Motion granted with 30 days leave to amend as to 7th cause of action. Plaintiff has not pled fraud nor malice or oppression with required specificity. While the underlying claims may be generally alleged, specific factual allegations are required to support a punitive claim. (Smith v. Sup.Ct. (Bucher)) (1992) 10 Cal.App.4th 1033, 1041–1042; (Anschutz Entertainment Group, Inc. v. Snepp) (2009) 171 Cal.App.4th 598, 643.)
As for other claims, matter moot in light of ruling on demurrer.
Hearing Date
January 19, 2021
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Motion granted with 30 days leave to amend as to 7th cause of action. Plaintiff has not pled fraud nor malice or oppression with required specificity. While the underlying claims may be generally alleged, specific factual allegations are required to support a punitive claim. (Smith v. Sup.Ct. (Bucher)) (1992) 10 Cal.App.4th 1033, 1041–1042; (Anschutz Entertainment Group, Inc. v. Snepp) (2009) 171 Cal.App.4th 598, 643.)
As for other claims, matter moot in light of ruling on demurrer.