Excerpt: ...ANTED. 2. Defendant Herman Yee's Motion to Tax Costs is TAKEN OFF-CALENDAR as MOOT. Background Case No. KC053203 Plaintiffs Ann Hon (“Hon”) and Charles Lai (“Lai”) collectively own an undivided two-thirds interest as tenants in common in the property located at 1446 Cabinda Drive, Hacienda Heights, California 91745 (“Hacienda Heights Property”); Herman Yee (“Yee”) owns the remaining undivided one-third interest as a tenant in comm...

Excerpt: ...on of Documents, Set One is GRANTED (see below). Background Plaintiff Alma D. Marquez Guerrero (“Plaintiff”) alleges that, on or about May 30, 2016, Plaintiff purchased a 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe, VIN # 1GNSCAKC4GR375948 (“subject vehicle”). Plaintiff alleges that the subject vehicle suffers from various defects and that the subject vehicle has not been repaired after a reasonable number of attempts. On December 5, 2018, Plaintiff filed a com...

Excerpt: ...rd, Azusa, CA 91702 (“subject property”). The subject property consists of a 28-room motel called the Colonial Inn, along with a single-family home and detached garage. City alleges that the subject property poses a substantial health and safety risk to residents, neighbors and the community, and that law enforcement are routinely called out to the subject property due to criminal activity occurring thereon. On April 16, 2019, City filed a Re...

Excerpt: ...anagement, Inc.'s Motion for Summary Judgment is DENIED. Background Plaintiff Guadalupe M. Lopez, a minor, by and through her Guardian ad Litem, Patricia Diaz (“Plaintiff”) alleges that on June 3, 2016, Plaintiff was severely injured after a school aide employee at Thompson Elementary School (“Thompson”) negligently steered Plaintiff's wheelchair into a construction zone sandbag, causing Plaintiff's wheelchair to tip over. On February 2, ...

Excerpt: ...operty a Professional Law Corporation) Special Motion to Strike Complaint Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 425.16 is DENIED. Background Plaintiff Long Z. Liu (“Plaintiff”) is an attorney. Plaintiff alleges as follows: on or about November 29, 2017, Malinzhu Jia (“Jia”) hired Plaintiff to handle a lawsuit against numerous individuals and business entities for the misappropriation of Jia's $1 million investment into the business ...

Excerpt: ...to Irving Valenzuela, deceased, and Tammy Martinez, individually, and as successor in interest to Irving Valenzuela, deceased 2. Defendant Trout-Blue Chelan-Magi, Inc.'s DEMURRER TO PLAINTIFFS' FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT Responding Party: Plaintiffs, Jaime Valenzuela, individually, and as successor in interest to Irving Valenzuela, deceased, and Tammy Martinez, individually, and as successor in interest to Irving Valenzuela, deceased 3. Defendant C....

Excerpt: ...how Cause Re: Reclassification for ________________________. Background Plaintiffs Billy Lew and Shirley Lew (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) allege that they entered into a settlement agreement with Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp. (“Defendant”) in case styled Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp. v. Lew, Case No. 18PSCV00111, not knowing that Defendant was not qualified to do business in California and had no standing, and not knowin...

Excerpt: ... Labor Staffing Solutions, Inc. (“Plaintiff”) alleges that on or about February 7, 2017, Plaintiff and Bright Glow Candle Company, Inc. (“Defendant”) entered into a written contract, wherein Plaintiff agreed to provide temporary labor and related services to Defendant. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant breached the contract by failing to pay for all of the services Plaintiff provided to Defendant under the terms of the contract, by failing...

Excerpt: ...ice. Background Plaintiffs Abelina Gonzalez (“Abelina”), Jose Raul Gonzalez, Maria Rosaura Gonzalez, Luis Antonio Gonzalez and Francisco Javier Gonzalez, heirs to Vicente Gonzalez Ortiz (“Adult Children”) (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) allege that on July 12, 2017, Vicente Gonzalez Ortiz (“decedent”) was working at the Vineland Swap Meet in the City of Industry. Plaintiffs allege that Decedent entered Vineland Avenue to stop oncomin...

Excerpt: ... is DENIED. Background Plaintiff Patsy Escanuelas (“Plaintiff”) alleges that she was physically assaulted by a co-worker on or about October 11, 2016, and was consequently placed on medical leave by her physicians on October 17, 2016. Plaintiff claims that she was summarily terminated that same day for the false and pretextual reason of “foul language.” On July 16, 2019, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”), asserting cau...

Excerpt: ...T Responding Party: Defendant, Road Dog Drivers, LLC Tentative Ruling 1. Defendant Road Dog Drivers, LLC's unopposed Motion for Determination of Good Faith Settlement is GRANTED. 2. Defendants Smart & Final Stores' and Carlos Fernandez's Motion for Determination of Good Faith Settlement is GRANTED. Background Case No. BC662018 Plaintiff Rudy Anthony Palomares (“Plaintiff”) alleges that he sustained injuries in an April 2, 2016 motor vehicle c...

Excerpt: ...endant Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center's Demurrer to Second Amended Cross-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 This is a dispute about how much Plaintiff Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (“PVHMC”) should be paid for emergency medical services Plaintiff provided to memb...

Excerpt: ...3. Defendant TJ Gurdeep Juneja fka Tinku Juneja's DEMURRER TO THE FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT Responding Party: Plaintiffs, Jose Douglas Fallas and GGSP, LLC 4. Defendant TJ Gurdeep Juneja fka Tinku Juneja's MOTION TO STRIKE PORTIONS OF THE FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT Responding Party: Plaintiffs, Jose Douglas Fallas and GGSP, LLC 5. Defendant White Avenue Plaza, LLC's DEMURRER TO THE FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT Responding Party: Plaintiffs, Jose Douglas Fal...

Excerpt: ...Responding Party: Plaintiff, Liliana Ramirez 2. Defendants Luis Arturo Alvarado, D.D.S. Inc. and Luis Arturo Alvarado's MOTION FOR ORDER COMPELLING FURTHER RESPONSES TO INTERROGATORIES OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, REQUEST FOR EVIDENTIARY SANCTION Responding Party: Plaintiff, Liliana Ramirez Tentative Ruling 1. Defendants Luis Arturo Alvarado, D.D.S. Inc. and Luis Arturo Alvarado's Motion to Compel Proper Verifications for Plaintiff's Responses to Defe...

Excerpt: ...ternative request to seal Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment and Related documents is DENIED. Background Plaintiff Matthew Roberson (“Plaintiff”), a Caucasian male, is the former First Vice President— Senior Relationship Manager Team Leader for Defendant Community Bank (“CB”). CB's Senior Vice President, Wanda Jones (“Jones”), is female and African-American. Plaintiff claims that Jones did not like that Plaintiff was “thrivin...

Excerpt: ...leges, Inc. 2. Defendant Southern California School of Theology dba Claremont School of Theology's MOTION TO STRIKE PORTIONS OF PLAINTIFF'S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT Responding Party: Plaintiff, The Claremont Colleges, Inc. 3. Defendant Yalong Investment Group, LLC's DEMURRER TO PLAINTIFF'S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT Responding Party: Plaintiff, The Claremont Colleges, Inc. 4. Defendant Southern California School of Theology dba Claremont School of Th...

Excerpt: ... Fisch (“Plaintiff”) alleges that on or about February 11, 2014, Plaintiff and Covina-Valley Unified School District (“District”) entered into a “Resignation Agreement and General Release” (“Agreement”). Plaintiff alleges that District violated ¶5 of the Agreement by pursuing administrative discipline through participating in the California Teacher Credentialing disciplinary process and ¶8 of the Agreement by disclosing confiden...

Excerpt: ...tion for Preliminary Injunction is contingent upon Plaintiff's counsel's filing of a proof of service at or before the time of the hearing reflecting that the motion was served on H. Carrillo and R. Carrillo in compliance with the court's September 24, 2019, “Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause Hearing Re Preliminary Injunction:” The motion is DENIED. Background This lawsuit involves a dispute over the sale of the real propert...

Excerpt: ...ntiff/Cross-Defendant Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center's Demurrer to Second Amended Cross-Complaint is CONTINUED TO _________________. 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. (“KFHP”) from October 1, 2017-December 31, 2017. On April 9, 2018, Kaiser Permane...

Excerpt: ... Langendoen's unopposed Motion to Bifurcate Punitive Damages is GRANTED. Background Plaintiff Verna Lynn Johnson (“Plaintiff”) is a former dementia resident at Defendant Oak Park Manor (“Oak Park”). Plaintiff alleges that on December 28, 2018, she slipped trying to transfer to her bed independently, unassisted and unsupervised, and fractured her left leg. Plaintiff alleges that defendants failed to properly assess her for injury immediate...

Excerpt: ... unopposed Motion to Change Venue is GRANTED. Background Plaintiff American Express National Bank, Successor by Merger to American Express Bank, FSB (“Plaintiff”) alleges that Jorge O Rodriguez B aka Jorge O Rodriguez Sr. aka Jorge O Rodriguezbotto (“Rodriguez”) and American Glamour Transportation Inc. adba American Glamour Tra (“American Glamour”) applied for and were issued a American Express Credit Card for the purpose of obtaining...

Excerpt: ...NCTION Responding Party: None (unopposed, as of 11/20/19, 10:15 a.m.; due 11/14/19) 2. Defendants Luis Arturo Alvarado, D.D.S. Inc. and Luis Arturo Alvarado's MOTION FOR ORDER COMPELLING FURTHER RESPONSES TO INTERROGATORIES OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, REQUEST FOR EVIDENTIARY SANCTION Responding Party: None (unopposed, as of 11/20/19, 10:15 a.m.; due 11/14/19) Tentative Ruling 1. Defendants Luis Arturo Alvarado, D.D.S. Inc. and Luis Arturo Alvarado's ...

Excerpt: ...] Section 128.7 Against Plaintiffs and their Attorney of Record Aren Derbarseghian is DENIED. Background Plaintiffs Fernando Hernandez (“F. Hernandez”) and Maria De Jesus Hernandez (“M. Hernandez”) (collectively, “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...

Excerpt: ...tlow's and Leane Snow's DEMURRER TO PLAINTIFF'S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT Responding Party: Plaintiff, Leyen Food, LLC Tentative Ruling 1. Plaintiff Leyen Food, LLC's Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint is GRANTED. 2. Defendants Leane Wholesale LLC's (erroneously sued as Feather Fresh Foods), Lee Costlow's and Leane Snow's Demurrer to Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint is TAKEN OFF-CALENDAR as MOOT. Background Plaintiff Leyen Food, L...

Excerpt: ...n Progressive, LLC's DEMURRER TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT Responding Party: None (unopposed, as of 11/18/19, 9:07 a.m.; due 11/8/19) Tentative Ruling Defendants Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas as Indenture Trustee for the registered holders of Saxon Asset Securities Trust 2006-3's, Mortgage Loan Asset Backed Notes, Series 2006-3's, Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC's, PHH Mortgage Corporation's and Western Progressive Trustee, LLC and Western Progressi...

Excerpt: ...c. (“Plaintiff”) is generally in the merchandising business related to pregnancy, infant, and children products, both online and retail. Plaintiff alleges that Zhexin Shi (“Shi”) agreed to put in $50,000.00 for investment in Plaintiff. Plaintiff alleges that Bin Fu, one of Plaintiff's initial investors, loaned Shi the $50,000.00. Shi was recognized as owning 30% of Plaintiff, with the understanding that Shi needed to pay the $50,000.00 ca...

Excerpt: ...benezer Medical Clinic and Joseph Dinglasan, M.D. Tentative Ruling 1. Cross-Defendant Guifeng Zhang's Demurrer to Cross-Complaint is SUSTAINED. The court will hear from counsel for Cross-Complainants as to whether leave to amend is requested, and will require an offer of proof if so. 2. Cross-Defendant Guifeng Zhang's Motion to Strike Portions of Cross-Complaint is DENIED as MOOT. Background On or about July 8, 2018, Plaintiff Guifeng Zhang (“P...

Excerpt: ...f Alma D. Marquez Guerrero (“Plaintiff”) alleges that, on or about May 30, 2016, Plaintiff purchased a 2016 Chevrolet Tru Tahoe, VIN # 1GNSCAKC4GR375948 (“subject vehicle”). Plaintiff alleges that the subject vehicle suffers from various defects and that the subject vehicle has not been repaired after a reasonable number of attempts. On December 5, 2018, Plaintiff filed a complaint, asserting causes of action against Defendants General Mo...

Excerpt: ...se of the residential real property located at 2829 Wagon Train, Diamond Bar, CA, 91765 from Plaintiffs Troy Trang and Ling Yin (“Plaintiffs”). On March 21, 2019, Plaintiffs dismissed CC Royal Services Inc., Cathy Cheng, Tao Bin and David Tak-Wai Liu, without prejudice. On September 12, 2019, Plaintiffs filed a Third Amended Complaint (“TAC”), asserting a cause of action against Defendants Wang and Does 1-10 for: 1. Conversion A Case Mana...

Excerpt: ...INT Responding Party: Plaintiff, Adrian Zambrano Tentative Ruling Defendants PHH Mortgage Corporation as successor by merger to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC's and Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Indenture Trustee under the Indenture Relating to IMH Assets Corp., Collateralized Asset-Backed Bonds, Series 2005- 4's Demurrer to Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint is SUSTAINED. The court will hear from counsel for Plaintiff as to whether leave ...

Excerpt: ... AGREEMENT UNDER SEAL IN SUPPORT OF RELATED MOTIONS Responding Party: Plaintiff, The Claremont Colleges, Inc. 2. Defendant Southern California School of Theology dba Claremont School of Theology's MOTION FOR ORDER UPHOLDING THE CONFIDENTIAL DESIGNATION OF THE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN DEFENDANTS Responding Party: Plaintiff, The Claremont Colleges, Inc. 3. Defendant Southern California School of Theology dba Claremont School of Theology's MOTION TO ...

Excerpt: ...ake Coach Company, LLC's (erroneously sued and served as Westlake Coach Company, LLC aka O'Gara Coast Westlake, LLC) unopposed Motion for Attorney's Fees in the Amount GRANTED in the reduced amount of $27,045.00. Background Plaintiffs Porsche Leasing Ltd. (“Porsche Leasing”) and Porsche Financial Services, Inc. dba Bentley Financial Services (“PFSI”) (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) allege that on or about February 28, 2018, Defendant Hos...

Excerpt: ...itioner Med Tech/Med Care, LLC'S (“Med Tech”) “Petition to Confirm Contractual Arbitration Award” (“Petition”) and denied Respondent Hemosure, Inc.'s (“Hemosure”) “Response to Med Tech/Med Care, LLC's Notice of Hearing on Petition to Confirm Contractual Arbitration Award; Request to Vacate the Arbitration Award or in the Alternative to Correct Arbitration Award” (Response”). On August 2, 2019, Judgment Confirming Arbitration...

Excerpt: ...na Lynn Johnson (“Plaintiff”) is a former dementia resident at Defendant Oak Park Manor (“Oak Park”). Plaintiff alleges that on December 28, 2018, she slipped trying to transfer to her bed independently, unassisted and unsupervised, and fractured her left leg. Plaintiff alleges that defendants failed to properly assess her for injury immediately following her fall. On May 8, 2019, this action was transferred from the personal injury hub (...

Excerpt: ...ton and Pamela Hamilton 2. Defendant Chris Grant's MOTION TO STRIKE FRIVOLOUS OR UNAUTHORIZED COMPLAINT AND MOTION FOR SANCTIONS AGAINST PLAINTIFF AND FLYER AND FLYER LAW FIRM PURSUANT TO CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 128.7 Responding Party: Plaintiff, Disability Services Corporation 3. Plaintiff Disability Services Corporation's MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSE TO FORM INTERROGATORIES AGAINST CHRIS GRANT Responding Party: None (unopposed, as ...

Excerpt: ...rd, Azusa, CA 91702 (“subject property”). The subject property consists of a 28-room motel called the Colonial Inn, along with a single-family home and detached garage. City alleges that the subject property poses a substantial health and safety risk to residents, neighbors and the community, and that law enforcement are routinely called out to the subject property due to criminal activity occurring thereon. On April 16, 2019, City filed a Re...

Excerpt: ...OF DEFENDANT'S ATTORNEY OF RECORD Responding Party: Defendant, David Butterfield (in Case No. 19PSCV00064) and Plaintiff, Disability Services Corp. (in Case No. 18PSCV00187) Tentative Ruling 1. Defendant Louise Fundenberg's Anti-SLAPP Motion to Strike the Weiss Complaint, No. 19[P]SCV00064 is DENIED. 2. Plaintiff Disability Services Corporation's Motion for Disqualification of Defendant's Attorney of Record is DENIED. Background Case No. 18PSCV00...

Excerpt: ...ckground Plaintiff Northern California Collection Service, Inc. (“Plaintiff”) alleges that Defendant U.S. Honya International, Inc. (“Defendant”) became indebted to Plaintiff's assignor, State Compensation Insurance Fund, for insurance premiums for the period of October 28, 2015 to October 13, 2017 for Policy No. 9145767 in the amount of $128,099.76 in principal, but has failed to pay same. On February 26, 2019, Plaintiff filed a complain...

Excerpt: ...ugh her Guardian ad Litem, Patricia Diaz (“Plaintiff”) alleges that on June 3, 2016, Plaintiff was severely injured after a school aide employee at Thompson Elementary School (“Thompson”) negligently steered Plaintiff's wheelchair into a construction zone sandbag, causing Plaintiff's wheelchair to tip over. On February 2, 2017, Plaintiff filed a complaint, asserting causes of action against Defendants El Monte City School District (“Dis...

Excerpt: ...nt and Defendant Herman Yee's Motion to Tax Costs is CONTINUED _. Background Case No. KC053203 Plaintiffs Ann Hon (“Hon”) and Charles Lai (“Lai”) collectively own an undivided two-thirds interest as tenants in common in the property located at 1446 Cabinda Drive, Hacienda Heights, California 91745 (“Hacienda Heights Property”); Herman Yee (“Yee”) owns the remaining undivided one-third interest as a tenant in common in same. Plaint...

Excerpt: ...ion to compel arbitration unless it finds either: no written agreement to arbitrate exists; the right to compel arbitration has been waived; grounds exist for revocation of the agreement; or litigation is pending that may render the arbitration unnecessary or create conflicting rulings on common issues. (CCP § 1281.2.) The petition to compel arbitration, consequently, functions as a motion and is to be heard in the manner of a motion, i.e., the ...

Excerpt: ...amond Road Partners, LLC's Motion to Quash Service of Summons is GRANTED. Background Plaintiff Diamond Bar County Estates Association (“Plaintiff”) alleges that Hua Qing Enterprises, LLC aka Hua Qing Enterprise LLC (“Hua Qing”) and Millennium-Diamond Road Partners, LLC aka Millennium Diamond Road Partners LLC (“Millennium”) have failed to pay, inter alia, certain assessments and late charges on 26 vacant lots. On March 19, 2019, Plain...

Excerpt: ...t City of Pomona's Motion to Compel Deposition of the Person Most Qualified of Valley Business Center 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 complaint was ...

Excerpt: ...49000300150012[6/19, 8:07 a.m.; due 1/31/19) (2) Plaintiff Margaret Harling's MOTION TO QUASH AND/OR LIMIT DEPOSITION SUBPOENAS FOR PRODUCTION OF PLAINTIFF MARGARET HARLING'S MEDICAL AND FINANCIAL RECORDS <005100570056000f000300 0003002a005500440046[e, LLC and Rebecca Sinclair Tentative Ruling (1) Plaintiff Margaret Harling's Motion to Emanate Health Inter-Community Hospital to Produce Plaintiff Margaret Harling's Records Pursuant to Evidence Cod...

Excerpt: ... 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 complaint was filed on December 11, 2015. <0056005200560044000300 0056004400b4000c0003[filed a cross-comp...

Excerpt: ... that his niece, Defendant Christina Macias (“Christina”), and Christina's husband, Defendant Richard Macias (“Richard”) asked Plaintiff for money in 2014 so that they could bring down their debt and qualify for a loan to buy a new house located at 320 Via Blanca, San Dimas, CA 91773. Plaintiff alleges that Christina and Richard promised to sell their previous primary residence located at 219 North Bromley Ave, West Covina, CA 91790 (“W...

Excerpt: ...nc. is GRANTED. Background Plaintiff East West Bank (“Plaintiff”) alleges that G.S.L. Women Health, Inc. dba Clinic for Women—Anaheim (“GSL”), George Ahad (“Dr. Ahad”), George Ahad MD, Inc. (“Ahad Inc.”) (collectively, “Defendants”) are indebted to Plaintiff for money due pursuant to a written business loan agreement, note and forbearance and repayment agreement, as amended. Plaintiff alleges that there is an unpaid principa...

Excerpt: ...cedent was the only one listed on title to the subject property at the time of its purchase. Plaintiff alleges that he lived in the subject property with Decedent from the time the subject property was purchased and continues to reside there. Plaintiff alleges that the mortgage for the subject property was paid with community funds and is a community asset. Decedent died on February 26, 2018. Plaintiff alleges that Decedent purportedly executed a...

Excerpt: ...a complaint against Defendants House of Grace, LLC, Rebecca Sinclair and Does 1-250 for: 1. Elder Abuse 2. Negligent Hiring and Supervision Legal Standard Pursuant to CCP § 36(a), “[a] party to a civil action who is over 70 years of age may petition the court for a preference, which the court shall grant if the court makes both of the following findings: (1) The party has a substantial interest in the action as a whole. (2) The health of the p...

Excerpt: ...roperty located at 2445 North Towne Avenue in Pomona (“subject property”). The complaint, filed December 11, 2014, asserts causes of <0047000300350052004500 0056004e0044005c0003[and Barbara E. Eskay as Trustees of the Robert L. Eskay and Barbara E. Eskay Family Trust Dated April 24, 1992 for: 1. Partition and Sale of Real Property On April 28, 2015, this case (hereinafter, the “Batten Action”) was consolidated with Case No. KC067572 (here...