Plaintiffs’ Motion to Strike Costs is GRANTED as follows: It is easier for the Court to simply state what costs will be permitted. Defendants withdrew several items they were seeking after receiving plaintiffs’ opposition papers. The Court is only considering the costs that were set forth in the 2-19-2020 Amended Memo of Costs and not those included in defendants’ July 22, 2020 brief. The Court is NOT permitting interpreter fees because they are for people who do not understand the English language (not the Chinese language). CCP 1033.5 (B). The Court is not permitting postage fees of any kind or costs incurred in the defamation action.

Under Filing and Motions Fees: defendants may recover: a) Ex-Parte Application to Specially Set MSC $60 and court reporter fee $30; b) Ex Parte Application to Continue Trial Date $60; c)Motion to Compel Discovery Responses $60 and court reporter fee $30; d) Motion to Consolidate $60; e) Motion for Sanctions $60 and court reporter fees $30; f) Ex Parte