Excerpt: ... moving papers. BACKGROUND This is a Song- Beverly Consumer Warranty Act action arising from the Defendant's alleged failure to repair Plaintiff's vehicle in violation of the parties' warranty agreement and Civil Code §§ 1790-1795.8. On April 24, 2023, Plaintiff filed the operative C omplaint alleging (1) violation of Civil Code § 1793.2(d), (2) violation of Civil Code §§ 1793.2(b), (3) violation of Civil Code § 1793.2(a)(3), (4) breach of ...

Excerpt: ...UND This action arises from alleged habitability issues at a property located at 3714 Fletcher Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90065 (the “Property”). On December 4, 2023, Plaintiff filed a Complaint against Defendant and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive, alleging causes of action for: (1) negligence, (2) breach of implied warranty of habitability; (3) violation of Los Angeles Municipal Code § 151.10 et seq.; and (4) civil penalties for violation of the...

Excerpt: ...r “Netflix”) RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff OneTaste, Inc. (“Plaintiff” or “OneTaste”) The Court has considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers. BACKGROUND On November 3, 2023, Plaintiff OneTaste filed the instant Complaint against Defendant Netflix and DOES 1 to 100, inclusive, alleging a single cause of action for Defamation Per Se. On March 4, 2024, Defendant filed this instant special motion to strike (Anti-SLAPP) (the “Mo...

Excerpt: ...service was defective. Defendant asserts that Plaintiff failed to exercise reasonable diligence in attempting personal service, and that Plaintiff was aware, or easily could have learned, where Mr. Serpik resides as it is a matter of public record. (Serpik Decl. ¶ 2.) Defendant states that Plaintiff relied on an address of a large office building that houses many businesses, only one of which is the law firm that employs Mr. Serpik. (Serpik Decl...

Excerpt: ...opposition papers and the replies. BACKGROUND Plaintiff Ted Waitt, Trustee of the Nightingale Trust dated November 1, 2007 filed this construction defect action on June 29, 2021. Plaintiff alleges: (1) breach of contract; (2) negligence; (3) professional negligence; (4) strict products liability; (5) breach of express warranty; (6) breach of implied warranty (merchantability); (7) breach of implied warranty (fitness); and (8) decla ratory relief....

Excerpt: ...idered the moving papers. No opposition or reply papers have been filed as of April 23, 2024. BACKGROUND This action arises out of a dispute concerning a construction project. On March 25, 2024, Cross-Defendant Rodriguez Plastering (“Moving Cross -Defendant”) filed the instant motion for determination of good faith settlement (the “Motion”). The Motion is made pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 877.6(a). No opposition has been fi...

Excerpt: ...an”) and Spectrum Lending, LLC (“Spectrum”) (collectively, the “Spectrum Parties”) The Court has considered the moving and opposition papers. As of April 23, 2024, no reply has been filed. BACKGROUND This action arises out of a dispute over real property (the “Property”). The Cross-Complaint (the “XC”) alleges: (1) breach of contract; (2) breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing; (3) unjust enrichment – restit...

Excerpt: ... TRANSRINA KEBE'S SPECIAL MOTION TO STRIKE PLAINTIFFS' FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT Date: April 24, 2024 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: 56 Judge: Holly J. Fuji e Trial: None Set Moving Parties: Defendants Yelen Entertainment LLC (“Yelen”) and Latasha ` Transrina Kebe (“Kebe”) Responding Parties: Plaintiffs Kevin Hart (“Hart”) and K.Hart Enterprises (“KHE” ) The Pleading s On January 2, 2024, plaintiffs Hart and KHE (collectively, “Plaintiffs�...

Excerpt: ...Defendants”) RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff David Seyde (“Seyde”) The Court has considered the moving, opposition and reply papers. THE MOTION On March 7, 2024, Moving Defendants filed the instant motion (the “Motion”) to disqualify the law firm of Miller Barondess LLP (“Miller”) from any further representation of Plaintiff and Cross -Defendant Seyde and Cross -Defendant Porter 24, LLC (“Porter”). On April 4, 2024, Plaintiff Seyde ...

Excerpt: ...Defendants”) RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff David Seyde (“Seyde”) The Court has considered the moving, opposition and reply papers. THE MOTION On March 7, 2024, Moving Defendants filed the instant motion (the “Motion”) to disqualify the law firm of Miller Barondess LLP (“Miller”) from any further representation of Plaintiff and Cross -Defendant Seyde and Cross -Defendant Porter 24, LLC (“Porter”). On April 4, 2024, Plaintiff Seyde ...

Excerpt: ...ty”) RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiffs Leobardo Segura -Meza and Mirian Sanchez (“Plaintiffs”) The Court has considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers. BACKGROUND On November 21, 2023, Plaintiffs filed the operative Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) against Defendants Agoura Hills Marble and Granite, Inc., et al. (“Defendants”), including Moving Party for: (1) Negligence; (2) Strict Liability – Warning Defect; (3) St rict Liab...

Excerpt: ... the moving, opposition, and reply papers. BACKGROUND This action arises out of an employment relationship between Plaintiff and Defendants. Plaintiff's Complaint alleges: (1) sexual harassment; (2) failure to prevent harassment; (3) retaliation; (4) wrongful constructive termination; (5) intentional infliction of emotional distress; and (6) representative action for civil penalties pursuant to the Private Attorney General Act (“PAGA”). With ...

Excerpt: ...ai Motor Company and Hyundai Motor America (collectively, “Hyundai” or “Defendants”) RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiffs Nayeli Viridiana Saldaña Canico, Gustavo Alfredo Saldaña Canico, Jorge Uriel Saldaña Canico, and Ismael Saldaña Canico (collectively, “Canico Siblings” or "Plaintiffs") The Court has considered the moving, opposition and reply papers. BACKGROUND This action arises out of an alleged automobile accident. The curr...

Excerpt: ...The Court has considered the moving papers. BACKGROUND On October 14, 2020, Plaintiff David Hokanson (“Plaintiff”) filed the operative Complaint against Defendant Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation and DOES 1 through 20, inclusive for: (1) Violation of Labor Code Section 6310; (2) Violation of Labor Code Section 1102.5; and (3) Wrongful Termination in Violation of Public Policy. On August 18, 2021, this Court granted Defendant's Motion to C...

Excerpt: ...dant Regents of the University of California RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff Isiah Dryer The Court has considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers. BACKGROUND Plaintiff Isiah Dryer (“Plaintiff”) is a disabled African American former employee of Defendant Regents of the University of California (“UC” or “Defendant”). He filed a complaint on May 1, 2023, alleging multiple causes of action against Defendant. The operative Second Amen...

Excerpt: ...G PARTY: None The Court has considered the moving papers. No opposition has been filed. BACKGROUND This action arises out of alleged misconduct that occurred during Plaintiff's admission at two skilled nursing facilities. Plaintiff's operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) alleges: (1) elder/dependent adult abuse violation of Welfare and Institutions Code Section 15610, et seq.; (2) breach of fiduciary duty; (3) negligence; (4) negligence; ...

Excerpt: ... papers. No opposition has been filed as of April 17, 2024. BACKGROUND This action arises out of an employment relationship. On April 16, 2021, Juan R. Andrades filed his Complaint against Defendants and Does 1 through 20, asserting 13 causes of action. On February 14, 2024, Defendants filed the instant motion to compel the deposition of Plaintiff and request for sanctions. Defendants filed notice of non-opposition. No opposition has been filed a...

Excerpt: ...(“Plaintiff” or “Showroom dba Vesta Home”) RESPONDING PARTY: Defendants Adrian Rudomin (“Rudomin”), Donella Circle, LLC (“Donella”), Tartarus, LLC (“Tartarus”) and The Kraken, LLC (“Kraken”) The Court has considered the moving, opposition, reply and further briefing papers. BACKGROUND On July 21, 2021, Plaintiff filed the operative Complaint against Defendants Rudomin; Donella, Tartarus, Kraken; and Does 1 to 40, inclusive...

Excerpt: ...pposition, and reply papers. BACKGROUND This action arises out of an employment relationship. Plaintiff's first amended complaint (the “FAC”) alleges: (1) race discrimination in violation of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”); (2) harassment on the basis of race in violation of FEHA; (3) religious discrimination in violation of FEHA; (4) retaliation in violation of FEHA; (5) failure to prevent race discrimination, harassment, an...

Excerpt: ...r “Netflix”) RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff OneTaste, Inc. (“Plaintiff” or “OneTaste”) The Court has considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers. BACKGROUND On November 3, 2023, Plaintiff OneTaste filed the instant Complaint against Defendant Netflix and DOES 1 to 100, inclusive, alleging a single cause of action for Defamation Per Se. On March 4, 2024, Defendant filed this instant special motion to strike (Anti -SLAPP) (the “M...

Excerpt: ...ndon (“Plaintiff”) The Court has considered the moving, opposition and reply papers. BACKGROUND Plaintiff filed the Complaint in this action against Defendant on April 4, 2023 for violations of the Unruh Civil Rights Act. The Complaint alleges in relevant part that Defendant denies blind individuals equal enjoyment of and access to the products, serv ices, privileges, advantages, and accommodations and information made available through its w...

Excerpt: ...PARTY: Defendants Hyundai Motor Company and Hyundai Motor America (collectively, “Hyundai” or “Defendants”) RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiffs Nayeli Viridiana Saldaña Canico, Gustavo Alfredo Saldaña Canico, Jorge Uriel Saldaña Canico, and Ismael Saldaña Canico (collectively, “Canico Siblings” or "Plaintiffs") The Court has considered the moving, opposition and reply papers. BACKGROUND This action arises out of an alleged automo...

Excerpt: ...SCH”) The Court has considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers. BACKGROUND On June 20, 2023, Plaintiffs Glass House Brands Inc., Kyle D. Kazan, and Graham Farrar (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed a Complaint against Defendants South Cord Holdings LLC, South Cord Management LLC, Elliot Lewis, Damian Martin (collectively, “Defendants”), and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive for: (1) Defamation Per Se; (2) Defamation Per Quod; and (3...

Excerpt: ...papers. BACKGROUND On September 7, 2023, Plaintiff Jinhee Kim filed the operative Second Amended Complaint alleging causes of action for (1) breach of oral agreement, (2) wrongful retention of security deposit per Civ. Code §1950.7(C), (3) money had and received, (4) breach of covenant of quiet enjoyment, and (5) California unfair competition under Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §§ 17200, et seq. Defendant Brandon Kim seeks leave to file a cross -comp...

Excerpt: ...nd Cross -Complainants MLA Money Purchase Pension Plan (“MPPP”) and MLA Defined Benefit Pension Plan (“DBPP”) (collectively “MLA Defendants”) RESPONDING PARTY: Unopposed The Court has considered the moving papers. No opposition papers were filed. Any opposition papers were required to have been filed and served at least nine court days prior to the hearing pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure, Section 1005(b). BACKGROUND On ...