American First Finance LLC v. Mendoza Garcia

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 AMERICAN FIRST FINANCE LLC, No. 1:23-cv-00117-KES-EPG Plaintiff, v. ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR

ATTORNEYS’ FEES

FERNANDO MENDOZA GARCIA,

Defendant. (Doc. 32) 16 Plaintiff American First Finance, LLC (“American First”) moves for attorneys’ fees, arguing that it is entitled to recover reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs as the prevailing party under the indemnification clause of the underlying contract. Motion for Attorneys’ Fee Award and Supporting Memorandum (“Motion”), Doc. 32. Defendant Fernando Mendoza Garcia is a defaulted defendant and has not filed an opposition to the Motion. This matter is suitable for resolution without a hearing pursuant to Local Rule 230(g). For the reasons set forth below, the Motion is denied. I. BACKGROUND On January 26, 2023, American First filed a complaint against Mendoza, dba FM Wireless, FMG Wireless, and Aviliar Everything. Complaint, Doc. 1. American First alleged that it…