Excerpt: ...ent dated August 14, 2020 wherein Defendant agreed to lease the Premises for a term ending on October 31, 2023. Plaintiff alleges under the Lease, Defendant was required to pay base rent and additional rent monthly, all as more particularly set forth in the Lease. Plaintiff alleges Defendant vacated the Premises and returned possession of the Premises to Plaintiff on January 17, 2021. At that time, Defendant owed base rent and additional rent of ...

Excerpt: ...core Flight Corporation, Elevate Flight Academy LLC dba Elevate Flight Academy Inc. for breach of lease and breach of guaranty. Plaintiff is the master tenant under a lease with the City of Los Angeles for the lease of thirty acres of land located at the northwest corner of the Van Nuys Airport. Plaintiff alleges Plaintiff and Encore entered into a Tie Down Agreement on May 3, 2017 to sublease eleven “parking” spaces for the tying down and st...

Excerpt: ...egligence. Plaintiff filed his complaint on November 8, 2022 against Paulina Cruz, Access Services, and MV Transportation, Inc. [TENTATIVE] RULING: Plaintiff Leon Hall's Motion to Compel Responses to Form Interrogatories, Set One is MOOT. Plaintiff Leon Hall's Motion to Compel Responses to Special Interrogatories, Set One is MOOT. Plaintiff Leon Hall's Motion to Compel Responses to Request for Production of Documents, Set One is MOOT. Plaintiff L...

Excerpt: ...s that Defendants then defaulted on the terms of the Agreement by failing to make the payment due and owing. At the time of filing, the total unpaid amount was $30,077.82. Plaintiff filed the complaint on June 12, 2023 for claim and delivery and money on contract. Plaintiff now seeks a Writ of Possession against Defendants. [TENTATIVE] RULING Plaintiff's Application for Writ of Possession is GRANTED. DISCUSSION Before the hearing on the Writ of P...

Excerpt: ...y No. 923764921 (Policy) with Defendant Progressive West Insurance Company. On May 23, 2022, plaintiff purchased a 011 Mercedes-Benz G55 (Vehicle) and on June 14, 2022, while the Vehicle was parked at the dealership, a pedestrian passing by lit the Vehicle on fire and inflicted damage to it. Plaintiff filed a claim with defendant on June 16, 2022 to cover the damage to the Vehicle. On August 10, 2022, defendant denied plaintiff's claim on the gro...

Excerpt: ...ges Defendant Property Cowboys, LLC entered into an agreement by which Plaintiff NPI Debt Fund agreed to loan Defendant Cowboy some monies. Defendant Brard and Kott guaranteed the loan. Plaintiff further alleges Defendants defaulted on the loan. On March 10, 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...

Excerpt: ...complaint against Defendants Cameron Mazaherian and Monika Mazaherian for breach of contract, unjust enrichment, money lent, money paid, constructive trust, judicial foreclosure, and declaratory relief. Plaintiffs allege they entered promissory note agreements with Defendants whereby Plaintiffs agreed to provide loans to Defendants at various times. Plaintiffs further alleged they have not received any of the monthly payments and moreover, Defend...

Excerpt: ...(“Plaintiff”) filed this action against defendants David Niknia (“Defendant”), Panorama Medical Group (“PMG”), and Ray Salari, M.D. (“Salari”). Plaintiff asserts causes of action for negligence, sexual assault and battery, sexual harassment in a defined relationship, negligent hiring, training, supervision, and retention, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant is a licensed physician's a...

Excerpt: ...dants, landlord, committed several habitability violations including extensive mold contamination, improper ventilation, improper weatherproofing, roof collapse and structural issues, deteriorated and damaged carpeting, deteriorated bathtub, dysfunctional electrical systems, and missing fire protection systems. On March 6, 2023, Plaintiffs filed a complaint against Defendant for 1. Violation of California Civil Code § 1942.4; 2. Tortious Breach ...

Excerpt: ...eal estate investment opportunities outside of California and around June or July of 2020, Plaintiff was solicited by Defendant Birdview Properties, LLC to consider investing in and partnering with Birdview in prospective investment opportunities throughout the southeastern United States. Plaintiff ended up investing in two projects in Tennessee. Plaintiff further alleges Defendant Simonova, on behalf of Birdview, misrepresented their experience ...

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

Excerpt: ...iff Benjamin A. Betts filed a First Amended Complaint against Defendants Daniel A. Dobson, Digital Video Services, LLC, and Digital Image Associates, LLC for (1) Breach of Fiduciary Duty; (2) Common Counts-Moneys Had and Received; (3) Unjust Enrichment; (4) Accounting; (5) Conversion of Corporate Assets/Opportunities; (6) Involuntary Dissolution of Limited Liability Company; and (7) Constructive Trust. Plaintiff has filed this derivative action o...

Excerpt: ...intiff”) 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 “Defendants”). 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 according to the terms and conditions of the Aff...

Excerpt: ...¶2.) BACKGROUND On February 2, 2022, Plaintiff Developmental Pathways, Inc. filed a verified complaint against Defendant Local Initiative Health Authority for Los Angeles County dba L.A. Care Health Plan (“L.A. Care”) for (1) For Writ of Mandamus (C.C.P. § 1085); (2) In The Alternative, For Writ of Administrative Mandamus (C.C.P. § 1094.5); and (3) Intentional Interference with Economic Advantage. Plaintiff sought to have L.A. Care admit P...

Excerpt: ...ing Party: No opposition BACKGROUND On December 22, 2022, Plaintiff Caryl Laverne Burke filed a complaint against Defendants Albertson Companies, The Von Companies, and Caliber Paving, Inc. for negligence and premises liability. Plaintiff alleges on December 24, 2020, Plaintiff was at the Vons Grocery Store owned and maintained by Defendants when n she was caused to slip and fall as a result of the dangerous conditions of the premises. Specifical...

Excerpt: ...pedic Institute, L.P. Responding Party: Plaintiff Kimberly J. Squire BACKGROUND This is a medical malpractice action. Plaintiff Kimberly J. Squire alleges Defendants were negligent in the surgery on her leg performed in 2020. Plaintiff alleges Defendants' actions led to Plaintiff suffering a pulmonary embolism in the hospital. Further, their course of treatment post-surgery caused Plaintiff to endure a second injury and a second surgery, as Defen...

Excerpt: ...alleges on March 9, 2021, Plaintiff and Defendant executed an agreement for a repayable loan outlined in a promissory note of $384,328.00 payable in installments. Plaintiff alleges Defendant breached the agreement by failing to make timely payments as called for in the agreement. Plaintiff's request for entry of default was entered June 27, 2023. On July 7, 2023, this court granted Defendant's Ex Parte Application to Set Aside Default. [TENTATIVE...

Excerpt: ...t 26, 2021, Plaintiff Aida Vartanyan (“Plaintiff”), individually and as a successor-in- interest of Manouk Vartanyan (“Decedent”), filed this action against Defendants Normandie/Wilshire Retirement Hotel, Inc. dba California Healthcare Rehabilitation Center (“Defendant”) (erroneously sued as California Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center”) and Barlow Respiratory Hospital at Valley Prebysterian Hospital (erroneously sued as “Valle...

Excerpt: ...plaintiff filed a first amended complaint against defendants Westfield Topanga Owner LLC; Westfield Topanga Owner LP; Westfield America Limited Partnership; Westfield DDC Inc.; Westfield DDC LLC; CSI Electrical Contractors, Inc.; New Werner Holding Co., Inc.; Werner Co. (erroneously sued as Werner Co. (DE)); Werner Co., dba New Werner Co.; Old Ladder Co. (PA), Inc.; and Old Ladder Co. asserting causes of action for 1) negligence—premises liabil...

Excerpt: ...onsumer Warranty Act. On January 26, 2023, Plaintiffs Maria Romo De Padilla and Maria Padilla filed a complaint against Defendant Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. 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. Plaintiffs leased a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. Plaintiffs allege these causes of action arise out of wa...

Excerpt: ...omazet, Elijah Stiny, and the Estate of Isaac Stiny BACKGROUND Plaintiffs Sonja Domazet, Elijah Stiny, and the Estate of Isaac Stiny (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) sued Defendants West Hills Hospital & Medical Center; Regents of the University of California; Imelda Tio, M.D.; Imelda Tio, M.D. APC; Lauren Hyman, M.D.; Lauren Hyman, M.D. APC; The Partnership For Women's Health; Waleed Doany, M.D.; Waleed Doany, M.D., Inc.; Roy Mansano, M.D.; Roy ...

Excerpt: ...l Caballero Country Club and Jonathan Canter for personal injuries. Plaintiff alleges on December 15, 2022, Plaintiff and Defendant Canter visited the El Caballero Country Club. El Caballero provided Plaintiff and Canter a golf cart, in order to aid Plaintiff and Canter in their round of golf. Plaintiff was the passenger in a golf cart that was being driven by Canter when Canter turned the golf cart in such a manner to cause Plaintiff to be eject...

Excerpt: ...llege Defendants Michael Kaiser and People's Care Holdings, Inc. sold Plaintiffs an unregistered franchise. Plaintiffs allege Defendants made several pre-sale omissions and post-sale omissions, as well asl false and deceptive representations regarding the franchise status of A Right Place for Seniors International, LLC. On March 2, 2022, Plaintiffs filed a complaint against Defendants, asserting causes of action for (1) Violation of the Californi...

Excerpt: ...and Jonathan M. Davis BACKGROUND This action involves a mortgage foreclosure. Plaintiffs Kimberly Davis and Jonathan M. Davis filed a complaint against Defendants U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee of Mstr Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Trust 2006-OA2 (“U.S. Bank”); Nationstar Mortgage LLC 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 ...

Excerpt: ...Hayk Shishoyan and Hats Enterprises, LLC BACKGROUND On May 26, 2022, Plaintiff YS Properties, LLC filed a complaint against Hayk Shishoyan, Hats Enterprises, LLC and Hats Enterprises LLC dba Encino 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. [TENTATIVE] RULING: Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Defendant Hayk Shishoyan to Provide ...

Excerpt: ...defendants' negligent acts and omissions, on January 24, 2019, while Plaintiff was pulling communication cables through a patch of ceiling, fell from his ladder through ceiling panels and struck his head on a concrete floor, which knocked him unconscious. As a result, plaintiff has suffered severe physical injuries, including a traumatic brain injury, emotional injuries, and economic injuries. On August 26, 2021, plaintiff filed a first amended c...

Excerpt: ...efendants Imbue Medical Corporation dba EllEve Med Spa and Cutera Inc., alleging causes of action for negligence, battery, strict liability, negligent hiring, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint on April 25, 2023. Plaintiff alleges on February 16, 2021, she presented to EllEve Med Spa, to undergo a body sculpting treatment using a truSculpt iD body sculpting machine. Plaintiff alleges during...

Excerpt: ... Humberto Grijalba, individually and as successor in interest to Decedent Vanessa Silvia Grijalba Perez, and Silvia Cecilia Perez Barrios, individually and as successor in interest to Decedent Vanessa Silvia Grijalba Perez filed a complaint against Yuvia Iris Vargas Pena, Guadalupe Vargas, and Infiniti of Van Nuys for Wrongful Death, Survivor Action Based on General Negligence, Survivor Action Based on Motor Vehicle Negligence, and Survivor Actio...

Excerpt: ...ntal Health Examination TENTATIVE RULING Centinela Valley Union High School District, et al.'s Motion for Order Granting Leave to Take Subsequent Deposition of Twynlette Thompson is denied without prejudice. Centinela Valley Union High School District, et al.'s Motion to Compel Plaintiff's Mental Health Examination is denied. Background Plaintiff filed his Complaint on November 15, 2017. Plaintiff's operative Third Amended Complaint was filed on ...

Excerpt: ...t, LLP filed a complaint against Bryan K. Bond for failing to remit payment of statements for forensic accounting services rendered. Defendant Bond filed a cross-complaint on May 30, 2023 for breach of contract. [TENTATIVE] RULING: Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant White Zuckerman Warsavsky Luna & Hunt, LLP's Demurrer to the Cross-Complaint is SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND. DISCUSSION Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant White Zuckerman Warsavsky Luna & Hunt, LL...

Excerpt: ...ff Amanda Idoko (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint alleging causes of action for (1) fraud/intentional misrepresentation, (2) negligent misrepresentation, (3) conversion, (4) breach of contract against Defendants Makini Regal Designs, LLC (“MRD”), Fete Atelier (“FA”), Makini R. Martin (“Martin”), and Nia Jervier (“Jervier”). This matter arises from defendants breach of contract relating to the interior design of Plaintiff's home ...

Excerpt: ...tation, unjust enrichment, defamation – libel, false light, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint on May 17, 2023. Plaintiff alleges she rented a guesthouse at Defendant's property. Plaintiff alleges Defendant made a series of false representations intended to induce Plaintiff to enter into the lease agreement including that the subject property was 700 square feet, with its own dedicated pr...

Excerpt: ...ject Property”). Henry Becker (“Defendant Becker”) is a manager and/or employee of Defendant Hunt. Since about 2015, Raul Aguila (“Plaintiff Aguila”) was a tenant of the Subject Property. Orley Onofre (“Plaintiff Onofre”) is an employee of Plaintiff Aguila. Plaintiffs Aguila and Onofre (collectively, “Plaintiffs”), allege, beginning in January of 2022, Defendant Becker has engaged in a pattern of racist and harassing behavior in...

Excerpt: ...hine's Place, II alleging (1) Wrongful Death – Negligent 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, an...

Excerpt: ... defamation – libel, false light, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint on May 17, 2023. Plaintiff alleges she rented a guesthouse at Defendant's property. Plaintiff alleges Defendant made a series of false representations intended to induce Plaintiff to enter into the lease agreement including that the subject property was 700 square feet, with its own dedicated private yard and a pool tabl...

Excerpt: ...us Parvizian alleges he tripped and fell over a lifted portion of the sidewalk outside Defendant Whitefield's property, West Valley Upholstery. On April 3, 2023, Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint against Defendants Whitefield, West Valley Upholstery Inc., City of Los Angeles, and County of Los Angeles asserting causes of action for negligence and premises liability. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendants West Valley Upholstery, Inc. and Steven Whi...

Excerpt: ...aintiffs” or “La Dues”) 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 ultima...

Excerpt: ... 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 the Department of Canna...

Excerpt: ...redondo BACKGROUND On January 14, 2022, Plaintiffs Joseph Shrauger, individually, and as successor in interest and heir to decedent Joseph Shrauger, Priscilla Shrauger, individually, and as successor in interest and heir to decedent Joseph Shrauger, and Limbonia Arredondo, individually, and as successor in interest and heir to decedent Joseph Shraugher filed a complaint for elder and dependent abuse/neglect, willful misconduct, general negligence...

Excerpt: ...ing Party: Claimant Claims Recovery Service, Inc. 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 October 25, 2022, PMG filed its second ...

Excerpt: ...ion, (3) conversion, (4) breach of contract against Defendants Makini Regal Designs, LLC (“MRD”), Fete Atelier (“FA”), Makini R. Martin (“Martin”), and Nia Jervier (“Jervier”). This matter arises from defendants breach of contract relating to the interior design of Plaintiff's home (the “subject contract”), and their fabrication of receipts related to the interior design. On June 24, 2022, MRD, Martin, and Jervier (hereinafter...

Excerpt: ... ¶2, Exh. B.) BACKGROUND On March 17, 2023, Plaintiff Mojgan Tamari filed a complaint against Defendant Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc. asserting causes of action for (1) Violation of Civil Code §51 – The Unruh Civil Rights Action; (2) Violation of Civil Code §51.5; (3) Violation of Business and Professions Code 17200. Plaintiff alleges this lawsuit arises out of a recurring, ethnic-based, national origin-based, religion-based discriminat...

Excerpt: ...Benveniste BACKGROUND Plaintiff and Defendant entered into a contract for Defendant to perform interior design and landscaping for Plaintiff, eventually covering two properties. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant defrauded him of approximately $400,000 over a two year period. The parties agreed that defendant would handle communicating with all vendors directly and pay all vendors and herself from plaintiff's checkbook. Defendant allegedly abused h...

Excerpt: ...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 transferring the subject property to the Harbs with the intent to hinder...

Excerpt: ...y “Frigidaire” Responding Party: Plaintiffs Estate of Michael Stephen Sexton, Rachael Marie Beltz, and Ryan Stephen Beltz BACKGROUND This is a wrongful death action arising out of the death of Michael Stephen Sexton. Plaintiffs Estate of Michael Stephen Sexton, Rachael Marie Beltz, and Ryan Stephen Beltz allege Defendant Ron Conover purchased a Kenmore Elite Gas Range, Model Number VF33544960, to be installed in his home. The home was subsequ...

Excerpt: ...press Bank, FSB sued Defendants Bruce Wasserman and Select Mobil, Inc. for (1) common counts: book account, account stated and (2) quantum meruit—reasonable value. On August 12, 2016, Defendant/Cross-complainant Wasserman filed the cross-complaint against Raanan Wizgan for (1) breach of oral contract, (2) fraud, (3) financial elder abuse, (4) conversion, and (5) breach of fiduciary relationship. Cross-complainant Wasserman sub-served summons an...

Excerpt: ...age of a 2019 Range Rover (“the vehicle”). Plaintiff claims to be the lienholder and legal owner of the vehicle. Plaintiff alleges Defendants have been in possession of the vehicle since January 2022. On April 22, 2022, Plaintiff called Star Motors to negotiate for the release of the Vehicle and learned that the Vehicle was still located at Star Motors's body shop location. Plaintiff then briefly chronicles its efforts to contact “Defendant...

Excerpt: ... Eisenberg Keefer Medical Center Plaintiffs Norma Pecora, by and through her Successor in Interest Susan Singer Carter and Susan Singer Carter, individually Yes. (Sanders Decl. 112.) This is an elder abuse case. Plaintiff alleges Defendants failed to provide Ms. Pecora with adequate care and attention to her hygiene, particularly her oral hygiene and incontinence care. Plaintiffs further allege Defendants were understaffed. Because of Defendants'...

Excerpt: ...("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 ofthe subject property. Plaintiff alleges that on October 27, 2015, while trial was imminent in the dissolution action between Plaintiff and Susan, the Harbs and Susan entered into an a...

Excerpt: ...anual Gonzalez ("Sellers"). After the purchase, Plaintiff discovered numerous defects, which he claims Sellers failed to disclose or misrepresented on the Sellers Property Questionnaire ("SPQ") and Transfer Disclosure Statement ("TDS"). On April 16, 2015, plaintiff initiated the instant action Against the sellers, their son, Phillip Gonzalez ("Phillip"), Dream Team Real Estate Consultants, Candace Lazan, Keller Williams Realty, and Pillar II Post...

Excerpt: ...Professional Corporation and Marc Mehorayan, individually 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 October 25, 2022, PMG filed its second amended complai...

Excerpt: ...t liability pursuant to Civil Code section 3342 and (2) negligence. Plaintiff alleges that on or about November 29, 2020, Plaintiff was lawfully present on Defendant's yard as a landscaper when Defendant's pit-bull dog attacked and bit him, causing harm and injuries. On March 2, 2023, Defendant filed the instant demurrer. On April 25, 2023, the Court continued the hearing for demurrer to May 24, 2023. The Court also ordered Plaintiff to submit ad...

Excerpt: ...gholami M.D„ and Sedi Hadadian M.D. (collectively "Defendants"). Plaintiffs First Amended Complaint ("FAC") alleges (1) lack of informed consent; (2) medical battery; (3) res ipsa loquitur; (4) negligence; (5) intentional misrepresentation; (6) negligent misrepresentation; and (7) loss of consortium. Plaintiffs are husband and wife. (FAC 19.) Defendant Dr. Amirgholami ("Defendant Dr. Amirgholami") agreed to deliver Plaintiffs' baby. (ld. 1110) ...

Excerpt: ...s, California 91367) and failed to disclose all facts that materially affect the value or desirability of the property as provided by Civil Code 5 2079. Defendant Erica Fields represented that she lived on the same street two houses away and identified it as a great area. Fields never mentioned smoke, pollutants, toxins, or any appearance of smoke or unusual smells that routinely permeated in the immediate airspace on Saturdays and Sundays. Howev...

Excerpt: ... Insurance Company. On May 23, 2022, plaintiff purchased a 011 Mercedes- Benz G55 (Vehicle) and on June 14, 2022, while the Vehicle was parked at the dealership, a pedestrian passing by lit the Vehicle on fire and inflicted damage to it. Plaintiff filed a claim with defendant on June 16, 2022 to cover the damage to the Vehicle. On August 10, 2022, defendant denied plaintiffs claim on the grounds that plaintiff owns "three additional vehicles, a 2...

Excerpt: ...'s Care Holdings, Inc. No opposition Plaintiffs Feisty Gal, Inc. and Michelle Lander allege Defendants Michael Kaiser and People's Care Holdings, Inc. sold Plaintiffs an unregistered franchise. Plaintiffs allege Defendants made several pre-sale omissions and post-sale omissions, constituting false and deceptive representations regarding the franchise status of A Right Place for Seniors International, LLC. On March 2, 2022, Plaintiffs filed a comp...

Excerpt: ...le; and (5) Declaratory Relief. Plaintiff alleges Defendant Pierre, in September 2016, approached Plaintiff and offered help regarding a legal dispute (the "Action") Plaintiff had arising in August 2015. Plaintiff claims Defendant Pierre approached Plaintiff and represented to him that he would handle any and all matters relating to the Action. However, in order do so, Plaintiffwould have to execute a General Power of Attorney appointing Defendan...

Excerpt: ...ion, unjust enrichment, defamation libel, false light, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Plaintiff alleges she rented a guesthouse at Defendan€s property. Plaintiff alleges Defendant made a series of false representations intended to induce Plaintiff to enter into the lease agreement including that the subject property was 700 square feet, Mith its ovvn dedicated private yard and a pool table in the private patio. However, Plain...

Excerpt: ... Fong, and Defendants Martin C. Kuo and Mulan Kuo each contributed $200,000 in exchange for a one-third ownership interest in the Motel. Plaintiffs further allege the Defendants managed the operations of the Motel to the exclusion of the Plaintiffs and as part of their misappropriation of the revenues generated by the business, the Defendants formed a number of business entities, including defendant entities Paradise Lodge Winnetka, Inc., 20128 R...

Excerpt: ...a minor by and through his parent and guardian ad litem Judy Lea, filed a first amended complaint against Defendants Dashing Properties Management, Inc., Reza Safaie, 4528 Colbath LLC, Zelzah Garden Homeowners Association, and Hooshman Aghilimehr. Plaintiffs allege Defendants negligently owned, possessed, worked upon, managed, supervised, modified, repaired, operated, maintained, designed, or controlled certain premises which allowed mold to exis...

Excerpt: ...MD and Bahram Tabibian MD On April 23, 2022, Plaintiff Fatemeh Shahriari filed a complaint against Defendants Moosa Heikali, MD, Bahram Tabibian, MD, Venus Navarro Julian, MD, and F & M Radiology Medical Center, Inc. dba Sina Urgent Care asserting causes of action for (1) Gross Negligence; (2) Fraudulent Concealment; (3) Intentional Misrepresentation; (4) Medical Malpractice; (5) Medical Battery/Lack of Consent; and (6) Breach of Fiduciary Duty. ...

Excerpt: ...ne Talent Productions LLC, DecadeOne Enterprises, LLC, Kareem Davis, Michelle Davis, and Cherry Blossum Studios LLC were served a 3-day notice to pay rent or quit. The parties were in a written agreement to pay Plaintiff $15,000 monthly. Default was entered against DecadeOne Productions, DecadeOne Talent Productions LLC, DecadeOne Enterprises, LLC, and Cherry Blossum Studios, LLC on April 5, 2023. Kareem Davis has also failed to answer. Defendant...

Excerpt: ... Property was purchased under Plaintiff's mother's name, Defendant Leana Arevalo, with the agreement that the Subject Property would be under Defendant Leana's name but Plaintiff was to make all payments on the Subject Property and Plaintiff would take ownership of the Subject Property. Plaintiff further alleges Defendant Ervin Arevalo, Plaintiffs brother, conspired with Defendant Leana to sell the Subject Property and evict Plaintiff despite Pla...

Excerpt: ... Plaintiffs' business pursuant to a consulting services agreement. While consulting for Plaintiffs, Cannata allowed or arranged for valuable company property to be taken by "Mr. Recyclin<' without Plaintiffs' consent. Plaintiff further claims that on December 8, 2017, Cannata improperly transferred proprietary information via e-mail to personal accounts. Plaintiff alleges a loss of $500,000 in property. Plaintiffs filed a complaint on February 13...

Excerpt: ...2, Plaintiff Patricia Laborde filed a complaint against Defendants Ford Motor Company and DCH Thousand Oaks-F Inc. dba Ford of Thousand Oaks (erroneously sued as DCH Ford Thousand Oaks), asserting causes of action 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(b); and (4) Intentional Interference with Contractu...

Excerpt: ...rch 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) Intentional Interference with Contract; 2) Negligence; 3) Trespass; 4) Violations of...

Excerpt: ...erica. The complaint alleges Plaintiffs vehicle contained several defects and malfunctions including an instrument cluster software update, FCU update, an illuminated fuel cell system error message, air blower replacement, and an illuminated FCEC warning light, among other concerns, resulting in the vehicle being out of service for an unreasonable number of days. Plaintiff filed a complaint against Defendant on October 6, 2022 alleging 1. Breach ...

Excerpt: ...ormance 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 "Agreement"), pursuant to which Plaintiff agreed to purchase and Defendants agreed to sell for a total purchase price of S9W,OOO.OO certain residential real property. However, on September 6, 2022, Plaintiff alleges Defendants, th...

Excerpt: ... Exchange Plaintiff Leroy Sanchez Plaintiff alleges Defendants denied Plaintiffs insurance claim in bad faith. Plaintiff contends in 2010, Plaintiff installed a 'small wind energy system' on his property. After the wind turbine collapsed in 2019, Plaintiff contacted Defendants to present his claim. Plaintiff alleges Defendants' claim representative, Ms. Anderson, represented and advised Plaintiff over the telephone that the claim was approved and...

Excerpt: ... Plaintiff had agreed to a joint venture to purchase foreclosed properties, and, in 2007, the parties purchased the subject Property together, with Plaintiff having a 1/3 interest. (FAC 11 10-12.) Plaintiff alleges that David falsely represented to Plaintiff's agent that Defendants had not been able to find a buyer and offered to buy out Plaintiffs 1/3 interest, which Plaintiff accepted. (FAC II 17.) In fact, Defendants had found a buyer at that ...

Excerpt: ...e West, LLC Yes. (White Decl. 119.) In 2018, PCF purchased Plaintiffs business and assets and continued to operate the Stratton Agency business after the Sale. Plaintiff alleges, however, Defendant PCF twice breached the Asset Purchase Agreement ("APA") when PCF failed to provide an Estimated Earn-Out EBITDA to Plaintiff by that date as contractually required and failed to make any Earn-Out Payment. Plaintiff further alleges doing so, PCF complet...

Excerpt: ...oan Defendant Cowboy some monies. Defendant Brard and Kott guaranteed the loan. Plaintiff further alleges Defendants defaulted on the loan. On March 10, 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. Defendant Brard filed a cross-complaint on June 23, 2021 asserting causes of action for 1) Breach...

Excerpt: ...es Benz S450 motor vehicle. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant Matinyan then defaulted on the terms of the Agreement by failing to make the monthly payment and has since failed and refused to make any further payments due thereunder. At the time of filing, the total unpaid amount was $73,899.34. Plaintiff filed the complaint on February 9, 2023, alleging: (1) Breach of Contract; (2) Common Count; (3) Claim & Delivery; and (4) Conversion. Plaintiff ...

Excerpt: ...ed by Defendant General Motors, LLC. The complaint alleges Plaintiffs vehicle contained several defects including defective condition system, electrical system, body system, transmission system, ignition system, and defective engine, all of which Defendant failed to repair or repurchase despite knowledge the vehicle suffered from those defects. Plaintiff filed a complaint against Defendant on September 8, 2022. [TENTATIVEI RULING Plaintiffs Motio...

Excerpt: ...int venture whereby Plaintiff Hsiu-Fang Lai, Defendant Pi Lien Fong, and Defendants Martin C. Kuo and Mulan Kuo each contributed $200,000 in exchange for a one-third ownership interest in the Motel. Plaintiffs further allege the Defendants managed the operations of the Motel to the exclusion of the Plaintiffs and as part of their misappropriation of the revenues generated by the business, the Defendants formed a number of business entities, inclu...

Excerpt: ... his complaint against Defendant Andrea Garfield on December 1, 2022. [TENTATIVEI RULING Defendant Andrea Garfield's Demurrer is SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND. DISCUSSION Defendant Andrea Garfield moves the court for an order sustaining their demurrer to Plaintiffs complaint without leave to amend and sanctions in the sum of $2,246.96. Where the dates alleged in the complaint show the action is barred by the statute of limitations, a general d...