Motion to be Relieved as Counsel

Having considered the moving papers, the Court rules as follows. No opposing papers have been filed.

BACKGROUND

On July 18, 2019, Plaintiff Graciela Figueroa Cruz filed a complaint against Defendants Jeriline Gaile Landada Celis, Jerome Celis, and Maria Celis for negligence. The complaint alleges Plaintiff was traveling on foot on Sentous Street at the intersection with Valley Boulevard in West Covina on July 21, 2017 when she was struck by Defendants’ motor vehicle.

On July 13, 2020, Plaintiff’s counsel, Lauren Vogt of Rizio Lipinsky Law Firm PC, filed a motion to be relieved as counsel. No opposition has been filed.

Trial is set for January 14, 2021.

PARTY’S REQUEST

Plaintiff’s counsel, Lauren Vogt of Rizio Lipinsky Law Firm PC, seeks a court order relieving Rizio Lipinsky Law Firm PC as counsel for Plaintiff Graciela Figueroa Cruz in this matter.

LEGAL STANDARD

California Rule of Court rule 3.1362 (Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel) requires