Excerpt: ...ca (Plaintiff) filed a Complaint against defendants Servicemac, LLC; Homebridge Financial Services, Inc.; Trustee Corp; Gold and Associates; Precision Escrow, Inc.; Mirian Sempertegui; Arcelia A. Gonzalez; Armando Camarillo; and Lourdes Fernandez alleging (1) Lack of Title and Standing (C.C. § 2924(a)(6)); (2) Cancellation of Instruments; (3) Violation of B&P Code § 17200; (4) Quiet Title; (5) Wrongful Foreclosure; (6) Breach of Contract; (7) V...

Excerpt: ...(“Plaintiff”). (Complaint p. 3.) Under Plaintiff's insurance policy, California Automobile Insurance Company (“Defendant”) adjusted and paid the claim. (Ibid.) The parties, however, dispute the specific damage and the proper compensation under the policy. Defendant paid $10,500 for the rook, $21,412 for the other structures, and $51,333 for the dwelling, well below Plaintiff's submitted proof of loss, which exceeded $500,000. (Comp. p. 8)...

Excerpt: ... Sack after they purchased the residence in 2017 from previous owners Vineet and Ona Sharma. David and Claudia Sack (“Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint against Vineet Sharma, Ona Sharma, Mr. Carlos Pools and Construction, Inc., Old Republic Surety Company, and Does 1 through 100 (“Defendants”) on July 15, 2020, alleging the following causes of action: (1) breach of contract—real estate purchase based on failure to disclose/fraud; (2) recov...

Excerpt: ...llectively “Plaintiffs”) are husband and wife. (First Amended Compl., ¶9.) Dr. Amirgholami (“Defendant Dr. Amirgholami”) agreed to deliver Plaintiffs' baby. (Id. ¶10) Plaintiffs initially expressed desire to do a C‐section but later emphasized to Defendant Dr. Amirgholami that they would prefer to do vaginal delivery because Plaintiff Bita was already 7 cm dilated. (Id. ¶12.) Despite Plaintiffs' preference, Defendant Dr. Amirgholami ...

Excerpt: ...hicle. Defendant then defaulted on the Lease Agreement. At the time of filing, the unpaid amount was $136,825.34. On February 28, 2020, Plaintiff Financial Services Vehicle Trust (“Plaintiff”), by and through its servicer, BMW Financial Services NA, LLC filed a complaint against Defendant Edmond Adaimy (“Defendant”), asserting causes of action for: (1) Breach of Contract; (2) Common Count; (3) Claim & Delivery; and (4) Conversion. On June...

Excerpt: ...ansportation BACKGROUND On April 30, 2018, Plaintiff filed a Complaint against several defendants including The People of People of the State of California, Acting by and through the Department of Transportation (Defendant), erroneously sued as State of California, and Myers & Sons, Defendant's contractor for (1) negligence; (2) dangerous condition of public property [Government Code Section 835 et seq.]; and (3) negligent act or omission of publ...

Excerpt: ...mplaint (“FAC”) and asserts causes of action for (1) partition of real property, (2) accounting, (3) breach of fiduciary duty, (4) breach of partnership agreement, (5) declaratory relief, and (6) unjust enrichment against several defendants, including defendants Martin Kuo and Mulan Kuo (collectively “Defendants”) Plaintiff Lai moves to compel Defendants to provide further responses to Requests for Production of Documents (Sets One & Two)...

Excerpt: ... dealership license, which allowed Donada to operate and sell vehicles. (Mot. p. 3.) The bond went into effect on May 2, 2018. (Mot p. 3.) Under the Vehicle Code, if a car dealership's license is suspended, the surety bond is liable for the dealership's misconduct. (Vehicle Code §§ 11710(b)‐(c); 11711(a).) On December 8, 2021, defendant Torres‐Ramirez filed a lawsuit against Donada and Plaintiff for (1) Violation of Consumer Legal Remedies ...

Excerpt: ...ant, State Farm General Insurance Company (“Defendant”) when a hot water pipe allegedly burst, causing water damage to their Property. Plaintiffs state that a representative of Defendant told them that all necessary mitigation and demolition work would be performed and all repairs and replacements would be covered by the policy. However, Defendant subsequently stated that the Property damage was not covered by the Policy and refused to pay fo...

Excerpt: ... Date of Hearing: October 28, 2022 Trial Date: March 13, 2023 Department: W Case No.: LC106864 Moving Parties: (1) Plaintiffs Lucky's Two‐Way Radios, Inc. and Buddy Corporation (2) Defendant and Cross‐Complainant Frank J. Cannata (3) Defendant and Cross‐Complainant Frank J. Cannata Responding Parties: (1) Defendant and Cross‐Complainant Frank J. Cannata (2) No opposition filed for the second motion. (3) Plaintiffs Lucky's Two‐Way Radio,...

Excerpt: ...mplaint (“FAC”) and asserts causes of action for (1) partition of real property, (2) accounting, (3) breach of fiduciary duty, (4) breach of partnership agreement, (5) declaratory relief, and (6) unjust enrichment against several defendants, including defendants Martin Kuo and Mulan Kuo (collectively “Defendants”) Plaintiff Lai moves to compel Defendants to provide further responses to Requests for Production of Documents (Sets One & Two)...

Excerpt: ...r”) is a manager and/or employee of Hunt. Since about 2015, Raul Aguila (“Aguila”) was a tenant of the Subject Property. Orley Onofre (“Onofre”) is an employee of Aguila. Aguila and Onofre (collectively, “Plaintiffs”), allege, beginning in January of 2022, Becker has engaged in pattern of racist and harassing behavior in an effort to drive‐out Plaintiffs from the Subject Property, and force Plaintiffs to terminate the governing le...

Excerpt: ...nts' Counsel Helene J. Farber (Counsel) filed the instant Motion to be Relieved as Counsel on September 14, 2022 against Cochran Inc. and on September 15, 2022 against Lockhart Development, Inc. In the September 27, 2022, minute order, this Court found that the moving papers were not served 16 court days before the hearing. On the Court's own motion, the Hearing on Motion to be Relieved as Counsel was continued to October 27, 2022, and Counsel wa...

Excerpt: ... property located at 7618 Kelvin Avenue, Winnetka, California 91306 (“subject property”). On May 3, 2006, Plaintiffs obtained an adjustable‐rate interest only mortgage loan, which was secured by a deed of trust; that same day, Plaintiffs obtained a home equity credit line, which was secured by a second deed of trust. On June 1, 2018, Plaintiffs filed Chapter 13 bankruptcy; their plan was confirmed on November 5, 2018. On January 28, 2022, a...

Excerpt: ...Canoga Park, California (“Subject 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 pattern of rac...

Excerpt: ...�Defendant”) and Roes 1 through 50 (collectively, “Defendants”). Plaintiff's Complaint alleges a single cause of action against Defendants for “Invasion of Privacy in False Light”. Plaintiff's Complaint primarily alleges that Defendant, an unknown person, used “bots” to send sent racist and bullying text messages to Plaintiff's co‐star's son, and thereafter, used the “bots” to represent that Plaintiff was the individual sendin...

Excerpt: ... filed a complaint for common counts, alleging that Defendant, Craig Katz became indebted to Plaintiff in the amount of $41,969.23 (Case No. 22VECV00753). On June 8, 2022, Plaintiff also filed a complaint for common counts alleging damages of $28,855.43 (Case No. 22VECV00774). On August 23, 2022, default judgments were entered against Defendant in both cases. On September 9, 2022, the Court granted defendant's ex parte application to stay enforce...

Excerpt: ... filed a complaint for common counts, alleging that Defendant, Craig Katz became indebted to Plaintiff in the amount of $41,969.23 (Case No. 22VECV00753). On June 8, 2022, Plaintiff also filed a complaint for common counts alleging damages of $28,855.43 (Case No. 22VECV00774). On August 23, 2022, default judgments were entered against Defendant in both cases. On September 9, 2022, the Court granted defendant's ex parte application to stay enforce...

Excerpt: ...ough Plaintiff paid Defendant, Plaintiff alleges Defendant breached the agreement by failing to provide the vehicles and misrepresented to Plaintiff that he would provide Plaintiff the vehicles. The initial complaint was filed on October 1, 2021, and the First Amended Complaint was filed on April 4, 2022. Following a demurrer, the Second Amended Complaint was filed on August 12, 2022. The SAC alleged five causes of action: (1) Breach of Contract,...

Excerpt: ...ncluding Defendants Oren Abutbul (Abutbul), Perri Bitton (Bitton), U.S. Veterans Home Services, Inc. (USVH), Trace Hancock (Hancock) and TSH Sales & Consulting dba TSH Construction and Design (TSH) (collectively “Contractor Defendants”). She claims these Contractor Defendants overcharged for their work; convinced her to do unnecessary work; failed to perform work they agreed to, and were paid to, do; and/or improperly performed work they did ...

Excerpt: ...national Capital Alliance, Inc. (collectively, Defendants). Plaintiff accuses Defendants of failing to pay legal fees as required under their agreement and unreasonably rejecting a settlement. Accordingly, Plaintiff filed this action against Defendants on August 6, 2019, stating the following causes of action: (1) breach of written contract, (2) common count – account stated, (3) quantum meruit, (4) breach of written contract, (5) common count ...

Excerpt: ...ff 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 ¶ 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 Plaintiff's 1/3 interest, which Plaintiff accepted. (FAC ¶ 17.) In fact, Defendants had found a buyer at that time,...

Excerpt: ...ach of written contract; (2) breach of written guaranty; and (3) conversion. Plaintiff alleges the parties entered into an Agreement in which Plaintiff leased certain personal property (Inventory) to Defendant 4519 Haskel, LLC to be used to stage the property for sale. After termination of the staging term, Defendants requested to keep the Inventory at the Property. Plaintiff demanded access to remove the Inventory when it learned that Defendants...

Excerpt: ...anyon Boulevard, Woodland Hills, California 91364 4 (“Subject Property”) from approximately July 27, 2020, through November 13, 2021. Defendant, Svetlana Angelova (“Defendant Angelova”), Anatoly Valenti (“Valenti”), and Onerent, Inc. (“Onerent”) all owned and/or operated the Subject Property during Plaintiff's tenancy. (Declaration of Donel R. Lopez (“Lopez Decl.”) ¶ 2.) On December 7, 2021, Plaintiff filed an unverified Comp...

Excerpt: ... 25, 2019, against Defendants Sam Vaziri Vance, Inc., dba Sama Eyewear (“Sama”) (the lessee under the commercial lease), and Ross Vance and Sheila Vance, the guarantors of the lease. The complaint alleged a breach of contract claim. Defendants filed their answer to the Complaint on October 15, 2019. Concurrently Defendants filed a cross-complaint for negligence. After successful demurrers, the cross-complainants did not amend, and the cross-c...

Excerpt: ...ia Rosner (“Julia”), by and through her successors in interests, Brian Rosner & Barbara Rosner (“Plaintiffs”), filed a Complaint against Shayke, Inc. d/b/a Freedom Treatment Centers of California (“Shayke”); David Silberberg (“Silberberg”); Mike Gerstein (“Gerstein”); and DOES 1 –100, inclusive, alleging 5 causes of action arising from the death of Julia. On July 8, 2020, Plaintiffs named Defendant Hatteras House Sober Livin...

Excerpt: ...hey allege that the subject property suffered a major sewage leak that resulted in the stench of sewage for several months. At one point there was toxic black mold in the apartment. During the remediation to address the mold problem, their apartment had no heat for seven days during the winter. There was a water leak in Plaintiffs' unit due to faulty dishwasher, and Defendants had to remove the floor and wall from the kitchen. The also allege tha...

Excerpt: ... agreement regarding the mortgage. Defendants have foreclosed on a commercial property owned by Plaintiffs. On August 25, 2022, Plaintiffs Leonid Kamenetsky, Tanya Kurlyand, Friar Street Property, LLC, and 14554 Friar, LLC (“Plaintiffs”) filed their complaint against Defendants Easy Financial, LLC, Sunset Equity Group, Easy Reality and Loan, Inc., Sunset Equity Funding, Benjamin Donel, Best Alliance Foreclosure and Lien Services Corp., and Do...

Excerpt: ...laudia Martignoni (“Plaintiffs”) filed this action. The operative pleading is the Fourth Amended Complaint, which was filed 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, a...

Excerpt: ...ligent 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 (the “subject contract”), and their fabrication of receipts related to the interior design. On June 24, 2022, MRD, Martin, and...

Excerpt: ...otor vehicle collision. On or about June 30, 2017, Tuuyen Nguyen was operating a 2011 Honda Pilot (“Subject Vehicle”) on Interstate‐101 South near the Woodman Avenue exit in Los Angeles, California. The Subject Vehicle was owned by Hoang Ba Nguyen. The Subject Vehicle was towing a trailer (“Trailer”), which was owned by Maihuong Joran and manufactured by an entity known as HLT Limited. While Tuuyen Nguyen was operating the Subject Vehic...

Excerpt: ...fendant”) and Does 1 through 50. Plaintiff's operative Complaint alleges Defendant, a contractor hired by Plaintiff, performed a sub‐standard and defective remodel of Plaintiff's residence and, thereafter, abandoned the job. Plaintiff's Complaint alleges the following causes of action against Defendant: (1) Negligence (Construction Defect); (2) Breach of Contract; and (3) Accounting. On November 12, 2020, Defendant filed an Answer. On Novembe...

Excerpt: ...hicle”). Plaintiff claims to be the lienholder and legal owner of the vehicle. (Compl. ¶¶ 13‐14 and 21.) Plaintiff alleges defendants have been in wrongful possession of the vehicle since April 21, 2022. (Id. ¶ 15.) Why or how defendants took possession of it is somewhat unclear from the complaint. In fact, plaintiff alleges it has not been “provided any explanation as to how Plaintiff's Vehicle came into [defendants'] possession.” (Id...

Excerpt: ...ebts. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant Dix did not pay the creditors with whom they represented settlements had been reached on her behalf, and that they still possess approximately $150,000 in funds belonging to her. Plaintiff filed her Complaint on June 6, 2019 against Defendants Dix, Grant & Weber (a corporation), Dix & Associates APLC, Dix Law APLC, and Does 1 through 10, alleging: 1) Conversion and Misappropriation of Client Funds 2) Attorne...

Excerpt: ...eges causes of action for (1) declaratory relief, (2) breach of contract ‐ orders, (3) recission of amendment due to fraud, (4) fraud – false promise, (5) breach of contract – amendment, (6) breach of contract – pricing, and (7) unfair business practices against Defendants Adidas AG and Adidas America, Inc (“Defendants”). [1] This matter arises from Defendants alleged breach of contract, relating to Defendants purchase of headgears fr...

Excerpt: ... to Women Legacy, Inc., James Lua, Katelyn White, The Biz Shop, Inc., and Does 1 through 75 (collectively, “Defendants”). Plaintiff's Complaint alleges the following causes of action: (1) Breach of Fiduciary Duty; (2) Breach of Oral Contract; (3) Fraud (Deceit); (4) Fraud (Concealment); (5) Fraud (False Promise); (6) Constructive Fraud; (7) Fraud in the Issuance of Securities; (8) Conversion; (9) Money Had and Received; (10) Recovery of Voida...

Excerpt: ...amended complaint has been filed. Meet and Confer: Demurrer, Yee Decl. ¶¶ 3‐6. BACKGROUND In 2019, Plaintiff Hannah Beaton (also known as Dang Thu) was trying to open a business and get financing to invest in real property. A friend referred her to defendant Donald Karpel (“Karpel”), an attorney. Karpel advised Plaintiff to get a line of credit and that Defendant Ray Bailey (“Bailey”) could acquire up to a $20,000,000 line of credit. ...

Excerpt: ... Fox, A Professional Corporation, Galindo and Fox, a Partnership and Marcia Galindo (collectively, “Defendants”) to represent Plaintiff in a Dissolution of Marriage. Plaintiff alleges that over the course of the representation, Defendants committed a multitude of negligent acts including: failing to file a "Keech Declaration" which caused Plaintiff's motion to be ineligible for attorney's fees, failing to inform Plaintiff how to report her in...

Excerpt: ...2023 Department: W Case No.: 20VECV00691 Moving Party: (1) Plaintiff Spotlight Ticket Management (2)‐(4) Defendant StubHub, Inc. Responding Party: (1) Defendant StubHub, Inc. (2)‐(4) None BACKGROUND This action arises from plaintiff Spotlight Ticket Management, Inc.'s (Spotlight) use of online marketplaces operated by defendants StubHub, Inc. (StubHub) and eBay Inc. (eBay) [1] in order to conduct sales online. [2] Plaintiff's pleading alleges...

Excerpt: ...acher at Hazeltine Avenue Elementary School upon Plaintiff John FF Doe (“Plaintiff”), a former elementary school student, from approximately September 1974 through June 1975. On February 10, 2020, Plaintiff initiated the present action by filing a Complaint against Doe 1 (who has since identified itself as Defendant Los Angeles Unified School District, hereinafter “Defendant LAUSD”), and Does 2 through 100. Plaintiff's operative Complaint...

Excerpt: ...e Rocheron, James Cruce, Ruth Holzman, and Robert Borsuk filed their original complaint and against Defendants Moshe Gabay, Orit Gabay, and Does 1‐20 alleging three counts for (1) Breach of Recorded Declaration of Restrictions, (2) Injunctive Relief, and (3) Declaratory Relief. (Compl., p. 1). This matter arises out of an alleged breach of restrictive covenant relating to real property owned by Defendants Moshe Gabay and Orit Gabay. The matters...

Excerpt: ...ant Cochran, Inc. Responding Party: Plaintiff Mark A. Liker Meet and Confer: Decl. of Reza Mohamadzadeh, Dem. at p. 6. BACKGROUND Plaintiff Mark A. Liker alleges Defendant Eliezer Appel, in his capacity as a California licensed attorney, instructed Liker to purchase certain real property for $250,000.00. In return, Appel promised plaintiff a return on his investment at a legal rate and promised that plaintiff would take ownership of the real prop...

Excerpt: ...contacted her uncle, Martin Hernandez, and her cousin, Steven Hernandez, to show them “fake, made up, and false, [sic] fictitious information.” Plaintiffs allege Defendants falsely claimed Plaintiff Reyes had vandalized Defendant's vehicle and that Defendant wanted money for damages to her vehicle. Plaintiffs further allege Defendant and her boyfriend caused a lot of fights between Plaintiffs and Martin and Steven. On August 13, 2021, Plainti...

Excerpt: ...owned, leased, and managed by Defendants Villa Vanowen, Crown Vanowen Villa, LLC, and Ironwood Velvet, LLC dba Ironwood Management. Plaintiff alleges he suffered from a trip and fall accident inside his apartment due to torn carpet. Plaintiff further alleges he had previously reported and complained to Defendants in regard to the torn and damaged carpeting in his unit. After several requests for repairs, Plaintiff alleges defendants agreed to mak...

Excerpt: ...19 health crisis materially affected Plaintiff's business, which primarily involved the chartering of airplanes. Plaintiff requested a forbearance or loan modification agreement with Defendant, consistent with the public policy announced by the Governor of the State of California, in order to avoid the foreclosure. Plaintiff alleges, however, Defendant, in bad faith, singled Plaintiff out and would not enter into a commercially reasonable forbear...

Excerpt: ...td. and Porsche Financial Services, Inc. allege that, on or about February 27, 2021, Defendant Seryozha Arushanyan (“Arushanyan”) entered into a lease agreement with McKenna Porsche for the lease of a used 2021 Porsche Cayenne GTS (“Vehicle”). Under the lease agreement, Arushanyan agreed to make thirty-six consecutive monthly payments in the amount of $1,948.88 commencing February 27, 2021. McKenna Porsche assigned its rights, title, and ...

Excerpt: ...Meet and Confer: (Decl. of Kelvin J. Lo, ¶3, filed 8/17/2022) BACKGROUND On April 19, 2022, Plaintiff Zeeba Company, Inc., a California corporation, filed a Complaint against Defendants Century Auto Sport, Sean Jacobi, and Does 1 through 10, alleging (1) breach of contract; (2) breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing; (3) intentional misrepresentation; (4) negligent misrepresentation; (5) false promise; (6) replevin/claim and d...

Excerpt: ...nsulting for Plaintiffs, Defendant allowed or arranged for valuable company property to be taken by “Mr. Recycling” without Plaintiffs' consent. Plaintiffs further claim that on December 8, 2017, Defendant improperly transferred proprietary information via e‐mail to personal accounts. Plaintiffs allege a loss of $500,000 in property. Plaintiffs filed a complaint on February 13, 2018. The Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) was filed on Aug...

Excerpt: ... Attorneys General Act of 2004, California Labor Code section 2698, et seq. (PAGA) on behalf of all other current and former California non‐exempt employees of Defendants for engaging in a pattern and practice of wage and hour violations under the California Labor Code. (Compl. ¶ 1.) Defendants' wage and hour and Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) Wage Order violations toward Plaintiff and other aggrieved employees in California include (1) f...

Excerpt: ...ment with Defendant Cesar Fernando Torres on December 15, 2020. Under the contract, Defendant was to repaint the exterior wood window frames and sills for Plaintiff's home in exchange for $3,500.00. Plaintiff alleges Defendant breached the contract by failing to protect the glass on the windows as agreed, failing to perform the work in “a good workmanlike manner”, badly scratching many of the glass windowpanes when cleaning paint and material...

Excerpt: ...Nuys, CA 91401, Los Angeles County, owned by Plaintiff. The Complaint alleges in relevant part that Defendant entered into a lease with Plaintiff to rent the subject property. Defendant breached the lease by failing to pay rent and had remained in possession of the premises after the expiration of Defendant's Lease Agreement. Plaintiff filed a Complaint on June 8, 2022, alleging a cause of action for: 1. Unlawful Detainer Plaintiff Verdres Family...

Excerpt: ...ancial Agreement with Plaintiff for the financing of equipment. Plaintiff alleges Defendant Asi J. Ifrah aka Asi Ifrah aka Asi Joseph Ifrah (“Ifrah”) executed a personal Guaranty. Plaintiff alleges Defendants failed to make payments as agreed upon. There is an outstanding principal balance of $32,303.34. On May 27, 2022, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Defendants CLSC, LLC and Ifrah for (1) breach of written agreement, (2) foreclosure of ...

Excerpt: ...t yet set (TSC 12/16/22) Department: W Case No.: 21STCV35762 Complaint Filed: September 29, 2021 Moving Party: (1) Plaintiffs Gloria Duron, Katherine Duron‐Williams, and Billy Taylor Responding Party: (1) Defendant SSC Equity Holdings, LLC (2) Defendant SSC Tarzana Operating Company, LP dba Tarzana Health and Rehabilitation Center (3) Defendant SSC Equity Holdings, LLC (4) Defendant SavaSeniorCare, LLC Notice: Proper BACKGROUND This is an actio...

Excerpt: ...“Plaintiffs”) filed this action. The operative pleading is the Fourth Amended Complaint, which was filed 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 ...

Excerpt: ...Bill of Rights. On August 9, 2022, plaintiff filed an ex parte application for a temporary restraining order, which was granted on August 10, 2022, and the matter set for hearing on a preliminary injunction on August 31, 2022. TENTATIVE RULING Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction is GRANTED. DISCUSSION Plaintiff moves this court for an order enjoining the foreclosure sale on their home, currently set for September 8, 2022. The purpose of...

Excerpt: ...ion (“Sher Gelb”). Keith Heerdt (“Heerdt”) was one of Sher Gelb's firm partners. On June 17, 2022, Plaintiff filed a Complaint against Sher Gelb, Heerdt (collectively “Defendants”), and Does 1 through 50, asserting eight causes of action: (1) Hostile Work Environment Sexual Harassment in Violation of FEHA; (2) Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment in Violation of FEHA; (3) Discrimination on the Basis of Sex/Gender in Violation of FEHA; (4) R...

Excerpt: ... operative Complaint against Defendant Roald D. Hedding (erroneously sued as Law Offices of Ronald Hedding) asserting causes of action for (1) General Negligence; and (2) Legal Malpractice. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant engaged in dishonest and deceitful conduct in connection with a retainer agreement Plaintiff signed to receive legal representation in his criminal case. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendant Ronald D. Hedding's Demurrer is SUSTAINED wi...

Excerpt: ...ntiffs Tamar Ayvazian, Lena Ayvazian, and Carmen Ayvazian-Khotsikian are the heirs and children of Decedent. Plaintiffs The Estate of Sossy Ayvazian, Tamar Ayvazian, Lena Ayvazain, and Carmen Ayvazian- Khotsikian (collectively “Plaintiffs”) filed the complaint on September 28, 2020 against Defendants Hospital Corporation of America dba West Hills Hospital and Medical Center (“West Hills Hospital”), Daniel J. Furoy, M.D. (“Dr. Furoy”),...

Excerpt: ...n a motorbike/trike versus auto accident in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 30, 2013 and retained Defendant Richard M. Lester, A Law Corporation, (“Lester Law Corporation”) and Richard M. Lester (“Lester”) on or about October 31, 2013 to represent her. Plaintiff alleges that the attorneys who worked on the case were Defendants Lester and Michael DeKruif (“DeKrui”). Plaintiff alleges Defendants represented that the case was in the legal proce...

Excerpt: ...se, Law Offices of Galindo & Fox, A Professional Corporation, Galindo and Fox, a partnership and Marcia Galindo to represent Plaintiff in a Dissolution of Marriage. Plaintiff alleges that over the course of the representation, Defendants committed a multitude of negligent acts including: failing to file a "Keech Declaration " which caused Plaintiff's motion to be ineligible for attorney's fees, failing to respond as to how to report Plaintiff's i...

Excerpt: ...ahriar Parvizpour D.D.S., a Dental Corporation Responding Party: Plaintiffs Ghamar Fazlelahi Bagheri and Ebrahim Bagheri Meet and Confer: Yes. (Lam Decl. ¶¶ 2‐3, Exhs. A‐B.) BACKGROUND On May 5, 2022, Plaintiffs Ghamar Fazlelahi Bagheri and Ebrahim Bagheri filed the operative Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) against Defendants Fariborz Matian, DDS, Fariborz Matian, Inc. Shahriar Parvizpour, DDS and George Perri DDS, Thomas Bigley DDS an...

Excerpt: ...ges that it has always been the legal owner of the subject 2018 Volkswagen Atlas motor vehicle, Vehicle Identification No. 1V2MR2CA9JC562887, which Defendant Gohar Sargsyan (“Sargsyan”) had purchased from Plaintiff's assignor. Pursuant to the subject vehicle's purchase contract, Defendant Sargsyan was required to make monthly payments to Plaintiff in the amount of $750.74, and she is in default for failing to make those payments. Thus, the cu...

Excerpt: ...itation Center (erroneously sued as “California Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center”) Responding Party: Plaintiff Aida Vartanyan, individually and as a successor‐in‐interest of Manouk Vartanyan Meet and Confer: Yes. (Junn Decl. ¶¶ 11‐12; Exhs. E‐F.) BACKGROUND On August 26, 2021, plaintiff Aida Vartanyan (“Plaintiff”), individually and as a successor‐in‐ interest of Manouk Vartanyan (“Decedent”) filed this action agains...

Excerpt: ... at issue include homeowners within Tract 13564 who seek to enjoin the construction of home being built, they allege, in violation of Tract's Declaration of Deed of Restrictions. Specifically, these restrictions mandate that all garages be detached and that each home in Tract 13564 may not exceed one and one‐half stories in height. Plaintiffs Catherine Rocheron, Guillaume Rocheron, James Cruce, Ruth Holzman, and Robert Borsuk (collectively, “...

Excerpt: ...ng; Minghua Fong; Ming‐Hui Fong; Allison Baskett; Mu‐ Lan Kuo; and Martin Kuo BACKGROUND Plaintiffs allege they entered into a joint 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 an...

Excerpt: ... 2017. On April 30, 2018, Plaintiff Chris Serge Hanayan (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Myers & Sons Construction, L.P., Myers & Sons Construction, LLC, C and J Myers, Inc., Sterling Construction Company, Inc., Derrick Neal Wellano, Richard John Selhorst, Dakota James Lovejoy, Jackson Kaspar Gourdikian, and the State of California alleging the following causes of action: (1) Negligence, (2) Dangerous Condition of Public Pro...

Excerpt: ...and Confer: Yes. (Zavala Decl. ¶2.) BACKGROUND On August 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...

Excerpt: ...-Khotsikian, as successors-in-interest, and Tamar Ayvazian, Lena Ayvazian and Carmen Ayvazian-Khotsikian individually BACKGROUND This action arises out of an elder abuse and negligence arising from a stroke and ultimately the death of Sossy Ayvazian (“Decedent”) on March 22, 2019. Plaintiffs Tamar Ayvazian, Lena Ayvazian, and Carmen Ayvazian-Khotsikian are the heirs and children of Decedent. Plaintiffs The Estate of Sossy Ayvazian, Tamar Ayva...

Excerpt: ...). Plaintiffs allege defendant began constructing a driveway on the Subject Property by placing concrete pavers along the Northwest end of the Subject Property and plaintiffs informed defendant on multiple occasions that he was encroaching onto their property. Plaintiffs further allege defendant delivered to plaintiffs an Easement Agreement, which proposed that plaintiffs grant to defendant an easement area of 12 inches east of the defendant Prop...

Excerpt: ...laintiff is a wholesaler of licensed apparel. Defendant Apparel Resources, Inc. (“ARI”) was retained by Plaintiff in a wage and hour litigation to serve as a payroll auditor and expert. Plaintiff alleges in connection with the retention of ARI, ARI suggested that the Plaintiff in the wage and hour case settle through the DLSE. To effectuate this settlement, Plaintiff deposited with ARI the settlement funds. However, Plaintiff alleges ARI fail...

Excerpt: ...d into an agreement by which Arch CBT SPE, LLC agreed to loan Defendant some monies. Defendants Brard and Kott guaranteed the loan. Plaintiff further alleges Defendants defaulted on the loan and the loan was assigned to Plaintiff. On March 11, 2021, Plaintiff NPI Debt Fund I, LP filed a complaint against Defendants asserting causes of action for (1) Breach of Contract; (2) Goods Sold and Delivered; (3) Book Account; and (4) Account Stated. This a...

Excerpt: ...aintiff 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 Stated. This action is related to 21VECV00335 (NPI Debt Fund I, LP v. Br...

Excerpt: ... by and through his successors in interest, Robert Seaquist and Kim Seaquist, and Robert Seaquist and Kim Seaquist as individuals filed the instant action against Landmark Recovery South, LLC, Venture Recovery, LLC, Goldman Brent D Family Trust, and Brent Goldman asserting causes of action for 1) Wrongful Death; 2) Survival Action – Negligence; and 3) Survival Action – Dependent Adult Abuse/Neglect. Plaintiffs allege David was a client of Def...

Excerpt: ...ACKGROUND This is an action based on elder abuse. Plaintiffs Gloria Duron, Katherine Duron‐Williams, and Billy Taylor allege while Plaintiff Gloria Duron was a resident of the defendant skilled nursing facility, Tarzana Health and Rehabilitation Center, Plaintiff Duron contracted scabies. Before being diagnosed, Plaintiff Duron was sent home where Plaintiffs Duron‐Williams and Taylor contracted the scabies. On September 29, 2021, Plaintiffs f...

Excerpt: ...tiffs' business pursuant to a consulting services agreement. While consulting for Plaintiffs, Cannata allowed or arranged for valuable company property to be taken by “Mr. Recycling” 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: ...anyra Burillo on May 10, 2022. Defendants now demur to the complaint. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendants' Demurrer to the Complaint is Sustained with Leave to Amend. REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE Defendants request this court take judicial notice of the Complaint filed by Vitaliy Mayzenberg and Irene Mayzenberg in Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV13074 (Exh. 1). The court grants Defendants' request for judicial notice. (Evid. Code §452(d).) In...

Excerpt: ...d 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 Lockhart Dev...

Excerpt: ...Union) and Hikmet Ersek asserting a single cause of action for breach of contract. Plaintiff alleges Defendants, suddenly and without reason, blocked Plaintiff's use of Western Union. On November 5, 2021, plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint. The First Amended Complaint asserts causes of action for Violation of Title VII and Negligence. Plaintiff also named Victor Siam as a defendant. Victor Siam was dismissed on February 25, 2022. On April ...

Excerpt: ... Cruz; Reggie Cruz Arriola, individually and as successor in-interest to Gertudes Santiago Cruz; and Gernino Cruz Eutaquio, individually and as successor in- interest to Gertudes Santiago Cruz Meet and Confer: Yes. (Kim Decl. ¶3.) BACKGROUND This is a products liability action. Plaintiffs allege on September 5, 2017, a Cozzia Massage chair caught fire while being used in a foreseeable manner. Plaintiff Gertudes Santiago Cruz and Gernino Cruz Eus...

Excerpt: ...se a cabana located behind the main house of Defendants. Plaintiff further alleges Defendants in 2021, served Plaintiff with a 30 day notice terminating his tenancy so Defendants could get out of the rental business. Plaintiff alleges, however, upon inquiring about his rights that the Cabana was not permitted for residential occupancy even though an inspector had cited them for violating several Los Angeles municipal codes. Plaintiff also alleges...

Excerpt: ...n December 13, 2019. Plaintiffs allege following the initial rental payment on December 23, 2019, Defendant ceased paying rent per the terms of the Agreement despite Plaintiffs' continuous performance of their contractual and statutory duties. After Governor Newsom issued an executive order banning the enforcement of eviction orders for renters affected by COVID‐ 19, Defendant represented to Plaintiffs he could not pay rent. Plaintiffs, believi...

Excerpt: ...Plaintiff”) filed this action. The operative pleading is the Fourth Amended Complaint, which was filed 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 reli...

Excerpt: ... Inc. and Buddy Corporation (“LTWR”) allege that Frank J. Cannata (“Cannata”) was a consultant for 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. Recycling” without Plaintiffs' consent. Plaintiff further claims that on December 8, 2017, Cannata improperly transferred proprietary information via e‐mail to ...

Excerpt: ...fendants Amit Weinberg and Chaim Morrad to purchase a home located at 5136 Etiwanda Avenue, Tarzana, CA 91356. Plaintiffs allege that Defendants breached the agreement by failing to disclose that the balconies of the subject property were not constructed with industry standard waterproof systems and that the Property was therefore subject to flooding and water intrusion. Plaintiffs allege the resulting water intrusion led to severe mold in the ho...

Excerpt: ...8, 2018. On April 17, 2019, Plaintiff Victoria Voynaya (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant Lorraine Rosa (“Defendant”) for motor vehicle negligence. On January 2, 2020, Plaintiff filed an amendment to complaint, correcting Defendant's name from Lorraine Rosa to Lorraine Larosa. Defendant now seeks to compel Plaintiff to submit to a neuropsychiatric examination for the evaluation of Plaintiff's psychiatric claims, which inclu...

Excerpt: ...ontract; (2) Breach of Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing; (3) Breach of Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment of the Premises; (4) Nuisance [Civil Code §3479]; (5) Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress; (6) Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress; (7) Negligence; (8) Wrongful Eviction [Civil Code §789.3]; (9) Constructive Eviction; and (10) Uncured Building Violations [Civil Code §1942.4]. Plaintiff and Defendant entered into a rental ag...

Excerpt: ...um complex in Van Nuys. Defendant Aspen Specialty Insurance Company (“Defendant”) was the insurer for Plaintiff at relevant times alleged in the complaint. Sometime during 2016, Plaintiff experienced a loss when the cement ceiling of the underground parking garage collapsed. Defendant sent an adjuster, Neill Schwartz, to investigate the claim. Plaintiff alleges that Schwartz deliberately failed to document the obvious collapse of the ceiling....

Excerpt: ...Daimler Trust, as serviced by its attorney in fact, Mercedes‐ Benz Financial Services USA, LLC filed a complaint against Gagik Hovsepyan asserting causes of action for (1) Breach of Contract; (2) Common Count; (3) Claim & Delivery; and (4) Conversion. Plaintiff alleges Defendant Gagik Hovsepyan entered into a written Motor Vehicle Lease Agreement (“Agreement”) for the lease of a 2019 Mercedes‐Benz CLS450C on April 19, 2019. Thereafter, th...

Excerpt: ...ff Daimler Trust, as serviced by its attorney in fact, Mercedes‐ Benz Financial Services USA, LLC filed a complaint against Gerald Trinidad asserting causes of action for (1) Breach of Contract; (2) Common Count; (3) Claim & Delivery; and (4) Conversion. Plaintiff alleges Defendant Gerald Trinidad entered into a written Motor Vehicle Lease Agreement (“Agreement”) for the lease of a 2020 Mercedes‐Benz GLC300w on March 23, 2020. Thereafter,...

Excerpt: ... Plaintiff and that pursuant to that agreement, Defendants became indebted to Plaintiff for materials and labor it delivered. On February 25, 2022, Plaintiff CR Rodas, Inc. filed a second amended complaint against Defendants Varuzh Vic Avedisian, 14222 Victory, LLC, Holtman Construction Inc., and Angel Martinez asserting causes of action for breach of contract, common counts, and quantum meruit. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendants Varuzh Vic Avedisian ...

Excerpt: ...ges on April 5, 2018, Plaintiff and Defendant 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 entere...

Excerpt: ...plaint against Defendant Ryan Parry asserting causes of action for (1) Breach of Tract 25046's CC&RS; (2) Breach of Tract 25046's CC&Rs / Third Party Beneficiary; (3) Private Nuisance; (4) Violation of California Civil Code §841.4 (Spite Fences); (5) Violation of Los Angeles Municipal Code §41.30 (Spite Fences); (6) Violation of Los Angeles Municipal Code §12.22c.20(F); and (7) Declaratory Relief. Plaintiffs allege Defendant Parry has planted,...

Excerpt: ...rents had told Defendant that they wished for a considerable sum of money to be reserved for the Plaintiff's benefit. Plaintiff alleges Defendant and Plaintiff agreed to purchase a condominium in Defendant's name but the property would belong to Plaintiff. Plaintiff alleges the parties entered into a written agreement in July 2001. However, on October 26, 2020, Plaintiff alleges because the Plaintiff had initiated a small claims lawsuit against h...

Excerpt: ...ber of the Remmet Homeowners Association. Plaintiff alleges Defendant Remmet hired Defendant SF Valley to maintain, repair, replace, restore, operate and manage the common areas of the Property. Plaintiff further alleges that beginning in 2017 and continuing to date, plaintiff's Subject Property, specifically the balcony, interior rooms, and surrounding areas, have flooded intermittently during the rainy season. Additionally, beginning in about 2...

Excerpt: ... her in the dissolution of her marriage. Plaintiff alleges over the course of the representation, Defendant House committed a multitude of negligent acts including: failing to file a declaration which caused Plaintiff's motion to be ineligible for attorney fees, failing to respond in writing how to report Plaintiff's income to the court which caused the court to make an inaccurate and detrimental decision concerning Plaintiff's finances, and fail...

Excerpt: ...terest, Robert Seaquist and Kim Seaquist, and Robert Seaquist and Kim Seaquist as individuals filed the instant action against Landmark Recovery South, LLC, Venture Recovery, LLC, Goldman Brent D Family Trust, and Brent Goldman asserting causes of action for 1) Wrongful Death; 2) Survival Action – Negligence; and 3) Survival Action – Dependent Adult Abuse/Neglect. Plaintiffs allege David was a client of Defendants for nonmedical drug rehabili...

Excerpt: ... a fraudulent scheme whereby they promised to help her avoid the foreclosure of her home but in fact took her money without performing any services on her behalf. She alleged that such conduct constituted fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and an unfair business practice. An amended complaint was filed on June 28, 2017, adding a fifth cause of action for violation of Civil Code Section 2945 and a sixth cause of action for violation of the California...

Excerpt: ...h CBT SPE, LLC agreed to loan Defendant some monies. Defendants Brard and Kott guaranteed the loan. Plaintiff further alleges Defendants defaulted on the loan and the loan was assigned to Plaintiff. On March 11, 2021, Plaintiff NPI Debt Fund I, LP filed a complaint against Defendants asserting causes of action for (1) Breach of Contract; (2) Goods Sold and Delivered; (3) Book Account; and (4) Account Stated. This action is related to 21VECV00335 ...

Excerpt: ...s filed a complaint against Farmers Insurance for breach of contract and bad faith. Plaintiff alleges Defendant refused to pay to repair their Cadillac Escalade, had the body shop remove the dash camera so they could disregard Plaintiff's injuries, allowed the body shop to repair Plaintiff's vehicle but has refused to pay for the services. Plaintiff also alleges Defendant will not pay lost wages. Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint on March...

Excerpt: ...aintiff alleges Farmers Insurance has refused to pay medical bills related to an automobile accident with uninsured motorist insurance. Plaintiff further alleges Defendant also refuses to pay for loss of wages, pain and suffering. On March 28, 2022, the instant action was related to Robin Haynes v. Farmers Insurance Re Policy #200643755 (21VECV01474). [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendant Farmers Insurance Exchange's Motion to Compel Arbitration is GRANTE...