Judge: Lynne M. Hobbs, Case: 21STCV18330, Date: 2023-11-09 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 21STCV18330    Hearing Date: November 9, 2023    Dept: 30

TAYLOR MORGAN vs SCOTT STUEVE, et al.

Motion for Determination of Good Faith Settlement

TENTATIVE

Defendant’s unopposed motion for determination of good faith settlement is GRANTED.

The settlement between Plaintiff and Defendant Stueve is a good faith settlement pursuant to CCP section 877.6. All claims against Defendant Stueve for equitable comparative contribution, or partial or comparative indemnity, based on comparative negligence or comparative fault, are barred pursuant to CCP section 877.6(c)

DISCUSSION

An unopposed motion for determination of good faith settlement need not contain a full and complete discussion of the Tech-Bilt factors by declaration or affidavit; rather, a bare bones motion setting forth the grounds of good faith and a declaration containing a brief background of the case is sufficient. (City of Grant Terrance v. Superior Court (1987) 192 Cal.App.3d 1251, 1261.)

The Court finds Defendant has presented sufficient information demonstrating the settlement was made in good faith. Defendant is thus entitled to a court order finding the settlement was made in good faith.