SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - CENTRAL DISTRICT

ROCHELLE STERN PATTON, Plaintiff(s), vs. PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES, INC., ET AL., Defendant(s).

CASE NO: BC671083

[TENTATIVE] ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

Dept. 3

1:30 p.m.

March 27, 2019

Background Facts

Plaintiff, Rochelle Stern Patton filed this action against Defendant, Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. for damages arising out of a trip and fall. Plaintiff tripped and fell on a scooter that some children, also in the store, had left in the store.

Plaintiff filed her complaint on 8/03/17. The complaint includes causes of action for negligence, premises liability, and negligent supervision. The first and second causes of action are alleged against Petco and Does 1-25; the third cause of action is alleged against Does 26-50.

On 8/18/17, Plaintiff added Jennifer Enani as Doe 27. On 9/05/17, Petco filed an answer to the complaint. On 10/10/17, Enani filed an answer to the complaint.