By Defendant J.L. Marquez Properties, Inc. for Order Determining Good Faith Settlement
(48) Tentative Ruling
Re: Manning-Hegle v. Amazon Logistics, Inc. et al. Superior Court Case No. 25CECG00102
Hearing Date: July 23, 2026 (Dept. 502)
Motion: By Defendant J.L. Marquez Properties, Inc. for Order Determining Good Faith Settlement
Tentative Ruling:
To grant. (Code Civ. Proc., § 877.6.)
Explanation:
“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 or other claimant and one or more alleged tortfeasors or co-obligors, upon giving notice in the manner provided in subdivision (b) of Section 1005.” (Code Civ. Proc., § 877.6, subd. (a)(1).)
“The issue of the good faith of a settlement may be determined by the court on the basis of affidavits served with the notice of hearing, and any counter affidavits filed in response, or the court may, in its discretion, receive other evidence at the hearing.” (Code Civ. Proc., § 877.6, subd. (b).)
“A determination by the court that the settlement was made in good faith shall bar any other joint tortfeasor or co-obligor from any further claims against the settling tortfeasor or co-obligor for equitable comparative contribution, or partial or comparative indemnity, based on comparative negligence or comparative fault.” (Code Civ. Proc., § 877.6, subd. (c).)
Where the motion for good faith settlement is not contested, a barebones motion which sets forth the ground of good faith, accompanied by a declaration which sets forth a brief background of the case, is sufficient to meet the settling party’s burden of showing good faith. (
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All parties required to be noticed have been given notice of this motion. Inasmuch as the motion is uncontested, the court finds that the motion is sufficient to show a prima facie showing of good faith.
Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 3.1312(a), and Code of Civil Procedure section 1019.5, subdivision (a), no further written order is necessary. The minute order
adopting this tentative ruling will serve as the order of the court and service by the clerk will constitute notice of the order.
Tentative Ruling
Issued By: lmg on 7-22-26. (Judge’s initials) (Date)
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