California Case Summaries

Regina Bolin, individually and as successor in interest to Decedent Gary Gates, et al. v. County of San Diego, et al. — Court denies without prejudice application for appointment as guardian ad litem

Unreported / Non-Citable

Case
Regina Bolin, individually and as successor in interest to Decedent Gary Gates, et al. v. County of San Diego, et al.
Court
U.S. District Court — Southern District of California
Judge
Ruth Bermudez Montenegro
Date decided
2026-11-06
Docket No.
3:26-cv-06078
Topics
guardian ad litem, minor plaintiff, conflict of interest, Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 17(c), denial without prejudice

Disposition notice

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California denied without prejudice Regina Bolin's application for appointment as guardian ad litem for minor plaintiff J.N.B. The court explained that although Bolin attested she would look out for J.N.B.'s best interests, her declaration did not indicate whether she may have a conflict of interest with the minor. Any renewed application must address potential conflicts of interest. The court also reminded counsel that proposed orders must be submitted in Word format to chambers.

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