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ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name, State Bar number, and address): FOR COURT USE ONLY
Thomas M. Phillips, SBN 108529 Jodi Rosner, Esq., SBN 178471
The Phillips Firm, APC ELECTRONICALLY FILED
800 W. 6TH Street, Ste. 980
Superior Court of California
Los Angeles, CA 90017
County of Santa Cruz
TELEPHONE NO.213-587-7414 FAX NO. (Optional) 213-457-7515
10/1/2020 4:52 PM
E-MAIL ADDRESS (Optional): tphillips@thephillipsfirm.com
Alex Calvo, Clerk
ATTORNEY FOR (Name) Defendant, STEFAN MATIAS LEON
By: Richard Kersten Seago, Deputy
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ
STREET ADDRESS 701 Ocean Street
MAILING ADDRESS
Santa Cruz, California 95060
CITY AND ZIP CODE
BRANCH NAME Santa Cruz Courthouse
PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER: DAPHNE BELETSIS, et al.,
DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT: THETA CHI FRATERNITY, et al.,
CASE NUMBER:
CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT
19CV03287
(Check one): Z UNLIMITED CASE ❑ LIMITED CASE
(Amount demanded (Amount demanded is $25,000
exceeds $25,000) or less)
A CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE is scheduled as follows:
Date: 10/05/2020 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept.: 4 Div.: Room:
Address of court (if different from the address above):
Z Notice of Intent to Appear by Telephone, by (name): Jodi Rosner, Esq., SBN 178471
INSTRUCTIONS: All applicable boxes must be checked, and the specified information must be provided.
1. Party or parties (answer one):
a. This statement is submitted by party (name): Defendant, STEFAN MATIAS LEON
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. Z The following parties named in the complaint or cross-complaint
(1) Z have not been served (specify names and explain why not): John Does 1-10; their identities will be
discovered through the litigation process.
(2) Z have been served but have not appeared and have not been dismissed (specify names): Derek King
(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 complaint ❑ cross-complaint (Describe, including causes of action):
This is a wrongful death/survivial action. The FAC alleges 7 causes of action for negligence, social host liability,
and premises liability.
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CASE NUMBER:
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19CV03289
DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT: STEFAN MATIAS LEON
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)
See Plaintiffs Questionnaire
❑ (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 El 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. [El 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): Due to the complexity of the case, number of parties, and COVID-19, the case will not be ready
for trial in 12 months.
c. Dates on which parties or attorneys will not be available for trial (specify dates and explain reasons for unavailability):
7. Estimated length of trial
The party or parties estimate that the trial will take (check one): 10 to 15 days
a. Z days (specify number):
b. ❑ hours (short causes) (specify):
8. Trial representation (to be answered for each party)
The party or parties will be represented at trial
Z 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 ❑ has El 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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DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT: STEFAN MATIAS LEON
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):
Mediation session not yet scheduled
❑ Mediation session scheduled for (date):
(1) Mediation I
❑ Agreed to complete mediation by (date):
❑ Mediation completed on (date):
I Settlement conference not yet scheduled
I Settlement conference scheduled for (date):
(2) Settlement
conference
❑ 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
(4) Nonbinding judicial ❑ ❑ Judicial arbitration scheduled for (date):
arbitration
❑ Agreed to complete j'udicial arbitration by (date):
❑ Judicial arbitration completed on (date):
❑ Private arbitration not yet scheduled
(5) Binding private ❑ ❑ Private arbitration scheduled for (date):
arbitration
❑ Agreed to complete private arbitration by (date):
❑ Private arbitration completed on (date):
❑ ADR session not yet scheduled
(6) Other (specify): ❑ ❑ ADR session scheduled for (date):
❑ Agreed to complete ADR session by (date):
❑ ADR completed on (date):
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11. Insurance
a. Z Insurance carrier, if any, for party filing this statement (name): Farmers Insurance Exchange
b. Reservation of rights: Z 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. ❑ There are companion, underlying, or related cases.
(1) Name of case:
(2) Name of court:
(3) Case number:
(4) Status:
❑ Additional cases are described in Attachment 13a.
b. ❑ A motion to ❑ consolidate ❑ coordinate will 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
Z The party or parties expect to file the following motions before trial (specify moving party, type of motion, and issues):
Defendant anticipates bringing a possible MSJ/MSA and Motions in Limine.
16. Discovery
a. ❑ The party or parties have completed all discovery.
b Z The following discovery will be completed by the date specified (describe all anticipated discovery):
Party Description Date
Defendant Written discovery January, 2021
Defendant Depositions (parties and witnesses) June, 2021
Defendant Expert Discovery Per Code
c. ❑ The following discovery issues, including issues regarding the discovery of electronically stored information, are
anticipated (specify):
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DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT: STEFAN MATIAS LEON
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. IZ 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): Attorneys for defendant, STEFAN MATIAS LEON filed a Notice of Association with the
Court on/about August 6, 2020 and having just entered the case, has not yet had a chance to adequately
meet and confer with all parties. The parties anticipate meeting and conferring prior to the scheduled hearing
dates.
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):
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: October 01, 2020
Thomas M. Phillips, Esq., SBN 108529
(TYPE OR PRINT NAME) (SIGNATURE OF PARTY 0TTORNEY)
(TYPE OR PRINT NAME) (SIGNATURE OF PARTY OR ATTORNEY)
❑ Additional signatures are attached.
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1 Re: Alexander Beletsis v. Leon
Case Number: 19CV03287
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3 PROOF OF SERVICE
Code of Civil Procedure §§ 1013a, 2015.5
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I am a resident of the State of California and over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to the
5 within action. My business address is 800 West 6th Street, Suite 980, Los Angeles, CA 90017.
On October 1 , 2020, I served the following document(s):
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7 CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE STATEMENT
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By placing the document(s) listed above in a sealed envelope, addressed as set forth
9 below, and placing the envelope for collection and mailing in the place designated for
such in our offices, following ordinary business practices.
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By transmitting via facsimile the document(s) listed above to the fax number(s) set
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forth below on this date before 5:00 p.m.
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13 By causing a true copy thereof to be personally delivered to the person(s) at the
address(es) set forth below.
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By electronically serving the document(s) described above via a Court approved File
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& Serve vendor on those recipients designated on the Transaction Receipt located on
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the vendor's Website.
17 By electronically serving the document(s) to the electronic mail address set forth
below on this date before 5:00 p.m. pursuant to the signed stipulation of the parties
18 X and consistent with Code of Civil Procedure section 1010.6(a)(2).
SEE ATTACHED SERVICE LIST
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20 I am readily familiar with the firm's practice of collection and processing correspondence for
mailing with the United States Postal Service. Under that practice, it would be deposited with U.S.
21 Postal Service on that same day with postage thereon fully prepaid in the ordinary course of business. I
am aware that on motion of the party served, service is presumed invalid ifpostal cancellation date or
22 postage meter date is more than one day after date of deposit for mailing in affidavit.
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I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the above is true
24 and correct.
25 Executed on October 1 , 2020, at Los Angeles, COifornia.
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1 Re: Alexander Beletsis v. Leon
Case Number: 19CV03287
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SERVICE LIST
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Douglas E. Fierberg, Esq.,
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Jonathon N. Fazzola, Esq.,
5 Lisa N. Cloutier, Esq.,
THE FIERBERG NATIONAL LAW GROUP, PLLC
6 161 East Front Street, Suite 200
Traverse City, MI 49684
7 T: (202) 351-0510
F: (231) 252-8100
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dfierberg@tfnlgroup.com
9 jfazzola@tfnlgroup.com
lcloutier@tfnlgroup.com
10 tpicard@tfnlgroup.com
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In Association with
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Ivo Labar, Esq.,
13 SAWYER & LABAR, LLP
201 Mission Street, Suite 2240
14 San Francisco, CA 94105
T: (415) 262-3820
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labar@sawyerlabar.com
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Attorneys for Plaintiffs DAPHNE BELETSIS and YVONNE RAINEY
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18 Matthew C. Jaime, Esq.,
Robert W. Sweetin., ESQ.,
19 METHENY SEARS LINKERT & JAIME, LLP
3638 American River Drive
20 Sacramento, CA 95864
T: (916) 978-3434
21 F: (916) 978-3430
miaimea,mathenvsears.com
22 rsweetin@mathenysears.com
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Attorneys for Defendant, CHRISTOPHER GUEVARA
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STRATMAN, PEDERSEN & LAUDERDALE
2 1 Almaden Boulevard, Suite 400
San Jose, CA 95113
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P.O. Box 258829
5 Oklahoma City, OK 73125-8829
T: (408) 274-5325
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andrew.lauderdale@farmersinsurance.com
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8 Counsel for Defendant, QUINN MCLAUGHLIN
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Michael C. Osborne, Esq.
10 Jaskiran Samra, ESQ.,
COKINOS & YOUNG
11 One Embarcadero Center, Suite 390
San Francisco, CA 94111
12 T: (415) 228-0208; T:650-291-1446
mosborne@cokinoslaw.com
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jsamra@cokinoslaw.com
14 asanchez@cokinoslaw.com
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Counsel for Defendant, THETA CHI FRATERNITY, INC.,
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17 David Anthony Tartaalio, Esq.,
MUSICK PEELER
18 One Wilshire Building
624 South Grand Avenue, Suite 2000
19 Los Angeles, CA 90017-3383
T: (213) 629-7705
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F: (213) 624-1376
21 d.tartaglio@musickpeeler.com
22 Attorney for LANDMARK AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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John R. Brydon, Esq.,
2 Shannon Mallory, Esq.,
DEMLER, ARMSTRONG & ROWLAND, LLP
3 1350 Treat Boulevard, Suite 400
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
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T: (415) 949-1900
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F: (415) 354-8380
lim@darlaw.com
6 bry@darlaw.com
mal@darlaw.com
7 gil@darlaw.eom
8 Counsel for Defendant BRADLEY VISACKI
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Mary Childs, Esq.,
10 YOKA & SMITH, LLP
445 South Figueroa Street, 38th Floor
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12 T: (213) 427-2300
F: (213) 427-2330
13 mchilds@yokasmith.com
amcnulty@yokasmith.com
14 service@yokasmith.com
15 Counsel for Defendants, BOBBY KARKI, EMMANUEL THOMAS, DEREK KING AND JOHN
DYLAN LEITCH
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17 Chris Tarkington, Esq.,
Norman L. Chong, Esq.,
18 Joseph D. O'Neil, Esq.,
Samantha Lewin, Esq..,
19 TARKINGTON, O'NEILL, BARRACK & CHONG-SR
100 Stony Point Road, Suite 270
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Santa Rosa, CA 95401
21 T: 707-576-1380
F: 707-544-3144
22 ctarkato2law.com
joneila,to2law.com
23 therringtonato2law.com
nchon2ato2law.com
24 slewin@to2law.com
25 Counsel for Defendant, NAJPREET KAHLON
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1 Julie Azevedo, Esq.,
Shawn Toliver, Esq.,
2 Janet H. Leader, ESQ.,
LEWIS BRISBOIS, BISGAARD & SMITH, LLP
3 2185 North California Boulevard, Suite 300
Walnut Creek, CA 94596-3577
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T: (925) 357-3456
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julie.azevedo@lewisbrisbois.com
6 shawn.toliver@lewisbrisbois.com
janet.leader@lewisbrisbois.com
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Counsel for Defendant, JORDAN KEIICHI TAKAYAMA
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9 Rav Tamaddon, ESQ.
HINSHAW & CULBERTSON, LLP
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11601 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 800
11 Los Angeles, CA 90025
T: (310) 909-800
12 F: (310) 909-8001
rtamaddon@hinshawlaw.corn
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In Association with
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15 Robert Romero, Esq.,
HINSHAW & CULBERTSON, LLP
16 One California Street, 18th Floor•
San Francisco, CA 94111
17 T: 415-362-6000
F: 415-834-9070
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rromero@hinshawlaw.com
19 KHightower@hinshawlaw.com
20 Attorneys for Defendant, ZACHARY NASH DAVIS
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Alan F. Hunter, ESQ.
22 GAVIN CUNNINGHAM & HUNTER
1530 The Alameda, Suite 210
23 San Jose, CA 95126
T: (408) 294-8500
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F: (408) 294-8596
25 hunter@gclitigation.com
joann@gclitigation.com
26 landess@gclitigation.com
bussell@gclitigation.com
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Attorneys for Defendant, RAFAEL GARCIA, JR.
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1 Patrick Ball, ESQ.,
Idin Kashefipour, Esa.,
2 MESSNER REEVES, LLP
610 Newport Center Drive, Suite 420
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Newport Beach, CA 92660
4 T: (949) 612-9128
F: (310) 889-0896
5 pballa,messner.com
ikashefipour@messner.com
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