Application for Entry of Default Against Defendant Westward Dental Products Co.
SF Superior Court - Asbestos Law & Motion - CGC23277131 - December 2, 2025 Hearing date: December 2, 2025 Case number: CGC23277131 Case title: STANLEY MILLER ET AL VS. ARKEMA INC. ET AL Case Number: | | CGC23277131 | Case Title: | | STANLEY MILLER ET AL VS. ARKEMA INC. ET AL | Court Date: | | 2025-12-02 15:30 PM | Calendar Matter: | | DEFAULT HEARING (PROVE UP) | Rulings: | | On Asbestos Law and Motion Calendar for Tuesday December 2, 2025, AT 3:30 PM in Department 304.
The Application of Plaintiff Janiss Miller as Successor-in-Interest to and as Wrongful Death Heir of Stanley Miller and of Plaintiff Zachary Miller as Wrongful Death Heir of Stanley Miller for Entry of Default Against Defendant Westward Dental Products Co. in the amount of $3,118,550.25 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 Defendant has 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.
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