Tentative ruling in department M on Sep. 21, 2021 in Los Angeles County, CA - Case no: xxxxx488

Case Number: 19STCV045488 Hearing Date: September 21, 2021 Dept: M

Case Name: Valerie Jimenez, et al. v. Martin Luther King, Jr., et al.

Case No.
19stcv045488
Motion: Defendant Maddock and Exodus Psychiatric Association’s Demurrer with Motion to Strike the Second Amended Complaint
Hearing Date: 09/21/2021

Background

This action arises out of the death of Fabian Jimenez (“Mr. Jimenez.”)
Plaintiffs are heirs and successors-in-interest of Fabian Jimenez.
The second amended complaint (SAC) was filed in December 2019.
Plaintiffs alleges six causes of action, including: (1) violation of Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act (Neglect); (2) strict liability – failure to warn; (3) breach of fiduciary duty – fraud by concealment; (4) professional negligence (medical malpractice); (5) wrongful death; and (6) unfair business practices in violation of California Business and Professions Code Sections 17200-1720….....