Case Number: 20STCV46382 Hearing Date: May 21, 2021 Dept: 29

TENTATIVE RULING

Plaintiff’s Motion for Trial Setting Preference is GRANTED.

BACKGROUND

On July 14, 2020, Plaintiff Susan Martirosyan (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants VIV A TRANS, INC., a California Corporation, and DOES 1 Through 20, Inclusive (collectively “Defendants”). Plaintiff alleges motor vehicle and general negligence arising from a bus driver speeding excessively over a speed bump while Plaintiff was a passenger. Plaintiff is 90 and is claiming injuries of a fractured spine.

On April 27, 2021, Plaintiff filed a motion for trial preference pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 36, subdivision (a).

Trial is set for January 1, 2022.

PARTY’S REQUEST

Plaintiff asks the Court for an order granting preference and setting of trial in the above entitled action no later than 120 days after the granting of this motion. Defendant filed opposing papers May 10, 2021.

LEGAL STANDARD

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