Excerpt: ...nc., dba MCB Acquisition & Logistics Supply Management. Plaintiff, a wholesale manufacturer of medical equipment and supplies, alleges it entered into a sales contract with Defendants for the sale of almost 2 million protective facemasks at $0.18 per unit. The parties then entered into a second sales contract for 3,700,000 additional face masks. The total purchase price of the two contracts was $1,094,480.00. After partial payments, Plaintiff all...

Excerpt: ...ul termination, violations of FEHA, and related causes of action. The court entered the defaults of each Defendant on November 10, 2020. On April 26, 2021, the court entered a default judgment in Plaintiff's favor. Defendants now move to vacate the default judgment as void. Plaintiff opposed. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendants' Motion to Vacate Default Judgment is GRANTED. Defendants are to file an Answer or other responsive pleading within 30 days. A ...

Excerpt: ...ary duty, and an accounting. On June 10, 2021, plaintiff Khorgos Haokan Pictures & TV Co., Ltd. (“Plaintiff”) filed the instant action's Complaint against defendants Tianjin Tianyishenghua Culture Communication Co., Ltd. (“TTCC”) and Yuan Hui (“Hui”). The Complaint alleges as follows. In early 2017, Plaintiff and TTCC entered into a contract to co-produce a television series (the “Show”). Both Plaintiff and TTCC are incorporated i...

Excerpt: ...ntiff alleges 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, Defendant was negotiating a sale of Bridg in a transaction that would represent a substantial premium from the valuation Jain disclosed to DailyGobble. In re...

Excerpt: ... was exposed to harmful chemical products that caused renal cell carcinoma. Felipe passed away from the cancer after filing this suit; his wife, as his surviving spouse and successor-in-interest, continues the suit on his behalf. The First Amended Complaint also adds Felipe's adult children as Plaintiffs, and asserts causes of action against the chemical manufacturers for (1) negligence, (2) strict liability – warning defect, (3) strict liabili...

Excerpt: ...a Trousse (“The Trousses”) claim that in 2002, their mother Martine Palmaro-Trousse (“Martine”) entrusted to 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...

Excerpt: ...a legal action against her former employer. In doing so, he assisted her in mediating and entering a settlement agreement. Plaintiff further alleges that Defendant forced to sign the settlement agreement without giving Plaintiff enough time to review and comprehend it. Defendant now moves for an order compelling Plaintiff's deposition. Plaintiff opposed. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant's Motion to Compel Plaintiff's Deposition is GRANTED. Plaintiff i...

Excerpt: ...nities based on her race, disability, and age. Defendant now brings this motion for judgment on the pleadings. Plaintiff opposed. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings is GRANTED. Generally speaking, leave to amend must be allowed where there is a reasonable possibility of successful amendment. (Goodman v. Kennedy (1976) 18 Cal.3d 335, 348.) Here, it appears any attempt to avoid the statute of limitations issue would ...

Excerpt: ...Y(S): Plaintiff Miller Uwanawich STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff Peter L. Uwanawich alleges he took two 1963 Corvettes to Defendant Johns Fuel Injection Service for restoration. John Marquardt, proprietor of Johns Fuel Injection, passed away before completing the work. Defendants then returned the Corvettes to Plaintiff disassembled, inoperable, and/or without the parts purchased. Plaintiff brings causes of action for (1...

Excerpt: ..., brings this action against Defendants HRB Tax Group, Inc. and HRB Digital, LLC (collectively, “Block”). Plaintiff alleges that in the early 2000s, a consortium of electronic tax preparation companies (the “Free File Alliance”), including Block, agreed with the Internal Revenue Service to begin offering free filing software to taxpayers. In exchange, the IRS agreed not to offer its own free filing software. Plaintiff alleges that in rece...

Excerpt: ... Deed Network (collectively “Defendants”). Plaintiff alleges the following causes of action against Defendants: (1) Fraud, (2) Negligent Misrepresentation, (3) Conspiracy to Defraud, (4) Violation of Usury Laws, (5) Unfair Business Practices, (6) Cancellation of Instrument, (7) Abuse of Process, (8) Accounting, (9) Injunctive Relief, and (10) Declaratory Relief. This action arises out of the sale of real property located at 5529 Vanalden Stre...

Excerpt: ...r, 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., for (1) distribution of revenge pornography, (2) intrusion into pri...

Excerpt: ...anufactured by Defendant Hyundai Motor America. Plaintiffs sued Defendant manufacturer for (1) violation of Song-Beverly Act – breach of express warranty, (2) violation of Song-Beverly Act – breach of implied warranty, and (3) violation of Song- Beverly Section 1793.2. Plaintiffs also sued the dealer for (4) negligent repair. Defendants now move for an order compelling Plaintiffs to arbitrate the dispute pursuant to CCP § 1281 et seq. Plaint...

Excerpt: ...Fire Insurance Company RESPONDING PARTY(S): Plaintiff Rangel Steel, Inc. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a construction dispute. Plaintiff Rangel Steel, Inc. was a subcontractor providing steel services pursuant to a Trade Contract on the Frank Gehry designed “The Grand LA” (the “Project”), a mixed-use project located in downtown Los Angeles. Plaintiff alleges that at least $1,146,457.06 remains due under the subco...

Excerpt: ...etary source code in a variety of Google products and platforms, including but not limited to, AdSense “Auto Ads”; Google Ad Manager; Google Ad Exchange; Google Ads; and DV360, all without compensation to ReactX. Defendant Google now demurrers to the Second Amended Complaint's second cause of action for breach of the implied covenant and fair dealing. Defendant also moves to strike portions of the SAC. Plaintiff ReactX opposed. TENTATIVE RULI...

Excerpt: ...auses of action against Stericycle. Defendant demurs to certain causes of action in the Second Amended Complaint, which are the same causes involved in the previous demurrer, and to which this Court granted leave to amend. Plaintiff opposed the pending demurrer. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant's Demurrer as to the First, Second, Third, Fourth, and Seventh causes of action is OVERRULED. Defendant is to file an Answer to the SAC, as modified by this ru...

Excerpt: ...ntiff alleges that it entered into a written construction contract with Defendant Stellar as a contractor for the design and construction of ultra-low charge refrigeration units. In turn, Defendant Stellar subcontracted aspects of the project to Defendant Hill Phoenix, Inc. Plaintiff alleges the refrigeration units exhibit continued failures and that Defendants have failed to repair them. Plaintiff brings five causes of action: against Stellar fo...

Excerpt: ...s. Plaintiff provided her name and credit, as well as a $21,033.00 cash “down-payment.” Defendant then tricked Plaintiff into signing loan documents and two (2) quitclaim deeds, transferring titles to both properties free and clear to Defendant. Defendant also placed Plaintiff's name on the finance mortgage loans. Thereafter, and without Plaintiff's knowledge or consent, Defendant transferred title to both properties. Plaintiff remains a guar...

Excerpt: ...aged in an underinsured motorist arbitration proceeding. Joseph Bonica is the Respondent. Petitioner now moves to dismiss the arbitration proceeding based on Respondent's failure to diligently prosecute his claim. Respondent opposed. TENTATIVE RULING: Petitioner's Motion to Dismiss Arbitration Proceeding is GRANTED. Moving party to give notice, unless waived. DISCUSSION: Motion to Dismiss Arbitration Proceeding The motion arises from respondent B...

Excerpt: ...ges her vehicle exhibited abnormal brake noise, continued electrical sensory issues, and faulty PDC sensors, among other defects. 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 GRANTED. The action is stayed pending the results of the arbitration. A Status Review/OSC re: Dismissal is set for 11/16/23 at 8...

Excerpt: ...Defendant terminated her employment after she returned from medical leave. 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 GRANTED. The action is stayed pending the results of the arbitration. A Status Review/OSC re: Dismissal is set for 11/16/23 at 8:30 a.m. Moving party to give notice, unless waived. DI...

Excerpt: ...orkov, and Rodrigo Palma bring this action against Defendants County of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. Plaintiffs allege they each worked for the County and its third-party vendor, American Airports Corporation. In mid 2021, the County informed American Airports Corporation that it would take over the management of its own airports, and invited Plaintiffs to apply to retain their employment positions. Plaintiff...

Excerpt: ...reside at 113 N. Cedar Street, Glendale, CA 91206 (“the premises”). Plaintiffs bring this action against Defendants Ivy Glen Housing Corporation, Ivy Glen Apartments, Monfric Acquisition and Development, Inc., Monfric, Inc., and Bluegreen Preservation and Development Company, LLC, all of whom allegedly have an ownership or management interest in the premises. Plaintiffs allege that the premises has a malfunctioning elevator, infestation of ro...

Excerpt: ...Azinian”), asserting a single cause of action for breach of written guaranty. Plaintiff alleges Defendants have failed to pay rent, costs, and expenses they personally guaranteed to be paid to Plaintiff for the lease of Ike's Sandwich Place of Westwood, Inc. Subsequently, Defendant Sugarman filed a Cross-Complaint against Defendant Azinian for (1) breach of contract, (2) breach of fiduciary duty, (3) accounting, and (4) declaratory relief. Defe...

Excerpt: ...sed the motion. TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff's Motion for Attorney's Fees is GRANTED IN PART in the total amount of $41,250.00 In addition, Plaintiff is awarded costs in the amount of $10,519.21. Moving party to give notice, unless waived. DISCUSSION: Motion for Attorney Fees 1. Analysis Plaintiff moves for an order awarding attorney's fee in the amount of $49,792.50, plus a lodestar multiplier of 1.5, for a total of $74,688.75. Plaintiff also see...

Excerpt: .... Trust Deed Network (collectively “Defendants”). Plaintiff alleges the following causes of action against Defendants: (1) Fraud, (2) Negligent Misrepresentation, (3) Conspiracy to Defraud, (4) Violation of Usury Laws, (5) Unfair Business Practices, (6) Cancellation of Instrument, (7) Abuse of Process, (8) Accounting, (9) Injunctive Relief, and (10) Declaratory Relief. This action arises out of the sale of real property located at 5529 Vanald...

Excerpt: ...s Carolina Perez and Ricky Perez allegedly owned the apartment building from 2002 through late 2017. Defendant Red Hook Properties, LLC is the current owner. Plaintiffs allege the apartments contain(ed) numerous deficiencies and conditions that render them uninhabitable. Plaintiffs bring causes of action for (1) breach of warranty of habitability, (2) breach of statutory warranty of habitability, (3) breach of covenant of quiet enjoyment, (4) neg...

Excerpt: ...�). Plaintiff alleged various products sold at Defendant's stores contained Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (“DEHP”) and/or Diisononyl Phthalate (“DINP”), both of which are subject to Proposition 65 warning requirements. Defendant allegedly failed to provide such warnings. On October 22, 2021, Defendant Enchante Accessories, Inc., the distributor of the products at issue, filed a motion to intervene. The court granted the motion. Defendant Enc...

Excerpt: ...tor in the Project, which was to be managed by Defendants Jose Tariffa and Bolmex Financial Group, Inc. Plaintiff alleges that due to Defendants' financial mismanagement, misappropriation of loan funds, and other misdeeds, Plaintiff suffered injury. On March 27, 2020, Defendants Jose Tariffa and Bolmex Financial Group, Inc. (hereinafter “Cross- Complainants”) filed a Cross-Complaint against Justin Bodiya, John Barret, Rodrigo Vildosola, and V...

Excerpt: ...t Steffanie Stelnick provided legal representation on an action titled Saunders v. Global Aerospace Technology Corp., et al. (PC057761), without ever executing a retainer agreement. The case was dismissed following a March 21, 2019, demurrer sustained without leave to amend, which led to entry of an attorney fee judgment of $54,375. Following the dismissal, and without the permission of Defendant, Defendant filed a second “shareholder complaint...

Excerpt: ... MOVING PARTY: Defendants VWR Funding, Inc.; VWR Global Holdings, Inc.; VWR International, LLC; Avantor Performance Materials, Inc.; Avantor Performance Materials, LLC RESPONDING PARTY(S): Plaintiff Lizeth Saenz STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an employment case. Plaintiff Lizeth Saenz alleges her employers wrongfully terminated her employment when she became pregnant and prepared for leave. The First Amended Complaint inc...

Excerpt: ...and wage and hour action. Plaintiff Vi Khuong (“Khuong”) alleges that Defendants misclassified her as an exempt worker when she was in fact an hourly employee. Plaintiff also alleges she endured various forms of harassment and violence from her employer. Defendants cross-claimed against Plaintiff and her business, RDC Nail Salon, based on alleged misrepresentations and misuse of Defendants' property. Defendants now move to quash Plaintiff's d...

Excerpt: ...sought and obtained a preliminary injunction preventing Defendant Ben and Reef and the other entity Defendants from hosting large gatherings at their event space. Defendants in the related case Cross-Complained against the County. The County successfully moved to strike the Cross-Complaint pursuant to the anti-SLAPP statute. The court awarded attorney's fees on the successful anti-SLAPP motion. Defendant Ben and Reef defaulted in the related case...

Excerpt: ...r Developmental Disabilities Foundation (dba Harbor Regional) (“Harbor Regional”) for (1) violation of California Labor Code section 98.6 and 1102.5, and (2) wrongful termination in violation of public policy. Plaintiff worked for Defendant as a Service Coordinator. During a meeting with his supervisor, Plaintiff alleges he expressed concern that Defendant was recommending a particular group home to its disabled female clients. Plaintiff beli...

Excerpt: ...tributor. Joseph Ross, a director and former officer of Freshtech, alleges that he was sidelined and forced out by Nazir Mir and Scott Keller, Freshtech's other officers and directors, because they were engaging in improper conduct. Mir and Keller allege in their cross-claims that Ross was engaging in improper conduct himself by competing with Freshtech through rPlanet Earth (“RPE”), a separate company he was involved with. Cross-Defendants r...

Excerpt: ...mended Complaint. Plaintiff opposed. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant's Motion to Strike is GRANTED IN ITS ENTIRETY. Defendant is to file an Answer (if she hasn't already done so) within 21 days. Moving party to give notice. DISCUSSION: Motion to Strike Meet and Confer The Declaration of Attorney Richard Wood reflects that the meet and confer requirement was satisfied. (CCP § 430.41.) Legal Standard A motion to strike lies either (1) to strike any ir...

Excerpt: ...”), participated in binding arbitration before Arbitrator Judge Ann Kough (Ret.). The Arbitrator ordered that White Lotus pay Derco $720,952.90 in damages, attorney fees, and costs. Petitioner White Lotus brings this motion to correct or vacate the arbitration award made in favor of Respondent Derco. Respondent opposed. TENTATIVE RULING: Petitioner's Petition to Vacate or Correct the Arbitration Award is DENIED. The award is confirmed as made. ...

Excerpt: ...l Rodriguez, alleging Defendants conspired to steal title to real property owned by Plaintiff Manuel Rodriguez. Defendants also collected rents from the tenants of the subject property. Plaintiffs brought the action for an accounting on the rental income, among other things. The parties filed a Notice of Settlement on May 17, 2022. Plaintiffs now move for an order enforcing the parties' settlement agreement pursuant to CCP § 664.6. Defendants di...

Excerpt: ...mplaint in its entirety. Defendant now moves to have Plaintiff deemed a vexatious litigant and to require Plaintiff to furnish security. This motion first came for hearing on September 16, 2022. Counsel for Defendant appeared at the hearing—Plaintiff, in pro per, did not appear. The court continued the hearing to this date and invited each party to submit a supplemental brief addressing the court's tentative ruling. The court has read and consi...

Excerpt: ...factured by Defendant American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (“American Honda”). Plaintiffs allege the vehicle has transmission defects. They bring Song-Beverly violations for (1) breach of express warranty and (2) breach of implied warranty. Defendant American Honda now demurs to the Complaint. Plaintiffs have not opposed. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant's Demurrer to the Complaint is SUSTAINED, with thirty (30) days leave to amend. DISCUSSION: Demurrer...

Excerpt: ... Plaintiff provided her name and credit, as well as a $21,033.00 cash “down-payment.” Defendant then tricked Plaintiff into signing loan documents and two (2) quitclaim deeds, transferring titles to both properties free and clear to Defendant. Defendant also placed Plaintiff's name on the finance mortgage loans. Thereafter, and without Plaintiff's knowledge or consent, Defendant transferred title to both properties. Plaintiff remains a guaran...

Excerpt: ...This is an employment dispute. Plaintiff Jeannette Zanipatin (“Zanipatin”) a formerly worked as a Legislative Staff Attorney for Defendant Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (“MALDEF”). Plaintiff alleges that MALDEF forced her resignation in response to her request for a reasonable accommodation: that she be allowed a temporary transfer from Sacramento to Southern California, so that she could personally attend to the ser...

Excerpt: ... Inc., and HRB Digital LLC (collectively, “Block”). Plaintiff alleges that in the early 2000s, a consortium of electronic tax preparation companies (the “Free File Alliance”), including Block, agreed with the Internal Revenue Service to begin offering free filing software to taxpayers. In exchange, the IRS agreed not to offer its own free filing software. Plaintiff alleges that in recent years, Block has wrongfully undermined public acces...

Excerpt: ...fell on a defective sidewalk on Hollywood Boulevard. The Defendants are the City of Los Angeles (“City”) and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“Metro.”) Plaintiff asserts a single cause of action for dangerous condition of public property. Defendant City and Defendant Metro have each filed Cross-Complaints against the other for (1) Indemnification, (2) apportionment of fault, and (3) declaratory relief. Defendant M...

Excerpt: ... breach of fiduciary duty, and an accounting. On June 10, 2021, plaintiff Khorgos Haokan Pictures & TV Co., Ltd. (“Plaintiff”) filed the instant action's Complaint against defendants Tianjin Tianyishenghua Culture Communication Co., Ltd. (“TTCC”) and Yuan Hui (“Hui”). The Complaint alleges as follows. In early 2017, Plaintiff and TTCC entered into a contract to co-produce a television series (the “Show”). Both Plaintiff and TTCC a...

Excerpt: ...inian”), asserting a single cause of action for breach of written guaranty. Plaintiff alleges Defendants have failed to pay rent, costs, and expenses they personally guaranteed to be paid to Plaintiff for the lease of Ike's Sandwich Place of Westwood, Inc. Subsequently, Defendant Sugarman filed a Cross-Complaint against Defendant Azinian for (1) breach of contract, (2) breach of fiduciary duty, (3) accounting, and (4) declaratory relief. Defend...

Excerpt: ...efendant 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. Defendant Alexis Gonzalez now demurs to each cause of action in the First Amended Complaint. Plaintiff opposed. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant's Demurrer to the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, and Tenth ...

Excerpt: ... part of the lease, Defendants orally agreed “not to move in a family member to the Plaintiff's unit, which was in consideration for Plaintiff providing landscaping materials and services that upgraded the Defendants' property including arranging to have 100's of potted plants and other landscaping materials planted at Defendants' property.” (FAC ¶ 7.) Plaintiff alleges that Defendants breached the covenant of quiet enjoyment by permitting a...

Excerpt: ...der compelling Plaintiff to arbitrate the dispute pursuant to CCP § 1281 et seq. Plaintiff opposed. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant's Motion to Compel Arbitration is GRANTED in part and DEFERRED in Part. Defendant's Motion is GRANTED as to Plaintiff's individual PAGA claim. That portion of the case is STAYED pending binding arbitration. A Status Review/OSC re: Dismissal is set for 9/28/23 at 8:30 a.m. This court defers its ruling on the issue of dis...

Excerpt: ...liot Tishbi, for various Labor Code violations. Plaintiff, who worked for Defendants as a loss prevention clerk, alleges that Defendants failed to pay wages, failed to pay overtime, and misclassified him as an independent contractor, among other things. Defendant/Cross-Complainant A Plus Fabric, Inc., has filed a Cross-Complaint against Plaintiff asserting a single cause of action for negligence. Cross-Complainant alleges that Plaintiff operated ...