Excerpt: ...adult children. BACKGROUND: On January 25, 2023, Eliyaho Schefres (“Schefres”) and Ramish Manglani (“Manglani”) filed their Complaint against Ha -Rakhamon Farhod Azizi (“Azizi”) (erroneously sued as Azizi Ha Rakhamon Farhod) on causes of action arising from alleged negligence. On April 21, 2023, Azizi filed his Answer to the Complaint. On May 24, 2023, Azizi filed his Cross -Complaint against Peter Velasquez Hernandez, Daniel Anselmo ...

Excerpt: ...d, Santopietro did not request leave to file a second amended pleading, and the Court did not grant such leave. Thus, this document is a nullity. Second, Cross -Complainant's Counsel's Opposition was difficult to follow. For instance, Counsel states: “B. The essence of the Complaint by Vasdekis against Santopietro is (for the purpose of opposing these Demurrers, this section is showing disputed facts and undisputed facts that establish her cros...

Excerpt: ...or terminating sanctions, it is making no ruling of what evidence will be admitted at trial. These will be issues to be decided based on Motions in Limine or objections posed during the trial. BACKGROUND: On January 12, 2022, Plaintiffs Sawyers S., Donlad D., Ayden M., Connor C., Hayden H., Walker B., Sophia F., Corinne D., Symonne H., Claire E., and Reese E. filed their Complaint against Defendants Tiffany Rockelle Smith, Hunter Hill, and Piper ...

Excerpt: ...uest for Sanctions is GRANTED in part. Monetary sanctions are AWARDED in favor of Plaintiff and against Defendant and Defense Counsel, jointly and severally, in the total amount of $1,635.00. BACKGROUND: On August 1, 2023, Plaintiffs Edwin Haratonians and Wellness Care Residence, LLC filed their Complaint against Maurice Maalouf on the following causes of action: (1) declaratory relief; (2) breach of fiduciary duty (two counts); (3) accounting; a...

Excerpt: ...ywood, Inc. (“Starline”) on causes of action for unfair competition (statutory and common law), intentional interference with prospective economi c advantage, and false advertising. On June 8, 2022, the Court found related cases 19STCV36480 and 22STCV14150, and designated 19STCV36480 as the lead case. On October 31, 2022, the Court sustained Starline's Demurrer to the Complaint's third cause of action for intentional interference with prospec...

Excerpt: ...osts are TAXED by $6,887.55. Costs are AWARDED in favor of Plaintiff and against Defendant in the total amount of $19,608.42. BACKGROUND: On September 29, 2021, Plaintiff Edward Prokop filed his Complaint against Defendant City of Los Angeles on causes of action of harassment and discrimination in violation of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”). On December 20, 2023, by request of Plaintiff, the Clerk's Office dismissed without prej...

Excerpt: ...ch 15, 2024, Plaintiff filed her Motion for Preliminary Injunction (“Motion”). In support Motion, Plaintiff concurrently filed: (1) Declaration of Nanette K. Kinkade; (2) Declaration of Harry Sandick; and (3) Proposed Order. On March 18, 2024 Plaintiff filed her Proof of Service. On March 20, 2024, Plaintiff filed her Notice of Lodging of Thumb Drive and Proof of Service Thereto. On April 12, 2024, Defendant filed its Opposition to Plaintiffs...

Excerpt: ...CKEN from the Complaint. Defendant Kim Sill may move for attorney's fees and costs. The Motion for Undertaking is DENIED. The Demurrer and the Motion to Strike are TAKEN OFF CALENDAR. BACKGROUND: On January 22, 2024, Plaintiffs Melissa Bacelar, Wagmor Pets, and Wylder's Holistic Pet Center, Inc. filed their Verified Complaint against Defendants Kim Sill, Shelter Hope Pet Shop, Inc., Matt Friedman, and Faith Ballin on a single cause of action for ...

Excerpt: ...s and for Discovery Sanctions and Declaration of Mark Henry Shafron in Support Thereof Moving Party: Plaintiff Hector Gonzalez Resp. Party: None SUBJECT: Motion to Deem Admissions, Admitted for Failure to Respond to Request for Admissions, Set One and for Attorney's Fees and Costs in the Sum of $2,060.00 as and for Discovery Sanctions and Declaration of Mark Henry Shafron in Support Thereof Moving Party: Plaintiff Hector Gonzalez Resp. Party: Non...

Excerpt: ...Resp. Party: Plaintiff James Dibdin The Litt and Battles anti -SLAPP Motion is GRANTED. The Kim anti -SLAPP Motion is GRANTED. Defendants Litt, Battles, and Kim are STRICKEN from the Complaint. Defendants Litt, Battles, and Kim may file their respective attorney's fees motions. The Demurrer is TAKEN OFF CALENDAR. BACKGROUND: On January 2, 2024, Plaintiff James Dibdin filed his Complaint against Defendants Barrett S. Litt, Lindsay Battles, Salomon...

Excerpt: ...eh, 1568 Blue Jay Way LLC, 6097 West Winding Way LLC, and 5849 Murphy Way LLC (“the Aryeh Parties”) filed their Cross -Complaint (“the Aryeh Cross -Complaint”) against Damavandi, Bar Design and Construction, Inc., Asher Joseph Alfasi , Archive Design Group, LLC, and Zoran Pevec. On August 27, 2021, Damavandi amended his Complaint to substitute Doe 1 with Sarah Emmi Tibstra, Doe 4 with Matthew George, Doe 5 with Cardinal -West Construction...

Excerpt: ... Angelo Fierro; Gelfand, Rennert, Feldman, LLP; and Michael Stern. The causes of action are for breach of contract and negligence. On November 30, 2023, Plaintiff filed its First Amended Complaint (FAC). On December 21, 2023, by request of Plaintiff, the Clerk's Office dismissed without prejudice Defendant Michael Stern from the FAC. On March 12, 2024, the Court granted the Motion for Determination of Good Faith Settlement filed by Defendants Com...

Excerpt: ... causes of action arising from Plaintiff's employment with Defendants. On May 5, 2023, Plaintiff filed his First Amended Complaint. On November 9, 2023, the Court deemed admitted certain requests for admission (“RFAs”). On March 20, 2024, Defendant Edgebanding Services, Inc. (“Defendant”) filed its Application for Relief from November 9, 2023 Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion to Deem Requests for Admissions Admitted (“Motion for Relief ...

Excerpt: ...lick and Alfred Garcia filed their Complaint against Defendant City of Los Angeles on causes of action for discrimination and retaliation, both in violation of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”). From July 5 to 12, 2023, the Court held a jury trial in this matter. The Jury found in favor of both Plaintiffs and against Defendant on both causes of action. For Plaintiff Stephen Glick, the Jury found $8,621,358.00 in damages, which cons...

Excerpt: ...ick and Alfred Garcia filed their Complaint against Defendant City of Los Angeles on causes of action for discrimination and retaliation, both in violation of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”). From July 5 to 12, 2023, the Court held a jury trial in this matter. The Jury found in favor of both Plaintiffs and against Defendant on both causes of action. For Plaintiff Stephen Glick, the Jury found $8,621,358.00 in damages, which consi...

Excerpt: ... is becoming more like a business and less like a profession. We decry any such change, but the profession itself must chart its own course. The legal profession has already suffered a loss of stature and of public respect. This is more easily understood when the public perspective of the profession is shaped by cases such as this where lawyers await the slightest provocation to turn upon each other. Lawyers and judges should work to improve and ...

Excerpt: ...and discrimination in violation of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”). On December 20, 2023, by request of Plaintiff, the Clerk's Office dismissed without prejudice the first cause of action for harassment from the Complaint. From January 23 to 29, 2024, the Court held a jury trial in this matter. The Jury found in favor of Plaintiff and against Defendant on the sole cause of action for discrimination. The Jury found $700,000.00 in ...

Excerpt: ...March 12, 2024, Plaintiff filed his Motion for Interlocutory Summary Judgment. In support of his Motion, Plaintiff concurrently filed: (1) Declaration of Abraham Carmona; (2) Separate Statement; (3) Proposed Order; and (4) Proof of Service. No opposition or other response has been filed to the Motion. ANALYSIS: I. Legal Standard “A party may move for summary judgment in an action or proceeding if it is contended that the action has no merit or ...

Excerpt: ...nst Defendant Hay Tanning on a cause of action for harassment. On September 14, 2023, the Court: (1) granted Specially - Appearing Defendant's motion to quash service; and (2) quashed Plaintiff's service of summons. On March 11, 2024, Plaintiff filed Judicial Council Form POS -010, Proof of Service of Summons. On March 21, 2024, Specially-Appearing Defendant filed his Motion to Quash Service (“Second Motion to Quash”). In support of his Secon...

Excerpt: ...der Compelling the Deposition of Dr. Gary Godorov Moving Party : Plaintiff Jawchyi C. Lee Resp. Party: Defendant Southern California Permanente Medical Group The hearing on the Motion to Bifurcate is ADVANCED from April 17, 2024 to April 15, 2024. The Motion to Bifurcate is GRANTED. Issues of punitive damages and Defendant's financial condition are BIFURCATED from the initial trial in this matter until such time that the trier of fact returns a v...

Excerpt: ... action for ejectment, breach of lease, and injunctive relief. On February 2, 2024, by request of Plaintiff, the Clerk's Office dismissed without prejudice Defendant Steve Chang from the Complaint. On February 15, 2024, by request of Plaintiff, the Clerk's Office dismissed without prejudice the entire Complaint. On February 16, 2024, Defendant Steve Chang filed Judicial Council Form MC -010, Memorandum of Costs (Summary) (“Chang Memorandum”)....

Excerpt: ...n California Edison Company on causes of action arising from the Parties' contract and contractual relations. On March 8, 2024, Defendant filed its Demurrer and its Motion to Strike. Defendant concurrently filed: (1) Request for Judicial Notice; (2) Declaration of Julia A. Mosel (in support of the Demurrer); (3) Declaration of Julia A. Mosel (in support of the Mot ion to Strike); (4) Proposed Order (for Demurrer); and (5) Proposed Order (for Moti...

Excerpt: ...: On October 19, 2021, Plaintiff Jawchyi C. Lee filed his Complaint against Defendant Southern California Permanente Medical Group (initially sued as Kaiser Foundation Hospitals) on causes of action of defamation, violation of Health and Safety Code section 1278.5, violations of Labor Code section 6300 et seq. and 6400 et seq., and violation of Labor Code section 1102.5. On October 22, 2021, Plaintiff filed his First Amended Complaint (FAC). On F...

Excerpt: ...ez filed their Complaint against Defendants Soraya Moazaam, Faro Optometry Inc., and Faro Management, LLC. The causes of action arise from an alleged business relationship gone awry. On December 14, 2023, the First Amended Complaint (FAC) was filed, which omitted Leo Gonzalez as a plaintiff and added a cause of action. On December 21, 2023, Plaintiff Vrezh Hovhanissyan (“Plaintiff”) filed Notice of Errata Re First Amended Complaint. On Februa...

Excerpt: ...n arising from Plaintiff's tenancy with Defendants. On March 4, 2023, Defendant Burbank Rogers Place I, LLC (“Defendant”) filed its Demurrer and its Motion to Strike. In support of each of these filings, Defendant concurrently filed a Declaration of Samuel D. Frasher and a Proposed Order. On March 13, 2024, Plaintiff filed his Oppositions to the Demurrer and the Motion to Strike. On April 4, 2024, Defendant filed its Replies in support of the...

Excerpt: ...ion for malpractice. On July 6, 2023, Plaintiff filed Notice of Lien. On March 1, 2024, Defendants filed their Demurrer to the Complaint. In support of their Demurrer, Defendants concurrently filed: (1) Memorandum of Points and Authorities; (2) Declaration of Andy Servais; (3) Proposed Order; and (4) Proof of Service. No opposition or other response has been filed to the Demurrer. ANALYSIS: I. Legal Standard “The party against whom a complaint ...

Excerpt: ...KGROUND: On November 22, 2023, Petitioner BS Associates Company Limited filed Judicial Council Form ADR -106, Petition to Confirm Contractual Arbitration Award against Respondent Pink Personality, Inc. (“Petition”). Petitioner concurrently filed Memorandum of Points and Authorities (“Memorandum”). On March 12, 2024, Petitioner filed Motion for Order Granting Petition (“Motion”). Petitioner concurrently filed its Proposed Order. No opp...

Excerpt: ...” (See Motion, p. 3:18.) As indicated below, Cross -Defendant Rosich prevails on his demurrer, and hence will be stricken as a cross- defendant. However, there is another cross -defendant in this lawsuit, and it have not joined this demurrer. Therefore, the Court will not strike the entire cross -complaint. BACKGROUND: On September 12, 2019, George Santopietro filed his Complaint against James Harden, Jeff Wiseman, Patrick Michael, Lia Vasdekis...

Excerpt: ...ch 22, 2023, Plaintiff amended his Complaint to substitute Doe 1 with Avida LLC. On April 3, 2023, Defendants Avida Naturals LLC and Avida LLC filed their Answer to the Complaint. On January 30, 2024, Avida LLC (“Defendant”) filed its Motion for Summary Judgment and/or Summary Adjudication (“MSJ”). In support of its MSJ, Defendant concurrently filed: (1) Declaration of Jason Gonzalez; (2) Declaration of Leonard Haberman; and (3) Statement...

Excerpt: ...kov on causes of action arising from the alleged development of property on a conservati on easement. On September 8, 2022, Defendants filed their Answer to the Complaint. On December 8, 2022, the Court scheduled trial in this matter for December 18, 2023. On November 15, 2023, pursuant to Plaintiff's ex parte request, the Court continued the trial date from December 18, 2023 to May 28, 2024. The Court ordered that no further continuances were al...

Excerpt: ... 2022, Living The Dream filed its First Amended Complaint, which added allegations and causes of action. On September 21, 2022, Gloria Shulman Hughes and John E. Hughes, Jr. filed: (1) Answer to the First Amended Complaint; and (2) Cross- Complaint against Living The Dream and California Numbered Company 4009746. On October 10, 2022, Gloria Shulman Hughes and John E. Hughes, Jr. filed their First Amended Cross -Complaint. On March 16, 2023, Glori...

Excerpt: ...UND: On November 13, 2023, Petitioner Glaser Weil Fink Howard Avchen & Shapiro LLP filed Judicial Council Form ADR -106, Petition to Confirm Contractual Arbitration Award against Respondent Rivas - Stoller Equities, LLC. On November 15, 2023, Petitioner filed: (1) Notice of Hearing of Petition; (2) Memorandum of Points and Authorities; (3) Declaration of Claudia Stone; (4) Proposed Judgment; and (5) Proof of Service. On December 11, 2023, Respond...

Excerpt: ...ts associated with “Item 12 – Models, Enlargements and Photocopies of Exhibits.” (Motion, p. 2:7-12.) In other words, this is not actually a motion to strike the Memorandum of Costs, it is simply a motion to tax Item 12. Therefore, the Court will only address the costs associated with Item 12 – Models, Enlargements and Photocopies of Exhibits. BACKGROUND: On October 11, 2019, Plaintiff Starline Tours of Hollywood, Inc. filed its Complaint...

Excerpt: ... Complaint against Defendant Paris Rashad Benson on causes of action regarding business transactions the Parties were engaged in. On October 30, 2012, Plaintiff filed his First Amended Complaint. On November 2, 2020, the Court entered Judgment for Plaintiff (now “Judgment Creditor”) and against Defendants Paris Rashad Benson (a.k.a. Paris Benson), The Alfree Group, Inc., The Alfree Group, and The Altree Investments, LLC (now “Judgment Debto...

Excerpt: ...f filed her First Amended Complaint (FAC). On January 19, 2024, Defendant filed its Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay or Dismiss Judicial Proceedings (“Motion”). Defendant concurrently filed its Proposed Order. On January 31, 2024, Plaintiff filed her Opposition to the Motion. Plaintiff concurrently filed Declaration of Michael A. Klitzke. On February 8, 2024, Defendant filed its Reply in support of the Motion. On February 9, 2024, Plaint...

Excerpt: ...ejudice the cause of action for unlawful withholding of wages from the Complaint. On June 17, 2022, Sikiyan filed her First Amended Complaint. On September 22, 2022, Sikiyan filed her Second Amended Complaint (SAC). On December 13, 2022, Haskell & Davis, CPA, David Haskell, Gregory Davis, and Shannon Deck, filed their Answer to the SAC. On June 9, 2023, Haskell & Davis, CPA filed its Verified Cross -Complaint against Sikiyan. On September 15, 202...

Excerpt: ...LC, Jason Krieck, David Klein, and David A. Klein P.C. on causes of action arising from a fee dispute. Rothbard and Altman are both sole proprietorships, and they are litigating this matter in propria persona . On September 19, 2023, Rothbard and Altman filed their Verified First Amended Complaint (FAC). On December 26, 2023, Intermarketing Media, LLC, Jason Krieck, David Klein, and David A. Klein P.C. filed their Verified Answer. On January 5, 2...

Excerpt: ..., Defendant filed their Reply. ANALYSIS: I. Legal Standard “The party against whom a complaint or cross -complaint has been filed may object, by demurrer or answer as provided in Section 430.30, to the pleading on any one or more of” various grounds listed in statute. (Code Civ. Proc., § 430.10.) “When any ground for objection to a complaint, cross -complaint, or answer appears on the face thereof, or from any matter of which the court is ...

Excerpt: ... GRANTED in part. East West's costs are TAXED by $511.34. Costs are AWARDED in favor of East West and against Morillo in the total amount of $4,562.98. BACKGROUND: On May 13, 2022, Morillo Construction, Inc. (“Morillo”) filed its Complaint against Defendants Royal Construction & Architectural Corporation (“Royal”); Eva Neumann; Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo”); Western Surety Company (“Western S urety”); and ...

Excerpt: ...IED. The Motion for Undertaking is DENIED. PRELIMINARY COMMENT: Defendant Faith Ballin filed this anti -SLAPP motion, asking that the complaint be stricken. (See Motion, p. 2:6.) As indicated below, Defendant Ballin prevails on her anti -SLAPP motion, and must be stricken as a defendant. However, there are other Defen dants in this lawsuit, and they have not joined in this anti-SLAPP motion. Therefore, the Court cannot strike the entire complaint...

Excerpt: ... Piper, Inc. Resp. Party: Plaintiffs Sawyers S., Donlad D., Ayden M„ Connor Hayden H„ Walker B„ Sophia Corinne D., Symonne H., Claire E„ and Reese E. SUBJECT: Motion for Leave to Amend FAC Moving Party: Plaintiffs Sav,yers S„ Donlad D., Ayden M., Connor C„ Hayden H„ Walker B„ Sophia Corinne D., Symonne H., Claire E., and Reese E. Resp. Party: Defendants Hunter Hill, Tiffany Smith, and Rockelle Piper, Inc. The Hill Motion for Summa...

Excerpt: ...y Insurance Company and California Automobile Insurance Company Resp. Party: None The Motions to Compel Deposition are GRANTED. Plaintiffs shall make themselves available for deposition within fifteen (15) days of the issuance of this Order. Monetary sanctions are AWARDED in favor of Moving Defendants and against Plaintiffs and Plaintiffs' Counsel, jointly and severally, in the total amount of $915.00. BACKGROUND: On October 3, 2022, Plaintiffs E...

Excerpt: ...t for Production, Set One Moving Party: Mira Jeon Kim Resp. Party: None The MJOP is DENIED without prejudice. The FROGs Motion, the SROGs Motion, and the RPDs Motion are GRANTED in part. Jan Bidasha shall serve responses to the discovery propounded, without objections, within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Order. The Requests for Monetary Sanctions are DENIED. BACKGROUND: On December 29, 2021, Jan Bidasha filed her Verified Complaint ag...

Excerpt: ...istina Kwon. Multiple causes of action are pleaded against Defendants. On January 2, 2024, Defendants LNP Everland, Inc., Eui S. Chang, H Realty, and Christina Kwon filed their Answer to the Complaint. On January 5, 2024, Defendant Emotional Health Association filed its Answer to the Complaint. On February 28, 2024, Defendants LNP Everland, Inc., The H Realty, Eui S. Chang, and Christina Kwon (“Settling Defendants”) filed their Motion to Dete...

Excerpt: ...omplaint against Defendants Edwin Haratonians, Jason Boutros, Wellness Care Residence, LLC, and Adrineh Asatourian on causes of action of dissolution of limited liability company, violation of the feder al False Claims Act, and violation of the California False Claims Act. On October 6, 2023, Plaintiff filed his First Amended Complaint (FAC). On October 11, 2023, the Court found related cases 23STCV12206 and 23STCV18039, and designated 23STCV1220...

Excerpt: ...Defendant Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company on causes of action of declaratory relief, breach of contract, and insurance bad faith. On February 26, 2024, Defendant filed: (1) Demurrer to the Complaint; and (2) Motion to Strike Portions of the Complaint. Defendant concurrently filed a Proposed Order with each of these filings. On March 12, 2024, Plaintiff filed: (1) Opposition to Demurrer; and (2) Opposition to Motion to Strike. On March...

Excerpt: ...h and Safety Code section 1278.5, violations of Labor Code section 6300 et seq. and 6400 et seq., and violation of Labor Code section 1102.5. On October 22, 2021, Plaintiff filed his First Amended Complaint (FAC). On February 8, 2022, Defendant filed its Answer to the FAC. On January 5, 2024, Defendant its Motion for Summary Adjudication. In support of its Motion, Defendant concurrently filed: (1) Separate Statement; and (2) Proposed Order. On Ma...

Excerpt: ...collectively, been licensed as attorneys in the State of California fo r over 55 years. Certainly, one of them should have realized that this motion is a waste of the Court's time and their client's money. BACKGROUND: On October 16, 2023, ASMS, LLC (“ASMS”) filed its Complaint against Sea Port Care Center, L.P. (“SPCC”) on causes of action of breach of contract, contractual indemnity, and money had and received. On December 11, 2023, SPCC...

Excerpt: ...e SROGs Motion is GRANTED. The RPDs Motion is GRANTED. Respondent shall serve responses to the SROGs and RPDs within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this Order. The Requests for Monetary Sanctions are DENIED. BACKGROUND: On January 9, 2024, Petitioner National General Insurance Company (“Petitioner”) filed its Petition to Open Superior Court File for Purposes of Obtaining Jurisdiction Over Uninsured Motorist Matter (“Petition”) agains...

Excerpt: ...of action of book account, goods sold and delivered, and account stated. On August 15, 2011, the Court entered Judgment in favor of Plaintiff and against Defendant in the total amount of $89,304.44. On March 15, 2021, Plaintiff (now "Judgment Creditor") filed Judicial Council Form EJ-190, Application for and Renewal of Judgment. Three years of post-judgment motion practice has ensued. On February 20, 2024, Defendant (now "Judgment Debtor") filed ...