Judge: Daniel M. Crowley, Case: 24STCV26102, Date: 2025-02-10 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 24STCV26102    Hearing Date: February 10, 2025    Dept: 71

Superior Court of California

County of Los Angeles

DEPARTMENT 71

TENTATIVE RULING

Plaintiff Wells Fargo Bank, National Association’s Request for Default Judgment

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

Background

On October 8, 2024, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Plaintiff”) filed its operative Complaint against Defendant Ara B Akaragian, an individual, aka Ara Berdj Akaragian, aka Ara Akakagian, aka Ara B Akarajian (“Defendant”) for a single cause of action for breach of guaranty.

On November 19, 2024, the clerk entered default against Defendant. Plaintiff filed a Request for Court Judgment to be heard on February 10, 2025.

Party’s Request

Plaintiff requests the Court to enter a default judgment against Defendant and award Plaintiff a judgment of $93,927.82 consisting of $90,663.70 in damages; $560.85 in costs; and $2,703.27 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 Wells Fargo Bank, National Association’s request in full.

Conclusion

The application for default judgment filed on December 10, 2024, is granted.  Judgment of $93,927.82 is entered against Defendant Ara B Akaragian, an individual, aka Ara Berdj Akaragian, aka Ara Akakagian, aka Ara B Akarajian.

Plaintiff is ordered to give notice of this ruling.

Dated:  February _____, 2025