Excerpt: ...owner and CEO of Defendant Ben Jewelry. Plaintiff Anthony Amatullo (“Plaintiff”) and defendant Yossi Dina (“Dina”) became friends in the 1980s. Dina is the owner and CEO of Defendant Ben Jewelry. As Dina's business grew, he borrowed money from Plaintiff. Plaintiff entered into multiple loan agreements (collectively, “Loan Agreements”) with Dina and/or Ben Jewelry (“Defendants”) throughout the years. Under these agreements, Plainti...

Excerpt: ...court GRANTS a judgment in favor of Plaintiff in the requested amount of $7,929.84. Counsel for Plaintiff American Express Bank, FSB to give notice. STATEMENT OF THE CASE This case arises from allegations that Defendant Ana Lisa Hardine (“Hardine,” aka Analisa M. Dymallyhardine, Analisa Michael Dymallyhardine, Analisa Lisa Dymallyhardine, Ana Lisa Dymallyhardine) became indebted to Plaintiff in the sum of $35,929.84 for a balance due on a boo...

Excerpt: ...CASE This case arises from allegations that Defendant Daniel Sosa (“Sosa”) instituted a legal malpractice case against his former counsel, Plaintiff Henry G. Wykowski (“Wykowski”), in bad faith and without probable cause, for the improper purpose of avoiding paying legal bills Wykowski accrued in representing Sosa and Sosa's company Mid City Cannabis Club (“Mid City”) in a dispute with the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”). Defenda...

Excerpt: ...atters were set for hearing on June 29, 2018. On June 21, 2018, the court continued the matters to July 26, 2018. The court specifically noted that the briefing schedule was to remain unchanged. Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) on June 22, 2018. Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure, section 472, subdivision (a), a party may amend its pleading once without leave of the court after a demurrer or motion to strike is filed but bef...

Excerpt: ...S the motion and AWARDS Defendants $1,985 in monetary sanctions against Plaintiff Austreberto Vargas to compensate Defendants for the attorney's fees and costs incurred due to Plaintiff's failure to appear at the two noticed depositions and for the subject motion. Counsel for Defendants to give notice. STATEMENT OF THE CASE This action arises from allegations that Defendants National Default Servicing Corporation (“National Default”) and Sele...

Excerpt: ...tiff's failure to demonstrate proof of service of the Summons, Complaint and notice of the motion on Defendants. Counsel for Plaintiff to give notice. STATEMENT OF THE CASE This action arises in connection with Defendant Dellita Johnson (“Johnson”)'s alleged fraudulent transfer of her assets to the allegedly sham entities including Defendants D. International Services LLC (“D. International”), Self Evident, Inc. (“Self Evident”) and O...

Excerpt: ... in the alternative and LIMITS Defendant Yamaha's subpoena to documents that are related to the injuries Michael Thabet suffered in or as a result of the May 25, 2015 incident. Counsel for Plaintiff to give notice. STATEMENT OF THE CASE Plaintiffs Michael Thabet, Kathy Thabet, and George Thabet bring this wrongful death and personal injury action and allege that on May 25, 2015, Decedent Magdy Thabet was a passenger on a personal watercraft (jet-...

Excerpt: ...ed to demonstrate that the request for entry of default was mailed to the same address as Defendant was served the Summons and Complaint and that service of all documents was proper. STATEMENT OF THE CASE Summary of Complaint: This case arises from allegations that an account was stated in writing by and between Plaintiff Midas International Corporation (“Midas”) and Defendants Ryan and Keith Flynn, wherein it was agreed that Defendants were ...

Excerpt: ...ile a First Amended Complaint. Counsel for Defendant Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. to give notice. STATEMENT OF THE CASE This action arises from Plaintiff Debra Savala (“Savala”)'s allegedly wrongful termination from Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo”). Savala alleges that she was forced to take a medical leave of absence on December 19, 2014 and that Defendants terminated her and wrongfully filled her position in July 2015. P...

Excerpt: ...squez & Company, LLP's demurrer to the SAC with 20 days leave to amend. The motion to strike is MOOT. Counsel for Defendant to give notice. STATEMENT OF THE CASE This case arises from allegations that non-party Chicana Service Action Center (“CSAC”), a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, fraudulently billed Plaintiff County of Los Angeles (“County”) in connection with CSAC's contracts to provide various public and social services to eligibl...

Excerpt: .... At the hearing, Plaintiff should be prepared to discuss whether there is a reasonable possibility that the identified defect can be cured on amendment. Counsel for Defendant the Honorable Randall Pacheco to give notice. STATEMENT OF THE CASE Plaintiff Anthony A. Patel (“Patel”) and Defendant Sonya Bhatia (“Bhatia”) were married in October 2006. Patel filed for dissolution of the marriage in Los Angeles County in or about July 2013. The ...

Excerpt: ... The court GRANTS Defendant's motion and compels Plaintiff Jacqueline Barnett's claims to arbitration. The court STAYS Plaintiff Barnett's claims until the completion of the arbitration. STATEMENT OF THE CASE This employment action arises from allegations that Defendants Avalon Health Care, Inc. (“Avalon”) and Avrohom Tress (“Tress”) (collectively “Defendants”) wrongfully discriminated against and harassed Plaintiffs Jacqueline Barnet...

Excerpt: ...BMITTED DOCUMENTS (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1800): 1. Dismissal or judgment of non-parties to the judgment YES 2. Use of JC Form CIV-100 YES 3. Memorandum of costs YES 4. Declaration of nonmilitary status for each defendant YES 5. Declarations of propriety of separate default judgment on cross-complaint N/A 6. Summary of the case YES 7. 585(d) declarations/admissible evidence in support YES 8. Interest computation (as necessary) YES 9. Request...

Excerpt: ...position to the motion to stay filed June 26, 2018 COURT'S TENTATIVE RULING Defendant City center Parking, Inc.'s motion for a stay is DENIED. The court SUSTAINS Defendant's demurrer to Plaintiff's Complaint. Leave to amend will be discussed at the hearing. Counsel for Defendant to give notice. STATEMENT OF THE CASE In a separate action, Jesse Rios, et al. v. City Center Parking Inc., Los Angeles Superior Court, Department 322, Case Number BC6701...

Excerpt: ...ing party must meet and confer in person or by telephone with the party who filed the pleading that is subject to the motion to strike, for the purpose of determining if an agreement can be reached that resolves the moving party's objections. (Code Civ. Proc., § 435.5, subd. (a).) Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant Saher Boulos has not submitted a declaration attesting to his counsel's efforts to meet and confer with Cross-Complainant's counsel regar...

Excerpt: ...ermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90044 (the “Property”). As set forth in the Second Amended Form Complaint (“SAC”), the facts of the case are as follows. Plaintiff ADD Investments (“ADD”) alleges that on or about December 15, 2016, it agreed to rent the Property to Defendant as a month-to-month tenancy at a rate of $4,500 per month. According to the SAC, Exhibit 1 (the “Lease”) is a copy of the parties' written agreement. The SAC al...

Excerpt: ...th, thirteenth, fifteenth and sixteenth causes of action with 30 days leave to amend; the demurrer is otherwise MOOT. The court OVERRULES Defendant County Records Research, Inc.'s demurrer to the third, fourth, sixth through eleventh and sixteenth causes of action; the demurrer is otherwise MOOT. The court OVERRULES Defendant Hoai Phan's demurrer to the seventh through eleventh and sixteenth causes of action; the demurrer is otherwise MOOT. The c...

Excerpt: ...illan to substitute as Plaintiff Millan's successor-in-interest and continue to assert his claims. Counsel for Blanca Santillan to give notice. STATEMENT OF THE CASE This employment action arises from allegations that Defendant Southern California Edison Co. (“SCE”) discriminated against and wrongfully terminated Plaintiff Ramon A. Millan (“Millan”) based on his age, in violation of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”). In the...

Excerpt: ... Morgan's First Amended Complaint. The court SUSTAINS the demurrers to Cross-Complainants/Defendants Takui Ayvazyan and Monalizza Restaurant's Cross-Complaints. The court grants 30 days leave to amend as to the first, second, third and fifth causes of action. At the hearing, the parties should be prepared to discuss whether leave to amend should be granted to the fourth causes of action. The demurrers to the Smith Plaintiffs and Plaintiff Omari J...

Excerpt: ...7.56. At the hearing, Plaintiff should be prepared to discuss the basis for its request for prejudgment interest. STATEMENT OF THE CASE Summary of Complaint: This case arises from allegations that Defendant Jason Marcellus Washington (“Washington”) wrongfully set Plaintiff Golden Eagle Insurance Company (“Golden Eagle”)'s Insured Dr. Ira Cohen (“Cohen”)'s property on fire. Plaintiff alleges it was a party to an insurance contract with...

Excerpt: ...ENT OF THE CASE This action arises from allegations that Defendant Kousha Berokim (“Berokim”) committed legal malpractice while representing Plaintiff Emanuel Aframian (“Aframian”) in connection with a lawsuit against NAMCO Capital Group (“NAMCO”) (the “underlying action”). In the Complaint, Plaintiff alleges one cause of action for legal malpractice. Plaintiff now moves for summary judgment, or in the alternative for summary adju...

Excerpt: ... nonsuit as to the first, fifth and sixth causes of action. The court GRANTS the motion as to the eighth cause of action. The Court shall consider the substantive trial evidence on the remaining causes of action at the time of the oral closing arguments. Counsel for Defendant to give notice. STATEMENT OF THE CASE The background of this case is more fully set forth in the court's prior November 5, 2015 ruling on the motion for summary judgment, or...

Excerpt: ...ENIES Plaintiff's motion. The court GRANTS monetary sanctions to Defendants Mylinh Kha and Ethan Kha in the amount of $2,100 and GRANTS monetary sanctions to non-party Hsu in the amount of $1,575. Counsel for Defendants to give notice. STATEMENT OF THE CASE This action arises out of a bail bond agreement that Plaintiff Lana Sieu Ngu (“Ngu”) allegedly entered into with Defendant City Bail Bonds (“CBB”). Plaintiff alleges that on June 11, 2...

Excerpt: ...he fifth cause of action for fraudulent concealment and Plaintiffs' claims for successor liability and punitive damages. The motion is otherwise DENIED. Defendant Porter Warner Industries, LLC to give notice. STATEMENT OF THE CASE Plaintiffs Flavio and Modesta Ramos allege that Flavio Ramos developed pulmonary fibrosis as a result of his exposure to Defendants' products during his employment at Supreme Castings and Pattern Co., Inc. (“Supreme C...

Excerpt: ...his action arises out of an employment agreement dispute. Plaintiff Existence Genetics (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint seeking declaratory relief concerning their respective rights, duties and obligations under the employment agreement with Defendant Michael Nelson (“Defendant” or “Cross-Claimant”) as Chief Financial Officer. In the Complaint, Plaintiff contends that Defendant is not entitled to any compensation and/or benefits pursua...