Excerpt: ...December 23, 2019 against a number of defendants, including Vidala Aaronoff, Gloria P. Martinez- Senftner, and the Martinez Law Group, P.C. Plaintiff filed the operative Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) on November 17, 2020, alleging ten causes of action. On August 29, 2023, Jane Doe filed a Cross -Complaint in this action against, inter alia , Plaintiff. The Cross -Complaint alleges nine causes of action. On July 23, 2021, the Court issued a...

Excerpt: ... -ACTION Background Plaintiffs Maria Luisa Trevejo (“Trevejo”) and MLT World, LLC (“MLT”) filed this action on January 17, 2023 against Defendant Stephen Belafonte (“Belafonte”). Trevejo and MLT filed the operative Second Amended Complaint on July 14, 2023, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of fiduciary duty, (2) intentional misrepresentation, (3) negligent misrepresentation, (4) conversion, (5) accounting, and (6) violation of...

Excerpt: ...d this action against Defendants Gregory Nicolaysen, a Professional Law Corporation and Gregory Nicolaysen (jointly, “Defendants”). The Complaint alleges causes of action for (1) hostile work environment harassment in violation of FEHA, and (2) failure to prevent harassment in violation of FEHA. Defendants now demur to both causes of action of the Complaint and move to strike portions of the Complaint. Plaintiff opposes both. [1] Request for ...

Excerpt: ...d Plaintiff Wave Investment, LLC (“Plaintiff”) filed this action on December 30, 2021 against Defendants SecurCapital Corp. (“SecurCapital”) and Stephen J. Russell (“Russell”) (jointly, “Defendants”) Plaintiff filed the operative Third Amended Complaint (“TAC”) on November 15, 2023 alleging causes of action for (1) breach of contract, (2) declaratory relief, (3) breach of partnership or joint venture agreement, (4) breach of f...

Excerpt: ...ion on July 24, 2020, against Defendants Beverly Smith, Cheryl Hickmon, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (collectively, “Defendants”). The operative Third Amended Complaint (“TAC”) was filed on October 13, 2021. The TAC asserts causes of action for (1) breach of contract, (2) breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, (3) violation of Unfair Competition Law, (4) declaratory re lief, (5) intentional infliction of emotional ...

Excerpt: ...s SecurCapital Corp. (“SecurCapital”) and Stephen J. Russell (“Russell”) (jointly, “Defendants”) Plaintiff filed the operative Third Amended Complaint (“SAC”) on November 15, 2023 alleging causes of action for (1) breach of contract, (2) declaratory relief, (3) breach of partnership or joint venture agreement, (4) breach of fiduciary duty, (5) conversion, (6) fraudulent concealment, (7) fraudulent misrepresentation, (8) negligent ...

Excerpt: ...f”) filed this action on June 3, 2022 against Defendant Trader Joe's Company (“Defendant”). The Complaint alleges causes of action for (1) disability discrimination, (2) failure to provide reasonable accommodation, (3) failure to engage in good faith interactive process, (4) harassment/hostile work environment, (5) failure to prevent harassment/hostile work environment, (6) retaliation, and (7) wrongful termination. In the Complaint, Plaint...

Excerpt: ...ed this action on May 17, 2022 against Defendants Tova Fagan and Yael Sima Wintner. On July 11, 2023, Plaintiff filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”), alleging causes of action for (1) extortion, (2) conspiracy to commit fraud, (3) intentional infliction of emotional distress, and (4) negligent infliction of emotional distre ss. In the FAC, Plaintiff alleges that he and the defendants' mother Sarah Wintner were married on Decemb...

Excerpt: ...Plaza, LLC and Kathleen Janet Haywood aka Kathleen Robinson. The Complaint alleges causes of action for (1) breach of contract and (2) to set a side fraudulent transfer. On April 25, 2022, a Complaint was filed in the matter Janet Haywood, et al. v. Stephen Cho, et al., Case No. 22STCV13629 (herein, the “Haywood Action”). On February 9, 2023, Janet Haywood (“Haywood”) filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) in the Haywood ...

Excerpt: ...dvocacy Group, Inc. filed this Proposition 65 action on June 5, 2020 against Defendant Pegasus Trucking, LLC dba Fallas Discount Stores (“Pegasus”). On March 12, 2021, Pegasus filed a Cross-Complaint in this action against a number of Cross- Defendants, including Orly Shoe Corp. (“Orly”). On September 9, 2021, Pegasus filed the operative First Amended Cross-Complaint (“FACC”), alleging causes of action for (1) breach of express warran...

Excerpt: ... Sea View Inn at the Beach, Incorporated, Hal Keasler, Jim Murphy, Branden Alonzo, and Vuong Nguyen (collectively, “Defendants”). On March 10, 2022, Sea View Inn at the Beach, Incorporated, Hal Keasler, and Jim Murphy filed a Cross-Complaint against McCleary, alleging causes of action for (1) conversion, (2) conversion, (3) injury to property, (4) breach of fiduciary duty, (5) intentional infliction of emotional distress, (6) violation of Civ...

Excerpt: ... dba OK Bail Bonds and Sang Won Lee (jointly, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against Defendants John Suh aka John D. Suh aka John Doo Suh (“John Suh”) and Jae In Suh (jointly, “Defendants”). The operative Third Amended Complaint was filed on November 14, 2019, and asserts causes of action for (1) breach of contract, (2) breach of fiduciary duty, (3) fraud, (4) conversion, (5) accounting, (6) trade name infringement, and (7) unfair bu...

Excerpt: ...nt Garfield Beach CVS LLC. On March 14, 2023, Plaintiffs Michael Yessian (“Yessian”) and Mandi Martinez (“Martinez”) (jointly, “Plaintiffs”) filed the operative Third Amended Complaint (“TAC”) against Defendants Garfield Beach CVS LLC dba CVS Pharmacy Store and Deborah Padilla. The TAC alleges causes of action for (1) discrimination in violation of the Unruh Act; (2) defamation per se; (3) intentional infliction of emotional distr...

Excerpt: ...ointly, “Defendants”). Plaintiff seeks judgment in the total amount of $159,174.20, comprising $100,000.00 in damages, $55,228.32 in prejudgment interest, $3,442.28 in attorney's fees, and $503.60 in costs. Plaintiff also seeks interest at the daily rate of $54.79 from January 11, 2024 to the date the judgment is entered. The Court notes a few defects with the submitted default judgment package. First, Plaintiff states that “[i]nterest has ...

Excerpt: ...VE DOCUMENTS; REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS AND RELATED CROSS-ACTIONS Background On December 11, 2019, Plaintiffs Robert Yu (“Yu”) and Minghui Huang (jointly, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against a number of defendants, including Raymond Munro (“Munro”) and Henry Suarez (“Suarez”). Plaintiffs filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) on June 17, 2020, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of written contract for sale o...

Excerpt: ...May 2, 2023, Plaintiff Carmen King, Assignee for Antolin Garcia (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendants Jorge Garcia and Teresa Nonoal (jointly, “Defendants”). On October 16, 2023, Plaintiff filed the operative Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) in this action, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of contract, (2) fraud in the inducement, and (3) breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. Plaintiff now...

Excerpt: ...22, 2023, Plaintiff Cindy Rosen (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendants Jay Bloom (“Bloom”), Murder Inc., LLC, The Mafia Collection, LLC, Julien Entertainment.Com, Inc. (“Julien Entertainment”) and Julien's Auction House, LLC. The original Complaint alleged causes of action for (1) conversion, (2) unjust enrichment, (3) intentional misrepresentation, (4) financial elder abuse, (5) intentional infliction of emotional distres...

Excerpt: ...”) and Anika Patel (“Patel”). Nilsen filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) on January 7, 2022. The FAC alleges one cause of action for breach of lease. In the FAC, Nilsen alleges on or about November 17, 2018, she entered into a written lease agreement with Henriques and Patel for the property located at 2634 Barry Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90064-2812. (FAC, ¶ 6.) Nilsen alleges that “[t]he lease term commenced on Decembe...

Excerpt: ... TO CONTINUE THE TRIAL DATE AND ALL RELATED TRIAL DATES, INCLUDING DISCOVERY CUT- OFFS AND RELATED CROSS-ACTIONS Background Plaintiff Jane Doe (“Plaintiff”) filed this action on December 23, 2021 against Defendants Ramy Elias, M.D. (“Elias”); Ramy Elias, M.D., Inc.; Center for Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, LLC; Cerritos Surgery Center, LLC; Afshin A. Mashoof, M.D., Inc.; Lakewood Orthopaedic Surgical and Medical Group (“Lake...

Excerpt: ...an, Yael Sima Wintner, and Does 1-20. On July 11, 2023, Plaintiff filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”), alleging causes of action for (1) extortion, (2) conspiracy to commit fraud, (3) intentional infliction of emotional distress, and (4) negligent infliction of emotional distress. On July 11, 2023, Plaintiff filed an Amendment to Complaint naming Pinchas (Paul) Wintner in place of Doe 1. In the FAC, Plaintiff alleges that he a...

Excerpt: ...ts H.A. Lewis, Inc. (“H.A. Lewis”), Los Angeles Unified School District (the “District”), and U.S. Specialty Insurance Company (“U.S. Specialty”). The Complaint alleges causes of action for (1) breach of contract, (2) quantum meruit, (3) account stated, (4) open book account, (5) enforcement of stop payment notice, (6) enforcement of stop payment notice release bond, and (7) recovery on payment bond. In the Complaint, R&R alleges that...

Excerpt: ...nt Garfield Beach CVS LLC. On March 14, 2023, Plaintiffs Michael Yessian and Mandi Martinez (jointly, “Plaintiffs”) filed the operative Third Amended Complaint (“TAC”) against Defendants Garfield Beach CVS LLC dba CVS Pharmacy Store and Deborah Padilla. The TAC alleges causes of action for (1) discrimination in violation of the Unruh Act; (2) defamation per se; (3) intentional infliction of emotional distress, and (4) negligent hiring, su...

Excerpt: ...Solis on behalf of himself and other aggrieved employees (“Plaintiff”) filed the instant action against Defendant Michael Stores Procurement Company, Inc. The Complaint alleges one cause of action for civil penalties and wages pursuant to the Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (“PAGA”). Defendant Michaels Stores Procurement Company, Inc. (“Defendant”) filed an answer to the Complaint in this action on March 13, 2023. Defendant now ...

Excerpt: ...rti Bhimani, Michel Estime, and Arti Bhimani filed this action on February 22, 2022 against a number of defendants. On May 26, 2022, Plaintiff Devin Estime, a minor, by and through his Guardian Ad Litem, Arti Bhimani (“Plaintiff”) filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) against defendants Southern California Permanente Medical Group (“SCPMG”) and Enrique Earle Emel, M.D. (“Emel”) (jointly, “Defendants”). The FAC al...

Excerpt: ...this action against Defendants Evan Rachel Wood (“Wood”) and Ashley Gore a/k/a Illma Gore (“Gore”) (jointly, “Defendants”). The Complaint asserts causes of action for (1) intentional infliction of emotional distress, (2) defamation per se, (3) violation of the Comprehensive Computer Data and Access Fraud Act (Penal Code Section 502(c), (e)(1)), and (4) Impersonation over the Internet (Penal Code Section 528.5(a), (e)). Wood moved to s...