Nature of Proceedings: Motion Order Terminating Sanctions; CMC

Tentative Ruling: The court denies defendant/cross-complainant Louis Armstrong and Associates, LLC’ motion for terminating and monetary sanctions without prejudice to seeking less severe relief.

Background: This is an action concerning membership interests in defendant/cross-complainant Louis Armstrong and Associates, LLC (LAA). Plaintiff/cross-defendant Robert S. Shumake Living Trust 1994 (Shumake) and defendants Jason Q. Wilson Trust Dated October 18, 2007; G Boys, LLC; Michael DeSalvo; and 2017 Lonestar Properties, Inc., are members of LAA. LAA holds a lease and purchase agreement for improved real property in Carpinteria. LAA’s business is to cultivate medicinal and adult-use cannabis.

On January 17, 2019, Shumake filed its complaint for declaratory relief, injunctive relief, and damages. On May 22, 2019, LAA filed its cross-complaint against Shumake for breach of contract........