Actor Chris Pine has been in a legal feud with his neighbor for two years, and his busy schedule has reportedly been a problem in moving the case forward. Now a Los Angeles Superior Court judge steps in and makes the decision. pool player Give an ultimatum.
According to court documents obtained in contactPine has until Oct. 25 to testify in his legal battle with his neighbor after repeatedly postponing the hearing. If Pine can provide all the documents his neighbor requests, he will be able to come via Zoom.
The woman, identified as entertainment attorney Helen Yu, claimed she had been trying to pinpoint and confirm Pine's deposition date since January 2023. He has been given four separate notices so far, but in July he was told by his team that he would not be available until October as he would be busy shooting a movie and enjoying holiday time. With a November trial date hanging in front of them, Yu is trying to dethrone Pine.
“Any [Pine] is unwilling to testify, or his attorney is trying to get around the trial court's decision to deny his final application to proceed with the hearing by refusing to cooperate in scheduling the hearing [Pine’s] accumulation and ensuring completion of discovery. In either case, this behavior is unacceptable,” the document said.
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It all started when Pine planted ficus benjamina plants in his yard, which Yu said caused problems on his property. He sued Pine last year for trespass, nuisance and negligence and is seeking an unspecified amount of damages.
“Ficus Benjamin is known to have extremely invasive root systems,” the complaint read. “Through action or inaction, [Pine has] unreasonably, negligently or intentionally caused or permitted root systems. [his trees] erected and encroached on the boundary line between properties [Yu’s home]cause significant and ongoing damage [Yu’s home]Including cracking of walls and serious damage to plumbing and pipes, the pool, pool deck, and other interior or surrounding areas [Yu’s home]create and interfere with an unreasonably unsafe situation [Yu’s] use and enjoyment [her] property.”
Pine denied any wrongdoing and countersued, claiming his neighbor had erected a fence along his property line. “There is nothing to think about [Pine’s] availability,” his lawyer said about his client's busy life.”[Pine] “Since he travels frequently for his career, he did not participate in these statements due to scheduling conflicts.”
The countdown has begun until October 25, the judge's testimony deadline.