Judge: Serena R. Murillo, Case: 19STCV32875, Date: 2023-02-08 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 19STCV32875    Hearing Date: February 8, 2023    Dept: 29

Tentative: The Court has reviewed the request for default judgment against Defendant. The Court is CONTINUING the matter to allow Plaintiffs to correct the following issues:

(1)  The supporting evidence for rate abatement, medical bills and reports, out of pocket expenses, and Anahid’s wage loss is not authenticated.

(2)  Statement of damages has not been filed with the Court.

 

Special Damages (total for both Plaintiffs)

$92,590.25

General Damages (total for both Plaintiffs)

$270,000

Attorney fees (contractual basis and complaint seeks it)

$5,760.41

Interest (7%)

$25,250.50

Total

$393,601.16

 

 

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Facts:  Plaintiffs sued his landlord for breach of contract after the ceiling in the living room collapsed injuring one Plaintiff and destroying their property. Plaintiffs also complained of mold issues that their landlord failed to remedy. The City of Glendale Building and Safety inspector found building code violations on the property.

 

3/9/2020

Default Entered against Defendant

5/23/2022

Doe dismissal submitted

 

 

Analysis:

 

Damages have not been proved as the majority of the supporting evidence is not authenticated.

 

 

Special Damages (total for both Plaintiffs)

$92,590.25

General Damages (total for both Plaintiffs)

$270,000

 

 

 

Costs

 

waived