Excerpt: ...t 2320 W. Victory Blvd., Burbank, CA 91506 and that Defendant Marilyn Karmazyn (“Karmazyn”) leased the property where she operated Defendant Blazin' Burgers LLC (“Blazin' Burgers”). Plaintiff alleges that Karmazyn added a drive-through to the property at some point during her tenancy. In 2022, IREH and/or Karmazyn retained Defendants Zoom Business Brokers (“Zoom”) and Defendant Joseph Khoury (“Khoury”) to sell Blazin' Burgers and ...

Excerpt: ...fornia 91604. This action arises out of an insurance claim made by Plaintiff resulting from water loss to the property, which occurred on January 8, 2021, when rainwater entered through the roof of the subject property causing significant damage. Plaintiff alleges that she had an insurance policy with Defendant State Farm General Insurance Company (“Defendant”) and that the water loss was covered under the subject policy. Plaintiff alleges th...

Excerpt: ...emetian as co-trustees of The Mehtemetian Revocable Trust dated November 18, 2014 (“Trust”), Angela Mhtemeti Mehtemetian, and Sarkis Mehtemetian (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) allege that Plaintiffs own property located at 10405 Ditson St. in Sunland. They allege that Defendant Claudia Kelley (“Defendant”) owns property at 10417 Ditson St. Plaintiffs allege that in June 2022, while they were still in escrow for their property, Defendant...

Excerpt: ...ington (“Harrington”) is a “con man” who steals funds from friends and associates and does not pay them back. Plaintiff alleges she believed that Harrington was a rich, knowledgeable partner in Defendant Madison Financial, based on his representations, when in fact he was an unlicensed salesperson. Based on her belief in his abilities, Plaintiff accepted Harrington's offer to invest her savings of approximately $400,000 to $500,000 throug...

Excerpt: ...r/Defendant Knight Sunrise Hollywood, LLC (“Knight”) on February 28, 2023. He alleges that holder/Defendant JP Morgan Chase Bank, National Association (“Chase”) accepted assignment of Plaintiff's contract from Knight. Plaintiff alleges that at the time of purchase, the vehicle had 24,445 miles on the odometer, he had been assured that the vehicle had not been involved in any prior collisions, and Knight reassured him that the vehicle was ...

Excerpt: .... Plaintiff alleges that he was a buyer and that Defendant Triumph Motorcycles (America) LTD (“TMA”) was a warrantor and Defendant BMW Motorcycles of Burbank (“BMW MB”) was a manufacturer/distributor. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants violated the Song Beverly Act by failing to conform the vehicle to the express warranties within a reasonable number of repair attempts or within the warranty periods, and by failing to promptly replace the ...

Excerpt: ...cis Polytechnic High School (“Polytechnic High”), which is a part of Defendant Los Angeles Unified School District (“LAUSD”). Plaintiff alleges that Defendant Kirk Jeppson (“Jeppson”) is the Ninth Grade assistant principal, Defendant Gary Aragon (“Aragon”) was the Ninth Grade dean, and Defendant Lisa Donley-Jay (“Donley-Jay”) was the Ninth Grade counselor at Polytechnic High and they were employed by LAUSD. Plaintiff alleges t...

Excerpt: ...porting and selling Personal Protective Equipment (“PPE”). Plaintiff alleges that in early 2022, Glenn approached Plaintiff regarding making a loan to Defendant Waste Management Solution, LLC (“WMS”), an entity where Glenn was a managing member, to fund the purchase of PPE from a Mexican Company named Nano Cures De Mexico, S.A. De C.v. (“Nano Cures”), in which Glenn was also a stakeholder. Plaintiff alleges that Glenn represented the ...

Excerpt: ...l Canyon Boulevard at the intersection of Oxnard Street when Defendant driver Robin Ramon Ha Rivera's negligence and unsafe speed caused Defendants Rivera and Douglas Kinzley's vehicle to rear-end Plaintiff's vehicle causing the collision and Plaintiff's injuries and damages. The complaint, filed June 23, 2023, alleges causes of action for: (1) motor vehicle; and (2) general negligence. B. Motion on Calendar On December 26, 2023, Plaintiff filed ...

Excerpt: ...lywood, CA 91606 beginning on December 1, 2022 pursuant to a written lease agreement with Defendant Jia Lun Shao (“Shao”) and/or his predecessors/successors-in-interest. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants Shao and Eya “Rei” Hua (“Rei”) are the landlords and/or owners of the subject property. Plaintiffs allege that there were defective conditions on the property including mold/mildew, pest infestation, faulty plumbing structures, lack o...

Excerpt: ...n June 10, 2020 for certain labor, materials, supplies, and equipment related to the construction of an apartment complex at the property located at 12444 Chandler Blvd., Valley Village, CA 91607. The property is allegedly owed by Defendant Chandler Village, LLC (“Chandler Village”). Vision alleges that Hy-Max breached the contract by failing to pay Plaintiff sums payable under the contract, including change orders, in the amount of $176,281....

Excerpt: ..., she fell while carrying a ceramic dish, which shattered and cut her right wrist. She alleges that she sought necessary care and treatment for her injured right wrist of her dominant hand from Defendants Providence Health System-Southern California dba Providence St Joseph Medical Center, Burbank Emergency Medical Group Inc., Nahal Sahelimoghavami, P.A., Nadia Jean Fakoory, M.D., Stephen Edward Kishineff, M.D., Christina Barragar, P.A., Harout C...

Excerpt: ... park Universal Studios Hollywood. They allege that on July 18, 2021, Defendant “Beetlejuice Doe,” an employee of Defendant Universal City Studios, LLC, acting in the course and scope of employment, was dressed as the fictional Beetlejuice character from the 1988 film. Plaintiffs allege that they stopped to take a picture with Defendant Beetlejuice Doe. Marisol McGee (a Latin-American woman) posed with Defendant Beetlejuice Doe, while John Mc...

Excerpt: ...egations Plaintiffs Linda Heigle and Matthew Zabelle (“Plaintiffs”), individually and as successors in interest on behalf of Decedent Ruth S. Zabelle (“Decedent”), allege that Decedent was a resident at Defendant ICC Convalescent Corp. dba Imperial Care Center (“Facility”) beginning August 21, 2020 until her discharge on March 8, 2021. Decedent is alleged to have been over the age of 65. Defendant David Friedman (individually and as a...

Excerpt: ...halik, Sr. (“Uchalik Sr.”), who is the father of Defendant Frank Uchalik (“Uchalik Jr.”), along with some other owners. Uchalik Jr. became an employee of Spellman Desk Company, which is a wholly- owned subsidiary of Alpha. On February 21, 2008, Defendant Frenemy, LLC (“Frenemy”) was formed by Uchalik Jr. On December 14, 2009, Uchalik Jr. signed a Confidentiality Agreement to maintain Alpha's trade secrets concerning Alpha, Alpha II Fu...

Excerpt: ... (“BOFA”), Quality Loan Service Corporation (“QLS”), and all persons unknown claiming interest in the property located at 11643 Otsego St., North Hollywood, CA 91601. Plaintiff alleges that he purchased the property on December 23, 2002. He entered into a Short Form Deed of Trust on September 18, 2006 with lender BOFA for a home equity line of credit (“HELOC”) in the amount of $400,000, which named BOFA as the beneficiary and Plaintif...

Excerpt: ...LC (“IREH”) owned real property located at 2320 W. Victory Blvd., Burbank, CA 91506 and that Defendant Marilyn Karmazyn (“Karmazyn”) leased the property where she operated Defendant Blazin' Burgers LLC (“Blazin' Burgers”). Plaintiff alleges that Karmazyn added a drive-through to the property at some point during her tenancy. In 2022, IREH and/or Karmazyn retained Defendants Zoom Business Brokers (“Zoom”) and Defendant Joseph Khour...

Excerpt: ...yft”) via its mobile application where she was picked up by Defendant Juan L. Estrada (“Estrada”), who drove her to her destination. Plaintiff alleges that upon arrival, she proceeded to retrieve her luggage from the trunk, but Estrada accelerated his vehicle while the trunk was open before she could retrieve her luggage. Plaintiff alleges that Estrada saw Plaintiff signaling him to stop and he abruptly applied his brakes, causing the open ...

Excerpt: ... Dental Implants & Laser Surgery (“Burbank Periodontics”) as a hygiene coordinator from November 10, 2021 to August 15, 2022. She alleges that her supervisors were Defendant Marc Y. Waki, Dr. Vahe Nakashyan, Dr. Taylor, and Dr. Martina Elenkova. Plaintiff alleges that she enjoyed her work, but over time, Dr. Waki began straining the professional relationship between himself and Plaintiff and began directing a flirtatious tone toward her in Ja...

Excerpt: ...t, Inc., Edward Dean Roane, Dillon Construction Inc., and Christopher David Dillon are officers, directors, principals, and/or agents of Defendant Dillon Roane A Joint Venture, Inc. (collectively, “Construction Defendants”). Unite alleges that Defendant The Building Group, LLC is the owner of the real property located at 1325 West Elm Avenue, Coalinga California, 93210 (“West Elm Property”) and the property at 1950 Mercantile Lane, Coalin...

Excerpt: ...��) in Studio City. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant negligently operated his vehicle so as to collide with Plaintiff's person. The complaint, filed November 18, 2022, alleges causes of action for: (1) motor vehicle; and (2) general negligence. B. Motion on Calendar On December 5, 2023, Defendant filed a demurrer to the complaint. On December 29, 2023, Plaintiff filed an opposition to the demurrer. According to the proof of service, the oppositio...

Excerpt: ...es Siordia, Deisi Martinez, Fernando Avilez, Angela Savanna Gonzalez (a minor, by and through her guardian ad litem Deisi Martinez) (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) allege that on May 27, 2021, an explosion occurred at a facility operated by National Technical Systems, Inc. (“NTS”), which is located in Fullerton. They allege that the explosion caused the death of NTS employee Jesse Siordia (“Decedent”). They allege Decedent was the son of...

Excerpt: ...ubsidiary of Defendant Crop King Seeds (“CKS”), and Defendant Landra Deloach (“Deloach”). Plaintiff alleges that on March 25, 2021 at approximately 10:30 a.m., he was placing cannabis seeds in jars at the EDN factory and, while leaning over his work station, cupping a jar and seeds in both hands, he suddenly felt someone hit him on the right side of the face with great force. Plaintiff alleges that he was struck with such force that he fe...

Excerpt: ...lleges he and other service providers clean and repair clients' houses for flat rates per job. He alleges that he was not paid for overtime, rest breaks, missed meals or rest breaks, expenses incurred like cleaning supplies or gas, or travel time to and between jobs. The complaint was filed on October 3, 2018. The first amended complaint (“FAC”), filed November 19, 2018, alleges causes of action for: (1) declaratory relief; and (2) violations...

Excerpt: ...e that on December 19, 2019, Plaintiffs used Defendant Lyft, Inc.'s (“Lyft”) app to request transportation to Hinerfeld's work Christmas party. Plaintiffs allege that Defendant Ian Woeber (“Woeber”) arrived in a Toyota Corolla and, upon entering the vehicle, they observed a noticeable smoke smell that could not readily be identified as marijuana. Plaintiffs allege that though they were concerned Woeber was drunk, they relied on Lyft's zer...

Excerpt: ... (“Plaintiff”) alleges that it was assigned the debt of $313,014.75 for Policy No. 9254579-19 and the debt of $7,812.38 for Policy No. 9254579-20 from its assignor, State Compensation Insurance Fund. Plaintiff alleges that the due date for the first policy was January 11, 2021 and the due date for the second policy was July 6, 2021. Plaintiff alleges that its assignor and Defendants CNA Partners, Inc. aka CNA Partners Inc dba Property Damages...

Excerpt: ...s Walgreen Co., Walgreen National Corporation, Walgreen Boot Alliance, Inc., and Walgreens Store #9491's business at a Walgreens store in North Hollywood. He alleges that there were multiple stacked plastic crates filled with merchandise that fell and struck Plaintiff, injuring his eye and causing orthopedic injuries. Plaintiff alleges that the Walgreens store's premises was managed by Defendant Stephanie Martinez. The complaint, filed August 7, ...

Excerpt: ...Espinosa (“Plaintiff” or “Espinosa”) alleges that he entered into a Residential Income Property Purchase Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions (“Agreement”) with Defendant Jay Schermer and Leslie Druss as individuals and as trustees of the Schermer Trust dated March 7, 1984 (“Schermer Trust”) on January 11, 2022 involving the real property located at 6833-6835 Simpson Ave., North Hollywood, CA 91604. Plaintiff alleges that escro...

Excerpt: ... “Plaintiffs”) commenced this action against Defendants Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. (“WBEI”) and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, Inc. (“WBCPI”) (collectively, “Defendants”). Plaintiffs allege that Hunter Perry's eye was impaled by Defendants' defective Harry Potter wand replica with light-up and pen functionality when his older brother waved the wand like the children do in the Harry Potter movies and books. ...

Excerpt: ...ately before the collision, Defendant Sevan Safyani (“Defendant”) was driving his vehicle southbound on Laurel Canyon Boulevard. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant veered onto the opposite lanes of northbound traffic and crashed into the sidewalk and directly into Plaintiff, injuring Plaintiff. At all times, Plaintiff alleges that Defendant was in an intoxicated state and knew that probably serious injury would result to other motorists and/or ...

Excerpt: ...d at 1031 Amherst Drive, Burbank, CA 91504. Plaintiff alleges she is the owner of the property. She alleges that on August 1, 2019, Defendant rented the residential property pursuant to a written lease. She alleges she served a 3-day notice to pay rent or quit on Defendant and at that time, the rent due was $16,200. She seeks possession of the property, past due rent of $61,200, and damages of daily rent. B. Relevant Background The matter came fo...

Excerpt: ...4, 2023 against Defendant Eric Peter Goldman (“Defendant”). Plaintiff alleges that on June 10, 2021, Defendant negligently owned, operated, entrusted, managed, repaired, and maintained his motor vehicle such that his vehicle collided with a vehicle occupied by Plaintiff. B. Motion on Calendar On October 16, 2023, Plaintiff filed a motion to compel Defendant's further responses to Request for Production of Documents, set one (“RPD”) No. 8....

Excerpt: ...th Defendant Khajak Kassardjian, who was driving a vehicle owned by Defendant Talar Narkazian. Plaintiff alleges that she was injured as a result of the incident. The complaint, filed on February 9, 2023, alleges causes of action for: (1) motor vehicle; and (2) general negligence. B. Relevant Background and Motion on Calendar On July 24, 2023, the default of Defendants was entered. On November 13, 2023, Defendants filed a motion to set aside the ...

Excerpt: ...Inc., d/b/a Valencia BMW (“VBMW”) for violating the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (“Act”). Plaintiff alleges that she purchased a 2016 BMW i3 REX vehicle (VIN WBY1Z4C56GV506016) from Century West BMW. She alleges that BMWNA manufactures, assembles, or produces consumer goods. Plaintiff alleges that the vehicle did not conform to warranties and had defects, including, but not limited to: “the vehicle's battery dying frequently and a...

Excerpt: ...or the property located at 6206 Teesdale Ave., North Hollywood, CA 91606. The duration of the lease was from June 1, 2020 to May 31, 2022. Plaintiff alleges that she delivered possession of the property pursuant to the lease and Defendant was subsequently evicted from the property. Plaintiff alleges that on December 16, 2021, a stipulated judgment – unlawful detainer was entered in LASC Case No. 21PDUD00986 in favor of Plaintiff and against Def...

Excerpt: ...Tenant Lease – Net (“Lease”) with Defendants Koby B. Hair Salon, Inc. and Zohra Ismail. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants failed to pay rent and damaged the rented premises. The amount of rent due is $123,050 and the amount of damages and repairs is $27,319.50. Plaintiff alleges that Ismail personally guaranteed the obligations of Koby B Hair Salon. The complaint, filed July 17, 2023, alleges causes of action for: (1) breach of contract; an...

Excerpt: ...05 from Defendants Adil A. Barakat, The Barakat Trust, and Adil A. Barakat as trustee of The Barakat Trust (“Defendants”). Plaintiff alleges that Defendants own, operate, manage, and maintain the property. Plaintiff alleges that the property has uninhabitable conditions, such as a broken and hazardous heater, peeling paint, damaged walls and floors, cracked ceilings, lack of hot water, and presence of mold in violation of the Civil Code and t...

Excerpt: ...intiff to, jointly and equally, purchase Cold Stone Creamery number 20242 in Seal Beach (“SB Store”) and Cold Stone Creamery number 22066 in Costa Mesa (“CM Store”). The SB Store was owned and operated by SGB Enterprise, Inc. and the CM Store was owned and operated by MP Ice Cream, Inc., both of which Plaintiff believes Sharon Gottlieb was the primary officer, director, and shareholder of SGB Enterprise, Inc. and MP Ice Cream, Inc. Plaint...

Excerpt: ...was an elder at all times relevant to this action. Plaintiffs Carineh Nazarian and Gohar Nazarian are the adult living daughters of Decedent. Defendant DP Care, Inc. dba Casa Valle (“Defendant”) is alleged to be the owner and operator of a congregate living health facility located at 11321 Stagg Street, Sun Valley, California 91352. Plaintiffs allege that Defendant had substantial caretaking and a custodial relationship with Decedent, assumin...

Excerpt: ...t on April 1, 2021, they entered into a warranty contact with Defendant Ford Motor Company (“FMC”) regarding a 2019 Ford F-150. Plaintiffs allege that during the express warranty period, defects and nonconformities manifested themselves. Plaintiffs allege that they delivered the vehicle to an authorized FMC repair facility, Defendant Knight Sunrise Hollywood LLC dba Sunrise Ford of North Hollywood (“Sunrise”), but Sunrise breached its dut...

Excerpt: ...e, Tracy Henry, Tricia Henry, Michael Kimmel, and Marlene Wieden (“Plaintiffs”) allege that they were employees of Defendant Burbank Unified School District (“Defendant” or “BUSD”) at all times relevant for this action. Plaintiffs allege that they filed charges with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (“DFEH”) and were issued right-to-sue letters. The FAC alleges that the BUSD, through its board, adopted a res...

Excerpt: ...y purchased a 2019 Honda Odyssey vehicle. Plaintiffs allege that Defendant American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (“Honda”) warranted the vehicle and agreed to preserve or maintain the utility or performance of the vehicle or provide compensation if there was a failure in such utility or performance. Plaintiffs allege that the vehicle was delivered with serious defects and nonconformities to warranty and developed other serious defects and nonconform...

Excerpt: ...aintiff”) filed this action on June 12, 2019, alleging a single cause of action for common counts against Defendant Jean Pierre Nguyen (“Defendant”). Plaintiff alleges that within the last 4 years of filing the complaint, Defendant became indebted to FIA Card Services, N.A. (predecessor in interest to Plaintiff) on an open book account in the amount of $101,842.99. B. Relevant Background On June 1, 2021, the Final Status Conference and Non-...

Excerpt: ...er 9, 2018, Plaintiff and Defendant Plumbers on Demand (“Defendant”) entered into an oral agreement pursuant to which Defendant agreed that it would perform plumbing services for various properties under Plaintiff's management and control. (Compl., ¶6.) Pursuant to the oral agreement, Defendant completed and ceased providing its plumbing services on July 2, 2020. (Id. , ¶7.) Plaintiff alleges that the work Defendant provided required it to ...

Excerpt: ...a minor by and through her guardian ad litem Ailin Ghokasian, and Ailin Ghokasian (“Plaintiffs”) allege that they are the surviving minor daughter and wife of Decedent Geghard Tatavosian (“Decedent”). They allege that Decedent died on May 17, 2022. Plaintiffs allege that Decedent was a patient of and consulted with Defendant Josephine Mee Devaraj D.O. (“Dr. Devaraj”) as his primary care physician, complaining of stomach pain, stomach ...

Excerpt: ...mira Trust”) alleges that it entrusted professional business management, financial planning, and tax services to Defendant CMM, LLP (“CMM”) and its partner Defendant Gregory A. Mogab (“Mogab”), but that they breached the fiduciary duty they owed to the Amira Trust by conspiring with other Defendants to fraudulently induce the Amira Trust to enter into a limited partnership investment controlled by Defendants as the general partner. The ...

Excerpt: ...busal (“Plaintiff”), alleges that she and her parents lived at 7727 Lankershim Blvd., #201, North Hollywood, CA 91605 at Villa California apartment community. Plaintiff alleges that on October 13, 2018, she was in her bedroom looking out the window. She alleges that she pressed on the window screen, causing it to easily detach from the window frame, which subsequently caused her to fall out of the window from the second story of the premises....

Excerpt: ...hbound freeway in the City of Los Angeles. She alleges she was driving directly to the left of Tyler Anne Smith. Plaintiff alleges that Tyler Anne Smith negligently, carelessly, recklessly, and unlawfully entrusted, managed, controlled, maintained, drove, and operated the vehicle so as to swerve left and impact Plaintiff's vehicle with great force, causing Plaintiff injuries. The first amended complaint (“FAC”), filed September 18, 2023, alle...

Excerpt: ...ery, and sexual assault. Plaintiff alleges that in 1968 and 1969, she was age 7 and 8 at that time and was a student of Doe 1 in Sunland and that Doe 2 was a unified school district. Plaintiff alleges that she was subjected to multiple instances of childhood sexual abuse, battery, and assault by an employee of the local school district and she was sexually molested on multiple times by Doe 3, a janitor and an agent/employee of Does 1 and 2. The c...

Excerpt: ...in a motor vehicle accident with Defendants Pedro Espinoza (“Espinoza”), Flock Freight, Inc. (“Flock”), and Roline Express, Inc. (“Roline”). Plaintiffs allege that Espinoza was employed by Roline as a truck driver and that Roline and Flock had the right to control the means, methods, and details of how Espinoza performed his work. Plaintiffs allege that on September 26, 2023 at approximately 5:59 a.m., “Plaintiff” was operating a ...