GARY HOWDYSHELL VS. PACIFIC COAST BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC. ET AL

SF Superior Court - Asbestos Law & Motion - CGC23277177 - May 26, 2026 Hearing date: May 26, 2026 Case number: CGC23277177 Case title: GARY HOWDYSHELL VS. PACIFIC COAST BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC. ET AL Case Number: | | CGC23277177 | Case Title: | | GARY HOWDYSHELL VS. PACIFIC COAST BUILDING PRODUCTS, INC. ET AL | Court Date: | | 2026-05-26 09:00 AM | Calendar Matter: | | DEFAULT HEARING (PROVE UP) | Rulings: | | On Asbestos Law and Motion Calendar for Tuesday May 26, 2026, in Department 502, Line 1.

The Application of Plaintiff Gary Howdyshell ("Plaintiff") for Entry of Default Judgment against Defendants (1) Kelly-Moore Paint Company, Inc., in the amount of $2,087,500.00 and (2) K-M Industries Holding Co., Inc., in the amount of $2,087,500.00 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 Defendants have 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.

Any party wishing to contest the tentative ruling must email contestasbestostr@sftc.org by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2026, and state their intention to contest. If a hearing is requested, it will be on May 26, 2026, at 9:00 a.m in Department 502. Attorneys may appear in person or remotely via zoom: Meeting ID 161 9575 2444; Passcode: 145616. =(VMH/502). | |