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2023.05.11 Motion to Compel Further Responses 729
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.05.11
Excerpt: ...s Form Interrogatories, Set 1, within 10 days of the hearing on this motion. Additionally, Defendant requests sanctions agamst Plaintiffs in the amount of $3,080.00. RULING: On 11/4/22, Defendant Handy Technologies Inc. (Defendant) served each self-represented Plaintiff, Edmond Niknammoghadam and April Nicholson (collectively, Plaintiffs), with Form Interrogatories, Set 1. (Noble Decl. EXA, C). Plaintiffs failed to serve responses on or before th...
2023.05.11 Motion for Summary Judgment 151
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.05.11
Excerpt: ...alternative, summary adjudication against Plaintiffs Lenore M. Eastabrook, individually, and Lukus Eichmann as co-trustees of the Lenore M. Eastabrook Intervivos Trust Agreement dated January' 26, 1993. RULING: The motion is denied. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of dispute regarding the ownership of real propergr located at 24812 Horseshoe Lane, Newhall, California 91321 (the Properv). PlamtiffLenore M. Eastabrook (...
2023.05.05 Motion to Compel Responses 519
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.05.05
Excerpt: ...at were served by mail and e-mail on PlaintiffTampi on December 2, 2022 (Ex. 1); (2) Request for Production of Documents (Set 1) that were served by mail and e-mail on Plaintiff Tampi on December 2, 2022 (Ex.2); (3) Special Interrogatories (Set 1) that were served by mail and e-mail on Plaintiff Tampi on December 16, 2022 (Ex.3). Additionally, Defendant requests an order imposing sanctions agamst Plaintiff and her attorney, lay Smith, Esq„ join...
2023.05.04 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 519
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.05.04
Excerpt: ...h its Administratrix Jinkie Tampi NOTICE: 0k Demurrer is to the entire complaint: . Quiet Title 2. Elder Financial Abuse 3. Fraud 4. Declaratory Relief RELIEF REQUESTED IN MOTION TO STRIKE: An order striking each ofthe causes of action alleged in the complaint and the allegations regarding and prayer for punitive damages. RULING: The demurrer is sustained without leave to amend. The motion to strike is placed off calendar. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROC...
2023.05.02 Motion to Compel Further Responses 770
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.05.02
Excerpt: ...1, numbers 1-12. Additionally, Plaintiff requests sanctions in the amount of $3,220.00 against Khachatryan and her attorneys Areg Sarkissian and Lauren Landau. RULING: The motion is granted, in part and denied, in part, as set forth below. This action arises out of an alleged breach of an oral agreement to operate a childcare business. Plamtiffs Armen Seffan and Annie Khostegyan (Plaintiffs) contend that on or about 12/1/18 Defendants Gohar Khach...
2023.04.27 Motion for Protective Order 648
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.04.27
Excerpt: ...ns against Plaintiffs and their counsel, JC Chimoures, Esq„ and Lubin Pham + Caplin LLP in the amount of $900.00. RULING: The motion is denied. Plaintiffs' request for sanctions is granted in the amount of $2,000.00, payable within 30 days. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of disputes befiveen neighbors. Plaintiffs Alex Alvarado and Patricia Alvarado (Plaintiffs) and Defendants Michael Meadows and Althea Meadows (the...
2023.04.26 Motion to Quash Subpoena or for Protective Order 770
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.04.26
Excerpt: ...y Armen Se$an and Annie Khostegyan (Plaintiffs) on 2/11/23. Additionally, Defendant requests sanctions in the amount of $1,500.00. RULING: The motion is denied mthout prejudice. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of an alleged breach of an oral agreement to operate a childcare business. Plamtiffs Armen Seffan and Annie Khostegyan (Plaintiffs) contend that on or about 12/1/18 Defendants Gohar Khachatryan (Khachattyan) and...
2023.04.25 Petition to Compel Arbitration 080
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.04.25
Excerpt: ...s denied. As agamst Defendant Park-vvest Rehabilitation Center, LLC dba Parkwest Healthcare Center (Parkwest), Plamtiff Theodore Sandoval (PlaintifD contends that Parkwest provided subpar care and services to Plamtiffwhen Plaintiff resided at ParkvvesYs skilled nursing facility. On 11/14/22, Plaintiff filed this action agamst Parkvvest and others alleging causes of action for. (1) Dependent Adult Abuse/Neglect Elder Abuse and (2)Violation of Resi...
2023.04.21 Motion to Quash or for Protective Order 770
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.04.21
Excerpt: ...dditionally, Hayk requests sanctions in the amount of $1,500.00. RULING: The motion is denied as set forth below. Plaintiffs' request for sanctions is denied. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of an alleged breach of an oral agreement to operate a childcare business. Plaintiffs Armen Sefyan and Annie Khostegyan (Plaintiffs) contend that on or about 12/1/18 Defendants Gohar Khachatryan (Khachatryan) and Armen Artashyan (...
2023.04.20 Motion to Quash Subpoena or for Protective Order 770
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.04.20
Excerpt: ...s Administration, Production for Records from Child Care Resource Center Inc for Gohar Khachatryan, and Production for Records from Ventura County Day Care Food Program for Gohar Khachatryan (“Subpoena”), made by Armen Sefyan (“Plaintiff”) on 12/17/22. Additionally, Defendant requests sanctions in the amount of $1,500.00. RULING: The motion is moot, in part, and denied, without prejudice, in part. This action arises out of an alleged brea...
2023.04.19 Motion to Quash Subpoena or for Protective Order 770
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.04.19
Excerpt: ...ncome Tax Returns made by Armen Sefyan on 12/17/22. Additionally, Defendant requests sanctions in the amount of $1,500.00. RULING: The motion is placed off calendar as moot. This action arises out of an alleged breach of an oral agreement to operate a childcare business. Plaintiff Armen Sefyan (Plaintiff) contends that on or about 12/1/18 Defendants Gohar Khachatryan (Khachatryan) and Armen Artashyan (Artashyan) (collectively, Defendants) entered...
2023.04.18 Motion to Quash Service of Summons and Amended Complaint 770
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.04.18
Excerpt: ...dcare business. Plaintiff Armen Sefyan (Plaintiff) contends that on or about 12/1/18 Defendants Gohar Khachatryan (Khachatryan) and Armen Artashyan (Artashyan) entered into an oral agreement with Plaintiff and his wife Annie Khostegyan to be partners in a childcare business operated by Defendants at property owned by Plaintiff and his wife. Plaintiff contends that Defendants breached the agreement in or around April of 2022 by unilaterally moving...
2023.04.18 Motion to Strike or Tax Costs 126
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.04.18
Excerpt: ... of Costs and taxing certain other costs. RULING: The request to strike the entire memorandum of costs is denied. The request to strike or tax certain costs is granted, in part, and denied, in part, as set forth below. SUMMARY OF RELEVANT PROCEDURAL HISTORY On 7/18/19, this Court granted Defendant Team Enterprises, LLC's (Team) first motion for summary judgment and on 5/26/20 judgment was entered. (See 7/18/19 Minute Order; 5/26/20 Judgment). The...
2023.04.17 Motion to Quash Service of Summons and Amended Complaint 770
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.04.17
Excerpt: ...care business. Plaintiff Armen Sefyan (Plaintiff) contends that on or about 12/1/18 Defendants Gohar Khachatryan (Khachatryan) and Armen Artashyan (Artashyan) entered into an oral agreement with Plaintiff and his wife Annie Khostegyan to be partners in a childcare business operated by Defendants at property owned by Plaintiff and his wife. Plaintiff contends that Defendants breached the agreement in or around April of 2022 by unilaterally moving ...
2023.04.07 Motion to Quash 770
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.04.07
Excerpt: ... ArmenArtashyan (Artashyan). Additionally, Artashyan requests sanctions in the amount of $1,500.00. RULING: The requestto quash the subpoena is granted. The request for sanctions is denied. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of an alleged breach of an oral agreement to operate a childcare business. Plaintiff Armen Se$an (PlaintifO contends that on or about 12/1/18 Defendants Gohar Khachatryan (Khachatwan) and Armen Artas...
2023.04.07 Motion for Attorney Fees 730
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.04.07
Excerpt: ...G: The motion is denied. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY In this action, Plaintiff Jeffrey Dmmmen (Plaintiff) claimed that Defendants Colleen Montgomery and Larry Campbell (Defendants) breached a settlement agreement entered between Plaintiff and former defendant Julia Surtshin, as Trustee of the Surtshin Family Trust (Surtshin) on 6/27/09 regarding maintenance of trees on the Prairie Propeny which encroached onto the Shoshone Property. Sun...
2023.04.06 Motion to Compel Arbitration 212
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.04.06
Excerpt: ... (Plaintim purchase of a used 2020 Nissan Versa on 5/10/22 (the Vehicle) pursuant to a "Retail Installment Sales Contract — Simple Finance Charge (With Arbitration Provision)" (the Contract/RISC) Plaintiff entered with Nissan of Mission Hills. (Motion, Ex.B; Complaint V). The RISC was for the sale ofa warranted vehicle. ld. Plaintiff contends that the Vehicle is defective and Defendant Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) has been unable to serv...
2023.04.05 Motion to Quash 770
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.04.05
Excerpt: ...t Gohar Khachatryan (Khachatryan). Additionally, Khachatryan requests sanctions in the amount of $1,500.00. RULING: The requestto quash the subpoena is granted. The request for sanctions is denied. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of an alleged breach of an oral agreement to operate a childcare business. Plaintiff Armen Se$an (PlaintifO contends that on or about 12/1/18 Defendants Gohar Khachatryan (Khachatwan) and Arm...
2023.04.05 Motion for Terminating Sanctions 349
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.04.05
Excerpt: ...dice, Defendant's Answer to Plaintiffs Complaint and/or entering a default judgment against Defendant pursuantto ccp 2023.0300. Additionally, Plaintiff requests an order imposing monetary sanctions against Defendant and its counsel of record, Ashour Yehoshua, APC, in the amount of $2,310.00 pursuant to CCP 2023.030(a). RULING: The requestfor terminating sanctions is denied. In the alternative, Defendant is ordered to provide further responses, wi...
2023.04.04 Motion to Compel Further Responses 648
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.04.04
Excerpt: ... to Defendants Michael Meadows and Althea Meadows (the Meadows/Defendants) Demand for Inspection of Premises and Related Objects or Things and make themselves, their attorneys, their experts, and their home, also known as 28332 Maxine Lane, Saugus, CA 92350, (Property) ready for inspection on the date and time set by the Court pursuant to CCP 2031.310. Additionally, the Meadows also request sanctions against Plaintiffs and their counsel IC Chimou...
2023.04.04 Motion to Compel Arbitration 639
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.04.04
Excerpt: ...ntiffs) purchase of a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid vehicle (the Vehicle) from Petersen CDJR pursuant to a "Retail Installment Sales Contract — Simple Charge (With Arbitration Provision)" (the Contract/RISC). (Gruzman Decl., EXA). The RISC was for the sale ofa warranted vehicle. Ld.; (Gruzman Decl„ Ex.B — Complaint "9, 12). Plaintiffs contend that the Vehicle is defective and Defendant FCA US LLC (FCA) has been unable to service or repair t...
2023.04.03 Motion for Leave to File FAC 940
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.04.03
Excerpt: ...ifO and Defendant Mary Annette Pickens (Defendant), Plaintiffs step-mother. On 12/9/21, Plaintiff filed his complaint against Defendant for: (1) Cancellation of Deed, (2) Quiet Title, (3) Recovery of Usurious Interest and (4) Declaratoty Relief. On 10/19/22, this Court granted Defendants motion to strike portions of the complaint regarding special damages, punitive damages and attorney fees and granted Plamtiff20 days leave to amend. (See 10/19/2...
2023.04.03 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 621
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.04.03
Excerpt: ...ir Dealing RELIEF REQUESTED IN MOTION TO STRIKE: An order striking allegations regarding and the prayers for punitive damages and attorneys' fees. RULING: The demurrer as to the 1st, 2nd and 5th causes of action is overruled. The demurrer as to the 3rd and 4th causes of action is sustainedw•ith 30 days leave to amend. The motion to strike is mootas to portions of "60 and 64, denied as to portions of "5, 6 and 27, and granted with 30 days leave ...
2023.04.03 Application for Writ of Possession 298
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.04.03
Excerpt: ...owm and DIGSB KY's (Plaintiffs) claim that Defendant JR7 Worldwide, Inc. dba Genesis 1 Auto Concepts (Defendant) caused their customized 1984 Chevy CIO Silverado, VIN IGCDC14F3EJ188673, to catch fire, agreed to then repair the vehicle and then refused to return the unrepaired vehicle to Plaintiffs when Defendants insurer refused to cover the cost of repair unless Plaintiffs paid S24,000.00 in storage fees. On 2/2/23, Plaintiffs filed this action ...
2023.03.30 Motion to Compel Further Responses 906
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.03.30
Excerpt: ...Production of Documents, Set 1. Additionally, Plaintiff requests sanctions against Defendantin the amount of $3,061.65. RULING: The motion is denied. Defendants request for sanctions is granted as set forth below. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out ofa slip incident that occurred on 2/27/21 at a Ralphs Grocery Store located in Valencia, California. On 10/17/22, Plaintiff Liza Porras (Plaintim filed this action against De...
2023.03.29 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 111
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.03.29
Excerpt: ...es out of Plaintiff Vav Plastics, Inc.'s (PlaintifO claim that Defendants Arminak Solutions dba KBL Cosmetics (Arnunak) and Apackaging Group, LLC (Apackaging) (collectively, Defendants) failed to pay for certam goods. As a result, on 2/17/21, Plaintiff filed this action against Defendants for breach of oral contract (1st — 3rd causes of action) and common counts (4th - 7th causes of action). On 6/4/21, Defendants filed an answer to the complain...
2023.03.28 Motion to Strike or Tax Post-Judgment Costs 542
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.03.28
Excerpt: ...spute bet'.veen Plamtiff Cross Creek Village Homeowners Association (Plaintim and one of its members, Defendant Alexander Cvetkovich (Defendant). On 12/15/17, Plaintiff filed this action agamst Defendant for: (1) Breach of Contract (2) Breach of CC&Rs and Rules, (3) Nuisance and (4) Fraud. Just prior to trial, Plaintiff dismissed its nuisance and fraud causes of action. Egg RIN, Ex.B, p.l:17-19). On 5/13/22, after a court trial, judgment for dama...
2023.03.28 Motion for New Trial 642
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.03.28
Excerpt: ... of Defendants Newhall Unified School District and Lundgren Management Corporation and granting a new trial on the following grounds: (1) Irregularity in the proceedings ofthe Court jury and adverse party, and any and all orders ofthe Court and abuses of discretion by which either party and Plaintiffs were prevented from having a fair trial (CCP 5657 (1)); (2) Misconduct of the jury (CCP 5657 (2)); (3) Accident or surprise, which ordinary prudenc...
2023.03.28 Motion for Attorney Fees 604
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.03.28
Excerpt: ...tiff Andrew Dow in the amount of $289,190.00 and related costs in the amount of $15,342.15 for a total judgment of $304,532.15. RULING: The motion is granted, in part and denied, in part, as set forth below. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This is a real estate disclosure case. Plaintiff Andrew Dow (PlaintifO is the purchaser and Defendants Melvin James Burrell, Regal Services Group and Capital Executive Realty, Inc. (collectively, Defendan...
2023.03.28 Demurrer 968
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.03.28
Excerpt: ...ys leave to amend. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY The action arises out of foreclosure proceedings against Plaintiff Maria Rosales' property (Plaintim. On 5/18/07, Plaintiff obtamed a mortgage loan from First Magnus Financial Corporation in the amount of $707,200.00 (Loan) secured by a Deed of Trust (DOT) recorded on the subject property located at 19125 Olympia Street, Los Angeles, California 91326 (Property). (See RIN, Ex.l). On 6/10/09,...
2023.03.27 Motions to Compel Further Responses 731
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.03.27
Excerpt: ...iqui's Form Interrogatories — Construction Litigation (Set 1), numbers 314.1, 314.3, 314.5, 314.7, 321.1, 321.5, 321.6, 321.13, 322.3 and 3261 without objections and (2) compelling Defendant to provide an initial/original response to Form Interrogatory 324.1 without objections. Additionally, Plaintiff requests monetary sanctions against Defendant RULING: The request to compel further, verified responses, without objections, to Form Interrogator...
2023.03.15 Motion to Compel Further Responses 770
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.03.15
Excerpt: ...ories, Set 1, numbers 1-12. Additionally, Plaintiff requests sanctions in the amount of $3,220.00 against Khachatryan and her attorneys Areg Sarkissian and Lauren Landau. RULING: The hearing will be continued. This action arises out of an alleged breach of an oral agreement to operate a childcare business. Plaintiff Armen Sefyan (Plaintiff) contends that on or about 12/1/18 Defendants Gohar Khachatryan (Khachatryan) and Armen Artashyan (Artashyan...
2023.03.10 Motion to Quash 112
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.03.10
Excerpt: ...is due within 20 days. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of a motor vehicle accident that occurred on 10/11/19 when the 2018 Chevrolet vehicle in which Plaintiff Susan Gunaian was an occupant was rear-ended by Defendant Alma Hernandez on the I-5 Freeway in Los Angeles, California. (Complaint ¶¶3, 10, 20). Plaintiff Aarat Issayan is Gunaian's spouse and asserts a claim for loss of consortium. (Id. at ¶14). Plaintiffs ...
2023.03.08 Motion to Compel Compliance with Production of Docs 111
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.03.08
Excerpt: ...rently with Plaintiff's Amended Notice of Deposition of Helga Arminak and Demand for Production of Documents dated 7/29/22. Additionally, Plaintiff requests sanctions against Arminak and “their” attorneys of record in the amount of $4,050.00. RULING: The motion is denied. This action arises out of Plaintiff Vav Plastics, Inc.'s (Plaintiff) claim that Defendants Arminak Solutions dba KBL Cosmetics (Arminak Solutions) and Apackaging Group, LLC ...
2023.03.07 Demurrer to FAC 132
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.03.07
Excerpt: ...ainst Defendant Cynthia R. Bosak (Defendant) regarding premises located at 8626 Wilbur Avenue, Unit B, Northridge, California 91324. (See FAC, p.1 ¶3.a and Ex.1, p.1 ¶1 attached thereto). On 2/14/23, Defendant filed the instant demurrer to the First Amended Complaint on the grounds of: (1) failure to state a cause of action (CCP 430.10(e)) and (2) uncertainty (CCP 430.10(f)). Plaintiff has opposed the demurrer and Defendant has filed a reply to...
2023.03.02 Demurrer to FAC 478
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.03.02
Excerpt: ...aint: 1. Violation of Civil Code 2923.5 2. Violation of Civil Code 2923.6(c) 3. Violation of Civil Code 2923.7 4. Violation of Civil Code 2924.9 5. Violation of Civil Code 2924.10 6. Unfair Business Practices – Violation of Business & Professions Code 17200, et seq. 7. Cancellation of Written Instruments – Civil Code 3412 RULING: The demurrer is sustained without leave to amend. FACTUAL SUMMARY & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of P...
2023.03.01 Motion for Attorney Fees 832
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.03.01
Excerpt: ...intiff/Cross-Defendant Brian Powers (Powers) and Defendants/Cross-Complainants Andrew Michael Parr and Liron Parr (the Parrs) claimed that the other breached a settlement agreement between the parties. The settlement agreement contained an attorney fee provision. After an expedited jury trial, on 10/24/22, a Judgment on Special Verdict was entered in favor of Powers and against the Parrs in the amount of $78,000. Powers now moves for an order awa...
2023.02.28 Demurrer, Motion to Strike to FAC 892
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.02.28
Excerpt: ...nitive damages (¶24, p.4:14-18; ¶33, p.5:21-25; p.6:13-14 Item 8) and the prayer for attorney fees (p.6:15 Item 9). RULING: The demurrer is overruled, in part, and sustained with leave, in part. The motion to strike is granted with leave to amend. A Second Amended Complaint is due to be filed and served within 30 days. This action arises out of a landlord tenant dispute regarding property located at 13547 Osborne Street in Arleta, California. O...
2023.02.28 Motion to Compel Deposition 401
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.02.28
Excerpt: ...pondent's attorneys of record, D. Hess Panah, Vania Nemanpour and the Law Offices of D. Hess Panah & Associates in the amount of $530.34, payable within 10 days. RULING: The unopposed motion is granted. This action arises out of Respondents David Nunez Perez and Blanca Nunez's claim to Petitioner State Farm (Petitioner) for uninsured/underinsured motorist benefits. Petitioner issued a policy of automobile insurance to Respondent Blanca Nunez (Res...
2023.02.27 Motion to Quash Deposition Subpoena 812
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.02.27
Excerpt: ...s and Things served on non-party Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. RULING: The motion is granted. FACTUAL SUMMARY & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of Plaintiff Anthony Joseph Lazzara, Jr.'s (Plaintiff) employment and termination thereof with Defendant Second Motor Group, LLC (SMG). Plaintiff contends that Defendant Trophy Automotive Dealer Group, LLC (Trophy) is the sole member of SMG and 100% owner of the company. Plaintiff alleges that he firs...
2023.02.27 Motion to Compel Deposition 401
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.02.27
Excerpt: ...against Respondent's attorneys of record, D. Hess Panah, Vania Nemanpour and the Law Offices of D. Hess Panah & Associates in the amount of $530.34, payable within 10 days. RULING: The unopposed motion is granted. This action arises out of Respondents David Nunez Perez and Blanca Nunez's claim to Petitioner State Farm (Petitioner) for uninsured/underinsured motorist benefits. Petitioner issued a policy of automobile insurance to Respondent David ...
2023.02.24 Writ of Attachment 288
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.02.24
Excerpt: ...operty sought to be attached is real property commonly known as 28125 Graciosa Street, Valencia, CA 91355 (the Property). Alternatively, Plaintiffs request a temporary protective order barring the transfer or encumbrance of the Property. RULING: The application is denied in its entirety. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of Plaintiffs Steffanie Stelnick, Todd Stelnick, and Southern California Real Estate Management, Inc...
2023.02.24 Demurrer to FAC 474
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.02.24
Excerpt: ...s of action (the only causes of action alleged against Center Street): 1. Declaratory Relief 2. Violation of Civil Code 2924m 3. Bid Rigging 4. Quiet Title RULING: The demurrer is overruled. Answer is due within 30 days. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of Plaintiff Sam Ostayan's (Plaintiff) claim that Defendant Prestige Default Services, LLC (Prestige), as trustee of the nonjudicial foreclosure sale of real property l...
2023.02.23 Motion for Summary Judgment 569
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.02.23
Excerpt: ... and fall incident that occurred on 3/18/20 at or around 8:30 a.m. On that date, Plaintiff Roni Sue Holloway went to Ralphs grocery store to purchase groceries and other supplies. (Separate Statement (SS) 1). The store was in a shopping center near the intersection of Zelzah Avenue and Chatsworth Street in Granada Hills, California. (SS 2). At that time, Defendant Ralphs Grocery Company dba Ralphs (Ralphs) was following COVID-19 restrictions for ...
2023.02.22 Motion to Compel Arbitration 122
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.02.22
Excerpt: ...1, et seq.) and to stay all judicial proceedings pending the completion of the arbitration. RULING: The unopposed motion is granted. This action arises out of Plaintiff David Gomez's (Plaintiff) employment with Defendant Thibant International, Inc. (Defendant). Plaintiff alleges that he worked for Defendant for approximately three years and during that time he was discriminated against based on national origin/race and a medical disability. Plain...
2023.02.21 Demurrer, Motion to Strike to SAC 273
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.02.21
Excerpt: ...tting Embezzlement 4. Conversion 5. Fraud – Intentional Misrepresentation 6. Accounting 7. Breach of Oral Agreement (only alleged against Vrezh F. Avakyan aka Freddy Avakyan) 8. Common Count – Money Had and Received 9. Unjust Enrichment 10. Declaratory Relief RELIEF REQUESTED IN MOTION TO STRIKE: An order striking various portions of the Second Amended Complaint relating to alter ego liability, punitive damages and capital contributions which...
2023.02.17 Motions for Summary Adjudication 648
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.02.17
Excerpt: ...business from their property; (3) The Meadows have a duty not to engage in any noxious or offensive activity that may be or become an unreasonable annoyance or nuisance to any other owner. Plaintiffs also seek summary adjudication of their 1 st cause of action for Breach of Governing Documents and each of the Meadows' affirmative defenses (1 st – 26 th affirmative defenses). RULING: Plaintiffs' request for summary adjudication of Issues of Duty...
2023.02.17 Motion to Compel Arbitration 609
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.02.17
Excerpt: ... or until such earlier time as the Court specifies. RULING: The motion is granted. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of Plaintiffs Raffi Tikidijan and Carin Tikidijan's (Plaintiffs) purchase of a used 2018 BMW X5 (the Vehicle) on 11/6/20 from non-party Valencia BMW pursuant to a “BMW Financial Services NA, LLC Motor Vehicle Retail Installment Contract - California)” (the Contract) which contains an arbitration claus...
2023.02.16 Motion to Vacate Dismissal, for Leave to File SAC 773
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.02.16
Excerpt: ...er of dismissal entered on 10/27/22 in favor of MVM LP. RULING: The motion is denied. On 9/20/22, Plaintiffs Rocio Mejia Zamora, Michael Zamora, Anthony Mejia, Iberson Ortega by and through his guardian ad litem, Rocio Mejia Zamora (Plaintiffs) filed their original complaint for: (1) Breach of Warranty of Habitability; (2) Negligent Maintenance of Premises; (3) Nuisance; (4) Breach of Quiet Enjoyment; (5) Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distr...
2023.02.09 Special Motion to Strike 362
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Sandvig, Melvin
Hearing Date: 2023.02.09
Excerpt: ... of the causes of action (1 st – 7 th) in Plaintiffs' Complaint. Additionally, Defendants request that various allegations of protected activity be stricken from the Complaint in addition to the causes of action, or as an alternative to striking the causes of action. (See Notice of Motion, p.2:24-p.10:27 for specific allegations sought to be stricken). Defendants also request an award of attorney fees and costs in the amount of $8,630.00 agains...

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