# 5. S.T.I. Demolition, Inc. v. The Bedford Group, et al.
Case No.: TC022945
Matter on calendar for: Motion to Amend Judgment
Tentative ruling:
Background
Plaintiff S.T.I. Demolition, Inc. (“STI”), is a construction company that entered into a contract with defendant The Bedford Group, a property developer. STI performed under the contract but Bedford failed to remit payment. STI filed suit; after a 2011 bench trial, judgment was entered in favor of STI. STI’s April 30, 2019 Abstract of Judgment shows $108,863.70 is owed.
STI now moves to amend the judgment to add Charles Quarles as an additional defendant on the basis of alter-ego. The motion is opposed.
For the reasons set forth below, the Court denies the motion.
Standard
Under Code of Civil Procedure § 187, “[w]hen jurisdiction is, by the Constitution or this Code, or by any other statute, conferred on a Court or judicial officer, all the means necessary to carry it into effect are also given; and in the exercise of this j
Type
Contract/Warranty Breach - Seller Plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (General Jurisdiction)
Status
Other Judgment 02/15/2011
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# 5. S.T.I. Demolition, Inc. v. The Bedford Group, et al.
Case No.: TC022945
Matter on calendar for: Motion to Amend Judgment
Tentative ruling:
Background
Plaintiff S.T.I. Demolition, Inc. (“STI”), is a construction company that entered into a contract with defendant The Bedford Group, a property developer. STI performed under the contract but Bedford failed to remit payment. STI filed suit; after a 2011 bench trial, judgment was entered in favor of STI. STI’s April 30, 2019 Abstract of Judgment shows $108,863.70 is owed.
STI now moves to amend the judgment to add Charles Quarles as an additional defendant on the basis of alter-ego. The motion is opposed.
For the reasons set forth below, the Court denies the motion.
Standard
Under Code of Civil Procedure § 187, “[w]hen jurisdiction is, by the Constitution or this Code, or by any other statute, conferred on a Court or judicial officer, all the means necessary to carry it into effect are also given; and in the exercise of this j