Excerpt: ...ecision. A. Statement of the Case 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 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 12th, September 21st and October 6t...

Excerpt: ... Probation, and Social Probation through the Spring Quarter of 2022. 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 Fraternity 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...

Excerpt: ...rt has read and considered the moving papers, oppositions, and reply, [1] and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiffs Lazben and Naftali Deutsch (“Naftali”) commenced this action on May 6, 2020 against Defendants Firm and Marc E. Rohatiner, Esq (“Rohatiner”). The operative pleading is the First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) filed on July 6, 2020, alleging causes of action for (1) professi...

Excerpt: ...Marie Oliver aka Talisha M. Oliver aka Talisha Oliver (“Talisha”) in the amount of $126,043.09. 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 Pawnee commenced this action on March 2, 2021, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of written agreement, (2) breach of guaranty, (3) open book account, (4) reasonable value,...

Excerpt: ..., and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff ACA commenced this proceeding on February 26, 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 this acti...

Excerpt: ...enders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition 30‐2019‐01044945 City commenced this proceeding on January 17, 2019, in the Orange County Superior Court. The Second Amended Petition (“SAP”), filed on December 9, 2019, is the operative pleading and it alleges claims for traditional mandamus pursuant to CCP section 1085 and declaratory relief. The FAP alleges in pertinent part as follows. SB 35 when into effect...

Excerpt: ...ceves from his position as a Ranger. The court has read and considered the moving papers [2] and opposition (no reply was filed) and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case Petitioner Aceves commenced this proceeding on May 8, 2020, alleging a cause of action for administrative mandamus. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. Aceves was an employee of MRCA for at least 15 years. On November 7, 2019, MRCA pro...

Excerpt: ...r Family Trust (“Shofler Trust”) and the Raymond Shofler IRA (“IRA”), move for the appointment a receiver to take over management of the following entities in which Plaintiffs own a continuing interest: (1) Cave Springs Shopping Center 12, LLC; (2) College Marketplace 16, LLC; (3) Deer Creek Lot 4 07A, LLC; (4) Fenton Commons 16, LLC; (5) Overland Crossing 13A, LLC (“Overland Crossing”); (6) Paradise Valley Festival 04A, LLC; (7) Pipe...

Excerpt: ...er Doe commenced this proceeding on August 18, 2020 against Respondents UCLA, Mohammed Cato, in his official capacity as Title IX Director, and Jasmine 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 freshman. He completed coursework until the Spring of 2018. Throughout...

Excerpt: ...glewood, California (“Property”) as well as the facilities located on the Property (“Facilities”) and the personal property of Defendants Children of Promise Management, LLC (“Borrower”) and Children of Promise Preparatory Academy, Inc. (“Academy”). Wilmington also moves for a preliminary injunction in aid of the receiver. The court has read and considered the ex parte application and supplemental papers, the ex parte opposition a...

Excerpt: ...d considered the moving papers (no opposition was filed) and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Chacon commenced this proceeding on November 16, 2020, alleging a cause of action for traditional mandamus. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. On May 25, 2020, Chacon entered into a Stock Sale and Purchase Agreement with Yolanda E. Wilber (“Wilber”). Under this agreement, Chacon...

Excerpt: ... Angeles (“County”). ALADS contends that County's returns to the writ show that County is improperly calculating the payments owed pursuant to the writ, including by imposing a three-year statute of limitations and an arbitrary cap on the number of persons entitled to payment at any time. ALADS's Evidentiary Objections Ewell Declaration (1) Overruled (2) Overruled. (3) Overruled. (4) Overruled. (5) Overruled. (6) Overruled. (7) Overruled. (8)...

Excerpt: ...ations" category and to remand this matter for the Board to determine her pension rating consistent with higher categories. The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case Petitioner Fatool commenced this proceeding on July 31, 2020. The Petition alleges a cause of action for administrative mandamus and alleges in pertinent part as follows. Fatool a...

Excerpt: ...ply was filed) and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case Petitioner Rodriguez commenced this proceeding on December 4, 2020. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. On December 26, 2019, Rodriguez suffered damages arising from an alleged incident of medical negligence at Harbor UCLA Medical Center (“Harbor UCLA”). On October 22, 2020, Rodriguez notified the Department in writing of a possible claim by s...

Excerpt: ...Aron as Co-Trustee of the Petrosian Family Trust dated May 11, 2004 (“Trust”), and Diruhi Sirvart Petrosian as Co-Trustee of the Trust (“Diruhi”) the amount of $774,153.85. The court has read and considered the moving papers and opposition [1] (no reply was filed) [2] and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Liberty commenced this action on September 8, 2020 against Defendants Commercia...

Excerpt: ...ither verbally, in writing, or through social media accounts owned or controlled by Defendants. 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 February 19, 2021, alleging a cause of action for breach of contract. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. Pitt is a fashion designer and o...

Excerpt: ...al Report and Accounting. Non-party David Seyde (“Seyde”) separately moves for orders (1) that the Receiver cause payments to be made to Seyde or in the alternative disgorge funds paid to the Receiver, or else granting leave to sue the Receiver, (2) unsealing all deal documents filed by Brian Kennedy (“Brian”) and Drake Kennedy (“Drake”), and (3) sealing certain records filed in support of his motions. The court has read and considere...

Excerpt: ...Azinian”), and Tinseltown Sunset LLC (“Tinseltown”) to recover several items of restaurant equipment, (the “Equipment”). The court has read and considered the moving papers (no opposition was filed) and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff PNC commenced this proceeding on February 11, 2021, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of written agreement, (2) claim and delivery, (3) conv...

Excerpt: ....55. 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 Pawnee commenced this action on October 13, 2020, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of written agreement, (2) breach of personal guaranty, (3) open book account, (4) reasonable value, (5) account stated, (6) indebtedness, (7) unjust enrichment, (8) claim and deliver...

Excerpt: ...nd renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Ally Bank commenced this proceeding on December 14, 2020, 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 this act...

Excerpt: ...and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner O'Brien commenced this proceeding on May 4, 2020, alleging a cause of action for administrative mandamus. The Petition alleges in pertinent as follows. O'Brien, a Registered Nurse (“RN”) with decades of service, an outstanding reputation, and no Board disciplinary action of any kind, joined Zena Med Spa (“Zena Med”) in January or Febru...

Excerpt: ...es. [1] 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 Complaint Petitioner ALADS commenced this proceeding on November 22, 2017. The operative pleading is the First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) filed on September 29, 2020, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of contract, (2) mandamus, (3) declaratory relief, and (4) breach of the cove...

Excerpt: ...�Receiver”), and exonerating the receiver's bond. The court has read and considered the moving papers, objection, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Department commenced this proceeding on March 11, 2020, alleging causes of action for appointment of receiver. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. Respondents Legacy Healthcare Center, LLC (“Legacy”) and Rose G...

Excerpt: ...f Bugaj commenced this action on August 27, 2020, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of contract (promissory note), (2) breach of contract (security agreement), (3) claim and delivery, (4) writ of possession, (5) money paid and expended, (6) account stated, and (7) charging order. The verified Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. On November 14, 2017, Bugaj and Cela executed a written promissory note (“Note”). The Note states...

Excerpt: ...ehicles (“DMV”) to recover a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, VIN 3VV1B7AX9JM063200 (“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 VW commenced this proceeding on January 12, 2021, alleging causes of action for (1) claim and delivery of personal property, for pre-trial writ of possession, and order directing...

Excerpt: ...e moving papers, opposition, and reply, [1] and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case Plaintiff Unify commenced this proceeding on February 11, 2021, against Defendants Gjelina Group, LP (“Gjelina”), Oakwood Park, LLC (“Oakwood”), Fresco's Gym, LLC (“Fresco's”); Hamtramck Hospitality, LLC (“Hamtramck”), L.L., LLC (“LL”), Venice Beach SPV I, LLC (“Venice Beach”), Fran Camaj (“Camaj”), and Tr...

Excerpt: ...ition [1] (no reply was filed) and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Mani Brothers commenced this action on January 25, 2021, alleging causes of action for unlawful detainer. The verified Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. On September 17, 2019, Landlord and Tenant entered into a written Retail Lease (“Lease”) for the property at 9200 Sunset Boulevard, Suites 170 and 215, We...

Excerpt: ...ommenced 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 Agreement ...

Excerpt: ... Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Chen commenced this proceeding on June 22, 2020, alleging causes of action for administrative and traditional mandamus. The Petition alleges in pertinent as follows. On May 9, 2019, the Board brought an accusation against Chen alleging that he violated the Nursing Practice Act. Chen denied the Accusation and a hearing on the matter was conducted on December 16, 2019 before Administrative Law Judge Mat...

Excerpt: ...ollowing tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Bennett commenced this proceeding on September 16, 2020. The operative pleading is the First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) filed on December 29, 2020 against Defendants HOA, Teresija Sigmund (“Sigmund”), Harold H. Williamson III (“Williamson”), and MZL Properties, Inc. (“MZL”), alleging causes of action for: (1) breach of governing documents (counts 1-3); (2)...

Excerpt: ...ership interests in Urban Commons Battery Park, LLC ("UCBP"). 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 WBC, West Bay Capital, LLC, and Capital Lending Resources, Inc. (“CLR”) commenced this proceeding on February 26, 2020 against Defendants Urban Commons, Taylor Woods, and Howard Wu, alleging causes of action for: ...

Excerpt: ...opposition (no reply was filed), and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Malo commenced this proceeding on June 1, 2020, alleging a cause of action for administrative mandamus. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. On April 27, 2019, pursuant to Vehicle Code section 13382(a) and/or 23612(e), the arresting officer served Malo with an Administrative Per Se Order of Suspension/Revoca...

Excerpt: ...pointment a receiver to take over management of the following entities in which Plaintiffs own a continuing interest: (1) Cave Springs Shopping Center 12, LLC; (2) College Marketplace 16, LLC; (3) Deer Creek Lot 4 07A, LLC; (4) Fenton Commons 16, LLC; (5) Overland Crossing 13A, LLC (“Overland Crossing”); (6) Paradise Valley Festival 04A, LLC; (7) Pipeline 13A, LLC; (8) Shafer Plaza 06A, LLC (“Shafer Plaza”); (9) Shops at Cicero 13 A, LLC;...

Excerpt: ...ntative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Ahmadi commenced this proceeding on July 14, 2020, alleging a cause of action for administrative mandamus. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. On May 7, 2019, the Board filed an Accusation against Ahmadi. The Accusation arose out of Ahmadi's care of Patient A and alleged four Causes for Discipline: (1) gross negligence for billing for a procedure he did not ...

Excerpt: ...ifornia Department of Health Care Services (collectively “Department”) to provide further discovery responses to Windsor's Requests for Production of Documents. The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case Petitioners commenced this action on April 17, 2020, alleging causes of action for mandamus and declaratory relief. The verified Petition ...

Excerpt: ... renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition/Complaint Petitioner CIFAC commenced this proceeding on December 1, 2020, against Respondent City of Huntington Park (“City”), alleging a cause of action for traditional mandamus for violations Public Contract Code sections 20162, 22162, and 22164. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. On August 1, 2019, JT Construction Group, Inc. ("JT Const...

Excerpt: ...L., LLC (“LL”), Fran Camaj (“Camaj”), and 641 Vernon, LLC (“641 Vernon”). 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 Bank commenced this action on January 19, 2021, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of loan agreement (Loans 1-4), (2) breach of commercial guaranties (Loans 1-4), (3) claim and deliver...

Excerpt: ...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 SAP filed on November 6, 2020 against Respondents District, Froilan N. Mendoza (“Mendoza”), Carl Mediema (“Mediema”), and Poe, alleging causes of action for traditional mandamus based on: (1) breach of minimum peace officer requirements; (2) breach of minimum peace officer ...

Excerpt: ...aside the Director's decision upholding the issuance of Civil Wage and Penalty Assessment (“CWPA”) against Minco. 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 Minco commenced this proceeding on December 11, 2019, alleging causes of action for mandamus and declaratory relief. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as fo...

Excerpt: ...e decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Robinson commenced this proceeding on September 25, 2019, alleging a cause of action for traditional mandamus. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. At all times relevant, Robinson was a permanent, full-time employee of the City, working as a sworn peace officer with the Inglewood Police Department (“Department”). On June 27, 2014, Robinson was involved in a use...

Excerpt: ...d proceeding and the petitions in intervention to the Superior Court of the County of Ventura or such other neutral County as determined in the court's discretion. The court has read and considered the moving papers, oppositions, and replies, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. 20STCP02985 Petitioner South Coast Air District Quality Management District (“SCAQMD”) commenced its lawsuit (“SCAQMD Lawsuit�...

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 Rios commenced this action on November 5, 2019. The operative pleading is the SAP filed on November 6, 2020, alleging causes of action for traditional mandamus based on: (1) breach of minimum peace officer requirements; (2) breach of minimum peace officer basic training requir...

Excerpt: ...oard of Directors consists of Plaintiffs Ko, Kim, and Ra as validly elected or appointed. The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, [2] and reply, [3] and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Church commenced this proceeding on November 6, 2019 against Defendants Jong Suk Choi (“Choi”), the Western Presbytery of the Hapdong in USA (“Hapdong”), LA Open Door Presbyt...

Excerpt: ... renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Hardy commenced this proceeding on January 7, 2020. The operative pleading apparently is the First Amended Petition [1] (“FAP”), alleging a cause of action for mandamus. The verified FAP alleges in pertinent part as follows. On December 4, 2019, DMV issued a decision, effective December 12, 2019. The decision states that it is based on Hardy's admission...

Excerpt: ... 1. Complaint Plaintiff XACT commenced this action on May 6, 2020, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of contract; and (2) common counts – goods and services rendered. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. LiveXLive and XACT entered into a Services Agreement & Statement of Work dated June 28, 2019 (“Agreement”). The Agreement was executed on August 5, 2019. Per the Agreement, LiveXLive agreed that XACT was to work under ...

Excerpt: ...d of directors, management, their family members, or entities in which any of them hold ownership interests. 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 Grigorian commenced this proceeding on November 12, 2019 against Defendants Nedy Warren, Esq. (“Warren”), Papaian, Michael Tumanjan (“Tumanjan”), and Tom Malkasian...

Excerpt: ...r Stephanie Smith (“Smith”), as Trustee of the Lovely Family Trust (“Trust”), commenced this proceeding on February 20, 2020 against Respondents Commission and the City of Los Angeles (“City”). The operative pleading is the Third Amended Petition (“TAP”), [1] alleging causes of action for traditional mandamus and declaratory relief. The TAP alleges in pertinent part as follows. Smith owns the property located at 405 Puerto Del Mar...

Excerpt: .... Complaint Plaintiff Ally Bank commenced this proceeding on November 25, 2020, 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 this action, pursuant to an assignment in writing, Ally Bank became the owner o...

Excerpt: ...ed), and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Bridgecrest filed this action on October 20, 2020, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of written agreement, (2) claim and 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, Bridgecrest became the owner of...

Excerpt: ...ectively, “Department” or “DHCS”) to set aside its decision denying PharmBlue's appeal from audit adjustments reducing reimbursement for medication dispensed to Medi-Cal beneficiaries. 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 PharmBlue commenced this proceeding on October 24, 2020 in the San Francisco County Sup...

Excerpt: ... was filed), and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Chavez commenced this proceeding on August 24, 2020, alleging a cause of action for administrative mandamus. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. On July 11, 2019, Chavez was detained by a peace officer of the California Highway Patrol (“CHP”). The arresting officer, pursuant to Vehicle Code sections 13382(a) and 23612(e), ...

Excerpt: ...ng the issuance of a citation and civil penalty in the amount of $51,200 against it. The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case Petitioner Bonded commenced this proceeding on February 5, 2020, alleging a cause of action for mandamus. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. On October 9, 2018, Deputy Labor Commissioner Santiago Sima (...

Excerpt: ...ommenced this action on July 16, 2020 against Respondents Department of Motor Vehicles, Sacramento (“DMV”) and Real Party Hollenbeck Absolute Towing Company (“Hollenbeck”), alleging causes of action for traditional mandamus and declaratory relief. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. In February 2020, Robison called the Los Angeles Police Department (“LAPD”) to report that his car had been stolen by Robin L. Mitchell (�...

Excerpt: ...s read and considered the moving papers, opposition, [2] and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Orlando commenced this proceeding on October 20, 2020 against Respondents William, Barbara, Jovan Garcia (“Jovan”), and Mayabeque, Inc (“Mayabeque”). The operative pleading is the FAP filed on January 29, 2021 alleging a cause of action for access to corporate records and account...

Excerpt: ...ion. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Key Star commenced this action on December 31, 2020 against Defendants ITFI Trade USA, Inc. (“ITFI”) and Lorsithong. The Complaint alleges causes of action for (1) breach of agreement, (2) breach of guaranty, (3) money lent, (4) account stated, and (5) foreclosure of security interest. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. On February 1, 2016, Bank of America, N.A. (“Bank”...

Excerpt: ...n Palestine (“SJP”) conference (the “Conference”) at University of California, Los Angeles (“UCLA”). 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 Petitioner/Plaintiff Abrams, acting pro se, [1] filed this lawsuit on August 22, 2019, asserting a mandamus/declaratory relief cause of action for violation of the California Co...

Excerpt: ...his proceeding on May 3, 2019, alleging causes of action for traditional mandamus, promissory estoppel, ultra vires acts, and declaratory relief. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. In November of 2018, the City, through its Department of General Services, announced its public contracting request for bid (“RFB”) for the City's "Asphalt, Paving, Binder, Annual Requirements Contract," identified in the City's bidding system as So...

Excerpt: ...��FAP”) for writ of mandate filed by Petitioner American Reclamation, Inc. (“ARI”). MTA also moves to strike the FAP. The court has read and considered the moving papers, consolidated opposition, [1] and consolidated reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner ARI commenced this proceeding on November 9, 2020. The operative pleading is the FAP filed on November 25, 2020, alleging caus...

Excerpt: ...ing 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 initiated a Title IX sexual misconduct investigation against Petitioner based on unfounded allegations brought by his ex-girlfriend, Jane Roe (“Roe”), concerning their interactions during a 12-week sexual relationship in Fall 2017 during their freshman year. Doe's final administrativ...

Excerpt: ...mount of $1,008,333. The court has read and considered the moving papers [1] , opposition, and reply, [2] and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff TDF commenced this action on December 11, 2020 against Defendants DeSimone, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP (“LBBS”), Bohm Law Group (“Bohm”), and the Villegases, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of contract, (2) breach of covenan...

Excerpt: ... mined on Anode's behalf under the Anode Mining Contract (“Mining Contract”). Anode separately applies to file the Mining Contract under seal. The court has read and considered the moving papers (no opposition was filed), and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Anode commenced this proceeding on January 29, 2021. The operative pleading is the First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) filed on Fe...

Excerpt: ...nt Plaintiff Mee commenced this action on December 1, 2020, alleging causes of action for breach of guaranty and fraud. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. In December 2017, Mee, at the request of Moreno, provided funding to an entity formed and managed by Moreno, Carlyle Assets, Inc., a California corporation (“Carlyle”). Moreno represented the funding was required and would be used by Carlyle in connection with the refurbish...

Excerpt: ...ded Petition (“SAP”) filed by Petitioner John Rios (“Rios”). The court has read and considered the moving papers, [1] oppositions, and replies, 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 SAP filed on November 6, 2020, alleging causes of action for traditional mandamus based on: (1) breach of minimum peace office...

Excerpt: ...o process SweetFlower's application as the first complete application for Council District 3. 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 SweetFlower commenced this proceeding on January 3, 2020 against Respondents City and the City Council of the City. The operative pleading is the First Amended Petition (“FAP”), ...

Excerpt: ...ng papers (no opposition was filed), and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Gonong commenced this proceeding on October 19, 2020, alleging a cause of action for: (1) declaratory relief; (2) judicial confirmation of the current board of directors of FACLA, including Gonong, as the legitimate board, and (3) an order to set a date for the current board to hold a general membership election pursu...

Excerpt: ... following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Ally Bank commenced this proceeding on August 12, 2020, 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 this action, pursuant to...

Excerpt: ...n. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Ally Financial commenced this proceeding on August 25, 2020, 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 this action, pursuant to an assignment in writi...

Excerpt: ...n commenced this proceeding on October 21, 2020. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. Nolan's claim arises from a vehicle accident in which a bus operated by the County rear-ended a vehicle while Nolan was aboard the bus, causing him severe injuries and a torn anterior cruciate ligament (“ACL”). Nolan submitted a claim on August 31, 2020 and it was denied on September 11, 2020. Nolan failed to timely present a claim to the publi...

Excerpt: ...menced this proceeding on September 15, 2020. The operative pleading is the First Amended Petition (“FAP”) filed on October 26, 2020, which alleges a cause of action for administrative mandamus. The verified FAP alleges in pertinent part as follows. At all times relevant, Alwan was a student at the University. On July 29, 2020, University Student Performance Committee (“SPC”) Chair Dan Miulli, DO (“Miulli”), informed Alwan that he had...

Excerpt: ...dered the moving papers, [1] opposition, and reply, [2] and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Hadley commenced this proceeding on June 5, 2019. The operative pleading is the FAP filed on October 29, 2020, alleging causes of action for traditional mandamus and declaratory relief and seeking the remedy of injunctive relief. The FAP alleges in pertinent part as follows. On August 15, 2018, the ...

Excerpt: ...ntative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Tellez commenced this proceeding on May 19, 2020, alleging a cause of action for administrative mandamus. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. At all relevant times, the City employed Tellez as a body shop mechanic and he was a member of the City's classified civil service system. The City terminated Tellez's employment effective March 20, 2019. Tellez appeal...

Excerpt: ...comply with the Vehicle Code and timely notify registered owners when their vehicles are impounded. The court has read and considered the moving papers, [1] opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case Petitioner Shenassa commenced this proceeding on February 7, 2020 against Respondents DOT and Quick Silver Towing, Inc. (“QST”), [2] alleging a cause of action for administrative mandamus and see...

Excerpt: ...he 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 Buyer commenced this action on August 4, 2020 against Defendants Seller, Maetl, Inc. (“Maetl”), Cyrus Razmara (“Razmara”), and Norayr Davoodian (“Davoodian”), alleging causes of action for fraudulent misrepresentation and declaratory relief. The Complaint alleges in pe...

Excerpt: ...lines Co. (“Southwest”) for the 2012 tax year. The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case Petitioner Assessor commenced this proceeding on March 27, 2020, alleging a cause of action for administrative mandamus. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. Southwest is a commercial airline which operates a fleet of certificated aircraf...

Excerpt: ...ne Gausche-Hill (“Hill”), and Dr. Jeffrey D. Gunzenhauser (“Gunzenhauser”). 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”) filed on December 17, 2020 against Respondents County of Los Angeles Department of...

Excerpt: ...Complaint Plaintiffs Park and Jeff Katofsky, Esq. (“Katofsky”) commenced this action on August 19, 2020. The operative pleading is the First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) against Defendants Hesook Kim (“Hesook”), Hyun Kwon Kim (“Kwon”), as individuals and as trustees of the Trust, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of oral contract, (2) intentional interference with contract, (3) negligent interference with contract, (4) promiss...

Excerpt: ...pers (no opposition was filed), and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Flagship commenced this proceeding on September 18, 2020, 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. Prio...

Excerpt: ...lowing tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff ACA commenced this proceeding on August 22, 2019, alleging a cause of action for replevin (claim and delivery). The verified Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. Prior to the commencement of this action, pursuant to an assignment in writing, ACA became the owner of a written contract (“Contract”) by which Mares purchased the Vehicle from ACA's assignor. ACA ...

Excerpt: ... read and considered the moving papers [1] and opposition (no reply was filed), and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Swindle commenced this proceeding on August 14, 2020, alleging a cause of action for administrative mandamus. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. On October 19, 2019, Swindle was detained by a peace officer of the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department ...

Excerpt: ...8, (“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 Lincoln Financial commenced this proceeding on October 15, 2020, 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 th...

Excerpt: ...SB 166 -- which was retroactively applied against charter cities by SB 1333 -- and Assembly Bill (“AB”) 101 (collectively “Housing Bills”) against City. State and Intervenors the Kennedy Commission's (“Commission”), Housing California (“HC”), and California Coalition for Rural Housing (“CCRH”) oppose. The court has read and considered the moving papers, oppositions, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. S...

Excerpt: ...has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, [1] and reply, [2] and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case Petitioners commenced this action on May 27, 2020. The operative pleading is the FAC filed on August 19, 2020, alleging causes of action for: (1) declaratory relief; (2) traditional mandamus; (3) tortious interference with contractual relations; (4) tortious interference with prospective economic advanta...

Excerpt: ...ving papers, [1] opposition, and reply, [2] and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Fariba commenced this action on December 22, 2016 against Kolodny Law Group (“KLG”) and Stephen A. Kolodny, Esq. (“Kolodny”), alleging causes of action for (1) legal malpractice, (2) negligence, (3) monies had and received, and (4) unjust enrichment. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. D...

Excerpt: ...laint Plaintiff Ally Bank commenced this proceeding on September 30, 2020, 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 this action, pursuant to an assignment in writing, Ally Bank became the owner of a w...

Excerpt: ...oncrete recycling business at 6510, 6600 and 6622 Stanford Avenue, Los Angeles, California (the “site”). The court has read and considered the moving papers, supplemental brief, opposition, [1] and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Association commenced this proceeding on November 24, 2020 against Defendants Miranda and UPW, [2] alleging causes of action for trespass and nuisa...

Excerpt: ...iled), and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Bank commenced this action on September 8, 2020, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of promissory note; (2) breach of commercial guaranties; (3) money lent; (4) account stated; (5) fair valuation; (6) claim and delivery; (7) conversion; and (8) appointment of receiver and seeking the remedy of injunctive relief. The Complaint alleges in pert...

Excerpt: ...close the name and contact information of any person or entity to whom he transmitted ACN's confidential information. The court has read and considered the moving papers (no opposition was filed) and purported “reply”, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff ACN commenced this proceeding on December 22, 2020. The operative pleading is the First Amended Complaint (“FAC”), alleging cause...

Excerpt: ... of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Bank commenced this action on October 8, 2020, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of guaranty; (2) recovery of personal property (claim and delivery); and (3) money due and seeking the remedies of specific performance, appointment of receiver, and injunctive relief. The verified Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. Bank is the successor-in-interest to BBCN Bank, which merged with Wilshire Bank ...

Excerpt: ...nkenship aka Ian M. Blankenship aka Ian Blankenship (“Ian”) in the amount of $27,930.17. 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 Pawnee commenced this action on October 13, 2020, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of written agreement, (2) breach of personal guaranty, (3) open book account, (4) reasonable ...

Excerpt: ... the Case 1. Petition Petitioner Sahakyan commenced this proceeding on July 23, 2019, alleging a cause of action for administrative mandamus. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. Sahakyan is a former civilian employee of the Los Angeles World Airport (“LAWA”). Sahakyan was employed as an Accountant II and was a permanent civil service employee at the time of his termination. On March 2, 2017, Sahakyan was arrested and, ...

Excerpt: ... has read and considered the moving papers [1] and opposition [2] (no reply was filed), and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case Petitioner Smith, acting pro per, commenced this proceeding on September 26, 2019, alleging causes of action for traditional and administrative mandamus. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. Smith had an administrative hearing before the Department on April 25, 2019. The Heari...

Excerpt: ...his action. The court has read and considered the moving papers, [1] oppositions, and replies, [2] and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner South Coast Air District Quality Management District (“SCAQMD”) commenced this action against Respondents City of Los Angeles (“City”), the Los Angeles City Council (“City Council”), the Los Angeles Harbor Department (“Department”) and its B...

Excerpt: ...00 N. Kenmore Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90004 ("Lot 47"), including removing cement and erecting a chain link fence and (2) damaging or otherwise using Lot 47. The court has read and considered the moving papers and opposition (no reply was filed), and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Ocampo commenced this proceeding on October 19, 2020, alleging causes of action for: (1) trespass, (2) private ...

Excerpt: ...”) from: (1) holding himself as pastor of Church; (2) entering the real property located at 308 S. Avenue 17, Los Angeles, CA 90031 (“Property”) to perform any functions as Church's pastor; (3) entering the Property; (4) holding or organizing services or any other events at the Property; and (5) encouraging any person from entering the Property during the COVID-19 pandemic. The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition [1]...

Excerpt: ...and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case Petitioner R&H commenced this proceeding on April 3, 2020, alleging causes of action for traditional and administrative mandamus. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. By letter on or about December 21, 2018, Real Party-in-Interest American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Acura Automotive Division, Inc. (“AHM”) advised R&H that it would be pursuing a chargeback of appr...

Excerpt: ...��ACWA”). The District separately moves to strike the second, third, and fourth causes of action of the FAP. The court has read and considered the moving papers, [1] oppositions, and replies, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Petition Petitioner ACWA commenced this action on August 26, 2019. The operative pleading is the FAP filed on August 10, 2020, alleging causes of action for violations of the Califor...

Excerpt: ... Seiler also moves to augment the record with Seiler's medical records from Huntington Health Physicians (“HHP”). The court has read and considered the moving papers, oppositions, and reply, and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case Petitioner Seiler commenced this proceeding on July 10, 2020, alleging a cause of action for administrative mandamus. The Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. On July 14, 201...

Excerpt: ...Robinson commenced this proceeding on September 25, 2019, alleging a cause of action for traditional mandamus. The verified Petition alleges in pertinent part as follows. At all times relevant, Robinson was a permanent, full-time employee of the City, working as a sworn peace officer with the Inglewood Police Department (“Department”). On June 27, 2014, Robinson was involved in a use of force and a foot pursuit. On May 10, 2016, the City serv...

Excerpt: ...y, “Insureds”) in the amount of $401,000. 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 Crusader commenced this action on August 13, 2019, alleging causes of action for declaratory relief and reimbursement. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. Crusader issued Policy No. CIC-211902 to Insureds (Manesh, ...

Excerpt: ...�Property”). 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 Heritage commenced this proceeding on September 22, 2020, alleging causes of action for: (1) fraudulent misrepresentation, (2) breach of contract, (3) breach of duty of good faith and fair dealing, (4) promissory estoppel, (5) cancellation of written instrument, ...