Judge: Serena R. Murillo, Case: BC696657, Date: 2022-10-05 Tentative Ruling
Case Number: BC696657 Hearing Date: October 5, 2022 Dept: 29
Request for Court Judgment
against Defendants Spa Ritz and Zhi Xing Gau (Doe 3)
Tentative: On 6/23/2022,
the Court reviewed the request for default judgment and denied the request due
to various defects. However, Plaintiff has not yet filed a new default judgment
packet.
Facts:
Plaintiff Jordan Robusto sued
Defendant Zhi Xin Gao for sexual battery, battery, and negligence per se, and
sued Defendant Spa Ritz for negligent hiring/supervision, retention, and
premises liability, stemming from Plaintiff’s allegation that Defendant Gao
sexually battered Plaintiff during her massage. Defendant Gao pled guilty to
criminal charges.
Analysis:
Damages not proved. Supporting evidence generally
supports special damages in the amount of $10,314.82. However, General damages
are excessive in light of claimed special damages of $10,314.82.
Ruling: