Excerpt: ...intiffs”) filed an insurance claim with Defendant, State Farm General Insurance Company (“Defendant”) when a hot water pipe allegedly burst causing water damage to their Property. Plaintiffs s tate that a representative of Defendant told them that all necessary mitigation and demolition work would be performed and all repairs and replacements would be covered by the policy. However, Defendant subsequently stated that the Property damage was...

Excerpt: ... a complaint against Defendants Kaivan Nownejad and Saturn New Generation LLC for Breach of Written Lease Contract; Breach of Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment; Breach of the Implied Warr anty of Habitability; Breach of Statutory Warranty of Habitability; Negligence; Nuisance; Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress; Violation of California Civil Code §1942.4; Elder Abuse; Fraud; and Breach of Civil Code §1950. Plaintiffs were tenants pursuant t...

Excerpt: ... February 15, 2024 Trial Date: N/A Department: W Case No: 23STCV05765 Moving Party: Plaintiff/Cross -Defendant Law Offices of Adela Z. Ulloa, APC Responding Party: Defendants/Cross- Complainants Areg Sarkissian and Sarkissian Real Estate Inc. BACKGROUND Plaintiff Law Offices of Adela Z. Ulloa, APC posted a job for a managing attorney for their practice, AZU. Plaintiff alleges Defendant Sarkissian responded to the job posting and during the initia...

Excerpt: ...hael Corominas and Lisa Corominas filed a complaint against Defendants West Hills Hospital and Medical Center, Martin M. Mortazavi, M.D., Jessica Thomas, M.D., Paul Diehl, M.D., Dean Wilson, Jr., P.A., Specialty Imagining Center, Tejpal Singh, M.D., Providence Cedars-Sina Tarzana Medical Center, Chris Y. Wang, M.D., Jamie Soo Moi Eng, M.D., Exer Urgent Care, Michael H. Lee, M.D., and California Institute of Neuroscience for medical negligence and...

Excerpt: ... Carlos Antonio and Belen Solano filed a complaint against Defendants Martha Mejia Campos and Cristine Annete Mejia Johnson for Violation Rent Stabilization Ordinance, Breach of the Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing, Unlawful and Unfair Business Practices in Violation of Business and Professions Code §17200, and Implied Warranty of Habitability. The parties entered into a rental agreement. Plaintiffs allege the unit they rented, however, w...

Excerpt: ...Oral Joint Venture Agreement; (2) Unlawful, Fraudulent & Unfair Business Practices; (3) Breach of Fiduciary Duty; and (4) Fraud. On January 12, 2023, Plaintiffs amended their complaint adding two additional causes of action for Breach of Partnership Agreement and Declaratory Relief. Plaintiffs allege Defendant Kamangar made fraudulent representations to Plaintiff Cohen regarding a business opportunity arising from the Pandemic. Plaintiffs allege ...

Excerpt: ...ores filed a complaint against Defendants Mulholland Security Centers LLC, Abraham Ben David, and Avi ‘Coby' Jacoby for 1. Constructive Discharge in Violation of Public Policy (FEHA); 2. Constructive Discharge in Violation of Public Policy (Failure to Pay Owed Wages); 3. Discrimination and Disparate Treatment Based on National Origin; 4. Harassment; 5. Failure to Prevent Harassment; 6. Misclassification as Exempt Employee; 7. Failure to Pay Min...

Excerpt: ...ROUND This is a lemon law action which arises from Plaintiff's lease of a 2020 Honda Accord. On December 21, 2022, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Defendant American Honda Motor Co. asserting causes of action for Violation of Song-Beverly Act and Fraudulent Inducement – Concealment. Plaintiff alleges their vehicle had a sensing defect, which Defendant knew about and concealed. Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint on April 17, 2023. [TE...

Excerpt: ...). On August 10, 2021, Laura filed her original complaint, alleging: (1) breach of fiduciary duties as to Goldberg; (2) intentional interference with marital relations as to both Defendants; and (3) intentional infliction of emotional distress (“IIED”) as to both Defendants. On April 19, 2022, Goldberg filed her cross-complaint against Laura, alleging the following causes of action against various cross-defendants: (1) assault; (2) battery; (...

Excerpt: ...OUND Plaintiff Mark A. Liker alleges Defendant Eliezer Appel, in his capacity as a California licensed attorney, instructed Plaintiff to purchase certain real property for $250,000.00 and promised Plaintiff a return on his investment as well as plaintiff would take ownership of the property or that the property would secure Plaintiff's investment. Plaintiff further alleges Eliezer Appel concealed from Plaintiff the fact that plaintiff did not own...

Excerpt: ...nstructed Plaintiff to purchase certain real property for $250,000.00 to Defendant Cochran Inc. and promised Plaintiff a return on his investment as well as plaintiff would take ownership of the property or that the property would secure Plaintiff's investment. Plaintiff further alleges Eliezer Appel concealed from Plaintiff the fact that plaintiff did not own the property or the company that took title to the property that is, the Defendant Lock...

Excerpt: ..., and Roberta C. Turitz, as an individual and as Trustee of The Turitz Family Trust dated 9/18/2009 Responding Party: Plaintiff Raymond Torres Meet and Confer: Yes. (Portillo Decl. ¶¶5-8.) BACKGROUND On October 2, 2023, Plaintiffs Raymond Torres, Elva Amador, and Ramon Torres filed a complaint against Defendants Susan C. Beaulien, an individual, and as Trustee of The Edward C. Lusnich & Susan C. Beaulien Trust dated August 19, 2006, and Roberta...

Excerpt: ...ff Sofia Velazquez purchased a 2021 Kia Sorento manufactured and/or distributed by Defendant. Plaintiff alleges after Plaintiff took possession of the Vehicle and during the warranty period, the Vehicle contained or developed defects including an engine defect. Plaintiff further alleges Defendant failed to service or repair the vehicle within a reasonable number of attempts. [TENTATIVE] RULING Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Kia America, Inc. to Pro...

Excerpt: ...tz, and Netflix, Inc. for defamation and misappropriation of name or likeness. Plaintiff alleges Defendants defamed him in the portrayal of “Dino” on an episode of Drug Lords, streamed on Netflix. The complaint alleges Defendants made him look like a “monster” and “an outright human clown” when Defendant Thomson-Hairston knew he was not. [TENTATIVE] RULING: Defendant Jemekar Thompson-Hairston's Motion to Quash Service is GRANTED. Defe...

Excerpt: ...tiff encountered Defendants' dog who was present without a leash. Plaintiff alleges the dog had escaped from the premises because of the Defendants' negligence. As a result, of Defendants' dog attacking Plaintiff, Plaintiff alleges he suffered injuries and bites to his left arm. On August 9, 2023, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Defendants for negligence. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendants Astghik Hambardzumyan and Arthur Hambardzumyan's Motion to...

Excerpt: ...., Urgentpoint, Inc., and Urgentpoint Health, P.C. Responding Party: Plaintiff Alejandra Acevedo Meet and Confer: Yes. (DeFalco Decl. ¶8.) BACKGROUND Plaintiff alleges she and the decedent, John Francis McLaughlin, spoke about the decedent's desire to rid himself of his dependency on alcohol and decided for the decedent to enter a 24-hour custodial care facility where he would undergo detoxification in a safe environment. Decedent went to West H...

Excerpt: ...nt against Defendant Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., asserting causes of action for 1. Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act and 2. Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act. Plaintiff alleges Plaintiff leased a new 2021 Audi e-tron and express warranties accompanied the lease of the vehicle. Plaintiff alleges the vehicle was delivered to Plaintiff with serious defects and nonconformities to warranty and developed other serious defects and nonconformities to w...

Excerpt: ...aint against B&M Capital Group, LLC and Shree Ram Krishna Hari, LLC for (1) Negligence - Premises Liability/Failure to Warn/ Negligence Per Se; (2) Nuisance; (3) Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress; (4) Breach of Contract; and (5) Fraudulent Concealment. Plaintiff seeks damages from Defendants for their alleged wanton failure to properly maintain, control or repair Plaintiff's rented hotel room number 501. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendant Sh...

Excerpt: ...eling their existing residence (the “subject property”). Plaintiffs allege they hired Hricak in 2015 as their architect. However, it has taken four and a half years and the remodel has not been completed nor have they received approved plans from Hricak or a building permit. Plaintiffs further allege Defendant Hricak intentionally misled Plaintiffs about the status of the project. To date, Plaintiffs allege they have already paid Defendant at...

Excerpt: ...er Cole Trust 2020 Revocable Trust Meet and Confer: Attempted. (Brenner Decl. ¶¶3-5.) BACKGROUND On September 27, 2023, Plaintiff Marshall R. Cole, as Trustee of the Marshall and Jennifer Cole Trust 2020 Revocable Trust filed a complaint against Defendants Kamran Fattahi, individually and as Trustee of the Fattahi Family Trust and Kathy Hosseini, individually and as Trustee of the Fattahi Family Trust for (1) Negligence; (2) Trespass; (3) Priva...

Excerpt: ...endant Byron Quiambao and Lake Balboa Health Care, Inc. dba Lake Balboa Care Center for 1. Hostile Work Environment - Sexual Harassment; 2. Quid Pro Quo – Sexual Harassment; 3. Sexual Discrimination; 4. Failure to Prevent Sexual Harassment & Retaliation; 5. Constructive Wrongful Termination; 6. Retaliation; 7. Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress; 8. Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress; 9. Negligent Hiring, Retention and Supervis...

Excerpt: ...his is a wrongful termination case. Plaintiff Twongtip Punlertpathanakon began working for Defendants Mulholland Security Centers LLC dba Mulholland Brand Manufacturing, Abraham Ben David, and Avi ‘Coby' Jacoby in July 2022. Plaintiff alleges despite her work ethic, Defendants treated Plaintiff differently than the other employees because she was not Israeli. Plaintiff alleges despite her excellent sales records, Defendants would give preferred...

Excerpt: ...Tuscany Motor Company for (1) Breach of Implied Warranty under The Song-Beverly Warranty Act; (2) Breach of Express Warranty Obligations under The Song-Beverly Act; and (3) Violation of The Song Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. Plaintiff purchased a new 2021 Ford Shelby F150 in November 2021. Plaintiff alleges the vehicle suffered from defects, malfunctions, misadjustments, and/or nonconformities, which Defendants failed to conform to the applicabl...

Excerpt: ...Ter-Galstyan filed a complaint against Defendants World Tech Toys, Inc., World Trading 23, Inc., Kevork Kouyoumjian, Kambiz Kamangar, and Kamir Distribution, LLC asserting causes of action for (1) Breach of Oral Joint Venture Agreement; (2) Unlawful, Fraudulent & Unfair Business Practices; (3) Breach of Fiduciary Duty; and (4) Fraud. Plaintiffs allege Defendant Kamangar made fraudulent representations to Plaintiff Cohen regarding a business oppor...

Excerpt: ...laratory relief. Plaintiff was Defendant's professional manager for recording and entertainment for over 20 years. Plaintiff alleges pursuant to the parties' 2014 Oral Agreement, Derulo is obligated to pay Harris commissions on all engagements, agreements, and contracts substantially negotiated or entered into while Harris was acting as Derulo's personal manager. However, despite sending Plaintiff Commission Statements reflecting the amounts owed...

Excerpt: ...ne set. Department: W Case No.: 22VECV01364 BACKGROUND On October 19, 2022, Plaintiff Janet Yonjung Jha filed a first amended complaint against Defendants Sman Tonyala and Buakai Tonyala asserting causes of action for specific performance and breach of written agreement. Plaintiff alleges on August 30, 2022, Plaintiff, as buyer, and Defendants, as sellers, entered into a California Residential Purchase Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions (the...

Excerpt: ...h, Corp. Meet and Confer: Yes. (Ryan Decl. ¶¶3.) BACKGROUND On June 29, 2023, Plaintiff Sohan L. Dua, M.D., FACP and Valley Renal Medical Group Research Corp. filed a complaint against Defendants U.S. Renal Care, Inc. (“USRC”), U.S. Renal Care Kidney Research, LLC, Geoffrey A. Block, M.D., Hamid Sadeghi, M.D., Ahmad Rashid, and Panorama City Dialysis for False Promise; Intentional Misrepresentation; Fraud; Tortious Interference with Contrac...

Excerpt: ...rrent proceedings by filing her Complaint against Defendant Philip Wright (“Defendant” or “Philip.”) The personal injury lawsuit arises from alleged spousal abuse incidents. Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint on July 28, 2023 for 1. Battery; 2. Assault; 3. False Imprisonment; 4. Intrusion of Privacy; 5. Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress; 6. Negligence; and 7. Unlawful Eviction. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendant Wright's Motio...

Excerpt: ... Doe 4 (an individual) for (1) childhood sexual assault and battery, (2) intentional infliction of emotional distress, (3) negligent hiring, supervision and retention, (4) negligent supervision of a minor, and negligence. Plaintiff alleges in 1978, when Plaintiff was seven years old, Doe 4 sexually assaulted her after meeting Plaintiff at Doe 3. Plaintiff attended religious services with her mother at Doe 3 and Doe 4 served as religious school in...

Excerpt: ...aintiff Santos Pocasangre alleges Defendant Gross- Reseda Company LLC negligently, carelessly, recklessly and unlawfully controlled, operated, owned and/or maintained the subject property and failed to take reasonable steps to maintain, prevent, warn or to correct a dangerous condition on the subject property. As a result, Plaintiff alleges she slipped and fell causing injury to Plaintiff. On February 1, 2023, Plaintiff filed her complaint for ne...

Excerpt: ...Yacov Serazi, and Noam Sherazi, a minor by his Guardian Ad Litem Lilach Basson, filed a complaint against Defendants Krystal Burns, Norma Burns, and Glory Project LLC for assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligent infliction of emotional distress, and interference with tenancy. Plaintiff Yacov leases property from Defendant Glory Project, LLC. Plaintiff Lilach Basson alleges when she was visiting her husband's offic...

Excerpt: ...mediate habitability issues or remediated them late. On March 17, 2023 filed a complaint against Defendants for 1. Breach of Contract/Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment/Warranty of Habitability 2. Tortious Breach of The Implied Warranty of Habitability 3. Negligence 4. Private Nuisance 5. Violation of California Civil Code Section 1942.4 6. Violation of California Civil Code Section 1950.5 7. Violation of Unfair Business Practices 8. Intentional Inflict...

Excerpt: ...eling their existing residence (the “subject property”). Plaintiffs allege they hired Hricak in 2015 as their architect. However, it has taken four and a half years and the remodel has not been completed nor have they received approved plans from Hricak or a building permit. Plaintiffs further allege Defendant Hricak intentionally misled Plaintiffs about the status of the project. To date, Plaintiffs allege they have already paid Defendant at...

Excerpt: ... for 1. Violation of Song- Beverly Act – Breach of Express Warranty; 2. Violation of Song-Beverly Act – Breach of Implied Warranty; 3. Violation of The Song-Beverly Act Section 1793.2; and 4. Violation of The Song-Beverly Act Section 1793.22 – Tanner Consumer Protection Act. Plaintiff leased a new 2020 BMW X5 xDrive 40i from Defendants. Plaintiff alleges the Subject Vehicle was delivered to Plaintiff with serious defects and nonconformities...

Excerpt: ...Kambiz Kamangar aka Kam Kamangar and Sergey Lokot aka Serge Lokot for medical malpractice. Plaintiff alleges around October 2021, Plaintiff became a patient of Defendant ADD and its dentists, Dr. Kamangar and Dr. Lokot. During her treatment with Defendants from October 1, 2021 to December 17, 2021, Plaintiff alleges Defendants negligently and carelessly examined, diagnosed, treated, advised or failed to advise Plaintiff so as to cause Plaintiff i...

Excerpt: ...igerated trailer units from Hyundai. Peterson also had special equipment delivered to Hyundai to install such custom equipment for the dry units. Plaintiff alleges it paid in full all sums requested by Hyundai for the purchase, estimated in excess of $100,000. After not receiving the products, in 2014, the parties entered into a Settlement Agreement. Plaintiff alleges Plaintiff made demand pursuant to the Settlement Agreement but Defendant failed...

Excerpt: .... filed a complaint against Defendant Lil' Wave Financial, Inc. dba Superior Loan Servicing for breach of fiduciary duty, conversion, and violation of Business and Professions Code §17200 et seq. Plaintiff alleges around October 2021, Plaintiff purchased a loan on the property located at 14759 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, California (“Loan”) from a prior lender. The Loan had been serviced by Defendant pursuant to a servicing agreement between ...

Excerpt: ...nsurance Agency acted as the insurance broker. Plaintiff alleges Defendant forged an insurance application for homeowners insurance at the Alabama property, which did not include liability coverage. Plaintiff believed Defendant, as insurance broker, provided insurance that included liability coverage. On May 14, 2023, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Defendant for fraud, professional negligence, insurance coverage, and breach of fiduciary duty...

Excerpt: ...nd Hallmark Cards, Inc. Meet and Confer: Yes. (Goodell Decl.) BACKGROUND On March 9, 2023, Plaintiffs Kimberly Davis and Jonathan Davis filed a first amended complaint against Defendants Paige Hemmis, Jason Short, Ameka Benton, Scott Fields, Hallmark Cards, Inc., Crown Media Holdings, Inc., Paige Hemmis, Inc., Aria Music Group, The Oaks of Calabasas Homeowners Association, Melissa Improta, Jason Improta, and Compass California, Inc. for 1) Intent...

Excerpt: ...title to certain property located on Saticoy Street. Plaintiff also asserts claims for fraud, unjust enrichment, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendant Safa Investments LLC's Demurrer to the First Amended Petition/Contract is SUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND. DISCUSSION Defendant Safa Investments LLC demurs to the First Amended Complaint/Petition of Plaintiff on the grounds that Plaintiff fails to state any va...

Excerpt: ... filed a complaint against Defendants 14600 Saticoy Street LLC and Anza Management Company for (1) Contractual and Tortious Breach of Implied Warranty of Habitability; (2) Violation of Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1941, 1941.1 (Statutory Breach of The Implied Warranty of Habitability); (3) Contractual and Tortious Breach of the Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment; (4) Nuisance; (5) Negligence; (6) Violation of Bus. & Prof. Code § 17200 et seq. Unfair, Unlawful, ...

Excerpt: ... LLC dba AGWC Rockin' Rescue, Ady Gil and Fabienne Origer for negligence, strict liability, and punitive damages. Plaintiff alleges on December 24, 2022, Plaintiff was a volunteer at Rock Star Properties, LLC dba AGWC Rockin' Rescue (“Rescue”). While Plaintiff was sitting on the sidewalk near the Rescue, one of Rescue's Labrador dogs, viciously attacked Plaintiff, causing severe injuries to Plaintiff's person including to her back, neck, arms...

Excerpt: ...: BACKGROUND On March 1, 2023, Plaintiffs Crystal Claytonia Karges, individually and as the administrator of the estate of Farris Emile Tarazi, Farris Emile Tarazi, Jr., and Nadia Nalani Sheridan, filed a complaint against Defendant Joendell G. Abner for wrongful death – negligence and survivor claims. Plaintiffs allege Decedent Farris Emile Tarazi was making a left turn when Defendant Joendell G. Abner, going southbound and driving his vehicle...

Excerpt: ...Negligent Entrustment 3. Neligent Hiring 4. Vicarious Liability 5. Violation of Vehicle Code 17001. Plaintiff alleges on October 1, 2021, Plaintiff Gawy was driving his vehicle traveling on the roadway when Defendant Sibrian was driving an agricultural vehicle and unsafely and negligently crashed into Plaintiff at or near Tampa and Vanowen. Plaintiff alleges Defendant failed to keep proper lookout, failed to keep a safe distance, and failed to tr...

Excerpt: ...�Plaintiffs”) filed an insurance claim with Defendant, State Farm General Insurance Company (“Defendant”) when a hot water pipe allegedly burst causing water damage to their Property. Plaintiffs state that a representative of Defendant told them that all necessary mitigation and demolition work would be performed and all repairs and replacements would be covered by the policy. However, Defendant subsequently stated that the Property damage ...

Excerpt: ...rena for claim and delivery of personal property and money on a contract. Plaintiff alleges Plaintiff's assignor and Defendants entered into a written agreement whereby Defendants purchased from Plaintiff's assignor a 2019 Ram 3500 motor vehicle. Defendants, however, became in default of the contract when Defendants failed to make payments due and owing. [TENTATIVE] RULING Plaintiff's Application for Writ of Possession is GRANTED. DISCUSSION Befo...

Excerpt: ...that Defendants refused to accept her Section 8 housing voucher, and thus she was unable to rent a unit at Defendant's apartment complex. As a result of such alleged conduct, Plaintiff contends she suffered severe emotional distress, including mental anguish, inconvenience, annoyance, sleeplessness, loss of enjoyment of life, stress, worry, anxiety, shame, tension headaches, and weight gain. In addition, Plaintiff was forced to leave her employme...

Excerpt: ...ivery; and Violation of Penal Code section 496. Plaintiff alleges Plaintiff and Defendant met regarding a business proposition that Defendant had for Plaintiff, whereat Defendant made certain representations. Plaintiff alleges based on the representations, she entered into an oral contract with Defendant hereby Plaintiff agreed to give Defendant $800,000.00 in cash for the purpose of purchasing $800,000.00 worth of Bitcoin. Defendant also represe...

Excerpt: ...ager.” Plaintiff alleges that defendants engaged in construction on the property while he was occuping it, leaving him with water leaking through the walls, no heat, an open roof, and no steps to exit the property. Ultimately, it is alleged that the roof caved in, dropping harmful debris onto the interior and the occupants. Although plaintiff's family was ultimately housed in an AirBNB for a period of time, their property was damaged and they s...

Excerpt: ...tten agreement, breach of personal guaranty, unjust enrichment, indebtedness, account stated, claim and delivery and conversion. [TENTATIVE] RULING Plaintiff's Applications for Writ of Possession against Defendant Turshie & Co. and Haig Melkonyan are GRANTED. DISCUSSION Before the hearing on the Writ of Possession, the Defendant must be served with (1) a copy of the summons and complaint; (2) a Notice of Application and Hearing; and (3) a copy of...

Excerpt: ... of privacy;” IIED and negligence. The complaint was served (or became known to defendant sometime in June 2023, after many proceedings had taken place in the Family Law courts relating to the dissolution of the parties' marriage and mutual restraining orders sought in that action. On June 23, 2022, plaintiff filed a notice of related case, informing the court of the family matter, Wright v. Platokhina, 19STFL03890, then pending in Department 8...

Excerpt: ...te habitability issues or remediated them late. On March 17, 2023 filed a complaint against Defendants for 1. Breach of Contract/Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment/Warranty of Habitability 2. Tortious Breach of The Implied Warranty of Habitability 3. Negligence 4. Private Nuisance 5. Violation of California Civil Code Section 1942.4 6. Violation of California Civil Code Section 1950.5 7. Violation of Unfair Business Practices 8. Intentional Infliction o...

Excerpt: ...iff bodily injury as well as property damage. On October 29, 2022, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Defendant. [TENTATIVE] RULING 1. Defendant's Motion for an Order to Compel Verified Responses to Form Interrogatories and for Sanctions is GRANTED. 2. Defendant's Motion for an Order to Compel Verified Responses to Special Interrogatories and for Sanctions is GRANTED. 3. Defendant's Motion for an Order to Compel Verified Responses to Demand for ...

Excerpt: ...successor in interest to Decedent Vanessa Silvia Grijalba Perez filed a complaint against Yuvia Iris Vargas Pena, Guadalupe Vargas, and Wish Automotive II, Inc. dba Infinity of Van Nuys (erroneously sued as “Infiniti of Van Nuys”) for Wrongful Death, Survivor Action Based on General Negligence, Survivor Action Based on Motor Vehicle Negligence, and Survivor Action Based On Vicarious Liability (Respondeat Superior). Plaintiffs filed this actio...

Excerpt: ...dars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center and Tarzana Medical Center for negligence-premises liability. Plaintiff alleges on August 2, 2023, Plaintiff was at the Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana walking on a pathway that was under construction when she slipped and violently fell due the unmaintained, hazardous condition of the floor, including loose gravel. As a result of the incident, Plaintiff alleges she experienced immediate excruciating pain and disc...

Excerpt: ...int against Defendants Cameron Mazaherian and Monika Mazaherian for breach of contract, unjust enrichment, money lent, money paid, constructive trust, judicial foreclosure, and declaratory relief. Plaintiffs allege they entered promissory note agreements with Defendants whereby Plaintiffs agreed to provide loans to Defendants at various times. Plaintiffs further alleged they have not received any of the monthly payments and moreover, Defendants a...

Excerpt: ...ntiffs Feisty Gal, Inc. and Michelle Lander allege Defendants Michael Kaiser and People's Care Holdings, Inc. sold Plaintiffs an unregistered franchise. Plaintiffs allege Defendants had several pre-sale omissions and post-sale omissions false and deceptive representations regarding the franchise status of A Right Place for Seniors International, LLC. On March 2, 2022, Plaintiffs filed a complaint against Defendants asserting causes of action for ...

Excerpt: ...dant Hsiu-Fang Lai BACKGROUND Plaintiffs allege they entered into a joint venture whereby Plaintiff Hsiu-Fang Lai, Defendant Pi Lien Fong, and Defendants Martin C. Kuo and Mulan Kuo each contributed $200,000 in exchange for a one-third ownership interest in the Motel. Plaintiffs further allege the Defendants managed the operations of the Motel to the exclusion of the Plaintiffs and as part of their misappropriation of the revenues generated by th...

Excerpt: ... against Defendants West Hills Hospital and Medical Center, Martin M. Mortazavi, M.D., Jessica Thomas, M.D., Paul Diehl, M.D., Dean Wilson, Jr., P.A., Specialty Imagining Center, Tejpal Singh, M.D., Providence Cedars-Sina Tarzana Medical Center, Chris Y. Wang, M.D., Jamie Soo Moi Eng, M.D., Exer Urgent Care, Michael H. Lee, M.D., and California Institute of Neuroscience for medical negligence and loss of consortium. Plaintiffs allege that further...

Excerpt: ... Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, And Jane Doe 4 filed a lawsuit against Defendants Los Angeles Unified School District for negligence. Plaintiffs were minors and students at elementary schools in LAUSD where their perpetrator was employed. Plaintiffs allege the perpetrator groomed and sexually abused Plaintiffs and LAUSD breached their duty by failing to protect Plaintiffs from sexual abuse. [TENTATIVE] RULING I. Motion for Protective Order Regarding In-Perso...

Excerpt: ...Regal Medical Group, Inc.; Lakeside Community Healthcare; Northridge Hospital Medical Center; Michael R. Shapiro, M.D.; Michael R. Shapiro, M.D., Inc.; Ryan McBirney, PA; Mary Ann H. Trephan, M.D.; Kalpesh Patel, M.D.; Hrair Darakjian, M.D.; Mission Community Hospital; N'deya Kama, M.D.; Ali Ozhand, M.D.; Emily Alexiadis, NP; and Aaron M. Shelub. [TENTATIVE] RULING: I. Defendant Mission Community Hospital's Motion for Summary Judgment, or in the ...

Excerpt: ... SANCTIONS AND A CONTEMPT FINDING Date of Hearing: December 13, 2023 Trial Date: None set. Department: W Case No.: 22VECV02485 Moving Party: Plaintiffs Alliant Capital, LTD. and ADC Communities II, LLC Opposing Party: No opposition. BACKGROUND On December 20, 2022, Plaintiffs Alliant Capital LTD and ADC Communities II, LLC filed a complaint against Defendants Santoro Holdings LLC, Black Swan Properties, LLC, Craig Thomas individually and as trust...

Excerpt: ...partment: W Case No.: 19VECV01130 BACKGROUND On August 6, 2019, Plaintiff filed a complaint against ABBA Bail Bonds, Inc., Jane Un, Ruth Soto, and International Capital Alliance asserting causes of action for 1) Breach of Written Contract; 2) Common Count – Account Stated; 3) Quantum Meruit; 4) Breach of Written Contract; 5) Common Count – Account Stated; and 6) Quantum Meruit. On March 9, 2020, default judgment was entered against Defendants...

Excerpt: ... and Noam Sherazi, a minor by his Guardian Ad Litem Lilach Basson, filed a complaint against Defendants Krystal Burns, Norma Burns, and Glory Project LLC for assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligent infliction of emotional distress, and interference with tenancy. Plaintiff Yacov leases property from Defendant Glory Project, LLC. Plaintiff Lilach Basson alleges when she was visiting her husband's office with Noam, ...

Excerpt: ...se, which allowed Donada to operate and sell vehicles. (Mot. p. 3.) The bond went into effect on May 2, 2018. (Mot p. 3.) Under the Vehicle Code, if a car dealership's license is suspended, the surety bond is liable for the dealership's misconduct. (Vehicle Code §§ 11710(b)-(c); 11711(a).) On July 15, 2022, Plaintiff filed a Complaint against defendants Eugene Ndede and Feliciano Torres-Ramirez (Defendants) for (1) interpleader and (2) injuncti...

Excerpt: ...ainst Defendants 14600 Saticoy Street LLC and Anza Management Company for (1) Contractual and Tortious Breach of Implied Warranty of Habitability; (2) Violation of Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1941, 1941.1 (Statutory Breach of The Implied Warranty of Habitability); 3. Contractual and Tortious Breach of the Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment; 4. Nuisance; 5. Negligence; 6. Violation of Bus. & Prof. Code § 17200 et seq. Unfair, Unlawful, and Deceptive Business Pr...

Excerpt: ...complaint against American Honda Motor Co., Inc. for violation of Song-Beverly Act – Breach of Express Warranty and Fraudulent Inducement – Concealment. Plaintiff leased a 2020 Honda CR-V from American Honda. Plaintiff alleges the vehicle suffers from a Sensing Defect. [TENTATIVE] RULING I. Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Further Responses to Requests for Production Set One is GRANTED. II. Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Further Responses to Specia...

Excerpt: ...a; Ever Carbajal; Maymarie Carbajal, a minor by and through her Guardian ad Litem, Melvy Cardona; Melanie Carbajal, a minor by and through her Guardian ad Litem, Melvy Cardona; Michael Carbajal, a minor by and through his Guardian ad Litem, Melvy Cardona, Bella Rodriguez, a minor by and through her Guardian ad Litem, Melvy Cardona, Chanel Carbajal, a minor by and through her Guardian ad Litem, Melvy Cardona; and Mason Cardona, a minor by and thro...

Excerpt: ...tion business, ran by Plaintiff. Plaintiff alleges that she and Defendants Samir Yousef (“Yousef”) and Yousef Family Trust (“Trust”) (collectively, “Defendants”) entered into a written lease permitting Plaintiff to rent the property located at 14520 Delano Street, Van Nuys, California in order to conduct her business operations. It is further alleged that, due to Covid-19, Plaintiff fell behind on her monthly rent payments. As a resul...

Excerpt: ...3018 Ventura Boulevard, Woodland Hills, California, 91364. Plaintiffs Raafat S. Iskander and Koharik T. Iskander, as Trustees of The Raafat S. Iskander and Koharik T. Iskander Revocable Living trust, Dated October 7, 2004. Plaintiffs allege that they are owners of the subject property. They further allege that in November 2022 Defendants German Simakovski and GE Holdings LLC carried out a scheme to transfer title to the subject property to GE Hol...

Excerpt: ... Harrison; BCH Enterprises, LLC; Tryston Harrison; Re/Max Olson & Associates; David Thomas Lloyd; Center Street Lending Fund IV Spe, LLC; Bagnard Company, LLC; CT Lien Solutions; Mario Simone; The Turoci Firm, Inc.; BM Stewardship Inv., LLC; Prominence Capital Partners, LLC, and Charles Ockwell. On November 2, 2020, Plaintiffs filed a second amended complaint alleging causes of action for (1) Breach of Contract; (2) Specific Performance; (3) Frau...

Excerpt: ...gent Hiring, Supervision, and/or Retention; (2) Survival – Negligent Hiring, Supervision, and/or Retention; (3) Wrongful Death – Negligence; (4) Survival – Negligence; and (5) Elder Abuse. Plaintiff alleges her mother, Joyce Soronow, was a resident of Sunshine's Place, II. While under Sunshine's care, Plaintiff alleges failed to provide for her basic needs, caused a lapse in her care, and inflicted terrible pain and suffering that caused Jo...

Excerpt: ...ACKGROUND On February 22, 2022, Plaintiff 4467 Woodley Partners, LLC filed a complaint against Allied Insulation, Inc., All-Tech, Inc., Boc Construction, Inc., B.Y. Marble, Inc., Byer Geotechnical Inc., Clark Structural Inspections, Inc., Jaime Diaz D/B/A Greener Days Landscaping, Forma Engineering, Inc., Robert D. Kilgour D/B/A Kilgour Plumbing, Premier Pool Plastering, Rhino Steel, Inc., Speed Of Light, Inc., Tassio Temperature Control, Inc., U...

Excerpt: ...ting causes of action for breach of contract, declaratory relief, and money due. Defendant owns certain real property, which Plaintiff operates. Plaintiff alleges Defendant has refused to comply with certain contractual obligations and has not paid assessments, levies, charges, and/or fee charges as they became due. Default was entered against Defendant on August 26, 2022. However, the court denied Plaintiff's request for entry of default judgmen...

Excerpt: ... Rides, Inc. and Segway, Inc. for negligence. Plaintiff alleges while using a scooter rented from Defendants, the subject scooter malfunctioned, causing Plaintiff to be ejected off and to fall to the ground. On August 29, 2023, Plaintiff dismissed Segway, Inc. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendant Bird Rides, Inc.'s Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay Case Pending Completion of Arbitration is GRANTED. REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE Defendant Bird Rides, In...

Excerpt: ...ough Plaintiff paid Defendant, Plaintiff alleges Defendant breached the agreement by failing to provide the vehicles and misrepresented to Plaintiff that he would provide Plaintiff the vehicles. On August 12, 2022, Plaintiff filed a second amended complaint against Defendant asserting causes of action for breach of contract, common counts, fraud, conversion, and violation of Penal Code section 496. [TENTATIVE] RULING Plaintiff's Motion to Compel ...

Excerpt: ...s the insurance broker. Plaintiff alleges Defendant forged an insurance application for homeowners insurance at the Alabama property, which did not include liability coverage. Plaintiff believed Defendant, as insurance broker, provided insurance that included liability coverage. On May 14, 2023, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Defendant for fraud, professional negligence, insurance coverage, and breach of fiduciary duty. [TENTATIVE] RULING Pl...

Excerpt: ...es, LLC dba AGWC Rockin' Rescue, Ady Gil and Fabienne Origer for negligence, strict liability, and punitive damages. Plaintiff alleges on December 24, 2022, Plaintiff was a volunteer at Rock Star Properties, LLC dba AGWC Rockin' Rescue (“Rescue”). While Plaintiff was sitting on the sidewalk near the Rescue, one of Rescue's Labrador dogs, viciously attacked Plaintiff, causing severe injuries to Plaintiff's person including to her back, neck, a...

Excerpt: ... Alonso Meet and Confer: Yes. (Smyth Decl. ¶¶8-10.) BACKGROUND On February 24, 2023, Plaintiffs Erika Barajas, Brandon Alonso, Gustavo Alonso, Tracey Alonso, and Anderson Alonso filed a complaint against Defendants Jesus Garcia, Marie Garcia, Jesus Garcia as trustee to the Jesus R. Garcia and Maria A Garcia Trust, Marie Garcia as trustee to the Jesus R. Garcia and Maria A Garcia Trust, Jesus Garcia as trustee to The Jessmar Trust, and Marie Gar...

Excerpt: ...ant Noel Lustig, M.D. dba Psychiatric Medical Group Responding Party: Defendant/Cross-Complainant Marc L. Nehorayan, M.D., A Professional Corporation Meet and Confer: Yes. (Goldberg Decl. ¶¶6-10.) BACKGROUND Plaintiff Noel Lustig, M.D., Inc. d/b/a Psychiatric Medical Group (“PMG”) brings this case, alleging the misappropriation of receivables due PMG by Defendants Marc L. Nehorayan, M.D., A Professional Corporation (“Nehorayan Corp.”) a...

Excerpt: ...leges Defendant Masis Khachadourian negligently drove his vehicle, accelerating through a red light causing their vehicles to collide. On June 29, 2023, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Defendant for motor vehicle negligence and general negligence. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendants' Motion for a Discovery Protective Order and Monetary Sanctions in the amount of $750 is DENIED. DISCUSION Defendants Masis Khachadourian and Forgiato, Inc. move this c...

Excerpt: ... and Patrick Ortiz where Defendants were to find Plaintiff a suitable tenant for their commercial building. Plaintiff alleges Defendants represented to Plaintiff they found a tenant who would run a legal smoke shop and ran a background check on the tenant; however, these representations were false. Plaintiff alleges Defendants did not run a background check and the tenant operated a cannabis shop in violation of the agreement and as prohibited by...

Excerpt: ...intiff at Hightech Los Angeles Middle School. Plaintiff alleges T.S. touched R.Z. inappropriately on school premises and it was reported to the school's guidance counselor Mrs. Gold. R.Z. also reported the inappropriate touching to the school principal, Ms. Garber. No action was taken by Mrs. Gold, Ms. Garber, or any other school personnel. On April 13, 2021, plaintiff filed a complaint against Hightech Los Angeles Middle School; Rachel Garber; T...

Excerpt: ...: W Case No.: 22VECV02485 Moving Party: Plaintiffs Alliant Capital, LTD. And ADC Communities II, LLC Opposing Party: No opposition. BACKGROUND On December 20, 2022, Plaintiffs Alliant Capital LTD and ADC Communities II, LLC filed a complaint against Defendants Santoro Holdings LLC, Black Swan Properties, LLC, Craig Thomas individually and as trustee of the Carpe Vitam Revocable Trust dated July 13, 2017, Caroline Smith individually and as trustee...

Excerpt: ...nt against Defendants Ford Motor Company and Sunnyvale Ford for Violation of Subdivision (d) of Civil Code Section 1793.2; Violation of Subdivision (b) of Civil Code Section 1793.2; Violation of Subdivision (a)(3) of Civil Code Section; Breach of the Implied Warranty of Merchantability; Fraudulent Inducement – Concealment; and Negligent Repair. Plaintiff alleges their vehicle had a transmissions defect, which Defendant Ford knew about and conce...

Excerpt: ...ractice action. On February 1, 2021, Plaintiff Marai De La Cruz Bravo Fernandez filed a complaint against Defendants West Hills Hospital and Medical Center, Jonathan S. Matthew, M.D., Jamshid Nazarian, M.D., and Laurance J. Friedman, M.D. for medical malpractice. Plaintiff alleges on December 10, 2016, Plaintiff underwent a esophagogastroduodenoscopy performed by Dr. Jonathan S. Matthew, MD with the assistance of Dr. Laurence Friedman. However, t...

Excerpt: ...laintiff alleges on August 4, 2021, Plaintiff purchased and consumed fried rice from a P.F. Chang's restaurant located in Sherman Oaks and while consuming the fried rice, he bit into a metal object resulting in injuries. On August 2, 2023, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Defendants P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. (erroneously sued and served as P.F. Chant's III, LLC) (“P.F. Chang's”) and Christine Doe for strict liability, negligence, bre...

Excerpt: ...aint on August 24, 2023 for Breach of Contract, Stolen Property, and Malicious Sabotage. The parties have a history of litigation between them that began prior to Plaintiffs filing the instant action. In January 2022, Boyadjian filed a small claims action against Robin La Due to recover unpaid rent. Judgment was ultimately entered in favor of Boyadjian, against La Due. On June 21, 2022, Boyadjian filed an unlawful detainer action against Robin La...

Excerpt: ... alleges that she and Defendants Samir Yousef (“Yousef”) and Yousef Family Trust (“Trust”) (collectively, “Defendants”) entered into a written lease permitting Plaintiff to rent the property located at 14520 Delano Street, Van Nuys, California in order to conduct her business operations. It is further alleged that, due to Covid-19, Plaintiff fell behind on her monthly rent payments. As a result, Defendants pursued an unlawful detainer...

Excerpt: ...��Plaintiffs” or “La Dues”) and Defendant/Landlord Shahe Boyadjian (“Defendant”). Sabine La Due is Robin La Due's elderly mother. Plaintiffs have sued Boyadjian for alleged issues that arose out of their tenancy. The parties have a history of litigation between them that began prior to Plaintiffs filing the instant action. In January 2022, Boyadjian filed a small claims action against Robin La Due to recover unpaid rent. Judgment was ul...

Excerpt: ... On February 27, 2023, Plaintiff Hongmaisui International A/K/A Hongmaisui International Culture (Beijing) Co., Ltd filed a complaint against Defendant Simon Alexander West for alter ego liability and damages. Plaintiff alleges Plaintiff hired Wychwood Productions, Inc. who in turn hired Defendant Simon Alexander West (sole officer, director, and shareholder of Wychwood) to direct a movie in the People's Republic of China. Plaintiff paid $2.5 mil...

Excerpt: ...Jane Doe that she was sexually abused by a former employee of Defendant Los Angeles Unified School District (“LAUSD”), Defendant William Paden, while he was employed by LAUSD. On September 28, 2022, Plaintiff filed a complaint against LAUSD and Paden for (1) sexual abuse of a minor, (2) intentional infliction of emotional distress, (3) sexual harassment, (4) negligent hiring, supervision, and retention of an unfit employee, (5) breach of mand...

Excerpt: ...26, 2022, Plaintiff YS Properties, LLC filed a complaint against Hayk Shishoyan, Hats Enterprises, LLC and Hats Enterprises LLC dba Encino Tailors for breach of written contract and breach of guaranty. Plaintiff alleges Defendants have failed to pay monthly rent for their commercial lease with Plaintiff. [TENTATIVE] RULING: Plaintiff's Motion for Terminating Sanctions, in the alternative, Issue Sanctions and Monetary Sanctions against Defendant H...

Excerpt: ...021 Ford Explorer. On August 16, 2023, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Defendants Ford Motor Company and Sunrise Ford for Violation of Subdivision (d) of Civil Code Section 1793.2; Violation of Subdivision (b) of Civil Code Section 1793.2; Violation of Subdivision (a)(3) of Civil Code Section; Breach of the Implied Warranty of Merchantability; Fraudulent Inducement – Concealment; and Negligent Repair. Plaintiff alleges their vehicle had a s...

Excerpt: ...d negligence per se. This action arises out of a motor vehicle collision that occurred on May 14, 2021 when Defendant's vehicle collided with Plaintiff's vehicle, causing Plaintiff injuries. Plaintiff further alleges Defendant operated his vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendant Alejandro Hugo Navarro's Motion to Strike Punitive Damages from Plaintiff's Complaint is GRANTED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND DISCUSSION Defenda...

Excerpt: ... Plaintiff Brian Whitaker is a quadriplegic who uses a wheelchair for mobility and is an ADA tester. As an ADA tester, Plaintiff has filed thousands of similar lawsuits, and alleges in the year preceding this complaint alone, he filed approximately 627 lawsuits. On October 7, 2022, Plaintiff went with the intention of visiting Defendant Daelin, Inc.'s restaurant, 8oz Poke located at 15030 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, California. During his visit,...

Excerpt: ...t American Honda Motor Co. asserting causes of action for Violation of Song-Beverly Act and Fraudulent Inducement – Concealment. Plaintiff alleges their vehicle had a sensing defect, which Defendant knew about and concealed. Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint on April 17, 2023. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendant American Honda Motor, Co., Inc.'s Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay Case is DENIED. DISCUSSION Defendant American Honda Motor Co....

Excerpt: ...yne Lewis and defendants entered into a lease agreement. During plaintiff's tenancy, plaintiff alleges the property was uninhabitable including issues with electricity, plumbing, and mechanical issues as well as failed to provide plaintiff with a mailbox as required by law. On July 13, 2018, plaintiff filed a lawsuit against North Hills Village Apartments, LLC, J.K. Residential Services, Inc., and H.K. Realty, Inc. asserting causes of action for ...

Excerpt: ...each of Contract, Negligence, Fraud, and Common Counts. Plaintiff alleges Defendants concealed the fact that they used Plaintiff's Promissory Notes to give to the seller and instead, kept “three times the amount of money required to purchase the property” to themselves. Plaintiff further alleges Defendants used Plaintiff's Promissory Notes to clear title, which essentially purchased property from the seller. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendants Anth...

Excerpt: ... BACKGROUND On August 6, 2018, Plaintiff Grant & Weber filed a complaint against Weber & Associates and Spencer Weinerman asserting causes of action for (1) Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Duty of Loyalty; (2) Misappropriation of Trade Secrets under California Civil Code § 3426, et seq.; (3) Misappropriation of Trade Secrets under 18 U.S.C. § 1836; (4) Tortious Interference with Prospective Economic Relations; (5) Unfair Competition under Common L...