Donovan v. Taft

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this defect from the public. (FAC ¶¶80-86.) In fact, Plaintiff alleges that VW refused to acknowledge the existence of the defect, and the existence of the defect was never disclosed to consumers such as Plaintiff prior to acquisition of vehicles equipped with the defective engine. (Id.)

Plaintiff shall provide notice of this ruling.

60. Donovan v. Defendant Jorge Burtin’s Application for Determination of Taft Good Faith Settlement is GRANTED. Settling Defendant has adequately demonstrated that the settlement amount is within 2021- “the ballpark” of their potential proportionate share of liability 01225158 for Plaintiff’s total damages. (See Tech-Bilt, Inc. v. Woodward- Clyde & Assoc. (1985) 38 Cal. 3d 488, 499.)

The Court has reviewed the evidence submitted in support of the Motion, and has assessed this evidence in light of the factors identified in Tech-Bilt. The Court finds there is substantial evidence supporting the good faith basis of this settlement.

Furthermore, the motion is unopposed, and no other party has demonstrated any basis to question the genuineness of this settlement.

Moving Defendant shall provide notice of this ruling.

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