Excerpt: ...ts Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“Metro”) and Public Transportation Services Corporation (“PTSC”) hired him as Deputy Chief System Security and Law Enforcement Officer. Plaintiff alleges Defendants terminated him after he made complaints to his superiors about bus driver safety, and for informing the bus drivers of solutions Plaintiff would move to implement to protect them. Plaintiff also alleges Defendants, o...

Excerpt: ...ment with Defendant Collective Pharm, Inc. (“Collective”) whereby Collective settled to pay $184,921.00. Plaintiff furt her alleges that Defendant has failed to make required payments under the Agreement. Plaintiff brings claims against Collective for (1) breach of contract, (2) open book account, (3) account stated, and (4) unjust enrichment. On April 19, 2022, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint. Plaintiff alleges that after Plaintiff...

Excerpt: ...ighest 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, en joining any non- judicial foreclosure action against the property. It is further alleged that on October 6, 2021, Defendant AWBCO rec...

Excerpt: ...a worked for Defendant Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. Plaintiffs allege Defendant terminated their employment after Plaintiffs reported that a fellow employee had engaged in a scheme to steal money and product from Defendant. Plaintiffs bring causes of action for (1) violation of Labor Code section 1102.5, (2) wrongful termination in violation of public policy, and (3) defamation. Defendant now moves to quash Plaintiffs' deposition subp...

Excerpt: ... California IVF Fertility Center and its donor embryo program (collectively, “Defendants”.) After becoming pregnant using in vitro fertilization, Plaintiff gave birth to twin boys on April 1, 2022. One of the children, A.W., was born with life threatening ailments, and died two months after birth. I.W., the surviving twin, also suffers from several genetic diseases. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants failed to properly vet and maintain an accu...

Excerpt: ...Defendant Booftech, LLC dba 2020HIEFFECT. On October 13, 2021, Plaintiff added Ryan Derouchey and Sunshine Ways Inc. as doe defendants. On December 14, 2021, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint, adding Alexis Gonzalez as a new Defendant. Defendants Alexis Gonzalez and Booftech now move for an order dismissing Defendant Ryan Derouchey due to Plaintiff's failure to serve Derouchey within 3 years. Plaintiff opposed. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant...

Excerpt: ...scrimination Based on Sex (Pregnancy) in Violation of Government Code § 12940(a); (2) Disability Discrimination in Violation of Government Code § 12940(a); (3) Failure to Accommodate in Violation of Government Code § 12940(m); (4) Failure to Engage in the Interactive Process in Violation of Government Code § 12940(n); (5) Failure to Prevent Discrimination in Violation of Government Code § 12940(k); and (6) Retaliation in Violation of Governm...

Excerpt: ...ia. (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) Conversion, (4) Negligent Mis...

Excerpt: ...tant Act. Defendant Luther Linton was dismissed on August 13, 2021. After a bench trial on March 7 and 8, 2022, the court issued an informal statement of decision on April 7, 2022, finding in favor of Plaintiff. Judgment for Plaintiff and against Defendants was entered on April 29, 2022. The court permanently enjoined Def endants from violating the Immigration Consultants Act for a period of ten years. Defendants now move to tax the postjudgment ...

Excerpt: ...d Yokhevet, LLC RESPONDING PARTY(S): (1) & (2): Plaintiff Allstate Insurance Company STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff Allstate Insurance Company brings this action on behalf of itself and the State of California under the California Insurance Frauds Prevention Act and the Unfair Competition Law. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants Jaklin Benji, Mathew Rashidi, Michael Rashidi, Precise MRI Corp., and Yokhevet, LLC — who ar...

Excerpt: ..., and Quest HealthConnect, LLC. Plaintiff alleges she experienced harassment and discrimination at work based on her sex and gender, and was then subjected to a retaliatory and discriminatory constructive discharge after complaining of same. Plaintiff brings causes of action against Defendants for (1) Hostile Work Environment Harassment in Violation of FEHA; (2) Retaliation in Violation of FEHA; (3) Discrimination in Violation of FEHA; and (4) Wr...

Excerpt: ...eir unit exhibits insect infestations, visible mold and mildew, leaking walls, and defective plumbing. Despite requests, Defendants have allegedly failed to remedy these defects. Plaintiffs bring causes of action against Defendants for (1) breach of contract, (2) breach of implied warranty of habitability, (3) nuisance, (4) IIED, and (5) negligence. Defendant now demurrers to the First, Second, Third, and Fourth Causes of Action. Defendant also m...

Excerpt: ...ater as a District Representative. Plaintiff alleges Defendants terminated his employment immediately after returning from medical leave. Plaintiff brings causes of action for (1) Disability Discrimination (Cal. Gov't Code § 12940(a)) and (b), (2) Failure to Accommodate (Cal. Gov't Code § 12940(m)), (3) Retaliation/Discrimination for Requesting Accommodation (Cal. Gov't Code § 12940(m)(2), (4) Failure to Engage in an Interactive Process (Cal. ...

Excerpt: ...ractices Under Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17200, et seq. Plaintiff alleged that LACAUSA and XCVI entered into an asset purchase agreement (“APA”) on August 8, 2019. In connection with the APA, Defendant Lorber and XCVI entered into a guaranty (“Guaranty”) whereby Lorber guaranteed LACAUSA's obligations under the APA, on August 8, 2019. Pursuant to the APA, LACAUSA was to pay XCVI a total of $727,982.97 as follows: (1) $250,000 for Trademar...

Excerpt: ... suffered from a physical disability from injuries sustained at work. Plaintiff also alleges he faced sexual harassment from coworkers, which he reported to GSF. Plaintiff alleges Defendant GSF wrongful terminated his employment because of his physical disability and/or complaints of sexual harassment. Defendant now moves to compel Plaintiff to arbitrate the dispute pursuant to CCP § 1281 et seq. Plaintiff opposed. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant's ...

Excerpt: ...fendant Yuan Luo after an accident. Attorney Defendants Eric Chen and Ying Xu represented Defendant Luo in a personal injury action. Plaintiffs allege they obtained a medical lien for the treatment against all Defendants. After the matter settled, Plaintiffs allege that Defendants have failed to pay the amounts owed under the liens. Plaintiffs bring causes of action for (1) bre ach of contract, (2) book account, (3) account stated, (4) accounting...

Excerpt: ...d by Defendant Abbey Apartments, L.P, and managed by Defendant SRHT Property Management Company. Plaintiffs asse rts causes of action for (1) breach of the warranty of habitability, (2) tortious breach of the implied warranty of habitability, (3) negligence, (4) private nuisance, (5) violation of California Civil Code Section 1942.4, (6) violation of Unfair Business Practices, and (7) tenant harassment. Defendants now demur to the First, Fourth, ...

Excerpt: ...eph Ryu, a former Sky employee, has misappropriated Sky's trade secrets. Lyoo filed a Cross -Complaint against Sky and Hyoungtae Kim for (1) slander per se, (2) violation of Labor Code sections 1050- 1054, (3) interference with prospective economic damages, and (4) interference with contractual relationship. On April 17, 2023, Plaintiff filed various doe amendments adding Gyumyeong Chae, Salt International Co., LTD., Sooah Chae, Jihyun Seo, Daeyo...

Excerpt: ... from Defendant General Motors, LLC (“GM”). Plaintiff brings causes of action for (1) breach of implied warranty and (2) breach of express warranty. Defendant GM now moves for summary judgment or summary adjudication. Plaintiffs opposed. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant General Motors, LLC's Motion for Summary Judgment is DENIED. Defendant's Alternative Motion for Summary Adjudication is also DENIED. Plaintiffs to give notice, unless waived. DISCU...

Excerpt: ...rrently owned by Defendants Eyal Abergel and Binyamin Sasy. Until about 1960, Plaintiffs' and Defendants' properties were a single parcel under common ownership. A dispute has now arisen over the property line between the two properties. Plaintiffs allege portions of their driveway, pool, and other fixtures lay partly on Defe ndants' property. Plaintiffs' allege Defendants have failed to maintain their property, causing damage to Plaintiffs' prop...

Excerpt: ...CTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an employment case. Plaintiff Kristin Jacobson alleges her employers, Defendants Disney Human Resources Services Co., LLC. (“DHRS”), The Walt Disney Company (“TWDC”), Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. (“DWWS”), and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S. , Inc. (“WDPR”) (collectively, “Defendants”), wrongfully terminated her employment based on her disability. Plaintiff asserts nine causes of action, s...

Excerpt: ...aw corporation of their deceased former lawyer, Judith Salkow Shapiro, for legal malpractice and fraud in the handling of an underlying employment and right of publicity action against KTLA, Local TV, and other television stations. The operative Second Amended Complaint asserts causes of action for (1) Breach of Contract, (2) Professional Negligence/Legal Malpractice, (3) Fraud and Deceit, (4) Negligent Misrepresentation, and (5) Brea ch of Fiduc...

Excerpt: ...a Vazquez De Shoham STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiffs Ofer Shoham and Maria Lucia Vazquez De Shoham (“Plaintiffs”) purchased a 2020 Hyundai Kona from Defendant Keyes Hyundai of Van Nuys, manufactured by Defendant Hyundai Motor America. Plaintiffs sued Defendant manufacturer for (1) violation of Son g-Beverly Act – breach of express warranty, (2) violation of Song -Beverly Act – breach of implied warranty, and (3) ...

Excerpt: ...rch of Scientology International (“CSI”), and Religious Technology Center (“RTC”). Plaintiff Remini is a former Scientologist who alleges that Defendants have “undertaken a campaign to ruin and destroy her livelihood” after she publicly departed Scientology in 2013. Plaintiff alleges that she, friends, and family members have been stalked, surveilled, harassed, and more by persons controlled and coordinated by Scientology. Plaintiff n...

Excerpt: ...kow Shapiro, for legal malpractice and fraud in the handling of an underlying employment and right of publicity action against KTLA, Local TV, and other television stations. The operative Second Amended Complaint asserts causes of action for (1) Breach of Contract, (2) Professional Negligence/Legal Malpractice, (3) Fraud and Deceit, (4) Negligent Misrepresentation, and (5) Brea ch of Fiduciary Duty. Defendant Judith Salkow Shapiro, APC and Defend...