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