Excerpt: ...ifornia. Plaintiffs allege each acquired their properties in reliance on the restrictions contained in a recorded Declaration of Restrictions governing Tract 13564, which include that all garages be "detached." On January 13, 2021, defendants Moshe and Orit Gabay purchased a lot within Tract 13564 located at 4512 Sunnyslope. Plaintiffs further allege violated the restrictive covenant by obtaining a permit with the intention to mansionize the prop...

Excerpt: ...pel, Barry S. Zelner, Ray Bailey, Angela Bailey, and Global Bailey Group II for 1. Breach of Contract; 2. Breach of Contract; 3. Conversion; 4. Breach of Fiduciary Duty; 5. Violation to Financial Code Section 17200 et. seq.; 6. Constructive Fraud; 7. Fraud and Misrepresentation; 8. Constructive Trust; 9. Breach of the Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing; 10. Alter Ego Allegations; 11. Unjust Enrichment; and 12. Declaratory Relief. In 2019, Pl...

Excerpt: ...SITION: Opposition to Plaintiffs' motion for leave to amend and motion to compel deposition filed August 28, 2023. Opposition for motion for a new trial filed September 1, 2023. REPLY: Replies filed September 1, 2023. RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiffs move for a new trial, to compel the deposition of Allison Klein, and for leave to file an amended complaint. BACKGROUND This claim arises out of Plaintiffs Ik Hoon (“Ik Hoon”) Choi and Hannah Choi (�...

Excerpt: ...st Amended Complaint against Defendants Kelly Ingram (FKA Sheppard aka Nishimoto) and Cute Booty Lounge, LLC for promissory estoppel, unjust enrichment, violation of Labor Code §1198 et seq., violation of Labor Code §226 et seq., and violation of Business and Professions Code §17200 et seq. Plaintiff Harris alleges Plaintiff and Defendant were in a relationship as well as business partners in Cute Booty Lounge. During their six-year relationsh...

Excerpt: ... Nehorayan Meet and Confer: Yes. (Goldberg Decl. ¶6.) BACKGROUND Plaintiff Noel Lustig, M.D., Inc. d/b/a Psychiatric Medical Group (“PMG”) brings this case, alleging the misappropriation of receivables due PMG by Defendants Marc L. Nehorayan, M.D., A Professional Corporation (“Nehorayan Corp.”) and its principal Marc Nehorayan (“Dr. Nehorayan”). On July 10, 2019, PMG filed its original complaint. On April 10, 2023, PMG filed its thir...

Excerpt: ... filed a complaint against Defendant asserting causes of action for 1) Breach of Contract; 2) Open Book Account; and 3) Account Stated. Plaintiff alleges on June 1, 2016, Plaintiff and Defendant entered into an agreement whereby Defendant would engage Plaintiff to interpret images based on a fee schedule. However, Plaintiff has not paid for services provided in August, September or October 2022 and now is indebted for $127,485.00. Credit for two ...

Excerpt: ...ommunity at large. On January 10, 2023, the court appointed a receiver. [TENTATIVE] RULING: Petitioner's Motion to Amend Petition is GRANTED. DISCUSSION Petitioner City of Los Angeles moves this court pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 473 for an order amending the petition to add additional respondents that may have financial interest in the real property owned by Respondent Karen Khacheryan, which is the subject of this abat...

Excerpt: ...h of decedent Shiva Lorasbi. On July 17, 2018, decedent died from the effects of primary angiitis of the central nervous system and vasculitis. Plaintiffs contend on July 2, 2018, decedent had presented herself to Defendant West Hills Hospital with complaints of severe headache and fever. It is alleged that due to Defendants' failure to properly diagnose the decedent as well as provide proper treatment, decedent passed away. On January 9, 2020, P...

Excerpt: ...nding Party: Defendant Ford Motor Company BACKGROUND This is a lemon law action. Plaintiffs Nemat Asgari and Karem Saldarriaga filed a complaint against Ford Motor Company for 1. Violation of Song-Beverly Act; 2. Violation of Magnuson- Moss Act; and 3. Violation of The Consumer Legal Remedies Act. On April 15, 2018, they purchased a new 2018 Ford Transit Connect. Plaintiffs allege the Vehicle was delivered to Plaintiff with serious defects and no...

Excerpt: ...Plaintiff alleges it served a Notice to Pay Rent or Surrender Possession. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendants Ben Sayani and Shahram Sayani's Demurrer is OVERRULED. DISCUSSION Defendants demur to the unlawful detainer action on the grounds that the pleading does not state facts sufficient to state a cause of action. A demurrer is a pleading used to test the legal sufficiency of other pleadings, i.e., it raises issues of law, not fact, regarding the for...

Excerpt: ...s, 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 Fraud...

Excerpt: ...tiff were husband and wife. On November 15, 2015, Judgment in the dissolution matter of Diamond v. Diamond, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BD593432, was entered in the sum of $274,409 (“Judgment”). Susan was the legal and/or equitable owner of the subject property. On October 27, 2015, while trial was imminent in the dissolution action between Plaintiff and Susan, Plaintiff alleges the Harbs and Susan entered into an agreement transferri...

Excerpt: ...ecember 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. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendant American Honda Motor Co., Inc.'s Demurrer is OVERRULED; Defendant Ameri...

Excerpt: ...the City of Los Angeles for false imprisonment, assault, negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and negligent infliction of emotional distress. Plaintiff filed an amended complaint on June 14, 2023, naming Charles Monk, an employee of the City of Los Angeles, as a defendant. Plaintiff alleges while Mr. Monk was doing road work near Plaintiff's home, Mr. Monk jumped in front of Plaintiff's car, forcing Plaintiff to stop. Plainti...

Excerpt: ...intiff 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 Lockhart Developm...

Excerpt: ...II for breach of contract and breached of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. Plaintiff, as landlord, entered into a written, residential lease agreement with Defendant Michael Lamar White, II, as tenant on February 23, 2020. Plaintiff alleges, however, Defendant ceased making monthly rental payments and caused damage to the property in violation of the lease agreement. Defendant moves to quash the service of summons and complain...

Excerpt: ... policies of workers compensation insurance to the Defendants, bearing Policy Nos. 9276903-20 (covering the period of May 29, 2020 through May 29, 2021) and 9276903-21 (covering the period of May 29, 2021 through December 31, 2021) and Defendants agreed to pay premiums in accordance with the terms and conditions of said policies which provided for payment of premiums. Plaintiff alleges Defendant breached parts of both policies and said balance ha...

Excerpt: ...lation of rent stabilization ordinance, breach of covenant of good faith and fair dealing, unlawful and unfair business practices in violation of Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §17200, and implied warranty of habitability. Plaintiff alleges on December 5, 2021, Plaintiff and Defendants entered into a lease agreement whereby Plaintiff leased the unit in Defendant's garage. Plaintiff alleges Plaintiff paid monthly rent to Defendant even though the constru...

Excerpt: ...l, in his capacity as a California licensed attorney, instructed 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...

Excerpt: ...pril 19, 2023. Plaintiff alleges it served a 3-Day Notice to pay rent or quit on Defendant. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendant Bill Frontuto's Demurrer is SUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND. DISCUSSION Defendant Bill Frontuto demurs to the complaint on the grounds there is no landlord-tenant relationship between Plaintiff and Defendant and the Complaint fail to state facts sufficient to constitute any cause of action against the demurring Defendant. A demur...

Excerpt: ...r damages for medical negligence and loss of consortium. Plaintiffs filed their complaint against Regal Medical Group, Inc.; Lakeside Community Healthcare; Northridge Hospital Medical Center; Michael R. Shapiro, M.D.; Michael R. Shapiro, M.D., Inc.; Ryan McBirney, PA; Mary Ann H. Trephan, M.D.; Kalpesh Patel, M.D.; Hrair Darakjian, M.D.; Mission Community Hospital; N'deya Kama, M.D.; Ali Ozhand, M.D.; Emily Alexiadis, NP; and Aaron M. Shelub. [TE...

Excerpt: ...s that Defendant Susan C. Diamond (“Susan”) and Plaintiff were husband and wife. On November 15, 2015, Judgment in the dissolution matter of Diamond v. Diamond, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BD593432, was entered in the sum of $274,409 (“Judgment”). Susan was the legal and/or equitable owner of the subject property. On October 27, 2015, while trial was imminent in the dissolution action between Plaintiff and Susan, Plaintiff alleges...

Excerpt: ...ct action. Plaintiff Beverly Hills Investors, Inc. alleges Plaintiff entered into a purchase and sale agreement for certain real property located on Valley Vista Blvd. with Defendant Legacy International, LLC. As part of the agreement, Defendant was to obtain approval and pay for all costs regarding a permit for a retaining wall. The agreement provided if the approval was not provided within three months, then Plaintiff was to retain the funds he...

Excerpt: ...ty at large. On January 10, 2023, the court appointed a receiver. [TENTATIVE] RULING: Petitioner's Motion to Amend Petition is CONTINUED. DISCUSSION Petitioner City of Los Angeles moves this court pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 473 for an order amending the petition to add additional respondents that may have financial interest in the real property owned by Respondent Karen Khacheryan, which is the subject of this abatemen...

Excerpt: ...�) and Defendant/Landlord Shahe Boyadjian (“Defendant”). Sabine La Due is Robin La Due's elderly mother. Plaintiffs have sued Boyadjian for alleged issues that arose out of their tenancy. 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 unpaid rent. Judgment was ultimately entered in favor of Bo...