Motion: Northstar Framing, Inc.’s Motion for Good Faith Settlement
Tentative Ruling: To grant Northstar Framing, Inc.’s Motion for Good Faith Settlement
Northstar Framing, Inc. is a cross-defendant in this construction defect case. At mediation Northstar agreed to pay the amount of $31,000 to settle the claims of defendants Wathen Castanos Hybrid Homes, Inc., Skyview Crest LP, Skyview Crest Partners, LLC and Wathen Castanos Project General Partners LLC subject to approval by this court. This $31,000 sum is inclusive of indemnity and any contractual defense fees.
In exchange for this $31,000 payment, these defendants agree to release any and all claims against Northstar in this action and to defend and indemnify Northstar against any direct claims that the plaintiffs assert against Northstar.
CCP § 877.6 affords the court with the discretion to determine whether a settlement reached by opposing parties in litigation is in good faith such that it is "within the reasonable degree of the s
Hearing Date
April 18, 2019
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Motion: Northstar Framing, Inc.’s Motion for Good Faith Settlement
Tentative Ruling: To grant Northstar Framing, Inc.’s Motion for Good Faith Settlement
Northstar Framing, Inc. is a cross-defendant in this construction defect case. At mediation Northstar agreed to pay the amount of $31,000 to settle the claims of defendants Wathen Castanos Hybrid Homes, Inc., Skyview Crest LP, Skyview Crest Partners, LLC and Wathen Castanos Project General Partners LLC subject to approval by this court. This $31,000 sum is inclusive of indemnity and any contractual defense fees.
In exchange for this $31,000 payment, these defendants agree to release any and all claims against Northstar in this action and to defend and indemnify Northstar against any direct claims that the plaintiffs assert against Northstar.
CCP § 877.6 affords the court with the discretion to determine whether a settlement reached by opposing parties in litigation is in good faith such that it is "within the reasonable degree of the s