Motion for Summary Judgement, or in the Alternative, Summary Adjudication

Having considered the moving papers, the Court rules as follows. No opposing papers were filed.

BACKGROUND

On December 22, 2017, Plaintiff Floridalma Castaneda (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Debra D. Williams, McCoy Memorial Baptist Church, Miriam Sanchez De La Cruz, and Adolfo Sanchez Jr. (“Defendants”) alleging strict liability, violation of statute, and negligence for a dog bite that occurred on January 1, 2016.

On June 14, 2019, Defendants McCoy Memorial Baptist Church and Debra D. Williams 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 December 2, 2019.

PARTY’S REQUESTS

Defendants McCoy Memorial Baptist Church and Debra D. Williams (“Moving Defendants”) request that the Court grant summary judgment, or in the alternative summary adjudication, arguing that they did not hav