WAYNE KANGAS ET AL VS. SOCO WEST, INC. ET AL

SF Superior Court - Asbestos Law & Motion - CGC23277094 - January 27, 2026 Hearing date: January 27, 2026 Case number: CGC23277094 Case title: WAYNE KANGAS ET AL VS. SOCO WEST, INC. ET AL Case Number: | | CGC23277094 | Case Title: | | WAYNE KANGAS ET AL VS. SOCO WEST, INC. ET AL | Court Date: | | 2026-01-27 15:30 PM | Calendar Matter: | | DEFAULT HEARING (PROVE UP) | Rulings: | | On Asbestos Law and Motion Calendar for Tuesday, January 27, 2026, for 3:30pm Department 304, Line 1. PLAINTIFFS MARGARITA KANGAS AS SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO AND AS WRONGFUL DEATH HEIR OF WAYNE KANG, DECEASED, ANNALISSE DE VROMME, AILI LEHRFELD, and STEPHANIE KRIZMAN's DEFAULT HEARING (PROVE UP).

The Application of Plaintiffs Margarita Kangas, as Successor-in-Interest to and as Wrongful Death Heir of Wayne Kangas, Deceased, and Annalisse de Vroome, Aili Lehrfeld, and Stephanie Krizman, as Wrongful Death Heirs of Wayne Kangas, Deceased, for Entry of Default Against Defendants: (1) Kelly-Moore Paint Company, Inc., in the amount of $2,453,699.00; and (2) K-M Industries Holding Co., Inc., in the amount of $2,453,699.00 is GRANTED.

The Court has reviewed the prove-up packet including the Judicial Council Form CIV-100, the memorandum, Mr. Nevin's declaration and the attached exhibits, which are admitted. The Court finds Defendants have been served with process, failed to answer or appear and defend the action within the time allowed by law, and default has been duly entered. As such, Plaintiffs are entitled to the relief sought in the Application. The Court intends to execute the proposed judgment accompanying the application.

Any party wishing to contest the tentative ruling must email contestasbestostr@sftc.org by 4:00 p.m. on the day before the hearing and state their intention to contest. If a hearing is requested, it will be on January 27, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. Attorneys may appear in person or remotely via zoom: Meeting ID 160 757 8308; Passcode: 485029. Face coverings are optional.

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