Melanie F. Tandoc v. U.S. Renal Care, Inc.
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL
Case No. CV 25-2515 PA (AJRx) Date May 14, 2025 Title Melanie Tandoc, et al. v. U.S. Renal Care, Inc.
Present: The Honorable PERCY ANDERSON, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE Kamilla Sali-Suleyman N/A N/A Deputy Clerk Court Reporter Tape No. Attorneys Present for Plaintiffs: Attorneys Present for Defendants: None None Proceedings: IN CHAMBERS — COURT ORDER
It appears that Melanie Tandoc (““M. Tandoc”’) is a named plaintiff asserting claims on her own behalf, claims as the successor-in-interest to the Arthur Tandoc estate, and on behalf of JT, a minor, as JT’s guardian ad litem. Because M. Tandoc has her own claims, and is pursuing claims on behalf of the decedent’s estate, in addition to her role in pursuing claims as the guardian ad litem for the minor, the Court is concerned that she may be operating under a conflict of interest concerning the minor’s claim. See Garrick v. Weaver, 888 F.2d 687, 693 (10th Cir.…