Judge Nixes Defense No-Show, Takes Contract Breach Motion 'Under Submission'

U.S. District Judge Josephine L. Staton on Thursday took under submission a summary judgment motion on breach of contract claims against Big Vision Rentals and Charles D. Haifley after defense counsel failed to appear for the hearing, telling the court she would 'issue a written order.'

The Dixon Collective LLC brought the breach of contract action against Legends Fanfest LLC and other defendants including Big Vision Rentals, a rental company, and Charles D. Haifley. The nature of the underlying contract dispute was not detailed in the brief court minutes from the hearing.

Staton struck a request for remote appearance as 'improper and untimely' when defense counsel failed to show up for the summary judgment hearing. Only plaintiff's counsel Natalia de Campos Aranovich appeared for the motion hearing on the breach of contract claims.

The case has been pending in the Central District of California since 2024, with the summary judgment motion representing a bid by The Dixon Collective to resolve the contract claims without trial. Court minutes show the motion was filed as document 121 in the case.

The written order from Staton could potentially dispose of the breach of contract claims entirely if she grants summary judgment, or set the stage for trial if disputed facts remain. The ruling will clarify whether The Dixon Collective has established the elements of its contract claims as a matter of law.

Counsel

The Dixon Collective LLC is represented by Natalia de Campos Aranovich. Counsel information for defendants was not provided in the court minutes.

Case: The case is The Dixon Collective LLC v. Legends Fanfest LLC et al., case number 2:24-cv-10863-JLS-PVC, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.

Court

Central District of California

Case Name

The Dixon Collective LLC v. Legends Fanfest LLC et al

Docket

2:24-cv-10863