Judge: Peter A. Hernandez, Case: 22PSCV01085, Date: 2023-01-31 Tentative Ruling

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Case Number: 22PSCV01085    Hearing Date: January 31, 2023    Dept: O

Plaintiff Options for Rehab PC’s Application for Default Judgment is GRANTED; however, attorney’s fees are reduced from $5,135.00 to $887.70 per Local Rule 3.214, subdivision (a).

Background   

Plaintiff Options for Rehab PC (“Plaintiff”) alleges as follows:

On January 19, 2017, Plaintiff and Defendant ASAP Home Health Providers, Inc. (“Defendant”) entered into a contract, wherein Plaintiff agreed to provide physical, occupational and speech therapy services for Defendant in exchange for payment. Defendant has failed to pay an outstanding balance of $16,590.00.

On September 20, 2022, Plaintiff filed a complaint, asserting causes of action against Defendant and Does 1-25 for:

1.                  Breach of Written Contract

2.                  Account Stated in Writing

3.                  Quantum Meruit

On October 31, 2022, Defendant’s default was entered.

A Case Management Conference is set for January 31, 2023.

Discussion

Plaintiff Application for Default Judgment is GRANTED; however, attorney’s fees are reduced from $5,135.00 to $887.70 per Local Rule 3.214, subdivision (a).