Motion to strike punitive damage allegations
TENTATIVE RULING(S) FOR June 17, 2026 Department S37 – Judge Winston Keh This court follows California Rules of Court, rule 3.1308(b) for tentative rulings. (See San Bernardino Superior Court Local Emergency Rule 8.) Tentative rulings for each law & motion will be posted on the internet (https://www.sb-court.org) by 3:00 p.m. on the court day immediately before the hearing.
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Goshay vs WM Inland Investors IV et al
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TENTATIVE RULING(S):
Defendant WM Inland’s motion to strike punitive damage allegations
Motion is Granted. This motion is granted without prejudice to Plaintiff’s ability to
re-assert a claim for punitive damages should facts developed during discovery that
warrants imposition of punitive damages.
The following are stricken from Plaintiff’s Complaint: Paragraphs 10, 30, 31, 32, 33,
34, 35 and Prayer for Punitive Damages on page 10.
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