On December 28, 2020 a
Order
was filed
involving a dispute between
Parr Andrew Michael,
Parr Liron,
Powers Brian,
and
Parr Andrew Michael,
Parr Liron,
for Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)
in the District Court of Los Angeles County.
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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Civil Division
North Valley District, Chatsworth Courthouse, Department F47
20CHCV00832 March 1, 2023
BRIAN POWERS vs ANDREW MICHAEL PARR, et al. 8:30 AM
Judge: Honorable Melvin D. Sandvig CSR: None
Judicial Assistant: Kailin Keating ERM: None
Courtroom Assistant: Greg Gilbertson Deputy Sheriff: None
APPEARANCES:
For Plaintiff(s): Steffanie Stelnick (Telephonic)
For Defendant(s): No Appearances
NATURE OF PROCEEDINGS:
HEARING ON MOTION FOR ATTORNEY FEES
The matter is called for hearing.
There is no appearance for Defendants. Attorney Thomas Sands having registered for a remote
appearance, has not checked in.
The Court's tentative ruling is adopted as its final ruling as follows:
The Motion for Attorney Fees filed by Brian Powers on 12/02/2022 is Granted.
This was an action for breach of contract wherein both Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant Brian Powers
and Defendants/Cross-Complainants Andrew Michael Parr and Liron Parr claimed that the other
breached a settlement agreement between the parties. The settlement agreement contained an
attorney fee provision. After an expedited jury trial, on 10/24/22, a Judgment on Special Verdict
was entered in favor of Brian Powers and against Andrew Michael Parr and Liron Parr in the
amount of $78,000.00.
Brian Powers now moves for an order awarding Brian Powers attorney’s fees in the amount of
$67,402.50 as the prevailing party in this action. Without explanation, Andrew Michael Parr and
Liron Parr have filed a late opposition to the motion. Despite the late filing of the opposition, it
was considered by the Court in ruling on the motion. California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1300(d).
Civil Code Section 1717provides, in relevant part:
“(a) In any action on a contract, where the contract specifically provides that attorney's fees and
costs, which are incurred to enforce that contract, shall be awarded either to one of the parties or
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Document Filed Date
March 01, 2023
Case Filing Date
December 28, 2020
Category
Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)
Status
Jury Verdict 10/24/2022
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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Civil Division North Valley District, Chatsworth Courthouse, Department F47 20CHCV00832 March 1, 2023 BRIAN POWERS vs ANDREW MICHAEL PARR, et al. 8:30 AM Judge: Honorable Melvin D. Sandvig CSR: None Judicial Assistant: Kailin Keating ERM: None Courtroom Assistant: Greg Gilbertson Deputy Sheriff: None APPEARANCES: For Plaintiff(s): Steffanie Stelnick (Telephonic) For Defendant(s): No Appearances NATURE OF PROCEEDINGS: HEARING ON MOTION FOR ATTORNEY FEES The matter is called for hearing. There is no appearance for Defendants. Attorney Thomas Sands having registered for a remote appearance, has not checked in. The Court's tentative ruling is adopted as its final ruling as follows: The Motion for Attorney Fees filed by Brian Powers on 12/02/2022 is Granted. This was an action for breach of contract wherein both Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant Brian Powers and Defendants/Cross-Complainants Andrew Michael Parr and Liron Parr claimed that the other breached a settlement agreement between the parties. The settlement agreement contained an attorney fee provision. After an expedited jury trial, on 10/24/22, a Judgment on Special Verdict was entered in favor of Brian Powers and against Andrew Michael Parr and Liron Parr in the amount of $78,000.00. Brian Powers now moves for an order awarding Brian Powers attorney’s fees in the amount of $67,402.50 as the prevailing party in this action. Without explanation, Andrew Michael Parr and Liron Parr have filed a late opposition to the motion. Despite the late filing of the opposition, it was considered by the Court in ruling on the motion. California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1300(d). Civil Code Section 1717provides, in relevant part: “(a) In any action on a contract, where the contract specifically provides that attorney's fees and costs, which are incurred to enforce that contract, shall be awarded either to one of the parties or Minute Order Page 1 of 3