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Family Law
Injunctive Relief
Infliction of Emotional Distress

Sandra Robbe v. Joyce Robbe Koski, et al.

Published: Mar. 13, 1999 | Result Date: Dec. 30, 1998 | Filing Date: Jan. 1, 1900 |

Case number: NC021415 Bench Verdict –  $0

Judge

Victor I. Reichman

Court

L.A. Superior Central


Attorneys

Plaintiff

Robert K. Scott
(Newmeyer & Dillion)


Defendant

Ted L. Travis


Facts

In 1990 through 1992, Fletcher Robbe stipulated to order for child support in dissolution of marriage to defendant Joyce Robbe Koski. Fletcher Robbe married plaintiff Sandra Robbe and refused to pay child support. In 1997, over $90,000 of arrearage, and defendant's attorney levied on plaintiff's bank account. The plaintiff filed third party claim of exemption in the dissolution action which was denied, and filed a complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief, libel, intentional and negligence infliction of emotional distress.

Settlement Discussions

The case was close to settling in mid-1998, but plaintiff refused to include defendant in any written settlement agreement.

Injuries

The plaintiff claimed emotional distress, loss of reputation, unspecified physical injuries and medical expenses, loss of use of bank account funds and punitive damages.

Other Information

In Dec. 30, 1998, the court granted defendant's two motions for summary judgment and monetary sanctions under C.C.P. º128.7. The plaintiff and her attorney were ordered to pay defendant's attorneys fees and costs. Such order was made joint and several.


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