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2022.08.23 Motions to Compel Answers, for Sanctions 922
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.08.23
Excerpt: ...R ORDER COMPELLING PLAINTIFF NICOLE BONACIO TO ANSWER FORM INTERROGATORIES, SET NO. ONE; REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS; MOTION FOR ORDER COMPELLING PLAINTIFF HUMBERTO ABRAM ALTAMIRANO TO ANSWER SPECIAL INTERROGATORIES, SET NO. ONE; REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS; MOTION FOR ORDER COMPELLING PLAINTIFF NICOLE BONACIO TO ANSWER SPECIAL INTERROGATORIES, SET NO. ONE; REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS; MOTION FOR ORDER COMPELLING PLAINTIFF ) ) ) ) ) ) ) HUMBERTO ABRAM ALTAMIROANO ...
2022.08.23 Motion to Substitute Parties 794
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.08.23
Excerpt: ...is action against defendants Wail Bushara (“Bushara”) and Mercury Insurance Company arising from a November 4, 2018, motor vehicle collision, wherein it is alleged that Plaintiff was the passenger in Bushara's vehicle at the time of the collision. In the related action (20STCV41916), Plaintiff filed a complaint against defendant Matthew Muldoon (“Muldoon”) and Esurance Insurance Services (“Esurance”) on November 3, 2020 for claims ari...
2022.08.23 Motion for Summary Judgment, Adjudication 335
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.08.23
Excerpt: ...2019, Plaintiff Kaitlin Woodson (“Plaintiff”) initiated this action against defendants LA Park La Brea C LLC (erroneously sued as “AIMCO Park LA Brea, Inc., AIMCO Properties, L.P., and AIMCO Park LA Brea Services, LLC”), and OP Properties Management, L.P. (collectively, “Defendants”), asserting the sole cause of action for negligence. On May 6, 2022, Defendants filed the instant motion for summary judgment on the grounds that Plaintif...
2022.08.22 Petition for Expedited Approval of Compromise of Claim or Action or Disposition of Proceeds of Judgment for Minor 380
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.08.22
Excerpt: ...ivel, and Joe Esquivel, III, a minor (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) initiated the present action by filing a Complaint against Cesar Alvarez (“Defendant”) and Does 1 through 25. Plaintiff's Complaint alleges the following causes of action: (1) Motor Vehicle Negligence; and (2) General Negligence. Plaintiff's Complaint alleges, on approximately May 8, 2016, Defendant operated a motor vehicle in a negligent manner on the 71 Freeway South in P...
2022.08.22 Motion to Continue Trial 345
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.08.22
Excerpt: ...dant”) and Does 1 through 20. Plaintiff's Complaint alleges the following causes of action: (1) Public Entity Liability; (2) Dangerous Condition of Public Property; and (3) Negligence. Plaintiff's Complaint alleges that, on approximately August 28, 2020, Plaintiff was riding a scooter on Abbot Kinney Boulevard when, without warning, Plaintiff came into contact with a pothole, causing Plaintiff to fly from his scooter and collide into a bicycle ...
2022.08.22 Motion to Compel Deposition Answers 842
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.08.22
Excerpt: ... a Complaint against Talia Vartanian Kaloostian, Paul Kaloostian, and Doe Defendants 1 through 50 (collectively, “Defendants”). On November 24, 2020, Plaintiff filed the operative First Amended Complaint against Defendants. Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint alleges the following causes of action: (1) Negligence; and (2) Negligence (Permissive Use). Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint contends that, on about October 8, 2019, Plaintiff was ri...
2022.08.18 Motion to Reopen Discovery 719
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.08.18
Excerpt: ...neva Smith (“Smith”) and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, a Public Entity ("Metro"): When Plaintiff attempted to board a Metro bus, Smith “abruptly drove off,” causing Plaintiff to fall. As a result, the bus ran over Plaintiff's legs, requiring immediate medical attention. On June 30, 2020, Plaintiff filed suit against Defendants for: 1. Motor Vehicle, 2. General Negligence On September 3, 2020, Defendants fil...
2022.08.18 Motion to Continue Trial 496
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.08.18
Excerpt: ... 13, 2020, Plaintiffs Charles Sampson Jr., Heather Sampson, and Charles Sampson (deceased) (collectively “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against Defendants Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“Metro”), City of Compton, County of Los Angeles, Caltrans, and State of California. Plaintiffs filed the operative First Amended Complaint against Defendants Metro, City of Compton, County of Los Angeles, Caltrans, State of Cal...
2022.08.18 Motion for Summary Judgment 887
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.08.18
Excerpt: ...ollectively “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against Defendant Ardis L. Herd, Sr. (“Defendant”). On April 1, 2021, Plaintiffs filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) against Defendant for (1) premises liability, (2) general negligence, and (3) loss of consortium. On May 27, 2022, Defendant filed a motion for summary judgment. Plaintiffs filed opposition papers on August 4, 2022. Defendant filed reply papers on August 11, 20...
2022.08.18 Demurrer 593
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.08.18
Excerpt: ...e “Randell Case”) against Defendants Patricia A. Jacobs, Brodie Stephenson (“Stephenson”), a minor, by and through his Guardian Ad Litem, Amber Stephenson, and Does 1 through 10 (collectively, “Defendants”) alleging a cause of action for motor vehicle negligence arising out a motor vehicle collision that occurred on June 10, 2020. Craig Randell's complaint states that he is the father of Matthew Randell (the “Decedent”), who was k...
2022.08.16 Demurrer, Petition for Relief from Late Claim Presentation 346
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.08.16
Excerpt: ...arch 25, 2022, plaintiff Lorena F. Barrero (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against defendants Chekechea Pryor (“Pryor”) and the City of Inglewood (“City”) arising from a trip and fall that occurred on November 6, 2020. On April 29, 2022, City filed a demurrer arguing that Plaintiff failed to comply with the statute of limitations for commencing suit against a public entity as required by Government Code section 911.2(a). On May 20, 20...
2022.08.11 Motion for Change of Venue 463
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.08.11
Excerpt: ...rton Island”) and Ralph Raulli (“Raulli”) (collectively, “Defendants”). Plaintiff asserts causes of action for negligence and premises liability and alleges that on April 28, 2021, she tripped and fell due to a defective stairway consisting of improperly designed, maintained, repaired, and constructed steps and railing. The steps and railing were located on property that Fullerton Island allegedly “owned, managed, repaired, maintained...
2022.08.11 Motion to Compel Discovery Responses, IME, Deposition 698
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.08.11
Excerpt: ...iff Steven Feinberg (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against defendant 760 South San Pedro Street LLC (“Defendant”) arising from a slip and fall that occurred on November 5, 2018. Before the Court are 5 discovery motions filed by Defendant. Defendants moves for orders compelling Plaintiff's responses to written discovery, Plaintiff's deposition, and Plaintiff's independent medical examination (“IME”). Defendant also seeks an order deem...
2022.08.11 Motion for Summary Judgment 202
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.08.11
Excerpt: ...fendants Vanowen Gardens, LLC (“Defendant”), the City of Los Angeles, the County of Los Angeles, and Candida Property, LLC. Plaintiff alleges that on June 17, 2019, she was injured on the public sidewalk on the property located between 14639 and 14635 Vanowen Street in Van Nuys, California. On May 25, 2022, Defendant filed this motion for summary judgment on the grounds that it did not own, possess, or control the subject property. The motion...
2022.08.11 Motion to Require Undertaking 695
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.08.11
Excerpt: .... (“Defendant”) and Erjaei Seyed Hosein (“Hosein”). Plaintiff alleges she was injured on December 17, 2018 when an electric scooter, operated by Hosein and rented from Defendant, collided into her while she was walking on the sidewalk. On July 8, 2022, Defendant filed this motion to require Plaintiff to post an undertaking pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 1030. The motion is unopposed. Where a plaintiff in an action resides out...
2022.08.10 Motion to Continue Trial 613
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.08.10
Excerpt: ...ively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against defendant Min Zhou (“Defendant”) arising from a dog bite by a German Shepherd named Happy on April 16, 2020. Trial is currently scheduled for September 13, 2022. On July 13, 2022, Plaintiffs filed this motion to continue the final status conference and trial date. The motion is unopposed. II. LEGAL STANDARD Trial dates are firm to ensure prompt disposition of civil cases. (Cal. Rules of Court...
2022.08.10 Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay Proceedings 026
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.08.10
Excerpt: ...intiff”) filed this action against defendants FCA US LLC dba JEEP (“FCA”); Enterprise Rent-A-Car Co of San Francisco, LLC (“Enterprise SF”); Enterprise Car Sales; Henley Pacific LA, LLC dba Valvoline Instant Oil Change, erroneously sued as Valvoline Instant Oil Change (“Henley Pacific”); Complete Automotive Systems (“CAS”), Ceja Quality Tires (“Ceja”); and Nancy Wender (“Wender”), asserting causes of action for (1) gener...
2022.08.10 Motion for Summary Judgment, Adjudication 426
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.08.10
Excerpt: ...son (“Plaintiff') filed this action against Defendants Olga Voronova (“Voronova”), Edgar Aramouni (“Aramouni”), and K1 Group International (“K1 Group”) for (1) strict liability under Civil Code § 3342, (2) common law strict liability, (3) negligence, and (4) premises liability. On July 19, 2021, pursuant to Plaintiff's request, dismissal was entered as to Defendant Aramouni. On May 25, 2022, Defendant K1 Group filed a motion for su...
2022.08.10 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 925
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.08.10
Excerpt: ...vorkyan filed this action against Defendant The Hertz Corporation for motor vehicle negligence and general negligence. Before the Court is Defendant's motion for judgment on the pleadings, originally scheduled to be heard on June 10, 2022. On June 10, 2022, the Court continued the hearing to the present date so that the parties could provide supplemental briefing. Defendant filed a supplemental brief on July 8, 2022. Plaintiff did not file a resp...
2022.08.09 Motion to Quash Subpoena for Mental Health Records 511
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.08.09
Excerpt: ...endants Cesar Fabricio Gomez and Haldeman, Inc. (collectively, “Defendants”) arising from a July 1, 2016, motor vehicle collision. Plaintiff seeks to quash Defendants' subpoenas to the following medical facilities: (1) Salvation Army, (2) Elite Physical Therapy, (3) Testimonial Community Love Center, (4) Path of Life Ministries, (5) The Salvation Army – Bell Lighthouse Corps, (6) Your Health in Motion, (7) Rio Hondo Mental Health Center, (8...
2022.07.29 Motion to Quash Service of Summons 687
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.29
Excerpt: ...ff alleges that on August 22, 2019, she sustained injuries at Defendants' exhibition in Dallas, Texas, when she stood on an elevated platform and, upon Defendants' employees' suggestion and encouragement, jumped into an artificial “marshmallow pit.” On March 14, 2022, Plaintiff amended the complaint naming Youtopia Entertainment, LLC (“Youtopia”) as Doe 1 and ZH Productions, Inc. (“ZH”) as Doe 2. ZH has since been dismissed from the a...
2022.07.29 Motion to Continue Trial 721
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.29
Excerpt: ...dants William G. Farish (“Defendant”), George W. Pearson (“Pearson”), County of Los Angeles (“COLA”), City of Long Beach (“City”), and Southern California Edison (“SCE”) arising from the death of her husband, Andres Trujillo (“Decedent”). Trial is presently scheduled for September 1, 2022. On June 29, 2022, Defendant filed this motion to continue trial for 180 days, as well as all discovery and motion cut off dates. On Jul...
2022.07.29 Motion to Continue Trial 076
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.29
Excerpt: ... 27 1:30 p.m. July 29, 2022 I. INTRODUCTION On January 23, 2020, Mariam Varosyan and Eliza Makichyan filed this action against defendants Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority and Evan William Paul Ramsey (collectively, “Defendants”) arising from a motor vehicle collision that occurred on August 4, 2019. On May 22, 2020, Williams Alfredo Alvarez-Molineros, Mayra Lorena Alvarez Moralez, Jhosselin Mayerli Guajaca Alvarez, and Maria Jo...
2022.07.29 Motion for Terminating Sanctions 127
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.29
Excerpt: ...Defendant”), Plaza Del Amo Properties, LLC, and Randall Doe. Plaintiff alleges that on March 5, 2018, a large flame erupted from a wok or gas range near the front counter where she was waiting and an explosion of heat struck her face. (Compl., ¶ 9.) On May 5, 2022, the Court ordered Plaintiff to appear for her deposition on May 13, 2022. The Court further ordered Plaintiff to pay sanctions in the amount of $60 if she did not appear for her dep...
2022.07.28 Motion for Summary Judgment, Joinder 210
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.28
Excerpt: ...OF CAUSATION Dept. 27 1:30 p.m. July 28, 2022 I. INTRODUCTION On March 9, 2021, plaintiffs Sue Lim, Paul Lim, and Yvonne Prialux filed this action against defendants Torrance Memorial Medical Center (“Torrance Memorial”) and Patrick Jen-Hao Pan (“Dr. Pan”) (collectively, “Defendants”) alleging the wrongful death of Hong Bae Lim (“Lim”). On January 18, 2022, the parties stipulated to add Lauren Torres as a plaintiff and file the op...
2022.07.28 Motion to Continue Trial 225
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.28
Excerpt: ...City of Beverly Hills (“Defendant”) and County of Los Angeles (“COLA”) arising from a trip and fall that occurred on a sidewalk on April 25, 2019. On March 11, 2020, Plaintiff filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”). On April 7, 2020, COLA was dismissed from the action without prejudice. Trial is currently scheduled for October 17, 2022. Defendant moves to continue the trial date to July 11, 2023. The motion is unopposed. ...
2022.07.26 Motion for Summary Judgment 451
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.26
Excerpt: ... 2020, Plaintiff Vanessa Bardliving filed a complaint for negligence against Defendants Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, M.D. (“Dr. Emanuel”), John Chung Liang-Liu, M.D. (“Dr. Liu”), Anuj Kumar Rajput, M.D. (“Dr. Rajput”), University of Southern California (USC), University of Southern California-Keck School of Medicine, and Keck Hospital. On July 17, 2020, pursuant to Plaintiff's request, dismissal was entered as to Defendants Dr. Emanuel, Dr...
2022.07.21 Motion to Consolidate 588
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.21
Excerpt: ...through her Guardian ad Litem, Rich Klinger, initiated the present action by filing a Complaint against Children's Hospital of Los Angeles (“CHLA”), Bradley Goldberg, M.D., Jessica Perniciaro, M.D., Mark Krieger, M.D., Peter Chiarelli, M.D., Ira Bowen, M.D., Matthew Smith, M.D., and Does 1 through 50 (collectively, “Defendants”). Plaintiff's Complaint alleges, Plaintiff presented to Defendant CHLA after an incident of assault, and Defenda...
2022.07.21 Motion to Compel Arbitration 293
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.21
Excerpt: ...LC) (“Uber”), asserting two causes of action for (1) motor vehicle and (2) general negligence. The Complaint alleges the following. On May 1, 2018, Plaintiff was a passenger in an Uber vehicle. The Uber driver was driving at an unsafe speed when, to avoid rear-ending another vehicle, he swerved to the right and struck another vehicle, causing Plaintiff to sustain severe bodily injuries. On June 23, 2022, Uber filed the instant motion to compe...
2022.07.21 Motion for Summary Judgment 434
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.21
Excerpt: ...l, Susan Schwartz, and Michael Schwartz. Plaintiff asserts four causes of action: (1) negligence, (2) negligence per se for violation of Los Angeles Municipal Code sections 53.06.2(a), 54.34, and 53.34.1, (3) strict liability, and (4) strict liability for violation of Civil Code section 3342. Defendants Donald and Elizabeth Fehmel filed the instant motion for summary judgment on May 2, 2022, which is the subject of this ruling. I. FACTUAL BACKGRO...
2022.07.20 Request for Default Judgment 969
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.20
Excerpt: ...uevas, by and through her Guardian ad Litem, Lindsie Blanco; Noah Cuevas, by and through his Guardian ad Litem, Lindsie Blanco; and Samuel Cuevas, by and through his Guardian ad Litem, Lindsie Blanco (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) initiated the present action by filing a Complaint against First Rescue Ambulance, Inc. (“Defendant”), and Does 1 through 10. Plaintiffs' Complaint arises from a motor vehicle accident involving Plaintiffs and Def...
2022.07.20 Motion to Compel Further Testimony at Deposition 324
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.20
Excerpt: ... this action against Defendants Dezzaria Herlinda Rodriguez and Dora Rodriguez (collectively, “Defendants”), asserting one cause of action for motor vehicle. The Complaint alleges the following. On June 3, 2019, Defendants were negligent in operating their vehicle at or near the intersection of Pioneer Boulevard and Florence Avenue in the City of Santa Fe Springs, California, and caused injuries to Plaintiff. On May 18, 2022, Defendants filed...
2022.07.20 Motion to Compel Full Compliance with Medical Record Subpoena without Redactions 195
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.20
Excerpt: ...aray Lynn Omidbakhsh (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendants Yasmeen Todd and Frederick Charles Todd (collectively, “Defendants”), asserting causes of action for (1) negligence and (2) motor vehicle negligence. The Complaint alleges the following. On or about April 23, 2019, Plaintiff was driving in Los Angeles when Defendants negligently, carelessly, and unlawfully drove their vehicle and caused it to strike Plaintiff's vehicl...
2022.07.20 Motion for Summary Judgment 898
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.20
Excerpt: ...GMENT Dept. 27 1:30 p.m. July 20, 2022 I. INTRODUCTION On November 27, 2019, Plaintiff Osman Argueta, through his Guardian ad Litem, Liliana Granadillo (collectively “Plaintiffs”), filed this instant action against Defendant MNE Investments, LLC and Does 1 to 50. The Complaint alleged Negligence and Premises Liability. Defendant MNE filed this Motion for Summary Judgment on February 24, 2022. On July 5, 2022, Plaintiff filed opposition papers...
2022.07.20 Motion for Summary Judgment 281
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.20
Excerpt: ...led this action against Defendants Reza Izadi (individually and as trustee of Izadi Family Trust), Parvin Izadi (individually and as trustee of Izadi Family Trust), and the City of Glendale (the “City”) (collectively, “Defendants”). The Complaint asserts two causes of action: (1) dangerous condition of public property against the City and (2) negligence/premises liability against defendants Reza Izadi and Parvin Izadi (collectively, the �...
2022.07.20 Demurrer 467
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.20
Excerpt: ... Marianna Donikian (“Marianna”) (collectively “Plaintiffs” [due to the Plaintiffs both having the same last name, the Court will refer to them by their first names to avoid confusion and without intending any disrespect]) bring this case against Defendant Conair Corporation DBA Cuisinart (“Defendant”) based on injuries Plaintiffs' minor children allegedly suffered as a result of food prepared with knives Defendant sold. Plaintiffs bri...
2022.07.14 Motion for Summary Judgment 434
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.14
Excerpt: ...nst Defendants Donald Fehmel, Elizabeth Fehmel, Susan Schwartz, and Michael Schwartz for (1) negligence, (2) negligence per se (for violation of Los Angeles Municipal Code §§ 53.06.2(a), 53.34, 53.32.1), (3) strict liability (injury caused by domestic animal with dangerous propensities), and (4) strict liability (for violation of Civil Code § 3342). On May 4, 2021, Defendants/Cross-Complainants Susan Schwartz and Michael Schwartz filed a cross...
2022.07.14 Motion to Compel Responses, to Deem RFAs Admitted, to Compel Deposition, to Compel Physical Exam 698
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.14
Excerpt: ...nts, Set Two; (3) Motion to Deem Admissions Admitted; (4) Motion to Compel Plaintiff's Deposition; and (5) Motion to Compel Plaintiff's Compliance with Defendant's Demand for Physical Examination Dept. 27 1:30 p.m. July 14, 2022 I. BACKGROUND On October 15, 2020, plaintiff Steven Feinberg (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against defendant 760 South San Pedro Street LLC (“Defendant”) arising from a November 5, 2018, slip and fall. On June 2...
2022.07.14 Motion to Apply Texas Law 551
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.14
Excerpt: ...ued as “Carparts.com, Inc.”) arising from a March 23, 2021, fall from an “order picker” at Defendant's warehouse in Grand Prairie, Texas. At the time of the incident, Plaintiff was an employee of Cross-Defendant nGroup, Inc. (“nGroup”), which provided supplemental warehouse workers under a Labor Management and Staffing Services Agreement with Defendant. On April 4, 2022, Defendant filed the operative first amended cross- complaint (�...
2022.07.14 Motion to Continue Trial 380
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.14
Excerpt: ...ff”) filed this action against defendants Javier E. Reyes (“Reyes”) and 10-4 Trucking Services, Inc. (collectively, “Defendants”) for injuries arising from a March 24, 2019, motor vehicle accident. Trial is currently scheduled for August 4, 2022. On June 9, 2022, Defendants filed this motion to continue the trial date and all related deadlines after their ex parte application for a continuance was denied on June 7. 2022. Although Plaint...
2022.07.12 Motion for Terminating Sanctions 387
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.12
Excerpt: ...o (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against Defendants Core Medical Group, Inc. (“Core Medical”), Joel Aronowitz, M.D. (“Aronowitz”), Jennifer M. Winnick, P.A. (“Winnick”), and Joel Aronowitz, M.D. dba Tower Multi-Specialty Medical Group (“Tower”) (collectively, “Defendants”) for medical malpractice and loss of consortium. Plaintiffs also named Sanjay Mukerji (“Dr. Mukerji”) as a co- defendant, but he was ...
2022.07.08 Motion to Set Aside Dismissal and Enter Judgment 592
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.08
Excerpt: ... action against defendant Domingo Rubalcava. On February 1, 2021, the parties filed a stipulation to dismiss the case. The stipulation was pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 664.6 and reserved jurisdiction for the court to vacate the dismissal and enter judgment upon breach of the settlement agreement. The parties agreed that Defendant shall pay Plaintiff $23,000 by making an initial payment of $10,000 and then monthly payments of $50.00...
2022.07.08 Motion for Summary Judgment 849
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.08
Excerpt: ...taurants of California, Inc. On February 8, 2021, Plaintiff filed the operative First Amended Complaint naming McDonald's Restaurants of California, Inc. (“Defendant”). Plaintiff alleges that on December 9, 2018, she slipped and fell on the floor inside Defendant's restaurant. (FAC, Attachment GN-1, p. 5.) Plaintiff alleges Defendant, by and through its employees, were negligent in the cleaning and disposing of trash and food products from th...
2022.07.08 Motion for Leave to Submit Tardy Expert Witness List 973
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.08
Excerpt: ...gainst defendant Jesse Albert Dicamillo (“Defendant”) arising from a January 3, 2019, motor vehicle accident. On June 15, 2022, the Court continued the trial date from June 15, 2022, to November 17, 2022, and ordered that all pretrial deadlines including discovery and motion cut-off deadlines be based on the new trial date. Before the Court is Defendant's motion to submit a tardy witness list. This motion was one of the reasons why Defendant ...
2022.07.08 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 223
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.08
Excerpt: ...negligence pursuant to Labor Code section 3706, et seq. Plaintiff alleges that he was injured while performing work for Defendant that required a permit, including construction and new framing. Plaintiff also alleges Defendant failed to maintain worker's compensation insurance coverage for Plaintiff and that he was injured when he fell 20 feet while reinstalling a window. Plaintiff argues that he is a statutory employee and can recover for neglig...
2022.07.08 Demurrer to FAC, Motion to Strike 353
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.08
Excerpt: ...er 30, 2020, plaintiff Robert Perez (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against defendants Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai Health System (collectively, “Defendants”). On May 2, 2022, Plaintiff filed the operative First Amended Complaint asserting causes of action for: (1) elder abuse, (2) reckless willful misconduct, (3) professional negligence, (4) negligent hiring, supervision, and retention, and (5) intentional infliction of e...
2022.07.05 Motion to Quash Subpoena for Employment Records 284
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.05
Excerpt: ..., 2021, motor vehicle collision. Plaintiff alleges Defendant failed to stop at the limit line and struck Plaintiff while he was riding his bicycle in the crosswalk area. On June 9, 2022, Plaintiff filed this motion to quash Defendant's subpoenas for medical and employment records. The subpoenas were issued to: (1) Pinnacle Chiropractic Clinic (“Pinnacle”), (2) Zaven Arslanian, M.D. (“Dr. Arslanian”), (3) Jiffy Lube, (4) Salazar Restaurant...
2022.07.05 Motion to Continue Trial 321
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.05
Excerpt: ...Services, Inc. (collectively, “Defendants”), as well as Swissport Cargo Services, Inc. and Swissport USA, Inc. Plaintiff alleges that on December 27, 2017, she was a passenger on a bus when a cargo carrier at the airport was negligently placed near a jet exhaust. Due to the cargo carrier's placement, the cargo became dislodged and airborne, striking the bus and injuring Plaintiff. Trial is currently scheduled for August 18, 2021. On June 9, 2...
2022.07.05 Motion to Continue Trial 024
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.05
Excerpt: ...ts Alexander Villicana, M.D. (“Defendant”) and Arcadia Outpatient Surgery Center, L.P. (“Surgery Center”) arising from a surgical procedure performed on September 21, 2019. Plaintiff filed the operative First Amended Complaint on February 16, 2022. On May 27, 2022, at Plaintiff's request, Surgery Center was dismissed from the action. Trial is currently scheduled for July 20, 2022. Defendant filed this motion for an order continuing trial ...
2022.07.05 Motion for Terminating Sanctions 465
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.05
Excerpt: ... Inc. (“Defendant”) and Hyundai Motor Company, alleging that a tire blew out on her rental car while she was driving. On April 21, 2022, the Court ordered Plaintiff to attend an independent medical examination by Defendant's expert, Barry Ludwig, M.D. within 30 days of the date of the order. On May 31, 2022, Defendant filed this motion for terminating sanctions or, in the alternative, issue sanctions. Defendant also filed an ex parte applicat...
2022.06.23 Petition to Compel Binding Arbitration 418
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.06.23
Excerpt: ...ximino Cedillo (“Maximino”), Ruddy Riera (“Ruddy”), and Lester Mendez (“Lester”), individually and as successors in interest to Maria Del Rosario Cedillo (“Maria”) filed this action against Ensign Panorama LLC (“Panorama”) and The Ensign Group, Inc. (collectively, “Defendants”) for elder abuse, negligence, violation of residents' rights, and wrongful death. Plaintiffs allege that Maria was a resident of Defendants' skilled...
2022.06.23 Motion for Production of Peace Officer Personnel Records 692
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.06.23
Excerpt: ... Prado arising from an October 24, 2019, motor vehicle collision. On May 26, 2022, Defendant filed this motion for the production of peace officer personnel records pursuant to Evidence Code sections 1043 and 1045 (“Pitchess motion”). Defendant argues that these records are needed because at the time of the collision, Plaintiff was on duty as an officer for the California Highway Patrol (“CHP”) and his records will assist in the evaluatio...
2022.06.20 Motion to Challenge Good Faith Settlement 289
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.06.20
Excerpt: ...s that on December 14, 2020, she was involved in a motor vehicle collision with Dayssi Beltran (“Beltran”) and Cinthia Lukas. A few weeks later, on January 28, 2021, Plaintiff was involved in a second collision with Dianne Murrillo Valbuena and Denice Ron Valbuena (collectively, the “Valbuena Defendants”). Plaintiff dismissed the Valbuena Defendants on April 5, 2022. On April 27, 2022, they filed an application for determination of good f...
2022.06.20 Motion for Summary Judgment 214
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.06.20
Excerpt: ...s L. Duban (“Defendant”) arising from a July 12, 2017, dog bite by a dog named Huxley. On August 30, 2021, the clerk entered default against Mathews. On April 1, 2022, Defendant filed this motion for summary judgment. The motion is unopposed. I. FACTUAL BACKGROUND Defendant has continuously owned the residence located at 667 Lorraine Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90005 (“the residence”) since May 5, 1999. (Defendant's Undisputed Mate...
2022.06.17 Motion to Strike Punitive Damages 747
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.06.17
Excerpt: ...vid Cerwonka (“Cerwonka”). Plaintiff also named Rebecca Kuhlman-Taylor and David Kuhlman-Taylor (collectively, “Defendants”) as defendants. Plaintiff alleges he was bitten by a dog owned by Cerwonka on February 27, 2020, and that Defendants knew or should have known about the dog's propensity to bite or attack humans and let the dog roam freely unattended. Plaintiff prays for punitive damages, which Defendants move to strike. The motion i...
2022.06.17 Motion to Quash Subpoena 391
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.06.17
Excerpt: ...ed this action against ICO Development, LLC (“ICO”) arising from a May 18, 2019, trip and fall in a hotel room at The Mayfair Hotel. On December 1, 2020, Plaintiff amended the Complaint to add Mayfair Lofts, LLC and Mayfair Lofts Master Tenant LLC (collectively, the “Mayfair Defendants”), and Crescent Hotel Management Services, LLC (“Crescent”) as Does 1 through 3. On May 23, 2022, Plaintiff filed this motion to quash subpoenas direct...
2022.06.17 Motion to Continue Trial 871
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.06.17
Excerpt: ...dants SFII Lankershim, LLC, Swift Realty Partners, LLC, and Tiarna Real Estate Services (collectively, “Defendants”) arising from a January 10, 2018 fall down a set of stairs. On August 12, 2020, Tiarna Real Estate Services filed a cross-complaint naming SP Plus Corp. (“Moving Cross- Defendant”). Moving Cross-Defendant filed its own cross-complaint naming ABM Janitorial Services (“ABM”). Trial is currently set for August 2, 2022. Howe...
2022.06.17 Motion for Summary Judgment 944
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.06.17
Excerpt: ...ed this action against Vardan Tokmajyan (“Tokmajyan”), USA Tobacco & Vape Shop, Inc. (“USA Tobacco”), and Triplejs Jade Vermont (“TJV”). Plaintiffs allege their grandson Jai Malik Carter (“Decedent”) was killed by USA Tobacco's employee, Tokmajyan on May 10, 2018. Tokmajyan allegedly locked Decedent in USA Tobacco's shop and fatally stabbed Decedent. TJV is USA Tobacco's landlord and owns the shopping plaza where USA Tobacco had i...
2022.06.16 Motion to Continue Trial 477
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.06.16
Excerpt: ...Defendant”), Jasmin Ruiz, Juan Gonzalez, and Ilario Ruiz. On May 23, 2022, Defendant filed this motion to continue the trial date, which is currently set for July 8, 2022. The motion is unopposed. I. 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. rule 3.1332(b).) Nevertheless, the trial court has discretion to continue t...
2022.06.16 Motion for Summary Judgment 721
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.06.16
Excerpt: ...inal Stores, Inc. (“Smart & Final”) and Morehart Land Co. (“Defendant”). Plaintiff alleges that on July 10, 2017, she tripped and fell on an uneven and unsafe walkway outside a Smart & Final store. Plaintiff asserts two causes of action for general negligence and premises liability. On March 8, 2021, Plaintiff named Sunrise Landscaping, Enrique Silva, Barney Reid, and Oak Construction as additional Doe defendants. On January 21, 2022, Def...
2022.06.16 Motion for Determination of Good Faith Settlement 026
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.06.16
Excerpt: ...Henley Pacific LA, LLC dba Valvoline Instant Oil Change (“HPLA”) (erroneously sued as “Valvoline Instant Oil Change”) as well as FCA US LLC dba Jeep (“Jeep”), Enterprise Rent‐A‐Car Co of San Francisco, LLC and Enterprise Car Sales (collectively, “Enterprise”), Complete Automotive Systems (“CAS”), Ceja Quality Tires (“Ceja”), and Nancy Wender (“Defendant”). Plaintiff alleges that on December 3, 2021, she was involve...
2022.06.15 Demurrer 467
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.06.15
Excerpt: ...ctively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against defendant Conair Corporation dba Cuisinart (“Defendant”). Plaintiffs assert seven causes of action including strict products liability, negligent products liability, breach of express warranty, breach of implied warranty of merchantability, breach of implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose, violation of Proposition 65, and bad faith insurance claim. On May 18, 2022, Defendant f...
2022.06.15 Motion for Leave to File Complaint 135
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.06.15
Excerpt: ...”) filed an action against Raymond Jules Marcogliese (“Marcogliese”) and Top Notch Fence, Inc. (“Top Notch”) (collectively, “Defendants”) arising from a trip and fall over metal wires protruding from a gate. On April 10, 2020, Insurance Company of the West (“ICOW”) filed a complaint against Top Notch to recover the amounts paid to Creet on behalf of Creet's employer, Total Education Solutions, Inc. (“TES”) as workers' compen...
2022.06.15 Motion to Quash Subpoena 385
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.06.15
Excerpt: ...r Technologies, Inc. (“Uber”), Raiser, LLC (“Rasier”), Rasier-CA, LLC (“Rasier- CA”), and Gary Edward Mijangos (“Mijangos”) arising from a July 30, 2019, motor vehicle versus pedestrian collision. Plaintiff seeks to quash Uber's subpoena to his employer, Capstone Logistics (“Capstone”), served on May 10, 2022. A deposition subpoena may request (1) only the attendance and testimony of a deponent, (2) only the production of busi...
2022.06.15 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 358
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.06.15
Excerpt: ... “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against defendants Mohawk Alley Animal Hospital (“Mohawk Alley”) and Ruby Jong, DVM (“Dr. Jong”) (erroneously sued as Ruby Jung) (collectively, “Defendants”) arising from veterinary care provided to their dog, Disco. Plaintiffs assert nine causes of action for: (1) fraudulent concealment, (2) intentional misrepresentation, (3) negligent misrepresentation, (4) violation of California Civil Code sect...
2022.06.10 Motion to Strike Punitive Damages 502
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.06.10
Excerpt: ...opher Kuffman (“Defendant”) for damages arising from a January 6, 2020, motor vehicle accident. Plaintiff asserts causes of action for motor vehicle, negligence, and intentional infliction of emotional distress (“IIED”). Plaintiff alleges as part of her negligence and IIED claim that Defendant violated California Vehicle Code section 20001 by committing a “hit- and-run.” Defendant moves to strike Plaintiff's claim for punitive damages...
2022.06.10 Motion to Continue Trial 863
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.06.10
Excerpt: ...ah Anibal Lopez (“Lopez”) arising from an April 2, 2019, motor vehicle collision. On April 2, 2020, Plaintiff added Julio Camero and Camero Glass & Glazing (collectively, “Camero”) as Doe defendants. Trial is currently scheduled for July 29, 2022. On May 16, 2022, Lopez and Camero (collectively, “Defendants”) filed this motion for an order continuing trial to November 2, 2022. The motion is unopposed. I. LEGAL STANDARD Trial dates are...
2022.06.10 Motion to Continue Trial 562
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.06.10
Excerpt: ...nified School District (“Defendant”). Trial is currently scheduled for August 22, 2022. On May 16, 2022, Defendant filed this motion to continue the trial date to a date after January 25, 2023. I. 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. rule 3.1332(b).) Nevertheless, the trial court has discretion to continue tr...
2022.06.10 Motion to Continue Trial 202
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.06.10
Excerpt: ...ant”). Trial is currently scheduled for July 11, 2022. On May 10, 2022, Defendant filed this motion requesting for the trial date to be continued or for a stay of civil proceedings in order to preserve his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. The motion is unopposed. I. 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. ...
2022.06.10 Motion for Summary Judgment 357
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.06.10
Excerpt: ...m”) filed this action against defendants Mark Myronowicz (“Defendant”) and Harbor Rail Services of California (“Harbor Rail”) for injuries arising from an August 24, 2018, dog bite by a Doberman Pinscher named Major. Plaintiffs allege that Defendant owned Major and that Major attacked and bit Plaintiff when she was on Defendant's property at Defendant's invitation. Plaintiff asserts causes of action against Defendant for: (1) strict lia...
2022.06.10 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 925
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.06.10
Excerpt: ...yan filed this action against Defendant The Hertz Corporation for motor vehicle negligence and general negligence. Defendant moves for judgment on the pleadings on the grounds that this court lacks jurisdiction. II. LEGAL STANDARD “A motion for judgment on the pleadings performs the same function as a general demurrer, and hence attacks only defects disclosed on the face of the pleadings or by matters that can be judicially noticed. [Citations....
2022.06.09 Motion for Summary Judgment 005
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.06.09
Excerpt: ...collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against defendants Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (“Defendant”) (erroneously sued as “Cedars Sinai Medical Center”), Russell A. Hubert, M.D. (“Dr. Hubert”), and Complete Care Community Health Center, Inc. (“Complete Care”). The action arises from the death of Plaintiffs' baby daughter, Callisto, on July 5, 2019, after receiving treatment from Defendant's emergency department on July 4...
2022.06.09 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 325
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.06.09
Excerpt: ...ODUCTION On July 26, 2021, Plaintiff Allison Paige Edwards (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendants Advanced Pain Medical Group, Inc., Advanced Pain Surgical Center, and Goonjan Shah, M.D. (“Dr. Shah”) for injuries arising from a series of steroid injections. On May 12, 2022, Advanced Pain Medical Group, Inc. and Advanced Pain Surgical Center (collectively, “Advanced Pain”), along with Dr. Shah, filed this motion for judgmen...
2022.06.09 Motion to Stay Civil Proceeding due to Pending Criminal Case, to Disqualify Counsel 327
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.06.09
Excerpt: ... & BOYLE AS PLAINTIFFS' COUNSEL Dept. 27 1:30 p.m. April 21, 2022 I. INTRODUCTION On January 4, 2022, plaintiffs Ali Dhanani, individually and as the successor-in-interest to the estate of Noorbanoo Dhanani (“Decedent”), Asif Dhanani, and Ambreen Lalani (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against defendants Shawn Cyrus Massoudi and Shawn Massoudi. Plaintiffs assert four causes of action for: (1) negligence (wrongful death & sur...
2022.06.09 Motion to Tax Costs 520
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.06.09
Excerpt: ... “Defendants”) arising from a February 26, 2020, motor vehicle collision. As Defendants share the same last name, the Court will refer to each defendant by their first name (no disrespect is intended). Plaintiff alleges that Plaintiff's vehicle was rear-ended by a vehicle operated by Brittne and that Kimberly and Willie negligently entrusted the vehicle to Brittne. Defendants filed a joint answer on September 8, 2021, and Kimberly and Willie ...
2022.06.09 Motions to Compel Discovery Responses and Deem Admitted, for Monetary Sanctions 513
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.06.09
Excerpt: ...defendant Andrew Prado (“Defendant”) arising from September 8, 2018, motor vehicle collision. On October 12, 2021, Plaintiff served Special Interrogatories (Set One), and Requests for Admission (Set One) on Defendant. Despite an extension, no responses were received. Plaintiff filed their motions on May 13, 2022, for an order compelling Defendant's discovery responses and deeming admitted the requests for admission. Plaintiff also requests mo...
2022.06.08 Motion for Terminating Sanctions, Issue or Evidence Sanctions 105
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.06.08
Excerpt: ...iled this action against defendant City of Los Angeles (“Defendant”) alleging he sustained injuries when his bicycle's front tire fell into an uncovered pullbox on the sidewalk, which catapulted him forward into the sidewalk. Plaintiff alleges the open electrical pullbox should have been covered and constituted a dangerous condition of public property. On May 6, 2022, Plaintiff filed this motion for terminating, issue, and monetary sanctions....
2022.06.08 Motion for Summary Judgment 827
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.06.08
Excerpt: ...nts Fujitec America, Inc. (“Defendant”) and Boston Properties for injuries arising from a September 11, 2019, incident inside an elevator. On February 16, 2022, the Court granted Defendant's motion to have its requests for admission deemed admitted after Plaintiff failed to serve responses. On March 23, 2022, Defendant filed this motion for summary judgment, or, in the alternative, summary adjudication based on those deemed admissions. The mo...
2022.06.08 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 314
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.06.08
Excerpt: ...endant Jontai Joshua Jeter (“Defendant”). Plaintiff asserts a cause of action for premises liability and alleges that on October 22, 2019, he was a presumed employee of Defendant under Labor Code section 2750.5 when he fell off or through the roof of a carport that he was repairing it at Defendant's request. On April 19, 2022, Defendant filed this demurrer arguing that the Complaint is uncertain and fails to state sufficient facts to constitu...
2022.06.07 Motion to Reopen Discovery 203
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.06.07
Excerpt: ...nesto Garcia (collectively, “Defendants”) arising from a June 27, 2019 motor vehicle collision. On May 5, 2022, the Court granted Defendants' ex parte application to continue trial. Trial was continued from May 10, 2022, to August 31, 2022. Discovery remained closed. On May 12, 2022, Defendants filed this noticed motion for an order reopening discovery to correspond with the new trial date. On motion of any party, the court may grant leave to...
2022.06.07 Motion to Continue Trial 729
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.06.07
Excerpt: ...ndants Rochelle Sterling, as trustee of the Sterling Family Trust and Beverly Hills Properties, LLC (erroneously sued as “Beverly Hills Properties aka Lindley House Towers”) arising from an April 5, 2018 slip and fall. Trial is currently scheduled for September 28, 2022. On May 3, 2022, Plaintiff filed this unopposed motion for a four-month trial continuance. A stipulation between the parties to continue trial has also been filed. I. LEGAL ST...
2022.05.26 Motion to Compel Deposition, Continue Trial 555
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.05.26
Excerpt: ...018, plaintiff Julia Rodriguez (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against defendants City of Bell Gardens and John William Slevcove (collectively, “Defendants”) arising from a May 11, 2016, motor vehicle collision. On May 2, 2022, Defendants filed this motion to compel Plaintiff's deposition and to continue trial. I. LEGAL STANDARD Motion to Compel Deposition Any party may obtain discovery, subject to restrictions, by taking the oral deposit...
2022.05.26 Motion for Summary Judgment, Adjudication 608
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.05.26
Excerpt: ...tant action against Defendant Department of Public Health of State of California (“Defendant”) on February 24, 2021. Defendant filed an Answer to the Complaint on March 25, 2021. On February 25, 2022, Plaintiff filed the instant Motion for Summary Judgment, or in the alternative, Summary Adjudication. Defendant filed an opposition on May 12, 2022. Discussion This action is brought to challenge a citation issued, and penalty proposed, against ...
2022.05.26 Motion for Leave to File Late Claim 473
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.05.26
Excerpt: ...) filed this action against defendant Zofia Wiaceck (“Defendant”), individually and as the trustee of The Wiacek Family Trust (“Trust”). Plaintiff also named the City of Los Angeles (“City”) and the County of Los Angeles (“County”). The action arises from a trip and fall on a sidewalk that occurred on August 15, 2018. Plaintiff asserted both claims for premises liability and dangerous condition of public property. City filed an an...
2022.05.26 Motion for Leave to Demand Neuropsychological IME 385
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.05.26
Excerpt: ...ainst defendants Uber Technologies, Inc. (“Uber”), Raiser, LLC (“Rasier”), Rasier-CA, LLC (“Rasier-CA”), and Gary Edward Mijangos (“Mijangos”) arising from a July 30, 2019, motor vehicle versus pedestrian collision. On May 4, 2022, Uber, Rasier, and Rasier-CA (collectively, “Uber”) filed this motion for leave to take a neuropsychological examination of Plaintiff. The proposed examination will be conducted by Dr. Roert M. Bilde...
2022.05.24 Motion for Leave to File SAC 162
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.05.24
Excerpt: ...(“Perez”) (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against defendants Francisco Cadena, Brian Monterroso, and Adriana Dela Cruz arising from an April 10, 2021, motor vehicle collision. On May 27, 2021, Plaintiffs filed a First Amended Complaint which added Hyundai Motor America and Hyundai Motor Company as defendants. On September 16, 2021, Plaintiffs added Jose Albert Pavon, Gabriela Pavon, and Pavon Enterprises, Inc. dba Al's Towi...
2022.05.24 Motion for Terminating or Evidence Sanctions, for Monetary Sanctions 328
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.05.24
Excerpt: ...ies, LLC (“Defendant”). On April 21, 2022, Plaintiff filed this motion for terminating or evidentiary sanctions based on their inability to depose Defendant's experts, Mark Blanchette, PhD and Robert M. Wilson, M.D. Plaintiff cites to several statutes from the Code of Civil Procedure which provides the Court with the power to impose sanctions for misuses of discovery. Specifically, Code of Civil Procedure section 2023.030 authorizes the court...
2022.05.24 Motion for Reconsideration 232
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.05.24
Excerpt: ...eles Film Schools, LLC (“Defendant”) (erroneously sued as Los Angeles Film School, LLC”), The Los Angeles Film School, and 6363 Partners, LLC. On April 22, 2022, Plaintiff did not appear at the hearing and the Court issued an order granting Defendant's motion for terminating sanctions after Plaintiff failed to comply with the Court's order dated March 15, 2022, which directed Plaintiff to sit for his deposition. On April 25, 2022, Plaintiff...
2022.05.24 Motion to Quash Subpoenas 536
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.05.24
Excerpt: ...ndant Virginio Ramos Naranjo (“Defendant”) arising from a December 26, 2017, motor vehicle collision. On June 25, 2020, Express FTC, Inc. was added to the action as Doe 1. On April 28, 2021, the Court dismissed Mullen from this action. On April 6, 2022, Plaintiff named Fargo Trucking Company, Inc. as Doe 11. On April 21, 2022, Plaintiff filed this motion to quash Defendant's subpoenas issued to Interinsurance Exchange of Automobile Club (“I...
2022.05.19 Motion to Strike 292
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.05.19
Excerpt: ...ants Alpha Beta Company dba Ralph's (“Defendant”) (erroneously sued as “Ralphs Grocery Company”) and American Guard Services, Inc. (“AGS”). Plaintiff alleges that on October 1, 2020, guards from AGS verbally bullied her and ordered her to leave her canvas bag at the front of the store. (Compl., GN-1.) Plaintiff alleges a guard had a holstered gun and stood two feet away from her with his hand on his gun in a threatening manner. (Ibid....
2022.05.19 Motion to Continue Trial 091
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.05.19
Excerpt: ...nd Shannon Larison (“Larison”) (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against defendant Buckingham Manufacturing Co., Inc. (“Defendant”). Trial is currently set for June 7, 2022 and Defendant seeks a continuance in order to depose a treating physician based in Kentucky, Victor Cooper, D.C. (“Dr. Cooper”). Defendant claims the deposition will need to be conducted in-person and video-taped, and that its experts will need to ...
2022.05.19 Motion to Compel Deposition 465
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.05.19
Excerpt: ...”) filed this action against defendants Uber Technologies, Inc. (“Defendant”), Ronald Scott Robinson, and Maven Drive, LLC arising from a December 17, 2017 motor vehicle collision. On August 10, 2020, Maven Drive, LLC was dismissed from the action. Before the Court is Plaintiff's motion to compel the deposition of Defendant's person most qualified (“PMQ”) and the production of documents. Plaintiff also requests monetary sanctions. Any p...
2022.05.18 Motion for Leave to File Complaint 049
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.05.18
Excerpt: ...o Lopez (“Lopez”) filed this action against Defendants Keenan Uzoho (“Uzoho”) and Sixt Rent a Car LLC (“Sixt”) arising from a June 26, 2020, motor vehicle collision. Sixt filed an Answer on September 2, 2021, and was subsequently dismissed with prejudice on November 18, 2021. Uzoho filed an answer to the complaint on November 17, 2021. On April 26, 2022, Uzoho filed this Motion seeking leave to file a cross- complaint against Plaintif...
2022.05.12 Motion to Compel Arbitration, to Dismiss or Stay Action Pending Completion of Arbitration 669
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.05.12
Excerpt: ...plaintiff James M. Jones (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against defendants Uber Technologies, Inc. (“Defendant”) and Doe Driver (collectively, “Defendants”). Plaintiff asserts a negligence claim and a violation of the Unruh Civil Rights Act. Plaintiff alleges that on May 4, 2019, he ordered an UberPool ride and was given a pickup location with no option to change it. (Compl., ¶¶ 6-8.) Because the pickup location was in a dangerous ...
2022.05.12 Motion for Trial Preference 566
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.05.12
Excerpt: ...ship Group (“Defendant”). Plaintiff alleges that on July 17, 2021, she was at Defendant's meeting when Riggio tripped over the threshold of the sliding glass door, lost his balance, and fell onto Plaintiff, causing her to fall to the floor and sustain injuries. On April 4, 2022, Plaintiff filed this motion for trial preference under Code of Civil Procedure section 36(a). Trial is currently scheduled for April 3, 2023. A party who is over 70 y...
2022.05.12 Motion for Summary Judgment 211
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.05.12
Excerpt: ...inst defendant City of Beverly Hills (“Defendant”) arising from a trip and fall on the sidewalk. Plaintiff also sued Feriel Z Posner, Zomorodi Trust, Diana Guy, and Diana Guy Children Trust, who are the homeowners that owned the property adjacent to her trip and fall. Against Defendant, Plaintiff claims the sidewalk was a dangerous condition of public property under Gov't Code § 835 and nuisance under Civil Code § 3479 et seq. On March 1, 2...
2022.05.12 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 015
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.05.12
Excerpt: ...inst defendant City of Long Beach (“Defendant”) and Klassic Engineering & Construction, Inc. (“Klassic”). Plaintiff alleges he was injured while on a construction site when he stepped over a hole and landed on concrete that was raised but not marked, causing him to trip and fall. On April 18, 2022, Defendant filed this motion for judgment on the pleadings, arguing that Plaintiff fails to state sufficient facts to plead a cause of action. ...
2022.05.10 Motion to Strike Supplemental Expert Designation 203
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.05.10
Excerpt: ...ant Edwin Ernesto Garcia and Jet Speed Plumbing, Inc. (collectively, “Defendants”) arising from a June 27, 2019, multi-vehicle automobile collision. On April 12, 2022, Plaintiff filed this motion to strike Defendants' supplemental expert designation served on April 7, 2022, which identified Agnes Grogan (“Grogan”), Dr. Lawrence P. Harter (“Dr. Harter”), and Dr. Tony Feuerman (“Dr. Feuerman”) as additional experts. Plaintiff argues...
2022.05.10 Motion to Reclassify Matter 870
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.05.10
Excerpt: ...y Lee Cunningham arising from injuries sustained when her vehicle was repossessed. On October 30, 2020, Plaintiff named Kimberly Sanchez as a Doe defendant. On April 11, 2022, Morgan Recovery Corporation, Jaime Sanchez, Rodney Henry Lee Cunningham, and Kimberly Sanchez (collectively, “Defendants”) filed this motion to reclassify this action. Defendants argue that Plaintiff is unable to show that her damages exceed $25,000. A motion to reclass...
2022.05.10 Motion to Correct Clerical Error in Judgment 517
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2022.05.10
Excerpt: ...ants I.T. Nella, Inc. (“I.T. Nella”), Kamran Akbari (“Akbari”), and Vaheh Ghazarian (“Ghazarian”) arising from an October 28, 2016, motor vehicle collision. Akbari was driving the vehicle owned by Ghazarian; both Akbari and Ghazarian are employees of I.T. Nella. On March 9, 2020, the case was transferred to Judge Lawrence Cho for trial. On March 11 and 13, 2020, Judge Cho issued orders dismissing Ghazarian and Akbari from the action w...

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