Excerpt: ...os Angeles (the “City”), Doubletree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown (“Doubletree”), Hilton Worldwide, and Does 1 to 10 for damages relating to Plaintiff's trip and fall on a sidewalk. On December 17, 2021, Plaintiff filed his First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) alleging causes of action for (1) dangerous condition of public property against the City and Does 1 to 5, and (2) premises liability-negligence against Doubletree, Hilton Worldwide...

Excerpt: ...Heale”), Padilla Contracting (“Padilla”), and Does 1 to 50 for negligence and premises liability. On April 12, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Amendment to Complaint naming Nathan Family, L.P. (“Nathan”) as Doe 1, and on July 7, 2021, Plaintiff filed a Request for Dismissal as to Heale. The complaint alleges that Plaintiff fell into an excavated area at Defendants' property. Nathan owned the subject property at the time of the incident, and Pa...

Excerpt: ...led this action against defendants City of Redondo Beach, City of Redondo Beach Police Department, and Juannika Brianna Galvan for damages arising from an automobile accident that allegedly occurred on October 8, 2021. The complaint alleges a single cause of action for motor vehicle negligence. Defendant City of Redondo Beach (the, “City”) now demurs to the complaint arguing the complaint fails to state a claim against the City for motor vehi...

Excerpt: ...gainst Defendants Kevin Lenton and Linda Lenton (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages relating to Kurt Moeder's fall through Defendants' roof while working on their property. Defendants, at this time, moves to compel responses to form interrogatories and request for production of documents (“RPDs”), sets two, against Nicole, and to compel responses to supplemental interrogatories and supplemental RPDs, sets two, against Kurt. The motio...

Excerpt: ...ica (“Defendant”) for damages arising out of a trip and fall on the public sidewalk. The complaint alleges a single cause of action against Defendant for premises lability with counts for negligence, willful failure to warn, and dangerous condition of public property. At this time, Defendant moves for summary judgment on the complaint. Any opposition was due on or before February 2, 2022. As of February 10, 2022, no opposition has been filed....

Excerpt: ...ristina Hernandez, Olga Resendiz, Celia Lopez, and Pablo Fernando Hernandez damages relating to the death of Decedent Jose Luis Hernandez (“Decedent”). The operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) alleges that defendants as landlords and owners of the property located at 11520 E. Perkins Avenue, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90606, breached their duty by failing to maintain the property in a habitable condition, control the power lines, and faile...

Excerpt: ...“Defendant”) for injuries Plaintiff sustained for a slip and fall at Defendant's golf course. Defendant moves for terminating sanctions against Plaintiff dismissing Plaintiff's complaint because of Plaintiff's misuse of the discovery process by failing to serve responses to initial discovery and failing to comply with the court's November 29, 2021 and December 3, 2021, Orders pertaining to Defendant's motion to compel initial responses to the...

Excerpt: ...n (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendants Robertson's Ready Mix, Ltd. (“RRM”) and David Edward Betancourt (“Betancourt”) (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident. The complaint alleges a single cause of action for negligence. On January 5, 2022, Plaintiff's ex parte application to continue trial and for leave to amend complaint was heard. The court continued the then January 25, 2...

Excerpt: ...f Los Angeles (“Defendant”) for damages arising from Plaintiff's trip and fall on a sidewalk. Trial is currently set for August 19, 2022. At this time, Defendant seeks to file a cross-complaint against Margarita Alvara and Mario Alvara (collectively, “Cross-Defendants”) for (1) indemnification, (2) apportionment of fault, and (3) declaratory relief. The motion is unopposed. 2. Motion for Leave to File Cross-Complaint A cross-complaint aga...

Excerpt: ...tively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against Defendant Matthew D. Malamet, M.D. (“Defendant”) for medical malpractice. At this time, Defendant moves for terminating sanctions against each Gayeva and Mkrtchyan dismissing Plaintiffs' complaint because of Plaintiffs' misuse of the discovery process by failing to serve responses to initial discovery and failing to comply with the court's September 1, 13 and 14, 2021 orders pertaining to De...

Excerpt: ...st Defendant Thomas Robert Porter (“Defendant”) for damages arising from a two-motor vehicle accident that occurred on August 22, 2017. Defendant filed an answer on May 14, 2021. Defendant now moves to dismiss the action for delay in prosecution. As of February 8, 2022, no opposition has been filed. Defendant contends Plaintiff has inexcusably delayed prosecuting this action by failing to bring the action to trial within two years of its comm...

Excerpt: ...i, John Soumi and Rasha Vivian Soumi as Trustees of the JR Trust, and City of Redondo Beach for damages arising from a trip and fall on a driveway/sidewalk. The complaint alleges causes of action for negligence and premises liability against all defendants. The premises liability claim includes a count for dangerous condition of public property. Defendant City of Redondo Beach (the “City”) now demurs to the negligence cause of action in the c...

Excerpt: ...f Compton (“Defendant” or the “City”) for damages relating to Plaintiff's trip and fall on a sidewalk. The complaint alleges Plaintiff tripped and fell in a hole in the sidewalk that used to have a tree or plants planted in it. On May 6, 2021, Intervenor Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“LACMTA”) filed its complaint in intervention against the City. The complaint alleges a single cause of action for premises l...

Excerpt: ...City of Los Angeles (the “City”) for damages arising from a trip and fall on a sidewalk. The complaint alleges a single cause of action for statutory liability pursuant to Government Code § 835. On June 18, 2022, the City filed a cross- complaint against West 6th & Broadway Partnership (“West 6th"), erroneously sued and served as West Sixth and Broadway, alleging causes of action for (1) indemnification, (2) apportionment of fault, and (3)...

Excerpt: ...on, Inc. and Karen Castro for injuries Plaintiff, who was in a wheelchair on board defendants' van, sustained when Plaintiff reversed off of the bed of the van and dropped three feet on the ground. The operative Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) alleges causes of action for (1) negligence and (2) negligent hiring, training, and retention. The SAC includes a prayer for punitive damages against Karen Castro only. Defendant Karen Castro (“Castr...

Excerpt: ...ndant”) for damages arising out of an automobile accident. At this time, Defendant moves for an order compelling Plaintiff's compliance with demand for physical examination. Plaintiff opposes the motion, and Defendant filed a reply. II. Motion to Compel Physical Exam CCP § 2032.220 states: (a) In any case in which a plaintiff is seeking recovery for personal injuries, any defendant may demand one physical examination of the plaintiff, if both ...

Excerpt: ...he “City”) and Does 1 to 50 for damages arising from a trip and fall on a sidewalk. Trial is currently set for March 28, 2022. The City now moves to continue the current trial date to July 25, 2022, or a date thereafter. Plaintiff opposes the motion, and the City filed a reply. On February 1, 2022, Plaintiff's counsel filed a supplemental declaration. The City objects to the supplemental declaration as late. However, because the City was able...

Excerpt: ...is action against Defendants, Felix Gilbert Segura and Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. The complaint alleges a single cause of action for negligence. On August 11, 2021, Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.'s (“Penske” or “Defendant”) motion for summary judgment was granted on the grounds that Plaintiffs' claims against Penske were precluded under 49 U.S.C. § 30106- the Graves Amendment and that...

Excerpt: ...n Bank”), erroneously served and served as Union Bank, and Kamran Qureshi (“Qureshi”) (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising out of Plaintiff's slip and fall in Defendants' property. At this time, Defendants move to compel Plaintiff to attend two mental examinations. Plaintiff opposes the motion. Defendants seek an order compelling Plaintiff to attend a neuropsychological examination with Dr. Robert K. Light (“Dr. Light”) ...

Excerpt: ...f”) filed this action against defendants John Woodward, Shawnnette Woodward, and Alexis Faulkner for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. At this time, Defendants John Woodward and Shawnnette Woodward (“Moving Defendants”) move for terminating sanctions against Plaintiffs dismissing Plaintiffs' complaint because of Plaintiffs' misuse of the discovery process by failing to serve responses to initial discovery and failing to comply ...

Excerpt: ...ton (“Norton”), 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. On January 26, 2022, the court heard a Petition to Confirm Minor's Compromise concerning Jones filed by Norton. The petition provided that as a result of the accident, Claimant suffered quadriplegia, cognitive problems, including memory and i...

Excerpt: ..., (collectively, Plaintiffs”) filed this action against defendants Cedars-Sinai Medical Group, et al. for wrongful death relating to defendants' care and treatment of Decedent Fabian Davis (“Decedent”). At this time, Johanna Oda Kreutz, P.A. (“Defendant” or “Kreutz”) moves for summary judgment. Any opposition to the motion was due on or before January 25, 2022. As of February 2, 2022, no opposition has been filed. 2. Motion for Summ...

Excerpt: ...c. (“SRJ”), and Sharma Poonam (“Poonam”) for damages arising out of an assault and battery. Plaintiff alleges Poonam, in her capacity as an employee of 7-Eleven and SRJ, threw hot water on her and caused her to sustain burns. On December 9, 2020, SRJ filed a cross-complaint against 7-Eleven for express indemnity, implied indemnity, comparative indemnity, declaratory relief, and equitable indemnity. The cross- complaint alleges that in or ...

Excerpt: ... Associates, Inc., et al. (“Defendants”) for medical negligence. The Trial is currently set for April 6, 2022. Defendants now move for an order specially setting their motion for summary judgment, or alternatively, to continue the current trial date. The motion is unopposed. Although continuances of trials are disfavored, each request for a continuance must be considered on its own merits. (CRC Rule 3.1332(c).) The Court may grant a continuan...

Excerpt: ...Betancourt (“Luisa”) and Eduardo Molina Betancourt (“Eduardo”) for subrogation. On January 22, 2021, Plaintiff filed a Request for Dismissal as to Luisa only dismissing Luisa with prejudice. On April 28, 2021, the court signed and filed a Stipulation for Settlement and Order signed by Eduardo, Plaintiff, and their counsel. Plaintiff filed the instant motion to set aside dismissal and for entry of judgment against Eduardo. [1] The motion i...