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Court

Orange Co

California

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Case Information

Filed 2025-03-26
Type Business Tort
Docket 138 entries
Disposition default

Parties

Plaintiff Abs Finance Company, Llc
Defendant Abs Finance Company, Llc|American Contractors Indemnity Company|Auto Finance Solutions, Llc|Capital One Auto Finance, A Division O|Eddie Gomez|Ht Recovery|Jak Ventures, Llc|Jennifer M. Akbar|John Miller|Khalid M. Akbar|Old Republic Surety Company|Prestige Kia Riverside, Llc|Uz Enterprises|Veros Credit|Westlake Services
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Judge

Hon. Gaffney Donald F

Orange County (CA)

California

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Docket Entries

  1. E-FILING TRANSACTION 31625675 RECEIVED ON 03/26/2025 04:27:18 PM.
  2. MINUTES FINALIZED FOR NUNC PRO TUNC MINUTES 02/17/2026 09:34:00 AM.
  3. MOTION TO COMPEL DEPOSITION (ORAL OR WRITTEN) CONTINUED TO 03/25/2026 AT 01:30 PM IN THIS DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO COURT'S MOTION.
  4. MINUTE ORDER DATED 02/13/2026 CORRECTED NUNC PRO TUNC.
  5. ANSWER TO CROSS-COMPLAINT FILED BY ABS FINANCE COMPANY, LLC ON 02/11/2026
  6. E-FILING TRANSACTION 41974336 RECEIVED ON 02/11/2026 09:12:03 AM.
  7. CLERK'S CERTIFICATE OF MAILING/ELECTRONIC SERVICE
  8. MINUTES FINALIZED FOR CHAMBERS WORK 02/13/2026 01:48:40 PM.
  9. MOTION TO COMPEL DEPOSITION (ORAL OR WRITTEN) CONTINUED TO 02/25/2026 AT 01:30 PM IN THIS DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO COURT'S MOTION.
  10. PROOF OF ESERVICE FILED BY AUTO FINANCE SOLUTIONS, LLC ON 02/13/2026
  11. E-FILING TRANSACTION 31797433 RECEIVED ON 02/12/2026 04:43:52 PM.
  12. REQUEST FOR ENTRY OF DEFAULT FILED BY AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY ON 01/28/2026
  13. E-FILING TRANSACTION 41966812 RECEIVED ON 01/28/2026 04:48:55 PM.
  14. OPPOSITION FILED BY AUTO FINANCE SOLUTIONS, LLC ON 02/09/2026
  15. E-FILING TRANSACTION 41973396 RECEIVED ON 02/09/2026 04:29:12 PM.
  16. E-FILING TRANSACTION NUMBER 31793718 REJECTED.
  17. AMENDMENT TO CROSS-COMPLAINT (ROE 1) FILED BY OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY ON 02/05/2026
  18. E-FILING TRANSACTION 31793136 RECEIVED ON 02/05/2026 05:07:33 PM.
  19. SUBSTITUTION OF ATTORNEY FILED BY OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY ON 02/06/2026
  20. E-FILING TRANSACTION 21793057 RECEIVED ON 02/06/2026 12:13:28 PM.
  21. ORDER TO APPEAR AT INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCE
  22. ORDER TO APPEAR AT INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCE GENERATED
  23. ORDER TO APPEAR AT INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCE GENERATED
  24. INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR 03/25/2026 AT 01:30:00 PM IN CM02 AT COSTA MESA JUSTICE COMPLEX.
  25. E-FILING TRANSACTION NUMBER 31793124 REJECTED.
  26. E-FILING TRANSACTION NUMBER 31790297 REJECTED.
  27. MOTION TO COMPEL DEPOSITION (ORAL OR WRITTEN) SCHEDULED FOR 02/25/2026 AT 01:30:00 PM IN CM02 AT COSTA MESA JUSTICE COMPLEX.
  28. PAYMENT RECEIVED BY LEGALCONNECT FOR 36 - MOTION OR OTHER (NOT 1ST) PAPER REQUIRING A HEARING IN THE AMOUNT OF 60.00, TRANSACTION NUMBER 13760761 AND RECEIPT NUMBER 13589021.
  29. MOTION TO COMPEL DEPOSITION (ORAL OR WRITTEN) FILED BY ABS FINANCE COMPANY, LLC ON 01/28/2026
  30. E-FILING TRANSACTION 31788089 RECEIVED ON 01/28/2026 03:00:50 PM.
  31. SEPARATE STATEMENT FILED BY ABS FINANCE COMPANY, LLC ON 01/28/2026
  32. E-FILING TRANSACTION 21787762 RECEIVED ON 01/28/2026 03:00:53 PM.
  33. DECLARATION IN SUPPORT FILED BY ABS FINANCE COMPANY, LLC ON 01/28/2026
  34. E-FILING TRANSACTION 21787761 RECEIVED ON 01/28/2026 03:00:53 PM.
  35. PROPOSED ORDER RECEIVED ON 01/28/2026
  36. PROOF OF SERVICE FILED BY AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY ON 01/07/2026
  37. E-FILING TRANSACTION 21775652 RECEIVED ON 01/07/2026 01:46:10 PM.
  38. PAYMENT RECEIVED BY ONELEGAL FOR 195 - ANSWER OR OTHER 1ST PAPER IN THE AMOUNT OF 435.00, TRANSACTION NUMBER 13739742 AND RECEIPT NUMBER 13568002.
  39. ANSWER TO CROSS-COMPLAINT FILED BY MILLER, JOHN ON 12/22/2025
  40. E-FILING TRANSACTION 31768396 RECEIVED ON 12/20/2025 02:03:44 PM.
  41. NOTICE OF CONTINUANCE (CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE - COURT'S MOTION) FILED BY ABS FINANCE COMPANY, LLC ON 12/09/2025
  42. E-FILING TRANSACTION 41941761 RECEIVED ON 12/09/2025 01:23:01 PM.
  43. MINUTES FINALIZED FOR CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE 12/09/2025 09:00:00 AM.
  44. CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE CONTINUED TO 05/05/2026 AT 09:00 AM IN THIS DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO COURT'S MOTION.
  45. PAYMENT RECEIVED BY ONELEGAL FOR 195 - ANSWER OR OTHER 1ST PAPER IN THE AMOUNT OF 435.00, TRANSACTION NUMBER 13724239 AND RECEIPT NUMBER 13552499.
  46. ANSWER TO COMPLAINT FILED BY WESTLAKE SERVICES ON 11/24/2025
  47. E-FILING TRANSACTION 41934921 RECEIVED ON 11/24/2025 04:42:44 PM.
  48. CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT FILED BY AUTO FINANCE SOLUTIONS, LLC ON 11/24/2025
  49. E-FILING TRANSACTION 11583639 RECEIVED ON 11/24/2025 11:32:19 AM.
  50. CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT FILED BY AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY ON 11/21/2025
  51. E-FILING TRANSACTION 21754373 RECEIVED ON 11/21/2025 01:20:31 PM.
  52. NOTICE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT FILED BY OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY ON 11/04/2025
  53. E-FILING TRANSACTION 41924534 RECEIVED ON 11/04/2025 05:26:26 PM.
  54. ANSWER TO CROSS-COMPLAINT FILED BY ABS FINANCE COMPANY, LLC ON 09/29/2025
  55. E-FILING TRANSACTION 11553064 RECEIVED ON 09/26/2025 10:13:43 AM.
  56. ANSWER TO COMPLAINT FILED BY CAPITAL ONE AUTO FINANCE, A DIVISION OF CAPITAL ONE, N.A. ON 10/08/2025
  57. E-FILING TRANSACTION 21729446 RECEIVED ON 10/08/2025 11:51:28 AM.
  58. SUMMONS ISSUED AND FILED FILED BY AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY ON 10/06/2025
  59. CROSS-COMPLAINT FILED BY AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY ON 10/06/2025
  60. E-FILING TRANSACTION 21727901 RECEIVED ON 10/06/2025 11:08:55 AM.
  61. PROOF OF SERVICE FILED BY AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY ON 10/06/2025
  62. E-FILING TRANSACTION 31727521 RECEIVED ON 10/06/2025 11:08:56 AM.
  63. SUMMONS ISSUED AND FILED FILED BY OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY ON 09/25/2025
  64. CROSS-COMPLAINT FILED BY OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY ON 09/25/2025
  65. E-FILING TRANSACTION 11552268 RECEIVED ON 09/25/2025 10:01:22 AM.
  66. PAYMENT RECEIVED BY ONELEGAL FOR 37 - STIPULATION AND ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF 20.00, TRANSACTION NUMBER 13693297 AND RECEIPT NUMBER 13521557.
  67. STIPULATION AND ORDER FILED BY AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY ON 09/29/2025
  68. E-FILING TRANSACTION 31722541 RECEIVED ON 09/25/2025 04:28:12 PM.
  69. PROOF OF SERVICE MISC - NON COMPLAINT/PETITION FILED BY AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY ON 09/25/2025
  70. E-FILING TRANSACTION 31722542 RECEIVED ON 09/25/2025 04:28:14 PM.
  71. PROPOSED STIPULATION AND ORDER RECEIVED ON 09/25/2025
  72. PAYMENT RECEIVED BY ONELEGAL FOR 195 - ANSWER OR OTHER 1ST PAPER IN THE AMOUNT OF 435.00, TRANSACTION NUMBER 13691504 AND RECEIPT NUMBER 13519764.
  73. ANSWER TO COMPLAINT FILED BY OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY ON 09/25/2025
  74. E-FILING TRANSACTION 21722381 RECEIVED ON 09/25/2025 09:42:36 AM.
  75. PAYMENT RECEIVED BY ONELEGAL FOR 37 - STIPULATION AND ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF 20.00, TRANSACTION NUMBER 13688769 AND RECEIPT NUMBER 13517029.
  76. STIPULATION AND ORDER (EXTEND TIME TO RESPOND) FILED BY CAPITAL ONE AUTO FINANCE, A DIVISION OF CAPITAL ONE, N.A. ON 09/18/2025
  77. E-FILING TRANSACTION 31717931 RECEIVED ON 09/17/2025 05:27:03 PM.
  78. PROPOSED STIPULATION AND ORDER RECEIVED ON 09/17/2025
  79. E-FILING TRANSACTION NUMBER 11544999 REJECTED.
  80. E-FILING TRANSACTION NUMBER 31713487 REJECTED.
  81. PAYMENT RECEIVED BY ONELEGAL FOR 37 - STIPULATION AND ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF 20.00, TRANSACTION NUMBER 13683018 AND RECEIPT NUMBER 13511278.
  82. STIPULATION AND ORDER FILED BY CAPITAL ONE AUTO FINANCE, A DIVISION OF CAPITAL ONE, N.A. ON 09/10/2025
  83. E-FILING TRANSACTION 11540631 RECEIVED ON 09/03/2025 03:04:33 PM.
  84. PROOF OF SERVICE MISC - NON COMPLAINT/PETITION FILED BY AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY ON 09/09/2025
  85. E-FILING TRANSACTION 31713486 RECEIVED ON 09/09/2025 03:28:01 PM.
  86. PAYMENT RECEIVED BY ONELEGAL FOR 195 - ANSWER OR OTHER 1ST PAPER IN THE AMOUNT OF 435.00, TRANSACTION NUMBER 13679754 AND RECEIPT NUMBER 13508014.
  87. ANSWER TO COMPLAINT FILED BY AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY ON 09/02/2025
  88. E-FILING TRANSACTION 11539923 RECEIVED ON 09/02/2025 03:42:43 PM.
  89. PROPOSED STIPULATION AND ORDER RECEIVED ON 09/03/2025
  90. NOTICE OF CONTINUANCE FILED BY CAPITAL ONE AUTO FINANCE, A DIVISION OF CAPITAL ONE, N.A. ON 08/29/2025
  91. E-FILING TRANSACTION 41888620 RECEIVED ON 08/29/2025 05:25:37 PM.
  92. MINUTES FINALIZED FOR CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE 08/26/2025 09:00:00 AM.
  93. CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE CONTINUED TO 12/09/2025 AT 09:00 AM IN THIS DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO COURT'S MOTION.
  94. PAYMENT RECEIVED BY ONELEGAL FOR 37 - STIPULATION AND ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF 20.00, TRANSACTION NUMBER 13673966 AND RECEIPT NUMBER 13502226.
  95. STIPULATION AND ORDER (EXTEND TIME TO RESPOND) FILED BY CAPITAL ONE AUTO FINANCE ON 08/21/2025
  96. E-FILING TRANSACTION 31702954 RECEIVED ON 08/20/2025 08:53:33 AM.
  97. PROPOSED STIPULATION AND ORDER RECEIVED ON 08/20/2025
  98. PAYMENT RECEIVED BY ONELEGAL FOR 195 - ANSWER OR OTHER 1ST PAPER IN THE AMOUNT OF 435.00, TRANSACTION NUMBER 13668032 AND RECEIPT NUMBER 13496292.
  99. NOTICE OF REMOTE APPEARANCE FILED BY CAPITAL ONE AUTO FINANCE ON 08/12/2025
  100. E-FILING TRANSACTION 31698777 RECEIVED ON 08/12/2025 11:28:38 AM.
  101. CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT FILED BY CAPITAL ONE AUTO FINANCE ON 08/11/2025
  102. E-FILING TRANSACTION 11528751 RECEIVED ON 08/11/2025 05:57:36 PM.
  103. CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT FILED BY AUTO FINANCE SOLUTIONS, LLC ON 08/11/2025
  104. E-FILING TRANSACTION 11528609 RECEIVED ON 08/11/2025 02:59:42 PM.
  105. ANSWER TO CROSS-COMPLAINT FILED BY ABS FINANCE COMPANY, LLC ON 08/04/2025
  106. E-FILING TRANSACTION 21693520 RECEIVED ON 08/02/2025 09:14:40 AM.
  107. CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT FILED BY ABS FINANCE COMPANY, LLC ON 08/05/2025
  108. E-FILING TRANSACTION 41874760 RECEIVED ON 08/05/2025 11:49:47 AM.
  109. REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL (SEE DISMISSAL FOR ACTIONS) FILED BY ABS FINANCE COMPANY, LLC ON 07/25/2025
  110. E-FILING TRANSACTION 11520541 RECEIVED ON 07/25/2025 03:53:01 PM.
  111. PROOF OF ESERVICE FILED BY AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY ON 07/24/2025
  112. E-FILING TRANSACTION 41868437 RECEIVED ON 07/24/2025 12:23:55 PM.
  113. DECLARATION IN SUPPORT FILED BY AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY ON 07/24/2025
  114. E-FILING TRANSACTION 41868436 RECEIVED ON 07/24/2025 12:23:54 PM.
  115. CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT FILED BY AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY ON 07/24/2025
  116. E-FILING TRANSACTION 41868435 RECEIVED ON 07/24/2025 12:23:54 PM.
  117. PROOF OF SERVICE OF 30-DAY SUMMONS & COMPLAINT - PERSONAL FILED BY ABS FINANCE COMPANY, LLC ON 07/15/2025
  118. E-FILING TRANSACTION 31683953 RECEIVED ON 07/15/2025 12:44:47 PM.
  119. PROOF OF SERVICE OF 30-DAY SUMMONS & COMPLAINT - PERSONAL FILED BY ABS FINANCE COMPANY, LLC ON 07/15/2025
  120. E-FILING TRANSACTION 11513859 RECEIVED ON 07/15/2025 12:44:47 PM.
  121. PROOF OF SERVICE OF 30-DAY SUMMONS & COMPLAINT - PERSONAL FILED BY ABS FINANCE COMPANY, LLC ON 07/15/2025
  122. E-FILING TRANSACTION 41863220 RECEIVED ON 07/15/2025 12:44:44 PM.
  123. CROSS-COMPLAINT FILED BY AUTO FINANCE SOLUTIONS, LLC ON 06/17/2025
  124. E-FILING TRANSACTION 21668771 RECEIVED ON 06/17/2025 03:38:23 PM.
  125. REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE - PARTY FILED BY ABS FINANCE COMPANY, LLC ON 06/17/2025
  126. E-FILING TRANSACTION 21668491 RECEIVED ON 06/17/2025 10:57:07 AM.
  127. PROOF OF ESERVICE FILED BY ABS FINANCE COMPANY, LLC ON 06/17/2025
  128. E-FILING TRANSACTION 21668770 RECEIVED ON 06/17/2025 03:38:23 PM.
  129. PAYMENT RECEIVED BY ONELEGAL FOR 195 - ANSWER OR OTHER 1ST PAPER IN THE AMOUNT OF 435.00, TRANSACTION NUMBER 13637435 AND RECEIPT NUMBER 13465679.
  130. ANSWER TO COMPLAINT FILED BY AUTO FINANCE SOLUTIONS, LLC ON 06/17/2025
  131. E-FILING TRANSACTION 11499550 RECEIVED ON 06/17/2025 11:03:47 AM.
  132. NOTICE OF HEARING OC
  133. CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR 08/26/2025 AT 09:00:00 AM IN N16 AT NORTH JUSTICE CENTER.
  134. CASE ASSIGNED TO JUDICIAL OFFICER GAFFNEY, DONALD ON 03/26/2025.
  135. PAYMENT RECEIVED BY LEGALCONNECT FOR 194 - COMPLAINT OR OTHER 1ST PAPER IN THE AMOUNT OF 435.00, TRANSACTION NUMBER 13590383 AND RECEIPT NUMBER 13418578.
  136. SUMMONS ISSUED AND FILED FILED BY ABS FINANCE COMPANY, LLC ON 03/26/2025
  137. CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET FILED BY ABS FINANCE COMPANY, LLC ON 03/26/2025
  138. COMPLAINT FILED BY ABS FINANCE COMPANY, LLC ON 03/26/2025

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