Excerpt: ... for negligence. The individual who conducted the roofing work, Marco Diaz (Diaz), was named Doe 1. The owners of the bar and their associated business entities (Owners), were named as Does 4 through 7. Plan X filed a cross-complaint against BHFC Operating II (BHFC), originally as a Roe on January 17, 2020. BHFC was specifically named in a Roe amendment on June 25, 2021. After conducting discovery, Plaintiffs filed the First Amended Complaint (FA...

Excerpt: ...e) and Keck Hospital of USC (Keck), who the court treats as Doe 1 and Doe 2 respectively. Keck filed this demurrer on October 28, 2022 without a motion to strike. Plaintiff did not oppose the demurrer, and Keck subsequently filed a statement of Plaintiff's non-opposition on November 18. PARTY'S REQUEST Keck argues the demurrer should be granted on three grounds. First, the complaint is barred by the statute of limitations. Second, Plaintiff faile...

Excerpt: ...22, Defendants filed a Motion to Reopen Discovery to be heard on November 23, 2022. On November 7, 2022, Plaintiff filed an opposition. Trial is currently scheduled for June 19, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendants request the Court extend the discovery date to be consistent with the new trial date. Plaintiffs request the Court deny the motion. LEGAL STANDARD CCP § 2024.050 provides: “(a) On motion of any party, the court may grant leave to compl...

Excerpt: ...teel, Co., Inc. (“Compton”) and Kyung Bok Yoon (“Yoon”) for negligence, premises liability and loss of consortium. On April 18, 2022, Yoon and Compton filed an answer. On May 12, 2022, SCE filed an answer and a Cross-Complaint against Cross-Defendants Morrell's, EG, Compton and Yoon for equitable indemnity, equitable contribution and declaratory relief. On May 24, 2022, Yoon and Compton filed an answer. On July 21, 2022, EG and Morrell fi...

Excerpt: ...�) for motor vehicle negligence and general negligence. On December 24, 2020, the County filed an answer; the County was later dismissed, without prejudice. On January 29, 2021, the City was dismissed, without prejudice, pursuant to Plaintiff's request. On January 21, 2021, LACMTA filed an answer. On September 20, 2022, LACMTA filed a Motion for Undertaking to be heard on November 22, 2022. On November 9, 2022, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On N...

Excerpt: ...f consortium. Plaintiff later amended the complaint to include Defendant Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. (“GCM”). On November 1, 2019, Mario filed an answer. On November 27, 2019, Bernardo filed an answer; he filed an amended answer on April 20, 2020. GCM filed an answer on August 15, 2022. On October 26, 2022, GCM filed a Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings to be heard on November 22, 2022. On November 8, 2022, Plaintiffs filed an oppositio...

Excerpt: ...�), Isabel Robles (“Robles”) and Salvador Roccella (“Roccella”) for negligence. Plaintiff later amended the complaint to include Defendants Genisis Noemi Reyesaguilar (“Reyesaguilar”) and Enterprise Rent-a-Car Company of Los Angeles, LLC (“Enterprise”). Plaintiffs filed the FAC, adding Defendant EAN Holdings, LLC (“EAN”). On November 7, 2019, MRCA filed an answer. On November 12, 2019, Robles filed an answer. On December 4, 20...

Excerpt: ...a”) and Philip N. Boumat (“Philip”) for motor vehicle negligence and general negligence. On November 10, 2020, the City filed an answer and a Cross-Complaint against Cross- Defendants Fella and Philip for indemnification, apportionment of fault and declaratory relief. On December 3, 2020, Fella and Philip filed an answer. On December 3, 2020, Fella and Philip filed an answer and a Cross-Complaint against Cross-Defendant City for apportionme...

Excerpt: ...ude Respondent's Expert Witness Testimony and Report from Being Presented at Arbitration to be heard on November 9, 2022. On October 26, 2022, Respondent filed an opposition. On November 2, 2022, Petitioner filed a reply. The Court continued the hearing on the motion to November 21, 2022. PARTY'S REQUESTS Petitioner requests the Court exclude Respondent's expert witnesses from testifying at arbitration. Respondent requests the Court deny the moti...

Excerpt: ...rk filed an answer. On September 26, 2022, Shirley filed a Motion to Quash Subpoena for Records to be heard on November 17, 2022. Trial is currently scheduled for May 31, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Shirley requests the Court quash the subpoena for records served on Super Collision Center (“Deponent”), and impose $1,686.65 in sanctions on Defendants. LEGAL STANDARD Code of Civil Procedure §1987.1: (a) If a subpoena requires the attendance of a wi...

Excerpt: ...eptember 19, 2022, Defendants filed an answer. On October 10, 2022, Defendants filed a Motion for Order Enforcing Settlement and Dismissing Plaintiff's Action to be heard on November 17, 2022. On November 3, 2022, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On November 8, 2022, Defendants filed a reply. Trial is currently scheduled for August 8, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendants request the Court enforce the settlement agreement and dismiss the complaint. Pla...

Excerpt: ...gligence, negligent supervision, negligent hiring/retention, negligent failure to warn, train or educate, intentional infliction of emotional distress, assault, sexual battery, sexual harassment, gender violence, sexual abuse and harassment in the education environment, breach of fiduciary duty and constructive fraud. On September 14, 2021, Plaintiffs filed the First Amended Complaint against the same defendants for negligence, negligent supervis...

Excerpt: ...ter amended the complaint to include Defendant Brittany Nicole Gignac (“Gignac”). On September 27, 2017, LACMTA filed an answer. On April 16, 2020, Gignac filed an answer. On September 26, 2018, LACMTA filed a Cross-Complaint against Cross-Defendant Gignac for indemnity, equitable apportionment, declaratory relief and property damage. On January 15, 2019, Gignac filed an answer. On October 31, 2022, LACMTA filed a Motion for Good Faith Settle...

Excerpt: ...ields Outdoor Fitness, Inc. (“GOF”) for general negligence, products liability and premises liability. On October 27, 2020, GOF filed an answer. On December 4, 2020, the Court dismissed Corvallis, with prejudice, pursuant to Plaintiff's request. On December 18, 2020, Plaintiffs filed the FAC. Plaintiff later amended the FAC to include Defendant Environmental Constructions, Inc. (“EC”). On January 12, 2021, NMUSD filed an answer and a Cros...

Excerpt: ...iled an answer; B&V filed an amended answer on January 5, 2022. On May 5, 2022, Alfredo was dismissed, without prejudice, pursuant to Plaintiffs' request. On July 19, 2022, B&V filed a Motion for Protective Order to be heard on October 11, 2022. On November 2, 2022, Plaintiff filed an opposition. Trial is currently scheduled for April 3, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS B&V requests the Court impose a protective order to prohibit the dissemination of the i...

Excerpt: ...endant filed an answer. On June 30, 2021, Plaintiff filed the FAC. On August 16, 2022, Defendant filed a Motion for Leave to Conduct Plaintiff's IME to be heard on November 10, 2022. On September 9, 2022, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On September 14, 2022, Defendant filed a reply. Trial is currently scheduled for July 7, 2023 PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendant requests the Court compel Plaintiff to appear for an IME with Edwin Amos, M.D., at 2021 Santa...

Excerpt: ..., Defendants filed answers. On July 20, 2022, Plaintiff filed a Motion for Summary Judgment to be heard on November 10, 2022. Trial is currently set for January 4, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Plaintiff requests the Court grant summary judgment, and impose judgment of $43,795.34 upon Defendants, jointly and severally. LEGAL STANDARD The function of a motion for summary judgment or adjudication is to allow a determination as to whether an opposing party...

Excerpt: ...nt filed an answer. On October 11, 2022, Defendant filed a Motion to Compel Plaintiff's IME to be heard on November 9, 2022. On October 27, 2022, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On October 13, 2022, Defendant filed a Motion for Leave to Conduct Second Physical Exam of Plaintiff to be heard on November 9, 2022. On October 31, 2022, Defendant filed a reply for both motions. Trial is currently scheduled for March 6, 2023 PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendant re...

Excerpt: ...oseph filed a Motion for Summary Judgment to be heard on November 9, 2022. On October 26, 2022, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On November 4, 2022, Joseph filed a reply. Trial is currently set for June 21, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Joseph requests the Court grant summary judgment on the basis that there are no triable issues of material fact. Plaintiffs request the Court deny the motion. LEGAL STANDARD The function of a motion for summary judgment o...

Excerpt: ...elds Outdoor Fitness, Inc. (“GOF”) for general negligence, products liability and premises liability. On October 27, 2020, GOF filed an answer. On December 4, 2020, the Court dismissed Corvallis, with prejudice, pursuant to Plaintiff's request. On December 18, 2020, Plaintiffs filed the FAC. Plaintiff later amended the FAC to include Defendant Environmental Constructions, Inc. (“EC”). On January 12, 2021, NMUSD filed an answer and a Cross...

Excerpt: ...dical malpractice) and survivors claims. On December 6, 2021, Plaintiffs filed the First Amended Complaint, adding Defendant Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) and causes of action for strict liability and negligence. On June 29, 2022, Plaintiffs filed the Second Amended Complaint. On July 20, 2022, Kiankhooy and USC filed an answer. On October 17, 2022, Kiankhooy was dismissed. On September 12, 2022, Plaintiffs filed the Third Amended Complaint, ...

Excerpt: ...October 4, 2022, Mybus filed a Motion for Leave to File a Cross-Complaint to be heard on November 8, 2022. On October 26, 2022, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On November 1, 2022, Mybus filed a reply. Trial is currently scheduled for May 24, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Mybus requests leave to file a cross-complaint against Plaintiff for negligence and property damage and declaratory relief. Plaintiff requests the Court deny the motion LEGAL STANDARD C...

Excerpt: ...mber 9, 2022, the Court vacated default. On September 13, 2022, Defendant filed an answer. On October 13, 2022, Plaintiff filed a Demurrer to the Answer to be heard on November 8, 2022. Trial is scheduled for August 21, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Plaintiffs request that the Court sustain the demurrer to every affirmative defense for failure to state facts sufficient to constitute a defense, and on the basis that the answer is uncertain. LEGAL STANDAR...

Excerpt: ...ounty filed answers. On May 13, 2022, the Court dismissed L&S without prejudice. On August 18, 2022, Plaintiff filed a Motion to Stay Proceedings to be heard on November 4, 2022. On October 24, 2022, the City filed an opposition. Trial is currently set for June 30, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Plaintiff requests the Court stay the case and suspend all due date, or dismiss it without prejudice, as Plaintiff's attorney “defrauded and failed” Plaintif...

Excerpt: ...al negligence. Plaintiff later amended the complaint to include Defendants Richard Quinoes Sr. (“Quinoes Sr.”) and John Weaver (“Weaver”). On February 3, 2022, Cotsco Co. and Weaver filed an answer. On April 11, 2022, the Court dismissed Quinoes Sr., without prejudice, pursuant to Plaintiff's request. On August 29, 2022, Costco Co. and Weaver (“Moving Defendants”) filed a Motion for Summary Judgment to be heard on November 4, 2022. Tr...