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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...
2023.10.19 Motion for Summary Judgment 880
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.10.19
Excerpt: ...nce J. Fitzgibbons, M.D., and Jigar Kadakia, M.D., alleging negligence and medical malpractice. Now, Good Samaritan Hospital (Defendant) moves for summary judgment. Factual Background Plaintiff, who was 23 years old at the time, alleges failure to properly diagnose a compartment syndrome during his hospitalization at co-defendant Good Samaritan Hospital from January 24, 2020 until February 13, 2020. This failure allegedly resulted in the need for...
2023.10.18 Motion to Compel Deposition, to Deem RFAs Admitted 421
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.10.18
Excerpt: ...lifford E. Peter Allen, St. James Oil Corporation, and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, alleging: (1) negligence; and (2) strict liability for ultrahazardous activity. Now, Plaintiff moves to compel Defendant Clifford E. Peter Alllen's deposition. Plaintiff seeks monetary sanctions totaling $1,985.00. Discussion Plaintiff argues that Defendants have refused to provide deposition dates for Defendant Allen. However, as noted by Defendants, at the ti...
2023.10.18 Demurrer 560
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.10.18
Excerpt: ..., Mount Vernon Fire Insurance Company, Snapp & Associates Insurance Services, LLC (SNAPP), Alkeme Insurance Services, Inc., and Robin Niehaus (collectively, Defendants), 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 faith and fair dealing; and (7) declaratory relief. Now, Defendant Alkeme Insura...
2023.10.17 Motion for Assignment and Restraining Order, OSC Re Contempt 062
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.10.17
Excerpt: ...plaint against Defendant Mansour Hashem. On September 1, 2020, Plaintiff filed a second amended complaint (SAC) alleging: (1) breach of written contract; (2) money had and received; (3) common counts; (4) open book account; (5) account stated; (6) failure to honor checks; (7) fraud; (8) negligence; (9) unjust enrichment; (10) judiciary foreclosure; and (11) reformation of contract. Now, Plaintiff seeks an order of assignment and restraining order...
2023.10.11 Motions to Compel Responses, to Deem RFAs Admitted 384
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.10.11
Excerpt: ...D (collectively, Defendants), alleging: (1) housing discrimination; (2) violation of Unruh Civil Rights Act; (3) general negligence; (4) intentional infliction of emotional distress; (6) violation of privacy; (7) unlawful entry into dwelling; (8) unlawful termination of utility by landlord; (9) unlawful obstruction of access to property; and (10) breach of the implied covenant of quiet enjoyment. Now, Defendants move to compel responses to their ...
2023.10.11 Motion to Enforce Settlement 225
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.10.11
Excerpt: ...nt action; (3) unfair business practices; and (4) negligence. Now, Plaintiff moves to enforce settlement. The motion is unopposed. Discussion Plaintiff seeks an order of entry of judgment and liquidated damages in the amount of $10,000 against Defendants Venice Development, Inc. and Sris Sinnathamby, pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Agreement entered into between the parties on 2/21/2023. Per the terms of the Settlement Agreement, Defendan...
2023.10.11 Demurrer 285
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.10.11
Excerpt: ...s, alleging negligence. On 7/11/2023, Plaintiff was granted leave to amend to file a Second Amended Complaint (SAC). Now, Defendant Turner Construction Company and Silverado Contractors, Inc. (Defendants) demur to Plaintiff's negligence cause of action. Discussion Defendants argue that the new allegations against them in the SAC do not relate back to the original Complaint's allegations, and thus are barred by the applicable three- year statute o...
2023.10.09 Motion to Compel Deposition 831
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.10.09
Excerpt: ...aintiff Applied Plant Science, Inc. filed suit against Jose L. Nazar and Land of the Free, L.P., alleging: (1) breach of contract; (2) promissory estoppel; (3) conversion; (4) failure to return security deposit in violation of Civil Code section 1950(G); and (5) unfair competition in violation of Business and Professions Code section 17200. Now, Plaintiff moves to compel Nazar and LOTR to appear for depositions, and seeks a protective order. Plai...
2023.10.09 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 769
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.10.09
Excerpt: ... Plaintiff Timothy Kinman (Plaintiff) filed suit against 12 distinct Defendants alleging: (1) violation of Civil Code section 1942.4; (2) tortious breach of the warranty of habitability; (3) private nuisance; (4) business and professions Code section 17200; (5) negligence; (6) breach of the covenant of quiet enjoyment; (7) intentional infliction of emotional distress; (8) negligence per se; (9) violation of Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA); (10...
2023.10.06 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 201
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.10.06
Excerpt: ...izade. On 6/20/023, Plaintiff filed a third amended complaint (TAC) alleging: (1) professional negligence—wrongful death; and (2) fraud. Now, Defendant LA Peer Surgery Center (Defendant) demurs to Plaintiff's TAC. Discussion Defendant argues that Plaintiff has not alleged sufficient facts to state a claim for either cause of action. After review, the Court agrees. As for the first cause of action, Plaintiff's claim is not procedurally or substa...
2023.10.05 Special Motion to Strike 577
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.10.05
Excerpt: ... mandate; (2) violation of California unfair competition law; (3) waste; and (4) private nuisance. Now, Outfront Media, LLC (Defendant) specially moves to strike Plaintiffs' second and third causes of action. Legal Standard On a special motion to strike pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) section 425.16, also known as an anti-SLAPP motion, moving parties have the initial burden to demonstrate that a cause of action is subject to a special m...
2023.10.04 Motion for Final Approval of Class Action and PAGA Settlement 887
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.10.04
Excerpt: ...seek civil penalties pursuant to the Private Attorney General Act (PAGA), and Labor Code section 2698, et seq. On 7/13/2023, this Court granted preliminary approval of the Class Action and PAGA settlement. Now, Plaintiffs move for final approval of the class action settlement. The motion is unopposed. Discussion The Class Action and PAGA Settlement Agreement and Class Action Notice (Settlement Agreement) provide for the following: (1) A non-rever...
2023.10.04 Motion for Reconsideration 147
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.10.04
Excerpt: ... On 8/2/2023, the Court granted CDE's motion for summary adjudication and Motion in Limine no. 1. Now, the Parkers move for reconsideration of those rulings. Discussion The Parkers argue that they are entitled to reconsideration of the Court's rulings on CDE's motion for summary adjudication and motion in limine no. 1 based on new case law concerning when the statute of limitation starts to run where there is an administrative remedy, and because...
2023.09.29 Motion to Deny Arbitration 448
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.09.29
Excerpt: ..., M.D., and Del Carmen Medical Center (collectively, Defendants). On 5/23/2023, Plaintiffs filed a first amended complaint (FAC), alleging: (1) fraud and deceit by intentional misrepresentation; (2) fraud and deceit by negligent misrepresentation; (3) fraud and deceit by suppression of facts; (4) constructive fraud; (5) breach of duty of loyalty/violation of California Labor code section 2863; (6) breach of assert purchase agreement; (7) conversi...
2023.09.28 Special Motion to Strike 331
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.09.28
Excerpt: ...alleging defamation. Now, Defendant Mehran Abshah (Defendant) specially moves to strike Plaintiff's 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 motion, moving parties have the initial burden to demonstrate that a cause of action is subject to a special motion to strike. (Martinez v. Metabolife Inter. Ins. (2003) 113 Cal.App.4th 181, 186; Fox Searchli...
2023.09.27 Motion for Reconsideration 551
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.09.27
Excerpt: ...compel arbitration. Now, Plaintiff moves for reconsideration of that ruling based on a change in law. Discussion Plaintiff seeks reconsideration of the Court's 7/26/2022 ruling based on the recently published decision Martha Ochoa v. Ford Motor Company (2023) Cal.Ct.App. The Court agrees reconsideration is warranted. Typically, a motion for reconsideration must be brought within 10 days of entry of the order. However, CCP section 1008, subdivisio...
2023.09.27 Demurrer 315
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.09.27
Excerpt: ...zar, Land of the Free, L.P., the Telco, Ring Pros , Lc, Champion Communications, Inc., Champion Communications, LTCD, Lead Capital, LLC, and 800.com, LLC, alleging: (1) specific performance of a contract; (2) declaratory relief; (3) declaratory relief; (4) declaratory relief; (5) declaratory relief; and (6) unfair business practices. Now, Defendants Lead Capital, LLC, 800.com, LLC, Joe Luis Nazar, and Land of the Free, L.P. (collectively, “Defe...
2023.09.26 Motions to Quash 500
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.09.26
Excerpt: ... Retirement Center (Defendant), alleging: (1) dependent adult abuse/neglect; and (2) negligence. Now, Defendant moves to quash two subpoenas for Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) records. Factual Background Plaintiff was in the care of Defendant. Plaintiff alleges that on 2/26/2022, he—who is paraplegic and could not feel the temperature of the water on his lower limbs—was scalded by hot water after he entered the bathtub. Plaintiff al...
2023.09.21 Motion for Leave to File FAC 361
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.09.21
Excerpt: ...3) failure to provide meal periods and pay period wages; (4) failure to provide rest periods and pay rest period wages; and (5) failure to furnish accurate itemized wage statements. Now, Plaintiff moves for leave to amend to file a first amended complaint (FAC). Discussion Plaintiff seeks leave to amend to add: (1) a sixth cause of action for failure to pay earned wages at termination in violation of Labor Code sections 201-203 based on Defendant...
2023.09.20 Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings, to Dismiss 142
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.09.20
Excerpt: ...30 causes of action. On 10/10/2022, Plaintiffs filed an SAC, alleging: (1) wrongful death; (2) gross negligence (3) hospital negligence; (4) professional negligence; (5) medical negligence; (6) medical battery; (7) breach of fiduciary duty; (8) fraud; (9) intentional infliction of emotional distress; (10) negligent infliction of emotional distress; (11) survival action; (12) elder abuse; (13) public entity's liability; and (14) civil conspiracy t...
2023.09.19 Motion to Dismiss for Forum Non Conveniens 092
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.09.19
Excerpt: ...efendants) alleging: (1) discrimination; (2) retaliation; (3) failure to investigate and prevent violations of FEHA; and (4) Labor Code section 1102.5. Now, Defendants move to dismiss, or in the alternative, stay this action, based on forum non conveniens. Discussion Defendants argue that this case should be heard in Virginia, given that this case has only a tenuous connection to California. In support, Defendants submitted evidence that: - None ...
2023.09.18 Motion for Stay of Proceedings 421
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.09.18
Excerpt: ... 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, Defendants Allenco Energy, Inc., Timothy James Parker, and Clifford E. Peter Allen (collectively, Moving Defendants) move for a stay of proceedings, pending the outcome of the ongoing parallel criminal matter. Factual Background On August 3, 2020, the Los Angele...
2023.09.18 Demurrer 297
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.09.18
Excerpt: ...ies, L.P. filed suit against Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP and Benjamin G. Shatz (collectively, Defendants), alleging: (1) professional negligence; (2) breach of implied contract; and (3) common counts. On 7/5/2023, Cross-Complainant Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP filed a cross- complaint (XC) against Waring Plaza Properties, L.P., alleging: (1) breach of written contract; (2) open book account; and (3) quantum meruit; and (4) breach of implied-...
2023.09.15 Demurrer 942
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.09.15
Excerpt: ...4 Detroit LLC, alleging: (1) tenant harassment; (2) violation of FEHA; (3) violation of the California Disabled Persons Act; (4) wrongful/retaliatory eviction; and (5) breach of contract. Now, Defendants demur to Plaintiff's Complaint. Discussion Defendant argues that Plaintiff's Complaint is uncertain and fails to allege causes of action with particularity. After review, the Court disagrees. As to the first cause of action, Plaintiff's Complaint...
2023.09.14 Motion for Summary Adjudication, Summary Judgment 283
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.09.14
Excerpt: ... 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 implied warranty of fitness for particular purpose; 5) breach of contract; and 6) violation of...
2023.09.13 Motion for Reconsideration 850
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.09.13
Excerpt: ...t granted Defendant's motion to compel arbitration. Now, Plaintiff moves for reconsideration of that ruling based on a change in law. Discussion Plaintiff seeks reconsideration of the Court's 6/9/2023 ruling based on the recently published decision Martha Ochoa v. Ford Motor Company (2023) Cal.Ct.App. The Court agrees reconsideration is warranted. Typically, a motion for reconsideration must be brought within 10 days of entry of the order. Howeve...
2023.09.13 Motion for Reconsideration 060
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.09.13
Excerpt: ...rranty; (3) breach of Song-Beverly Act section 1793.2; and (4) fraudulent inducement-concealment. On 6/7/2022, the Court granted Defendant's motion to compel arbitration. Now, Plaintiff moves for reconsideration of that ruling based on a change in law. Discussion Plaintiff seeks reconsideration of the Court's 6/7/2022 ruling based on the recently published decision Martha Ochoa v. Ford Motor Company (2023) Cal.Ct.App. The Court agrees reconsidera...
2023.09.13 Motion for Attorney Fees 273
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.09.13
Excerpt: ... alleging: (1) breach of express warranty; (2) breach of implied warranty; and (3) negligent repair. Now, Plaintiff moves for attorney fees totaling $116,244.75. This is based on $77,496.50 in attorney fees, plus a 1.5 lodestar multiplier. Plaintiff also seeks costs totaling $9,047.26. Legal Standard The party claiming attorneys' fees must establish entitlement to such fees and the reasonableness of the fees claimed. (Civic Western Corporation v....
2023.09.12 Special Motion to Strike, Demurrer 091
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.09.12
Excerpt: ...ood Medical Center, L.P., and Crystal Anderson, alleging: (1) intentional interference with prospective economic advantage; and (2) negligent interference with prospective economic advantage. Now, Crystal Anderson (Defendant) specially moves to strike Plaintiff's Complaint. The motion is unopposed. Legal Standard On a special motion to strike pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) section 425.16, also known as an anti-SLAPP motion, moving part...
2023.09.12 Motion to Approve Stipulation or Satisfy Lien 148
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.09.12
Excerpt: ...yn Lowd Daniels and Bleaker Daniels (collectively, the Daniels). The complaint is for 1) breach of contract; 2) common count; 3) violation of civil code § 8800; and 4) foreclosure of mechanic lien. On 11/17/2017, Cross-Complainants the Daniels filed a Cross-Complaint. On January 26, 2018, Cross-Complainants filed a First Amended Cross-Complaint against ATI, Clinton Monfort, Jehovany Berraza, TBG Construction Company (TBG), Tiara Imperial Homeown...
2023.09.12 Motion for Bifurcation 229
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.09.12
Excerpt: ...t 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 moves to bifurcate the damages phase from ...
2023.09.11 Motion to Tax Costs 038
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.09.11
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 furt...
2023.09.11 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 431
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.09.11
Excerpt: ...aining causes of action. Defendant's motion to strike is GRANTED. Defendant's motion is GRANTED, WITH 10 DAYS LEAVE TO AMEND, as to the special damages claim. The motion is GRANTED, WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND, as to the remaining requests. On 6/1/2021, Plaintiff Eian Beron, Jr. (Plaintiff) filed suit against Gas Media Group, LLA, Keaton Keller, and Oombrella Enterprises (collectively, Defendants). On 7/18/2023, Plaintiff filed a second amended compla...
2023.09.08 Demurrer to FAC, Motion to Strike 718
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.09.08
Excerpt: ...unitive damages and the conspiracy allegations. On 9/20/2022, Plaintiff Gagnon filed suit as an individual and in a directive capacity on behalf of Geminon Properties, LLC (Plaintiff) against Arsalan Hamidi (Defendant). On 6/5/2023, Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint (FAC) alleging: (1) breach of operating agreement; (2) breach of fiduciary duties; (3) constructive fraud; (4) constructive trust; (5) conversion; (6) cessation; and (7) decla...
2023.09.07 Motion to Tax Post-Judgment Costs 779
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.09.07
Excerpt: ...n Sunset, Inc. and Joe's Pizza on Sunset, LLC, alleging: (1) failure to pay minimum wages and overtime wages; (2) failure to provide rest periods and meal periods; (3) failure to pay wages due at time of termination; (4) failure to pay wages due at time of termination; (4) failure to reimburse for business expenses; and (5) unfair business practices. Now, the Court considers whether or not Defendant can be compelled to participate in an ORAP pend...
2023.09.07 Motion to Compel Discovery 921
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.09.07
Excerpt: ...V Mutual Group, Inc., and Sevan Toroussian, alleging: (1) whistleblower violations; (2) unsafe workplace violations; (3) failure to provide meal and rest periods; (4) failure to pay wages in violation of California Labor Code section 201; (5) failure to furnish compliant wage statements; (6) waiting time penalties; (7) violation of California Business and Professions Code section 17200; (8) retaliation and wrongful termination; and (9) failure to...
2023.09.06 Motion for Attorney Fees 865
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Takasugi, Jon R
Hearing Date: 2023.09.06
Excerpt: ...tes (collectively, Plaintiffs) filed suit against General Motors, LLC, alleging violations of the Song-Beverly Act. Now, Plaintiffs moves for an award of attorney fees and expenses totaling $75,696.65. This amount consists of: (1) $52,115.00 in attorneys fees; (2) $1,841.40 in costs; and (3) $3,500.00 for Plaintiffs' counsel to review Defendant's opposition, draft the reply, and attend the hearing on this motion. Legal Standard The party claiming...

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