Excerpt: ...arbara A. Contreras' Motion to Compel Defendant/Cross- Complainant Albert M. Marmolejo dba Al-Mar Construction's Responses to Request for Production of Documents, Set One is DENIED. Background Plaintiffs Barbara A. Contreras and Hector L. Contreras (“Plaintiffs”) entered into construction contracts with defendants. Plaintiffs allege that defendants did not have valid contractor's licenses, which caused the City of Baldwin Park to issue a stop...

Excerpt: ...able Attorney Fees and Costs for Violation of CCP 128.7 Against Plaintiff Kevin Lee and His Attorney of Record David E. Libman is DENIED. The court will entertain Plaintiff's request for sanctions at the time of the hearing. Background Plaintiff Kevin Lee (“Plaintiff”) contends that Defendants failed to disclose certain defects during the sale of the property located at 3135 Garden Terrace Lane in Hacienda Heights. On December 24, 2018, Plain...

Excerpt: ...causes of action against Calpak Landscape, Inc. is TAKEN OFF- CALENDAR as moot. Calpak's request for sanctions is denied. Background This case involves a fatal car accident between Plaintiffs Nougdeng Savenrith's and Monica Savengrith's (“Plaintiffs”) son (“decedent”) and Defendant Javier Luviano (“Luviano”), which occurred after decedent had pulled out of the Walnut Valley Commerce Center (“WVCC”) onto Valley Boulevard. The compl...

Excerpt: ...to Code of Civil Procedure Section 425.16 is GRANTED. Background Plaintiff Nationwide Business Capital, Inc. dba Nationwide Manufactured Home Sales (“Plaintiff”) alleges that it entered into a Manufactured Home Purchase Order and Federal Disclosure Statement with Defendant Qianjun Shi (“Shi”), whereby Plaintiff agreed to purchase the mobilehome located at 3667 West Valley, Space 63, Pomona, CA (“Mobilehome”) from Shi <0044005100570003...

Excerpt: ... alleges that she provided legal services to Defendant Maria Felix Briceno (“Defendant”) in connection with Defendant's divorce and domestic violence restraining order, but has not been paid $135,495.00. Plaintiff further alleges that Defendant complained to the State Bar about Plaintiff to avoid her obligation to pay Plaintiff. On May 25, 2017, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint, asserting causes of action against Defendant and Does 1...

Excerpt: ...COND AMENDED COMPLAINT Responding Party: None (unopposed, as of 3/6/19, 10:57 a.m.; due 2/27/19) 4. Defendant Jameson, Inc.'s DEMURRER TO PLAINTIFF'S SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT <00510003002e0048005100 57[[1] 5. Defendant Jameson, Inc.'s MOTION TO STRIKE PORTIONS OF PLAINTIFF'S SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT <00510003002e0048005100 57[ Tentative Ruling 1. Defendant Leviathan Industries' Demurrer to Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint is SUSTAINED. The co...

Excerpt: ...pt) will be set at the time of the hearing. Background Plaintiff Lease Plan USA, Inc. (“Plaintiff”) alleges that Defendant HTK Automotive USA (“Defendant”) made a contract by which Tesla Motors, Inc. agreed to provide to Defendant a 2016 Tesla Model X 75D, VIN #5YJXCBE28GF021332 (“subject vehicle”), in exchange for lease payments. Plaintiff claims that Defendant defaulted on the contract by failing to make installment payments due. Th...

Excerpt: ...e in producing a reality-based television series based on several famous former boxing champions, tentatively called “Enter the Temple.” Plaintiff alleges that Marcano offered to help write, script and produce the show as a consultant, as well as assist in areas of production and product placement. Plaintiff alleges that Marcano proposed a budget of $85,000.00 to launch the project. Plaintiff further alleges that they agreed that Marcano woul...

Excerpt: ...National Association's MOTION TO DEEM REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION (SET ONE) ADMITTED Responding Party: Plaintiff, Klaus Goettel Tentative Ruling 1. <0057004c00520051000300 00500048005100570003>on the Pleadings is GRANTED. The court will hear from counsel for Plaintiff as to whether leave to amend is requested, and as to which cause(s) of action, and will require an offer of proof if so. 2. Defendant U.S. Bank National Association's Motion to Compel Pl...

Excerpt: ...n or about November 27, 2018, Plaintiff purchased the residential real property located at 24424 Tallyrand Drive, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (“subject property”) at a non-judicial foreclosure sale. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant Carmelita L. Ventura (“Defendant”) is the former owner of the subject property and continues to unlawfully remain in possession of the subject property. Plaintiff seeks restitution and possession of the subject prope...

Excerpt: ...ION <0051005200530053005200 00520049000300150012[15/19, 1:35 p.m.) Tentative Ruling Defendants Maven Asset Management, Inc.'s, Sandcastle Trustee Services', Kyla D. Sullivan's, individually and as designated officer of Casita Financial, Maven Asset Management, Inc. and Sandcastle Trustee Services, Paul A. Torok's and FCI Lender Services, Inc.'s unopposed Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED. Background Plaintiff Kathy Jones (“Plaintiff”) as...

Excerpt: ...ill hear from counsel for Plaintiff as to whether leave to amend is requested, and will require an offer of proof if so. Background This is a dispute about how much Plaintiff Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (“Plaintiff”) should be paid for emergency medical services Plaintiff provided to members of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (“KFPH”) from October 1, 2017-December 31, 2017. On November 14, 2017, Plaintiff filed a complaint, ...

Excerpt: .../14/19) (2) Cross-Defendants Barbara Giese's, Alfred Giese's, and Ann Koeckritz's, Trustees of the Clara Baldwin Stocker Home Trust and Clara Baldwin Stocker Home for Women's MOTION TO STRIKE PORTIONS OF CROSS-COMPLAINANT CANDICE MCINTOSH'S FIRST AMENDED CROSS-COMPLAINT <000f000300440056000300 0014001c000f0003001b[:41 a.m.; due 2/14/19) Tentative Ruling (1) Cross-Defendants Barbara Giese's, Alfred Giese's, and Ann Koeckritz's, Trustees of the Cla...

Excerpt: ...ia Tentative Ruling 1. Defendants Craig Darling's and Law Office of Craig A. Darling's Demurrer to Plaintiff's Verified Complaint is SUSTAINED. The court will hear from counsel for Plaintiff as to whether leave to amend is requested, and will require an offer of proof if so. 2. Defendants Craig Darling's and Law Office of Craig A. Darling's Motion to Strike Portions of Plaintiff's Verified Complaint is MOOT in part (i.e., as to the first request)...

Excerpt: ...into the California real estate investment market, with the intention of locating an upscale residential property, purchasing same and then either living in it or leasing it. Plaintiffs allege that they entered into an oral contract with Tony Xz Yu (“Yu”,) wherein Yu would locate a suitable property, negotiate on their behalf and then arrange the paperwork for the purchase of same. Plaintiffs allege that Yu thereafter located the residential ...

Excerpt: ... Pacific Oxnard, Inc., Island Pacific Pittsburg, Inc., Island Pacific Distribution, Inc., Island Pacific Temecula, Inc., Island Pacific Enterprises, Inc., Island Pacific Hayward, Inc., Promenade Supermarket Inc., Long Beach Seafood Market Inc., Oishi Supermarket, Inc., Fresno Supermarket, Inc., American Canyon Supermarket, Inc., Puregold Supermarket, Inc., Kababayan Development, Inc., Manila Bay Foods, Inc., Azusa Supermarket, Inc., Mega Foods, I...

Excerpt: ...meal and rest periods during her work shifts and have failed to compensate her for missed meal and rest periods. Plaintiff further alleges that defendants have converted her tips. Plaintiff further alleges that she has been subjected to a hostile work environment. On July 24, 2018, Plaintiff filed a complaint, asserting causes of action against Defendants Ovations Fanfare, L.P. dba Spectra Food Services and Hospitality, Spectra by Comcast Spectac...

Excerpt: ...ant Tom Zhang's Motion for Summary Judgment or, Alternatively, Motion for Summary Adjudication is CONTINUED to __________________. 2. Defendant Yidan Zhang's Motion for Summary Judgment or, Alternatively, Motion for <0042004200420042004200 00420042004200420042>. Background Wage/hour violations lawsuit. On June 29, 2016, Plaintiff Jiang Qi (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint, asserting causes of action against Defendants Bluestar Express Group Inc...

Excerpt: ...NIED in full. Background Plaintiffs Blanca Franco and Andres Franco (“Plaintiffs”) are employed as banquet servers with H.W. All Stars, Inc. dba Doubletree by Hilton Claremont (“HWA”). Plaintiffs claim that they are third party beneficiaries of banquet contracts which entitle them to certain distributions. On <0003005200510003004500 00030044004f004f0003[others similarly situated, filed a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”), asserting caus...

Excerpt: ...at Defendant Yuxin An (“An”) stole tens of millions of dollars of real estate from him, his companies, and his brother. Plaintiff sued An in case styled Liu v. An, Case No. EC064414 (“Underlying Action”). Plaintiff claims that An agreed, during settlement negotiations in the Underlying Action, that if Plaintiff would place two commercial properties owned by Plaintiff's corporation, CBA, Inc. (“CBA”) in trust for their two daughters, A...

Excerpt: ... First Amended Complaint is OVERRULED. (2) Defendant Mohammed Naji's Motion to Strike Portions of Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint is DENIED in part (i.e., as to Defendant's first request [as it pertains to punitive damages only] and fifth request) and GRANTED in part (i.e., as to Defendant's first request [as it pertains to interest and attorney's fees only] and second through fourth requests). Background Plaintiff Leena Mehtar (“Plaintiff�...

Excerpt: ...ney's Fees and Costs Following Judgment is GRANTED in the amount of $62,532.50. Background Plaintiff Colliers International Greater Los Angeles, Inc. (“Plaintiff”) alleges that Plaintiff and Defendants Richyeh, LLC (“Richyeh”) and Richard Sheng Kang Yeh (“Yeh”) (collectively, “Defendants”) entered into a listing agreement for Defendants' real property, whereby Plaintiff was promised a commission of 4% subject to a limited exceptio...

Excerpt: ...ES FROM THE COMPLAINT Responding Party: Plaintiffs, Plaintiffs, Abelina Gonzalez, Jose Raul Gonzalez, Maria Rosaura Gonzalez, Luis Antonio Gonzalez and Francisco Javier Gonzalez, heirs to Vicente Gonzalez Ortiz Tentative Ruling (1) Defendant County of Los Angeles' Demurrer to the Complaint is OVERRULED in part (i.e., as to Plaintiff Abelina Gonzalez) and SUSTAINED in part (i.e., as to Adult Children Plaintiffs). The court will hear from counsel f...

Excerpt: ...andez (“Plaintiff”) alleges that he sustained injuries in a March 28, 2014 motor vehicle accident. On March 28, 2016, Plaintiff filed a complaint, asserting causes of action against Defendants Jose Antonio Sanchez Avalos (“Jose Avalos”), Juan Sanchez Avalos (“Juan Avalos”), Ana Lidia Robles Alcazar (“Alcazar”), Candelaria Rodriguez (“Rodriguez”), Amelia Gonzalez (“Gonzalez”), Irma Chaires, Cesareo Chaires (collectively, �...

Excerpt: ...nvestment Loan Trust, Mortgage Pass- Through Certificates, Series 2006-3 and Structured Assets Securities Corp.) DEMURRER TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT Responding Party: Plaintiffs, Maribel Gervacio, Jose De La Cruz and Cecilia De La Cruz Tentative Ruling Defendants Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.'s and U.S. Bank National Association's, as Trustee for Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, Mortgage Pass- Through Certificates, Series 20...

Excerpt: ...2:47 p.m.; due 2/7/19) Tentative Ruling Plaintiff New Geo's APW, Inc.'s Motion to Deem Admitted Requests for Admission; Compel Responses without Objection to Special Interrogatories; Form Interrogatories; Demand for Production of Documents is GRANTED. Defendant is ordered to serve on Plaintiff verified responses without objections to Plaintiff's Form Interrogatories, Special <0027005200460058005000 00570056000300320051>e, within 20 days. Pursuant...

Excerpt: ...9) Tentative Ruling Cross-Defendant George Tashjian, M.D.'s Motion to Compel Plaintiff Myrna Kawakita's Further Verified Responses to Demand for Production of Documents (Set One) is GRANTED. Sanctions are awarded, in the reduced amount of $560.00. Background Case No. BC598167 Plaintiff Myrna Yumiko Kawakita (“Plaintiff”) alleges that she sustained injuries in a June 13, 2015 slip and fall. On October 19, 2015, Plaintiff filed a complaint, ass...

Excerpt: ...up's, Rosevera Corporation's, Ping Hua Hasu's and Tzu Ju Huang's Demurrer to Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint is OVERRULED in part (i.e., as to the first and sixth causes of action) and SUSTAINED in part (i.e., as to the fourth cause of action). The court will hear from counsel for Plaintiff as to whether leave to amend is requested, and will require an offer of proof if so. Background Plaintiff Affinity Shipping (USA), Inc. (“Plaintiff”) ...

Excerpt: .... Background Plaintiff Ming Hao (“Plaintiff”) rented the property located at 18690 Villa Clara St. in Rowland Heights, CA 91748 (“subject property”) from May 20, 2014-January 20, 2018. Plaintiff alleges that Plaintiff notified his landlord, Defendant Kuei Chu Lo (“Defendant”) of habitability issues on multiple occasions, but that instead of fixing these issues, Defendant served a three-day notice of termination of tenancy on Plaintiff...

Excerpt: ...016[:40 p.m.; due 2/6/19) Tentative Ruling Cross-Defendant George Tashjian, M.D.'s Motion to Compel Plaintiff Myrna Kawakita's Further Verified Responses to Form Interrogatories (Set One) and Special Interrogatories (Set One) is DENIED as to Special Interrogatory No. 54, but otherwise GRANTED. Sanctions are awarded, in the reduced amount of $620.00. Counsel for Tashjian is ordered to pay an additional $60.00 in filing fees at or before the time o...

Excerpt: ...N FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OR ALTERNATIVELY SUMMARY ADJUDICATION <0051005200530053005200 00520049000300150012[15/19, 1:35 p.m.) Tentative Ruling Defendants Maven Asset Management, Inc.'s, Sandcastle Trustee Services', Kyla D. Sullivan's, individually and as designated officer of Casita Financial, Maven Asset Management, Inc. and Sandcastle Trustee Services, Paul A. Torok's and FCI Lender Services, Inc.'s unopposed Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANT...

Excerpt: ...dant George Tashjian, M.D.'s Motion to Compel Plaintiff Myrna Kawakita's Further Verified Responses to Demand for Production of Documents (Set One) is GRANTED. Sanctions are awarded, in the reduced amount of $860.00. Background Case No. BC598167 Plaintiff Myrna Yumiko Kawakita (“Plaintiff”) alleges that she sustained injuries in a June 13, 2015 slip and fall. On October 19, 2015, Plaintiff filed a complaint, asserting causes of action against...

Excerpt: ...a.m.; due 2/4/19) Tentative Ruling Defendant George Tashjian, M.D.'s Motion to Compel Plaintiff Myrna Kawakita's Further Verified Responses to Form Interrogatories (Set One) and Special Interrogatories (Set One) is GRANTED. Sanctions are awarded, in the reduced amount of $1,120.00. Counsel for Tashjian is ordered to pay an additional $60.00 in filing fees. Background Case No. BC598167 Plaintiff Myrna Yumiko Kawakita (“Plaintiff”) alleges that...

Excerpt: ..., contingent upon <0057004b00480003002900 0014001c000f00030015[019 continued hearing date was provided to WFG, Martin and Magoro (see below). The issue of posting bond will be discussed at the time of the hearing. Background Plaintiff Emani Care Homes, LLC (“Plaintiff”) alleges that on or about March 10, 2017, it entered into a “Stock Purchase Agreement” (“Agreement”) with Defendants Esperance Mapendo (“Mapendo”) and Trinity A.R.F...

Excerpt: ...ss- Complainant, City of Pomona[1] Tentative Ruling <00460057004c0052005100 00520057004c00520051> for Summary <004700030026004c005700 00560010002600520050>plaint is GRANTED. Background This case involves a fatal car accident between Plaintiffs Nougdeng Savenrith's and Monica Savengrith's (“Plaintiffs”) son (“decedent”) and Defendant Javier Luviano (“Luviano”), which occurred after decedent had pulled out of the Walnut Valley Commerce ...

Excerpt: ...y sued and served separately as Claremont Urgent Care), Jennifer Guerra and Teri Yoshitake, M.D. Tentative Ruling Plaintiff Krista J. Olson's Motion for Appointment of Discovery Referee Pursuant to CCP § 639(a)(5) is DENIED. Background Plaintiff Krista J. Olson (“Plaintiff”) claims that she sustained injuries after defendants failed to diagnose, treat and care for her appendicitis. On April 2, 2018, Plaintiff filed a complaint, asserting cau...

Excerpt: ...tained. The court will hear from Plaintiff as to whether leave to amend is requested, and as to which cause(s) of action, and will require an offer of proof if so. Background Case No. KC069860 This is a wrongful foreclosure lawsuit involving plaintiff Kevin Stillman's (“Plaintiff”) property located at 703 Avenida Bernardo in San Dimas (the “Premises”). On March 15, 2018, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint, filed 3/15/18, asserting ...

Excerpt: ... Amended Complaint is SUSTAINED. The court will hear from counsel for Plaintiff as to whether leave to amend is requested, and as to which cause(s) of action, and will require an offer of proof if so. Background Plaintiff Lydia Velasco (“Plaintiff”) alleges that on February 6, 2015, Plaintiff signed what she believed to be a credit authorization. Unbeknownst to Plaintiff, later that day employees/agents of defendants signed her name to a leas...

Excerpt: ...tion is GRANTED. Plaintiff is to submit a proposed order to the court prior to the hearing date. Background Plaintiff Virginia Murguia (“plaintiff”) is the 89-year-old mother of Jackie Hernandez (“Hernandez”). Plaintiff alleges that Hernandez has attempted to alienate Plaintiff from Plaintiff's other children and grandchildren for the sole purpose of taking control of Plaintiff's assets. Plaintiff alleges Hernandez hired attorney Craig Da...

Excerpt: ...entative Ruling Defendant Commodity Trucking Acquisition, LLC's Renewed Motion to Compel Further Responses by Plaintiff USA Waste of California, Inc. to First Set of Inspection Demands <0044005100470003001900 002c002800270011> Background This case arises from a dispute involving the filling of the Arrow Pit, a former open pit sand and gravel quarry consisting of approximately 65 acres of undeveloped land in the City of Irwindale (“City”). On ...

Excerpt: ...lleges that she sustained injuries in a December 9, 2011 motor vehicle accident. On November 25, 2013, Plaintiff filed a complaint, asserting a cause of action against Defendants Helman Gustavo Gomez and Worldwide Express, Inc. (erroneously <0044005100470003002400 0055004e004f0048005c[) (collectively, “Defendants”) and Does I-IV for: 1. Negligence On October 18, 2018, the action proceeded to trial. On October 30, 2018, the special verdict was...

Excerpt: ...eter Hu (“Hu”), Katherine Xiaoli Zhang aka Katherine X. Zhang aka Katherine Zhang (“Zhang”), Xiaoquan Zhang (“Xiaoquan”) “implemented a fraudulent scheme whereby they would induce [Holly] to surrender substantial sums of money that were related to their immigration visa petitions for defendants to manage a proposed EB5 qualified business opportunity and, after the EB5 petition was denied, an L1 visa opportunity.” (First Amended Co...

Excerpt: ...stees of the Tate Family Trust, and Sun Country Campus Development's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings is DENIED as untimely. Background Plaintiff Azusa Pacific University (“Plaintiff”) alleges that Defendant David Reid used his decade-long employment relationship with Plaintiff to exploit his position as its Director of Assets Management and engage in improper self-dealing transactions to Plaintiff's detriment. On <0044005600560048005500 ...

Excerpt: ...ne 29, 2016, Plaintiff Jiang Qi (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint, asserting causes of action against Defendants Bluestar Express Group Inc. (“Bluestar”), Yidan Zhang and Does 1-20 for: 1. Failure to Pay Minimum Hourly Wages and Overtime Wages [Cal. Labor Code §§ 510, 1194] 2. Failure to Provide Meal and Rest Periods [Cal. Labor Code § 226.7] 3. Knowing and Intentional Failure to Comply with Accurate Itemized Employee Wage Statement Prov...

Excerpt: ...ollectively, “Plaintiffs”) claim that they purchased the real property located at 4847 Slancroft Avenue in Baldwin Park (“subject property”) from George “Frank” Alvarez (“Alvarez”) in 2005 and thereafter made mortgage payments to him. Alvarez apparently sold the subject property in 2017 to Oseguera Investments Inc. (“Oseguera”). On April 2, 2018, Alvarez filed an amendment to his cross-complaint, wherein he purported to add M....

Excerpt: ...eges that he learned in mid-2015 that Defendant Yuxin An (“An”) stole tens of millions of dollars of real estate from him, his companies, and his brother. Plaintiff sued An in case styled Liu v. An, Case No. EC064414 (“Underlying Action”). Plaintiff claims that An agreed, during settlement negotiations in the Underlying Action, that if Plaintiff would place two commercial properties owned by Plaintiff's corporation, CBA, Inc. (“CBA”) ...

Excerpt: ...proof if so. Background Plaintiff Ramon Madrigal (“Plaintiff”) alleges that in 1999, Plaintiff and his sister, Defendant Angelica Rocio Gonzalez (“Angelica”), entered into an oral agreement to purchase the property located at 16326 Glenhope Drive, La Puente, California 91744 (“subject property”). Plaintiff and Angelica agreed that the loan and title to the subject property would be held in Angelica's name, but that the subject propert...

Excerpt: ...rk and Peter Park (“Plaintiff”) allege that on May 21, 2017, the decedent was driving a golf cart in a crosswalk when she was struck and killed by a vehicle. Plaintiffs commenced this action on November 3, 2017. On December 5, 2017, Plaintiffs filed a First Amended Complaint, alleging causes of action against Defendants County of Los Angeles (“County”), RVGC Partners, Inc. dba Royal Vista Golf Club (“RVGC”), GCGI Partners, Inc. (“GC...

Excerpt: ...ment Agency, Inc. (“VEAI”) entered into a written Master Promissory Note and Security Agreement (“Agreement”), wherein Plaintiff agreed to sell a 2016 Ram 5500 SLT Tow Truck, VIN #3C7WRMDL9GG325489 to VEIA in exchange for VEIA's payment of 60 monthly payments of $1,592.00, commencing on March 24, 2017 and continuing each consecutive month thereafter until March 23, 2022. The Agreement was guaranteed by Defendant Steven A. Stroble (“Stro...

Excerpt: ...kground Plaintiff Preferred Employers Insurance Company claims that Defendant R.E.D.I. Mechanical, Inc. (“R.E.D.I.”) failed to pay the premiums due under a worker's compensation insurance policy Plaintiff issued to R.E.D.I. for the policy period from November 1, 2016 to November 1, 2017 (canceled effective August 10, 2017). On May 11, 2018, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Defendants R.E.D.I. and Does 1-5 for: 1. Breach of Contract 2. Acco...