Motion for Attorney Fees
25CV014582: AHMADZAI vs GENERAL MOTORS, LLC 06/10/2026 Hearing on Motion for Attorney Fees in Department 8D
Tentative Ruling
NOTICE:
Consistent with Local Rule 1.06(B), any party requesting oral argument on any matter on this calendar must comply with the following procedure:
To request limited oral argument, on any matter on this calendar, you must call the Law and Motion Oral Argument Request Line at (916) 874-2615 by 4:00 p.m. the Court day before the hearing and advise opposing counsel. At the time of requesting oral argument, the requesting party shall leave a voice mail message: a) identifying themselves as the party requesting oral argument; b) indicating the specific matter/motion for which they are requesting oral argument; and c) confirming that it has notified the opposing party of its intention to appear and that opposing party may appear via Zoom using the Zoom link and Meeting ID indicated below. If no request for oral argument is made, the tentative ruling becomes the final order of the Court.
Unless ordered to appear in person by the Court, parties may appear remotely either telephonically or by video conference via the Zoom video/audio conference platform with notice to the Court and all other parties in accordance with Code of Civil Procedure §367.75. Although remote participation is not required, the Court will presume all parties are appearing remotely for non-evidentiary civil hearings.
The Department 8D Zoom Link is https://saccourt-ca-gov.zoomgov.com/j/16113421868 and the Zoom Meeting ID is 161 1342 1868. To appear on Zoom telephonically, call (833) 568-8864 and enter the Zoom Meeting ID referenced above. NO COURTCALL APPEARANCES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Parties requesting services of a court reporter will need to arrange for private court reporter services at their own expense, pursuant to Government code §68086 and California Rules of Court, Rule 2.956. Requirements for requesting a court reporter are listed in the Policy for Official Reporter Pro Tempore available on the Sacramento Superior Court website at https://www.saccourt.ca.gov/court-reporters/docs/crtrp-6a.pdf. Parties may contact Court- Approved Official Reporters Pro Tempore by utilizing the list of Court Approved Official Reporters Pro Tempore available at https://www.saccourt.ca.gov/court-reporters/docs/crtrp- 13.pdf.
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A Stipulation and Appointment of Official Reporter Pro Tempore (CV/E-206) is required to be signed by each party, the private court reporter, and the Judge prior to the hearing, if not using a reporter from the Courts Approved Official Reporter Pro Tempore list.
Once the form is signed it must be filed with the clerk. If a litigant has been granted a fee waiver and requests a court reporter, the party must submit a Request for Court Reporter by a Party with
25CV014582: AHMADZAI vs GENERAL MOTORS, LLC 06/10/2026 Hearing on Motion for Attorney Fees in Department 8D
a Fee Waiver (CV/E-211) and it must be filed with the clerk at least 10 days prior to the hearing or at the time the proceeding is scheduled if less than 10 days away. Once approved, the clerk will forward the form to the Court Reporters Office and an official reporter will be provided.
On the Court's own motion, the Hearing on Motion for Attorney Fees scheduled for 06/10/2026 is continued to 07/29/2026 at 01:30 PM in Department 8D at Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye Courthouse.
****NOTICE: EFFECTIVE APRIL 13, 2026, THIS DEPARTMENT WILL MOVE TO THE TANI G. CANTIL-SAKAUYE COURTHOUSE LOCATED AT 500 G. ST. SACRAMENTO, CA. MOTIONS NOTICED FOR DEPARTMENT 25 WILL BE HEARD IN DEPARTMENT 8D OF THE NEW COURTHOUSE. ALL HEARINGS WILL TAKE PLACE AT THIS NEW LOCATION*****
Plaintiff Faisal Ahmadzais (Plaintiff) motion for attorneys fees and costs under Civil Code section 1794, subdivision (d) is CONTINUED to July 29, 2026.
Plaintiffs Notice of Motion does not provide notice of the Courts tentative ruling system, as required by Local Rule 1.06(D). Plaintiffs counsel is directed to contact opposing counsel forthwith to advise opposing counsel of Local Rule 1.06 and the Courts tentative ruling procedure. If Plaintiffs counsel is unable to contact opposing counsel prior to the hearing, Plaintiffs counsel shall be available at the hearing, in person or remotely (telephonically or by video conference via Zoom as stated in the introductory notice to todays tentative rulings), in the event opposing counsel appears without following the procedures set forth in Local Rule 1.06(B).
Defendant General Motors, LLC (Defendant) did not file an opposition by the statutory deadline of May 28, 2026 (i.e., nine court days before the hearing date). (See Code Civ. Proc., § 1005, subd. (b).) Instead, Defendant filed a late opposition on June 4, 2026, wherein it requests that the Court accept its late opposition under Code of Civil Procedure section 473, subdivision (b). The Court shall continue this matter to July 29, 2026, to allow Plaintiff to file a reply brief. Such brief shall be filed no later than June 24, 2026.
No further briefing is permitted without prior approval of the Court. The only filing allowed is the aforementioned reply brief.
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO
25CV014582: AHMADZAI vs GENERAL MOTORS, LLC 06/10/2026 Hearing on Motion for Attorney Fees in Department 8D
This minute order is effective immediately. No formal order or other notice is required. (Code Civ. Proc., § 1019.5; Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1312.)