Judge: Lisa R. Jaskol, Case: BC707091, Date: 2023-07-21 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: BC707091    Hearing Date: July 21, 2023    Dept: 28

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

BACKGROUND 

On May 24, 2018, Plaintiff Rafael Van Gerrisheim (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendant Shenzhen MSJO Technology Co., Limited (“Shenzhen”) for general negligence and products liability. Plaintiff later amended the complaint to include Defendant eBay, Inc. (“eBay”). 

On November 5, 2019, the clerk entered default against eBay. On November 15, 2021, the Court dismissed Shenzhen with prejudice. 

On June 12, 2023, Plaintiff filed a Request for Court Judgment to be heard on July 21, 2023. 

PARTY’S REQUEST 

Plaintiff asks the Court to enter a default judgment against Defendant eBay, Inc. and award Plaintiff $150,435.00, consisting of $75,000.00 in general damages, $75,000.00 in special damages, $0.00 in prejudgment interest, $0.00 in attorney’s fees, and $435.00 in costs.

DISCUSSION 

Plaintiff has submitted a completed default judgment packet with all applicable attachments. The Court grants the motion. 

CONCLUSION 

Plaintiff’s application for default judgment filed on June 12, 2023, is GRANTED. Judgment of $150,435.00 is entered against eBay. 

Plaintiff is ordered to give notice of this ruling.