Excerpt: ...nant West Coast Private Investments, LLC Frederic T. Tanner / Steven A. Garcia of Nelson Griffin LLP for cross- defendant Laurence J. Bloom TENTATIVE RULING: The demurrer is ordered off calendar, based upon cross-defendant's failure to comply with the mandatory pre-demurrer requirements set forth in Code of Civil Procedure section 430.41. Cross-defendant is ordered to answer the cross- complaint no later than February 8, 2019. Background: This is...

Excerpt: ...nifer M. Miller (Nye, Peabody, et al.) For Defendants Schulman and Triathlon Club: Steven B. SToltman, eta l. (Stoltman, Levitt, et al. – Thousand Oaks) Tentative Ruling: The court grants defendant Regents of the University of California's Motion for an Order Authorizing the Production of Student Identifying Information Subject to Protective Order. The court orders that Regents of the University of California shall disclose the identity of the ...

Excerpt: ...otion of Defendants Westen Family Group LLC and Derek Westen for Leave to File First Amended Answer Attorneys: For Plaintiffs Nicole Nagel and ESY Investments, LLC: Paul J. Laurin, Matthew B. O'Hanlon, Jonathan J. Boustani, Barnes & Thornburg LLP; K. Andrew Kent, Rincon Venture Law Group For Defendants Westen Family Group, LLC, and Derek Westen, individually and as trustee of the Westen Family Trust U/A dated July 2, 1999: Scott B. Campbell, Roge...

Excerpt: ...C: Peter W. Ross, Charles Avrith, Browne George Ross LLP For Defendants Alex Steinleitner, M.D., Inc., and Alex Steinleitner, M.D.: J. Maxwell Cooper, Michael A. Gawley, Kessenick, Gamma & Free, LLP Tentative Ruling: The motion of defendants Alex Steinleitner, M.D., Inc., and Alex Steinleitner, M.D., for judgment on the pleadings is granted, with leave to amend, as to all causes of action brought by plaintiff ART Reproductive Center, Inc. Plainti...

Excerpt: ... Bobby Saadian, Colin M. Jones, Jonathan C. Teller, Wilshire Law Firm For Defendant Community Solutions, Inc.: Thomas E. Beach, Darryl C. Hottinger, Paul D. Singer, Beach Cowdrey Jenkins, LLP For Defendant Stalwart Clean and Sober, Inc.: Samuel A. Wyman, Jack H. Snyder, Wolfe & Wyman LLP Tentative Ruling: For the reasons set forth herein, the demurrer of defendant Community Solutions, Inc., is sustained, with leave to amend, as to all causes of a...

Excerpt: ... demurrer to the second cause of action in the first amended complaint of plaintiffs Canndescent JV, L.L.C., and MSLTD, L.L.C., and sustains the demurrer to the third cause of action without leave to amend. Defendants Sedlin and Fiore Management, L.L.C., dba Canndescent, shall file their answer to the remaining portions of the first amended complaint on or before August 9, 2018. Background: In their First Amended Complaint, plaintiffs Canndescent...

Excerpt: ...Whitehead, Ray Bourhis Associates For Defendant Fireman's Fund Insurance Company: Randy M. McElvain, Bein A. Berube, Weston & McElvain LLP Tentative Ruling: The motion of defendant Fireman's Fund Insurance Company to strike portion of plaintiffs' complaint is ordered stricken and the hearing ordered off calendar. Defendant Fireman's Fund shall file and serve its answer to the complaint on or before August 7, 2018. On May 1, 2018, plaintiffs Your ...

Excerpt: ...the absence of timely service and timely filing of proof of service, the hearing on the petitioner's petition is ordered off calendar without prejudice to obtaining a new hearing date for which timely service and proof of service are made. Background: As alleged in the verified petition of petitioners Jeff Chancer and Joni Chancer: Petitioners are owners of real property located at 504 Toro Canyon Road, Santa Barbara (the Property). (Petition, ¶...

Excerpt: ...ebra S. Fischl, Effres & Associates For Defendants Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Cecilia Gaete (Doe 52), and Meghan Murphy (Doe 53): Maureen E. Clark, Cathy Anderson, Clinkenbeard, Ramsey, Spackman & Clark, LLP For Defendant John Park, M.D. (Doe 51): Barbara S. Kilroy, Jennifer J. Henderson, Hall, Hieatt & Connely, LLP Tentative Ruling: The motion of plaintiffs for leave to file a first amended complaint is granted in part and denied in part. T...

Excerpt: ...Self-represented Tentative Ruling: The motion of petitioner Villa Sycamore Owners' Association is granted and the court awards post-arbitration attorney fees (in addition to attorney fees included in the arbitration award) in favor of petitioner Villa Sycamore Owners' Association and against respondent Jill L. Ariew in the amount of $4,408.25. Background: On March 27, 2018, petitioner Villa Sycamore Owners' Association filed its petition to confi...

Excerpt: ...nathan J. Boustani, Barnes & Thornburg LLP; K. Andrew Kent, Rincon Venture Law Group For Defendants Westen Family Group, LLC, and Derek Westen, individually and as trustee of the Westen Family Trust U/A dated July 2, 1999: Scott B. Campbell, Rogers, Sheffield & Campbell, LLP For Defendant Peter K. Westen, individually and as trustee of the Westen 2010 Trust U/A dated July 28, 2010: R. Chris Kroes, Linda Elias-Wheelock, McCarthy & Kroes For Defend...

Excerpt: ...David C. Hinshaw for plaintiffs and cross-defendants Norman Salter and Spectra America, LLC and cross-defendant Focus Builders, Inc. Katie C. Brach for defendants and cross-complainants Vista Oceano La Mesa Venture, LLC, Tenacious Adventures II, LLC, James Lassetter, and American Contractors Indemnity Company Gregg A. Martin for defendants, cross-complainants, and cross-defendants Martin Newton and Point III Holdings, Inc. Bruce M. Lorman for cro...

Excerpt: ...nt/Cross-Defendant HMBL: Paul C. Kwong (Mavredakis Cranert – Pasadena) For Cross-Defendant/Cross-Complainant Presbytery and Synod: Robert W. Brockman, Jr. (Daley & Heft – Solana Beach) Tentative Ruling: 1. The court denies plaintiff Katelyn Geary's motion to consolidate cases for all purposes, including trial. 2. The court grants the motion of cross-defendant HMBL, LLC, dba Holiday Inn Express Carpinteria (erroneously sued as HMBL, a limited ...

Excerpt: ...lor Living Trust dated July 26, 1995 Francis J. Cunningham for defendant West Coast Private Investments, LLC Edward T. Weber for defendant Rush My File, Inc. Robert Houston, Jr., defendant in pro per Linda Lukas, defendant in pro per Any Kind Loan Funding, Inc ., defendant not represented TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant West Coast's motion for leave to depose defendant Robert Houston while he is in custody in the Orange County Jail is granted. Plaint...

Excerpt: ...mily Group, LLC to Further Resond to Plaintiffs' Production Demand Set 5, Number 7, and Motion for an Order that Westen Family Group, LLC pay the Entire Referee's Fee Motion for Summary Judgment or, in the Alternative, Summary Adjudication Attorneys: For Plaintiffs: Paul J. Laurin, et al. (Barnes & Thornburg – Los Angeles); K. Andrew Kent (Rincon Venture Law Group – Westlake Village) For Defendants Westen Family Group and Derek Westen.: Scott...

Excerpt: ...; plaintiff's counsel is directed to submit a different proposed judgment which complies with the restrictions and standards set forth below. Background: This is an action for unlawful detainer, related to property located at 3055 Lucinda Lane, in Santa Barbara. Plaintiff purchased the property in a foreclosure sale on October 11, 2017. On October 31, 2017, plaintiff served a notice to quit and deliver up possession of the premises (3-days' notic...

Excerpt: ...ies of Santa Barbara, LLC: Peter W. Ross, Charles Avrith, Browne George Ross LLP For Defendants Alex Steinleitner, M.D., Inc., and Alex Steinleitner, M.D.: J. Maxwell Cooper, Michael A. Gawley, Kessenick, Gamma & Free, LLP Tentative Ruling: As set forth herein, the court on its own motion strikes the motion for judgment on the pleadings for failing to comply with Code of Civil Procedure section 439. The motion for judgment on the pleadings is ord...

Excerpt: ...ase Anderson, Plaintiff in Pro Per Lihong Han, Defendant in Pro Per TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff's motion to strike portions of defendant's seconded amended answer is granted in part and denied in part. Plaintiff's demurrer to defendant's second amended answer is overruled. Defendant's motion for leave to file an amended cross-complaint and amended statement of damages is granted as set forth herein. BACKGROUND: This is an action for assault and b...

Excerpt: ...Self-represented Tentative Ruling: The hearing on the motion to determine prevailing party and to fix attorney fees and costs is continued to July 16, 2018, at 9:30 a.m. Petitioner is to serve this order on respondent and file proof of service no later than June 20, 2018. Any opposition to this motion shall be filed and served on or before July 2, 2018. Petitioner shall also file and serve a response as set forth herein on or before July 2, 2018....

Excerpt: ...orneys: For Plaintiff Isabel C., by and through Sandra N., her guardian ad litem, and Sierra Saragosa: Timothy C. Hale, Nye, Peabody, Stirling, Hale & Miller, LLP For Defendant Carpinteria Community Church: Thomas E. Beach, Sean D. Cowdrey, John Tullis, Beach Cowdrey Jenkins, LLP Tentative Ruling: (1) The motion of defendant Carpinteria Community Church to compel production of plaintiff Isabel C.'s records from CALM is granted in part and denied ...

Excerpt: ...fter his attorneys were allowed to withdraw Christopher E. Haskell / Cameron Goodman of Price, Postel & Parma LLP for Casa Blanca Beach Estates Owners' Association Mack S. Staton of Mullen & Henzell LLP for defendants Love Lambs II LLC, Courtney Fishkin, and Cal Fishkin TENTATIVE RULINGS: The motions are both granted. Background: This case involved a dispute over an easement and access over plaintiff Ravindra K. Pande's property at 871 Sand Point...

Excerpt: ...efendant Sherie A. Taylor Randall J. Taylor, Defendant in Pro Per TENTATIVE RULING: The demurrer of defendant Sherie Taylor to plaintiff's third cause of action for breach of fiduciary duty is overruled. Defendant shall file and serve her answer to the first amended complaint on or before June 21, 2018. BACKGROUND: This action stems from a business dispute between plaintiff and her three siblings. Plaintiff Colleen Taylor and defendants Randall T...

Excerpt: ...for plaintiff Martin P. Cohn / Raymond Rengo of Cohn Rengo for defendants TENTATIVE RULING: The motion is denied. Background: This is a collections action based upon the failure to pay workers' compensation insurance premiums in accordance with the terms and conditions of the policies. The complaint, which alleges breach of contract and common counts causes of action, was filed on November 13, 2017. Individual defendants Juan Perez Jasso and Vick...

Excerpt: ...l / Ryan V. Jacobs for defendant Caltran Jennifer T. Tseng / Keith W. Moreton / H. Daniel Burrows of Tseng Associates for defendant Sheline Diana Moreno Shayne L. Wulterin of Ford, Walker, Haggerty & Behar for defendant Emily Walker TENTATIVE RULING: The motion is granted. Background: This is a personal injury action arising from a vehicle collision which occurred on August 8, 2016, at the intersection of the southbound off-ramp to State Route 10...

Excerpt: ...Secrest (Santa Barbara); Carney R. Shegerian (Shegerian & Assoc. – Santa Monica) For Defendants: Janice P. Brown, et al. (Brown Law Group – San Diego); Apalla U. Chopra, Adam J. Karr (O'Melveny & Myers – Los Angeles) Tentative Ruling: 1. The court denies defendants Bank of America N. A. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith, Inc.'s motion for summary judgment or, in the alternative, summary adjudication. 2. The court grants, in part, ...