Farmers Insurance Exchange v. Alvarado, et al.

(Pomona Courthouse South: Dept. H) August 31, 2026 DEPARTMENT H LAW AND MOTION RULINGS

Exchange v. Alvarado, et al., Case No. 25PSCV00809 ORDER ON DEFAULT JUDGMENT APPLICATION Plaintiff Farmers Insurance Exchange's Application for Default Judgment is DENIED without prejudice.

Background

Plaintiff Farmers Insurance Exchange ("Plaintiff") seeks subrogation against Aaron Arreola ("Arreola") and Arreola & Sons Trucking LLC ("A&S Trucking") (together, "Defendants") for damages sustained by its insureds, Viken Sarkissian and Ohannes Sarkissian, in a February 17, 2023 motor vehicle collision. On January 22, 2026, Plaintiff filed a complaint, asserting a cause of action against Defendant and Does 1-30 for equitable subrogation for damages to property. On March 25, 2026, Defendants' defaults were entered. An Order to Show Cause Re: Default Judgment is set for August 31, 2026.

Discussion

Plaintiff's Application for Default Judgment is denied without prejudice. The following defects are noted: 1. Plaintiff has failed to provide the Court with "a brief summary of the case identifying the parties and the nature of plaintiff's claim," pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 3.1800(a).

2. Plaintiff has failed to dismiss Does 1-30.

3. Plaintiff is requested to provide a better-quality copy of the "Certificate of Liability Insurance" attached as part of Exhibit A.

4. Plaintiff has failed to provide the Court with any evidence or information relative to Defendants' liability. No declaration has been furnished from either of Plaintiff's insureds. Paragraph 2 of the Declaration of Christopher Dull ("Dull") Re: Interest in Support of Default Judgment Pursuant to C.C.P. Sec. 585 does not appear to be based on his personal knowledge. Accordingly,

the application is denied without prejudice, and Plaintiff is directed to submit a revised and complete default judgment application that addresses the aforementioned issues. Any subsequent default prove-up application must be full and complete in and of itself. The Court will not entertain piecemeal submissions. | Home -->)" -->