Tanya Rebello (plaintiff) was involved in a legal action against Paragon Security, Sam Reza, and Ronald Crabb (the "Paragon Defendants"). The action was dismissed based on the plaintiff's default on a security for costs order and various costs orders.
Key Points/Takeaways:
The Paragon Defendants motioned for dismissal due to the plaintiff's non-compliance with court orders.
The motion was granted, and the action against the Paragon Defendants was dismissed.
The Paragon Defendants sought recovery of their legal costs for the dismissal motion, the cross-motion, and the remaining action.
The plaintiff, self-represented, raised claims involving conspiracy, bullying, harassment, and stalking but was unsuccessful in her cross-motion and in preventing the dismissal of the action against the Paragon Defendants.
Rulings/Findings:
The court awarded costs on a substantial indemnity basis to the Paragon Defendants, fixed at $16,470.23, inclusive of disbursements and taxes. This decision was influenced by the plaintiff's obstructive conduct and failure to comply with court orders and procedures.
