Excerpt: ...ez ALLEGATIONS IN COMPLAINT: In this action, Plaintiff Francis Gonzalez disputes title and ownership of real property located at 1231 N. Beachwood Dr., Burbank, CA 91506. He alleges that Defendants have conducted an invalid and void trustee's sale and have unlawfully and invalidly sold or transferred ownership of the property to themselves or other parties. This action was commenced on July 26, 2017. The Complaint alleges causes of action for: (1...

Excerpt: ...Justis and Hodges were the only directors of B&R, a medical cannabis dispensary. Justis and B&R allege that Hodges breached his fiduciary duty to B&R and treated B&R as his personal bank account, misappropriated funds, and wasted corporate resources. The complaint, filed October 31, 2017, alleges causes of action for: (1) removal of director; (2) breach of fiduciary duty; and (3) intentional interference with prospective economic relations. On Ja...

Excerpt: ...ch Defendant. DISCUSSION: This case arises from Plaintiff's claim that Defendants Manuk Cherkezyan and Avedis Boyadjian dba One Stop Auto Repair aka One Stop breached a written agreement for the purchase of a motor vehicle. Plaintiff filed this application for writ of possession on February 2, 2018. The writ of possession will permit Plaintiff to obtain possession of the tangible personal property (i.e., a motor vehicle) prior to trial from Defen...

Excerpt: ...nced this action against Defendant Geoffrey G. Melkonian, Esq. for legal malpractice. Plaintiffs allege that they retained the services of Defendant in order to handle a default judgment that had been entered against them and to seek counsel with regard to filing for bankruptcy. They allege that Defendant wrongfully advised them to file a Chapter 7 rather than Chapter 13 bankruptcy. The FAC, filed January 17, 2018, alleges causes of action for: (...

Excerpt: ...0300 00560003002700480053[artment and Detective Ronald Hernandez RP: Plaintiff, Antranik Kevorkian ALLEGATIONS IN COMPLAINT: In this action, Plaintiff Antranik Kevorkian alleges that Defendants accused him of vandalism in a Ralph's market parking lot and thereafter filed a misdemeanor criminal complaint against him. Plaintiff alleges this has subjected him to going to court and malicious prosecution. The complaint, filed July 10, 2017, alleges ca...

Excerpt: ...rntable. DISCUSSION: This case arises from the Plaintiff's claim that the Defendant breached a written lease agreement by failing to make payments due. Plaintiff requests a writ of possession in order to obtain possession of the equipment that the Defendant was leasing. <005200550003005a005500 00560056004800560056[ion initially went forward on February 2, 2018. The Court denied the application because: (1) it was not accompanied by a memorandum a...

Excerpt: ...eputies and police officers dug up a roof, pulled up roof boards, and struck Plaintiff's house with sledge hammers. The first amended complaint (“FAC”), filed January 16, 2018, includes one cause of action entitled “Claim I.” The FAC refers to a “Memorandum of Points and Authorities,” which alleges that Defendants are liable for violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1871 and Constitutional rights under 42 U.S.C. §1983. Plaintiff alleg...

Excerpt: ...IONS IN COMPLAINT: In this action, Plaintiffs Century Construction West, Inc. dba SaveCal, Inc., Artin Simonian, and Sarkis Abelian allege that Defendant Brian Snow made misrepresentations about his qualifications and educational backgrounds, thereby inducing Plaintiffs to engage Snow for his consulting services. This action was commenced on December 11, 2017. The First Amended Complaint (“FAC”), filed December 26, 2017, alleges causes of act...

Excerpt: ...OMPLAINT: This action involves a three-car accident that occurred on April 6, 2016. Plaintiff Yanzi Lin alleges that he was driving his vehicle when Defendant Kevin Joshua Castellanos' vehicle caused Defendant David Yan's car to bump into Plaintiff's vehicle from behind. (FAC, ¶¶1-3, 12.) Plaintiff alleges that Defendant Patricia Salazar is the registered owner of the vehicle Castellanos was driving, and that she allowed Castellanos to drive he...

Excerpt: ...S OF PLEADINGS: This case arises from Plaintiffs' claims that Defendants fraudulently induced Plaintiffs to make investments for the construction and operation of two restaurants: the Oyster Bar #101 and the Oyster Bar #102. Plaintiffs allege that Defendants have misused funds, converted property, and breached their fiduciary duties. The complaint, filed November 3, 2017, alleges causes of action for: (1) breach of contract; (2) breach of fiducia...

Excerpt: ... elevator that suddenly dropped and malfunctioned, causing her to fall and strike her body in the interior of the elevator. The complaint, filed January 18, 2017, alleges causes of action for: (1) negligence; (2) strict liability; and (3) negligence. RELIEF REQUESTED: Defendants KONE Inc., Walt Disney Pictures, Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. and Disney Enterprises move to compel Plaintiff to attend and testify at her videotaped deposition on Apr...

Excerpt: ...open-heart surgery after suffering a heart attack. She alleges she was admitted to Defendant's ICU, where Defendant failed to provide the care she needed to prevent her from acquiring bedsores and infection. The first amended complaint, filed May 10, 2017, alleges causes of action for: (1) negligence; (2) elder abuse and neglect (Welf. & Inst. Code, §15600 et seq.); and (3) willful misconduct. RELIEF REQUESTED: Plaintiff moves to compel further ...

Excerpt: ...ement for the subject premises owned and/or managed by Defendant Integrity Property Management, Inc. Plaintiff alleges sometime in February 2017, she was being bit by unknown insects and became aware that there was a bed bug infestation. She alleges she contacted Defendant's agents on March 20, 2017to remedy the infestation, and that Defendant hired a professional pest exterminator on April 11, 2017. However, Plaintiff alleges this failed to reme...

Excerpt: ...00030057004b00440057> it has a security interest in the property, stemming from a deed of trust recorded in 2003. On March 7, 2006, the court in a family law matter (In re the Marriage of Marine Nazaryan and Sarkis Tonoyan, LASC No. BD383714) entered judgment, which was recorded in the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office. The judgment states that Defendant Sarkis Tonoyan's gift of the property to Defendant Ripsime Tonoyan was a sham transaction ...

Excerpt: ...ners of the property. They obtained a loan from Aleksandr Varganov, secured by the property, which was supposed to be a second deed of trust. Plaintiffs allege Defendant Jose Caldera recorded a deed of trust on the property which purports to secure a loan made to Marco Antonio Cordova (Plaintiffs' son). Plaintiff allege this deed of trust was a forgery because Marco Antonio Cordova did not own the property. Varganov then initiated a non-judicial ...

Excerpt: ...r money and defrauded them. Defendant/Cross-Complainant Linh Nguyen filed a form cross-complaint for indemnification, apportionment of fault, declaratory relief, and accounting. RELIEF REQUESTED: Cross-Defendants Robert Phan and Victoria Le demur to the third and fourth causes of action in the cross-complaint. MEET AND CONFER REQUIREMENT: CCP §430.41(a) requires that the demurring party meet and confer with the party who filed the pleading that ...

Excerpt: ...f Plaintiff, agency, or alter ego liability. ALLEGATIONS IN COMPLAINT: Plaintiff Camille Meggs commenced this action on April 18, 2017. The action was removed to the Central District of California, and Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”). The case was remanded back to state court. Plaintiff is an African American woman, who has been employed by Defendants NBCUniversal Media, LLC, KNBC, and NCB Universal, LLC since 1999. She alle...

Excerpt: ...trustee. BACKGROUND: In this action, Plaintiffs Jan Slort (“Plaintiff”) alleges he purchased residential property from Defendants/Cross-Complainants Steve and Linell Myers (“Defendants”), pursuant to a purchase agreement on July 25, 2001. (Mot., Ex. 1.) Plaintiff alleges he was cited by LADBS for not having a permit on the barn and claimed he spent $100,000 to comply with the municipal code and get a permit. Defendants prevailed at trial ...

Excerpt: ...laintiff its “Advantage Business Credit Card Application and Agreement” whereby Defendant agreed to repay to Plaintiff certain sums in exchange for Plaintiff providing loans of monies to Defendant. Plaintiff alleges that on February 13, 2007, Defendant stopped making payments towards the outstanding balance of said line of credit in the principal sum of $50,003.84, plus interest at the rate of 5.8750% per annum. The complaint, filed July 13, ...

Excerpt: ...ubstance on the floor while at Defendant BET Recreation Bowl, Inc. dba Jewel City Bowl (“Defendant”). The incident occurred on July 30, 3016. The complaint, filed December 2, 2016, alleges causes of action for negligence and premises liability. RELIEF REQUESTED: Defendant moves to compel verified responses to Request for Admissions, Set two (“RFA”); Form Interrogatories, Set two (“FROG”); Special Interrogatories, Set two (“SROG”);...

Excerpt: ...ria Capital Partners, Inc. alleges that Defendants Eric Po- Chi Shen (“Mr. Shen”) and his ex-wife Yufen “Feny” Shen (“Ms. Shen”) stole and embezzled money from Plaintiff. Plaintiff alleges that Mr. Shen, as then-CEO of Plaintiff, caused Plaintiff to accept a promissory note for $553,100 with Ms. Shen and that Mr. Shen spent more than $5 million of Plaintiff's funds to purchase jewelry and handbags for Ms. Shen. The FAC, filed May 25, ...

Excerpt: ... Melanie Reeve and Frank Trujillo allege that Defendants South Madison Ownership II, LLC and Charles Dunn Real Estate Services, Inc. were the owners and managers of the premises. Plaintiffs were paying tenants of the premises pursuant to a lease agreement entered on June 10, 2014. Plaintiffs allege during their tenancy, they became aware that the premises lacked effective waterproofing and weather protections, and contained toxic mold. Although P...

Excerpt: ...Baez conspired to embezzle $160,000 from ACRO using their positions as trusted employees (i.e., office manager, bookkeeper). The complaint was filed on January 14, 2016. The FAC was filed on April 6, 2016. The operative SAC, filed July 31, 2017, alleges causes of action for: (1) fraud; (2) intentional misrepresentation; (3) concealment; (4) false promise; (5) negligent misrepresentation; (6) conversion; (7) money had and received; (8) negligence;...

Excerpt: ... Court sustained Defendant's demurrer to Plaintiff's complaint with 20 days leave to amend. On January 23, 2018, at a case management conference, the Court noted that Plaintiff failed to file an amended complaint following the demurrer. <004c00510057004c004900 00480003004400030029>irst Amended Complaint (“FAC" within 10 days. On February 26, 2018, Plaintiff filed the First Amended Complaint (“FAC”). Plaintiff alleges that Defendant brea...

Excerpt: ...ey's Fees and Cost MP: Defendant, Yina Chang RP: Gary Brown Relief Requested: Chang seeks attorney's fees and costs in the amount of $9,862.25 against Plaintiff's prior counsel, Gary Brown, for his misuse of the discovery process ALLEGATIONS IN COMPLAINT: <000300310044004f004500 004f004f0048004a0048>s that she was battered and harassed by Defendant Yina Chang. The incident occurred on September 30, 2014. The complaint was filed September 30, 2016...

Excerpt: ...00030003000300030003000300030003000300030003000300030003000300 03000300030003000300030003000300030003000300030003[ <0027004400570048001d000300030003000300030003000300030003000300030003000300030003001600120015001600120014001b0003000300030003000300030003000300030003000300030003000300030003000300030003000300030003000300 03000300030003000300030003000300030003000300030003[ Trial: None set (CMC 3/23/18) MP: Defendants, Starpoint Energy, LLC, Starpoint ...

Excerpt: ... (“Plaintiff”) alleges that in 2017, Defendant Del Toro Loan Servicing, Inc. (“Defendant”) acquired ownership and record title of the property. (Compl., ¶5.) On July 27, 2017, Defendant and Plaintiff entered into a Real Estate Purchase Agreement (“Purchase Agreement”) whereby Plaintiff would purchase the property and acquire ownership of it through escrow. (Id., ¶6.) According to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the total sell p...

Excerpt: ...inst Defendants Thunder Plumbing, Inc. (“Thunder”) and Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company (“PIIC”). Thunder provided restoration services to Plaintiffs' home to repair water and other related damages to Plaintiffs' home. During the demolition work, Titan Environmental (an environmental testing company) discovered that the house was ridden with asbestos. Thunder recommended air testing, but refused to pay for it and thus gave Plainti...

Excerpt: ...O Foods, LLC to provide general labor, including cleaning services, for Defendant Bevmo Holding, LLC at a particular facility. Plaintiff alleges that dangerous and harmful chemicals were to be used for cleaning. He alleges he was injured on July 20, 2017 as a result of chemicals that spilled on him. The First Amended Complaint (“FAC”), filed January 17, 2018, alleges causes of action for: (1) negligence; (2) peculiar risk; (3) ultrahazardous ...

Excerpt: ...gton Memorial Hospital RP: None RELIEF REQUESTED: 1. Plaintiff's counsel, Christopher D. Nissen of Nissen Law Firm, moves to be relieved as counsel. 2. Defendant Huntington Memorial Hospital moves for judgment on the pleadings as to the Second Amended Complaint. ALLEGATIONS IN COMPLAINT: Plaintiff Brett Stettner (“Plaintiff”) alleges he is the surviving child of decedent Norman Stettner (“Decedent”). Plaintiff brings this wrongful death a...

Excerpt: ...2015 to build and construct a new building structured to be added to an existing structure located at 161 S. Virginia Ave., Pasadena, CA 91107. The parties entered into a written agreement on January 14, 2015. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant's work did not conform to the plan the parties agreed upon. The complaint, filed July 3, 2017, alleges causes of action for: (1) breach of construction contract – work does not conform to contract; and (2)...

Excerpt: ...ey were crossing the street, they were struck by a motor vehicle driven by Defendant Vartan Bart Vartanian on June 4, 2014. At that time,Vartanian was driving a rental car from Defendant The Hertz Corporation (“Hertz”). Plaintiffs have also sued various defendants on the basis that they negligently designed, assembled, manufactured, sold, leased, supplied, or distributed the subject vehicle driven byVartanian, and that the vehicle had a defec...

Excerpt: ...fettered and unmonitored access to children while a patron of Defendant Rose Bowl Aquatics Center (“RBAC”). Plaintiffs allege that Dittert, a life guard, sexually abused and molested minor/Plaintiff John Doe on multiple occasions. The complaint, filed May 12, 2017, alleges causes of action for: (1) sexual battery; (2) sexual assault; (3) gender violence; (4) negligence per se; (5) negligence; (6) IIED; (7) NIED; (8) constructive fraud; and (9...

Excerpt: ... is confined to a wheelchair. He alleges that he visited Defendants' shop and was denied full and equal access to the building. The Complaint, filed September 6, 2017, alleges causes of action for: (1) violation of the Unruh Civil Rights Act (Civ. Code, §51(b)); (2) violation of the Unruh Civil Rights Act (Civ. Code, §51(f)); and (3) declaratory relief. On November 6, 2017, Defendants filed a demurrer to the Complaint. On December 4, 2017, Plai...

Excerpt: ...operty of Defendant Patricia Hayijian, Trustee of the Chavez Trust. Defendant also seek $4,460 pursuant to CCP §405.38 for attorney's fees and costs. ALLEGATIONS IN COMPLAINT: The property at issue in this action is located at 11848 Vanowen Street, North <0044004f00440051005200 00030057004b00440057[, pursuant to an agreement, she offered to pay consideration for the property and demanded that Defendants convey her the property. She alleges that ...

Excerpt: ...eatment of Decedent on or about March 16, 2015, but provided negligent care. The complaint, filed October 6, 2015, alleges a single cause of action for wrongful death medical negligence. RELIEF REQUESTED: 1. Motion to Order Plaintiff to Produce His Experts for Deposition MP: Defendant Ricky L. Sedgwick, D.O. Joinder to ex parte application by Defendant Alfret Moradian, M.D. RP: Plaintiff David Babayan On February 22, 2018, Dr. Sedgwick applied ex...

Excerpt: ...Donald H. Barilari, Sr. (“Plaintiff”) alleges that on February 20, 2004, he and Defendants Gia Barilari aka Gia Evelyn Wong and Anthony Barilari (Plaintiff's daughter-in-law and son, respectively, “Defendants”) orally agreed that Plaintiff would transfer legal title of the property to Gia Barilari without consideration and that she would hold title for the benefit of Plaintiff. Plaintiff then transferred title to Gia Barilari, and resided...

Excerpt: ...Ecstasy, or Molly), while attending Hard Summer Music Festival on August 3, 2014, which was organized by Defendant Live Nation Worldwide, Inc. and its subsidiary Defendant Hard Events LLC. RELIEF REQUESTED: Defendant Contemporary Services Corporation moves to strike the allegations and prayer for punitive damages from Plaintiff's complaint. DISCUSSION: Accompanying the motion to strike is the declaration of Michelle Watkins, counsel for Defendant...

Excerpt: ... from Plaintiff Michel Garcia aka Michael Garcia. Defendant seeks sanctions against Plaintiff Michael Garcia and Plaintiffs' counsel of record in the amount of $2,507.50. DISCUSSION: This case arises from a breach of warranty of habitability case filed by Plaintiffs Maria Guadalupe Nunez, Endy Nunez, Jessica Aguirre, Marisol Flores, Luis Leon-Salvador, Matias Leon-Angel, Sandra Leon-Salvador, Michael Garcia, and Maria Ester Salvador. The action i...

Excerpt: ...rias RP: None ALLEGATIONS IN COMPLAINT: In this action, Plaintiffs allege that were residents of Defendant Royal Gardens Apartments Inc.'s properties at 6721, 6705, and 6711 Riverton Avenue, North Hollywood, California 91606. They allege that the apartment units were infested with vermin, rodent, and roaches, had mold, and other various problems. The first amended complaint, filed January 18, 2017, alleges causes of action for: (1) breach of warr...

Excerpt: ... Shen”) stole and embezzled money from Plaintiff. Plaintiff alleges that Mr. Shen, as then-CEO of Plaintiff, caused Plaintiff to accept a promissory note for $553,100 with Ms. Shen and that Mr. Shen spent more than $5 million of Plaintiff's funds to purchase jewelry and handbags for Ms. Shen. The FAC, filed May 25, 2017, alleges causes of action for: (1) breach of written contract against Ms. Shen; (2) rescission based on fraud and failure of c...

Excerpt: ... from Plaintiff Michel Garcia aka Michael Garcia. Defendant seeks sanctions against Plaintiff Michael Garcia and Plaintiffs' counsel of record in the amount of $2,507.50. DISCUSSION: This case arises from a breach of warranty of habitability case filed by Plaintiffs Maria Guadalupe Nunez, Endy Nunez, Jessica Aguirre, Marisol Flores, Luis Leon-Salvador, Matias Leon-Angel, Sandra Leon-Salvador, Michael Garcia, and Maria Ester Salvador. The action i...

Excerpt: ... Shen”) stole and embezzled money from Plaintiff. Plaintiff alleges that Mr. Shen, as then-CEO of Plaintiff, caused Plaintiff to accept a promissory note for $553,100 with Ms. Shen and that Mr. Shen spent more than $5 million of Plaintiff's funds to purchase jewelry and handbags for Ms. Shen. The FAC, filed May 25, 2017, alleges causes of action for: (1) breach of written contract against Ms. Shen; (2) rescission based on fraud and failure of c...

Excerpt: ...en Su, Plaintiff Camillo Rosales, and Plaintiff Imelda Rosales were dismissed from the action. RELIEF REQUESTED: Plaintiffs move to set aside the dismissal entered in this case on September 19, 2017. Plaintiff also move for the Court to enforce the settlement agreement. DISCUSSION: <00550048004a0044005500 0003004b00440045004c[tability of the building owned, managed, and controlled by Defendant Fortunado Marquez (“Defendant”). Plaintiffs resid...

Excerpt: ...n elder adult, was a patient at Defendant Windsor Gardens Healthcare (“Windsor”) from February 22, 2016 to March 2, 2016; and was a patient of Defendant Providence Trinity Care Hospice (“Trinity”) from <0019001100030003003300 00030044004f004f0048>ges that Defendants and their employees/agents failed to meet the standard of care with respect to Decedent. As to Defendants Andrew and Pauline Facciano (Plaintiff's siblings), Plaintiff alleges...

Excerpt: ...ovide immigration services to Plaintiff when Defendants failed to prepare immigration petitions. Plaintiff also claims that Defendants breached an agreement to transfer 51% interest in Defendants' LLC to Plaintiff because after Plaintiff paid $218,000, Defendants did not transfer the interest. On April 27, 2017, the Court granted Defendants' motion to compel arbitration and stayed the action pending the outcome of the arbitration. A status confer...

Excerpt: ...inuing all statutory deadlines with the trial date. ALLEGATIONS IN COMPLAINT: In this action, Plaintiff Scuderia Capital Partners, Inc. alleges that Defendants Eric Po- Chi Shen (“Mr. Shen”) and his ex-wife Yufen “Feny” Shen (“Ms. Shen”) stole and embezzled money from Plaintiff. Plaintiff alleges that Mr. Shen, as CEO of Plaintiff, caused Plaintiff to accept a promissory note for $553,100 with Ms. Shen and that Mr. Shen spent more tha...

Excerpt: ...ng 15 non-parties to comply with deposition subpoenas for production of business records. ALLEGATIONS: This case arises from the Plaintiffs' claim that they suffered personal injuries when they tripped and fell on a dangerous condition on the premises of the Defendant, Universal Studios Hollywood. The Defendant filed a Cross-Complaint against C.W. Driver, Inc. and City Commercial Plumbing, Inc. on the ground that they had created the uneven pavem...

Excerpt: ...LAINT: <0044005700480047000300 0003002f0058004f004f> St., Sun Valley, CA 91352, a single- family residence. Plaintiff JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“Plaintiff”) seeks declaratory relief and reformation of instrument for the purpose of reforming Plaintiff's Deed of Trust based on a scrivener's error and to add Defendant Leticia Torres as a trustor under the Deed of Trust. The complaint, filed January 25, 2017, alleges causes of action for: (1) de...

Excerpt: ...ion pending arbitration. BACKGROUND: In this action, Plaintiff California Drilling & Blasting Co., Inc. (“Plaintiff”) alleges that it provided services and equipment to Defendants for drilling and blasting. However, Plaintiff alleges Defendant Papich Construction Company, Inc. (“Papich”), the subcontractor on the project, breached the agreement by failing to pay all sums that are now due and owing as of June 1, 2017. The complaint, filed ...