Jesus Garcia v. Galaxy Party and Decors LLC et al.
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES—GENERAL
Case No. CV 25-10499-MWF (SKx) Date: December 22, 2025 Title: Jesus Garcia v. Galaxy Party and Decors LLC et al. Present: The Honorable MICHAEL W. FITZGERALD, U.S. District Judge
Deputy Clerk: Court Reporter: Rita Sanchez Not Reported
Attorneys Present for Plaintiff: Attorneys Present for Defendant: None Present None Present
Proceedings (In Chambers): ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY ANSWER
SHOULD NOT BE STRICKEN AS TO
DEFENDANT GALAXY PARTY & DECORS LLC
On December 12, 2025, Defendants Gabino Cortez and Galaxy Party & Decors, LLC (“Galaxy”) filed an Answer to the Complaint. (See Docket No. 19). The Answer indicates that it was putatively filed on behalf of Galaxy “care of” Maria Cervantes, whose relationship to the corporation is not explained in the Answer. (See Answer at 1).
On the same date, Defendant Gabino Cortez and Ms. Cervantes filed a “Notice to Self-Representation,” indicating that they both intend to proceed pro se in this action. (Docket No. 16).
While Defendant Cortez may proceed pro se as an individual, corporate entities must appear in…