Motion for Attorney Fees
25CV018018: CALDERON, et al. vs GENERAL MOTORS LLC 07/29/2026 Hearing on Motion for Attorney Fees in Department 8C
Tentative Ruling
NOTICE:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any oral arguments regarding this tentative ruling will be heard at 1:30 p.m. in Department 8C in the Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye Courthouse at 500 G Street, Sacramento, CA, the Hon. Richard C. Miadich presiding.
Any party who wishes to contest the tentative ruling below must:
(1) request a hearing by calling the Law and Motion Oral Argument Request Line at (916) 874-8380, by 4:00 p.m. the Court day before the noticed hearing date, and leave a voicemail message (a) identifying themselves as the party requesting oral argument; (b) indicating the specific matter/motion for which they are requesting oral argument; and (c) confirming that they have notified the opposing party of their intention to appear; and
(2) advise the opposing party of the location and time of hearing pursuant to Local Rule 1.06.
If a hearing is not requested by 4:00 p.m. on the Court day before the noticed hearing date, the tentative ruling will become the final order of the Court.
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25CV018018: CALDERON, et al. vs GENERAL MOTORS LLC 07/29/2026 Hearing on Motion for Attorney Fees in Department 8C
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TENTATIVE RULING
***NOTICE: EFFECTIVE APRIL 13, 2026, THIS DEPARTMENT HAS MOVED TO THE TANI G. CANTIL-SAKAUYE COURTHOUSE LOCATED AT 500 G STREET SACRAMENTO, CA. ALL MOTIONS NOTICED FOR DEPARTMENT 28 WILL BE HEARD IN DEPARTMENT 8C OF THE NEW COURTHOUSE. ALL PAPERS FOR THIS DEPARTMENT MUST BE FILED AT THIS NEW LOCATION AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT THE HALL OF JUSTICE. ALL HEARINGS WILL TAKE PLACE AT THIS NEW LOCATION***
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO
25CV018018: CALDERON, et al. vs GENERAL MOTORS LLC 07/29/2026 Hearing on Motion for Attorney Fees in Department 8C
The Court previously instructed Plaintiffs counsel to draft a proposed order including the award of attorneys fees pursuant to the Courts June 17, 2026 ruling.
The Court stated:
If the parties cannot come to an agreement as to the calculated amount pursuant to the Courts ruling above, then the partis shall each submit a declaration regarding the calculation, not to exceed two pages, no later than July 8, 2026, and there will be a continued hearing on this matter on July 29, 2026 at 1:30pm in Department 8C.
If the parties agree to the calculation, Plaintiffs Counsel shall submit a proposed order no later than July 8, 2026, and the Court will issue the order without need for further hearing. The minute order is effective immediately.
(June 17, 2026 Order.)
On June 24, 2026, Plaintiffs filed a proposed order regarding the award of attorneys fees which notes that it was approved by Defendant on June 23, 2026.
No further declarations were filed.
The Court therefore grants attorneys fees to Plaintiffs in the amount of $14,098.89.
The Court will sign the order submitted by Plaintiffs.