Excerpt: ...suspension system defects, among other things. Defendant now moves for an order compelling Plaintiff to arbitrate the dispute pursuant to CCP § 1281 et seq. This matter first came for hearing unopposed on February 8, 2023. At the hearing, Plaintiff attributed the failure to file an opposition to a calendaring error and made an oral motion to continue the hearing so that an opposition could be filed. [FN 1] This court granted that request and con...

Excerpt: ... Defendants some $14.8 million (the “Inheritance Money”) that the Trousses had inherited from their late father, to be invested on the Trousses' behalf because they were minors. Defendants were family-friends of the Trousses. To hold the Inheritance Money, Defendants established Delago Enterprises, LLC, Corelson, LLC, and Estate Investments, LLC (the “LLCs”). The Trousses allege that Defendants mishandled the Inheritance Money, misreprese...

Excerpt: ...t on March 14, 2017, Defendant Apodaca was administrator in the matter of Estate of Adelina Bejarano dba Adelina Apodaca Bejarano, (LASC Case No. 16STPB05763) (the “Estate Matter”). Defendant Casas, a licensed California attorney, represented Apodaca in the Estate Matter. As a condition of the issuance of Letters of Administration, Apodaca obtained from Plaintiff Suretec an Administrator Bond in the principal amount of $300,000.00. Defendant ...

Excerpt: ...ers. Plaintiff's mother, the now deceased Sharlene Thomas, entered into an annual lease for the property sometime in 2022. Following her mother's death, Plaintiff alleges that Defendants forcibly entered the premises, changed the locks, and denied Plaintiff reentry because her name is not on the lease. Plaintiff brings causes of action for (1) forcible entry, (2) forcible detainer, (3) breach of implied covenant of quiet enjoyment, and (4) wrongf...

Excerpt: ...e real property after being the highest bidder at a Trustee's foreclosure sale on September 8, 2020, where it purchased the Second Deed of Trust on the property. Thereafter, Plaintiff alleges Defendants, who owned the First Deed of Trust on the property, engaged in a conspiracy to defraud Plaintiff. Plaintiff obtained a TRO on January 7, 2021, enjoining any non-judicial foreclosure action against the property. It is further alleged that on Octobe...

Excerpt: ...wful detainer action against Defendants Living the Dream, Applied Plant Science, Inc., Michael Straumietis, and California Numbered Company 4009746. The Trust is the sole owner of real property located at 1646 Blue Jay Way, Los Angeles, CA 90069, which includes a single-family residence. Plaintiffs allege that Defendants Living the Dream and Applied Plant Science, Inc., as tenant and subtenant, respectively, are in unlawful possession of the prop...

Excerpt: ...ges it purchased the real property after being the highest bidder at a Trustee's foreclosure sale on September 8, 2020, where it purchased the Second Deed of Trust on the property. Thereafter, Plaintiff alleges Defendants, who owned the First Deed of Trust on the property, engaged in a conspiracy to defraud Plaintiff. Plaintiff obtained a TRO on January 7, 2021, enjoining any non-judicial foreclosure action against the property. It is further all...

Excerpt: ...leges Defendant Jain is the CEO of Bridg, Inc., and Plaintiff DailyGobble held a sizeable number of shares in Bridg. Defendant Jain approached Plaintiff about a potential sale of its shares, and falsely represented that the shares were worth no more than $0.75 each. At the same time, in fact, Jain was allegedly negotiating a sale of Bridg in a transaction that would represent a substantial premium from the valuation Jain disclosed to DailyGobble....

Excerpt: ...on when Officer Kelly unjustifiably detained her and used excessive force. Plaintiff asserts causes of action for (1) Unreasonable Search and Seizure-Detention and Arrest, (2) Unreasonable Search and Seizure – Excessive Force, (3) Assault, (4) Battery, (5) Sexual Battery, (6) Intentional and Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress, (7) Negligence, (8) Negligent Use of Force, and (9) Violation of Bane Act. Defendant City of Los Angeles now mo...

Excerpt: ..., Plaintiff made a sexual reference and commented on Defendant's weight. In response, Escobar posted a screenshot of the conversation and posted it to her Tumblr blog. Plaintiff later learned that the screenshot depicting his lewd messages could be found by a Google search. Plaintiff now brings this action against Defendant Escobar and Tumblr's owner, Defendant Automattic, Inc. Plaintiff moves for leave to file a First Amended Complaint. Defendan...

Excerpt: ...h Israel Congregation, Inc (“AIC”). Plaintiffs allege that Defendants have misused AIC's assets, by among other things, granting am unfairly one-sided lease to Defendant J.E.T.S. Synagogue. Plaintiffs bring this action for (1) rescission of lease, (2) rescission of deed, (3) money had and received, (4) conversion, (5) breach of fiduciary duty, and (6) unjust enrichment. Plaintiff now moves for an order compelling the second deposition of Defe...

Excerpt: ...y at the U.S. Embassy in Liberia. (SAC ¶ 16.) In September 2019, Plaintiff alleges it contracted with Defendants to provide the canopy panels for the Embassy, to be shipped within 45 days. (Id. ¶ 18.) Plaintiff further alleges Defendants have failed to ship or provide the goods as agreed and have not issued a refund. (Id. ¶ 29.) Plaintiff brings eight causes of action against Defendants for: (1) Breach of Contract, (2) Promissory Estoppel, (3)...

Excerpt: ...ner action against Defendants Living the Dream, Applied Plant Science, Inc., Michael Straumietis, and California Numbered Company 4009746. The Trust is the sole owner of real property located at 1646 Blue Jay Way, Los Angeles, CA 90069, which includes a single-family residence. Plaintiffs allege that Defendants Living the Dream and Applied Plant Science, Inc., as tenant and subtenant, respectively, are in unlawful possession of the property. Plai...

Excerpt: ...AIC”). Plaintiffs allege that Defendants have misused AIC's assets, by among other things, granting am unfairly one-sided lease to Defendant J.E.T.S. Synagogue. Plaintiffs bring this action for (1) rescission of lease, (2) rescission of deed, (3) money had and received, (4) conversion, (5) breach of fiduciary duty, and (6) unjust enrichment. Plaintiffs now move for leave to amend to file a First Amended Complaint. Defendant J.E.T.S. Synagogue o...

Excerpt: ...ignments through Defendant Express Services for roles as a forklift operator. Plaintiff alleges that Express Services limited his assignments due to his perceived sexual orientation. Moreover, once assigned to Defendant Atlas Homeware Co. and then Saint Vincent De Paul, Plaintiff alleges he faced further harassment or discrimination from those employers based on his perceived sexual orientation and/or race. This led Plaintiff to voluntarily resig...

Excerpt: ...of action for negligent repair. Plaintiffs allege they purchased a 2015 Ford Edge that exhibits engine defects. Defendant Peyton Cramer Ford now moves for judgment on the pleadings as to the fourth cause of action for negligent repair. Plaintiffs opposed. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings as to the Fourth Cause of Action is GRANTED. Generally speaking, leave to amend must be allowed where there is a reasonable pos...

Excerpt: ...ion, and electrical system defects, among other things. Defendant now moves for an order compelling Plaintiff to arbitrate the dispute pursuant to CCP § 1281 et seq. Plaintiff opposed. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant's Motion to Compel Arbitration is DENIED. Moving party to give notice, unless waived. DISCUSSION: Motion to Compel Arbitration 1. Judicial Notice Pursuant to Defendant's Request, the court takes judicial notice of Exhibits 1, 2, and 3. ...

Excerpt: ...g in damage to Plaintiff's property. Plaintiff now moves for leave to file a First Amended Complaint. The motion is unopposed. TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File a First Amended Complaint is GRANTED. A stand-alone FAC must be filed and served to all current parties within 10 days. Any new parties must be served in a timely manner as provided by law. Moving party to give notice, unless waived. DISCUSSION: Motion for Leave to Fi...

Excerpt: ...es it owns real property at 5251 E. York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042, leased to Defendants by Plaintiff's predecessor-in-interest. Plaintiff further alleges that the lease term expired on September 11, 2022, but that Defendants remain in possession. Defendant Al Mizrahie now demurs to the Complaint. Defendant Alma Mizrahie filed a joinder and separate Demurrer on December 30, 2022. Plaintiff opposed. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Al Mizrahie's Demu...

Excerpt: ...ainst her former employers, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. Plaintiff, who is disabled, worked as a customer service representative. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants refused to offer reasonable accommodations and terminated her employment. Defendant now moves to compel the California Employment Development Department to produce documents pursuant to its subpoena. Plaintiff and the third-party EDD opposed. TENT...

Excerpt: ...a. He also suffered alleged neck injuries in a car accident. These injuries necessitated leave from work. Plaintiff alleges Defendant discriminately imposed and required that he pass a proficiency exam before returning to work. Plaintiff now brings causes of action for (1) disability discrimination in violation of FEHA; (2) failure to accommodate in violation of FEHA; (3) failure to engage in the interactive process in violation of FEHA; (4) hara...

Excerpt: ...in sexual misconduct toward her. Defendant also allegedly used his influence and power over Plaintiff to intimidate and retaliate against her. Plaintiff brings causes of action against Marquez, the County of Los Angeles, and the City of Inglewood for (1) FEHA discrimination, (2) FEHA harassment, (3) FEHA retaliation, (4) Bane Act (Civ. Code § 52.1), (5) battery, (6) negligence, and (7) negligent hiring, supervision, or retention. Defendant Count...

Excerpt: ...s GP, LLC; and Shlomo Rechnitz. Plaintiff was a resident of a skilled nursing facility owned and/or operated by Defendants. Plaintiff alleged that Defendants failed to use reasonable care, resulting in a severe unstageable pressure sore. Plaintiff alleged causes of action for (1) elder abuse and (2) negligent hiring and supervision. Plaintiff is now deceased; Belen Ramirez has been appointed Plaintiff's Successor in Interest. After Plaintiff's de...

Excerpt: ...rmelean Butler Kizzee STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff Cormelean Butler Kizzee brings this action for medical negligence against Defendants Cedars- Sinai Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai Health System, and Yaniv Raphael, M.D. Plaintiff alleges she visited Cedars for a biopsy of her left kidney to address the potential spread of her cancer. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant Raphael, the treating physician, conducted the biopsy ...

Excerpt: ... Act, breach of express warranty, and (2) negligent repair. Plaintiff alleges her vehicle exhibited engine, electrical, and transmission defects. Plaintiff further alleges that Defendant Glendale Nissan negligently repaired the vehicle on numerous occasions. Defendant now moves for an order compelling Plaintiff to arbitrate the dispute pursuant to CCP § 1281 et seq. Plaintiff opposed. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendants' Motion to Compel Arbitration is...