Excerpt: ...A STAY Dept. A DATE: 9/30/21 TIME: 9:30 A.M. COMPLAINT FILED: 6/7/21 TRIAL DATE: NOT SET 1. Background The complaint filed on 6/7/21, seeks enforcement under the Private Attorneys General Act, (“PAGA”) for violations under California Labor Code § 2698, et seq. Plaintiff, Phil Poston, on behalf of himself and other aggrieved hourly employees alleges he was employed by Defendants, Penske Logistics, LLC; and Penske Truck Leasing, Co., L.P. (“...

Excerpt: ...ERROGATORIES, SPECIAL INTERROGATORIES, REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, AND REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION; REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS [TENTATIVE] ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART CARGOMATIC'S MOTIONS TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES FROM PLAINTIFF, SUPRA NATIONAL EXPRESS, INC. TO FORM INTERROGATORIES, SPECIAL INTERROGATORIES, REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, AND REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION; REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS Dept. A DATE: 9/28/21 TIME: 8/30/21 CO...

Excerpt: ...DATION, FOR STAY OF PROCEEDINGS, OR ALTERNATIVELY, TO STAY DISCOVERY Dept. A DATE: September 28, 2021 TIME: 9:00 a.m. COMPLAINT FILED: 7/19/19 TRIAL DATE: NONE SET I. Background The First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) filed on 4/8/21, alleges that Plaintiff was a victim of sexual abuse allegedly perpetrated by Defendant, Adetokunbo Kamson (“KAMSON”), while she was a patient of Defendant, A Diop Family Care Medical Group. Plaintiff alleges cla...

Excerpt: ...Background The complaint alleges that Defendant purchased customized steel coils from Plaintiff pursuant to two written agreements on 9/11/18 and 10/8/18 at a cost of $2,619,874.84, with payment due upon receipt. Plaintiff believed that the orders were made by Defendant to be resold to non-party Punch Press Products, Inc. as was customary in the parties' course of dealings. The products were custom made according to Defendant's specifications and...

Excerpt: .../8/21 TRIAL DATE: NONE SET I. Background The First Amended Complaint, filed on 3/25/21, alleges that Plaintiff agreed to handle all funeral services for her niece, Renesha Jones on behalf of Plaintiff's sister. Plaintiff engaged the services of Defendants for this purpose. Plaintiff disputed the discrepancies on the invoice provided by Defendants and sought to cancel the services and the return of her $5,000 deposit which Defendants refused to do...

Excerpt: ...ff's complaint does not allege any cognizable cause of action. Plaintiff appears to allege a dispute with Defendant, United Parcel Service, with respect to Plaintiff's intention to obtain a leave of absence because of the COVID-19 pandemic and/or other medical issues. Defendant allegedly refused to accommodate Plaintiff and terminated Plaintiff's employment. 2. Demurrer by Defendant, United Parcel Service. a. Demurrer filed 9/14/21 Defendant alle...

Excerpt: ...E ack ground The complaint filed on 3/14/19 alleges that Plaintiff was lawfully on the Defendant's premises as a special-needs student at Grand View Elementary School. On 2/2/18, Plaintiff sustained injury when he fell on the premises as the result of an alleged dangerous condition. The complaint alleges claims for (1) dangerous condition of public property and (2) negligence against Defendant, Los Angeles Unified School District (“the District...

Excerpt: ...INT FILED: 6/13/17 TRIAL DATE: 10/26/21 I. Background Plaintiff filed this action on 6/13/17. The Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) filed on 8/17/21 alleges that on 9/19/16, Plaintiff was a ninth-grade student at Manuel Dominguez High School, which is within the jurisdiction of Defendant, Compton Unified School District (“District”). Plaintiff alleges that Defendant, Marco Godinez (“Godinez”), intervened in an altercation between Plain...

Excerpt: ...E: 9:00 A.M. COMPLAINT FILED: 7/10/18 TRIAL DATE: 3/1/22 I. Background The shareholder complaint in TC029210 (“TC action”) alleges that Plaintiff, Kris Park, on behalf of SIWY Denim, Inc. (“SIWY” or “the Company”), sold 40% of SIWY shares to Defendant, Chul Woong Chung (“CHUNG”), and 40% of the shares to Defendant, Minkyu Kim (“KIM”), in order to raise money for SIWY. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants conspired to embezzle fun...

Excerpt: ...ATE: 12/20/21 I. Background The complaint in this action alleges that on 5/15/18, Plaintiff purchased a 2019 Kia Sorento manufactured or distributed by Defendant, Kia Motors America (‘KIA”). Plaintiff alleges that the vehicle developed defects during its period of warranty that Defendant was unable to service or repair and failed to promptly replace the vehicle or make restitution to Plaintiff. Plaintiff alleges causes of action for violation...

Excerpt: ...E I. Background The complaint filed on 3/14/19 alleges that Plaintiff was lawfully on the Defendant's premises as a special-needs student at Grand View Elementary School. On 2/2/18, Plaintiff sustained injury when he fell on the premises as the result of an alleged dangerous condition. The complaint alleges claims for (1) dangerous condition of public property and (2) negligence against Defendant, Los Angeles Unified School District (“the Distr...

Excerpt: ...ojas, alleges that on 2/3/17, he sustained injury while working at the premises of Defendant, Orion Plastics Corporation (“Orion”). Plaintiff alleges that a plastic-bag-making machine he was working on became jammed. Plaintiff asserts that his supervisor instructed him to remove the jam by reaching into the machine, which caused injury to Plaintiff when his arm became caught. Plaintiff alleges claims for negligence, products liability, breach...

Excerpt: ...cond Amended Complaint filed on 4/2/21 arises from the sale of residential real property located at 136 East 101 st Street, Los Angeles. Plaintiff, Latanya Williams, contends that the property was granted to her mother, Develma Williams; Defendant, Leumas A. Williams Sr.; and Myron Williams as joint tenants. Plaintiff's mother moved onto the property with Plaintiff in 1984. Plaintiff alleges she has lived at the property for 36 years with Defenda...

Excerpt: ...ATE: NONE I. Background The complaint alleges that on 4/14/17, Plaintiff entered into a loan agreement with Defendant, TitleMax of California, Inc. (“TitleMax”), to buy an automobile. Plaintiff alleges that the loan was unconscionable and violated usury laws. Defendants, TMX Finance, LLC (“TMX”) and TitleMax, repossessed the vehicle during which time, Plaintiff was allegedly assaulted and battered by Doe defendants. The complaint alleges ...

Excerpt: ... TIME: 9:30 a.m. COMPLAINT FILED: 2/8/19 TRIAL DATE: 2/7/22 I. Background Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint (“FAC”), filed on 2/19/21, alleges that on 8/27/18, Plaintiff slipped and fell while at a market owned by Defendants, Super Center Concepts, Inc., dba Superior Grocers; Kevin Doe (“Defendants”) because of a dangerous condition. Plaintiff alleges claims for premises liability and negligence. Defendants filed their answer to the FAC...

Excerpt: ... PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS; DENYING WITHOUT PREJUDICE PLAINTIFF'S REQUEST FOR MONETARY SANCTIONS COMPLAINT FILED: 7/3/19 TRIAL DATE: 9/27/21 Dept. A DATE: 9/9/21 TIME: 9:00 A.M. I. Background The First Amended Complaint alleges a claim for medical malpractice. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants failed to evaluate a dimple and Mongolian spots along Plaintiff's spine for a dermal sinus. Plaintiff subsequently suffered a dermal sinus infection, which D...

Excerpt: ...mmenced with a Petition to Compel Arbitration and Appoint Arbitrator, filed by Petitioner, Gomez & Simone, APLC. Petitioner alleges that Respondents retained Petitioner to represent them in a foreclosure proceeding. On 4/1/17, Respondents signed a promissory note to pay $25,000 in outstanding attorney fees owed to Petitioner. Petitioner asserts that Respondents refuse to arbitrate the fee dispute. II. Motion to Compel Arbitration a. Motion filed ...

Excerpt: ...ound The First Amended Complaint, filed on 7/9/19, alleges that Defendant hired Plaintiff in October 1999 as an instructional assistant. Defendant transferred Plaintiff to the school police department as a dispatcher in September 2003 until 2/21/17, at which time Plaintiff was placed on administrative leave. Plaintiff alleges Defendant wrongfully terminated her from employment in retaliation for Plaintiff's complaints to Chief William Wu disclosi...

Excerpt: ...12/19 TRIAL DATE: NOT SET CMC: 10/26/21 I. Background The Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) filed on 6/2/21 alleges that Defendant employed Plaintiff as a cashier on 9/27/18. Plaintiff alleges he underwent training for which he was not paid, was required to falsify timecards to avoid showing overtime, and was required to work through his meal periods. He was not permitted rest time. Plaintiff alleges he was terminated on 10/4/18 and has not be...

Excerpt: ...NONE SET I. Background The complaint alleges that Plaintiff furnished goods and services to Defendant valued at $147,824.99. Although Plaintiff has made a demand for payment, Defendant has not made any payment. Plaintiff alleges claims for open book account, goods and services rendered, account stated, and reasonable value of services rendered. On 4/20/21, Defendant, Uma Enterprises, Inc., (“UMA”), a home décor company, filed a Cross-Complai...

Excerpt: ...e complaint filed on 5/15/18 alleges that Plaintiff, Jacqueline Vidal, was employed as a secretary for Defendants, People's Financial, Inc.; Michael H. Lee; and Adrian Jung, all of whom allegedly refused to pay Plaintiff her wages on 5/15/17. Plaintiff prays for damages of $96,000 and asserts one cause of action for intentional tort. On 5/3/21, Adrian Jang, erroneously sued as Adrian Jung, filed a First Amended Answer to Complaint alleging six af...

Excerpt: ...plaint (“SAC”), filed on 6/11/21 alleges that Defendants, Maxine Turner (“Turner”) and Somerset Paramount Homeowners Association (“Somerset” or “HOA”), failed to maintain the common areas as required by the Covenants, Codes, and Restrictions (“CC&Rs”). Plaintiff alleges that Turner told homeowners that she would not sign any liens on homeowner accounts that were behind, which violates the CC&Rs. SAC ¶ 31. Plaintiff contends t...

Excerpt: ... FILED: 3/23/20 TRIAL DATE: 12/27/21 I. Background The Fifth Amended Complaint, filed on 6/1/21, alleges that on 11/6/19, Defendant, Syed Hussain (“Hussain”) was driving his Caltrans vehicle on the I-405 Freeway, when he struck Plaintiff's vehicle. Plaintiff alleges claims for negligence and motor vehicle negligence, and prays for recovery of punitive damages against Hussain, only. II. Motion for Summary Judgment by Defendants, State of Calif...

Excerpt: ...: 9:00 a.m. I. Background The complaint alleges that Defendant entered into a Carrier Terminal Access Agreement with Plaintiffs, Kinder Morgan Liquids Terminal, LLC and Kinder Morgan, Inc. (“Plaintiffs”). The agreement obligated Defendant to indemnify and hold Plaintiffs harmless from all claims and liabilities arising from Defendant's negligence. Plaintiffs allege that on 6/3/19, their facility at the Carson Terminal sustained damage as a re...

Excerpt: ...tiff filed a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) against West Wood Products, Inc. (“West Wood”) alleging that Plaintiff's assignors, Sia SGK Nordic, and Uniply, LLC, (“Plaintiff's assignors”) suppliers of birch plywood materials, transacted business with Defendant. Upon receipt of purchase orders from Defendant, Plaintiff's assignors would ship the material with an underlying invoice. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant breached the parties'...

Excerpt: ...tion was commenced on 7/18/19 and arises from Plaintiff's efforts to obtain a loan for $200,000 secured by his home located at 15319 California Avenue in Paramount. The operative pleading is the First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) filed on 10/15/20. The FAC alleges that Plaintiff believed he was borrowing money from the Li Defendants but Defendants allegedly tricked Plaintiff into transferring his real property by Grant Deed to the Li Defendants....

Excerpt: ...t, resided at 810 W. 134 th Street in Compton. Plaintiff contends he and his father have occupied the premises for over 10 years. Plaintiff alleges that the Grant Deed recorded by Defendant, Oren C. Qualls (“Qualls” or “Defendant”) is fraudulent. The complaint alleges that Defendant had Plaintiff's father sign a deed transferring the property to Defendant when Plaintiff's father was incoherent, sickly, elderly, and lacking in cognitive sk...

Excerpt: ...: 8/19/21 TIME: 9:00 A.M. I. Background Plaintiff, Ellen Kaplan (“Plaintiff”), filed this action on 9/25/20 against Defendant, Santa Fe Heights Healthcare Center, LLC dba Santa Fe Heights Healthcare Center (“Defendant”). The complaint alleges that Plaintiff was admitted to Defendant's skilled nursing facility on 11/29/19. On 12/31/19, Plaintiff fell when she attempted to transfer herself from her bed to her wheelchair and fractured her le...

Excerpt: ...ackground Plaintiff filed this action on 4/2/2009. Given the age of the case, the complaint is not available on eCourt. The court disposed of this action by default judgment entered on 9/24/09 against Defendants, Huntington Development, Chunjung Chang (“Chang”) and Yimin Cao. All Doe Defendants were dismissed on 9/18/09. Defendant Chang filed this motion on 7/14/21, requesting an order vacating the court's entry of default against him, vacati...

Excerpt: ...d Plaintiff filed this action on 6/13/17. The First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) alleges that on 9/19/16, Plaintiff was a ninth-grade student at Manuel Dominguez High School, which is within the jurisdiction of Defendant, Compton Unified School District (“District”). Plaintiff alleges that Defendant, Marco Godinez (“Godinez”), intervened in an altercation between Plaintiff and another student. Plaintiff alleges that in “taking down” ...

Excerpt: ...eging claims for injunctive relief and damages. Plaintiff alleges Defendants, Jaleh Amirpanah Trustee of the Amirpanah Family Living Trust, Asghar Amirpanah, individually and as trustee of the aforementioned Trust (“Defendants” and “Cross-Complainants”) own real property located at 22509 Ravenna Avenue in Carson since April of 2013, pursuant to a grant deed. Plaintiff alleges she has been a tenant at the residence since 2010 pursuant to a...

Excerpt: ...LOS ANGELES – SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT I.C. A MINOR, BY AND THROUGH HIS GUARDIAN AD LITEM, SILVIA MELENDEZ, Plaintiff(s), vs. COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL., Defendant(s). ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CASE NO: BC665118 [TENTATIVE] ORDER DENYING DEFENDANTS' MOTION IN LIMINE #9 Dept. A DATE: 8/16/21 TIME: 9:00 A.M. I. Background Plaintiff filed this action on 6/13/17. The First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) alleges that on 9/19/16, Plaint...

Excerpt: ...y Luna, Elva Luna, and Mario Luna (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action on 7/29/19 against Defendants, JFC International, Inc. and Gwan Im (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. A non-jury trial is set for 8/16/21 at 8:30 a.m. The court's file reflects that on 6/24/21, the court granted Defendants' Ex Parte Application for an Order Setting a Reasonable Rate for Plaintiffs' Expert Witness F...

Excerpt: ...ction on 1/22/20. Plaintiff filed the First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) on 7/2/20, alleging one cause of action for breach of a written industrial/commercial, single-tenant lease agreement signed by Defendant, TriCap International, Inc. (“Defendant”). Plaintiff alleges one cause of action for breach of contract arising from Defendant's alleged failure to pay rent of $191,037; Common Area Maintenance fees of $69,036.18; and late charges of $...

Excerpt: ...d this action on 5/3/19. The First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) filed on 2/19/21 alleges that Plaintiff owns real property located at 431 S. Tajauta Avenue in Compton. Plaintiff contracted with Defendants to perform home improvements on her property. Defendants represented they would help in obtaining financing. On 3/2/17, Defendant, GreenPro Direct (“GreenPro”) did not complete the construction services but charged Plaintiff $92,000 for $5,...

Excerpt: ... an unlawful detainer action involving real property owned by Plaintiffs, Desiree Flores and David Flores (“Plaintiffs”) and allegedly rented to Defendants, Rosa Zavala and Rosemary Zavala pursuant to a written and oral lease agreement. Defendant, Rosemary Zavala, was served on 7/19/21 but has not made an appearance. On 7/23/21, Defendant Rosa Zavala (“Defendant”) filed this motion arguing that the court lacks jurisdiction over her in tha...

Excerpt: ...s, LLC (“Plaintiff”) against Defendant, Cynthya Graham (“Defendant”). Plaintiff alleges it became the owner real property located at 415 East Colden Avenue in Los Angeles pursuant to a sale. Defendant has allegedly been occupying the premises without consent of the Plaintiff. Plaintiff served Defendant with a 3-day notice to quit, however, Defendant continues to remain in possession of the property. Plaintiff's supplemental allegations fi...

Excerpt: ...on against Defendant, The Vons Companies, Inc. (“Defendant”) for injuries arising out of a slip and fall incident at Defendant's store. Plaintiffs allege claims for (1) Negligence; (2) Premises Liability, and (3) Loss of Consortium. On 7/2/21, the court heard Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel Defendant's Further Responses to Request for Production of Documents, specifically, the production of witness/incident statements prepared by employees Angel...

Excerpt: ...Amended Complaint filed by Plaintiff on 5/24/21 alleges that Defendant, Ajim Baksh dba Baksh Construction (“Baksh”) built a 2-unit income property located at 1829-1831 E. 97th Street in Los Angeles in November 2017 subsequently purchased by Plaintiff. Plaintiff alleges that Baksh issued a Warranty of Completion of Construction to Plaintiff on 11/6/17 which obligated Baksh to remedy all defects discovered within one year from 11/6/17. On 4/20/...

Excerpt: ...10/21 TIME: 9:30 A.M. I. Background The operative Fourth Amended Complaint filed by Plaintiff on 5/24/21 alleges that Defendant, Ajim Baksh dba Baksh Construction (“Baksh”) built a 2-unit income property located at 1829-1831 E. 97th Street in Los Angeles in November 2017 subsequently purchased by Plaintiff. Plaintiff alleges that Baksh issued a Warranty of Completion of Construction to Plaintiff on 11/6/17 which obligated Baksh to remedy all ...

Excerpt: ...al property located at 15228 S. Butler Avenue, in Compton on 9/12/19 at a foreclosure sale. Plaintiff alleges it served a 3/90 Day Notice to Quit and Notice of Tenants Rights on Defendant, John Borrell (“Borrell”). Plaintiff alleges that Defendant is in possession of the premises without Plaintiff's consent. After Plaintiff filed the complaint, Defendant, Pedro Ramirez Enriquez (“Enriquez”), filed a prejudgment claim for right to possessi...

Excerpt: ...h Amended Complaint filed by Plaintiff on 5/24/21 alleges that Defendant, Ajim Baksh dba Baksh Construction (“Baksh”) built a 2-unit income property located at 1829-1831 E. 97th Street in Los Angeles in November 2017 subsequently purchased by Plaintiff. Plaintiff alleges that Baksh issued a Warranty of Completion of Construction to Plaintiff on 11/6/17 which obligated Baksh to remedy all defects discovered within one year from 11/6/17. On 4/2...

Excerpt: ...ypsum Supply, Inc.; Gypsum Management and Supply, Inc.; and Jimmy Solorzano (“Defendants”), who allegedly employed Plaintiff as a warehouse worker. Plaintiff alleges he sustained a work-related injury and was temporarily disabled as a result. Plaintiff alleges Defendants discriminated against him because of his disability. The complaint alleges claims for: 1. Disability Discrimination in Violation of FEHA 2. Failure to Accommodate in Violatio...

Excerpt: ...he complaint filed on 4/20/21 alleges that Plaintiffs, Michael Buck and John Gonzalez (“Plaintiffs”) are members and leaders of the Peace Apostolic Church, Inc. (“Corporation”). Plaintiffs allege that after the death of the church's Pastor, Defendants, Tamara Swancy-Prince and Priscilla Woods Brown, (“Defendants”), alleged to be de facto officers or directors of the Corporation, improperly spent church funds and engaged in other misco...

Excerpt: ...intiff, Fashion Trend Enterprises, Inc. (“Plaintiff”) filed this action on 8/16/19 against Defendants, Bhullar Properties, LLC and Summit Team, Inc. (“Defendants”). Plaintiff alleges that it leased commercial real property at Carson Plaza from Defendants pursuant to a written lease agreement signed on 2/24/04 between Defendants and Plaintiff's predecessor in interest, who subsequently assigned the lease to Plaintiff. Plaintiff alleges tha...

Excerpt: ...sain and Zeeshawn Husain, alleges that Plaintiff is a commercial landlord of a strip mall located at 1175 W. Carson Street in Torrance. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants are successor-in-interest to a written lease agreement for rental of commercial space pursuant to a written assignment of the original lease. The lease was assigned to Defendants on 11/11/18. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants breached the lease agreement by failing to pay rent an...

Excerpt: ...0 A.M. 1. Background The operative Fourth Amended Complaint filed by Plaintiff on 5/24/21 alleges that Defendant Baksh built a 2-unit income property located at 1829-1831 E. 97 th Street in Los Angeles in November 2017 subsequently purchased by Plaintiff. Plaintiff alleges that Baksh issued a Warranty of Completion of Construction to Plaintiff on 11/6/17 which obligated Baksh to remedy all defects discovered within one year from 11/6/17. On 4/20/...

Excerpt: ..., Ana Maria Garcia, and Ana Morales (“Plaintiffs”), filed this action against Defendants, County of Los Angeles, Brian Ciscel, and Christian Hernandez (“Defendants”), for injuries sustained because of the death of their decedent, Pablo Garcia, who was fatally shot by Defendants on 5/21/19. Plaintiffs filed their complaint on 1/9/20, alleging claims for (1) Negligence, (2) Assault and Battery, (3) Violations of Civil Code § 52.1, (4) Negl...

Excerpt: ...gh her Guardian ad Litem, Sherrie Miller, (“Plaintiffs”) filed this action on 9/3/2019 against Defendants, County of Los Angeles, Deputy Hurtado (“County Defendants”) and Vivint, Inc., (“Vivint”) for injuries - Plaintiffs sustained when County Defendants allegedly detained Plaintiffs based on a report of a burglary in progress transmitted by Defendant Vivint. Defendant Vivint allegedly gave the wrong address to Defendants. Plaintiffs ...

Excerpt: ...aged in a scheme to defraud Plaintiff out of commercial real property that Plaintiff owned in Compton, a hair salon owned by Plaintiff, vehicles, and cash. Plaintiff alleges claims for Fraud, Elder Abuse, Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations and Intentional Interference with Prospective Economic Relations. 2. Procedural History Before commencing this action, on 3/11/13, Plaintiff McKenzie filed a quiet title action bearing Case No....