Excerpt: ...o”) filed a Complaint against Defendants Cultural Care, Inc. (“Cultural Care”) and Lata Owen. On February 8, 2024, the Court granted the application of Megan Montero to be appointed as guardian ad litem for minor plaintiff M.F. On February 16, 2024, Plaintiff filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) against Defendants Cultural Care, Safaa Sofia Boualite (“Boualite”), and Lata Owen (“Owen”) alleging causes of action fo...

Excerpt: ...n the course and scope of his employment with City of Rancho Palos Verdes when the accident occurred. On December 28, 2022, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Defendants Rivera and City of Rancho Palos Verdes. The operative complaint is the First Amended Complaint alleging (1) negligence; (2) vicarious liability; (3) vicarious liability. LEGAL AUTHORITY CCP § 2031.310 (a) On receipt of a response to a demand for inspection, copying, testing, or...

Excerpt: ... 2018, Plaintiff checked into the Hilton Los Angeles Airport located at 5711 W Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045 (the Hotel). (First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) ¶¶ 4,16.) On December 28, 2018, Plaintiff woke up to an intense itching sensation and discovered he had been bitten by bedbugs all over his body. (FAC ¶ 17.) Plaintiff informed the front desk, but Plaintiff alleges that nothing was done to remedy the situation. (FAC ¶ 18.) Plaint...

Excerpt: ...ne 30, 2021. Plaintiff alleges Defendants maintained a cannabis business or activity in violation of Los Angeles County Code. On December 16, 2022, Plaintiff filed a complaint for unlawful detainer. On March 14, 2024, the Court sustained demurrer to the complaint with 20 days leave to amend. On March 25, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint for unlawful detainer. On April 15, 2024, Defendant Vortex filed a demurrer to the FAC. No opposition ...

Excerpt: ...h the vehicle slowing down on its own and alerting collision even though there were no obstacles in front of it, rattling noises coming from the front left side of the vehicle, and dashboard lights remaining illuminated. On Plaintiff's last visit, a technician replaced the Subject Vehicle's actuator. Plaintiff filed the operative Complaint against Defendants alleging various causes of action under the Song-Beverly Act and for negligent repair. Pr...

Excerpt: ... private nuisance in favor of the Defendants as they are barred under the statute of limitations. Moving party is to give notice. The Court considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers. BACKGROUND On October 14, 2022, Plaintiff Beth Hurewitz (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant IHG Management LLC and TRS IHG-2 Inc. (“Defendants”) for (1) Negligence; (2) Negligent Failure to Disclose Latent Defect; (3) Negligent Inflict...

Excerpt: ...(Plaintiff) filed a Complaint against Woodforest National Bank (Defendant) alleging claims in relation to breach of contract surrounding the terms of a loan. After the Court sustained Defendant's initial demurrer to the Complaint, a First Amended Complaint (FAC) was filed on March 4, 2024. The FAC alleges six causes of action: 1. Breach of Verbal Contract; 2. Breach of Implied In Fact Contract; 3. Breach of Covenant of Good Faith & Fair Dealing; ...

Excerpt: ...New Starboard Attitude, and Does 1 to 100, asserting two causes of action for (1) general negligence and (2) premises liability. The Complaint alleges that Plaintiff tripped and fell due to a dangerous condition at Starboard Attitude, a bar in Redondo Beach, California. The alleged dangerous condition was a multiple -inch difference in height between the walking path leading to the entry of the bar and the bottom of the door allowing patrons entr...

Excerpt: ...Special Interrogatories, Set One, and Requests for Production, Set One (collectively “Motions”). Additionally, Defendant requests monetary sanctions in the amount of $1,400.00 per Motion against Plaintiff and Plaintiff's counsel and in favor of Defendant for failure to respond. II. Moving Arguments · Defendant moves the Court for an order compelling Plaintiff's response to Form Interrogatories, Set One, Special Interrogatories, Set One, and ...

Excerpt: ...defendants Amanda Pool, Stephen Snyder, and Does 1 through 10. On October 17, 2023, plaintiff filed the operative Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) for fraud and breach of contract against the same defendants. LEGAL AUTHORITY When considering demurrers, courts read the allegations liberally and in context. Taylor v. City of Los Angeles Dept. of Water and Power (2006) 144 Cal.App.4th 1216, 1228. “A demurrer tests the pleadings alone and not t...

Excerpt: ...LB00016. Plaintiff alleges the vehicle suffered from various defects and nonconformities that revealed the mselves within the applicable express warranty period. Plaintiff alleges Defendant was obligated under the Song Beverly Act to promptly offer to repurchase or replace the vehicle after a reasonable number of unsuccessful repair attempts. Plaintiff alleges Defendant failed to do so. On September 7, 2023, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Am...

Excerpt: ...os Angeles International Airport (“LAX”), City of Los Angeles (“City”), County of Los Angeles (“County”), State of California, and California Department of Transportation, arising from an incident where Plaintiff fell while riding an escalator when it malfunctioned. The Complaint alleges the sole cause of action premises liability – dangerous condition of public property. On November 6, 2023, City filed its answer to the Complaint. ...

Excerpt: ... initial responses, without objections, to plaintiff Wilfredo Cardenas' Special Interrogatories (Set Two) within 30 days of this ruling. The defendant is further ordered to pay the plaintiff sanctions of $1,084.80. The MOTION FOR ISSUE SANCTIONS AND MONETARY SANCTIONS AGAINST DEFENDANT FOR THE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COURT'S ORDER is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART as follows. The request to impose issue sanctions on defendant 11651-11652 Y...

Excerpt: ...inclusive, alleging causes of action for: (1) Negligence; (2) Negligent Hiring, Supervision, Training and Retention; (3) Assault; (4) Battery; and (5) Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress. On August 30, 2023, Defendant Fairfield filed an Answer to the Complaint. On November 13, 2023, Plaintiff filed a Case Management Statement. Also, on November 13, 2023, default was entered against Defendant Black Badge and Defendant Sauceda. On November...

Excerpt: ...ion, to arbitration. The court orders this action stayed as to those parties until the completion of arbitration. BACKGROUND On 7/28/2023, plaintiff BLF, Inc., a California corporation doing business as Larrabure Framing (“Plaintiff”), filed this action. On 8/25/2023, Plaintiff filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) against defendants Milender White Residential Socal Corp. (“Milender White” or “MWR”), Inglewood Market...

Excerpt: ...emises from Defendant. Plaintiff alleges the premises suffered from multiple serious habitability issues, including persistent water intrusion, black mold, lead and asbestos. Plaintiff alleges she suffered serious health issues as a result of these conditions. Plaintiff alleges her property was damaged due to the water intrusion. Plaintiff alleges Defendant did not reimburse her for the property damage or the rent she paid him during the time whe...

Excerpt: ...legal issue is identical for the parties, the court issues this ruling as to each of the separately filed demurrers. BACKGROUND Plaintiff filed the Complaint on September 29, 2022. After the parties met and conferred, Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint was filed on June 2, 2023. After Defendants successfully demurred to the SAC, Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint was filed on Ja nuary 29, 2024. Plaintiff alleges the following facts. Plaintiff ...

Excerpt: .... Jose Santoyo Arenas was killed in the explosion. Pedro Chavarin was seriously injured. Plaintiffs allege Arenas's death was the result of multiple factors, including products liability and negligent training. On May 11, 2021, Plaintiffs filed a complaint against Defendants Taylor Machine Works, Inc., Titan International Inc., OTR Wheel Engineering, Inc., Bridgestone America, Inc., Pacific Maritime Association, CMA/CGM, EQT Infrastructure III, P...

Excerpt: ...vil Procedure §425.16 is DENIED. BACKGROUND Plaintiff Christine McCaslin is a hair stylist who owns a business in Los Angeles County known as Salon Touché. Plaintiff alleges Defendant Philip Godlewski posted her contact information and her business information to his over 300,000 Telegram social media followers and encouraged them to leave negative reviews about Salon Touché and harass Plaintiff personally. As a result of Defendant Godlewski's...

Excerpt: ...Complaint alleging three causes of action against George Cashman Jr. (Cashman/Defendant), Cynthia C. Makin, and the GFC Administrative Trust. The Compl aint stemmed from an alleged breach of the “Declaration No. 150 of Establishment of Basic Protective Restrictions, Conditions, Covenants, Reservations, Liens, Charges and Certain Local Restrictions” (CCRs), when Plaintiff discovered that a fence extends beyond Plaintiff's permitted easement in...

Excerpt: ... Complaint against Ralph's Grocery Company, Todd I Schiffman, as trustee of Todd I Schiffman Living Trust dated December 23, 1999 and Xavier Hendrix alleging (1) negligence; (2) negligent hiring; and (3) premises liability. On December 7, 2023, Defendant Alpha Beta Company dba Ralphs filed an answer to the FAC. On March 12, 2024, Plaintiff dismissed Defendant Todd I Schiffman. On April 11, 2024, Plaintiff dismissed Defendant Xavier Hendrix. The o...

Excerpt: ...contract. The Complaint stems from allegations that Defendant made misrepresentations in regard to an alleged contract that was formed between the two parties. The motion now before the Court is Defendant's Demurrer. The Demurrer is unopposed. Meet and Confer “Before filing a demurrer…the demurring party shall meet and confer in person or by telephone with the party who filed the pleading that is subject to demurrer for the purpose of determi...

Excerpt: ...s to the prayer for relief for punitive damages, and GRANTED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND as to Paragraphs 31 and 38 of the complaint. BACKGROUND On January 5, 2024, plaintiff Julia Marie Farris (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against defendants Chung Hwang, individually and as trustee of the Hwang Family Trust, Candice Avila, Wense F. Hwang, individually and as trustee of the Hwange Family Trust, and Pinnacle Property Management (collectively, “Def...

Excerpt: ... around February 5, 2022, Cara J. Stults (Plaintiff) purchased a 2019 GMC Yukon XL (the Vehicle) manufactured by General Motors (Defendant). (Complaint, ¶ 5.) The Vehicle was accompanied by an express written warranty. (Id. at ¶ 5.) Soon after the purchase, Plaintiff began experiencing several defects including issues with the powertrain system, the braking system, and the electrical system. (Id. at ¶ 11.) Plaintiff then filed suit on May 25, ...

Excerpt: ...ntiffs”) filed the operative Complaint against Defendant Tesla Motors, Inc. (“Tesla Motors”) and DOES 1 through 10, inclusive for: (1) the Breach of Express Warranty under the S ong-Beverly Warranty Act; and (2) Violation of the Song- Beverly Warranty Act Section 1793.2. On January 22, 2024, Tesla Motors filed this instant Motion to Compel Arbitration. On March 27, 2024, Plaintiffs filed an opposition. On April 3, 2024, Tesla Motors filed i...