Motion for Summary Judgment, or in the alternative, Summary Adjudication

Having considered the moving, opposing, and reply papers, the Court rules as follows.

BACKGROUND

On November 30, 2017, Plaintiff Almir Mansilla (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant Haas Automation, Inc. (“Defendant”) alleging strict liability, negligence, breach of express warranty, and breach of implied warranty of merchantability for a defective mini-mill that caused Plaintiff injuries on December 7, 2015.

On July 19, 2019, Defendant filed a motion for summary judgment, or in the alternative, summary adjudication pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 437c.

Trial is set for April 30, 2020.

PARTY’S REQUEST

Defendant asks the Court to grant summary judgment, or in the alternative, summary adjudication against Plaintiff arguing there was no defect in the mini-mill and that the doctrine of primary assumption of risk applies.

OBJECTIONS

Plaintiff objects to Defendant’s Exhibit H,