Vega v. General Motors LLC

supports sealing the records. There is a substantial probability that the overriding interest will be prejudiced if the documents are not sealed; the proposed sealing order is narrowly tailored; and there are no less restrictive means to achieve the overriding interest.

Other than the Court, no persons or parties are authorized to inspect the sealed record. The sealed material may not be disclosed in anything that is subsequently publicly filed. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 2.551(e).)

Plaintiff is ordered to give notice.

9 Vega vs. TENTATIVE RULING: General Motors LLC Motion for Attorney’s Fees

Plaintiff Angelica Vega moves for an award of reasonable attorney’s fees. For the following reasons, the motion is CONTINUED to July 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in this Department.

A request for attorney’s fees filed prior to the rendition of judgment is premature, as there can be no prevailing party until there is a final judgment or dismissal, and courts generally cannot make interim attorney fee awards unless authorized by statute. (See Yuba Cypress Housing Partners, Ltd. v. Area Developers (2002) 98 Cal.App.4th 1077, 1086; Kaura v. Stabilis Fund II, LLC (2018) 24 Cal.App.5th 420, 436; Bell v. Farmers Ins. Exchange (2001) 87 Cal.App.4th 805, 831 [holding that even when not explicitly barred, interim awards are not allowed in absence of clear expression of legislative intent].)

Here, the court record reflects no entry of judgment or dismissal.

Should Plaintiff file and serve a Request for Dismissal of this matter, Plaintiff’s motion for attorney’s fees (ROA # 43) and Memorandum of Costs (ROA # 41) SHALL be deemed filed and served on the date of entry of dismissal.

Plaintiff to give notice.