Motion for Summary Judgment

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

BACKGROUND

On January 18, 2018, Plaintiff Meena Dhawan (“Plaintiff”) filed a compliant against Defendant the Regents of the University of California (erroneously sued and served as University of California Los Angeles). The complaint alleges premises liability for a trip-and-fall that occurred on January 29, 2016.

On August 21, 2018, Plaintiff filed an amendment to the complaint renaming Doe 1 as Defendant the Regents of the University of California.

On September 12, 2019, Defendant the Regents of the University of California filed a motion for summary judgment pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 473c.

Trial is set for April 28, 2020.

PARTY’S REQUEST

Defendant the Regents of the University of California (“Moving Defendant”) asks the Court to enter summary judgment against Plaintiff and in Defendant’s favor for two reasons. First, Moving