Jennifer L. Spalding v. Kimberly Kirkpatrick 21CV000282
(1) DEMURRER TO THE FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT
TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Kimberly Kirkpatrick’s demurrer to the first cause
of action for legal malpractice, second cause of action for “tortuous” interference, third cause of
action for breach of fiduciary duty, third cause of action for fraudulent and/or negligent
misrepresentation, fourth cause of action for intentional infliction of emotional distress, and fifth
cause of action for defamation of character on the grounds of uncertainty and failure to state
sufficient facts is SUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND. Plaintiff Jennifer L. Spalding has
not substantively addressed the legal arguments set forth in defendant’s moving papers. Plaintiff
Hearing Date
August 04, 2021
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Jennifer L. Spalding v. Kimberly Kirkpatrick 21CV000282
(1) DEMURRER TO THE FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT
TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Kimberly Kirkpatrick’s demurrer to the first cause
of action for legal malpractice, second cause of action for “tortuous” interference, third cause of
action for breach of fiduciary duty, third cause of action for fraudulent and/or negligent
misrepresentation, fourth cause of action for intentional infliction of emotional distress, and fifth
cause of action for defamation of character on the grounds of uncertainty and failure to state
sufficient facts is SUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND. Plaintiff Jennifer L. Spalding has
not substantively addressed the legal arguments set forth in defendant’s moving papers. Plaintiff