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2022.12.06 Demurrer 130
Location: Tulare
Judge: Hillman, Bret
Hearing Date: 2022.12.06
Excerpt: ...ce with the applicable claim's statute. An unstamped liability claim report attached to the complaint and addressed to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors indicates an incident date of February 27, 2012 and the date of the claim as August 31, 2022. The County brings this demurrer under a number of theories, including failure to timely bring a government claim and expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, and the presence of another c...
2022.12.01 Motion to Vacate Default Judgment and Stay Execution of Judgment 502
Location: Tulare
Judge: Hillman, Bret
Hearing Date: 2022.12.01
Excerpt: ...operty.”) Plaintiff is the owner and operator of Sierra Mobile Village, where the Subject Property is rented by named Defendant Marcelino Manriquez. The proof of service of the 3‐day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit / 60‐day Notice to Terminate Possession (“Notice”) was purportedly served personally on named Defendant Marcelino Manriquez on August 12, 2022. Thereafter, the complaint and summons were purportedly served by personal service on n...
2022.12.01 Demurrer 476
Location: Tulare
Judge: Hillman, Bret
Hearing Date: 2022.12.01
Excerpt: ...operty.”) Plaintiff is the owner and operator of Sierra Mobile Village, where the Subject Property is rented by named Defendant Marcelino Manriquez. The proof of service of the 3‐day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit / 60‐day Notice to Terminate Possession (“Notice”) was purportedly served personally on named Defendant Marcelino Manriquez on August 12, 2022. Thereafter, the complaint and summons were purportedly served by personal service on n...
2022.12.01 Petition for Minor's Compromise 454
Location: Tulare
Judge: Hillman, Bret
Hearing Date: 2022.12.01
Excerpt: ...Funtila. Petitioner now brings a petition to approve the compromise of a settlement offer to the minor child. According to the Petition, on January 10, 2019, Claimant was a passenger in a motor vehicle that was rear ended by Defendant Valerian Domingo, who was driving the vehicle with the permission of Defendants Rosie Acosta and Melissa Omos. (Petition at 5.) Injuries The Claimant had no immediate or residual damages or injuries from the acciden...
2022.11.30 Motion to Vacate Judgment After Trial, Stay Execution of Judgment 702
Location: Tulare
Judge: Hillman, Bret
Hearing Date: 2022.11.30
Excerpt: ... on October 31, 2022, granted judgment for possession for Plaintiff after trial, cancelled the rental agreement, issued the writ immediately, and awarded $1,794.07 to Plaintiff. Defendant Lockard did not appear at trial and the judgment indicates Defendant was properly served with notice of trial. Defendant Lockard seeks relief from the judgment and/or a stay of execution of the judgment. In support, Defendant states “I gave the wrong address, ...
2022.11.30 Motion to Compel Arbitration 891
Location: Tulare
Judge: Hillman, Bret
Hearing Date: 2022.11.30
Excerpt: ...an Resources Representative from the firm Defendant employs to provide human resource services to Defendant. Mr. Andalon indicates he held this position during Plaintiff's employment period, that his company has maintained its standard protocol for presenting employment polciies, including the arbitration agreement in Spanish if necessary and that he personally presented and went over the arbitration agreement with Mr. Rodriguez at his time of hi...
2022.11.29 Motion to Vacate Judgment After Trial and Stay Execution of Judgment 702
Location: Tulare
Judge: Hillman, Bret
Hearing Date: 2022.11.29
Excerpt: ... on October 31, 2022, granted judgment for possession for Plaintiff after trial, cancelled the rental agreement, issued the writ immediately, and awarded $1,794.07 to Plaintiff. Defendant Lockard did not appear at trial and the judgment indicates Defendant was properly served with notice of trial. Defendant Lockard seeks relief from the judgment and/or a stay of execution of the judgment. In support, Defendant states “I gave the wrong address, ...
2022.11.29 Motion to Compel Arbitration 891
Location: Tulare
Judge: Hillman, Bret
Hearing Date: 2022.11.29
Excerpt: ...an Resources Representative from the firm Defendant employs to provide human resource services to Defendant. Mr. Andalon indicates he held this position during Plaintiff's employment period, that his company has maintained its standard protocol for presenting employment polciies, including the arbitration agreement in Spanish if necessary and that he personally presented and went over the arbitration agreement with Mr. Rodriguez at his time of hi...
2022.11.22 Motion to Vacate Judgment, Stay Execution of Judgment 098
Location: Tulare
Judge: Hillman, Bret
Hearing Date: 2022.11.22
Excerpt: ...n November 14, 2022, granted judgment for possession only for Plaintiff. The writ of execution was issued on November 15, 2022. Defendant Victor Ramirez provides no basis under Code of Civil Procedure section 473 to vacate the judgment after trial and appears to argue a potential defense regarding payment of rent to Juan Ramirez, a non‐party to this action as well as payments for repairs alleged to the property. Although Defendant Victor Ramire...
2022.11.17 Petition for Compromise of Claims of Minors 666
Location: Tulare
Judge: Hillman, Bret
Hearing Date: 2022.11.17
Excerpt: ...15‐year‐old Ruben and (2) 14‐year‐old Rudy is Tammy Esparza, guardian ad litem and mother of both claimants. (Petitions at 1, 2.) Petitioner brings these petitions to approve the compromises of settlement offers to the two minor children. (Petitions at 1, 2.) This matter involves an automobile accident. On or about April 23, 2022, Petitioner was driving a vehicle containing minors Ruben and Rudy, as well as another passenger, when Defenda...
2022.11.17 Demurrer 209 (2)
Location: Tulare
Judge: Hillman, Bret
Hearing Date: 2022.11.17
Excerpt: ...to fixed term one year lease with $800 due per month commencing October 21, 2021. (Complaint ¶ 6.) The Court notes the attached rental agreement appears to provide for a month to month lease commencing September 8, 2021, is unsigned by the Defendant. (Complaint Pages 6‐9.) The Court also notes an attachment purported to be a letter from the Housing Authority of Tulare County indicating the anniversary date of the lease on the Subject Property ...
2022.11.15 Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint, to Compel Arbitration, to Stay or Dismiss Class Complaint, Dismiss PAGA Complaint 994
Location: Tulare
Judge: Hillman, Bret
Hearing Date: 2022.11.15
Excerpt: ... (2) To grant the motion; to compel arbitration as to the Class Action Case and as to the individual claims of Plaintiff Leija in the PAGA Case; to strike the class allegations; to stay the Class Action Case pending arbitration; to stay the representative portion of the PAGA case pending arbitration and the California Supreme Court's decision Adolph v. Uber Technologies, S274671, 2022 Cal. LEXIS 5021. (1) Facts Plaintiff seeks leave to amend the ...
2022.11.08 Demurrer 563
Location: Tulare
Judge: Hillman, Bret
Hearing Date: 2022.11.08
Excerpt: ...Mitigation/Early Childhood Director” for the Tulare City School District. (Complaint ¶3.) Defendant Ira Porchia's job title is “Director of Child Safety.” (Complaint ¶4.) Philip Pierschbacker's job title is “Assistant Superintendent of Personnel” (Complaint ¶5.) Plaintiff pleads two causes of action: 1) Violations of the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act as codified within California Civil Code § 56.20(b) and 2) Violations ...
2022.11.08 Motion to Set Aside or Vacate Default Judgment 404
Location: Tulare
Judge: Hillman, Bret
Hearing Date: 2022.11.08
Excerpt: ...f of service as to Defendant Karadjian indicating he was served with the summons, complaint and civil case cover sheet on June 1, 2022 at 1:51 pm at 480 N. Vermont Ave, Dinuba, CA. A registered process served Defendant Karadjian. The Court also notes service by the same process server, at the same time and location, on Defendant Karadjian as the agent for service of process and corporate director of Defendant Gold Mountain Pakcing, Inc. filed on ...
2022.11.08 Demurrer 564
Location: Tulare
Judge: Hillman, Bret
Hearing Date: 2022.11.08
Excerpt: ...panish. (Complaint ¶¶2, 3, 4.) Defendant Ken Horn is the Principal and Superintendent of Defendant Sequoia Union Elementary School. (Complaint ¶7.) Plaintiff pleads two causes of action: 1) Violations of the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act as codified within California Civil Code § 56.20(b) and 2) Violations of the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act as codified within California Civil Code § 56.20(c). On September 7, 2021,...
2022.11.08 Motion to Change Venue 366
Location: Tulare
Judge: Hillman, Bret
Hearing Date: 2022.11.08
Excerpt: ... Court because, upon information and belief, Defendants reside, transact business, or have offices in this county, and the acts and omissions alleged herein took place in this county” (FAC ¶9.) “Defendants employed Plaintiff and other California residents as non‐exempt employees throughout California at Defendants' California business location(s)” and “Defendants continue to employ non‐ exempt employees within California.” (FAC ¶ ...
2022.11.07 Demurrer 972
Location: Tulare
Judge: Hillman, Bret
Hearing Date: 2022.11.07
Excerpt: ...o and Eric Miller entered into year‐long tenancy with $1,750 due per month. (Complaint ¶5 – Ex. 1.) The lease after expiration of the year became month to month. (Complaint ¶5 – Ex. 1.) On September 20, 2022, Plaintiff caused a three‐day notice to pay rent or quit (“Notice”) to be served on Defendants by posting and mailing. (Complaint ¶7 – Ex. 3.) The Notice states rent due in the amount of $12,355 consisting of $1,750 per month...
2022.11.01 Demurrer to SAC 371
Location: Tulare
Judge: Hillman, Bret
Hearing Date: 2022.11.01
Excerpt: ...olves allegations that Plaintiff and decedent, Alfonso Elizondo, entered into an oral agreement to purchase 10246 Avenue 388, Dinuba, California (the “Subject Property”) in 2006, that Plaintiff and her family resided at the Subject Property since 2006, and were was financially responsible for the Subject Property, paying all property taxes, trash/water, utility payments and maintenance. Alfonso passed away and his son, Defendant Jason Elizond...
2022.11.01 Demurrer 199
Location: Tulare
Judge: Hillman, Bret
Hearing Date: 2022.11.01
Excerpt: ...ivil Procedure Section 526a to Restrain Waste and Illegal Expenditure of Funds), (8) Violation of Bane Act under Civil Code section 52.1, (14) Penal Code 646.9, (15) “Ralph Civil Rights Act” (Civil Code section 51.7) (16) False Imprisonment (FAC ¶958), (17) Assault (FAC ¶959); To sustain the demurrer without leave to amend as to the individual defendants (Jason Salazar, Sergio Pineda, Marisa Burkdoll, Nathan Berry, Nicholas Fistolera, Luma ...
2022.10.28 Motion to Vacate Judgment After Trial and Stay Execution of Judgment 703
Location: Tulare
Judge: Hillman, Bret
Hearing Date: 2022.10.28
Excerpt: ...arties may appear in any manner. Facts In this unlawful detainer matter involving residential property located at 1425 S Central St. Ap #4, Visalia, CA 93277, the Court held trial on October 17, 2022, granted judgment for possession for Plaintiff after trial, cancelled the rental agreement, issued the writ immediately, and awarded $1,456.40 to Plaintiff. Defendant Cox did not appear at trial. Defendant Cox, on October 27, 2022, filed this ex part...
2022.10.25 Motion to Strike Damages and Punitive Damages 407
Location: Tulare
Judge: Hillman, Bret
Hearing Date: 2022.10.25
Excerpt: ...ity located at 350 North Villa Street (the “Facility.”) Plaintiffs are the heirs and successors in interest to Decedent. Defendant Sun and Defendant Providence Group of California, LLC are alleged to be the licensee, owner operator, a skilled nursing facility, and/or a intermediate care facility within the meaning of Health and Safety Code section 1250. Defendant Terri Tate served as the director for the facility and/or had custodial obligati...
2022.10.25 Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action and PAGA Settlement 872
Location: Tulare
Judge: Hillman, Bret
Hearing Date: 2022.10.25
Excerpt: ...ment of approximately $8.86. The Class Members consist of: “all non‐exempt employees employed by Grapes FLC from January 1, 2018 through June 30, 2022..” Plaintiff alleges Defendant (1) failed to pay minimum wages for all hours worked; 2) failed to pay overtime wages for all hours worked including for the time associated with washing grape trays; 3) failed to provide lawful meal periods; 4) failed to provide lawful rest periods; 5) failed t...
2022.10.25 Motion for Leave to File Complaint 383
Location: Tulare
Judge: Hillman, Bret
Hearing Date: 2022.10.25
Excerpt: ...h settlement as to their lability. The complaint alleges one count of negligence involving a dog attack in March 2021. Plaintiff is the guardian ad litem of the injured minor child who was playing outside his grandmother's house. The dog at issue was owned by Jesse Enriquez and Defendant Gina Enriquez, who lived nearby in a rental house owned by Norman and Martha Faucett. Defendant SCC is alleged to have removed sections of a fence and failed to ...
2022.10.25 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 575
Location: Tulare
Judge: Hillman, Bret
Hearing Date: 2022.10.25
Excerpt: ...nd the motions to strike [(2), (4) and (7)] moot by the Court's ruling on demurrer. 1. Facts Common to All Motions Plaintiff filed a complaint on May 5, 2022. Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint on August 25, 2022. Although the Court sustained a demurrer by Dr. Benjamin that did not provide leave to amend as to a number of causes of action, Plaintiff's amended complaint pled, again, every cause of action from the initial complaint as follow...
2022.10.18 Special Motion to Strike, for Attorney Fees 070
Location: Tulare
Judge: Hillman, Bret
Hearing Date: 2022.10.18
Excerpt: ...t notes that Cross‐Complainants Bob Denney and Joetta Denney have dismissed the cross‐complaint that is the subject of this special motion to strike. The Court notes that Cross‐Defendants requested fees and provided a supporting declaration within their special motion to strike. The threshold issue, therefore, is whether the dismissal renders the special motion to strike moot and whether attorneys' fees may be awarded to Cross‐Defendants....

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