Excerpt: ...Galloway, Hanibal Design Carlisle, and Urban Bilial Carlisle for breach of contract, intentional misrepresentation, and financial elder a buse. Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint on January 19, 2024. Plaintiffs allege Ellen, who is 89 years old, purchased a 3 -bedroom condominium. David is Ellen's son. Plaintiffs further allege Constance befriended Ellen and Ellen considered Constance like a daughter. Constance informed Ellen she could act as ...

Excerpt: ...., Inc. BACKGROUND This is a lemon law action. On September 30, 2022, Plaintiffs Yuridia Ledesma and Ofelia Arambula filed a complaint against Defendant American Honda Motor Co., Inc. for violation of Song -Beverly Act – Breach of Express Warranty. Plaintiffs entered into a warranty contract with American Honda Motor Co., Inc . regarding a 2020 Honda Accord. Plaintiff alleges Defects and nonconformities to warranty manifested themselves includi...

Excerpt: ...zanne M. Curtis filed a complaint against Defendants AIG American General Assurance Company, American General Assurance Company, American International Group, Inc., Transamerica Life Insurance Company, Transamerica Premier Life Insurance Company, L. Dorais, and Brian Forsyth for breach of contract and fraud. Plaintiff dismissed AIG American General Assurance Company on January 17, 2023. Defendants Transamerica Life Ins. Co and Transamerica Premie...

Excerpt: ...h her Guardian ad Litem, Melvy Cardona; Michael Carbajal, a minor by and through his Guardian ad Litem, Melvy Cardona, Bella Rodriguez, a minor by and through her Guardian ad Litem, Melvy Cardona, Chanel Carbajal, a minor by and through her Guardian ad Litem, Melvy Cardona; and Mason Cardona, a minor by and through his Guardian ad Litem, Melvy Cardona filed a complaint against SFV Portfolio – 14732 Blythe Owner, LP and 14732 Blythe Associates, ...

Excerpt: ...ancisco Sibrian and Los Angeles Unified School District for 1. Negligence 2. Negligent Entrustment 3. Neligent Hiring 4. Vicarious Liability 5. Violation of Vehicle Code 17001. Plaintiff alleges on October 1, 2021, Plaintiff Gawy was driving his vehicle traveling on the roadway when Defendant Sibrian was driving an agricultural vehicle and unsafely and negligently crashed into Plaintiff at or near Tampa and Vanowen. Plaintiff alleges Defendant fa...

Excerpt: ...t Defendants Rock Star Properties, LLC dba AGWC Rockin' Rescue, Ady Gil and Fabienne Origer for negligence, strict liability, and punitive damages. Plaintiff alleges on December 24, 2022, P laintiff was a volunteer at Rock Star Properties, LLC dba AGWC Rockin' Rescue (“Rescue”). While Plaintiff was sitting on the sidewalk near the Rescue, one of Rescue's Labrador dogs, viciously attacked Plaintiff, causing severe injuries to Plaintiff's perso...

Excerpt: ...ion (erroneously sued as Grant & Weber, Inc.) and Grant & Weber Arizona, Inc., an Arizona corporation Responding Party: Plaintiffs Spencer Weinerman, individually and trustee of the Weinerman Family Trust BACKGROUND Plaintiff is a shareholder and former employee of G&W CA, a debt collection, revenue cycle management, and receivables management company, whose employment terminated on December 14, 2014. Plaintiff owns 25% of the outstanding shares ...

Excerpt: ...OUND On February 6, 2024, Plaintiffs Kimberly Davis and Jonathan Davis filed a third amended complaint against Defendants Paige Hemmis, Jason Short, Ameka Benton, Scott Fields, Hallmark Cards, Inc., Crown Media Holdings, Inc., Paige Hemmis, Inc., Aria Music Group, The Oaks of Calabasas Homeowners Association, Melissa Improta, Jason Improta, and Compass California, Inc. for 1) Intentional Interference with Contract; 2) Negligence; 3) Trespass; 4) ...

Excerpt: ...ners, as Servicer for Luxury Lease Company, a Delaware Statutory Trust filed a complaint against Tax Leaders of America, LLC and Mario Sanchez for 1. Recovery and Possession of Personal Property (Claim and Delivery); 2. Breach of Contract; 3. Fraud; 4. Conversion; and 5. Declaratory Relief. Plaintiff entered into a lease agreement with Defendant Sanchez whereby Sanchez leased a used 2012 Ferrari 458 Coupe on behalf of Tax Leaders of America, LLC....

Excerpt: ...intiff Leon Barnett Hall Responding Party: No opposition. BACKGROUND This matter arises out of an automobile accident that occurred on May 2, 2022. Plaintiff alleges they were injured as a result of Defendant Paulina Cruz' negligence. Plaintiff filed his complaint on November 8, 2022 against Paulina Cruz, Access Services, a nd MV Transportation, Inc. [TENTATIVE] RULING: Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Responses to Form Interrogatories, Set One Again...

Excerpt: ...d Patrick Ortiz where Defendants were to find Plaintiff a suitable tenant for their commercial building. Plaintiff alleges Defendants represented to Plaintiff they found a tenant who would run a legal smoke shop and ran a background check on the tenant; however, these representations were false. Plaintiff alleges Defendants did not run a background check and the tenant operated a cannabis shop in violation of the agreement and as prohibited by th...

Excerpt: ...2022, Plaintiff Vedres Family Investment Partnership, LP filed an unlawful detainer action against Defendant Payam Marouni MD, Inc. Plaintiff's request for entry of default was entered against All Unknown Occupants in Possession on August 3, 202 2. Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint naming Defendant Payam Marouni on October 31, 2022; however, Defendant Marouni was dismissed on February 22, 2023. On November 15, 2023, Defendant Payam Maroun...

Excerpt: ...ndant Green Works Construction & Design, Inc. entered into a written contract to perform a complete front, side and backyard remodel, including adding a new swimming pool, spa, deck and entertainment area. Plaintiff alleges under the terms of the agreement, Defendant Green Works agreed to furnish labor, equipment and materials for the amount of $318,100.00. Prior to the written agreement, the parties enter ed into a design agreement where Plainti...

Excerpt: ...l Boyadjian. Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint on August 24, 2023 for Breach of Contract, Stolen Property, and Malicious Sabotage. Plaintiff filed a Second Amended Complaint on January 8, 2024, adding a cause of action for Fraud on the Court. The parties have a history of litigation between them that began prior to Plaintiffs filing the instant action. In January 2022, Boyadjian filed a small claims action against Robin La Due to recover ...

Excerpt: ...mber 8, 2023, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Defendant for 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 1793.2. [TENTATIVE] RULING Plaintiff' s Motion to Compel Further Responses to Plaintiff's Request for Production of Documents, Set One is GRANTED, in part. DISCUSSION Plaintiff Raul Ulises Segovia moves for ...

Excerpt: ... amended complaint against Defendants Paige Hemmis, Jason Short, Ameka Benton, Scott Fields, Hallmark Cards, Inc., Crown Media Holdings, Inc., Paige Hemmis, Inc., Aria Music Group, The Oaks of Calabasas Homeowners Association, Melissa Improta, Jason Improta, and Compass California, Inc. for 1) Intentional Interference with Contract; 2) Negligence; 3) Trespass; 4) Violations of Civil Code § 1798.93; 5) Breach of Fiduciary Duty; 6) Professional Ne...

Excerpt: ...zon, allegedly offered to reduce Plaintiff's monthly charges on five of his phone lines; however, Defendant Cortez made u nauthorized changes to Plaintiff's account with Verizon which caused him to be overcharged $15,436.30 by opening over 60 ‘ghost lines' in Plaintiff's name. On March 13, 2023, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Defendants for breach of contract, money had and received, and fraud. [TENTATIVE] RULING I. Plaintiff's Motion to C...

Excerpt: ...endants Luis Roberto Ruano II ("Luis”) and Julie Goldberg ("Goldberg”). On August 10, 2021, Laura filed her original complaint, alleging: (1) breach of fiduciary duties as to Goldberg; (2) intentional interference with marital relations as to both Defendants; and (3) intentional infliction of emotional distress (“IIED”) as to both Defendants. On April 19, 2022, Goldberg filed her cross-complaint against Laura, alleging the followi...

Excerpt: ... action. On May 1, 2023, Plaintiff Aaron Koonce filed a complaint against Defendant Kia Motors America, Inc. for Violation of Subdivision (d) of Civil Code Section 1793.2; Violation of Subdivision (b) of Civil Code Section 1793.2; Violat ion of Subdivision (a)(3) of Civil Code Section 1793.2; and Breach of the Implied Warranty of Merchantability. [TENTATIVE] RULING: Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Further Responses to Plaintiff's Requests for Produc...

Excerpt: ...laint against Defendants Ford Motor Company and Sunnyvale Ford for Violation of Subdivision (d) of Civil Code Section 1793.2; Violation of Subdivision (b) of Civil Code Section 1793.2; Violation of Subdivision (a)(3) of Civil Code Section; Breach of the Implied Warranty of Merchantability; Fraudulent Inducement – Concealment; and Negligent Repair. On December 14, 2023, Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint. Plaintiff alleges their vehicle h...

Excerpt: ...UND On July 28, 2023, Plaintiff Alexander Ghatan filed a complaint against BMW of North America, LLC and Sherman Oaks -B, Inc. dba BMW of Sherman Oaks for 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; and 4. Violation of The Song -Beverly Act Section 1793.22 – Tanner Consumer Protection Act. Plaintiff leas...

Excerpt: ...hit Mehta, and John Patrick Graham for negligence, premises liability, negligent hiring, supervision, or retention of employee, battery, and as sault. Plaintiff Rose alleges Plaintiff, while standing within property he lawfully rented and controlled, was assaulted by Defendant, John Patrick Graham, while Mr. Graham was working as an employee on behalf of the other named Defendants. On December 8, 2023, Loren Properties, LLC, Westside Habitats, LL...

Excerpt: ...endant Cochran Inc. and promised Plaintiff a return on his investment as well as plaintiff would take ownership of the property or that the property would secure Plaintiff's investment. Plaintiff further alleges Eliezer Appel concealed from Plaintiff the fact that plaintiff did not own the property or the company that took title to the property that is, the Defendant Lockhart Development, Inc., and that Eliezer Appel took Plaintiff's investment f...

Excerpt: ...intiff Spotlight Ticket Management, Inc. (“Plaintiff”) alleges that it had an agreement to serve as a member of the StubHub Affiliate Program (the “Affiliate Program”) for Defendants eBay, Inc. (“eBay”) and StubHub, Inc. (“StubHub”) (collectively “Defen dants”). Plaintiff's role was to direct consumers to Defendants' ticket platform in exchange for commissions on orders. Plaintiff alleges that it was not being paid commissions...

Excerpt: ...ents and supplemental responses must be produced within 10 days after the date of this order. If any documents are withheld based on a claim of attorney client or work product privilege, a privilege log must be produced. This privilege log must also be produced within 10 days after the date of this order. The Court declines to impose sanctions this time. However, this motion was avoidable by both sides given the information provided at the IDC. M...

Excerpt: ...ents and supplemental responses must be produced within 10 days after the date of this order. If any documents are withheld based on a claim of attorney client or work product privilege, a privilege log must be produced. This privilege log must also be produced within 10 days after the date of this order. The Court declines to impose sanctions this time. However, this motion was avoidable by both sides given the information provided at the IDC. M...

Excerpt: ...mount of $51,077.75, consisting of: (a) damages in the amount of $46,905.90; (b) interest in the amount of $1,750.85; (c) costs in the amount of $1,221.00; and (d) attorney's fees in the amount of $1,200. The Court CONTINUES Plaintiff's request for default judgment so that Plaintiff may correct its damages and interest calculations in the CIV -100 and JUD- 100. Plaintiff must calculate requested interest as interest, and not as damages. Backgroun...

Excerpt: ...for $250,000.00 to Defendant Cochran Inc. and promised Plaintiff a return on his investment as well as plaintiff would take ownership of the property or that the property would secure Plaintiff's investment. Plaintiff further alleges Eliezer Appel concealed from Plaintiff the fact that plaintiff did not own the property or the company that took title to the property that is, the Defendant Lockhart Development, Inc., and that Eliezer Appel took Pl...

Excerpt: ...z and Loren Aguirre purchased a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado. Plaintiffs allege defects and nonconformities to warranty manifested themselves. On September 18, 2023, Plaintiffs filed a complaint against Defendant General Motors LLC for 1. Violation of Song -Beverly Act - Breach of Express Warranty and 2. Violation of Song -Beverly Act - Breach of Implied Warranty. [TENTATIVE] RULING Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel Further Responses to Requests for Produ...

Excerpt: ... Life Aid Research Institute dba Life Aid Holdings, Inc. for fraudulent inducement, f raud (intentional misrepresentation), fraud (deceit by concealment), and fraud (negligent misrepresentation). Plaintiff alleges Defendant misrepresented an investment opportunity in regards to the app, LifeScore App. [TENTATIVE] RULING Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to Amend Complaint is GRANTED. DISCUSSION Plaintiff moves the court for an order granting leave to ...

Excerpt: ...o Tailors for breach of written contract and breach of guaranty. Plaintiff alleges Defendants have failed to pay monthly rent for their commercial lease with Plaintiff. Trial was held November 27, 2023. The court entered judgment for Plaintiff against Defendants, jointly and severally. [TENTATIVE] RULING: Plaintiff's Motion for Attorney Fees and Costs is GRANTED, in part. DISCUSSION Plaintiff YS Properties LLC moves the court for an award of atto...

Excerpt: ... (Davis Decl. ¶¶3 -5.) BACKGROUND This is a breach of fiduciary duty action. Plaintiffs Harges Family Partnership, LP and Lorelei Harges, Trustee of the Harges Community Property Trust allege Plaintiffs entered into multiple agreements to sell seven pieces of real property to several buyers. Chartwell agreed to act as the escrow company for the transactions. Plaintiffs allege per Section C of the Addendum, the escrow holder, Chartwell, was supp...

Excerpt: ...liability action. Plaintiff alleges on August 4, 2021, Plaintiff purchased and consumed fried rice from a P.F. Chang's restaurant located in Sherman Oaks and while consuming the fried rice, he bit into a metal object resulting in injuries . On August 2, 2023, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Defendants P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. (erroneously sued and served as P.F. Chant's III, LLC) (“P.F. Chang's”) and Christine Doe for strict liabil...

Excerpt: ...lpractice. Plaintiff alleges around October 2021, Plaintiff became a patient of Defendant ADD and its dentists, Dr. Kamangar and Dr. Lokot. During her treatment with Defendants from October 1, 2021 to December 17, 2021, Plaintiff alleges Defendants negligently and carelessly examined, diagnosed, treated, advise d or failed to advise Plaintiff so as to cause Plaintiff injury. Defendant Sergey Lokot's motion for summary judgment was granted on Janu...

Excerpt: ...e Carbajal, a minor by and through her Guardian ad Litem, Melvy Cardona; Melanie Carbajal, a minor by and through her Guardian ad Litem, Melvy Cardona; Michael Carbajal, a minor by and through his Guardian ad Litem, Melvy Cardona, Bella Rodriguez, a minor by and through her Guardian ad Litem, Melvy Cardona, Chanel Carbajal, a minor by and through her Guardian ad Litem, Melvy Cardona; and Mason Cardona, a minor by and through his Guardian ad Litem...

Excerpt: ...ire to rid himself of his dependency on alcohol and decided for the decedent to enter a 24-hour custodial care facility where he would undergo detoxification in a safe environment. Decedent went to West Health, Inc. for care. Upon being admitted, Defendants conducted a “telehealth” assessment of decedent. Plaintiff alleges, however, Defendants failed to perform an adequate assessment and the decedent passed away the next morning. On February ...

Excerpt: ... Park Chapel for which defendant Superior Loan Servicing was the loan servicer. She alleges that the loan included an onerous and illegal liquidated damages provision and that the collection of the loan by defendants violated federal and state laws protecting borrowers. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendants' Demurrer is OVERRULED in part and SUSTAINED in part without leave to amend. ANALYSIS First Cause of Action for Violation of Civil Code Section 1671 ...

Excerpt: ...e tenant for their commercial building. Plaintiff alleges Defendants represented to Plaintiff they found a tenant who would run a legal smoke shop and ran a background check on the tenant; however, these representations were false. Plaintiff alleges Defendants did not run a background check and the tenant operated a cannabis shop in violation of the agreement and as prohibited by the Department of Cannabis Regulation. Defendant previously demurre...

Excerpt: ...p, Inc. filed a complaint against Defendant JP Morgan Chase Bank National Association for breach of contract, accounting, and conversion. Plaintiff opened an account with Chase in November 2020, ending in 3103. Pl aintiff alleges it made an initial deposit of $3,784.29 and a second deposit of $23,000.00 for a total amount of $26,784.29. Plaintiff further alleges Chase closed the account ending in 3103 without prior notice to Plaintiff (when the a...

Excerpt: ...This is a lemon law action which arises from Plaintiff's lease of a 2020 Honda Accord. On December 21, 2022, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Defendant American Honda Motor Co. asserting causes of action for Violation of Song -Beverly Act and Fraudulent Inducement – Concealment. Plaintiff alleges their vehicle had a sensing defect, which Defendant knew about and concealed. Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint on April 17, 2023. [TENTATI...

Excerpt: .... Trial was set on October 28, 2022 for June 12, 2023 and then continued multiple times to its current date of March 15, 2024. [TENTATIVE] RULING: The request to vacate the trial date is denied; request to file a cross -complaint is denied. DISCUSSION At any time during the course of the lawsuit, the court retains power to permit the defendant to file a compulsory cross -complaint. Code Civ. Proc., § 426.50. Where the proposed cross -complaint a...

Excerpt: ...t Defendant AvantGarde Senior Living dba AvantGarde Senior Living of Tarzana for (1) Negligence; (2) Violations of The Elder and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act [Welf. & Instit. Code §15 600 Et Seq.]; (3) Violations of Resident Rights [Health & Safety Code §1430(B)]; and (4) Wrongful Death. Plaintiff filed an amended complaint on July 14, 2023, removing the third cause of action for Violations of Resident Rights. Plaintiff filed a second a...

Excerpt: ...ainst Defendant General Motors LLC on June 23, 2023 for Violation of the Song -Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. Plaintiff alleges on October 16, 2022, Plaintiff purchased a 2023 Chevrolet Suburban. However, the subject vehicle has suffered from nonconformities to warranty, including, but not limited to, the engine, pistons, check engine light, faulty valve cover gasket, and other defects. [TENTATIVE] RULING: Plaintiff Lonni LZ Inc.'s Motion to Comp...

Excerpt: ...Group"), Angelus Medical Clinic Multispecialty Group, Inc. ("Angelus Medical Group"), and Atlantic Surgical Center, LLC ("Atlantic") filed a complaint against Defendants Haney Malek, Bridgette Morales, James Gouda, Chelsea Malek, Joseph Marquis, Rola Moukaddem, Hanan Botros, Reda Hanna, Scandin Medical Management Enterprises, Inc., Scantlin Medical Solutions, Inc., Care Concepts, Inc., True Vine Concepts, LLC, Best Ride, Inc.,...

Excerpt: ...with serious defects and nonconformities to warranty and developed other serious defects and non conformities to warranty including, but not limited to, electronic issues which make up the whole of the vehicle, key access, and Bluetooth issues. Plaintiff further alleges he presented the vehicle to Galpin 2 Electric B, LLC, d/b/a Polestar Los Angeles on several occasions (“Polestar LA”); however, Polestar LA failed to complete repairs and so P...

Excerpt: ...t Hiring, Supervision, and/or Retention; (2) Survival – Negligent Hiring, Supervision, and/or Retention; (3) Wrongful Death – Negligence; (4) Survival – Negligence; and (5) Elder Abuse. Plaintiff alleges her mother, Joyce Soronow, was a resident of Sunshine's Place, II. While under Sunshine's care, Plaintiff alleges failed to provide for her basic needs, caused a lapse in her care, and inflicted terrible pain and suffering that caused Joyce...

Excerpt: ...ace at Bogies; Anthony Gomez; and Shady Hatem Hassan for 1. General Negligence; 2. Premises Liability; 3. Providing Alcoh ol to Obviously Intoxicated Minors; 4. Negligent Hiring, Supervision, or Retention of Employee; and 5. Battery. Plaintiff alleges while at Bogies, Plaintiff's body touched a nearby female patron either intentionally or accidentally. Thereafter, the female patron informed other unknown individuals that Plaintiff had touched her...

Excerpt: ...es Holdings LLC, Surge Global Bakeries Partners LP, Surge Global Bakeries Partners GP, LLC, Surge Private Equity LLC, Surge Private Equity, McLarty Capital P artners SBIC II, LP, The Firmament Group, Thomas Beauchamp, Lewis Sharp, Lauren Steel, Parris Boyd, Tobias Keller, Andy Burchfield, and Ashur Aghasi for (1) Limited Partner Derivative Suit; (2) Limited Partner Derivative Suit; and for three direct claims: (3) Fraudulent Concealment; (4) Brea...

Excerpt: ...ia and Does 1 through 50 asserting causes of action for negligence/negligen ce per se and battery. Plaintiff alleges he was driving his car when he turned in front of Doe Defendant and Defendant Mejia, leaving several cars distance between them. Plaintiff alleges Doe Defendant then sped up and pulled up beside Plaintiff's vehicle and then began making threats and cursing at the Plaintiff and told the Plaintiff to step out of the car. When Plainti...

Excerpt: ..., LLC Opposing Party: No opposition. BACKGROUND On December 20, 2022, Plaintiffs Alliant Capital LTD and ADC Communities II, LLC filed a complaint against Defendants Santoro Holdings LLC, Black Swan Properties, LLC, Craig Thomas individually and as trustee of the Carpe Vitam Revocable Trust dated July 13, 2017, Caroline Smith individually and as trustee of the CS Administrative Trust under the Santoro Family Trust dated September 29, 2010 for dec...

Excerpt: ...chase certain real property for $250,000.00 to Defendant Cochran Inc. and promised Plaintiff a return on his investment as well as plaintiff would take ownership of the property or that the property would secure Plaintiff's investment. Plaintiff further alleges Eliezer Appel concealed from Plaintiff the fact that plaintiff did not own the property or the company that took title to the property that is, the Defendant Lockhart Development, Inc., an...

Excerpt: ...02737 Moving Party: Plaintiff Iuliia Platokhina Wright Responding Party: Defendant Philip Spencer Wright BACKGROUND On January 22, 2021, Plaintiff Iuliia Wright (“Plaintiff” or “Iuliia”) initiated current proceedings by filing her Complaint against Defendant Philip Wright (“Defendant” or “Philip.”) The personal injury lawsuit arises from alleged spousal abuse incidents. Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint on July 28, 2023 fo...

Excerpt: ...ar Properties, LLC dba AGWC Rockin' Rescue, Ady Gil and Fabienne Origer for negligence, strict liability, and punitive damages. Plaintiff alleges on December 24, 2022, P laintiff was a volunteer at Rock Star Properties, LLC dba AGWC Rockin' Rescue (“Rescue”). While Plaintiff was sitting on the sidewalk near the Rescue, one of Rescue's Labrador dogs, viciously attacked Plaintiff, causing severe injuries to Plaintiff's person including to her b...

Excerpt: ...ott Fields, Hallmark Cards, Inc., Crown Media Holdings, Inc., Paige Hemmis, Inc., Aria Music Gro up, The Oaks of Calabasas Homeowners Association, Melissa Improta, Jason Improta, and Compass California, Inc. for 1) Intentional Interference with Contract; 2) Negligence; 3) Trespass; 4) Violations of Civil Code § 1798.93; 5) Breach of Fiduciary Duty; 6) Professional Negligence; 7) Unfair Business Practices; 8) Fraudulent Concealment; 9) Negligent ...

Excerpt: ...ed to loan Defendant Belle some monies. Defendant Brard guaranteed the loan. Plaintiff further alleges Defendants defaulted on the loan and the loan was assigned to Plaintiff. On March 11, 2021, Plaintiff NPI Debt Fund I, LP filed a complaint against Defendants asserting causes of action for (1) Breach of Contract; (2) Goods Sold and Delivered; (3) Book Account; and (4) Account Stated. This action is related to 21VECV00329 ( NPI Debt Fund I, LP v...

Excerpt: ...coby BACKGROUND This is a wrongful termination case. Plaintiff Twongtip Punlertpathanakon began working for Defendants Mulholland Security Centers LLC dba Mulholland Brand Manufacturing, Abraham Ben David, and Avi ‘Coby' Jacoby in July 2022. Plaintiff alleges despite her work ethic, Defendants treated Plaintiff differently than the other employees because she was not Israeli. Plaintiff alleges despite her excellent sales records, Defendants wou...

Excerpt: ...ligence and negligence per se. This action arises out of a motor vehicle collision that occurred on May 14, 2021 when Defendant allegedly caused his v ehicle to collide with Plaintiff's vehicle, causing Plaintiff injuries. Plaintiff further alleges Defendant operated his vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint on December 4, 2024. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendant Alejandro Hugo Navarro's Motion to Strik...

Excerpt: ...and Carmelita S. Castillo for statutory liability/dangerous condition of public property, premises liability, and negligence. Plaintiff alleges on June 27, 2022, while walking on the sidewalk, Plaintiff slipped/tripped due to fruits that were negligently and carelessly left on the sidewalk. Plaintiff alleges this caused Plaintiff to fall and viole ntly land on raised roots which then caused Plaintiff to break her left hip, left femur, and left wr...

Excerpt: ...intiffs”) filed an insurance claim with Defendant, State Farm General Insurance Company (“Defendant”) when a hot water pipe allegedly burst causing water damage to their Property. Plaintiffs s tate that a representative of Defendant told them that all necessary mitigation and demolition work would be performed and all repairs and replacements would be covered by the policy. However, Defendant subsequently stated that the Property damage was...

Excerpt: ... a complaint against Defendants Kaivan Nownejad and Saturn New Generation LLC for Breach of Written Lease Contract; Breach of Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment; Breach of the Implied Warr anty of Habitability; Breach of Statutory Warranty of Habitability; Negligence; Nuisance; Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress; Violation of California Civil Code §1942.4; Elder Abuse; Fraud; and Breach of Civil Code §1950. Plaintiffs were tenants pursuant t...

Excerpt: ... February 15, 2024 Trial Date: N/A Department: W Case No: 23STCV05765 Moving Party: Plaintiff/Cross -Defendant Law Offices of Adela Z. Ulloa, APC Responding Party: Defendants/Cross- Complainants Areg Sarkissian and Sarkissian Real Estate Inc. BACKGROUND Plaintiff Law Offices of Adela Z. Ulloa, APC posted a job for a managing attorney for their practice, AZU. Plaintiff alleges Defendant Sarkissian responded to the job posting and during the initia...

Excerpt: ...hael Corominas and Lisa Corominas filed a complaint against Defendants West Hills Hospital and Medical Center, Martin M. Mortazavi, M.D., Jessica Thomas, M.D., Paul Diehl, M.D., Dean Wilson, Jr., P.A., Specialty Imagining Center, Tejpal Singh, M.D., Providence Cedars-Sina Tarzana Medical Center, Chris Y. Wang, M.D., Jamie Soo Moi Eng, M.D., Exer Urgent Care, Michael H. Lee, M.D., and California Institute of Neuroscience for medical negligence and...

Excerpt: ... Carlos Antonio and Belen Solano filed a complaint against Defendants Martha Mejia Campos and Cristine Annete Mejia Johnson for Violation Rent Stabilization Ordinance, Breach of the Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing, Unlawful and Unfair Business Practices in Violation of Business and Professions Code §17200, and Implied Warranty of Habitability. The parties entered into a rental agreement. Plaintiffs allege the unit they rented, however, w...

Excerpt: ...Oral Joint Venture Agreement; (2) Unlawful, Fraudulent & Unfair Business Practices; (3) Breach of Fiduciary Duty; and (4) Fraud. On January 12, 2023, Plaintiffs amended their complaint adding two additional causes of action for Breach of Partnership Agreement and Declaratory Relief. Plaintiffs allege Defendant Kamangar made fraudulent representations to Plaintiff Cohen regarding a business opportunity arising from the Pandemic. Plaintiffs allege ...

Excerpt: ...ores filed a complaint against Defendants Mulholland Security Centers LLC, Abraham Ben David, and Avi ‘Coby' Jacoby for 1. Constructive Discharge in Violation of Public Policy (FEHA); 2. Constructive Discharge in Violation of Public Policy (Failure to Pay Owed Wages); 3. Discrimination and Disparate Treatment Based on National Origin; 4. Harassment; 5. Failure to Prevent Harassment; 6. Misclassification as Exempt Employee; 7. Failure to Pay Min...

Excerpt: ...). On August 10, 2021, Laura filed her original complaint, alleging: (1) breach of fiduciary duties as to Goldberg; (2) intentional interference with marital relations as to both Defendants; and (3) intentional infliction of emotional distress (“IIED”) as to both Defendants. On April 19, 2022, Goldberg filed her cross-complaint against Laura, alleging the following causes of action against various cross-defendants: (1) assault; (2) battery; (...

Excerpt: ...OUND Plaintiff Mark A. Liker alleges Defendant Eliezer Appel, in his capacity as a California licensed attorney, instructed Plaintiff to purchase certain real property for $250,000.00 and promised Plaintiff a return on his investment as well as plaintiff would take ownership of the property or that the property would secure Plaintiff's investment. Plaintiff further alleges Eliezer Appel concealed from Plaintiff the fact that plaintiff did not own...

Excerpt: ...ROUND This is a lemon law action which arises from Plaintiff's lease of a 2020 Honda Accord. On December 21, 2022, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Defendant American Honda Motor Co. asserting causes of action for Violation of Song-Beverly Act and Fraudulent Inducement – Concealment. Plaintiff alleges their vehicle had a sensing defect, which Defendant knew about and concealed. Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint on April 17, 2023. [TE...

Excerpt: ...nstructed Plaintiff to purchase certain real property for $250,000.00 to Defendant Cochran Inc. and promised Plaintiff a return on his investment as well as plaintiff would take ownership of the property or that the property would secure Plaintiff's investment. Plaintiff further alleges Eliezer Appel concealed from Plaintiff the fact that plaintiff did not own the property or the company that took title to the property that is, the Defendant Lock...

Excerpt: ..., and Roberta C. Turitz, as an individual and as Trustee of The Turitz Family Trust dated 9/18/2009 Responding Party: Plaintiff Raymond Torres Meet and Confer: Yes. (Portillo Decl. ¶¶5-8.) BACKGROUND On October 2, 2023, Plaintiffs Raymond Torres, Elva Amador, and Ramon Torres filed a complaint against Defendants Susan C. Beaulien, an individual, and as Trustee of The Edward C. Lusnich & Susan C. Beaulien Trust dated August 19, 2006, and Roberta...

Excerpt: ...ff Sofia Velazquez purchased a 2021 Kia Sorento manufactured and/or distributed by Defendant. Plaintiff alleges after Plaintiff took possession of the Vehicle and during the warranty period, the Vehicle contained or developed defects including an engine defect. Plaintiff further alleges Defendant failed to service or repair the vehicle within a reasonable number of attempts. [TENTATIVE] RULING Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Kia America, Inc. to Pro...

Excerpt: ...tz, and Netflix, Inc. for defamation and misappropriation of name or likeness. Plaintiff alleges Defendants defamed him in the portrayal of “Dino” on an episode of Drug Lords, streamed on Netflix. The complaint alleges Defendants made him look like a “monster” and “an outright human clown” when Defendant Thomson-Hairston knew he was not. [TENTATIVE] RULING: Defendant Jemekar Thompson-Hairston's Motion to Quash Service is GRANTED. Defe...

Excerpt: ...tiff encountered Defendants' dog who was present without a leash. Plaintiff alleges the dog had escaped from the premises because of the Defendants' negligence. As a result, of Defendants' dog attacking Plaintiff, Plaintiff alleges he suffered injuries and bites to his left arm. On August 9, 2023, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Defendants for negligence. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendants Astghik Hambardzumyan and Arthur Hambardzumyan's Motion to...

Excerpt: ...., Urgentpoint, Inc., and Urgentpoint Health, P.C. Responding Party: Plaintiff Alejandra Acevedo Meet and Confer: Yes. (DeFalco Decl. ¶8.) BACKGROUND Plaintiff alleges she and the decedent, John Francis McLaughlin, spoke about the decedent's desire to rid himself of his dependency on alcohol and decided for the decedent to enter a 24-hour custodial care facility where he would undergo detoxification in a safe environment. Decedent went to West H...

Excerpt: ...nt against Defendant Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., asserting causes of action for 1. Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act and 2. Magnusson-Moss Warranty Act. Plaintiff alleges Plaintiff leased a new 2021 Audi e-tron and express warranties accompanied the lease of the vehicle. Plaintiff alleges the vehicle was delivered to Plaintiff with serious defects and nonconformities to warranty and developed other serious defects and nonconformities to w...

Excerpt: ...er Cole Trust 2020 Revocable Trust Meet and Confer: Attempted. (Brenner Decl. ¶¶3-5.) BACKGROUND On September 27, 2023, Plaintiff Marshall R. Cole, as Trustee of the Marshall and Jennifer Cole Trust 2020 Revocable Trust filed a complaint against Defendants Kamran Fattahi, individually and as Trustee of the Fattahi Family Trust and Kathy Hosseini, individually and as Trustee of the Fattahi Family Trust for (1) Negligence; (2) Trespass; (3) Priva...

Excerpt: ...aint against B&M Capital Group, LLC and Shree Ram Krishna Hari, LLC for (1) Negligence - Premises Liability/Failure to Warn/ Negligence Per Se; (2) Nuisance; (3) Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress; (4) Breach of Contract; and (5) Fraudulent Concealment. Plaintiff seeks damages from Defendants for their alleged wanton failure to properly maintain, control or repair Plaintiff's rented hotel room number 501. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendant Sh...

Excerpt: ...eling their existing residence (the “subject property”). Plaintiffs allege they hired Hricak in 2015 as their architect. However, it has taken four and a half years and the remodel has not been completed nor have they received approved plans from Hricak or a building permit. Plaintiffs further allege Defendant Hricak intentionally misled Plaintiffs about the status of the project. To date, Plaintiffs allege they have already paid Defendant at...

Excerpt: ...endant Byron Quiambao and Lake Balboa Health Care, Inc. dba Lake Balboa Care Center for 1. Hostile Work Environment - Sexual Harassment; 2. Quid Pro Quo – Sexual Harassment; 3. Sexual Discrimination; 4. Failure to Prevent Sexual Harassment & Retaliation; 5. Constructive Wrongful Termination; 6. Retaliation; 7. Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress; 8. Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress; 9. Negligent Hiring, Retention and Supervis...

Excerpt: ...his is a wrongful termination case. Plaintiff Twongtip Punlertpathanakon began working for Defendants Mulholland Security Centers LLC dba Mulholland Brand Manufacturing, Abraham Ben David, and Avi ‘Coby' Jacoby in July 2022. Plaintiff alleges despite her work ethic, Defendants treated Plaintiff differently than the other employees because she was not Israeli. Plaintiff alleges despite her excellent sales records, Defendants would give preferred...

Excerpt: ...Tuscany Motor Company for (1) Breach of Implied Warranty under The Song-Beverly Warranty Act; (2) Breach of Express Warranty Obligations under The Song-Beverly Act; and (3) Violation of The Song Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. Plaintiff purchased a new 2021 Ford Shelby F150 in November 2021. Plaintiff alleges the vehicle suffered from defects, malfunctions, misadjustments, and/or nonconformities, which Defendants failed to conform to the applicabl...

Excerpt: ...Ter-Galstyan filed a complaint against Defendants World Tech Toys, Inc., World Trading 23, Inc., Kevork Kouyoumjian, Kambiz Kamangar, and Kamir Distribution, LLC asserting causes of action for (1) Breach of Oral Joint Venture Agreement; (2) Unlawful, Fraudulent & Unfair Business Practices; (3) Breach of Fiduciary Duty; and (4) Fraud. Plaintiffs allege Defendant Kamangar made fraudulent representations to Plaintiff Cohen regarding a business oppor...

Excerpt: ...ne set. Department: W Case No.: 22VECV01364 BACKGROUND On October 19, 2022, Plaintiff Janet Yonjung Jha filed a first amended complaint against Defendants Sman Tonyala and Buakai Tonyala asserting causes of action for specific performance and breach of written agreement. Plaintiff alleges on August 30, 2022, Plaintiff, as buyer, and Defendants, as sellers, entered into a California Residential Purchase Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions (the...

Excerpt: ...laratory relief. Plaintiff was Defendant's professional manager for recording and entertainment for over 20 years. Plaintiff alleges pursuant to the parties' 2014 Oral Agreement, Derulo is obligated to pay Harris commissions on all engagements, agreements, and contracts substantially negotiated or entered into while Harris was acting as Derulo's personal manager. However, despite sending Plaintiff Commission Statements reflecting the amounts owed...

Excerpt: ...h, Corp. Meet and Confer: Yes. (Ryan Decl. ¶¶3.) BACKGROUND On June 29, 2023, Plaintiff Sohan L. Dua, M.D., FACP and Valley Renal Medical Group Research Corp. filed a complaint against Defendants U.S. Renal Care, Inc. (“USRC”), U.S. Renal Care Kidney Research, LLC, Geoffrey A. Block, M.D., Hamid Sadeghi, M.D., Ahmad Rashid, and Panorama City Dialysis for False Promise; Intentional Misrepresentation; Fraud; Tortious Interference with Contrac...

Excerpt: ...rrent proceedings by filing her Complaint against Defendant Philip Wright (“Defendant” or “Philip.”) The personal injury lawsuit arises from alleged spousal abuse incidents. Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint on July 28, 2023 for 1. Battery; 2. Assault; 3. False Imprisonment; 4. Intrusion of Privacy; 5. Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress; 6. Negligence; and 7. Unlawful Eviction. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendant Wright's Motio...

Excerpt: ... Doe 4 (an individual) for (1) childhood sexual assault and battery, (2) intentional infliction of emotional distress, (3) negligent hiring, supervision and retention, (4) negligent supervision of a minor, and negligence. Plaintiff alleges in 1978, when Plaintiff was seven years old, Doe 4 sexually assaulted her after meeting Plaintiff at Doe 3. Plaintiff attended religious services with her mother at Doe 3 and Doe 4 served as religious school in...

Excerpt: ...mediate habitability issues or remediated them late. On March 17, 2023 filed a complaint against Defendants for 1. Breach of Contract/Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment/Warranty of Habitability 2. Tortious Breach of The Implied Warranty of Habitability 3. Negligence 4. Private Nuisance 5. Violation of California Civil Code Section 1942.4 6. Violation of California Civil Code Section 1950.5 7. Violation of Unfair Business Practices 8. Intentional Inflict...

Excerpt: ...Yacov Serazi, and Noam Sherazi, a minor by his Guardian Ad Litem Lilach Basson, filed a complaint against Defendants Krystal Burns, Norma Burns, and Glory Project LLC for assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligent infliction of emotional distress, and interference with tenancy. Plaintiff Yacov leases property from Defendant Glory Project, LLC. Plaintiff Lilach Basson alleges when she was visiting her husband's offic...

Excerpt: ...aintiff Santos Pocasangre alleges Defendant Gross- Reseda Company LLC negligently, carelessly, recklessly and unlawfully controlled, operated, owned and/or maintained the subject property and failed to take reasonable steps to maintain, prevent, warn or to correct a dangerous condition on the subject property. As a result, Plaintiff alleges she slipped and fell causing injury to Plaintiff. On February 1, 2023, Plaintiff filed her complaint for ne...

Excerpt: ...eling their existing residence (the “subject property”). Plaintiffs allege they hired Hricak in 2015 as their architect. However, it has taken four and a half years and the remodel has not been completed nor have they received approved plans from Hricak or a building permit. Plaintiffs further allege Defendant Hricak intentionally misled Plaintiffs about the status of the project. To date, Plaintiffs allege they have already paid Defendant at...

Excerpt: ... for 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; and 4. Violation of The Song-Beverly Act Section 1793.22 – Tanner Consumer Protection Act. Plaintiff leased a new 2020 BMW X5 xDrive 40i from Defendants. Plaintiff alleges the Subject Vehicle was delivered to Plaintiff with serious defects and nonconformities...

Excerpt: ...Kambiz Kamangar aka Kam Kamangar and Sergey Lokot aka Serge Lokot for medical malpractice. Plaintiff alleges around October 2021, Plaintiff became a patient of Defendant ADD and its dentists, Dr. Kamangar and Dr. Lokot. During her treatment with Defendants from October 1, 2021 to December 17, 2021, Plaintiff alleges Defendants negligently and carelessly examined, diagnosed, treated, advised or failed to advise Plaintiff so as to cause Plaintiff i...

Excerpt: ...igerated trailer units from Hyundai. Peterson also had special equipment delivered to Hyundai to install such custom equipment for the dry units. Plaintiff alleges it paid in full all sums requested by Hyundai for the purchase, estimated in excess of $100,000. After not receiving the products, in 2014, the parties entered into a Settlement Agreement. Plaintiff alleges Plaintiff made demand pursuant to the Settlement Agreement but Defendant failed...

Excerpt: ...nsurance Agency acted as the insurance broker. Plaintiff alleges Defendant forged an insurance application for homeowners insurance at the Alabama property, which did not include liability coverage. Plaintiff believed Defendant, as insurance broker, provided insurance that included liability coverage. On May 14, 2023, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Defendant for fraud, professional negligence, insurance coverage, and breach of fiduciary duty...

Excerpt: .... filed a complaint against Defendant Lil' Wave Financial, Inc. dba Superior Loan Servicing for breach of fiduciary duty, conversion, and violation of Business and Professions Code §17200 et seq. Plaintiff alleges around October 2021, Plaintiff purchased a loan on the property located at 14759 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, California (“Loan”) from a prior lender. The Loan had been serviced by Defendant pursuant to a servicing agreement between ...

Excerpt: ...nd Hallmark Cards, Inc. Meet and Confer: Yes. (Goodell Decl.) BACKGROUND On March 9, 2023, Plaintiffs Kimberly Davis and Jonathan Davis filed a first amended complaint against Defendants Paige Hemmis, Jason Short, Ameka Benton, Scott Fields, Hallmark Cards, Inc., Crown Media Holdings, Inc., Paige Hemmis, Inc., Aria Music Group, The Oaks of Calabasas Homeowners Association, Melissa Improta, Jason Improta, and Compass California, Inc. for 1) Intent...

Excerpt: ...title to certain property located on Saticoy Street. Plaintiff also asserts claims for fraud, unjust enrichment, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendant Safa Investments LLC's Demurrer to the First Amended Petition/Contract is SUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND. DISCUSSION Defendant Safa Investments LLC demurs to the First Amended Complaint/Petition of Plaintiff on the grounds that Plaintiff fails to state any va...

Excerpt: ... filed a complaint against Defendants 14600 Saticoy Street LLC and Anza Management Company for (1) Contractual and Tortious Breach of Implied Warranty of Habitability; (2) Violation of Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1941, 1941.1 (Statutory Breach of The Implied Warranty of Habitability); (3) Contractual and Tortious Breach of the Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment; (4) Nuisance; (5) Negligence; (6) Violation of Bus. & Prof. Code § 17200 et seq. Unfair, Unlawful, ...

Excerpt: ... LLC dba AGWC Rockin' Rescue, Ady Gil and Fabienne Origer for negligence, strict liability, and punitive damages. Plaintiff alleges on December 24, 2022, Plaintiff was a volunteer at Rock Star Properties, LLC dba AGWC Rockin' Rescue (“Rescue”). While Plaintiff was sitting on the sidewalk near the Rescue, one of Rescue's Labrador dogs, viciously attacked Plaintiff, causing severe injuries to Plaintiff's person including to her back, neck, arms...