Excerpt: ...cedural History On October 20, 2021, Plaintiffs filed a complaint against Defendants U.S. Bank and Chartwell, and also against Defendants U.S. Bancorp and Coldwell Banker Realty for multiple causes of action, including breach of escrow contract, breach of fiduciary duty, negligence, conversion, and common counts. On October 20, 2021, the court granted Plaintiffs' ex parte application for a TRO and OSC re: preliminary injunction. The OSC signed by...

Excerpt: ...this proceeding on November 9, 2020. The operative pleading is the SAP filed on March 30, 2021, alleging causes of action for: (1) traditional mandamus, (2) violation of the El Monte Municipal Code (“EMMC”), (3) unlawful fee, and (4) inverse condemnation. The verified SAP alleges in pertinent part as follows. Feah is an unsuccessful applicant for one of six retail storefront commercial cannabis licenses issued by the City of El Monte (“City...

Excerpt: ...Petitioners The Responsible Urban Development Initiative (“RUDI”) and Susan Winsberg (“Winsberg”). 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 Petitioners RUDI, Winsberg, and David Kirby [1] commenced this action on May 24, 2021. The operative pleading is the First Amended Petition (“FAP”) filed on September 28, 2021. The...

Excerpt: ...moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Law Firm commenced this action on October 27, 2021 against Defendants A.Aminpour, N.Aminpour, Michael Aminpour (“M.Aminpour”), Daniel Aminpour (“D.Aminpour”), Milan Power Management, Inc. (“MP Management”), MD Management 55, Inc. (“MD Management”), 522 Canon, and MD Property BR LLC (“MD Property”)...

Excerpt: ...to compel the City to restore Garcia to her position as a Field Training Officer (“FTO”) and pay all back pay and benefits. Petitioners also seek an injunction pursuant to Government Code section 3309.5 to prevent future violations of a like or similar nature. 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 Garcia and...

Excerpt: ...to compel the City to restore Garcia to her position as a Field Training Officer (“FTO”) and pay all back pay and benefits. Petitioners also seek an injunction pursuant to Government Code section 3309.5 to prevent future violations of a like or similar nature. 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 Garcia and...

Excerpt: ...Petitioners The Responsible Urban Development Initiative (“RUDI”) and Susan Winsberg (“Winsberg”). 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 Petitioners RUDI, Winsberg, and David Kirby [1] commenced this action on May 24, 2021. The operative pleading is the First Amended Petition (“FAP”) filed on September 28, 2021. The...

Excerpt: ...ax Vuong (“Vuong”), and the California Department of Motor Vehicles (“DMV”) to recover a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan SE, VIN 2C4RDGBG1HR7931800 (“Vehicle”). 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 Santander commenced this proceeding on April 1, 2021, alleging causes of action for (1) claim and delivery of pe...

Excerpt: ...moving papers and opposition (no reply was filed) and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Law Firm commenced this action on October 27, 2021 against Defendants A.Aminpour, N.Aminpour, Michael Aminpour (“M.Aminpour”), Daniel Aminpour (“D.Aminpour”), Milan Power Management, Inc. (“MP Management”), MD Management 55, Inc. (“MD Management”), 522 Canon, and MD Property BR LLC (“MD ...

Excerpt: ...owing 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 Webster...

Excerpt: ...tative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiffs commenced this proceeding on January 28, 2021 against Defendants Joel Block (“Block”), Bullseye, and Growth Logic, Inc., dba Bullseye Capital (“Growth-Logic” and collectively, the “Fund”). Subsequently, Plaintiffs filed a first amended complaint (“FAC”) on September 10, 2021. The FAC alleging causes of action for: (1) fraud, (2) breach of fiduciary duty, (3) breach ...

Excerpt: ...orporation (“Church”), and Jae Min Chung (“Chung”) enjoining them and their agents from (1) blocking or denying access to the Church premises by any worshippers, (2) verbally or physically harassing any worshippers, (3) encouraging any other Church member from doing these actions, and (4) preventing Defendants and their aligned faction from entering and worshiping in the Church. The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposit...

Excerpt: ...ntative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff U.S. Bank commenced this proceeding on April 1, 2021, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of contract and (2) recovery of possession of personal property. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. On or about March 20, 2019, Defendant entered into a written contract (the "Contract") with Puente Hills Chrysler Dodge to purchase the Vehicle for $20,816.58 payable in mo...

Excerpt: ... of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Golden Mall commenced this action on May 28, 2021, against Defendants Bedrossian and and Burbank Athletic Club, LLC (“BAC”), alleging (1) breach of lease, and (2) breach of promissory note. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. On March 15, 2017, Golden Mall entered into an AIR Commercial Real Estate Association Standard Industrial/Commercial Multi-Tenant Lease (“Lease”) with BAC and Bedro...

Excerpt: ...s, (2) provide staff assistance for Rios in his records request, and (3) release requested records. The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case Petitioner Rios commenced this proceeding on December 18, 2019, alleging causes of action for mandamus and declaratory relief for (1) access public records under the California Constitution Article I sec...

Excerpt: ...s of the Answer filed by Respondents California Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and Robert A. Bonta, in his capacity as 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 Petitioners commenced this action on May 27, 2020. The operative pleading is the Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) filed on February 17, 2021 and al...

Excerpt: ...pers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner City commenced this proceeding on January 17, 2019. On February 1, 2019, Petitioners filed a separate but related action. On June 4, 2019, this court ordered the two cases to be consolidated into one action. The operative pleadings are the Second Amended Petition (“SAP”) in Case No. 30-90- 01044945 and the First Amended P...

Excerpt: ...��), and the real property located at 8241 Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood, CA 91605, VFarm1509 Inc., and WFarm1045 Inc. 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 Plaintiff CRC commenced this proceeding on April 7, 2021, alleging causes of action for: (1) violation of the California Comprehensive Computer Data Access and...

Excerpt: ...a Risdon (“Risdon”), Theresa Robertson (“Robertson”), James Ryono (“Ryono”), James Small (“Small”), Peter Starodub (“Starodub”), Jewell Toombs (“Toombs”), [1] and Cynthia Uruburu (“Uruburu”) petitions for a writ of mandate against Respondents California State Teachers' Retirement System (“CalSTRS”), Teachers' Retirement Board, California State Teachers' Retirement System (“CalSTRS Retirement Board”), Palos Verd...

Excerpt: ...menced this proceeding on November 16, 2020, alleging a cause of action for traditional mandamus. Petitioner Chacon seeks a writ of mandate directing Respondents Garota, Inc. (“Garota” or “Corporation”), Alejandro Jose Guerrero Lopez (“Lopez”), and Carolina Del Valle Silva De Guerrero (“Guerrero”), to allow him to inspect Garota's books and records. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. On May 25, 2020, Chacon entered...

Excerpt: ...red the moving papers, oppositions, and replies, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Nerocanna commenced this proceeding on August 11, 2020, against Respondents City, Alma Martinez (“Martinez”), and Betty Donavanik (“Donavanik”). The operative pleading is the FAP filed on June 29, 2021, alleging causes of action for administrative and traditional mandamus and declaratory relief, an...

Excerpt: ... tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff MASI commenced this action on August 31, 2021, against Defendants Woods and Wu, alleging a single cause of action for breach of contract. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. On June 28, 2019, MASI entered into a Credit Agreement with USA LendCo Holdings, LLC (“USA LendCo”). USA LendCo is an entity owned and controlled by Defendants. The Credit Agreement exten...

Excerpt: ...ngeles Municipal Code (“LAMC”) section 80.73.2 (the “72-hour rule”) without establishing that an exception to the warrant requirement applies, and (2) under Vehicle Code section 40215(a) to wait to conduct an initial review of a motorist's challenge to a parking citation until the City receives substantiating medical documentation from the motorist, or the deadline to submit that documentation has passed. The court has read and considered...

Excerpt: ...5 Porsche vehicles [1] and four Porsche 18-inch turbo twist wheels and tires (“Personal Property”). Velocity also applies ex parte for a writ of possession against Defendants to reclaim the Personal Property. The court has read and considered the moving papers, Harry's opposition, [2] the supplemental moving papers and opposition, and reply, [3] and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Velo...

Excerpt: ...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 Plaintiffs commenced this proceeding against Perez on July 15, 2021. The Complaint alleges causes of action for (1) “recovery”, (2) declaratory judgment, (3) trespass to chattels, (4) conversion, and (5) quiet title. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. At all times releva...

Excerpt: ...owing tentative decision. 1. Complaint Plaintiff Drake commenced this proceeding on October 22, 2018 against Defendant Brian and nominal Defendants Regency, Corona Outdoor Advertising, Inc., Westminster Outdoor, Inc., Virtual Media Group, Inc., West Hollywood Properties, LLC, and Skyline Outdoor Media, LLC. The operative pleading is the First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) filed on March 6, 2020, which alleges causes of action for (1) appointment ...

Excerpt: ... and sanctions imposed on AGR. 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 AGR commenced this proceeding on February 22, 2021, alleging causes of action for administrative and traditional mandamus. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. Under CSU's internal rules and regulations and the Recognized Student Organ...

Excerpt: ...and reply, [1] and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. First Amended Petition Petitioner Hadley commenced this proceeding on June 5, 2019. The operative pleading is the First Amended Petition (“FAP”) filed on October 29, 2020, alleging causes of action for traditional mandamus, and declaratory relief, also seeking the remedy of injunctive relief. The FAP alleges in pertinent part as follows. On August 15, 201...

Excerpt: ... filed) and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Barnes commenced this proceeding on October 5, 2020, alleging a cause of action for administrative mandamus. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. On July 2, 2019, Barnes was detained by a peace officer of the Laguna Beach Police Department (“LBPD”) for violation of Vehicle Code sections 23152, 23153, or 23140. Pet. ¶5. Barnes w...

Excerpt: ...fornia Department of Social Services (“Director”) (collectively, “DSS”), to set aside an administrative decision regarding the denial of Alex'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 Alex filed a verified Petitio...

Excerpt: ...Act (“CPRA”) request to the Los Angeles Police Department (“LAPD”) for records involving allegations of official misconduct by Los Angeles Police Officers Johnny Villa (“Villa”) and Ric Arciniega (“Arciniega”). The court has read and considered the moving papers and opposition (no timely reply was filed), and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Wilkerson, who is self-represente...

Excerpt: ...munity Investment Department (“HCID”) (collectively, City, Garcetti, and HCID are sometimes referred to as “City”), to follow the requirements of the City of Los Angeles Administrative Code (“LAAC”) for procuring services through a competitive bidding process in its Proposition (“Prop”) HHH Housing Challenge Request for Proposals (“RFP”). The court has read and considered the moving papers, [2] opposition, and reply, and rende...

Excerpt: ...ct. The court has read and considered the moving papers (no opposition was filed) and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case On June 23, 2021, Petitioner Robertson Gomez commenced this administrative mandamus action against Respondents Bureau of Automotive Repair, Patrick Dorias, as Chief of the Bureau of Automotive Repair, Department of Consumer Affairs, and Denise Brown, as Director of the Department of Consumer Affa...

Excerpt: ... A. Statement of the Case 1. The Complaint Plaintiff filed the Complaint on April 26, 2021 against Defendants USEDI, Lurton E. Lipscomb, Jr. (“Lipscomb), Fathom Realty (“Fathom”), Kimberly R. Adams (“Adams”), and Newton Holiday, III, Esq. (“Holiday”). The Complaint alleges (1) breach of written contract, (2) fraud in the inducement, (3) fraud, and (4) negligence. Plaintiff's causes of action concern an agreement between Plaintiff an...

Excerpt: ...discovery of the body of her son, Kiyochi Freightman (“Freightman”), on the right shoulder of the I-105 Westbound to I-110 southbound under the 120 th Street Overpass. 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 Spann commenced this proceeding on April 1, 2020, alleging three causes of action: (1) mandamus pursuant to ...

Excerpt: ...rs the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Bank commenced this action on July 9, 2021. The Complaint alleges the following causes of action against Defendant Pearl: (1) Breach of Lease Agreement, and (2) Recovery of Personal Property. On May 15, 2019, Plaintiff and Defendant entered into a written Lease Agreement (“Agreement”) wherein Plaintiff agreed to purchase and lease the Vehicle to Defendant Pea...

Excerpt: ...h 18, 2020. The operative pleading is the First Amended Complaint (“FAC”), which asserts causes of action for fraud, negligent misrepresentation, intentional interference with prospective economic advantage, breach of contract, and common count against Defendants Anthony Thorne (“Thorne”), Steven Snyder (“Snyder”), Augustin Fernandez (“Fernandez”), Pacific Shore Films, LLC (“PSF”), Duende Media, Inc. (“Duende”). Plaintiff ...

Excerpt: ...statutory grounds for the motion. Fomco, Inc. v Joe Maggio, Inc. (1961) 55 Cal.2d 162, 166; Bell v Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (2010) 181 Cal.App.4th 1108, 1121 (judge may grant new trial on any ground listed in CCP § 657 that materially affects party's substantial rights). [A] new or further trial [may be] granted on all or part of the issues, . . . , for any of the following causes, materially affecting the substantial rights o...

Excerpt: ...s commenced this proceeding on October 22, 2020, alleging causes of action for administrative mandamus and declaratory relief. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. Real Party-in-Interest California Highway Patrol (“CHP”) dismissed Petitioners on grounds that they illegally accepted overtime pay for California Transportation Department (“Caltrans”) protection details known as the Maintenance Zone Enhanced Enforcement...

Excerpt: ...ilev 1”). The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, [2] and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. First Amended Complaint Plaintiffs filed their Complaint on March 4, 2019. Plaintiffs filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) on July 26, 2019 against Defendants Leeness, Chuck, Joe Scott, Morris Anderson, Stacy Diane Blaugrand, and Does 1 through 25, [3] alleging cau...

Excerpt: ...smissing Real Party-in-Interest Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (“DCFS”) from OAH Case Number 2020060630, and then to conduct a hearing on the merits. The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, [1] and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case K.M. commenced this proceeding on December 15, 2020. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. K...

Excerpt: ... opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case Petitioner Micon commenced this proceeding on October 8, 2020, alleging a cause of action for administrative mandamus. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. Micon holds a C-27 landscape license. Micon was the low bidder on Via Verde, a public works landscape architect project ("Project"). The Project required workers for General Labor and C...

Excerpt: ...ok, Esq. (“Cook”). Rios separately moves for reconsideration of the court's November 19, 2020 decision denying Rios an award of attorneys' fees against the City. The court has read and considered the moving papers, oppositions, and replies, [1] and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Rios commenced this proceeding on December 18, 2019, alleging causes of action for mandamus and declaratory...

Excerpt: ...s against Respondents. The court has read and considered the moving papers, oppositions, and replies, [1] and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Rios commenced this proceeding on December 18, 2019, alleging causes of action for mandamus and declaratory relief pursuant to the California Public Records Act (“CPRA”). The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. After the City ...

Excerpt: ... and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiffs commenced this action on August 17, 2020. The operative pleading is the First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) against Defendants Digitzs, Laura Wagner (“Wagner”), and Leo Patching (“Patching”), alleging causes of action for (1) breach of contract, (2) breach of oral and written contracts, (3) breach of the covenant of good faith and fa...

Excerpt: ...sition, [2] and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff commenced this proceeding on February 9, 2021. The Complaint alleges causes of action for (1) breach of fiduciary duty, (2) conversion, (3) removal of officer/director for cause, and, (4) declaratory relief. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. Expert and National are corporations that own car washes within Los Angel...

Excerpt: ... moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 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 position of Custody Assistant. On No...

Excerpt: ...ion”). 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 Petitioner Klass commenced this proceeding on February 8, 2021. The operative pleading is the First Amended Petition (“FAP”), alleging a cause of action for administrative mandamus. The verified FAP alleges in pertinent part as follows. On or about July 10, 2020, the City's...

Excerpt: ...ssani Bros. Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (“Nissani Chrysler”), RHH Automotive, Inc., dba Nissani Bros. Hyundai (“Nissani Hyundai”); RHN, Inc., dba Nissani Bros. Nissan (“Nissani Nissan”) (collectively, the “Dealerships”). 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 Plaintiff Bank commenced this proceeding on October 2...

Excerpt: ...was filed), and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff ACA commenced this proceeding on June 11, 2021, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of contract, (2) delivery of personal property, claim and delivery, pretrial writ of possession, order to transfer personal property, and (3) declaratory relief. The verified Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. Prior to the commencement of thi...

Excerpt: ...�Ferrer”), Dr. Muntu Davis (“Davis”), Dr. Marianne Gausche-Hill (“Hill”), and Dr. Jeffrey D. Gunzenhauser (“Gunzenhauser”) (collectively “Deponents”). 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 CRA commenced this action on November 24, 2020. The operative pleading is the Second Amended Petition (“SAP�...

Excerpt: ...) to provide further responses and production to its Requests for Production (“RFP”) of Documents, Sets One and Two. Real Party SHL – El Monte LLC's (“SHL”) and Real Party SIG – El Monte LLC's (“SIG”) counsel, attorney Allen Hyman (“Hyman”) moves for an order relieving him as counsel. The court has read and considered the moving papers, [1] oppositions, and replies, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of...

Excerpt: ...further proceedings in the arbitration captioned Corvino v. Laserson, ADR Case No. 19-1051-MRD (the "Arbitration"). The court has read and considered the moving papers, oppositions, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioners commenced this action on December 11, 2020, alleging a cause of action for traditional mandamus. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. On Ma...

Excerpt: ...his proceeding on May 3, 2021, alleging a cause of action for administrative mandamus. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. SBZ is the owner of 1647 Ocean Front Walk in the City of Santa Monica (“City”) (“Property”). The property is a 14-unit apartment building subject to the Santa Monica Rent Control Charter Amendment Chapter XVIII (hereinafter “SMRCCA”). Real Party-in-Interest Charles Hicks (“Tenant”) resides at Un...

Excerpt: ...tative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Hermozo commenced this action on May 28, 2021. The operative pleading is the First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) filed on July 26, 2021, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of contract; (2) open account; (3) account stated; and (4) good sold and delivered (quantum valebant). The FAC alleges in pertinent part as follows. Between April 2018 and September 2020, Defendants Eleganza...

Excerpt: ...menced this proceeding on February 19, 2021. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. On September 4, 2019, Petitioner was walking westbound on the north sidewalk of West Pico Boulevard, just west of South Doheny Drive, in Los Angeles, California. Petitioner tripped and/or stumbled and fell over an uplifted sidewalk, causing her to land face-first on the “floor”. The portion of uneven sidewalk which caused Petitioner to fall was con...

Excerpt: ...as filed), 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., Petitioner was stopped for speeding by Officer Blackstone of the Los Angeles Police Department (“LAPD”). Petitioner was near a park and did ...

Excerpt: ...cholson (CC&N”) to provide further responses and production to Request No. 9 of Petitioner's first request for production of documents (“RFP No. 9”). ACWA also seeks sanctions against the District and its counsel in the amount of $15,669. Respondent District moves to compel ACWA to provide further responses to its Special Interrogatories, Set One and Requests for Production of Documents, Set One, and to produce ACWA's Person Most Qualified ...

Excerpt: ... with its California Public Records Act (“CPRA”) requests. 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 ARI commenced this action on October 13, 2020, alleging causes of action for traditional mandamus pursuant to the CPRA and declaratory relief and seeking the remedy of injunctive relief. The verified Petition alleges ...

Excerpt: ...ng tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case Petitioner Gurganus, acting pro per, commenced this proceeding on March 15, 2021. The operative pleading is the FAP 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's class...

Excerpt: ...g tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Westfield commenced this action on December 21, 2020 against Defendants Zheng and Xiao Li (“Li” or “Guarantor”), alleging causes of action for (1) breach of lease and (2) breach of guaranty. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. On June 21, 2019, Tenant entered into two leases with Westfield for stores in the Westfield Santa Anita Shopping Center (“Shopp...

Excerpt: ...�Body Shop”), and the California Department of Motor Vehicles (“DMV”) to recover a 2019 Alfa Romeo Stelvio, VIN ZASPAJANXK7C36278 (“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 Plaintiff Santander commenced this proceeding on March 10, 2021, alleging causes of action for (1) claim and delivery of personal p...

Excerpt: ...tative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Plaintiffs Haber and Rajah Media, Inc. (“Rajah”) commenced this action against Defendants Anthony Thorne (“Thorne”), Steven Snyder (“Snyder”), Augustin Fernandez (“Fernandez”), Pacific Shore Films, LLC (“PSF”), and Duende Media, Inc (“DMI”). on March 18, 2020. The operative pleading is the First Amended Complaint (“FAC”), filed on April 7, 2021, alleging causes of a...

Excerpt: ...rs the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case Petitioner Guhr commenced this proceeding on April 15, 2020, alleging a cause of action for mandamus. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. Guhr is a former student at USC. On July 1, 2020, USC dismissed Guhr. USC's decision to dismiss Guhr is invalid because USC failed to give Guhr a fair hearing, failed to implement policies that provide a fair process, and committed a p...

Excerpt: ...eah moves for an order lifting the automatic stay on discovery caused by the filing of EEL's anti-SLAPP motion. 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 Petitioner Feah commenced this proceeding on November 9, 2020. The operative pleading is the SAP filed on March 30, 2021, alleging causes of action for: (1) traditional mandam...

Excerpt: ...eply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case Petitioner Gurganus, acting pro per, commenced this proceeding on March 15, 2021. The operative pleading is the FAP 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”) obs...

Excerpt: ...s the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case Petitioner Guhr commenced this proceeding on April 15, 2020, alleging a cause of action for mandamus. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. Guhr is a former student at USC. On July 1, 2020, USC dismissed Guhr. USC's decision to dismiss Guhr is invalid because USC failed to give Guhr a fair hearing, failed to implement policies that provide a fair process, and committed a pr...

Excerpt: ...(“Martinez”), Allison Garland, and Jose Alarcon (“Alarcon”) to cease interfering with the Commission by (1) removing Commission staff; (2) circumventing the Commission's independent authority; (3) commandeering the Commission's budget; (4) holding itself out as the Commission; and (5) taking other actions which interfere with the Commission's exercise of its lawful duties. The court has read and considered the moving papers, [1] oppositio...

Excerpt: ...tive decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Glass, acting pro per, commenced this proceeding on February 4, 2020, alleging causes of action for: traditional mandamus and pursuant to Welf. and Ins. Code [1] sections 5200 and 5201- 02. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. Glass is a 65-year-old resident of the California State Prison-Los Angeles County (“Prison”). He previously sought a Petition for Evaluation p...

Excerpt: ... with Rios' California Public Records Act (“CPRA”) request and release records that are not subject to exemption. 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 Rios commenced this action on November 5, 2019. The operative pleading is the Second Amended Petition (“SAP”) filed on November 6, 2020 against Respondents Di...

Excerpt: ...aint Plaintiff Chung commenced this action on February 24, 2021, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of oral agreement; (2) open book account; and (3) account stated. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. Chung and Kang entered into an oral agreement (“Agreement”) whereby Chung agreed to loan money to Kang. On August 28, 2020, Chung issued check number 269 in the amount of $10,000 to Kang. On September 7, 2020, the second a...

Excerpt: ...ntative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner IOC commenced this action on July 1, 2020, alleging a cause of action for traditional mandamus pursuant to the CPRA. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. IOC is a non-profit organization formed and operating under the laws of the State of California. One of its primary roles as a government watchdog is ensuring that public agencies comply with all applicable ...

Excerpt: ... of the Avner Family Trust and Avner & Avner 401(k) Plan Trust (the “Trusts”), and Correy, in his individual capacity. The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, [1] and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case Petitioners commenced this proceeding on March 15, 2021, alleging a cause of action for traditional mandamus pursuant to Corporations Code (“Corp. Code”) section 17704.10(f...

Excerpt: ...446-JAK-RAO) (the “Whaley Action”). The court has read and considered the moving papers, [1] opposition, reply, [2] and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Nuber commenced this proceeding on October 4, 2016, alleging causes of action for: (1) motor vehicle and (2) general negligence. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. Defendants, their employees, or agents, so negligently,...

Excerpt: ...and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner MNC commenced this action on January 29, 2021, alleging a cause of action for mandamus. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. MNC publishes three newspapers in the County, all of which are adjudicated by the Los Angeles Superior Court as newspapers of general circulation, rendering them qualified to carry legal advertising. DJC publishes two...

Excerpt: ...“Bullseye”) and Growth-Logic, Inc., dba Bullseye Capital (“Growth-Logic”) (collectively, the “Fund”). 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 January 28, 2021 against Defendants Joel Block (“Block”) and the Fund, alleging causes of action for: (1) fraud, (2) breach of fiduc...

Excerpt: ... (“P. Naylor Trust”), and Justin, in his capacity as Trustee of the IRAR Trust FBO Justin N. Naylor #35-22894 (“ J. Naylor Trust”) apply for right to attach orders against Defendants Advantageous Systems, LLC (“ASL”) and Adam L. Stein (“Stein”) in the amount of $894,303.52. 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 ...

Excerpt: ...e, Inc. (“AGL”), Artem Avetisyan (“Avetisyan”), and Artak Khachatryan (“Khachatryan”) at the commercial real properties located at 1638 N. Las Palmas Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038 (the “Las Palmas Property”), and 1639 N. Cherokee Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038 (the “Cherokee Property”) (collectively, the “Premises”). The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative d...

Excerpt: ...nd renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner CIFAC commenced this proceeding on December 1, 2020. The operative pleading is the Supplemental Petition filed on May 14, 2021, alleging a cause of action for traditional mandamus for violations Public Contract Code sections 20162, 22162, and 22164. The verified Supplemental Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. On August 1, 2019, JT Construction...

Excerpt: ...ement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff VW commenced this proceeding on April 2, 2021, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of written agreement, (2) claim & delivery, (3) conversion, and (4) goods sold and delivered. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. Prior to the commencement of this action, pursuant to an assignment in writing, VW became the owner of a written contract (“Contract”) by which Sarkisian leased the Vehicl...

Excerpt: .... A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiffs Croft and Larchmont Village Partners, LCC (“Larchmont”) commenced this action on October 9, 2020 against Defendants Kreation and Marjan Sarshar (“Sarshar”), alleging causes of action for (1) breach of oral contract; (2) common count on an open book account; and (3) breach of guaranty. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. On December 3, 2014 Plaintiff Croft and Defendant Kre...

Excerpt: ...ration under the CPR Non-Administered Arbitration Rules, Dentons U.S. LLP v. Jinshu ‘John' Zhang” (the “Arbitration”), and (2) prosecuting any other actions in any other state court litigations or arbitrations against Zhang until the court rules on whether the parties' Partnership Agreement clearly and unmistakably delegates to the arbitrator any issues of arbitrability. The court has read and considered the moving papers, [1] opposition,...

Excerpt: ...ow him to inspect Corporation's books and records. 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 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 as f...

Excerpt: ...ses”), and Robert Derby (“Derby”) in the amount of $3,950,000. 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. Complaint Plaintiff New Millennium commenced this action on July 24, 2020, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of contract, (2) breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, (3) fraud, and (4) common c...

Excerpt: ... Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff PS Funding commenced this action on March 18, 2021, alleging a cause of action for breach of guaranty. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. On October 26, 2018, Jana, LLC (“Borrower”) and Easy Financial, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (“Easy”) entered into a Loan Agreement wherein Easy agreed to loan Borrower $1,125,000.00 (the “Loan”). On October 26, 2018, Borrower...

Excerpt: ...5 E. Gage Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90001 (collectively, the “Premises”, and separately, the “725 Premises” and the “735 Premises”) unless and until MIA Defendants obtain the written approval of Golden State and its master landlord. The court has read and considered the moving papers and opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Golden State commenced this proce...

Excerpt: ...al”). The court has read and considered the moving papers, [1] supplemental papers, opposition, [2] and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint In November 2020, Plaintiff Dobkin met and established an online relationship with a woman who identified herself as Sherry Chen and portrayed herself as a wealthy entrepreneur and businessperson. Sherry Chen used deceitful tactics to convince Dobkin to...

Excerpt: ...rs the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner CMMB commenced this proceeding on April 28, 2020, against Respondents Attorney General of the State of California (“Attorney General”) and the Registrar of the Registry of Charitable Trusts (“Registrar”) (collectively, “Attorney General”), alleging causes of action for administrative and traditional mandamus, and declaratory relief. The verified Petit...

Excerpt: ...nt of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Food for the Poor, Inc. (“FFP”) commenced this action on April 30, 2020, against Respondents Attorney General and Registrar of the Registry of Charitable Trusts (“Registrar”) (collectively, “Attorney General”), 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 charita...

Excerpt: .... 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 Brown commenced this proceeding on September 18, 2019. The operative pleading is the First Amended Petition (“FAP”) filed on January 17, 2020, alleging causes of action for traditional and administrative mandamus. The FAP alleges in pertinent part as follows. Brown and his ...

Excerpt: ..., Allison Garland, Kaivan Yuen, and Jose Alarcon move the court for judgment on the pleadings as to the Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed by Petitioner Personnel Commission of the District (“Commission”). 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 Commission commenced this proceeding on March 30, 2020, against R...

Excerpt: ... [1] , and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiffs WBC, West Bay Capital, LLC, and Capital Lending Resources, Inc. (“CLR”) commenced this proceeding on February 26, 2020 against Defendants Urban Commons, Woods, and Wu, alleging causes of action for: (1) breach of contract (West Bay REIT Loan), (2) breach of contract (West Bay REIT Guaranty), (3) breach of contract (CLR REIT Loan), ...

Excerpt: ... dating violence. 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 Petitioner Doe commenced this proceeding on September 14, 2020, alleging a cause of action for administrative mandamus. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. On April 22, 2019, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (“Cal Poly”) initiated a Title IX sexual misconduc...

Excerpt: ...sition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiffs RCB Equities #1, LLC (“RCB”) and Yamkochav commenced this action on July 9, 2020 against the Newells and New Cities Land Company, Inc. (“New Cities”), alleging causes of action for: (1) deficiency judgment; (2) breach of written guaranties; and (3) breach of environmental indemnity. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as f...

Excerpt: ...ated at 100 Headwaters, Irvine, CA 92602 (“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 Yifan commenced this action on December 24, 2020, against Defendants Meiju Group, LLC (“Meiju”), Overseas Investment, LLC (“Overseas”), Super HK Management, LLC, Impressive Catering Management, LLC (“Impressive�...

Excerpt: .... Seyde also moves to file under seal one exhibit in support of his brief. The court has read and considered the moving papers, oppositions, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Drake commenced this proceeding on October 22, 2018 against Defendant Brian and nominal Defendants Regency Outdoor Advertising, Inc. (“Regency” or the “Company”)), Corona Outdoor Advertising, Inc....

Excerpt: ...e Case 1. Petition Petitioner Alwan commenced this proceeding on September 15, 2020. The operative pleading is the SAP filed on March 16, 2021, which alleges causes of action for administrative mandamus. The verified SAP alleges in pertinent part as follows. At all times relevant, Alwan was a student at the University. Following a hearing on May 5 and May 8, 2020, Student Performance Committee (“SPC”) Chair Dan Miulli, DO (“Miulli”), info...

Excerpt: ...“Department”) to reconsider its decision revoking Pacific Equity's finance lender'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 Petitioner Pacific Equity commenced this proceeding on July 14, 2020, alleging a cause of action for administrative mandamus. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent as follows. On May 24...

Excerpt: ... 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 action on May 27, 2020. The operative pleading is the SAC filed on February 17, 2021, alleging causes of action for: (1) declaratory relief; (2) traditional mandamus; (3) tortious interference with contractual relations; (4) tortious interference with prospective economic ...

Excerpt: ...A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Kinglet commenced this action on February 6, 2020, alleging causes of action for breach of guaranty. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. On January 7, 2016, RR Kinglet, LLC (“Borrower”) obtained a loan in the principal amount of $3,997,500 (the “Loan”) for the purpose of refinancing two loans. The Loan is evidenced by a Promissory Note dated January 7, 2016 (the “Note”). ...