Excerpt: ...ers (no opposition was filed) and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint On October 8, 2020, Plaintiff Marine One commenced this proceeding action against Defendants (“Maglasang”) and the Department of Motor Vehicles (“DMV”), alleging claims for (1) breach of contract, (2) common count – money lent, (3) foreclosure of nonpossessory lien, (4) possession of personal; property and for damages, and (...

Excerpt: ... 2021, alleging in pertinent part as follows. Rollins was a surgeon licensed by Respondent Medical Board of California (“Board”) since 1993. On February 22, 2021, the Board filed an Accusation that (1) due to mental illness, his competency to practice medicine was impaired; and (2) he had engaged in unprofessional conduct that showed he was unfit to practice. After a hearing that took place from March 22 to 24, 2021, the Administrative Law Ju...

Excerpt: ...Reid's employment with Real Party-in-Interest Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (“DPSS”). 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 March 15, 2021. The verified Petition alleges a cause of action for administrative mandate and alleges in pertinent part as follow...

Excerpt: ...nd 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 California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). The verified FAP alleges in pertinent part as follows. Contrary to SCVSD's February 25, 2019 Resolution through which SCVSD claimed to have abandoned o...

Excerpt: ...”) to recover a 2016 Kia Forte, VIN KNAFK4A62F5421239 (“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 First Investors filed this Complaint on October 4, 2021, alleging causes of action for (1) claim and delivery, (2) breach of contract, (3) common count – money lent, and (3) Conversion. The verified...

Excerpt: ...nt of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff West Casitas filed its complaint against Defendant Swing House for breach of lease on October 14, 2021. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. On February 18, 2014, the parties executed a ten-year lease for commercial real property (“Lease”) at 3229 Casitas Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90039 (“Premises”). As of February 18, 2020, the base rent under the Lease was $28,500 per month with a late ...

Excerpt: ...unty”). 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. The Complaint Plaintiff filed the Complaint on April 6, 2022, alleging claims for (1) public and (2) private nuisance. In pertinent part, the Complaint alleges that Defendants conducted three classroom takeover pranks on the USC campus as follows: 1. On September 20, 2021, Defendants Kan...

Excerpt: ...�Foxwood”), and PBP Property, Inc. (“PBP”) (collectively, “Muso”) to enjoin them from (1) transferring any proceeds from the sale of the property at 4700-4740 Northgate Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95834 (“Sacramento Property”); (2) transferring assets held by Northridge Homes Briggs Ranch LLC, Northridge Homes Cresta Bella LLC, Northridge Homes Newcombe Ranch LLC, Northridge Homes Windmill LLC, Northridge Homes, Inc., Opus/Foxwood LLC, Op...

Excerpt: ...g tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. Complaint Plaintiff Federico filed this Complaint against Defendants Alfieri, Mission Real Estate Capital, LLC (“Mission Capital”), and Mission Real Estate Group (“Mission Group”) on November 5, 2021, alleging causes of action for (1) breach of contract, (2) promissory fraud, (3) financial elder abuse, and (4) book account. The Complaint alleges in pertinent part as follows. Federico is an...

Excerpt: ...cific (“COMP”) on August 21, 2020. 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 Alwan commenced this proceeding against the University on September 15, 2020. The operative pleading is the verified Third Amended Petition (“TAP”) filed on June 28, 2021, which alleges two causes of action for administrative mandamus. T...

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