Excerpt: ...ually and as Successor in Interest to the Estate of NOAH CUATRO; A.C. (“AC”), a minor, by and through her Guardian ad Litem, Evangelina Hernandez; E.C. (“EC”), a minor, by and through his Guardian ad Litem, Evangelina Hernandez; R.C. (“RC”), a minor, by and through his Guardian ad Litem, Evangelina Hernandez [1] allege the following against Defendants COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES (“County”) and HATHAWAY-SYCAMORES CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE...

Excerpt: ...rs that Plaintiff “keeps his medical license for insurance fraud,” which was intended to hurt Plaintiff's reputation. (Complaint p. 4 of 4 of PDF.) [1] Plaintiff claims he has been damaged in an amount of $500,000. On March 29, 2023, Plaintiff filed suit. On June 9, 2023, Defendant filed the instant motion. On July 6, 2023, Plaintiff filed his opposition. On July 12, 2023, Defendant filed her Reply. Legal Standard “A SLAPP suit is a meritle...

Excerpt: ... May, 22, 2023, Plaintiff filed the instant application for default judgment. Legal Standard California Code of Civil Procedure section 585 (“CCP”) permits entry of a judgment after a Defendant has failed to timely answer after being properly served. A party seeking judgment on the default by the Court must file a Request for Court Judgment, and: (1) a brief summary of the case; (2) declarations or other admissible evidence in support of the ...

Excerpt: ...n (COA) for negligence and negligence per se. On January 5, 2023, Defendant filed his answer. On February 2, 2023, Defendant filed the instant motion for judgment on the pleadings (MJOP). On July 3, 2023, Plaintiff filed her opposition. On July 10, 2023, Defendant filed his reply. [1] Legal Standard Defendant brings forth the MJOP motion pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) section 438(c)(1)(B)(ii), which provides that a MJOP may be brought ...

Excerpt: ... LOPEZ (“Lopez Defendants”); E.L. ENGINEERING (“EL”); HASZ FUND CONTROL, INC.; SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY; HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY; STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY: Plaintiffs and Lopez Defendants and EL (occasionally, “Defaulting Defendants”) entered into a written proposal whereby Lopez Defendants/EL, the contractors, would build the home. Defendant Hasz provided construction fund control services and inspection. On April 7, 2021, ...

Excerpt: ...kground This case pertains to property located at 914 Lidford Ave., La Puente, CA 91744 (“Property"): Plaintiff CARLOS MORENO alleges the following against Defendants ROSENDO FLORES GONZALEZ (“Defendant Rosendo” or “Defendant”), individually and as Trustee of the Rosendo Flores and Elvia Gonzalez revocable living trust dated June 21, 2018; ELVIA GONZALEZ, individually and as Trustee of the Rosendo Flores and Elvia Gonzalez revocable liv...

Excerpt: ...of excavation work at or near Plaintiff's electric facilities, Defendants were negligent and caused damage to Plaintiff's electric facilities. On January 31, 2023, SCE filed its complaint for: 1. Cost of Repair Pursuant to California Public Utilities Code §7952 2. Negligence 3. Trespass to Chattels 4. Violation of Government Code Section 4216, et seq. 5. Breach of Contract 6. Negligence On February 28, 2023, Stearns filed its answer and a cross-...

Excerpt: ...covery remains. Background Plaintiffs Robert Hull (“Hull”) and SuperTex Hospitality Investments, LLC (“SuperTex”) (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) allege the following against Defendants WILLIAM G. GILLESPIE; DOUG DENHART; and KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY (collectively, “Defendants”): SuperTex is the owner of the subject property located at 1421-1427 South Garey Avenue, Pomona, CA 91766, commonly known as “Comfort Inn” (“subject prope...

Excerpt: ... that Defendants engaged in illegal commercial marijuana activities at the property. [1] On June 9, 2020, Plaintiff filed a complaint for the ABATEMENT, INJUNCTION, EQUITABLE RELIEF, AND CIVIL PENALTIES. On December 31, 2020, Plaintiff filed an amendment to complaint naming Shi Chang Chen as Doe 1. On May 12, 2021, Li Defendants filed a cross-complaint against Chen, who was the tenant on the property. On April 27, 2023, Plaintiff dismissed the Li...

Excerpt: ...ound This is a wrongful death case. Plaintiffs OSCAR DENA, an individual; MARICELA DENA, an individual; OSCAR MATTHEW DENA, an individual; THOMAS DENA, an individual; and CHRISTINA SENDEJAS, an individual, allege the following against Defendants AURORA CHARTER OAK – LOS ANGELES, LLC, a California limited liability company; AURORA CHARTER OAK HOSPITAL (“Defendant”): On June 5, 2021, Decedent Richard Peter Dena (“decedent” or “Richard�...

Excerpt: ...ch showed over fifteen health and safety code and ten building code violations. (See Petition ¶¶29, 30.) [1] On January 23, 2023, the City filed the instant motion. On February 15, 2023, the court continued the hearing on the motion for untimely service. On June 7, 2023, the City filed a Supplemental Declaration in support of its motion. On June 23, 2023, Defendant filed a Motion to Tax Costs (hearing set for November 2, 2023). On June 27, 2023...

Excerpt: ...irst Amended Complaint (“FAC”) asserting the following causes of action (COA): 1. Violation Of Song-Beverly Act - Breach Of Express Warranty 2. Violation Of Song-Beverly Act - Breach Of Implied Warranty 3. Violation Of The Song-Beverly Act Section 1793.2 4. Fraud – Fraudulent Inducement – Concealment (CLRA) On February 14, 2023, Defendant filed the instant demurrer with a motion to strike. On June 16, 2023, Plaintiff filed its opposition....

Excerpt: ...t against Defendant, for a total judgment of $67,735.00. On March 27, 2023, Defendant filed the instant motion to set aside the default judgment (“Motion”). [1] On April 11, 2023, Plaintiff filed its opposition to the Motion. To date, as of Friday, June 30, 2023 at 12 PM, no Reply has been received (due 5 court days before hearing [Thursday, June 29]). Legal Standard [2] CCP section 473 subdivision (b) allows a court to vacate a prior order u...

Excerpt: ...rnative to Correct Arbitration Award.” On August 2, 2019, Judgement Confirming Arbitration Award was filed. On March 14, 2022, an ‘Appeal—Opinion Received B301519' was filed. On May 25, 2022, an ‘Appeal—Remittitur—Affirmed B301519' was filed. On July 1, 2022, a Motion for Attorney Fees, which the court denied on December 8, 2022. On February 7, 2023, Petitioner filed the instant motion for attorney fees. On March 29, 2023, Respondent ...

Excerpt: ...ation, the work was not completed. Additionally, Defendants are unlicensed contractors. On October 31, 2021, Plaintiff filed suit. On March 10, 2021, Plaintiff filed a FAC for 1. DISGORGEMENT PURSUANT TO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE §7031 and 2. FRAUD AND INTENTIONAL DECEIT. On June 29, 2022, Defendants filed their answer alleging the work was near completed but Plaintiff refused to pay the balance. On April 11, 2023, Plaintiff filed the instan...

Excerpt: ...ANCE CO., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION; AND COY WALLACE: Defendant Geico issued Defendant Wallace a check for property damage. Despite cashing the check at Plaintiff EZ Cash, Defendant Wallace asked Geico to reissue the $36,000 check, which then EZ Cash was unable to cash. [1] On May 18, 2021, Plaintiff filed suit. On April 15, 2022, Plaintiff filed a Proof of Service, after OSCs regarding the failure to file such proof of service. On May 25, 2022, D...

Excerpt: ...dominal pain. It was later discovered that a surgical sponge was left within Plaintiff's plaintiff during the original surgery, which required a second surgery to remove the surgical sponge. [1] On March 19, 2021, Plaintiff filed the instant action against Emanate and Doe Defendants. On July 12, 2021, Plaintiff named Robinson V. Baron (“Dr. Baron” or “Defendant”) as Doe 1. On August 24, 2021, Plaintiff named Edwin Edillon, M.D., as Doe 4....

Excerpt: ...d Doe High School (“Defendants”): In 1978, Plaintiff, when Plaintiff 14 years old, he was the victim of sexual abuse by his then- English high school teacher, Fred Contreras (hereinafter, “Perpetrator”), who is now deceased. (FAC ¶¶ 5-7.) Plaintiff alleges that Defendants knew or should have known that the Perpetrator engaged in unlawful conduct (FAC ¶19) and that Defendants failed to take prevent such abuse (¶20). On November 22, 202...

Excerpt: ...vant legal authority and in what ways the FAC could be amended. Background This case involves real property. Plaintiff Martha Ismelda Morales (“Plaintiff”) alleges the following against Defendants: In May 2019, Plaintiff sought the help of Defendant Marquez, the principal of CMG, [2] to transfer the subject property from her uncle to Plaintiff. Instead, Defendant Marquez “induced Plaintiff and Mr. Fuentes into signing blank pages that they ...

Excerpt: ...”) (collectively, “Defendant Pena”): Plaintiff was acting as a site inspector for the State of California Department of Transportation (“DOT”) when he arrived at a worksite where he was then struck by a copper wire maintained by Defendants. [1] On September 14, 2020, Plaintiffs filed suit for general negligence. On January 3, 2023, Plaintiffs filed their first amended complaint (“FAC”), after the court granted leave to amend to asse...

Excerpt: ...(“Defendant”) relating to the purchase of a 2014 Chevrolet Cruz. On November 21, 2022, the court sustained Defendant's first demurrer with leave to amend. On December 21, 2022, Plaintiffs filed their First Amended Complaint (“FAC”), to which Defendants filed a demurrer that the court sustained. On April 24, 2023, Plaintiffs filed their SAC. On May 24, 2023, Defendant filed its Demurrer with a motion to strike. On June 14, 2023, Plaintiffs...

Excerpt: ...efendant Jared. Background This case arises from a motor vehicle accident. Plaintiff JOHN HENRY LEE and DANIEL LEE (“Plaintiff Daniel”) (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) allege the following against Defendants JARED ANDREW PAREDES (“Defendant Jared”), ANDREW PEREDES (“Defendant Andrew”), [1] the CITY OF AZUSA, and CITY OF COVINA: Decedent Milagros Isabel Lee (“decedent”) was operating her vehicle with her son, Plaintiff Daniel, as ...

Excerpt: ... SCHOOL, CHERYL BONNER (“Bonner”), and VIRGINIA KELSEN (“Kelsen”) (collectively, Defendants”) [1] : On December 13, 2021 during her 5 th grade year, Plaintiff was sexually abused and bullied by a male student, John Doe, wherein he hit Plaintiff's buttocks, pinched her waist, and groped her breasts. (Complaint ¶23.) Plaintiff and four other students, who were also abused by John Doe, told school officials, but Plaintiff's Mother was not...

Excerpt: ...echeng Li. Plaintiff alleges that commencing on or about May 19, 2019, the Hospital's and Dr. Vermani's negligent and intentional conduct caused the decedent's death on June 3, 2019. On June 1, 2020, Plaintiff filed the instant action. On March 30, 2021, Plaintiff filed her Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) against Defendants for: 1. WRONGFUL DEATH-MEDICAL MALPRACTICE; 2. SURVIVAL ACTION; 3. FRAUD/DECEIT/INTENTIONAL MISREPRESENTATIONS; 4. ELDE...

Excerpt: ...�). In 1984, when she was a junior in high school, Plaintiff served as John Fernandez's (“Perpetrator” or “Fernandez”) teaching assistant. Throughout the year, the Perpetrator made sexually inappropriate comments to Plaintiff. On one occasion, Plaintiff asked another teacher at the high school what to do, but the teacher did not help nor report the matter. (Complaint ¶9.) Then, while alone in the classroom, the Perpetrator sexually assau...