Excerpt: ...r Transportation, Inc., Andrew Feinberg (“Feinberg”), Uber Technologies, Inc., and Rasier, LLC for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. The complaint alleges Plaintiff was a passenger in St. Clair's vehicle when it was rear ended by Feinberg's vehicle. At the time of the accident, St. Clair was allegedly acting as an agent for Uber. At this time, Defendants Uber Technologies, Inc. (“Uber”) and Rasier, LLC (“Rasier”) (collect...

Excerpt: ... dba Douglas Industrial Medical Clinic (“Defendant”) for professional negligence. Plaintiff alleges Defendant improperly prescribed Plaintiff ibuprofen, which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (“NSAID”), despite Plaintiff reporting she was allergic to NSAID due to her history of bariatric surgeries. On June 4, 2021, Defendant's motion for summary judgment, filed on March 17, 2021, was denied. Defendant now moves for reconsideratio...

Excerpt: ...heir guardian ad litems, filed this action against Defendants, EAN Holdings, LLC (“EAN”), David Cassidy (“Cassidy”), Destiny Williams (“Williams”), and Vanessa Gutierrez (“Gutierrez”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident involving Plaintiffs father, which resulted in his death. On October 7, 2020, Plaintiffs filed an Amendment to Complaint naming Tesla, Inc. as Doe 1. On February 24, 2021, Plaintiffs filed an Amendmen...

Excerpt: ...r”), filed this action against Defendants, Orlando H. Pile, Orlando H. Pile, M.D., a professional medical corporation, and Deondra D. Johnson for damages arising out of an automobile accident. As a result of the accident, Claimant suffered quadriplegia, cognitive problems, including memory and information processing, depression, anger, agitation, and limited use of hands and fingers and pain. Claimant has not recovered completely as many of the...

Excerpt: ...ngam Leelakanti (“Leelakanti”) and PV Holding Corp. (“PV Holding”) (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. The complaint alleges causes of action for motor vehicle and general negligence against Defendants. On February 23, 2021, Defendant PV Holding's motion for summary judgment was granted. PV Holding filed a Notice of Entry of Judgment on April 30, 2021, and filed a Memorandum of Costs on May ...

Excerpt: ...ively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against Defendant, Norayr Madadi (“Defendant”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. The complaint alleges causes of action for motor vehicle and general negligence. Defendant now demurs to the complaint arguing Plaintiff Gayane Arutyunyan (“Gayane”) as successor in interest of Avetis Arutynuyan (“Decedent”) has not complied with the requirements set forth in Code of Civil Proced...

Excerpt: ...rillo (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendants, Los Angeles Unified School District (“LAUSD”) and Sandra Ryan (collectively, “Defendants”) for negligence and premises liability. On March 31, 2021, LAUSD issued subpoenas for Plaintiff's medical records to Huntington Memorial Hospital - Medical Records; Huntington Memorial Hospital - Billing Records; Huntington Memorial Hospital- Radiology Records; Radiant Imaging; Children's ...

Excerpt: ...und Plaintiff, Daniel Mercado (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendants, Leah Rodarte (“Rodarte”), Maravilla Utility Services for damages, and Meat Market (collectively, “Defendants”) for premises liability and negligence. Plaintiff alleges that on or about July 28, 2017, he tripped and fell on a pothole as he was walking towards Defendants' store. Defendant Leah Rodarte's (“Defendant”) filed the instant Motions to Compel...

Excerpt: ...st Defendant, Po-ling Lew (“Defendant”) for the alleged wrongful death of Hua Yang (“Decedent”), who was Plaintiff's husband. Plaintiff alleged Decedent died as a result of Defendant's negligent medical diagnosis, care and treatment. The parties provide they agreed to arbitrate the matter in 2016, and the matter was arbitrated before the Honorable James A. Albracht, Judge of the Superior Court (Ret.) (“Judge Albracht”) on November 16 ...

Excerpt: ...nst Defendants, JFC International, Inc. and Gwan Im (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. Defendants, at this time, move to augment their expert designation to include Kyle Milt (“Milt”), a medical billing expert. Defendants assert this matter was originally set for trial on January 25, 2021, and Plaintiffs served their first designation of expert witnesses on December 7, 2020, while Defendants se...

Excerpt: ...endant, the Glen Development Company, erroneously sued as Glen Centre GP LLC (“Defendant”), for negligence and premises liability. The complaint alleges Plaintiffs were assaulted, battered and robbed by unknown individuals with handguns on Defendant's property on November 16, 2018. Defendant now moves for summary judgment. Plaintiff opposes the motion, and Defendant filed a reply. The court originally heard this matter on March 12, 2021, wher...

Excerpt: ...�), erroneously sued as J. Paul Getty Museum and J.P. Getty Trust, alleging causes of action for negligence and premises liability. The complaint alleges Plaintiff slipped and fell on an unknown substance while in Defendant's property. Defendant now moves for summary judgment. As of July 6, 2021, no opposition has been filed to the motion. 2. Motion for Summary Judgment a. Moving Argument Defendant argues it is entitled to summary judgment becaus...

Excerpt: ...ssian”) and Does 1-20 for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. On January 15, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Amendment to Complaint naming Seroj Nazarian (“Nazarian”) as Doe 1, and on May 6, 2021, Plaintiff filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) alleging Nazarian caused the collision with Plaintiff. Nazarian now demurs to the FAC arguing the complaint against Defendant was filed past the two- year statute of limitations...

Excerpt: ...t Defendants, DWJ Travel Inc. and Tao Huang (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. Defendants, at this time, move for leave to conduct a CT scan examination of Plaintiff Fu. Plaintiffs oppose the motion, and Defendants filed the reply. 2. Motion for Leave to Conduct CT Scan Exam a. Request for Judicial Notice Plaintiffs request the court take judicial notice of two websites and six purported facts rela...

Excerpt: ...ant, Family Health Care Centers of Greater Los Angeles, Inc. (“Defendant”) for negligence and premises liability. The complaint alleges that on or about March 26, 2019, Plaintiff was in Defendants' premises walking near the reception area when he stepped on an oil or similar substance on the floor that caused him to slip and fall. Defendant now moves for summary judgment. Plaintiff opposes the motion, and Defendant filed a reply. 2. Motion fo...

Excerpt: ...dant, Mayra Alejandra Pasillas (“Pasillas”) for damages arising out a motor vehicle accident that occurred on May 16, 2016. On January 27, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Amendment to Complaint naming Glenda Edita Pascascio (“Pascascio”) as Doe 1. Pascascio now moves for an order dismissing the Amendment to Complaint pursuant to CCP § 128. Plaintiff opposes the motion. 2. Motion for an Order Dismissing Amendment to Complaint Code of Civil Proce...

Excerpt: ...elgado”), Jorge Ortiz-Perez (“Perez”), and Allied Trade Group for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. The complaint alleges causes of action for (1) negligence, and (2), motor vehicle negligence. Delgado was allegedly operating the vehicle that collided with Plaintiff's vehicle and was working in the course and scope of his employment with Perez at the time of the accident. The complaint includes a prayer for punitive damages. De...

Excerpt: ...(“Maltzman”) for injuries arising out of a motorcycle vs. automobile accident. Plaintiff asserts that on February 23, 2021, Maltzman issued a subpoena to CVS Pharmacy (“CVS') seeking medical and billing records concerning Plaintiff. Plaintiff, at this time, moves to quash the subpoena. Defendant opposes the motion, and Plaintiff filed a reply. Plaintiff asserts Maltzman initially agreed the subject subpoena was overbroad but has failed to w...

Excerpt: ...f”), et al. filed this action against Defendant, The Vons Companies, Inc. (“Defendant”) for injuries arising out of a slip and fall in Defendant's store. Plaintiff asserts on September 17, 2020, she served request for production of documents (“RPDs”), set one, on Defendant, wherein Plaintiff requested copies of any incident reports in relation to her slip and fall accident. Plaintiff provides Defendant identified two handwritten witness...

Excerpt: ...) for injuries Plaintiff sustained at Defendant's school during a Physical Education (“PE”) class when another student collided with Plaintiff during a game of tag frisbee football. Plaintiff alleges a PE teacher instructed and directed the students, including Plaintiff, to participate in the game. The operative First Amended Complaint alleges causes of action for (1) Negligent Supervision - Failure to Supervise and Protect and (2) Failure to...

Excerpt: ...this action against Defendant, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“LACMTA”), Scott Howard Mancher (“Mancher”), and Miriam Stephanie De Leon, (“De Leon”) for damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident. The complaint alleges that on or May 25, 2018, was a lawful passenger on LACMTA's and Mancher's bus when the accident occurred. (Compl. at p. 6.) At the time of the incident, Mancher was employed and acting wi...

Excerpt: ...f Court, rule 3.300(a). (Min. Order June 18, 2020.) Case No. 19STCV43650 was designated the lead case. Plaintiff, State Compensation Insurance Fund (“SCIF”) filed the 19STCV43650 action against Defendants, Dan Mekpong (“Mekpong”), Surapol Mekpongsatorn (“Mekpongsatorn”), and Noodle World, Inc. (“Noodle World”) for damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident. Plaintiffs, Nima Vaezi (“Vaezi”) and Maryam Kazemi (“Kazemi”)...

Excerpt: ...efendants, California Discount Glass and Gary Whitter (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. Defendants reserved an Informal Discovery Conference (“IDC”) for June 23, 2021, concerning a discovery dispute involving further response to Defendants' form interrogatories, special interrogatories, and request for production of documents. The discovery disputes were not resolved at the IDC because Plainti...

Excerpt: ...D. (“Dr. Golden”), Nicole Kristen Williams, M.D. (“Dr. Williams”), and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for medical malpractice and loss of consortium arising out of Defendants' care and treatment of Robert Freedman (“Robert” or “Plaintiff”) in connection with total knee arthroplasty surgery. Defendant Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (“Cedars”) now moves for summary judgment. As of June 28, 2021, no opposition has been filed. 2. Motion...

Excerpt: ...d Plaintiff, Eliberto Carbajal Martinez (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendants, Stantec Consulting Services Inc. dba Stantec Consulting, Inc., and City of Los Angeles (the “City”) for injuries Plaintiff sustained a dangerous condition in the street caused his motorcycle to flip over. The complaint alleges causes of action for (1) negligence, (2) dangerous condition of public property, and (3) premises liability-negligence. The...

Excerpt: ...�) for medical negligence arising out of Defendant's care and treatment of Plaintiff in connection with an injection performed on Plaintiff's right knee. On February 1, 2021, the court issued an order granting Defendant's motion for summary judgment. The court found Defendant's evidence met Defendant's moving burden in showing Defendant's care and treatment of Plaintiff complied with the standard of care. Plaintiff did not oppose the motion for s...

Excerpt: ...hilippou (“Defendant”) for injuries relating to a dog bite incident Plaintiff allegedly sustained while pet sitting Defendant's dogs on November 8, 2018. The complaint alleges causes of action for (1) common law strict liability, (2) statutory strict liability, and (3) negligence. Defendant now moves for summary judgment. Plaintiff opposes the motion, and Defendant filed a reply. 2. Motion for Summary Judgment a. Moving Argument Defendant ass...

Excerpt: ...ed with BC711757, with BC710056 being designated the lead case. At this time, Defendants, Joseph Hicklin and Sassy Trucking Co., erroneously sued as Patricia J. Kelly dba Sassy Trucking, (collectively, “Defendants”) move for terminating sanctions against Plaintiff, Blanca Delgado (“Delgado”). Defendants assert Plaintiff failed to comply with the court's March 10, 2021 Order compelling Plaintiff to respond to Defendants form interrogatorie...

Excerpt: ...C (“Defendant”) alleging causes of action for negligence and premises liability. The complaint alleges that as Plaintiff descended a stairwell in Defendant's premises, she slipped on a step that was one-inch shorter than the top step in violation of the building code, which created a dangerous condition and resulted in Plaintiff falling and sustaining serious and debilitating injuries and damages. Defendant now moves for summary judgment. Pla...

Excerpt: ...��Defendant”) for damages arising out of a slip and fall in Defendants' property. The complaint alleges causes of action for negligence and premises liability. In particular, the complaint alleges, "negligently owned, operated, maintained, managed, leased, offered for hire and/or entrusted the subject premises" and "Defendants knew or should have known of the dangerous condition on its premises [an allegedly "[s]lippery and possibly uneven floo...

Excerpt: ...n against Defendant, City of Los Angeles (“Defendant”) for Motor vehicle negligence. Plaintiff alleges she was a passenger on Defendant's bus, and she sustained injuries to her back due to the bus driver's speed over the roads and mechanical or structural issues such as the bus's suspension, hard seating and lack of seat belts. At this time, Plaintiff seeks leave to file a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) to add new defendants, theories of...

Excerpt: ...endants, Jorge Aurelio Garcia, et al. for damages arising out of an automobile accident. Kieane and Keira are both minors and are appearing in the action through their mother and guardian ad litem (“GAL”), Petitioner. This matter has been confounded by Plaintiffs' counsel's failure to comply with the applicable laws concerning this matter, and the court's previous orders. Petitioner first filed expedited petitions for Keira and Kieane on Apri...

Excerpt: ...ified Protected Services, Inc., et al. for injuries Plaintiff sustained after being shot by security guards in a parking lot. Plaintiff alleges the shooting was excessive and unreasonable because Plaintiff was not armed and did not pose an immediate threat to anyone. On May 6, 2021, Plaintiff and Defendant Unified Protected Services, Inc. (“UPS”) participated in an Informal Discovery Conference (“IDC”) concerning Plaintiff's purported ref...

Excerpt: ...aseung (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising out of an automobile accident. At this time, Defendants move for terminating sanctions against Plaintiff based on Plaintiff's failure to serve responses to Defendants' written discovery and failing to comply with the court's December 7, 2020 order pertaining to Defendants' motion to compel responses to the subject discovery. Further, Defendants assert Plaintiff failed to appear for his d...

Excerpt: ...n with an underinsured motorist arbitration against Respondent, James River Insurance Company (“Respondent”). Respondent, at this time, moves for a protective order regarding the deposition of its claims' adjusters and representatives. Claimant opposes the motion. As of June 22, 2021, Respondent has not filed a reply. 2. Motion for Protective Order CCP § 2025.420(a) states that “Before, during, or after a deposition, any party, any deponen...

Excerpt: ... Company of Mary Foundation and Providence Health System – Southern California dba Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance for medical malpractice arising out of Defendants' care and treatment of Plaintiff. Plaintiff alleges that as a result of Defendants' negligence, she was left with a dangerous roommate that assaulted Plaintiff. Defendants now move for summary judgement. Defendants originally filed this motion on June 17, 2...

Excerpt: ... Rosalinda Perez (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendants Torrance Unified School District (“Defendant”) alleging causes of action for (1) negligence, (2) negligent hiring, supervision, or retention of employees, (3) dangerous condition of public property. The complaint alleges that Plaintiff Ryder is an 11-year-old who attends Arnold Elementary School, and he has an Individualized Educational Plan (“IEP”) and is supposed to...

Excerpt: ...y Gainer (“Gainer”) (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising out of an assault and battery. Plaintiff's complaint includes causes of action for general negligence, assault and battery, and premises liability. Plaintiff alleges that on February 5, 2018, “Defendants…intentionally struck, touched, and handled Plaintiff with a high powered water hose, with great bodily force, causing Plaintiff to sustain injuries and damages…”...

Excerpt: ...Avenue LLC (“Ocean Avenue”), et al. for injuries Plaintiff sustained when he was physically attacked by two men- Defendants Maxwell Brecher and Bryce Doyle- in a restaurant owned or managed by Defendants Ocean Avenue, MSD Partners, and FRHI Hotels & Resorts. On August 19, 2020, Plaintiff filed an Amendment to Complaint naming ATF Private Security, Inc. (“ATF”) as Doe 1. Plaintiff then filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”...

Excerpt: ...ction against Defendants, Kristina L. Farranto, Bruce Farranto, and Bruce Balent (“Balent”) for damages relating to a dog bite incident. The First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) alleges causes of action for (1) negligence against all Defendants, (2) strict liability under Civil Code § 3342, and (3) loss of consortium on behalf of Kathleen. The FAC alleges on May 9, 2018, Christopher was lawfully on Defendants' front porch to tell Kristina L. ...

Excerpt: ... Maria Montiel (“Petitioner”), filed this action against Defendant, Grand Valley Health Care Center, LLC for medical malpractice. Plaintiff was dropped by Defendant's employee while Plaintiff was under Defendant's care. Plaintiff suffered a right hip fracture and injury to her right arm. Plaintiff has not recovered completely from the injuries. The court originally heard this matter on December 3, 2020, where it issued the following order: �...

Excerpt: ...rena (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendants, Matthew Eric Sher (“Sher”) and Rocker Bros. Meat & Provision, Inc. (“Rocker Bros.”) (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising out of motor vehicle accident. Defendant Rocker Bros. now moves to compel a second deposition of Plaintiff. In addition, Rocker Bros. moves to compel an additional Independent Medical Examination (“IME”) of Plaintiff. 2. Motion to Compel Se...

Excerpt: ...ice Drake, Jr. (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendants, Zara Express, LLC and Teklit Okbagergish Tesfaldet (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. Defendants, at this time, move to continue the trial date. In addition, Defendants move to compel Plaintiff's mental examination. 2. Motion to Continue Trial On June 9, 2021, Defendants filed an Ex Parte Application to Continue Trial, which the...

Excerpt: ...X Leasing Corporation, and Jesus Ortiz (“Ortiz”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle vs. pedestrian accident. On June 2, 2020, Plaintiff filed an Amendment to Complaint naming Betts Express as Doe 1. On February 11, 2021, the Plaintiff and Defendant Betts Express (“Betts” or “Defendant”) participated in an Informal Discovery Conference (“IDC”) relating to Plaintiff's motions to compel further responses to form interrogatories...

Excerpt: ...Goosby, City of Los Angeles (the “City”), and Los Angeles Police Department for damages relating to a motor vehicle accident that occurred on February 7, 2019. Plaintiff's complaint alleges causes of action for motor vehicle and general negligence. Defendant now demurs to the complaint arguing Plaintiff failed to comply with the Government Claims Act. Defendant asserts Mercury Insurance Company (“Mercury”) submitted the only government cl...

Excerpt: ...ion for relief from failure to file timely government tort claims against Respondents, Pomona Unified School District (“PUSD”), City of Pomona (the “City”), and County of Los Angeles (the “County”). This matter was originally heard on December 4, 2020. At the December 4, 2020 hearing, the court directed the parties to submit further briefing outlining how the petition was or was not timely no later than December 23, 2020. PUSD and Pet...

Excerpt: ...nt, Eliyahu Tanger (“Defendant”) for damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident. At this time, Defendant seeks leave to file a First Amended Answer (“FAA”) to allege additional affirmative defenses not pleaded in the original answer. Plaintiff opposes the motion, and Defendant filed a reply. 2. Motion for Leave to File First Amended Answer Defendant argues the facts and evidence discovered through discovery show Defendant can avail h...

Excerpt: ...filed this action against Defendants, City of Los Angeles (the “City”) and Toll Bros., inc. for damages relating to Plaintiff's trip and fall on a sidewalk. On March 12, 2021, Plaintiff filed his First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) alleging causes of action for (1) premises liability, (2) negligence, (3) governmental liability – dangerous condition of public property pursuant to Government Code §§ 835 and 895.2, and (4) governmental liabi...

Excerpt: ...ccessors in interest, et al. (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against Defendants, Hambone's BBQ & Po Boys, Inc. (“Hambone's”), Kenneth D. Hamilton, Andrea Hamilton, Daryl Jamaal Hamilton (collectively with Kenneth D. Hamilton and Andrea Hamilton, the Hamiltons”), and Ashraf Kamal Kamel Khalil (“Khalil”) for damages arising from an accident involving two vehicles driven by Khalil and Daryl Jamaal Hamilton, respectively,...

Excerpt: ...ach (the “City”) and Does 1-25 for damages relating to Plaintiff's trip and fall on a public sidewalk. The complaint alleges tripped and fell “as a result of a dangerous condition in the form of a height differential/drop off between the sidewalk and a dirt area, which created a trip hazard, a steep side slope, as well as the lack of lighting, due to a broken street light, a lack of lighting in the subject area, and a shadow in the area whe...

Excerpt: ... for premises liability relating to Plaintiff's slip and fall in Defendant's store. At this time, Defendant moves for judgment on the pleadings. Defendant provides the court granted Defendant's motion deeming request for admissions, set one, admitted on March 3, 2021, whereby Plaintiff admitted Defendant was not at faut for the incident alleged in the complaint, Defendant is not liable to Plaintiff for negligence, Plaintiff was not physically, me...

Excerpt: ...tiffs”) filed this action against Defendant, Enrique P. Arrison (“Defendant”) alleging a single cause of action for negligence relating to a motor vehicle accident that occurred on July 5, 2018. The complaint includes claims for personal injuries and property damage by the Plaintiffs. At this time, Defendant moves to strike Howard's personal injury claim arguing it is barred by the two-year statute of limitations under CCP § 335.1. Defenda...

Excerpt: ... damages arising out of an automobile accident on Defendant's property. At this time, Defendant moves to compel Plaintiff's independent medical examination (“IME”). Defendant also seeks an order imposing sanctions. II. Motion to Compel IME On April 16, 2020, Defendant noticed Plaintiff's IME for June 11, 2020, Dr. Jennifer Kaur Sohal M.D. (“Dr. Sohal”). On June 11, 2020, Plaintiff appeared for the examination without counsel, but Plaintif...

Excerpt: ...Keith Smith a.k.a. Ernest K. a.k.a. Keith Smith (“Defendant”), et al. for damages arising out of an automobile accident. Defendant filed the instant motion to compel Plaintiff's physical examination on February 10. 2021, setting it for hearing on June 8, 2021. However, due to the fact the court was not available to hear motions on June 8, 2021, the court continued the hearing to June 9, 2021, and ordered moving party, Defendant, to give notic...

Excerpt: ...uglas Industrial Medical Clinic (“Defendant”) for professional negligence. Plaintiff alleges Defendant improperly prescribed Plaintiff ibuprofen, which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (“NSAID”), despite Plaintiff reporting she was allergic to NSAID due to her history of bariatric surgeries. Defendant now moves for summary judgment. 2. Motion for Summary Judgment a. Moving Argument Defendant argues Defendant is entitled to summar...

Excerpt: ...oneously sued and served as 5850 Canoga, LLC dba Allison Asset Mana); Avalon Property Services, Inc.; Payman Razinia, and Transwestern Property Company West, LLC dba Transwestern, erroneously sued and served as Transwestern, (collectively “Defendants”) for negligence and premises liability. The complaint alleges that Plaintiff and slipped and fell on a wet floor near the entrance of Defendants' building on or about March 13, 2018. Defendants ...

Excerpt: ...t, LLC (“Defendant”), improperly named as Marriott International, Inc., alleging a single cause of action for premises liability. The complaint alleges that Defendant was staying at Defendant's property and eating breakfast in the designated dining area. When Plaintiff was leaving the dining area, Plaintiff slipped on scrambled eggs left on the floor and was injured. Defendant now moves for summary judgment. Plaintiff opposes the motion, and ...

Excerpt: ...syan”) and Oxana Erush (“Erush”) (collectively, “Defendants”) damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. The complaint includes causes of action for intentional tort and negligence. Hovhannisyan previously moved for judgment on the pleadings as to the first cause of action. Hovhannisyan's motion for judgment on the pleadings was granted with 20 days' leave to amend. (Min. Order, February 10, 2020.) However, Plaintiff never filed a F...

Excerpt: ...��) and Chetankumar N. Desa (“Desa”) for damages relating to the alleged wrongful death of Decedent, Carlos Jose Rodriguez (“Rodriguez”). The complaint alleges Culver City Fire Department personnel were dispatched to Defendants' property and directed to a utility closet that been converted to a living space, where the Fire Department found Decedent unresponsive. Decedent was pronounced dead, and the official cause of death was carbon mono...

Excerpt: ...rough his Guardian Ad Litem, Yousef Bidgoli, filed this action against Defendant, Los Angeles Unified School District alleging causes of action for dangerous condition of public property and negligence. The complaint alleges Plaintiff was on Defendant's property as a special needs student at Grand View Elementary School (the “School”), and under supervision of the School's staff, when Plaintiff fell and was seriously injured. Defendant now mo...

Excerpt: ...Medical Center and Brendan Carroll, M.D. for damages relating to the alleged wrongful death of Decedent Deborah Gamson (“Decedent”). On March 30, 2021, Plaintiff filed his First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) alleging a single cause of action for wrongful death based on medical malpractice. Defendant Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (“Defendant”) now demurs to the FAC arguing the FAC is defective because it fails to join indispensable parties, ...

Excerpt: ...0 a.m. June 1, 2021 1. Background Plaintiff, Robin Greer (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendants, Jeffrey McMahon and Shannon McMahon for injuries arising out of a motor vehicle accident. On January 7, 2021, Plaintiff filed the instant motion to compel further responses to form interrogatories, set one, 13.1 and 13.2, and request for production of documents (“RPDs”), set one, No. 9 against Defendant Shannon McMahon (“Defendan...

Excerpt: ... June 1, 2021 1. Background On April 4, 2017, Plaintiffs, Armando Japa Cabanlit (“Armando”), Patricia Nathali (“Nathali”), Ethan Cabanlit (“Ethan”), a minor, by and through his guardian ad litem, Patricia Nathali, (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against Defendants, Con-Way Freight Inc. (“Con-Way”), XPO Logistics Freight (“XPO”), and Jose Nunez Hernandez (“Hernandez”) for damages arising from a collision ...

Excerpt: ...z”) and Eboni Victoria Sosa (“Sosa”) (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against Defendant, Lincoln Darren Graham and Clifford Lee (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident that occurred on or about December 31, 2016. The complaint alleges a cause of action for motor vehicle and general negligence. On March 26, 2021, Sosa's counsel filed an Amendment to Complaint naming Rodriguez as Do...

Excerpt: ...strict (“LESD”) for damages relating to Segovia's alleged sexual abuse of Plaintiff while Plaintiff was a student at LESD's school. The complaint alleges Segovia was Plaintiff's teacher while the sexual misconduct occurred. Defendant LESD now moves for summary judgment, or in the alternative, summary adjudication as to the fourth cause of action for negligence and fifth cause of action for negligent hiring and retention asserted against LESD....

Excerpt: ...an Jin (“Jin”) (collectively, “Defendants”) alleging a cause of action for premises liability. The complaint alleges that Defendants negligently maintained their property as to allow a dangerous condition to exist. Defendants now move for summary judgment. This matter was originally heard on April 22, 2021, where the court ordered Plaintiff to again serve the opposition on Defendants. Defendants were ordered to file any reply no later tha...

Excerpt: ...ant”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. Defendant now moves for summary judgment. 2. Motion for Summary Judgment a. Parties' Positions Defendant asserts California Insurance Guarantee Association (“CIGA”) is administering Plaintiff's claims and providing a defense to Defendant because Defendant's insurance carrier was ordered into liquidation. Defendant contends there is no relief available to Plaintiff because Plaintiff's ...

Excerpt: ...rrinnam, DDS, and Joo Hyung Kim, DDS for negligence. The complaint alleges Defendants were negligent in the preparation and treatment of Plaintiff's two upper front teeth for veneers. Defendant Joo Hyung Kim, DDS (“Defendant” or “Kim”) previously moved for summary judgment, which was granted on April 20, 2021. On April 28, 2021, Plaintiff filed the instant motion for reconsideration of the court's order granting Defendant's motion for sum...

Excerpt: ...�Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendant, Los Angeles Unified School District erroneously sued as West Valley Occupational Center (“Defendant” or “LAUSD”) for injuries relating to Plaintiff's slip and fall on Defendant's property. On November 30, 2020, Plaintiff filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) alleging causes of action for (1) negligence, (2) premises liability, and (3) dangerous condition of public prope...

Excerpt: ...against Defendant, Ramzi Zaki Kiriakos, M.D. (“Defendant”) for medical malpractice. On March 11, 2021, the parties participated in an Informal Discovery Conference (“IDC”) regarding discovery disputes between the parties, but the disputes were not resolved. By agreement of the parties, any motion resulting from the IDC was to be brought within 30 days of March 11, 2021. On April 9, 2021, Plaintiff filed the instant motion to compel furthe...

Excerpt: ...nd County of Los Angeles for damages arising out of an automobile accident that killed Decedent, Charles Wang. The Court heard Defendant the City of Torrance's motion for summary judgment on August 26, 2020, where it took the matter under submission. On October 8, 2020, the City's motion for summary judgment was granted. On December 10, 2019, Plaintiffs filed a Notice of Appeal. Thereafter, on April 14, 2020, the City filed its memorandum of cost...

Excerpt: ...briel Ramirez (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendant Get-Thin Treatments, Inc. (“Get-Thin”) and Does 1 to 40 for negligence and products liability. The complaint alleges Get-Thin operates a holistic weight loss and beauty spa, and that on September 5, 2017, Get-Thin took Plaintiff into an examination room and instructed him to sit on a massage table. When Plaintiff attempted to get off the table it flipped and threw Plaintiff t...

Excerpt: ...”) for negligence and premises liability. The complaint alleges Plaintiff suffered injuries after slipping and falling while exiting the defendants' property on March 22, 2020. At this time, Plaintiff moves to quash seven deposition subpoenas served by Defendants, PBM 1, LLC, P.A.C. Properties, and Peter Andrew Coeler (collectively, “Defendants”) on (1) Los Angeles Fire Department, (2) Beach Cities Internal Medicine, (3) Miller Radiology, (...

Excerpt: ...rdumyan (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. At this time, Defendants move to compel Plaintiff's mental examination. Plaintiff opposes the motion, and Defendants filed a reply. This matter was originally heard on May 18, 2021, where it was continued to May 26, 2021 to allow Plaintiff to respond to the proposed tests and scope of the exam, which Defendants provided in their reply. 2. Motion to Compel ...

Excerpt: ... al. alleging causes of action for negligence and premises liability. The complaint alleges Plaintiff was entering a classroom on Defendant's premises when Plaintiff tripped and fell on a bag or similar item and struck his body on a misplaced printer and microwave. Defendant now moves for summary judgment. Plaintiff opposes the motion, and Defendant filed a reply. 2. Motion for Summary Judgment a. Moving Argument Defendant argues it is entitled t...

Excerpt: ..., et al. for premises liability. Plaintiff propounded request for admissions (“RFAs”), set one, on Defendant on November 19, 2019. Timely responses were not served, and Plaintiff moved to deem the admissions admitted against Defendant. On April 2, 2021, Plaintiff's motion to deem the subject RFAs admitted was granted. Defendant now moves for relief from the order. Plaintiff opposes the motion, and Defendant filed a reply. 2. Motion for Relief...

Excerpt: ...on against Defendants, Tim Yakteen (“Yakteen”) and Jesus Rodriguez (“Rodriguez”) (collectively, “Defendants”) for injuries Plaintiff sustained when riding and exercising a racehorse at the Santa Anita Racetrack when a horse ridden by Rodriguez, who was employed by Yakteen, collided with Plaintiff and caused Plaintiff to be thrown from the racehorse. On January 8, 2021, Plaintiff filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) ...

Excerpt: ...efendant, Elaine Wailing Chu (“Defendant”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. Plaintiff now moves for terminating sanctions against Defendant and for monetary sanctions against Defendant for filing an unsuccessful motion for protective order. 2. Motion for Terminating Sanctions Plaintiff seeks an order striking Defendant's answer for failing to abide with the court's September 22, 2020 Order and producing further verified resp...

Excerpt: ...Bhamra”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. Defendant Bhamra now moves for summary judgment. As of May 20. 2020, no opposition has been filed. 2. Motion for Summary Judgment a. Moving Argument Bhamra argues he is entitled to judgment as a matter of law on the grounds that Bhamra was not present at the scene of the accident, and he is and has never been a registered owner of the subject vehicle involved in the accident with Plain...

Excerpt: ...amages arising out of an automobile accident. Defendants, 3MP Enterprise, Inc. dba U-Save Car and Truck and Rental and Daniel Hao-Hstang Wang (collectively, “Defendants”) move for an order consolidating this action, 19STCV30075, with 19STCV40472, contending the two actions arise out of the same automobile accident and involve the same parties. The two cases have been deemed related and are pending in Department 31. (Min. Order, February 25, 2...

Excerpt: ...s action against Defendants Uber Technologies, Inc., Raiser-CA, Andrew Hu, Evan Omar Nunez, and Jose Nunez for damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident. Defendant Andrew Hu (“Hu”) now moves to compel Plaintiff's deposition beyond the seven hour time limit imposed by CCP § 2025.290. Compel Deposition Beyond Seven Hours a. Parties' Positions Hu asserts he attempted to complete Plaintiff's deposition on 7/7/20, but argues five additional...

Excerpt: ...ado (“Christopher”) and Hembert Rudy Guardado (“Hembert”) (collectively, “Defendants”), erroneously sued and served as Rudy Hembert Guardado, for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. The complaint alleges Christopher negligently caused the accident with Plaintiff's employee on February 29, 2016, and Hembert owned and entrusted the vehicle to Christopher. Defendants now move for summary adjudication as to the claim for neglig...

Excerpt: ...y and as heir to Peter Smith-Padilla, Faailoa Elaine Smith, individually and as heir to Peter Smith-Padilla (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against Defendants, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“LACMTA”) and Hany Mina Agib (“Agib”) (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages relating to the death of Peter Smith-Padilla (“Decedent”) when Decedent was run over by Defendants' bus. The complaint...

Excerpt: ...isa”) (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against Defendants, Joel Willis Porter (“Porter”), Bernice Ruvalcaba (“Ruvalcaba”), Xifei Wu (“Wu”), erroneously sued as Xifei Nu, for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. Plaintiffs and Porter have entered into a settlement agreement, and Porter has filed an Application for Good Faith Determination pursuant to CCP § 877.6(a)(2). Ruvalcaba now moves to Contest Good ...

Excerpt: ...ne Armenta, filed this action against Defendants, Cruise America, Inc. (“Cruise”) and Tracy Maynes Thomson (“Thomson”) for damages arising from motor vehicle vs. pedestrian accident involving Decedent, Eric Vian (“Decedent”) that occurred Tehachapi, CA. Defendant Cruise moves for an order changing venue to Kern County Superior Court, which is where the accident occurred. 2. Motion to Change Venue a. Parties' Positions Cruise moves to ...

Excerpt: ...Packaging, Inc. (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. The complaint alleges causes of action for motor vehicle negligence. On April 13, 2021, Defendants filed an answer to the complaint. Plaintiff now demurs to Defendants' answer arguing each affirmative defense fails to state facts sufficient to constitute a defense. Plaintiff contends Defendants fail to support any defenses with factual allegations....

Excerpt: ...��) (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against Defendants, American Racing Equipment Inc. (“ARE” or “Defendant”), et al. on July 6, 2020 on form PI-001. ARE previously demurred to the complaint, which was sustained with leave to amend on February 24, 2021. On March 26, 2021, Plaintiffs filed their operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) asserting causes of action for (1) negligence, (2) fraudulent concealment, and (3...

Excerpt: ...ntiff”) filed this action against Defendants, County of Los Angeles (the “County”), et al. alleging causes of action for (1) liability for dangerous condition of public property and (2) public employee liability for wrongful acts or omissions. The complaint alleges the defendant improperly disposed of a hypodermic needle, and that Plaintiff sustained a needle stick injury while working and attempting to remove a trash bag as a result. On 1/...

Excerpt: ...d this action against Defendants, Unified Protected Services, Inc., et al. for injuries Plaintiff sustained after being shot by security guards in a parking lot. Plaintiff alleges the shooting was excessive and unreasonable because Plaintiff was not armed and did not pose an immediate threat to anyone. At this time, Steadfast Insurance Company (“Steadfast”) moves to intervene in the case contending Defendant Frederico Ordonez (“Ordonez”),...

Excerpt: ...the “City”), and Salomon Perez (“Perez”) for damages arising out of Plaintiff's trip and fall on a sidewalk. The complaint alleges that Perez owns the property adjacent to the sidewalk where Plaintiff fell, and Perez is presumed to own, maintain, control and inspect the sidewalk. Perez now moves for summary judgment as arguing he is entitled to judgment as a matter of law as to the negligence and premises liability claims against him. 2. ...

Excerpt: ...�Defendant”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle vs. pedestrian accident. Plaintiff, at this time, moves to quash Defendant's deposition subpoenas served on Unique Auto Spa Oil & Lube (“Unique Auto”) seeking Plaintiff's employment records. Plaintiff asserts Unique Auto is his former employer but he no longer works there due to his injuries from the accident. Plaintiff, however, contends he is not making a claim for loss of income or lo...

Excerpt: ...ction against Defendants, Radnet Management Inc. and Susie Muir, M.D., erroneously sued as, Radnet, Inc., Radnet Managed Imaging Services, Inc., and San Fernando Valley lnterventional Radiology, Imaging Center, and Dr. Susie Muir, (collectively, “Defendants”) for negligence and loss of consortium. Plaintiffs, at this time, moves for an order enforcing the terms of the parties' 1/8/21 Arbitration Settlement Agreement, and the 2/8/21 Binding Me...

Excerpt: ...nc., and Montage Hotels & Resorts, LLC for injuries Plaintiff Alexandra Sofine sustained when placed under a hair dryer while at defendants' business. Plaintiffs allege Alexandra Sofine's hair and scalp were burned as a result of Vo's negligence. On 11/28/18, Plaintiffs filed an Amendment to Complaint naming Beverly Hills Luxury Hotel, LLC as Doe 31. On 1/9/19, Plaintiffs filed a Request for Dismissal as to Montage Hotels & Resorts, LLC only. The...

Excerpt: ...Vardumyan (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. At this time, Defendants move to compel Plaintiff's mental examination. 2. Motion to Compel the Defense Mental Examination of the Plaintiff a. Parties' Positions Defendants move to compel Plaintiff to submit to a mental examination with Dr. Philip Stenquist on the ground that Plaintiff's mental condition is in controversy. Defendants argue Plaintiff is c...

Excerpt: ...arlos”) and Evelyn Coronado (“Evelyn”) (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle vs. pedestrian accident. The complaint alleges that on 12/9/16, Defendants negligently struck Plaintiff with their vehicle. Defendants now move for summary judgment. Plaintiff opposes the motion, and Defendants filed a reply. 2. Motion for Summary Judgment a. Moving Argument Defendants argue they are entitled to summary judgment ...

Excerpt: ...“Defendant”) for damages arising out of a trip and fall on the public sidewalk. Defendant now moves for summary judgment. Plaintiff opposes the motion, and Defendant filed a reply. This matter was originally heard on 4/27/21, where the court continued the hearing to 5/18/21 for the parties to further address evidence concerning the alleged defect. On 5/4/21, Plaintiff filed a supplemental opposition. 2. Motion for Summary Judgment a. Parties'...

Excerpt: ...sing from a motor vehicle accident. The complaint includes a request for punitive damages against Defendant. Defendant now moves to strike the claim for punitive damages from the complaint. Civil Code § 3294(a) states, “[i]n an action for the breach of an obligation not arising from contract, where it is proven by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant has been guilty of oppression, fraud, or malice, the plaintiff, in addition to the...

Excerpt: ...or damages arising out of a trip and fall on a sidewalk. At this time, Defendants Casa Bela, LLC (“Casa Bela”) and Michael Matyas (“Matyas”) (collectively, “Defendants”) move for summary judgment. On 3/8/21, the City of Los Angeles (the “City”) filed a Joinder to Casa Bela's and Matyas's motion for summary judgment. As of 5/12/21, no opposition has been filed. 2. Motion for Summary Judgment a. Moving Argument Defendants argue they...

Excerpt: ...relating to a dog bite incident. Defendant now demurs to the complaint and moves to dismiss or abate the action arguing there is another action pending between the parties involving the same subject matter as this action, which was filed by Plaintiff on 6/26/19 as Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV22382. Defendant argues this is the later filed action and must be dismissed, and that Plaintiff filed this action only after Defendant filed a...

Excerpt: ...kground Plaintiff, Michael Antony Jones (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendants, Swissport Cargo Services, L.P. (“Swissport”), United Airlines, Inc. (“United”), and Does 1-100 for injuries relating to a forklift allegedly hitting Plaintiff on Defendants' premises on 9/26/19. On 6/3/20, Plaintiff filed the operative First Amended Complaint adding Felipe Cisneros (“Cisneros”) as a defendant. Plaintiff alleges Cisneros hit...