christopher dugger, et al., Plaintiffs, vs. general motors, llc, et al., Defendants.

Case No.: 18STCV01341

Hearing Date: October 21, 2020

Hearing Time: 10:00 a.m.

[TENTATIVE] ORDER RE:

PLAINTIFFS CHRISTOPHER DUGGER AND ANGELA DUGGER’S MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE SECTION 1794(d)

Background

This is a Lemon Law Action involving the purchase of a 2013 Chevrolet Cruze (the “Subject Vehicle”). The parties settled this action on January 17, 2020, when Plaintiffs Christopher Dugger and Angela Dugger (jointly, “Plaintiffs”) accepted an offer by Defendant General Motors, LLC (“GM”) pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 998 in the amount of $53,000. (Barry Decl., ¶ 12, Ex. 5.)

Plaintiffs now move for an award of attorney fees and costs in the total amount of $74,333.39. GM opposes.

Discussion

Civil Code section 1794........