[TENTATIVE] ORDER RE: DEFENDANT’S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE AN AMENDED ANSWER; MOTION GRANTED
On August 21, 2017, Plaintiff H.C. (“Plaintiff”), a minor, by and through her Guardian Ad Litem, J.C., filed this action against Defendants Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District (“PVPUSD”) and Ryan Brown (“Brown”) (collectively, “Defendants”) for negligence, assault and battery, negligent infliction of emotional distress, and intentional infliction of emotional distress relating to a May 20, 2017 incident where Brown lit a student’s hands on fire. PVPUSD filed its Answer on December 5, 2017. PVPUSD seeks to amend its answer to allege the specific Education Code sections under which it asserts immunity for the injuries allegedly caused by Brown on a school field trip.
The Court may, in its discretion and after notice to the adverse party, allow, upon any terms as may be just, an amendment to any pleading, including adding or striking out the name of any party, or correcting a mistake
Hearing Date
September 05, 2018
Type
Other PI/PD/WD (General Jurisdiction)
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[TENTATIVE] ORDER RE: DEFENDANT’S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE AN AMENDED ANSWER; MOTION GRANTED
On August 21, 2017, Plaintiff H.C. (“Plaintiff”), a minor, by and through her Guardian Ad Litem, J.C., filed this action against Defendants Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District (“PVPUSD”) and Ryan Brown (“Brown”) (collectively, “Defendants”) for negligence, assault and battery, negligent infliction of emotional distress, and intentional infliction of emotional distress relating to a May 20, 2017 incident where Brown lit a student’s hands on fire. PVPUSD filed its Answer on December 5, 2017. PVPUSD seeks to amend its answer to allege the specific Education Code sections under which it asserts immunity for the injuries allegedly caused by Brown on a school field trip.
The Court may, in its discretion and after notice to the adverse party, allow, upon any terms as may be just, an amendment to any pleading, including adding or striking out the name of any party, or correcting a mistake