No Cross-Complaint Needed – Court of Appeal Clarifies Co-Defendants May Oppose Each Other’s Summary Judgment Motions Without a Cross-Complaint

October 4, 2025

On September 29, 2025, the Second District Court of Appeal issued an opinion in Bean v. City of Thousand Oaks (B338497), holding that a co-defendant with an adverse interest can oppose a motion for summary judgment without having filed a cross-complaint against the moving party. Plaintiff Bonnie Bean tripped and fell on a raised section of sidewalk in front of a Ventura County residence….
By: Haight Brown & Bonesteel LLP

No Cross-Complaint Needed – Court of Appeal Clarifies Co-Defendants May Oppose Each Other’s Summary Judgment Motions Without a Cross-Complaint

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