Excerpt: ...NEY'S FEES AND COSTS Dept. A Date: Thursday, June 2, 2022 TIME: 8:30 A.M. COMPLAINT FILED: October 10, 2019 TRIAL DATE: Not set I. Background The complaint alleges that Defendant, Telops International, Inc., (“Telops”), through their agent, Defendant, Julio Benavente (“Benavente”), made numerous representations with respect to the installation of solar panels on Plaintiffs' home. Telops subsequently installed solar panels, although Plaint...

Excerpt: ... 2021, alleges that Plaintiff was a victim of sexual abuse allegedly perpetrated by, Adetokunbo Kamson (“Kamson”), while she was a patient of Defendant, A Diop Family Care Medical Group. Plaintiff alleges claims for (1) sexual harassment, (2) intentional infliction of emotional distress, (3) negligence, (4) negligent supervision, (5) negligent hiring/retention and (6) negligent failure to warn, train, and educate. The court first granted a st...

Excerpt: ...D: January 7, 2021 TRIAL DATE: June 20, 2022 I. BACKGROUND The First Amended Complaint, filed on August 19, 2021, alleges that Defendant, Teresa Jennings (“Teresa”), arranged a meeting between Plaintiff, Margaret Jennings, and Defendant, Lisa Fay Collins, an attorney, to help Plaintiff with her estate. Although Plaintiff intended to distribute her assets after her death, Defendant Collins created a deed transferring Plaintiff's real property ...

Excerpt: ...22 TIME: 8:30 A.M. COMPLAINT FILED: July 18, 2019 TRIAL DATE: Not set PART 1 – MOTION TO BE RELIEVED COUNSEL I. BACKGROUND This action arises from Plaintiff's efforts to obtain a loan for $200,000 secured by his home located at 15319 California Avenue in Paramount. The First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) filed on 10/5/20 alleges that Plaintiff believed he was borrowing money from the Li Defendants but Defendants allegedly tricked Plaintiff into...

Excerpt: ... The Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) filed on March 24, 2022, alleges that Plaintiff purchased from non-parties, Cast Group, LLC and Paz Global Ventures (“Sellers”), a container full of A+ Nitrile Gloves on June 29, 2021, pursuant to a written agreement. The container of gloves (“Container”) arrived in the port of Long Beach on June 21, 2021, and was transported to a warehouse operated by Defendant, Midas Express, Inc. (“Midas”)....

Excerpt: ...COMPLAINT FILED: September 23, 2021 TRIAL DATE: Not set I. BACKGROUND The Complaint filed in this action alleges that Plaintiff extended credit to Defendants, Michael Velasco (“Velasco”) and Michael's (A Lead Generation Company), LLC, (“Michael's”) pursuant to an American Express credit card. Defendants failed to pay the balance due of $34,530.52 on Account -3007 and $2,460.16 on account -1003, for a total of $36,990.68. Plaintiff alleges...

Excerpt: ...AINT FILED: January 24, 2022 TRIAL DATE: Not set I. BACKGROUND The complaint alleges that in 1982, Plaintiff bought real property located at 2560 Monroe Street in Carson. Plaintiff believed the address was composed of three lots. In 1987, when attempting to refinance, Plaintiff discovered that the Plaintiff's deed included only two of the three lots. Plaintiff allegedly retained Defendant, Michael Louis Friedman (“Attorney Friedman”), to assi...

Excerpt: ...r action arising from Defendant's failure to vacate pursuant to a 30-day notice to quit. The lease was based on an oral agreement for a month-to-month tenancy of commercial property. Defendant, Universal Molding Company, filed its answer on April 12, 2022. II. PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT FILED MAY 11, 2022 Plaintiff argues that there is no dispute that Plaintiff served Defendant with a 30-Day Notice to Quit on February 1, 2022. Defend...

Excerpt: ...tion arising from a written agreement to lease commercial real property. Pursuant to a First Amended Lease agreement, the parties agreed to extend the lease until March 31, 2022. The lease term has expired, but Defendant allegedly failed to vacate the premises. Plaintiff seeks possession of the premises and holdover damages. II. DEMURRER TO COMPLAINT FILED ON APRIL 21, 2022 Defendant, Bennett Motor Express, LLC, asserts that this unlawful detaine...

Excerpt: ...17, 2022 TIME: 8:30 A.M. COMPLAINT FILED: July 9, 2020 NON-JURY TRIAL DATE: May 17, 2022 28, 2022 I. BACKGROUND The complaint alleges that Defendants employed Plaintiff in May 2017 to work for Plaintiff as a packer at 2839 East El Presidio Street in Carson. On July 14, 2017, Plaintiff tripped over an unsafely parked pallet jack at the work site. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants did not carry workers' compensation insurance in violation of the La...

Excerpt: ...r action arising from a written residential lease agreement. The complaint seeks Defendants' eviction for their breach of the agreement by committing waste and other nuisance by operating a mechanic shop outside of their unit. II. DEMURRER TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT A. Demurrer filed March 28, 2022. Defendants contend that the complaint fails to state a cause of action for unlawful detainer because it is based on a defective three-day notice to per...

Excerpt: ...ing from a written commercial lease agreement that terminated by its terms on December 31, 2021. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant failed to relinquish possession of the premises. Plaintiff did not extend the lease terms. However, Defendant continues to unlawfully remain in possession without Plaintiff's consent. II. MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT A. Motion filed April 28, 2022 Plaintiff argues that the undisputed material facts establish that Defend...

Excerpt: ...ATIVE] ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR A PROTECTIVE ORDER WITH RESPECT TO REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, SET TWO, SERVED BY DEFENDANT. Dept. A DATE: Thursday, May 12, 2022 TIME: 8:30 A.M. COMPLAINT FILED: December 7, 2020 TRIAL DATE: March 27, 2023 I. BACKGROUND The First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) filed on April 7, 2021, alleges that on December 8, 2018, Plaintiff attended a ticketed event held at a facility owned, controlled, oper...

Excerpt: ...Not set I. Background The complaint filed on November 26, 2019, alleges that Plaintiff entered into oral construction agreement with Defendants to convert Plaintiff's garage into an apartment. Defendants allegedly failed to obtain the required permits to complete construction and failed to complete the work in a timely manner. Plaintiff alleges causes of action for fraud in the inducement, negligence, money had and received, constructive trust, a...

Excerpt: ...TE: Not set I. BACKGROUND The First Amended Complaint, (“FAC”) filed on March 10, 2022, alleges that Defendants wrongfully foreclosed on Plaintiff's real property on June 16, 2020. Plaintiff alleges that although he submitted an application for foreclosure prevention based on financial hardship, Defendants wrongfully denied the application. The FAC alleges one cause of action for negligent misrepresentation. On January 5, 2022, Defendant, ZBS...

Excerpt: ...ay 3, 2022 TIME: 8:30 A.M. COMPLAINT FILED: November 23, 2020 TRIAL DATE: May 1, 2023 I. BACKGROUND The complaint alleges that when Plaintiff was 13 years old, Defendant, Michael Edmond (“Edmond”) then employed by Defendant Los Angeles Unified School District (“LAUSD”) as a teacher and coach, committed multiple acts of sexual assault, abuse, and harassment against Plaintiff. Plaintiff alleges claims for sexual assault; intentional inflict...

Excerpt: ...ATE: January 18, 2022 I. COMPLAINT The First Amended Complaint filed on May 4, 2016, alleges that Defendants failed to properly diagnose and treat the condition of Plaintiff, Aida Iniguez, resulting in the amputation of both of her legs. Plaintiff alleges claims for negligence and loss of consortium on behalf of her husband, Francisco Iniguez, who has since died. II. PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR A PROTECTIVE ORDER THAT PLAINTIFF'S COUNSEL'S DEPOSITION ...

Excerpt: ... April 29, 2022 TIME: 1:30 p.m. COMPLAINT FILED: January 20, 2018 TRIAL DATE: February 14, 2022 I. BACKGROUND THE LEAD MATTER: AZIZI V. RAFALIAN, et al. This action arises from alleged misconduct Defendant, Benham Rafalian (“Rafalian”) in the control and management of real property located at 500 Carson Town Center in Carson. Plaintiff, as trustee for the Shamsam Irrevocable Trust, claims to have an interest in the real property. Plaintiff al...

Excerpt: ...C”) filed on January 3, 2022, alleges that commencing on March 6, 2018, Plaintiff sought medical care from Defendants. Plaintiff alleges Defendants were negligent in assessing and treating his condition, resulting in paralysis. Plaintiff alleges one cause of action for medical negligence. II. DEMURRER TO THE COMPLAINT A. Demurrer filed on March 7, 2022 Demurring parties, Charles Pham, M.D.; Shira Schlesinger, M.D.; and Michael Bolaris, M.D. (�...

Excerpt: ...plaint (“FAC”), filed on February 1, 2022, alleges that Plaintiff, Jill Hill, is the daughter of decedent, Janice E. Hill, who allegedly died because of Defendants' negligence in providing care and treatment and in performing a surgical procedure. Plaintiff alleges claims for medical malpractice and loss of consortium. On January 5, 2022, the court granted Defendants' Motion for Judgment on the Pleading, finding the FAC defective as alleged. ...

Excerpt: ...one set I. Alleged and Procedural Facts The complaint, filed on July 20, 2020, alleges that on January 29, 2020, Plaintiff mistakenly and inadvertently wired $52,805.48 to Defendant, HS SPORTS, INC., A California Corporation. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant does not have the right to the money but has failed and refused to return the funds. Plaintiff alleges a claim for money had and received. Plaintiff served Defendant with the summons and comp...

Excerpt: ... action filed on June 25, 2019, alleges that Plaintiff sought medical care at St. Francis Medical Center on September 20, 2018, for a severe injury to her right leg after falling from a skateboard. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants failed to diagnose her condition and failed to timely act to salvage her leg, which was ultimately amputated. Plaintiff alleges one cause of action for medical malpractice. II. MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, OR ALTERNATI...

Excerpt: ...The operative Fourth Amended Complaint filed on December 14, 2020, arises from the alleged wrongful death of Plaintiffs' decedent, George Kelly (“Kelly”). Plaintiffs allege that Defendants subjected Kelly to an undisclosed experimental bone marrow transplant protocol developed by Bellicum Pharmaceutical, Inc., which allegedly resulted in Kelly's death. Plaintiffs allege claims for wrongful death, negligence, fraud, battery, and products liabi...

Excerpt: ...TE: Not Set I. BACKGROUND This case is a representative action for penalties under the Private Attorney General Act (“PAGA”) for violations of the Labor Code. Plaintiffs are alleged to be present and former employees of Defendant. The period of alleged violations occurred from March 2020 through September 2020. On February 28, 2022, Defendant filed a Cross-Complaint against Plaintiff, Ethan Troupe, for breach of contract and conspiracy to com...

Excerpt: ...8:30 a.m. COMPLAINT FILED: 3/12/19 TRIAL DATE: NOT SET I. BACKGROUND The Third Amended Complaint (“TAC”) filed on September 24, 2021, alleges that Defendant, Detrop Properties, LLC dba Suns Market Gas & Diesel (“Detrop”) 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...

Excerpt: ...ege they entered into a written California Residential Purchase Agreement with Defendants, Redwood, Holdings, LLC, (“Redwood”) through its managing member Gregory L. Geiser (“Geiser”) for the purchase of residential real property. Plaintiffs allege that Redwood breached the agreement by failing to make disclosures required by law and failing to disclose known material defects on the real property. Plaintiffs also allege claims against oth...

Excerpt: ...ILED: July 22, 2021 TRIAL DATE: None set I. BACKGROUND The complaint alleges that both parties resided at 2029 N. Parmalee Avenue in Compton. Plaintiff alleges that she purchased the real property on July 13, 2012. Plaintiff desired to lower her monthly mortgage and to take equity out of her home to remodel. Defendant, a mortgage loan officer, allegedly took Plaintiff to Ladera Mortgage, and added her name to the title and the loan, unbeknownst t...

Excerpt: ...OUND The complaint alleges that on February 3, 2017, Plaintiff, Jonathan Rojas, sustained injury while working at the premises of Defendant, Orion Plastics Corporation (“Orion”). Plaintiff alleges that a plastic-bag-making machine (a “winder,” which spools newly-made, plastic sheets onto cardboard tubes) that Plaintiff was working on became jammed. Plaintiff asserts that his supervisor instructed him to remove the jam by reaching into the...

Excerpt: ...s unlawful detainer action involves residential real property located at 1241 West 168 th St #4 in Gardena. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant signed a written agreement to rent the premises pursuant to a month-to-month tenancy. The action is solely for non-payment of rent. Plaintiff served a three-day notice to quit by posting the notice on the premises on October 26, 2021. Plaintiff alleges that Plaintiff previously served Defendant with a notice...

Excerpt: ...LED: August 12, 2021 TRIAL DATE: Not set I. BACKGROUND The complaint alleges that on June 7, 2002, Plaintiff became the owner of the real property at issue when her father, Leo King, quit claimed his 50% interest in the property to Plaintiff. Plaintiff discovered that on July 21, 2021 that Defendant, Ramona King, aka Romona King (“King”), had forged or caused a forged document to be filed purporting to quitclaim Plaintiff's 50% interest to De...

Excerpt: ...A.M. COMPLAINT FILED: December 8, 2021 TRIAL DATE: None set I. BACKGROUND The complaint seeks enforcement of civil penalties against Defendants pursuant to the Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”) for alleged violations of the Labor Code in failing to pay overtime, provide for meal and rest periods, to timely pay wages during employment and upon termination, and other violations. Plaintiffs allege they are aggrieved employees of Defendants....

Excerpt: ... 2020 TRIAL DATE: Not set I. BACKGROUND Plaintiff, Alpha Real Estate Investment (“Alpha”), filed this action on November 19, 2020, against Defendants, Life is Amazing, LLC (“LIA”) and Ashwood TD Services (“Ashwood”). Plaintiff alleges that it bought real property on February 16, 2018, pursuant to a grant deed. On October 19, 2019, Plaintiff signed a promissory note for a construction loan that was secured by a Deed of Trust in favor o...

Excerpt: ...TRIAL DATE: 7/25/22 I. BACKGROUND The First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) filed on August 7, 2019, alleges that from 1988 through 2017, during the course of Plaintiff's employment with Elite Optical Company as a lab technician, Plaintiff was exposed to toxic chemicals made and/or supplied by Defendants. Plaintiff alleges she sustained serious injuries to her internal organs and other related and consequential injuries including the amputation of ...

Excerpt: ...I. BACKGROUND This action arises from an alleged wrongful foreclosure of residential real property located at 15228 S. Butler Avenue in Compton allegedly owned by Plaintiff. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants engaged in unlawful and fraudulent conduct to commence foreclosure proceedings against Plaintiff. Defendants allegedly sold the property and subsequently served Plaintiff with a complaint for unlawful detainer for her eviction after foreclosu...

Excerpt: ...TE: Not set I. BACKGROUND The complaint alleges that Defendant, Miguel Sosa (“Sosa”), currently owns real property located at 13406 Crocker Street in Los Angeles as of 2/11/21. Defendant, Remora Rahardjo Woo (“Woo”), was a real estate broker and property manager for the property. Defendant, Carolina Isnandy (“Isnandy”) was the former owner of the property throughout Plaintiff's tenancy until the property was sold sometime in February ...

Excerpt: ...by Plaintiff on October 6, 2020, alleged five causes of action for (1) quiet title based on adverse possession, (2) elder abuse, (3) injunction (4) declaratory relief, and (5) cancellation of written instrument. Plaintiff alleged that he owned real property located at 810 W. 134th Street in Compton, where Plaintiff lived with his father for over 10 years. Plaintiff alleged that Defendant, Oren C. Quallys, his cousin, caused a fraudulent deed to b...

Excerpt: ...mended Complaint (“FAC”) filed on April 26, 2017, alleges that Defendants, Yosef Shemtov and Nazila Shemtov (“Defendants”) owned premises on Wooster Street in Los Angeles. Defendants allegedly rented the premises to Tim Rheault and Terry Gore (“Tenants”) who were employed by Defendant, Sitter4Paws WLA, Inc. (“Sitter4Paws”) “to manage” the dogs. The FAC alleges that on January 30, 2016, Plaintiff was walking on public property ...

Excerpt: ...OR ADMISSION; REQUEST FOR IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS Dept. A DATE: March 24, 2022 TIME: 8:30 A.M. COMPLAINT FILED: July 21, 2021 TRIAL DATE: December 27, 2022 I. BACKGROUND The Complaint alleges that Plaintiff purchased a vehicle from Defendant that had ongoing problems with engine and steering noise. Defendant was unable to fix, remedy, and/or repair the vehicle. Plaintiff alleges four causes of action for Defendant's breach of the implied and expr...

Excerpt: ...��SAC”) filed on January 14, 2022, alleges that the parties are brothers. This action concerns ownership of real property located at 8404 Harrison Street, in Paramount. The parties' mother resides on the property. The parties agreed in June of 1999 that since Defendant was financially unable to make payments on the mortgage, Plaintiff would help in making the house payment. Defendant promised that ownership of the property would be fully held b...

Excerpt: ...m. COMPLAINT FILED: May 20, 2019 TRIAL DATE: August 15, 2022 I. BACKGROUND The complaint alleges that Defendant owns real property at 15969 Hunsaker Avenue in Paramount. Plaintiffs entered into a lease agreement with Defendant and occupied the real property in September of 2005. Defendant allegedly failed to make necessary repairs causing uninhabitable conditions on the property. Plaintiffs contend that Defendant would surveil Plaintiffs and hara...

Excerpt: ...ND The complaint alleges that Plaintiff issued a loan to Defendant at Defendant's request. Plaintiff has performed all conditions precedent prior to bringing the action. Defendant failed to pay the balance due, totaling $37,476.65. Plaintiff alleges one cause of action for open book account and account stated. Defendant filed an answer on May 5, 2021. II. PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE, FOR SUMMARY ADJUDICATION FIL...

Excerpt: ...d Complaint (“SAC”) filed on January 14, 2022, alleges that the parties are brothers. This action concerns ownership of real property located at 8404 Harrison Street, in Paramount. The parties' mother resides on the property. The parties agreed in June of 1999 that since Defendant was financially unable to make payments on the mortgage, Plaintiff would help in making the house payment. Defendant promised that ownership of the property would b...

Excerpt: ...LAINT FILED: January 2, 2019 TRIAL DATE: November 14, 2022 I. BACKGROUND The complaint alleges that Plaintiff owns real properly located at 2426 East 114 th Street and 2428 East 114 th Street in Los Angeles. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants converted Plaintiff's ownership interest in the property. Plaintiff alleges claims for (1) quiet title, (2) conversion, (3) conspiracy to commit conversion, (4) intentional interference with prospective econo...

Excerpt: ...or unlawful detainer filed on September 16, 2021, alleges that on October 11, 2019, Defendant entered into a one-year tenancy, later changed to month-to-month, pursuant to a written residential agreement. On Plaintiff served Defendant with a seven-day Notice to Quit for causing a nuisance, assaulting Plaintiff, and for engaging in harassing conduct all in breach of the agreement. The court held a court trial which concluded on December 17, 2021, ...

Excerpt: ... TRIAL DATE: April 18, 2022 I. BACKGROUND The complaint alleges that Plaintiff owns real properly located at 2426 East 114 th Street and 2428 East 114 th Street in Los Angeles. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants converted Plaintiff's ownership interest in the property. Plaintiff alleges claims for (1) quiet title, (2) conversion, (3) conspiracy to commit conversion, (4) intentional interference with prospective economic advantage, (5) declaratory ...

Excerpt: ...: 8:30 A.M. COMPLAINT FILED: January 7, 2021 TRIAL SETTING: February 18, 2022 I. BACKGROUND The First Amended Complaint, filed on 8/19/21, alleges that Defendant, Teresa Jennings (“Teresa”), arranged a meeting between Plaintiff, Margaret Jennings, and Defendant, Lisa Fay Collins, an attorney, to help Plaintiff with her estate. Although Plaintiff intended to distribute her assets after her death, Defendant Collins created a deed transferring P...

Excerpt: ...L PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSES TO SPECIAL INTERROGATORIES, AND REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS IN PART; REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS Dept. A DATE: February 17, 2022 TIME: 8:30 A.M. COMPLAINT FILED: March 12, 2019 TRIAL DATE: Not Set I. BACKGROUND The Third Amended Complaint (“TAC”) filed on September 24, 2021, alleges that Defendant, Detrop Properties, LLC dba Suns Market Gas & Diesel (“Detrop”) employed Plaintiff as a cashier on September 27, 2018...

Excerpt: ...3, 2022 I. BACKGROUND This is an action to partition residential real property. Plaintiff, Ralph Sepulveda (“Ralph”), owns a 50% interest, while Plaintiff, Joel Sepulveda, and Defendant, Socorro Villarreal (“Socorro”), each own a 25% interest. Plaintiffs allege that the real property includes a house and lot. Defendant refuses to sell the property. On April 19, 2019, Defendant and Epifanio Sepulveda (“Epifanio”) filed a Cross-Complain...

Excerpt: ...ATE: February 15, 2022 TIME: 8:30 A.M. COMPLAINT FILED: December 7, 2020 TRIAL DATE: November 8, 2022 I. BACKGROUND The First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) filed on April 7, 2021, alleges that on December 8, 2018, Plaintiff attended a ticketed event held at a facility owned, controlled, operated and/or leased by Defendant. An usher directed Plaintiff to a staircase to descend to his seat. As Plaintiff neared the bottom of the stairs, Plaintiff al...

Excerpt: ...ement between said parties is made in good faith. Code Civ. Proc., § 877.6. All claims against Dr. Marrocco made by any joint tortfeasor or co-obligor for equitable comparative contribution, or partial or comparative indemnity, based on comparative negligence or comparative fault is barred. Dated: February 15, 2022 ___ Hon. Thomas D. Long Judge of the Superior Court I. BACKGROUND The First Amended Complaint filed on May 4, 2016, alleges that Def...

Excerpt: ...(“FAC”) filed on December 26, 2019, alleges claims for “Motor Vehicle” and “Negligence.” Plaintiff alleges that Defendant never returned her vehicle after making repairs and subsequently sold Plaintiff's vehicle without her knowledge. On July 1, 2021, the court granted Defendant's Motion to Set Aside Default taken against Defendant on January 25, 2021. Defendant filed its answer on July 1, 2021. II. MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADING...

Excerpt: ...t. A DATE: February 14, 2022 TIME: 8:30 A.M. COMPLAINT FILED: July 9, 2020 NON-JURY TRIAL DATE: February 28, 2022 I. BACKGROUND The complaint alleges that Defendants employed Plaintiff in May 2017. Defendants arranged work for Plaintiff as a packer at 2839 East El Presidio Street in Carson. On July 14, 2017, while Plaintiff was working at the property, he tripped because of an unsafely parked pallet jack. Defendants did not carry workers' compens...

Excerpt: ...ecording a deed transferring ownership of a single-family residence to Defendant. Plaintiff alleges claims for breach of contract, common counts, and fraud. On October 19, 2021, Plaintiff filed a proof of service indicating that Defendant was personally served with the summons and complaint on January 19, 2021, at 2003 North Paulson Avenue in Compton. Defendant did not file an answer. Accordingly, the clerk entered Defendant's default on October ...

Excerpt: ...ner action, filed on October 1, 2021, asserts that Defendant agreed to rent the premises from Plaintiff pursuant to a written agreement signed on January 1, 2009. Plaintiff allegedly terminated the tenancy for an at-fault, just cause reason. Plaintiff served a 30-Day Notice to Quit to change the terms of the rental agreement by increasing rent. Plaintiff also served a 60-day notice to quit as Plaintiff intended to terminate the premises. The noti...

Excerpt: ...vaded Plaintiff's privacy by recording Defendants' service of legal papers to Plaintiff's front door. Plaintiff also alleges that Defendants appeared at his home wearing tactical uniforms when serving Plaintiff, causing him to approach with his firearm. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants filed a false police report exaggerating the incident and Plaintiff's use of his firearm. Plaintiff alleges claims for violation of privacy, criminal intimidation...

Excerpt: ...use reason, as Plaintiff owned the premises and planned to sell the property. II. DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT FILED DECEMBER 15, 2021 Defendant argues that summary judgment is warranted based on the affirmative defense that the action is precluded by the County of Los Angeles COVID-19 Tenant Protections Resolution. Defendant contends that the Resolution expressly prohibits no-fault evictions. The court's docket does not reflect that P...

Excerpt: ...older and/or principal of Saharan. Plaintiff sold product to Saharan between April of 2019 and April of 2021, pursuant to 238 separate invoices, totaling $815,724.00 which Saharan still owes to Plaintiff. Plaintiff alleges claims against both defendants for (1) breach of written contract, (2) common count for goods sold and delivered, and (3) common count for account stated. On August 23, 2021, Defendant Saharan filed a Cross-Complaint against Pl...

Excerpt: ... rent. II. PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE, SUMMARY ADJUDICATION FILED ON JANUARY 28, 2022 Plaintiff landlord argues that Defendants RHDM, Oil, Inc, (“RHDM”) and Mohammed Ehtesham Ansari (“Ansari”) have not paid rent since August 2021. Ansari was allegedly in negotiations with a third party, his business partner, Hosam Saad Abdel Monem (“Monem”) to sell Defendants' business, which MOHUMMED S. ISLAM, Plai...

Excerpt: ...lleges that Defendant, Marco Godinez (“Godinez”), intervened in an altercation between Plaintiff and another student. Plaintiff alleges that in “taking down” Plaintiff, Godinez caused two fractures to Plaintiff's left leg. The SAC alleges one cause of action for negligence. On December 9, 2022, the court GRANTED Plaintiff's Motion to Strike Defendants' Answer to the SAC in large part, specifically the affirmative defenses for comparative ...

Excerpt: ...OVERY RESPONSES [TENTATIVE] ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR AN ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WHY CONTEMPT SANCTIONS SHOULD NOT ISSUE FOR DEFENDANTS' FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COURT ORDER FOR DISCOVERY RESPONSES AND REQUEST FOR MONETARY SANCTIONS Dept. A DATE: February 3, 2022 TIME: 8:30 A.M. COMPLAINT FILED: July 9, 2020 NON-JURY TRIAL DATE: February 28, 2022 I. BACKGROUND The complaint alleges that Defendants employed Plaintiff in May 2017. Defendants a...

Excerpt: ...2 TIME: 8:30 a.m. COMPLAINT FILED: 3/12/19 TRIAL DATE: NOT SET I. BACKGROUND The Third Amended Complaint (“TAC”) filed on September 24, 2021, alleges that Defendant, Detrop Properties, LLC dba Suns Market Gas & Diesel (“Detrop”) 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...

Excerpt: ...tly refused to order their K9 to cease its attacks on Plaintiff. The complaint alleges claims for (1) Violation of Civ. Code, § 52.1; (2) Civil Rights Violation Under 42 U.S.C. § 1983; (3) Negligence; (4) Assault; (5) Battery; (6) False Arrest and Imprisonment; (7) Malicious Prosecution; and (8) Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress. // II. MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSE AND INSPECTION A. Plaintiff's Motion filed on January 5, 2022 Pl...

Excerpt: ... filed on December 17, 2021 Defendant argues that he is entitled to judgment in his favor because the basis for eviction violates the County of Los Angeles COVID-19 Tenant Protections Resolution (“Resolution”) which prohibits no- fault termination of a tenancy. B. Opposition filed January 3, 2022 Plaintiff argues that State law permits eviction on the alleged bases, and there is a triable issue of fact as to whether Defendant has violated the...

Excerpt: ...er alleges that in October 2019, Defendant Shawn Edward Smith moved into the residential property located at 3326 Lynwood Road, Lynwood, CA 90262 as a permissive user. Plaintiff contends there is no landlord/tenant relationship with the Defendant. Plaintiff served a 30-day notice to quit by posting on the premises on August 12, 2020, because no person of suitable age or discretion could be found and mailing a copy to Defendant at the premises on ...

Excerpt: ... acquired Pantos, who assigned its rights in the Agreement to Plaintiff. On November 13, 2020, Defendant sent plaintiff a Non-Renewal Notice expressing its intent to terminate the agreement early without establishing that termination was permitted under the conditions of the contract. Plaintiff conditionally agreed to the early termination if Defendant paid for all costs involved for the month of February in the amount of $114,396.97. The complai...

Excerpt: ...e related and designated Gonsalez as the lead case. Both cases are PAGA enforcement actions based on the employers' alleged violations of the Labor Code. On July 26, 2021, Plaintiff, James Picarello (“Picarello”) filed a complaint against Carl Forge Works, Inc., bearing case No. 21STCV27273. Picarello is a class action lawsuit arising from Defendant's alleged violations of the Labor Code. On September 27, 2021, the Hon. Daniel Buckley deemed ...

Excerpt: ...2022 I. BACKGROUND The First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) filed on August 17, 2019, alleges that from 1988 through 2017, during the course of Plaintiff's employment with Elite Optical Company as a lab technician, Plaintiff was exposed to toxic chemicals made and/or supplied by Defendants. Plaintiff alleges she sustained serious injuries to her internal organs and other related and consequential injuries including the amputation of her finger. Th...

Excerpt: ... Complaint alleges that Plaintiff purchased a vehicle from Defendant that had ongoing problems with engine and steering noise. Defendant was unable to fix, remedy, and/or repair the vehicle. Plaintiff alleges four causes of action for Defendant's breach of the implied and express warranties under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (“Song-Beverly”) and the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (“Magnuson”) (collectively “Warranty Acts”). Plai...

Excerpt: ...uary 18, 2022 TIME: 8:30 a.m. COMPLAINT FILED: October 4, 2021 TRIAL DATE: None set I. BACKGROUND The complaint seeks enforcement under the Private Attorneys General Act, (“PAGA”) for violations under California Labor Code § 2698, et seq. Plaintiff, on behalf of himself and other aggrieved hourly employees, alleges he was employed by Defendant, who allegedly failed to pay for all hours worked and for missed meal periods, missed rest breaks, ...

Excerpt: ... set I. BACKGROUND A. Allegations of the Complaint in 21CMCV00306 (“Liberty 2”) which is the subject of this motion. The complaint for unlawful detainer alleges that on October 5, 2020, Plaintiff leased commercial real property to Defendants, Day to Day Imports, Inc. (“DDI”). Defendant, Virgin Scent, Inc. (“Virgin”), allegedly signed a written agreement personally guaranteeing all of DDI's obligations under the lease agreement. Virgin...

Excerpt: ...AL DATE: February 14, 2022 I. BACKGROUND This action arises from alleged misconduct with respect to Defendant, Benham Rafalian's (“Rafalian”) control and management of real property located at 500 Carson Town Center in Carson. Plaintiff alleges claims for: (1) breach of fiduciary duty, (2) accounting, (3) conversion, (4) declaratory relief, (5) fraudulent transfer, and (6) for quiet title. II. MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS A. Motion fi...

Excerpt: ... original complaint filed by Plaintiff as a self-represented litigant on October 6, 2020, alleged five causes of action for (1) quiet title based on adverse possession, (2) elder abuse, (3) injunction (4) declaratory relief, and (5) cancellation of written instrument. Plaintiff alleged that he owned real property located at 810 W. 134th Street in Compton, where Plaintiff lived with his father for over 10 years. Plaintiff alleged that Defendant, O...

Excerpt: ...hat she owns real property located at 7356 Walnut Avenue in Paramount. Defendant, Boris Urena, was previously married to Plaintiff, but the parties divorced in 2009. Pursuant to a judgment of dissolution, Defendant signed a Grant Deed on 4/23/09 transferring all interest he had in the property to Plaintiff. On 2/17/12, Plaintiff transferred the property to the Ruth E. Mosquera Revocable Trust by way of a Grant Deed. On 9/8/20, Plaintiff alleges t...

Excerpt: ...F DOCUMENTS; AND MOTION TO DEEM ADMITTED REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION; REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS Dept. A DATE: January 11, 2022 TIME: 8:30 A.M. COMPLAINT FILED: September 22, 2021 TRIAL DATE: NONE SET I. BACKGROUND The complaint for unlawful detainer alleges that Defendant signed a commercial lease agreement for a month-to-month tenancy on January 13, 2021. Plaintiff served Defendant with a three-day notice to quit the premises on September 5, 2021, on gro...

Excerpt: ...leges that in October 2019, Defendant Shawn Edward Smith moved into the residential property located at 3326 Lynwood Road, Lynwood, CA 90262 as a permissive user. Plaintiff contends there is no landlord/tenant relationship with the Defendant. Plaintiff served a 30-day notice to quit by posting on the premises on August 12, 2020, because no person of suitable age or discretion could be found and mailing a copy to Defendant at the premises on the s...

Excerpt: ...E SET I. BACKGROUND The Third Amended Complaint (“TAC”) filed on November 24, 2021, alleges that Plaintiff was a second-grade student at 116 th Street Elementary School, operated by Defendant (“Los Angeles Unified School District”) on January 10, 2019. Plaintiff alleges she returned from school with multiple bite marks on her harm. Plaintiff has a rare genetic disorder which limits her ability to move independently. Defendant allegedly fa...

Excerpt: ...IT PARTICIPATION WITH THE COURT IN AN INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCE Dept. A DATE: January 7, 2022 TIME: 9:30 A.M. COMPLAINT FILED: April 2, 2021 TRIAL DATE: August 29, 2022 I. Background The Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) filed on November 12, 2021, alleges that Defendant, County of Los Angeles (“County”) employed Plaintiff and Defendant, Malvin Mallari (“Mallari”). Plaintiff alleges that Mallari made sexual advances toward Plaintif...

Excerpt: ...that had ongoing noise problems with the engine and steering. Defendant was unable to fix, remedy, and/or repair the vehicle. Plaintiff alleges four causes of action for Defendant's breach of the express and implied warranties under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act and the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act (the “Warranty Acts”). Plaintiff alleges a fifth cause of action for violation of the Business and Professions Code § 1700 (“Unfair Comp...

Excerpt: ...NT FILED: 3/11/20 TRIAL DATE: Not set I. BACKGROUND The complaint filed on 3/11/20 alleges that on 7/8/19, Defendant, OT Trucklines (“OTT”), entered into a written equipment finance agreement with Plaintiff (“Agreement”), to finance the Defendant's purchase of equipment trailers. On 7/8/19, Defendant, Tom Kim aka Tom Pongil Kim (“Guarantor”), signed a personal guaranty (“Guaranty”) of all of OTT's obligations under the Agreement. ...

Excerpt: ...es that Defendant signed a commercial lease agreement for a month-to-month tenancy on 1/13/21. Plaintiff served Defendant with a three-day notice to quit the premises on 9/5/21 on grounds of conduct constituting nuisance. Plaintiff alleges Defendants failed to comply with the notice to quit. II. DEFENDANT'S DEMURRER TO THE COMPLAINT A. Demurrer filed on 12/7/21 // Defendant argues that the complaint is defective because the three-day notice to qu...

Excerpt: ...CT BUT IMPOSING MONETARY SANCTIONS Dept. A DATE: 1/4/22 TIME: 8:30 A.M. COMPLAINT FILED: 1/7/20 TRIAL DATE: NONE SET I. BACKGROUND The Third Amended Complaint (“TAC”) filed on 11/24/21, alleges that Plaintiff was a second-grade student at 116 th Street Elementary School, operated by Defendant Los Angeles Unified School District. Plaintiff alleges that on 1/10/19, she returned from school with multiple bite marks on her arm. Plaintiff has a ra...

Excerpt: ... The First Amended Complaint, filed on 8/19/21, alleges that Defendant, Teresa Jennings (“Teresa”), arranged a meeting between Plaintiff, her mother, and Defendant, Lisa Fay Collins, an attorney, to help Plaintiff with her estate. Although Plaintiff intended to distribute her assets after her death, Defendant Collins created a deed transferring Plaintiff's real property from Plaintiff to Defendants, Teresa and Montoya Jennings, both of whom a...

Excerpt: ... complaint filed on 1/16/19 alleges that Defendant siphoned over $3.6 million from Plaintiff, for whom Defendant served as CEO, by submitting fraudulent expense-reimbursement requests over four years. Plaintiff alleges claims for fraudulent misrepresentation, fraud by concealment, breach of fiduciary duty, money had and received and conversion. II. MOTION FOR TERMINATING SANCTIONS FILED 11/23/21 Plaintiff requests an order for terminating sanctio...

Excerpt: ...ND The complaint alleges that sometime in September 2003, Plaintiffs rented premises located at 1771 E. Imperial Highway in Los Angeles from Defendants pursuant to written rental agreement. The complaint alleges that the premises became infected with bed bugs from September 2018 up through the time the Plaintiffs moved out in March 2019. Plaintiffs allege that they complained in September 2018 about the bedbug infestation to management and/or the...

Excerpt: .../14/22 I. BACKGROUND The First Amended Complaint alleges that Defendant employed Plaintiff as a police dispatcher from September 2003 to February 2, 2017, at which time Defendant placed Plaintiff on administrative leave. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant retaliated against her after she reported hazardous working conditions to Human Resources. Plaintiff alleges claims for (1) retaliation for whistleblowing activities and (2) retaliation for compla...

Excerpt: ...HOUT LEAVE TO AMEND Dept. A DATE: December 21, 2021 TIME: 8:30 A.M. COMPLAINT FILED: 11/19/20 TRIAL: NOT SET I. Background The Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) filed on 10/21/21 alleges that on 9/13/18, Plaintiff was arrested and taken into the custody of Defendant, County of Los Angeles (“County”), at the Lynwood detention facility. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants denied her medically necessary medications for several days. Throughout ...

Excerpt: ...he First Amended Complaint alleges that the parties are brothers. This action concerns ownership of real property located at 8404 Harrison Street, in Paramount. The parties' mother resides on the property. The parties agreed that Defendant was financially unable to make payments on the mortgage, Plaintiff would help in making the house payment. Defendant promised that ownership of the property would be fully held by Plaintiff, because Defendant c...

Excerpt: ...TE: 2/28/22 I. Background The complaint filed on 8/22/19 alleges civil rights violations stemming from an incident that occurred on 9/26/18, while Plaintiff was waiting in his vehicle in the parking lot of a convenience store. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants searched Plaintiff without probable cause and subsequently refused to order their K9 to cease its attacks. Plaintiff alleges claims for (1) Violation of Civ. Code, § 52.1; (2) Civil Rights...

Excerpt: ...RTICIPATE IN AN INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCE OR (ALTERNATIVE 2) GRANTING MOTION Dept. A DATE: 12/16/21 TIME: 8:30 A.M. COMPLAINT FILED: 4/19/19 TRIAL DATE: 2/14/22 I. BACKGROUND The First Amended Complaint alleges that Plaintiff was employed by Defendant as a police dispatcher from September 2003 to February 2, 2017, when she was placed on administrative leave. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant retaliated against her after she reported to Human R...

Excerpt: ... Complaint alleges a claim for medical malpractice. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants failed to evaluate a dimple and Mongolian spots along his spine for a dermal sinus. Plaintiff subsequently suffered a dermal sinus infection, which Defendants allegedly failed to diagnose. Plaintiff required surgery to decompress his spinal cord and drain the infection. He is now a quadriplegic and dependent on a ventilator and G-tube for breathing and nutrition...

Excerpt: ... FILED: 6/4/21 TRIAL DATE: NOT SET BACKGROUND The complaint alleges that Plaintiff entered into a written contract with Defendant to form a business corporation with each party holding a 50% interest. The corporation purportedly bought a vehicle. However, the Los Angeles Police Department informed the Plaintiff that Defendant actually stole the vehicle. Plaintiff alleges claims for (1) breach of contract, (2) fraud, (3) breach of the covenant of ...

Excerpt: ...This is a post-foreclosure, unlawful detainer action. The complaint alleges that Plaintiff bought the residential real property at issue located at 14907 South Raymond Avenue in Gardena on 6/24/21 pursuant to a grant deed conveying the property to Plaintiff by HFG Loan Series Trust (“HFG”). HFG previously bought the property at a trustee's sale on 4/1/21 from Placer Foreclosure, Inc. The original owner was Defendant, Virginia Macheming (“Ma...

Excerpt: ... on 6/7/02, Plaintiff became the owner of the real property at issue when her father, Leo King, quit claimed his 50% interest in the property to Plaintiff. Plaintiff discovered on 7/21/21 that Defendant, Ramona King, aka Romona King (“King”), had forged or caused a forged document to be filed purporting to quitclaim Plaintiff's 50% interest to Defendant. Plaintiff never signed a such a document. Plaintiff alleges causes of action for (1) forg...

Excerpt: ...t. A DATE: 12/9/21 TIME: 8:30 A.M. COMPLAINT FILED: 6/13/17 TRIAL DATE: 1/3/22 1. 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”), int...

Excerpt: ...he rental of residential real property pursuant to a written agreement dated 10/24/19 for a one-year tenancy. The First Amended Complaint (“FAC”), filed on 9/16/21, alleges that after the one-year term expired, the tenancy became a month-to-month tenancy. The FAC alleges that Plaintiff terminated the tenancy for at-fault, just cause, specifically for Defendant's violation of the lease by engaging in conduct constituting nuisance including ass...

Excerpt: ...TE: 12/20/21 1. Background The unlawful detainer complaint alleges that Plaintiff leased the residential premises to Defendant pursuant to a written agreement signed on 10/25/18. The complaint alleges that the tenancy is subject to the Tenancy Protection Act of 2019. The tenancy was terminated for at-fault just cause pursuant to Civ. Code, § Code § 1946.2(b)(1). Plaintiff posted a 3-day notice to quit on grounds of Defendant's maintenance of a ...

Excerpt: ...ONS OF THE FIRST AMENDED CROSS COMPLAINT Dept. A DATE: 12/2/21 TIME: 8:30 A.M. COMPLAINT FILED: 3/23/21 TRIAL DATE: NONE SET Background The verified, First Amended Complaint, filed on 4/19/21, alleges that Plaintiff and Defendant are each the owners of an undivided, fee simple, one-half interest in real property located at 14817 S. Williams Avenue in Compton. Following the death of Edgar Lee Gooley and Blanche Gooley, the probate court ordered a ...

Excerpt: ....m. COMPLAINT FILED: 1/22/2016 TRIAL SETTING CONF: 9/30/21 1. Background The First Amended Complaint alleges that on 11/4/15, Plaintiff was involved in a “build out” of an industrial building owned by Defendants. Plaintiff was part of a refrigeration installation, involving installing conduit and pulling wire. HJ Vast Electric employed Plaintiff to supply electricity to the new refrigeration units. While on the roof, Plaintiff fell 47 feet af...

Excerpt: ...: 8:30 A.M. COMPLAINT FILED: 11/17/20 TRIAL DATE: 4/10/23 1. Background This action arises from an alleged wrongful foreclosure of residential real property located at 15228 S. Butler Avenue in Compton. Plaintiff alleges that she is the owner of the real property. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants engaged in unlawful and fraudulent conduct to commence foreclosure proceedings against Plaintiff. Defendants allegedly sold the property and subsequent...

Excerpt: ...DATE: NONE 1. 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”), TitleMax, and Paramount Recovery Service (“Paramount”) repossessed the vehicle during which time, Plaintiff was allegedly assaulted and bat...