# 4. Josefina Robles v. St. Francis Medical Center, et al.

Case No.: BC697012

Matter on calendar for: motion for leave to file Second Amended Complaint

Tentative ruling:

I. Background

This is a medical malpractice claim. Plaintiff Josefina Robles appears through her conservator and father, Sergio Robles. Defendants are various healthcare providers. The events took place at the premises of defendant St. Francis Medical Center. The complaint alleges improper administration of epidural anesthesia and improper airway protection, leading to Robles’ severe brain injury.

Robles moves for leave to file the Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”). St. Francis opposed the motion on the grounds of the SAC contained a request for punitive damages. The parties have filed a stipulation in which Robles agreed to remove the punitive damages allegations from the SAC without prejudice.

For the reasons set forth below, the Court grants the motion.

II. Standard

Code of Civil Procedure §§ 473(a)(1) and 5