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

Excerpt: ...intiff”) alleges that it had an agreement to serve as a member of the StubHub Affiliate Program (the “Affiliate Program”) for Defendants eBay, Inc. (“eBay”) and StubHub, Inc. (“StubHub”) (collectively “Defendants”). Plaintiff's role was to direct consumers to Defendants' ticket platform in exchange for commissions on orders. Plaintiff alleges that it was not being paid commissions according to the terms and conditions of the Aff...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Excerpt: ...onsumer Warranty Act. On January 26, 2023, Plaintiffs Maria Romo De Padilla and Maria Padilla filed a complaint against Defendant Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for 1. Violation of Song-Beverly Act - Breach of Express Warranty; 2. Violation of Song-Beverly Act - Breach of Implied Warranty; and 3. Violation of The Song- Beverly Act Section 1793.2. Plaintiffs leased a 2022 Volkswagen Taos. Plaintiffs allege these causes of action arise out of wa...

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

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

Excerpt: ...and Jonathan M. Davis BACKGROUND This action involves a mortgage foreclosure. Plaintiffs Kimberly Davis and Jonathan M. Davis filed a complaint against Defendants U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee of Mstr Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Trust 2006-OA2 (“U.S. Bank”); Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper (“Nationstar”) and Quality Loan Service Corporation for 1) Breach of Contract; 2) Breach of the Implied Covenant of Good Faith and ...

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

Excerpt: ...Hayk Shishoyan and Hats Enterprises, LLC BACKGROUND On May 26, 2022, Plaintiff YS Properties, LLC filed a complaint against Hayk Shishoyan, Hats Enterprises, LLC and Hats Enterprises LLC dba Encino Tailors for breach of written contract and breach of guaranty. Plaintiff alleges Defendants have failed to pay monthly rent for their commercial lease with Plaintiff. [TENTATIVE] RULING: Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Defendant Hayk Shishoyan to Provide ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Excerpt: ...hine's Place, II alleging (1) Wrongful Death – Negligent Hiring, Supervision, and/or Retention; (2) Survival – Negligent Hiring, Supervision, and/or Retention; (3) Wrongful Death – Negligence; (4) Survival – Negligence; and (5) Elder Abuse. Plaintiff alleges her mother, Joyce Soronow, was a resident of Sunshine's Place, II. While under Sunshine's care, Plaintiff alleges failed to provide for her basic needs, caused a lapse in her care, an...

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

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

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

Excerpt: ... Defendants were to find Plaintiff a suitable tenant for their commercial building. Plaintiff alleges Defendants represented to Plaintiff they found a tenant who would run a legal smoke shop and ran a background check on the tenant; however, these representations were false. Plaintiff alleges Defendants did not run a background check and the tenant operated a cannabis shop in violation of the agreement and as prohibited by the Department of Canna...

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

Excerpt: ...ing Party: Claimant Claims Recovery Service, Inc. BACKGROUND Plaintiff Noel Lustig, M.D., Inc. d/b/a Psychiatric Medical Group (“PMG”) brings this case, alleging the misappropriation of receivables due PMG by Defendants Marc L. Nehorayan, M.D., a Professional Corporation (“Nehorayan Corp.”) and its principal Marc Nehorayan (“Dr. Nehorayan”). On July 10, 2019, PMG filed its original complaint. On October 25, 2022, PMG filed its second ...

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

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

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

Excerpt: ...the dissolution matter of Diamond v. Diamond, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BD593432, was entered in the sum of $274,409 (“Judgment”). Susan was the legal and/or equitable owner of the subject property. On October 27, 2015, while trial was imminent in the dissolution action between Plaintiff and Susan, Plaintiff alleges the Harbs and Susan entered into an agreement transferring the subject property to the Harbs with the intent to hinder...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Excerpt: ...Professional Corporation and Marc Mehorayan, individually Plaintiff Noel Lustig, M.D., Inc. d/b/a Psychiatric Medical Group ("PMG") brings this case, alleging the misappropriation of receivables due PMG by Defendants Marc L. Nehorayan, M.D., a Professional Corporation ("Nehorayan Corp.") and its principal Marc Nehorayan ("Dr. Nehorayan"). On July 10, 2019, PMG filed its original complaint. On October 25, 2022, PMG filed its second amended complai...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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