Adam Valle v. Ford Motor Company et al.

SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA Department 10 Honorable Jeffrey B. El-Hajj Blanca Than, Courtroom Clerk 191 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95113

DATE: September 1, 2026 TIME: 9:00 A.M. / 9:01 A.M. To contest the ruling, you must call (408) 808-6856 before 4:00 P.M. You must also contact the other side before 4:00 P.M. to inform them that you plan to contest the ruling. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1308(a)(1); Local Rule 8.D.)

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Line 1 22CV408970 Navy Federal Plaintiff’s motion to enter judgment by stipulation. (Code Civ. Proc., § Credit Union et 664.6.) Notice is not proper. The proof of service indicates the motion was al. v. Roger served by mail to defendant directly. Defendant has counsel of record. The College motion is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE to a properly noticed motion. The court will prepare the order.

Line 2 23CV420710 Adam Valle v. Plaintiff Adam Valle’s motion to tax costs. (Code Civ. Proc., 1033.5.) Ford Motor Notice is proper and the motion is opposed by defendant Ford Motor Company et al. Company. A prevailing party is entitled to costs reasonably necessary to the conduct of the litigation, unless those costs are among those listed in Code of Civil Procedure 1033.5, subdivision (b). Defendant was declared the prevailing party in the judgment entered in February 2026.

Plaintiff’s motion to tax costs states that plaintiff filed a motion for relief for his failure to oppose summary judgment, but no motion was ever filed. Plaintiff challenges two categories of costs: $3,276.58 in filing fees (which includes $1,435 in mediation fees) and $62.98 in “other” costs. The court finds all claimed costs were both reasonable in amount and reasonably necessary to the conduct of litigation. None are prohibited as a matter of law. Defendant submitted invoices supporting the memorandum of costs. Plaintiff submitted no evidence to rebut that prima facie showing. Plaintiff’s motion to tax costs is DENIED. Defendant is awarded costs of $3,339.56. The court will prepare the order.

Line 3 23CV428277 Stratim Capital Click LINE 3 or scroll down for ruling. Growth Fund, LLC et al. v. Altierre Corporation et al.

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