Judge: Daniel M. Crowley, Case: 23STCV14257, Date: 2024-01-11 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 23STCV14257    Hearing Date: January 11, 2024    Dept: 71

Superior Court of California

County of Los Angeles

DEPARTMENT 71

TENTATIVE RULING

Plaintiff Jonathan Neil & Associates, Inc.’s Request for Default Judgment

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

Background

On June 20, 2023, Jonathan Neil & Associates, Inc. (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendants Machine Dynamics, Inc., and Eric Rawa (collectively, “Defendants”) for eight causes of action: (1) open book account, (2) account stated, (3) money had and received, (4) breach of promissory note, (5) breach of guaranty, (6) breach of security agreement, (7) claim and delivery, and (8) conversion.

On September 11, 2023, the clerk entered default against Defendants. On January 2, 2024, Plaintiff filed a Request for Court Judgment to be heard on January 11, 2024.

Party’s Request

Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a default judgment against Defendants and award Plaintiff $82,169.13, consisting of $73,024.52 as the demand of the complaint, $6,222.09 in prejudgment interest, $572.02 in costs, and $2,350.50 in attorneys’ fees.

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 January 2, 2024, is granted.  Judgment of $82,169.13 is entered against Defendants.

Plaintiff is ordered to give notice of this ruling.

Dated:  January _____, 2024