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2023.11.30 Motion for Protective Order 000
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.30
Excerpt: ...or damages arising from an automobile incident. At this time, Defendant Christian Jonathan Mejia (“Mejia”) moves for a Protective Order from having to provide responses to propounded written discovery on the grounds that Mejia is homeless and has not had an opportunity to meet with his counsel of record. The motion is unopposed. II. Motion for Protective Order 1. Meet and Confer CCP § 2030.090(a) provides, “When interrogatories have been p...
2023.11.29 Motion to Compel Further Responses 673
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.29
Excerpt: ...(“Defendant”) for injuries Plaintiff sustained when she slipped on a pool of liquid in Defendant's store and fell. Plaintiff moves the Court for an order compelling Defendant to provide further responses to Request for Production of Documents (“RPDs”), set two. Plaintiff requests further disclosures to request nos. 19-23, 25-26, and 28-31, and further verified responses to 32-33, and 35-37. Defendant opposes the motion, and Plaintiff file...
2023.11.29 Motion to Compel Further Responses 203
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.29
Excerpt: ...ries Plaintiff allegedly sustained when she slipped and fell on water near the door of the restroom on June 9, 2019. On July 5, 2022, Plaintiff filed an amendment to complaint naming Nationwide Janitorial Services, Inc. as Doe 1. On August 16, 2023, Defendants Culver City Mall, LLC, erroneously sued as Westfield, LLC, and Nationwide Janitorial Services, Inc. (“Defendants”) filed the instant motion moving the Court for an order compelling Plai...
2023.11.29 Motion to Compel Arbitration 126
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.29
Excerpt: ...ogies, Inc. (“Uber”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident, which occurred on October 27, 2019. At this time, Uber moves to compel arbitration and stay the action pending completion of arbitration. As of November 14, 2023, no opposition was filed. The motion is unopposed. II. Motion to Compel Arbitration In deciding a petition to compel arbitration, trial courts must decide first whether an enforceable arbitration agreement exists...
2023.11.29 Motion for Summary Judgment 391
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.29
Excerpt: ...CA Inc., erroneously sued as VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital, (“VCA) (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising from a dog bite. The complaint alleges two causes of action for negligence and strict liability per California Civil Code Section 3342. Pertinent to VCA, the complaint alleges VCA failed to act reasonably in the care, handling, custody, and control of Inouye's dog, named “Theodor,” and that “Theodor” had an unus...
2023.11.29 Motion for Determination of Good Faith Settlement 427
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.29
Excerpt: ...fendants TingTing You (“You”), The Cheng Living Trust Dated April 16, 1991, and EAN Holdings, LLC d/b/a Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company (“Enterprise”) for wrongful death involving a motor vehicle v. pedestrian incident. On September 13, 2023, Defendant You filed the instant motion for determination of good faith settlement between Plaintiffs and Defendants You and Enterprise. The motion is unopposed. Previously, this matter was heard on Oct...
2023.11.29 Motion to Strike 918
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.29
Excerpt: ...“Defendant”) for injuries arising from an automobile incident. After the Court granted Defendant's motion to strike punitive damages with leave to amend on September 13, 2023, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) on October 3, 2023. Defendant moves to strike the FAC on the same grounds that the allegations are insufficient to support a claim for punitive damages. Plaintiff opposes the motion, and Defendant filed a reply. II. ...
2023.11.28 Motion to Compel Arbitration 482
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.28
Excerpt: ...s, Inc. (“Uber”) and Sergio Doe (“Sergio”) for damages arising from an assault and battery. The complaint alleges that on February 4, 2020, Plaintiff was a passenger in Sergio's vehicle when Sergio became aggravated at Plaintiff's request for an additional drop-off, wherein Doe slammed the vehicle door on Plaintiff's leg, grabbed Plaintiff, and pushed her to the ground. Plaintiff alleges Sergio was acting within the course and scope of hi...
2023.11.28 Motion for Summary Judgment 529
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.28
Excerpt: ...alifornia, Inc., Food 4 Less of Southern California, Inc., and The Kroger Co. for damages arising from a slip and fall. The complaint alleges defendants allowed a dangerous condition to exist, specifically a dirty, wet and slippery floor with spilled merchandise. The complaint alleges causes of action for premises liability and general negligence against defendants. At this time, Defendant Alpha Beta Company dba Food 4 Less, erroneously sued as F...
2023.11.27 Motion for Summary Judgment 212
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.27
Excerpt: ...bbie Lee French (“French”), Michael Candler (“Candler”), and Candler Trucking (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. On May 13, 2022, Defendants filed a cross-complaint against Plaintiff for breach of contract, declaratory relief, and indemnification. Defendants now move for summary judgment on the grounds that Plaintiff entered into a binding and enforceable settlement agreement with Defendant...
2023.11.27 Motion for Leave to File Complaint 584
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.27
Excerpt: ...dants, Restaurant Depot, LLC (“Restaurant Depot”) and Does 1 to 25 for damages arising from an alleged inadequately maintained portion of a raised curb located in front of one of the refrigerators on Restaurant Depot's property. On July 28, 2023, Plaintiff filed an amendment to complaint naming RD America, LLC (“RDA”) as Doe 1. On August 30, 2023, RDA filed its Answer to Plaintiff's complaint. On October 27, 2023, RDA filed the instant mo...
2023.11.27 Motion to Compel Mental Exam 030
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.27
Excerpt: ...o (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendant Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“Defendant”) for damages arising from a fall on Defendant's bus when the bus accelerated. Plaintiff alleges she struck her head as a result of the incident.¿ Defendant now moves for an order compelling Plaintiff to appear for a mental examination with James E. Rosenberg, M.D. (“Dr. Rosenberg”) and Ari Kalechstein, Ph.D. (“D...
2023.11.27 Request for Court Judgment 751
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.27
Excerpt: ...s default judgment against Alexis Jesus Romero in the total amount of $117,643.50, comprised of $7,140 for past medical specials, $10,000 for future medical expenses, and $100,000 in general damages for pain, suffering, mental anguish, residual complaints, and emotional distress. (Azizi Decl. ¶ 8.) Additionally, Plaintiff seeks $503.50 for reimbursement of clerk's filing fees and process server's fees, as costs. This action arises out of a motor...
2023.11.21 Motion for Summary Judgment, Adjudication 293
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.21
Excerpt: ...gainst Defendants So Cal PF, LLC, dba Planet Fitness (“So Cal LLC”) and So Cal PF Huntington Park, LLC dba Planet Fitness (“So Cal Huntington Park”) (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages relating to a railing, which allegedly became loose and broke free, causing Plaintiff to fall. The complaint alleges causes of action for negligence and premises liability against Defendants. Defendants now move for summary judgment, or alternative...
2023.11.17 Petition to Permit Late Claim 059
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.17
Excerpt: ...ntiff”) filed this action against Defendant Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“LACMTA”) and Does 1 to 20 for damages arising from an alleged failure to secure a ramp within the vehicle for Plaintiff, who was transported in the vehicle with his walker on September 19, 2022. (Compl. at ¶ 13.) At this time, Plaintiff seeks relief from the requirements of Government Code §§ 945.4 and 945.6 and petitions for an order p...
2023.11.17 Motion to Compel Responses 349
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.17
Excerpt: ...rogatories, set one, and request for production of documents (“RPDs”), set one, on Plaintiff Cheuk Ying Lam (“Lam”) on August 10, 2023 by U.S. mail. (Mot. Werner Decl. ¶ 3; Exh. B.) Plaintiff Lam is in pro per. Responses were due on or before September 18, 2023. (Id. at ¶ 4.) After receiving no responses by September 18, 2023, Uber's counsel attempted to meet and confer with Plaintiff Lam. Plaintiff Lam did not respond to Uber's Septemb...
2023.11.17 Motion for Reconsideration 226
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.17
Excerpt: ...“Defendant”) for damages arising from an automobile incident. On January 17, 2019, Plaintiff filed his first application for publication, which was rejected on February 13, 2019 due to, among other deficiencies, failure to provide facts and evidence to substantiate the need to serve by publication in order to satisfy the diligence requirement of CCP §§ 415.20, 415.30, and 415.50. (Notice of Rejection, Feb. 13, 2019.) On March 23, 2019, Plai...
2023.11.17 Demurrer to FAC 802
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.17
Excerpt: ...nt (“FAC”) against defendants Birkenstock USA, LP (“Birkenstock”), Sandalim, Inc. (“Sandalim”), and Does 1 through 50 (collectively, “Defendants”) for injuries arising from stacked boxes on movable racks, which fell on top of Plaintiff's head. The complaint alleges causes of action for (1) negligence, (2) negligence – vicarious liability, (3) negligent hiring, supervision, and retention, and (4) premises liability. Defendant Bir...
2023.11.16 Motions to Compel, Deem RFAs Admitted 715
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.16
Excerpt: ...et one, on Plaintiff Dawn Stevens (“Plaintiff”) on April 14, 2023. (Mandell Decl. ¶ 4; Exh. A.) Plaintiff is in pro per. Responses were due no later than May 17, 2023. After receiving no response, defense counsel sent a meet and confer letter to Plaintiff requesting verified responses, without objections, by June 1, 2023. As of the date of filing, Plaintiff has not served responses. Defendant therefore seeks an order deeming the RFAs, set tw...
2023.11.16 Motion to Enforce Settlement 874
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.16
Excerpt: ...h her Guardian ad Litem, Petitioner, filed this action against Defendants Tanner John Haynes and Alan Douglas Haynes (collectively, “Haynes Defendants”), and Does 1 to 50 for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. On August 23, 2021, Defendants/Cross-Defendants Tanner and Alan filed a Cross-Complaint against Cross-Defendant Hamazasb Aghajanian (“Aghajanian”). On June 20, 2023, Plaintiff filed an Amendment to Complaint naming Cross...
2023.11.16 Motion for Summary Judgment 391
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.16
Excerpt: ... for damages arising out of a trip and fall on the street on December 15, 2020. Plaintiff brings a cause of action for dangerous condition of public property pursuant to Gov. Code section 835. Plaintiff alleges injuries arising from stepping on an uneven, scarred and deformed portion of asphalt on the street. (Compl. ¶ 13.) Defendant now moves for summary judgment. Plaintiff opposes the motion, and Defendant filed a reply. On September 13, 2023,...
2023.11.16 Application for Good Faith Determination of Settlement 348
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.16
Excerpt: ...uben De Arcos Gama (“Gama”), Maribel De Arcos, and Sara Anguiano, erroneously sued as served as Sara Angivano (“Anguiano”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. On October 20, 2023, Gama filed an Application for Determination of Good Faith Settlement providing Plaintiff and Gama entered into a settlement agreement for the total amount of $15,000. On November 1, 2023, rather than filing a Motion to Contest Application for Dete...
2023.11.15 Motions to Compel Responses, to Deem RFAs Admitted 719
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.15
Excerpt: ...ul Gomez (“Plaintiff”) on July 26, 2023. (Mendoza Decl. ¶ 3; Exh. A.) After receiving no response by August 29, 2023, defense counsel emailed Plaintiff's counsel regarding the outstanding discovery responses on September 5, 2023 and October 15, 2023. (Id. at ¶¶ 3-6.) As of the date of filing, Plaintiff has not served responses. (Id. at ¶ 7.) Defendant therefore seeks an order compelling Plaintiff to respond, without objections, to the out...
2023.11.15 Motion to Bifurcate 560
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.15
Excerpt: ...d damages. Plaintiff Henrietta Castrellon (“Plaintiff”) opposes the motion, and Defendant filed a reply. Defendant properly sought a bifurcation order in advance of the trial date. (See CCP § 598 [court to issue order bifurcating case on noticed motion by the pretrial conference or, absent a pretrial conference, no later than 30 days in advance of trial].) However, a trial court may also “on its own motion . . . make such an order at any t...
2023.11.15 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 939
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.15
Excerpt: ...ty”) and County of Los Angeles (the “County”) (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising out of a trip and fall over a sidewalk that occurred on February 4, 2022. The complaint alleges a single cause of action for dangerous condition of public property pursuant to Government Code § 835. The City moves for judgment on the pleadings. Plaintiff opposes the motion. This matter was previously heard on June 8, 2023. The Court continued...
2023.11.14 Motion to Vacate Dismissal 802
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.14
Excerpt: ...ory McKay, and A Beautiful Confusion Production, LLC for damages arising from a dog bite. On November 7, 2022, the Court granted Plaintiff's counsel's motion to be relieved as counsel, wherein the ruling would be effective upon filing proof of service of the final order. (Min. Order, Nov. 7, 2022.) On August 21, 2023, this matter was called for a non-jury trial, and after no appearances by or for either party, the Court dismissed Plaintiff's comp...
2023.11.14 Motion for Leave to File FAC 376
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.14
Excerpt: ...t Defendants Los Angeles Unified School District and County of Los Angeles when a gate fell on Plaintiff. Trial is currently set for March 1, 2024. On April 21, 2022 and January 20, 2023, Plaintiff dismissed the County of Los Angeles and Los Angeles Unified School District. On December 22, 2022, Plaintiff filed amendments to complaint naming A-1 Fencing as Doe 1 and Turner Construction as Doe 2. At this time, Plaintiff seek leave to file a First ...
2023.11.13 Motion to Compel Further Responses 636
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.13
Excerpt: ... action against Defendants Stephen R Dixon (“Dixon”) and Stephen R. Dixon Trust (collectively, “Defendants”) for injuries Plaintiff suffered while on Defendants' premises to repair the air conditioners located on the roof. Plaintiff alleges that as he walked down the ladder from the roof to the floor below, the door hatch immediately slammed shut onto Plaintiff's body causing him to suffer injuries. Plaintiff now moves to compel Dixon to ...
2023.11.13 Demurrer 084
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.13
Excerpt: ... Lucky Nails & Foot Spa (“Lucky Nails”) and Does 1 to 100, alleging a failure to implement and/or follow adequate safeguards and safety equipment and supplies, resulting in an acrylic fingernail striking Plaintiff's eye on June 1, 2019. On July 27, 2023, Plaintiff filed amendments to complaint naming Hang Thanh Doan as Doe 1 and Huyen Gale as Doe 2. Defendant Huyen Gale (“Gale”) now demurs to the complaint arguing the Doe Amendment is tim...
2023.11.13 Motion to Transfer Venue 235
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.13
Excerpt: ...aul Singleton, a minor by and through his Guardian Ad Litem Angel Jacoba Schat, and Angel Jacoba Schat (“Plaintiffs”) filed their operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) action against Defendants Porter Charles Jones, Brian Charles Jones, County of Inyo, State of California, and City of Bishop, asserting a claim for negligence arising from an automobile accident which occurred on August 29, 2021 at the intersection of Horace Albright Av...
2023.11.09 Motion to Compel Second Physical Exam 778
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.09
Excerpt: ...gainst Defendants Alexis Nicholson and Christoph Martin Schuenke (“Defendants”) for damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident. On March 6, 2023, Defendants filed the instant motion to compel a second defense medical examination (“DME”) of Plaintiff and seeks monetary sanctions. Plaintiff opposes the motion, and Defendants filed a reply. 1. Moving Argument Defendants argue Plaintiff alleges various bodily injuries arising from the in...
2023.11.09 Motion for Leave to Intervene 342
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.09
Excerpt: ...n Tsarukyan (“Defendant”) for damages arising out of an automobile accident. At this time, Progressive West Insurance Company (“Progressive”) moves for leave to intervene in the case, contending Progressive has a direct interest in the litigation because it issued the applicable automobile liability insurance covering the incident alleged in the complaint to its insured, Defendant Vigen Tsarukyan, who has been unable to be located and has...
2023.11.09 Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint 636
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.09
Excerpt: ...) and Stephen R. Dixon Trust (collectively, “Defendants”) for injuries Plaintiff suffered while on Defendants' premises to repair the air conditioners located on the roof. Plaintiff alleges that as he walked down the ladder from the roof to the floor below, the door hatch immediately slammed shut onto Plaintiff's body causing him to suffer injuries. (Compl. at ¶¶ 10-11.) The complaint alleges causes of action for general negligence and prem...
2023.11.09 Demurrer to Doe Amendment to Complaint 084
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.09
Excerpt: ...ucky Nails & Foot Spa (“Lucky Nails”) and Does 1 to 100, alleging a failure to implement and/or follow adequate safeguards and safety equipment and supplies, resulting in an acrylic fingernail striking Plaintiff's eye on June 1, 2019. On July 27, 2023, Plaintiff filed amendments to complaint naming Hang Thanh Doan as Doe 1 and Huyen Gale as Doe 2. Defendant Hang Thanh Doan (“Doan”) now demurs to the complaint arguing the Doe Amendment is ...
2023.11.08 Motion to Continue Trial and Reopen Discovery 767
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.08
Excerpt: ...ant CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (“CVS”) for injuries Plaintiff sustained when a plexiglass separator, set upon the pharmacy counter to separate employees and customers, fell upon Plaintiff. On May 4, 2022, Plaintiff filed an amendment to complaint naming Garfield Beach CVS, L.L.C. as Doe 1. On October 16, 2023, CVS filed the instant motion to continue the trial date and all related pretrial deadlines by 90 days. On October 19, 2023, the Court granted ...
2023.11.08 Motion to Continue Trial 890
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.08
Excerpt: ...damages arising from dog bite. The current trial date is January 30, 2024. Defendants Susan Wright and Kirk Wright (“Wright Defendants”) now move to continue the current trial date to February 24, 2025 in order for their Motion for Summary Judgment (“MSJ”), currently set to be heard on November 8, 2024, may be heard prior to trial. Alternatively, the Wright Defendants request the Court advance their MSJ hearing date. Any opposition was du...
2023.11.08 Motion to Compel Medical Exam 586
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.08
Excerpt: ... arising from an assault by a third party while outside of the Smart & Final store. Plaintiff sets forth two causes of action for premises liability and general negligence. At this time, Defendant moves to compel Plaintiff to appear for his independent medical examination (“IME”) with Robert Kvitne, M.D. (“Dr. Kvitne”). However, since the filing of this motion, Plaintiff's physical examination with Dr. Kvitne had been completed as of Octo...
2023.11.08 Motion for Leave to File FAC 524
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.08
Excerpt: ... against Defendants Victory Outreach, Victory Outreach Eagle Rock, Roger Soto (“Soto”), Jasmine Galvez, Augie Barajas, and Mary Barajas (collectively, “Defendants”), alleging the wrongful death of Justin Trujeque (“Decedent”) based upon Defendants' failure to supervise Decedent's drug addiction while under Defendants' care. On march 17, 2023, Plaintiffs filed an amendment to complaint naming Victory Outreach International (“VOI”) ...
2023.11.07 Motion for Leave to File Complaint 526
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.07
Excerpt: ...of Pico Rivera, County of Los Angeles, and California Department of Transportation for premises liability relating to a trip and fall over a protruding metal pole on the sidewalk. Thereafter, Plaintiff dismissed the County of Los Angeles and California Department of Transportation. On September 12, 2023, Plaintiff filed an amendment to complaint naming Southern California Edison (“SCE”) Company as Doe 1. At this time, Defendant City of Pico R...
2023.11.07 Motion to Quash or for Protective Order 630
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.07
Excerpt: ...sing from a slip and fall on stairs. At this time, Defendant Samill Corporation d/b/a The Blue Room (“Defendant”) moves to quash Plaintiff's deposition subpoena served on DH Adjusters on July 28, 2023, or in the alternative, a protective order for DH's investigative file. Plaintiff opposes the motion and Defendant filed a reply. Defendant contends it already produced portions of DH Adjusters' investigative file, which included written witness...
2023.11.07 Motion for Summary Judgment 162
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.07
Excerpt: ...(“City”) and Candace Hanako Tanaka for injuries arising from a collision between a motor vehicle v. motorized wheelchair. Plaintiff alleges the sidewalk was raised, uneven, cracked, chipped, broken, improperly patched and improperly repaired, and not maintained in a safe condition, which forced Plaintiff to use the roadway and not the sidewalk. Consequently, Plaintiff alleges he was on the roadway when Candace Hanako Tanaka made a left turn a...
2023.11.07 Motion to Compel Responses, for Monetary Sanctions 698
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.07
Excerpt: ...�) propounded form interrogatories, set two, and special interrogatories, set two on Plaintiff Brittnee Aguirre (“Plaintiff”). After receiving no responses, defense counsel sent a letter to Plaintiff's counsel on August 21, 2023 requesting responses without objections within seven days. To date, Plaintiff has not served responses. Defendant therefore seeks an order compelling responses, without objections, and imposing sanctions. As of Octobe...
2023.11.06 Motion to Vacate Default 602
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.06
Excerpt: ... filed this motion to set aside default entered on March 24, 2020 and default judgment entered on February 24, 2022, against its insured, Defendant Crescencio Polanco (“Polanco”). State Farm makes this motion pursuant to the Court's equitable authority. Further, State Farm moves for leave to file an Answer to the complaint on behalf of its insured, and to defend the action on the merits. Plaintiffs oppose the motion. This action arises from a...
2023.11.02 Motion to Compel Further Responses, to Deem RFAs Admitted 667
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.02
Excerpt: ...Court for an order compelling Plaintiff Vito Anthony Derasmo (“Plaintiff”) to provide further responses to Defendant's special interrogatory, set one, requests nos. 1, 2, 7-10, 28-32, 34, 36, 37, 38, 42, 45, 47, 48, and 62-70. Further, Defendant moves for an order deeming admitted requests for admission (“RFA”), set one, admitted against Plaintiff on the grounds that Plaintiff did not respond to requests 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 16, 20 and ...
2023.11.02 Motion for Leave to Intervene 790
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.02
Excerpt: ...�) filed this action against Defendants Malachi Rashid Mapps (“Mapps”) and Mia Marie Ballantyne for damages arising from an automobile collision. At this time, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (“State Farm”) moves for leave to intervene in the case, contending State Farm has a direct interest in the litigation due to the insurance policy issued to its insured, Defendant Mapps, who has not been located to date. Plaintiff oppo...
2023.11.02 Motion Compel Second Deposition 640
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.02
Excerpt: ...ising from a motor vehicle collision. Defendant, a licensed attorney, is in pro per. Plaintiff now moves to compel Defendant to submit to an additional deposition. Any opposition to the motion was due on or before October 20, 2023; none was filed. II. Motion to Compel CCP § 2025.610 states: 1. Once any party has taken the deposition of any natural person, including that of a party to the action, neither the party who gave, nor any other party wh...
2023.11.01 Motion to Stay Proceeding or Stay Discovery 168
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.01
Excerpt: ...) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) I. Background This is a consolidated action for negligence and negligent entrustment arising from two separate motor vehicle collisions, which took place on November 26, 2019 and on October 14, 2022 in Los Angeles County. On May 13, 2022, Plaintiffs Alexis Bell, Latiffany Draper, and minors Harmony Ellis and Latiffany Ellis, by and through their guardian ad litem Latiffany Draper, filed their Second Amended Complaint against...
2023.11.01 Motion for Summary Judgment 466
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.11.01
Excerpt: ...d Enterprises, Inc., (“Defendant”) for damages arising from a slip and fall on December 16, 2018, on a “dirty, wet and slippery floor.” (Compl. p. 4.) The Complaint alleges causes of action for general negligence and premises liability. Defendant now moves for summary judgment. Plaintiff opposes the motion, and Defendant filed a reply. A. Moving Argument Defendant asserts there existed no dangerous condition, because Plaintiff did not ste...
2023.10.31 Motions to Compel Further Responses 944
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.10.31
Excerpt: ...elling Plaintiff Maria Sanchez (“Sanchez”) to provide further responses to set one of form interrogatories, special interrogatories, and requests for admission (“RFAs”). Plaintiff opposes the motion. On September 28, 2023, the parties participated in an informal discovery conference (“IDC”), wherein the issues were deemed resolved. (Min. Order, Sept. 28, 2023.) At the IDC, moving party was ordered to schedule another IDC if further re...
2023.10.31 Motion to Enforce Settlement 181
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kim, Michelle
Hearing Date: 2023.10.31
Excerpt: ... ET AL., Defendant(s). ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) I. Background On April 28, 2020, Plaintiff Scott Kuhn (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendant Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“MTA”), et al. for damages arising from a motor vehicle incident. At this time, Plaintiff moves to enforce the settlement of the matter pursuant to CCP § 664.6. The motion is unopposed. Plaintiff argues in April 2023, settlement was r...

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