Judge: Daniel M. Crowley, Case: 22STCV22529, Date: 2023-08-14 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 22STCV22529    Hearing Date: December 19, 2023    Dept: 71

Superior Court of California

County of Los Angeles

DEPARTMENT 71

TENTATIVE RULING

Plaintiff GVC Holding LP’s Request for Default Judgment

          Having considered all documents submitted in support of a default judgment, the Court rules as follows:

Background

On July 11, 2022, Plaintiff GVC Holding LP (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendant Ben Amin Assil, dba Cal Café (“Defendant”) for breach of lease.  Plaintiff filed the operative first amended complaint on May 9, 2023.

On September 29, 2023, the clerk entered default against Defendant. On November 17, 2023, Plaintiff filed a Request for Court Judgment to be heard on December 19, 2023.

Party’s Request

Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a default judgment against Defendant Ben Amin Assil, dba Cal Café and award Plaintiff $126,406.89 consisting of $112,135.48 as the demand of the complaint, $10,550.94 in prejudgment interest, $3,011.35 in attorney’s fees, and $709.12 in costs.

Discussion

Plaintiff submitted a completed default judgment packet, with all applicable attachments. The Court finds sufficient evidence to justify the requested award and grants Plaintiff’s request in full.

Conclusion

The application for default judgment filed on November 13, 2023, is granted.  Judgment of $126,406.89 is entered against Defendant.

Plaintiff is ordered to give notice of this ruling.

Dated:  December _____, 2023