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2020.10.09 Motion to Transfer Venue 318
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.10.09
Excerpt: ...nc. for damages arising from an incident involving a high-powered hose. The complaint asserts that Defendant was a plumbing company called to unclog outdoor drains at Plaintiff's place of employment, and that while unclogging the drains, Defendant asked Plaintiff to hold the hose while the machine was turned on. The complaint alleges that when the machine was started, the hose flew back and struck Plaintiff beside the head, ear, neck and shoulder...
2020.10.08 Demurrer 453
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.10.08
Excerpt: ...rising out of an automobile accident. Plaintiff filed the action on 4/02/18. On 1/13/20, Plaintiff filed a motion for leave to file a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”), which was granted, and on 2/7/20, Plaintiff filed his FAC alleging causes of action for (1) negligence – motor vehicle, (2) negligence per se, and (3) negligence – premises liability. The FAC added East West Bank as a defendant to which only the third cause of action for pre...
2020.10.06 Motion for Summary Judgment 324
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.10.06
Excerpt: ...of Los Angeles (the “City”) for damages arising from a trip and fall on a sidewalk. On 7/22/19, Plaintiff filed an Amendment to Complaint naming Defendant Universal Villas, LLC (“Universal Villas”) as Doe 1. Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint, filed 9/18/19, alleges causes of action for (1) dangerous condition of public property against the City and LADWP, and (2) premises liability against Universal Villas. Defendant Universal Villas no...
2020.10.05 Demurrer 356
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.10.05
Excerpt: ...�LAUSD”) and Aspire Public Schools dba Aspire Gateway Academy Charter School (“Aspire”) (collectively, “Defendants”) for (1) dangerous condition of public property, (2) negligence, and (3) premises liability. The complaint alleges that on 1/31/19, a large speaker toppled and fell on Plaintiff's head and body while Plaintiff was a student at Aspire's school. Defendants filed the instant demurrer to the complaint on 5/20/20. Based on curr...
2020.10.02 Motion to Strike Punitive Damages 821
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.10.02
Excerpt: ...action for negligence. The complaint alleges that Plaintiff was on a flight traveling from Los Angeles to Peru and was seated next to a larger gentleman whose size prevented the seat separator/arm rest from being down. Plaintiff requested a different seat, but Defendant did not change his or the gentleman's seat. The complaint alleges Defendant was negligent in not removing the passenger who occupied two seats but only paid for one, and Plaintiff...
2020.09.29 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 018
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.09.29
Excerpt: ...rdian ad litem, Rosalinda Perez, Rosalinda Perez (“Perez”), and Sean Elliott (“Elliott”) filed this action against Defendants, Torrance Unified School District and Arnold Elementary School for (1) negligence, (2) negligent hiring, supervision, or retention of employees, (3) dangerous condition of public property, and (4) negligent infliction of emotional distress. The complaint alleges that Plaintiff Ryder is an 11-year-old who attends Ar...
2020.09.28 Motion to Quash Deposition Subpoenas 731
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.09.28
Excerpt: ... Concrete Cutting, Inc. for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. The incident allegedly occurred on 9/9/16. Plaintiff, at this time, moves to quash Defendants' deposition subpoenas served on Gold's Gym & Fitness (“Gold's”) seeking Plaintiff's gym records, on Occidental College Child Development Center (the “College”) seeking Plaintiff's employment records, and on Allstate Northbrook Indemnity Company c/o Corporation System (“A...
2020.09.25 Motion to Compel Deposition, Production of Docs 796
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.09.25
Excerpt: ...t, Julie Mathews for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. Plaintiff moves to compel Defendant's deposition and request for production of documents. 2. Motion to Compel Deposition a. Meet and Confer A motion to compel deposition “shall be accompanied by a meet and confer declaration under Section 2016.040, or, when the deponent fails to attend the deposition and produce the documents, electronically stored information, or things descri...
2020.09.25 Motion for Summary Judgment 596
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.09.25
Excerpt: ... Roza, Jr., Mariners Village Apartment Homes, E&S Ring Management Corp., and Marina Admiralty Company for damages arising out of an incident that occurred at Defendants' apartment building. Plaintiff alleges the residents of Defendants' building, including Plaintiff and da Roza, were invited to Defendants' annual Halloween party on 10/27/17. She alleges Defendants invited its residents to an event with light refreshments and live music. She alleg...
2020.09.24 Motion to Quash 007
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.09.24
Excerpt: ...ant's property. Plaintiff alleges she was sitting on Defendant's couch without a backrest, which was placed against a wall in the hotel lobby; when one of the other guests rose from the couch, the couch flipped over and Plaintiff sustained injuries. Plaintiff and the other guests inspected the hotel, and the inspection revealed the couch was missing a leg and had been sitting dangerously against the wall with only three legs attached. Plaintiff n...
2020.09.24 Motion for Summary Judgment 202
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.09.24
Excerpt: ...ndant”), including Los Angeles World Airports, for damages arising from an incident involving an escalator owned, maintained and operated by Defendant on Defendant's property. On 11/13/18, Plaintiff filed her First Amended Complaint asserting a single cause of action for dangerous condition of public property pursuant to Government Code § 835. The FAC alleges that on 8/4/17, Plaintiff was injured when the shoe of Plaintiff's sister got caught ...
2020.09.24 Motion for Protective Order, to Quash Subpoena 755
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.09.24
Excerpt: ...nisha Robertson and Lisa Meadows for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. Plaintiff, at this time, moves for a protective order, or in the alternative an order quashing, Defendants deposition subpoena for production of business records served on Allstate Insurance Company (“Allstate”). 2. Motion for Protective Order a. Parties' Arguments Plaintiff provides Defendants served Allstate with a deposition subpoena requesting Plaintiff's ...
2020.09.22 Motion for Summary Judgment 045
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.09.22
Excerpt: ...ld Airports for damages arising out of a fall on a staircase in a parking structure on 2/6/17. Plaintiff's complaint includes a sole cause of action for dangerous condition of public property against the City and is premised on the contention that the defendant's staircase was in a defective condition and caused Plaintiff to fall. Plaintiff alleges he was walking down the stairs when his shoe got caught on a damaged stair in disrepair that caused...
2020.09.21 Motion for Summary Judgment, Adjudication 350
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.09.21
Excerpt: ...and Galina Sargsyan (“Sargsyan”) filed this action against Defendant, Steven Beauchman (“Defendant”) for damages arising out of an alleged vehicle collision on 3/18/17. Defendant was allegedly driving a motorcycle owned by Alvaro Lainez (“Lainez”) with his permission when he crashed into Mesropyan. Mesropyan brings a cause of action for motor vehicle negligence based on the resulting injuries; Sargsyan, Mesropyan's wife, brings a caus...
2020.09.21 Motion for Summary Judgment 809
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.09.21
Excerpt: ...Alladawi, M.D. (“Alladawi”), AllSafe Medical Group Foundation, Inc. (“AllSafe”), and Ladan Ayatollahi, R.N. (“Ayatollahi”) (collectively, “Defendants”) for medical negligence and loss of consortium. Emerald alleges she engaged Defendants for prenatal care and treatment relative to her pregnancy, but Defendant breached the applicable standard of care, which caused the death of Emerald's fetus. Defendants Alladawi and Ayatollahi, ea...
2020.09.21 Motion for Summary Judgment 080
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.09.21
Excerpt: ...on Community Hospital, Hrak Derderian, M.D., and Goyal Maheep for medical malpractice arising out of Defendants' care and treatment of him in connection with an emergency room visit following an automobile accident. Currently, Dr. Derderian and Mission Community Hospital each move for summary judgment, respectively. The court originally heard these matters on 8/21/20, where it continued them to 9/21/20. The court ordered the parties to submit add...
2020.09.18 Motion to Quash Subpoena 041
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.09.18
Excerpt: ...Inc. for damages Plaintiff sustained when fell from a scaffolding while in the scope of his employment. Plaintiff alleges Defendants owned, leased, assembled and installed the subject scaffolding. On 1/24/20, Defendant Sinanian Development, Inc. (“Defendant”) served depositions subpoenas for production of business records on George Electric., All Electric, and Valence Staffing Group, who are each Plaintiff's former employers. The subpoenas se...
2020.09.18 Motion for Summary Judgment 912
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.09.18
Excerpt: ...this action against Defendants, Santosh Garg, M.D. (“Garg”) and Santosh K. Garg, M.D., a Professional Medical Corporation (collectively, “Defendants”) for medical malpractice. Plaintiff alleges Defendants failed to properly diagnose her with pertussis despite presenting to Defendants with symptoms of pertussis. Defendants now move for summary judgment. 2. Motion a. Moving Argument Defendants argue they are entitled to summary judgment bec...
2020.09.17 Motion for Summary Judgment 920
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.09.17
Excerpt: ...ges arising from a slip and fall on Defendant's property. The complaint alleges causes of action for negligence and premises liability. Defendant now moves for summary judgment. Defendant provided video materials lodged with the court. Unfortunately the instructions as to how to run the video were unclear to the court. 2. Motion for Summary Judgment a. Moving Argument Defendant argues Plaintiff cannot establish Defendant had notice of any dangero...
2020.09.17 Motion for Summary Judgment 732
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.09.17
Excerpt: ...an automobile accident. Plaintiff filed her complaint on 3/21/19 and alleged the accident occurred on 4/09/17. On 4/16/19, Plaintiff filed a doe amendment naming Emily Davidson as Doe 1. On 4/23/17, Plaintiff filed a doe amendment naming Ilyas Kurbanov as Doe 2. 2. Davidson's Motion for Summary Judgment On 1/08/20, the Court granted Davidson's unopposed motion for summary judgment. The Court found Davidson presented admissible evidence that Plain...
2020.09.17 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 141
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.09.17
Excerpt: ...t Defendant, Keith McCarty for damages arising out of an automobile accident. In addition to the cause of action for general negligence, the complaint includes a cause of action for IIED and a claim for punitive damages. The IIED cause of action and claim for punitive damages are premised on the allegations that Defendant (a) was driving while suffering from Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib), and (b) had been involved in an accident mere hours before t...
2020.09.16 Motion for Terminating Sanctions, for Leave to File Amended Complaint 034
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.09.16
Excerpt: ..., Louie Dubon filed this action against Defendant, Charles William Bradford for damages arising out of an automobile vs. pedestrian accident. At this time, Defendant moves for terminating sanctions against Plaintiff based on Plaintiff's failure to appear for a court ordered orthopedic examination. In addition, Plaintiff seeks leave to file a First Amended Complaint to request punitive damages against Defendant. 2. Motion for Terminating Sanctions...
2020.09.16 Motion for Summary Judgment 220
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.09.16
Excerpt: ...d Does 1-25 alleging causes of action for negligence and premises liability. The complaint alleges that Defendants negligently set up a bounce house on the lawn of the subject premises in close proximity to large pipes on the lawn that created a dangerous condition. Plaintiff was acting as a acting as a volunteer for a youth group associated with Westgate Community Bible Church and was assigned to monitor the children on the premises, but while o...
2020.09.16 Motion for Summary Judgment 185
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.09.16
Excerpt: ...LC, 21515 Hawthorne Owner, LLC, and Muller Holding Company, LLC for damages arising out of Plaintiff's trip and fall on a public sidewalk. Plaintiff alleges the sidewalk was in a dangerous condition such that it created a tripping hazard, and that Defendants failed to inspect and maintain the sidewalk in a safe condition. Defendant 21515 Hawthorne Owner, LLC (“Hawthorne”) now moves for summary judgment. 1. Motion for Summary Judgment a. Parti...
2020.09.15 Motion for Summary Judgment 748
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.09.15
Excerpt: ...13/19. Defendants premise their motion on the contention that the parties fully settled all claims that form the basis of this lawsuit, and the doctrine of accord and satisfaction requires the dismissal of the case. The Court continued the hearing on the motion to 11/13/19 to permit Plaintiffs to file opposition to the motion. The Court, on 11/13/19, granted the motion for summary judgment. The Court found Defendants met their moving burden to sh...
2020.09.14 Motion for Summary Judgment 678
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.09.14
Excerpt: ...kground Facts Plaintiff, Ruth Vitale filed this action against Defendants, 5757 Wilshire LLC, et al. for damages arising out of a slip and fall. 2. Burdens on Summary Judgment Summary judgment is proper “if all the papers submitted show that there is no triable issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.” (Code Civ. Proc. §437c(c).) Where a defendant seeks summary judgment or adjudicati...
2020.09.14 Motion for Summary Judgment 548
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.09.14
Excerpt: ...ed this action against Defendants, Robin Hill Gingold, Daniel Leigh Gingold, and Nicholas Gonzales arising out of the death of Decedent, Mario Hernandez Franco. The basic facts relating to Franco's death are undisputed. Franco was working as a gardener for Gonzalez, and was assigned to do work at the Gingolds' home. While on a ladder trimming a hedge, he fell and impaled himself on his trimming hedges, which resulted in his death. Based on curren...
2020.09.11 Motion for Summary Judgment 083
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.09.11
Excerpt: ...Cal. Practice Guide: Civil Procedure Before Trial (The Rutter Group 2018) ¶ 9.53.1a.) Evidentiary Objections Plaintiffs' evidentiary objections are all overruled. Defendant's evidentiary objections are overruled as to nos. 1, 2, 5, 6, and 9, and sustained as to nos. 3, 4, and 7-8. Applicable Law “[F]rom commencement to conclusion, the party moving for summary judgment bears the burden of persuasion that there is no triable issue of material fa...
2020.09.10 Motion to Quash or for Protective Order 172
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.09.10
Excerpt: ...ann Frank”) and Helen Sarnoski (“Helen”) for damages arising out of an automobile accident. Plaintiff served a deposition notice on Defendants setting the deposition of Defendant Helen Sarnoski for 5/29/20. On 5/13/20, Defendants served an objection to the subject deposition notice. Defendants now move to quash the deposition notice or for a protective order to prevent Plaintiff from taking Helen's deposition. 2. Motion for Leave to File Am...
2020.09.10 Motion to Compel Further Responses 600
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.09.10
Excerpt: ...0, 2020 1. Background Plaintiffs, Elvira Jeronimo and Bryan Jeronimo (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against Defendants, Jean-Paul Chiari and Yucaipa Monterey II, LLC (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. 2. Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel Further Responses On 3/5/20, Plaintiffs filed the instant motions to compel further responses to interrogatories, set one, and request for productio...
2020.09.09 Motion to Strike or Tax Costs 342
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.09.09
Excerpt: ...Insurance Company as real party in interest, filed this action against Defendants Memo's Scaffolding Norwalk, Inc. and Bernard's Construction Group, Inc. for damages arising out of a workplace accident that injured Jose Luis Guzman. Jose Luiz Guzman, as plaintiff in intervention, brings claims against Memo's Scaffolding Norwalk, Inc., Bernard's Construction Group, Inc., and Selma and Vine North Hollywood LLC for damages arising out of the same ac...
2020.09.09 Motion to Permit Financial Condition Discovery 182
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.09.09
Excerpt: ...ichael Posekian for damages arising out of an automobile accident. Plaintiff's complaint includes a prayer for punitive damages, which is premised on the allegation that Defendant was intoxicated at the time of the accident. Plaintiff seeks a ruling permitting him to conduct financial condition discovery against Defendant. Defendant opposes the motion. Based on current conditions, including, but not limited to, the spread of Covid-19, the court s...
2020.09.04 Motion to Vacate Dismissal 565
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.09.04
Excerpt: ...dant's property. Plaintiff filed the complaint on 9/05/18. Plaintiff has not, to date, filed proof of service of the summons and complaint on Defendant. On 2/19/20, the Court called the matter for an FSC. On 3/05/20, the Court called the matter for trial. No party appeared for the FSC or trial, and on 3/05/20, the Court dismissed the case. 2. Motion to Set Aside Dismissal At this time, Plaintiff moves to set aside the dismissal. Plaintiff's attor...
2020.09.04 Motion to Set Aside Default 465
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.09.04
Excerpt: ...f sustained allegedly because of an unmarked trench Defendant created and failed to protect against. On 11/4/19, Plaintiff filed a proof of service showing substituted service of the summons and complaint on Defendant. The proof of service provides that the documents were served on Robert Pina (“Pina”), Defendant's authorized agent to receive process, by substituted service when the documents were served on “Eric Houng, Clerk (Person Appare...
2020.09.04 Motion for Summary Judgment 847
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.09.04
Excerpt: ... out of a trip and fall on the public sidewalk. 2. Motion for Summary Judgment Defendant moves for summary judgment on the complaint. It contends it is entitled to judgment as a matter of law because the defect at issue was trivial. Plaintiff opposes, arguing (a) the City itself concedes the defect was not trivial, (b) Plaintiff's expert testimony establishes the defect was not trivial, and (c) aggravating factors, including shadows and the fact ...
2020.09.03 Motion for Summary Judgment 132
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.09.03
Excerpt: ...LACMTA (“Defendant”) for damages arising out of a trip and fall on Defendant's platform. The fall occurred on 2/13/17. The complaint alleges causes of action for (1) dangerous condition of public property and (2) negligence against Defendant. Defendant now moves for summary judgment arguing it is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. 2. Motion for Summary Judgment a. Moving Argument As to the first cause of action for dangerous condition o...
2020.09.02 Petition for Compromise 160
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.09.02
Excerpt: ...ainst Defendant, Schrab Aliashraflo for damages arising out of a fall that occurred on a hillside between Plaintiff's and Defendant's property. Plaintiff alleges the fall caused more severe injuries than it otherwise would have because Defendant was doing construction on his property and had recently dug a deep trench into which Plaintiff fell. Plaintiff sustained various soft tissue injuries because of the accident, and various fractures. Plaint...
2020.08.31 Motion for Summary Judgment 211
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.08.31
Excerpt: ...fendants, Beverly Hills Physicians, Tsung-Lin Roger Tsai, M.D., and Maher Anous, M.D. for medical malpractice and loss of consortium. Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint alleges that on 8/13/18, Cruz consulted and engaged Defendants to be her medical surgeons for cosmetic surgery procedures, but Defendants negligently treated and caused injury to Cruz. Defendant Tsung-Lin Roger Tsai, M.D. (“Tsai”) moves for summary judgment. 2. Motion a. Movi...
2020.08.31 Application for Good Faith Determination of Settlement 483
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.08.31
Excerpt: ... Business Corporation Group, Inc.; Jonathon Cheung; Uber Technologies, Inc.; Rasier, LLC; Rasier-CA, LLC; Rosa Martinez; Eva Salinas Luna; Millan Bartolo; and Does 1 to 100 for damages arising from two motor vehicle accidents that occurred one day apart. The complaint alleges Defendants Abacus Business Corporation Group, Inc., Jonathon Cheung; Uber Technologies, Inc. Rasier, LLC; Rasier-CA, LLC; and Rosa Martinez are liable for the first accident...
2020.08.31 Motion to Permit Financial Condition Discovery 182
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.08.31
Excerpt: ...l Posekian for damages arising out of an automobile accident. Plaintiff's complaint includes a prayer for punitive damages, which is premised on the allegation that Defendant was intoxicated at the time of the accident. Plaintiff seeks a ruling permitting him to conduct financial condition discovery against Defendant. Defendant opposes the motion. Based on current conditions, including, but not limited to, the spread of Covid-19, the court set th...
2020.08.31 Motion to Compel Deposition of PMK, Production of Docs, for Protective Order 041
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.08.31
Excerpt: ...OT (2) ORDER GRANTING IN PART DEFENDANTS THE STATE'S AND HASZ'S APPLICATION FOR AN ORDER RESUMING THE DEPOSITION OF PLAINTIFF AND FOR ADDITIONAL TIME BEYOND SEVEN HOURS TO FAIRLY EXAMINE HER (3) ORDER GRANTING SAMUEL AARON KAUFMAN AND JILL WATSON KAUFMAN'S MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER RE: CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Dept. 31 10:00 a.m. August 31, 2020 1. Background Plaintiff, Anabelle Acosta (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendants, Sam...
2020.08.31 Motion to Strike with Leave to Amend 465
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.08.31
Excerpt: ...wan (“Kwan”) and Volcano Grill, Inc. for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. The complaint alleges causes of action for (1) motor vehicle negligence, (2) negligence, and (3) negligent entrustment and includes a prayer for punitive damages. Defendant Kwan now moves to strike the punitive damages. 2. Motion to Strike a. Moving Argument Kwan contends the complaint merely alleges he was intoxicated and traveling 75 mph on the freeway a...
2020.08.28 Motion for Summary Judgment 636
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.08.28
Excerpt: ...Family Daycare (the “Gaynor Daycare”), and Vance Pierce (“Pierce”) for damages Plaintiff sustained when he was four months old while supervised by Defendants at the Gaynor Daycare. The complaint alleges that while Defendant Traci Lynn Gaynor (“Traci Lynn”) claimed Plaintiff was tipped out of a swing by another child and caused Plaintiff to suffer a traumatic brain injury, Traci Lynn shook Plaintiff as a four-month- old baby resulting ...
2020.08.28 Motion for Leave to File Complaint 586
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.08.28
Excerpt: ... Defendants, Edward Wheeler and Sam Chung for damages arising out of an automobile accident. Plaintiffs filed their complaint on 7/02/18. Wheeler filed an answer and cross-complaint against Chung on 10/02/18. Chung filed an answer to the complaint and cross-complaint on 1/25/19. Trial was scheduled for 5/01/20, but the trial date was recently vacated because of the temporary closure of the courts to the public due to the spread of COVID-19. 2. Mo...
2020.08.27 Motion for Summary Judgment 114
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.08.27
Excerpt: ... and Brookvale International Corp. for damages arising out of a fall that occurred while she was working for non-party, Capital Logistics. Plaintiff added Moving Defendant, Neil J. Curry Trust, as Doe 1; Plaintiff alleges the Trust owned the property on which she fell and is liable for her fall because it provided inadequate and/or insufficient and/or non- functioning and/or non-existent lighting on the premises, and the lack of lighting caused h...
2020.08.27 Motion for Leave to Amend, to Compel Mental Examination 379
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.08.27
Excerpt: ...this action against Defendant, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for damages Plaintiff sustained while a passenger on Defendant's bus. Plaintiff alleges Defendant's driver negligently and carelessly accelerated the bus immediately after Plaintiff boarded Defendant's bus. Defendant now moves (1) for leave to amend its answer and (2) to compel the defense mental examination of Plaintiff. 2. Motion for Leave to Amend Answer De...
2020.08.27 Demurrer 319
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.08.27
Excerpt: ...incident. On 3/8/19, Plaintiff filed an Amendment to Complaint naming Defendant Vylox, Inc. as Doe 1. Defendant, Vylox, Inc. (“Vylox”) filed this demurrer on 1/15/20, setting it for hearing on 6/10/20. The demurrer is directed at Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint, which Plaintiff filed on 7/29/19. Based on current conditions, including, but not limited to, the spread of Covid-19, the court set this matter to be heard on 8/27/20. (Min. Orde...
2020.08.27 Demurrer 318
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.08.27
Excerpt: ...� for injuries Plaintiff sustained while eating a pizza at Defendant's business. On 2/27/20, Plaintiff filed his First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) alleging causes of action for (1) negligence, (2) breach of implied warranty of habitability, and (3) strict liability in tort. Defendant now demurs to the FAC arguing the second cause of action for breach of implied warranty of habitability and third cause of action for strict liability in tort fail...
2020.08.26 Motion to Strike 777
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.08.26
Excerpt: ... Defendants, Burbank Community YMCA, Angela Buck, and Miriam Romero (collectively, “Defendants”) for injuries Plaintiff sustained while attending Defendants' preschool between the ages of 2 to 3 years old. The First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) alleges Defendant Miriam Romero (“Romero”) used a spray bottle to spray Plaintiff in the face when he was crying. Romero now moves to strike portions of the FAC. The FAC alleges a cause of action ...
2020.08.26 Motion to Compel Deposition 532
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.08.26
Excerpt: ... and Samer Mohammad Dali Alshloul for damages arising out of an automobile accident. Plaintiffs recently added SuperShuttle, LLC as a doe defendant in the action. Plaintiffs noticed Defendant, Fastrans's PMK deposition on numerous occasions. The parties ultimately agreed to set the deposition for 10/16/19. On 10/16/19, Fastrans produced Robert Greer as its PMK deponent. Mr. Greer testified that he is not, nor never was, an employee of Fastrans. M...
2020.08.24 Motion to Compel Further Responses 542
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.08.24
Excerpt: ...at occurred on an LACMTA bus. Plaintiff alleges she was a passenger on Defendant's bus, and the driver negligently operated in the vehicle in a manner that caused the doors of the vehicle to come into contact with her body. Defendant identified Olga Aparicio as the bus driver involved in the incident, and Plaintiff named Aparicio as Doe 1 on 8/13/19. Plaintiff propounded interrogatories and RPDs on Defendant, and Defendant responded. The parties ...
2020.08.24 Demurrer 372
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.08.24
Excerpt: ...LC (also erroneously sued as Anschutz Entertainment Group, Inc.) for (1) negligence and (2) premises liability. The premises liability cause of action includes a second count for willful failure to warn in violation of Civil Code § 846. This count alleges Defendant willfully or maliciously failed to guard or warn against a dangerous condition, use, structure or activity. Further, the complaint alleges that “On or about December 29, 2019, at th...
2020.08.21 Motion for Summary Judgment 080
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.08.21
Excerpt: ...unity Hospital, Hrak Derderian, M.D., and Goyal Maheep for medical malpractice arising out of Defendants' care and treatment of him in connection with an emergency room visit following an automobile accident. Currently, Dr. Derderian and Mission Community Hospital each move for summary judgment, respectively. The basic facts relating to this matter are undisputed. Plaintiff was involved in an automobile accident on 9/06/17 at approximately 11 p.m...
2020.08.20 Motion for Summary Judgment 787
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.08.20
Excerpt: ...e Fukumori for premises liability/negligence. Plaintiff alleges she was attending an open house at a home owned/being shown by Defendants, and Defendants failed to warn her of a small step between the common area and the master bedroom. 2. Motion for Summary Judgment At this time, Defendant, Jason Guo (“Guo”), who owned the premises, moves for summary judgment arguing that the condition was open and obvious such that Guo is relieved of any du...
2020.08.20 Motion for Summary Judgment 329
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.08.20
Excerpt: ... 1 through 100 for injuries Plaintiff sustained after he tripped and fell on a displaced sidewalk and struck an adjacent electrical metal box. The complaint alleges causes of action for (1) negligence; (2) premises liability; (3) public entity liability: dangerous condition of public property; and (4) public entity liability: acts and omissions of government employees. On 5/14/19, Defendant City of Los Angeles (the “City”) filed a cross-compl...
2020.08.19 Petition to Compel and Stay Actrion 822
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.08.19
Excerpt: ...aszof”) (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against Defendants Kaiser Permanente Medical Center (“Kaiser”) and Modern Parking, Inc. (“Modern”) for negligence and premises liability. Plaintiffs alleged that on 9/21/17, Magyar parked at the rooftop level of Kaiser's parking structure, which was in the possession and control of Modern, and that as Magyar proceeded to take the stairs down, she slipped and fell down the wet st...
2020.08.19 Motion for Summary Judgment 259
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.08.19
Excerpt: ... Inc. and Does 1-25 for damages arising out of a slip and fall on Defendants' property. The complaint alleges causes of action for negligence and premises liability. On 7/20/18, Plaintiff filed an Amendment to Complaint naming Mrs. Gooch's Natural Food Market. Inc. as Doe 1. Mrs. Gooch's Natural Food Market. Inc. (“Defendant”) now moves for summary judgment. 2. Motion for Summary Judgment a. Undisputed Facts Plaintiff was shopping at Defendan...
2020.08.19 Motion for Summary Judgment 225
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.08.19
Excerpt: ... against Defendants, Los Angeles Rams, LLC (“Rams”) and Contemporary Services Corporation (“CSC”) for injuries Plaintiffs sustained at a football game on 9/27/18 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The pertinent facts are as follows: Tabacznik attended the subject game with family members, while Bergin attended the game with his girlfriend, Nicole Buena (“Ms. Buena”), and his friends. At halftime, Plaintiffs went to a concession sta...
2020.08.18 Demurrer 336
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.08.18
Excerpt: ...amercy Industrial, LLC, and Philip D. Rahimzadeh (collectively, Cross- Complainants”) alleging a negligence/premises liability against Defendants. On 3/28/18, Force-6111 Gramercy Industrial, LLC and Philip D. Rahimzadeh filed a cross-complaint against Motev, LLC, Lawrence A. Pollister, and Morgan Freeman alleging causes of action for (1) indemnification, (2) apportionment of fault, (3) declaratory relief, and (4) express indemnity. At this time...
2020.08.14 Motion to Compel Discovery Responses 138
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.08.14
Excerpt: ...drea Debose (“Debose”), Patricia Bussey (“Bussey”), and Henry Arnette (“Arnette”) filed this action against Defendant, Robert Weller for damages arising out of an automobile accident. On 6/11/20, Defendant, Robert Weller filed the following six motions to compel discovery responses and deem requests for admissions admitted: (1) motion to compel form interrogatories, special interrogatories and request for production of documents again...
2020.08.14 Motion for Summary Judgment 220
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.08.14
Excerpt: ... 1-25 alleging causes of action for negligence and premises liability. The complaint alleges that Defendants negligently set up a bounce house on the lawn of the subject premises in close proximity to large pipes on the lawn that created a dangerous condition. Plaintiff was acting as a acting as a volunteer for a youth group associated with Westgate Community Bible Church and was assigned to monitor the children on the premises, but while on the ...
2020.08.13 Motion for Summary Judgment 256
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.08.13
Excerpt: ...T Dept. 31 1:30 p.m. August 13, 2020 1. Background Plaintiffs, Jose Carbajal and Maria Teresa Carbajal filed this action against Defendants, Ying H. Chen, et al. for injuries Plaintiff Jose Carbajal (“Jose”) allegedly sustained when he fell from scaffolding while performing window cleaning services for Defendants. On 4/5/19, Plaintiffs filed an Amendment to Complaint naming GDC/CDG Five Knolls Venture, LP as defendant Doe 1. Defendants GDC/CD...
2020.08.12 Motion to Compel Deposition of Employees 458
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.08.12
Excerpt: ...d this action against Defendants, Lincoln Transportation Services, Inc. the Estate of Carlos Hernandez Canizares, and Does 1-25 for damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident. On 6/27/19, Plaintiffs filed an Amendment to Complaint naming Lincoln Transport Phoenix Inc. as Doe 1. On 5/8/20, Plaintiffs then filed a Request for dismissal as to Defendant Lincoln Transport Phoenix, Inc. (“Lincoln Phoenix”) only. Plaintiffs now move to compel t...
2020.08.10 Motion for Summary Judgment 456
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.08.10
Excerpt: ...Entertainment Television, LLC, et al. for damages arising out of an on-the-job injury. Plaintiffs allege Patrick was acting as a stunt man on a production of a television show when Defendant, Danielle Mone Truitt applied too much pressure during a choke hold, causing him to pass out, become unconscious, and strike his head on the ground, sustaining injuries. The operative First Amended Complaint alleges causes of action for (1) negligence against...
2020.08.10 Motion for Protective Order for Deposition 606
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.08.10
Excerpt: ...alindo”) (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against Defendants Christina Washington (“Washington”), Enterprise Rent A Car, and EAN Holdings, Inc. for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. At this time, Washington moves for a Protective Order for the Deposition of Domingo Mejia and Protective Order for the Deposition of Raquel Galindo. The two motions are largely identical, and thus, the court will analyze and addres...
2020.08.07 Motion for Summary Judgment 362
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.08.07
Excerpt: ...ants, Timur Ishkov; Esquivel Saul Barragan; Artash Poghosyan DBA Lion Gate Transport; Arutro Cejaaltamirano and Does 1 to 25 for damages arising out of a motor vehicle vs. pedestrian incident. On 8/23/19, Plaintiff filed an Amendment to Complaint naming Retail Marketing Services, Inc. as Doe 1, and filed an Amendment to Complaint on 10/16/19, naming Citywide Cart Recovery as Doe 4. Plaintiff alleges that on 5/17/16, Defendant Saul Barragan (“Ba...
2020.08.04 Motion for Summary Judgment 132
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.08.04
Excerpt: ...“Plaintiffs”) filed this action against Defendant, Long Beach Memorial Medical Center (“Defendant”) for medical negligence and loss of consortium. Plaintiff alleges that on 6/19/18, Plaintiff was admitted to Defendant's facility for a scheduled caesarian section delivery, but that prior to the caesarian section that day, a nurse negligently placed an I.V. in Plaintiff's right wrist causing pain and discomfort. Defendant now moves for summ...
2020.08.04 Motion for Summary Adjudication 523
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.08.04
Excerpt: ...ry for damages arising out of an automobile accident. Plaintiffs' original complaint included a prayer for punitive damages, and Defendant moved to strike the prayer and related allegations. Prior to the hearing, Plaintiffs filed their operative First Amended Complaint. The FAC also includes a prayer for punitive damages, and on 11/27/18, the Court heard Defendant's motion to strike the prayer and related allegations. The Court denied the motion....
2020.07.31 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 227
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.07.31
Excerpt: ...dually and as a personal representative of Anthony Melendez, decedent, and Hector Melendez (“Melendez “) filed this action against Defendants, City of Long Beach and State of California for damages arising out of the alleged wrongful death of Decedent Anthony Melendez. Melendez died while driving in Long Beach; he encountered a painted gore point and lost control of his vehicle and drove through a plastic traffic divider. The complaint allege...
2020.07.28 Motion to Compel Further Responses 360
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.07.28
Excerpt: ...1 10:00 a.m. July 28, 2020 1. Background Plaintiff, Ever Brown filed this action against Defendants, Loai Khouja and Michael Ryan Maltzman for injuries arising out of a motorcycle vs. automobile accident. On 11/14/19, Plaintiff served Defendant Maltzman (“Defendant”) with Plaintiff's Request for Production of Documents (“RPD”), Set One, and Form Interrogatories, Set One. After receiving responses, Plaintiff attempted to meet and confer wi...
2020.07.28 Motion for Summary Judgment 638
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.07.28
Excerpt: ...ng at Defendant Costco Warehouse Corporation's (“Costco”) store, Defendant Chae Jones (“Jones”) ran through the store and intentionally knocked Romer-Pollis to the ground injuring her. Romer-Pollis initially filed her complaint against Defendants on November 19, 2018. On May 17, 2019, Romer-Pollis filed her First Amended Complaint alleging causes of action for negligence against Costco and intentional tort against Jones. Romer-Pollis alle...
2020.07.28 Motion for Reconsideration, for Summary Judgment 357
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.07.28
Excerpt: ...RAM'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT (3) ORDER FINDING HARBOR AREA GANG ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM'S MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES TO FORM INTERROGATORIES, SET ONE, AND SPECIAL INTERROGATORIES, SET ONE, MOOT (4) ORDER FINDING HARBOR AREA GANG ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM'S MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES TO REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, SET ONE, MOOT Dept. 31 1:30 p.m. July 28, 2020 I. PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION 1. 1/13/20 Ruling on Mot...
2020.07.24 Motion for Summary Judgment 613
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.07.24
Excerpt: ...gainst Defendants City of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles, Rolando Chicas, and Hortencia Chicas for damages arising out of Martinez's fall on a sidewalk. On 4/19/19, Martinez filed his First Amended Complaint alleging a claim for premises liability against all Defendants and negligence against Defendants Rolando Chicas and Hortencia Chicas. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants negligently owned, maintained, managed, operated, or controlled the pr...
2020.07.24 Motion for Summary Judgment 519
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.07.24
Excerpt: ...grated Mechanical Solutions, Inc., AwesomenessTV Holdings, LLC, and Viacom, Inc. for damages arising out of serious injuries sustained when an air conditioning unit fell and struck him on the head. On 7/18/19, Plaintiff filed an Amendment to Complaint naming Howard Building Corporation as Doe 5. The complaint alleges causes of action for negligence and premises liability against all defendants. Plaintiff allege he was injured while working for F ...
2020.07.23 Motion for Reconsideration 771
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.07.23
Excerpt: ...ed assault and battery that occurred at one of Defendant's San Francisco locations. 2. 2/04/20 Motion to Transfer Venue On 2/04/20, the Court heard Defendant's motion to transfer venue. The Court issued the following tentative ruling prior to the hearing, and ultimately adopted the tentative as the final ruling on the motion: a. Parties' Positions Defendant moves to transfer venue to San Francisco County and seeks imposition of sanctions against ...
2020.07.23 Motion for Summary Judgment 619
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.07.23
Excerpt: ...ropractic Corp., A.P.C. (“GCC”), erroneously named and served as Ghassemi Chiropractic Corp. dba San Pedro Chiropractic and Posture, (collectively, “Defendants”) for medical negligence. On 2/15/29, Plaintiff filed his First Amended Complaint alleging that on 9/13/16, Plaintiff received chiropractic care by Ghassemi, and that on that date Ghassemi negligently performed a chiropractic adjustment on Plaintiff by pulling his left foot with ex...
2020.07.21 Motion for Summary Judgment 597
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.07.21
Excerpt: ... Segundo Unified School District for damages arising out of an incident that occurred during recess on a playground. Plaintiff's complaint alleges causes of action of premises liability and negligence against Defendant. First, the complaint alleges Defendant's maintained the premises with a tricycle path on the playground in a dangerous condition that subjected children to an unnecessary risk of harm. Plaintiff was allegedly playing on the premis...
2020.07.21 Motion for Protective Order or to Compel IME, Request for Sanctions 199
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.07.21
Excerpt: ...ns for damages arising out of a vehicle accident. 2. Motion to Compel Completion of Examination On 12/12/19, Defendant served Plaintiff with a demand for Plaintiff to submit to an independent medical examination, which was scheduled to be performed by Charles D. Rosen (“Dr. Rosen”) on 2/27/20. On 2/27/20, Plaintiff appeared for the examination with Dr. Rosen and was accompanied by her attorney. Defendant asserts that at the examination, Plain...
2020.07.17 Motion to Consolidate 403
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.07.17
Excerpt: ...obile accidents. 19STCV32403 arises out of an accident allegedly caused by Defendants, Eze Christopher Blaine and Enterprise Rent-a-Car of Los Angeles, LLC. 19STCV32862 arises out of a subsequent accident allegedly caused by Defendants, Serena Brooks, Lewis E. Wilkenfeld, Nathaniel Christian Jr. Arlington, and Kristi Gerrits. Plaintiff complains of overlapping injuries as a result of each of the two accidents. 2. Related Cases The two cases have ...
2020.07.16 Motion for Summary Judgment, Adjudication 276
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.07.16
Excerpt: ...filed this action against Defendants, San Miguel Auto Repair, Ardon's Tires, Cantore Family Trust, and Does 1-20 for damages arising out of a dog bite incident. Plaintiff subsequently added Janice Cantore as a doe defendant. Ardon's was the owners of the dog at issue, and the Cantore Trust and Janice Cantore (collectively “Defendants”) were the dog owners' landlords. The complaint includes causes of action for (1) negligence, (2) strict liabi...
2020.07.16 Motion for Summary Judgment 772
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.07.16
Excerpt: ...cts Plaintiff Robert Arthur Ferber (“Ferber) filed this action against Defendants City of Calabasas (“Calabasas”) and Calabasas Sorrento Square (“Sorrento Square”) for injuries arising from Ferber tripping and falling on a public sidewalk in front of 23622 Calabasas Road in the City of Calabasas. The complaint alleges causes of action for premises liability and negligence against Calabasas and alleges negligence against Sorrento Square....
2020.07.14 Motion for Summary Judgment, Adjudication 786
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.07.14
Excerpt: ...Defendant Norms Restaurant, LLC (“Norms”) for the sole cause of action of negligence. On 8/8/19, Hohl filed a First Amended Complaint alleging that on 4/9/17 Hohl went to Norms' restaurant and was served contaminated food that resulted in Hohl suffering food poisoning. Hohl alleges that within 25 minutes of eating a gumbo soup she was served, she began feeling abdominal pain and vomiting. Hohl alleges that she felt fine prior to eating the me...
2020.07.13 Motion to Compel Further Responses, for Sanctions 058
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.07.13
Excerpt: ...operties, LLC, the City of Los Angeles, and County of Los Angeles for injuries arising from a slip and fall on a sidewalk. On 8/28/19, Defendant Active Properties, LLC (“Defendant”) propounded its Request for Production of Documents, set one, on Plaintiff. After receiving responses from Plaintiff, Defendant contended that the responses were deficient. Defendant filed this motion to compel further responses on 1/03/20, setting it for hearing o...
2020.07.13 Motion for Summary Judgment 143
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.07.13
Excerpt: ...oration, managed and maintained its business and premises in such a negligent and careless manner that it caused a dangerous and hazardous condition on the subject premises that caused Amaya injuries. Amaya alleges that Salvation Army held certain sales events at the premises, which would have large numbers of customers gather at the entrance to Salvation Army's store waiting for it to open so that they could aggressively rush into the store, and...
2020.07.10 Motion for Summary Judgment 755
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.07.10
Excerpt: ... of Animal Care and Control, Nino Lim, Cristalle Lim, Bridgeport Community Association, Inc., and Valencia Management Group for damages arising out of a dog attack incident. The Lims were the owners of the dog at issue, Bridgeport was the HOA of Plaintiffs' and the Lims' properties, and Valencia was the property management company for the HOA. 2. Motion for Summary Judgment Bridgeport and Valencia move for summary judgment on the complaint, conte...
2020.07.10 Motion for Summary Judgment 221
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.07.10
Excerpt: ...gainst Defendant Chateau W6600, LP (“Chateau”) alleging claims for premises liability and general negligence. Plaintiffs allege that a fire occurred in the apartment that they rented from Chateau due to Chateau's negligence. Chateau now moves for summary judgment arguing that the fire was solely caused by the persons inside Plaintiffs' apartment, and that the fire is directly related to materials collected inside an oven by Plaintiffs. Plaint...
2020.07.10 Demurrer 535
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.07.10
Excerpt: ...ronenberg, filed this action against Defendant, Regents of the University of California. On 1/29/20, Plaintiff filed her First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) for (1) professional negligence and (2) wrongful death. Plaintiff alleges she is the surviving spouse of Decedent, who died as a result of Defendant's negligent care and treatment. 2. Demurrer At this time, Defendant demurs to the FAC. Defendant demurs on the ground that the entire FAC is bar...
2020.07.09 Motion for Reconsideration 771
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.07.09
Excerpt: ...d assault and battery that occurred at one of Defendant's San Francisco locations. 2. 2/04/20 Motion to Transfer Venue On 2/04/20, the Court heard Defendant's motion to transfer venue. The Court issued the following tentative ruling prior to the hearing, and ultimately adopted the tentative as the final ruling on the motion: a. Parties' Positions Defendant moves to transfer venue to San Francisco County and seeks imposition of sanctions against P...
2020.07.07 Motion for Summary Judgment 080
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.07.07
Excerpt: ...Hospital, Hrak Derderian, M.D., and Goyal Maheep for medical malpractice arising out of Defendants' care and treatment of him in connection with an emergency room visit following an automobile accident. 2. Motion for Summary Judgment a. Moving Argument At this time, Dr. Derderian moves for summary judgment, contending he complied with the standard of care at all times, and nothing he did caused or contributed to Plaintiff's claimed damages. Defen...
2020.07.06 Motions to Quash 613
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.07.06
Excerpt: ...leging claims for negligence and premises liability. Campos alleges that while he was visiting Defendants' premises, he was walking down a set of stairs when his foot caught a step and slipped down the stairs because there was no barricade or handrails to prevent his fall. 2. Motions to Quash On 1/22/20, Defendant Wells Ament, LLC (“Wells Ament”) served Deposition Subpoenas for Production of Business Records on Cedars Sinai Medical Center (Ra...
2020.07.06 Motion to Consolidate 162
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.07.06
Excerpt: ...cidents. BC658162 arises out of accidents that occurred on 4/30/15 and 1/06/16. 20STCV00674 arises out of a subsequent accident that occurred on 8/31/19. Plaintiff complains of overlapping injuries as a result of each of the three accidents. 2. Related Cases BC658162 and 20STCV00674 have been deemed related and are pending in D-31. See minute order relating cases, 1/27/20. 3. Motion to Consolidate At this time, Plaintiff moves to consolidate BC65...
2020.07.02 Demurrer 787
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.07.02
Excerpt: ...-Car, Enterprise Holdings, Inc., and Hyungi Kim for damages arising out of an automobile accident. 2. Demurrer At this time, Enterprise demurs to the complaint, contending it fails to state a cause of action against Enterprise due to the application of the Graves Amendment, codified at 49 USC §30106(a). The Graves Amendment states: (a) In general. An owner of a motor vehicle that rents or leases the vehicle to a person (or an affiliate of the ow...
2020.07.01 Motion for Summary Judgment 835
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.07.01
Excerpt: ...Synthes Productions, Inc. for medical malpractice arising out of Defendants' care and treatment of him in connection with an Orthovisc injection for arthritis pain. Plaintiff has settled with Dupuy and has dismissed Liu, leaving only Flexogenix as an active defendant in the action. 2. Motion for Summary Judgment a. Moving Argument At this time, Flexogenix moves for summary judgment, contending it complied with the standard of care at all times, a...
2020.06.26 Motion to Consolidate 403
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.06.26
Excerpt: ...omobile accidents. 19STCV32403 arises out of an accident allegedly caused by Defendants, Eze Christopher Blaine and Enterprise Rent-a-Car of Los Angeles, LLC. 19STCV32862 arises out of a subsequent accident allegedly caused by Defendants, Serena Brooks, Lewis E. Wilkenfeld, Nathaniel Christian Jr. Arlington, and Kristi Gerrits. Plaintiff complains of overlapping injuries as a result of each of the two accidents. 2. Related Cases The two cases hav...
2020.06.26 Motion to Compel Deposition and IME 861
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.06.26
Excerpt: ... slip and fall. 2. Motion to Compel Deposition and IME Defendants filed this motion to compel Plaintiff's deposition and IME on 3/04/20, shortly before the statewide emergency declaration in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The crux of the issue on the motion is whether Plaintiff's deposition and/or IME should be conducted in Nevada or California. It is undisputed that Plaintiff resides in Nevada, and that the slip and fall that forms the basis of...
2020.06.25 Motion for Summary Judgment 823
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.06.25
Excerpt: ...nd Westwood Dermatology for medical malpractice. Plaintiff alleges Defendants failed to timely diagnose his cancer and failed to have the knowledge and capability to perform a Mohs procedure on Plaintiff. Plaintiff alleges each of the foregoing acts constitutes medical malpractice, as Defendants failed to meet the standard of care for treating Plaintiff. Plaintiff added LA Laser Center, PC as Doe 1 in the lawsuit. The court overrules Defendants' ...
2020.06.25 Motion for Summary Judgment 637
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.06.25
Excerpt: ...Daniel Keith, Jr., M.D., Inc. (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising out of Defendants' removal of a birthmark from Plaintiff's left cheek. Plaintiff alleges Defendants left the birthmark uneven, discolored, and looking worse than it did prior to treatment. Plaintiff alleges causes of action for negligence and medical negligence, and seeks to recover general damages, special damages, interest on economic damages, and costs of suit. ...
2020.06.25 Motion for Relief from Deeming Matters Admitted 229
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.06.25
Excerpt: ...to meet and confer with Plaintiff's attorney. Ultimately, on 9/21/17, they filed a motion to deem the RFAs admitted. The moving papers were served on Plaintiff via service on his attorney of record at the time, D. Hess Panah. On 10/10/17, Plaintiff filed a notice of association of counsel. The notice indicated that the McElfish law firm was associating in with Panah as Plaintiff's additional attorney of record, and asked that all future correspon...
2020.03.17 Motion to Consolidate 162
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.03.17
Excerpt: ... accidents. BC658162 arises out of accidents that occurred on 4/30/15 and 1/06/16. 20STCV00674 arises out of a subsequent accident that occurred on 8/31/19. Plaintiff complains of overlapping injuries as a result of each of the three accidents. 2. Related Cases BC658162 and 20STCV00674 have been deemed related and are pending in D-31. See minute order relating cases, 1/27/20. 3. Motion to Consolidate At this time, Plaintiff moves to consolidate B...
2020.03.17 Motion for Reconsideration 357
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Long, Thomas D
Hearing Date: 2020.03.17
Excerpt: ...hear Defendant's motions to compel on 1/13/20. Prior to the hearing, the Court issued a tentative ruling. There were no appearances at the hearing, and the Court adopted its tentative ruling. The ruling was as follows: Defendant, Harbor Area Gang Alternatives Program propounded form interrogatories, special interrogatories, RPDs and RFAs on Plaintiff on 8/26/19. To date, despite multiple attempts to meet and confer, Plaintiff has not served respo...

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