Excerpt: ...ractice action. On February 1, 2021, Plaintiff Marai De La Cruz Bravo Fernandez filed a complaint against Defendants West Hills Hospital and Medical Center, Jonathan S. Matthew, M.D., Jamshid Nazarian, M.D., and Laurance J. Friedman, M.D. for medical malpractice. Plaintiff alleges on December 10, 2016, Plaintiff underwent a esophagogastroduodenoscopy performed by Dr. Jonathan S. Matthew, MD with the assistance of Dr. Laurence Friedman. However, t...

Excerpt: ...laintiff alleges on August 4, 2021, Plaintiff purchased and consumed fried rice from a P.F. Chang's restaurant located in Sherman Oaks and while consuming the fried rice, he bit into a metal object resulting in injuries. On August 2, 2023, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Defendants P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. (erroneously sued and served as P.F. Chant's III, LLC) (“P.F. Chang's”) and Christine Doe for strict liability, negligence, bre...

Excerpt: ...��Plaintiffs” 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 ul...

Excerpt: ... alleges that she and Defendants Samir Yousef (“Yousef”) and Yousef Family Trust (“Trust”) (collectively, “Defendants”) entered into a written lease permitting Plaintiff to rent the property located at 14520 Delano Street, Van Nuys, California in order to conduct her business operations. It is further alleged that, due to Covid-19, Plaintiff fell behind on her monthly rent payments. As a result, Defendants pursued an unlawful detainer...

Excerpt: ...aint on August 24, 2023 for Breach of Contract, Stolen Property, and Malicious Sabotage. 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 Boyadjian, against La Due. On June 21, 2022, Boyadjian filed an unlawful detainer action against Robin La...

Excerpt: ... On February 27, 2023, Plaintiff Hongmaisui International A/K/A Hongmaisui International Culture (Beijing) Co., Ltd filed a complaint against Defendant Simon Alexander West for alter ego liability and damages. Plaintiff alleges Plaintiff hired Wychwood Productions, Inc. who in turn hired Defendant Simon Alexander West (sole officer, director, and shareholder of Wychwood) to direct a movie in the People's Republic of China. Plaintiff paid $2.5 mil...

Excerpt: ...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 mand...

Excerpt: ...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 for Terminating Sanctions, in the alternative, Issue Sanctions and Monetary Sanctions against Defendant H...

Excerpt: ...021 Ford Explorer. On August 16, 2023, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Defendants Ford Motor Company and Sunrise Ford for Violation of Subdivision (d) of Civil Code Section 1793.2; Violation of Subdivision (b) of Civil Code Section 1793.2; Violation of Subdivision (a)(3) of Civil Code Section; Breach of the Implied Warranty of Merchantability; Fraudulent Inducement – Concealment; and Negligent Repair. Plaintiff alleges their vehicle had a s...

Excerpt: ...d negligence per se. This action arises out of a motor vehicle collision that occurred on May 14, 2021 when Defendant's vehicle collided with Plaintiff's vehicle, causing Plaintiff injuries. Plaintiff further alleges Defendant operated his vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendant Alejandro Hugo Navarro's Motion to Strike Punitive Damages from Plaintiff's Complaint is GRANTED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND DISCUSSION Defenda...

Excerpt: ... Plaintiff Brian Whitaker is a quadriplegic who uses a wheelchair for mobility and is an ADA tester. As an ADA tester, Plaintiff has filed thousands of similar lawsuits, and alleges in the year preceding this complaint alone, he filed approximately 627 lawsuits. On October 7, 2022, Plaintiff went with the intention of visiting Defendant Daelin, Inc.'s restaurant, 8oz Poke located at 15030 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, California. During his visit,...

Excerpt: ...t 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 Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay Case is DENIED. DISCUSSION Defendant American Honda Motor Co....

Excerpt: ...yne Lewis and defendants entered into a lease agreement. During plaintiff's tenancy, plaintiff alleges the property was uninhabitable including issues with electricity, plumbing, and mechanical issues as well as failed to provide plaintiff with a mailbox as required by law. On July 13, 2018, plaintiff filed a lawsuit against North Hills Village Apartments, LLC, J.K. Residential Services, Inc., and H.K. Realty, Inc. asserting causes of action for ...

Excerpt: ...each of Contract, Negligence, Fraud, and Common Counts. Plaintiff alleges Defendants concealed the fact that they used Plaintiff's Promissory Notes to give to the seller and instead, kept “three times the amount of money required to purchase the property” to themselves. Plaintiff further alleges Defendants used Plaintiff's Promissory Notes to clear title, which essentially purchased property from the seller. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendants Anth...

Excerpt: ... BACKGROUND On August 6, 2018, Plaintiff Grant & Weber filed a complaint against Weber & Associates and Spencer Weinerman asserting causes of action for (1) Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Duty of Loyalty; (2) Misappropriation of Trade Secrets under California Civil Code § 3426, et seq.; (3) Misappropriation of Trade Secrets under 18 U.S.C. § 1836; (4) Tortious Interference with Prospective Economic Relations; (5) Unfair Competition under Common L...

Excerpt: ...ed a First Amended Complaint on August 24, 2023 for Breach of Contract, Stolen Property, and Malicious Sabotage. 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 Boyadjian, against La Due. On June 21, 2022, Boyadjian filed an unlawful detainer...

Excerpt: ...endant Eliezer Appel, in his capacity as a California licensed attorney, 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 t...

Excerpt: ...ides, Inc. and Segway, Inc. for negligence. Plaintiff alleges while using a scooter rented from Defendants, the subject scooter malfunctioned causing Plaintiff to be ejected off and fall to the ground. On August 29, 2023, Plaintiff dismissed Segway, Inc. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendant Bird Rides, Inc.'s Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay Case Pending Completion of Arbitration is GRANTED. ANALYSIS Defendant Bird Rides, Inc. moves this court for a...

Excerpt: ... 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 for Terminating Sanctions, in the alternative, Issue Sanctions and Monetary Sanctions against Defendant Hats Enterprises LLC for Misuse of the ...

Excerpt: ...2, Plaintiff Tannette Gates filed a complaint against Warner Center Condominiums, Ross Morgan & Company, Inc., Amber Hill, Valerie Vincent, Joanne Catran, Mimi Himes, Afsaneh Safaei, Arash Safaei, and Hippo Analytics, Inc. for damages arising out of a kitchen pipe exploding in the unit upstairs and water from the upstairs unit damaging Plaintiffs. On January 27, 2023, Plaintiff filed an amended complaint asserting causses of action for: (1) Breac...

Excerpt: ...rde Senior Living dba AvantGarde Senior Living of Tarzana for (1) Negligence; (2) Violations of The Elder and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act [Welf. & Instit. Code 515600 Et Seq.]; (3) Violations of Resident Rights [Health & Safety Code 51430(B)]; and (4) Wrongful Death. Plaintiff filed an amended complaint on July 14, 2023, removing the third cause of action for Violations of Resident Rights. [TENTATIVEI RULING Defendant AvantGarde Senior L...

Excerpt: ...f Suzanne M. Curtis filed a complaint against Defendants AIG American General Assurance Company, American General Assurance Company, American International Group, Inc., Transamerica Life Insurance Company, Transamerica Premier Life Insurance Company, L. Dorais, and Brian Forsyth for breach of contract. Plaintiff dismissed AIG American General Assurance Company on January 17, 2023. [TENTATIVE] RULING Plaintiff's Motion for Reconsideration is DENIE...

Excerpt: ...iff. On April 25, 2023, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Defendant American Honda Motor Co., Inc. for Violation of Song-Beverly Act - Breach of Express Warranty and Fraudulent Inducement – Concealment. Plaintiff alleges their vehicle had a sensing defect, which Defendant knew about and concealed. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendant American Honda Motor Co., Inc.'s Demurrer is OVERRULED. Defendant American Honda Motor Co., Inc.'s Motion to Strike is...

Excerpt: .... On December 29, 2023, Plaintiff Susan Iranfar filed a verified complaint against Defendant Golam Reza Iranfar for fraud in the inducement, breach of fiduciary duty, accounting, cancellation of instrument, and quiet title. Plaintiff alleges while going through difficult times, Defendant (her brother), represented to her that he wanted to relieve some of her stress and would assist Plaintiff with management and oversight of the property. Defendan...

Excerpt: ...lainant Serazi are not considered. Introduction Cross-Defendant Matan Laytin (Cross-Defendant) demurred to Cross-Complainant Jacob Serazi (Cross- Complainant) First Amended Cross-Complaint (FAXC). The demurrer placed into issue the first cause of action (COA) for breach of contract, the second COA for open book account, and the third COA for work, labor, services, or materials rendered. Discussion Cross-Defendant argued that all three COAs in the...