Excerpt: ...he Case 1. Petition Petitioner Luckett filed the Petition on May 20, 2021, against the City, Michel Moore (“Moore”) in his official capacity as Chief of Police for the Los Angeles Police Department (“LAPD”), and Lieutenant Marla Ciuffetelli (“Ciuffetelli”) in her official capacity. The Petition alleged causes of action for mandamus and declaratory relief for violation of the California Public Records Act (“CPRA”) in pertinent part...

Excerpt: ...ders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Auto filed the Complaint on September 13, 2022, alleging causes of action for (1) claim and delivery and (2) money due on a contract. The Complaint alleges as follows. At some point before the litigation, Ventura entered into a contract to purchase the Vehicle (“Contract”) from a seller who assigned its rights to Auto in the Contract. Ventura defaulted for ...

Excerpt: ...ing papers (no opposition was filed) and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner People of the State of California, by and through Commissioner of Financial Protection and Innovation, filed the Petition against Respondent Builders Disbursements, Inc. (“Builders”) on June 4, 2021 pursuant to Financial Code (“Fin. Code”) section 17636. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. Petit...

Excerpt: ...on was filed) and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Bank filed the Complaint against Defendants Sanati and Lancaster Smile Dental, doing Business as Sanati Dental Center (“Sanati Dental”), on August 1, 2022, alleging causes of actions for (1) breach of promissory note; (2) breach of guaranty; (3) money due; (4) money lent; (5) claim and delivery; and (6) conversion. The Complaint alleges...

Excerpt: ...(“Bay Foundation”) separately demur to the fourth cause of action in the First Amended Complaint (“FAC”). The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply for each demurrer, [2] and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. FAC Petitioners Defend Bellona Wetlands, Animal Protection and Rescue League, Molly Basler, Marcia Hanscom, Lisa Karlan, and Robert Jan Van de Hoek filed the Compla...

Excerpt: ...o recover (1) four Vascomat W762 62 lb washers; (2) two Wascomat W777 77 lb washers; and (3) thirteen Wascomat TD30xJ0 30 lb x 30 lb dryers (collectively, the “Equipment”). 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 LaundryLux filed the Complaint on August 5, 2022, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of promiss...

Excerpt: ..., LLC (“Main”), 6th St Loft, LLC (“Lofts”), 600 Tower, LLC (“600 Tower”), and Vault Lounge, LLC (“Vault Lounge”) in the amount of $605,665.03. The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, [1] and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiffs SBDTLAs filed this Complaint against Defendants on August 5, 2022, alleging causes of action for: (1) breach of cont...

Excerpt: ... (collectively, “DSS”), to set aside an administrative decision that (1) denied protective supervision, (2) terminated meal preparation and routine laundry services, and (3) reduced time for help with protheses/medication as components of in-home supportive services (“IHSS”). The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, [1] and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Pe...

Excerpt: ... A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner County commenced this case against Respondent Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva (“Villanueva”) on July 7, 2022, alleging two causes of action for traditional mandamus. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. a. The OIG Ordinance, PRMS, and DEMS In 2014, the County's Board of Supervisors passed Los Angeles County Code (“LACC”) section 6.44.190.A (the “OIG Ordinance”),...

Excerpt: ...r male juveniles (the “SYTF Project”), including the Camp Scott Light Standards and Guardrails Project (the “Guardrails Project”). 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 Santa Clarita commenced this proceeding on April 18, 2022, alleging a mandamus cause of action against the County for violation of the Ca...

Excerpt: ...ions, Inc. (“Trustee”) from (1) proceeding with foreclosure sale of 520 Olive Street, Inglewood, California, 90301, APN 4018-015-011 (“Olive Property”); and (2) taking any further action to prevent or hinder Kabala's ownership rights and ability to operate, access and possess the Olive Property. The court has read and considered the moving papers (no opposition was filed) and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the C...

Excerpt: ...�Trustee”) from (1) evicting Zhang from 661 W. Lemon Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91007 (the “Lemon Property”) and (2) transferring title to the Lemon Property. The court has read and considered the moving papers for each application, [1] opposition, [2] and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Zhang commenced this proceeding on October 7, 2022, alleging (1) fraudulent misrepresentation...

Excerpt: ... alternatively, for the court to appoint a guardian ad litem for Patrick. The court has read and considered the moving papers (no opposition or reply was filed) and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Patrick commenced this proceeding pro se on August 2, 2022, alleging a cause of action for writ of administrative mandate under CCP section 1094.5. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follo...

Excerpt: ...s the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Vasquez filed her Petition against Respondent County Civil Service Commission (“Commission”) on January 25, 2022. The operative pleading is the FAP filed on September 29, 2022, alleging a single cause of action for administrative mandate under CCP section 1094.5. The FAP alleges in pertinent part as follows. Vasquez is a resident of Monterey Park and was at al...

Excerpt: ...onsidered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Ablaza commenced this action on February 25, 2022, alleging a cause of action for administrative mandamus. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. Ablaza was a sworn LAPD officer on April 19, 2019 when he attempted to impound a vehicle that belonged to D. Davis (“Davis”). Davis alleged th...

Excerpt: .... Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Los Angeles Sunshine Coalition (“Sunshine”) commenced this proceeding on January 14, 2022, alleging a cause of action for traditional mandamus under the California Public Records Act (“CPRA”). The verified Petition alleges that Sunshine made CPRA requests to Chinatown on July 28 and August 3, 2019 for different communications between 2017 and 2019. Each time, in violation of Government Code (...

Excerpt: ...filed) and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Landlord filed the Complaint against Defendants Tenant, Guarantor, and Jason Fu (“Fu”) on September 5, 2022. The Complaint alleges causes of action for: (1) declaratory relief for alter ego liability, (2) breach of lease, and (3) breach of guaranty. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. On March 2, 2016, Landlord and Tenant enter...

Excerpt: ...n, [1] and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Landlord filed this Complaint against Defendants Tenant and Guarantor on June 17, 2021, alleging causes of action for: (1) breach of lease and (2) breach of guaranty, both for non-payment of rent. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. On July 15, 2016, Landlord and Tenant entered into a ten-year Lease (“Lease”) for a 1...

Excerpt: ...rtment of Health Care Services and Director Michelle Baass (collectively, “Department” or “DHCS”) to set aside its decision requiring PCH to repay approximately $2 million in Medi-Cal overpayments. 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 Yoo (PCH) commenced this action on February 22, 2022, alleging a singl...

Excerpt: ...led) and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Unify Financial Federal Credit Union (“Unify” or “Lender”) filed the Complaint on February 11, 2021, against Defendants Gjelina Group, LP (“Gjelina”), Oakwood Park, LLC (“Oakwood”), Fresco's Gym, LLC (“Fresco's”); Hamtramck Hospitality, LLC (“Hamtramck”), L.L., LLC (“LL”), Venice Beach SPV I, LLC (“Venice Beach”), Fra...

Excerpt: ... recover (1) four Vascomat W762 62 lb washers; (2) two Wascomat W777 77 lb washers; and (3) thirteen Wascomat TD30xJ0 30 lb x 30 lb dryers (collectively, the “Equipment”). 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 LaundryLux filed the Complaint on August 5, 2022, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of promisso...

Excerpt: ...sidered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Solid commenced this proceeding against Liquid, Eran Pick (“Pick”), and Amir Jacoby (“Jacoby”) on August 5, 2022, alleging (1) conversion and (2) claim and delivery. The Complaint alleges as follows. Defendant Liquidate is a business that provides software solutions to e-commerce merchants. In 201...

Excerpt: ...tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Hangar commenced this proceeding on January 3, 2022 against Respondents City of Los Angeles (“City”), Los Angeles Housing Department (“LAHD”), Ann Sewill, Marcella DeShurley, Robert Klepa, Edward Jacobs, Rent Adjustment Commission of the City of Los Angeles (“RAC”), Wilshire Escrow Company (“Wilshire Escrow”), Leslie Lim, Does 1 to 10, and Real Party in Interest C...

Excerpt: ...ng papers (no opposition was filed) and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff commenced this proceeding against Defendants and Does 1 to 20 on August 15, 2022. The Complaint alleges causes of action for (1) breach of contract; (2) claim and delivery; (3) conversion and (4) breach of guaranty. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. On June 28, 2021, Plaintiff PNC entered into a lease...

Excerpt: ..., and Trustee Lender Solutions, Inc. (“Trustee”) from proceeding with foreclosure sale of (1) 210 N. Eucalyptus Ave., Inglewood, California, APN 4020-020-015 (“Eucalyptus Property”); and (2) 235-243 West Regent Street, Inglewood California, APN 4020-020-016 (“Regent Property”) (collectively, the “Properties”). The court has read and considered the moving papers, supplemental briefing, opposition [1] , and reply, and renders the fo...