Excerpt: ...merous construction defects. On March 3, and March 16, 2022, Plaintiff, in pro per, filed a complaint and first amended complaint for Violation of Building Standards, Breach of Implied Warranty, Breach of Contract, and Breach of Express Warranty. Defendant LGR Properties, LLC and Ronald Kelly answered the first amended complaint on July 28, 2022. RULING: Granted Defendants LGR Properties, LLC and Ronald Kelly move to compel further responses to R...

Excerpt: ...aims for Attorney Fees · Claim for Injunctive Relief · Claim for Costs and Interest SUMMARY OF ACTION On June 17, 2022, 98-year old Arnold Stover was admitted to third party Northridge Hospital for a urinary tract infection. Arnold previously resided in an assisted living facility from May 8, 2018. On June 20, 2022, Arnold was transferred to facilities operated by defendants KF Rinaldi Inc., dba Rinaldi Convalescent Hospital and Cambridge Healt...

Excerpt: ...1, the clerk entered a default. On October 22, 2021, the court granted the unopposed motion to vacate the default. On October 18, 2022, the court granted Plaintiff leave to file a first amended complaint adding a PAGA action. The first amended complaint was filed on October 21, 2022. On November 22, 2022, the court granted the motion of Granada Hills Convalescent Hospital, Inc. to compel arbitration as to individual plaintiff Nicole Auceda only, ...

Excerpt: ...opanga Canyon Blvd. In March 2020, Defendant “suspended” use of the premises due to the Covid-19 pandemic, with no rents due and payable during said period. In September 2020, Defendant allowed operations at 25% capacity. Plaintiff maintains the limited capacity was not practical for business operations. On June 10, 2020, Plaintiff executed a new License Agreement at a new location, 20700 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills. A second non-essential ...

Excerpt: ...nsour obtained automobile insurance coverage for a 2020 Bentley Continental vehicle with defendant State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. On the same date, the vehicle was involved in an accident, thereby leading to a declaration of the vehicle as a “total loss.” Plaintiff alleges defendant failed to adequately adjust the claim, thereby leading to an underpayment of benefits due under the policy. On June 17, 2022, and October 14, 202...

Excerpt: ... Julien entered into a contract for installation of a swimming pool and hardscape improvements to Plaintiffs' home without a valid contractors license, due to the failure to maintain workers compensation insurance. Plaintiffs also allege the construction project was defectively completed. On May 27, 2022, Plaintiffs filed a complaint for Breach of Contract, Negligence, Negligence Per Se, Breach of Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing, ...

Excerpt: ... in 1989, Plaintiff Manuel Santana purchased certain property at 24522 Spruce Street in Santa Clarita. The property is identified as “The Historical Jailhouse,” a 1906 constructed facility representing the first jailhouse for the Santa Clarita Valley. Following the purchase, Santana created The Manuel Santana Family Trust of 1992. According to Plaintiffs, the City of Santa Clarita recognized the “historical significance” of the structure ...

Excerpt: ...path—50% ownership by Goldsmith and 25% each by Valentine and Goel. Goldsmith alleges the other defendants conspired to deprive Goldsmith's participation in corporate operations, or other adherence to corporate formalities. Goldsmith additionally allege improper conduct on the premises. On February 20, 2023, Goldsmith filed a verified complaint for Civil Extortion, Breaches of Fiduciary Duties, Unauthorized Distributions, Dissolution, Compel Is...

Excerpt: ...urt granted the unopposed special motion to strike the complaint. On March 20, 2023, the court granted the ex parte motion to vacate the March 1, 2023, and reset the hearing for May 10, 2023. On April 19, 2023, the court entered the stipulation of the parties confirming the ex parte order vacating the March 1, 2023, order and resetting the hearing for May 10, 2023. On May 10, 2023, the court reset the hearing for July 12, 2023. On July 12, 2023, ...

Excerpt: ...ness Practices · 9th Cause of Action: Nuisance Motion to Strike · Allegations in Support of, and Claim for, Punitive and Treble Damages SUMMARY OF ACTION On January 10, 2021, Plaintiffs Martin and Katrin Mikaeili purchased 10215 Variel Ave., #7, Chatsworth from defendants Jettidy and Melanie Kuch. Sellers were represented by defendants Mariana Vassileu Michael Gilbert working for Coldwell Banker. The property was inspected by defendant Khatri I...

Excerpt: ...3, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Violations of Civil Code section 1793.2, Breach of Implied Warranty of Merchantability, Fraudulent Inducement – Concealment, Negligent Repair, Violation of Consumer Legal Remedies Act, and Violation of Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. On March 3, 2023, Galpin Motors, Inc. answered the complaint. On May 2, 2023, the court overruled the demurrer of Ford Motor Company to the third cause of action for Violation of Civi...

Excerpt: ... Kroul stores three vehicles and a trailer at said property—a 1981 Chevy truck, a 1991 Chevy Truck, and a 1997 Ford truck, and 1999 vehicle trailer. Various equipment is also identified in the list of equipment. Plaintiff maintains an ownership interest in all identified vehicles and equipment. In November 2022, Defendant allegedly denied Plaintiff access to all equipment by expressly barring Plaintiff from entering the property. Defendant subs...

Excerpt: ...h of Governing CC&Rs Motion to Strike · Allegations in Support of, and Claim for, Punitive and Treble Damages · Claim for Attorney Fees SUMMARY OF ACTION On January 10, 2021, Plaintiffs Martin and Katrin Mikaeili purchased 10215 Variel Ave., #7, Chatsworth from defendants Jettidy and Melanie Kuch. Sellers were represented by defendants Mariana Vassileu Michael Gilbert working for Coldwell Banker. The property was inspected by defendant Khatri I...

Excerpt: ...spital with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Sylvia also indicated “chest discomfort” three weeks earlier. After an examination and tests, Hospital offered admission, but Sylvia elected to leave and return home. Sometime after discharge, the cardiology tests were apparently reviewed. Sylvia was apparently still on the premises however, and placed in the “cardiac catheritization lab” by cardiologist James Lee. Sylvia subsequently became unr...

Excerpt: ...he Person Most Qualified Deposition notice. State Farm contends the deposition is improperly overbroad in that the only issue in an uninsured/underinsured motorist petition is the amount of damages. A PMQ is not required to determine this amount. Nothing in the petition allows for inquiry into a potential bad faith action for the wrongful withholding of insurance coverage benefits. Discovery disputes in an uninsured motorist arbitration petition ...

Excerpt: ...laintiff alleges the grant deed conveying joint title was obtained as a result of manipulation. On February 22, 2020, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Financial Elder Abuse, Quiet Title, Ejectment, and Cancellation of Instrument. Defendant answered the complaint on May 2, 2019. A lis pendens was recorded on the property on July 16, 2020. (Bertha Bundy passed away on April 6, 2014, and Richard Bundy and Diane Brooks married in 2017.) On April 8, 20...

Excerpt: ...ntiff alleges Rodriguez was operating his vehicle on behalf of defendants MonteCristo Trucking, LLC, Fernando Escolero, and Fames Transport, Inc. for the United States Postal Service. On May 28, 2021, the Perrigos filed their complaint for motor vehicle, general negligence, and loss of consortium. On June 21, 2021, the Perrigos filed a first amended complaint (21STCV20196). On June 18, 2021, County of Los Angeles filed a complaint against Jorge E...

Excerpt: ...tiff filed a complaint for Governmental Tort Liability and Negligence, Negligence, and Premises Liability. Defendant County of Los Angeles answered the complaint on March 20, 2023. On September 1, 2023, City of Los Angeles answered the complaint and filed cross- complaint against City of San Fernando for Indemnification, Apportionment of Fault, and Declaratory Relief. RULING: Sustained with Leave to Amend. Request for Judicial Notice: Granted. Th...

Excerpt: ... on appeal. Remittitur was filed on April 20, 2023. On June 23, 2023, Department 47 accepted the 170.6 peremptory challenge filed by defendants, and the action was assigned to Department 49. Meanwhile, on May 26, 2023, Dorene Robinson, in pro per, filed a memorandum of costs on behalf of Road Runner Land & Homes, LLC listing $1,022.04 in costs and seeking $20,000 in attorney fees. RULING: Granted. Plaintiff Dewelt, LLC moves to tax the May 26, 20...

Excerpt: ...rnment Tort Liability, and Premises Liabiity (19STCV05567). According to Plaintiff the case settled for $50,000, which led to a (contingency recovery) fee of $25,000. Plaintiff expected a net payment of $25,000, but when presented with the final check, additional “expenses” were also deducted, thereby leading to a net payment of “20K.” The expenses included medical “liens,” which Plaintiff contends were never “authorized.” On Sept...

Excerpt: ...proximately June 2020 to October 2020, Defendant Associated Tank sandblasted a water tank in proximity to the homes, thereby causing the disbursement of “abrasives, particulates, and other toxins into the air” into the community. Plaintiffs allege the manifestation of physical symptoms, property damage, and emotional impacts, as well as interference/loss of use of property. The work was contracted by Defendants Five Point Holdings, LLC, et al...

Excerpt: ...on. Defendants Dina Marie Gordon, Louie Bryan Gonzalez and Monique Gordon are also residents at the property. Defendants Warren Davidoff, Melissa Lopez and Mike Dukoff are member of the Owners Association board Plaintiffs allege that defendants Gordon and Gonzalez acted in a verbally and physically abusive manner to Plaintiffs. Plaintiffs allege that owner association rules impose a duty of care for “protection and quiet enjoyment of [residents...

Excerpt: ...d reselling 10330 Eton Ave., Chatsworth. The agreement required the property purchased in the name of Defendant, with the later addition of Plaintiff to title upon the completion of renovations. Plaintiff further represents agreement to a one-half interest in the property at all relevant times. The property was apparently acquired with funds provided by Plaintiff. Notwithstanding the agreement, Plaintiff alleges Defendant used some or all of said...

Excerpt: ...22CHCV00236 Defendant Mina Kateb was “hired … as a managing director” with Plaintiff Monocent, Inc. on an unspecified date for an unspecified period of time. Monocent alleges Kateb improperly diverted customers, vendors, and business suppliers for “personal benefit,” diverting future business, and taking trade secrets. On April 7, 2022, Monocent filed its complaint for Breach of Fiduciary Duty–Duty of Loyalty, Breach of Fiduciary Duty...

Excerpt: ...iction of emotional distress, and negligent infliction of emotional distress. On August 16, 2021, Adams filed a verified first amended complaint for forcible detainer, wrongful eviction, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligent infliction of emotional distress, restitution, conversion, loss of prospective economic advantage, quiet, declaratory relief, constructive trust, and adverse possession. Adams filed a notice of lis pendens o...