Excerpt: ...rty customers and is owned by Plaintiffs Eddie and Karlo Nazarian. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant Nakaret “Nazo” Chakrian is a con-man who has, over the past 6 years, gained the trust of Eddie and Karlo Nazarian and swindled over $3 million dollars from them. Defendant Alice Chakrian is Nazo Chakrian's wife and Defendant NAMR 2617, LLC (“NAMR”) is an LLC owned and managed by the Chakrians. The first amended complaint (“FAC”), filed ...

Excerpt: ...es he and other service providers clean and repair clients' houses for flat rates per job and 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 of the Priv...

Excerpt: ...gil Buster Blackmon (“Decedent”), who died on December 4, 2014. Defendant Togisala Blackmon (“Defendant”) is the former spouse of Decedent and the owner of the property at issue in this action, which is located at 828 West Altadena Drive, Altadena, CA 91001. Decedent and Defendant had held title to the property as husband and wife in joint tenancy, but according to the judgment of dissolution of marriage entered on September 6, 2002, the ...

Excerpt: ...estment (“Arsual”). Plaintiff filed the First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) on August 23, 2019. The action involves the property located at 10505 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91606. Plaintiff alleges that on April 25, 2013, Arsual agreed to rent the premises for a 2-year term at a monthly rent of $14,000 pursuant to a written agreement with Plaintiff (“2013 Lease”). On July 12, 2019, Plaintiff provided Arsual with a 30-day notice to...

Excerpt: ...cated at 11046 Tamberly Lane, Tujunga, CA 91042 since 2001. They allege they executed a deed of trust, securitizing the property for a loan of $504,000 on May 7, 2003. They allege that on September 14, 2018, Defendants JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“Chase”) and Quality Loan Service Corporation (“Quality”) caused a notice of default to be recorded. In response, Plaintiffs allege they contacted Chase to explore loss mitigation options and the...

Excerpt: ... working for Defendant Grill Concepts Services, Inc. (“Grill”) on August 6, 2007 as a manager and was promoted to assistant general manager in June 2008, and later promoted to general manager in July 2009. He alleges he was exposed to discriminatory behavior from managerial employees based on his Armenian- Iranian ethnicity and national origin. He alleges that inappropriate comments were made to him, he was belittled, and he was unnecessarily...

Excerpt: ... against ARM International Gold Corp., LLC, Noune Serobian, and Armen Assarian, jointly and severally in the amount of $13,340.34, plus interest from March 15, 2006 at $3.65 per day until the date of judgment.  For Anait Aruchyan on Armen Assarian's cross-complaint against Anait Aruchyan.  On Anait Aruchyan's cross-complaint against Armen B. Assarian, Noune Serobian, ARM International Gold Corp., LLC, and Complex Production of Nepheline Sye...

Excerpt: ...between Defendant Morning Chuang and Plaintiffs Roche Hahan and Marielisa Villasenor (“Plaintiffs”), which caused Plaintiffs to suffer life-threatening injuries. (SAC, ¶36.) Plaintiffs commenced an action against Morning Chuang on March 9, 2015 in the San Francisco Superior Court (Case No. CGC-15-544580, “First Lawsuit”), which was dismissed without prejudice on July 6, 2015. (Id., ¶¶37 and 43, Ex. 29.) Plaintiffs then filed another la...

Excerpt: ...teel, Inc. (“Arrow”) alleges that Defendant Robert Dubin (“Dubin”) was a defendant and judgment debtor in the case entitled Arrow Highway Steel, Inc., et al. v. Robert Dubin, et al. (LASC Case No. BC101768) (“First Action”). Arrow alleges that Dubin stipulated to a judgment against him in that action, and the judgment was entered on February 27, 1997 in favor of Arrow, Seymour Albert, and Henrietta Albert in the amount of $937,000.00....

Excerpt: ...ck her. The subject incident occurred on April 8, 2015. She alleges that the shelves were negligently installed on the premises. Defendants Glassical Creations, Inc. (“GCI”), Lap Shun Hui aka John Hui (“Hui”), and Vernon M. Lee (“Lee”) (collectively, “GCI Defendants”) are the alleged owners of the premises located at 1510 La Loma Road, Pasadena, CA 91105 where the incident occurred. Defendants Rubbermaid, Inc. (“Rubbermaid”) a...

Excerpt: ...hukhyan (“Chukhyan”) and George Plavjian (“Plavjian”), as well as their co-conspirators KSR Realty, Inc. (“KSR”), Reta Narkaz, Ruzana Badeer (“Badeer”), Kiane Shabazian (“Shabazian”), and Mariam Kakoian (“Kakoian”). Ambarachyan alleges that Kakoian was the owner of property located at 1737 Bel Aire Dr. in Glendale and that Chukhyan and Kakoian took out loans on the property to pay off other investors that Chukhyan scammed ...

Excerpt: ...en Solar Technologies, Inc. (“Defendant”). The action involves the properties located at 6400 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Suites 400, <0013001900110003000300 004900030044004f004f[eges that on July 19, 2012, Defendant agreed to rent the premises at a monthly rent of $6,238.32 pursuant to a written agreement with Plaintiff. The lease was amended 7 times to, among other things, expand the premises, modify the rent, extend the term through August 15, 20...

Excerpt: ...OUND A. Allegations Plaintiffs Zachary J. McDonald and Hugo Vargas each commenced a wage-and-hour lawsuit against Defendants Michael Russell McMillan, M&M Custom Flooring, and M&M Custom Floors, Inc. This consolidated action also includes various cross-complaints. Mike McMillan filed a cross-complaint against Zachary McDonald, Daniel McDonald, Evelyn McDonald for assault and battery, wherein he alleges he was physically attacked by Daniel McDonal...

Excerpt: ...dant Secret Recipes, Inc. (“Defendant”). This action proceeded to a bench trial and the Court entered judgment in favor of Plaintiff on November 18, 2015. On December 14, 2018, the examinations of Hovik Grigorian and Andreh Koygani were set. Plaintiff applied ex parte for an order to continue the examination of judgment debtor/Defendant. Department B was dark, so the matter was heard in Department A by Judge Stewart. Judge Stewart granted Pla...

Excerpt: ...CKGROUND In this action, Plaintiff Shellice Beharie (“Plaintiff”) alleges that on June 19, 2016, she was struck in the eye as she walked through a screen door that closed dangerously fast. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants Paul A. Rourman and Linda K. Rourman (owners and lessors of the property, “Defendants”) failed to maintain the condominium premises by failing to repair the screen door. Plaintiff alleges that the impact to her eye resu...

Excerpt: ...t exists to administer the equitable servitudes and restrictions set forth in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions and Reservation of Easements for Jackson Glen, recorded on October 2, 2012 (“CC&Rs”). Plaintiff alleges that pursuant to CC&Rs, it was required to maintain, repair, procure insurance, etc. for Tract No. 69998 that was shared by Plaintiff and Defendant Jackson Glen Commercial Owners Association (“Defendant�...

Excerpt: ...y Plaintiff Lisa Hastings (“Plaintiff”), and property located at 728 Colman Street, Altadena, CA 91101 (“Kevorkian Property”) owned by Defendants Abraham Kevorkian (“Kevorkian”) and Nancy Odesho (“Odesho”). Plaintiff alleges that the Kevorkian Property has always benefited, as the dominate tenement, over the Hastings Property with a 30-foot wide recorded easement. Plaintiff filed this lawsuit against Defendants to enjoin them from...

Excerpt: ...eges that it made a payment to prevent foreclosure of the property and now seeks to recover this amount from Defendant Eric Westrope (“Defendant”). The complaint, filed February 15, 2018, alleges causes of action for: (1) quasi-contract; and (2) money paid. <0055004800470003005200 000f0003001500130014[8. Default judgment was entered against Defendant on September 27, 2018 in the amount of $33,195.83. On December 28, 2018, Defendant filed the ...

Excerpt: ...: DENY A case is entitled to priority where the only relief sought is declaratory relief per CCP §1062.3(a). However, if damages or other relief is sought in addition to declaratory relief, the preference is not automatic. Rather, priority will be granted only if the court, in itsdiscretion, determines that a speedy trial is required. CCP §1062.3(b). Herein, the action is not based solely for declaratory relief but includes equitable claims for...

Excerpt: ...aintiff to respond to discovery within 30 days and pay Defendants sanctions in the amount of $500 by June 1, 2018. Plaintiff has not provided responses or paid the sanctions. On June 13, 2018, the court heard defendant's Encino Urgent Care's motion to compel Plaintiff's physical examination. Plaintiff did not oppose the motions or appear at the hearing. The court granted the motion and ordered Plaintiff to appear for examination and pay Defendant...

Excerpt: ... Defendant allegedly agreed to transfer one-half interest in the Property and, once sold, Plaintiff would receive half of the sale proceeds. Defendant allegedly failed to honor the agreement. The Property sold, and plaintiff claims he is entitled to $37,000. The First Amended Complaint alleges: 1) fraud and 2) breach of contract. Plaintiff requests leave to file the Second Amended Complaint. Per discussions with Defense counsel, Plaintiff is seek...

Excerpt: ... (“Transguard”). According to the First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) in this action, Transguard accepted and then later denied coverage. Mr. Pullen now sues Transguard, and several individuals he alleges were associated with it, for Breach of Written Contract, Breach of the Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing, violation of Business and Professions Code §§ 17200, and for Declaratory Relief. Defendant Mickelson is a resident of I...

Excerpt: ... were pursued in a subsequent case in Riverside County. They remain pending there, but are stayed pending the outcome of this proceeding. Most of them have pleading problems, and filing them now would require the filing of demurrers that would delay the trial in this matter. For the most part, the causes of action that Mr. Weldy now seeks to re‐add to the cross‐complaint in Los Angeles will be determined by the resolution of the existing plea...

Excerpt: ...nt it to apply to motions brought under the common law. The motion does present an issue of law as to which there is a rather stark disagreement. Nevertheless, Plaintiffs have asked for the courtesy of a conference. It is their statutory right, and it will be accommodated. The matter will be continued for 10 days. The parties are ordered to meet and confer. Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel the Deposition of Damon Burly. Plaintiffs Jeffrey Schwartz an...

Excerpt: ...25, 2018 is vacated and the action is dismissed with prejudice as to these defendants pursuant to Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 581(f)(1). Mr. Rosario continues to pursue Defendant Barrett Daffin Frappier Treder & Weiss, LLP (“Barrett”), which acted as trustee of the deed of trust in this action. The Court's prior order mistakenly states that Barrett had demurred to the Second Amended Complaint, when in fact it had not filed a demurrer. Barrett now...