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Sacramento Municipal Utility District v. Peter Hoang; and Does 1-50, Inclusive

Published: Sep. 3, 2016 | Result Date: Jan. 19, 2016 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: 34-2013-00151134 Verdict –  $157,000

Court

Sacramento Superior


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Stephanie L. Quinn
(Murphy, Campbell, Alliston & Quinn)

Mariel Covarrubias
(Murphy Campbell Alliston & Quinn)


Defendant

Karen M. Goodman
(Goodman & Associates)


Facts

Sacramento Municipal Utility District sued Peter Hoang, in connection with a contractual dispute.

Contentions

PLAINTIFF'S CONTENTIONS:
Plaintiff claimed defendant stole power for a marijuana farm. Plaintiff asserted causes of action for breach of contract, services rendered, conversion, and power theft in violation of Civil Code Section 1882.1.

DEFENDANT'S CONTENTIONS:
Defendant denied any liability, and claimed his tenant, Jian Pan Su, was responsible for the alleged power diversion.

Result

The jury rendered a verdict in favor of the Sacramento Municipal Utility District on most of its claims and determined damages totaled $37,215. A motion for attorney fees was filed by plaintiff and the parties agreed to a stipulated judgment in the amount of $157,000.

Deliberation

2.5 days

Length

seven days


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