Excerpt: ... 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 Ayvazian, Lena Ayvazian, and Carmen Ayvazian-Khotsikian (collectively “Plaintiffs”) filed the Complaint on September 28, 2020 against Hospital Corporation of America dba West Hills Hospital and Medic...

Excerpt: ...s 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 entered ...

Excerpt: ...mortgaged single-family home owned by Defendant Sam Ostayan. Carrington is a mortgage servicing company which provides support services to mortgage lenders. Defendant Adham was a California licensed insurance broker and the principal of Defendant Patriot (collectively “Broker Defendants”). Plaintiff Carrington alleges Broker Defendants procured insurance coverage for the Property from United National Insurance Company for Defendant Ostayan. P...

Excerpt: ...d Confer: Yes. (Noudel Decl. ¶¶4‐11.) BACKGROUND This is a defamation action. After performing construction at Defendant's residence, Defendant Steve Orocio claimed that Premium Remodeling, Inc., Plaintiff's business, was responsible for a loss of Defendant's PlayStation game console, a camera and shoes as well as damaged two televisions. Plaintiff paid Defendant $2,800 and believed the claim was resolved. However, after advising Defendant th...

Excerpt: ...-10.) BACKGROUND This action arises out of a fire which destroyed a mortgaged single-family home owned by Defendant Sam Ostayan. Carrington is a mortgage servicing company which provides support services to mortgage lenders. Defendant Adham was a California licensed insurance broker and the principal of Defendant Patriot (collectively “Broker Defendants”). Plaintiff alleges Broker Defendants procured insurance coverage for the Property from U...

Excerpt: ...he was harassed, unexpectedly pushed, punched in the face, and kicked by two other patrons. Plaintiff alleges the patrons appeared to be intoxicated and because alcoholic beverages were provided, Defendants were and should have had an adequate amount of security personal in the event that any of the attendees became rowdy or disruptive. On October 21, 2021, Plaintiff filed a complaint against The Valley Relics Museum asserting causes of action fo...

Excerpt: .... (Voss Decl. ¶¶3‐4.) FACTUAL BACKGROUND Plaintiffs allege on May 7, 2020, at age 91, Decedent presented to Defendants for admission to receive residential care and rehabilitation. Decedent suffered from Alzheimer's and was otherwise in good health generally when she arrived at Defendants' care facility. Plaintiffs Defendant Kumar Lifecare Hospice, Inc. direct and supervise Defendants Anna's Care, and A Truecare, Inc. Plaintiffs allege Defend...

Excerpt: ...d Confer: Yes. (Lam Decl. ¶¶2‐4.) BACKGROUND On January 20, 2022, Plaintiffs Ghamar Fazlelahi Bagheri and Ebrahim Bagheri filed a First Amended Complaint against Defendants Fariborz Matian, DDS, Fariborz Matian, Inc. Shahriar Parvizpour, DDS and George Perri DDS, Thomas Bigley DDS and Shahriar Parvizpour DDS, a Dental Corporation (erroneously sued as Perri, Bigley, & Parvizpour) asserting causes of action for (1) Professional Negligence; (2) ...

Excerpt: ... they submitted a three‐day notice to perform (close escrow), however, defendant refused to allow escrow to close and ultimately to transfer title of the real property to plaintiff. On October 1, 2020, plaintiff filed a complaint against defendant for specific performance and damages for breach of contract. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendant Vargas' Motion to Compel Responses to Form and Special Interrogatories GRANTED. DISCUSSION Defendant Vargas mo...

Excerpt: ...ses of action for: (1) Failure to Pay Minimum Wage; (2) Failure to Pay Overtime Compensation in Violation of California Labor Code; (3) Failure to Provide Meal Periods in Violation of California Labor Code and California Wage Orders; (4) Failure to Provide Rest Periods in Violation of California Labor Code and California Wage Orders; (5) Failure to Provide Accurate Wage Statements in Violation of California Labor Code and California Wage Orders; ...

Excerpt: ...s Decl. ¶4.) BACKGROUND This action arises out of an injury to Plaintiff Fernando's lower extremity while riding a public bus, owned and operated by Defendant Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“LACMTA”). Plaintiff, a physically disabled individual, was accompanied at the time by Defendant Gracita DeMasa, a caregiver employed by Defendant The Adult Skills Center (“TASC”). Plaintiff received services from various th...

Excerpt: ... asserting causes of action for (1) Open Book Account; (2) Services Rendered; and (3) Foreclosure of Mechanics' Lien. Plaintiff alleges Defendants requested that American Bull Metalworks, Inc. (“ABM”) provide certain equipment, labor, materials, and services for use in the work of improvement to the subject property and despite ABM having performed as requested by the Defendants, there remains due, owing, and unpaid the sum of $72,508.90. Pla...

Excerpt: ...to represent 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 financ...

Excerpt: ...tiff at Hightech Los Angeles Middle School. Plaintiff alleges T.S. touched R.Z. inappropriately on school premises, which was reported to the school's guidance counselor Mrs. Gold. R.Z. also reported the inappropriate touching to the school principal, Ms. Garber. No action was taken by Mrs. Gold, Ms. Garber, or any other school personnel. On April 13, 2021, plaintiff filed a complaint against Hightech Los Angeles Middle School; Rachel Garber; T.S...

Excerpt: ...ty (the “Subject Property”). 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. Despite these warnings, Defendants continued to encroach, ultimately commencing construction of a driveway and fence and destroying plaintiff's fence and trees...

Excerpt: ...oper, Richard D. Cooper, individually and in his capacity as Trustee or the 2010 Irrevocable Trust of BBC, and Community Plus, LLC, asserting causes of action for (1) Breach of Contract; (2) Breach of the Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing; and (3) Fraudulent Inducement. Plaintiff alleges Defendants Richard and Daniel Cooper engaged in a fraudulent scheme to induce Plaintiff Sean Michaels to enter into a settlement agreement in a prior actio...

Excerpt: ...22 Department: W Case No.: LC106864 Moving Party: Defendant Frank Cannata Responding Party: Plaintiffs Lucky's Two‐Way Radios Inc. and Buddy Corporation BACKGROUND Plaintiffs Lucky's Two‐Way Radios, 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 c...

Excerpt: ...mbaly alleging defendants defaulted on the Loan and became indebted to Plaintiff in the sum of $69,644.22. On November 4, 2020, plaintiff filed a complaint against defendants for 1) Open Book Account; 2) Account Stated; 3) Reasonable Value; 4) Money Lent; 5) Breach of Written Contract; and 6) Breach of Written Guarantee. [TENTATIVE] RULING Plaintiff Forwardline Financial, LLC's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings is GRANTED. REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL...

Excerpt: ..., Defendants 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 th...

Excerpt: ... CA 91364 (the “Property”). Plaintiff Universe, Inc. (“Plaintiff”) alleges around December 6, 2013, Plaintiff and Defendant J.S. Creations, Inc. (“Defendant”) entered into a purchase and sale transaction for the Property, for which Defendant provided financing. The financing was memorialized by a Note secured by a Deed of Trust. Plaintiff further alleges the parties agreed to extend the term of the Note by six months, which was follow...

Excerpt: ...fer: Yes. (Trimble Decl. ¶2.) BACKGROUND This case arises out of the sexual misconduct by Defendant Scott Silva, a former lacrosse coach at Birmingham Community Charter High School (“Birmingham”). On December 21, 2021, Plaintiffs filed their Fourth Amended Complaint (“4AC”) against Los Angeles Unified School District (“LAUSD”), Birmingham, and Silva asserting causes of action for: 1) Negligence; 2) Unruh Act; 3) Civil Code §51.1; 4)...

Excerpt: ...e Healthcare Services, Inc., Prime Healthcare Services – Encino Hospital engaged in a pattern and practice of wage and hour violations under the California Labor Code. On November 7, 2018, plaintiff filed a first amended complaint (“FAC”) to remove the demand for unpaid wages under Labor Code section 558 and limit the recovery he seeks to only civil penalties. On December 7, 2021, Plaintiff filed a Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) to na...

Excerpt: ...ry Jo Fernando and Gerald W. Robles BACKGROUND This action arises out of an injury to Plaintiff Fernando's lower extremity while riding a public bus, owned and operated by Defendant Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“LACMTA”). Plaintiff, a physically disabled individual, was accompanied at the time by Defendant Gracita DeMasa, a caregiver employed by Defendant The Adult Skills Center (“TASC”). Plaintiff received se...

Excerpt: ...Gardens Inc. Meet and Confer: Yes. BACKGROUND Plaintiff Sina Kamran and Defendant Alireza Kadkhoda are 50% shareholders and the sole two directors of Prime Gardens, Inc. Plaintiff alleges in June 2020, Prime Gardens, Inc. applied for and/or secured an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (“EIDL”) from the Small Business Administration. As security for the SBA loan, Prime Gardens, Inc. pledged to the SBA all of the assets of Prime Gardens, Inc. such ...

Excerpt: ...019 and March 2020. Plaintiff Sarfar and another party, Noushin Sarfar, had previously filed an action against the same defendants, 20VECV01063, alleging improper dental services by Jannatifard and the dentist/dental practice for which he worked. Both actions were deemed related and are currently pending in this department. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendants' demurrer is sustained without leave to amend. REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE Defendant requests ...

Excerpt: ...e Bank asserting causes of action for (1) Open Book Account; (2) Services Rendered; and (3) Foreclosure of Mechanics' Lien. Plaintiff alleges Defendants requested that American Bull Metalworks, Inc. (“ABM”) provide certain equipment, labor, materials, and services for use in the work of improvement to the subject property and despite ABM having performed as requested by the Defendants, there remains due, owing, and unpaid the sum of $72,508.9...

Excerpt: ...Services Rendered; and (3) Foreclosure of Mechanics' Lien. Plaintiff alleges Defendants requested that ASG Scaffolding (“ASG”) provide certain scaffolding for use in the work of improvement to the subject property. Plaintiff further alleges ASG provided the scaffolding until Defendants anticipatory breach of the agreement to provide services, at which point ASG services were substantially completed the work and there remains due, owing, and u...

Excerpt: ...��) that was initially owned by Defendant Kamer's father and then later passed to Defendant Kamer in early 2017. Defendant Kamer eventually sold the Property to Defendant Dorfman. The Property was managed and controlled by the homeowners association, Defendant California Place Homeowners Association, Inc. (“CPHA”). Once Defendant Kamer owned the Property, Plaintiff alleges Defendant Kamer attempted to unlawfully evict Plaintiff, so he could s...

Excerpt: ...gainst John Ayala and all unnamed occupants on April 22, 2021. Despite allowing a motion to amend the complaint, the court ruled that the first amended complaint did not act to vacate the default entered against John Ayala. Defendant Ruffino Castro passed away approximately a month before trial. A non‐jury trial came on regularly for trial on November 1‐4, 2021. On November 19, 2021, this court found Defendants Miriam Ayala and Charlie Ayala ...

Excerpt: ...ously sued as Western Union) and Hikmet Ersek asserting a single cause of action for breach of contract. Plaintiff alleges defendant, 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. [TENTATIVE] RULING: Defendant Victor Siam's Demurrer to the First and Second Causes o...

Excerpt: ...vides BACKGROUND Plaintiffs allege in April 2015, Plaintiff Benavides entered into a written agreement with Defendants for a full re‐roof of their property located in Studio City. Plaintiffs allege the Agreement included re‐roofing, waterproofing and tiling of the roof as well as that all defects in material and workmanship would be repaired upon timely notice. Plaintiffs allege Defendants have failed and refused to fix the defects in the Pro...

Excerpt: ...hanced Auto Pilot option at a cost of approximately $5,681.00. In December, 2020, Plaintiffs allege that animals had chewed various wires in the Subject Vehicle which had disabled the Vehicle. On or about December 21, 2020, Plaintiffs had the disabled Subject Vehicle towed by flat bed tow truck to the Defendant Tesla, Inc.' s repair facility located at 28721 Canwood Street, Building A, Agoura. The parties entered into a written contract to repair...

Excerpt: ...out of a motor vehicle accident. Plaintiffs allege defendants so negligently operated a vehicle so as to cause it to collide with plaintiffs' vehicle causing serious injuries and damage to property. On January 8, 2019, plaintiffs filed a complaint against defendants asserting causes of action for motor vehicle negligence and general negligence. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendants Flat Creek Transportation LLC and Dwayne Leon Mahone's Motion is GRANTED,...

Excerpt: ...dence, Defendant Steve Orocio claimed that Premium Remodeling, Inc., Plaintiff's business, was responsible for a loss of Defendant's PlayStation game console, a camera and shoes as well as damaged two televisions. Plaintiff paid Defendant $2,800 and believed the claim was resolved. However, after advising Defendant that Plaintiff believed it was a false claim, Defendant then claimed that photos taken of the unit, which included the PlayStation, w...

Excerpt: ...rises LLC dba Iron Battalion Crossfit dba Iron Battalion Fitness Co. alleges Plaintiff and Defendants Aronoff Brothers Limited Partnership, Richard Aronoff, and Robert Aronoff entered into a commercial lease agreement. The lease was for five years, from March 1, 2019, to May 31, 2024. Plaintiff alleges its business was seriously impacted by the Covid‐19 Pandemic, making the paying of monthly rent unfeasible. Plaintiff further alleges as a way t...

Excerpt: ....) BACKGROUND Plaintiffs Ivar Brogger, Brian Berger, James Cruce, and Richard Guy are each owners of lots within Tract 13564. Plaintiffs allege Defendants Michael and Tsophit Shabtai became bound by a Declarations of Restrictions upon purchasing the Shabtai property on May 2, 2021. Plaintiffs allege the Declarations of Restrictions sets forth restrictions designed to ensure conformity with a general plan for a community of single‐family dwellin...

Excerpt: ... sued as Western Union) and Hikmet Ersek asserting a single cause of action for breach of contract. Plaintiff alleges defendant, suddenly and without reason, blocked plaintiff's use of Western Union. On November 5, 2021, plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint. [TENTATIVE] RULING: Defendant The Western Union Company's Motion to Dismiss is DENIED. DISCUSSION Defendant The Western Union Company (erroneously used as Western Union) move the court f...

Excerpt: ...of a multi-vehicle accident on April 21, 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) Negligenc...

Excerpt: ...bruary 11, 2005 for an office space located in Panorama City. On June 1, 2012, Defendant Deanco Healthcare Realty, LLC purchased the real property. Pursuant to the lease agreement, Plaintiff alleges she entered into a written agreement with Defendant Lou Bermudez whereby Defendant Bermudez agreed to locate a buyer for Plaintiff in the sale of her dental practice; however, Defendants refused to accept assignment of the lease. Plaintiff alleges Def...

Excerpt: ...properly pay for repairs to return Plaintiffs' vehicle to its pre‐loss condition. Plaintiffs own a 2016 Lexus NT 200T. Plaintiffs allege around February 2021, the vehicle suffered damage as the result of rodents chewing through the vehicle's main harness. Plaintiffs were advised by the repair facility that the vehicle required a total replacement of the damaged harness and as a result, Plaintiffs paid a total of $14,165.40 in repairs. Plaintiff...

Excerpt: ...Inc. provided ambulance transportation services for Defendant. Plaintiff alleges after the services were rendered, Defendant would send Plaintiff a Letter of Authorization (“LOA”) or a Letter of Understanding (“LOU”), which Defendant advised Plaintiff was required in order to be paid. Plaintiff alleges, however, it was common for Defendant to delay in furnishing the Letters which ultimately caused Defendant to deny Plaintiff's claims or D...

Excerpt: ...ants Meridian of West Hills Assisted Living, LLC and Guardian Angel Home Health Agency, Inc. to provide senior living and manage residential care to her. Defendant Daniel Streja, M.D. was the licensed physician. Plaintiffs allege Defendants negligently and incompetently failed to provide thyroid replacement medication that was necessary to maintain the health of Georgia Mau. As a result, Ms. Mau suffered debilitating health affects including ment...

Excerpt: ...g causes of action for (1) Breach of Governing Documents / Enforcement of Equitable Servitudes; (2) Trespass (3) Nuisance; (4) Stalking; and (5) Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress. Plaintiff alleges this case stems from an ongoing harassment campaign conducted by Michalowsky. Plaintiff alleges on August 14, 2020, only 24 days after Ms. Varady moved into the complex, Michalowsky broke into the Property with a crowbar and destroyed the fr...

Excerpt: ...lls, CA 91364 (the “Property”). Plaintiff Universe, Inc. (“Plaintiff”) alleges around December 6, 2013, Plaintiff and Defendant J.S. Creations, Inc. (“Defendant”) entered into a purchase and sale transaction for the Property, for which Defendant provided financing. The financing was memorialized by a Note secured by a Deed of Trust. Plaintiff further alleges the parties agreed to extend the term of the Note by six months, which was fo...

Excerpt: ...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, 2018. The Seco...

Excerpt: ...OUND Plaintiffs Armen Danielyan and Avetis Parunakian filed a complaint on March 12, 2019, alleging a single negligence cause of action against Defendants EAN Holdings LLC (EAN) and Ani Granata. Plaintiffs allege that they were injured when their vehicle collided with one owned by EAN and driven by Granata. This court denied Defendants EAN Holdings LLC's motion for summary judgment on October 9, 2020. On December 18, 2019, Plaintiffs named Rental...

Excerpt: ...tiff alleges Defendant provided video of the home surveillance, but you cannot see the face of the person throwing rocks at her car. Plaintiff further alleges that one of her relatives without investigation, confronted Plaintiff and told Plaintiff her son vandalized Defendant's car. Plaintiff asked her son what he had done and he denied it. As a result of Defendant's false accusations, Plaintiff alleges she has suffered economic loss and exposed ...

Excerpt: ...Pearson's proprietary computer systems and servers in breach of Pearson VUE's binding terms of service. On February 10, 2021, Plaintiff filed a Complaint against Defendant Trading Diem, Inc. asserting claims for (1) Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1030, et seq.; (2) California Comprehensive Computer Data and Data Access and Fraud Act, California Penal Code § 502; (3) Violation of The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) 17 U....

Excerpt: ...eas Plaintiff agreed to provide professional legal services to Defendant and Defendant agreed to pay. Plaintiff alleges, however, Defendant defaulted on the Agreement by failing to pay all sums when they become due under the terms of the Agreement. On November 17, 2021, Plaintiff Nevers, Palazzo, Packard, Wildermuth & Wynner, PC filed a complaint against Defendant Ryan Thomas Cassidy asserting causes of action for 1. Breach of Written Agreement; ...

Excerpt: ...adlene Minassian whereby they agreed that the title and ownership of certain real property would be transferred and relinquished to Plaintiff as part of his inheritance from their parents, Shane and Alice Minassian. Pursuant to the agreement, Plaintiff alleges he signed the agreement relinquishing his rights and entitlement to distribution of other assets and properties. These assets and properties were to go to Defendants Arthur and Madlene as t...

Excerpt: ...ut of a contractual relationship between plaintiffs Transnational Management Systems, LLC ("TNMS") and Transnational Management Systems II, LLC ("TNMS II") (together, “plaintiffs”), on the one hand, and defendant Pegasus Elite Aviation, Inc. ("Pegasus"), on the other hand. The non‐jury trial came on regularly for trial on December 14, 2020 in Department W of the Los Angeles Superior Court, Northwest District, Judge Virginia Keeny presiding....

Excerpt: ... individual and Trustee of the Grossblatt Family Trust Responding Party: Plaintiff Spencer Weinerman, Trustee of the Weinerman Family Trust Meet and Confer: Yes. (Gorham Decl.) BACKGROUND Plaintiff is a shareholder and former employee of G&W CA, a debt collection, revenue cycle management, and receivables management company, whose employment terminated on December 14, 2014. Plaintiff owns 25% of the outstanding shares of G&W CA and controls anoth...

Excerpt: ...”). Plaintiff Universe, Inc. (“Plaintiff”) alleges around December 6, 2013, Plaintiff and Defendant J.S. Creations, Inc. (“Defendant”) entered into a purchase and sale transaction for the Property, for which Defendant provided financing. The financing was memorialized by a Note secured by a Deed of Trust. Plaintiff further alleges the parties agreed to extend the term of the Note by six months, which was followed by agreements for and s...

Excerpt: ...of an injury to Plaintiff Mary Jo Fernando's lower extremity while riding a public bus, owned and operated by Defendant Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“LACMTA”). Plaintiff, a physically disabled individual, was accompanied at the time by Defendant Gracita DeMasa (“DeMasa”), a caregiver employed by Defendant The Adult Skills Center (“TASC”). Plaintiff received services from various third party providers, such...

Excerpt: ...opher Alberto Molina entered into a lease agreement with Galpin Jaguar Lincoln, Inc. for a 2018 Lincoln MKZ. The lease was subsequently assigned by the dealer to CAB WEST LLC (the "Titling Company"). Ford Motor Credit Company LLC is duly appointed and authorized servicing agent for CAB WEST LLC, a Delaware Statutory Titling Trust. Plaintiff further alleges Defendant defaulted on the agreement by failing to make payments on the vehicle. On Septemb...

Excerpt: ...arty: BACKGROUND Plaintiff JST Enterprises LLC dba Iron Battalion Crossfit dba Iron Battalion Fitness Co. alleges Plaintiff and Defendants Aronoff Brothers Limited Partnership, Richard Aronoff, and Robert Aronoff entered into a commercial lease agreement. The lease was for five years, from March 1, 2019, to May 31, 2024. Plaintiff alleges its business was seriously impacted by the Covid-19 Pandemic, making the paying of monthly rent unfeasible. P...

Excerpt: ... of a motor vehicle accident. Plaintiffs allege defendants negligently operated a vehicle, resulting in a collision with plaintiffs' vehicle and serious injuries and damage to property. On January 8, 2019, plaintiffs filed a complaint against defendants asserting causes of action for motor vehicle negligence and general negligence. [TENTATIVE] RULING 1. Plaintiff 's Motion to Compel Vehicle Inspection is MOOT 2. Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Respo...

Excerpt: ...endants hired a plumber to conduct repairs on the property, but the plumber failed to test for asbestos on the property even though the Dunn Defendants were aware that the property contained asbestos. Moreover, neither the Dunn Defendants nor Defendants Michelle Tepper and Wish Properties, Inc. dba Wish Sotheby's International Realty (Broker Defendants) disclosed to Plaintiffs that the property contained asbestos although they had knowledge of th...

Excerpt: ... Yes. (Tabolsky Decl. ¶3, Exh. A.) BACKGROUND Plaintiff Adelman California Investments, LLC alleges they entered a lease agreement with Defendants Ahmad Dolatabadi, Mohamad Sharifi, and Wing Warriors Fitness, Inc. on June 1, 2019. Plaintiff further alleges Dolatabadi and Sharifi guaranteed the agreement. However, as of the date of the filing, Plaintiff alleges Defendants continue to occupy and conduct business at the subject property, although t...

Excerpt: ...n Helmandi Responding Party: Defendants Flat Creek Transportation LLC and Dwayne Leon Mahone Meet and Confer: Attempted. (Yousefian Decl. ¶¶7‐11.) BACKGROUND This action arises out of a motor vehicle accident. Plaintiffs allege defendants so negligently operated a vehicle as to cause it to collide with plaintiffs' vehicle causing serious injuries and damage to property. On January 8, 2019, plaintiffs filed a complaint against defendants asser...

Excerpt: ...ices agreement. While consulting for Plaintiffs, Cannata allowed or arranged for valuable company property to be taken by “Mr. Recycling” without Plaintiffs' consent. Plaintiffs further claim that on December 8, 2017, Cannata 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 Third Amended Complaint (“TAC�...

Excerpt: ...then later passed to Defendant Kamer in early 2017. Defendant Kamer eventually sold the Property to Defendant Dorfman. The Property was managed and controlled by the homeowners association, Defendant California Place Homeowners Association, Inc. (“CPHA”). Once Defendant Kamer owned the Property, Plaintiff alleges Defendant Kamer attempted to unlawfully evict Plaintiff, so he could sell the Property to Defendant Dorfman. When Defendant Kamer d...

Excerpt: ... out of a contractual relationship between plaintiffs Transnational Management Systems, LLC ("TNMS") and Transnational Management Systems II, LLC ("TNMS II") (together, “plaintiffs”), on the one hand, and defendant Pegasus Elite Aviation, Inc. ("Pegasus"), on the other hand. The non‐jury trial came on regularly for trial on December 14, 2020 in Department W of the Los Angeles Superior Court, Northwest District, Judge Virginia Keeny presidin...

Excerpt: ...UND Plaintiffs own certain real property (the “Subject Property”). 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 t...

Excerpt: ...itiated this action on January 21, 2021, alleging he suffered injuries while he was working on the renovation of the Westfield Topanga Mall Shopping Center. Plaintiff alleges he was injured while using a ladder designed and manufactured by Defendant Werner Co. As a result of 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 ceili...

Excerpt: ...ently operated a vehicle so as to cause it to collide with plaintiffs' vehicle causing serious injuries and damage to property. On January 8, 2019, plaintiffs filed a complaint against defendants asserting causes of action for motor vehicle negligence and general negligence. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendants Flat Creek Transportation LLC and Dwayne Leon Mahone's Motion to Compel Plaintiff Haron Helmandi's Independent Medical Examination is GRANTED. D...

Excerpt: ... alleges when he informed Defendant of this mistake and was promised by Defendant that the correction would be made. On October 1, 2021, Plaintiff Moe R. Fazelian filed a complaint against Defendant Citi Bank North America asserting causes of action for (1) Violation of Statutory Duties, in the meaning of violation of §1785.25(a) of California Civil Code, Title 1.6, Chapter 3.5; and (2) Violation of California Business and Professions Code 17200...

Excerpt: ...liar lease agreement with Defendant Property Specialist Group Inc. (“Defendant” or “PSG”), PSG's agent (Sean Cohen), and Allstate Realty Group Inc., in which Plaintiff was to transfer ownership of the subject property to PSG. Plaintiff claims this was due to him experiencing financial hardship and subsequently beginning to fall into arrears on his loan on the subject property. However, the lease agreement failed to set forth clear terms a...

Excerpt: ... developed defects, listed below, that substantially impair the use, safety, and/or value of the Vehicle. On August 18, 2020, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Mercedes‐Benz USA, LLC for (1) Violation of Subdivision (d) of Civil Code section 1793.2; (2) Violation of Subdivision (b) of Civil Code section 1793.2; (3) Violation of Subdivision (a)(3) of Civil Code section 1793.2; (4) Breach of Express Written Warranty; and (5) Breach of Implied W...

Excerpt: ...ent Services, LLC, David Lincol Hochman, Sunil Kirt Mehta, Real Estate Experts, Inc. Ma Egenia Perez Frias, and Candace Marie Job Responding Party: Plaintiffs Jonathan Anderson and Laure Fisher Meet and Confer: Attempted. (Stelnick Decl. ¶2.) BACKGROUND Plaintiffs allege defendants formed a partnership to acquire residential properties to “flip” them for a secret profit by targeting homeowners who have outstanding foreclosure notices with of...

Excerpt: ...ry relationship with Defendant Grace Elias when plaintiff entered into an agreement to purchase property. Defendant Elias was employed by Defendant, Brahms Holdings, Inc. dba Keller Williams North Valley. Plaintiff claims when executing the Buyer Representation Agreement and Arbitration Agreement as well as the Buyer's Inspection Waiver, defendant Elias never provided translated documents to plaintiff. Upon taking possession of the home, plaintif...

Excerpt: ...mplaint against defendants Reza Salmassian, D.D.S., P.C. dba Tarzana Smile Center; Reza Salmassian D.D.S. aka R. Salmassian; and Amir Jannati aka Amir Jannatifard asserting causes of action for (1) fraud by concealment; (2) aiding and abetting; (3) unfair business practices in violation of Business and Professions Code §17200, (4) battery, and (5) conversion. Plaintiffs allege they went to the dental office of defendants R. Salmassian DDS, Inc. ...

Excerpt: ...Defendant Scott Silva, a former lacrosse coach at Birmingham Community Charter High School (“Birmingham”). On February 28, 2020, Plaintiffs filed their Third Amended Complaint (“TAC”) against Los Angeles Unified School District (“LAUSD”), Birmingham, and Silva asserting causes of action for: 1) Act or Omissions of Public Employee Within Scope of Employment (Gov. Code §815.2); 2)Negligence; 4) Assault; and 5) Battery. Plaintiffs alleg...

Excerpt: ...��money loan by Plaintiff to borrowers Marina Haba and Joe Wallace. Plaintiff alleges the loan was arranged by Defendant Alfred J. Verdi who is both a loan broker and attorney, and as part of arranging the subject mortgage loan, provided Plaintiff with a fraudulent loan application and also issued a false, misleading and baseless attorney opinion letter to Plaintiff regarding the nature of the borrower's security interest. Plaintiff alleges that ...

Excerpt: ...ad Moayery (“Moayery”) and Parvaneh Moshir Afshar (“Afshar”) (collectively “Defendants”) are the owners. Plaintiff alleges the habitability violations include mold. Plaintiff contends as a result of the toxic mold, plaintiff became ill and incurred substantial medical damages. On May 3, 2021, Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint (“FAC”) asserting causes of action for negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress...

Excerpt: ...per via email on August 13, 2021 BACKGROUND This action alleges abuse and negligence causing a stroke and ultimately the death of Sossy Ayvazian (“Decedent”) on March 22, 2019. Plaintiffs Tamar Ayvazian, Lena Ayvazian, and Carmen Ayvazian-Kohtsikian are the heirs and children of Decedent. Plaintiffs The Estate of Sossy Ayvazian, Tamar Ayvazian, Lena Ayvazian, and Carmen Ayvazian-Kohtsikian (collectively “Plaintiffs”) filed the Complaint o...

Excerpt: ...Jacobson (Collectively “Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint against Defendants Valley Oaks III Condominium Association, Inc., Hilda Viscarra, Wendy Duran, Humberto Granados, and Does 1-50 (Collectively “Defendants”). This arises out of allegations that the Plaintiffs' neighbors have been harassing Plaintiffs, and that Defendant Valley Oaks III Condominium Association, Inc., did not sufficiently respond and/or intervene in the neighbor-to- neig...

Excerpt: ...rated a vehicle that it collided with Plaintiffs' vehicle, causing serious injuries and damage to property. On January 8, 2019, Plaintiffs filed a complaint against Defendants asserting causes of action for motor vehicle negligence and general negligence. Defendants now move to compel the deposition of Plaintiff Haron Helmandi. No opposition has been filed. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendants Flat Creek Transportation LLC and Dwayne Leon Mahone's Motio...

Excerpt: ...rty was developed as original construction subject to the Right to Repair Act, which sets forth statewide building standards for original construction intended to be sold as an individual dwelling unit. Plaintiffs acquired the property from defendant Hidden Hills Long Valley Investments and now own the property. Plaintiffs allege that various defects on the property exist, including defects as to the property's pool and deck structure and roof an...

Excerpt: ...nc., Plaintiff's business, was responsible for a loss of Defendant's PlayStation game console, a camera and shoes as well as damaged two televisions. Plaintiff paid Defendant $2,800 and believed the claim was resolved. However, after advising Defendant that Plaintiff believed it was a false claim, Defendant then claimed that photos taken of the unit, which included the PlayStation, were illegal photographs and used for fetish or sexual deviant ac...

Excerpt: ...vember 22, 2021 Trial Date: January 31, 2022 Department: W Case No.: LC106864 Moving Party: (1) Plaintiffs Lucky's Two‐Way Radios, Inc. and Buddy Corporation (2) Defendant Frank Cannata Responding Party: (1) Defendant Frank Cannata (2) Plaintiffs Lucky's Two‐Way Radios, Inc. and Buddy Corporation BACKGROUND Plaintiffs Lucky's Two‐Way Radios, Inc. (“LTWR”) and Buddy Corporation (“BC”) (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) allege that Fran...

Excerpt: ...y”). Plaintiff Universe, Inc. (“Plaintiff”) alleges around December 6, 2013, Plaintiff and Defendant J.S. Creations, Inc. (“Defendant”) entered into a purchase and sale transaction for the Property, for which Defendant provided financing. The financing was memorialized by a Note secured by a Deed of Trust. Plaintiff further alleges the parties agreed to extend the term of the Note by six months, which was followed by agreements for and ...

Excerpt: ...aintiff purchased the Premises as a bona fide purchaser, lacking knowledge of any adverse claims regarding title or the foreclosure process. Plaintiff further alleges defendant is not a tenant and held possession of the Premises after the foreclosure sale. On March 06, 2020, Plaintiff caused to be served upon defendant a written notice to quit and deliver up possession of the Premises property. The notice to quit has since expired but defendants ...

Excerpt: ...ney, instructed plaintiff to purchase certain real property for $250,000.00 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 Development, In...

Excerpt: ...icates of Authenticity" to convince plaintiff Fitzpatrick to purchase the fake memorabilia that is at issue here. On April 26, 2021, plaintiff Noel Fitzpatrick filed a complaint against Myron Boss dba Heroes & Legends, James Ressler, and Lauren Karp asserting causes of action for (1) breach of contract; (2) violation of civil code §1739.7; (3) breach of covenant of good faith and fair dealing; (4) fraud; (5) violation of business & professions c...

Excerpt: ...BACKGROUND In February 2017, Georgia Mau had engaged the services of Defendants Meridian of West Hills Assisted Living, LLC and Guardian Angel Home Health Agency, Inc. to provide senior living and manage residential care to her. Defendant Daniel Streja, M.D. was the licensed physician. Plaintiffs allege Defendants negligently and incompetently failed to provide thyroid replacement medication that was necessary to maintain the health of Georgia Ma...

Excerpt: ... real property for $250,000.00 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 Development, Inc., and that Eliezer Appel took plaintiff's i...

Excerpt: ... arises out of the sexual misconduct by Defendant Scott Silva, a former lacrosse coach at Birmingham Community Charter High School (“Birmingham”). On February 28, 2020, Plaintiffs filed their Third Amended Complaint (“TAC”) against Los Angeles Unified School District (“LAUSD”), Birmingham, and Silva asserting causes of action for: 1) Act or Omissions of Public Employee Within Scope of Employment (Gov. Code §815.2); 2)Negligence; 4) A...

Excerpt: ...st Defendant, Seong Gon Bae M.D. (“Bae”) and Thomas J. Lomis M.D. (collectively, “Defendants”) on 9/6/19. The complaint alleges on 10/20/17, Bae performed a surgical procedure upon Plaintiff during which she was cut far beyond any discussion prior to surgery and which was not medically necessary. (Compl. at II.) The complaint alleges Defendants were guilty of negligence and deviated from the standard of care in their examination, treatmen...

Excerpt: ... terms of the Settlement Agreement Contract defendants agreed to pay plaintiff the sum of $15,000.00 to be paid upon plaintiff vacating the Property known as 23007 Burbank Blvd., Unit 2, Woodland Hills. CA 91367 on or before March 31,2021 where he resided as a qualified Tenant. Plaintiff alleges defendants paid $5,000.00 in cash to plaintiff but defendants' check for the remaining balance of $10,000.00 was returned for insufficient funds. On May ...

Excerpt: ...approximately $5,681.00. Plaintiffs allege that in December 2020 animals chewed through various wires in the Subject Vehicle, disabling the Vehicle. On or about December 21, 2020, Plaintiffs had the disabled Subject Vehicle towed by flat bed tow truck to the Defendant Tesla, Inc.' s repair facility located at 28721 Canwood Street, Building A, Agoura. The parties entered into a written contract to repair the damages. However, defendants changed th...

Excerpt: ...intiff alleges he suffered injuries while he was working on the renovation of the Westfield Topanga Mall Shopping Center. Plaintiff alleges he was injured while using a ladder designed and manufactured by Defendant Werner Co. As a result of 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 th...

Excerpt: ...on contract. Plaintiff Jim Cortinez dba JC Construction alleges he entered into a written agreement with Defendant ZK Building whereby Plaintiff agreed to furnish labor, service, equipment, and materials on the subject property and Defendant agreed to pay Plaintiff $32,500. Plaintiff further alleges Defendants asked Plaintiff to perform additional services beyond those included in the original agreement. The subject property is owned by Defendant...

Excerpt: ... the brakes and ducked and whipped his body to the right, expecting the cement board to crash through the windshield. On March 22, 2016, Plaintiff filed a lawsuit against Defendant. Prior to trial, on October 25, 2019, Defendant signed a Stipulation admitting he is solely liable for the incident and Nguyen's injuries, and that Nguyen was not contributorily negligent. Defendant moves to strike and/or tax Plaintiff's memorandum of costs. [TENTATIVE...

Excerpt: ...at pursuant to that agreement became indebted to Plaintiff for materials and labor it delivered. On July 28, 2020, Plaintiff CR Rodas, Inc. filed a complaint against Defendants Varuzh Vic Avedisian, 14222 Victory, LLC, Holtman Construction Inc., and Angel Martinez asserting causes of action for breach of contract and common counts. Defendants Varuzh Vic Avedisian and 14222 Victory, LLC demur to the complaint. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendants Varuzh ...

Excerpt: ...nvestments, Inc. dba DV Financial Group, Beata Sherman, Mark Sherman, Dmitry Ashbel. Plaintiff alleges in February 2015, she loaned Defendants $550,000.00 at a rate of 9.99% interest. The parties executed a promissory note. Plaintiff further alleges in June 2016, she loaned Defendants $850,000.00 at a rate of interest of 9.99% interest. The parties again executed a promissory note. Defendants have made approximately $300,000.00 in payments on the...

Excerpt: ...hicle accident. Plaintiffs allege defendants so negligently operated a vehicle that it collided with plaintiffs' vehicle, causing serious injuries and damage to property. On January 8, 2019, plaintiffs filed a complaint against defendants asserting causes of action for motor vehicle negligence and general negligence. Defendants move to compel further discovery responses. [TENTATIVE] RULING 1. Defendant Dwayne Leon Mahone's Motion to Compel Plaint...

Excerpt: ...ritten contract of sale in which defendant Alcaraz agreed to purchase and defendant Maurice Lewis agreed to sell certain real property located in Woodland Hills, California. Plaintiff further alleges defendants prevented plaintiff from receiving, collecting, or otherwise being paid her commissions. As a direct result of defendants' conspiratorial and unlawful conduct, plaintiff alleges she has suffered extreme emotional distress and a direct loss...

Excerpt: ...Adan that he would be reimbursed for paying for half of Estelle's caregivers, bed, and funeral expenses, as well as $52,000 in a bank account that Estelle told Zacarias belonged to Adan before her death. Plaintiff further alleges relying on promises that he would be reimbursed, Adan did not put forth any claims against Estelle's estate upon her death. On December 31, 2020, plaintiff filed a complaint against defendant for breach of oral agreement...

Excerpt: ...to plaintiff's Assignor together with interest thereon at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum from the June 6, 2019. On May 19, 2021, plaintiff filed a complaint against defendants Tep Events International, Inc. dba Duuzra and Mateo J Munoz aka Mateo Justin Munoz asserting causes of action for (1) open book account; (2) account stated; (3) reasonable value; (4) breach of contract; and (5) personal guaranty. Plaintiff now moves to strike defen...