Tentative ruling in department 31 on Jan. 13, 2021 in Los Angeles County, CA - Case no: xxxxx874

Case Number: 20STCV19874 Hearing Date: January 13, 2021 Dept: 31

MOTION TO CONTINUE HEARING ON ANTI-SLAPP MOTION & DEMURRER IS DENIED.

Background

On May 26, 2020, Plaintiff Jeffrey Rubin filed the instant action against Defendants City of Calabasas; Gary Lysik, individually and as City Manager of City of Calabasas; David Shapiro, individually and as a member of the Calabasas City Council; and Does 1 through 25. On August 21, 2020, Plaintiff filed the First Amended Complaint (“FAC”). The FAC asserts causes of action for: Whistleblower Retaliation;Violation of Cal. Gov. Code § 815.6;Relief under Cal. Civ. Code § 52.1;Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress;Breach of Fiduciary Duty;Violation of Cal. Gov. Code § 1090;Fraudulent Concealment; andUnfair Competition.

On September 25, 2020, Defendant Shapiro filed an Anti-SLAPP currently set for hearing on February 1, 2021. On October 5, 2020, Defendant City of Calabasas (hereinafter the “City”) ….....