Excerpt: ... and Urban Bilial Carlisle for breach of contract, intentional misrepresentation, and financial elder abuse. Plaintiffs allege Ellen, who is 89 years old, purchased a 3-bedroom condominium. David is Ellen's son. Plaintiffs further allege Constance befriended Ellen and Ellen considered Constance like a daughter. Constance informed Ellen she could act as a property manager for the condominium. Plaintiffs allege in 2020, Constance signed a lease wit...

Excerpt: ...ividually 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 Action Based On Vicarious Li...

Excerpt: ...h Ewing for (1) breach of written contract, (2) foreclosure of mechanic's lien, (3) common count for work, labor, services, and materials, (4) common count for quantum meruit, (5) open book account, and (6) declaratory relief. Plaintiff, a licensed contractor, alleges it entered into a written Home Improvement Contract with Defendants to remodel parts of Defendants' property. The parties entered several Change Orders upon Defendants' request to p...

Excerpt: ...Shahrooz Bigonah filed a complaint against Defendant New Bern Beverages Transportation Corp of North America Pepsi for motor vehicle and general negligence. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendant New Bern Beverages Transportation Corporation's Demurrer is SUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND; Defendant New Bern Beverages Transportation Corporation's Motion to Strike is GRANTED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND. ANALYSIS Defendant New Bern Beverages Transportation Corporation d...

Excerpt: ...gainst Respondents Milky Way Catering, Inc. and Karine Malakyan. [TENTATIVE] RULING Petitioner Swift Financial, LLC's Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award is GRANTED. DISCUSSION Petitioner Swift Financial, LLC moves this court for an order granting the petition to confirm arbitration award on the grounds that the Defendant has been properly served with the Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award and has not timely responded to said Petition. Swift...

Excerpt: ...aintiffs Joseph Menashe and Deborah Menahse filed a complaint against Defendant FCA US LLC for 1. Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act – Breach of Express Warranty; 2. Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act – Breach of Implied Warranty; and 3. Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act – Civil Code §1793.2(b). On December 10, 2021, Plaintiffs acquired a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica. Plaintiffs allege they received the vehicle with serious defects and nonconfo...

Excerpt: ...ff Jane Doe that she was sexually abused by a former employee of Defendant Los Angeles Unified School District (“LAUSD”), Defendant William Paden, while he was employed by LAUSD. On September 28, 2022, Plaintiff filed a complaint against LAUSD and Paden for (1) sexual abuse of a minor, (2) intentional infliction of emotional distress, (3) sexual harassment, (4) negligent hiring, supervision, and retention of an unfit employee, (5) breach of m...

Excerpt: ...ROUND 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 "Agreement"), pursuant to which Plaintiff agreed...

Excerpt: ...inst Defendants Surge Global Bakeries Holdings LLC, Surge Global Bakeries Partners LP, Surge Global Bakeries Partners GP, LLC, Surge Private Equity LLC, Surge Private Equity, McLarty Capital Partners SBIC II, LP, The Firmament Group, Thomas Beauchamp, Lewis Sharp, Lauren Steel, Parris Boyd, Tobias Keller, Andy Burchfield, and Ashur Aghasi for (1) Limited Partner Derivative Suit; (2) Limited Partner Derivative Suit; (3) Fraudulent Concealment; (4)...

Excerpt: ...attorney for their practice. Plaintiff alleges Defendant Sarkissian responded to the job posting and during the initial interview, misrepresented himself to be an expert attorney in the practice area of wrongful foreclosure. Plaintiff alleges Defendant also breached the agreement by failing to meet basic deadlines and failure to submit legible billing. On March 28, 2023, this action was related to Defendant's Labor Commission Appeal action agains...

Excerpt: ...laintiff Hart alleges she sustained personal injuries when she slipped and fell in Defendant PetSmart LLC's restroom. [TENTATIVE] RULING: Defendant PetSmart, LLC's Motions to Compel Plaintiff Patricia Hart's Responses to Request for Production of Documents, Set One is GRANTED. DISCUSSION Defendant PetSmart, LLC moves this court for an order compelling Plaintiff to provide responses to Defendant's Request for Production of Documents (Set One). Whe...

Excerpt: ... Luis Roberto Ruano II ("Luis”) and Julie Goldberg ("Goldberg”). On August 10, 2021, Laura filed her original complaint, alleging: (1) breach of fiduciary duties as to Goldberg; (2) intentional interference with marital relations as to both Defendants; and (3) intentional infliction of emotional distress (“IIED”) as to both Defendants. On April 19, 2022, Goldberg filed her cross-complaint against Laura, alleging the following causes of ac...

Excerpt: ... vehicle that it caused his vehicle to collide with Plaintiff's vehicle from the rear left as he swerved to try to avoid a direct rear-end collision while the parties were on the 101 Freeway. On February 15, 2023, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Defendant for negligence. [TENTATIVE] RULING: Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Defendant's Responses to Plaintiff's Form Interrogatories, Set One is MOOT. Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Defendant's Response...

Excerpt: ...led a complaint against Defendants Glendale Dodge, LLC dba Glendale Dodge Chrysler Jeep, and FCA US LLC for 1. Violation of Song- Beverly Act - Breach of Express Warranty; 2. Violation of Song-Beverly Act - Breach of Implied Warranty; and 3. Negligent Repair. On December 20, 2020, Plaintiff entered into a warranty contract with FCA US LLC regarding a 2021 Dodge Ram 1500. Plaintiff alleges defects and nonconformities manifested themselves within t...

Excerpt: ...ifornia, and Cedars- Sinai Medical Center. Plaintiff alleges while admitted to Tarzana Medical Center, LLC, she suffered from a preventable fall. Plaintiff alleges Tarzana Medical Center was aware of Plaintiff's s Morse Fall Risk Assessment which indicated her fall risk score was 100 yet Plaintiff was found on the ground in the hallway outside her room at Tarzana. Plaintiff further alleges Tarzana Medical Center concealed the incident from the Ca...

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

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

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

Excerpt: ...l, in his capacity as a California licensed attorney, instructed Plaintiff to purchase certain real property for $250,000.00 to Defendant Cochran Inc. and promised Plaintiff a return on his investment as well as plaintiff would take ownership of the property or that the property would secure Plaintiff's investment. Plaintiff further alleges Eliezer Appel concealed from Plaintiff the fact that plaintiff did not own the property or the company that...

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

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

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

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

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

Excerpt: ...�) and Defendant/Landlord Shahe Boyadjian (“Defendant”). Sabine La Due is Robin La Due's elderly mother. Plaintiffs have sued Boyadjian for alleged issues that arose out of their tenancy. The parties have a history of litigation between them that began prior to Plaintiffs filing the instant action. In January 2022, Boyadjian filed a small claims action against Robin La Due to recover unpaid rent. Judgment was ultimately entered in favor of Bo...