Janco Industries, Inc VS Williams

RG21108716: Janco Industries, Inc VS Williams 07/31/2026 Ex-Parte Proceedings Re: Order to Bifurcate Trial Regarding Punitive Damages in Department 25

Tentative Ruling - 07/29/2026 Jenna Whitman

The Ex Parte Application DEFENDANTS HERBST CONSTRUCTION INC.S AND JOSHUA HERBSTS NOTICE FOR EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR ORDER TO BIFURCATE TRIAL REGARDING PUNITIVE DAMAGES filed by JOSHUA HERBST on 07/24/2026 is Granted.

The application does not explain what relief is requested. No oppositions have been filed. The Court understands applicant to seek traditional bifurcation of the issue of the amount of punitive damages, pursuant to Civil Code § 3295(d). The Court informed the parties of this understanding and set the application for hearing to provide the parties an opportunity to clarify. No objections or clarifications have been filed. The motion is therefore GRANTED.

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