Case Number:
20STCV05207
Hearing Date:
December 07, 2020
Dept:
31


MOTION FOR SANCTIONS IS DENIED.


Background


On February 7, 2020, Plaintiff Victor Hramtsov filed the instant action against Defendants Daniel Goldtwait, individually and on behalf of S. Goldthwait, a minor; Carolyn Goldthwait; and Does 1 through 50. On April 28, 2020, Plaintiff filed the First Amended Complaint (“FAC”). The FAC asserts causes of action for:


Defamation/Libel; and
Negligence.


On May 29, 2020, Defendants filed a demurrer with motion to strike to the FAC. On August 26, 2020, Plaintiff, without leave of court, attempted to file a Second Amended Complaint, which was rejected. On September 9, 2020, the Court overruled Defendants’ demurrer to the FAC but granted with leave to amend Defendants’ motion to strike. Pursuant to the September 9, 2020 order, Plaintiff filed the Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”). The SAC asserts causes of action for:


Defamation – Libel/Libel Per Se;