Excerpt: ... 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 Mau. As a result, Ms. Mau suffered debilitatin...

Excerpt: ...eferring the Life Insurance Policy Settlement of Sam Goncoulgu to Defendants. Plaintiff further alleges Defendants breached the agreement by failing to pay Plaintiff 1/3 of the total commission. Plaintiff filed a complaint on August 31, 2018. On September 10, 2019, Plaintiff filed a Third Amended Complaint (“TAC”) against Benjamin Stock, William Ramirez, and Stock Insurance Services, alleging: (1) Breach of Contract; (2) Fraud; and (3) Unlawf...

Excerpt: ...ff Jessica Marino alleges she worked for defendant Advanced Critical Care, Emergency and Specialty Services – San Fernando Valley as an Advanced Care Animal Assistant from December 2017 to April 2018. Plaintiff alleges on March 20, 2018, she sustained an injury at work when she hit her head on a surgical light. Plaintiff's doctor diagnosed plaintiff with a sprained and bruised spine caused by the injury and as a result of the injury, plaintiff ...

Excerpt: ...leges she loaned money to Defendants DV Financial Group, CSC Investments, Inc. dba DV Financial Group, Beata Sherman, Mark Sherman, and 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....

Excerpt: ...¶¶3‐4.) BACKGROUND This action arises out of the purported rescission of a commercial lease. Plaintiffs Pacific Post Rentals, Inc. and Lorenzo Sgroi allege around February 2020, Pacific found a potential location for a Pacific post‐production facility and on February 28, 2020, Pacific and Defendant Alyse G. Berkley, as Trustee of the Alyse G. Berkley Trust (“Landlord”) entered into an 84 month written lease for the premises. Plaintiffs ...

Excerpt: ...iled a first amended complaint asserting causes of action for (1) Negligence; (2) Willful Misconduct; (3) Violations of the Elder and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act [Welf. & Instit. Code §15600 et seq.]; and (4) Negligent Hiring and Supervision. Defendant Valley Home Health Care Agency, Inc. now demurs and moves to strike the first amended complaint. Defendant Valley Home Health Care Agency, Inc. also seeks to compel discovery responses fr...

Excerpt: ...ent relating to a real property located at 1539 Folkestone Terrace Road, Westlake Village, California 91361. Plaintiff alleges that prior to June 13, 2005, Defendant Amin Nikakhtar owed a debt of $300,000.00 to Plaintiff Jamshid Jafari due to several personal loans given to Defendant. Plaintiff contends in exchange for the loan, Defendants Nikakhtar and Defendant Bahman Servatjoo recorded a Deed of Trust, naming Plaintiff as Beneficiary to the Su...

Excerpt: ...d Brett Cyprus of East End Properties, Inc. and defendant David Darwish entered into a joint venture to purchase a foreclosed property for later profit upon resale. Plaintiff further alleges that defendant David Darwish falsely represented to William Little, who owned and controlled plaintiff, that Darwish and the other defendants had not been able to find a buyer for the property and that, because of the decline in property values and the Darwis...

Excerpt: ... tripped and fell exiting an office trailer at the Van Nuys Airport. On December 16, 2019, Plaintiffs filed a complaint against the City of Los Angeles asserting causes of action for negligence and loss of consortium. In May 2020, Plaintiffs named Defendant Pacific Aviation Development, LLC as Doe 1. Defendant Pacific Aviation Development, LLC (“Pacific Aviation”) brought a cross complaint against Argubright Construction Inc. (“Cross‐Defe...

Excerpt: ...laint 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 Insurance Services, Inc. as Doe 1, and on September 14, 2020, Pla...

Excerpt: ...es he signed a commercial lease agreement in 2013 and during his tenancy, substandard conditions existed at the property. Plaintiff further alleges that upon signing the lease, Defendants misrepresented that there were no problems with the commercial property. However, Plaintiff allegedly became aware the address of the property is non‐ existent and does not appear on any map of Los Angeles County. On October 2, 2020, Plaintiff Noe Sosa DBA Sos...

Excerpt: ...nal Center, Inc. Responding Party: Plaintiffs Mary Jo Fernando and Gerald W. Robles Meet and Confer: Yes. (Reid Decl. ¶¶4‐8.) BACKGROUND This action arises out of an injury to Plaintiff Fernando's lower extremity which occurred while she was 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 De...

Excerpt: ... Nissan Sentra. Plaintiff alleges after leasing the 2017 Nissan Sentra and during the warranty period, the vehicle contained or developed several defects that substantially impaired the use, safety, and/or value of the vehicle including defective electrical system and defective ignition. On August 29, 2018, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Nissan North America, Inc., asserting causes of action for: (1) Breach of Express Warranty Pursuant to th...

Excerpt: ...c partner, Salvador Montano, and their daughter, Diana Montano, in a car accident. Plaintiff alleges Salvador Montano had been previously married to Defendant Maria Montano, but have been legally separated since 1999 and the marriage was legally dissolved 2017. Plaintiff alleges Defendant is now interfering with Salvador Montano's life insurance benefits even though the Marital Settlement Agreement (“MSA”) between Salvador Montano and Defenda...

Excerpt: ...vid Geola) entered into a valid written “Share Purchase Agreement” with Plaintiffs wherein Plaintiff agreed tp sell their 25% share in Beverly Hills Sterling Cleaners for consideration of $700,000. Plaintiff further alleges Defendant failed to pay the $700,000.00 consideration to Plaintiff and failed to comply with the terms and conditions of the "SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENT" dated 5‐10‐2017. On November 17, 2020, Plaintiff filed a First Ame...

Excerpt: ...ND This action arises out of a breach of contract. Plaintiff Alexandra Factor dba D&A Financial Management alleges she loaned Defendants DV Financial Group, CSC Investments, 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 $8...

Excerpt: ...CKGROUND Plaintiffs allege they entered into a joint venture whereby Plaintiff Hsiu‐Fang Lai, Defendant Pi Lien Fong, and Defendants Martin C. Kuo and Mulan Kuo each contributed $200,000 in exchange for a one‐third ownership interest in the Motel. Plaintiffs further allege the Defendants managed the operations of the Motel to the exclusion of the Plaintiffs and as part of their misappropriation of the revenues generated by the business, the D...

Excerpt: ...nt 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, Plaintiffs Harry Lorasbi and Mina Lorasbi, both indivi...

Excerpt: ...ts ‘n Berries business with Defendant Arash Majlessi and Majlessi Corporation (“Majlessi Defendants”), who were the sellers of the business. On July 18, 2018, the escrow for the Plaintiffs' purchase of the assets, including an assignment of the Majlessi Defendants lease of the Nuts ‘n Berries café premises, was closed by United Escrow Co., with Harry Hwang serving as the escrow officer. Plaintiffs allege Defendants Kamran Hekmat and Glor...

Excerpt: ...lub of Southern California (erroneously sued as AAA Auto Club Enterprises) (“AAA”), United Towing & Transport (“United”), and Progressive Insurance. Plaintiff is a contractor who uses his commercial vehicle to provide disaster restoration services ins Los Angeles County. Plaintiff alleges he has been a member of AAA for over two years, making his membership payments on time. Plaintiff also alleges he used Progressive Insurance as his insu...

Excerpt: ...GROUND This action arises out of a flooding that occurred at Plaintiff's unit. Plaintiff alleges their unit was flooded with water and raw sewage, which has made the unit uninhabitable and necessitated her and her daughter's relocation as well as restoration and repair work to the home. Plaintiff contends the Defendants were negligent in handling the situation and the HOA/property management company failed to properly manage and maintain the prop...

Excerpt: ...aintiff lost her fiancé and domestic partner, Salvador Montano, and their daughter, Diana Montano, in a car accident. Plaintiff alleges Salvador Montano had been previously married to Defendant Maria Montano, but have been legally separated since 1999 and the marriage was legally dissolved 2017. However, Plaintiff alleges Defendant is now interfering with Salvador Montano's life insurance benefits even though the Marital Settlement Agreement (�...

Excerpt: ... by Defendants Eli Anthony Bren and Kimberly Bren (erroneously sued as Kimberly B. Culp). Plaintiff further alleges she sustained injuries as a result of the uninhabitable conditions existing at the building, including defective water pipes, deteriorating, peeling and bubbling walls and ceilings, fault receptacles in kitchen and bathrooms, faulty venting, heating and plumbing, faulty electrical wiring and receptacles, uneven floors, roach and ver...

Excerpt: ...Defendants Automobile Club of Southern California (erroneously sued as AAA Auto Club Enterprises) (“AAA”), United Towing & Transport (“United”), and Progressive Insurance. Plaintiff is a contractor who uses his commercial vehicle to provide disaster restoration services in Los Angeles County. Plaintiff alleges he has been a member of AAA for over two years, making his membership payments on time. Plaintiff also alleges he used Progressive...

Excerpt: ... Defendant Precision Cutting entered into a borrowing relationship with Plaintiff by executing a Line of Credit Note and a Credit Agreement in the amount of $100,000.00. Plaintiff further alleges Defendant Golayei executed a Continuing Guaranty pursuant to which Defendant Golyaei guaranteed repayment of the contract. Plaintiff alleges, however, Defendant Precision Cutting has defaulted under the terms of the contract and is in default of the prin...

Excerpt: ...r dba D&A Financial Management alleges she loaned money to Defendants DV Financial Group, CSC Investments, 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 agai...

Excerpt: ... Adaimy entered into a Lease Agreement for a 2019 BMW M850xi motor vehicle. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant Adaimy then defaulted on the Lease Agreement. At the time of filing, the unpaid amount was $136,825.34. On February 28, 2020, Plaintiff Financial Services Vehicle Trust, by and through its servicer, BMW Financial Services NA, LLC filed a complaint against Defendant Edmond Adaimy, asserting causes of action for: (1) Breach of Contract; (2) ...

Excerpt: ...fter relying on several statements by Defendant, Defendant cancelled the Agreement. Defendant would not choose an Escrow Holder pursuant to the Seller's Choice provision of the Purchase Agreement despite Plaintiff's agent's repeated requests that she do so, change the status of the listing on the MLS, and so on. On June 4, 2020, Plaintiff discovered the subject property was listed on Airbnb's website during the time that Defendants should have be...

Excerpt: ...e case entitled Kokikian v. Hunanyan, filed on January 31, 2000. During the pendency of the marriage dissolution case, Azniv Kokikian was murdered by her first ex‐husband, Hrant Meguerian. Ms. Kokikian's children, Defendants Lucy Meguerian and Hovik Meguerian, were appointed the personal representatives of the estate to allow the matter to be concluded. On August 17, 2020, a judgment was entered in the matter and is currently under appeal. Plai...

Excerpt: ...s NCI, Joseph Zargar, Mohammad Khajehmiraki, Shabnam Messachi, Payment Alliance International, Inc., Elite Bankcard Solutions, LLC, Bank of America, N.A. The operative complaint alleges causes of action for: (1) Involuntary dissolution; (2) Breach of fiduciary duty (derivatively against Defendant Zargar); (3) Breach of fiduciary duty (personally against Defendant Zargar); (4) Breach of fiduciary duty (derivatively against Defendant Khajehmiraki);...

Excerpt: ...efendants used HOA funds to fund litigation for their personal gain in violation of their fiduciary duties to act in the best interest of the HOA and its shareholders. Plaintiffs filed their first amended complaint on September 16, 2019, alleging: (1) Breach of Fiduciary Duty by Corporate Directors and Officers; (2) Aiding and Abetting Breach of Fiduciary Duty by Corporate Directors and Officers; and (3) Failed to Render Services to the HOA for P...

Excerpt: ...nc. (“SCI”) to repair the Cohens' property after it was heavily damaged by a fire in 2018. Plaintiffs allege, however, SCI was not licensed and failed to utilize and provide a written home improvement contract with all the statutorily required items. Moreover, SCI far exceeded the estimated timeline for the project and much of the work was defective and/or below the standard of care including the framing and carpentry, roofing, flashing and s...

Excerpt: .... ¶2) 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 ...

Excerpt: ...rett Cyprus of East End Properties, Inc., and Defendant David Darwish entered into a joint venture to purchase a foreclosed property for later profit upon resale. Plaintiff further alleges that Defendant David Darwish falsely represented to William Little, who owned and controlled Plaintiff, that Darwish and the other defendants had not been able to find a buyer for the property and that, because of the decline in property values and the Darwish'...

Excerpt: ... to repair Plaintiff's 2015 GMC Sierra Vehicle and its various defects within a reasonable number of attempts, and by refusing to repurchase the vehicle despite its knowledge that Plaintiff's vehicle suffers from those defects. Plaintiff filed a complaint against General Motors, LLC on May 13, 2020 asserting causes of action for (1) Violation of Subdivision (d) of Civil Code section 1793.2; (2) Violation of Subdivision (b) of Civil Code Section 1...

Excerpt: ...struck Plaintiff, causing Plaintiff's injuries. On May 6, 2019, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Defendants Hoang Ba Nguyen, Tuuyen Nguyen, Dien Houng, and Jordan Maihuong asserting causes of action for Negligence. Defendants Hoang Ba Ngyuen and Tuuyen Ngyuen filed a cross‐complaint on July 5, 2019 against Dien Houng and Jordan Maihuong asserting causes of action for indemnity, partial indemnity, contribution, apportionment, and declaration....

Excerpt: ...Armen Hakopian (“Hakopian”) entered into a contract with Plaintiff's assignor, Galpin Motors, Inc. for the lease of a 2018 Ford Expedition (“Vehicle”) on October 16, 2018. Plaintiff alleges Defendant defaulted on the contract by failing to make the agreed upon installment payments and failing to maintain physical damage insurance for protection of the Vehicle. Plaintiff alleges it is the legal owner of the Vehicle pursuant to the contract...

Excerpt: ...intiff'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 activities...

Excerpt: ...�Ventura”). Defendant Laura Stokes was the President and CFO, director and shareholder of Ventura while Defendant Norman Greenwood was the VP and secretary, director and shareholder of Ventura. Plaintiff alleges she owned 250 shares of Ventura, Norman Greenwood owned 250 shares of Ventura and Stokes owned 500 shares of Ventura. There are no additional shareholders or stock issued. Plaintiff further alleges Ventura owns real property, part of wh...

Excerpt: ... Defendants did not pay the creditors they represented to have settled with and still possess approximately $150,000 in funds belonging to her. Plaintiff filed the complaint on June 6, 2019, alleging: (1) Conversion and Misappropriation of Client Funds; (2) Attorney Malpractice; (3) Breach of Fiduciary Duty; (4) Fraud; (5) Breach of Contract; (6) Breach of the Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing; and (7) Accounting. On April 8, 2020, default ...

Excerpt: ...r. Plaintiff owns or controls a total of 40% of the company. He is a former employee and his employment was terminated in December 2014. Plaintiff further alleges that an agreement exists between plaintiff and some of defendants that provides that in the event of the termination of a shareholder the terminating shareholder's shares shall be sold to the remaining shareholder. The contract sets forth a formula for calculating the costs of the share...

Excerpt: ...collections business called Grant & Weber. Plaintiff owns or controls a total of 40% of the company. He is a former employee and his employment was terminated in December 2014. Plaintiff further alleges that an agreement exists between plaintiff and some of defendants that provides that in the event of the termination of a shareholder, the terminating shareholder's shares shall be sold to the remaining shareholder. The contract sets forth a formu...

Excerpt: ...s entered into an agreement with regard to a certain property on Cass Avenue in Woodland Hills. The written agreement provided, among other things, that Defendant Franz would take steps to change title of the Property from The Christine Franz Revocable Trust, Christine Franz, Rosa Flores, Mary Walterich, Feliz Arguelles, Karla Rosario Gonzalez, Jena Moss, Brenda Thomas, Garfield Lewis, and James Scittone to Christine Franz and Marc Laroque. Accor...

Excerpt: ...3, 2016, a special verdict was entered, awarding Plaintiff $1,500.00 in damages. On January 9, 2017, judgment was entered and costs were awarded to Defendant in the amount of $28,537.92. [TENTATIVE] RULING Plaintiff Guy Hart's Motion to Amend Judgment is GRANTED, in part. DISCUSSION Plaintiff Guy Hart has filed a motion to amend judgment on the grounds that due to a clerical error, the wrong amount of the judgment was entered. Specifically, Plain...

Excerpt: ...5, 1993 and Zorian Bros, Inc. Responding Party: Cross‐Complainant Susan G. Willis Meet and Confer: Attempted. (Walter Decl. ¶4.) BACKGROUND This is an unlawful detainer action. Plaintiffs Garbis Zorian and Aznif Zorian as Trustees for the Garbis and Aznif Zorian Trust Dated June 15, 1993 filed an unlawful detainer action against Defendant Susan G. Willis on November 12, 2019 for failure to pay rent. On January 21, 2020, Defendant Susan G. Will...

Excerpt: ...on against Defendants for allegedly advertising in and sending at least 416 unsolicited and unlawful spam emails to Plaintiffs. Plaintiffs argue the spam email was either were sent from third‐party domain names, misrepresented or falsified information contained in or accompanying the email headers, (including sender names, email addresses, or subject lines), were sent from untraceable or proxy domain spoofing services, and/or contained false or...

Excerpt: ...ealth Net, Inc., Health Net of California, Inc., Managed Health Network, Inc. and Health Net Life Insurance Company BACKGROUND On June 30, 2016, Plaintiffs Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center, Inc.; Satya Health of California, Inc.; Adeona Health Care, Inc.; Sovereign Health of Florida, Inc.; Sovereign Health of Phoenix, Inc.; Shreya Health of California, Inc.; Shreya Health of Florida, Inc.; Shreya Health of Arizona, Inc.; Sovereign Asset Management...

Excerpt: ...�3.) BACKGROUND Plaintiff alleges Defendants have conspired with one another to violate Plaintiff's right to privacy and unlawfully trespass upon Plaintiff's property by maliciously spreading falsities about Plaintiff, and intentionally interfering with Plaintiff's property by the use of intimidation, harassment and threat of criminal proceedings. Plaintiff also alleges the City has failed to provide proper and timely notice for any inspection an...

Excerpt: ...101 freeway when an adjacent vehicle driven by Defendants negligently owned, maintained, operated, entrusted, and/or drove a motor vehicle causing Plaintiff's injuries. On May 6, 2019, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Defendants Hoang Ba Nguyen, Tuuyen Nguyen, Dien Houng, and Jordan Maihuong asserting causes of action for Negligence. Defendants Hoang Ba Ngyuen and Tuuyen Ngyuen filed a cross‐complaint on July 5, 2019 against Dien Houng and J...

Excerpt: ... Blacklist owns and operates a website located at TheBlacklist.xyz. The site is focused on publishing news, reviews, and other information related to the medical marijuana/cannabis industry in California and elsewhere. Petitioner further alleges CannaSafe entered into an informal agreement with The Blacklist for cross promotion and offering of referral opportunities. CannaSafe claims it terminated this agreement with The Blacklist a few months la...

Excerpt: ...estaurant. Defendant Anthony Seo executed a personal guaranty in favor of Plaintiff. Plaintiff further alleges that Defendant defaulted on the Loan and became indebted to Plaintiff in the sum of $39,271,20. Although demand has been made upon Defendants for payment, Defendant has refused to pay. On January 9, 2020 Plaintiff filed a Complaint against Defendant for 1) Open Book Account; 2) Account Stated; 3) Reasonable Value; 4) Money Lent; 5) Breac...

Excerpt: ...ency, 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 mental and physical decline, which resulted in her death on June 24, 2017. Plaintiffs ...

Excerpt: ...ds or rest breaks. Plaintiff alleges Defendants engaged in a uniform policy and systematic scheme of wage abuse against their hourly-paid or non-exempt employees. This scheme involved, inter Alfa, failing to pay them for all hours worked and for missed (short, late, interrupted, and altogether missed) meal periods and rest breaks in violation of California law. On November 8, 2019, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Avanquest North America, Inc....

Excerpt: ...served as board members of the HOA. Plaintiffs allege that defendants used HOA funds to fund litigation for their personal gain in violation of their fiduciary duties to act in the best interest of the HOA and its shareholders. Plaintiffs filed their first amended complaint on September 16, 2019, alleging: (1) Breach of Fiduciary Duty by Corporate Directors and Officers; (2) Aiding and Abetting Breach of Fiduciary Duty by Corporate Directors and ...

Excerpt: ... expired on its own terms on April 30, 2018 and that lease did not allow for any more options to renew. Defendant remains in possession of the subject property. Throughout the initial litigation regarding this issue, Defendant maintained that the lease Plaintiff is suing under is not the applicable lease. Plaintiff alleges even under the Defendant's lease, Defendant is not entitled to possession because the option language that purports to grant ...

Excerpt: ...antial damages. Plaintiff further alleges Defendant's insurance company refused to pay for Plaintiff's damages even though Defendant Price was a fault. On August 12, 2020, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Defendant asserting causes of action for: (1) Negligence; (2) Negligence Per Se (Violation of Vehicle Code §23103); (3) Negligence Per Se (Violation of Vehicle Code §22100.5); (4) Negligence Per Se (Violation of Vehicle Code §22107); (5) T...

Excerpt: ... Adeona Health Care, Inc.; Sovereign Health of Florida, Inc.; Sovereign Health of Phoenix, Inc.; Shreya Health of California, Inc.; Shreya Health of Florida, Inc.; Shreya Health of Arizona, Inc.; Sovereign Asset Management, Inc.; and Vedanta Laboratories, Inc. (“Sovereign” or “Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint against Defendants Health Net, Inc.; Health Net of California, Inc.; Managed Health Network, Inc.; and Health Net Life Insurance Comp...

Excerpt: ...�¶3‐4.) BACKGROUND This action arises out of the purported rescission of a commercial lease. Plaintiffs Pacific Post Rentals, Inc. and Lorenzo Sgroi allege around February 2020, Pacific found a potential location for a Pacific post‐production facility, and on February 28, 2020, Pacific and Defendant Alyse G. Berkley, as Trustee of the Alyse G. Berkley Trust (“Landlord”) entered into an 84 month written lease for the premises. Plaintiff a...

Excerpt: ...Moving Party: Plaintiff Jean Diane Marshall Cootz Responding Party: Defendant Frank A. Marshall, individually BACKGROUND This is a personal injury action. Plaintiff Jean Diane Marshall Cootz alleges on November 7, 2017, Defendant Frank A. Marshall broke into a car window while Plaintiff was in the car and tried to pull her out of the vehicle. Plaintiff further alleges her deceased brother, Edward C. Marshall, breached his duty of care by allowing...

Excerpt: ...were not paid minimum wage, were not compensated for the use of their personal equipment in the performance of their duties, were not provided with pay stubs, and were misclassified as independent contractors. Plaintiffs filed their complaint on February 19, 2019, alleging: 1. Breach of Statutory Obligation: Minimum Wage 2. Breach of Statutory Obligation: Cell Phone U and Facsimile and Facsimile Line Use 3. Breach of Statutory Obligation: Paychec...

Excerpt: ...tiff agreed tp sell their 25% share in Beverly Hills Sterling Cleaners for consideration of $700,000. Plaintiff further alleges Defendant failed to pay the $700,000.00 consideration to Plaintiff and failed to comply with the terms and conditions of the "SHARE PURCHASE AGREEMENT" dated 5‐ 10‐2017. On June 30, 2020, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Defendant asserting a cause of action for breach of contract. Defendant demurs to the complain...

Excerpt: ...trust secured by certain real property. Defendants Lan Tran, Bassam Mustafa, Ahlam Mustafa, and Nabil Abudayeh (collectively “Private Capital Investments” or “PCI Defendants”) are property owners or holders of some interest in the real property. According to Plaintiff, an unauthorized Trustee's Deed Upon Sale purporting to foreclose the Plaintiff's interest was recorded in 2015. The grantee was Defendant AA Consulting & Management. In 201...

Excerpt: ...odland Hills Investment, to lease unit 5 in the Woodland Hills Shopping Center (“Subject Premises”). The leasing Agreement called for a commencement date of November 1, 2014 to October 31, 2019 with the option to renew for another five years. Plaintiff further alleges that in Mid-2015, Defendant Woodland Owner, LLC (“Defendant”) entered into a purchase agreement with Woodland Hills Investment to buy the Shopping Center. On June 9, 2016, D...

Excerpt: ...ine Pozon and Victor Arguello allege Catherine entered into a Joint Venture Agreement after reaching out to Defendant Pinkie Dahl Tamp Brucelas to purchase a new home. Defendant Pinkie allegedly told Plaintiff Catherine she was a realtor for Defendant West Coast Realty Group, Inc. and would help her with the purchase of a home. Plaintiff further alleges instead of purchasing a new home, Defendants advised her to enter into an investment project a...

Excerpt: ...rman Plaza Enterprises, LLC Defendant/Cross‐Complainant's Motion for Summary Judgment, or in the alternative, Summary Adjudication Moving Party: Defendant/Cross‐Complainant Sherman Plaza Enterprises, LLC Responding Party: Plaintiff/Cross‐Defendant Arsen Ghazaryan BACKGROUND This is a breach of contract/fraud action. Plaintiff Arsen Ghazaryan alleges in December 2017, Plaintiff entered into a Lease Agreement with Defendant to lease real prop...

Excerpt: ...ile Defendant Norman Greenwood was the VP and secretary, director and shareholder of Ventura. Plaintiff alleges she owned 250 shares of Ventura, Norman Greenwood owned 250 shares of Ventura and Stokes owned 500 shares of Ventura. There are no additional shareholders or stock issued. Plaintiff further alleges Ventura owns real property, part of which is leased to a business owned by Norman Greenwood, part leased to a business owned by Stokes, and ...

Excerpt: ...osal's Motion to Summary Judgment Moving Party: Defendants RJ's Construction Tools & Supply and RJ's Demolition & Disposal Responding Party: No opposition. Defendant Russell L. Berney as Trustee of the F & J Butler Trust's Motion for Summary Judgment Moving Party: Defendant Russell L. Berney as Trustee of the F & J Butler Trust Responding Party: No opposition. BACKGROUND This action arises out of a trip and fall on a public sidewalk. On June 13, ...

Excerpt: ...rpel, Donald Karpel, and Barry Zelner asserting causes of action for 1) Breach of Contract; 2) Wrongful Termination; 3) Intentional Emotional Distress; 4) Failure to Provide Accurate Itemized Wage Statements (Lab. Code §226); 5) Waiting Time Penalties (Lab. Code §201, 202, 203); 6) Unfair Competition (Bus. & Prof. Code §17200 et seq.); and 7) Civil Penalties Under Private Attorney General Act Arising From Willful Misclassification (Lab. Code �...

Excerpt: ...ogram, Plaintiff contacted Defendant GME. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant Alexander Everest, an agent and employee of GME, personally assured Plaintiff that GME would find a suitable residency program within a reasonable time. Afsary alleges that on December 14, 2014, Plaintiff and GME entered into a written Agreement (“Agreement”) whereby GME promised to assist Plaintiff in exchange for $15,000.00 upon signing the Agreement, $20,000.00 paym...

Excerpt: ... 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 sell the Property to De...

Excerpt: ...aded and occupied by over 200 unknown persons, who proceeded to “trash” the house. When plaintiff Alfred Anyia returned home, he found people drinking, partying, having sex, looting, destroying and damaging the subject property. He immediately contacted the LAPD and after several more 911 calls, the LAPD finally arrived 40 minutes later. By that time, Plaintiffs allege their property had been trashed and burglarized and items worth over $150,...

Excerpt: ...rises out of a fire that occurred on March 17, 2019 at the condominium where Plaintiffs' residence is located. Plaintiffs allege the fire was started in another unit of the building due to the negligence, carelessness, and lack of attention of the owners of Unit E‐ 326, Defendants Scot and Shaifali Marsh, as well as Defendant Encino Oaks Homeowners Association (“HOA”). Plaintiffs allege almost a year after the fire, Defendant HOA has not un...

Excerpt: ...n. Plaintiff is a health care provider. Plaintiff alleges after they provided medical services to patient R.K., they made proper claims to Defendant Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company (“Blue Cross”) through its claim processer Defendant Anthem Blue Cross Health and Life Insurance Company (“Anthem”). However, by and through Defendant Anthem, Defendant Blue Cross rescinded its earlier Evidence of Coverage for R.K. a...

Excerpt: ...; Shreya Health of Florida, Inc.; Shreya Health of Arizona, Inc.; Sovereign Asset Management, Inc.; Tonmoy Sharma; Medical Concierge, Inc.; and Vedanta Laboratories, Inc. Responding Party: Defendant/Cross-Complainant Health Net Life Insurance Company BACKGROUND On June 30, 2016, Plaintiffs Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center, Inc.; Satya Health of California, Inc.; Adeona Health Care, Inc.; Sovereign Health of Florida, Inc.; Sovereign Health of Phoen...

Excerpt: ...nfar BACKGROUND Plaintiff Rasool Eskandari (“Plaintiff”) alleges him and his wife entered into a peculiar 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 ar...

Excerpt: ...NSES TO AMENDED REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION, SET ONE; REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS Date of Hearing: October 14, 2020 Trial Date: None set. Department: W Case No.: 19STCV13436 Moving Party: Defendant Lorraine Larosa Responding Party: None BACKGROUND This is a negligence case arising out of a motor vehicle accident that occurred on July 8, 2018. On April 17, 2019, Plaintiff Victoria Voynaya (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant Lorraine Rosa (�...

Excerpt: ...) alleges that he resides at the subject property with his mother, Lydia Broussalian, from 2002 to the present. Defendant Susan Arzoumanian‐Broussalian (“Susan”) is Plaintiff's sister and a real estate broker by profession, and her spouse is Defendant Sarkis Allen Arzoumanian (“Sarkis”) who dealt with the homeowners association of the property (collectively referred to as the “Arzoumanians”). Plaintiff alleges that on March 26, 2002...

Excerpt: ...nc., Dasher Marques Love, Sixt Rent A Car, and Kevin Fang (“Defendants”) on April 23, 2019, alleging causes of action for: 1. strict product liability; 2. negligent product liability; and 3. motor vehicle negligence. Plaintiff alleges that his 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicle suffered from defects which caused Plaintiff harm when he was rear‐ended by another vehicle. Specifically, Plaintiff alleges that the driver's seat was defective so a...

Excerpt: ...aintiffs took possession of the subject property in October 2017. Plaintiffs allege habitability violations existed that were never properly addressed and as a result, Plaintiffs have sustained injuries by the conditions. Defendants failed to correct the habitability conditions after being notified. In response to Plaintiffs' complaints, Plaintiffs allege Defendants began a campaign of harassments and attacks on Plaintiffs. On February 27, 2020, ...

Excerpt: ...HOA assessments. On September 22, 2017, Plaintiff filed a complaint asserting causes of action for 1) Foreclosure of Lien; 2) Breach of Covenants; 3) Quantum Meruit; and 4) Account Stated. On January 14, 2019, default judgment was entered against Defendant. Defendant now moves to set aside the entry of default and default judgment on the grounds none of the entities listed in the caption of the Complaint were served. [TENTATIVE] RULING Defendant ...

Excerpt: ...f Carlos Pleitez's 2017 Nissan Sentra. Plaintiff alleges after leasing the 2017 Nissan Sentra and during the warranty period, the vehicle contained or developed several defects that substantially impaired the use, safety, and/or value of the vehicle including defective electrical system and defective ignition. On August 29, 2018, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Nissan North America, Inc., asserting causes of action for: (1) Breach of Express ...

Excerpt: ...mad Ordoubadi aka Afshin Ordoubadi for alleged unpaid attorney fees and costs for services rendered. Defendant failed to file an answer and on October 8, 2019, default was entered against him. On October 8, 2019, Defendant filed an Ex Parte Application Motion for Striking Portions of Complaint. During the Ex Parte proceedings on October 9, 2019, the court construed the application as a request to stay entry of judgment and deemed the application ...

Excerpt: ...ndants would pay the sum of $100.00 per month for utilities which included water, electricity and internet as well as a $1,000.00 security deposit. Defendant paid three months' rent in advance. Plaintiff further alleges that although she prepared a written agreement, Defendant said there was no need to sign any paper. As such, there was no written agreement between the parties. Plaintiff also alleges Defendants were advised not to conduct any bus...

Excerpt: ...LLP agreed to defend Balogunn and her then attorney, Michael A. Jones, in a separate federal action. The agreement was on the condition that FHLLP would recover its fees and costs directly from the creditor and defendant in the separate action and that Balogun and Jones would cooperate in that future action. However, Balogun settled with the creditor before FHLLP could file its motion for sanctions in the federal action and now FHLLP is unable to...

Excerpt: ...ms, Inc. Responding Party: No opposition. Meet and Confer: Attempted. (Benbow Decl. ¶¶2‐10.) BACKGROUND Plaintiffs Brendem Plong and Mariene Melissa Plong (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) obtained a mortgage loan from BMI RealEstate Services Inc. in the original principal amount of $333,700.00. The loan was secured by a Deed of Trust dated July 16, 2004. The deed of trust was recorded on July 22, 2004. Plaintiffs allege Defendants attempted, ...

Excerpt: ... Plaintiff Eric Devezin (“Plaintiff”) alleges he was a tenant of a rent-controlled property located in Tarzana (“the Property”) 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”...

Excerpt: ...Consumer Warranty Act involving Plaintiff's 2017 Nissan Frontier. Plaintiff alleges after they took possession of the 2017 Nissan Frontier and during the warranty period, the vehicle contained or developed several defects that substantially impaired the use, safety, and/or value of the vehicle including defective engine, defective ignition system, and defective body system. On October 25, 2019, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Nissan North Ame...

Excerpt: ...lving Plaintiff Yarik Cohen's 2017 Infiniti Q60. Plaintiff alleges after leasing the 2017 Infinite Q60 and during the warranty period, the vehicle contained or developed several defects that substantially impaired the use, safety, and/or value of the vehicle including defective suspension system, defective tire pressure monitoring system, defective display system, defective connectivity system, and defective engine. On July 17, 2019, Plaintiff fi...

Excerpt: ...rprises, Inc. and Circle K Stores, Inc. BACKGROUND This action arises out of an incident that occurred on September 19, 2017 when a bay door fell and struck Plaintiff Mark McKinstry dba Rite‐Way Automotive & Transmission (“McKinstry”) while he was attempting to lift the door to gain access to his work station. Plaintiff alleges Defendants Regency Centers, LP, Circle K Stores, Inc., and Miskinnis Enterprises, Inc. dba Westlake Village Mobil ...

Excerpt: ...tion arises out of a breach of a construction contract. Plaintiff 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...

Excerpt: ...ty Rebuild Partners LLC (“Plaintiff”) filed a verified unlawful detainer complaint against Defendants Sam Chanin and Lieba Chanin (collectively, “Defendants”), and Does 1 through 5. On March 13, 2017, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint. On May 19, 2017, Plaintiff filed the Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”). On May 20, 2016, Plaintiff and Defendants entered into a “Residential Purchase Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions”...

Excerpt: ...fs allege that they were not paid minimum wage, were not compensated for the use of their personal equipment in the performance of their duties, were not provided with pay stubs, and were misclassified as independent contractors. Plaintiffs filed their complaint on February 19, 2019, alleging: 1. Breach of Statutory Obligation: Minimum Wage 2. Breach of Statutory Obligation: Cell Phone U and Facsimile and Facsimile Line Use 3. Breach of Statutory...

Excerpt: ...alleges Defendant and his two daughters began sending threatening messages to Plaintiff because Defendant believed Plaintiff was romantically involved with Defendant's ex‐wife. Plaintiff further alleges Defendant made threats to Plaintiff's daughters and ex‐wife as well as made several defamatory statements to Plaintiff's family and friends. Plaintiff filed a complaint on April 18, 2019, alleging: (1) Stalking; (2) Intentional Infliction of E...

Excerpt: ...ant. Defendant Anthony Seo executed a personal guaranty in favor of Plaintiff. Plaintiff further alleges that Defendant defaulted on the Loan and became indebted to Plaintiff in the sum of $39,271,20. Although demand has been made upon Defendants for payment, Defendant has refused to pay. On January 9, 2020 Plaintiff filed a Complaint against Defendant for 1) Open Book Account; 2) Account Stated; 3) Reasonable Value; 4) Money Lent; 5) Breach of W...

Excerpt: ... and accessories from Defendant Stoneledge Furniture LLC aka Ashley HomeStore. Plaintiff alleges they and Defendant entered into a series of consumer contracts for the purchase and sale of furniture and accessories for Plaintiff's newly remodeled Property which had been under construction. Plaintiff made multiple purchases based on representations that the items purchased would be available and delivered concurrently on demand. However, when it u...

Excerpt: ...rnia, Inc.; Shreya Health of Florida, Inc.; Shreya Health of Arizona, Inc.; Sovereign Asset Management, Inc.; and Vedanta Laboratories, Inc. (“Sovereign” or “Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint against Defendants Health Net, Inc.; Health Net of California, Inc.; Managed Health Network, Inc.; and Health Net Life Insurance Company (“Health Net”) Plaintiffs are out‐of‐network substance abuse treatment providers that provided services to H...

Excerpt: ...f the Estate of Edward C. Marshall, Demurrer with Motion to Strike Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint Moving Party: Defendant Frank A. Marshall, as Administrator of the Estate of Edward C. Marshall Responding Party: Plaintiff Jean Diane Marshall Cootz Meet and Confer: Yes. (See Goch Decl. ¶3, Exh. A). BACKGROUND This is a personal injury action. Plaintiff Jean Diane Marshall Cootz alleges on November 7, 2017, Defendant Frank A. Marshall broke i...

Excerpt: ...mph Capital Partners, LLC Plaintiff's Motion to Deem Requested Matters Admitted Moving Party: Plaintiff Triumph Capital Partners, LLC Responding Party: Defendant Leila Abmadi BACKGROUND This is an unlawful detainer action. Plaintiff Triumph Capital Partners, LLC alleges they obtained ownership of the subject property after a properly noticed and conducted non‐ judicial foreclosure that occurred on or about March 23, 2020. Defendants in this act...

Excerpt: ...d into a business relationship with Defendant Simshauser on or about January 1, 2012. Defendant was appointed as director of acquisitions and tasked with responsibilities of processing wholesale deals by solidifying contracts with sellers, and in turn establishing and building relationships with buyers to be connected with said sellers. In furtherance of that relationship, Plaintiffs allege Defendant Simshauser executed an Independent Contractor ...

Excerpt: ...eges the property was owned by Steven Schaffer. However, Schaffer transferred the property to his company, Exeter, Inc. on or about December 26, 2001. A few years later, Schaffer filed a Certificate of Dissolution. As part of the dissolution, Schaffer executed a Grant Deed to transfer the title of the property back to Schaffer. The deed was never recorded. Plaintiff further alleges Defendant Caplan is the CEO, CFO, and President of Defendant Faux...