Excerpt: ...nt”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle incident. At this time, Defendant moves for an order compelling Plaintiff to appear for an examination with Paul E. Kaloostian, M.D., FAANS, FACS (“Dr. Kaloostian”) at 960 E Green St, Suite 320, Pasadena, CA 91106 on a date and time of Dr. Kaloostian's availability. Defendant additional requests monetary sanctions. Any opposition was due on or before November 30, 2023; none was filed. II. Motion...

Excerpt: ...nt State of California and Does 1 through 50 for the death of Asherey Shatonia Ryan (“Decedent”) in an automobile collision. The First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) asserts a single cause of action for negligence. The FAC provides that Plaintiff is the successor-in-interest to Decedent, who was killed in a traffic collision caused by Nicole Lorraine Linton. (“Linton”). Defendant State of California (“Defendant”) now demurs to the FAC,...

Excerpt: ...ing, Inc. (“Automac”) for damages arising from a slip and fall on water near the hallway and/or stairwell area of 200 Pine Ave., Long Beach, CA 90802 on February 17, 2020. Plaintiff sets forth two causes of action for general negligence and premises liability. Plaintiff filed amendments to complaint naming Octopus Japanese Cuisine, Inc. as Doe 1, Octopus Restaurant Long Beach, Inc. (“Octopus Restaurant”) as Doe 2, and Riverrock Real Estat...

Excerpt: ...fendant Michael Evich Kirsanov (“Defendant”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle incident. Trial is currently set for March 4, 2024. At this time, Defendant seeks leave to file a First Amended Answer (“FAA”) to Plaintiff's complaint to include an affirmative defense based on prelitigation settlement of Plaintiff's claims. The motion is unopposed. II. Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint CCP § 473(a)(1) provides, in relev...

Excerpt: ... Castellanos (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against Defendants, Tamir Benyun (“Benyun”), Oz Pilo, and 911 Attic Remodeling, Inc. for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. On August 18, 2023, Plaintiffs filed proof of service of the summons and complaint showing substitute service on Benyun alleging the documents were left with a co-occupant “Jane Doe”, at 5274 Campo Rd., Woodland Hills, CA 91364 (“Campo Addr...

Excerpt: ...s and Recreation, County of Los Angeles, and State of California for damages arising from a trip and fall on an alleged defective stair while walking on the steps of a jungle gym. Plaintiff alleges defendants negligently owned and maintained the subject jungle gym located at or near Live Oak Park, 10144 Bogue St., Temple City, CA 91780. Temple City filed a cross-complaint against Roes 1 to 20 for equitable indemnity/contribution (against Roes 1 t...

Excerpt: ...) filed this action against VCA Inc. (“VCA”), erroneously sued herein as VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital, and Selena Inouye (“Inouye”) for damages relating to a dog bite incident.¿Plaintiff brings two causes of action for negligence and for strict liability. On September 6, 2023, Inouye filed the instant motion for an order requiring Plaintiff to post an undertaking in the sum of $58,000 pursuant to CCP § 1030. Plaintiff opposes th...

Excerpt: ...oa (“Figueroa”) propounded form interrogatories, set one, and request for production of documents (“RPDs”), set one, on Cross-Defendant Artem Kazaryan (“Kazaryan”) on March 13, 2023. Additionally, Figueroa propounded interrogatories, set two, on Kazaryan on July 5, 2023. On July 24, 2023, Kazaryan served unverified responses to the propounded discovery. After sending meet and confer correspondence to Kazaryan's counsel, there has been...

Excerpt: ...araat Moller and Curtis Dailey (“Defendants”) for damages arising from an automobile accident. At this time, Defendants move to compel non-party Heights Surgical Institute (“Heights Surgical”) to produce its billing person most knowledgeable (“PMK”) and produce documents pursuant to a deposition subpoena served on Heights Surgical, and for monetary sanctions. The motion is unopposed. II. Legal Standard 1. Procedural Per CRC 3.1346, wh...

Excerpt: ...Plaintiff”) attorney of record, Steven Ross / Downtown LA Law Group, LLP (“Counsel”), moves to be relieved as counsel contending relief is necessary because the attorney- client relationship has broken down. Counsel has attached a proof of service demonstrating service of the motion, declaration, and proposed order on Plaintiff and on Defendant California Department of Transportation. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1362(d).) However, Californ...

Excerpt: ...dants Teresa Montes De Oca and Robert Martinez for damages arising from a fall over an alleged dangerous condition. Trial is currently set for November 18, 2024. At this time, Plaintiff seeks leave to file a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) to assert causes of action for Breach of Statutory Obligation, Negligent Exercise of Retained Control, Negligence, and Premises Liability. The motion is unopposed. II. Motion for Leave to File FAC CCP § 47...

Excerpt: ...ez (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against defendants Housing Authority of The City of Los Angeles and Does 1 to 50 for damages arising from a workplace injury. Plaintiff alleges he was employed by defendants as a third-party contractor to perform soldering work on an elevator in building 2 of the Jordan Downs Housing Project. While the elevator was positioned at the 6 th floor, Plaintiff alleges he fell six stories in free fall when the elev...

Excerpt: ...liability, negligence, breach of warranty (expressed and implied), negligence, and wrongful death arising from a vehicle collision with a pole that took place on November 19, 2018, and resulted in the death of Decedent Paula Bianca Udiong (“Decedent”). Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) alleges that Plaintiffs Angelo Udiong (“Angelo”), and Amada Udiong (“Amada”), Joshua Ancheta (“Ancheta”), were passengers in a Toyota...

Excerpt: ...ainst Defendants Miguel A. Lopez (“Lopez”), Lucia Aguiluz (“Aguiluz”), Uriel Morales Villanueva, Antonio Villanueva, and Does 1 to 50 for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. Defendant Aguiluz is the owner of the vehicle involved in the incident. On June 30, 2022, Plaintiff dismissed all defendants except for Lopez and Aguiluz (collectively, “Defendants”). Plaintiff seeks a default judgment against Lopez and Aguiluz in the t...

Excerpt: ...ones, Heinrich Fernandez (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against Defendants Roya Shookofy and Seyed Shayan Javaherian (“Defendants”) asserting negligence arising from an automobile incident which allegedly occurred on August 31, 2018 at El Toro Rd. in the County of Los Angeles. (Compl. at ¶ 8.) At this time, Defendants move to transfer venue to Orange County, arguing that the incident occurred in Orange County and that Def...

Excerpt: ...d Complaint (“FAC”) against Michelle Proyect (“Defendant”) and Does 1 to 10, wherein Plaintiff alleges she fell after her left foot slipped between the space of concrete pavers on Defendant's property. On July 21, 2023, Defendant filed her Answer to the FAC. Defendant now moves for terminating sanctions against Plaintiff to dismiss Plaintiff's action by failing to serve verified discovery responses in compliance with the Court's August 16...

Excerpt: ... Beginnings Christian Discipleship (“New Beginnings”), GM Service & Management, and Does 1 to 25 for injuries Plaintiff sustained after falling from the second story of a building. At this time, Plaintiff moves again for terminating sanctions against New Beginnings for disobeying the Court's September 2, 2022 order compelling New Beginnings to serve verified responses to Plaintiff's set one of form interrogatories, special interrogatories, an...

Excerpt: ...st for default judgment submitted on October 24, 2023 is GRANTED in the following amounts for the following reasons: This is an action wherein Plaintiff Rose Ramos (“Plaintiff”) alleges Josiah Dawson (“Dawson”) fired three or four gunshots into Plaintiff's vehicle, hitting Plaintiff on the left side of her chest with a bullet through her abdomen and liver. Sally Sanchez (“Sanchez”) is alleged to be Dawson's parent and or legal guardia...

Excerpt: ... special interrogatories, set one, and (3) request for production of documents (“RPDs”), set one, on Plaintiff Nico Quiros (“Plaintiff”) on August 17, 2022. Plaintiff's responses were due on or before September 20, 2022. After granting Plaintiff two 30-day extensions on October 19, 2022, and then on November 4, 2022, Plaintiff's counsel filed a motion to be relieved as counsel, which was heard and granted on January 18, 2023. On March 2, ...

Excerpt: ...u Barr (“Plaintiffs”) filed this action against Defendants Lyft, Inc. (“Lyft”), Ayalnesh Tessema, Raquel Rosasarmijo for damages arising from an automobile incident. At this time, Plaintiffs move to compel the deposition of Lyft's employee, Katye Coombs (“Coombs”). Lyft opposes the motion, and Plaintiffs filed a reply. 1. Moving Argument Coombs is an employee of Lyft, and signed the verification to Lyft's discovery responses as an aut...

Excerpt: ...ly Cline and Chad Allen Margolin (“Defendants”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. On December 13, 2022, Defendants filed their Answer to Plaintiff's complaint, and filed a cross-complaint against Ursula Crovelto (“Crovelto”) and Roes 1 to 50 for indemnification, apportionment of fault, and declaratory relief. At this time, Defendants seek to file a first amended cross-complaint (“FACC”) to add American Honda Motor Com...

Excerpt: ...ole Foods Market California, Inc.", ("Defendant”) propounded (1) form interrogatories, set one, (2) special interrogatories, set one, and (3) request for production of documents (“RPDs”), set one, on Plaintiff Nico Quiros (“Plaintiff”) on August 17, 2022. Plaintiff's responses were due on or before September 20, 2022. After granting Plaintiff two 30-day extensions on October 19, 2022, and then on November 4, 2022, Plaintiff's counsel fi...

Excerpt: ...) for damages arising from a motor vehicle incident. At this time, Defendant moves for an order compelling Plaintiff to appear for an examination with neurologist Dr. Jeffrey Bounds (“Dr. Bounds”) at 11370 Anderson St., Suite B100, Loma Linda, CA 92354 on December 19, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Defendant contends a neurological examination is necessary because Plaintiff claims traumatic brain injury from the incident. Any opposition was due on or bef...

Excerpt: ...Defendants City of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles, Kingsley Project, LLC, SAC-MM Properties LLC for damages arising from a trip and fall on a sidewalk. Trial is currently set for September 24, 2024. At this time, Plaintiff seeks leave to file a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) to correct the alleged location of the incident. The motion is unopposed. II. Motion for Leave to File FAC CCP § 473(a)(1) provides, in relevant part: “The court ...

Excerpt: ...City of Los Angeles (“Defendant”) for injuries related to Plaintiff's scooter striking a large pothole, causing Plaintiff to fall. Plaintiff sets forth two causes of action for premises liability and general negligence. At this time, Plaintiff seeks leave to file a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) to set forth an applicable cause of action against Defendant pursuant to Government Code § 835, since Plaintiff's cause of action for general n...

Excerpt: ...for damages arising from a motor vehicle incident. At this time, Defendant moves for an order compelling Plaintiff to appear for a mental examination with Charles Hinkin, Ph.D., (“Dr. Hinkin”) at 921 Westwood Blvd., Ste. 208, Los Angeles, CA 90024 at 9:00 a.m. Plaintiff opposes the motion, and Defendant filed a reply. Plaintiff does not dispute the necessity of a mental examination and has agreed to submit to a neuropsychological examination ...

Excerpt: ...Garcia”), a minor by and through his guardian ad litem Gabriela Garcia, (collectively, “Plaintiffs”), filed this action against Defendants Dhoor Gurpreet Singh and Triple Eight Transport Inc. (“Defendants”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle incident. Defendants now move for summary judgment, or alternatively, summary adjudication, against Plaintiff Elizarraras arguing that Plaintiff Elizarraras is now deceased and lacks standing ...

Excerpt: ...(“Julie”), and Does 1-25 for damages arising from an automobile incident. Trial is currently set for March 6, 2024. On August 9, 2023, Plaintiff filed an Amendment to Complaint naming Rachel Anne Miranda (“Miranda”) as Doe 1. Miranda now moves for an order dismissing the Amendment to Complaint pursuant to CCP § 474 and 581(m). Plaintiff opposes the motion. II. Motion for an Order Dismissing Amendment to Complaint CCP §474 provides: “W...

Excerpt: ...ron Terrace, LLC, and Does 1 to 25 for damages arising from a battery, wherein Plaintiff alleges he was ascending a stairway in the common area of the apartment complex when Does 1 to 5 punched Plaintiff in the head and robbed Plaintiff before fleeing the scene. On March 6, 2023, Defendants Calitex, LLC and Chadron Terrace, LLC (“Defendants”) filed the instant motion to compel three independent medical examinations (“IME”) of Plaintiff wi...

Excerpt: ... one, (2) special interrogatories, set one, and (3) request for production of documents (“RPDs”), set one, separately on Christine Muriel Roldzak and Melissa Hernandez (“Plaintiffs”) on April 18, 2023. After granting Plaintiffs an extension up and until July 21, 2023 to serve responses, Plaintiffs have not served any responses to date. Defendant therefore seeks an order compelling Plaintiffs to respond, without objections, to the outstand...

Excerpt: ...or damages arising from an automobile incident. At this time, Defendant Christian Jonathan Mejia (“Mejia”) moves for a Protective Order from having to provide responses to propounded written discovery on the grounds that Mejia is homeless and has not had an opportunity to meet with his counsel of record. The motion is unopposed. II. Motion for Protective Order 1. Meet and Confer CCP § 2030.090(a) provides, “When interrogatories have been p...

Excerpt: ...“Defendant”) for injuries arising from an automobile incident. After the Court granted Defendant's motion to strike punitive damages with leave to amend on September 13, 2023, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) on October 3, 2023. Defendant moves to strike the FAC on the same grounds that the allegations are insufficient to support a claim for punitive damages. Plaintiff opposes the motion, and Defendant filed a reply. II. ...

Excerpt: ...(“Defendant”) for injuries Plaintiff sustained when she slipped on a pool of liquid in Defendant's store and fell. Plaintiff moves the Court for an order compelling Defendant to provide further responses to Request for Production of Documents (“RPDs”), set two. Plaintiff requests further disclosures to request nos. 19-23, 25-26, and 28-31, and further verified responses to 32-33, and 35-37. Defendant opposes the motion, and Plaintiff file...

Excerpt: ...ries Plaintiff allegedly sustained when she slipped and fell on water near the door of the restroom on June 9, 2019. On July 5, 2022, Plaintiff filed an amendment to complaint naming Nationwide Janitorial Services, Inc. as Doe 1. On August 16, 2023, Defendants Culver City Mall, LLC, erroneously sued as Westfield, LLC, and Nationwide Janitorial Services, Inc. (“Defendants”) filed the instant motion moving the Court for an order compelling Plai...

Excerpt: ...ogies, Inc. (“Uber”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident, which occurred on October 27, 2019. At this time, Uber moves to compel arbitration and stay the action pending completion of arbitration. As of November 14, 2023, no opposition was filed. The motion is unopposed. II. Motion to Compel Arbitration In deciding a petition to compel arbitration, trial courts must decide first whether an enforceable arbitration agreement exists...

Excerpt: ...CA Inc., erroneously sued as VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital, (“VCA) (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising from a dog bite. The complaint alleges two causes of action for negligence and strict liability per California Civil Code Section 3342. Pertinent to VCA, the complaint alleges VCA failed to act reasonably in the care, handling, custody, and control of Inouye's dog, named “Theodor,” and that “Theodor” had an unus...

Excerpt: ...fendants TingTing You (“You”), The Cheng Living Trust Dated April 16, 1991, and EAN Holdings, LLC d/b/a Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company (“Enterprise”) for wrongful death involving a motor vehicle v. pedestrian incident. On September 13, 2023, Defendant You filed the instant motion for determination of good faith settlement between Plaintiffs and Defendants You and Enterprise. The motion is unopposed. Previously, this matter was heard on Oct...

Excerpt: ...s, Inc. (“Uber”) and Sergio Doe (“Sergio”) for damages arising from an assault and battery. The complaint alleges that on February 4, 2020, Plaintiff was a passenger in Sergio's vehicle when Sergio became aggravated at Plaintiff's request for an additional drop-off, wherein Doe slammed the vehicle door on Plaintiff's leg, grabbed Plaintiff, and pushed her to the ground. Plaintiff alleges Sergio was acting within the course and scope of hi...

Excerpt: ...alifornia, Inc., Food 4 Less of Southern California, Inc., and The Kroger Co. for damages arising from a slip and fall. The complaint alleges defendants allowed a dangerous condition to exist, specifically a dirty, wet and slippery floor with spilled merchandise. The complaint alleges causes of action for premises liability and general negligence against defendants. At this time, Defendant Alpha Beta Company dba Food 4 Less, erroneously sued as F...

Excerpt: ...s default judgment against Alexis Jesus Romero in the total amount of $117,643.50, comprised of $7,140 for past medical specials, $10,000 for future medical expenses, and $100,000 in general damages for pain, suffering, mental anguish, residual complaints, and emotional distress. (Azizi Decl. ¶ 8.) Additionally, Plaintiff seeks $503.50 for reimbursement of clerk's filing fees and process server's fees, as costs. This action arises out of a motor...

Excerpt: ...o (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendant Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“Defendant”) for damages arising from a fall on Defendant's bus when the bus accelerated. Plaintiff alleges she struck her head as a result of the incident.¿ Defendant now moves for an order compelling Plaintiff to appear for a mental examination with James E. Rosenberg, M.D. (“Dr. Rosenberg”) and Ari Kalechstein, Ph.D. (“D...

Excerpt: ...bbie Lee French (“French”), Michael Candler (“Candler”), and Candler Trucking (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. On May 13, 2022, Defendants filed a cross-complaint against Plaintiff for breach of contract, declaratory relief, and indemnification. Defendants now move for summary judgment on the grounds that Plaintiff entered into a binding and enforceable settlement agreement with Defendant...

Excerpt: ...dants, Restaurant Depot, LLC (“Restaurant Depot”) and Does 1 to 25 for damages arising from an alleged inadequately maintained portion of a raised curb located in front of one of the refrigerators on Restaurant Depot's property. On July 28, 2023, Plaintiff filed an amendment to complaint naming RD America, LLC (“RDA”) as Doe 1. On August 30, 2023, RDA filed its Answer to Plaintiff's complaint. On October 27, 2023, RDA filed the instant mo...

Excerpt: ...gainst Defendants So Cal PF, LLC, dba Planet Fitness (“So Cal LLC”) and So Cal PF Huntington Park, LLC dba Planet Fitness (“So Cal Huntington Park”) (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages relating to a railing, which allegedly became loose and broke free, causing Plaintiff to fall. The complaint alleges causes of action for negligence and premises liability against Defendants. Defendants now move for summary judgment, or alternative...

Excerpt: ...ntiff”) filed this action against Defendant Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“LACMTA”) and Does 1 to 20 for damages arising from an alleged failure to secure a ramp within the vehicle for Plaintiff, who was transported in the vehicle with his walker on September 19, 2022. (Compl. at ¶ 13.) At this time, Plaintiff seeks relief from the requirements of Government Code §§ 945.4 and 945.6 and petitions for an order p...

Excerpt: ...rogatories, set one, and request for production of documents (“RPDs”), set one, on Plaintiff Cheuk Ying Lam (“Lam”) on August 10, 2023 by U.S. mail. (Mot. Werner Decl. ¶ 3; Exh. B.) Plaintiff Lam is in pro per. Responses were due on or before September 18, 2023. (Id. at ¶ 4.) After receiving no responses by September 18, 2023, Uber's counsel attempted to meet and confer with Plaintiff Lam. Plaintiff Lam did not respond to Uber's Septemb...

Excerpt: ...“Defendant”) for damages arising from an automobile incident. On January 17, 2019, Plaintiff filed his first application for publication, which was rejected on February 13, 2019 due to, among other deficiencies, failure to provide facts and evidence to substantiate the need to serve by publication in order to satisfy the diligence requirement of CCP §§ 415.20, 415.30, and 415.50. (Notice of Rejection, Feb. 13, 2019.) On March 23, 2019, Plai...

Excerpt: ...nt (“FAC”) against defendants Birkenstock USA, LP (“Birkenstock”), Sandalim, Inc. (“Sandalim”), and Does 1 through 50 (collectively, “Defendants”) for injuries arising from stacked boxes on movable racks, which fell on top of Plaintiff's head. The complaint alleges causes of action for (1) negligence, (2) negligence – vicarious liability, (3) negligent hiring, supervision, and retention, and (4) premises liability. Defendant Bir...

Excerpt: ...uben De Arcos Gama (“Gama”), Maribel De Arcos, and Sara Anguiano, erroneously sued as served as Sara Angivano (“Anguiano”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. On October 20, 2023, Gama filed an Application for Determination of Good Faith Settlement providing Plaintiff and Gama entered into a settlement agreement for the total amount of $15,000. On November 1, 2023, rather than filing a Motion to Contest Application for Dete...

Excerpt: ... for damages arising out of a trip and fall on the street on December 15, 2020. Plaintiff brings a cause of action for dangerous condition of public property pursuant to Gov. Code section 835. Plaintiff alleges injuries arising from stepping on an uneven, scarred and deformed portion of asphalt on the street. (Compl. ¶ 13.) Defendant now moves for summary judgment. Plaintiff opposes the motion, and Defendant filed a reply. On September 13, 2023,...

Excerpt: ...h her Guardian ad Litem, Petitioner, filed this action against Defendants Tanner John Haynes and Alan Douglas Haynes (collectively, “Haynes Defendants”), and Does 1 to 50 for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. On August 23, 2021, Defendants/Cross-Defendants Tanner and Alan filed a Cross-Complaint against Cross-Defendant Hamazasb Aghajanian (“Aghajanian”). On June 20, 2023, Plaintiff filed an Amendment to Complaint naming Cross...

Excerpt: ...et one, on Plaintiff Dawn Stevens (“Plaintiff”) on April 14, 2023. (Mandell Decl. ¶ 4; Exh. A.) Plaintiff is in pro per. Responses were due no later than May 17, 2023. After receiving no response, defense counsel sent a meet and confer letter to Plaintiff requesting verified responses, without objections, by June 1, 2023. As of the date of filing, Plaintiff has not served responses. Defendant therefore seeks an order deeming the RFAs, set tw...

Excerpt: ...ul Gomez (“Plaintiff”) on July 26, 2023. (Mendoza Decl. ¶ 3; Exh. A.) After receiving no response by August 29, 2023, defense counsel emailed Plaintiff's counsel regarding the outstanding discovery responses on September 5, 2023 and October 15, 2023. (Id. at ¶¶ 3-6.) As of the date of filing, Plaintiff has not served responses. (Id. at ¶ 7.) Defendant therefore seeks an order compelling Plaintiff to respond, without objections, to the out...

Excerpt: ...d damages. Plaintiff Henrietta Castrellon (“Plaintiff”) opposes the motion, and Defendant filed a reply. Defendant properly sought a bifurcation order in advance of the trial date. (See CCP § 598 [court to issue order bifurcating case on noticed motion by the pretrial conference or, absent a pretrial conference, no later than 30 days in advance of trial].) However, a trial court may also “on its own motion . . . make such an order at any t...

Excerpt: ...ty”) and County of Los Angeles (the “County”) (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising out of a trip and fall over a sidewalk that occurred on February 4, 2022. The complaint alleges a single cause of action for dangerous condition of public property pursuant to Government Code § 835. The City moves for judgment on the pleadings. Plaintiff opposes the motion. This matter was previously heard on June 8, 2023. The Court continued...

Excerpt: ...ory McKay, and A Beautiful Confusion Production, LLC for damages arising from a dog bite. On November 7, 2022, the Court granted Plaintiff's counsel's motion to be relieved as counsel, wherein the ruling would be effective upon filing proof of service of the final order. (Min. Order, Nov. 7, 2022.) On August 21, 2023, this matter was called for a non-jury trial, and after no appearances by or for either party, the Court dismissed Plaintiff's comp...

Excerpt: ...t Defendants Los Angeles Unified School District and County of Los Angeles when a gate fell on Plaintiff. Trial is currently set for March 1, 2024. On April 21, 2022 and January 20, 2023, Plaintiff dismissed the County of Los Angeles and Los Angeles Unified School District. On December 22, 2022, Plaintiff filed amendments to complaint naming A-1 Fencing as Doe 1 and Turner Construction as Doe 2. At this time, Plaintiff seek leave to file a First ...

Excerpt: ...aul Singleton, a minor by and through his Guardian Ad Litem Angel Jacoba Schat, and Angel Jacoba Schat (“Plaintiffs”) filed their operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) action against Defendants Porter Charles Jones, Brian Charles Jones, County of Inyo, State of California, and City of Bishop, asserting a claim for negligence arising from an automobile accident which occurred on August 29, 2021 at the intersection of Horace Albright Av...

Excerpt: ... action against Defendants Stephen R Dixon (“Dixon”) and Stephen R. Dixon Trust (collectively, “Defendants”) for injuries Plaintiff suffered while on Defendants' premises to repair the air conditioners located on the roof. Plaintiff alleges that as he walked down the ladder from the roof to the floor below, the door hatch immediately slammed shut onto Plaintiff's body causing him to suffer injuries. Plaintiff now moves to compel Dixon to ...

Excerpt: ... Lucky Nails & Foot Spa (“Lucky Nails”) and Does 1 to 100, alleging a failure to implement and/or follow adequate safeguards and safety equipment and supplies, resulting in an acrylic fingernail striking Plaintiff's eye on June 1, 2019. On July 27, 2023, Plaintiff filed amendments to complaint naming Hang Thanh Doan as Doe 1 and Huyen Gale as Doe 2. Defendant Huyen Gale (“Gale”) now demurs to the complaint arguing the Doe Amendment is tim...

Excerpt: ...ucky Nails & Foot Spa (“Lucky Nails”) and Does 1 to 100, alleging a failure to implement and/or follow adequate safeguards and safety equipment and supplies, resulting in an acrylic fingernail striking Plaintiff's eye on June 1, 2019. On July 27, 2023, Plaintiff filed amendments to complaint naming Hang Thanh Doan as Doe 1 and Huyen Gale as Doe 2. Defendant Hang Thanh Doan (“Doan”) now demurs to the complaint arguing the Doe Amendment is ...

Excerpt: ...n Tsarukyan (“Defendant”) for damages arising out of an automobile accident. At this time, Progressive West Insurance Company (“Progressive”) moves for leave to intervene in the case, contending Progressive has a direct interest in the litigation because it issued the applicable automobile liability insurance covering the incident alleged in the complaint to its insured, Defendant Vigen Tsarukyan, who has been unable to be located and has...

Excerpt: ...) and Stephen R. Dixon Trust (collectively, “Defendants”) for injuries Plaintiff suffered while on Defendants' premises to repair the air conditioners located on the roof. Plaintiff alleges that as he walked down the ladder from the roof to the floor below, the door hatch immediately slammed shut onto Plaintiff's body causing him to suffer injuries. (Compl. at ¶¶ 10-11.) The complaint alleges causes of action for general negligence and prem...

Excerpt: ...gainst Defendants Alexis Nicholson and Christoph Martin Schuenke (“Defendants”) for damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident. On March 6, 2023, Defendants filed the instant motion to compel a second defense medical examination (“DME”) of Plaintiff and seeks monetary sanctions. Plaintiff opposes the motion, and Defendants filed a reply. 1. Moving Argument Defendants argue Plaintiff alleges various bodily injuries arising from the in...

Excerpt: ...ant CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (“CVS”) for injuries Plaintiff sustained when a plexiglass separator, set upon the pharmacy counter to separate employees and customers, fell upon Plaintiff. On May 4, 2022, Plaintiff filed an amendment to complaint naming Garfield Beach CVS, L.L.C. as Doe 1. On October 16, 2023, CVS filed the instant motion to continue the trial date and all related pretrial deadlines by 90 days. On October 19, 2023, the Court granted ...

Excerpt: ...damages arising from dog bite. The current trial date is January 30, 2024. Defendants Susan Wright and Kirk Wright (“Wright Defendants”) now move to continue the current trial date to February 24, 2025 in order for their Motion for Summary Judgment (“MSJ”), currently set to be heard on November 8, 2024, may be heard prior to trial. Alternatively, the Wright Defendants request the Court advance their MSJ hearing date. Any opposition was du...

Excerpt: ... arising from an assault by a third party while outside of the Smart & Final store. Plaintiff sets forth two causes of action for premises liability and general negligence. At this time, Defendant moves to compel Plaintiff to appear for his independent medical examination (“IME”) with Robert Kvitne, M.D. (“Dr. Kvitne”). However, since the filing of this motion, Plaintiff's physical examination with Dr. Kvitne had been completed as of Octo...

Excerpt: ... against Defendants Victory Outreach, Victory Outreach Eagle Rock, Roger Soto (“Soto”), Jasmine Galvez, Augie Barajas, and Mary Barajas (collectively, “Defendants”), alleging the wrongful death of Justin Trujeque (“Decedent”) based upon Defendants' failure to supervise Decedent's drug addiction while under Defendants' care. On march 17, 2023, Plaintiffs filed an amendment to complaint naming Victory Outreach International (“VOI”) ...

Excerpt: ...sing from a slip and fall on stairs. At this time, Defendant Samill Corporation d/b/a The Blue Room (“Defendant”) moves to quash Plaintiff's deposition subpoena served on DH Adjusters on July 28, 2023, or in the alternative, a protective order for DH's investigative file. Plaintiff opposes the motion and Defendant filed a reply. Defendant contends it already produced portions of DH Adjusters' investigative file, which included written witness...

Excerpt: ...�) propounded form interrogatories, set two, and special interrogatories, set two on Plaintiff Brittnee Aguirre (“Plaintiff”). After receiving no responses, defense counsel sent a letter to Plaintiff's counsel on August 21, 2023 requesting responses without objections within seven days. To date, Plaintiff has not served responses. Defendant therefore seeks an order compelling responses, without objections, and imposing sanctions. As of Octobe...

Excerpt: ...(“City”) and Candace Hanako Tanaka for injuries arising from a collision between a motor vehicle v. motorized wheelchair. Plaintiff alleges the sidewalk was raised, uneven, cracked, chipped, broken, improperly patched and improperly repaired, and not maintained in a safe condition, which forced Plaintiff to use the roadway and not the sidewalk. Consequently, Plaintiff alleges he was on the roadway when Candace Hanako Tanaka made a left turn a...

Excerpt: ...of Pico Rivera, County of Los Angeles, and California Department of Transportation for premises liability relating to a trip and fall over a protruding metal pole on the sidewalk. Thereafter, Plaintiff dismissed the County of Los Angeles and California Department of Transportation. On September 12, 2023, Plaintiff filed an amendment to complaint naming Southern California Edison (“SCE”) Company as Doe 1. At this time, Defendant City of Pico R...

Excerpt: ... filed this motion to set aside default entered on March 24, 2020 and default judgment entered on February 24, 2022, against its insured, Defendant Crescencio Polanco (“Polanco”). State Farm makes this motion pursuant to the Court's equitable authority. Further, State Farm moves for leave to file an Answer to the complaint on behalf of its insured, and to defend the action on the merits. Plaintiffs oppose the motion. This action arises from a...

Excerpt: ...ising from a motor vehicle collision. Defendant, a licensed attorney, is in pro per. Plaintiff now moves to compel Defendant to submit to an additional deposition. Any opposition to the motion was due on or before October 20, 2023; none was filed. II. Motion to Compel CCP § 2025.610 states: 1. Once any party has taken the deposition of any natural person, including that of a party to the action, neither the party who gave, nor any other party wh...

Excerpt: ...�) filed this action against Defendants Malachi Rashid Mapps (“Mapps”) and Mia Marie Ballantyne for damages arising from an automobile collision. At this time, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (“State Farm”) moves for leave to intervene in the case, contending State Farm has a direct interest in the litigation due to the insurance policy issued to its insured, Defendant Mapps, who has not been located to date. Plaintiff oppo...

Excerpt: ...Court for an order compelling Plaintiff Vito Anthony Derasmo (“Plaintiff”) to provide further responses to Defendant's special interrogatory, set one, requests nos. 1, 2, 7-10, 28-32, 34, 36, 37, 38, 42, 45, 47, 48, and 62-70. Further, Defendant moves for an order deeming admitted requests for admission (“RFA”), set one, admitted against Plaintiff on the grounds that Plaintiff did not respond to requests 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 16, 20 and ...

Excerpt: ...) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) I. Background This is a consolidated action for negligence and negligent entrustment arising from two separate motor vehicle collisions, which took place on November 26, 2019 and on October 14, 2022 in Los Angeles County. On May 13, 2022, Plaintiffs Alexis Bell, Latiffany Draper, and minors Harmony Ellis and Latiffany Ellis, by and through their guardian ad litem Latiffany Draper, filed their Second Amended Complaint against...

Excerpt: ...d Enterprises, Inc., (“Defendant”) for damages arising from a slip and fall on December 16, 2018, on a “dirty, wet and slippery floor.” (Compl. p. 4.) The Complaint alleges causes of action for general negligence and premises liability. Defendant now moves for summary judgment. Plaintiff opposes the motion, and Defendant filed a reply. A. Moving Argument Defendant asserts there existed no dangerous condition, because Plaintiff did not ste...

Excerpt: ...elling Plaintiff Maria Sanchez (“Sanchez”) to provide further responses to set one of form interrogatories, special interrogatories, and requests for admission (“RFAs”). Plaintiff opposes the motion. On September 28, 2023, the parties participated in an informal discovery conference (“IDC”), wherein the issues were deemed resolved. (Min. Order, Sept. 28, 2023.) At the IDC, moving party was ordered to schedule another IDC if further re...

Excerpt: ... ET AL., Defendant(s). ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) I. Background On April 28, 2020, Plaintiff Scott Kuhn (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendant Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“MTA”), et al. for damages arising from a motor vehicle incident. At this time, Plaintiff moves to enforce the settlement of the matter pursuant to CCP § 664.6. The motion is unopposed. Plaintiff argues in April 2023, settlement was r...

Excerpt: ...tively, “Plaintiffs”) propounded special interrogatories, set one, and request for production of documents (“RPDs”), set one, on Defendant San Gabriel Transit Inc. (“Defendant”) on February 6, 2023. Plaintiff Jose also propounded form interrogatories, set one, on Defendant on February 6, 2023. Plaintiffs granted Defendant's three separate requests for an extension, with responses ultimately due by May 15, 2023. Defendant did not serve...

Excerpt: ...rry Street Garage, Los Angeles Convention Center, Staples Center for a slip and fall incident. A multitude of cross-complaints were filed. Trial is currently set for January 24, 2024. As relevant to the instant motion, Cross-Complainant/Cross-Defendant Gabriel's Cleaning Maintenance and Pressure Washing, LLC ("Gabriel's Cleaning") filed its Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint on March 30, 2022. On the same day, Gabriel's Cleaning filed its Cross-Comp...

Excerpt: ... litem Felipe Rodriguez (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against Defendants Uber Technologies, Inc. (“Uber”), Aimin Lin, Andrian Krugliy, and Roman Pidkova for damages arising from an automobile collision. Defendant Uber now moves to compel Plaintiff Felipe to submit to an additional deposition and leave for additional time beyond the statutory limit to conduct the second deposition. Any opposition to the motion was due on o...

Excerpt: ... move to compel the deposition of in pro per Plaintiff Elis Ismael Castro (“Plaintiff”). Defendants noticed Plaintiff's deposition for February 17, 2023, and after receiving no objections, Plaintiff failed to appear for his deposition. Defendants further seek monetary sanctions, or evidentiary sanctions in the alternative. The motion is unopposed. II. Motion to Compel Deposition CCP § 2025.450(a) provides, “If, after service of a depositio...

Excerpt: ...ntiffs”) filed this action against defendants Sitanshu Shyam Singh (“Singh”), Uber Technologies Inc., Rasier LLC, and PV Holding Corp. for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. The complaint alleges causes of action for (1) negligence against all defendants and (2) unfair/unlawful/fraudulent business practices (Cal. Civ. Code §17200) against Uber Technologies Inc., Rasier LLC, and PV Holding Corp. The complaint includes a prayer f...

Excerpt: ... Budget Car Rental, LLC (“ABCR”) for damages relating to a hit and run collision. Plaintiff alleges that his vehicle was struck by a vehicle rented through ABCR. Plaintiff amended the Complaint to add Defendant Pedro Ivan Jiminez Aguilera (“Aguilera”) on October 14, 2021. At this time, Defendant Avis Rent A Car System, LLC (“ARACS”) moves for leave to intervene in the case, contending it is the liability assurer for Defendant Aguilera...

Excerpt: ...Plaintiffs”) filed this action against Defendants Lyft, Inc. (“Lyft”), Ayalnesh Tessema, Raquel Rosasarmijo for damages arising from an automobile incident. At this time, Lyft moves for a Protective Order to quash Plaintiffs' notice of deposition of Lyft's employee, Katye Coombs (“Coombs”). Plaintiffs oppose the motion, and Lyft filed a reply. II. Motion for Protective Order 1. Meet and Confer CCP § 2025.420(a) states that “Before, d...

Excerpt: ...) for damages arising from a motor vehicle incident. At this time, Defendant moves for an order compelling Plaintiff to appear for an examination with board-certified neurologist Edwin C. Amos, M.D. (“Dr. Amos”) at 2021 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 525E, Santa Monica, CA 90404 on November 14, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Defendant contends a neurological examination is necessary because Plaintiff claims neurological injuries from the incident, and Plaintif...

Excerpt: ...action against defendants Sitanshu Shyam Singh (“Singh”), Uber Technologies Inc., Rasier LLC, and PV Holding Corp. for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. The complaint alleges causes of action for (1) negligence against all defendants and (2) unfair/unlawful/fraudulent business practices (Cal. Civ. Code §17200) against Uber Technologies Inc., Rasier LLC, and PV Holding Corp. The complaint includes a prayer for punitive damages an...

Excerpt: ...nki”) and Wendy Kadi (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against Defendants Kathy Mitsuye Kozai and Gerald Kozai for damages arising from an automobile collision. Defendant Kathy Mitsuye Kozai (“Kathy”) moves the Court for an order compelling Plaintiff Solanki to provide further responses to supplemental interrogatories and supplemental requests for production of documents. Defendant Kathy also moves for judgment on the plead...

Excerpt: ...en Dong, erroneously sued as Dong Chen (“Dong”), and Estate of Dylan Tszking Chan (“Chan” or “Decedent”) (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident on February 21, 2021. Plaintiff issued a subpoena to Dong's insurer, National General Premier Insurance Company (“National”), seeking documents related to Dong's insurance coverage, claims, collisions, and citations related to two vehicles driven...

Excerpt: ...this action against Lisa Kahn Mazzarella and Jeffrey Paul Mazzarella for damages arising from a motor vehicle collision. At this time, Plaintiffs seek leave to file a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) to add the Estate of Lisa Kahn Mazzarella, deceased, and Jeffrey Paul Mazzarella, deceased, as defendants to the action. II. Motion for Leave to File FAC CCP § 473(a)(1) provides, in relevant part: “The court may, in furtherance of justice, and...

Excerpt: ...y Lu (“Defendants”) for damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident. Trial is currently set for May 6, 2024. Plaintiff has designated Andrew S. Morris, D.C. (“Morris”), Jan Roughan, B.S.N. (“Roughan”), Jonathan Eskenazi, M.D. (“Eskenazi”), John J. Smith, P.E. (“Smith”), and Fardad Mobin, M.D (“Mobin”) pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 2034.260. Defendants move to compel the depositions of these expert witness...

Excerpt: ...geles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“Defendant”) for damages arising from allegations that Defendant's employee closed the bus doors on Plaintiff without warning as Plaintiff was boarding the bus. At this time, Defendant moves to compel Plaintiff's physical examination and requests monetary sanctions. Any opposition to the motion was due by October 11, 2023; none was filed. II. Motion to Compel Physical Examination CCP § 2032...

Excerpt: ...ngeles, and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for damages arising from a trip and fall while attempting to exit a bus. Plaintiff dismissed the City of Los Angeles and County of Los Angeles. Trial is currently set for November 30, 2023. At this time, Defendant Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“Defendant”) moves to compel Plaintiff's physical examination and requests monetary sanctions. Any opposi...

Excerpt: ...nguez is currently in pro per, after the withdrawal of defense counsel due to a mistake and lack of authority to file an Answer on behalf of Dominguez. (Min. Order, Feb. 16, 2023.) Plaintiff then hired an investigator, who personally served Dominguez on May 11, 2023 with the initial summons, complaint, discovery and deposition subpoena for May 25, 2023. On May 25, 2023, Dominguez failed to appear for his deposition. Plaintiff's counsel has attemp...

Excerpt: ...ian Ad Litem Jesse Ronald Carrasco, and Jazelle Dimas (“Dimas”) (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against Defendants Positive Investments Inc., PI Properties LLC, and Becky Radgowski (“Becky”) for injuries Plaintiffs sustained in a dog bite attack. On May 17, 2022, Plaintiff filed Amendments to Complaint naming Defendants Ariana Arambula (“Arambula”) as Doe 1, Joseph M. Radgowski (“Joseph”) as Doe 2, and Mark A. R...

Excerpt: ...s Foot Locker Retail, Inc., John Doe, and Does 1 to 100 for injuries related to an assault and battery on Plaintiff while inside a store. At this time, Defendant Foot Locker Retail, Inc. (“Foot Locker”) seeks leave to file a cross- complaint against A.J. Molino & Associates, Inc. (“A.J”) for equitable indemnification, equitable contribution, and declaratory relief. The motion is unopposed. II. Motion for Leave to File Cross‐Complaint A ...

Excerpt: ...ogies, Inc., Rasier LLC, Rasier-CA-LLC, Charter Communications, Inc., and John E. Roche for injuries arising from a motor vehicle incident. Trial is currently set for January 17, 2024. At this time, Defendants Uber Technologies, Inc., Rasier LLC, Rasier-CA-LLC (“Uber”) move to disqualify Los Angeles City Law, APLC (“LACL”) from their representation of Plaintiff due to a conflict of interest concerning LACL attorney Nanette Reed, Esq. (“...

Excerpt: ...istian Discipleship (“New Beginnings”), GM Service & Management, and Does 1 to 25 for injuries Plaintiff sustained after falling from the second story of a building. At this time, Plaintiff moves again for terminating sanctions against New Beginnings for disobeying the Court's September 2, 2022 order compelling New Beginnings to serve verified responses to Plaintiff's set one of form interrogatories, special interrogatories, and requests for ...