Good cause appearing and based on the stipulation of the parties, Defendant's motion to consolidate Cole v. Espiritu (34-2017-00207832) and Cole v. Espiritu (34-2017-00216438) for all purposes is granted. Cole v. Espiritu (34-2017-00207832) shall be the lead case. The case management judge assigned to the lead case shall hear case management issues in the consolidated cases. The case management time lines applicable to the lead case shall govern both cases.

The Court finds good cause to consolidate the actions because all of the actions arise from the same automobile accident on August 5, 2015. The Court finds there are common issues of law and fact such that consolidation is appropriate. (Code Civ. Proc. § 1048.)

This case has been assigned to Department 47 for hearing. In the event that either party requests a hearing the matter will be heard at 9:30 a.m. in Department 47. Any party requesting an oral argument must contact the clerk at (916) 874-5487 and opposing counsel or parties