DUANE R. VALZ VS. ECHAD ENERGY SOLUTIONS, LLC ET AL

Matter on the Law & Motion / Discovery calendar for Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Line 1. PETITIONER DUANE VALZ's Petition To Confirm Arbitration Award.

The unopposed petition to confirm arbitration award is granted. The arbitrator's award, attached as Exhibit B to the notice of hearing, is confirmed. Petitioner Duane R. Valz may present a proposed judgment awarding Valz $177,092.27 on the loan, filing costs and arbitrator compensation of $6,156.50. The judgment should be joint and several against respondents Echad Energy Solutions, LLC, and Vincent Rogers. Interest will accrue post-judgment at the statutory rate of 10%, not the contract rate. Valz shall provide a copy of the proposed judgment to respondents, who may lodge objections within 10 days.

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