Rodriguez

BACKGROUND

In March 2021, appellant filed the present action against respondent, HealthRight 360 Foundation (HealthRight 360), and three individuals associated with HealthRight 360. HealthRight 360 is a nonprofit organization that treats substance use disorders (SUD) and mental health problems. Appellant alleges that he suffered a range of mistreatment and

1 On July 1, 2024, this court consolidated appellant’s two appeals,

A168635 and A168802, for purposes of further briefing, oral argument, and decision.

1 loss of funds while in residential SUD treatment with HealthRight 360, and that respondent is responsible because it promoted HealthRight 360 and contracted with the organization to “deliver goods and services to people who suffer from SUD.” Appellant’s operative complaint alleges three causes of action against respondent for violation of the Consumer Legal Remedies Act (Civ. Code, § 1750 et seq.), fraud, and retaliation.2 In December 2022, respondent filed a motion for summary judgment. Appellant filed an opposition to the motion in February 2023, and respondent filed its reply later that month. The hearing on the motion was continued until May 17, in order “to allow…