Excerpt: ...f $803,433.89. The court has read and considered the moving papers[1] (no opposition was filed), and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiffs commenced this action against Defendants Agritech and Robert E. Brown III (“Brown”) on September 12, 2019, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of contract, and (2) quantum meruit – reasonable value. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follo...

Excerpt: ...er of the Appeal of Davidson Hotel Company, LLC, File AHB-WCA-16-25 (“Decision”). The court has read and considered the moving papers, oppositions, and reply,[1] and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. The Petition Petitioner Travelers commenced this proceeding on March 20, 2019, alleging a single cause of action for administrative mandamus pursuant to CCP section 1094.5. The verified Petition alleges in pert...

Excerpt: ... the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case Petitioner McAnany, acting pro per, commenced this proceeding on March 4, 2019. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. CUIAB falsely claims that McAnany was fully employed during the benefit year of June 18, 2017 through June 18, 2018 (“Benefit Year”) and was overpaid benefits in the amount of $5,854, which must now be repaid. McAnany was not fully employed during the Ben...

Excerpt: ...in-Interest Judge Mike Cummins' (“Cummins”) entries on the ballot and ballot materials for the March 2020 Statewide Primary Election (“Election”) for the office of Judge of the Superior Court, Office No. 76 (“Office”). The court has read and considered the moving papers[1] and opposition (no reply was permitted), and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Gould commenced this proceedi...

Excerpt: ...sion. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Bank commenced this action on September 24, 2019 against Defendants Safawi and Four Seasons Apparel, Inc (“Corporation”). The Complaint alleges causes of action for (1) breach of promissory note (2) breach of commercial guaranty, (3) money lent, (4) account stated, (5) fair valuation, (6) claim and delivery, (7) conversion, and the remedies of appointment of a receiver and injunctive relie...

Excerpt: ...d reply[2], and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiffs commenced this proceeding on September 19, 2019 against Defendants People Motors, Ho, and Director Jean Shiomoto (“Shiomoto”) and the Department of Motor Vehicles (collectively, “DMV”), alleging causes of action for (1) breach of written contracts, (2) breach of written guaranties, (3) possession of personal property, (4) conversion,...

Excerpt: ...Eley's right of inspection and other rights as a stockholder of the Corporation. The court has read and considered the moving papers,[1] opposition,[2] and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Eley commenced this proceeding on May 1, 2019, petitioning for court supervision of voluntary winding up proceeding pursuant to Corporations Code[3] section 1904. The Petition alleges in pertin...

Excerpt: ...tiff Bank commenced this proceeding on September 20, 2019, against Defendants CPM Menswear Inc. (“CPM” or “Borrower”), and Yamini, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of note, (2) breach of guaranty, (3) claim and delivery, (4) conversion, (5) money lent, (6) account stated, and (7) fair valuation. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. On January 19, 2018, Bank made a loan to Borrower in the original principal amount of...

Excerpt: ...and considered the moving papers[1] (no opposition was filed), and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Honda Finance commenced this proceeding on June 10, 2019, against Defendants Marco Tulio Manzo Rodriguez (“Rodriguez”) and Sunset, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of contract (2) claim and delivery, (3) conversion, (4) trespass to chattels, (5) intentional interference with contr...

Excerpt: ... of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Bank commenced this action against Defendants Chu, Paul Lotman aka Paul M. Lotman (“Lotman”), and Lotman, Inc. on August 14, 2019 alleging causes of action for (1) breach of contract (unconditional guarantee/commercial guaranty), (2) money due, (3) breach of contract (unconditional guarantee/commercial guaranty), (4) money due, (5) breach of contract (unconditional guarantee/commercial guaranty/commercial g...

Excerpt: ... Complaint Plaintiff Bank commenced this action against Defendants Soccer Event Specialists (“SES”) and Helme on May 16, 2019. The Complaint alleges causes of action for (1) breach of contract and (2) breach of guaranty. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. On February 22, 2016, Bank, as lender, and SES, as borrower, entered into a written Business Loan Agreement ("Agreement"). Pursuant to the Agreement, SES promised to repay t...

Excerpt: ... under seal. The court has read and considered the moving papers (no opposition was filed), and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner M.B. commenced this proceeding on September 18, 2019 against Respondent County of Los Angeles (“County”), alleging causes of action for traditional and administrative mandamus. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. Petitioner and his ex-wife, B.B....

Excerpt: ...entative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Kaiser commenced this proceeding on September 4, 2019, alleging causes of action for declaratory relief and injunction. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. On February 1, 2004, Kaiser and Palomar entered into the Hospital Services Agreement (“HSA”). Section 9.4 of the HSA mandates that disputes arising out of, or relating to, the HSA, including the right of a p...

Excerpt: ...ust”) in the amount of $2,280,111.28. The court has read and considered the moving papers (no opposition was filed), and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Bank commenced this action on October 8, 2019 against Defendant Smith as an individual and in her capacity as trustee of the Trust. The Complaint alleges causes of action for (1) breach of contract (commercial guaranty) (2) money due, (3...

Excerpt: ...e moving papers, opposition, and reply,[1] and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case Petitioner Cole commenced this proceeding on March 15, 2019 against Respondents City and Gary Z. Prihar (the “Hearing Officer”), alleging a cause of action for administrative mandamus. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. Cole was a Deputy City Attorney III (“DCA III”) employed by the City Attorney as an...

Excerpt: ...Truck, VIN 3HSCUAPR0BN196499 (“Vehicle”). The court has read and considered the moving papers[1] (no opposition was filed), and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint North Mill commenced this proceeding on August 21, 2019, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of written security agreement, (2) claim and delivery, (3) open book account, (4) account stated, (5) unjust enrichment, and (6) breach of p...

Excerpt: ...ust”) in the amount of $2,280,111.28. The court has read and considered the moving papers (no opposition was filed), and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Bank commenced this action on October 8, 2019 against Defendant Smith as an individual and in her capacity as trustee of the Trust. The Complaint alleges causes of action for (1) breach of contract (commercial guaranty) (2) money due, (3...

Excerpt: ...he following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff commenced this proceeding on March 19, 2019 against Defendants John Doe,[1] the Pasadena Humane Society (“PHS”), HomeAgain, and Intervet, Inc.,[2] alleging causes of action for (1) “recovery”, (2) conversion, (3) quiet title, (4) breach of contract, (5) intentional infliction of emotional distress, and (6) negligent infliction of emotional distress. The Compl...

Excerpt: ...no opposition was filed), and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiffs commenced this proceeding on September 19, 2019 against Defendants People Motors, Ho, Director Jean Shiomoto (“Shiomoto”) and the Department of Motor Vehicles (collectively, “DMV”), alleging causes of action for (1) breach of written contracts, (2) breach of written guaranties, (3) possession of personal property, (4) c...

Excerpt: ...ered the moving papers (no opposition was filed), and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Financial commenced this action on August 14, 2019. The Complaint alleges six causes of action for (1) breach of written agreement against Reliable, (2) claim and delivery against all, (3) conversion against all, (4) account stated against all, (5) unjust enrichment against all, and (6) breach of personal...

Excerpt: ...Complaint Plaintiff Transchem commenced this action on July 12, 2019 alleging causes of action for (1) breach of contract against Iris, (2) goods sold and delivered against Iris, and (3) conversion against Transchem,[1] (4) payment under guaranty against Banoun, and (5) aiding and abetting conversion against Banoun. The Complaint alleges in pertinent that Transchem commenced doing business with Defendant Iris Lab Solutions (“Iris”) in June 20...

Excerpt: ...ent of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Bakr commenced this proceeding on January 9, 2019, alleging a cause of action for administrative mandamus. The verified Petition alleges in relevant part as follows. On August 27, 2018, the Board issued a First Amended Accusation (“FAA”) against Bakr, alleging four causes for discipline: (1) forged prescriptions, (2) furnishing controlled substances and dangerous drugs without a valid prescription, (3) i...

Excerpt: ... Defendants”), Robert Derrick Nagel (“Robert”), and Irene Kajiya Nagel (“Irene”) in the amount of $2,514,899. The court has read and considered the moving papers (no timely opposition or reply was filed),[1] and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Townsgate commenced this action against Altera Trading, Altera Ventures, Altera Venture Fund, LLC, Altera Brands, Altera Management, and Robert, Ire...

Excerpt: ...A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Pacific commenced this action against Defendant Urban Home on May 6, 2019, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of written lease and (2) account stated. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. Pacific is the owner of the real property known as 21494 Victory Boulevard, Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (“Premises"). On April 28, 2017, Plaintiff, as landlord, and Urban, as tenant, entered int...

Excerpt: ... papers and opposition[1] (no reply was filed), and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff, acting pro per, commenced this proceeding on October 1, 2019 alleging causes of action for (1) violations of the California Self-Service Storage Act, (2) conversion, (3) fraud, and the remedies of injunction and damages. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. Public Storage has been auctioning...

Excerpt: ...rge of Real Party-in- Interest Gema Barrera (“Barrera”). The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case Petitioner Department commenced this proceeding on December 18, 2018. The Petition states causes of action for administrative and traditional mandate[1] and alleges in pertinent part as follows. Barrera, a social worker employed by the Depart...

Excerpt: ...n (the “Property”). The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Vivera commenced this action on February 20, 2019 against Defendants Blaine, Blaine Laboratories, Inc. (“BL”), Blaine Holding & Development, LLC (“BHD”), Fred Battah (“Battah”), Real Value Products Corp., dba Hospital Pharmaceutical Consultants...

Excerpt: ... Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff SHK commenced this action against Defendants Nelly, Shirel Golan (“Shirel”) and Moshe Golan (“Moshe”) (collectively “the Golans”) on May 9, 2019. The operative pleading is the First Amended Complaint (“FAC”), which alleges causes of action for (1) breach of contracts, (2) open account, (3) account stated, (4) goods sold and delivered (quantum valebant), (5) conversion, (6) claim and delivery, and (7) u...

Excerpt: ... considered the moving papers, oppositions,[1] and reply,[2] and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Fashion commenced this action against Defendant Jessmyn on May 8, 2019. The operative pleading is the First Amended Complaint (“FAC”), filed on July 8, 2019, which added Defendant Anan and alleges causes of action for (1) goods sold and delivered, (2) open book account, (3) account stated, ...

Excerpt: ...he court has read and considered the moving papers, oppositions,[1] and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case Petitioner Johns, acting pro per, commenced this proceeding on November 16, 2018, alleging a cause of action for administrative mandamus. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. Johns began working for Real Party-in-Interest California Department of Corrections (“CDCR”) as a Correctio...

Excerpt: ...ment of the Case Petitioner Doe commenced this proceeding on July 11, 2019, alleging a cause of action for traditional mandamus. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. Doe is a former student at USC and departed the school as a senior at the end of Spring semester in May 2016. Chang, in his official capacity as Registrar, has a clear, present, and ministerial duty to issue the official academic transcript of Doe's academic co...

Excerpt: ... held in International Laundry's bank account without Bmalki's written consent. The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiffs commenced this proceeding on September 20, 2019 alleging causes of action for (1) breach of fiduciary duty, (2) intentional infliction of emotional distress, (3) dissolution of limited liability comp...

Excerpt: ...S134508 (“Orosco I”) and compensate Orosco for his claimed benefits. The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case Petitioner Orosco commenced this proceeding on August 29, 2018, alleging causes of action for traditional mandamus and declaratory relief. On January 24, 2008, the Department issued a letter of intent to discharge Orosco from his ...

Excerpt: ... was filed), and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Ally commenced this proceeding on July 17, 2019, alleging causes of action for (1) claim and delivery of personal property, pre-trial writ of possession, and order directing transfer of personal property and restraining order and (2) money due on a contract. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. Prior to the commencement of thi...

Excerpt: ...rs United Teachers Los Angeles (“UTLA”) and Carol Arkenberg (“Arkenberg”) commenced this proceeding on May 1, 2019. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. Arkenberg has been employed by the District since 2002 and has taught Chemistry at Fairfax High School (“School”) since 2007. Throughout her teaching career, including at all times relevant to this action, Arkenberg has received numerous compliments from colleag...

Excerpt: ...ment of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Cab commenced this proceeding on December 4, 2018, alleging causes of action for (1) possession of personal property (2) breach of contract and damages, and (3) common counts. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. Prior to the commencement of this action, pursuant to an assignment, Cab became the owner of a contract (“Contract”) by which Pilcher leased the Vehicle from non-party Galpin Jag...

Excerpt: ...sion. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Beverly commenced this action against Defendants on December 21, 2018. The operative pleading is the First Amended Complaint (“FAC”), which alleges a cause of action for breach of written lease. The FAC alleges in pertinent part as follows. Beverly owns the commercial premises commonly known as 221 South Beverly Drive, Unit B, Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, CA 90212 (“Premises”). O...

Excerpt: ...rom soliciting any individuals or entities to invest in SHE, disposing of funds received for the purpose of investing in SHE, or issuing any shares of Hydro. The court has read and considered the moving papers and reply (no opposition was filed), and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint <004f005c00030016001300 00030037004b00480003[operative pleading is the First Amended Complaint (“FAP”) filed on Aug...

Excerpt: ...afety and Health (“Division”). The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. The Petition Petitioner Division commenced this proceeding on June 28, 2019, alleging causes of action for administrative mandamus. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. The Division issued a citation to each of Real Parties Alpha Construction Property...

Excerpt: ...em from terminating on 30 days' notice the Hospital Services Agreement (“HSA”) that has been in place between the parties. The court has read and considered the moving and supplemental[1] papers, opposition, and reply,[2] and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Kaiser commenced this proceeding on September 4, 2019, alleging causes of action for declaratory relief and injunction. The Compla...

Excerpt: ... the Case Petitioner Horton, acting pro per, commenced this proceeding on March 13, 2019, alleging a cause of action for administrative mandamus. The Petition alleges in relevant part as follows. On June 14, 2017, the Board received an application from Horton for psychology assistant registration. The Board denied the application on August 8, 2017, because of criminal fraud convictions. Horton appealed the denial on August 15, 2017 and attended a...

Excerpt: ...Defendant. The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition,[1] and reply,[2] and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff and Cross-Defendant Inhance filed its Complaint on April 22, 2019, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of fiduciary duties, (2) breach of contract, (3) interference with prospective economic relations and, (4) accounting. The Complaint alleges in pertinent p...

Excerpt: ...renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Westside commenced this action on February 6, 2019 against Defendants Maymar and Martin. The verified Complaint alleges causes of action for (1) breach of contract, and (2) breach of guaranty. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. On April 8, 2015, non-party HDF Plaza, LLC (“HDF”) entered into a Retail Lease Agreement (“Lease”) with May...

Excerpt: ...eply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Mount Wilson commenced this action on January 26, 2018 against Defendant Nissani. The Complaint alleges causes of action for (1) breach of written agreement, (2) goods sold and delivered, (3) reasonable value, (4) account stated, (5) open book account, and (6) unjust enrichment. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. To induce Mount Wi...

Excerpt: ... of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Vivera commenced this action on February 20, 2019 against Defendants Blaine, Blaine Laboratories, Inc. (“BL”), Blaine Holding & Development, LLC (“BHD”), Fred Battah (“Battah”), Real Value Products Corp., dba Hospital Pharmaceutical Consultants (“RVP”), and JM Logistical Services dba RX Logistical (“JM”). The operative pleading is the Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) filed on May 10, 201...

Excerpt: ...ders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Soumakian commenced this proceeding on August 24, 2018. The operative pleading is the Complaint, alleging a cause of action for breach of guaranty. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. On August 23, 2005, the Carlson's company, White Street Corporation (the “Company”), executed a promissory note in the among of $679,000 (“Loan”). Cray exe...

Excerpt: ...ond K. Meister in his capacity as Executive Medical Director of DWC (“Meister”) (collectively, “DWC”) demur to the Petition for writ of mandate and Complaint for injunctive and declaratory relief filed by Petitioners Selwyn J. Patrick (“Patrick”) and Nita Patrick (“Nina”). The court has read and considered the moving papers,[1] opposition,[2] and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case Petitio...

Excerpt: ...”), Chicago Title Company (“CTC”), Caliber Home Loans, Inc. (“Caliber”), and North American Title Company, Inc. (“North American”), restraining them from (a) misappropriating the monies of Super, (b) excluding Aram from Super's business premises, (c) collecting rent from any and all of Super's tenants, and (d) interfering with Aram's ownership and management of Super. The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition,[...

Excerpt: ...ng tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Wilshire commenced this proceeding on January 29, 2019. The verified Petition for Writ of Mandate alleges in pertinent as follows. Wilshire was the owner of real property located at 12843 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA (“Property”). On April 15, 2008, NRA utilized its power of eminent domain by adopting a resolution of necessity to acquire the Property. According to the resolu...

Excerpt: ...m using corporate funds or property, and transferring real properties, restraining William from contacting or harassing Cross-Complainants at their residences and places of employment, and for an order appointing a provisional director and bank account signatory for corporate and partnership funds. The court has read and considered the moving papers,[1] opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case ...

Excerpt: ...rty at 4332 Shepherds Lane, La Canada, CA (the “Property”) pursuant to the terms of the Settlement Agreement dated July 29, 2009. The court has read and considered the moving papers and opposition[1] (no reply was filed) and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiffs commenced this proceeding on April 10, 2019, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of contract, (2) fraud in the inducement, (3...

Excerpt: ...led), and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Mercedes-Benz commenced this proceeding on January 14, 2019, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of contract, (2) common count, (3) claim and delivery, and (4) conversion. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. Prior to the commencement of this action, pursuant to an assignment in writing, Mercedes-Benz became the owner of a writt...

Excerpt: ...pers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Oboh commenced this derivative action on May 21, 2018, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of fiduciary duty, (2) abuse of control and removal per Corporations Code section 304, (3) fraud, (4) accounting, and (5) conversion. The verified Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. Plaintiff Oboh and Defendant Eagilen...

Excerpt: ... products bearing the Vivera name, including ScarCare Gel-Pads, ScarCare Gel-Pad Kid, Siltrex Silicone Gel-Pad, Sil-K, Visilage, TVIA Kit, Opitox Kit, Zyrexal Folinex, Odor Blast, and (2) refrain from interfering with Vivera's access to the portion of the leased premises located at <0003001c00130019001a00 0003004f004800440056[t half of the warehouse located at 11110 Greenstone Avenue, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670. The court has read and considered ...

Excerpt: ...erring Union's real property located at 1543 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015 (“Property”) until September 14, 2018. The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Union commenced this proceeding on May 23, 2018, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of contract, (2) intentional misrepresentation, (3) negligent ...

Excerpt: ...nother subtenant at the Property. The court has read and considered the moving papers and opposition [1] (no reply was filed), and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Park commenced this proceeding on February 5, 2019, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of written contract, (2) fraud, (3) accounting, (4) preliminary injunction, (5) forcible entry, (6) breach of covenant of good faith and...

Excerpt: ... of Industry (“City”). The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, [1] and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner City commenced this proceeding on December 12, 2018. The unverified Petition alleges as follows. a. Controller's Office Review of City In May 2015, the Controller's Office initiated a review of the City's system of administrative and internal accoun...

Excerpt: ...no reply was filed), and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Mazre commenced this proceeding on March 21, 2018, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of contract, (2) breach of fiduciary duty, (3) intentional misrepresentation, and (4) concealment. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. In 2014, Defendant Simon Sage (“Sage”) approached Mazre to form a partnership and purcha...

Excerpt: ... renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Abbott commenced this proceeding on August 1, 2018, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of contract, (2) violation of the Independent Wholesale Sales Representatives Contractual Relations Act, (3) accounting, (4) money had and received, and (5) account stated. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. Abbott and Defendants MKK, Baldwin Sun, A...

Excerpt: ...hem from selling the real property located at 14576 Paddock Street, Sylmar, CA 91342 (“Property”). The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Figueroa commenced this proceeding on August 24, 2018, alleging causes of action for (1) violation of Civil Code section 2923.7, (2) violation of Civil Code section 2923.6, (3) ...

Excerpt: ...intiff PNC commenced this proceeding on October 12, 2017, alleging causes of action for breach of loan and security agreement, money lent, open book account, account stated, and breach of personal guaranty. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. On August 1, 2016, Element Financial Corp. (“Element”) and Defendant Padco Construction Services, Inc. (“Padco”) entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (“Agreement”) wherein E...

Excerpt: ...tle on a 24-foot box truck International 4300 Durastar VIN 1HTJTSKM19H043710 (“Vehicle”). The court has read and considered the moving papers (no opposition has been filed), and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Webb commenced this proceeding on January 2, 2019. The Petition for Injunctive Relief alleges in pertinent part as follows. Webb owns the Vehicle. Tow Zone is a private towing co...

Excerpt: ... (no opposition was filed), and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Credit Union commenced this proceeding on October 24, 2018, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of contract and (2) claim and delivery. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. On May 4, 2016, Loughlin entered into a Consumer Note, Disclosure, and Security Agreement (“Note”) with Credit Union for a loan in ...

Excerpt: ... Complaint Plaintiff Jindi commenced this proceeding on September 24, 2018. The operative pleading is the verified First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) filed on November 15, 2018. The FAC alleges causes of action for (1) breach of written contract, (2) goods sold and delivered, (3) account stated, (4) open book account, (5) breach of fiduciary duty, (6) abuse of control, and (7) gross mismanagement. The FAC alleges in pertinent part as follows. Ji...

Excerpt: ... following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Firstlease commenced this proceeding on May 22, 2018, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of written agreement, (2) account stated, (3) open book account, (4) claim and delivery, and (5) breach of personal guaranty. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. On October 1, 2015, Defendant RedRhino: The Epoxy Flooring Company, Inc. (“RedRhino”) entered into an Eq...

Excerpt: ...ed this proceeding on May 22, 2018, alleging causes of action for (1) possession of personal property, (2) breach of contract, (3) goods sold and delivered, (4) book account, and (5) account stated. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. On December 11, 2015, Defendant Regina Norris (“Norris”) entered into a contract (“Contract”) with Courtesy Ford, Inc. (“Courtesy Ford”) by which Norris acquired the Vehicle. The Contract...

Excerpt: ...e transferring Union's real property located at 1543 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015 (“Property”) pending the outcome of this litigation. The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Union commenced this proceeding on May 23, 2018, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of contract, (2) intentional misrepresen...

Excerpt: ...requiring Defendants to preserve all computer and electronic storage devices used by Wang. The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff MEC commenced this proceeding on July 3, 2018, alleging causes of action for (1) conversion, (2) violation of the Uniform Trade Secrets Act, (3) breach of duty of loyalty, and (4) unfair co...

Excerpt: ... money lent, (4) account stated, (5) fair valuation, (6) claim and delivery, (7) conversion, (8) appointment of a receiver, and (9) injunctive relief. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. On April 29, 2009, Defendant Enhance Technology, Inc. (“Enhance”) executed and delivered to Bank a Promissory Note (“Note”) in the principal amount of $350,000 in order to receive capital to operate its business. On the same day, Enhance a...

Excerpt: ...g tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Oak River commenced this proceeding on November 3, 2017, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of contract, (2) open book account, (3) account stated, and (4) quantum meruit. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. Oak River is a workers' compensation insurance carrier and underwriter. Defendants are corporations located in Los Angeles, California. Within the las...

Excerpt: ...d the moving papers, opposition, and reply,[1] and renders the following tentative decision.[2] A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Ifediba commenced this proceeding on April 13, 2018, alleging causes of action for injunctive relief and alternative writ of mandate. The verified Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. Ifediba is a registered nurse (“RN”) who owns a home health agency (“HHA”). On March 30, 2016, Ifediba ...

Excerpt: ...-RPI (“BONY Trust 1”), as trustee, Pooling and Servicing Agreement Dated as of February 1, 2006 Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2006-RPI (“BONY Trust 2”), and as trustee for Residential Asset Mortgage Products Inc., Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2006- RPI (“BONY Trust 3”), Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC (“Ocwen”), and Western Progressive, LLC (“Western”) enjoining them from selling or...

Excerpt: ... Hassen Real Estate Partnership (“Hassen”) opposes. The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case Plaintiffs CSMC 2006-C5 North Azusa Avenue, LLC (“Azusa Avenue”) and CSMC 2006-C5 North Barranca Street, LLC (“Barranca Street”) commenced this proceeding on March 11, 2015 seeking specific performance for appointment of a receiver and inj...

Excerpt: ...yder (“Eugene”). The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiffs commenced this proceeding on June 5, 2018, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of contract, (2) conversion, (3) trespass to chattels, (4) fraud in the inducement, (5) breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, (6) claim and delivery,...

Excerpt: ...ommenced this proceeding on March 2, 2018, alleging causes of action for (1) claim and delivery and (2) money due. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. Prior to the commencement of this action, pursuant to an assignment in writing, Ally became the owner of a written contract (“Contract”) by which Defendant Rodney Seville Scott (“Scott”) purchased the Vehicle from Ally's assignor. Ally holds a perfected security interest in ...

Excerpt: ...resses, contact information, dates of birth, social security numbers, personal identifying information, and pay information (“Confidential Employee Information”); (2) destroying, damaging, or otherwise disposing of the items listed in (1), (3) hiding or destroying any documents or devices used to access, transmit, or store any of the items listed in (1), and (4) accessing United Pacific's payroll system. The court has read and considered the ...

Excerpt: ...s proceeding on August 28, 2017, alleging causes of action for breach of contract, fraud, and theft of personal and business property. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. In March 2004, Mansour leased an apartment unit to Maleki. The apartment unit is attached to the rear of Mansour's home located at 2028 Chariton Street, Los Angeles (“Property”). Mansour misinformed Maleki that the unit was covered under the Property's 1989 C...

Excerpt: ...intiff Aviation commenced this proceeding on July 14, 2017, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of contract and (2) breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. In February 2015, Aviation and Defendants Kazi Foods, Zubair Kazi (“Zubair”), and Khatija Kazi (“Khatija”) entered into a written Settlement and General Release Agreement (“Settlement Agreement”). The Settlemen...

Excerpt: ...g tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Oak River commenced this proceeding on November 3, 2017, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of contract, (2) open book account, (3) account stated, and (4) quantum meruit. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. Oak River is a workers' compensation insurance carrier and underwriter. Defendants are corporations located in Los Angeles, California. Within the las...

Excerpt: ...nt Plaintiff MTC commenced this proceeding on April 13, 2018. The operative pleading is the First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) filed May 3, 2018. The FAC states causes of action for (1) breach of fiduciary duty, (2) constructive fraud, (3) conversion, (4) money had and received, (5) unjust enrichment, (6) unfair competition, and (7) civil theft. The FAC alleges in pertinent part as follows. MTC is a premier Japanese food, alcohol beverage, and r...

Excerpt: ...,000 and prohibit its transfer, and (2) enjoining Dacosta and her agents from withdrawing, spending, or in any way transferring the $100,000. The court has read and considered the moving papers (no opposition was filed), and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff AKMS commenced this proceeding on May 17, 2018, alleging causes of action for (1) a violation of Commercial Code section 11211, (2) con...

Excerpt: ...d the moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Ifediba commenced this proceeding on April 13, 2018, alleging causes of action for injunctive relief and alternative writ of mandate. The verified Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. Ifediba is a registered nurse (“RN”) who owns a home health agency (“HHA”). On March 30, 2016, Ifediba plead ...

Excerpt: ...ff Bank commenced this proceeding on April 4, 2018, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of promissory note, (2) breach of commercial guaranty, (3) money lent, (4) account stated, (5) fair valuation, (6) claim and delivery, (7) conversion, (8) appointment of a receiver, and (9) injunctive relief. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. On December 12, 2016, Defendant Millan Stylee USA, Inc. (“Millan”) executed and delivered to...

Excerpt: ... tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant BFK commenced this proceeding on May 5, 2017. The operative pleading is the Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) filed February 26, 2018, which alleges causes of action for (1) breach of contract, (2) fraud, (3) breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, (4) unfair trade practices, (5) interference with prospective economic advantage, (6) decl...

Excerpt: ... Wells Fargo Bank and TAB Bank; (2) contacting any customers, vendors, or employees regarding any matter related to the company; (3) accessing or using 360 Collaboration's Microsoft Office 365 and computer-based accounts or any of its proprietary records; and (4) holding himself out as a 360 Collaboration officer or director or owner. The court has read and considered the moving papers (no opposition has been filed), and renders the following ten...

Excerpt: ...he “Van Der Waag Defendants”), IDC Logistics, Inc. (“IDC”), and Sequoia Capital (“Sequoia”) enjoining them from (1) using any customer, employee, driver, or other proprietary business information belonging to DHE and (2) contacting or soliciting any customers, employees, or drivers of DHE whose confidential customer information was wrongfully taken or acquired by Defendants. The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposit...

Excerpt: ...tive decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff National Funding commenced this proceeding on December 6, 2017. The operative pleading is the First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) filed February 6, 2018. The FAC alleges one causes of action for breach of written loan agreement and two causes of action for breach of written guaranty. The FAC alleges in pertinent part as follows. On March 30, 2017, Defendant Pop Physique, LLC (“Pop P...

Excerpt: ... name of Preece and $100,000 maintained with Bank of America in the name of Ceniceros. The court has read and considered the moving papers (no opposition has been filed), and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Bank of America commenced this proceeding on May 7, 2018, alleging causes of action for breach of contract, money had and received, and unjust enrichment. The Complaint alleges in perti...

Excerpt: ... the moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Ifediba commenced this proceeding on April 13, 2018, alleging causes of action for injunctive relief and alternative writ of mandate. The verified Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. Ifediba is a registered nurse (“RN”) who owns a home health agency (“HHA”). On March 30, 2016, Ifediba plead n...

Excerpt: .... Complaint Plaintiff Chevron commenced this proceeding on August 11, 2017, alleging causes of action for breach of contract, possession, conversion, account stated, and money lent. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. Prior to the commencement of this action, Defendant Adam Shideler (“Shideler”) entered into an Agreement with Chevron to finance Shideler's purchase of the Vehicle. Shideler received the funds and agreed to repay...

Excerpt: ...tomer Relations Management software licensed by Plaintiff through Mail Chimp and Hub Spot (“CRM Software”), (3) tampering with her Digital Accounts and CRM Software, and (4) depleting or transferring any bank account at City National Bank (“City National”) on which Plaintiff was a signatory, and any CDG bank account to which monies from the City National account were transferred. Plaintiff also seeks a mandatory injunction conditioning fu...

Excerpt: ...sion. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Style Rack commenced this proceeding on April 6, 2018, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of contract, (2) conversion, (3) claim and delivery, (4) unjust enrichment, (5) open account, (6) account stated, and (7) quantum valebant. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. Between August and November 2017, the parties engaged in certain business transactions in which Style Rack d...

Excerpt: ...lowing tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Alpha Staffing commenced this proceeding on February 9, 2018, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of written contract, (2) breach of oral contract, (3) work, labor, services, and materials, and (4) account stated. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. Alpha Staffing is a staffing service company which is in the business of providing personnel to companie...

Excerpt: ...Social Services (“DPSS”), and Sheryl L. Spiller (“Spiller”) from (1) terminating Medi-Cal eligibility for beneficiaries who timely submit redetermination information until they ensure that all submitted information is properly processed, (2) delaying the restoration of Medi-Cal eligibility for beneficiaries who submit redetermination information within the 90- day cure period, (3) refusing to accept beneficiary redetermination information...

Excerpt: ...he following: (1) using the Church's name, logo, website, telephone number, tax number, and publications, (2) acting in the name of the Church, (3) acting on behalf of the Church, (4) acting as an officer, director, agent, and/or representative of the Church, (5) interfering with the Church's possession, control, and management of its property, both real and personal, (6) asserting any claim over the Church's property, including finances and bank...

Excerpt: ...his proceeding on January 29, 2018, alleging causes of action for claim and delivery and money due. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. Prior to the commencement of this action, pursuant to an assignment in writing, Ally became the owner of a written contract (“Contract”) by which Defendants Deborah Posey (“Posey”) and Ricky Leach Parker Jr. (“Parker”) purchased the Vehicle from Ally's assignor. Ally holds a perfected ...

Excerpt: ...acoima Development Federal Credit Union (“Pacoima”) to enjoin them from proceeding with the foreclosures and trustee's sales of real properties located at 1666 North Pacific Avenue, Glendale, CA 91202 (“Glendale Residence”) and 4765, 4767, and 4769 West Adams Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90016 (“Adams Property”). The court has read and considered the moving papers, two opposition papers, reply, and all of the supplemental papers,[1] ren...

Excerpt: ...f Southern California (“WRD”). The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply,[1] and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Relator commenced this proceeding on January 25, 2016, alleging violations of Government Code section 1099 (“section 1099”). The quo warranto Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. At all times relevant to this action, Defendant ...

Excerpt: ...”), and the Human Resources Commission (“Commission”) to (1) set aside Rudroff's demotion unless and until he is provided with a full hearing on the merits or, in the alternative, (2) set aside Rudroff's demotion and require Respondents to provide Rudroff with an opportunity to permanently qualify for the position of Assistant Chief – Fire Marshall in a manner consistent with the City Personnel Rules. The court has read and considered the...

Excerpt: ...ve decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff CAP commenced this proceeding on July 14, 2017, alleging a cause of action for common counts. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. Defendant Reliable Care became indebted to non-party TriMed Medical Wholesalers (“TriMed”) within the last four years (1) on an open book account for money due and (2) because an account was stated in writing by and between Tri-Med and Rel...