HOSTLER, GRACE v. TERNAVSKY, ALEX
Defendant’s Motion to Compel Plaintiff Grace Hostler’s Attendance at Continued Deposition
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PLACER COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT THURSDAY, CIVIL LAW AND MOTION DEPARTMENT 3 THE HONORABLE MICHAEL W. JONES TENTATIVE RULINGS FOR AUGUST 20 2026, AT 8:30 A.M.
straight-forward tasks. The court determines that 116.1 hours are reasonable for Randall R. Wilson.
The court must next address whether the request for $595 per hour by Randall R. Wilson is reasonable. Determining the reasonable amount of attorneys’ fees is known as the lodestar method, that is, the number of hours reasonably expended multiplied by the reasonable hourly rate. (PLCM Group v. Drexler (2000) 22 Cal.4th 1084, 1095; Serrano v. Priest (Serrano III) (1977) 20 Cal.3d 25, 48–49.) The lodestar figure may then be adjusted, based upon factors specific to the case, to fix the fees at a fair market value for the legal services provided. (PLCM Group v. Drexler, 22 Cal.4th at p. 1095.) Moreover, “[t]he court may apply a multiplier based on contingent risk, exceptional skill, or numerous other factors. [Citation.] There is no magic formula; any one factor may justify an enhancement.” (Sonoma Land Trust v. Thompson (2021) 63 Cal.App.5th 978, 986.)
The court has carefully reviewed the declaration of counsel and finds the hourly rate of $400 per hour by Randall R. Wilson is reasonable for similar legal services within Placer County. The court declines to issue a multiplier.
Accordingly, plaintiff’s motion is granted in the reduced amount of $46,440.00 for attorney’s fees.
3. S-CV-0053141 HOSTLER, GRACE v. TERNAVSKY, ALEX
Defendant’s Motion to Compel Plaintiff Grace Hostler’s Attendance at Continued Deposition
Defendant’s unopposed motion to compel plaintiff Grace Hostler’s attendance at continued deposition is granted. (Code Civ. Proc., § 2025.450.) Plaintiff shall appear for deposition within 20 days after service of the order after hearing.
No sanctions were sought in the notice of motion and thus the court declines to impose sanctions on plaintiff or her counsel of record.
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PLACER SUPERIOR COURT – DEPARTMENT 3 Thursday Civil Law and Motion – Tentative Rulings
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