The Court issues the following tentative ruling in advance of the Case Management Conference scheduled for September 10, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., by remote appearance in Department 40. The Court has received the parties' Joint Report in Advance of September 10, 2021 Further Status Conference, filed August 25, 2021.

No appearance is required subject to the following conditions:

The Court is advised that the parties reached a resolution of this case at private mediation on August 9, 2021. The Court understands that the parties continue to meet and confer towards finalizing a formal settlement agreement. Plaintiff's motion for preliminary approval of settlement is expect to follow thereafter.

The Court sets the next Case Management Conference for February 25, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., by remote appearance in Department 40. By 14 days prior to the hearing, the parties shall file an updated joint statement via email to Dept40@saccourt.ca.gov. The parties shall report on the status of Plaintiff's mo