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Madrigal v. Hyundai Motor America

Ruling by

Peter A. Krause

Lower Court

Placer County Superior Court

Lower Court Judge

Michael W. Jones

dissenting Judge(s)

Ronald B. Robie
Section 998 Offer to Compromise's mandatory cost-shifting provision applies when the parties enter into a settlement agreement because a less favorable "judgment" includes a dismissal with prejudice.



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