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

Excerpt: ...to be surprising. Plaintiff obtained a judgment of $6,300,000; the Court would have expected Plaintiff's counsel to diligently represent his interests in these post-trial proceedings. BACKGROUND: On May 12, 2021, Plaintiff Presciliano Contreras filed his Complaint against Defendants Kelly Pipe Co., LLC, JFE Shoji America, LLC, JFE Shoji America Holdings, Inc., JFE Shoji Steel American, Inc., R. Bourgeois JFE Shoji Magnetic Lamination, Inc., Art S...

Excerpt: ...ndant and Her Attorney of Record, Jointly and Severally Moving Party: Plaintiffs Sonia Recinos, Monica Lopez, Jennifer Recinos, and Monica Natalie Lopez Resp. Party: None SUBJECT: Motion to Compel Defendant's Responses to Plaintiffs' Request for Production of Documents Set One and for Monetary Sanctions against Defendant and Her Attorney of Record, Jointly and Severally Moving Party: Plaintiffs Sonia Recinos, Monica Lopez, Jennifer Recinos, and M...

Excerpt: ... Liquor Inc. on causes of action of violating the Unruh Civil Rights Act and the Disabled Persons Act. On January 10, 2023, by request of Plaintiff, the Clerk's Office entered default on Defendant J S J EZ Liquor Inc. On January 31, 2023, Defendant Spot Service Station LLC filed its Answer to the Complaint. On July 20, 2023, Defendant Spot Service Station LLC (“Defendant”) filed its Motion to Compel Further Response to Form Interrogatory and ...

Excerpt: ...nst Defendant Elizabeth Yang on causes of action that allegedly arose during Plaintiff's employment. On September 22, 2020, Plaintiff filed his Verified Amended Complaint. On January 27, 2021, the Court found related cases 20STCV11118 and 20STCV45280 and designated 20STCV11118 as the lead case. On April 27, 2021, Defendant filed her Motion to Compel Arbitration and Dismiss or Stay Proceedings. On June 3, 2021, the Court granted Defendant's Motion...

Excerpt: ...arising from Plaintiff's contractual relationship(s) with Defendants. On December 5, 2022, Defendants Launch With Us, LLC, Mike Lee, and Jody Hiramoto filed their Answer to the Complaint. Also on December 5, 2022, Defendant/Cross-Complainant Launch With Us, LLC filed its Cross-Complaint against Cross-Defendants In Hospitality LLC, Dong Hyuk Lee, Jeff Jun, and Kevin Minsoo Son. On April 7, 2023, Defendant/Cross-Complainant Launch With Us, LLC file...

Excerpt: ...thin 14 days of the issuance of this Order. Monetary sanctions are AWARDED for Judgment Creditor and against Judgment Debtor and his Counsel, jointly and severally, in the amount of $873.30. BACKGROUND: On January 18, 2011, Plaintiff Kavoos Rostami filed a Complaint against Defendant John Andrade on causes of action for book account, goods sold and delivered, and account stated. On August 15, 2011, the Court entered Judgment for Plaintiff and aga...

Excerpt: ...lide that allegedly entered Plaintiff's property and damaged it. On July 18, 2022, Defendant Flexcor Construction Services filed its Answer to the Complaint. On July 19, 2022, Defendant Glenn Deneve filed his Answer to the Complaint. On December 12, 2022, Plaintiff amended his Complaint to substitute Doe 1 with Wayne Ritayik. On May 24, 2023, Defendant Glenn Deneve (“Defendant”) filed his Motion for Summary Judgment, or in the Alternative, Su...

Excerpt: ... filed their Complaint against Defendants David Ehl, Ohana Wellness Center, LLC, Dr. Ehl Chiropractic Corporation, One Life Acupuncture, APC, and Mobility Chiropractors, Inc. on causes of action arising from alleged insurance fraud. On November 5, 2019, Plaintiffs amended their Complaint to substitute Doe 6 with Rigoberto Arias. On June 16, 2021, Plaintiffs filed their First Amended Complaint. On March 2, 2022, Plaintiffs filed their Corrected Fi...