SCV-270708, Doyle v. Kidson
Defendant Lisette Dominique Kidson’s (“Defendant”) unopposed motion to strike portions of
Plaintiff James Doyle’s (“Plaintiff”) complaint is GRANTED with leave to amend.
I. Procedural History
Plaintiff brought this action against Defendant and Michael Kidson alleging personal injuries for
causes of action for motor vehicle negligence, negligent entrustment, negligence per se, and
intentional infliction of emotional distress and violation for Vehicle Code section 23152(a).
(Complaint, ¶¶ 25-50.) Among other prayers for relief, Plaintiff prays for exemplary damages to be
assessed against only Defendant. (Id. at 9:2.)
Defendant’s counsel met and conferred with Plaintiff’s previous counsel over telephone and by
email correspondence regarding the exemplary damages prayed for in the complaint along with
other language, but the parties were not able to reach a resolution. (Memorandum of Points and
Authorities in support of Motion to Strike [“MTS”], 7:6-17