The Motion is granted in part and denied in part. As for expert costs, the Court shall tax $12,587.50 as to Defendant Postulka. However, as to Defendant A-Quality, expert costs shall be taxed in its entirety. As for deposition costs, the motion is denied. As for costs of Photocopies, Models and Blowups, the Court shall tax costs in the amount of $3,383.30. SUMMARY OF MATTER This is a motor vehicle personal injury case. On March 21, 2016, a vehicle driven by Defendant George Postulka (“Postulka”) and owned by Defendant A-Quality Transport (“A- Quality”) collided with a vehicle in which Plaintiff Leann Bibbie (“Plaintiff”) was a passenger. Plaintiff sustained severe injuries and property damage. Plaintiff filed her Complaint on June 24, 2017. She asserted two causes of action for: (1) Motor Vehicle; and (2) General Negligence. A jury trial was held April 4, 2019. Prior to the trial, Plaintiff sent Defendant Postulka an offer to compromise for $249,999.00 pursuant to Cal. Code Civ. Pro. §
Hearing Date
November 01, 2019
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The Motion is granted in part and denied in part. As for expert costs, the Court shall tax $12,587.50 as to Defendant Postulka. However, as to Defendant A-Quality, expert costs shall be taxed in its entirety. As for deposition costs, the motion is denied. As for costs of Photocopies, Models and Blowups, the Court shall tax costs in the amount of $3,383.30. SUMMARY OF MATTER This is a motor vehicle personal injury case. On March 21, 2016, a vehicle driven by Defendant George Postulka (“Postulka”) and owned by Defendant A-Quality Transport (“A- Quality”) collided with a vehicle in which Plaintiff Leann Bibbie (“Plaintiff”) was a passenger. Plaintiff sustained severe injuries and property damage. Plaintiff filed her Complaint on June 24, 2017. She asserted two causes of action for: (1) Motor Vehicle; and (2) General Negligence. A jury trial was held April 4, 2019. Prior to the trial, Plaintiff sent Defendant Postulka an offer to compromise for $249,999.00 pursuant to Cal. Code Civ. Pro. §