Excerpt: ...ugust 10, 2022. The Complaint asserts causes of action for (1) tortious interference with contract, (2) unfair business practices, and (3) tortious interference with prospective advantage. Defendant demurred to each of the causes of action of the Complaint. On April 26, 2023, the Court issued an Order sustaining Defendant's demurrer to the third cause of action of the Complaint, with leave to amend. The Court overruled the demurrer to the first a...

Excerpt: ... Corp. (“SecurCapital”) and Stephen J. Russell (jointly, “Defendants”). Plaintiff filed the operative Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) on November 23, 2022, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of contract, (2) declaratory relief, (3) breach of partnership or joint venture agreement, (4) breach of fiduciary duty, (5) conversion, (6) fraudulent concealment, (7) fraudulent misrepresentation, (8) negligent misrepresentation, (9) unju...

Excerpt: ...C. The Complaint asserts causes of action for (1) breach of written contract, (2) breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, (3) unjust enrichment, (4) mechanic's lien foreclosure, (5) open book account, and (6) account stated. Plaintiff now moves for leave to amend the Complaint in this case. The motion is unopposed. Discussion Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 473(a)(1), “[t]he court may, in furtherance of justice, a...

Excerpt: ...endants South Bay Property Management Inc. (“South Bay”) and “Agents: Wanda Rafael” (“Rafael”). The Complaint alleged one cause of action for “OSC: Failure to Perform.” South Bay and Rafael (jointly, “Defendants”) demurred to the Complaint. Defendants also moved to strike portions of the Complaint. On January 25, 2023, the Court issued an Order sustaining Defendants' demurrer to the Complaint in its entirety, with leave to ame...

Excerpt: ...FENDANT AND/OR ITS COUNSEL Background Plaintiff Jason Dizon (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendant Western Asset Management Company, LLC (“Defendant”) on May 20, 2020. In the Complaint, Plaintiff asserts causes of action for (1) retaliation in violation of Equal Pay Act, (2) whistleblower retaliation, (3) retaliation in violation of FEHA, (4) retaliation in violation of Labor Code section 98.6, (5) discrimination on the basis o...

Excerpt: ... for (1) failure to produce personnel documents and records, and (2) failure to produce payroll documents and records. On August 9, 2023, Plaintiff filed a previous Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint. On October 5, 2023, the Court issued an Order denying the motion without prejudice. The Court's October 5, 2023 minute order provides, inter alia, that “Plaintiff's motion is denied without prejudice. Plaintiff requests a continuance...

Excerpt: ...uisite Apparel Corp. (“Exquisite Apparel”) and Affluent Staffing, LLC (“Affluent”) (jointly, “Defendants”). On March 16, 2023, Plaintiff filed the operative Second Amended Representative Action Complaint (the “SAC”), which contains a single cause of action for violation of the Private Attorneys General Act. Plaintiff previously moved for an order imposing terminating and monetary sanctions against Exquisite Apparel. No opposition ...

Excerpt: ...' COMPLAINT Background Plaintiffs Lawrence Vallely, Therese Vallely, Mary Bestwick, Nilan Gunewardena, Jessica Millan, Lubna Ibrahim, Taurell Lebeau, Julian Payton, David Ross, Hothyfa James Museitif, Giancarlo Samson, Curtis Saulnier, Suraj Sundar, Michael Capovilla, Lucia Senzatimore, Dustin Clark, Natalia Nowicka, Michael Samu, and Majan Zaldana (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action on July 12, 2023 against Defendant Equity Reside...

Excerpt: ...) and Saeed Bholat (“Bholat”) (jointly, “Defendants”). The Complaint asserts causes of action for (1) FEHA retaliation, (2) FEHA retaliation, (3) failure to prevent discrimination, (4) “prevention of employee's Weingarten rights – FEHA discrimination,” (5) “civil rights violation – use of video camera – FEHA discrimination,” (6) “failure to provide progressive discipline – FEHA discrimination,” (7) “failure to provid...

Excerpt: ...EA IN ABATEMENT Background Plaintiff Mackenzie Anne Thoma, a.k.a. Kenzie Anne, as an aggrieved employee, and on behalf of all other aggrieved employees under the Labor Code Private Attorneys' General Act of 2004 (“Plaintiff”) filed this action on July 11, 2023 against Defendants VXN Group LLC, Strike 3 Holdings LLC, General Media Systems, LLC, and Mike Miller (collectively, “Defendants”). The Complaint contains one cause of action for civ...

Excerpt: ...gainst Defendants SecurCapital Corp. (“SecurCapital”) and Stephen J. Russell (“Russell”) (jointly, “Defendants”). Plaintiff filed the operative Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) on November 23, 2022, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of contract, (2) declaratory relief, (3) breach of partnership or joint venture agreement, (4) breach of fiduciary duty, (5) conversion, (6) fraudulent concealment, (7) fraudulent misrepresentat...

Excerpt: ... Nancy Klosowski (“Plaintiff”) filed this instant action against Defendants Manhattan Beach Unified School District (the “District”) and Tom Stekol (“Stekol”) (jointly, “Defendants”). On September 27, 2023, Plaintiff submitted a Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) alleging causes of action for (1) age discrimination, (2) hostile work environment, (3) failure to prevent discrimination and harassment, (4) intentional infliction of ...

Excerpt: ...inter alia, Defendant Horrigan Cole Enterprises, Inc. dba Cole Vocational Services, Co. (“CVS”). Plaintiff's Complaint asserts causes of action for (1) violation of Health and Safety Code section 1432, (2) violation of Health and Safety Code section 1278.5, (3) violation of Labor Code section 1102.5, and (4) wrongful termination in violation of public policy. On April 7, 2022, Plaintiff filed an amendment to the Complaint naming National Ment...

Excerpt: ... “Plaintiffs”) filed a “Complaint to Abate Nuisance and for Damages” in this action against Defendants George Yadegar; Hong Kook Kim; Wong Woo Pak; and Carlos Jimenez, individually and dba J B Advance Builders. In the Complaint, Plaintiffs allege that they are the owners of real property known as 3320 Reynolds Avenue, Los Angeles, CA. (Compl., ¶ 1.) George Yadegar is the owner of real property known as 3322 N. Reynolds Avenue, Los Angele...

Excerpt: ...bel Jones (“Defendant”). The original Complaint asserted causes of action for (1) quiet title, (2) breach of contract, (3) breach of warranty of habitability, and (4) negligent infliction of emotional distress. Defendant demurred to each of these causes of action and moved to strike portions of the Complaint. On April 28, 2023, the Court issued an Order sustaining Defendant's demurrer to the first, second, and third causes of action of the Co...

Excerpt: ...EASONABLE ATTORNEY'S FEES IN THE SUM OF $64,160.25 AND OTHER COSTS IN THE SUM OF $12,496.19 Background Plaintiffs Mehdi Saidane and Mimi Saidane (jointly, “Plaintiffs”) brought this action on June 30, 2017 against Defendants Patrick Khalafian, Dertad Teddy Bedjakian (“Bedjakian”), and 168 Entertainment, LLC (“168 Entertainment”). Plaintiffs filed the operative Second Amended Complaint on July 3, 2018, asserting causes of action for (1...

Excerpt: ...ff The Estate of Lucy M. Johnson by Eric Walker, its Special Administrator (“Plaintiff”) filed this action on May 17, 2023 against a number of Defendants, including Defendant Priority Title Company (“PTC”). The Complaint alleges causes of action for (1) quiet title, (2) cancellation of recorded instruments, and (3) fraud and negligence. PTC now demurs to the Complaint. PTC also moves to strike portions of the Complaint. Plaintiff opposes ...

Excerpt: ... inter alia, Defendant Leon Richard Mays, an individual (“Mays”) and as Trustee of the 402 Randolph Trust. The operative Fourth Amended Complaint (“FAC”) was filed by Plaintiffs on January 27, 2023. The FAC asserts causes of action for (1) intentional misrepresentation, (2) negligence, (3) fraudulent conveyance, (4) “withdrawn,” (5) violation of Business and Professions Code section 7160, (6) aiding and abetting unlicensed contracting...

Excerpt: ...ff”) filed this action on October 31, 2018 against Defendant Kandypens Inc. (“Kandypens”). The Complaint alleges causes of action for (1) violation of Unfair Competition Law, (2) violation of the Stop Tobacco Access to Kids Enforcement Act, and (3) violation of the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act. On July 16, 2021, the Court issued a Final Judgment in this matter (herein, the “Judgment”). The Judgment provides, inter alia,...

Excerpt: ...QUEST FOR MONETARY SANCTIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF S18,796 25; PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO CONNEL DEFENDANT ENRIQUE EARLE M.D •S FURTHER DISCOVERY RESPONSES; REQUEST FOR MONETARY SANCTIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF S7:846 Plamtiffs Devin Estime, a minor, by and through his Guardian Ad Litem, Arti Bhimani, Michel Estime, and Arti Bhimani filed this action on Februaty 22, 2022 agamst a number of defendants. On May 26, 2022, Plaintiff Devin Estime, a minor, by and th...

Excerpt: ...December 30, 2021 against Defendants SecurCapital Corp. ("SecurCapital") and Stephen J. Russell ("Russell") (jointly, "Defendants"). Plaintiff filed the operative Second Amended Complaint ("SAC") on November 23, 2022, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of contract, (2) declaratory relief, (3) breach of partnership or joint venture agreement, (4) breach of fiduciary duty, (5) conversion, (6) fraudulent concealment, (7) fraudulent misrepresen...

Excerpt: ...ronoff an individual and as trustee of the ATVV Trust, with an effective date of January 1, 2012, and Milder Arroliga, as trustee of the ATW Trust, with an effective date of January 1, 2012. Plaintiff filed the operative Second Amended Complaint ("SACO on November 17, 2020, alleging ten causes of action. On August 19, 2023, Jane Doe filed a Cross-Complaint in this action against, inter alia, Plaintiff. The Cross-Complaint alleges nine causes of a...

Excerpt: ...ndants, including Raymond Munro ("Munro") and Henry Suarez ("Suarez"). Plamtiffs filed the operative First Amended Complaint ("PAC") on June 17, 2020, allegmg causes of action for (1) breach of written contract for sale of real property, (2) violation of Civil Code sections 1102 et seq., (3) violation of Civil Code sections 2079 et seq„ (4) negligence, (5) fraudulent concealment (6) fraudulent misrepresentation, (7) negligent misrepresentation,...

Excerpt: ...d The Estate of Obalajii Khephren Rust filed this action on January 26, 2021 against Defendants Kim B. Priestley and Darryl H. Priestley (jointly, “Defendants”). The Complaint alleges causes of action for (1) wrongful eviction, (2) intentional infliction of emotional distress, (3) conversion, and (4) defamation per se. The trial date in this action is currently set for January 24, 2024, and the hearing on Defendants' motion for summary judgme...

Excerpt: ...truction. The Complaint alleges causes of action for (1) disgorgement pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 7031, (2) intentional misrepresentation, (3) negligent misrepresentation, (4) violation of Consumers Legal Remedies Act, (5) unfair competition, (6) unjust enrichment, and (7) professional negligence. Sawaya now demurs to each of the causes of action of the Complaint. Plaintiff opposes. Discussion A. Procedural Issues As an init...

Excerpt: ...Inc. (“CMI”) and Jong Uk Byun (“Byun”) (jointly, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action on February 6, 2023 against Defendants Hope YS Kim, Jason Kim, Young M. Kim, J&I Consulting, Inc. (“J&I Consulting”), and SA Recycling LLC (“SA Recycling”). The Complaint alleges causes of action for (1) breach of fiduciary duty, (2) fraud, (3) constructive fraud, (4) professional negligence, (5) violation of Business and Professions Code section ...

Excerpt: ... (jointly, "Defendants"). On February 9, 2023, Janet Haywood ("Plaintiff") filed the operative First Amended Complaint ("FAC") in this action against Defendants, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of contract, (2) breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and (3) conspiracy to commit fraud. In FAC, Plaintiff alleges that in 2017, she retained Stephen Cho to represent her in a lawsuit filed in the Los Angeles County Superior...

Excerpt: ...erranean Kitchen ("Saffron"), and Oren Loni. On May 16, 2023, Plaintiff filed the operative First Amended Complaint ("PAC"), alleging causes of action or (1) discrimination, (2) harassment, (3) retaliation, (4) failure to prevent discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, (5) sexual harassment, (6) intentional infliction of emotional distress, (7) declaratory judgment, (8) wrongful termination in violation of public policy, and (9) failure to p...

Excerpt: ...DICIAL REFEREE; DEFENDANTS' AMENDED MOTION FOR STAY Background On November 14, 2022, Plaintiffs Xiang Hao Cui (“Cui”), for himself and derivatively on behalf of Nominal Defendant Stanford Plaza Association, Inc. (the “Association”), 800 East Pico Blvd, LLC, 808 East Pico Blvd, LLC, and Stanford Plaza Holdings, LLC (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against Defendants Dae Yong Lee aka David Lee (“David Lee”), Hellen Lee...

Excerpt: ...0 against Defendants Del Amo Hospital, Inc. (“Del Amo”) and Universal Health Services, Inc. On November 18, 2020, Plaintiff filed an amendment to the Complaint substituting UHS of Delaware, Inc. (“UHS of Delaware”) in place of “Doe 51.” On July 15, 2021, the Court “received” a First Amended Consolidated Complaint for Damages (“FACC”). On July 22, 2021, a Stipulation Regarding Consolidated Complaint and Order Thereupon (the “...

Excerpt: ...y Huerta (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendants Michael Simms (“Simms”), Carmen Santillan (“Santillan”), Plant Ranch, Inc. (“Plant Ranch”), and Cena Kitchen, LLC (“Cena Kitchen”). Plaintiff filed the operative Third Amended Complaint (“TAC”) on August 29, 2023, alleging causes of action for (1) constructive fraud, (2) accounting, (3) conversion, (4) breach of the operating agreement, (5) breach of fiduciary dut...

Excerpt: ... OF R&R MASONRY, INC.'S CALIFORNIA CONTRACTOR'S LICENSE (B&P CODE § 7031(e) AND CCP §§ 597 and 598) AND RELATED CROSS-ACTIONS Background On June 7, 2021, Plaintiff R&R Masonry (“R&R”) filed this action against Defendants H.A. Lewis, Inc. (“H.A. Lewis”), Los Angeles Unified School District (the “District”), and U.S. Specialty Insurance Company. The Complaint alleges causes of action for (1) breach of contract, (2) quantum meruit, (3...

Excerpt: ... a First Amended Complaint on February 10, 2022. On June 3, 2022, the Court issued an Order sustaining the County's demurrer to the First Amended Complaint in its entirety, with leave to amend. Plaintiff a Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) on June 22, 2022. The SAC asserted causes of action for (1) discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in violation of FEHA, (2) failure to accommodate in violation of FEHA, (3) failure to engage in the int...

Excerpt: ...ation (“Defendant”). The Complaint asserts causes of action for (1) violation of Civil Code section 2923.55 and (2) violation of Business and Professions Code section 17200 et seq. In the Complaint, Plaintiff alleges that at all relevant times, she owned the property located at 637 E 29th Street, Los Angeles CA 90011. (Compl., ¶ 7.) Plaintiff alleges that “[i]n mid-2015, a fire virtually destroyed most of the Property and left it in severe...

Excerpt: ... Robert Lee, an individual dba Landpac Properties. JC 2020 filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) on July 27, 2022, asserting causes of action for (1) breach of written contract, (2) promissory estoppel, (3) fraudulent concealment, (4) fraudulent misrepresentation, and (5) fraudulent transfer. On July 20, 2022, Robert Lee (“Lee”) and New Hampshire BBL filed a Cross-Complaint against Cross-Defendants J.C. 2020, Jeannie Yoon (�...

Excerpt: ...otors, LLC (“GM”). The Complaint alleges causes of action for (1) violation of subdivision (d) of Civil Code section 1793.2, (2) violation of subdivision (b) of Civil Code section 1793.2, (3) violation of subdivision (a)(3) of Civil Code section 1793.2, (4) breach of express written warranty, and (5) breach of the implied warranty of merchantability. Plaintiff indicates that on March 20, 2023, the parties entered into a “Settlement Agreemen...

Excerpt: ...and Tomas Hermanek, a Minor, by and through his Guardian Ad Litem, Tea Hermankova (jointly, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action on April 27, 2023 against Defendants Runway Sub Reit, LLC (“Runway”) and Bozzuto Management Company. The Complaint alleges causes of action for (1) breach of lease, (2) breach of implied covenant of habitability, (3) trespass, (4) negligence, (5) breach of covenant of quiet enjoyment, (6) maintenance of nuisance, (7)...

Excerpt: ...em Clarence Tate (“Plaintiff”) filed this action on March 5, 2015 against, among other defendants, Defendant FCA US LLC (“FCA”). The Complaint alleges causes of action for (1) strict product liability, and (2) negligence product liability. The case arises out of a car accident involving a 1998 Dodge Caravan and an airbag that did not deploy. FCA now moves “for an Order imposing a terminating sanction pursuant to California Code of Civil...

Excerpt: ...ix.Com. The Complaint alleges causes of action for (1) “California Unauthorized Access to Computer Data Act,” (2) “California Invasion of Privacy Act,” (3) “California Invasion of Privacy,” (4) “intrusion upon seclusion,” and (5) “publication of private information.” In the Complaint, Plaintiff alleges that “Defendant has secretly installed spyware on its website at www.ringlogix.com to de-anonymize and ‘dox' every visitor...

Excerpt: ...endants Atlantic Solutions Group Inc., doing business as Empire Workforce Solutions and Adam Kidan. The Complaint alleges causes of action for (1) declaratory relief-arbitration, (2) declaratory relief – recusal of counsel, (3) declaratory relief – profit share, (4) accounting, (5) wages, (6) wrongful termination, (7) vacation pay, and (8) unfair business practices. In the Complaint, Plaintiff alleges that “as of September 30, 2020, Defenda...

Excerpt: ...ne Fuqua in the total amount of $1,100,000. Each loan was documented in the form of a written and executed Promissory Note. Defendant allegedly made no payments on the notes. Accordingly, Plaintiff brings eighteen causes of action for breach of promissory note (one for each note), and a nineteenth cause of action for accounting. Defendant Fuqua has filed a Cross-Complaint against Plaintiff Morgan Creek for rescission. Cross- Complainant alleges t...

Excerpt: ...n on October 20, 2021 against Defendants Air Tiger Express (USA) Inc. (“ATE”) and Matthew Tran (“Tran”) (jointly, “Defendants”). The Complaint alleges causes of action for (1) discrimination on the basis of age, (2) harassment, (3) retaliation, (4) failure to prevent discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, and (5) wrongful termination in violation of public policy. Defendants now move for summary judgment or, in the alternative, s...

Excerpt: ...or Tele Services, LLC, and Home Health Marketing Enterprises, Inc. Plaintiff filed the operative First Amended Complaint in this action on July 8, 2019, asserting causes of action for (1) breach of contract, (2) intentional misrepresentation, and (3) negligent misrepresentation. On April 3, 2023, a “Judgment After Trial” was entered in this action. The Judgment provides that “[t]he above captioned matter having regularly come on for trial o...

Excerpt: ...�) filed this action on May 2, 2022 against Defendant General Motors, LLC (“GM”). The Complaint alleges causes of action for (1) violation of subdivision (d) of Civil Code section 1793.2, (2) violation of subdivision (b) of Civil Code section 1793.2, (3) violation of subdivision (a)(3) of Civil Code section 1793.2, (4) breach of express written warranty, and (5) breach of the implied warranty of merchantability. In the Complaint, Plaintiffs a...

Excerpt: ...Recovery Concepts (jointly, “Defendants”). On February 9, 2023, Haywood filed the operative FAC in this action against Defendants, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of contract, (2) breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and (3) conspiracy to commit fraud. On September 10, 2020, Creative Recovery Concepts, Inc. filed an action entitled Creative Recovery Concepts, Inc. v. 8424 Western Plaza, LLC, et al., Case No. 20S...

Excerpt: ...iff Douglas A. Bagby (“Plaintiff”) filed this action on December 22, 2022 against Defendant Joseph Daniel Davis (“Joseph Davis”). Plaintiff filed the operative Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) on August 31, 2023 [1] against Joseph Davis, Hilary Davis, and Randi Desnoes. The SAC alleges causes of action for (1) “perjury by Defendants Joseph D. Davis and Hilary Davis Regarding the Transfer of Title of the Ketchum Home to Hilary Davis,...

Excerpt: ...MPLAINT Background Plaintiffs Lawrence Vallely, Therese Vallely, Mary Bestwick, Nilan Gunewardena, Jessica Millan, Lubna Ibrahim, Taurell Lebeau, Julian Payton, David Ross, Hothyfa James Museitif, Giancarlo Samson, Curtis Saulnier, Suraj Sundar, Michael Capovilla, Lucia Senzatimore, Dustin Clark, Natalia Nowicka, Michael Samu, and Majan Zaldana (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action on July 12, 2023 against Defendant Equity Residentia...

Excerpt: ...) SETTING CASE NUMBER 22VECV01348 FOR TRIAL AND RELATED CROSS-ACTION Background On June 8, 2022, Plaintiffs Eugene Chorny (“Chorny”) and Irina Ermakova (jointly, Plaintiffs”) filed the instant action against Defendants Samuel Ohana (“Ohana”), Tamim, LLC (“Tamim”), The Barbara Willa Johanna Katt Living Trust (the “Trust”), and Marks and Associates, a California Accountancy Corporation (collectively, “Defendants”). On February...

Excerpt: ...ckground Plaintiff Consumer Advocacy Group, Inc. (“Plaintiff”) filed this Proposition 65 (“Prop 65”) action on June 20, 2017 against a number of Defendants, including Gel Spice Company, Inc. (“Gel Spice”). The operative Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) was filed on January 19, 2021, alleging that various defendants exposed California consumers to lead without Proposition 65 warnings through the manufacture and sale of certain food...

Excerpt: ...n against Defendants Exquisite Apparel Corp. (“Exquisite Apparel”) and Affluent Staffing, LLC (“Affluent Staffing”) (jointly, “Defendants”). On March 16, 2023, Plaintiff filed the operative Second Amended Representative Action Complaint (the “SAC”), which contains a single cause of action for violation of the Private Attorneys General Act. On December 1, 2021, the Court issued an Order granting four motions to compel brought by Pl...