Nature of Proceedings: Motion Strike
CASE:
Financial Credit Network, Inc. v. Eva S. Umejido, Case No. 16CV05465 (Judge Sterne)
HEARING DATE: February 27, 2017
MATTER: Motion to Strike Portions of Complaint
ATTORNEYS:
E. Warren Gubler for plaintiff Financial Credit Network, Inc.
R. Chris Kroes for defendant Evan S. Umejido
TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant’s motion to strike the claim for attorney’s fees is denied.
BACKGROUND:
This is a collection action. According to the allegations, on November 6, 2015, defendant Eva S. Umejido became indebted to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital for medical services in the amount of $4,039.70. When defendant failed to pay the indebtedness, Cottage Hospital assigned all rights, interest, and title in the account to plaintiff Financial Credit Network, Inc. On December 5, 2016, plaintiff filed suit against defendant alleging common count causes of action for (1) open book account for money due and (2) for work, labor, services, and materials rendere
Hearing Date
February 27, 2017
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Nature of Proceedings: Motion Strike
CASE:
Financial Credit Network, Inc. v. Eva S. Umejido, Case No. 16CV05465 (Judge Sterne)
HEARING DATE: February 27, 2017
MATTER: Motion to Strike Portions of Complaint
ATTORNEYS:
E. Warren Gubler for plaintiff Financial Credit Network, Inc.
R. Chris Kroes for defendant Evan S. Umejido
TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant’s motion to strike the claim for attorney’s fees is denied.
BACKGROUND:
This is a collection action. According to the allegations, on November 6, 2015, defendant Eva S. Umejido became indebted to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital for medical services in the amount of $4,039.70. When defendant failed to pay the indebtedness, Cottage Hospital assigned all rights, interest, and title in the account to plaintiff Financial Credit Network, Inc. On December 5, 2016, plaintiff filed suit against defendant alleging common count causes of action for (1) open book account for money due and (2) for work, labor, services, and materials rendere