# 4. Sergey Kapatcyn v. Stallion Transport, Inc. et al.

Case No.: TC029010

Matter on calendar for: motion to withdraw as counsel

Tentative ruling:

I. Background

Plaintiff Sergey Kapatcyn is in the business of selling motorcycles, off-road vehicles, and their associated parts and supplies. He allegedly engaged defendant Stallion Transport, Inc. to transport a shipment of vehicles to the Port of Long Beach. The shipment was instead delivered and left overnight at defendant Silverstar Express, Inc.’s warehouses in Compton; unattended and in a lax security environment. The goods were stolen from the Compton location.

The Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) asserts Causes of Action for:

(1) Breach of Contract;

(2) Negligence;

(3) Concealment;

(4) Unfair Competition; and

(5) Conversion

Plaintiff’s counsel, attorneys Derek Decker and Andrea Close of Krogh & Decker, LLP, move to withdraw.

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

II. Standard

California Code of