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: ...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: ... 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: ...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: ...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: ...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: ...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: ... 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: ... 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...