Excerpt: ...renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. The Petition Plaintiff Key filed the Petition on September 9, 2021, alleging claims for (1) petition for writ of mandate and (2) injunctive relief. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. Key is the owner of 24835 Eldorado Meadow Road, Hidden Hills, California 91302 (the “Key Property”) and a member of the Association per Civil Code section 4160. The Association ...

Excerpt: ...filed) and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Wilmington Trust, National Association (“Wilmington” or “Trustee”) commenced this proceeding on April 28, 2021, alleging causes of action for: (1) judicial foreclosure, (2) specific performance and appointment of receiver, (3) declaratory relief, (4) accounting, (5) constructive trust, and (6) resulting trust. The verified Complaint allege...

Excerpt: ...urt has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Relator commenced this proceeding on July 21, 2021, alleging violations of Government (“Govt.”) Code section 1099. The quo warranto Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. At all times relevant to this action, Defendant Rives was a director of the Healthcare District. He wa...

Excerpt: ...opposition, [1] and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner filed this petition for writ of mandate on August 9, 2021 against Respondents HA and Douglas Guthrie (“Guthrie”) in his capacity as President and CEO of the HA. The Petition alleging in pertinent part as follows. The Section 8 Voucher Program provides rental assistance to low-income individuals and families. Eligible famili...

Excerpt: ...tive decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Coleman commenced this proceeding on October 28, 2021, alleging a cause of action for writ of mandate. Petitioner filed a First Amended and Supplemental Verified Petition (“FAP”) on January 3, 2022. The FAP alleges in pertinent part as follows. Hadar owns the real property at 8732 West St. Ives Drive (“Hadar Property”), located next to Coleman's property, and he is in the midd...

Excerpt: ... and considered the moving papers (no opposition was filed), and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Harley-Davidson filed this Complaint on November 5, 2021, alleging a cause of action for (1) claim and delivery, (2) breach of contract, and (3) common count – money lent. The verified Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. On August 6, 2018, Gonzalez entered into an agreement to pur...

Excerpt: ...d), and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Harley-Davidson filed the Complaint on October 7, 2021, alleging a cause of action for (1) claim and delivery, (2) breach of contract, and (3) common count – money lent. The verified Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. On June 21, 2019, Morrison entered into an agreement to purchase the Motorcycle for $19,042.10 (“Contract”). Morris...

Excerpt: ...ing tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Marvel filed the Petition on June 15, 2021, which alleges in pertinent part as follows. Marvel is and has been a resident of Los Angeles, California since 1999. While visiting New York in 2014, he suffered a Driving Under the Influence (“DUI”) conviction. Since 2012, the New York DMV has had regulations whereby a driver with a DUI conviction plus enough points through tra...

Excerpt: ...pondent Land Mark Electric, Inc. (“LME”) to traverse or build across a strip of land bordering Eldorado Meadow Road without permission from Key. The court has read and considered the moving papers, oppositions, replies, [1] supplemental moving papers, supplemental oppositions, and supplemental replies, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. The Petition Plaintiff Key filed the Petition on September 9, 2021, ...

Excerpt: ...from Real Party-in-Interest Judge Georgia Huerta's (“Huerta”) entries on the ballot and ballot materials for the June 7, 2022 Statewide Primary Election (“Election”) for the office of Los Angeles Superior Court Judge, Office No. 118 (“Office 118”). Huerta separately seeks a writ of mandate compelling Respondent Registrar to enter “Deputy District Attorney, County of Los Angeles” as her ballot designation for the Election for the O...

Excerpt: ...n date from his driving record. The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Parr commenced this proceeding on July 22, 2021, alleging a cause of action for administrative mandamus. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. On August 19, 2011, Parr was cited and arrested for driving under the influence (�...

Excerpt: ...nd renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff filed this Complaint on October 25, 2021, alleging a cause of action for (1) claim and delivery, (2) breach of contract, and (3) common count – money lent. The verified Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. On June 27, 2015, Figueroa entered into an agreement with non-party Eaglemark Savings Bank (“Eaglemark”) to purchase the Vehicle for $...

Excerpt: ...s filed) and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Superior filed the Complaint on January 28, 2022 against Defendants Vogue, Diego Gonzalez Cardona (“Cardona”), and Maha Darwish (“Darwish”), alleging causes of action for: (1) breach of contract and (2) common counts. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. On August 11, 2021, Superior and Vogue entered into a written agreeme...

Excerpt: ...etween Riboli and IFC. 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. The Complaint Plaintiff Riboli filed the Complaint against Defendants IFC and Gray on January 13, 2022, alleging claims for (1) failure to pay all accrued and vested vacation time, (2) failure to pay timely earned wages upon separation, (3) failure to provide accurate wage...

Excerpt: ...ntiff Ur commenced this action on January 11, 2021, alleging causes of action for: (1) breach of written agreement, (2) breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and (3) work, labor, and services rendered and payment is due. The verified Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. On August 15, 2018, Kum San's principal and president, Sung Chang aka Dale Chang (“Chang”), signed a Commercial and Residential Income Listing ...

Excerpt: ...1] and reply, [2] and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Rosenblum filed his Complaint against various Defendants, including BoConcept, on September 29, 2021, alleging causes of action for: (1) breach of lease and (2) breach of guaranty. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. Rosenblum has been a special trustee for the Rosenblum Living Trust since January 4, 1999. On November 15...

Excerpt: ... Fabian commenced this proceeding on August 9, 2021, alleging a cause of action for administrative mandamus. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. In January 1997, Fabian became a Safety Engineer for the City Department of Building and Safety (“LADBS”). Pet., ¶3. Fabian became a Senior Safety Engineer in September 2006. Pet., ¶4. On January 25, 2015, Fabian transferred to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (...

Excerpt: ...s read and considered the moving papers (no opposition was filed) and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Marine One commenced this proceeding on October 8, 2020, alleging causes of action against various Defendants for (1) breach of contract, (2) common count – money lent, (3) foreclosure of nonpossessory lien, (4) possession of personal; property and for damages, and (5) preliminary and pe...

Excerpt: ...ff's Department (“LASD” or “Department”) (collectively, “County”). 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 Petitioner Rhodes commenced this proceeding on September 4, 2020, and the verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. On June 11, 2020, Petitioner submitted a CPRA Request seeking (1) all complain...

Excerpt: ...tion, and reply, [1] and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Legesse filed the Petition on November 4, 2020, alleging a cause of action for administrative mandamus. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. Petitioner is a tenant at the real property 730 S. Kingsley Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90005 (“Property”), which is owned by Real Party-in-Interest 730 Kingsley, LLC (“7...

Excerpt: ...ative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner commenced this proceeding on November 17, 2021, alleging causes of action under (1) Code of Civil Procedure (“CCP”) section 1085 and (2) Government Code (“Govt. Code”) section 3309.5. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. Tom was a permanent status police officer in the Beverly Hills Police Department (“BHPD”) and could not be terminated absent good cause. As...

Excerpt: ...ecision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff ACA commenced this proceeding on October 1, 2021, alleging a cause of action for (1) breach of contract, (2) delivery of personal property, and (3) declaratory relief. The verified Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. Defendant Molina entered into an agreement with non-party Carmax Auto Superstores California (“Seller”) for sale of the Vehicle. The amount financed was $39,241...

Excerpt: ...d considered the moving papers and opposition (no reply was filed), and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Adenuja commenced this proceeding on March 22, 2021. The unverified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. On March 30, 2011, Adenuja became the victim of a crime. He suffered trauma in his left eye and lost his focal lens. His impaired vision cost him his job. His doctor claims ...

Excerpt: ...ment of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Ryan commenced this action on November 2, 2020. The operative pleading is the First Amended Petition (“FAP”) filed on January 4, 2021, asserting a cause of action for traditional mandamus pursuant to the California Public Records Act (“CPRA”). The FAP alleges in pertinent part as follows. On March 13, 2020, Petitioner submitted a CPRA request for public records maintained by the County. On August 12...

Excerpt: ... 2020, alleging causes of action for traditional and administrative mandamus. She filed an amended Petition (“FAP”) on June 15, 2021. The verified amended Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. Eckart was a Public Events Manager for the University of California at Los Angeles (“UCLA”). On June 18, 2018, Respondents Regents of University of California (“Regents”), UCLA President Michael Drake (“Drake”), and UCLA Chancellor ...

Excerpt: ...tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff BLF commenced this action against Defendant Reliable on January 27, 2021, alleging causes of action for: (1) breach of contract, (2) promissory estoppel, and (3) negligent misrepresentation. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. After 25 years of doing business together, Defendant Reliable should understand that Plaintiff BLF relies on Defendant to supply the lumber...

Excerpt: ...mmenced this action on May 18, 2020, alleging causes of action for: (1) neglect of a dependent adult in violation of Welfare and Institutions (“W&I”) Code 15610.63, (2) financial abuse of dependent adult in violation of W&I Code 15610.30 and 15610.70, and (3) conversion. Plaintiff has amended the Complaint four times, with the latest filed on April 9, 2021 and alleging causes of action for (1) neglect of a dependent adult (W&I Code §§ 15610...

Excerpt: ...vices (collectively, “DSS”), to set aside an administrative decision regarding the denial of Kai's eligibility for protective supervision as a component of in-home supportive services (“IHSS”). The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Kai commenced this proceeding on July 29, 2021, alleging a cause of action for...

Excerpt: ...g a foreclosure on a loan from Cross-Complainant Rediger Investment Mortgage Fund (“Rediger”). 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 Sanders commenced this proceeding on February 26, 2020 against Defendants Samantha Sanders (“Samantha”). Love Richmond, Valentine Awosika, and Miracle Mile Indus...

Excerpt: ...ent Group (“TDG”), enjoining them from terminating ACT's exclusive license to develop adaptive camless technology under patent rights granted by Regents. The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. I. Statement of the Case A. Petition Petitioner ACT filed its Complaint on December 12, 2021 for (1) declaratory relief and (2) anticipatory breach of contract. The Compl...

Excerpt: ... and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case Petitioner Pixior filed its Petition on December 10, 2021, seeking to correct or vacate an arbitration award of December 3, 2021. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. Pixior is a warehouse that stored merchandise on behalf of Stunned Mind and its affiliate, Just Funky, LLC (“Funky”), merchants of quirky, pop-culture kitchenware, home décor, collectibles, an...

Excerpt: ...ement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiffs Park and Miso Construction, Inc (“Miso”) commenced this action on December 10, 2021, alleging causes of action for: (1) breach of financing agreement and promissory note, (2) breach of agreement, (3) fraud, (4) restitution, and (5) unfair/unlawful/fraudulent business practices. The verified Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. On August 2, 2021, Plaintiffs entered into two agreements with D...

Excerpt: ...heriff's Department (“LASD” or “Department”) (collectively, “County”). The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Perroni commenced this proceeding on January 14, 2021, and the Petition alleges causes of action for traditional mandamus and declaratory relief, and the remedy of injunctive relief. The verified P...

Excerpt: ...atement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Doe commenced this proceeding on August 18, 2020 against Respondents UCLA, Mohammed Cato (“Cato”), in his official capacity as Title IX Director, and Jasmine Rush (“Rush”), in her official capacity as Associate Dean of Students, alleging a cause of action for administrative mandamus. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. In the Fall of 2016, Petitioner entered UCLA as a fres...

Excerpt: ...Petitioner Marroquin commenced this action on December 21, 2020 alleging causes of action for (1) violation of California Constitution Article I, section 3(b), (2) violation of the California Public Records Act (“CPRA”), and (3) declaratory and injunctive relief. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. On October 11, 2020, around 9:15 p.m., Marroquin was located on the northwest sidewalk of the intersection of 12th Street ...

Excerpt: ...d considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case Petitioner Martinez filed her Petition alleging a cause of action for traditional mandamus on December 9, 2020. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. Martinez is a Background Investigator employed by LASD and a non-probationary peace officer within the meaning of Government Code section 830.1. As such, she is ...

Excerpt: ...ead and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, [1] and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case Petitioner commenced this proceeding on November 23, 2021 and filed an amended Petition (“FAP”) on December 3, 2021. The FAP alleges a cause of action for traditional mandamus and alleges in pertinent part as follows. Alliance operates 23 public charter schools in the County. All the school property is used o...

Excerpt: ...approximately valued at $65,000. (“Vehicle”). The court has read and considered the moving papers and opposition [1] and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Camacho commenced this proceeding on November 19, 2021, alleging causes of action against various Defendants for (1) fraud, (2) conversion, (3) trespass to chattel, (4) intentional infliction of emotional distress, (5) negligent inflic...

Excerpt: ...he following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case Petitioner McPherson commenced this proceeding on May 11, 2021, alleging a cause of action for traditional mandamus. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. Janus was formed to create an application and a system/process in the dental space, using an augmented reality. Matthew Callahan (“Callahan”) is the sole managing member of Janus. Callahan represented that Kyle ...

Excerpt: ... of Social Services (collectively, “DSS”), to set aside an administrative decision regarding the denial of Matthew's eligibility for protective supervision as a component of in-home supportive services (“IHSS”). The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Matthew commenced this proceeding on April 23, 2021, allegin...

Excerpt: ...xhibits 23 and 24 to the Declaration of Margaret Waye submitted in support of Bank's applications and portions of its memoranda of points and authority that rely on information provided in those exhibits. 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 Crossroads Greenville Properties LTD (“Crossroads”) commenced this p...

Excerpt: ...e decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Highroad commenced this Complaint and Petition on October 12, 2021, alleging causes of action for (1) declaratory relief for violation of the Mitigation Fee Act, (2) restitution of Linkage Fees, (3) money had and received, and (4) traditional mandamus. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. Highroad is the assignee of all linkage rights for those claimants identified...

Excerpt: ...agara Bottling commenced this proceeding on June 17, 2021, alleging a cause of action for breach of contract and seeking declaratory judgment. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. a. Promissory Note On September 2, 2020, Niagara Bottling made a commercial loan in the amount of $5,000,000 to CarbonLite, a Delaware limited liability company (“CarbonLite”). Defendant Farahnik is the chairman and chief executive officer (“CEO”)...

Excerpt: ... set aside an administrative decision regarding the denial of Hsu's eligibility for protective supervision as a component 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 Petitioner Hsu commenced this proceeding April 26, 2021 alleging a cause of action for administrative mandamus pursuant ...

Excerpt: ... considered the moving papers and opposition (no reply was filed) and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Flournoy commenced this proceeding on November 9, 2021. The pertinent petition is the First Amended Petition (“FAP”) filed on December 3, 2021, alleging a cause of action for administrative mandamus. The FAP alleges in pertinent part as follows. On January 21, 2020, Respondents Board o...

Excerpt: ...ter, Inc., (“SPARC”) and Lucky Pup Dog Rescue (“Lucky Pup”). 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 Petitioners commenced this proceeding on October 4, 2021, alleging a cause of action for traditional mandamus. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. In 1998, noting the social and economic costs of...

Excerpt: ...ive decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Kreyssler commenced this proceeding on February 18, 2021, alleging a cause of action to compel inspection of corporate records. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. Kreyssler is the owner of 11,490 shares of common stock of CCE out of 38,410 available shares, approximately 30% of the stock. Kreyssler has been deprived access to corporate records by the other shar...

Excerpt: ..., Incorporated (“Association”) as moot. 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 Petitioners commenced this action on May 27, 2020. The operative pleading is the Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) filed on February 17, 2021 and alleging causes of action for: (1) declaratory relief; (2) traditional mandamus; (3) tortious ...

Excerpt: ...d) and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Robertson Gomez commenced this proceeding on June 23, 2021, alleging a cause of action for administrative mandamus. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. Robertson Gomez is licensed as an Automotive Repair Dealer. In May 2012, Robertson Gomez's license was revoked due to its failure to file a Notice of Defense following the service of Acc...

Excerpt: ...any and all payments and proceeds received and continued to receive from any of the BFYB Group's accounts receivable, and (2) to provide Bank access to and to examine, inspect and make copies of, BFYB Group's books and records relating to any of the BFYB's Group's accounts receivable. The court has read and considered the moving papers, supplemental moving declaration, [1] opposition, supplemental opposition declarations, [2] and reply, and rende...

Excerpt: ...of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Paw Angels commenced this proceeding on February 23, 2021, alleging causes of action for (1) possession of personal property, (2) conversion, (3) trespass to chattel, (4) promissory fraud, and (5) claim and delivery. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. Plaintiff Paw Angels is the owner of Vanilla. Plaintiff is in possession of all the ownership documents pertaining to Vanilla, including her micro...

Excerpt: ...and Antonia Jimenez, in her official capacity as the Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (“County”), to set aside an administrative decision regarding the denial of Alec's eligibility for protective supervision as a component of in-home supportive services (“IHSS”). The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and replies, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of...

Excerpt: ... and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiffs Century City and Westfield Topanga commenced this proceeding on September 7, 2021, alleging two separate causes of action for breach of lease. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. a. The Leases On March 27, 2007, Ziba entered into a written lease (“Topanga Lease”) to lease Store Number 1058 (“Topanga Premises”) in the Westfield T...

Excerpt: ...reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Evans commenced this proceeding on March 9, 2021, alleging causes of action for (1) violation of Corporations Code sections 25401 and 25501, (2) violation of Corporations Code section 25110, (3) fraud against all Defendants, (4) fraud against Defendant Anthony Louis Riviera (“Riviera”), (5) conversion against all Defendants, (6) conversion aga...

Excerpt: ... considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. [1] A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner SBZ commenced this proceeding on May 3, 2021, alleging a cause of action for administrative mandamus. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. SBZ is the owner of 1647 Ocean Front Walk (“Property”) in the City of Santa Monica (“City”). The Property is a 17-unit apartment...

Excerpt: ...ioner also moves separately for reconsideration of the court's November 23, 2021 decision granting her petition in part. The court has read the moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decisions. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Luo commenced this action on October 8, 2020. The operative pleading is the First Amended Petition (“FAP”) alleging causes of action for (1) writ of mandate pursuant to ...

Excerpt: ...an (also known as Garo Santour) (“Ispenjian”), Harut Mgrditchian (“Mgrditchian”), Krikor Topalian (also known as Koko Topalian) (“Topalian”), Vahan Bzdikian (also known as Vahan Bezdikian) (“Bezdikian”), Alik Ourfalian (“Ourfalian”), Levon Kirakosian (“Kirakosian”), Toros Kejejian (“Kejejian”), Sarik Berberian (also known as Sako Berberian) (“Berberian”), Shahen Derderian (“Derderian”) and Arto Keuleyuan (“Ke...

Excerpt: ...ntractors' License Board Members (collectively “Board”) to set aside the decision to revoke Delta Dawg's contractor's license. The court has read and considered the moving papers, [1] opposition, reply, supplemental moving papers and opposition, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioners commenced this proceeding on March 19, 2021. The pertinent petition is the First Amended Petition (“FAP...

Excerpt: ...operty”). 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 Bustamante commenced this action on December 23, 2021, alleging causes of action for (1) elder financial abuse, (2) declaratory relief pursuant to Civil Code sections 1608, 1667, and 1668, (3) declaratory relief pursuant to Civil Code section 1670.5, (4) breach of fid...

Excerpt: ...i Ito, Olympia West Plaza, LLC (“Olympia West”), and Glendale West Shopping Center, LLC (“Glendale West”) commenced this proceeding on August 17, 2021, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of written contract, (2) breach of fiduciary duty, (3) professional negligence, (4) account stated, (5) open book account, (6) money had and received, (7) conversion, (8) concealment, (9) false promise, (10) intentional misrepresentation, (11) negli...

Excerpt: ...a nuisance at 740 South Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90014 (“Premises”), and (2) from violating any and all applicable laws by creating a fire and safety hazard at the Premises. The court has read and considered the moving papers and supplemental declarations, opposition and supplemental declarations, [1] and reply, [2] and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Tenant commenced this proceeding o...

Excerpt: ...ly, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Gupta commenced this proceeding on March 10, 2021, alleging a cause of action for administrative mandamus. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. In May 2001, the Board filed an accusation against Gupta. Following an administrative hearing, the Board placed Petitioner Gupta on probation for four years. Petitioner Gupta filed a ma...

Excerpt: ... and reply and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Alwan commenced this proceeding against Western University of Health Sciences (“University”) on September 15, 2020. The operative pleading is the verified Third Amended Petition (“TAP”) filed on June 28, 2021 which alleges a cause of action for administrative mandamus. The TAP alleges in pertinent part as follows. At all times relevant...

Excerpt: ...mental moving papers (no opposition was filed) and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner State Bar commenced this proceeding on October 29, 2021 seeking a permanent injunction to assume jurisdiction over the unlawful law practice of Law Office pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 6126.3. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. Respondent Dean is engaging in the u...

Excerpt: ...ns, and reply, [1] and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Met News commenced this action on January 29, 2021, alleging a cause of action for mandamus. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. The County and its various departments, including the Department of Children and Family Services ("DCFS"), are statutorily required to place various legal notices with newspapers for p...

Excerpt: ...ner Spann commenced this proceeding on April 1, 2020, alleging three causes of action: (1) mandamus pursuant to the CPRA; (2) declaratory relief; and (3) injunctive relief. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. On December 14, 2020, Spann submitted a CPRA request to Respondent State of California, Department of California Highway Patrol (“CHP”) requesting copy of the incident report, photographs, recordings, videos, stat...

Excerpt: ...p. (“Lancer Solution”) enjoining from (1) holding themselves out as manager of Starbridge Investment, (2) exercising any authority on behalf of Starbridge Investment, and (3) failing to surrender all of Starbridge Investment's books, records, and assets to Plaintiffs. The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, supplemental moving papers and opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement...

Excerpt: ...account. 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 Plaintiff commenced this proceeding on December 1, 2021, alleging causes of action for (1) declaratory relief, (2) breach of implied contract, (3) fraud/conversion, and (4) money had and received. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. In October 2021, Atlas ...

Excerpt: ...deny a Coastal Development Permit (“CDP”) for the project at 1312 The Strand (“1312 Property”) and 1316 The Strand (“1316 Property”) Manhattan Beach, California (collectively, “Cotsen 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. The Petition Petitioners Cotsen Trust and Coral Courts commenced this proceeding on Dece...

Excerpt: ...-A (the “Amended Order”). The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, [1] and reply, and renders the following decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioners commenced this proceeding on July 29, 2020. The operative pleading is the First Amended Petition (“FAP”) filed on May 18, 2021 against Respondent Regional Board and alleging two causes of action for administrative mandamus. The verified FAP alleges in...

Excerpt: ...evere commenced this proceeding on October 29, 2020. The relevant pleading is the Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”), filed on March 23, 2021, alleging causes of action for (1) quantum meruit, (2) open book account, (3) account stated, and (4) account stated. The SAC alleges in pertinent part as follows. In 2009, Defendant Rubin requested Plaintiff Revere to provide legal services on a number of matters including twelve specific litigation matt...

Excerpt: ...has read and considered the moving papers, [1] opposition, and reply and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint ‐ 21STCV31304 On August 23, 2021, Plaintiffs Church [2] and Howard Sungji Kim (“H. Kim”) filed suit against Defendants J. Lee, D. Lee, H. Lee, S. Kim, and J. Suh, alleging claims for (1) conversion, (2) trespass, and (3) declaratory relief and injunction. The verified Complaint alleges in p...

Excerpt: ...nd considered the moving papers, opposition, [1] and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Grijalva commenced this proceeding on November 2, 2020, alleging causes of action for mandamus and declaratory relief. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. On June 30, 2008, Grijalva was hired by the County of Los Angeles Sheriff's Department (“Department”) for the pos...

Excerpt: ... tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case Petitioner Quaker Chemical commenced this proceeding on June 29, 2021. The operative pleading is the First Amended Petition (“FAP”) filed on August 25, 2021, alleging a cause of action for administrative mandamus. The verified FAP alleges in pertinent part as follows. 1. The Pertinent Parties Petitioner Quaker Chemical is a Pennsylvania corporation. Quaker Sealants & Coatings Company is a Pennsylv...

Excerpt: ...13, 2021, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of promissory note, (2) breach of promissory note, (3) breach of commercial card agreement (4) breach of commercial guaranties, (5) money lent, (6) account stated, (7) fair valuation, (8) claim and delivery, (9) conversion, and (10) appointment of a receiver seeking injunctive relief remedy. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. a. Promissory Note 1 On April 27, 2020, Weng acting on...

Excerpt: ...(no opposition was filed) and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff West Coast commenced this proceeding on August 16, 2021, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of written agreement against Defendant Tortilla Republic only, (2) breach of personal guaranty against Defendant Halter only, (3) goods sold and delivered, (4) reasonable value, (5) account stated, (6) open book account, and (7) ind...

Excerpt: ...ply, [1] and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff IPFS commenced this proceeding on February 18, 2021. Subsequently, IPFS filed a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) alleging causes of action for (1) breach of contract, (2) open book account, (3) account stated, and (4) fraud. The FAC alleges in pertinent part as follows. On February 21, 2020, Forever Young Transport and Young Trucking entered ...

Excerpt: ... A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Marroquin commenced this action on December 21, 2020 alleging causes of action for (1) violation of California Constitution Article I, section 3(b), (2) violation of the CPRA, and (3) declaratory and injunctive relief. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. On October 11, 2020, around 9:15 p.m., Marroquin was located on the northwest sidewalk of the intersection of 12th Street ...

Excerpt: ...ent of the Case Petitioner Gurganus, acting pro per, commenced this proceeding on March 15, 2021. 1. The First Amended Petition The First Amended Petition (“FAP”) was filed on April 16, 2021, alleging a cause of action for mandamus. The verified FAP alleges in pertinent part as follows. Gurganus is employed as a teacher with the District. On January 22, 2020, the mother of one of Gurganus's students (“Student A”) observed one of Gurganus'...

Excerpt: ... the only remaining act to accomplish the winding up of the corporation and that no further proceedings in this matter shall be held. 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 Eley commenced this proceeding on May 1, 2019, petitioning for court supervision of voluntary winding up of Corporation pursuant to Corporatio...

Excerpt: ...ntractors' License Board Members (collectively “Board”) to set aside the decision to revoke Delta Dawg's contractor's license. The court has read and considered the moving papers, [1] opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioners commenced this proceeding on March 19, 2021. The pertinent petition is the First Amended Petition (“FAP”) filed on April 19, 2021. The FAP a...

Excerpt: ...nsel in the amount of $5,400. The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, supplemental opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Orlando commenced this proceeding on October 20, 2020. The operative pleading is the FAP filed on January 29, 2021, alleging a cause of action for access to corporate records and accounting. The FAP alleges in pertinent part ...

Excerpt: ...ing on March 26, 2021, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of loan agreement, (2) common count: quantum meruit, (3) common count: account stated, (4) common count: open book account, and declaratory relief. The verified Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. On September 15, 2020, Ariento and NGA entered into a written Master Services Agreement (“MSA”), including an initial Service Attachment (“Service Attachment 1”) for cer...

Excerpt: ...y General”). The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner FFP commenced this action on April 30, 2020 against Respondents, alleging causes of action for administrative and traditional mandamus and declaratory relief. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. FFP is a faith-based public charitable organiz...

Excerpt: ...r”) (collectively, “Attorney General”). The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner CMMB commenced this proceeding on April 28, 2020, against Respondents Attorney General and the Registrar, alleging causes of action for administrative and traditional mandamus, and declaratory relief. The verified Petition alleges in p...

Excerpt: ...�), to set aside an administrative decision regarding the denial of Nathaly's eligibility for protective supervision as a component of in-home supportive services (“IHSS”). The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Nathaly commenced this proceeding on March 2, 2021, alleging a cause of action for administrative manda...

Excerpt: ...e 1. First Amended Complaint Plaintiff National Car Washes, Inc. (“National”), Plaintiff Shouhend, and Cross-Defendant Expert Car Washes, Inc. (“Expert”) commenced this proceeding on February 9, 2021. The operative pleading is the first amended complaint (“FAC”), which removed Expert as a Plaintiff and name Expert as a nominal Defendant for Plaintiff Shouhed's derivative claims asserted on its behalf. The FAC alleges causes of action ...

Excerpt: ...wn and/or removing protected trees at the property 4027 Dover Rode, La Cañada Flintridge, California, 91011 (“Property”), and (2) restraining Defendant from transferring ownership of the Property. 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 Plaintiff City commenced this action on October 22, 2021 alleging causes of ...

Excerpt: ...tion was filed) and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff CarMax commenced this proceeding on April 26, 2021, alleging causes of action for (1) claim and delivery, (2) breach of contract, and (3) common count – money lent. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. On October 3, 2019, CarMax and Murphy entered into a Retail Installment Sale Contract in the amount of $27,842,89 (“Con...

Excerpt: ... commenced this proceeding on September 1, 2021, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of loan agreement, (2) breach of commercial card agreement, (3) breach of commercial guaranty, (4) money lent, (5) account stated, (6) fair valuation, (7) claim and delivery, (8) conversion, and (9) appointment of a receiver seeking injunctive relief remedy. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. a. Loan Agreement On August 7, 2014, Ayrapetyan a...

Excerpt: ...pposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. The Petition Petitioner Orlando commenced this proceeding on October 20, 2020. The operative pleading is the first amended petition (“FAP”) filed on January 29, 2021, alleging a cause of action for access to corporate records and accounting. The FAP alleges in pertinent part as follows. The Trust is the owner of record of 68,917 shares of common st...

Excerpt: ... tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Luo commenced this action on October 8, 2020. The operative pleading is the First Amended Petition (“FAP”) alleging causes of action for (1) writ of mandate pursuant to the CPRA and (2) declaratory judgment for a violation of California Constitution Article 1, section 3(b) and seeking injunctive relief. The verified FAP alleges in pertinent part as follows. On September 4, 2...

Excerpt: ...tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Johnson, acting pro per, commenced this proceeding on January 20, 2021, alleging a cause of action for appeal/reconsideration of the Board's decision to revoke her nursing license. Subsequently, Johnson filed a First Amended Petition (“FAP”) on May 25, 2021 and the operative Second Amended Petition (“SAP”) on June 23, 2021. The SAP alleges in pertinent part as follows. Jo...

Excerpt: ...enders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Jumbo commenced this proceeding on September 28, 2020, alleging causes of action for (1) judicial foreclosure and (2) appointment of receiver. The verified Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. On September 3, 2015, Defendant 3415 Bellevue Holdings, LLC (“Bellevue”) executed a Promissory Note secured by Deed of Trust for a brokered loan of $1,30...

Excerpt: ...on was filed) and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Pawnee Leasing commenced this proceeding on August 30, 2021, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of written agreement, (2) breach of guaranty, (3) open book account, (4) reasonable value, (5) account stated, (6) indebtedness, and (7) unjust enrichment. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. On December 20, 2018, non-party ...

Excerpt: ...e administrative record with omitted testimony. The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, [1] and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case Petitioner Vahanyan commenced this proceeding on February 17, 2021, alleging a cause of action for administrative mandamus. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. On November 9, 2018, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Vahanyan was stopped for sp...

Excerpt: ..., Peter Bacci, in Trust as Trustee of the Bacci Living Trust (“Bacci”), P.B. Industrial Holdings, LLC (“P.B. Industrial”) and Greenwood Ave Properties, LLC (“Greenwood Ave.”) move to intervene in this action with respect to the first and fourth causes of action for writ of mandate and declaratory relief, respectively, of the Petition of Petitioners NASA Services, Inc. (“NASA Services”) and 1701 Gage Road, LLC (“1701 Gage Rd.”)...

Excerpt: ... Alex Villanueva (“Sheriff”) to enjoin them and their agents from compelling Plaintiffs to disclose any confidential medical information, including information about their vaccination status, to any third parties. The court has read and considered the moving papers, supplemental moving papers, [1] opposition, [2] and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioners commenced this proceeding...

Excerpt: ...nd opposition (no reply was filed) and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case Petitioner LaMadrid commenced this proceeding on May 14, 2021, alleging a cause of action for administrative mandamus. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. On February 14, 2019, LaMadrid was detained by Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (“LASD”) Deputy McGrath. Shortly thereafter, LaMadrid was arrested for vio...

Excerpt: ...objections against Petitioner Samuel A. Perroni (“Perroni”). The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Perroni commenced this proceeding on January 14, 2021, and alleges causes of action for traditional mandamus, declaratory relief, and injunctive relief. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. Pe...