Excerpt: ...ause of action is OVERRULED. Counsel for Defendants to give notice. Background <004400550057004c005100 00030044000300590048[rified complaint against Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, A Division of Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo”); U.S. Bank National Association, As Trustee For Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corporation, CSAB Mortgage-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-2 (“U.S. Bank”); Brooks Ameri...

Excerpt: ...300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ <0003005700520003005600 0051004c0057004c0059[e damages and conclusions of law and fact from the complaint is DENIED. Counsel for Defendant to give notice. <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ Background This is a personal injury case concerning a motor vehicle collision. Plaintiff Daisy Gurrola (“Plaintiff”) alleges tha...

Excerpt: ...fs Lynn Brothen and Christopher <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ TENTATIVE: The court compels Plaintiff to appear for deposition at a date that the parties mutually agree upon and order that the Notice of Deposition be served upon Cross-Defendants Ferrara and Cross- Defendant the Management Emporium, Inc. Defendants request relating to monetary sanctions and the production of documents is...

Excerpt: ...ckground This employment law case arises from allegations that Defendant the County of Los Angeles (the “County”) subject Plaintiff Siavash Gharib (“Gharib” or “Plaintiff”) to adverse employments actions because of his race and because he had accused the County of engaging in unlawful business practices. In the Complaint, Plaintiff alleges six causes of action for: (1) discrimination in violation of the Fair Employment and Housing Act...

Excerpt: ...ON: Demurrer to Complaint and Motion to Strike OPPOSITION: Timely filed June 7, 2019 REPLY: Timely filed June 19, 2019 <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ TENTATIVE The court OVERRULES the demurrer in its entirety and the motion to strike is GRANTED as it relates to allegations requesting attorney fees. The remainder of the motion to strike is DENIED. Counsel for the Plaintiff to give notice....

Excerpt: ...give notice. Factual Background This case arises in connection with a referral agreement (the “Referral Agreement”) that Defendants ADSH Investments II, Inc. (f/k/a Benefits Exchange Alliance, Inc. (“BXA”) and PenBen Financial Services, Inc. (“PenBen”)) and ADSD Investments I, Inc. (f/k/a Pension & Benefits Insurance Services, Inc.) (collectively “Defendants”) allegedly entered into with Plaintiff Gregory Econn (“Econn”) on De...

Excerpt: ...30003> TENTATIVE: The court DENIES the request for entry of default judgment. Plaintiff should be prepared to discuss at the hearing whether it can demonstrate its entitlement to the damages sought on the subject Complaint or whether it wishes to file a FAC. Counsel for Plaintiff to give notice. <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003><0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003> BACKGROUND Summary of Complaint: This case arises in connectio...

Excerpt: ...K <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ <0057005200030028005100 00570057004f00480050[ent and Request for Attorneys' Fees OPPOSITION: Timely filed April 26, 2019 REPLY: Timely filed May 2, 2019 <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ TENTATIVE: The court GRANTS the motion and finds that Defendant B. Raeen Construction, Inc. is entitled to damage...

Excerpt: ...d <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ proceeding is STAYED pending completion of <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ counsel to give notice. Background This a constructive termination case arising out of Plaintiff's alleged employment with Defendant Southwest Traders, Incorporated (“SWT”). (FAC at p. 1.) Plaintiff alleges that he was employed as a transportation supervisor from December 5, 2016 until he was constructively ...

Excerpt: ...03000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ <0036003800360037002400 00470048005000580055[rer without leave to amend. The court GRANTS Defendant's request for judicial notice in its entirety. Counsel for Defendant to give notice. <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ Background Plaintiff WB & M, Inc. (“WB & M”) alleges that it entered into a contract for the s...

Excerpt: ...and Costs MOVING PARTY: Plaintiffs Joon Han Kim, and Philip Richey, as individuals and on behalf of all Aggrieved Employees OPPOSING PARTY: Unopposed TENTATIVE : Plaintiffs' Motion for Final Approval of Class Action Settlement is CONTINUED. Further briefing on the matter is necessary before the court can determine whether final approval is appropriate. Counsel should be prepared to discuss the appropriate timing for the continued hearing. I. BACK...

Excerpt: ...0, 2019 REPLY: Timely Filed May 24, 2019 <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ RECOMMENDATION: Defendant's Motion to Strike portions of the complaint relating to punitive damages is GRANTED. Plaintiff has have 30 days to amend. The motion to strike allegations re attorney fees is DENIED. Counsel for Defendant Ecolab to give notice. <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<00030003000300030...

Excerpt: ...5200030036005700 0057004c005200510056[ of Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint OPPOSITION: Timely filed May 17, 2019 REPLY: Timely filed May 23, 2019 <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ TENTATIVE: The court GRANTS the motion in-part and STRIKES paragraph 33 of the FAC without leave to amend and STRIKES the identified portions of paragraph 7 of the FAC with leave to amend to be discussed at the...

Excerpt: ...G: Defendants DMBR & Associates, Inc. and Debra O'Neil's Motion for Determination of Good Faith Settlement OPPOSITION: Timely filed May 16, 2019 (late served by mail, late 1 day) REPLY: Timely filed May 24, 2019 <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ TENTATIVE: The court DENIES the motion without prejudice. Counsel for Defendants Asset Sentry and Blue Centurion Homes, LLC to give notice. <000300...

Excerpt: ... None received as of May 24, 2019 <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ RECOMMENDATION: The Court SUSTAINS the demurrer to the Seventh Cause of Action without leave to amend. The motion to strike is MOOT. Counsel for General Motors LLC to give notice. <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ Background This consumer warranty case arises in conne...

Excerpt: ...plaint related to the request for attorney fees. Counsel for Plaintiff to give notice. STATEMENT OF THE CASE This case arises in connection with real property commonly known as 9050 Danbridge Street, Pico Rivera, California 90660 (the “Subject Property”). Plaintiff Ernesto Rios Jr. (“Rios”) alleges that nonparties Gilbert Sausedo and Ofelia Sausedo (the “Sausedos”) acquired the Subject Property as joint tenants, by way of a grant deed...

Excerpt: ...Dismissal set for October 10, 2019 PROOF OF SERVICE: OK <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ <0057005200030028005100 00570057004f00480050[ent and Request for Attorneys' Fees OPPOSITION: Timely filed April 26, 2019; late served by mail (late 2 days) REPLY: Timely filed May 2, 2019; served by fax and e-mail <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003...

Excerpt: ...d April 24 and April 25, 2019. Defendant Good Samaritan Hospital's opposition late served by mail on April 25, 2019 (late 1 day). REPLY: Timely filed May 1, 2019 <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ TENTATIVE: The court DENIES the motion. Counsel for Defendant Good Samaritan Hospital to give notice. <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ Back...

Excerpt: ...17, 2019 REPLY: Timely filed January 25, 2019 <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ TENTATIVE: The court GRANTS the motion and VACATES the arbitration award and orders this matter reheard in arbitration. (Code Civ. Proc., § 1287.) At the hearing, the parties should be prepared to discuss whether the rehearing should be before Judge Cohen or a new arbitrator. <0003000300030026005200 00550003003...

Excerpt: ...030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ MOTION(S): (1) Defendants' special motion to strike the 4 th and 5 th causes of action in Plaintiff's complaint <000300030003000b001500 004400510057005600b6[ demurrer to 4 th and 5 th causes of action in Plaintiff's complaint OPPOSITION(S): Timely served April 24, 2019 <0003000300030031005200 00030049004c004f0048[d April 25, 2019 (less than 9 court days before the continued hearing) REPLY: Time...

Excerpt: ...00030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ <004c00560003004c005100 00520003002a00350024[NT the motion, subject to an in- camera discussion of the exact nature of the breakdown in the attorney-client relationship and the submission of an updated form MC-053 that lists the upcoming hearings. Moving Counsel to give notice. <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ Procedural Requirements T...

Excerpt: ...e. At the hearing, the Court will consider whether it should specially set a hearing for a renewed motion. Counsel for Defendant to give notice. STATEMENT OF THE CASE This employment matter arises from allegations that Plaintiff David Grkinich (“Grkinich”) was retaliated against for voicing internal and external complaints of unlawful activity against Defendant the County of Los Angeles ( “County”) and its leadership. In the Complaint, Pl...

Excerpt: ...File a Compulsory Cross-Complaint OPPOSITION: Timely filed April 17, 2019 and April 23, 2019 REPLY: Timely filed April 23, 2019 and April 29, 2019 <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ TENTATIVE: The court DENIES the motions. Counsel for Plaintiff to give notice. <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 0300030003000300030003[ Background This case arises in connectio...

Excerpt: ...005700 0057004c005200510056[ of Plaintiff's Complaint OPPOSITION: Timely filed April 19, 2019 <0049004c004f0048004700 0013000f000300150013[19 <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ <000300030037004b004800 00350024003100370036[ the motion in-part and STRIKES the allegations related to the request for punitive damages against Defendant DTLA Real Estate, Inc. with 20 days leave to amend. The motion...

Excerpt: ...efendant to Demand for Production, Inspection and Copying and Monetary Sanctions OPPOSITION: Timely filed April 19, 2019 REPLY: Timely filed April 23, 2019 <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003><0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003> TENTATIVE: Plaintiff's motion is GRANTED as to Request No. 1 and otherwise DENIED. Counsel for Defendants to give notice. <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003><0003000300030003000300 000300030003...