No formal order is required, the tentative ruling providing sufficient notice. Compliance shall be by May 7, 2001. Sanctions are denied as the motion is not opposed. This minute order is effective immediately. No formal order is required, the tentative ruling being sufficient notice.
Policy favors the granting of amendments.
The allegations of related wrongful conduct occurring after the original complaint was filed are properly pled in an amended complaint in this action. No trial date has yet been set. The motion is not untimely and no undue prejudice has been shown. Plaintiff may file and serve the third amended complaint forthwith. Any requests regarding the settlement and trial dates are properly addressed to the presiding judge at the trial setting conference.