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2024.01.22 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 949
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2024.01.22
Excerpt: ... motion is GRANTED, WITH 10 DAYS LEAVE TO AMEND, as to the allegations concerning the 2017 Complaint. - The motion is SUSTAINED, WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND, as to the punitive damages prayer against the City and the first, third, fourth, sixth, seventh, ninth, and tenth cause of action against Individual Defendants. On 6/7/2023, Plaintiff Adan Iman (Plaintiff) filed suit against the Bureau of Sanitation, City of Los Angeles, Rowena Lau, Eva Sung, Lis...
2024.01.19 Motion for Summary Judgment 707
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2024.01.19
Excerpt: ...t; (2) common count—quantum meruit; (3) common count—account stated; (4) common count—open book account; and (5) foreclosure of mechanic's lien. Now, Defendant Santa Cerritos, Inc. (Defendant) moves for summary judgment, or in the alternative, summary adjudication of Plaintiff's Complaint. Factual Background Plaintiff alleges that it is owed for construction work it performed as a general contractor pursuant to a written contract with Defen...
2024.01.18 Motion to Tax Costs 865
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2024.01.18
Excerpt: .... Discussion Plaintiff claims $1,841.40 in costs. Defendant contends that $681.35 of these costs should be taxed. After review, the Court disagrees. There is no dispute that Plaintiff is the prevailing party, and thus is entitled to recover costs. (Civ. Code § 1794(d).) However, Defendant objects to the following costs: (1) $150.00 for “Jury Fees.” (2) $83.70 for “Witness List; Jury Instructions.” (3) $147.65 for “Preparation for Trial...
2024.01.17 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 199
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2024.01.17
Excerpt: ... moves for a judgment on the pleadings. Discussion Defendant argues that Plaintiff's claims should be dismissed because they are legally impermissible as a violation of the California Constitution. More specifically, Defendant argues that AB 218—which extended the statute of limitations in child sexual abuse cases and relieved such plaintiffs from the government claim requirement—is unconstitutional, because it purports to retroactively exemp...
2024.01.16 Petition to File Unredacted Billing Records for Review 563
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2024.01.16
Excerpt: ...ttorneys fees and costs related to his arbitration. Now, Petitioner moves to compel Respondent to arbitrate and pay Petitioner's reasonable attorneys fees and costs related to his arbitration. Discussion Petitioner seeks to compel Respondent to participate in arbitration, and seeks attorney fees on the basis that MediaLab did not pay arbitration fees within 30 days of receipt of the invoice and thus is in material breach of the agreement to arbit...
2024.01.12 Demurrer 742
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2024.01.12
Excerpt: ... or PIH), alleging: (1) quantum meruit; (2) defamation per se; (3) defamation; (4) intentional interference with contractual relations; (5) intentional interference with prospective economic advantage; and (6) inducing breach of contract. On 4/28/2023, PIH filed a cross-complaint (XC) against IAS. On 9/21/2023, PIH filed a first amended cross-complaint (FXC) alleging: (1) declaratory relief; (2) restitution/unjust enrichment; (3) mistaken receipt...
2024.01.11 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 638
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2024.01.11
Excerpt: ...) aiding and abetting attempted extortion; (4) false light; and (5) defamation per se. Now, Defendant Childs (Defendant) moves for a judgment on the pleadings as to the three causes of action asserted against him. Discussion Defendant argues that Plaintiff cannot state a claim for the three causes of action asserted against him—IIED, attempted extortion, and aiding and abetting extortion— because Plaintiff has not alleged sufficient facts to ...
2024.01.10 Motion to Compel Compliance 248
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2024.01.10
Excerpt: ...led a first amended complaint (FAC) alleging: (1) declaratory relief; (2) trespass; and (3) private nuisance. Now, Plaintiff moves to compel Defendant's compliance with the subpoena for business records served on M&G Civil Engineering & Land Surveying (M&G). Discussion Plaintiff served a subpoena for business records on M&G on October 5, 2021. M&G's deposition was conducted on May 24, 2023. M&G produced documents on June 12, 2023. (Erigero Decl. ...
2024.01.10 Motion to Compel Arbitration 584
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2024.01.10
Excerpt: ...Plaintiff to arbitrate her Complaint and stay the action pending the completion of arbitration proceedings. Legal Standard Where the Court has determined that an agreement to arbitrate a controversy exists, the Court shall order the petitioner and the respondent to arbitrate the controversy …unless it determines that… grounds exist for rescission of the agreement.” (Code Civ. Proc., § 1281.2.) Among the grounds which can support rescission...
2024.01.10 Demurrer 431
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2024.01.10
Excerpt: .... (Plaintiff) filed suit against Gas Media Group, LLA, Keaton Keller, and Oombrella Enterprises (collectively, Defendants). On 9/20/2023, Plaintiff filed a third amended complaint (TAC) alleging: (1) breach of oral contract: breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing; (2) promissory fraud (3) fraudulent concealment; and (4) breach of fiduciary duty. Now, Defendant Keaton Keller (Defendant) demurs to the second and third causes ...
2024.01.09 Motions to Quash, to Compel Further Responses, for Sanctions 898
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2024.01.09
Excerpt: ...lure to provide reasonable accommodations; (5) failure to engage in good faith interactive process; (6) violation of California Family Rights Act (CFRA); (7) declaratory judgment; (8) wrongful termination; (9) denial of and discrimination based upon the use of sick leave; (10) failure to pay wages; (11) failure to pay minimum wages; (12) failure to pay overtime compensation; (13) failure to provide meal and rest periods; (14) failure to provide i...
2024.01.09 Motion for Protective Order 229
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2024.01.09
Excerpt: ... Janet Baggett and Preston Sertich filed suit against David Rojas and the City of Los Angeles (COLA), alleging (1) invasion of privacy; (2) intentional infliction of emotional distress; (3) negligence; (4) mishandling of human remains; (5) violation of human remains; (5) violation of Civil Code section 1708.85; (6) intrusion into private affairs; and (7) violation of mandatory statutory duties. Now, Defendant David Rojas (Rojas) moves for a prote...
2024.01.08 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 560
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2024.01.08
Excerpt: ...rance Company, Mount Vernon Fire Insurance Company, Snapp & Associates Insurance Services, LLC (SNAPP), Alkeme Insurance Services, Inc., and Robin Niehaus (collectively, Defendants). On 11/7/2023, Plaintiffs filed a first amended complaint (FAC) alleging: (1) breach of fiduciary duty; (2) negligence; (3) negligent misrepresentation; (4) intentional misrepresentation; (5) breach of contract; (6) tortious breach of the implied covenant of good fait...
2024.01.08 Motion to Compel Deposition ot PMQ 575
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2024.01.08
Excerpt: ... Medina Gomez aka Gabriela Medina and Janneth Elizalde (collectively, Plaintiffs) filed suit against General Motors, LLC, alleging a violation of the Song-Beverly Act—breach of express warranty. Now, Plaintiffs move to compel Defendant to produce a Person(s) Most Qualified and Custodian of Records to be deposed. Discussion Plaintiffs argue that Defendant must be compelled to produce a PMQ because despite numerous efforts to meet and confer, Def...
2024.01.05 Demurrer, Motion to Strike, Special Motion to Strike 014
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2024.01.05
Excerpt: ...Defendant's demurrer is SUSTAINED, WITH 15 DAYS LEAVE TO AMEND, as the first cause of action against Virtual and Individual Defendants Karraa and Stephens. Defendant's motion to strike is DENIED. On 12/7/2020, Plaintiffs Anton Karraa, Rabadi Service Station, Inc., J. Keith Stephens, and Virtual Media, In. filed suit against the City of Los Angeles and Outfront Media, LLC alleging: (1) writ of mandate; (2) violation of California Unfair Competitio...
2024.01.05 Motion to Tax Costs 038
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2024.01.05
Excerpt: ...(1) defamation-libel; (2) defamation-slander; (3) intentional infliction of emotional distress; (4) negligent infliction of emotional distress; (5) malicious prosecution; (6) abuse of process; and (7) injunctive relief. Now, Defendant moves to tax costs. Discussion Defendant seeks an order taxing the following cots: - Item 1: Filing fees totaling $5,007.88. Defendant argues that these should be reduced to $850, and should be equitably reduced fur...
2024.01.04 Motion to Compel Further Responses 500
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2024.01.04
Excerpt: ...intiff) filed suit against Gardena Retirement Center, Inc. dba Gardena Retirement Center (Defendant), alleging: (1) dependent adult abuse/neglect; and (2) negligence. Now, Plaintiff moves to compel compliance with RFPs. Discussion Plaintiff seeks to compel further responses to RFP Nos. 12-15, 21, 23, 38, 46, 53, and 58. After review, the Court agrees and disagrees in part. As for RFP Nos. 12-15, these requests concern Department of Social Service...
2024.01.03 Motion for Summary Judgment 283
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2024.01.03
Excerpt: ...n answered and cross-complained against Era Nouveau, adding Era Nouveau USA, LLC (EN USA LLC) and Era Nouveau, LLC (EN LLC) as Cross-Defendants and setting forth claims for 1) fraudulent misrepresentations; 2) fraudulent concealment; 3) breach of implied warranty of merchantability; 4) breach of implied warranty of fitness for particular purpose; 5) breach of contract; and 6) violation of Business and Professions Code section 17200. On 5/15/2020,...
2024.01.03 Motion for Sanctions 283
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2024.01.03
Excerpt: ...or terminating and/or evidentiary/issue sanctions is DENIED. On 2/21/2020, Plaintiff Era Nouveau Holdings, LLC (ENH or Era Nouveau or Enouvation) filed a Complaint against Southern Motion, Inc. (SM or Southern Motion), setting forth a claim for declaratory relief and a claim for breach of contract. Southern Motion answered and cross-complained against Era Nouveau, adding Era Nouveau USA, LLC (EN USA LLC) and Era Nouveau, LLC (EN LLC) as Cross-Def...
2024.01.03 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 085
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2024.01.03
Excerpt: ...hrough her successor-in-interest Tiffany Newman, and Tiffany Newman individually filed suit against KND Development 52, LLC dba Kindred Hospital Baldwin Park as Defendant and Debbie Newman, Donna Shelvin, Wesley Newman, Marion Newman, Christine Newman, and Jill Newman as nominal Defendants. On 1/6/2023, Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint (FAC). On 5/15/2023, Plaintiff filed a second amended complaint (SAC) alleging: (1) elder abuse; and (2...
2024.01.02 Motion for Terminating and Monetary Sanctions 457
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2024.01.02
Excerpt: ...ly and severally sanctioning Plaintiff and counsel $10,500.00, due, within 20 days of entry of this order. On 4/21/2022, Plaintiff CBD Franchising, Inc. (Plaintiff or CBD) filed suit against Central Jersey Doors & Closets, LLC, Mary Conway, William Conway, One Day Doors and Closets, Inc., and One Day Enterprises, alleging: (1) breach of written contract; (2) breach of the implied duty of good faith and fair dealing; (3) tortious interference with...
2023.12.15 Motion for Leave to File Complaint 171
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.12.15
Excerpt: ...ners, LLC dba Pomona Vista Care Center, and Sun Mar Management Services (collectively, Defendants), alleging: (1) dependent abuse; (2) negligence; (3) violation of Health and Safety Code section 1430(b); (4) willful misconduct; and (5) wrongful death. Now, Defendants move for leave to file a Cross-Complaint (XC). Discussion Defendants seek leave to file a XC for equitable indemnity against Hrayr Basmajian, M.D. A party must obtain leave of court ...
2023.12.13 Demurrer 440
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.12.13
Excerpt: ... demurrer is OVERRULED. Defendant's motion to strike is DENIED. Defendant Parsoda's demurrer is SUSTAINED, WITH 20 DAYS LEAVE TO AMEND. Defendant's motion to strike is GRANTED as to the generalized product identification language allegations, and MOOT as to the prayer for punitive damages. Defendant ASG's demurrer is SUSTAINED, WITH 20 DAYS LEAVE TO AMEND. Defendant's motion to strike is GRANTED as to the generalized product identification langua...
2023.12.12 Motion to Compel Arbitration 747
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.12.12
Excerpt: ... Alan Greenberg, Deborah S. Mallgrave, Jenna E. Dunn, Brian L. Williams, Bailee B. Pelham, and Michael Reck (collectively, Defendants), alleging: (1) professional negligence; (2) breach of contract; (3) breach of fiduciary duty. Now, Defendants move to compel Plaintiff to arbitrate her Complaint, and stay this action pending the completion of arbitration. Legal Standard Where the Court has determined that an agreement to arbitrate a controversy e...
2023.12.12 Motion to Compel Arbitration 464
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.12.12
Excerpt: ...) retaliation in violation of Labor Code section 1102.5; (2) retaliation in violation of Labor Code section 6310; and (3) unfair business practices. Now, Defendant moves to compel Plaintiff to arbitrate her Complaint, and stay this action pending the completion of arbitration. Legal Standard Where the Court has determined that an agreement to arbitrate a controversy exists, the Court shall order the petitioner and the respondent to arbitrate the ...
2023.12.11 Demurrer 324
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.12.11
Excerpt: ...l District (LAUSD) demurs to Plaintiff's FAC. Discussion Defendant argues that Plaintiff cannot state a claim because: (1) her FAC fails to establish compliance with the statutory requirements of CCP section 340.1; (2) she has not pled facts with the required particularity against a public entity; (3) her fourth cause of action only creates direct liability for individuals and not a public entity; and (4) as to public entities, the retroactive ap...
2023.12.11 Motion to Tax Costs 455
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.12.11
Excerpt: ...nt is not the prevailing party; (2) the deposition costs are excessive; and (3) the service of process fees for members of the LAPD should not be recovered as they were not called as witnesses. As to the first contention, Defendant is the prevailing party. As set forth in Code of Civil Procedure Section 1032(a)(4), a prevailing party: “…includes the party with a net monetary recovery, a defendant in whose favor a dismissal is entered, a defen...
2023.12.11 Motion for Equitable Relief 400
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.12.11
Excerpt: ...lth and Safety Code section 1278.5; (2) Labor Code section 98.6 and 1102.5; (3) Business and Professions Code section 2056; (4) discrimination; (5) retaliation; (6) harassment; and (7) failure to prevent harassment, discrimination, and/or retaliation. Now, Plaintiff moves for equitable relief. Discussion Plaintiff moves for equitable relief so that he can be placed in the same position he would have been had the County of Los Angeles not violated...
2023.12.08 Demurrer 999
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.12.08
Excerpt: ...hzar Sedghi to Plaintiffs; and (2) failure to provide medical records of Mahzar Sedghi to Plaintiff's attorney or agent pursuant to Evidence Code section 1158. Now, Defendant demurs to Plaintiff's Complaint. Discussion Defendant argues that Plaintiff's claims are not based on recognized causes of actions, and even if they are, Plaintiff has not alleged sufficient facts to state a claim. In determining whether a cause of action is sufficient, the ...
2023.12.07 Motion to Compel Arbitration, for Leave to File SAC 258
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.12.07
Excerpt: ... Defendants). On 5/11/2021, Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint (FAC) alleging: (1) sexual harassment; (2) sexual discrimination; (3) failure to take all reasonable steps to prevent harassment and discrimination; (4) retaliation; (5) intentional infliction of emotional distress (IIED); (6) negligent hiring, supervision, and/or retention; (7) failure to provide meal periods; (8) failure to authorize and permit rest periods; (9) failure to pa...
2023.12.04 Demurrer 661
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.12.04
Excerpt: ...o lists a motion to strike, no such motion was included in the moving papers, and thus is not considered here. Discussion Defendant argues that Plaintiff has failed to state a claim because: (1) the person who filed the pleading does not have the capacity to sue; (2) the Complaint lacks sufficient facts to state a claim; and (3) the pleadings are uncertain, ambiguous, and or unintelligible. As a preliminary matter, Defendant's memorandum of point...
2023.12.01 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 929
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.12.01
Excerpt: ...igent misrepresentation; (3) Business and Professions Code section 17200; (4) breach of express warranty; (5) breach of implied warranty; (6) Song- Beverly Consumer Warranty Act Civil Code section 1793.2(b). Now, GM demurs to the first, second, and third causes of action of the FAC. GM also moves to strike Plaintiff's prayer for punitive damages. Discussion GM argues that Plaintiff has not alleged any facts which could support the claims sounding...
2023.11.30 Motion to Enforce Settlement 429
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.11.30
Excerpt: ...t agaist Christophe Schatteman, Danielle Schatteman, Christophe and Danielle Schatteman as Trustees of the Christophe and Danielle Schatteman Living Trust 2006, Hair Fashion, Inc., teaming Up, Inc., CS & Associates, Inc., Cristophe Levyn Ownership Group, Inc. and Christophe-Levyn, LLC, alleging: (1) breach of contract; (2) breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing; (3) account stated; and (4) accounting. Now, Defendants Christophe...
2023.11.30 Motion for Summary Judgment 872
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.11.30
Excerpt: ...d rest period premiums; (5) waiting time penalties; (6) non-compliant wage statements; (7) failure to reimburse business expenses; and (8) violation of Business and Professions Code section 17200. Now, Plaintiff moves for summary judgment of the Complaint. The motion is unopposed. Discussion Plaintiff argues that she is entitled to summary judgment because Defendant has admitted to the following: - Plaintiff was employed by Defendant from July 7,...
2023.11.27 Motion for Summary Judgment 043
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.11.27
Excerpt: ...ent of Plaintiffs' Complaint. Discussion Defendant argues that it is entitled to judgment in its favor as a matter of law because Plaintiffs, who bought the vehicle at issue “used,” cannot pursue Song-Beverly claims for breach of implied warranty or breach of express warranty against GM concerning a vehicle that they did not buy as a “new motor vehicle.” In support, Defendant cites Nunez v. FCA US LLC (2021) 61 Cal. App. 5th 385, 399 as t...
2023.11.27 Demurrer 950
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.11.27
Excerpt: ...en Associates, alleging: (1) negligence; (2) constructive eviction; and (3) breach of LAMC section 45.33. Now, Defendant Cedros Garden Associates (Defendant) demurs to Plaintiffs' Complaint. Discussion Defendant argues that Plaintiff's claims are insufficiently pled. After review, the Court disagrees. As for the first cause of action, Defendant argues that Plaintiffs have not alleged sufficient facts to state a claim for negligence because “Pla...
2023.11.22 Motion to Vacate Order 821
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.11.22
Excerpt: ...the agreement. On 12/5/2022, Plaintiff Sylvia Gates Carlisle (Plaintiff) filed suit against Beaver Medical Group, P.C., Optum, Inc., UnitedHealth Group, Inc., Epic Management Services, LLC, and Raymond Chan (collectively Defendants), alleging: (1) whistleblower retaliation; (2) race discrimination; (3) gender discrimination; (4) failure to prevent and/or remedy harassment, discrimination, or retaliation; (5) retaliation; (6) defamation; and (7) a...
2023.11.21 Motion for Summary Judgment 359
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.11.21
Excerpt: ...r retaliation; (2) wrongful termination; (3) non-payment of earned wages; (4) failure to reimburse business expenses; (5) failure to pay overtime wages; (6) failure to provide duty-free meal periods; (7) failure to provide duty free rest periods; (8) failure to provide accurate itemized wage statements; (9) deficient pay penalties; and (10) waiting time penalties. Now, Defendant Yassine Amalla (Defendant) moves for summary judgment of Plaintiff's...
2023.11.16 Motion to Disqualify 242
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.11.16
Excerpt: ...fy the law firm of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP (MTO) as counsel for the Defendant. Discussion Plaintiff argues that MTO must be disqualified as Defendant's counsel because MTO is representing Defendant in a matter substantially related to MTO's previous representation of Plaintiff. In this case, Plaintiff has brought a claim for legal malpractice against Defendant for negligently drafting board consents to implement critical corporate governance c...
2023.11.15 Motion to Compel Further Responses 283
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.11.15
Excerpt: ...gainst Southern Motion, Inc. (SM or Southern Motion), setting forth a claim for declaratory relief and a claim for breach of contract. Southern Motion answered and cross-complained against Era Nouveau, adding Era Nouveau USA, LLC (EN USA LLC) and Era Nouveau, LLC (EN LLC) as Cross- Defendants and setting forth claims for 1) fraudulent misrepresentations; 2) fraudulent concealment; 3) breach of implied warranty of merchantability; 4) breach of imp...
2023.10.27 Motion to Vacate Judgment and Dismiss 181
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.10.27
Excerpt: ... (Plaintiff) filed suit against the Estate of Reynold F. Paris, trustee of the Paris Family Trust, alleging: (1) rescission; (2) complaint in equity to set aside; (3) fraud; (4) fraud; (5) common counts; (6) common counts; (7) constructive trust; and (8) negligent infliction of emotional distress. Now, Chabad of Ojai Valley (COV) moves to set aside judgment and dismiss this case for lack of jurisdiction over the internal affairs of trusts. Discus...
2023.10.27 Motion for Protective Order 696
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.10.27
Excerpt: ...) moves for a protective order providing that John Doe's 3 personal identifying information or likeness, including but not limited to a videotape of John Doe's deposition, (1) not be disclosed to anyone other than the attorneys in this matter, and (2) not be disclosed by the attorneys publicly. Discussion Plaintiff seeks a protective order on behalf of “John Doe”, an employee of Bigg Time Entertainment, Inc. Plaintiff argues that John Does is...
2023.10.27 Motion for New Trial 455
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.10.27
Excerpt: ...ted, in whole or in part, and a new or further trial granted on all or part of the issues on the application of the party aggrieved, for any of the following causes, materially affecting the substantial rights of such party:¿ ¿ (1)¿Irregularity in the proceedings of the court, jury¿or adverse party, or any order of the court or abuse of discretion by which either party was prevented from having a fair trial;¿ ¿ (2)¿Misconduct of the jury;�...
2023.10.26 Special Motion to Strike 997
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.10.26
Excerpt: ...ors Trust (Vitar), seeking reimbursement. On 7/18/2023, Vitar filed a cross-complaint against Crusader, alleging: (1) breach of written contract; (2) insurance bad faith; (3) intentional misrepresentation; (4) elder abuse; and (5) declaratory relief. Now, Crusader moves to specially strike Vitar's cross-complaint. Legal Standard On a special motion to strike pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) section 425.16, also known as an anti-SLAPP mot...
2023.10.26 Motion for Terminating, Issue, Monetary Sanctions 554
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.10.26
Excerpt: ...h Defendant is sanctioned, jointly and severally with counsel, $1,750, due within 20 days of entry of this judgment. On 1/28/2022, Plaintiff Fifth Street Funding, Inc. and Mideb Nominees, Inc. (collectively, Plaintiffs) filed suit against Clayton's Public House, LP, EPG Development, Inc. dba Clayton's Construction, Elizabeth Peterson Group, Inc., Tony Gower Pubs, LLC, Elizabeth Peterson, Tony Gower, and Annette Zilinskas, alleging: (1) breach of ...
2023.10.25 Motion to Transfer 438
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.10.25
Excerpt: ...1; (2) breach of implied covenant; (3) misrepresentations; and (4) negligence. Now, Defendants move to transfer this action to the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of San Mateo. Factual Background Each of Plaintiff's claims arise from her Instagram account—specifically, Meta's purported response to Plaintiff's Instagram account being hacked by an unknown third party. Discussion Defendants argue that this action is approp...
2023.10.24 Motions to Compel Arbitration, for Attorney Fees 657
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.10.24
Excerpt: ..., LLC, filed suit against SNF Manager, Inc. and Mecebar, LLC, alleging: (1) securities fraud violation of California Blue Sky Laws (collectively, Defendants); (2) common law fraud; and (3) breach of fiduciary duty. Now, Defendant moves to compel arbitration of Plaintiff's Complaint, and to stay all further proceedings in this case until the completion of arbitration. There is a substantially similar motion to compel arbitration pending in Case No...
2023.10.24 Motion to Compel Arbitration, for Attorney Fees 951
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.10.24
Excerpt: ..., LLC, filed suit against SNF Manager, Inc. and Mecebar, LLC, alleging: (1) securities fraud violation of California Blue Sky Laws (collectively, Defendants); (2) common law fraud; and (3) breach of fiduciary duty. Now, Defendant moves to compel arbitration of Plaintiff's Complaint, and to stay all further proceedings in this case until the completion of arbitration. There is a substantially similar motion to compel arbitration pending in Case No...
2023.10.24 Motion for Summary Judgment 421
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.10.24
Excerpt: ...nc., Timothy James Parker, Clifford E. Peter Allen, St. James Oil Corporation, and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, alleging: (1) negligence; and (2) strict liability for ultrahazardous activity. Now, Defendant Archdiocese of Los Angeles (Defendant) moves for summary judgment of Plaintiff's Complaint. Discussion Defendant argues that summary judgment is appropriate here because Plaintiff cannot show that it owes a duty to protect Plaintiff from al...
2023.10.23 Motion to Stay Pending Completion of Arbitration 827
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.10.23
Excerpt: ...aurant and Bar, alleging: (1) failure to pay wages; (2) failure to pay minimum wages; (3) failure to pay overtime; (4) failure to provide meal and rest periods; (5) failure to provide itemized wage statements; (6) waiting time penalties; (7) failure to indemnify; (8) unfair competition; and (9) failure to permit inspection of personnel and payroll records. Now, Defendant moves to compel arbitration of Plaintiff's Complaint. Legal Standard Where t...

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