Nature of Proceedings: Motion to Continue Trial

TENTATIVE RULING: Textron’s motion for continuance of the trial date is granted. The settlement conference date of July 20, 2018, is ordered continued to September 21, 2018, at 8:30 a.m., in Department 5, and the trial date of August 3, 2018, is ordered continued to October 5, 2018, at 11:30 a.m., in Department 4. All pre-trial discovery and motion dates, including any motions for summary judgment/adjudication, shall coincide with the new trial date. Textron’s request to specially set its two motions for summary adjudication for July 3 or July 6, 2018, is denied.

BACKGROUND:

This is an action for wrongful death. Plaintiff Brandon Rivera is the son of the decedent, Oscar Rivera. On August 30, 2013, Oscar Rivera was performing work for defendant Hillpointe Construction, Inc., a painting and power wash company, when he suffered fatal injuries after falling through a skylight on the roof of a 52,855 square foot commercial building located