Orion Communications v. Super. Ct.

facts and procedural events in the action.

2 as AutoReturn (AutoReturn), DTS and other defendants, apparently arising out of City's

2008 decision to terminate its contract with ACT for a computer-based system for

managing the towing of vehicles, and instead award the contract to AutoReturn.

In 2011, DTS filed a first amended cross-complaint against Orion, and other cross-

defendants alleging causes of action for misappropriation of trade secrets. In January

2012, DTS filed a section 170.6 peremptory challenge to San Diego County Superior

Court Judge Gonzalo Curiel. The challenge was granted and the case was reassigned to

San Diego County Superior Court Judge Timothy Taylor. Thereafter, the trial court

(Judge Taylor) granted Orion's motions for summary judgment on DTS's cross-

complaint. The court also awarded Orion Communications, Inc., attorney fees of

$120,000 and City and AutoReturn attorney fees of $450,000 pursuant to Civil Code

section 3426.4. On February 28, 2013, the trial court entered an amended judgment

reflecting its summary judgment and awards of attorney fees against DTS.

Apparently after unsuccessful efforts to enforce the judgment…