Excerpt: ...equipped with a defective emergency braking system. Plaintiff contends Nissan was aware of the defective braking system and concealed the issue. On August 8, 2022, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Nissan North America, Inc. and Mass Automotive Group LLC dba Nissan of Mission Hills for (1) Violation of the Song‐Beverly Consumer Warranty Act – Breach of Express Warranty; (2) Fraudulent Inducement – Intentional Misrepresentation; (3) Fraudu...

Excerpt: ...ually and as successor in-interest to Gertudes Santiago Cruz; and Gernino Cruz Eustaquio, individually and as successor in- interest to Gertudes Santiago Cruz BACKGROUND This is a products liability action. Plaintiffs allege on September 5, 2017, a Cozzia Massage chair caught fire while being used in a foreseeable manner. Plaintiff Gertudes Santiago Cruz and Gernino Cruz Eustaquio were at the subject premises when the fire occurred, and Plaintiff...

Excerpt: ...chelle Lander allege Defendants Michael Kaiser and People's Care Holdings, Inc. sold Plaintiffs an unregistered franchise. Plaintiffs allege Defendants had several pre‐sale omissions and post‐sale omissions 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 Calif...

Excerpt: ...intiff Michael Z Lavie Meet and Confer: Yes. (Pelcic Decl. ¶¶3‐4.) BACKGROUND Plaintiff Michael Z. Lavie alleges he is a homeowner of a condominium commonly known as 5460 White Oak Ave., Unit F‐208, Encino, California 91316. The condominium is part and parcel of Defendant Encino Homeowners Association. Plaintiff alleges in March 2020, a water pipe in Plaintiff's condominium Unit exploded causing severe water damage to the inner walls of the...

Excerpt: ...dley Townhomes Association, Inc. (“Lindley”), Jorhan Ferguson, Bella Shklyarenko, and Danielle Bradley based on injuries Plaintiff allegedly sustained in a motor vehicle collision. Plaintiff later named Uber Technologies, Inc., Rasier, LLC, Lyft, Inc., Tarzana Casa Development LP, 18144 Burbank Blvd., LLC, Lindley Townhouses Association, Inc., and 5545 Lindley Avenue, LLC as defendants. Lindley filed a cross-complaint against the Jorhan Fergu...

Excerpt: ...ges defendant Kim borrowed and repaid $17,000.00 under a prior loan agreement between the parties entered into in August 2017. Based upon their friendship and defendant Kim's performance in the past, Plaintiff orally agreed to lend defendant Kim $20,000.00 with a 10% interest in November 2017. Plaintiff then made two additional loans in the amounts of $20,000.00 on December 15, 2017, and $20,000.00 on January 20, 2018, totaling $60,000.00 plus 10...

Excerpt: ...Desiree Zuckerman, Rodeo Realty, Strategic Termite and Pest Control, Alan Meyer, AM Home Inspection Services, WP Real Estate and Home Loans and Walinda Lizeth Palacios asserting causes of action for 1) Rescission Based Upon Fraud; 2) Rescission Based Upon Mistake; 3) Intentional Fraud; 4) Negligent Misrepresentation; 5) Fraud‐ Non‐Disclosure; 6) Negligence; 7) Breach Of Duty to Be Honest and Truthful; 8) Breach of Contract; and 9) Breach of F...

Excerpt: ...tiffs Kiavash Nikkhou and Carolina Benavides 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 an...

Excerpt: ...Allied Insulation, Inc., All‐Tech, Inc., Boc Construction, Inc., B.Y. Marble, Inc., Byer Geotechnical Inc., Clark Structural Inspections, Inc., Jaime Diaz D/B/A Greener Days Landscaping, Forma Engineering, Inc., Robert D. Kilgour D/B/A Kilgour Plumbing, Premier Pool Plastering, Rhino Steel, Inc., Speed Of Light, Inc., Tassio Temperature Control, Inc., United Excavation Group Inc., Universal Engineering, Inc., and Jeff Warling D/B/A Warling and ...

Excerpt: ...he funds taken. Plaintiffs allege over the course of a year, defendant Saville stole over $250,000.00 from the corporate plaintiffs and defrauded plaintiff Waters by designating Waters as the personal guarantor of Oasis' company credit card without Waters' consent. Plaintiffs further allege when confronted with his wrongdoing, defendant Saville admitted that he had taken the money without notice or permission and agreed to enter a repayment agree...

Excerpt: ... against her life. On September 7, 2022, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Defendant for defamation. Defendant now moves to strike portions of Plaintiff's complaint. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant's Motion to Strike is GRANTED, in part. DISCUSSION Meet and Confer Defendant has failed to file a declaration demonstrating satisfaction of meet and confer efforts pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 435.5. However, “[a] determination by the co...

Excerpt: ...Transportation BACKGROUND On April 30, 2018, Plaintiff filed a Complaint against several defendants including The People of People of the State of California, Acting by and through the Department of Transportation (Defendant), erroneously sued as State of California, and Myers & Sons, Defendant's contractor for (1) negligence; (2) dangerous condition of public property [Government Code Section 835 et seq.]; and (3) negligent act or omission of pu...

Excerpt: ...trative and Consulting, LLC and Post Acute, LLC dba Tarzana Health and Rehabilitation's Center BACKGROUND This is an action based on elder abuse. Plaintiffs Gloria Duron (“Duron”), Katherine Duron-Williams (“Duron-Williams”), and Billy Taylor (“Taylor”) (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) allege while Plaintiff Duron was a resident of the defendant skilled nursing facility, Tarzana Health and Rehabilitation Center, Plaintiff Duron contra...

Excerpt: ...the State of California, Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Workers Compensation's parking lot located at 6510 Van Nuys Blvd., Van Nuys, California. Plaintiff alleges in the Complaint that she slipped and tripped on a bolt or other item while walking in the parking lot of the subject premises during the course and scope of her employment with the State of California, Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Workers Compensatio...

Excerpt: ... a Porsche restoration business, ran by Plaintiff. Plaintiff 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 pa...

Excerpt: ...ca (Plaintiff) filed a Complaint against defendants Servicemac, LLC; Homebridge Financial Services, Inc.; Trustee Corp; Gold and Associates; Precision Escrow, Inc.; Mirian Sempertegui; Arcelia A. Gonzalez; Armando Camarillo; and Lourdes Fernandez alleging (1) Lack of Title and Standing (C.C. § 2924(a)(6)); (2) Cancellation of Instruments; (3) Violation of B&P Code § 17200; (4) Quiet Title; (5) Wrongful Foreclosure; (6) Breach of Contract; (7) V...

Excerpt: ...(“Plaintiff”). (Complaint p. 3.) Under Plaintiff's insurance policy, California Automobile Insurance Company (“Defendant”) adjusted and paid the claim. (Ibid.) The parties, however, dispute the specific damage and the proper compensation under the policy. Defendant paid $10,500 for the rook, $21,412 for the other structures, and $51,333 for the dwelling, well below Plaintiff's submitted proof of loss, which exceeded $500,000. (Comp. p. 8)...

Excerpt: ... Sack after they purchased the residence in 2017 from previous owners Vineet and Ona Sharma. David and Claudia Sack (“Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint against Vineet Sharma, Ona Sharma, Mr. Carlos Pools and Construction, Inc., Old Republic Surety Company, and Does 1 through 100 (“Defendants”) on July 15, 2020, alleging the following causes of action: (1) breach of contract—real estate purchase based on failure to disclose/fraud; (2) recov...

Excerpt: ...llectively “Plaintiffs”) are husband and wife. (First Amended Compl., ¶9.) Dr. Amirgholami (“Defendant Dr. Amirgholami”) agreed to deliver Plaintiffs' baby. (Id. ¶10) Plaintiffs initially expressed desire to do a C‐section but later emphasized to Defendant Dr. Amirgholami that they would prefer to do vaginal delivery because Plaintiff Bita was already 7 cm dilated. (Id. ¶12.) Despite Plaintiffs' preference, Defendant Dr. Amirgholami ...

Excerpt: ...hicle. Defendant 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 (“Plaintiff”), by and through its servicer, BMW Financial Services NA, LLC filed a complaint against Defendant Edmond Adaimy (“Defendant”), asserting causes of action for: (1) Breach of Contract; (2) Common Count; (3) Claim & Delivery; and (4) Conversion. On June...

Excerpt: ...ansportation BACKGROUND On April 30, 2018, Plaintiff filed a Complaint against several defendants including The People of People of the State of California, Acting by and through the Department of Transportation (Defendant), erroneously sued as State of California, and Myers & Sons, Defendant's contractor for (1) negligence; (2) dangerous condition of public property [Government Code Section 835 et seq.]; and (3) negligent act or omission of publ...

Excerpt: ...mplaint (“FAC”) and asserts causes of action for (1) partition of real property, (2) accounting, (3) breach of fiduciary duty, (4) breach of partnership agreement, (5) declaratory relief, and (6) unjust enrichment against several defendants, including defendants Martin Kuo and Mulan Kuo (collectively “Defendants”) Plaintiff Lai moves to compel Defendants to provide further responses to Requests for Production of Documents (Sets One & Two)...

Excerpt: ... dealership license, which allowed Donada to operate and sell vehicles. (Mot. p. 3.) The bond went into effect on May 2, 2018. (Mot p. 3.) Under the Vehicle Code, if a car dealership's license is suspended, the surety bond is liable for the dealership's misconduct. (Vehicle Code §§ 11710(b)‐(c); 11711(a).) On December 8, 2021, defendant Torres‐Ramirez filed a lawsuit against Donada and Plaintiff for (1) Violation of Consumer Legal Remedies ...

Excerpt: ...ant, State Farm General Insurance Company (“Defendant”) when a hot water pipe allegedly burst, causing water damage to their Property. Plaintiffs state that a representative of Defendant told them that all necessary mitigation and demolition work would be performed and all repairs and replacements would be covered by the policy. However, Defendant subsequently stated that the Property damage was not covered by the Policy and refused to pay fo...

Excerpt: ...r”) is a manager and/or employee of Hunt. Since about 2015, Raul Aguila (“Aguila”) was a tenant of the Subject Property. Orley Onofre (“Onofre”) is an employee of Aguila. Aguila and Onofre (collectively, “Plaintiffs”), allege, beginning in January of 2022, Becker has engaged in pattern of racist and harassing behavior in an effort to drive‐out Plaintiffs from the Subject Property, and force Plaintiffs to terminate the governing le...

Excerpt: ...mplaint (“FAC”) and asserts causes of action for (1) partition of real property, (2) accounting, (3) breach of fiduciary duty, (4) breach of partnership agreement, (5) declaratory relief, and (6) unjust enrichment against several defendants, including defendants Martin Kuo and Mulan Kuo (collectively “Defendants”) Plaintiff Lai moves to compel Defendants to provide further responses to Requests for Production of Documents (Sets One & Two)...

Excerpt: ... Date of Hearing: October 28, 2022 Trial Date: March 13, 2023 Department: W Case No.: LC106864 Moving Parties: (1) Plaintiffs Lucky's Two‐Way Radios, Inc. and Buddy Corporation (2) Defendant and Cross‐Complainant Frank J. Cannata (3) Defendant and Cross‐Complainant Frank J. Cannata Responding Parties: (1) Defendant and Cross‐Complainant Frank J. Cannata (2) No opposition filed for the second motion. (3) Plaintiffs Lucky's Two‐Way Radio,...

Excerpt: ...nts' Counsel Helene J. Farber (Counsel) filed the instant Motion to be Relieved as Counsel on September 14, 2022 against Cochran Inc. and on September 15, 2022 against Lockhart Development, Inc. In the September 27, 2022, minute order, this Court found that the moving papers were not served 16 court days before the hearing. On the Court's own motion, the Hearing on Motion to be Relieved as Counsel was continued to October 27, 2022, and Counsel wa...

Excerpt: ... property located at 7618 Kelvin Avenue, Winnetka, California 91306 (“subject property”). On May 3, 2006, Plaintiffs obtained an adjustable‐rate interest only mortgage loan, which was secured by a deed of trust; that same day, Plaintiffs obtained a home equity credit line, which was secured by a second deed of trust. On June 1, 2018, Plaintiffs filed Chapter 13 bankruptcy; their plan was confirmed on November 5, 2018. On January 28, 2022, a...

Excerpt: ...Canoga Park, California (“Subject 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 pattern of rac...

Excerpt: ...�Defendant”) and Roes 1 through 50 (collectively, “Defendants”). Plaintiff's Complaint alleges a single cause of action against Defendants for “Invasion of Privacy in False Light”. Plaintiff's Complaint primarily alleges that Defendant, an unknown person, used “bots” to send sent racist and bullying text messages to Plaintiff's co‐star's son, and thereafter, used the “bots” to represent that Plaintiff was the individual sendin...

Excerpt: ... filed a complaint for common counts, alleging that Defendant, Craig Katz became indebted to Plaintiff in the amount of $41,969.23 (Case No. 22VECV00753). On June 8, 2022, Plaintiff also filed a complaint for common counts alleging damages of $28,855.43 (Case No. 22VECV00774). On August 23, 2022, default judgments were entered against Defendant in both cases. On September 9, 2022, the Court granted defendant's ex parte application to stay enforce...

Excerpt: ... filed a complaint for common counts, alleging that Defendant, Craig Katz became indebted to Plaintiff in the amount of $41,969.23 (Case No. 22VECV00753). On June 8, 2022, Plaintiff also filed a complaint for common counts alleging damages of $28,855.43 (Case No. 22VECV00774). On August 23, 2022, default judgments were entered against Defendant in both cases. On September 9, 2022, the Court granted defendant's ex parte application to stay enforce...

Excerpt: ...ough Plaintiff paid Defendant, Plaintiff alleges Defendant breached the agreement by failing to provide the vehicles and misrepresented to Plaintiff that he would provide Plaintiff the vehicles. The initial complaint was filed on October 1, 2021, and the First Amended Complaint was filed on April 4, 2022. Following a demurrer, the Second Amended Complaint was filed on August 12, 2022. The SAC alleged five causes of action: (1) Breach of Contract,...

Excerpt: ...ncluding Defendants Oren Abutbul (Abutbul), Perri Bitton (Bitton), U.S. Veterans Home Services, Inc. (USVH), Trace Hancock (Hancock) and TSH Sales & Consulting dba TSH Construction and Design (TSH) (collectively “Contractor Defendants”). She claims these Contractor Defendants overcharged for their work; convinced her to do unnecessary work; failed to perform work they agreed to, and were paid to, do; and/or improperly performed work they did ...

Excerpt: ...national Capital Alliance, Inc. (collectively, Defendants). Plaintiff accuses Defendants of failing to pay legal fees as required under their agreement and unreasonably rejecting a settlement. Accordingly, Plaintiff filed this action against Defendants on August 6, 2019, stating the following causes of action: (1) breach of written contract, (2) common count – account stated, (3) quantum meruit, (4) breach of written contract, (5) common count ...

Excerpt: ...ff had agreed to a joint venture to purchase foreclosed properties, and, in 2007, the parties purchased the subject Property together, with Plaintiff having a 1/3 interest. (FAC ¶ 10‐12.) Plaintiff alleges that David falsely represented to Plaintiff's agent that Defendants had not been able to find a buyer and offered to buy out Plaintiff's 1/3 interest, which Plaintiff accepted. (FAC ¶ 17.) In fact, Defendants had found a buyer at that time,...

Excerpt: ... 25, 2019, against Defendants Sam Vaziri Vance, Inc., dba Sama Eyewear (“Sama”) (the lessee under the commercial lease), and Ross Vance and Sheila Vance, the guarantors of the lease. The complaint alleged a breach of contract claim. Defendants filed their answer to the Complaint on October 15, 2019. Concurrently Defendants filed a cross-complaint for negligence. After successful demurrers, the cross-complainants did not amend, and the cross-c...

Excerpt: ...anyon Boulevard, Woodland Hills, California 91364 4 (“Subject Property”) from approximately July 27, 2020, through November 13, 2021. Defendant, Svetlana Angelova (“Defendant Angelova”), Anatoly Valenti (“Valenti”), and Onerent, Inc. (“Onerent”) all owned and/or operated the Subject Property during Plaintiff's tenancy. (Declaration of Donel R. Lopez (“Lopez Decl.”) ¶ 2.) On December 7, 2021, Plaintiff filed an unverified Comp...

Excerpt: ...ach of written contract; (2) breach of written guaranty; and (3) conversion. Plaintiff alleges the parties entered into an Agreement in which Plaintiff leased certain personal property (Inventory) to Defendant 4519 Haskel, LLC to be used to stage the property for sale. After termination of the staging term, Defendants requested to keep the Inventory at the Property. Plaintiff demanded access to remove the Inventory when it learned that Defendants...

Excerpt: ...ia Rosner (“Julia”), by and through her successors in interests, Brian Rosner & Barbara Rosner (“Plaintiffs”), filed a Complaint against Shayke, Inc. d/b/a Freedom Treatment Centers of California (“Shayke”); David Silberberg (“Silberberg”); Mike Gerstein (“Gerstein”); and DOES 1 –100, inclusive, alleging 5 causes of action arising from the death of Julia. On July 8, 2020, Plaintiffs named Defendant Hatteras House Sober Livin...

Excerpt: ...hey allege that the subject property suffered a major sewage leak that resulted in the stench of sewage for several months. At one point there was toxic black mold in the apartment. During the remediation to address the mold problem, their apartment had no heat for seven days during the winter. There was a water leak in Plaintiffs' unit due to faulty dishwasher, and Defendants had to remove the floor and wall from the kitchen. The also allege tha...

Excerpt: ... agreement regarding the mortgage. Defendants have foreclosed on a commercial property owned by Plaintiffs. On August 25, 2022, Plaintiffs Leonid Kamenetsky, Tanya Kurlyand, Friar Street Property, LLC, and 14554 Friar, LLC (“Plaintiffs”) filed their complaint against Defendants Easy Financial, LLC, Sunset Equity Group, Easy Reality and Loan, Inc., Sunset Equity Funding, Benjamin Donel, Best Alliance Foreclosure and Lien Services Corp., and Do...

Excerpt: ...laudia Martignoni (“Plaintiffs”) filed this action. The operative pleading is the Fourth Amended Complaint, which was filed on February 9, 2022, against Defendants Arash Majlessi, Majlessi Corporation, Gloria Center LLC, Kamran Hekmat, United Escrow Co., John C. Lee, and Ian Bhak for (1) rescission, (2) fraud, (3) breach of contract, (4) rescission, (5) breach of duty and gross negligence, (6) breach of duty and gross negligence, (7) fraud, a...

Excerpt: ...ligent 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 (the “subject contract”), and their fabrication of receipts related to the interior design. On June 24, 2022, MRD, Martin, and...

Excerpt: ...otor vehicle collision. On or about June 30, 2017, Tuuyen Nguyen was operating a 2011 Honda Pilot (“Subject Vehicle”) on Interstate‐101 South near the Woodman Avenue exit in Los Angeles, California. The Subject Vehicle was owned by Hoang Ba Nguyen. The Subject Vehicle was towing a trailer (“Trailer”), which was owned by Maihuong Joran and manufactured by an entity known as HLT Limited. While Tuuyen Nguyen was operating the Subject Vehic...

Excerpt: ...fendant”) and Does 1 through 50. Plaintiff's operative Complaint alleges Defendant, a contractor hired by Plaintiff, performed a sub‐standard and defective remodel of Plaintiff's residence and, thereafter, abandoned the job. Plaintiff's Complaint alleges the following causes of action against Defendant: (1) Negligence (Construction Defect); (2) Breach of Contract; and (3) Accounting. On November 12, 2020, Defendant filed an Answer. On Novembe...

Excerpt: ...hicle”). Plaintiff claims to be the lienholder and legal owner of the vehicle. (Compl. ¶¶ 13‐14 and 21.) Plaintiff alleges defendants have been in wrongful possession of the vehicle since April 21, 2022. (Id. ¶ 15.) Why or how defendants took possession of it is somewhat unclear from the complaint. In fact, plaintiff alleges it has not been “provided any explanation as to how Plaintiff's Vehicle came into [defendants'] possession.” (Id...

Excerpt: ...ebts. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant Dix did not pay the creditors with whom they represented settlements had been reached on her behalf, and that they still possess approximately $150,000 in funds belonging to her. Plaintiff filed her Complaint on June 6, 2019 against Defendants Dix, Grant & Weber (a corporation), Dix & Associates APLC, Dix Law APLC, and Does 1 through 10, alleging: 1) Conversion and Misappropriation of Client Funds 2) Attorne...

Excerpt: ...eges causes of action for (1) declaratory relief, (2) breach of contract ‐ orders, (3) recission of amendment due to fraud, (4) fraud – false promise, (5) breach of contract – amendment, (6) breach of contract – pricing, and (7) unfair business practices against Defendants Adidas AG and Adidas America, Inc (“Defendants”). [1] This matter arises from Defendants alleged breach of contract, relating to Defendants purchase of headgears fr...