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We have been made aware of fraudulent text messages being sent to individuals claiming to be from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or the court system. These messages often state that the recipient owes penalties or fees related to traffic violations or DMV infractions and may include a link or phone number to resolve the matter. 

Take these steps to reduce the chances of falling victim to a text message scam:

  • Never respond to unsolicited or suspicious texts — If you receive a message asking for personal or financial information, do not reply.
  • Verify the source — If you are unsure, always contact the DMV through official channels.
  • Call the DMV if you have concerns — The DMV customer service team is available to help you at 800-777-0133.

Please see DMV warning about fraudulent texts: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/news-and-media/dmv-warns-of-fraudulent-te…

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The Jean Michele Cross Revocable Trust v Four P’s Group LLC; Jeff Handy

Case Number

23CV02092

Case Type

Civil Law & Motion

Hearing Date / Time

Wed, 06/12/2024 - 10:00

Nature of Proceedings

Request to file a First Amended Complaint

Tentative Ruling

Plaintiff: Paul Gignac

Defendant Jeff Handy: Pro Per

Issue

Request to file a First Amended Complaint.

RULINGS

1. The Motion is GRANTED.

2. The First Amended Complaint lodged with the Court on May 8, 2024, is ordered filed with the Court as of June 12, 2024, and is deemed served on all parties as of June 12, 2024.

3. Responsive pleadings to the First Amended Complaint must be filed and served no later than July 11, 2024.

4. Plaintiff is ordered to serve notice of this order on all parties, which notice includes as an attachment a complete copy of the first amended complaint.

The Motion

This is an unopposed motion for leave to file a First Amended Complaint that was filed on May 8, 2024, that was originally scheduled for hearing on June 26. On May 14, the Court granted Plaintiff’s ex parte application to advance the hearing date on this motion to this hearing on June 12 (and to continue trial to August 21). The proposed First Amended Complaint was lodged with the Court on May 8 and was served on all parties at that time. The motion should be granted.

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