Excerpt: ...LY PREPARED INTERROGATORIES, AND REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS Date: March 19, 2024 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept. 56 MOVING PARTY: Defendant Cuil Investments, LLC RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiffs Hans H. Kim and Aqua Wetclean, LLC The Court has considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers. BACKGROUND On September 8, 2020, Plaintiffs Hans H. Kim and Aqua Wetclean, LLC (“Plaintiffs”) filed the operative Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) ag...

Excerpt: ...t JSR Capital, LLC RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff Yogi Securities Holdings, LLC The Court has considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers. BACKGROUND On February 9, 2024, Plaintiff Yogi Securities Holdings, LLC (“Plaintiff”) filed this operative Third Amended Complaint (“TAC”) against Defendants Jona Rechnitz, Robert Rechnitz, JSR Capital, LLC, Alan “Avi” Golombeck, Agol Holdings, LLC, Ayal Frist, Stateland Brown, LLC, and DOES 1...

Excerpt: ...aeem (“Plaintiff”) filed the operative Complaint against Defendant Nidal A. Barakat (“Defendant”) for Violations of Tenant Anti- Harassment Ordinance. On July 31, 2023, Defendant filed an Answer. On January 12, 2024, Plaintiff filed a Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint. No opposition was filed. On January 31, 2024, this Court continued this matter to allow Plaintiff to serve Defendant with the Motion and to give Defendant t...

Excerpt: ...aeem (“Plaintiff”) filed the operative Complaint against Defendant Nidal A. Barakat (“Defendant”) for Violations of Tenant Anti- Harassment Ordinance. On July 31, 2023, Defendant filed an Answer. On January 12, 2024, Plaintiff filed a Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint. No opposition was filed. On January 31, 2024, this Court continued this matter to allow Plaintiff to serve Defendant with the Motion and to give Defendant t...

Excerpt: ... DEMURRER TO FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT AND MOTION TO STRIKE Date: March 19, 2024 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept. 56 MOVING PARTY: Defendants Big Ticket Productions, Inc., et al. RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff Hicks Media, Inc. The Court has considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers. BACKGROUND On January 4, 2024, Plaintiff Hicks Media, Inc., as successor to M&M Momar, Inc. (“Plaintiff”) filed this operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) agai...

Excerpt: ...: Defendant Apro, LLC RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff Colin Marbella Monteon The Court has considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers. BACKGROUND This is an employment dispute. On July 18, 2023, Plaintiff Colina Marbella Monteon (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendant Apro, LLC, a Delaware Corporation, dba United Pacific (“Defendant”), and Does 1 through 50, alleging causes of action for: (1) disability discrimination; (2) ...

Excerpt: ... at least nine court days before the hearing under California Code of Civil Procedure (“CCP”) section 1005, subdivision (b). BACKGROUND On December 30, 2019, Plaintiff filed a complaint (the “Complaint”) alleging: (1) breach of written promissory note; (2) common count -money lent; (3) common count - money paid, laid out and expended; (4) breach of personal guaranty; (5) false promise; (6) i ntentional misrepresentation; (7) negligent mis...

Excerpt: ...g, opposition and reply papers. BACKGROUND This action arises out of alleged mishandling of Plaintiffs' investment property. The currently operative second amended complaint (the “SAC”) alleges: (1) breach of fiduciary duty; (2) California financial elder abuse; (3) Illinois financial elder abuse; (4) breach of contract; (5) breach of implied duty of good faith and fair dealing; (6) aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty; (7) negligence...

Excerpt: ...ll Unknown Occupants, Tenants, and Subtenants, and Does 1 through 25. On January 31, 2024, Maultsby filed the instant demurrer without motion to strike. On February 5, 2024, Maultsby filed a request for judicial notice. On February 13, 2024, the Court denied Maultsby's motion to transfer venue without prejudice. On February 15, 2024, Plaintiff filed an opposition to the demurrer. On March 11, 2024, Maultsby filed a reply. REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOT...

Excerpt: ...mma Martin (“Mrs. Martin”), Elizabeth Gagliano (“Gagliano”) and Kathryn Sessinghaus (“Sessinghaus”) (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) The Court has considered the moving, opposition and reply papers. BACKGROUND This survivor action arises out of the death of Vincent Paul Martin (“Mr. Martin”). Plaintiffs allege that Mr. Martin died from COVID-19 at the onset of the COVID -19 pandemic while admitted at HPHC, a nursing facility. The ...

Excerpt: ...e Carney RESPONDING PARTY: Defendant City of Los Angeles The Court has considered the moving papers. Plaintiff's Motion For Leave To File First Amended And Supplemental Complaint is GRANTED. BACKGROUND Procedural History Suzanne Carney (Plaintiff) filed a Complaint on November 16, 2022, alleging three causes of action: (1) nuisance, (2) trespass, and (3) inverse condemnation against the City of Los Angeles (the City) after the City allegedly caus...

Excerpt: ...y papers. Defendant's Demurrer to Plaintiff's Complaint is SUSTAINED in its entirety. The Motion to Strike is DENIED as moot. Plaintiff is granted 20 days leave to amend. BACKGROUND Procedural History Maud Chaira (Plaintiff) filed a Complaint on December 13, 2023, against their[1] former employer Citiguard Inc. (Defendant) for the following five causes of action: 1. Wrongful Termination 2. Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress 3. Retaliati...

Excerpt: ...iates, Inc. The Court has considered the moving, opposition, and supplemental papers. BACKGROUND This Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act action arises from Plaintiff Aja Vasquez - Looper's medical bill from Defendant Renaissance Imaging Medical Associates, Inc. for medical services provided for the treatment of injuries subject to Plaintiff Vasquez-Looper's worker's compensation claim. Plaintiff Vasquez -Looper filed a Complaint against...

Excerpt: ...idered the moving, opposition, and reply papers. BACKGROUND This action arises out of a sublease arrangement. The operative second amended complaint (the “SAC ”) alleges: (1) breach of oral agreement; (2) wrongful retention of security deposit under Civil Code section 1950, subdivision (c); (3) money had and received; (4) breach of the covenant of quiet enjoyment; and (5) unfair competition under Business and Pr ofessions Code section 17200. ...

Excerpt: ...ace RESPONDING PARTY: N/A - Unopposed The Court has considered the moving papers. BACKGROUND John Marsic (Plaintiff) was hired by his now former employer, JMG Investments, Inc. dba Harmony Place (Defendant) on September 1, 2016 to work as a Resident Advisor Supervisor. (Complaint, ¶ 16.) Defendant is a company that operates a residential facility for substance abuse disorder, treatment, and rehabilitation. Around the fall of 2019, Plaintiff suff...

Excerpt: ...Plaintiff Tom of Finland Foundation, Inc. BACKGROUND On October 20, 2023, Plaintiff Tom of Finland Foundation, Inc. filed a complaint. On January 9, 2024, Plaintiffs Tom of Finland Foundation, Inc. and Effenberger Couture filed a First Amended Complaint (the “FAC”) against Defendants Cultureedit LLC, Joakim Andreasson, and Does 1 -35, inclusive (collectively “Defendants”) alleging: (1) Bre ach of Contract; (2) Breach of Duty of Loyalty; (...

Excerpt: ... California Invasion of Privacy Act (“CIPA”), arising out of Defendant's alleged installation of spyware to eavesdrop on Pla intiff's private conversations. On December 28, 2023, Defendant filed the instant motion. On February 8, 2024, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On February 15, 2024, Defendant filed a reply. Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings Defendant brings a Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings as to the entire complaint, arguing tha...

Excerpt: ...16; and (2) DEFENDANT GEORGE MARK SANTA-ANNA, ESQ.'S SPECIAL MOTION TO STRIKE COMPLAINT PURSUANT TO CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 425.16 Date: February 22, 2024 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept. 56 MOVING PARTIES: (1) Defendant Mina Sirkin Esq. (“Defendant Sirkin”); and (2) Defendant George Mark Santa- Anna, Esq. (“Defendant Santa -Anna”) (sometimes collectively, “Defendants”) RESPONDING PARTY: None. The Court has considered the moving papers. ...

Excerpt: ...: Plaintiff Alden Javier Dominguez (“Plaintiff Dominguez”) RESPONDING PARTY: Defendant General Motors LLC (“Defendant GM”) The Court has considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers. BACKGROUND This is lemon law action arising from Plaintiff Dominguez's purchase of a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado manufactured/distributed by Defendant GM. Plaintiff Dominguez filed a Complaint against Defendant GM and DOES 1 through 10, alleging causes of...

Excerpt: ...al Motors LLC (“Defendant GM”) RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff Ryan Hall (“Plaintiff Hall”) The Court has considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers. BACKGROUND This is a lemon law action arising from Plaintiff Hall's purchase of a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado from Defendant M.K. Smith Chevrolet. Plaintiff Hall filed a Complaint against Defendant GM, M.K. Smith Chevrolet, and DOES 1 through 40, alleging causes of acti on for: (1) Violati...

Excerpt: ...NG PARTY: Plaintiff Maria Elizalde (“Plaintiff Elizalde”) RESPONDING PARTY: None. The Court has considered the moving papers. BACKGROUND This is a class action arising from alleged wage and hour violations under the California Labor Code. Plaintiff Elizalde filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) against Defendant BMS Healthcare, Inc. for civil penalties under California Labor C ode Sections 2698 et seq, the Private Attorneys ...

Excerpt: ...GROUND This action arises out of an attorney- client relationship. Plaintiff's complaint (the “Complaint”) alleges: (1) legal malpractice; (2) breach of contract; and (3) breach of fiduciary duty. On November 18, 2023 and November 20, 2023, respectively, Plaintiff filed: (1) a motion for protective order regarding the Requests for Admissions, Set One propounded by Defendant (the “RFA Motion”); and (2) a motion for protective order regardi...

Excerpt: ...tiffs The Court has considered the moving, opposition and reply papers. BACKGROUND The currently operative second amended complaint (the “SAC”), filed on November 21, 2023, alleges: (1) negligence; (2) strict liability – warning defect; (3) strict liability – design defect; (4) fraudulent concealment; (5) breach of implied warranties; an d (6) loss of consortium. On December 8, 2023, Moving Defendant filed a motion to strike portions of t...

Excerpt: ...ses to the Requests for Production, Set One propounded on Defendant South Cord Holdings LLC (“SC”) (the “SC RFP Motion”); (2) a motion to compel further responses to the R FPs propounded on Defendant Eliot Lewis (“Lewis”) (the “Lewis RFP Motion”); (3) a motion to compel further responses to the RFPs propounded on Defendant Damian Martin (“Martin”) (the “Martin RFP Motion”); (4) a motion to compel further responses to the S...

Excerpt: ...onsidered the moving, opposition and reply papers. BACKGROUND This action was initiated on August 9, 2022. The currently operative first amended complaint (the “FAC”), filed on September 1, 2023, alleges: (1) breach of implied warranty of habitability/tenantability; (2) breach of contract; (3) breach of the implied covenant of quiet enjoyment; (4) breach of goo d faith and fair dealing; (5) nuisance; (6) negligence; (7) battery; (8) intention...