Anton Yelchin Wrongful Death Complaint OCR

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------------------------------1. Check one box below for the case type that best describes this case:
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---------Contract
A uto T ort
P rovlslon alhr C o m p lex C iv il L itig a tio n
Auto (22)
Breach o f contract/w arranty (06)
(Ca1, R u ,es * C o u rt, ru le s 3 .4 00 -3 .4 03 )
Uninsured motorist (46)
Rule 3 .740 collections (09 )
j-----j AnW nist/Trade regulation ( 03 )
O th e r PUPD/W O (P erso nal In ju iy /P ro p e rty

D am ago/W rongful D eath) T o rt
O ther collections (0 9 )
Insurance coverage (1 8 )
O ther contract (37)
. I Securities litigation (28)
R e a l P roperty
, 1 Envtrow nenlal/Toxic tort (3 0 )
I Asbestos (04)
Product liability (24)
I M edical m alpractice (45)
I O ther PI/P D /W D (23)
I Em inent dom ain/lnverse

condemnation (14)
N o n-P I/P D /W D (O ther) T o rt
I W rongful eviction (3 3 )
I O ther real property (2 6 )
I Business tort/unfair business practice (0 7 )
. I Construction defect (1 0 )
I M ass tort (4 0 )
Insurance coverage claim s arising from the

above listed provisionally com plex case
types (41)
E nforcem ent o f Ju d g m en t
C U Civil rights (08)
U nlaw fu l D etain er
I Defam ation (13)
I Com m ercial (31)
C~ - I Enforcem ent o f judgm ent (20 )

M iscellan eo u s C iv il C o m p lain t
I Fraud (16)
I Residential (32)
( Z D R IC O (27)
I Intellectual property (19)
I Drugs (38)
I____I O ther com plaint (not specified above) (42)
I Professional negligence (25)
J u d ic ia l R eview
M iscellan eo u s C iv il P e titio n
I O ther non-PI/PD/W D tort (3 5 )
I Asset forfeiture (05)
I Partnership and corporate governance (21)
E m ploym ent
I Petition re: arbitration award (11)
I O ther petition (not specified above) (43)
I W rongful termination (36)
I W rit of m andate (02)
I O ther employment (15 )
I O ther judicial review (3 9 )
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I X I is not complex under rule 3.400 of the California Rules of Court. If the case is complex, mark the
factors requiring exceptional judicial management:
a. I
I Large number of separately represented parties d. I
I Large number of witnesses
b. I
I Extensive motion practice raising difficult or novel e. I
I Coordination with related actions pending in one or more courts
___ issues that will be time-consuming to resolve
____ in other counties, states, or countries, or in a federal court
c. I
I Substantial amount of documentary evidence
f. ( _ J Substantial postjudgment judicial supervision
Remedies sought (check all that apply): a. I X I monetary b. I X I nonmonetary; declaratory or injunctive relief c. I X I punitive
4. Number of causes of action (specify):
5. This case
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6. If there are any known related cases, file and serve a notice of related case. (You
Date: August 2, 2016
Gary A. Dordick. Esa._____________________

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NOTICE
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Auto T ort
Auto (22) Personal tnjury/Property
Dam age/W rangful Death
Uninsured Motorist (4 6 ) {If the
case invoices an uninsured
m otorist claim subject to
arbitration, check this item
instead o f Auto)
O ther P IIP D /W D (P erso n al In ju ry /
Property D am ag e/W ro ng fu l O eath )
Tort
Asbestos (04)
Asbestos Property Dam age
Asbestos Personal Injury/
W rongful Death
Product Liability (not asbestos o r
toxicfenvironm ental) (24)
Medical M alpractice (45)
M edical M alpracticePhysicians & Surgeons
O ther Professional Health C are
M alpractice
Other P I/P D /W D (23)
Prem ises Liability (e.g ., slip
and fell)
Intentional Bodily Injury/PD /W D
(e.g ., assault, vandalism )
Intentional Infliction of
Emotional Distress
Negligent Infliction of
Em otional Distress
O ther PI/P D /W D
Non-PI/PO /W D (O th er) T o rt
Business Tort/U nfeir Business
Practice (07)
Civil Rights (e.g ., discrim ination,
false arrest) (not civil
harassm ent) (08)
Defem ation (e.g ., slander, libel)
(13)
Fraud (16)
Intellectual Property (19)
Professional Negligence (25)
Legal M alpractice
Other Professional M alpractice
(not m edical o r legal)
Other Non-PI/PD /W D Tort (3 5 )
Em ploym ent
Wrongful Termination (36)
Othar Employment (15)
CM-010[Rev. July 1.2007]
C o ntract
Breach o f Contract/W arranty (06 )
Breach o f R ental/Lease
Contract (not unlaw ful detainer
o r w rongful eviction)
C ontract/W arranty Breach Seller
Plaintiff (not b au d o r negligence)
Negligent Breach o f Contract/
W arranty
O ther Breach o f Contract/W arranty
Collections (e .g ., m oney owed, open
book accounts) (0 9 )
Collection C ase S eller Plaintiff
O ther Prom issory Note/Collectlons
C ase
Insurance Coverage (not provisionally
complex) (18)
Auto Subrogation
O ther Coverage
Other Contract (37)
Contractual Fraud
O ther Contract Dispute
R eal Property
Eminent D om ain/lnverse
Condemnation (1 4 )
Wrongful Eviction (3 3 )
O ther R eal Property (e .g ., quiet title) (26)
W rit of Possession of R eal Property
Mortgage Foreclosure
Quiet Title
O ther Real Property (not em inent
domain, landlordAenant, or
foreclosure)
U nlaw ful D etain er
Com m ercial (31)
Residential (32)
Drugs (38) (If the c ase Involves illegal
drugs, check this Item ; otherwise,
reportas Com m ercial o r Residential)
J u d ic ial R eview
A sset Forfeiture (05 )
Petition Re: A rbitration Award (11)
W rit of M andate (02 )
W rit-A dm inistrative Mandamus
W rit-M andam us o n Limited Court
Case M atter
W rit-O th er Lim ited Court C ase
Review
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Review of Health O fficer Order
Notice of A p p eal-L ab o r
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Antltrust/Trade Regulation (0 3 )
Construction D efect (10)
Claim s Involving M ass Tort (40)
Securities Litigation (28)
Environm entat/Toxic Tort (30 )
Insurance C overage Claim s
(arising from provisionally com plex
case type listed above) (41)
E n forcem ent o f J u d g m e n t
Enforcem ent of Judgm ent (20)
Abstract o f Judgm ent (O ut of
County)
Confession o f Judgm ent (non
dom estic relations)
Sister S tate Judgm ent
Adm inistrative Agency Award
(not unpaid taxes)
Petition/Certlficatlon of Entry of
Judgm ent on Unpaid Taxes
O ther Enforcem ent o f Judgment
C ase
M iscellan eo u s C iv il C o m p lain t
RICO (27)
O ther Com plaint (not specified
above) (42 )
Declaratory R elief Only
Injunctive R elief O nly (non
harassm ent)
M echanics Lien
O ther Com m ercial Com plaint
C ase (non-tort/non-com plex)
O ther Civil Com plaint
(non-tort/non-com plex)
M iscellan eo u s C iv il P e titio n
Partnership and Corporate
G overnance (21)
O ther Petition (no t specified
above) (43 )
Civil Harassm ent
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W orkplace Violence
Elder/Dependent Adult
Abuse
Election C ontest
Petition for N am e Change
Petition for R elief from Late
Claim
O ther Civil Petition
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CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET ADDENDUM AND

STATEMENT OF LOCATION
(CERTIFICATE OF GROUNDS FOR ASSIGNMENT TO COURTHOUSE LOCATION)
This form is required pursuant to Local Rule 2.0 in all new civil case filings in the Los Angeles Superior C ourt
Item I. Check the types of hearing and fill in the estimated length o f hearing expected for this case:
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case in the left margin below, and, to the right in Column A , the Civil Case Cover Sheet case type you selected.
Step 2:
Check
one Superior Court type
of action in Column
B below which
best describes the nature of this case.
Step 3:
In Column C, circle the reason for the court location choice that applies to the type of action you have
checked. For any exception to the court location, see Local Rule 2.0.
Applicable Reasons fo r Choosing Courthouse Location (see Column C below)
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2.
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5.
Class actions must be filed in the Stanley Mosk Courthouse, central district.
May be filed in central (other county, or no bodily injury/property damage).
Location where cause of action arose.
Location where bodily injury, death or damage occurred.
Location where performance required or defendant resides.
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Category No.
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1 A7100 Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property DamageAA/rongful Death
1., 2.,4.
Uninsured Motorist (46)
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Asbestos (04)
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Location where petitioner resides.
Location wherein defendant/respondent functions wholly.
Location where one or more of the parties reside.
Location of Labor Commissioner Office
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10.
Product Liability (24)
Medical Malpractice (45)
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A7260 Product Liability (not asbestos or toxic/environmental)

H A7210 Medical Malpractice - Physicians & Surgeons
1., 4.
! A7240 Other Professional Health Care Malpractice
1., 4.
: __j A7250 Premises Liability (e.g.. slip and fall)

Other
Personal Injury
Property Damage
Wrongful Death
(23)
LAC IV 109 (Rev 03/11)

LASC Approved 03-04
i A6070 Asbestos Property Damage

'___ | A7221 Asbestos - Personal Injury/Wrongful Death
1.. 4.
1 A7230 Intentional Bodily Injury/Property DamageAA/rongful Death (e.g .

assault, vandalism, etc.)
1 4
1 A7270 Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
1., 3.
[___ i A7220 Other Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death
CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET ADDENDUM

AND STATEMENT OF LOCATION
1., 4.
Local Rule 2.0

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B
Type of Action
(Check only one)
Employment
Non-Personal Injury/ Property

Damage/Wrongful Death Tort
A
Category No.
[
Civil Rights (08)
1 A6005 Civil Rights/Discrimination
1., 2.. 3.
Defamation (13)
A6010 Defamation (slander/libel)
1.. 2., 3.
I A6013 Fraud (no contract)
1.. 2.. 3.
Fraud (16)
Professional Negligence (25)
1., 3.
A6029 Other Commercial/Business Tort (not fraud/breach of contract)
1., 2.. 3.
!___ A6017 Legal Malpractice
1.. 2., 3.
U A6050 Other Professional Malpractice (not medical or legal)

Other (35)
1 A6025 Other Non-Personal Injury/Property Damage tort
2..3.
Wrongful Termination (36)
1 A6037 Wrongful Termination
1.. 2.. 3.
Other Employment (15)
!___ i A6024 Other Employment Complaint Case
1.. 2.. 3.
10.
Insurance Coverage (18)
Other Contract (37)
Other Real Property (26)
2., 5
A6019 Negligent Breach of Contract/Warranty (no fraud)

1 A6028 Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence)
1., 2., 5.
1., 2., 5.
2., 5 6.
A6002 Collections Case-Seller Plaintiff

1 A6012 Other Promissory Note/Collections Case
2.. 5.
[___ ] A6015 Insurance Coverage (not complex)
1.. 2., 5., 8.
1.. 2.. 3.. 5.
1 A6009 Contractual Fraud
[___j A6031 Tortious Interference
1.. 2.. 3.. 5.
1 A6027 Other Contract Dispute(not breach/insurance/fraud/negligence)
1.. 2 3., 8.
I A7300 Eminent Domain/Condemnation
2.
Eminent Domain/lnverse
Condemnation (14)
Wrongful Eviction (33)
2., 5.
71 A6008 Contract/Warranty Breach -Seller Plaintiff (no fraud/negligence)
1
Collections (09)
1 A6109 Labor Commissioner Appeals

__J A6004 Breach of Rental/Lease Contract (not unlawful detainer or wrongful
eviction)
1
Contract
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Business Tort (07)
Breach of Contract/ Warranty

(06)
(not insurance)
Real Property
CASE NUMBER
Number of parcels
1 A6023 Wrongful Eviction Case
2.. 6.
1 A6018 Mortgage Foreclosure
2.. 6.
1 A6032 Quiet Title
2.. 6
Unlawful Detainer
J A6060 OtherRealProperty(noteminentdomain,landlord/tenant, foreclosure) 2., 6.

Unlawful Detainer-Commercial
(31)
_j A6021 Unlawful Detainer-Commercial (not drugs or wrongful eviction)
2., 6.
Unlawful Detainer-Residential
(32)
J A6020 Unlawful Detainer-Residential (not drugs or wrongful eviction)
2., 6.
J A6020F Unlawful Detainer-Post-Foreclosure
2.. 6
Unlawful DetainerPost-Foreclosure (34)

Unlawful Detainer-Drugs (38)
LACIV 109 (Rev. 03/11)

LASC Approved 03-04
1___ A6022 Unlawful Detainer-Drugs

2.. 6
Local Rule 2.0

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SHORTTITLE
YELCHIN, et al., vs. FCA US LLC, et al

A
Category No.
B
Type of Action
(Check only one)
1
Judicial Review
Asset Forfeiture (05)

Petition re Arbitration (11)
Writ of Mandate (02)
of Judgment
Enforcement
Provisionally Complex Litigation
Other Judicial Review (39)

Antitrust/Trade Regulation (03)
Miscellaneous
Civil Complaints
2., 6.
1___ 1 A6115 Petition to Compel/Confirm/Vacate Arbitration
2.. 5.
! A6151 Writ - Administrative Mandamus
2., 8.
1 A6152 Writ - Mandamus on Limited Court Case Matter
2.
1 A6153 Writ - Other Limited Court Case Review
2.
i___ ! A6150 Other Writ/Judicial Review
2.. 8
1.. 2., 8.
] A6003 Antitrust/Trade Regulation
1., 2.. 3.
[___ ] A6006 Claims Involving Mass Tort
1.. 2., 8.
Securities Litigation (28)
J A6035 Securities Litigation Case
1., 2., 8.
Toxic Tort
Environmental (30)
1 A6036 Toxic Tort/Environmental
1.. 2.. 3.. 8
Insurance Coverage Claims

from Complex Case (41)
1 A6014 Insurance Coverage/Subrogation (complex case only)
1., 2.. 5., 8
1 A6141 Sister State Judgment
2.. 9.
1___ A6160 Abstract of Judgment
2., 6
Claims Involving Mass Tort

(40)
Enforcement
of Judgment (20)
Other Complaints
(Not Specified Above) (42)
Partnership Corporation
Governance (21)
] A6107 Confession of Judgment (non-domestic relations)
2.. 9.
I A6140 Administrative Agency Award (not unpaid taxes)
2.. 8
[___ | A6114 Petition/Certificate for Entry of Judgment on Unpaid Tax
2., 8.
2.. 8., 9.
i A6112 Other Enforcement of Judgment Case
[___ 1 A6033 Racketeering (RICO) Case
1., 2.. 8
___ ] A6030 Declaratory Relief Only
1.. 2.. 8.
A6040 Injunctive Relief Only (not domestic/harassment)
1.. 2.. 8.
___ A6000 Other Civil Complaint (non-tort/non-complex)
1.. 2.. 8
2 8
1 A6113 Partnership and Corporate Governance Case

A6121 Civil Harassment
71 A6123 Workplace Harassment
Other Petitions
(Not Specified Above)
(43)
2.. 3., 9.
1 A6124 Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Case
2.. 3.. 9
j A6190 Election Contest
2.
A6110 Petition for Change of Name
A6100 Other Civil Petition
LASC Approved 03-04
2., 3., 9.
!___ j A6170 Petition for Relief from Late Claim Law
LACIV 109 (Rev. 03/11)
2 8
___ j A6011 Other Commercial Complaint Case (non-tort/non-complex)
Civil Petitions
1 A6108 Asset Forfeiture Case
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[___ ] A6007 Construction Defect
Construction Defect (10)
RICO (27)
Miscellaneous
CASE NUMBER

2., 7.
2.. 3.. 4.. 8
2.. 9
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Item III. Statement of Location: Enter the address of the accident, party's residence or place of business, performance, or other
circumstance indicated in Item II., Step 3 on Page 1, as the proper reason for filing in the court location you selected.
ao o ress:
REASON: Check the appropriate boxes for the numbers shown

under Column C for the type of action that you have selected for
this case.
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Ite m IV . Declaration of Assignment I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the S tate of California that the foregoing is true
an d correct and that the above-entitled m atter is properly filed for assignm ent to the L o s
C e n t r a l _________
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courthouse in the
District of the Superior Court o f California, County o f Los Angeles [Code Civ. P r p c r r T ^ et seq., and Local
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PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOW ING ITEM S COMPLETED AND REA D Y TO BE FILED IN ORDER TO PROPERLY
COM M ENCE YOUR NEW CO URT CASE:
1.
Original Complaint or Petition.
2.
If filing a Complaint a completed Summons form for issuance by the Clerk.
3.
Civil Case Cover S heet Judicial Council form CM-010.
4.
Civil Case Cover Sheet Addendum and Statement of Location form, L A C IV 109, LASC Approved 03-04 (Rev.
03/11).
5.
Payment in full of the filing fee, unless fees have been waived.
6.
A signed order appointing the Guardian ad Litem, Judicial Council form C IV-010, if the plaintiff or petitioner is a
minor under 18 years of age will be required by Court in order to issue a summons.
7.
Additional copies of documents to be conformed by the Clerk. Copies of the cover sheet and this addendum
must be served along with the summons and complaint, or other initiating pleading in the case.
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NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: FCA OS LLC; ZF NORTH AMERICA,

(A V IS O A L D E M A N D A D O ): INC.; AUTO COMPANY XXIII, INC.,
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VICTOR YELCHIN, an
individual, IRINA
YELCHINA, an individual; and the ESTATE OF ANTON
YELCHIN, by and through his Successors-in-Interest,
VICTOR YELCHIN and IRINA YELCHINA
YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLA IN TIFF:
( L O E S T D E M A N D A N D O E L D E M A N D A N T E ):
! h e rri R . C a rte r, E xecutive Ite e r /C le r k
By: Jui Lara. Deputy
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CASE NUMBER:,
(E l n o m b ra y d ire c ci n d e la co rte e s ):
(N m ero d e l
6 2 9 0 96
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

111 North Hill Street
Los Angeles, California 90012
Central District
The nam e, address, and telephone number o f plaintiffs attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is:
(E l n o m b re, la d ire c ci n y e l n m ero d e te l fo n o d e l a b o g a d o d e l d e m a n d a n te , o d e l d e m a n d a n te q u e n o tie n e a b o g a d o , e s ):
Gary A. Dordick, Esq. S/B# 128008

Beverly Hills, California 90212 gHERRULCARIER
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(Secretario)
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(Para prueba de entrega de esta citatin use el formulario Proof of Service of Summons, (POS-010)).
Fax: 855-299-4444
Deputy
(Adjunto)
NOTICE TO T H E PERSON SERVED: You are served

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1 Gary A. Dordick, Esq. S/B# 128008

Diana S. Diskin, Esq. S/B# 251366
2 GARY A. DORDICK, A LAW CORPORATION
3 Beverly Hills, California 90212-4514
Tel: (310) 551-0949 Fax: (855) 299-4444
4 Email: dordicklaw@aol.com
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Attorneys for Plaintiffs
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CONFO RM ED COPY
O R IG IN A L F IL E D
Superior Court of California
County of Los Ancietes
MIG02 2016
Sherri R. Carter, Executive Otflcer/Clerk
By: Judi Lara, Deputy
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SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
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VICTOR YELCHIN, an individual, IRINA )

YELCHINA, an individual: and the
)
ESTATE OF ANTON YELCHIN, by and
)
12 through his Successors-in-lnterest,
VICTOR YELCHIN and IRINA
13 YELCHINA,
Plaintiffs,
)
14
v.
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15
FCA US LLC; ZF NORTH AMERICA,
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16 INC.; AUTO COMPANY XXIII, INC., dba)
AUTONATION CHRYSLER DODGE
)
17 JEEP VALENCIA and CA
SUPERSTORES VALENCIA CJD; and
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18 DOES 1 to 100, Inclusive,
CASE NO.:
1C $ & *
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Defendants.
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COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES

JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
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21
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VICTOR YELCHIN, an individual; IRINA YELCHINA, an individual; and the
23
ESTATE OF ANTON YELCHIN, by and through his Successors-in-lnterest, VICTOR
24
YELCHIN and IRINA YELCHINA, allege as follows:
25
1.
Plaintiff VICTOR YELCHIN is the surviving father to decedent ANTON
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YELCHIN and is a resident of Los Angeles County, California. Plaintiff VICTOR
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YELCHIN has standing to file this action for Decedents wrongful death pursuant to
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Code o f Civil Procedure sections 377.11,377.32, and 377.60. Plaintiff VICTOR

___________________________________1.________________________________
1 YELCHIN succeeded to the Decedent's interest in the action because, at the time of
2
Decedent's death, the Decedent was not married and had no children. The statement
required pursuant to Code o f Civil Procedure section 377.32 is attached hereto as
Exhibit 1.
2.
Plaintiff IRINA YELCHINA is the surviving mother to decedent ANTON
YELCHIN and is a resident of Los Angeles County, California. Plaintiff IRINA
YELCHINA has standing to file this action for Decedents wrongful death pursuant to
Code o f Civil Procedure sections 377.11,377.32, and 377.60. Plaintiff IRINA
YELCHINA succeeded to the Decedent's interest in the action because, at the time of
10
Decedents death, the Decedent was not married and had no children. The statement
11
required pursuant to Code o f Civil Procedure section 377.32 is attached hereto as
12
Exhibit T .
13
3.
Plaintiffs are informed and believe, and based upon such information and
14
belief, allege that they are the Decedents lawful heirs and successors-in-interest, and
15
therefore this Complaint does not name any adverse heir in connection with this claim
16
for Wrongful Death.

4.
17
Plaintiffs are informed and believe and, based upon such information and
18
belief, allege that Defendant FCA US LLC is now and at all times mentioned herein an
19
unknown business entity authorized and/or qualified to do business and is doing
20
business in the State of California.

5.
21
22
belief, allege that Defendant FCA US LLC engages in the business of designing,
23
manufacturing, testing, marketing, and distributing the 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
24
Model, License No. 7HXG997 (hereinafter the Subject Vehicle") which included the
25
defective monostable gear selector, also known as a monostable electronic "E-shift
26
gear shift assembly (hereinafter the Subject Gear Selector) which has caused the
27
death of ANTON YELCHIN.
28
Ill
__________________________________ 2.__________________________________
6.
belief, allege that Defendant ZF NORTH AMERICA, INC., is now and at all times
mentioned herein an unknown business entity authorized and/or qualified to do
business and is doing business in the State of California.
7.
belief, allege that Defendant ZF NORTH AMERICA, INC., engages in the business of
designing, manufacturing, testing, marketing, and distributing the Subject Gear Selector
featured in the Subject Vehicle which has caused the death of ANTON YELCHIN.
8.
10
belief, allege that Defendant AUTO COMPANY XXlll, INC., dba AUTONATION
11
CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP VALENCIA and CA SUPERSTORES VALENCIA CJD, is
12
now and at all times mentioned herein an unknown business entity authorized and/or
13
qualified to do business and is doing business in the State of California.
14
9.
15
belief, allege that Defendant AUTO COMPANY XXlll, INC., dba AUTONATION
16
CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP VALENCIA and CA SUPERSTORES VALENCIA CJD,
17
engages in the business of selling and/or leasing vehicles, including the Subject Vehicle
18
which has caused the death of ANTON YELCHIN.
19
10.
20
belief, allege that Defendants FCA US LLC, ZF NORTH AMERICA, INC., AUTO
21
COMPANY XXlll, INC., dba AUTONATION CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP VALENCIA and
22
CA SUPERSTORES VALENCIA CJD, and DOES 1 to 100, and each of them were the
23
manufacturers, designers, developers, processors, producers, assemblers, builders,
24
testers, inspectors, installers, equippers, endorsers, exporters, wholesalers, retailers,
25
lessors, renters, sellers, modifiers, servicers, repairers, providers and otherwise
26
distributors of the Subject Vehicle and Subject Gear Selector.
27
HI
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III
3.
11.
belief, allege that DOES 1 to 100, and each o f them, are individuals, corporations,
partnerships, limited partnerships, associations, trusts, parent companies and/or
subsidiaries put together with the other aforementioned individuals or entities duly
authorized to do and are doing business in the State of California.
6
7
12.
The true names and capacities - whether individual, corporate,
governmental, associate(d) or otherwise - of Defendants Does 1 through 100, inclusive,
8 and each of them, are unknown to Plaintiffs, who therefore sue said Defendants by
9
10
such fictitious names.

13.
Plaintiffs are informed and believe and, upon such information and belief,
11
allege that each of the Defendants fictitiously named herein as a Doe is legally
12
responsible, negligently or in some other actionable manner, for the events and
13
happenings hereinafter referred to and that, thereby, each proximately caused the
14 wrongful death of ANTON YELCHIN and the injuries and damages to Plaintiffs as
15
16
hereinafter alleged.
14.
Plaintiffs will amend this Complaint to show the true names and capacities
17 of such fictitiously named Defendants when such names and capacities have been
18
19
ascertained together with the proper charging allegations.

15.
20
belief, allege that all of the acts, conduct, and nonfeasance herein carried out by each
21
and every representative, employee, or agent of each and every corporate and
22
business Defendant was authorized, ordered, and directed by their and/or its respective
23
Defendants corporate or business employers, officers, directors, and/or managing
24
agents. In addition thereto, said corporate or business employers, officers, directors,
25
and/or managing agents had advance knowledge of and authorized and participated in
26
the herein described acts, conduct, and nonfeasance of their representatives,
27
employees, agents, and each of them. In further addition thereto, upon the completion
28
of the aforesaid acts, conduct, and nonfeasance of the aforesaid employees and
4.
agents, the aforesaid corporate and business employers, officers, directors, and/or
managing agents respectively ratified, accepted the benefits of, condoned and
approved of each and all of said acts, conduct, and/or nonfeasance of their
co-employees, employees, and agents. In addition, at all times herein relevant, each
Defendant, whether named herein or designated as a Doe, was a principal, master,
employer, and/or joint venturer of every other Defendant, and every Defendant was
acting within the course and scope of said agency, authority, employment and joint
venture.
16.
10
belief, allege that between at least 2011 and 2015, Defendants FCA US LLC and ZF
11
NORTH AMERICA, INC., designed and manufactured the defective Subject Gear
12
Selector.
13
17.
14
belief, allege that between at least 2011 and 2015, Defendant FCA US LLC designed
15
and manufactured certain vehicles, including the 2012-2014 Dodge Charger, 2012-
16
2014 Chrysler 300, 2014 Dodge Durango, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and the
17
Subject Vehicle, and that said vehicles included the defective Subject Gear Selector.
18
18.
19
belief, allege that between at least 2011 and 2015, Defendants FCA US LLC and AUTO
20
COMPANY XXIII, INC., dba AUTONATION CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP VALENCIA and
21
CA SUPERSTORES VALENCIA CJD, and DOES 1 to 100, inclusive, sold certain
22
vehicles, including the 2012-2014 Dodge Charger, 2012-2014 Chrysler 300, 2014
23
Dodge Durango, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and the Subject Vehicle, to the
24
general public and that said vehicles included the defective Subject Gear Selector.
25
19.
26
belief, allege that the Subject Vehicle, the Subject Gear Selector, and/or their
27
components possessed one or more defects in design, manufacture, or otherwise,
28
which were either known or should have been known by Defendants. The defect(s)
5.
substantially caused ANTON YELCHINs death and Plaintiffs injuries as more fully
described herein.
20.
More specifically, Plaintiffs are informed and believe and, based upon
such information and belief, allege that the design and/or manufacture of the Subject
Vehicle - and other certain vehicles, including the 2012-2014 Dodge Charger, 2012-
2014 Chrysler 300, 2014 Dodge Durango, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee - as
7 well as the design and/or manufacture of the Subject Gear Selector were defective in
8
that the Subject Gear Selector has an unfamiliar movement that is not intuitive and that
provides poor tactile and visual feedback to drivers, increasing the potential for
10
unintended gear selection and vehicle rollaway. Drivers could exit these vehicles when
11
the engine is running and the transmission is not in PARK, resulting in unattended
12
vehicle rollaway. Further, the Subject Vehicle - and these other certain vehicles,
13
including the 2012-2014 Dodge Charger, 2012-2014 Chrysler 300, 2014 Dodge
14
Durango, 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee- failed to include sufficient rollaway
15
prevention features as well as sufficient warning features and/or measures so as to
16
prevent drivers from exiting these vehicles with the engine running and the transmission
17
not in PARK and/or to avoid vehicle rollaway
18
21.
Plaintiffs are also informed and believe and, based upon such information
19
and belief, allege that the design and/or manufacture of the Subject Vehicle - and other
20
certain vehicles, including the 2012-2014 Dodge Charger, 2012-2014 Chrysler 300,
21
2014 Dodge Durango, and 2014-2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee - as well as the design
22
and/or manufacture of the Subject Gear Selector were defective in that these vehicles
23
ignition START/STOP button could fail to engage, resulting in incidents where drivers
24
believed they put the vehicle in PARK and attempted to shutoff the vehicle using the
25
ignition ON/OFF button, then exited the vehicle without realizing that the vehicle was
26
not in PARK and the engine continued to run.
27
Ill
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6.
22.
belief, allege that, by at least August 2015, Defendants FCA US LLC, ZF NORTH
AMERICA, INC., and AUTO COMPANY XXIII, INC., dba AUTONATION CHRYSLER
DODGE JEEP VALENCIA and CA SUPERSTORES VALENCIA CJD, and DOES 1 to
100, inclusive, were aware of multiple crashes and numerous additional complaints
attributed to the defective Subject Gear Selector in its Chysler 300 and Dodge Charger.
Nevertheless, Defendants and each of them recklessly installed the defective Subject
Gear Selector into the 2014 and 2015 Grand Cherokee. As of April 12,2016, the
defective design and/or manufacture of the Subject Vehicle and Subject Gear Selector
10
had resulted in at least 700 field reports to Defendant FCA US LLC that were potentially
11
related to this issue, including 212 crashes, 308 claims of property damage, and at
12
least 41 injuries. The defective design and/or manufacture of the Subject Vehicle and
13
Subject Gear Selector affected at least 800,000 vehicles.
14
23.
15
belief, allege that, despite said actual knowledge of the defective design and/or
16
manufacture of the Subject Vehicle and Subject Gear Selector, Defendants FCA US
17
LLC, ZF NORTH AMERICA, INC., AUTO COMPANY XXIII, INC., dba AUTONATION
18
CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP VALENCIA and CA SUPERSTORES VALENCIA CJD, and
19
DOES 1 to 100, inclusive, failed to timely and/or adequately remedy the defective
20
Subject Vehicle and/or defective Subject Gear Selector.
21
24.
22
belief, allege that, on June 19, 2016, decedent ANTON YELCHIN was the operator of
23
the Subject Vehicle and that the Subject Vehicle was being used in a reasonably
24
foreseeable manner in Studio City, in the State of California.
25
25.
Plaintiffs are informed and believe and allege that, on or about June 19,
26
2016, decedent ANTON YELCHIN parked the Subject Vehicle at or near the top of his
27
driveway, then exited the Subject Vehicle and traversed towards the base of his
28
driveway. As a result of the defective design and/or manufacture of the Subject

7.
Vehicle, the Subject Vehicle did not properly engage and/or maintain the Park gear
position, causing the unmanned Subject Vehicle to travel down the driveway, where it
impacted ANTON YELCHIN. ANTON YELCHIN was crushed and lingered alive for
some time, trapped and suffocating until his death.
FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION BY PLAINTIFFS AGAINST FCA US LLC. ZF NORTH
AMERICA. INC.. AUTO COMPANY XXIII. INC., dba AUTONATION CHRYSLER
DODGE JEEP VALENCIA and CA SUPERSTORES VALENCIA CJD. AND DOES 1
TO 100. INCLUSIVE FOR STRICT LIABILITY
10
11
12
26.
Plaintiffs re-allege Paragraphs 1 through 25 and incorporate them by
reference as though fully set forth herein.

27.
Plaintiffs are informed and believe and thereon allege that at all times
13
herein mentioned, Defendants FCA US LLC, ZF NORTH AMERICA, INC., AUTO
14
COMPANY XXIII, INC., dba AUTONATION CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP VALENCIA and
15
CA SUPERSTORES VALENCIA CJD, and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive, and each of
16
them, were the manufacturers, designers, developers, processors, producers,
17
assemblers, builders, testers, inspectors, installers, warners, equippers, endorsers,
18
exporters, wholesalers, retailers, renters, sellers, lessors, modifiers, servicers, repairers,
19
providers, and/or distributors of the Subject Vehicle as well as the Subject Gear
20
Selector used in the Subject Vehicle.
21
28.
22
belief, allege that the Subject Vehicle and the Subject Gear Selector in the Subject
23
Vehicle was defective at the time of its manufacture, design, development, production,
24
assembly, building, testing, inspection, installation, equipping, endorsement,
25
exportation, importation, wholesaling, retailing, selling, renting, leasing, modification,
26
service, repair and entrustment.
27
28
29.
belief, allege that the Subject Vehicle along with the Subject Gear Selector failed to
8.
meet the reasonable expectations of safety for the class of persons of which Decedent
and Plaintiffs were members.
30.
belief, allege that any benefits derived from the design of the Subject Vehicle and/or
Subject Gear Selector were substantially outweighed by the risk o f harm inherent in
said design in that, and not by way of limitation, despite the availability to defendants of
safer alternative designs, said defective Subject Vehicle and/or Subject Gear Selector
presented a substantial and unreasonable risk of injury and/or death to the users of the
Subject Vehicle or those in the vicinity of the Subject Vehicle.
10
31.
Specifically, Plaintiffs are informed and believe and, based upon such
11
information and belief, allege that said Subject Vehicle and Subject Gear Selector were
12
defective in their design, construction, assembly and manufacture and dangerous to life
13
and limb of the users and occupants thereof, in that, among other things and not by
14
way of limitation, the Subject Vehicle and Subject Gear Selector were so poorly
15
designed and manufactured that they failed to maintain their integrity under normal
16
operating conditions, including the subject incident. The aforementioned defects
17
created a substantial danger which was unknown to Decedent and Plaintiffs and to the
18
public in general, and would not be recognized by the ordinary user, and Defendants
19
and each of them failed to give adequate warning of such danger.
20
32.
21
belief, allege that prior to the sale and distribution of said Subject Vehicle, Defendants
22
FCA US LLC, ZF NORTH AMERICA, INC., AUTO COMPANY XXIII, INC., dba
23
AUTONATION CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP VALENCIA and CA SUPERSTORES
24
VALENCIA CJD, and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive, and DOES 1 to 100, knew the
25
Subject Vehicle and/or Subject Gear Selector were in a defective condition as
26
previously described. Further, said Defendants, through their officers, directors and
27
managing agents, had prior notice and knowledge of the defects and/or defective
28
design of Subject Vehicle and Subject Gear Selector and that these defects and/or
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defective design presented a substantial and unreasonable risk of harm to the
2 American motoring public, including decedent ANTON YELCHIN and Plaintiffs in that
3
said defects and/or defective design unreasonably subjected vehicle operators and/or
occupants to injury and death as a result of failure in the event of foreseeable motor
vehicle use and misuse. Defendants prior notice and knowledge arose from several
sources, including but not limited to multiple tests, investigations, and test results
available prior to the date of said accident, internal memoranda and correspondence,
industry publications, as well as notice of multiple injuries and hundreds of complaints
caused by the design of the Subject Vehicle and Subject Gear Selector.
10
33.
Additionally, Plaintiffs are informed and believe and, based upon such
11
information and belief, allege that Defendants, and each of them, had unfettered ability,
12
after years of extensive in-house, government, and independent testing to minimize the
13
substantial risk of serious bodily harm or death caused by the Subject Vehicle and
14
Subject Gear Selector by redesigning or warning of the potential for serious risk or
15
harm, thereby minimizing or eliminating said potential. But Defendants consciously
16
chose not to take steps to exercise that ability, including but not limited to, providing
17
proper design and manufacturing provisions, and Defendants' failure to take such steps
18
allowed Defenadnts to save money, avoid loss of sales, and repair and recall costs.
19
Defendants acts prevented the public from becoming aware that the defects in the
20
Subject Vehicle and Subject Gear Selector were, in reality, unsafe, dangerous, and
21
defective, and/or prevented the public from realizing the extent of danger presented by
22
the defects, thereby causing the injuries, death, and damages to Decedent and
23
Plaintiffs. In addition, Plaintiffs are informed and believe and thereon allege that the
24
aforementioned malfeasance, nonfeasance, defects, failure to warn, were done with the
25
advanced knowledge, authorization, approval and ratification of officers, directors
26
and/or managing agents of the aforesaid Defendants.
27
28
34.
belief, allege that Defendants, and each of them, failed to timely admit that the Subject
10.
Vehicle and Subject Gear Selector were defectively designed and/or manufactured, and
unreasonably delayed in issuing an effective recall of the Subject Vehicle.
35.
As a further proximate result of the acts of defendants, and each of them,
and due to the dangerous condition as alleged, Plaintiffs have incurred substantial
funeral and burial expenses.
36.
As a proximate result of the above-described conduct of Defendants, and
each of them, the Plaintiffs have and will, suffer the loss of Decedent's love,
companionship, guidance, comfort, society, solace, moral support, financial support and
physical assistance, all to their general damages, in a sum to be proven at time of trial.
10
37.
Defendants FCA US LLC, ZF NORTH AMERICA, INC., AUTO COMPANY
11
XXIII, INC., dba AUTONATION CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP VALENCIA and CA
12
SUPERSTORES VALENCIA CJD, and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive, their acts
13
and/or omissions were either committed by or authorized, ratified, or otherwise
14
approved in a deliberate, cold, callous, malicious, reckless, intentional, and/or
15
unreasonable manner, as fully set forth above, under California Civil Code section
16
3294, causing injury and damage to plaintiffs, and the death of ANTON YELCHIN and
17
done with a conscious disregard of Plaintiffs and Decedents rights and safety,
18
Plaintiffs request the assessment of punitive damages against Defendants in an
19
amount appropriate to punish or set an example of them.
20
21
SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION BY PLAINTIFFS AGAINST DEFENDANTS FCA US
22
LLC. ZF NORTH AMERICA. INC.. AUTO COMPANY XXIII. INC., dba AUTONATION
23
CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP VALENCIA and CA SUPERSTORES VALENCIA CJD.
24
AND DOES 1 THROUGH 100. INCLUSIVE. FOR NEGLIGENT PRODUCT LIABILITY
25
26
27
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38.
Plaintiffs re-allege Paragraphs 1 through 37 and incorporates them by

39.
belief, allege that, at all times herein mentioned, Defendants, and each of them, had a
11.
duty not to unreasonably manufacture, develop, design, process, produce, assemble,
build, test, inspect, install, warn, equip, endorse, export, import, wholesale, retail, sell,
lease, rent, modify, service, repair, or entrust said Subject Vehicle and Subject Gear
Selector.
40.
belief, allege that said Defendants, and each of them, breached their duty to Decedent
ANTON YELCHIN and plaintiffs, thereby causing injuries, death, and damages as
herein described. More specifically, Defendants, and each of them acted unreasonably
in designing, installing, selling, manufacturing, and marketing products which presented
10
a substantial and unreasonable risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants, including
11
Decedent ANTON YELCHIN and Plaintiffs, and in failing to warn of such dangers.
12
41.
13
belief, allege that, at all relevant times herein mentioned, Defendants, and each of
14
them, breached their duty of ordinary care or skill in that they negligently, wantonly,
15
carelessly, recklessly and/or unlawfully installed, service, tested, inspected, maintained,
16
modified, changed, designed and manufactured and furnished the defective Subject
17
Vehicle and Subject Gear Selector so as to cause, permit and/or allow the same to be
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in a dangerous, defective, unguarded and unsafe condition, and such acts and/or
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omissions were a substantial factor contributing to the injuries suffered by Plaintiffs and
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the death of ANTON YELCHIN, as herein alleged.
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belief, allege that the negligence of said Defendants, and each of them, was a
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substantial factor in causing the injuries, death, and damages herein alleged.
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As a further proximate result of the acts and omissions of Defendants,
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and each of them, and due to the dangerous condition as alleged, Plaintiffs have
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incurred funeral and burial expenses and will continue to incur other cost related
27
expenses, the total amount of such expenses are not known to Plaintiffs at this time
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and plaintiffs will move to amend this complaint to state such amount when the same
becomes known to them, or on proof thereof.
44.
each of them, the Plaintiffs have and will, suffer the loss of Decedent ANTON
YELCHINs consortium, love, companionship, guidance, comfort, society, solace, moral
support, all to their general damages, in a sum to be proven at time of trial.
45.
Because the acts and/or omissions of Defendants FCA US LLC, ZF
NORTH AMERICA, INC., AUTO COMPANY XXIII, INC., dba AUTONATION
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DOES 1 THROUGH 100, inclusive, were either committed by or authorized, ratified, or
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otherwise approved in a deliberate, cold, callous, malicious, intentional, and/or
12
unreasonable manner, as fully set forth herein, causing injury and damage to Plaintiffs,
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and the death of ANTON YELCHIN, and were done with a conscious disregard of
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Plaintiffs and Decedent's rights and safety, Plaintiffs request the assessment of
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punitive damages against Defendants in an amount appropriate to punish or set an
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example of them, pursuant to under Civil Code section 3294.
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THIRD CAUSE OF ACTION BY PLAINTIFFS AND AGAINST DEFENDANTS FCA US
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AND DOES 1 THROUGH 100. INCLUSIVE. FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY
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belief, allege that, at all times herein mentioned, Defendants FCA US LLC, ZF NORTH
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AMERICA, INC., AUTO COMPANY XXIII, INC., dba AUTONATION CHRYSLER
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DODGE JEEP VALENCIA and CA SUPERSTORES VALENCIA CJD, and DOES 1
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THROUGH 100, inclusive, designed, developed, processed, repaired, serviced,

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inspected, represented, tested, distributed, sold, consigned, delivered, maintained,
installed, and operated for purpose of sale and distribution said Subject Vehicle and
Subject Gear Selector for use by the general public.
48.
belief, allege that at the time and place of said sale, delivery, distribution, repair,
service, installation, consignment, maintenance, or operation of said products,
Defendants FCA US LLC, ZF NORTH AMERICA, INC., AUTO COMPANY XXIII, INC.,
dba AUTONATION CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP VALENCIA and CA SUPERSTORES
VALENCIA CJD, and DOES 1 THROUGH 100, inclusive, expressly, implicitly, and
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impliedly warranted to each buyer and user and to all persons reasonably expected to
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be in the immediate vicinity of said products during use in any manner, that said
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Subject Vehicle and Subject Gear Selector were reasonably fit and safe for their
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intended purposes, and that said products were accordingly of merchantable quality
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throughout.
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belief, allege that, at the time and place of said sale, delivery, installation, distribution or
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supply, the Subject Vehicle and Subject Gear Selector were not reasonably fit and safe
18 for their intended uses by buyers, users, or persons reasonably anticipated to be in the
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vicinity of the use of the Subject Vehicle, including Decedent ANTON YELCHIN, and
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were, therefore, not of merchantable quality and constituted extreme danger and
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hazard to persons using or in the vicinity of the Subject Vehicle and/or Subject Gear
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Selector, due to the latent defects in the Subject Vehicle and/or Subject Gear Selector.
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belief, allege that, in reliance upon such warranties, Decedent ANTON YELCHIN
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operated the Subject Vehicle with the Subject Gear Selector installed in it, in a manner
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foreseeable and as intended by Defendants. Plaintiffs are informed and believe and,
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based upon such information and belief, allege that, as a direct and substantial result of
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the breach of such implied warranty by these Defendants, and each of them, the
14.
Subject Vehicle and/or Subject Gear Selector malfunctioned causing the Subject
Vehicle to roll away and strike ANTON YELCHIN, resulting in his untimely death.
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As a result of said breaches of warranty, both express and implied,
Plaintiffs sustained injuries, death, and damages as herein alleged.
52.
and due to the dangerous condition as alleged, Plaintiffs have incurred funeral and
burial expenses and will continue to incur other cost related expenses, the total amount
of such expenses are not known to Plaintiffs at this time and plaintiffs will move to
amend this complaint to state such amount when the same becomes known to them, or
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on proof thereof.
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YELCHINs consortium, love, companionship, guidance, comfort, society, solace, moral
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otherwise approved in a deliberate, cold, callous, malicious, intentional, and/or
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Plaintiffs and Decedents rights and safety, Plaintiffs request the assessment of
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FOURTH CAUSE OF ACTION BY PLAINTIFFS AGAINST DEFENDANTS FCA US
AND DOES 1 THROUGH 100. INCLUSIVE. FOR NEGLIGENCE (WRONGFUL
DEATH AND PERSONAL INJURIES)
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Plaintiffs are informed and believe, and thereupon allege, that at said time
and place, Defendants FCA US LLC, ZF NORTH AMERICA, INC., AUTO COMPANY
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XXIII, INC.,, dba AUTONATION CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP VALENCIA and CA
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SUPERSTORES VALENCIA CJD, and DOES 1 THROUGH 100, inclusive, and each of
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them negligently, recklessly and carelessly manufactured, designed, developed,
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processed, produced, assembled, built, tested, inspected, installed, warned, equipped,
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endorsed, exported, wholesaled, retailed, lessors, rented, sold, modified, serviced,
15
repaired, installed, provided, and/or otherwise distributed the Subject Vehicle and
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Subject Gear Selector, which malfunctioned and caused the Subject Vehicle to roll
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away and strike ANTON YELCHIN, resulting in his untimely death.

57.
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Defendants, and each of them, knew or should have known that it was
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likely that a person such as Decedent ANTON YELCHIN would use the Subject Vehicle
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in a reasonably foreseeable manner and would suffer serious injuries and even death
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because of the defect(s) of the Subject Vehicle and Subject Gear Selector.
58.
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As a direct and proximate result of the conduct of Defendants, and each
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of them, ANTON YELCHIN sustained severe injuries which resulted in his untimely
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death.
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and due to the dangerous condition as alleged, Plaintiffs have incurred funeral and
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burial expenses and will continue to incur other cost related expenses, the total amount
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of such expenses are not known to Plaintiffs at this time and plaintiffs will move to
16.
amend this complaint to state such amount when the same becomes known to them, or
on proof thereof.
60.
YELCHIN's consortium, love, companionship, guidance, comfort, society, solace, moral
61.
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otherwise approved in a deliberate, cold, callous, malicious, reckless, intentional, and/or
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Plaintiffs and Decedents rights and safety, Plaintiffs request the assessment of
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Plaintiffs are the lawful heirs of Decedent ANTON YELCHIN, as defined
under California Code o f Civil Procedure, sections 377.11 and 377.60.
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DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL
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Plaintiffs VICTOR YELCHIN, individually and as Successor-In-Interest to
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ANTON YELCHIN, and IRINA YELCHINA, individually and as Successor-in-interest to
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ANTON YELCHIN hereby request a trial by jury
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WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs VICTOR YELCHIN, individually and as Successor-In-
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Interest to ANTON YELCHIN, and IRINA YELCHINA, individually and as Successor-in-
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Interest to ANTON YELCHIN, pray for judgment against Defendants, and each of them,
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as follows:
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All general damages, including but not limited to loss of the Decedents
consortium, according to proof at time of trial;
2.
All special damages, including all funeral/mortuary, consequential, and
incidental expenses incurred, and all additional economic losses,
according to proof at time of trial;
3.
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For prejudgment interest, as determined and accrued according to

applicable statutes;
4.
For punitive damages against Defendants in an amount that is to be

ascertained;
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Attorneys' fees;
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Costs of bringing this suit; and
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Such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.
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DATED:
August 2, 2016
GARY A. D O ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ R P O R A T I O N
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Diana S. Diskin, Esq.

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EXHIBIT 1
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Gary A. Dordick, Esq. S/B# 128008

Diana S. Diskin, Esq. S/B#251366
Beverly Hills, California 90212-4514
Tel: (310) 551-0949 Fax: (855) 299-4444
Email: dordicklaw@aol.com
Email: diana@dordicklaw.com
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SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
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VICTOR YELCHIN, an individual, IRINA

YELCHINA, an individual: and the
ESTATE OF ANTON YELCHIN, by and
through his Successors-in-lnterest,
VICTOR YELCHIN and IRINA
YELCHINA,
Plaintiffs,
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v.
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CASE NO.:
DECLARATION OF VICTOR YELCHIN

AND IRINA YELCHINA AS
SUCCESSORS-IN-INTEREST
PURSUANT TO CODE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 377.32
FCA US LLC; ZF NORTH AMERICA,

INC.; AUTO COMPANY XXIII, INC., dba
AUTONATION CHRYSLER DODGE
17 JEEP VALENCIA and CA
SUPERSTORES VALENCIA CJD; and
18 DOES 1 to 100, Inclusive,
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Defendants.
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JOINT DECLARATION OF PLAINTIFFS IRINA YELCHINA AND VICTOR YELCHIN.
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AS SUCCESSORS-IN-INTEREST TO ANTON YELCHIN fC.C.P. 6377.32)
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Plaintiffs IRINA YELCHINA and VICTOR YELCHIN make the following declaration
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pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 377.32:

1.
We are the Plaintiffs in this action and the successors-in-interest to Anton
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Yelchin. If called upon as witnesses to testify, we could and would competently testify to
27
the following facts and information.
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___________________________________________________________ 1 .____________________________________________________________
DECLARATION OFVICTOR YELCHIN AND IRINA YELCHINA AS SUCCESSORS-ININTEREST PURSUANT TO CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 377.32
2.
We seek to commence an action or proceeding as the decedent's
Successors In Interest.
The name of the decedent is ANTON YELCHIN.
4.
On or about June 19, 2016, ANTON YELCHIN died in Los Angeles,
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California, as a result of Defendants negligence.

5.
A true and correct copy of the decedents death certificate is attached hereto
as Exhibit A.
6.
A proceeding is now pending in California for the administration of Antons
estate, by which we will be named as co-administrators of Antons estate.

7.
We are the decedents parents and successors in interest, as defined in
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section 377.11 of the California Code o f Civil Procedure. We succeed equally to the
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decedents interest in the action or proceeding.
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Aside from us, no other person has a superior right to commence the action
pr proceeding or to be substituted for the decedent in the pending action or proceeding.
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I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the
17 foregoing is true and correct and that this declaration was executed on August 1,2016, at
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Los Angeles, California.
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IRINA YELCHINA
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I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the
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foregoing is true and correct and that this declaration was executed on August 1,2016, at
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Los Angeles, California.
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VICTOR YELCHIN
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__________________________________ 2___________________________________
DECLARATION OFVICTOR YELCHIN AND IRINA YELCHINA AS SUCCESSORS-ININTEREST PURSUANT TO CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 377.32
EXHIBIT A
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
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STATE OF C A LIFO R N IA . CO UNTY OF LOS ANGELES
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Department of PutLfjHer/thlt tifo rsfh e Registrar's signature in purple ink.
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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

NOTICE OF CASE ASSIGNMENT - UNLIMITED CIVIL PERSONAL INJURY CASE
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UNLIMITED CIVIL CASE
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SHERRI R. CARTER, EXECUTIVE OFFICER' CLERK
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Pursuant to the California Code of Civil Procedure (C.C.P.), the California

Rules of Court, and the Los Angeles County Court Rules (Local Rules), the Los
Angeles Superior Court (LASC or Court) HEREBY AMENDS AND SUPERSEDES
THE September 18, 2015 AMENDED GENERAL ORDER AND GENERALLY
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O R D E R S A S F O L L O W S IN T H I S A N D A L L O T H E R G E N E R A L J U R IS D IC T IO N
P E R S O N A L I N J U R Y A C T IO N S :
E ffec tiv e M a rc h 18, 2 0 1 3 , th e C o u rt resp o n d ed to sy ste m ic b u d g e t red u ctio n s by
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cen tralizin g th e m a n a g e m e n t o f m o re th a n 18,000 g en era l ju risd ic tio n p e rso n a l in ju ry cases in
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th e S tan ley M o sk C o u rth o u se .
L A S C in itially o p e n e d th re e P e rso n a l In ju ry C ourts ( PI
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C ourts - D e p a rtm e n ts 9 1 , 9 2 and 9 3 ), on January 6 ,2 0 1 4 , a fo u rth (D e p a rtm e n t 97), a n d on
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S ep te m b er 2 8 , 2 0 1 5 a fifth (D ep a rtm e n t 98) to a d ju d icate all p re tria l m a tte rs fo r th e se cases.
It also e sta b lish e d a M a s te r C a le n d a r C o u rt (D ep artm en t O n e ), to m a n a g e th e assig n m e n t ol
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trials to d e d ic a te d T ria l C o u rts lo cated countyw ide. P rio r A m e n d e d G e n e ra l O rd ers laid out
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the basic p ro c e d u re s fo r th e P I C o u rts m an ag em en t o f pretrial m a tters. T h e p a rtie s w ill find
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additional in fo rm a tio n a b o u t th e P I C o u rts o n the c o u rts w eb site, www.lacourt.org.
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T o e n su re p ro p e r a ssig n m e n t to a PI C ourt, P la in tif f s ) m u st c a re fu lly fill o u t th e C ivil
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C ase C o v e r S h eet A d d e n d u m (fo rm L A C IV 109). T h e C o u rt d e fin e s p e rso n a l in jury as:
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an unlim ited civil case described on the C ivil C ase C o v er S heet A ddendum and
S tatem ent o f L ocation (LA C IV 109) as M otor V ehicle-P ersonal Injury/Property
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D am age/W rongful Death; Personal Injury/Property D am age/W rongful D eath-
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U ninsured M otorist; Product Liability (o th er than asb estos o r
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toxic/environm ental); M edical M alpractice-Physicians & S urgeons; O ther
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Professional H ealth C are M alpractice; Prem ises Liability; Intentional Bodily

Injury/Property D am age/W rongful D eath; o r O ther Personal Injury/Property
D am age/W rongful D eath. A n action for intentional infliction o f em otional
distress, defam ation, civil rights/discrim ination, o r m alpractice (other than
m edical m alpractice), is not included in this definition. A n action for injury to
real property is not included in this definition.
L o cal R u le 2 .3 (a)(1 )(A ).
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T he C o u rt w ill a ssig n a c a s e to th e P I C o u rts i f p la in ti f f s ) c h e c k a n y o f th e follow ing

b oxes in th e C iv il C a se C o v e r S heet A d d en d u m :
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A 7 100 M o to r V e h ic le - P erso n al In ju ry /P ro p erty D a m a g e /W ro n g fu l

D eath
A 7 110 P e rso n a l Injury /P ro p erty D a m a g e /W ro n g fu l D e a th - U n in su red

M o to rist
A 7 2 6 0 P ro d u c t L iab ility (n o t asb esto s o r to x ic /e n v iro n m e n ta l)
A 7 2 10 M e d ic a l M alp rac tic e - P h y sicia n s & S u rg e o n s
A 7 2 4 0 M e d ic a l M alp ractice - O th e r P ro fessio n al H e a lth C a re M alp ractice
A 7 2 S 0 P re m ise s L iab ility (e.g., slip a n d fall)
A 7 2 3 0 In te n tio n a l B o d ily In ju ry /P ro p erty D a m a g e /W ro n g fu l D e a th (e.g.,

assa u lt, v a n d a lism e tc.)
A 7 2 2 0 O th e r P erso n al In ju ry /P ro p erty D a m a g e /W ro n g fu l D eath
T h e C o u rt w ill n o t a ssig n cases to the PI C o u rts i f p la in ti f f s ) c h e c k a n y b o x es

else w h e re in th e C iv il C a se C o v er S h eet A d d en d u m (an y b o x e s o n p a g e s tw o and
th ree o f th a t form ).
T h e C o urt se ts th e a b o v e d a te s in this actio n in the PI C o u rt circled a b o v e (D ep artm en t 9 1 ,9 2 ,

9 3 ,9 7 , o r 9 8 ) at th e S tan ley M o sk C o u rth o u se, 111 N o rth H ill S treet, L o s A n g eles, C A 90012.
C al. R u les o f C o u rt, R u le s 3 .7 1 4 (b )(3 ), 3.729.
F IL IN G O F D O C U M E N T S
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P a rtie s m ay file d o c u m e n ts in p erso n at th e filin g w in d o w , v ia U S M ail, o r as o f March
1,2106, th ro u g h e -D e liv e ry , w h ich is av ailable online a t w w w .la c o u rt.o rg (lin k o n hom epage).
P lease n o te th a t filin g s a re n o lo n g er acc ep ted v ia facsim ile a n d m u st b e filed e ith e r in person
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v ia e-D elivery. C la im s in v o lv in g an atto rn ey -clien t fee d isp u te , d o c u m e n ts in w hich the
ling party is a m in o r, le g a lly in c o m p ete n t p erson, o r p e rso n fo r w h o m a co n se rv a to r h a s been
>pointed, R e q u e sts to W a iv e C o u rt F ees (F W -0 0 1 ) a n d R e q u e sts fo r A c co m m o d atio n s by
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P la in tif f s ) sh all s e rv e th e su m m o n s an d co m p lain t in th is a c tio n u p o n d e f e n d a n ts ) as
>on as p o ssib le b u t n o la te r th a n th re e y ears from th e d ate w h e n th e c o m p la in t is filed. C . C
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583.210, subd. (a). O n th e O S C re D ism issal d ate n o te d a b o v e , th e P I C o u rt w ill dism iss
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lie a c tio n a n d / o r all u n se rv e d parties u nless th e p la in tif f s ) s h o w c a u s e w h y th e actio n o r the
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n serv ed p a rtie s sh o u ld n o t b e dism issed. C .C .P . 5 8 3 .2 5 0 ; 5 8 1 , su b d . (b)(4).
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T h e C o u rt sets th e a b o v e trial a n d F S C dates o n co n d itio n th a t p la in ti f f s ) effectu ate
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ervice o n d e fe n d a n t(s) o f th e sum m o n s an d co m p lain t w ith in six m o n th s o f filin g the
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T h e P I C o u rt w ill d ism iss th e case w ith o u t p reju d ice p u rsu a n t to C .C .P . 581 w h en
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P ro v id e d th a t all p a rtie s ag ree (an d th ere is no v io latio n o f th e fiv e -y e a r ru le, C .C .P
J 5 8 3.310), th e p a rtie s m a y a d v an c e o r co n tin u e any tria l d a te in th e P I C o u rts w ithout

showing g o o d c a u s e o r artic u la tin g an y reaso n o r ju stific a tio n fo r th e c h a n g e . T o co n tin u e o r
advance a tria l d a te , th e p a rtie s (o r th e ir co u n sel o f re c o rd ) sh o u ld jo in tly ex e c u te a n d file (in
Hoorn 102 o f th e S ta n le y M o sk C o u rth o u se; fee req u ired ) a S tip u la tio n to C o n tin u e T rial,
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F S C and R e la te d M o tio n /D isc o v e ry D ates (fo rm L A C IV C T R L -2 4 2 , a v a ila b le o n the c o u rts
w eb site. P erso n al In ju ry C o u rt link). T h e PI C ourts sch ed u le F S C s fo r 10:00 a.m ., eig h t (8)
co u rt day s b e fo re th e tria l d a te . P arties seek in g to co n tin u e th e trial a n d F S C d a te s sh all file
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th e S tip u latio n at le ast eig h t c o u rt d ay s b efo re th e F S C date.
P a rtie s se e k in g to ad v an ce the
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trial and F S C d a te s sh a ll tile th e S tip u latio n a t le ast e ig h t c o u rt d a y s b e fo re th e p ro p o sed
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ad v an ced F S C d ate. C o d e C iv . P ro c., 595.2; G ovt. C o d e 7 0 6 1 7 , su b d . (c)(2 ). In
selectin g a n e w tria l d ate, p a rtie s sh o u ld a v o id setting o n a n y M o n d a y , o r th e T u e sd a y
follo w in g a c o u rt h o lid a y . P a rtie s m ay su b m it a m a x im u m o f tw o stip u la tio n s to co n tin u e
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trial, th e first fo r a m a x im u m o f fo u r m o n th s, th e seco n d fo r a m a x im u m o f tw o m o n th s. A
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th ird req u est to c o n tin u e tria l w ill o n ly b e g ran ted u p o n a sh o w in g o f g o o d cau se, b y e x p arte
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ap p lication o r n o tic e d m o tio n . T h is ru le is retro activ e so th a t a n y p re v io u sly g ranted
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T he P I C o u rts d o n o t co n d u c t C ase M an ag em en t C o n fe re n c e s. T h e p arties n eed not
I file a C ase M a n a g e m e n t S tatem en t.
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C R C 3 .1 1 1 6 (c )
I f vour filing is not tabbed or depositions are not marked, do not file without the
tabs or m arked depositions unless today is the tost dav for fitina . I f so. vou m ust
file a tabbed/m arked copy with the clerk in the department where vour motion will
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C o u rth o use, th e p a rtie s m u s t deliv er, d irec tly to the P I C o u rt c o u rtro o m s, an e x tra copy
(m ark ed C h a m b e rs C o p y ) o f rep ly b riefs an d a ll o th e r m o tio n p a p e rs filed less th a n seven
In a d d itio n to filin g o riginal m o tio n p ap ers in R o o m 102 o f th e S tan ley M osk
(7 ) co u rt d ay s b e fo re a h e a rin g calen d ared in th e P I C o u rts.
T h e P I C o u rts also strongly
en co u rag e th e p a rtie s filin g a n d o p p o sin g len g th y m o tio n s, su c h a s m o tio n s fo r sum m ary
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ju d g m e n t/a d ju d ic a tio n , to su b m it on e o r m o re th ree -rin g b in d e rs o rg a n iz in g th e C ham bers
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reserv in g a m o tio n h e a rin g d ate, the reserv atio n re q u e sto r m u st s u b m it th e p ap ers fo r tiling
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P arties a re d ire c te d to reserv e h e a rin g d ates fo r m o tio n s in th e P I C o u rts u sin g th e C ourt
w ith the re se rv a tio n re c e ip t (C R S ) n u m b e r printed o n th e fa c e p ag e o f th e d o c u m e n t u n d e r the

cap tio n an d a tta c h th e re se rv a tio n rece ip t as the last page. P arties o r c o u n se l w h o a re unable
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to u tilize th e o n lin e C R S m a y reserv e a m o tio n h earin g d ate b y c a llin g th e P I C o u rt courtroom ,
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im m ed iately i f a m a tte r w ill n o t b e heard o n the sch ed u le d d ate. In k e e p in g w ith th a t rule, the
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C alifo rn ia R u le s o f C o u rt, R u le 3.1304(b) req u ires a m o v in g p a rty to n o tify th e court
p leadings b e fo re th e d ate w h e n o p p o sitio n to the d em u rre r is d u e so th a t th e P I C o u rts d o not
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an o th er a tto rn e y w ith full a u th o rity to m ak e b in d in g ag re e m e n ts, m u s t atte n d in p erso n . The
P I ju d g e s h a v e fo u n d th a t, in n early ev ery ca se , th e p a rtie s a m ic a b ly re s o lv e d isp u te s w ith the
assistan ce o f th e C o u rt.
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P arties m u s t p a rtic ip a te in a n ID C b e fo re a M o tio n to C o m p e l F u rth e r R esp o n ses to
th at th e o p p o sin g p a rty h a s failed o r refu sed to p a rtic ip a te in a n ID C .
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p articip atin g in a n ID C d o e s n o t ex ten d an y d ead lin es im p o se d b y th e C o d e o f C iv il Procedure
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fo r n o ticin g a n d filin g d isc o v e ry m otions. Ideally, th e p a rtie s sh o u ld p a rtic ip a te in a n IDC
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before a m o tio n is file d b e c a u se th e ID C m ay av o id the n e c e ssity o f a m o tio n o r red u ce it:
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scope. B ecau se o f th a t p o ssib ility , atto rn ey s are en co u ra g ed to stip u la te to ex ten d th e 45 (oi
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60) d ay d ea d lin e fo r filin g a m o tio n to com pel fu rth er d isc o v e ry re sp o n se s in o rd e r to allow
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tim e to p a rtic ip a te in a n ID C . I f p arties d o not stip u late to ex te n d th e d ead lin es, th e m oving
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party m ay file the m o tio n to av o id it b eing deem ed u n tim ely .
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place b efo re th e m o tio n is h e a rd so it is suggested that th e m o v in g p a rty re se rv e a d ate fo r the
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m otion h earin g th a t is a t le a st 6 0 d ay s after the date w hen th e ID C re se rv a tio n is m ade. M otio n :
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to C om pel F u rth e r D isc o v e ry R esp o n ses are heard at 10:00 a.m . I f th e ID C is n o t p roductive,
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R esp o n ses o n a n y a v a ila b le h e a rin g date th at co m p lie s w ith the n o tic e req u ire m en ts o f the
C o d e o f C iv il P ro ced u re.
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P arties a re d ire c te d to re se rv e ID C d ates in the P I C o u rts u sin g C R S av ailab le o nline at
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w w w .laco u rt.o rg (lin k o n h o m e p a g e ). P arties are to m e e t a n d c o n fe r re g a rd in g the available
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d ates in C R S p rio r to a c c e ssin g th e system .
A fter re se rv in g th e ID C d ate, th e reservation
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req u esto r m u st file in th e ap p ro p ria te dep artm en t a n d serv e a n In fo rm a l D isco v ery C onference
F o rm fo r P e rso n a l In ju ry C o u rts, fro m L A C IV 2 3 9 (re v ise d 12/14 o r la te r), at least 15 court
d ay s p rio r to th e c o n fe re n c e a n d attach the C R S reserv atio n re c e ip t as th e la st p age. The
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o p p o sin g p arty m a y file a n d serv e a resp o n siv e ID C F o rm , b rie fly s e ttin g fo rth th a t p a rty s
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response, at le a st 10 c o u rt d ay s p rio r to th e ID C .
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U n d er th e C a lifo rn ia R u le s o f C o u rt, co u rts m ay o n ly g ra n t ex parte re lie f u p o n a
show ing, b y a d m is sib le e v id e n c e , that the m o v in g p a rty w ill s u ffe r irrep a rab le h arm ,
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e x p arte. C al. R u le s o f C o u rt, R u le 3 .1202(c). T h e P I C o u rts h a v e n o c a p a c ity to h ear m ultiple
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ex parte a p p lic a tio n s o r to sh o rte n tim e to a d d h earin g s to th e ir fu lly b o o k e d m o tio n calendars.
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im m ed iate d a n g e r o r th re a t o f irrep arab le harm ju s tify in g ex parte relie f.
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seek in g ex parte re lie f, c o u n se l sh o u ld reserv e the e arliest a v a ila b le m o tio n h e a rin g date, and
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stip u late w ith a ll p a rtie s to co n tin u e the trial to a d a te th e re a fte r u s in g th e S tip u latio n to
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n the c o u rts w e b site , P I C o u rt T ab).
ystem fro m tim e to tim e b e c a u se e arlier h earin g d a te s m a y b e c o m e a v a ila b le a s c a se s settle
C o u n sel sh o u ld a lso c h e c k th e C o u rt R eservation
r co u n sel o th e rw ise ta k e h e a rin g s o f f calen d ar.
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lourt sh all file (in R o o m 102 o f th e S tan ley M o sk C o u rth o u se) a n d s e rv e th e C o u rts
M o tio n to T ra n s fe r C o m p lic a te d P erso n al In ju ry C a se to In d e p e n d e n t C a le n d a r C o u rt
form L A C IV 2 3 8 , a v a ila b le o n th e C o u rts w eb site u n d e r th e P I C o u rts lin k ). T h e P I
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lefined in th e G e n e ra l O rd e r re G en eral Ju risd ic tio n P I C ases, o r i f it is co m p lica ted . In
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leterm ining w h e th e r a p e rso n a l in ju ry case is co m p lica ted th e P I C o u rts w ill co n sid er,
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m o n g o th e r th in g s, th e n u m b e r o f pretrial h earin g s o r th e c o m p le x ity o f issu e s p resen ted .
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h e PI C o u rts w ill m a k e a n in d e p en d en t d eterm in atio n w h eth er to tra n s fe r th e ca se o r not.
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P arties sh a ll co m p ly w ith th e requirem ents o f th e P I C o u rts A m e n d e d G en eral O rdei
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-F in a l S tatu s C o n fe re n c e , w h ic h shall b e served w ith the su m m o n s a n d co m p lain t.
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P arties m u s t p ay ju r y fees n o later th a n 365 c alen d ar d ay s a fte r the filin g o f th e initial
com plaint. (C o d e C iv . P ro c ., 6 3 1 , subds. (b ) and (c))
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T h e PI C o u rts d o n o t c o n d u c t ju ry trials. O n th e tria l d ate, a P I C o u rt w ill tran sfer the
case to th e M a ste r C a le n d a r C o u rt in D ep artm en t O ne in th e S ta n le y M o sk C ourthouse.
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T h e C o u rt h a s d isc re tio n to im pose san ctio n s fo r a n y v io la tio n o f th is gen eral order.
(C .C .P . 128.7, 187 a n d G o v . C o d e , 6 8 6 0 8 , su b d . (b))
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SHERRI R. CAHim EXECUTIVE OFFtCERI0RK
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S U PE R IO R CO URT O F TH E STATE O F C A LIFO R N IA
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FOR T H E COUNTY O F LOS ANGELES - C EN TR A L D IST R IC T
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In re Personal Injury Cases Assigned

To the Personal Injury Courts
(Departments 9 1 ,9 2 ,9 3 ,9 7 and 98)
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FOURTH AMENDED GENERAL ORDER FINAL STATUS CONFERENCE,

PERSONAL INJURY ("PI") COURTS
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The dates for Trial and Final Status Conference ("FSC") having been set in this matter, the
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Court HEREBY AMENDS AND SUPERSEDES ITS J a n u a r y 26, 2015, AMENDED
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GENERAL O R D E R -F IN A L STATUS C O N FER EN C E AND GENERALLY
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ORDERS AS FOLLOW S IN THIS AND ALL OTHER GENERAL JU RISD ICTIO N
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PERSONAL INJURY ACTIONS:
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1. PURPOSE O F THE FSC
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The purpose o f the FSC is to verify that the parties counsel are completely ready to
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proceed with trial continuously and efficiently, from day to day, until verdict. The PI Courts
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will verify at the FSC that all parties counsel have (I) prepared the Exhibit binders and Trial
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Document binders and (2) met and conferred in an effort to stipulate to ultimate facts, legal
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issues, motions in limine. and the authentication and admissibility o f exhibits.
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At least five calendar days prior to the Final Status Conference, the parties counsel shull serve
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A. TRIAL BRIEFS (OPTIONAL)
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Each party counsel may file, but is not required to file, a trial brief succinctly identifying:
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(2) the major legal issues (with supporting points and authorities);
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(3) the relief claimed and calculation o f damages sought; and
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(4) any other information that may assist the court at trial.
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MOTIONS IN LIM IN E
Before filing motions in limine, the parties counsel shall comply with the statutory
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notice provisions o f Code o f Civil Procedure ("C.C.P.") Section 1005 and the
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requirements o f Los Angeles County Court Rule ("Local Rule") 3.57(a). The caption
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o f each motion in limine shall concisely identify the evidence that the moving party
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seeks to preclude. Parties filing more than one motion in limine shall number them
consecutively. Parties filing opposition and reply papers shall identify the
corresponding motion number in the caption o f their papers.
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JO IN T STATEMENT TO BE READ TO TH E JU RY
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JO IN T WITNESS LIST
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each party intends to call (excluding impeachment and rebuttal witnesses). Local Rule
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witnesses are experts, and estimate the length of the direct, cross examination rc-direct
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examination (if any) of each witness. The parties/counsel shall identify and all potential
witness scheduling issues and special requirements. Any party/counsei who seeks to elicit
testimony from a witness not identified on the witness list must first make a showing o f
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LIST OF PROPOSED JURY INSTRUCTIONS

(JOIN T AND CONTESTED)
The parties/counsel shall jointly prepare and file a list o f proposed jury instructions, organized
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instructions, if any. The Joint List o f Jury Instructions must include a space by each instruction
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all proposed California Civil Jury Instructions for Judges and Attorneys ("CACI") instructions
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to insert party names and eliminate blanks and irrelevant material. The panics shall prepare
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special instructions in a format ready for submission to the jury with the instruction number,
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title and text only (i.e., there should be no boxes or other indication on the printed instruction
itself as to the requesting patty.)
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JO IN T VERDICT FORM(S)
The parties counsel shall prepare and jointly file a proposed general verdict fonn or special
verdict fonn (with interrogatories) acceptable to all sides. If the parties counsel cannot agree
on a joint verdict form,, each party must separately file a proposed verdict fonn
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The parties counsel shall prepare and file a joint exhibit list organized with columns
identifying each exhibit and specifying each partys evidentiary objections, if any, to
admission of each exhibit. To comply with Local Rules 3.52(i)(5) and 3.53, the parties shall
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3. EVIDENTIARY EXHIBITS
The parties counsel shall jointly prepare (and be ready to temporarily lodge for inspection at
the FSC), three sets of tabbed, internally paginated and properly-marked exhibits, organized
numerically in three-ring binders (a set for the Court, the Judicial Assistant and the witnesses).
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description o f the exhibit behind the corresponding numerical tab in the exhibit binder. If the
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parties have a joint signed exhibit list and electronic copies o f their respective exhibits, then
the parties will not be required to produce exhibit binders at the Final Status Conference
(FSC). However, the exhibit binders may be required by the assigned trial judge when the
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exhibit binders will be required by all parties at the Final Status Conference.
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TRIAL BINDERS REQUIRED IN TH E PI COURTS
The parties/counsel shall jointly prepare (and be ready to temporarily lodge for inspection at
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Tab B: Motions in limine
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Tab D: Joint Witness List
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Tab E: Joint List of Jury Instructions (identifying the agreed upon and contested
instructions)
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Tab G: Joint and/or Contested Verdict Forms
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with the opposition papers and reply papers for each motion placed directly behind the moving
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papers. The parlies shall organize proposed jury instructions behind tab F, with the agreed
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rhe court has discretion to require any parry counsel who fails or refuses to comply with this
jeneral Order to Show Cause why the court should not impose monetary, evidentiary and or
ssue sanctions (including the entry of a default or the striking of an answer).
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Dated this 10th day of June, 2016
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tvini C. Brazile
Supervising Judge, Civil
Los Angeles Superior Court

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^*co*T5eo7Gary A. Dordick, Esq.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF L O S A N G E L E S

R - w a ite r, Executive Q ttte e t/C ie rk

C om plex C ase D esig natio n

Breach o f contract/w arranty (06)

(Ca1, R u ,es * C o u rt, ru le s 3 .4 00 -3 .4 03 )

Uninsured motorist (46)

Rule 3 .740 collections (09 )

j-----j AnW nist/Trade regulation ( 03 )

O th e r PUPD/W O (P erso nal In ju iy /P ro p e rty

O ther contract (37)

. I Securities litigation (28)

, 1 Envtrow nenlal/Toxic tort (3 0 )

I M edical m alpractice (45)

I O ther PI/P D /W D (23)

I Em inent dom ain/lnverse

N o n-P I/P D /W D (O ther) T o rt

I O ther real property (2 6 )

I Business tort/unfair business practice (0 7 )

Insurance coverage claim s arising from the

C U Civil rights (08)

I Defam ation (13)

I Com m ercial (31)

C~ - I Enforcem ent o f judgm ent (20 )

I Intellectual property (19)

I____I O ther com plaint (not specified above) (42)

I Professional negligence (25)

I O ther non-PI/PD/W D tort (3 5 )

I Asset forfeiture (05)

I Partnership and corporate governance (21)

I Petition re: arbitration award (11)

I O ther petition (not specified above) (43)

I W rongful termination (36)

I W rit of m andate (02)

I O ther employment (15 )

I O ther judicial review (3 9 )

Gary A. Dordick. Esa._____________________

C IVIL CASE COVER SHEET

CM-010[Rev. July 1.2007]

P ro v is io n a lly C o m p lex C iv il L itig a tio n (C a l.

YELCHIN, et al., vs. FCA US LLC, et al.

CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET ADDENDUM AND

YES TIME ESTIMATED FOR TRIAL7-10 [

one Superior Court type

best describes the nature of this case.

1 A7100 Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property DamageAA/rongful Death

Uninsured Motorist (46)

A7110 Personal Injury/Property DamageA/Vrongful Death - Uninsured Motorist

Location of property or permanently garaged vehicle.

Product Liability (24)

Medical Malpractice (45)

1 ..2 ..3 ..4 .8.

A7260 Product Liability (not asbestos or toxic/environmental)

! A7240 Other Professional Health Care Malpractice

: __j A7250 Premises Liability (e.g.. slip and fall)

LAC IV 109 (Rev 03/11)

i A6070 Asbestos Property Damage

1 A7230 Intentional Bodily Injury/Property DamageAA/rongful Death (e.g .

1 A7270 Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress

[___ i A7220 Other Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death

CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET ADDENDUM

Local Rule 2.0

YELCHIN, et al., vs. FCA US LLC, et al.

Non-Personal Injury/ Property

^coT5eo7Gary A. Dordick, Esq.