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2022.09.26 Motion for Summary Judgment, Adjudication 937
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.09.26
Excerpt: ...d/or Adjudication ATTORNEYS: For Plaintiffs Daniel Laurin O'Keefe, Kelly Anne O'Keefe, Individually, and as the Surviving Heirs, Personal Representatives, Successors in Interest of Decedent, Connor Edward O'Keefe, and/or as Administrators or Executors of the Estate of Connor Edward O'Keefe: Deborah S. Chang, Candice S. Klein, Sarah S. Kim, Chang | Klein LLP; Daniel W. Johnson, Berglund & Johnson Law Group For Defendant County of Santa Barbara: Ra...
2022.09.12 Motion for Summary Judgment 423
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.09.12
Excerpt: ...am Kundu: Thomas D. Sands TENTATIVE RULING: The motion of plaintiff Discover Bank for summary judgment is granted. Plaintiff Discover Bank is entitled to judgment in its favor against defendant Anupam Kundu in the principal amount of $30,712.93. Plaintiff shall give written notice of this order. Background: On February 1, 2022, plaintiff Discovery Bank filed its complaint in this action against defendant Anupam Kundu asserting causes of action fo...
2022.09.12 Motion for Attorney Fees 861
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.09.12
Excerpt: ... Relations, Division of Labor Standards Enforcement For Defendant and Appellant Heritage Recovery, Inc.: Leslie A. McAdam, Ferguson Case Orr Paterson LLP TENTATIVE RULING: The court grants the motion and awards attorney's fees in the amount of $40,950 in favor of plaintiff and respondent Perla Lopez and against defendant and appellant Heritage Recovery, Inc. In addition, the clerk shall enter costs on the judgment in the amount of $755.24. Backgr...
2022.09.12 Demurrer 479
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.09.12
Excerpt: ...shen, PRJKT SB, Inc., Joseph Dies, and Square Escape, LLC: Adam C. Rapaport TENTATIVE RULING: For the reasons set forth herein, the demurrer of defendants Omar Khashen, PRJKT SB, Inc., Joseph Dies, and Square Escape, LLC, to the complaint of plaintiff PRJKT Concessions Inc., is sustained, with leave to amend, as to the first, second, third, and fifth causes of action and is overruled as to the fourth cause of action. Plaintiff shall file and serv...
2022.09.12 Motion to Prohibit Deposition in Person, for Protective Order Requiring Deposition be Conducted Remotely 190
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.09.12
Excerpt: ... Protective Order ATTORNEYS: For Plaintiff Richard Basulto: Ronald W. Makarem, Cameron A. Stewart, Makarem & Associates, APLC For Defendant Foodbank of Santa Barbara County: Molly Thurmond, Cyrus Khosh‐Chashm, Tristan Verburgt, KVT Law Group, LLP TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff's motion is granted. Background: This is a wrongful termination lawsuit brought by plaintiff Frank Anthony Basulto against defendant Foodbank of Santa Barbara. As alleged in...
2022.08.29 Motion for Summary Judgment 550
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.08.29
Excerpt: ...��Aguilar: Self represented For Defendants Saint Barbara Parish (erroneously sued as Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles, a California corporation sole, for and on behalf of Saint Barbara Parish, also known as Old Mission Santa Barbara, without prejudice to Canon Law), Father Dan Lackie, and Roy Spicer: Daniel W. Bir, Matthew R. Groseclose, Joel C. Gerson, Polsinelli LLP TENTATIVE RULING: Defendants' motion is denied. Background: Plaintiff H...
2022.08.29 Demurrer to FAC 686
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.08.29
Excerpt: ...zandeh, Cory T. Baker, Reicker, Pfau, Pyle & McRoy LLP For Defendants Adam Pirozzi and 4602 Via Carretas, LLC: Jasper L. Ozbirn, Ozbirn Law TENTATIVE RULING: Defendants' demurrer is overruled. Defendants shall file and serve their answer to plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint on or before September 9, 2022. Background: Plaintiff Edward St. George, Trustee of the Edward St. George Revocable Trust Dated May 16, 2002 (St. George) filed a verified co...
2022.08.22 Motion for Relief from Dismissal of Complaint 130
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.08.22
Excerpt: ...e, M.D.'s Motion For Relief From Dismissal Of Cross Complaint (Case No. 21CV04130) (2) Defendant Financial Credit Network, Inc.'s Demurrer to First Amended Complaint (Case No. 21CV04616) ATTORNEYS: For Defendant, Cross Complainant and Plaintiff Anne Fristoe, M.D.: Kevin Gerry, The Law Offices of Kevin Gerry For Cross Defendants and Defendants Mikki Reilly and Fitness Transform: Matthew Olufs, Law Offfice of Matthew Olufs For Plaintiff, Cross Defe...
2022.08.22 Demurrer 616
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.08.22
Excerpt: ...al Of Cross Complaint (Case No. 21CV04130) (2) Defendant Financial Credit Network, Inc.'s Demurrer to First Amended Complaint (Case No. 21CV04616) ATTORNEYS: For Defendant, Cross Complainant and Plaintiff Anne Fristoe, M.D.: Kevin Gerry, The Law Offices of Kevin Gerry For Cross Defendants and Defendants Mikki Reilly and Fitness Transform: Matthew Olufs, Law Offfice of Matthew Olufs For Plaintiff, Cross Defendant and Defendant Financial Credit Net...
2022.08.15 Motion to Dismiss FAC 268
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.08.15
Excerpt: ...nts Evgenia Quaid and Randall Quaid are self‐represented TENTATIVE RULINGS: The motion to dismiss the FAC is denied. The motions to compel escrow documents have been withdrawn by the moving defendants; both requests for sanctions are denied. Background: This action was commenced on November 25, 2019, by the filing of the original complaint by plaintiffs R. Scott Turicchi and Lannette C. Turicchi. At that time, the complaint alleged a cause of a...
2022.08.15 Demurrer to FAC 616
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.08.15
Excerpt: ...For Defendant and Cross‐Complainant Brighton Collectibles, LLC: Peter W. Ross, Charles Avrith, Ross LLP For Cross‐Defendant L.A. Models, Inc.: Gene H. Shioda, Steven P. Chang, Heidi M. Cheng, Shioda Langley & Chang, LLP TENTATIVE RULING: The demurrer of cross‐defendant L.A. Models, Inc., to the first amended cross‐complaint of Brighton Collectibles, LLC, is overruled in its entirety. L.A. Models, Inc., shall file and serve its answer to t...
2022.08.08 Motion for Summary Judgment 654
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.08.08
Excerpt: ...TIVE RULING: The motion for summary judgment is denied. Background: This is a personal injury action, filed by plaintiff on April 23, 2021, and naming the City of Santa Barbara and County of Santa Barbara as defendants. (The County of Santa Barbara has never appeared in the action.) The complaint alleges a cause of action for premises liability based on the dangerous condition of public property. It alleges that on May 13, 2020, plaintiff was inj...
2022.08.08 Motion for Attorney Fees 285
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.08.08
Excerpt: ...rt W. Selna of Selna Partners and Naomi R. Dewey/ Nicole Hornick of Trusted Legal, PLC for respondents TENTATIVE RULING: The motion is granted, in the amount of $49,722.00. Background: Petitioner Jonas Svensson (“Svensson”) is a current shareholder and director of respondent i073 Investments, Inc. (“i073”), an investment management company that buys, manages, and sells stocks, bonds, and other securities for investors. Svensson is the for...
2022.08.08 Motion to Set Aside Default 878
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.08.08
Excerpt: ...d the default and default judgment are ordered set aside and vacated. Background: Plaintiff Progressive Select Insurance Company (Progressive) filed a limited civil action against defendant Joseph D. Hernandez on December 14, 2021, alleging a form “Motor Vehicle” cause of action. The Motor Vehicle attachment alleged that on February 24, 2019, at 1125 Bregante Lane in Santa Barbara, defendant's negligence in operating a vehicle was the legal c...
2022.08.08 Motion to Prohibit Deposition and Issue Protective Order 190
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.08.08
Excerpt: ...tective Order ATTORNEYS: For Plaintiff Richard Basulto: Ronald W. Makarem, Cameron A. Stewart, Makarem & Associates, APLC For Defendant Foodbank of Santa Barbara County: Molly Thurmond, Cyrus Khosh‐Chashm, Tristan Verburgt, KVT Law Group, LLP TENTATIVE RULING: The Court continues the hearing on plaintiff's motion to September 12, 2022. Plaintiff shall file and serve a supplemental brief in support of the motion on or before August 26, 2022, in ...
2022.08.08 Petition to Compel Arbitration 905
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.08.08
Excerpt: ...ic Fisher, Kathryn Fisher, Mona McMillan, and Ross McMillan John C. Eck of Griffith & Thornburgh, LLP for defendants William Braconi & Sabrina Braconi TENTATIVE RULING: The petition is granted; the action is ordered to arbitration, and will be stayed pending the conclusion of arbitration proceedings. Background: The MDLV Condominium Conversion Project consists of three units, located at 603 De La Vista Avenue, 607 De La Vista Avenue, and 608 East...
2022.08.01 Motion to Disqualify Testimony, to Appoint Ad Litem Trustee, for Leave to File FAC 282
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.08.01
Excerpt: ...f Plaintiff for Declaration of and Disqualification of Mary Long Berry Testimony Due to Incompetency (3) Motion of Plaintiff to Appoint Trustee ad Litem (4) Motion of Plaintiff to Set Mandatory Settlement Conference ATTORNEYS: For Plaintiff Sharon E. Green: John K. Dorwin For Plaintiff Franciscan Oaks Homeowners Association: Norman S. Wisnicki For Defendant Mary Long Berry: Robert A. Morgenstern, Paul A. Elkort, Ajay Sood, Morgenstern Law Group; ...
2022.08.01 Motion for Summary Judgment 096
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.08.01
Excerpt: ...s Caroline Diani and Jeffrey Doornbos: Richard R. Clouse, Benjamin A. Colsten, Clousespaniac Attorneys TENTATIVE RULING: Defendants' motion is denied. Background: This case arises out of a dog bite that occurred when plaintiff Jillian Rogers was dog sitting for defendants Caroline Diani and Jeffrey Doornbos at their residence located in Santa Barbara, California. Plaintiff alleges that as she tried picking up the dog, it lunged and viciously atta...
2022.08.01 Demurrer 360
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.08.01
Excerpt: ...Defendant Steven Libowitz: Alexander Entrekin, Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County TENTATIVE RULING: For the reasons set forth herein, the general demurrer of defendant Steven Libowitz to the complaint of plaintiffs Nick Taylor and Violeta Taylor, co‐trustees of The Taylor Family Trust, is sustained without leave to amend. Background: As alleged in plaintiffs' complaint: Plaintiffs Nick Taylor and Violeta Taylor are co‐trustees of Th...
2022.07.25 Motion to Strike Answer in Intervention or for Judgment on the Pleadings 388
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.07.25
Excerpt: ...rust, Carolyn Pappas, Patrick L. Connelly, individually and on behalf of the Plaintiff Classes: A. Barry Cappello, Richard Lloyd, Cappello & Noel, LLP For Plaintiffs Hollister Ranch Owners' Association and The Hollister Ranch Cooperative: Beth A. Collins, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP For Defendants California Coastal Commission and State Coastal Conservancy: Rob Bonta, Jamee Jordan Patterson, Mitchell Rishe, Leena Sheet, Office of the Att...
2022.07.25 Motion to Strike 026
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.07.25
Excerpt: ... Plaintiff shall file and serve his amended pleading on or before August 9, 2022. Background: In the complaint filed on March 15, 2022, plaintiff Peter Kurrels alleges four causes of action against defendant Rodney E. Lund for breach of warranty of habitability, breach of warranty of quiet enjoyment, negligence, and breach of contract/recission. Kurrels seeks general damages, punitive damages, a return of rent money paid, and attorney's fees. As ...
2022.07.25 Motion for Summary Judgment, Adjudication 084
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.07.25
Excerpt: ...le, Nye, Peabody, Stirling, Hale & Miller, LLP For Defendant Carpinteria Community Church: Thomas E. Beach, Sueanne D. Chadbourne, Darryl C. Hottinger, Beach Law Group, LLP TENTATIVE RULING: The motion of defendant Carpinteria Community Church for summary judgment or alternatively for summary adjudication is denied in its entirety. Background: Plaintiff Katelyn Geary filed this action on February 19, 2015. The operative pleading is the third amen...
2022.07.25 Demurrers 616
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.07.25
Excerpt: ...y For Defendants Mikki Reilly and Fitness Transform: Matthew Olufs, Law Offfice of Matthew Olufs For Defendant Financial Credit Network, Inc.: Gabe P. Wright, Trevor S. Locko, Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP TENTATIVE RULING: The Court continues the hearing on both demurrers to August 22, 2022. Background: Plaintiff Anne Fristoe, M.D., filed her original complaint in this matter on November 22, 2021, alleging three causes of action against defendants Mik...
2022.07.15 Motion for Leave to Conduct Mental Exam 879
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.07.15
Excerpt: ...th a switchblade knife. [Plaintiff] suffered severe, gruesome and permanent physical, mental, and emotional injuries.” (Compl., ¶ 5.) Plaintiff alleges that Joshua Vides and Patti Jean Vides gave defendant Cora Vides, who is their daughter, a switchblade knife on February 8, 2021, the date of Cora Vides' sixteenth birthday. (Compl., ¶ 10.) The complaint alleges one cause of action for negligence against defendants Cora Vides, Joshua Vides and...
2022.07.15 Motion for Reconsideration 732
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.07.15
Excerpt: ...t entered against them is denied. On the CMC. No further CMC is required, and none will be set. Background On April 29, 2021, plaintiff Kea Plumbing (Kea) filed its complaint in this action asserting five causes of action: (1) foreclosure of mechanic's liens; (2) breach of contract; (3) unjust enrichment; (4) defamation; and (5) interference with contractual relations. The claims of the complaint generally arise out of allegations that Kea, a plu...
2022.07.15 Motion to Continue Trial 860
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.07.15
Excerpt: ... conduct its investigation regarding the claims of Watkins; despite diligent efforts to do so; continues to conduct written discovery; despite requesting dates for Plaintiff's deposition in mid to late May of 2022, Plaintiff's counsel indicated their unavailability and the parties began looking at deposition dates in June of 2022; Counsel for Litchhfield offered three dates in early June, but having received no response whatsoever from Plaintiff'...
2022.07.15 Motion to Compel Further Responses, for Sanctions 625
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.07.15
Excerpt: ...375.00, payable to Mr. Vargas' counsel. Payment of sanctions is due by August 15, 2022. On the CMCO: This case was filed in 8/2019 and needs to be set for trial and either tried or settled. The Trial date is April 24, 2023, at 11:30am The Mandatory Settlement Conference is April 7, 2023, at 8:30am Do not stipulate to a continuance; do not seek a continuance except for very good cause shown. Background This action arises from an automobile acciden...
2022.07.11 Motion to Quash Service of Summons 967
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.07.11
Excerpt: ... Firm For Defendant Elizabeth Neuman: Self‐Represented TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff is ordered to appear at the hearing on defendant's motion to quash, in accordance with this ruling. Should plaintiff fail to appear at the hearing and provide information in accordance with the Court's ruling herein, defendant's motion will be granted. Background: On May 24, 2022, plaintiff Sandpiper Property Management Inc. (“Sandpiper”) filed a complaint fo...
2022.07.11 Demurrer 594
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.07.11
Excerpt: ...Phair, Daniel R. Stefany, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP TENTATIVE RULING: The Demurrer of Defendant Bath & Body Works, LLC to plaintiff's complaint is overruled. Defendant shall file and serve its answer to the complaint on or before July 21, 2022. Background: Plaintiff Matilda Dahlin's putative class action complaint for violations of Title 15 United States Code section 1681(c)(g) (the “Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 or “FACTA�...
2022.06.20 Motions to Compel Further Responses, for Sanctions 808
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.06.20
Excerpt: ... Documents and Request for Sanctions ATTORNEYS: For Plaintiff Alan Cerf: Stephen McElroy, Josh Dowell, Ryan Davidson, McElroy Parris Trial Lawyers, Richard R. Bredlau, Law Offices of Richard R. Bredlau For Defendant William Woodward: Craig A. Livingston, John C. Hentschel, Livingston Law Firm TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff's motions are granted, except as to sanctions. Defendant William Woodward shall serve verified further responses to plaintiff's ...
2022.06.20 Motion to Compel Further Responses 909
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.06.20
Excerpt: ...anctions ATTORNEYS: For Plaintiff Yvonne Saldana: Elliot J. Siegel and Margaret R. Wright, King & Siegel LLP For Defendants Brown & Brown Insurance Services of California, Inc., Brown & Brown, Inc. and John Esposito: Daniel B. Chammas and Caleb Y. Lee, Ford & Harrison LLP TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff's motion of plaintiff to compel further responses to discovery, and for sanctions, filed on January 10, 2022, is granted. (2) Defendant Brown & Brown...
2022.06.20 Motion to Compel Further Responses 083
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.06.20
Excerpt: ...ntiff the People of the State of California: Joyce Dudley, Christopher B. Dalbey, Morgan S. Lucas, Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office, Michael N. Feuer, Robert Cha, Christina V. Tusan, William R. Pletcher, Miguel J. Ruiz, Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney Criminal and Special Litigation Branch For Defendant Sunseeker Enterprises, Inc. dba Sun Firedefense: Scott McEwen, Huston & McEwen For Defendant James Moseley: William Chapma...
2022.06.20 Motion for Summary Judgment 142
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.06.20
Excerpt: ...rown, Jessica M. Garcia, William Bellor-Yeh, Zwicker & Associates, P.C. For Defendant Christopher A. Thierfelder: Self-represented TENTATIVE RULING: For the reasons set forth herein, the motion of plaintiff U.S. Bank National Association for summary judgment is granted for judgment in favor of plaintiff and against defendant Christopher A. Thierfelder in the amount of $4,640.62. Background: On March 19, 2021, plaintiff U.S. Bank National Associat...
2022.06.06 Motion to Dismiss 607
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.06.06
Excerpt: ...essive Casualty Insurance Company) for defendant Madison Nicholas TENTATIVE RULING: The motion is granted; the action is ordered dismissed. Background: This action arises from an automobile accident which occurred on March 27, 2017. Plaintiff filed her complaint on March 26, 2019. When there were no appearances for multiple Case Management Conferences, the Court dismissed the case without prejudice on December 23, 2019. One day short of 6 months ...
2022.06.06 Motion for Summary Judgment 725
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.06.06
Excerpt: ...IVE RULING: The motion is granted. Background: This is a collections action, which arose from credit extended by plaintiff to defendant on a credit account. The complaint was filed on December 2, 2021, and alleges causes of action for common counts (open book account, account stated, goods sold, and credit extended), and seeks damages of $10,432.09, as the amount due and unpaid. Defendant Francisco de Las Heras answered the complaint on December ...
2022.06.06 Motion for Summary Adjudication 718
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.06.06
Excerpt: ...Wright LLP For Defendants Dario L. Pini, D.L.P. Properties, Dario L. Pini, trustee of the Dario L. Pini Trust dated March 2, 2015, Nonnie Investments, LLC, 104 Las Aguajes, LLC, Alamar II, LLC, and Alamar III, LLC: Paul R. Burns, Solange D. Sanhueza, Law Offices of Paul R. Burns, P.C. For Defendant JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.: John M. Sorich, Matthew S. Henderson, Parker Ibrahim & Berg LLP For Defendant Colony American Finance 2015-1 LTD: David M. ...
2022.06.03 Motion for Summary Adjudication 718
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.06.03
Excerpt: ...Wright LLP For Defendants Dario L. Pini, D.L.P. Properties, Dario L. Pini, trustee of the Dario L. Pini Trust dated March 2, 2015, Nonnie Investments, LLC, 104 Las Aguajes, LLC, Alamar II, LLC, and Alamar III, LLC: Paul R. Burns, Solange D. Sanhueza, Law Offices of Paul R. Burns, P.C. For Defendant JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.: John M. Sorich, Matthew S. Henderson, Parker Ibrahim & Berg LLP For Defendant Colony American Finance 2015-1 LTD: David M. ...
2022.05.23 Demurrer 042
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.05.23
Excerpt: ... Lambrous, Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County For Defendant Jaime Cazares, Jr.: H. Frederick Seigenfeld, Seige Law PC TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant's demurrer is overruled. Defendant shall file an answer to plaintiff's First Amended Complaint on or before June 3, 2022. Background: On December 27, 2021, plaintiff Martin Cazares filed a verified complaint against his nephew, defendant Jaime Cazares, Jr., to quiet title, for cancellation of ...
2022.05.23 OSC Re Preliminary Injunction 905
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.05.23
Excerpt: ...Millan, and Ross McMillan John C. Eck of Griffith & Thornburgh, LLP for defendants William Braconi & Sabrina Braconi TENTATIVE RULING: For the reasons and in the manner and scope articulated below, the Court will issue the preliminary injunction, and impose a bond of $5,000, to be posted no later than June 2, 2022. Background: The MDLV Condominium Conversion Project consists of three units, located at 603 De La Vista Avenue, 607 De La Vista Avenu...
2022.05.23 Motion for Attorney Fees 285
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.05.23
Excerpt: ... Partners and Naomi R. Dewey/Nicole Hornick of Trusted Legal, PLC for respondents TENTATIVE RULING: The motion is granted, in the amount of $49,722.00. Background: Petitioner Jonas Svensson (“Svensson”) is a current shareholder and director of respondent i073 Investments, Inc. (“i073”), an investment management company that buys, manages, and sells stocks, bonds, and other securities for investors. Svensson is the former Executive Chairma...
2022.05.23 Motion to Stay Partial Discovery Pending Outcome of Criminal Case 089
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.05.23
Excerpt: ... Duenas: Royce J. Borgeson, Henderson & Borgeson For Defendant Daniel Ahmadian: Jennifer M. Damon, Matthew Balmuth, Mandell, Damon & Associates, LLP TENTATIVE RULING: The Court continues the hearing on defendant's motion to July 11, 2022, pending a further meet and confer requirement and supplemental briefing in accordance with this ruling. Background: This case arises from a vehicle collision that occurred on January 13, 2019 on Highway 154 in S...
2022.05.16 Motion to Compel Medical Exam 048
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.05.16
Excerpt: ...ttage Health dba Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital: Stephen C. Fraser, Alexander M. Watson, Daniel K. Dik, Fraser Watson & Croutch, LLP TENTATIVE RULING: (1) Defendant's motion is granted. Plaintiff shall submit to a physical examination in accordance with this ruling, on or before June 2, 2022. (2) Plaintiff's request for sanctions is denied. (3) Defendant's request for an order to show cause re sanctions is denied without prejudice. Background...
2022.05.16 Motion to Compel Further Responses, for Sanctions 909
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.05.16
Excerpt: ...iscovery and Request For Sanctions ATTORNEYS: For Plaintiff Yvonne Saldana: Elliot J. Siegel and Margaret R. Wright, King & Siegel LLP For Defendants Brown & Brown Insurance Services of California, Inc., Brown & Brown, Inc. and John Esposito: Daniel B. Chammas and Caleb Y. Lee, Ford & Harrison LLP TENTATIVE RULING: (1) Plaintiff's motion is granted in part. (2) Defendant is ordered to provide a further response to plaintiff's Form Interrogatory N...
2022.05.16 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 871
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.05.16
Excerpt: ...Nye, Stirling, Hale & Miller, LLP For Defendant Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC: Paul J. Lipman, Wesierski & Zurek, LLP TENTATIVE RULING: (1) The demurrer of defendant Ritz Carlton Hotel Company, LLC, also sued as defendant Marriott International, Inc., is sustained, with leave to amend, as to the first, third, and fourth causes of action, and is otherwise overruled. Plaintiff Kai Jolly shall file and serve her first amended complaint on or befor...
2022.05.12 Motion for Summary Judgment 958
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.05.12
Excerpt: ...ope Engagement) Ronak Patel For Cross-Defendant Wolf Baschung: Rinat Klier-Erlich, Brian Smith, Zelms Erlich & Mack TENTATIVE RULING: The motion of cross-defendant Wolf Baschung for summary judgment as to the cross-complaint of Henry Aguila is granted. Cross- defendant Baschung is therefore entitled to judgment on the cross-complaint in his favor. Background: (1) Background Facts Henry Aguila was the president of Thee Aguila, Inc., (TAI) which ow...
2022.05.12 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 871
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.05.12
Excerpt: ...Nye, Stirling, Hale & Miller, LLP For Defendant Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC: Paul J. Lipman, Wesierski & Zurek, LLP TENTATIVE RULING: (1) The demurrer of defendant Ritz Carlton Hotel Company, LLC, also sued as defendant Marriott International, Inc., is sustained, with leave to amend, as to the first, third, and fourth causes of action, and is otherwise overruled. Plaintiff Kai Jolly shall file and serve her first amended com plaint on or befo...
2022.05.09 Petition to Compel Arbitration 825
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.05.09
Excerpt: ... A. Albert, Walter Clark Legal Group For Defendant Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club: No appearance TENTATIVE RULING: The hearing on the petition to compel arbitration is continued to June 13, 2022 in accordance with this ruling. Background: This action arises out of a motor vehicle accident that occurred on the US-101 northbound, approximately 320 feet east of San Ysidro Road. As alleged in the petition to compel arbitration filed b...
2022.05.09 Motion to Add Judgment Debtors 823
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.05.09
Excerpt: ...Alan D. Condren; Bruce W. Hogan, Kingston, Martinez, & Hogan, LLP For Defendant-Judgment Debtor Superior Millwork of SB, Inc.: Robert B. Locke For Joseph Morin: Self-represented For Diana Lynn Morin: Self-represented For A&E Cabinets, LLC: No appearance TENTATIVE RULING: For the reasons set forth herein, the motion of plaintiff-judgment creditor Peoples' Self-Help Housing Corporation to add judgment debtors is granted in part and denied in part. ...
2022.05.09 Motion for Preliminary Injunction 517
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.05.09
Excerpt: ...and Cal Green Medical, LLC: Nicole K. Howell, Daniel E. Dersham, Katherine A. Podein, Clark Howell LLP For Defendants Jeddediah Delmar Hazard and Mark Valdez Russell: Joshua E. Lynn, Elizabeth A. O'Brien, Lynn & O'Brien, LLP For Defendant City of Goleta: Megan K. Garibaldi, John M. Natalizio, Best Best & Krieger LLP TENTATIVE RULING: For the reasons set forth herein, the hearing on plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction is continued to J...
2022.05.09 Demurrer 686
Location: Santa Barbara
Judge: Sterne, Colleen
Hearing Date: 2022.05.09
Excerpt: ...er, Pfau, Pyle & McRoy LLP For Defendants Adam Pirozzi and 4602 Via Carretas, LLC: Jasper L. Ozbirn, Ozbirn Law TENTATIVE RULING: Defendants' demurrer is sustained in part. Plaintiff shall file his amended pleading, in accordance with this ruling, on or before May 20, 2022. Background: Plaintiff's verified complaint filed on November 30, 2021 alleges three causes of action against defendant Adam Pirozzi for (1) Fraudulent Inducement (Purchase Agr...

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