Judge: Robert C. Longstreth, Case: 37-2021-00008945-CU-WT-CTL, Date: 2024-04-26 Tentative Ruling

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04/26/2024  08:30:00 AM  C-65 COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO

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Civil - Unlimited  Wrongful Termination Motion Hearing (Civil) 37-2021-00008945-CU-WT-CTL GUERRERO VS SFS BEAUTY CA LLC [IMAGED] CAUSAL DOCUMENT/DATE FILED: Motion for Bifurcation, 02/01/2024

Defendants SFS Beauty CA LLC, Duty Free Partners, and Kymberli Parker's unopposed Motion to Bifurcate (ROA 256) is GRANTED.

Bifurcation of punitive damages is mandatory upon motion of a defendant. (Civ. Code § 3295(d).) Accordingly, the court orders bifurcation of punitive damages. The jury consider any evidence of Defendants' profits and/or financial condition and determine the amount of punitive damages in a second phase of trial if the jury determines in the first phase of trial that 'a defendant is guilty of malice, oppression, or fraud in accordance with Section 3294.' (Ibid.) Once confirmed, this ruling shall be the final ruling of the court and no further written order is required.

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