SUBJECT: Motion to approve good faith settlement
Moving Party: Defendants Young Joo Kim, DVM and Central Orange County Emergency Animal Hospital.
Resp. Party: None
The motion is GRANTED.
BACKGROUND:
Plaintiffs commenced this action on 03/13/18. On 08/10/18, plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) against defendants for: (1) negligence; (2) trespass to chattel; (3) negligent breach of bailment; (4) intentional infliction of emotional distress; (5) fraud; (6) misrepresentation; and (7) deceptive practices.
ANALYSIS:
Defendants Young Joo Kim, DVM and Central Orange County Emergency Animal Hospital seek a determination that the settlement between them and plaintiffs was made in good faith. (Notice of Motion, p. 2:2-7.)
Relevant Law
"(a)(1)Any party to an action in which it is alleged that two or more parties are joint tortfeasors or co-obligors on a contract debt shall be entitled to a hearing on the issue of the good faith of a settlement entered into by the plaintiff o
Hearing Date
September 12, 2018
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SUBJECT: Motion to approve good faith settlement
Moving Party: Defendants Young Joo Kim, DVM and Central Orange County Emergency Animal Hospital.
Resp. Party: None
The motion is GRANTED.
BACKGROUND:
Plaintiffs commenced this action on 03/13/18. On 08/10/18, plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) against defendants for: (1) negligence; (2) trespass to chattel; (3) negligent breach of bailment; (4) intentional infliction of emotional distress; (5) fraud; (6) misrepresentation; and (7) deceptive practices.
ANALYSIS:
Defendants Young Joo Kim, DVM and Central Orange County Emergency Animal Hospital seek a determination that the settlement between them and plaintiffs was made in good faith. (Notice of Motion, p. 2:2-7.)
Relevant Law
"(a)(1)Any party to an action in which it is alleged that two or more parties are joint tortfeasors or co-obligors on a contract debt shall be entitled to a hearing on the issue of the good faith of a settlement entered into by the plaintiff o