Summary:

• Motion: Defendants sought an order for the plaintiff, K. Matthew Hoang, to post $151,971.35 as security for costs due to unpaid costs from prior actions.

Key Points:

1. Unpaid Costs:

   • Total of $123,401.10 from previous court orders, including:
     • $72,532.44 (Aug 22, 2014)
     • $5,000 (Apr 24, 2015)
     • $1,000 (Jun 18, 2015)
     • $1,500 (Dec 2, 2015)
     • $1,500 (Nov 22, 2017)
     • $25,618.66 (Nov 4, 2019)
     • $750 (Feb 12, 2020)
     • $15,000 (Dec 16, 2020)
     • $500 (Oct 21, 2021)

2. Defendants' Arguments:

   • Plaintiff’s failure to pay prior costs suggests insufficient assets to cover future costs.
   • The action is potentially frivolous and vexatious, though not sufficiently proven.

3. Plaintiff’s Argument:

   • Claimed financial hardship due to defendants' alleged wrongful actions but provided no supporting affidavits.

4. Court Decision:

   • Ordered Hoang to post $10,000 within 60 days and an additional $5,000 before the summary judgment motion.
   • Hoang cannot proceed further without posting the security, except for an appeal.
   • No costs order for this motion due to defendants’ limited success.

5. Total Monetary Award/Costs Ordered:

   • The court ordered the plaintiff, K. Matthew Hoang, to post $15,000 as security for costs:

     • $10,000 within 60 days.
     • An additional $5,000 at least 60 days before the summary judgment motion hearing.

   • No additional costs or damages were awarded for this specific motion.