Excerpt: ...e Urbane FAC. The real property is ORDERED released from the mechanic's lien described below. California Mechanic's Lien, recorded on October 24, 2022 in the Official Records of the Recorder's Office of Los Angeles County, California, Instrument #20221013729, Page 005, located at 10640 Taranto Way, Los Angeles, California 90077 (BEL AIR LOT EX OF ST COM N 80 2502” W 725.10 FT AND S 49 4630” W 21.70 FT FROM SE COR OF LOT Q TH S 49 4630” W 78...

Excerpt: ...to Complaint. On June 23, 2022, David Moezinia filed: (1) Verified Answer to the Complaint; and (2) Verified Cross-Complaint against Chavez General Construction, Inc., Salvador Chavez Gonzalez, and Hudson Insurance Company (“Moezinia Cross-Complaint”). On July 8, 2022, Chavez General Construction, Inc. refiled its Amendment to Complaint. On July 26, 2022, Hudson Insurance Company filed: (1) Answer to the Moezinia Cross-Complaint; and (2) Cros...

Excerpt: ...Busch and Paul Schifino filed their Complaint against Defendant Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC on causes of action regarding alleged violations of the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. On April 13, 2022, Defendant filed its Answer to the Complaint. On May 10, 2023, Plaintiffs filed their Judicial Council Form CM-200, Notice of Settlement of Entire Case. On August 4, 2023, Plaintiffs filed their Motion for Attorneys' Fees. In support of th...

Excerpt: ...Hector Cabrera, Maurice Campos, Michael Castaneda, Mario Celis, Johnny Chhem, Elvis Chinchilla, Carlos Contreras, Eric Craig, Joel De La Torre, Jorge Franco-Garcia, Pedro Garibay, Luis Hernandez, William Iraheta, Hector Jimenez, Robert Kagawa, Alejandro Medrano, Victor Morante, Rollo Mosqueda, Adrian Ornelas, Jose Rico, Serena M. Saenz, Manuel Silva, Erasmo Solis, Olga Solis, Vincent Thomas, Alex Torres, and Jose Vergara filed their Complaint aga...

Excerpt: ...the RPDs Motion are GRANTED. Plaintiff shall provide further responses to the SROGs and RPDs propounded within 10 days of the issuance of this Order. The Request for Sanction is DENIED. BACKGROUND: On May 9, 2022, Plaintiff Rochelle Sterling, filed her Complaint against Defendant Mohammad M. Fawaz. On December 30, 2022, Plaintiff filed her First Amended Complaint. On May 31, 2023, the Court stayed this matter in its entirety as to Defendant, incl...

Excerpt: ...il 7, 2022, Plaintiff Steven A. Silveri filed his Complaint against Defendants FCA US, LLC and Shaver Automotive Group on causes of action arising from the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. On April 29, 2022, Defendant FCA US LLC filed its Answer to the Complaint. On July 11, 2022, Defendant Shaver Automotive Group filed its Answer to the Complaint. On June 9, 2023, Plaintiff filed his Judicial Council Form CM-200, Notice of Settlement of Entir...

Excerpt: ...of Los Angeles County, California, Instrument #20220659736, Page 004, located at 5811 Kanan Road, Agoura Hills, CA 91301 (Parcels 1, 3, and 4 of Parcel Map No. 7982, in the City of Agoura Hills, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 108 Pages 75, 76, and 77 of Parcel Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County). Attorney's fees are AWARDED in favor of Petitioner and against Respondent in the amount ...

Excerpt: ... Plaintiff's Complaint. On August 1, 2023, Defendant/Cross-Complainant Paul Virgo filed: (1) Unverified Response to the Complaint; and (2) Cross- Complaint against Defendants/Cross-Defendants Vladimyr Frazilus and Stronghold, LLC. On August 16, 2023, Plaintiff filed his Opposition to the Demurrer. Plaintiff concurrently filed: (1) Proposed Order; and (2) Proof of Service. No reply or other response has been filed regarding the Demurrer. ANALYSIS:...

Excerpt: ...ses of action in the Complaint. The Motion to Strike is DENIED. BACKGROUND: On December 12, 2022, Plaintiffs Raymond Kelso and Adriana Rodriguez filed their Complaint against Defendants Hippo Analytics, Inc., Spinnaker Insurance Company, and Nicole Aurich on causes of action arising from an insurance contract. On July 21, 2023, Defendants Spinnaker Insurance Company and Hippo Analytics, Inc. (“Defendants”) filed: (1) Demurrer; and (2) Motion ...

Excerpt: ...en M. Spiker (“Defendant”) filed his Demurrer to Plaintiff's Complaint. Defendant concurrently filed Judicial Council Form CIV-140, Declaration of Demurring or Moving Party Regarding Meet and Confer. On August 18, 2023, Plaintiff filed its Opposition to the Demurrer. On August 22, 2023, Defendant filed his Reply regarding the Demurrer. ANALYSIS: I. Legal Standard A demurrer is a pleading used to test the legal sufficiency of other pleadings. ...

Excerpt: ...Barry G. Florence, and Barry G. Florence on a cause of action of malicious prosecution. On May 2, 2023, Plaintiff filed its Judicial Council Form POS-010, Proof of Service of Summons regarding Defendant Michael Crosetti. On June 16, 2023, Defendants CDG Partnership, Patricia Del George, Yolanda M. Kahawaii, and Juli Damazo filed their Answer to the Complaint. On July 14, 2023, Defendant Maria Franklin filed her Answer to the Complaint. On August ...

Excerpt: ...17, 2022, Plaintiff filed her First Amended Complaint. On September 22, 2022, Plaintiff filed her Second Amended Complaint (SAC) against Defendants. On December 13, 2022, Defendants filed their Answer to the SAC. On June 9, 2023, Defendant/Cross-Complainant Haskell & Davis, CPA filed its Verified Cross-Complaint against Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant Janet B. Sikiyan. On July 26, 2023, Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant filed her Demurrer to the Verified Cross...

Excerpt: ...a Tatum, and London de Salazar filed their Complaint against Defendants Ricardo Oquendo and R.O. Housing, LLC on causes of action arising from Plaintiffs' tenancy with Defendants. On April 9, 2021, the Court ordered Plaintiff Lisa Tatum as guardian ad litem for Plaintiff London de Salazar. On May 2, 2023, Plaintiffs filed their First Amended Complaint (FAC). On June 27, 2023, the Court sustained Defendants' Demurrer to the seventh cause of action...

Excerpt: ...t Winding Way LLC, and 5849 Murphy Way LLC on causes of action arising from the Parties' business transactions. On May 7, 2021, Jason Aryeh, 1568 Blue Jay Way LLC, 6097 West Winding Way LLC, and 5849 Murphy Way LLC filed their Cross- Complaint (“the Aryeh Cross-Complaint”) against Oliver Damavandi, Bar Design and Construction, Inc., Asher Joseph Alfasi, Archive Design Group, LLC, and Zoran Pevec. On June 29, 2021, Bar Design and Construction,...

Excerpt: ...ff Charles Floyd filed his Complaint against Defendants Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC and Keyes European, LLC on causes of action arising from the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. On June 22, 2023, Plaintiff filed his Judicial Council Form CM-200, Notice of Settlement of Entire Case. On July 13, 2023, the Court dismissed the case with prejudice and retained jurisdiction to make orders to enforce any and all terms of settlement, including judgment, pu...

Excerpt: ...fendant Ortal Alaluf Resp. Party: Plaintiff Marie Quaid SUBJECT: Demurrer to First Amended Complaint Moving Party: Defendant Jill Max Resp. Party: Plaintiff Marie Quaid SUBJECT: Motion to Strike First Amended Complaint Moving Party: Defendant Jill Max Resp. Party: Plaintiff Marie Quaid The Demurrers are SUSTAINED in part. The Demurrers are SUSTAINED without leave to amend to the fifth cause of action for negligence. The Demurrers are OVERRULED to...

Excerpt: ...l Garden Apts., Inc. and JPMorgan Chase Bank on causes of action arising from a mechanic's lien. On May 20, 2020, Royal Garden Apts., Inc. filed its Cross- Complaint against LD Painting & Renovation, Inc. On July 30, 2020, by request of Ferguson Enterprises, LLC, the Clerk's Office dismissed without prejudice JP Morgan Chase Bank from the Complaint. On November 30, 2020, by request of Ferguson Enterprises, LLC, the Clerk's Office dismissed with p...

Excerpt: ... to the Complaint. On March 28, 2023, Defendants filed their Motion for Summary Judgment. Defendants concurrently filed: (1) Declaration of David P. Kashani; (2) Declaration of Christian R. Castro; (3) Separate Statement; (4) Request for Judicial Notice; and (5) Proof of Service. On April 3, 2023, Defendants filed another Request for Judicial Notice in support of their Motion. The items requested are the same, but the later-filed Request for Judi...

Excerpt: ...e Taylor, Laila-Amoor Taylor, and Rajaih- Rezheem Taylor filed their Complaint against Defendant Mercy Housing California 56 on causes of action arising from Plaintiffs' tenancy with Defendant. On June 1, 2023, the Court appointed Plaintiff Kimberly Rocquel Gant to be the guardian ad litem for Plaintiffs Aaniyjah-Makeela Mychelle Gant, Kaniyah-Naomi Campbell, Kyon-Zyire Taylor, Laila- Amoor Taylor, and Rajaih-Rezheem Taylor. On July 26, 2023, Def...

Excerpt: .... filed its Answer to the Complaint. On July 13, 2023, Defendant Jones BH Acquisition (d.b.a. Audio Beverly Hills) filed its Answer to the Complaint. On July 28, 2023, Defendant Jones BH Acquisition (“Defendant”) filed its Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings (“Motion”). In support of the Motion, Defendant concurrently filed: (1) Declaration of Aslan Petrosyan; and (2) Proposed Order. On August 11, 2023, Plaintiff filed her Opposition to ...

Excerpt: ...1) Notice of Hearing on Petition to Compel Arbitration and Stay Proceedings; (2) Petition to Compel Arbitration and Stay Proceedings; (3) Memorandum of Points and Authorities; (4) Declaration of Raquel Gonzalez; and (5) Proposed Order. On August 10, 2023, Plaintiff filed his Opposition to the Petition. On August 16, 2023, Defendant filed its Reply regarding the Petition. ANALYSIS: I. Legal Standard “A written agreement to submit to arbitration ...

Excerpt: ...ys of Trial, the Jury found: (1) for Defendant and against Plaintiff on the cause of action for breach of express warranty; and (2) for Plaintiff and against Defendant on the cause of action for breach of the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. Pursuant to the second finding, the Jury found damages of $42,264.34, found that damages after accounting for the value of the use of the car before it was brought in for repair was $28,376.62, and imposed...

Excerpt: ...3, Defendants/Cross-Complainants AF APTS LLC and Amos Benjamin filed: (1) Answer to the Complaint; and (2) Cross- Complaint against Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant Yuki Kobayashi. On July 12, 2023, Defendant/Cross-Complainant AF APTS LLC filed its own Answer to the Complaint. On July 17, 2023, Defendant/Cross-Complainant AF APTS LLC filed its Motion to Strike Portions of Complaint. On July 17, 2023, Defendant/Cross-Complainant Amos Benjamin filed his M...

Excerpt: ...ees Moving Party: Defendants/Cross-Complainants Jeff Weisman and Solimar Management LLC, and Defendants Patrick Michael and LA Real Estate Rentals LLC Resp. Party: Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant George Santopietro The Motion to Dismiss and its Request for Judicial Notice are DENIED as moot. Lia Vasdekis may move to recover her costs incurred. Specially-Appearing Defendant's Fifth Motion to Quash Service of Summons is DENIED. The Motion to Require Unde...

Excerpt: ...ty and Investment, Inc. (“Bow Tie”), Tracy Ko, and United Escrow Co. On June 5, 2018, by request of Plaintiff, the Clerk's Office dismissed without prejudice Defendants Jong Han Lee and Bow Tie from the Complaint. On July 17, 2018, Intervenor Bow Tie (“Intervenor”) filed its Complaint in Intervention. On September 17, 2019, the Court entered Judgment in favor of Defendants Tracy Ko and United Escrow Co and against Plaintiff. Also on Septe...