Excerpt: ...nagement, Inc., a California Corporation (“CMBM”); and Deepest Inner Core, Inc., a California Corporation (“DIC”, and collectively, "Plaintiffs") filed suit against West Coast Urgent Care Clinics, Inc., a California Corporation (“WCUC”); Sona Sirounian (“Sirounian”); Brigeli Westerband (“Westerband”); and Vahe Gyulnazaryan (“Gyulnazaryan”, and collectively, “Defendants”). Plaintiffs allege that Dr. Tigran Garabedyan (�...

Excerpt: ...��), City of Arcadia (“Arcadia”), and James O'Brien (“O'Brien”) (collectively, “Defendants”), alleging that O'Brien harassed and assaulted Plaintiff over the course of several weeks in 2019. Plaintiff filed a Third Amended Complaint (“3AC”) on December 13, 2022, alleging six causes of action: (1) Negligence; (2) Battery (against O'Brien only); (3) Assault (against O'Brien only); (4) Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress; (5...

Excerpt: ...s negligent in her care and in the supervision of a third-party patient who attacked Plaintiff while she was a patient at Defendant's hospital. Plaintiff moves to compel further responses to her Request for Admissions (“RFA”) (Set Two), Form Interrogatories (Set Three), and Special Interrogatories (Set Three). HISTORY: On May 9, 2023, Plaintiff filed her motions to compel further responses to RFA and Form Interrogatories. On May 24, 2023, Def...

Excerpt: ...�Defendants”) . Also on May 2, 2023, Defendants submitted their memorandum of costs (“MOC”). Plaintiff now moves to tax two categories of costs he claims are impermissible under Code of Civil Procedure (“C.C.P.”) § 1033.5. HISTORY: On May 15, 2023, Plaintiff filed his motion to tax costs. On May 24, 2023, Defendants filed their opposition. On May 31, 2023, Plaintiff filed his reply. ANALYSIS: I. LEGAL STANDARD “‘The right to recove...

Excerpt: ...ren Amirkhanyan (“Amirkhanyan”) and Alpine Meadows Homeowners Association aka Alpine Meadows HOA (“Alpine”). The action arises out of a fire that took place in a townhouse owned by Amirkhanyan and rented by Plaintiffs. Farmers Insurance Exchange (“Farmers”), a non-party, now moves to quash two deposition subpoenas served upon them by Plaintiffs. HISTORY: On May 5, 2023, Farmers filed its Motion to Quash Deposition Subpoenas. On May 26...

Excerpt: ...ehicle. Specifically, Plaintiffs claim Defendant sold them a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado (“Vehicle”) which contained a defective transmission (“Transmission Defect”). Plaintiffs' Complaint contains four causes of action: (1) Violation of Song-Beverly Act-Breach of Express Warranty, (2) Violation of Song-Beverly Act - Breach of Implied Warranty, (3) Violation of Song-Beverly Act § 1793.2, and (4) Fraudulent Inducement-Concealment. Defendant ...

Excerpt: ...es, Inc. (“Star”), and A and M Construction, Inc. (“A&M”) (collectively “Defendants”) alleging Defendants failed to repay various loans made by Plaintiff. The Complaint contains causes of action for (1) Breach of Contract (as to Semerjian and Star), (2) Breach of Contract (as to A&M), and (3) Common Counts (as to Star). Defendants now demur to each cause of action in the Complaint. HISTORY: On February 23, 2023, Defendants filed their...

Excerpt: ...nts") alleging Defendants failed to soundproof the floors in Plaintiffs property- in violation of Plaintiffs quiet en]oyment. On February 16, 2023, default was entered against Laurel Canyon. Laurel Canyon now moves to set aside the default pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure SS 473(b) & 425.110. HISTORY: On March 30, 2023, Laurel Canyon filed this motion to set aside default judgment. On April 3, 2023 Plaintiff filed his opposition and request fo...

Excerpt: ...ncture treatment was negligent and thereby caused her to suffer a collapsed lung. On September 22, 2020, Plaintiff filed her Complaint containing a single cause of action for negligence (acupuncture malpractice). Defendant now moves for summary judgment of the Complaint. Plaintiff opposes the motion and Defendant replies. EVIDENTIARY OBJECTIONS: Plaintiffs evidentiary objections Nos. 1, 2, 5, 6, 7 are SUSTAINED. Plaintiffs remaining evidentiary o...

Excerpt: ...) filed suit against Scott Amin Sheikh and The Sheikh Law Firm APC (collectively "Defendants") alleging Defendants failed to adequately represent them in prior legal matters. The First Amended Complaint ("PAC") contams causes of action for (1) Negligence (Legal Malpractice), (2) Breach of Fiduciary Duty, and (3) Breach of Contract. Defendants now demurs to each cause of action in the Complaint HISTORY: On March 13, 2023, Defendants filed their de...

Excerpt: .... Plaintiff contends she purchased a homeowners insurance policy ("Policy") from Defendants prior to April 7, 2018 that covered her pets. (SAC 6, 7.) Plaintiff asserts that on April 7, 2018, Plaintiffs dog escaped the property and subsequently bit Lode Margolis ("Margolis") who sustained substantial injuty. (SAC 9.) Plaintiff believes that these injuries were a covered loss under the Policy. Plamtiff filed her initial Complaint on December 15, 20...

Excerpt: ... claims Defendant sold him a car which contamed a defective sensor ("Sensor Defect"). Plaintiffs Complaint contains fivo causes of action for (1) Violation of Song-Beverly Act-Breach of Express Warranty and (2) Fraudulent Inducement- Concealment Defendant now demurs to the second cause of action for Concealment on grounds Plaintiff has not pled sufficient facts to establish his claim. Defendant also moves to strike those portions ofthe complaintw...

Excerpt: ...adia Jean Fakoory, M.D. ("Fakoory/') in the emergency department of Providence St. Joseph Medical Center (hereinafter "ED"). On July 6, 2021, Plaintiffs filed a complaint against Fakoory, Providence Health System-Southern California dba Providence St. Joseph Medical Center erroneously sued as Providence St. Joseph Med Ctr ("Providence"), Woody Herman Jackson, M.D. ("Jackson"), Robin Solymanijam, M.D. ("Solymanijam"), Karo K Arzoo, M.D. ("Arzoo"),...

Excerpt: ...alleging several causes of action arising from his employment with Defendant. Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint ("FAC") on December 7, 2022 containing eight causes of action: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) HISTORY: Failure to Provide Meal Breaks (California Labor Code 226.7 & 512 (a)); Failure to Provide Rest Breaks (California Labor Code S 226.7); Failure to Provide Accurate, Itemized Wage Statements (California Labor Code S226); Waitin...

Excerpt: ...ll") (collectively "Defendants"). Plaintiff seeks approximately $36,300 in unpaid rent pursuant to a lease agreement for the propergr located at 11170 Agua Vista Street Studio City, CA 91602. Defendants are both in pro per. Plamtiff now moves for summary judgment. HISTORY: On May 11, 2023, Plaintiff filed its motion for summary judgment. On May 19, 2023, Defendants filed their opposition. ANALYSIS: LEGAL STANDARD A party may move for summary judg...

Excerpt: ...cause of action for wrongful use of civil proceedings. Plaintiff claims that Scuderi and his attorney Sullivan filed a baseless civil lawsuit in February of 2019. Plaintiff further claims that Scuderi and Sullivan filed this prior suit intending to prevent Plaintiff from collecting upon a small claims court judgment. Scuderi and Sullivan both move to strike the complaint as a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation ("SLAPP"). HISTORY: On J...

Excerpt: ...ock Avenue, Unit 1, Studio City, CA 91604. Defendant has answered and is in pro per. HISTORY: On April 1, 2023, Plaintiff filed motions to compel responses to his Form Interrogatories, Special Interrogatories, Requests for Production of Documents ("RFPD"), and Request for Admissions ("RFA"). No oppositions were filed. RELIEF REQUESTED: Plaintiff requests the Court issue an order compelling Defendant to respond to his Form Interrogatories, Special...

Excerpt: ...upra from Toyota of North Hollywood ("Dealer"). The Complaint contains three causes of action: (1) violation of Song-Beverly Act - breach of express warranty, (2) violation of Song-Beverly Act - breach of implied warranty, and (3) violation of the Song- Beverly Act section 1793.21b). On February 2, 2023, this Court heard TMS's motion to compel arbitration. The Court, relying on Felisilda v. FCA US LLC (2020) 53 Cal.App.5th 486, granted the motion...

Excerpt: ...iff visited Defendant's business establishment to purchase items and to verifi,• whether Defendant is complying with the California Unruh Civil Rights Act ("UCRA") and the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"). Plaintiff alleges that Defendant's business violated ADA guidelines. On May 17, 2022, Plaintiff filed a Complaint, alleging a single cause of action for Violation of the UCRA, California Civil Code, 51 et seq. HISTORY: On March 28, 202...

Excerpt: ...on that settlement proceeds held by her, as survivor of Robert J. Walsh, are not subject to the attorney lien claimed by Foster. On January 25, 2023, Foster filed a Cross-Complaint containing a single cause of action for breach of contract. Sweeny now demurs to the Cross-Complaint on grounds Foster fails to allege sufficient facts to sustain his cause of action. HISTORY: On February 22, 2023, Sweeny filed her demurrer _ Foster filed a late opposi...

Excerpt: ...on that settlement proceeds held by her, as survivor of Robert J. Walsh, are not subject to the attorney lien claimed by Foster. On January 25, 2023, Foster filed a Cross-Complaint containing a single cause of action for breach of contract. Sweeny now demurs to the Cross-Complaint on grounds Foster fails to allege sufficient facts to sustain his cause of action. HISTORY: On February 22, 2023, Sweeny filed her demurrer _ Foster filed a late opposi...

Excerpt: ...ntains causes of action for (1) Breach of Contract, (2) Open Book Account, (3) Account Stated, and (4) Reasonable Value. The amount sought is $105,868.00. On November 14, 2022, default was entered against Defendant. On February 2, 2023, default judgment was entered against Defendant Plaintiff now moves to set aside the default judgment pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure 473(b). HISTORY: On February 23, 2023, Defendant filed this motion to set as...

Excerpt: ...-Complaint agamst Thompson containing causes of action for (1) Defamation, (2) Conversion, (3) Fraud, and (4) Assault On December 20, 2019, Thompson filed her answer to the Cross-Complaint generally denying each allegation. Years have passed wherein various attorneys have been substituted and continuances have been requested. On December 30, 2022, Thompson filed her First Amended Complaint ("FACO after her motion to amend her original complaint w...

Excerpt: ...mpany ("Plaintiff') filed suit against Defendants Narek Manucharyan ("Manuchawan") and ACE Collision Center„ a California Corporation ("ACE") (collectively "Defendants") alleging that Manuchawan entered a Motor Vehicle Lease Agreement ("Lease") with Plaintiff for the use of a2019 BMW X6 sDrive35i, VIN: WBAJE5C37HG917090 (MVehicle"), but subsequently defaulted pursuant to the terms of the Lease. Plaintiff alleges that it was subsequently notifie...

Excerpt: ...s") filed suit agamst Mercury Casualty Insurance Company ("Defendant") alleging Defendant failed to pay out insurance benefits pursuant to an insurance agreement befiveen the parties ("the Agreement"). The Complaint contains causes of action for (1) Breach of Contract (2) Breach of The Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing, (3) Unfair Business Practices Under Business and Professions Code S 17200, EtSeq„ (4) Unjust Enrichment, (5) Negligent M...

Excerpt: ... Inc. (collectively "Defendants"). The Complaint contains a singular cause of action for Breach of Contract. Default Judgment was entered against all Defendants on September 9, 2022. Defendants Moises Franco, David Franco, Moises Jihovany Franco reserved February 3, 2023 for a motion to set aside default judgment. On January 13, 2023, the motion was re-scheduled to March 10, 2023 to be held concurrently with a Hearing on Application for Order for...

Excerpt: ...S, Inc., Sherman Oaks Dental Group by Krikor Bardakjian DDS, Inc., and 485 Cliff Dr. LLC, alleging nine causes of action and seeking compensatory damages in excess of $3,000,000.00, general damages, punitive and exemplary damages, attornevs fees and costs of suit. On August 2, 2022, Defendant and Cross-Complainants BDP filed their Cross Complaint against Plaintiff, Alina Bagasian ("Bagasian"), Liana Sahakyan ("Sahakyan"), Suren Minasyan ("Minasya...

Excerpt: ...Court's Tentative Ruling portal to facilitate access. ound The Court previously approved the Allegan Defendants Good Faith Settlement with plaintiffs, Jennifer Hasso and John Hasso. No objection was received by the Court prior to the approval. Allergan Defendants simultaneously filed a Motion to Seal the Determination of Good Faith Settlement, seeking only to redact the settlement amount the remining terms to remain unsealed. In support of the mo...

Excerpt: ...inst Gohar Karen Amirkhanyan ("Amirkhanyan") and Alpine Meadows Homeowners Association aka Alpine Meadows HOA ("Alpine"). The action arises out of a fire that took place in a townhouse owned by Amirkhanyan and rented by Plaintiffs. HISTORY: On April 3, 2023, Plaintiffs filed their Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories (Set Three). On April 12, 2023, Alpme filed its Opposition. On April 13, 2023, Plaintiffs filed their Repl...

Excerpt: ...ployment with Defendant The Complaint contains seven causes of action: (1) failure to provide meal break, (2) failure to provide rest break, (3) failure to pay all wages due, (4) retaliation, (5) failure to prevent and remedy discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, (6) violation of business professions code SI 7200 et seq., and (7) wrongful termination. HISTORY: On March 10, 2023, Defendant filed its motion to compel arbitration and motion t...

Excerpt: ...s") bring this action against Matt Flynn, Bill Gomez, Jerry Paredes, John Grubaugh ("Grubaugh"), and State Farm General Insurance Company ("State Farm") (collectively "Defendants"). Plaintiffs claim Defendants refused to issue assistance pursuant to an alleged homeowners insurance policy issued by State Farm. Plaintiffs claim Grubaugh was a senior manager at State Farm at the time the denial occurred. HISTORY: On January 3, 2022, Plaintiffs filed...

Excerpt: ...alleging several causes of action arising from his employment with Defendant. Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint ("FAC") on December 7, 2022 containing eight causes of action: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) HISTORY: Failure to Provide Meal Breaks (California Labor Code 226.7 & 512 (a)); Failure to Provide Rest Breaks (California Labor Code S 226.7); Failure to Provide Accurate, Itemized Wage Statements (California Labor Code S226); Waitin...

Excerpt: ...mplaint contains causes of action for (1) Breach Of Contract, (2) Open Book Account, (3) Account Stated, and (4) Reasonable Value. The amount sought is $105,868.00. On November 14, 2022, default was entered against Defendant. On February 2, 2023, default judgment was entered against Defendant Plaintiff now moves to set aside the default judgment pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure 473(b). HISTORY: On February 23, 2023, Defendant filed this motion...

Excerpt: ...itation facility. On September 16, 2022, Plaintiff filed her Complaint. The Complaint contained causes of action for (1) Negligence, (2) Sexual Harassment under Civil Code §51.9, (3) Sexual Battery, and (4) Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress. On October 31, 2022, Defendant filed a demurrer to the first and second causes of action in the Complaint. On December 2, 2022, hearing was held on the demurrer. The Court sustained the demurrer t...

Excerpt: ...action against Elda Madatyan (“Elda”) and Edgar Madatyan (“Edgar”)(collectively “Defendants”) seeking damages related to the posting of allegedly defamatory videos on social media which Tarosian claims harmed his personal reputation and business. On November 29, 2022, Tarosian filed his First Amended Complaint (FAC). The FAC contains the following causes of action against Elda and Edgar: (1) Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distres...

Excerpt: ...ounts. Plaintiff seeks damages for money lent in the amount of $25,125.84. On June 27, 2022, Defendant filed an Answer to the Complaint, submitting general denials to all allegations. After Defendant failed to respond to Request for Admissions (“RFA”), Plaintiff filed a Motion to Deem RFA matters admitted, which was granted by court order on February 10, 2023. Plaintiff now moves for judgment on the pleadings. HISTORY: On March 24, 2023, Plai...

Excerpt: ...22, Ezekio Madamba, individually and as guardian ad litem for Jaiden Madamba, Genevy Marquez, Jeremiah Marquez, Delawndra Rogers, Nyah Rogers, Zoe Rogers; and Esmeralda Marquez, individually (collectively “Plaintiffs”) filed suit against Remedy Investors 2, LLC and Yale Management Services, Inc. (collectively “Defendants”). Plaintiffs allege they experienced complications regarding a bedbug infestation while they were tenants of Defendant...

Excerpt: ...lie Boyer (“Plaintiff”) alleges that, when she was a juvenile, equestrian trainer Jimmy Williams abused her while she was a member of Flintridge Riding Club. As a result, Plaintiff alleges she has suffered mentally and emotionally as a child and has continued to suffer severe emotional distress, general, special, and consequential damage. Plaintiff's Prayer for Relief, in the operative Complaint, alleges past, present, and future general dama...

Excerpt: ...ant") and Matthew Haddad ("Haddad", and together, "Defendants"), alleging that Felix was employed by Medversant from January of 2014 to April of 2020, when Medversant terminated Felix. Felix alleges that Medversant, with Haddad as the sole manager and CEO, committed numerous labor violations against Felix and other employees during this time. On November 15, 2021, Felix filed a Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) alleging 12 causes of action: (1...

Excerpt: ...tikalapati (“Itikalapati”), and Zohra Tariq (“Tariq”) alleging VFX breached a loan agreement with Key Star. Key Star also alleges Itikalapati and Tariq breached their guaranty agreement. On December 23, 2020, Key Star filed a Complaint, alleging six (6) causes of action sounding in: (1) Breach of Agreement (as to VFX), (2) Breach of Guaranty (as to Itikalapati and Tariq), (3) Money Lent, (4) Account Stated, (5) Unjust Enrichment, and (6) ...

Excerpt: ...vember 17, 2022, Plaintiff filed a notice of settlement. Plaintiff now moves for an order enforcing the conditions of the settlement agreement (“Agreement”) and for entry of judgment against Mathis and Keller Williams. HISTORY: On February 23, 2023, Plaintiff filed this motion to enforce settlement. Neither Mathis nor Keller Williams filed an opposition. RELIEF REQUESTED: Plaintiff requests an order that Mathis and Keller Williams comply with...

Excerpt: ...CRA”) and the California Disabled Persons Act (“CDPA”). Plaintiff alleges these violations occurred in July 2022 at Seven Day Mini Mart located at or about 11150 Burbank Blvd., Los Angeles, California. (Compl. ¶ 4.) Asan is alleged to be the owner of Seven Day Mini Mart. Marks is alleged to be the property owner. (Id. ¶¶ 3,6.) The Complaint contains causes of action for (1) Violation of UCRA, California Civil Code §§ 51-53 and (2) Viol...

Excerpt: ...k flow on to Plaintiffs' property in multiple instances (2017, 2018 and early 2019). On July 17, 2020, Plaintiffs filed a Complaint alleging five causes of action: (1) Inverse Condemnation, (2) Nuisance, (3) Trespass, (4) Negligence, and (5) Dangerous Condition on Public Property. HISTORY: On November 22: 2022: Burbank filed its motion for summary adjudication and request for judicial notice. On March 10: 2023: Plaintiffs filed their reply, and o...

Excerpt: ...mplaint contains causes of action for (1) Elder Abuse and (2) Wrongful Death. Plamtiff alleges that on June 29, 2019, her brother, Frank Osby ("Decedent"), was transferred to Driers Nursing Care Center until July 1, 2019. (Compl. 3.) Durmg Decedents stay at the facility, Decedent suffered a stroke. (ld. 27.) After speaking with Decedent, Plaintiff Decedents sister, reached out to the nurse's station with concerns that Decedent's responses were un...

Excerpt: ...d (3) reasonable value. Default Judgment was entered against RDM on September 7, 2022. RDM now moves to set aside the default judgment on grounds that RDM was not served. HISTORY: On February 21, 2023 RDM filed this Motion to Set Aside Default Judgment. On March 13, 2023 JNS filed its opposition. On March 17, 2023 RDM filed their reply. ANALYSIS: LEGAL STANDARD C.C.P. S 473.5(a) provides as follows: "When service of a summons has not resulted in ...

Excerpt: ...individually; and Samuel Baires, individually (Plaintiffs) ALLEGATIONS: Gloribel Baires ("Gloribel"), individually and as successor-in-interest to and on behalf of Maria Baires ("Decedent"), together with Mirna Vanegas ("Mirna") and Samuel Baires ("Samuel") (collectively, "Plaintiffs") filed suit against RG Legacy I LLC dba Golden Rose Care Center ("Golden Rose") & Two Palms Skilled Care LLC dba Two Palms Care Center ("Two Palms," collectively "D...

Excerpt: ...located at 6750 Clybourn Avenue, #216, North Hollywood, California. Defendant, in pro per, now demurs to the Complaint on grounds the three-day notice to quit did not contain certain disclosures. HISTORY: On January 9, 2023, Defendant filed his Demurrer. On March 8: 2023, Plaintiff filed their opposition. No reply Ivas filed. Plaintiff gave notice in the Opposition they will not appear at the law and motion hearing and submits the matter with an ...

Excerpt: ...ngle cause of action for wrongful use of civil proceedings. Plaintiff claims that Scuderi and his attorney Sullivan filed a baseless civil lawsuit in February of 2019. Plaintiff further claims that this Scuderi and Sullivan filed this prior suit intending to prevent Plaintiff from collecting upon a small claims court judgment Scuderi and Sullivan both move to strike the complaint as a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation ("SLAPP"). HIST...

Excerpt: ...as liable for damages incurred by Andrea Lui, Juan Godinez, Sarah McLean, and Patricia Healy ("Healy") (collectively "Plaintiffs") resulting from the improper removal of a wooden structure on Coachella's property. The Court further ruled that Plaintiffs had met their burden showing that Gevorgian served as the alter-ego of Coachella. The Court limited this ruling of alter-ego to apply only if Coachella lacked sufficient assets to satisfi,• any ...

Excerpt: ...) (collectively, “Defendants”). Plaintiff contends she purchased a homeowner's insurance policy (“Policy”) from Defendants prior to April 7, 2018, that covered her pets. (SAC ¶¶6, 7.) Plaintiff asserts that on April 7, 2018, Plaintiff's dog escaped the property and subsequently bit Lode Margolis who sustained substantial injury. (SAC ¶9.) Plaintiff believes that these injuries were a covered loss under the Policy. Plaintiff filed her i...