Tracy Butler v. General Insurance Company of America
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES—GENERAL
Case No. EDCV 25-00066-KK-SHKx Date: December 5, 2025 Title:
Present: The Honorable KENLY KIYA KATO, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
Dominique Carr Not Reported Deputy Clerk Court Reporter
Attorney(s) Present for Plaintiff(s): Attorney(s) Present for Defendant(s): None Present None Present
Proceedings: (In Chambers) Order to Show Cause Why Sanctions Should Not Be Imposed for Failure to File Post-Mediation Joint Status Report
On December 3, 2024, plaintiff Tracy Butler (“Plaintiff”) initiated the instant action against defendant General Insurance Company of America (“Defendant”) by filing a Complaint in Riverside County Superior Court. ECF Docket No. (“Dkt.”) 1-2, Ex. B. On January 10, 2025, Defendant removed the action to this Court. Dkt. 1.
On March 4, 2025, the Court issued a Scheduling Order setting November 25, 2025, as the last day to conduct settlement proceedings and February 9, 2026, as the trial date. Dkt. 13. The Court further ordered the parties to file a joint status report regarding the…