NICOLE DECKER ET AL VS. SURF MOTEL ET AL

Real Property/Housing Court Law and Motion Calendar for June 5, 2025 line 2. DEFENDANT NARANJI PATEL MOTION TO STRIKE punitive damages and attorneys' fees allegations is GRANTED as to all allegations sought to be stricken with fifteen days leave to amend. The punitive damages allegations fail because plaintiffs have alleged conclusions, not ultimate facts, to support the required elements for punitive damages. The prayer for attorneys' fees fails because have not alleged a contractual or statutory basis for attorneys' fees. =(501/HEK) Parties may appear in-person, telephonically or via Zoom (Video - Webinar ID: 160 560 5023; Password: 172849; or Phone Dial in: (669) 254-5252; Webinar ID: 160 560 5023; Password: 172849).

Parties who intend to appear at the hearing must give notice to opposing parties and the court promptly, but no later than 4:00 p.m. the court day before the hearing unless the tentative ruling has specified that a hearing is required. Notice of contesting a tentative ruling shall be provided by sending an email to the court to Department501ContestTR@sftc.org with a copy to all other parties stating, without argument, the portion(s) of the tentative ruling that the party contests. A party may not argue at the hearing if the opposing party is not so notified and the opposing party does not appear. | |