Excerpt: ...Defendants TheOldSchool, LLC (“TheOldSchool”) and Netflix, Inc. (“Netflix”) for Plaintiff's participation in a television show produced and distributed by Defendants. Plaintiff alleges that pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Defendants would administer a clothing design competition called “Next in Show,” wherein Plaintiff and other participants would create clothing designs at a television production set maintained and operated b...

Excerpt: ...arfield, Inc. (“HWI”), on behalf of Defendant GPK & Associates LLC (“GPK”) contacted Plaintiff in connection with collection of an alleged debt. Plaintiff alleges that HWI reported to Plaintiff's credit report, furnishing false and misleading information about the nature and amount of the debt. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants failed to conduct an adequate investigation of Plaintiff's complaints and failed to implement corrective actions...

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: ... (“MBUSA”) and Fletcher Jones Motor Cars, Inc. dba Mercedes-Benz of Ontario (“Mercedes-Benz of Ontario”) concerning the lease of a 2020 Mercedes-Benz C300W. MBUSA is alleged to have warranted the subject vehicle, but Plaintiff alleges that the vehicle was delivered with serious defects and nonconformities, including defects with the engine, emission, transmission, and electrical system. MBUSA is alleged to be the manufacturer or distribut...

Excerpt: ...n Jose Avenue, Apartment B, in Burbank. Defendant Lucia Laura Torres (“Defendant”) is alleged to be the owner and landlord of the subject property. Plaintiffs allege that they entered into the lease agreement with Defendant for the property. Plaintiffs allege that Defendant had a duty to provide them with a habitable premise and she had represented that the property was legally permitted; however, Plaintiffs allege that this was false and the...

Excerpt: ...nd 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 Jesus Siordia and Irene Fombona; the brother of James Siordia and Deisi Martinez; ...

Excerpt: ...ty, California 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 al...

Excerpt: ...ptember 19, 2018, while he was working and driving FedEx's truck in the course and scope of his employment, he was involved in an automobile accident in Burbank. He alleges that he and FedEx were insured under an insurance policy issued by Defendant Protective Insurance Corporation dba Protective Insurance Company (“Protective”). Plaintiff alleges that the driver of the other vehicle, Allison Norris (“Norris”), filed a lawsuit against Pla...

Excerpt: ...they (as buyers) and Defendant Flamingo Heights Development, LLC (“Flamingo,” seller) entered into the Real Estate Purchase Agreement and Seller Counter Offer No. 1 (“Purchase Agreement”) for $800,000 regarding the property located at 60325 Canterbury St., Joshua Tree, CA 92252. On April 8, 2021, Plaintiffs issued a Request for Repair No. 1 to Defendants to reduce the purchase price to $780,000 after the inspection reports indicated that ...

Excerpt: ...Barbara A. Burt, Denies Ann Parenteau as successor-in-interest to Barbara Ann Burt and as trustee commenced this action against Defendant ICC Convalescent Corp. dba Imperial Care Center (“Defendant”) on behalf of Barbara Ann Burt (“Decedent”). Plaintiffs allege that Decedent was admitted to Defendant in February 2021 and she was legally blind, had an ongoing liver disorder since August 2020, and was non-ambulatory. Plaintiffs allege that ...

Excerpt: ...ult of a bed bug and/or flea bites during her stay at a hotel owned and operated by Defendants Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc., Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City, and Israel Vazquez. The hotel where Plaintiff stayed is located at 555 Universal Hollywood Dr., Universal City, CA 91608. Plaintiff alleges she checked into the hotel on August 27, 2020. She states that she noticed intense itching the next morning and discovered fleas and/or bedbugs on ...

Excerpt: ... 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 January 2...

Excerpt: ...ay 20, 2019, he operated a forklift to load inventory, but the forklift's brakes failed and the forklift lacked a seatbelt feature (or any safety feature), such that he fell from an open ledge and was thrown from the seat of the forklift. Plaintiff alleges that the forklift fell from the open ledge onto his body, crushing him for approximately 20 minutes. He alleges the incident caused him to suffer substantial head trauma and the amputation of h...

Excerpt: ...e trustee of the McIntosh Trust (“Trust” or “MT”), commenced this action against Defendants Yonatan Rabin and Liat Rabin and the company they owned and operated, Defendant Sapphire Development & Construction, Inc. (“SDC”).[1] Plaintiff alleges that the Trust owns real property located at 926 Hilldale Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069. In 2016, the Trust, through its trustor Betty Jo Kim McIntosh and trustee Plaintiff, pursued the prospec...

Excerpt: ... property at 11660 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604 as lessees and tenants and/or sublessees and subtenants. Defendant First National Funding Corp. (“Defendant”) is alleged to be the lessor of the property. Plaintiffs allege that in early 2020, Defendant advertised the property available for lease as a retail space as an auto dealership with 1,000 square feet of availability, which was zoned and permitted as an office space. (Compl., ¶¶...

Excerpt: ...cated 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 cam...

Excerpt: ...ugust 3, 2023. The property at issue is located at 11058 Chandler Blvd., #3026, North Hollywood, CA 91601. Plaintiff alleges that it entered into a written lease agreement with Defendant on October 1, 2022. Plaintiff alleges that it served on Defendant a 3/30 Day Notice to Pay or Quit on July 21, 2023. Plaintiff seeks possession of the premises, costs incurred in this proceeding, past due rent of $3,992.35, reasonable attorney's fees, forfeiture ...

Excerpt: ...) (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) allege that, as minors, they wrongfully had their booking information published to the public through 2 social media sources on the internet by Defendant Burbank Police Department (“Burbank PD”). West is alleged to be 17 years old and Weaks is the mother of West. Jones is alleged to be 17 years old and Coleman is the mother of Jones. Plaintiffs allege that on September 11, 2022 (the complaint alleges “2022...

Excerpt: ...��MTI”) entered into a written Equipment Finance Agreement with Plaintiff whereby MTI leased certain equipment, including a 2020 KL8OFQ 14F Generator S/N 2063095 with Plaintiff. Plaintiff alleges that on October 15, 2022, MTI defaulted on the agreement by failing to make payment then due. Plaintiff alleges that $69,890.04 is now due and payable to Plaintiff, plus late charges of 10% of the total monthly payment (or $1,941.40) and 18% interest p...

Excerpt: ...ence; (2) premises liability/strict liability; and (3) premises liability/breach of warranty. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants Smart & Final Stores LLC, Smart & Final LLC, Smart & Final East Hollywood LLC, Realty Income Properties 14 LLC, and Realty Income Corporation (“Defendants”) were the owners, operators, lessors, lessees, landlords, managers, supervisors, inspectors, custodians, and repairers of the real property, including the paved p...

Excerpt: ...vehicle when Defendant Villegas Figueroa made an unsafe left turn and collided with Plaintiff's vehicle. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant Rafael Figueroa was the registered owner of the vehicle driven by Villegas Figueroa. The complaint, filed March 22, 2023, alleges causes of action for: (1) negligence; (2) negligence per se; and (3) negligent entrustment. B. Motion on Calendar On June 28, 2023, Defendants Gabriel Figueroa Villegas and Rafael Fi...

Excerpt: ...nvestment LLC on April 30, 2019, in which Dbik agreed to provide certain improvements to real property located at 1200 E Huntington Dr., Duarte, CA 91010 including the renovation of the exterior and roof of a 67-unit hotel building, the exterior renovation of a separate 8-unit commercial building, and landscaping of the entire property. In exchange, Defendants agreed to pay Plaintiff a total of $945,000. In the next 4 months, structural safety co...

Excerpt: ...ber 15, 2020, they entered into a warranty contract with Defendant Ford Motor Company (“Ford”) regarding a 2022 Ford Escape. Plaintiffs allege that defects and nonconformities to warranty manifested themselves within the applicable express warranty period, including but not limited to brakes and transmission. Plaintiffs allege they delivered the subject vehicle to an authorized Ford repair facility for repair of the nonconformities, but Defen...

Excerpt: ...0i. BMWNA is alleged to be the manufacturer and distributer of the vehicle. Plaintiff alleges he purchased the vehicle and received an express written warranty in which BMWNA undertook to preserve or maintain the utility or performance of the vehicle or to provide compensation. Plaintiff alleges that the vehicle contained or developed defects during the warranty period, including various engine and coolant system defects. Plaintiff alleges he del...

Excerpt: ...ouring concrete at a construction job site at 588 Camino Del Rio N., San Diego, California, when a massive concrete placing boom collapsed, struck him on the head, and cracked his safety helmet. He alleges that this skull was depressed by the blow and he was knocked unconscious. Plaintiff Maria Del Rosio Zaragoza (“Zaragoza”) alleges that she is the wife of Gutierrez and is suing for loss of consortium. Gutierrez worked for Defendant D&D Lase...