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Superlor Court of Callfornia,
PATENAUDE & FELIX, A.P.C. Sacramento
Raymond A. Patenaude, Esq. (#128855) 04/14/2024
Stephanie J. Boone, Esq. (#160182) la
Laura M. D'Anna, Esq. (#266113) Fsants
Nathalia A. Aguirre, Esq. (#337628) By , Deputy
Dinari J. Lee, Esq. (#314542) 24CV007167
9619 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 300
San Diego, California 92123
California DFPI Debt Collector License # 10678-99
Tele: (858) 244-7600 Fax: (858) 836-0318
Attorneys for Plaintiff
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO, GORDON D. SCHABER COURTHOUSE
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CREDIT CORP SOLUTIONS INC., Case No.
11 ASSIGNEE OF SYNCHRONY BANIIEi - COMPLAINT FOR
BN (1) Account Stated
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TELE: (858)244-7600 FAS: (858) 836-0318
V. (2) Open Book Account
9619 CHESAPEAKE DRIVE, SUTTE 300
PATENAUDE & FELIX, APC
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CLAUDIORINCONEZ, PRAYER AMOUNT: $1,152.41
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
SAN DIEGO, C& 92123
and DOES1 through 15, inclusive,
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Defendant(s).
Amount demanded does not exceed $35,000
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Plaintiff, CREDIT CORP SOLUTIONS INC., ASSIGNEE OF SYNCHRONY BANK,
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("Plaintiff"), alleges:
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1. Plaintiff is a corporation qualified to do business in California.
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19 2. This court is the proper court because Plaintiff is informed and believes that
20 Defendant, CLAUDIO RINCONEZ ("Defendant"), is a resident of SACRAMENTO County,
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3. At all times herein mentioned, Defendants, and each of them, were the principals,
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agents, employers, employees, masters, or servants of each of their co-defendants and ratified,
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adopted or approved the acts or omissions alleged herein, and each defendant, in doing the things
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alleged, were acting in the course and scope of said authority of such agents, servants, and
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99 employees.
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4. This suit concerns a credit account that was purchased by Plaintiff after January 1,
2014 and, therefore, is subject to California Civil Code § 1788.50, ef seq.
COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL CODE § 1788.50, ef seq.
5: Plaintiff is a debt buyer.
6. Synchrony Bank FKA GE Capital Retail Bank issued a credit account to Defendant.
Defendant used, or authorized the use of, the credit account to make purchases and/or
transactions. Defendant received periodic billing statements for the credit account. Defendant
defaulted in making the required payments. Subsequently, Plaintiff was assigned and transferred
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all right, title and interest in the credit account. See Exhibit D.
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7. Plaintiff is the sole owner of the credit account at issue, or has authority to assert the
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TELE: (858)244-7600 FAX: (858) 836-0318
9619 CHESAPEAKE DRIVE, SUITE 300
rights of all owners of the debt.
PATENAUDE & FELIX, APC
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ATTORNEYS ATLAW
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
8. The balance at charge-off was $1,192.41. Plaintiff is not seeking to recover any post
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15 charge-off fees or interest.
16 9. The date of the last payment on the credit account was June 24, 2021.
17 10. The name of the charge-off creditor is Synchrony Bank FKA GE Capital Retail
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Bank and the account number of the charge-off creditor ended in XXXXXXXXXXXX6271. An
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address Synchrony Bank FKA GE Capital Retail Bank maintained at the time of charge-off was:
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PO BOX 530939 ATLANTA, GA 30353-0939
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11. The last known address that the charge-off creditor had for Defendant is:
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5716 RIVER BIRCH PL ANTELOPE CA 95843
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12. The subject credit account has been purchased by the following entity after
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26 charge-off: CREDIT CORP SOLUTIONS INC. who maintains an address at 121 WEST
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13. Plaintiff has complied with Section 1788.52 of the California Civil Code.
14. Attached hereto as Exhibit A is a true and correct copy of a document required by
section 1788.58(b) of the California Civil Code.
FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION:
(Account Stated)
15. Plaintiff alleges and incorporates by reference the foregoing paragraphs.
16. Within the last four years, an account was stated in writing between Defendant and
SYNCHRONY BANK. On the last account statement mailed to Defendant, a numerical amount
lower than the final charge-off amount was stated to be due to SYNCHRONY BANK from
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Defendant. On the last statement mailed to Defendant, there was also language included informing
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Defendant of additional amounts that would become due and owing if the payments were not
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TELE: (858)244-7600 FAX: (858) 836-0318
9619 CHESAPEAKE DRIVE, SUITE 300
PATENAUDE & FELIX, APC
13 made as required. Defendant expressly or impliedly agreed to pay SYNCHRONY BANK the
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
14 entire balance represented in both language and figures on that statement. Attached hereto as
15 Exhibit B is a true and correct copy of the last billing statement mailed to Defendant showing a
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balance due and owing of $1,152.41 and informing Defendant of additional amounts that would
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become due and owing if the payments were not made as required. Also attached hereto, as
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Exhibit C, is a true correct copy of the charge-off statement required by section 1788.58(a)(4) of
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the California Civil Code. Defendant expressly or impliedly agreed to pay SYNCHRONY BANK
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21 the entire balance represented in language and figures on that statement. The difference in the
22 balance shown on the statements in Exhibit B (the last billing statement mailed to the Defendant)
23 and Exhibit C (the charge-off statement issued by SYNCHRONY BANK) is attributable to late
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payment fees verbally represented on Exhibit B finalizing and becoming expressed numerically in
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Exhibit C.
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17. Before the commencement of this action, Plaintiff was assigned the credit account
and indebtedness. Plaintiff is now the owner and holder of the credit account.
18. Plaintiff has made demand on Defendant for repayment of the credit account, but
Defendant has failed to pay the balance due.
19. Payments, set-offs, credits or allowances in the amount of $40.00 have been
received or posted to the credit account after the rendering of the last account record.
20. Anunpaid balance of $1,152.41 is presently due and owing on the account.
SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION:
(Open Book Account)
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11 21. Plaintiff alleges and incorporates by reference the foregoing paragraphs.
12 22. Within the last four years, Defendant became indebted to SYNCHRONY BANK on
TELE: (858)244-7600 FAX: (858) 836-0318
9619 CHESAPEAKE DRIVE, SUITE 300
PATENAUDE & FELIX, APC
13 an open book account for money due in the sum of $1,192.41 for money lent, paid, laid out,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
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and/or extended to or for Defendant at Defendant's special instance and request and for which
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Defendant agreed to pay the above sum.
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23. Before the commencement of this action, Plaintiff was assigned the credit account
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and indebtedness. Plaintiff is now the owner and holder of the credit account.
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19 24. Plaintiff has made demand on Defendant for repayment of the credit account, but
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received or posted to the credit account after the rendering of the last account record.
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26. Anunpaid balance of $1,152.41 is presently due and owing on the account.
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiff prays for judgment against Defendant as follows:
1. For an unpaid balance of $1,152.41;
2. Costs of suit; and
3 Any such other relief as the Court may deem just and proper.
Respectfully submitted,
Dated: February 07, 2024 PATENAUDE & FELIX, A.P.C.
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EXHIBITA
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CLAUDIO RINCONEZ Visit us at ebaymastercard.syf.com
Account Number | 6271 Customer Service: 1-844-435-0237
Summary of Account Activity . o , / information
Previous Balance $915.13 New Balance $869.23
- Payments $100.00 Amount Past Due $62.00
- Other Credits $0.05 Total Minimum Payment Due $125.00
+ Fees Charged $40.00| |Payment Due Date 08/17/2021
+ Interest Charges $14.15|
New Balance $869.23| |Late Payment Waming:|f we do not receive your Total
Minimum Payment Due by the Payment Due Date listed
Credit Limit $5,000.00 above, you may have to pay a late fee up to $40.00.
Available Credit $4,130.00 Minimum Payment Warning: If you make only the minimum
Cash Limit $1,001.00 payment each period, you will pay more in interest and it will
Available Cash $1,001.00
Statement Closing Date 07/25/2021
Days in Billing Cycle 31
Only the minimum
If you would like information about credit counseling
services, call 1-877-302-8775.
PAYMENT DUE BY 5 P.M. (ET) ON THE DUE DATE,
Notice: We may convert your payment into an electronic debit. See Statement Disclosures link on your eServices Statement
Page for details, Billing Rights and other important information.
8640 AJJ 1 7 22 210725 DPAGE 1 of 3 1327 1000 EC04 01DV8640
Account Number:
08/17/2021
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To mail payment, please use blue $
or black ink. -
CLAUDIO RINCONEZ
5716 RIVER BIRCH PL
ANTELOPE CA 95843-3715 Make Payment to: EBAY MC/SYNCB
PO BOX 530939
ATLANTA, GA 30353-0939
Need an extra card?
Call us at 1-866-448-4367
+ Eamed This Cyde On eBay Spénd 0 Earn 3x points on eBay purchases up to $1,000. Once you
+ Earned On Gas/Dining/Grocery Spend 0 spend $1,000 on eBay in a calendar year, eam 5X points
+ Eamned This Cycle Everywhere Else 0 for the remainder of the year. Plus eam 2X points on gas,
+ Pending Points as of Last Cycle 1,031 dining and grocery purchases, and 1x point everywhere else
+ Available To Redeem Last Cycle 0 Mastercard is accepted. Purchases subject to credit
- Points Redeemed This Cycle 0 approval. See your Reward Program Terms for details.
Current Points Balance 1,031
Available To Redeem This Cycle 0
Current Pending Points 1,031
eBay Spend Toward 5X Points
$0 $250 $500 $750 $1,000+
Transaction Summary . e
Tran Date Post Date Reference Number Description of Transaction or Credit Amount
06/24 06/24 85523305G00XS6H12 ONLINE PAYMENT THANK YOU ($100.00)
06/24 06/24 *INTEREST CHARGE* PREV CYCLE PURCHASES ($0.05)
FEES
07117 o717 LATE FEE $40.00
TOTAL FEES FOR THIS PERIOD $40.00|
INTEREST CHARGED
07/25 0725 INTEREST CHARGE ON PURCHASES $14.15
07/25 07/25 INTEREST CHARGE ON CASH ADVANCES $0.00
TOTAL INTEREST FOR THIS PERIOD $14.15
Total Fees Charged in 2021
Total Interest Charged in 2021
Total Interest Paid in 2021
Your Annual Perce ge Rate (APR) is the annual interest rate on your‘ account.
Expiration Annual Percentage Balance Subject to
Type of Balance Date Rate Interest Rate Interest Charge
Purchases N/A 19.99% (v) $833.44 $14.15
Cash Advances N/A 29.99% $0.00 $0.00
(v) = Variable Rate
YOUR ACCOUNT IS PAST DUE. PLEASE PAY THE MINIMUM PAYMENT DUE OR
CONTACT THIS OFFICE AT THE PHONE NUMBER LISTED ON YOUR STATEMENT.
Synchrony Bank may continue to obtain information, including employment and income information from others about you
(including requesting reports from consumer reporting agencies and other sources) to review, maintain or collect your account.
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EXHIBIT B
CLAUDIO RINCONEZ Visit us at ebaymastercard.syf.com
Account Number [ 6271 Customer Service: 1-844-435-0296
Summary
of Account Activity Payment Information .
Previous Balance $1,094.11 New Balance $1,152.41
+ Fees Charged $40.00 Amount Past Due $393.00
+ Interest Charges $18.30, Total Minimum Payment Due $463.00
New Balance $1,152.41 Overlimit Amount $192.41
Payment Due Date 01/17/2022
Credit Limit $960.00
Available Credit $0.00 Late Payment Warning:If we do not receive your Total
Cash Limit $192.00 Minimum Payment Due by the Payment Due Date listed
Available Cash $0.00 above, you may have to pay a late fee up to $40.00.
Statement Closing Date 12/24/2021 Minimum Payment Warning: If you make only the minimum
Days in Billing Cycle 30 payment each period, you will pay more in interest and it will
take you longer to pay off your balance. For example:
Only the minimum $1,310.00
23 months
payment
If you would like information about ~ credit counseling
services, call 1-877-302-8775.
PAYMENT DUE BY 5 P.M. (ET) ON THE DUE DATE.
NOTICE: We may convert your payment into an electronic debit. See reverse for details, Billing Rights Information and other
important information.
8640 AJJ i 7 22 211224 EXPAGE 1 of 3 1327 1000 EC04 OlER8640
Detach and mail this portion with your check. Do not include any correspondence with your check.
Account Number:
A
01/17/2022 $192.41 $1,152.41
Save a stamp, and pay online.
To mail payment, please use blue
or black ink.
s 1000,00
New address or email? Print changes on back.
CLAUDIO RINCONEZ
5716 RIVER BIRCH PL
ANTELOPE CA 95843-3715 Make Payment to: EBAY MC/SYNCB
PO BOX 530939
ATLANTA, GA 30353-0939
Need an extra card?
Call us at 1-866-448-4367
+ Earned This Cycle On eBay Spend Earn 3x points on eBay purchases up to $1,000. Once you
+ Earned On Gas/Dining/Grocery Spend spend $1,000 on eBay in a calendar year, earn 5X points
NN
+ Earned This Cycle Everywhere Else for the remainder of the year. Plus earn 2X points on gas,
+ Pending Points as of Last Cycle dining and grocery purchases, and 1x point everywhere else|
[=N=N-N-N--
+ Available To Redeem Last Cycle Mastercard is accepted. Purchases subject to credit
- Points Redeemed This Cycle approval. See your Reward Program Terms for details.
Current Points Balance
Available To Redeem This Cycle
Current Pending Points
eBay Spend Toward 5X Points
$0 $250 $500 $750 $1,000+
Tran Date Post Dé(e“ Reference Number Description bf Transaction or Credit Amount
FEES
12/17 1217 LATE FEE $40.00
TOTAL FEES FOR THIS PERIOD $40.00
INTEREST CHARGED
12/24 12/24 INTEREST CHARGE ON PURCHASES $18.30
12/24 12/24 INTEREST CHARGE ON CASH ADVANCES $0.00
TOTAL INTEREST FOR THIS PERIOD $18.30
Total Fees Charged in 2021
Total Interest Charged in 2021
Total Interest Paid in 2021
Your Annual Percentage Rate (APR)is the annual interest rate on your account.
Expiration Annual Percentage Balance Subject to
Type of Balance Date Rate Interest Rate Interest Charge
Purchases N/A 19.99% (v) $1,113.52 $18.30
Cash Advances N/A 29.99% $0.00 $0.00
(v) = Variable Rate
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EXHIBIT C
CLAUDIO RINCONEZ Visit us at ebaymastercard.syf.com
Account Number |27 1 Customer Service: 1-844-435-0296
Previous Balance $1,152.41 NewBalance $0.00
- Other Credits $1,192.41 Amount Past Due $0.00
+ Fees Charged $40.00 Total Minimum Payment Due $515.00
New Balance $0.00 Payment Due Date 01/25/2022
Credit Limit $960.00 Late Payment Warning:If we do not receive your Total
Available Credit $0.00 Minimum Payment Due by the Payment Due Date listed
Cash Limit $192.00 above, you may have to pay a late fee up to $40.00.
Available Cash $0.00
Statement Closing Date 01/23/2022
Days in Billing Cycle 30
y Rewards Sum
+ Earned This Cycle On eBay Spend Earn 3x points on eBay purchases up to $1,000. Once you
oOoococooooo
+ Earned On Gas/Dining/Grocery Spend spend $1,000 on eBay in a calendar year, earn 5X points
+ Earned This Cycle Everywhere Else for the remainder of the year. Plus earn 2X points on gas,
+ Pending Points as of Last Cycle dining and grocery purchases, and 1x point everywhere else
+ Available To Redeem Last Cycle Mastercard is accepted. Purchases subject to credit
- Points Redeemed This Cycle approval. See your Reward Program Terms for details.
Current Points Balance
Available To Redeem This Cycle
Current Pending Points
eBay Spend Toward 5X Points
$0 $250 $500 $750 $1,000+
PAYMENT DUE BY 5 P.M. (ET) ON THE DUE DATE.
NOTICE: We may convert your payment into an electronic debit. See reverse for details, Billing Rights Information and other
important information.
8640 AJJ 1 3 22 220123 ZXPAGE 1 of 3 1327 1000 EC04 OlER8640
Detach and mail this portion with your check. Do not include any correspondence with your check.
$515.00
Save a stamp, and pay online.
To mail payment, please use blue
or black ink.
New address or email? Print changes on back.
CLAUDIO RINCONEZ
5716 RIVER BIRCH PL
ANTELOPE CA 95843-3715 Make Payment to: EBAY MC/SYNCB
PO BOX 530939
ATLANTA, GA 30353-0939
Need an extra card?
Call us at 1-866-448-4367
Reference Number . Description of Transaction 6r Credit Amount
01/23 01/23 0999990 CHARGE OFF ACCOUNT-PRINCIPALS ($761.69)
01/23 01/23 0999990 CHARGE OFF ACCOUNT-INTEREST CHARGE ($430.72)
FEES
0117 01/17 LATE FEE $40.00
TOTAL FEES FOR THIS PERIOD $40.00
INTEREST CHARGED
01/23 01/23 INTEREST CHARGE ON PURCHASES $0.00
01/23 01/23 INTEREST CHARGE ON CASH ADVANCES $0.00
TOTAL INTEREST FOR THIS PERIOD $0.00)
Total Fees Charged in 2022
Total Interest Charged in 2022
Total Interest Paid in 2022
Your Annual Pércéntéfié Rate (APR)is the annual interest rate on your account.
Expiration Annual Percentage Balance Subject to
Type of Balance Date Rate Interest Rate Interest Charge
Purchases N/A 19.99% (v) $0.00 $0.00
Cash Advances N/A 29.99% $0.00 $0.00
(v) = Variable Rate
Statement not provided to customer.
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EXHIBIT D
‘synchrony
4500 Munson St NW
Canton OH 44718, US.
BILL of SALE
Credit Corp (SFFLCCLS) — PLCC Fresh — February 2022
For value received and in further consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions
set forth in the Forward Flow Accounts Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”), dated as of this
14th day of February, 2022 by and between Synchrony Bank formerly known as GE Capital
Retail Bank; RFS Holding, L.L.C., Synchrony Card Funding, LLC and Retail Finance Credit
Services, LLC., ( “Seller”) and Credit Corp Solutions Inc (“Buyer”), Seller hereby transfers,
sells, conveys, grants, and delivers to Buyer, its successors and assigns, without recourse except
as set forth in the Agreement, to the extent of its ownership, the Accounts as set forth in the
Notification Files (as defined in the Agreement), delivered by Seller to Buyer on or about 12th of
February 2022, and as further described in the Agreement.
Synchrony Bank
/ .
By: LyTine Fisher (Feb 28,2022 1 U358 EST)
Lynne Fisher
Title: SVP Recovery Operations
RFS Holding LLC
Lynne Filher
y: Ly¥rie Fisher Fab 28, 2022
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for terminating sanctions by striking Defendant Vincent Castro’s answer. Plaintiff also requests sanctions in the
amount of $1,572.75 for each motion.
Procedural Defect: As a procedural matter, this motion was served both via mail and email on May 9, 2024, and
set for a hearing date of June 7, 2024. CCP § 1005(b) requires all moving papers be served 16 court days before
the hearing. This notice period is extended by five calendar days if the motion is served by mail. Id. For service
by email, the notice period is extended by two court days. CCP § 1010.6(a)(3). This timeframe is calculated by
counting backwards from the hearing date but excluding the hearing date. CCP § 12c.
Starting with the June 7, 2024, hearing date and counting backwards 16 court days (excluding the Court holiday
of May 27, 2024) then five calendar days for out of state mailing this matter should have been served by mail no
later than, May 4, 2024. For email the last day to serve the motion was April 24, 2024. The motion was served
on May 7, 2024, and was untimely under either calculation. Based on insufficient statutory notice, the motion is
denied.
Merits of Motion: Even if the motion had been timely noticed, terminating sanctions are not warranted.
Terminating sanctions are a “drastic penalty and should be used sparingly.” Lopez v. Watchtower Bible & Tract
Society of New York, Inc. (2016) 246 Cal.App.4th 566, 604. A terminating sanction should not generally be
imposed by the court until less severe sanctions have been attempted and were unsuccessful. Id. No justification
has been provided as to why terminating sanctions are appropriate in this context instead of lesser evidentiary or
issue sanctions. Without additional evidence, terminating sanctions would be premature.
The motion is DENIED. A proposed order was lodged with the Court which will be modified to reflect the
denial.
Review Hearing: This matter is also on calendar for review regarding trial re-setting. The Court designates this
matter as a Plan II case and intends on setting it for trial no later than October 15, 2024. An appearance is
necessary on today’s calendar to discuss available trial dates.
Ruling
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A vs. Ken Jones
Jul 24, 2024 |
21CECG02532
Re: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., v. Jones
Superior Court Case No. 21CECG02532
Hearing Date: July 25, 2024 (Dept. 503)
Motion: by Plaintiff to Vacate Judgment
Tentative Ruling:
To grant. The judgment entered against Ken L. Jones on December 04, 2023 is
vacated and the complaint is dismissed without prejudice.
Explanation:
“The law is well settled that ‘(i)f the plaintiff or defendant was dead before the
action was begun, the judgment is void and subject to collateral attack, because he
Never was a party, i.e., the court never acquired jurisdiction of the person.” (Walter v.
National Indem. Co. (1970) 3 Cal.App.3d 630, 634, citations omitted.) “The cases
enunciating this rule were concerned with judgments, in which there was a living party
of whom the court could have acquired jurisdiction, but of whom it only acquired
apparent but not actual jurisdiction because of lack of service of process or unauthorized
appearance of an attorney. Because of the death … there was no defendant over
whom the court could acquire or exercise jurisdiction.” (Garrison v. Blanchard (1932) 127
Cal.App. 616, 621.)
Since defendant passed away on October 23, 2020, which was before this
action’s commencement, there was no defendant over whom the court could acquire
or exercise jurisdiction. Accordingly, the plaintiff’s motion to vacate the judgment
entered against defendant on December 4, 2023, is granted.
Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 3.1312(a), and Code of Civil Procedure
section 1019.5, subdivision (a), no further written order is necessary. The minute order
adopting this tentative ruling will serve as the order of the court and service by the clerk
will constitute notice of the order.
Tentative Ruling
Issued By: jyh on 7/23/24 .
(Judge’s initials) (Date)
Ruling
Creditors Adjustment Bureau, Inc., vs. Castro
Jul 22, 2024 |
23CVG-00362
CREDITORS ADJUSTMENT BUREAU, INC., VS. CASTRO
Case Number: 23CVG-00362
Tentative Ruling on Motion for Terminating Sanctions: Plaintiff Creditors Adjustment Bureau, Inc. moves
for terminating sanctions by striking Defendant Vincent Castro’s answer. Plaintiff also requests sanctions in the
amount of $1,572.75 for each motion.
Procedural Defect: As a procedural matter, this motion was served both via mail and email on May 9, 2024, and
set for a hearing date of June 7, 2024. CCP § 1005(b) requires all moving papers be served 16 court days before
the hearing. This notice period is extended by five calendar days if the motion is served by mail. Id. For service
by email, the notice period is extended by two court days. CCP § 1010.6(a)(3). This timeframe is calculated by
counting backwards from the hearing date but excluding the hearing date. CCP § 12c.
Starting with the June 7, 2024, hearing date and counting backwards 16 court days (excluding the Court holiday
of May 27, 2024) then five calendar days for out of state mailing this matter should have been served by mail no
later than, May 4, 2024. For email the last day to serve the motion was April 24, 2024. The motion was served
on May 7, 2024, and was untimely under either calculation. Based on insufficient statutory notice, the motion is
denied.
Merits of Motion: Even if the motion had been timely noticed, terminating sanctions are not warranted.
Terminating sanctions are a “drastic penalty and should be used sparingly.” Lopez v. Watchtower Bible & Tract
Society of New York, Inc. (2016) 246 Cal.App.4th 566, 604. A terminating sanction should not generally be
imposed by the court until less severe sanctions have been attempted and were unsuccessful. Id. No justification
has been provided as to why terminating sanctions are appropriate in this context instead of lesser evidentiary or
issue sanctions. Without additional evidence, terminating sanctions would be premature.
The motion is DENIED. A proposed order was lodged with the Court which will be modified to reflect the
denial.
Review Hearing: This matter is also on calendar for review regarding trial re-setting. The Court designates this
matter as a Plan II case and intends on setting it for trial no later than October 15, 2024. An appearance is
necessary on today’s calendar to discuss available trial dates.
Ruling
Sierra Central Credit Union vs. Goodwin
Jul 26, 2024 |
23CVG-00253
SIERRA CENTRAL CREDIT UNION VS. GOODWIN
Case Number: 23CVG-00253
This matter is on calendar for review regarding status of bankruptcy. Plaintiff filed a Case Management Statement
informing the Court that the stay is still in effect. The matter is continued to Tuesday, January 23, 2025 at 9:00
a.m. in Department 63 for status of bankruptcy. No appearance is necessary on today’s calendar.