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: ...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: ...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: ...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: ... 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: ...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: ...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: ...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: ...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: ... 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: ... 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: ...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: ...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: ... 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: ...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: ... 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: ... 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...