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Excerpt: ...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 Negligence; 7) Unfair Business Practices; 8) Fraudulent Concealment; 9) Negligent Misrepresentation; 10) Fraud; 11) Slander of Title; 12) Constructive ...

Excerpt: ...ed complaint 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 Defe...

Excerpt: ...sure. Plaintiffs Kimberly Davis and Jonathan M. Davis filed a complaint against Defendants U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee of Mstr Adjustabl-Rate Mortgages Trust 2006 -OA2 (“U.S. Bank”); Nationstar Mortgage LL C d/b/a Mr. Cooper (“Nationstar”) and Quality Loan Service Corporation for 1) Breach of Contract; 2) Breach of the Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing; 3) Violations of the Rosenthal Act; 4) Violations of the ...

Excerpt: ....) BACKGROUND 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) Tres...

Excerpt: ...Charity Brockman Trust Dated 9 -28- 07 Responding Party: Defendants Kravetz Capital Funding, LLC, Norman J. Kravetz and Diversified Business Operations BACKGROUND On December 22, 2023, Plaintiffs Connie Brockman a/k/a Constance Brockman (“Mrs. Brockman”), an individual and trustee of The Brockman Trust Dated October 24, 2000 (“Brockman Trust”), and trustee of the Provident Trust Group, LLC FBO: Connie Brockman Solo 401K (“Provident”);...

Excerpt: ... discovery sought. (Code Civ. Proc., sec. 2031.310(b)(1).) The motions must be accompanied by good faith meet and confer declarations and separate statements and must be brought within 45 days of service of the responses, unless stipulated in writing otherwise. (Code Civ. Proc., secs. 2030.300(c) and 2031.310(c).) Plaintiffs showed good cause for RFP nos. 22 and 23 because Defendant's insurance policies are allow ed discovery demands based upon t...

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: ...ikian, DDS and Y2K Dentistry for medical malpractice. Plaintiff alleges Defendants failed to act within the standard of care when performing multiple dental treat ments on Plaintiff. Plaintiff previously filed an action against Defendants in Pary al Zahawi v. Jouriy Grkikian, et al. (Case No. 23VECV03478) on August 10, 2023. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendants' Demurrer with Motion to Strike the Complaint is SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND. REQUEST FO...

Excerpt: ... Vilchis BACKGROUND On May 10, 2023, Plaintiff Nicholas Vilchis filed a complaint against Defendants Michelle Karasick, Matthew Vasquez, Socal Self Storage -Colorado Boulevard LP (“SSS- COLORADO”), Socal Self Storage LLC (“SSS”), and On The Move Inc. for 1. Negligence/Negligenc e Per-Se; 2. Premises Liability; and 3. Negligent Hiring, Retention & Supervision. Plaintiff alleges while in a parking lot owned and operated by SSS and SSS- Cola...

Excerpt: ...3, Plaintiffs Juan 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...

Excerpt: ...al 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 De...

Excerpt: ...fendants Nirav J. Shah, M.D., Nirav J. Shah, M.D., a Professional Medical Corporation, and Providence Cedars -Sinai Tarzana Medical Center for medical malpractice. Plaintiff alleges Defendants negligently and carelessly performed hip replacement surgery on Plaintiff . [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendant's Motion to Compel Responses to Form Interrogatories (Set One) Propounded on Plaintiff is GRANTED. Defendant's Motion to Compel Responses to Special Int...

Excerpt: ... 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 office with Noam, their son, Basson was physically and verbally attac...

Excerpt: .... Plaintiff alleges Defendant Westfield negligently maintained and owned certain property in Canoga Park, which created a dange rous condition on the floor of the subject premises. As a result, Plaintiff slipped and fell when she encountered the dangerous condition. On August 1, 2023, Plaintiff named Universal Protection Service, LP as DOE 1. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendant UPS' Motions for Relief from Waiver of Objections to Plaintiff's Special and...

Excerpt: ...g Party: No opposition. BACKGROUND This is a lemon law action. Plaintiff Khachatour C. Papazian filed a complaint against General Motors LLC and Cada De Cadillac for 1. Breach of Express Warranty under the Song Beverly Consumer Warranty Act; 2. Breach of Implied Warranty under the Song Beverly Consumer Warranty Act; 3. Violation of Business and Professions Code §17200; and 4. Negligent Repair. On January 28, 2021, Plaintiff purchased from an aut...

Excerpt: ...ion. Plaintiff filed a Fourth Amended Complaint on February 9, 2022 against Defendants Arash Majlessi, Majlessi Corporation, Gloria Center LLC, Kamran Hekmat, United Escrow Co., John C. Lee, and Ian Bhak for (1) rescission, (2) fraud, (3) breach of contract, (4) rescission, (5) breach of duty and gross negligence, (6) breach of duty and gross negligence, (7) fraud, and ( 8) declaratory relief. On November 18, 2022, the court sustained, without le...

Excerpt: ...(SBS), Bryan Russolesi, Daymon Harris, Barbara Chiling, and Timothy Glasserand for (1) Violation of CC 2924.11 (d); (2) Breach of Contract; (3) Unfair Business Practices in Violation of Business and Professions Code §§ 17200 et seq.; (4) Tortuous Interference with Prospective Economic Advantage; (5) Interference with Contract; (6) Quiet Title. (7) Declaratory Relief; (8) Temporary an d Permanent Injunction; (9) Fraud; (10) Wrongful foreclosure ...

Excerpt: ...ional distress, negligent infliction of emotional distress, and negligence. Plaintiff alleges while on the premises of Homegoods, Inc., located at Reseda Boulevard in Tarzana, California, DOE employee of Defendant was following Plaintiff around the store, making her feel uncomfortable to shop. When Plaintiff wanted to leave the store, she noticed the DOE employee was touching himself, fully erected. Plaintiff further alleges she went to the front...

Excerpt: ...tice to pay rent or quit. Trial was held on January 11, 12, 16, and 17 2024. Jury found in favor of Plaintiff. [TENTATIVE] RULING Plaintiff's Motion for Attorney Fees is GRANTED. DISCUSSION Plaintiff Shake Amzoyan moves this court for an order awarding Plaintiff its attorney fees and costs in the amount of $8,500.00 against Defendant Jaclyn Ann Kerigan on the grounds that Plaintiff is the prevailing party pursuant to the Lease Agreement entered i...

Excerpt: ...ntly operated her vehicle, causing an auto accident between Plaintiff and Defendant. The accident occurred on September 10, 2021. On October 14, 2022, Plaint iff filed a complaint against Defendant asserting causes of action for negligence. TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff's Motion to Quash Defendant's Subpoenas for Plaintiff's Private Academic Records is MOOT. DISCUSSION Plaintiff Shahin Chermahini moves this court for an order quashing D...

Excerpt: ...ing Party: Plaintiff John S. Birke BACKGROUND On April 10, 2024, Plaintiff John S. Birke filed a First Amended Complaint against Defendants Michele Martin Birke, Susan Goldstein, and Lewitt, Hackman, Shapiro, Marshall & Harlan for 1. Intentional Interference with Expected Inheritance; and 2. Intention al Infliction of Emotional Distress. On April 15, 2024, Plaintiff dismissed their first cause of action. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendant Michele Marti...

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: ...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: ...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: ...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...