Re: Joseph M. Hoats v. Maria Felix Briceno (KC069400 R/T KC069267)

MOTION FOR ORDER CONSOLIDATING CASES

Moving Party: Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant Joseph M. Hoats

Respondent: No timely opposition filed

POS: Moving OK

Case No. KC069267

This is an attorney/client fee dispute. The complaint was filed on 4/26/17. The First Amended Complaint, filed on 5/25/17, asserts causes of action against Defendant Maria Felix Briceno (“Briceno”) and Does 1-10 for:

On 7/3/17, plaintiff dismissed her third cause of action, without prejudice. On 8/1/17, plaintiff dismissed her fourth cause of action, without prejudice. On 8/30/17, Briceno filed her cross-complaint, asserting a cause of action against plaintiff and Does 1-5 for Breach of Fiduciary Duties.

On 8/31/17, the court granted Briceno’s motion for an order compelling arbitration, ordered the action stayed pending arbitration and appointed Judge Peter Meeka (ret.) as arbitrator.

On 10/30/17, the court related this case to Case No. KC069400 and