Tentative ruling issued by Judge Mark A. Young on Aug. 03, 2021 in Los Angeles County, CA - Case no: xxxxx334

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On August 3, 2021, Judge Mark A. Young of Los Angeles County Superior Court, Department M, issued the following tentative ruling.

The Reference Case No.: (Subscribe to View) Los Angeles County, California. Hearing Date 08.03.2021.

Case Type: Toxic Tort/Environmental (General Jurisdiction)

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LEGAL STANDARD

“The court may, in furtherance of justice, and on any terms as may be proper, allow a party to amend any pleading or proceeding by adding or striking out the name of any party, or by correcting a mistake in the name of a party, or a mistake in any other respect.” (Code Civ. Proc., § 473.) California Code of Civil Procedure section 576 also grants the court power to allow a party to amend its pleading.

California courts are required to permit liberal amendment of pleadings in the interest of justice between the parties to an action. (Dieckmann v. Superior Court (1985) 175 Cal.App.3d 345, 352.) Generally, amendment must be permitted unless there is unwarranted delay in requesting leave to amend or undue prejudice to the opposing party. (Duchrow v. Forrest (2013) 215 Cal.App.4th 1359, 1377.) Even if a good amendment is proposed in proper form, unwarranted delay in presenting it may – of itself—be a valid reason for denial. (Emerald Bay Community Asso….....

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