Excerpt: ...ct, unjust enrichment/quantum meruit, and breach of guaran ty agreement. On January 12, 2024, Plaintiff filed Judicial Council Form POS- 010, Proof of Service of Summons as to Defendant Slauson Gas Station Inc. On January 29, 2024, Plaintiff filed Judicial Council Form POS- 010, Proof of Service of Summons as to Defendant Hooman M. Nissani. On March 28, 2024, Specially-Appearing Defendant Hooman Nissani filed his Motion to Quash Summons. Speciall...

Excerpt: ...for Sanctions is GRANTED in part. Big Bus is ORDERED to produce all non -privileged document responses to Starline's RPD Nos. 28– 30, 33 –36, 38, and 44 –45 within seven days of the issuance of this Order. Any documents withheld on the basis of privilege must be noted with a privilege log, pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 2031.240. Big Bus is ORDERED to produce a production log, or otherwise sufficiently identify the documents pr...

Excerpt: ...siness 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 March 27, 2024, by request of Plaintiff, the Clerk's Office entered default on Defendant Faro Management, LLC. On April 11, 2024, the Court denied the anti -S...

Excerpt: ...perative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) alleging five causes of action for 1) Conversion, 2) Breach of Fiduciary Duty, 3) California Penal Code 496(c), 4) Electronic Funds Transfer Act, and 5) Quiet Title. The first, second, third, and fifth causes of action are asserted against defendant Sherri LaZelle (“Defendant”). According to the FAC, Defendant worked as Plaintiff's bookkeeper/accountant for a period of less than two years. Plaintif...

Excerpt: ... On October 10, 2023, plaintiffs Joshua Shy, T'Naiya Armstrongm T'Leah Shy, Uriah Shy and Uzziah Shy filed the operative complaint against Bernice Chavis, as an individual and as trustee of the Chavis Family Trust, and Does 1 -15 alleging seven causes of action for 1) Breach of Implied Warranty of Habitability; 2) Breach of Covenant of Quiet Use & Enjoyment; 3) Negligence; 4) Premises Liability; 5) Violation of California Civil Code §1942.4; 6) ...

Excerpt: ...ponding Party: Plaintiff Eric West Notice: OK Ruling: The Motion is denied. Moving party to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is an employment action in which Plaintiff West asserts claims for FEHA harassment and failure to prevent harassment against Defendants Adams Hummus Bar JV, LLC, Mizlala Wine Bar, Inc., Ro...

Excerpt: ... Paul filed her Complaint for Declaratory Relief. On September 14, 2023, Defendant Gurmit Paul filed his Demurrer to the Complaint. Plaintiff did not oppose the Demurrer. On October 5, 2023, Defendant Gurmit Paul filed his Reply in support of his Demurrer, noting that Plaintiff did not oppose the Demurrer. On October 12, 2023, the Court held a hearing on the Demurrer. There was no appearance by or for Plaintiff at the hearing, nor any communicati...

Excerpt: ...RELIMINARY COMMENT: Although Defendant's Opposition was filed late, the Court will still consider it. BACKGROUND: On December 21, 2022, Plaintiffs Willie L. Fair and Julie Fair filed their Complaint against Defendants BMW of North America, LLC and Sai Monrovia B, Inc. (d.b.a. BMW of Monrovia) on causes of action arising from the Song- Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. On March 18, 2024, by request of Plaintiffs, the Court dismissed with prejudice th...

Excerpt: ... and 26 –29. Any documents withheld on the basis of privilege must be listed on a privilege log, pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 2031.240. Starline is ORDERED to produce a production log, or otherwise sufficiently identify the specific RPD numbers to which the documents that are produced respond, pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 2031.280. Starline's production is to be made within seven (7) days of the issuance of this Or...

Excerpt: ...yung Chang, The H Realty, and Christina 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 March 26, 2024, the Court denied without prejudice the Motion to Determine Good Faith Settlement filed by Defendants L...

Excerpt: ...25,000.00 of that amount. BACKGROUND: On April 8, 2022, Chavez General Construction, Inc. (“Chavez”) filed its Verified Complaint against David Moezinia (“Moezinia”) on causes of action of breach of contract, common counts, and mechanic's lien foreclosure. On May 20, 2022, Chavez filed its Amendment to Complaint. On June 23, 2022, Moezinia filed: (1) Verified Answer to the Complaint; and (2) Verified Cross - Complaint (“Moezinia Cross-C...

Excerpt: ...t and retaliation, with 10 days leave to amend the Complaint. The Demurrer is OVERRULED as to all else. The Motion to Strike is DENIED. BACKGROUND: On January 18, 2024, Plaintiffs Cybill Lui and Derrick Eppich filed their Complaint against Defendants Vanessa Smith and Margaret Davis on causes of action arising from Plaintiffs' tenancy in the rental unit owned and/or managed by Defendants. On March 18, 2024, Defendants filed their Demurrer to Plai...

Excerpt: ...ce 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 prospective economic advantage. On December 7, 2022, Starline filed: (1) Answer to the Complaint; and (2) Cross-Complaint against...

Excerpt: ...garding various causes of action arising from the Parties' business rela tionship. On July 12, 2022, Defendant/Cross-Complainant filed: (1) Cross - Complaint against Plaintiffs/Cross -Defendants Forward Westwood, Inc., Forward Calabasas, Inc., Paul Morris, Edward Krifcher, and Joseph Sacavitch; and (2) Answer to the Complaint. On August 15, 2022, Plaintiffs/Cross- Defendants filed their Answer to the Cross-Complaint. On February 28, 2024, the Cou...

Excerpt: ...ode section 7031, and money had and received. On October 29, 2021, Vazgen Hakopian filed his Answer to the Complaint. On November 12, 2021, Vazgen Hakopian filed his Verified Cross - Complaint against Ari Chazanas, Lotus West Properties, Inc., Demetra Chazanas, and Demetra Design Corp. On June 24, 2022, the Court ordered Vazgen Hakopian to provide initial discovery responses to certain form interrogatories, special interrogatories, and requests f...

Excerpt: ...antopietro filed his Complaint against James Harden, Jeff Wiseman, Patrick Michael, Lia Vasdekis, LA Estate Rentals LLC, and Solimar Management LLC. The causes of action arise from damage that allegedly occurred after these individuals and corporate entities rented George Santopietro's real property. On February 20, 2020, Jeff Wiseman and Solimar Management LLC filed their Cross -Complaint against George Santopietro. On April 13, 2020, LA Real Es...

Excerpt: ...er is OVERRULED. The Motion to Strike is DENIED. BACKGROUND: On July 12, 2023, Plaintiffs Territa Avon Calvin, Joshua Harris, Jamari Harris, Jyptian Harris, and Jently Harris filed their Complaint against Long Beach Affordable Housing Coalition, Inc. on causes of action arising from Plaintiffs' tenancy in Defendant's rental unit. On July 14, 2023, the Court appointed Plaintiff Territa Avon Calvin as the guardian ad litem for Plaintiffs Jamari Har...

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: ...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: ...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: ...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 ...