The California 4th District Court of Appeal reported the following activity in the suit brought by
Jesus Espinoza,
Rosalina Espinoza and
Syliva Espinoza against
Imperial Irrigation District and
Jose Ponce on July 12: 'Letter Sent To Counsel Re: Effective August 2021, The Fourth District Court Of Appeal, Division One Is Restoring In-person Arguments In Light Of Updated State And Local Public Health Guidance Permitting The Relaxing Of Certain Covid-19 Safety Protocols. In Accordance With State And Local Public Health Guidance, Face Coverings In The Courtroom Will Be Required For All Regardless Of Vaccination Status. Those Who Are Fully Vaccinated May Remove Their Masks Only While Presenting Oral Argument. While In-Person Argument Will Return As The Default Method Of Appearance, Parties May Request To Appear Remotely. If You Wish To Appear Remotely For Your Appearance, Please File And Serve A Request Within 10 Days Of The Date Of This Notice.please Note, If Your Case Was Transferred From The Sixth District Court Of Appeal To This Court, You Are Encouraged To Appear Remotely.'.
Case number D078096 was filed in the California 4th District Court of Appeal on Sept. 11, 2020.