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 ...

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