
a. X 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): 3
I 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: November 20, 2023
Eric J. Bengtson
(TYPE OR PRINT NAME) (SIGNATURE OF PARTY OR ATTORNEY)
(TYPE OR PRINT NAME) (SIGNATURE OF PARTY OR ATTORNEY)
Additional signatures are attached.
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CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT
CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT - ATTACHMENT
Attachment No. 13a.
1. Related cases, consolidation, and coordination
a. There are companion, underlying, or related cases.
(1) Name of case: James M. Ruano v. Carpinteria Unified School District, et al.
(2) Name of court: Santa Barbara County Superior Court
(3) Case number: 22CV03051
(4) Status: CMC 12/8/23 – Dept. 4
(1) Name of case: Timothy Marquez V. Defendant Doe 1, School District, et al..
(2) Name of court: Santa Barbara County Superior Court
(3) Case number: 22CV04395
(4) Status: CMC 12/8/23 – Dept. 4
(1) Name of case: Jeffrey Dreyer v. Doe 1, et al.
(2) Name of court: Santa Barbara County Superior Court
(3) Case number: 22CV04877
(4) Status: CMC 12/8/23 – Dept. 4
DAVIS, BENGTSON & YOUNG, APLC
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1 PROOF OF SERVICE
I, the undersigned, say:
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I am a citizen of the United States. My business address is 1960 The Alameda,
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Suite 210, San Jose, CA 95126. I am employed with Davis Bengtson & Young, APLC in
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the County of Santa Clara, where this service occurs. I am over the age of 18 years, and
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not a party to the within matter. On the date set forth below, I served the attached
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document(s) described as follows:
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CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT
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on the following person(s) in this action by providing a true copy thereof, to the following:
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Co-Counsel for Plaintiff Co-Counsel for Plaintiff
10 Pedro “Peter” de la Cerda Ryan Cavanaugh
Edwards & De La Cerda, PLLC Edward J. Kelly
11 1341 W. Mockingbird Ln Ste 580W Constant Legal Group LLP
Dallas, TX 75247 737 Bolivar Road, Suite 440
12 Email: peter@edwardsdelacerda.com Cleveland, OH 44115
Email: ryan@constantllp.com
13 Email: ed@constantllp.com
14 Co-Counsel for Defendant Carpinteria
Unified School District:
15 Craig Price
John C. Eck
16 8 East Figueroa Street, Suite 300
Santa Barbara CA 93101
17 805-965-5131
price@g-tlaw.com
18 eck@g-tlaw.com
Paralegal: Evelyn Downs
19 downs@g-tlaw.com
20 [ ] (BY MAIL) I am familiar with my firm’s practice for collecting and processing correspondence for
mailing with the United States Postal Service, to wit, that correspondence will be deposited with the
21 United States Postal Service this same day in the ordinary course of business. Following ordinary
business practices, I sealed said envelope and placed it for collection and mailing on November 20,
22 2023.
23 [ ] (BY OVERNIGHT MAIL) I enclosed the documents in an envelope or package provided by an
overnight delivery carrier and addressed to the person(s) at the address(es) listed above. I placed
24 the envelope or package for collection and overnight delivery at an office or a regularly utilized drop
box of the overnight delivery carrier.
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[XX] (BY EMAIL OR ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION) I caused the documents to be sent to the
26 person(s) at the electronic service address(es) listed above.
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