Judge: Lisa R. Jaskol, Case: 21STCV29951, Date: 2023-06-22 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 21STCV29951    Hearing Date: June 22, 2023    Dept: 28

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

BACKGROUND

On August 13, 2021, Plaintiff State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendant Alina Chapligina (“Defendant”) for subrogation.

The clerk entered default against Defendant on October 12, 2021. On April 24, 2023, Plaintiff filed a Request for Court Judgment against Defendant to be heard on June 22, 2023.

PARTY’S REQUEST

Plaintiff requests that the Court enter default judgment against Defendant Alina Chapligina and award Plaintiff $30,410.61, consisting of $28,000.00 as the demand of the complaint, $1,895.61 in prejudgment interest, $0.00 in attorney’s fees, and $515.00 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 April 24, 2023, is GRANTED. Judgment of $30,410.61 is entered against Defendant.

Plaintiff is ordered to give notice of this ruling.