Motion for Leave to File Cross-Complaint

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

BACKGROUND

On October 8, 2019, Plaintiff Elena Martinez (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant States of California Department of Motor Vehicles (“Defendant”). Plaintiff alleges a dangerous condition of public property in the complaint arising from a wall partition falling and striking Plaintiff in a DMV breakroom on November 13, 2018.

On August 4, 2020, Defendant filed a motion for leave to file a cross-complaint pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure sections 426.50 and 428.50.

On August 7, 2020, the Court advanced the hearing on Defendant’s motion to September 22, 2020.

Trial is scheduled for April 6, 2021.

PARTY’S REQUEST

Defendant asks the Court to grant leave for Defendant to file a cross-complaint against Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. to allege a breach of contract.

LEGAL STANDARD

California Code of Civil Procedu