Excerpt: ...n moves to bifurcate, to try the alter ego issue first by the court before a liability/damages trial. Defendant Sheryl Cooper moves for a determination her settlement with plaintiffs was made in good faith. Grayson Bifurcation Motion A court may order certain issues tried before others when “the convenience of witnesses, the ends of justice, or the economy or efficiency of handling the litigation would be promoted thereby.” Cal. Code of Civ. ...

Excerpt: ...s-Complaint sets forth causes of action for: (1) Breach of Contract (2) Fraud in the Inducement (3) Negligent Misrepresentation ¿The demurrer at issue challenges: 2 nd cause of action TENTATIVE RULING The Demurrer is OVERRULED, as to the 2nd cause of action. The Motion to Strike is DENIED. ANALYSIS 2nd Cause of Action: Fraud in the Inducement The elements of a claim for fraud are (I) misrepresentation of a material fact; (2) knowledge of falsity...

Excerpt: ...a non-profit mutual benefit corporation, seeks, inter alia, declaratory relief regarding its rights under Proposition 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, and the ordinances and regulations of the City of Pomona (“City”) related to the distribution of medical marijuana. The complaint, filed 5/17/17, asserts causes of action against Defendant City and Does 1-50 for: 1. Declaratory Relief 2. Injunctive Relief On 6/16/17, City filed its cross-com...