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Alameda

California

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Case Information

Filed 2023-01-04
Type Partnership & Corporate Governance Case
Docket 132 entries
Disposition settlement

Parties

Plaintiff Westlake Trust By And Through Alvin Cox, Its Trustee
Defendant 155 Pearl Association, A Non Profit Mutual Benefit Corporation
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Judge

Hon. Hayward Hall Of Justice / Dept 502 Hon. Keith Fong

Alameda County (CA)

California

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Docket Entries

  1. Jury Trial
  2. Civil Case Cover Sheet Filed by: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff) As to: 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  3. Summons on Complaint Issued and Filed by: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff) As to: 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  4. Notice of Case Management Conference Filed by: Clerk
  5. Notice of Case Assignment Filed by: Clerk
  6. Initial Case Management Conference scheduled for 05/22/2023 at 02:30 PM in Hayward Hall of Justice at Department 518
  7. Case assigned to Hon. Dennis Hayashi in Department 518 Hayward Hall of Justice
  8. Declaration of Demurring Party in Support of Automatic Extension Filed by: 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  9. Answer Filed by: 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  10. Case Management Statement Filed by: 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  11. Case Management Statement Filed by: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff)
  12. Notice of Posting of Jury Fees Filed by: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff)
  13. Tentative Ruling Published for 05/22/2023 2:30 PM Initial Case Management Conference}
  14. Minute Order (Initial Case Management Conference)
  15. Order re: Initial Case Management Conference Signed and Filed by: Clerk
  16. Jury Trial scheduled for 07/22/2024 at 08:45 AM in Hayward Hall of Justice at Department 518
  17. Case Management Conference scheduled for 06/17/2024 at 02:30 PM in Hayward Hall of Justice at Department 518
  18. Initial Case Management Conference scheduled for 05/22/2023 at 02:30 PM in Hayward Hall of Justice at Department 518 updated: Result Date to 05/22/2023 Result Type to Held
  19. Notice of Case Reassignment (Civil) Filed by: Clerk
  20. Case reassigned to Hayward Hall of Justice in Department 518 - Hon. Victoria Kolakowskieffective 12/01/2023 Reason: Inventory Transfer
  21. Stipulation and Order to Continue Trial Received from: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff) As to: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff); 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  22. Stipulation and Order to Continue Trial Signed and Filed by: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff) As to: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff); 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  23. Updated -- Stipulation and Order to Continue Trial: Result: Granted Result Date: 02/28/2024
  24. Jury Trial scheduled for 07/22/2024 at 08:45 AM in Hayward Hall of Justice at Department 518 Not Held - Continued - Stipulation was rescheduled to 11/04/2024 08:45 AM
  25. Case Management Conference scheduled for 06/17/2024 at 02:30 PM in Hayward Hall of Justice at Department 518 Not Held - Continued - Stipulation was rescheduled to 09/03/2024 02:30 PM
  26. Motion for Leave PLAINTIFF WESTLAKE TRUSTS NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT Filed by: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff)
  27. Updated -- Motion for Leave PLAINTIFF WESTLAKE TRUSTS NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT: Result: Granted Result Date: 05/23/2024
  28. Hearing on Motion for Leave to Amend Complaint; filed by WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff) scheduled for 05/23/2024 at 02:30 PM in Hayward Hall of Justice at Department 518
  29. Substitution of Attorney Filed by: 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  30. Tentative Ruling Published for 05/23/2024 2:30 PM Hearing on Motion for Leave to Amend Complaint; filed by WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff)}
  31. Minute Order (Hearing on Motion for Leave to Amend Complaint; filed by WEST...)
  32. Order re: Hearing on Motion for Leave to Amend Complaint; filed by WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff) filed by WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff) on 03/18/2024 Signed and Filed by: Court
  33. Hearing on Motion for Leave to Amend Complaint; filed by WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff) scheduled for 05/23/2024 at 02:30 PM in Hayward Hall of Justice at Department 518 updated: Result Date to 05/23/2024 Result Type to Held
  34. Amended Complaint Filed by: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff) As to: 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  35. Updated -- Amended Complaint (1st): Name Extension: (1st)
  36. Answer to First Amended Complaint Filed by: 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  37. Case Management Statement Filed by: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff)
  38. Proof of Service (not Summons and Complaint) Filed by: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff) As to: 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  39. Case Management Statement Filed by: 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  40. Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC) scheduled for 10/03/2024 at 09:00 AM in George E. McDonald Hall of Justice at Department 301
  41. Minute Order (Case Management Conference)
  42. Order re: Case Management Conference Signed and Filed by: Court
  43. Case Management Conference scheduled for 09/03/2024 at 02:30 PM in Hayward Hall of Justice at Department 518 updated: Result Date to 09/03/2024 Result Type to Held
  44. Ex Parte Application DEFENDANT 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit Mutual Benefit Corporations EX PARTE APPLICATION TO CONTINUE TRIAL AND ALL RELATED DATES OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE TO SHORTEN TIME ON A MOTION TO CONTINUE THE TRIAL Filed by: 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  45. Declaration DECLARATION OF KENNY C. PARK IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS EX PARTE APPLICATION TO CONTINUE TRIAL AND ALL RELATED DATES OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE TO SHORTEN TIME ON A MOTION TO CONTINUE THE TRIAL Filed by: 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  46. Ex Parte Proposed Order Received from: 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  47. Opposition Opposition to Ex Parte Application Filed by: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff)
  48. Objection TO DEPOSITION NOTICE AND REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS TO PLAINTIFF WESTLAKE TRUST BY AND THROUGH ITS TRUSTEE ALVIN COX Filed by: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff)
  49. Hearing on Ex Parte Application . scheduled for 10/28/2024 at 02:30 PM in Hayward Hall of Justice at Department 518
  50. Tentative Ruling Published for 10/28/2024 2:30 PM Hearing on Ex Parte Application .}
  51. Opposition PLAINTIFFS SUPPLEMENTAL OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO CONTINUE TRIAL AND ALL RELATED DATES Filed by: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff)
  52. Minute Order (Hearing on Ex Parte Application . filed by 155 PEARL ASSOCIAT...)
  53. Order re: Hearing on Ex Parte Application . filed by 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant) on 09/16/2024 Signed and Filed by: Court
  54. Case Management Conference scheduled for 11/05/2024 at 02:30 PM in Hayward Hall of Justice at Department 518
  55. Hearing on Ex Parte Application . scheduled for 10/28/2024 at 02:30 PM in Hayward Hall of Justice at Department 518 updated: Result Date to 10/28/2024 Result Type to Held
  56. Jury Trial scheduled for 11/04/2024 at 08:45 AM in Hayward Hall of Justice at Department 518 Not Held - Vacated by Court on 10/28/2024
  57. Case Management Statement Filed by: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff)
  58. Case Management Statement Filed by: 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  59. Minute Order (Case Management Conference)
  60. Order re: Case Management Conference Signed and Filed by: Court
  61. Court Trial scheduled for 10/20/2025 at 08:45 AM in Hayward Hall of Justice at Department 518
  62. Case Management Conference scheduled for 06/17/2025 at 02:30 PM in Hayward Hall of Justice at Department 518
  63. Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC) scheduled for 09/23/2025 at 09:00 AM in George E. McDonald Hall of Justice at Department 303
  64. Case Management Conference scheduled for 11/05/2024 at 02:30 PM in Hayward Hall of Justice at Department 518 updated: Result Date to 11/05/2024 Result Type to Held
  65. Case reassigned to Hayward Hall of Justice in Department 518 - Hon. Mark Fickes
  66. Case Management Statement Filed by: 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  67. Case Management Statement Filed by: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff)
  68. Pre-Trial Conference scheduled for 10/08/2025 at 02:30 PM in Hayward Hall of Justice at Department 518
  69. General Order (Case Management Order) Entered by: Court
  70. Case Management Conference scheduled for 06/17/2025 at 02:30 PM in Hayward Hall of Justice at Department 518 Not Held - Vacated by Court on 06/12/2025
  71. Dept 303 sign in sheet Filed by: Clerk
  72. Judge's Memo to Clerk (Case Did Not Settle) Filed by: Clerk
  73. Minute Order (Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC))
  74. Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC) scheduled for 09/23/2025 at 09:00 AM in George E. McDonald Hall of Justice at Department 303 updated: Result Date to 09/23/2025 Result Type to Held
  75. Exhibit List Filed by: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff); 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  76. Statement of the Case Filed by: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff); 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  77. Witness List Filed by: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff); 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  78. Juror Questionnaire for Civil Cases Filed by: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff); 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant) As to: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff); 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  79. Jury Instructions Filed by: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff); 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  80. Trial Brief Filed by: 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  81. Motion in Limine DEFENDANTS MOTION IN LIMINE NO. 1 ADDITIONAL MOTIONS IN LIMINE Filed by: 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  82. Notice of PROPOSED VERDICT FORM Filed by: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff); 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  83. Motion in Limine Plaintiff's Motion in Limine No. 1 Filed by: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff)
  84. Motion in Limine Plaintiff's Motion in Limine No. 2 Filed by: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff)
  85. Motion in Limine Plaintiff's Motion in Limine No. 3 Filed by: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff)
  86. Motion in Limine Plaintiff's Motion in Limine No. 4 Filed by: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff)
  87. Motion in Limine Plaintiff's Motion in Limine No. 5 Filed by: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff)
  88. Exhibit List Filed by: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff); 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  89. Jury Instructions Filed by: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff); 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  90. Juror Questionnaire for Civil Cases Filed by: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff); 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant) As to: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff); 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  91. Witness List Filed by: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff); 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  92. Statement of the Case Filed by: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff); 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  93. Special Verdict Received from: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff); 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  94. Motion in Limine DEFENDANTS MOTION IN LIMINE NO. 1 ADDITIONAL MOTIONS IN LIMINE Filed by: 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  95. Trial Brief Filed by: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff)
  96. Opposition DEFENDANTS OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS MOTION IN LIMINE NO. 1 Filed by: 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  97. Opposition DEFENDANTS OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS MOTION IN LIMINE NO. 4 Filed by: 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  98. Opposition DEFENDANTS OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS MOTION IN LIMINE NO. 3 Filed by: 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  99. Opposition DEFENDANTS OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS MOTION IN LIMINE NO. 5 Filed by: 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  100. Pre-Trial Conference scheduled for 12/10/2025 at 02:30 PM in Hayward Hall of Justice at Department 518
  101. Jury Trial scheduled for 12/29/2025 at 08:45 AM in Hayward Hall of Justice at Department 518
  102. Minute Order (Pre-Trial Conference)
  103. Order re: Pre-Trial Conference Signed and Filed by: Court
  104. Pre-Trial Conference scheduled for 10/08/2025 at 02:30 PM in Hayward Hall of Justice at Department 518 Not Held - Rescheduled by Court was rescheduled to 12/10/2025 02:30 PM
  105. Court Trial scheduled for 10/20/2025 at 08:45 AM in Hayward Hall of Justice at Department 518 Not Held - Vacated by Court on 10/08/2025
  106. Motion in Limine DEFENDANTS MOTION IN LIMINE NO. 1 ADDITIONAL MOTIONS IN LIMINE Filed by: 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  107. Trial Brief Filed by: 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  108. Motion in Limine DEFENDANTS MOTION IN LIMINE NO. 2 EXCLUDE NON-DISCLOSED EXPERT WITNESSES Filed by: 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  109. Trial Brief Filed by: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff)
  110. Motion in Limine PLAINTIFFS MOTION IN LIMINE NO. 6 TO EXCLUDE EVIDENCE OR ARGUMENT THAT PLAINTIFF MODIFIED STRUCTURAL BEAMS, POSTS, JOISTS OR ROOF DRAINAGE SYSTEM IN THE COMMON AREA Filed by: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff)
  111. Notice of Remote Appearance (RA-010) Filed by: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff)
  112. Updated -- Notice of Remote Appearance (RA-010): Result: Approved Result Date: 12/09/2025
  113. Updated -- Order Regarding Remote Appearance: Status Date changed from 12/09/2025 to 12/09/2025 Status changed from Pending in WQ to Signed and Filed
  114. Opposition DEFENDANTS OPPOSITION TO PLAINTIFFS MOTION IN LIMINE NO. 6 Filed by: 155 PEARL ASSOCIATION, a non-profit mutual benefit Corporation (Defendant)
  115. Opposition Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Motion in Limine 2 Filed by: WESTLAKE TRUST by and through Alvin Cox, its Trustee (Plaintiff)
  116. Order Regarding Remote Appearance Pending in WQ by:
  117. Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC) scheduled for 01/16/2026 at 09:00 AM in George E. McDonald Hall of Justice at Department 302
  118. Minute Order (Pre-Trial Conference)
  119. Order re: Pre-Trial Conference Signed and Filed by: Court
  120. Pre-Trial Conference scheduled for 03/11/2026 at 02:30 PM in Hayward Hall of Justice at Department 518
  121. Jury Trial scheduled for 03/23/2026 at 08:45 AM in Hayward Hall of Justice at Department 518
  122. Pre-Trial Conference scheduled for 12/10/2025 at 02:30 PM in Hayward Hall of Justice at Department 518 Held - Continued was rescheduled to 03/11/2026 02:30 PM
  123. Jury Trial scheduled for 12/29/2025 at 08:45 AM in Hayward Hall of Justice at Department 518 Held - Continued was rescheduled to 03/23/2026 08:45 AM
  124. Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC) scheduled for 01/21/2026 at 01:30 PM in George E. McDonald Hall of Justice at Department 302
  125. Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC) scheduled for 01/21/2026 at 01:30 PM in George E. McDonald Hall of Justice at Department 302
  126. Minute Order (Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC))
  127. Order re: Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC) Signed and Filed by: Court
  128. General Order (Case Management Order) Entered by: Court
  129. Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC) scheduled for 01/16/2026 at 09:00 AM in George E. McDonald Hall of Justice at Department 302 Held - Continued was rescheduled to 01/21/2026 01:30 PM
  130. Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC)
  131. Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC)
  132. Pre-Trial Conference

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