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2023.05.15 Motion to Quash Service of Summons 606
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.05.15
Excerpt: ...ainer action against defendants Qian Liu, Yang Liu, and all unknown occupants, tenants, and subtenants. Plaintiff alleges it is the legal owner of the real property located at 841 San Simeon Road in Arcadia, California (the "Subject Property") and obtained ownership of it at a non- judicial foreclosure sale that occurred on or about January 25, 2023. (Compl., 1, 9.) Qian Liu is allegedly the prior owner of the Subject Property. (Compl., On March ...
2023.05.15 Motion to Quash Deposition Subpoenas for Production of Business Records 135
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.05.15
Excerpt: ...iff and Plaintiffs attorney, Anthony K. Chu ("Chu") in an earlier employment lawsuit against New Diamond Trucking Inc. ("New Diamond Trucking"). Plaintiffs employment lawsuit commenced on June 29, 2016 and later added New Diamond Trucking. (FAC, 24.) Chu is named as a plaintiff in this action because the judgment in the prior action, initially entered on October 30, 2019 and amended on March 10, 2020, awarded attorneys' fees that Chu is contractu...
2023.05.15 Demurrer to FAC 658
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.05.15
Excerpt: ...s action against Natalie Clark, Freya Holdings LLC ("Freya Holdings"), RPAC Holdings LLC ("RPAC Holdings"), and 41 limited liability companies; Helix asserts 25 causes of action. The operative First Amended Complaint ("FAC") was filed on July 1, 2021. In brief summary, Helix began its e-commerce business in 2018 to provide individuals with an opportunity to earn passive income by using a "sample structure" to sell health supplements. (FAC, '1 74....
2023.05.11 Request for Default Judgment 201
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.05.11
Excerpt: ... Li ("Defendant") and his various aliases. Plaintiffs' first amended complaint, filed on February 16, 2022, asserts causes of action for: (1) theft [Civil Code S 3344 & Penal Code S 496]; (2) theft [Penal Code SS 484 & 496]; (3) trade libel; (4) infringement of trade name; (5) fraud; (6) indemnification; (7) conversion; (8) civil conspiracy; (9) accounting; (10) unfair business practices; (11) declaratory relief; and (12) injunctive relief. Plain...
2023.05.09 Motion for Leave to Amend Pleadings 515
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.05.09
Excerpt: ...th and survival action was filed on July 1, 2022 by Danny A. Godoy, individually and as the successor-in-interest to his wife, Ana Xanthe Chirino Godoy's ("Decedent"). Plaintiff alleges that defendants Shane S. Pak, M.D., Sergio Y. Go, M.D., and Alhambra Hospital Medical Center (collectively, "Defendants") engaged in medical malpractice when Decedent underwent spine surgery on June 28, 2021. (Compl., 14-15.) Decedent allegedly lost over two liter...
2023.05.09 Demurrer 957
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.05.09
Excerpt: ...ges he was employed by HumanGood as an IT Help Desk Analyst from October 2017 to November 2, 2020, and that Gowan was his direct supervisor. (Compl., 13.) Plaintiff alleges he was forced to resign from his position at HumanGood because of discrimination and harassment by Gowan. (Compl., '1 13.) Plaintiff asserts causes of action for: (1) age discrimination, (2) harassment based on age, (3) retaliation, (4) failure to prevent discrimination, haras...
2023.05.08 Motion for Leave to Amend Pleadings 515
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.05.08
Excerpt: ...ath and survival action was filed on July 1, 2022 by Danny A. Godoy, individually and as the successor-in-interest to his wife, Ana Xanthe Chirino Godoy's ("Decedent"). Plaintiff alleges that defendants Shane S. Pak, M.D., Sergio Y. Go, M.D., and Alhambra Hospital Medical Center (collectively, "Defendants") engaged in medical malpractice when Decedent underwent spine surgery on June 28, 2021. (Compl., 14-15.) Decedent allegedly lost over two lite...
2023.05.08 Demurrer 957
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.05.08
Excerpt: ...ges he was employed by HumanGood as an IT Help Desk Analyst from October 2017 to November 2, 2020, and that Gowan was his direct supervisor. (Compl., 13.) Plaintiff alleges he was forced to resign from his position at HumanGood because of discrimination and harassment by Gowan. (Compl., '1 13.) Plaintiff asserts causes of action for: (1) age discrimination, (2) harassment based on age, (3) retaliation, (4) failure to prevent discrimination, haras...
2023.05.05 Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay Action 653
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.05.05
Excerpt: ...h America, Inc. ("Defendant") for violations of the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act ("SBA") and fraudulent concealment. Plaintiff alleges that on November 5, 2021, she purchased a 2020 Nissan Sentra (the "Vehicle") and that these causes of action arise out of Defendant's warranty and repair obligations and failure to disclose a defect with the Fomvard Emergency Braking ("FEB") system. On October 11, 2022, Defendant filed an Answer. On March 28...
2023.05.05 Application for Default Judgment 039
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.05.05
Excerpt: ...ive First Amended Complaint on September 9, 2022, in which he alleges that Defendant has made misrepresentations to various city officials and a Los Angeles Superior Court judge. Plaintiff alleges that on or about June 15, 2020, he received a "notice to abate" from the County of Los Angeles's Department of Public Health after Defendant falsely reported that Plaintiffs residence is full of bugs and animal feces. (FAC., 6 7.) Defendant also made th...
2023.05.04 Motion to Compel Arbitration 021
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.05.04
Excerpt: ...ovikov, and Frank Perez (collectively, "Plaintiffs") against defendants Innovative Payment Solutions, Inc. ("IPSI") and William Corbett ("Corbett") (collectively, "Defendants"). The operative first amended complaint ("FAC") was filed on December 16, 2022 and asserts claims based on violations of various Labor Code sections, wrongful termination in violation of public policy, breach of contract, and breach of the covenant of good faith and fair de...
2023.05.03 Demurrer to FAC 527
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.05.03
Excerpt: ...Citf) and Does 1 to 10 for breach of contract, fraud, and unjust enrichment. On November 15, 2022, the Honorable Colin Leis sustained City's demurrer to the breach of contract and fraud claims with leave to amend and sustained City's demurrer to the unjust enrichment claim without leave to amend. Plaintiff filed the operative First Amended Complaint ("FAC") on December 14, 2022. The FAC added several defendants including Mark McAvoy ("McAvoy"), F...
2023.05.03 Motion to Strike Punitive Damages 375
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.05.03
Excerpt: ...t General Motors LLC ("Defendant") moves to strike Plaintiffs request for punitive damages from Plaintiffs prayer for relief. The motion is unopposed. LEGAL STANDARD Any party, within the time allowed to respond to a pleading may serve and file a notice of motion to strike the whole or any part thereof. (Code Civ. Præ., S 435 subd., (b)(l).) The court may, upon a motion, or at any time in its discretion, and upon terms it deems proper, strike an...
2023.05.02 Motion to Compel Further Discovery Responses 832
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.05.02
Excerpt: ...nst defendants Lakeview Cheese Co LLC ("Lakeview") and David Chu ("Chu") (collectively, "Defendants"). Plaintiff alleges that on April 27 , 2018, Chu negligently operated a motor vehicle while in the course and scope of his employment with Lakeview and caused injury and damages to Anthony Soza ("Soza"), who was acting in his course and scope of employment with Harry's Glass Shop, Inc. ("Harry's Glass Shop"). Plaintiff provides workers' compensati...
2023.05.01 Motion for Sanctions 756
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.05.01
Excerpt: ...action against defendant Qiao Liu ("Liu") dba Noodle Bistro involving the real property located at 9461 Las Tunas Drive, Las Tunas, California, 91780. On October 17, 2022, Xiaoli Harris ("Harris") dba Noodle Bistro filed a prejudgment claim of right to possession. On October 24, 2022, Harris filed an answer asserting specific denials of paragraphs 3-6, 11 13 and 15 of the complaint and asserting several affirmative defenses. On February 3, 2023, ...
2023.04.25 Demurrer to FAC, Motion to Strike 668
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.04.25
Excerpt: ...RST AMENDED COMPLAINT AND MOTION TO STRIKE Dept. 3 8:30 a.m. April 25, 2023 On September 8, 2022, plaintiff Café on Lemon, Inc. ("Plaintiff') filed this action against Gina Fanara ("Fanara"), Kevin Tang ("Tang"), and Dilys Jones, as Trustee of the Louis C. Petrie Separate Property Trust ("LP Trust") (erroneously sued as "Louis Petrie Separate Property Trust") (collectively, "Defendants"). In its original complaint, Plaintiff asserted claims for:...
2023.04.21 Motion to Compel Deposition, for Monetary Sanctions 634
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.04.21
Excerpt: ...a Jean Pawlik (“Pawlik”) filed this action against Dedicato Treatment Center, Inc. (“Dedicato”) for negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress, dependent adult abuse and neglect, breach of fiduciary duty, and rescission of void contract. Plaintiff alleges that she entered Defendant's alcohol treatment and residential facility on June 29, 2018, and was scheduled to be admitted to the facility pursuant to a contract after unde...
2023.04.20 Motion to Compel Further Responses 583
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.04.20
Excerpt: ...on for an order compelling defendant FCA US LLC (“Defendant”) to provide a further response to Request for Production No. 18. Plaintiffs also seek monetary sanctions against Defendant in the amount of $2,385 against Defendant and counsel of record, Ongaro P.C. RFP No. 18 seeks “[t]he operative Franchise Agreement . . . on the date of sale of [Plaintiffs' vehicle] between [Defendant] and the dealership that sold the vehicle to Plaintiff [sic...
2023.04.18 Demurrer 287
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.04.18
Excerpt: ...) arising from a motor vehicle collision that occurred on February 25, 2022. On March 7, 2023, Defendant filed an answer to Plaintiff's complaint. On March 10, 2023, Plaintiff filed this demurrer to Defendant's Answer. Plaintiff demurs to Defendant's First through Ninth Affirmative Defenses on the grounds that they fail to state sufficient facts and are uncertain, ambiguous, and/or unintelligible. Legal Standard An answer should contain any and a...
2023.04.17 Motion for Leave to File FAC 602
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.04.17
Excerpt: ...ndants Janice Yen, Leslie Yen, Jenny Chan, Vivien Djeu, and Steps Academy, Inc. (“Steps”). Zhang is a minority shareholder of Steps, a closely held corporation that runs a private elementary school in Arcadia, California. Zhang alleges that she purchased a 29% ownership interest in Steps in 2015 and claims that ever since, her rights as a minority shareholder have oppressed. Z.D. alleges he sustained personal injuries and asserts causes of ac...
2023.04.17 Motion for Evidentiary Sanctions to Preclude Lost Income 119
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.04.17
Excerpt: ...e Brees Campbell, Studios at Walnut, LLC, and De Miranda Management (collectively, “Defendants”). On March 21, 2023, Defendants filed this motion for “evidentiary sanctions” relating to Plaintiff's lost earnings. No opposition brief is on file with the Court, but Defendants filed a reply brief on April 10, 2023, which referred to an opposition brief that was at least served. Based on the papers that have been filed, the Court DENIES the m...
2023.04.17 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 013
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.04.17
Excerpt: ... Motors LLC (“Defendant”) asserting three causes of action under the Song-Beverly Act (“SBA”) and one cause of action for fraudulent inducement. Plaintiff alleges that he purchased a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado on August 8, 2019, which had a defective transmission. (Compl., ¶ 4.) On March 6, 2023, Defendant filed this demurrer and motion to strike. Defendant argues that Plaintiff's fraud claim is barred by the statute of limitations, fails ...
2023.04.13 Demurrer 430
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.04.13
Excerpt: ...intiffs”) filed this action against defendants Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (“Volkswagen Group of America”) and Volkswagen Alhambra (collectively, “Defendants”). On December 21, 2022, by stipulation of the parties, Plaintiffs filed the operative Second Amended Complaint (titled as the “First Amended Complaint” on the caption page). Plaintiffs assert causes of action for: (1) breach of express warranty obligations under the Song...
2023.04.11 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 694
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.04.11
Excerpt: ...tion against defendant U.S. Bank National Association ("Defendant") (erroneously sued as "U.S. Bank, N.A."). On February 10, 2023, Plaintiff filed the operative First Amended Complaint ("FAC"). Plaintiff is suing for damages relating violations of the Homeowner Bill of Rights Act ("HBOR") and other statutes arising from a loan modification review and foreclosure proceedings relating to the real property located at 23540 Cherry Street, Newhall, CA...
2023.04.10 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 070
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.04.10
Excerpt: ...gainst defendant Optimist Boys Home and Ranch, Inc. ("Defendant") (erroneously sued as "Optimist Boys' Home & Ranch") asserting causes of action for intentional tort and violation of the Crown Act, general negligence, and intentional infliction of emotional distress ("IIED"). Plaintiff alleges that Defendant engaged in improper conduct while providing childcare for her son by cutting his hair in accordance with a court order. Defendant demurs to ...
2023.04.07 Demurrer 341
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.04.07
Excerpt: ...the Department of Transportation ("Defendant") (erroneously sued as "State of California") demur to the third cause of action for general negligence in the complaint filed by Plaintiff Irene Perez ("Plaintiff') on December 19, 2022. Plaintiff asserts causes of action for dangerous condition of public property and general negligence against Defendant arising from two slip-and-fall incidents on January 3, 2022, and January 7, 2022. The demurrer is ...
2023.04.06 Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint 915
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.04.06
Excerpt: ... gender violence, retaliation, intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress, negligent supervision and failure to warn, train, or educate, and wrongful termination. On January 12, 2023, Plaintiff filed the First Amended Complaint in which she named the following defendants: Genesis Health Care LLC, Sava Senior Care LLC, Sava Senior Care Administration Services, LLC, Kaiser Permanente m-a SSC Tarzana Operating Company LP dba Tarzana ...
2023.04.04 Motion to Compel Further Responses 924
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.04.04
Excerpt: ...January 20, 2023, Defendant Anil D. Mall ("Defendant") filed this motion to compel further responses without objections by plaintiff Corona Medical, Inc. dba Advanced Care Pharmacy ("Plaintiff') to Special Interrogatories (Set Two). The Court addresses at the outset whether this motion is timely. Notice of a motion for an order compelling a further response must be "given within 45 days of the service of the verified response, or on or before any...
2023.03.28 Motion for Leave to File FAC 817
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.03.28
Excerpt: ...ction against the City of Pasadena ("Cityé') and Spiniello Co. ("Spiniello") (collectively, "Defendants") alleging breach of contract and general negligence in connection with the installation and repair of a water main. On December 28, 2022, City filed a cross-complaint against Spiniello. On February 28, 2023, Plaintiffs filed this motion for leave to file a First Amended Complaint ("FAC"). LEGAL STANDARD The court may, in its discretion and af...
2023.03.28 Motion for Attorney Fees 547
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.03.28
Excerpt: ...on against defendants Artisan Glass & Design ("Artisan Glass"), Renee Heston ("Heston") , Tom Garlock ("Garlock") , Angela Serranzana ("Serranzana"), and Hackler, Flynn & Associates, A.P.C. ("Hackler Flynn") alleging contractual fraud involving a purported settlement agreement in a wrongful termination action widing in Orange County Superior Court, captioned Rivas v. Artisan Glass and Design, lnc (Case No. 30-2021-01181131-CU-WT-CJC). On Septembe...
2023.03.27 Special Motion to Strike, Demurrer, Motion to Strike 317
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.03.27
Excerpt: ... action against defendants Edward Lo ("Lo"), Chang Huan Hsueh, David Wan, Wilson Ngai, and Julian Fong (collectively, "Defendants") asserting claims for breach of fiduciary duty, slander, intentional infliction of emotional distress, harassment, and declaratory relief. On September 29, 2022, the Honorable Colin P. Leis granted in part Defendants' special motion to strike pursuant to CCP S 425.16. Judge Leis also sustained Defendants' demurrer to ...
2023.03.22 Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay Litigation 566
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.03.22
Excerpt: ...u and Wang Medical Corporation (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against defendants Health Net of California (“Health Net”) and Centene Management Company LLC (“Centene”) (collectively, “Defendants”). Plaintiff asserts claims for breach of contract, open account, account stated, and service had and received. Plaintiff alleges that it provided medical services to Defendants' insureds but was not fully compensated as promised. Plainti...
2023.03.21 Demurrer 924
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.03.21
Excerpt: ...his is an action to recover money for pharmaceutical serv-ices provided by plaintiff Corona Medical, Inc. ("Plaintiff') to Med Star Hospice Care, Inc. ("Med Star"). The action was originally filed on October 29, 2020 and named Med Star and Maria Cecilia Tran ("Tran") as defendants. Moving parties Anil Donald Mall ("Mall") and Silverlake Management LLC ("Silvelakes") were named as Doe 1 and Doe 2 in Plaintiffs Complaint on June 4, 2021. A First Am...
2023.03.20 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 984
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.03.20
Excerpt: ...Plaintiffs") filed this action for violation of the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act and fraudulent concealment against defendant American Honda Motor Co., Inc. ("Defendant"). Plaintiffs' fraud claim arises from the concealment of material facts at the time they purchased a used 2018 Honda Odyssey (the "Vehicle"). Specifically, Plaintiffs claim that Defendant concealed the existence and nature of a defect with the Vehicle's transmission (the "T...
2023.03.16 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 525
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.03.16
Excerpt: ...na Wachel (collectively, "Plaintiffs") against defendants Ty Labbe ("Labbe") and Liza Gonzalez (collectively, "Defendants"). The operative Second Amended Complaint ("SAC") was filed on August 25, 2022, and asserts causes of action for malicious prosecution, abuse of process, negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress, trespass to chattels, and defamation. The action arises from an incident on January 8, 2021 involving Plaintiffs' un...
2023.03.15 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 070
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.03.15
Excerpt: ... in pro per, filed this action against defendant Optimist Boys Home and Ranch, Inc. (“Defendant”) (erroneously sued as Optimist Boys' Home & Ranch”) asserting causes of action for intentional tort and violation of the Crown Act, general negligence, and intentional infliction of emotional distress (“IIED”). Plaintiff alleges that Defendant engaged in improper conduct while providing childcare for her son by cutting his hair in accordance...
2023.03.14 Motion to Set Aside Default and Order 163
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.03.14
Excerpt: ...mited liability company pursuant to Corporations Code section 17701.01(b). Jaime alleged that they, along with respondent Thomas Smock (“Smock”), formed Tequisquiapan, LLC (“LLC”) on June 16, 2004, with each having 50% membership interest. The LLC operated a business known as the Four Seasons Tea Room located at 75 North Baldwin Avenue in Sierra Madre, California (the “Real Property”). The Real Property is a multi-use building with co...
2023.03.14 Motion for Summary Judgment of Unlawful Detainer, Summary Adjudication 199
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.03.14
Excerpt: ... plaintiff Universal Shopping Plaza (“Plaintiff”) filed this unlawful detainer action against defendant Vege Paradise Restaurant Inc. (“Defendant”) concerning the commercial real property located at 140 West Valley Blvd. #222, San Gabriel, California 91776 (“Premises”). A trial date is not yet set. Plaintiff seeks an order granting summary judgment on the unlawful detainer action or, in the alternative, summary adjudication of Defenda...
2023.03.13 Motion to Quash Service of Summons 077
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.03.13
Excerpt: ... the parties. Plaintiffs Alan Chang Wah Tang and Hou Chung Man (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) are the trustees of the bankruptcy estate belonging to defendant Lee Siu Fung, Siegfried (“Defendant”). Defendant's surname is Lee and Siegfried is his adopted name. From June 2020 to February 2021, Defendant was ordered by the High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Court of First Instance (the “Hong Kong High Court”) to pay ...
2023.03.13 Motion for New Trial 888
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.03.13
Excerpt: ...County of Los Angeles, and City of Pico Rivera, alleging (1) dangerous condition of public property, (2) vicarious liability for the wrongful acts or omissions by public entity employees, (3) premises liability, and (4) negligence. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants negligently maintained a sidewalk surface, causing Plaintiff injuries. On October 16, 2019, Plaintiff dismissed County of Los Angeles. On April 22, 2021, Plaintiff dismissed City of Lo...
2023.03.10 Motion to Compel Further Responses, for Sanctions 209
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.03.10
Excerpt: ...d on December 13, 2018 by America Fuji Healthware Inc. (incorrectly styled on the Court's docket as “American Fuji”, hereinafter “America Fuji”) against Jade Plaza, LLC, Honeywell International Inc., United Technologies Corporation, and Carrier Corporation. The action arises from a fire that occurred on December 15, 2015 at 301 E. Garvey Avenue, Unit 301 in the attic of a restaurant. The fire then spread to the attics of the other units. ...
2023.03.10 Motion for Summary Judgment 741
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.03.10
Excerpt: ...T Development, Inc. (“Defendant”). Plaintiff alleges that on or about August 10, 2019, Defendant operated a restaurant known as “Yunnan Restaurant” and prepared a meal for Plaintiff. Plaintiff claims that the food that was served contained a hard object like a stone. On April 21, 2021, Defendant filed a cross-complaint for indemnity, apportionment, and declaratory relief against Roes 1 through 50. On November 7, 2022, Defendant filed this...
2023.03.06 Motion to Compel Arbitration 459
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.03.06
Excerpt: ...”) and Wish Automotive III, Inc. dba Nissan of Alhambra (“Nissan of Alhambra”). Plaintiff asserts causes of action against NNA for violation of the Song-Beverly Act and fraudulent inducement relating to an allegedly defective emergency braking system for a 2020 Nissan Pathfinder purchased on March 24, 2021 (the “Vehicle”). Plaintiff asserts a cause of action for negligent repair against Nissan of Alhambra relating to the Vehicle. On Nov...
2023.03.02 Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay Proceedings 499
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.03.02
Excerpt: ...led this action against defendants Nissan North America, Inc. (“NNA”) and Martin Motors of El Monte, Inc. dba El Monte Nissan for (“El Monte Nissan”) (collectively, “Defendants”). Plaintiff alleges that on September 9, 2020, he purchased a new 2020 Nissan Kicks (the “Vehicle”) with a defective continuously variable transmission (“CVT”). Plaintiff asserts causes of action for violations of the Song-Beverly Act, intentional misr...
2023.02.28 Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay Proceedings 492
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.02.28
Excerpt: ...f”) filed this action against manufacturer defendant Nissan North America, Inc. (“NNA”) for: (1) violation of Song-Beverly Act and breach of express warranty, (2) fraudulent inducement and intentional misrepresentation, and (3) fraudulent concealment. On August 25, 2022, NNA filed an answer to Plaintiff's complaint. On October 18, 2022, NNA filed a declaration in support of a motion to compel arbitration and stay proceedings without a notic...
2023.02.17 Motion to Strike 759
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.02.17
Excerpt: ...dreas Hessing and Karen Bonfigli (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against defendants Roberto Mercado and Rubina Mercado (collectively, “Defendant”), alleging the following causes of action: (1) trespass to real property; (2) private nuisance; (3) declaratory relief; (4) injunctive relief; and (5) negligence. On November 21, 2022, Defendants filed a cross-complaint against Plaintiffs alleging claims for trespass, invasion of ...
2023.02.17 Motion to Compel Responses 792
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.02.17
Excerpt: ...t. 3 8:30 a.m. February 17, 2023 I. INTRODUCTION On April 26, 2022, plaintiff Rosevianney C. Ogumsi (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against defendants Richard Dale Gentile, D.D.S., Heydar Hamid Shahrokh D.D.S., and Heydar Hamid Shahrokh D.D.S. Inc. dba Comfort Dental Center (erroneously sued as “Comfort Dental Center”) (collectively, “Defendant”). On September 26, 2022, Plaintiff filed the operative Second Amended Complaint, asserting...
2023.02.17 Motion to Compel Further Responses, for Sanctions 142
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.02.17
Excerpt: ...SPONSES TO SPECIAL INTERROGATORIES, SET ONE; (3) OVERRULING DEFENDANT'S OBJECTIONS; AND (4) SANCTIONS Dept. 3 8:30 a.m. February 17, 2023 I. INTRODUCTION On November 21, 2022, plaintiff GDCV PASADENA 201, LLC (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against defendant IRR VENTURES, LLC (“Defendant”). Trial is currently scheduled for March 20, 2023. Plaintiff seeks an order compelling Defendant to provide further answers to GDCV's Requests for Produ...
2023.02.16 Motion to Enforce Settlement 026
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.02.16
Excerpt: ... (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against defendants Jessica Rose Moorehead and Nu Matics Athletics LLC (collectively, “Defendants”) arising from a dispute regarding the ownership and control of trademarks/service marks, social media, and financial and credit accounts. On February 25, 2021, Defendant Jessica Rose Moorehead (“Moorehead”) filed a cross-complaint against the Plaintiffs. On June 8, 2022, Plaintiffs filed a S...
2023.02.16 Motion to Deem RFAs Admitted, for Monetary Sanctions 792
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.02.16
Excerpt: ...OR MONETARY SANCTIONS (2) DEFENDANT HEYDAR SHAHROK, D.D.S.'S MOTION TO DEEM MATTERS IN REQUEST FOR ADMISSIONS, SET ONE, ADMITTED, AND REQUEST FOR MONETARY SANCTIONS Dept. 3 8:30 a.m. February 16, 2023 I. BACKGROUND On February 27, 2019, plaintiff Rosevianney C. Ogumsi (“Plaintiff”) filed this medical malpractice action. On September 26, 2022, Plaintiff filed the operative Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) against defendants Richard Dale Ge...
2023.02.15 Motion for Protective Order 186
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.02.15
Excerpt: ...bility action against the City of South Pasadena (“the City”). Plaintiff alleges she was crossing a parkway from the street when she tripped on a sidewalk that had been uplifted higher than the parkway surface. Supposedly a root from a tree in the parkway had lifted the sidewalk. On September 6, 2018, Plaintiff added West Coast Arborists (“WCA”) as a doe defendant. WCA was the vegetation vendor who contracted with the City to trim the Cit...
2023.02.09 Motion for Leave to File File Complaint 212
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.02.09
Excerpt: ... 16, 2021, filed the Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) against The Arcadia Spine Center; Clarizio Chiropractic, Inc. (“Clarizo Inc.”); Dr. Winston Shi, an individual; Xu Shi Acupuncture, an unknown entity; Doe front Desk, an individual (Doe 1); Doe Office Manager, an individual (Doe 2); and Does 3 to 25, inclusive alleging (1) Medical Negligence; (2) Medical Battery; (3) False Imprisonment; (4) Negligence; (5) Premises Liability; (6) Negli...
2023.02.08 OSC Re Default Judgment 238
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.02.08
Excerpt: ...ntiff asserts a cause of action for violation of the Unruh Civil Rights Act. On June 31, 2022, the Court's Clerk entered default against Defendant. Plaintiff now seeks a default judgment against Defendant for $9,078, representing, $8,000 in damages, $504 in costs, and $570 in attorney's fees. II. LEGAL STANDARD CCP §585 permits entry of a judgment after a Defendant has failed to timely answer after being properly served. A party seeking judgment...
2023.02.07 Demurrer to SAC 209
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.02.07
Excerpt: ...Ji”) filed this premises liability action on December 13, 2018. The First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) was filed on March 1, 2019. On October 29, 2021, Plaintiffs filed an amendment to the complaint, naming Robert Chanh Phu Diep as Doe 6. On May 26, 2022, this Court sustained Defendants L.B.G.D. Investment Inc. and Bing Liu's demurrer to Plaintiff's FAC as to the first and third causes of action for negligence and products liability. Plaintiff...
2023.02.06 Demurrer to SAC 792
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.02.06
Excerpt: ...Ogumsi (“Plaintiff”) filed this medical malpractice action. On September 26, 2022, Plaintiff filed the operative Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) against defendants Richard Dale Gentile, D.D.S. (“Gentile”), and Heydar Hamid Shahrokh, D.D.S., an individual, and Heydar Shahrock, D.D.S., Inc., dba Comfort Dental Center (erroneously sued as Comfort Dental Center), asserting causes of action for (1) professional negligence (dental malpract...
2023.02.02 Special Motion to Strike SAC, for Monetary Sanctions 792
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.02.02
Excerpt: ...C. Ogumsi (“Plaintiff”) filed this medical malpractice action. On September 26, 2022, Plaintiff filed the operative Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) against defendants Richard Dale Gentile, D.D.S., and Heydar Hamid Shahrokh, D.D.S., dba Comfort Dental Center (erroneously sued as Comfort Dental Center) (collectively, “Defendants”), asserting causes of action for (1) professional negligence (dental malpractice), (2) intentional in infli...
2023.02.02 Motion to Quash Service of Summons 467
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.02.02
Excerpt: ...iam Zhang (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against defendants Kemi Cai, Zexian Li, and Nick Chui (“Defendants”). On December 6, 2022, Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint (“FAC”). Trial is not set. On December 13, 2022, Defendants Cai and Li filed a motion to quash service of summons. On January 20, 2023, Plaintiff filed an opposition to Defendants' motion. On January 30, 2023, Defendants filed a reply. II. LEGAL STANDARD “An in...
2023.01.31 Motion to Seal Certificates of Merit 017
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.01.31
Excerpt: ...nst Defendants Defendant Doe 1, Council, and Does 2 through 40 (“Defendants”) for four causes of action: (1) negligence; (2) negligence supervision of a minor; (3) negligent hiring and or retention; and (4) sexual battery. This action arises out of the childhood sexual assault of Plaintiff when Plaintiff was a minor. On December 23, 2022, Plaintiff filed a motion to seal certificates of merit. The motion is made pursuant to CCP section 340.1....
2023.01.31 Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay 604
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.01.31
Excerpt: ...CTION On August 24, 2022, Plaintiff Encore Automotive, Inc. (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Robert Y. Lee (“Lee”), Stephanie Lin (“Lin”), and Wellcharter International Corp. for three causes of action: (1) breach of fiduciary duty (conflict of interest) against Lee; (2) breach of fiduciary duty (usurpation of corporate entity) against Lee; and aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty against Lin and Wellcharter....
2023.01.31 Motion for Summary Judgment, Adjudication 053
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.01.31
Excerpt: ...ENT OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, SUMMARY ADJUDICATION Dept. 3 8:30 a.m. January 31, 2023 I. INTRODUCTION The operative pleading is the first amended complaint (“FAC”) filed by Plaintiff Jane Doe (“Plaintiff”) against Defendants City of Hope Medical Center, Sam Vu, and Flex Care Medical Staffing (collectively “Defendants”) on May 21, 2020. Plaintiff's FAC alleges fives causes of action: (1) negligent hiring, retention, and supervision; (2) ...
2023.01.20 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 756
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.01.20
Excerpt: ...s unlawful detainer action against defendants Qiao Liu, an individual doing business as Noodle Bistro (“Defendant”), and Does 1 through 20, inclusive. On December 12, 2022, Defendant filed this instant demurrer to Plaintiff's Complaint on the grounds that it does not state facts sufficient to state a claim against Defendant. On January 9, 2023, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On January 17, 2023, Defendant filed a reply. Although the oppositio...
2023.01.19 Motion for Attorney Fees 376
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.01.19
Excerpt: ...-Chang (“Defendants”), asserting causes of action for: (1) retaliation/harassment; (2) discrimination on the basis of age; (3) discrimination on the basis of disability; (4) hostile work environment; (5) negligent hiring, training, supervision, and/or retention; (6) defamation—libel and slander; and (7) unfair business practices. On September 2, 2022, the Court granted Defendants' special motion to strike paragraphs 43, 59(b), 65(e), 75(e),...
2023.01.13 Motion for Summary Judgment 462
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.01.13
Excerpt: ...18, plaintiffs Michael Golden and Samantha Mondrosch (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this wrongful death action against defendants Erik Limon (“Limon”) and Jenevieve B. Hegedus (“Hegedus”) arising from the death of Tracy E. Adams (“Decedent”). Plaintiffs allege that Decedent was riding her bicycle on September 6, 2017, when Limon hit her with his vehicle and drove away without rendering assistance. Plaintiffs allege that Hegedu...
2023.01.13 Motion for Leave to Conduct IME, for Monetary Sanctions 094
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.01.13
Excerpt: ... AGAINST GEORGE OKETCHO AND COUNSEL OF RECORD, JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY; Dept. 27 1:30 p.m. January 13, 2023 I. INTRODUCTION The present action arises from an automobile collision, which occurred on approximately March 24, 2018, and upon Rosemead Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. On said date, George Oketcho (“Plaintiff”) was stopped in his vehicle, when a separate vehicle driven by Carol Dubois-Chess (“Defendant Dubois-Chess”) collided ...
2023.01.13 Motion to Vacate Dismissal and Enter Judgment 565
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.01.13
Excerpt: ... brought this subrogation action against Yogi Rakesh Patel (“Defendant”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident between Defendant and insured. On July 11, 2019, Defendant filed an answer. The parties agreed in the stipulation that the action shall be dismissed without prejudice and Defendant shall pay $26,000.00 in full settlement. On April 7, 2020, the Court ordered the entire case dismissed without prejudice pursuant to the Stipu...
2023.01.13 Motion to Compel Further Responses 417
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.01.13
Excerpt: ... 2020, Plaintiff Simon Cohen (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint alleging causes of action for negligence arising from a motor vehicle accident. The Complaint was filed against several defendants, including Defendant Silvicom, Inc. (“Defendant”). In a motion filed on November 17, 2023, Defendant moves to compel Plaintiff's further responses to Request for Production of Documents (Set One), and sanctions against Plaintiff and his counsel. Spec...
2023.01.13 Motion to Continue Trial 587
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.01.13
Excerpt: ...st defendant City of Culver City (“Defendant”). Trial is currently scheduled for February 23, 2023. Plaintiff seeks an order continuing the trial date, but does not specify the date. The earlier filed ex parte Application requested a date in September 2023 that is not available. The motion is unopposed. II. LEGAL STANDARD Trial dates are firm to ensure prompt disposition of civil cases. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1332(a).) Continuances are ...
2023.01.13 Motion to Determine DHCS Lien Claim 289
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.01.13
Excerpt: ...nzalez (“Plaintiff”), a minor, by and through his guardian ad litem, Janahi Gonzalez-Cruz, filed this action against defendant Valley Presbyterian Hospital (“Defendant”). Plaintiff alleges that Defendant, through its hospital staff and respiratory therapists, negligently managed his neonatal care resulting in a severe hypoxic brain injury. (Compl., ¶ 12.) On May 25, 2021, Plaintiff filed a notice of settlement. On August 30, 2021, the Co...
2023.01.10 Motions to Compel Responses 138
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.01.10
Excerpt: ...ry 10, 2023 On February 10, 202s, Plaintiff Michael Vaginak Kovchyan (“Plaintiff”) brought this action for motor vehicle and general negligence against Defendant Gladis Deisy Gonzalez (“Defendant”). Plaintiff alleges on February 16, 2020, Plaintiff was travelling on a one-wheel skateboard in North Hollywood when the vehicle Defendant was driving collided with him. On June 21, 2022, Defendant served Plaintiff with a Demand for Production o...
2023.01.10 Motion to Compel Deposition 661
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.01.10
Excerpt: ...formed the procedure so that he could refer plaintiff to PTS for physical therapy. PTS is owned by defendant's wife. Plaintiff has moved to amend the complaint to assert punitive damages and defendant has opposed. The court has continued the motion to allow plaintiff to try and obtain sufficient evidence to warrant the amendment. One avenue plaintiff wants to pursue is PTS's economic interest in plaintiff's referral or the referrals of others by ...
2023.01.10 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 459
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.01.10
Excerpt: ...against defendant Bank of America, N.A. (“Defendant”) (erroneously sued as “Bank of America Corporation”) and Does 1 to 100 asserting causes of action for: (1) general negligence, (2) premises liability, (3) assault, (4) negligent hiring, training, supervision, and retention of employees, and (5) intentional infliction of emotional distress (“IIED”). On November 28, 2022, Plaintiff amended the Complaint to add Loomis Armored US, LLC a...
2023.01.05 Motion to Continue Trial 842
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.01.05
Excerpt: ...) filed this action against defendants Talia Vartanian Kaloostian (“Defendant”) and Paul Kaloostian (collectively, “Defendants”). Trial is currently scheduled for January 25, 2023. On December 20, 2022, Defendants filed this motion for an order continuing the trial date to April 26, 2023. On December 21, 2022, Plaintiff filed an opposition brief. On December 27, 2022, at Plaintiff's request, Paul Kaloostian was dismissed from the complain...
2023.01.05 Motion for Leave to Intervene 410
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.01.05
Excerpt: ...brought this action against Defendants Los Angeles World Airport, HMSHost Corporation, and Starbucks Corporation (“Defendants”), asserting causes of action for negligence and dangerous condition of public property. Plaintiff alleges on June 23, 2021, while she was waiting to pick up an arriving passenger at LAX Terminal 4, she tripped and fell over an unattended car that was delivering items to Starbucks. Plaintiff was allegedly injured while...
2023.01.05 Demurrer 209
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.01.05
Excerpt: ...fs Xiao Yan Wu and Chuanyue Wu (collectively, “Plaintiffs”), individually and as successors-in-interest of Yin Wu (“Wu”), filed this action against defendants James Cody Skene (“Skene”), Bird Rides, Inc. (“Bird”), and the City of Los Angeles (“City”). Plaintiffs allege that Wu was killed on May 29, 2021, while walking on the sidewalk along Lincoln Boulevard south of Marco Court. Skene, with Doe 1, was intoxicated and riding an...
2023.01.03 Motion for Summary Judgment 258
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.01.03
Excerpt: ...filed this action against defendant DK Sol, Inc. dba Dangki Woman Spa (the “Spa”) asserting causes of action for negligence and premises liability after she fell at the spa on August 27, 2018 while receiving a “wet massage.” On May 6, 2022, Plaintiff named Yushun Piao (“Piao”) as Doe 1. On October 10, 2022, the Spa and Piao (collectively, “Defendants”) filed this motion for summary judgment. Defendants argue that summary judgment ...
2023.01.03 Motion to Deem RFAs Admitted, for Monetary Sanctions 534
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.01.03
Excerpt: ...3, 2023 I. BACKGROUND On September 20, 2021, Plaintiff Eliezer Molina (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendants Pacific Gateway Transportation, Inc. (“Pacific”) and Heliodoro Molina (“Defendants”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident occurring on November 10, 2020. On July 14, 2022, Plaintiff propounded Requests for Admissions, Set One, Requests for Production, Set One, Form Interrogatories, Set One, and Special ...
2022.12.30 Motion to Compel Responses, for Monetary Sanctions 580
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.12.30
Excerpt: ...che (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendant City of Los Angeles (“Defendant”) for injuries arising from an alleged trip and fall on September 9, 2020. On December 20, 2021, Defendant served Form Interrogatories, Set One, and Special Interrogatories, Set One, on Plaintiff. The deadline for Plaintiff to respond was January 24, 2022. Having received no responses, Defendant proceeded to file these motions compelling Plaintiff to pro...
2022.12.30 Motion to Challenge Good Faith Settlement 786
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.12.30
Excerpt: ...T TATUM'S MOTION FOR GOOD FAITH SETTLEMENT Dept. 27 1:30 p.m. December 30, 2022 I. INTRODUCTION AND RELEVANT PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND On December 23, 2021, plaintiff Russell Patten, individually and as the successor-in-interest to and administrator of the Estate of Daniel Patten II (“Decedent”), along with plaintiff Jennifer Patten (collectively, “Plaintiffs”), filed this action against defendants City of Carson (“City”), County of Los A...
2022.12.30 Motion for Leave to File SAC 964
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.12.30
Excerpt: ... of Los Angeles (“Defendant”) asserting causes of action for negligence, premises liability, and negligent supervision. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant owned the property at 10212 Kalua Dr., in Shadow Hills, California (the “Property”) and that on May 14, 2018, she was injured when she walked towards the street of the Property and unknowingly stepped on a rock/whole floor which caused her to slip and fall. On April 5, 2022, Plaintiff fil...
2022.12.29 Motion to Compel Responses, for Monetary Sanctions 676
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.12.29
Excerpt: ...021, Plaintiff Helen Grebow (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendant Gordon H. Sasaki (“Defendant”) for injuries arising from a medical procedure performed by Defendant. On October 1, 2021, Defendant propounded Form Interrogatories, Set One, Special Interrogatories, Set One, and Requests for Production, Set One, on Plaintiff by electronic mail. (Corson Decl. ¶ 4, Ex. A.) After granting several extensions, Defendant filed three (...
2022.12.29 Motion for Protective Order, for Sanctions 819
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.12.29
Excerpt: ...his action against defendants Lyft, Inc. (“Lyft”) and Christopher Torzano (“Torzano”). This action arises from an automobile accident that occurred on or about July 16, 2019. On August 23, 2022, Lyft filed this motion for a protective order regarding Plaintiff's demand to depose its person most qualified (“PMQ”) and Plaintiff's requests for production of documents. Lyft requests that this Court enter a protective order prohibiting the...
2022.12.28 Motion to Continue Trial 785
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.12.28
Excerpt: ...Distinct Cars LLC (collectively, “Defendants”). Trial is currently scheduled for January 23, 2023. On December 2, 2022, Plaintiff filed this motion to continue the trial date, final status conference, and all discovery and motion cut-off dates. The motion is unopposed. II. LEGAL STANDARD Trial dates are firm to ensure prompt disposition of civil cases. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1332(a).) Continuances are thus generally disfavored. (See id....
2022.12.28 Motion to Contest Determination of Good Faith Settlement 794
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.12.28
Excerpt: ...“Plaintiff”) filed an action (the “Bushara Action”) against defendant Wail Bushara (“Bushara”) arising from a car accident that occurred on November 4, 2018. Plaintiff was a passenger in Bushara's car at the time of the accident. On On November 3, 2020, Plaintiff filed a second action against Matthew Muldoon (“Muldoon”) and Esurance Property and Casualty Insurance Company (“Esurance”, erroneously sued as “Esurance Insurance ...
2022.12.23 Motion to Augment Expert Witness Designation 935
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.12.23
Excerpt: ...�) filed this action against defendants Rehab Solutions, LLC (“Rehab Solutions”) and Doe Installer. Plaintiff alleges that on April 18, 2017, she sustained injuries from a negligently installed standing desk. On July 30, 2019, Plaintiff named Louie Byrd (“Byrd”) as Doe 1 Trial is currently scheduled for February 27, 2023. On September 2, 2022, Plaintiff filed a motion for leave to augment her expert witness designation by adding Joshua Pr...
2022.12.23 Motion for Summary Judgment 024
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.12.23
Excerpt: ...tember 25, 2019, plaintiff David Lawrence Foley (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against defendants J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“Bank”), Diamond Parking Service (“Diamond”), and Jovante Childress (“Childress”) (collectively, “Defendants”). Plaintiff filed the operative First Amended Complaint on April 30, 2020 asserting causes of action for negligence, assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress (“IIE...
2022.12.21 Demurrer to Answer 727
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.12.21
Excerpt: ...lleges that on August 9, 2022, Defendant, Ah Lan Yu Cheung, while operating a motor vehicle, struck Plaintiff, Roseanne Cheryl Zide, while she was on foot and crossing the road in a marked crosswalk. Plaintiffs allege claims for negligence and negligent entrustment. Defendants filed their answer on November 17, 2022. II. ARGUMENTS A. Plaintiffs' Motion filed November 28, 2022 Plaintiffs argue that the entire answer lacks facts to support each def...
2022.12.21 Demurrer 786
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.12.21
Excerpt: ...ORTATION TO PLAINTIFFS' FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT Dept. 27 1:30 p.m. December 21, 2022 I. INTRODUCTION On December 23, 2021, plaintiff Russell Patten, individually and as the successor-in-interest to and administrator of the Estate of Daniel Patten II (“Decedent”), along with plaintiff Jennifer Patten (collectively, “Plaintiffs”), filed this action against defendants City of Carson (“City”), County of Los Angeles (“County”) (also er...
2022.12.20 Motion to Set Aside Default, Judgment 031
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.12.20
Excerpt: ...s action against defendants Joseph Ward (“Defendant”) and Budget Car Rental, LLC arising from a June 26, 2019 motor vehicle collision. Plaintiff personally served Defendant with the summons and complaint on February 18, 2021 and a statement of damages on October 1, 2021. On July 14, 2022, the clerk entered default against Defendant. On July 29, 2022, Plaintiff filed a proposed judgment and declaration pursuant to CCP 585 in support of an appl...
2022.12.20 Motion to Continue Trial 596
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.12.20
Excerpt: ... defendant Pecoraro, Inc. (“Defendant”) arising from a construction accident. Plaintiff was working as a glaser for Corona Aluminum on February 23, 2021 at the West Hollywood Library. Plaintiff alleges injuries from being struck in the head after Defendant's worker dropped a metal spray nozzle weighing approximately 3 pounds from the fifth floor. Defendant filed the operative amended answer on December 29, 2021. Trial is currently scheduled f...
2022.12.19 Petition to Compel Arbitration and Stay Action 362
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.12.19
Excerpt: ...December 19, 2022 I. INTRODUCTION On April 12, 2022, Lia Ishkhanian (“Plaintiff”), individually and as the successor-in-interest of Haroutune Ishkhanian (“Decedent”) filed this wrongful death action against defendants Kaiser Foundation Hospitals (“Hospitals”), Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (“Health Plan”), and Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Inc. (“SCPMG”) (collectively, “Defendants”), as well as Ara Is...
2022.12.19 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to Prosecute and Serve Summons and Complaint 632
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.12.19
Excerpt: ...plaintiffs Monica Hernandez and Joseph Garcia (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against defendants EZ Mailing Services (“EZ Mailing”) and Miarah McKenzie (“McKenzie”) (erroneously sued as “Miarah McKinzie”) (collectively, “Defendants”). On May 13, 2021, Plaintiffs filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”). This action arises from a motor vehicle collision that occurred on April 9, 2019. Plaintiffs al...
2022.12.19 Motion for Leave to Attend Mental Exam 721
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.12.19
Excerpt: ...efendant Stanley Schuster arising from a May 7, 2019 pedestrian and motor vehicle collision. On November 14, 2022, Defendant filed this motion seeking leave for Dylan Galen Harwood, Ph.D. (“Dr. Harwood”) to conduct a mental examination on Plaintiff on January 11, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. In any case in which a plaintiff is seeking recovery for personal injuries, any defendant may demand one physical examination of the plaintiff where: (1) the exami...
2022.12.19 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 757
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.12.19
Excerpt: ...s action against defendants Ali Nayyer (“Defendant”), Jay Patel, Ahmad D. Dudar, Elizabeth Pham, and Long Beach Memorial Hospital. Plaintiff asserts the following causes of action: (1) intentional infliction of emotional distress (“IIED”), (2) constructive fraud, (3) fraud (misrepresentation), (4) fraud (concealment), (5) violation of statute, (6) unfair business practice, (7) negligence, (8) negligent hiring, training & supervision, and ...
2022.12.15 Motion to Continue Trial 946
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.12.15
Excerpt: ...er Vieyra (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against defendant Martha Traub (“Defendant”) arising from an automobile collision that occurred on February 23, 2017. On October 18, 2022, Plaintiffs amended the Complaint to add Jason Traub as a defendant. Trial is currently scheduled for March 8, 2023. On November 15, 2022, Defendant filed this motion seeking an order continuing the trial date to January 17, 2024, and to continue ...
2022.12.14 Motion to Strike 290
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.12.14
Excerpt: ...Los Angeles (“Defendant”) and Southwest Airlines Co. On October 5, 2022, Defendant filed this motion to strike Plaintiff's request for punitive damages. Any party, within the time allowed to respond to a pleading may serve and file a notice of motion to strike the whole or any part thereof. (Code Civ. Proc., § 435, subd. (b)(1).) The court may, upon a motion, or at any time in its discretion, and upon terms it deems proper, strike any irrele...
2022.12.14 Demurrer to FAC, Motion to Strike 794
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.12.14
Excerpt: ...ember 2, 2020, plaintiff Deeanna Linsmaier (“Plaintiff”) filed an action against defendant Wail Bushara (“Defendant”) arising from a car accident that occurred on November 4, 2018. Plaintiff was a passenger in Defendant's car at the time of the accident. On November 3, 2020, Plaintiff filed a second action against Matthew Muldoon (“Muldoon”) and Esurance Property and Casualty Insurance Company (“Esurance”, erroneously sued as “E...
2022.12.12 Motion for Summary Judgment 639
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.12.12
Excerpt: ...complaint against defendants City of Los Angeles (“City”) and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals (“Kaiser”) for negligence, premises liability, and violation of Government Code section 835 after she fell on May 12, 2020 at approximately 8:30 p.m. On October 28, 2021, Kaiser filed an answer to complaint and a cross- complaint against City for declaratory relief and equitable indemnity. On November 17, 2021, City filed a cross-complaint against Ka...
2022.12.12 Demurrer 794
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.12.12
Excerpt: ...intiff Deeanna Linsmaier (“Plaintiff”) filed an action against defendant Wail Bushara (“Defendant”) arising from a car accident that occurred on November 4, 2018. Plaintiff was a passenger in Defendant's car at the time of the accident. On November 3, 2020, Plaintiff filed a second action against Matthew Muldoon (“Muldoon”) and Esurance Property and Casualty Insurance Company (“Esurance”, erroneously sued as “Esurance Insurance ...
2022.12.08 Motion to Continue Trial 773
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.12.08
Excerpt: ...(“Plaintiff”) filed this action against defendants Sunray Healthcare Center, Inc. (“Defendant”), Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, Inc. (“Kaiser Foundation Hospitals”), Southern California Permanente Medical Group (“SCPMG”), and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (“Kaiser Foundation Health Plan”) for elder abuse and negligence. Plaintiff has since dismissed Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, SCPMG, and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan from...
2022.12.07 Motion for Summary Judgment 003
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.12.07
Excerpt: ...gle cause of action for general negligence. Plaintiff alleges that on March 26, 2019, he was hired by Defendant to: (1) prune a tree on Defendant's property that was at least 15 feet tall, (2) haul debris, and (3) conduct weed abatement. Defendant provided Plaintiff with a ladder to use while pruning two branches on a tree that was allegedly at least 15 feet tall and when Plaintiff pruned the last branch, the branch fell on him and knocked him of...

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