Why this matters now
Dixon sued Perry and affiliated entities in June 2025, seeking substantial damages and alleging sexual harassment, assault, and retaliation tied to work on BET productions. Perry has denied the claims through counsel as “fabricated”, signaling a hard-fought defense. The CMC is the first formal docket control point since case assignment and will indicate how quickly the court expects progress on discovery, ADR, and trial readiness.
What actually happens at a CMC
In California civil cases, a CMC is an early status conference where counsel advise the court on case posture and logistics. Each party must file and serve the mandatory Case Management Statement (CM-110) no later than 15 days before the CMC—often a brief summary of the claims/defenses, discovery status, ADR plans, and estimated trial length. Topics for discussion are outlined in the California Rules of Court, including scheduling, discovery plans, motion practice, ADR, insurance, and trial dates. Case Management Statement (form CM -110).
