Superior Court of California

County of Los Angeles – Central District

Department 53

Roger manlin ; Plaintiff, vs. steve milner ; Defendant.

Case No.: 19STCV08154

Hearing Date: September 2, 2021

Time: 10:00 a.m.

[Tentative] Order RE:

SPECIAL MOTION TO STRIKE cross-complaint PURSUANT TO CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 425.16

demurrer to cross-complaint or, in the alternative, motion for judgment on the pleadings

MOVING PARTIES: Cross-Defendants Steve Milner, Gregg A. Martin, Ann S. Lee, and Hamburg, Karic, Edwards & Martin, LLP

RESPONDING PARTY: Cross-Complainant Roger Manlin

Special Motion to Strike Cross-Complaint Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 425.16

Demurrer to Cross-Complaint or, in the Alternative, Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings

The court considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with the motions and demurrer.

BACKGROUND

On March 8, 2019, plaintiff/cross-complainant/cross-defendant Roger Manlin (“Manlin”) filed his co