Judge: Daniel M. Crowley, Case: 24STCV17831, Date: 2024-11-27 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 24STCV17831    Hearing Date: November 27, 2024    Dept: 71

Superior Court of California

County of Los Angeles

DEPARTMENT 71

TENTATIVE RULING

Plaintiff L.A. Arena Company, LLC’s Request for Default Judgment

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

Background

On July 17, 2024, L.A. Arena Company, LLC (“Plaintiff”) filed its Complaint against Defendant Icyhot Heating & Air Conditioning Inc, aka “Icyhot Heating and Air Conditioning” (“Defendant”) for breach of contract.

On September 5, 2024, the clerk entered default against Defendant.  On October 18, 2024, Plaintiff filed a Request for Court Judgment to be heard on November 27, 2024.

Party’s Request

Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a default judgment against Defendant and award Plaintiff $309,347.04 consisting of $293,658.88 in damages, $15,030.56 in prejudgment interest at a rate of 10%, and $657.60 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 L.A. Arena Company, LLC’s request in full.

Conclusion

The application for default judgment filed on October 18, 2024, is granted.  Judgment of $309,347.04 is entered against Defendant Icyhot Heating & Air Conditioning Inc, aka “Icyhot Heating and Air Conditioning.”

Plaintiff is ordered to give notice of this ruling.

Dated:  November _____, 2024