Judge: Serena R. Murillo, Case: 21STCV38265, Date: 2023-01-11 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 21STCV38265    Hearing Date: January 11, 2023    Dept: 29

 

CASE NUMBER: 21STCV38265

 

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Request for Court Judgment against Defendants V.S. Tires and Auto Repair and Victor Sanchez

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Tentative: On October 17, 2022 the Court reviewed the request for default judgment, and CONTINUED the matter to allow counsel to resubmit a default packet to correct various issues identified in the Court’s minute order for the same date. However, counsel has not filed a new default packet yet.

 

 

Special Damages

$22,597

General Damages

$200,000

Costs

$512.21

Total

$223,109.21

 

 

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Facts:  This case stems from a dog bite on Defendant’s property.

 

1/10/2022

Default Entered against Defendants

8/24/2022

Doe dismissal submitted

 

 

Analysis:

Special damages have not been proved. Plaintiff’s declaration and supporting evidence does not support the amount of special damages sought.  There is no proof that any future medical expenses are required, such as a doctor’s note. General damages have not been proved as they are excessive.

 

Special Damages

$22,597

General Damages

$200,000

Total

$222,597

 

 

 

 

 

Costs

 

Clerk’s filing fees

$437.21

Process server’s fees

$75

Total

$512.21