Excerpt: ...encement of the Court trial. BACKGROUND: For clarity, the Court avoids the use of terms like “Plaintiff,” “Defendant,” “Cross-Complainant,” and “Cross-Defendant.” On August 10, 2020, People of the State of California ex rel. California Air Resources Board (“People”) filed two Complaints for Civil Penalties and Injunctive Relief: one against Noil Energy Group, Inc. (Case Number 20STCV30142) and another against Speedy Fuel, Inc....

Excerpt: ...auses of action regarding Plaintiff's former employment with Defendant. On October 17, 2022, Plaintiff filed her First Amended Complaint (FAC). On May 31, 2023, Defendant filed its Motion for Terminating Sanctions. Defendant concurrently filed its Proposed Order. On June 21, 2023, Defendant filed its Reply/Notice of Non- Opposition. No opposition or other response has been filed to the Motion. ANALYSIS: I. Legal Standard Code of Civil Procedure s...

Excerpt: ...o December 18, 2023 at 8:30 am. The final status conference in continued to December 5, 2023 at 9:00 am. All related deadlines, including motion and discovery cutoff deadlines, are reset based on the new trial date. There shall be no further continuances of trial. The Motion to Compel is DENIED. Plaintiff's Request for Sanctions is DENIED. Defendant's Request for Sanctions is GRANTED in the amount of $1,770.00. BACKGROUND: On April 5, 2022, Plain...

Excerpt: ... Allstate Insurance Company, Allstate Indemnity Company, and Allstate Northbrook Indemnity Company Resp. Party: None The Motion to Compel Further RPDs from West Valley MRI is GRANTED. The Motion to Compel Further RPDs from SoCal Imaging is GRANTED. Defendants shall have 10 days to produce further responses to the RPDs. Monetary sanctions are AWARDED in favor of Plaintiffs and against Defendant West Valley MRI in the total amount of $800.00. Monet...

Excerpt: ... BACKGROUND: On April 5, 2021, Plaintiffs Rodolfo Salazar, Lisa 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 15, 2023, Defendant...

Excerpt: ...DENIED. BACKGROUND: On November 25, 2020, Plaintiff Juan Carlos Morales II filed his Complaint against Defendants Honey Science Corporation and PayPal, Inc. on causes of action that allegedly arose during Plaintiff's employment. On January 27, 2021, the Court found related cases 20STCV11118 and 20STCV45280 and designated 20STCV11118 as the lead case. On February 22, 2021, Defendants filed their Motion to Compel Arbitration and Dismiss or Stay Pro...

Excerpt: ...os Morales II filed his Verified Complaint against 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 Jun...

Excerpt: ...and Marquessa Margolin filed their Complaint against Defendants Seven Satellite Pty Ltd., Bradley Gibson, Matt Doran, Andrea Keir, Kerry Stokes, Tim Worner, Verizon Communications, and Oath Inc. regarding causes of action for defamation and related torts. On April 22, 2019, the Court determined this case to be non- complex and transferred it from the Honorable Kenneth R. Freeman in Department 14 to the Honorable Samantha Jessner in Department 1. ...

Excerpt: ...ross-Defendant Trellis Research, Inc. SUBJECT: Motion for Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict Moving Party: Cross-Defendant Nicole Clark Moving Party: Defendant/Cross-Complainant Andrew Thaler Clark's Motion for JNOV is DENIED. Thaler's Motion for JNOV is DENIED. Thaler's Motion to Vacate Judgment is GRANTED in part. The Court VACATES, AMENDS, and CORRECTS the Judgment such that the amount of shares that are declared to be Thaler's is 583,333 sh...

Excerpt: ...esp. Party: None Judgment Creditor's Application and Order for Appearance and Examination — Enforcement of Judgment against Third Person Victor Morales for PP Retail USA, LLC is GRANTED. Judgment Creditor's Application and Order for Appearance and Examination — Enforcement of Judgment against Third Person Mark Tronstein for Rodeo Drive Associates, LLC is GRANTED. At the time the Orders are served on the Third Persons, Judgment Creditor shall ...

Excerpt: ...13,206.94. BACKGROUND: On January 6, 2020, Plaintiff Daryl White filed his Complaint against Defendant Kia America, Inc. on causes of action regarding the defects with his car. On January 9, 2023, after five days 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 ...

Excerpt: ...On March 7, 2018, Plaintiff Caroline S. Lee filed her Complaint against Defendants Jong Han Lee, Bow Tie Realty 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, Bow Tie filed its Complaint in Intervention. On September 17, 2019, the Court entered Judgment in favor o...

Excerpt: ... Reynolds filed their Complaint against Defendants Snow Hill Development LLC, Nina Grueter (erroneously sued as Nina S. Greuter), and Andreas Grueter (erroneously sued as Andrea Greuter) on causes of action arising from alleged damages caused by Defendants' construction of a residence. On May 4, 2023, Defendants filed their Demurrer and their Motion to Strike. On June 2, 2023, Plaintiffs filed their Oppositions. On June 9, 2023, Defendants filed ...

Excerpt: ...ased on the new trial date and the applicable statute(s) and or court rule(s). The reset deadlines apply equally to all Parties in this matter. Motion and discovery dates pertaining to the SAC remain as previously ordered. Plaintiff's request for reimbursement is DENIED. No further continuances of trial or other deadlines are allowed. BACKGROUND: On January 14, 2022, Plaintiff Janet Sikiyan filed her Complaint against Defendants Haskell & Davis C...

Excerpt: ...nth causes of action for intentional infliction of emotional distress and violation of the Los Angeles Municipal Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance, respectively. Defendant's Motion to Strike is DENIED. PRELIMINARY COMMENTS Defendant cites to several unpublished opinions in its Demurrer. (Demurrer, p. 4:15–23.) Counsel should know better. “A written trial court ruling in another case has no precedential value.” (Budrow v. Dave & Buster's of C...

Excerpt: ...laintiff using he/him pronouns in the Demurrer and the Reply. (See, for example, Demurrer, p. 9:11–19 and Reply, p. 3:1–4.) As a matter of civility and respect, the Parties and their Counsel must ensure that they use the appropriate gender pronouns. It is disrespectful to misgender people. BACKGROUND: On February 27, 2023, Plaintiff Yi Wei Zhang filed her Shareholder Derivative Complaint against Defendants Shidie Xiao, Dennis Lee, and Aeon Lo...

Excerpt: ... a cause of action arising from an alleged loan. On March 27, 2023, Plaintiff filed his First Amended Complaint (FAC). On May 5, 2023, Defendant filed his Demurrer to the FAC. In support of his Demurrer, Defendant concurrently filed: (1) Declaration of Gary D. Fidler; and (2) Proposed Order. On May 26, 2023, Plaintiff late filed his Opposition. In support of his Opposition, Plaintiff concurrently filed Declaration of Justin J. Eballar. The Court ...

Excerpt: ...arising from their business transactions. On April 21, 2023, the Court found related cases 22STCV33142 and 23GDCV00515, and the Court designated 22STCV33142 as the lead case. On May 8, 2023, Defendant filed his Demurrer. On May 25, 2023, Plaintiff filed his Opposition. On June 1, 2023, Defendant filed his Reply. ANALYSIS: I. Legal Standard A demurrer is a pleading used to test the legal sufficiency of other pleadings. It raises issues of law, not...

Excerpt: ...ogy Corporation, George Sturges, A Transport Corporation, and Best Energy Holdings, LLC Plaintiff California Fueling, LLC Resp. Party: None SUBJECT: Amended Motion of California Fueling, LLC to Seal Documents Filed in Opposition to Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment or in the Alternative Summary Adjudication Moving Party: Plaintiff California Fueling, LLC Resp. Party: None Defendants' Motion for Leave is GRANTED. Defendants are GRANTED seven...

Excerpt: ...n, Inc., R. Bourgeois JFE Shoji Magnetic Lamination, Inc., Art Shelton, Steve Livingston, and James Fiorillo. The Complaint lists the following causes of action: (1) Discrimination in violation of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”); (2) Hostile work environment in violation of the FEHA; (3) Retaliation in violation of the FEHA; (4) Failure to prevent discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in violation of the FEHA; (5) Breach of ...

Excerpt: ...d expenses. BACKGROUND: On December 7, 2021, Plaintiffs Andrew and Francisca Valdivia filed their Complaint against Defendants Thor Motor Coach, Inc. and Giant Inland Empire RV Center, Inc. on causes of action regarding alleged violations of the Magnuson-Moss Consumer Warranty Act and the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. On January 7, 2022, Defendant Thor Motor Coach, Inc. filed its Answer to the Complaint. On January 7, 2022, Defendant Giant ...

Excerpt: ...ly 17, 2024 at8:30 a.m. The patties are to file a Joint Status Conference Report 5 court days prior to the status conference hearing. BACKGROUND: On November 10, 2022, Plaintiff Buchalter filed its Complaint against Defendants Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Paul Edalat, and Olivia Karpinski on causes of action arising from the Parties' contractual relationship. On April 26, 2023, Plaintiff filed its Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay Action Pen...

Excerpt: ... part. Defendant is not required at this time to pay rent for the Real Property. The Parties are ORDERED to bear their own expenses. The Real Property is ORDERED to be sold in a final sale to Defendant, at the price of $670,000.00, of which 25% shall be credited to Defendant in accordance with her ownership interest in the Real Property. The final sale shall occur within 90 days, contingent upon Defendant's ability to finalize the sale. If Defend...

Excerpt: ...case is not stayed as to amending pleadings, discovery on third parties, and to other actions that do not affect Defendants Fifth-Amendment rights. BACKGROUND: On May 9, 2022, Plaintiff Rochelle Sterling, filed her Complaint against Mohammad M. Fawaz. On December 30, 2022, Plaintiff filed her First Amended Complaint. On May 1, 2023, the Court denied Defendant's Motion to Stay Action Pending Resolution of a Criminal Investigation and/or Criminal P...

Excerpt: ...T: Motion to Compel Answers, Without Objections, to Responses to Demand for Production of Documents, Set No. One [and] Request for Order Awarding Monetary Sanctions Moving Party: Plaintiff Orlando Garcia Resp. Party: None SUBJECT: Motion to Deem the Truth of Matters Specified in Requests for Admissions, Set One, Admitted and Conclusively Established Moving Party: Plaintiff Orlando Garcia Resp. Party: None The SROGs Motion, the FROGs Motion, and t...

Excerpt: ...0002. On February 2, 2023, Plaintiff filed his Notice of Pendency of Action Pursuant to CCP S 405.20, et seq. (Lis Pendens). On February 3, 2023, Plaintiff filed his First Amended Verified Complaint On April 21, 2023, Defendant filed her Verified Ans•vver to First Amended Complaint. On April 25, 2023, Defendant filed her Motion to Expung[e] Lis Pendens. The Motion includes a Request for Attorney's Fees and Costs. On May 2, 2023, Defendant filed...

Excerpt: ... April 11, 2022, Plaintiffs Salomon Nava Salvador and Carmen Nava filed their Complaint against Defendant American Honda Motor Co., Inc. on causes of action regarding alleged violations of the Song- Beverly Act and fraudulent inducement by concealment. On August 2, 2022, Defendant filed its Answer. On May 4, 2023, Plaintiffs filed their Motion for Attorneys' Fees, Costs and Expenses ("Motion"). In support of their Motion, Plaintiffs concurrently ...

Excerpt: ...ty: Plaintiffs Honey Asgari, Arash Mirzabeigi, and Liliana Mirzabeigi Resp. Party: SUBJECT: Defendant Fox Hills Drive LLC and Marmar Management LLC Motion to Compel Further Responses to Plaintiffs Special Interrogatories Propounded to Defendant Fox Hills Drive LLC Moving Party: Plaintiffs Honey Asgari, Arash Mirzabeigi, and Liliana Mirzabeigi Resp. Party: Defendant Fox Hills Drive LLC and Marmar Management LLC SUBJECT: Motion to Compel Further Re...

Excerpt: ... RPDs Motion is GRANTED in part. Defendant/Cross-Complainantis ORDERED to serve responses to the RPDs as modified wnthin 14 days of the issuance of this Order. The SROGs Motion is GRANTED Defendant/Cross-Complainant is ORDERED to serve responses to the SROGs unthin 14 days of the issuance of this Order. BACKGROUND: On April 28, 2022, Plaintiff Big Bus Tours Los Angeles, Inc. filed its Complaint against Defendant Starline Tours of Hollywood, Inc. ...

Excerpt: ...time that the trier of fact returns a verdict for Plaintiff awardmg damages and finds Defendant(s) guilty of malice, oppression, and/or fraud. PRELIMINARY COMMENTS: The Courtis not sure why Defendant filed a separate motion to bifurcate. A simple Motion in Limine or oral motion to bifurcate would have been sufficient, pafticularly because Defendant argues that section 3295(d) is mandatory. Further, Defendant argues that "The •evidence' to which...

Excerpt: ...ers, LLC and Noah Ornstein. On April 19, 2023, Petitioner filed: (1) Notice of Petition and Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award; (2) Declaration of Diane J. Kim in Support of the Petition; (3) Declaration of Diane J. Kim as to Fees and Costs; and (4) Proposed Order. On May 12, 2023, Petitioner filed its Notice of Respondents' Non-opposition to Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award. No opposition or other response has been filed to the Petition....

Excerpt: ... Plaintiff's purchase of a car from Defendants that had allegedly been previously rented and damaged. On January 24, 2022, by request of Plaintiff, the Clerk's Office dismissed with prejudice Hudson Insurance Company from the Complaint. On August 10, 2022, Plaintiff filed her First Amended Complaint against Defendant. On January 27, 2023, Plaintiff filed her Second Amended Complaint (SAC). On February 28, 2023, Defendant La Playita Auto Sales, In...

Excerpt: ...s set for June 2023. All parties to file a new, timely CMS prior to CMC. BACKGROUND: On November 10, 2021, Plaintiff Ocean Linden, LLC filed its UD- 100, Complaint in Unlawful Detainer against Defendants Jamison Properties, Inc., and U.S. Bank National Association (erroneously sued as U.S. Bank). On June 16, 2022, Plaintiff filed its Application for Judgment or Other Order Regarding Defendant U.S. Bank Based on Stipulation for Entry of Judgment M...

Excerpt: ... to Seal Portions of Its Opposition to Defendants' Motion in Limine Nos. 2 and 3 is GRANTED. Defendants' Motion to Seal Replies in Suppoft of Motions in Limine Nos. 2 and 3 is GRANTED. BACKGROUND: On August 17, 2021, Plaintiff California Fueling, LLC filed its Complaint against Defendants Best Energy Solutions & Technology Corporation and George Sturges on causes of action of breach of contract, fraud, and interference with prospective economic a...

Excerpt: ...22, Plaintiff Carla Shaw Deheras filed her Complaint against Defendants CETTG Glendale LLC; EB Arrow; Arrow Retail, Lance Taylor; Jack Marshal; Jones Lang LaSalle Brokerage, Inc.; Jeff Pauche; Savills, Inc., Cypress Properties Group I, LLC; and Cypress Properties, LP. The causes of action arise from the Parties' business relationships and transactions. On May 4, 2022, Defendant CETTG Glendale LLC filed its Answer. On May 18, 2022, Defendant Savil...

Excerpt: ...21-22.) It appears that this is an unpublished opinion. "[A]n opinion of a California Court of Appeal or superior court appellate division that is not certified for publication or ordered published must not be cited or relied on by a court or a party in any other action." (California Rules of Court Rule 8.115.) Itis improper for Defendantto be Citing to this opinion. The Court also suggests that it does not help Plaintiffs case to argue that Defe...

Excerpt: ...reless US, LC on of malicious prosecution. (The Court cites Lesches as one defendant because it appears that Lesches Lesches Law but that Lesches Law is not a separate I. On April 3, 2023, Defendant Jay Francis, in propria persona, filed his Demurrer to Complaint. On April 12, 2023, Defendant Levi Lesches filed his Answer to the Complaint. On May 8, 2023, Plaintiffs filed their Opposition to the Demurrer. On May 9, 2023, Defendant Wireless US, LC...

Excerpt: .... On February 2, 2023, Plaintiff filed his Notice of Pendency of Action Pursuant to CCP S 405.20, et seq. (Lis Pendens). On February 3, 2023, Plaintiff filed his First Amended Verified Complaint On April 21, 2023, Defendant filed her Verified Ans•vver to First Amended Complaint. On April 25, 2023, Defendant filed her Motion to Expung[e] Lis Pendens. The Motion includes a Request for Attorney's Fees and Costs. On May 2, 2023, Defendant filed her...

Excerpt: ...Plaintiff to post a nominal bond in the amount of $ BACKGROUND: On October 12, 2021, Plaintiff Nichols Canyon Neighborhood Association filed its Complaint against Defendants Betty Sharafi Shalom and Daniel Shalom on causes of action of breach of contract, specific performance of contract, injunctive relief, and fraud in the inducement On April 4, 2022, Plaintiff filed its Lis Pendens on the Subject Property, located at 2251 Nichols Canyon Road, L...

Excerpt: ...: On January 25, 2019, Plaintiff Gunilla Gupta filed her Complaint against Defendants Rediger Investment Corporation, Olive Street Investors II, LP, Total Lenders Solutions, Inc., Vision Capital, and Julio Garcia. This action regards alleged fraudulent activities that Defendants engaged in regarding Plaintiff's property. On April 30, 2019, Plaintiff filed her First Amended Complaint. On August 28, 2019, Plaintiff filed her Second Amended Complain...

Excerpt: ...t Defendants, jointly and severally, in the amount of $3,052.50. BACKGROUND: On November 4, 2022, Plaintiff Inna Ashchyan filed her Verified Complaint against Defendants Frank M. Bacino and Perry M. Bacino on various causes of action arising from Defendant Frank M. Bacino's alleged conveyance of a life estate to Plaintiff. On November 15, 2022, Plaintiff filed her Notice of Pendency of Action [Lis Pendens]. On January 24, 2023, the Court SUSTAINE...

Excerpt: ...nd prayer for relief must include affidavits and must be heard no later than five days after the last date to hear a discovery-related motion in this matter. BACKGROUND: On November 28, 2022, Plaintiff K.H. filed her Complaint against Defendants Doe 1, Doe 2, and Doe 3 on causes of action arising from an alleged sexual assault on Plaintiff by Doe 3. On February 22, 2023, the Court permitted Plaintiff to serve Defendants with the Summons and the C...

Excerpt: ...ay, Jr. and Lucky's Inc. filed their Complaint against Defendants Levi Law, Harold Pick, Jay Francis, and Wireless US, LC on of malicious prosecution. (The Court cites Lesches as one defendant because it appears that Lesches Lesches Law but that Lesches Law is not a separate 2023, Defendant Levi Lesches filed his Answer to the 2023, Defendant Harold Pick, in propria persona, filed his Special Motion to Strike Plaintiffs' Complaint ("Motion"). In ...

Excerpt: ...mainder of the Litigation is DENIED. BACKGROUND: On October 17, 2022, Plaintiff filed his Complaint against Defendants Guy F. Atkinson Construction, LLC and Clark Construction Group — California, LP on causes of action arising from Plaintiff's employment with Defendants. On November 18, 2022, Defendants filed their Answer. On April 24, 2023, Defendants filed their Petition to Compel Arbitration of Plaintiff's Fifth Cause of Action and Stay the ...

Excerpt: ...of the State of California ex rel. California Air Resources Board Resp. Party: None Motion to Compel Defendants' Responses to CARB'S Special Interrogatories, Three, SUBJECT: and Imposing a Monetary Sanction Moving Party: Plaintiff The People of the State of California ex rel. California Air Resources Board Resp. Party: None Motion to Defendants' Responses to CARB'S Interrogatories, Set Four, and SUBJECT: Imposing a Monetary Sanction Moving Party:...

Excerpt: ...n November 10, 2022, Plaintiff Buchalter filed its Complaint against Defendants Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Paul Edalat, and Olivia Karpinski on the following 12 causes of action arising from the Parties' contractual relationship: Breach of Contract 1. 2. Account Stated; Open Book Account; 3. Reasonable Value of Services; 4. Breach of Contract 5. 6. Account Stated; Open Book Account; 7. Reasonable Value of Services; 8. Breach of Contract 9. 10....

Excerpt: ...auses of action arising from the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. On January 20, 2023, Defendant BMW of North America, LLC filed its Answer. On January 26, 2023, Defendant SAI Monrovia B, Inc. filed its Answer On April 10, 2023, Defendant BMW of North America, LLC filed: (1) Notice of Motion to Compel Arbitration; (2) Motion to Compel Arbitration and Request to Stay All Legal Proceedings ("Motion"), and (3) Declaration of Aaron Grener. On Apri...

Excerpt: ... 4, 9 and 12. Monetary sanctions are AWARDED in favor of Plaintiff and against Defendant and his Counsel in the amount of $4,953.57. BACKGROUND: On September 22, 2020, Plaintiff From The Earth, LLC filed its Complaint against Defendants City of Commerce and Mario Beltran on causes of action for violation of the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution and extortion. On October 28, 2020, Defendant City of Commerce filed its Answer to...

Excerpt: ...ED to comply with Paragraphs 6, 15, 16(c), 19, 24(c), 25(b), 25(h), 26(e), 27(c), and 28(b) of the Stipulated Judgment. The Parties and the Monitor are ORDERED to meet and confer regarding compliance deadlines for Paragraphs 6, 15, 16(c), 19, 24(c), 25(b), 25(h), 26(e), 27(c), and 28(b) of the Stipulated Judgment. The Parties and the Monitor shall have 30 days to meet and confer. The Parties and the Monitor are ORDERED to appear before the Court ...

Excerpt: ...iu Resp. Party: PlaintiffNlVO-1,LLC SUBJECT: Motion to Compel Responses to Requests for Production of Documents, and Request for Sanctions Moving Party: Defendant Lin Dee Liu Resp. Party: PlaintiffNlVO-1,LLC Defendant's FROGs Motion is DENIED as moot. Defendant's SROGs Motion is DENIED as moot. Defendant's RPDs Motion is DENIED as moot. The Requests for Sanctions associated with the FROGs Motion, SROGs Motion, and RPDs Motion are GRANTED. Monetar...

Excerpt: ...r Complaint against Defendants Levi Lesches, Lesches Law, Harold Pick, Jay Francis, and Wireless US, LC on a cause of action of malicious prosecution. On March 28, 2023, Defendant Levi Lesches ("Defendant") filed a Special Motion to Strike Complaint Pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure S 425.16 ("Motion"). In support of the Motion, Defendant concurrently filed: (1) Declaration of Jacquese A. Scott; (2) Declaration of Levi Lesches; and (...

Excerpt: ...ck Pierce ("Defendant") filed his Motion to Quash Service of Summons. In support of his Motion, he concurrently filed: (1) Memorandum of Points and Authorities ("Memorandum"), (2) Declaration; (3) Proposed Order; and (4) POS-030, Proof of Service by First-Class Mail. On April 3, 2023, Plaintiff filed her Opposition. On April 28, 2023, Defendant filed his Reply. Defendant concurrently filed: (1) Evidentiary Objections; (2) Proposed Order re: Evide...

Excerpt: ...red. On February 10, 2023, Plaintiff filed his Third Amended Complaint (TAC). The current Defendants in this matter are City of Montebello, Thomas Charles Herbert, and Gina Skibar. The current causes of action are: (1) public entity liability pursuant to Government Code section 815.2 (only against Defendants City of Montebello and Thomas Charles Herbert); and (2) intentional misrepresentation (only against Defendant Gina Skibar). On March 6, 2023...

Excerpt: ...TAINS in part the three demurrers. The Court SUSTAINS the Demurrer of Betty Sharafi Shalom to the third and fourth causes of action in the FAC, without leave to amend. The Court OVERRULES the Demurer of Betty Sharafi Shalom to the fifth and sixth causes of action in the FAC The Court SUSTAINS the Demurrer of Betty Daniel Shalom to the third and fourth causes of action in the FAC, without leave to amend The Court OVERRULES the Demurer of Daniel Sh...

Excerpt: ... is GRANTED. BACKGROUND: On September 7, 2022, Plaintiff Haverstock BLY, LLC filed its Complaint against Newrez LLC, The Bank of New York Mellon, and ZBS Law, LLP on causes of action arising from issues with real property. On December 8, 2022, Plaintiff filed its First Amended Complaint. On March 27, 2023, Defendants Newrez LLC and The Bank of New York Mellon ("Defendants") filed their Demurrer to Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint. Defendants c...

Excerpt: ...uction of Documents (Set Two) and Motion for Monetary Sanctions in the Amount of 59,024.15, Terminating Sanctions, Issue Sanctions, and Evidence Sanctions Moving Party: Hubert Bordenave and Lori Bordenave Resp. Party: Paul Sungil Choi, Eunice Hee Oh, and Degnan SP, Inc. SUBJECT: Motion to Compel Defendant Degnan SP, Inc.'s Compliance of Requests for Production of Documents (Set Two) and Motion for Monetary Sanctions in the Amount of 59,024.15, Te...

Excerpt: ...mber discovety deadlines are not extended. There shall be no further continuances. The Motion to be Relieved as Counsel is GRANTED. BACKGROUND: 2023; the On September 10, 2021, Plaintiffs NIVO-I, LLC and Anne Kihagi filed their Complaint against Defendants Ami Kimoto, Weimin Liu, and Lin Dee Liu regarding causes of action arising from a series of loans the Parties were involved in. On October 29, 2021, Plaintiffs filed their First Amended Complai...

Excerpt: ...Llewellyn C. Werner, in propria persona, filed his Verified Complaint against Defendants PHH Mortgage Corporation ("PHH"); Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as Trustee for IndyMac INDX Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-AR7, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2007-AR7 ("Deutsche Bank as Trustee"); Western Progressive; and Western Progressive, LLC ("Western Progressive" and, collectively, "Defendants") On October 6, 2022, the Court: (1) sustained ...

Excerpt: ...e of California ex rel. California Air Resources Board filed two Complaints for Civil Penalties and Injunctive Relief. one against Defendant Noil Energy Group, Inc. (Case Number 20STCV30142) and another against Defendant Speedy Fuel, Inc. (Case Number 20STCV30292). On May 6, 2021, Plaintiff amended its Complaint against Defendant Noil Energy Group, Inc. to substitute Doe 1 with Noil USA, Inc. On May 14, 2021, Plaintiff filed two new Complaints ag...

Excerpt: ...ainst Defendants Holloway Drive, LLC, Lubov Azria, Compass California, Inc., Shane Douglas Markland, Anthony J. Stellini, Sherri Ann Rogers, Utopia Development, Inc., and Daniel Angelo Moizel. This action arises out of allegations of the breach of a real estate contract regarding four residential units located at 8451 Carlton Way, Los Angeles, CA 90069. On June 26, 2020, by request of Plaintiff, the Clerk's Office dismissed without prejudice Defe...

Excerpt: ... dealing. On January 3, 2023, Plaintiff filed her First Amended Complaint (FAC)• On March 6, 2023, Defendant filed. (1) Demurrer to Plaintiff's FAC; and (2) Motion to Strike Portions of Plaintiff's FAC. 1. On April 17, 2023, On April 24, 2023, Demurrer A. Leqal Standard Plaintiff filed her combined opposition Defendant filed its replies. ANALYSIS: A demurrer is a pleading used to test the legal sufficiency of other pleadings. It raises issues o...

Excerpt: ... fees and $2,750.21 in costs and expenses. BACKGROUND: On April 14, 2022, Plaintiff Yuri Sukiasyan filed his Complaint against Defendants Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC and Land Rover Encino (actual name Terry York Motor Cars, Ltd.) on causes of action involving the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. On May 26, 2022, Defendants filed their Answer. On March 22, 2023, Plaintiff filed its Motion for Attorney's Fees for Time Actually Expended ...

Excerpt: ...g Party: Defendant/Cross-ComplainantDavid Moezinia Resp. Party: None The Motion to Compel is DENIED. Monetary sanctions are AWARDED in favor of Chavez General Construction, Inc. and against David Moezinia and his counsel, jointly and severally, in the amount of $3,500.00. The Motion for Leave is DENIED without prejudice. PRELIMINARY NOTE: For clarity, the Court avoids using the terms "Plaintiff," "Defendant," "Cross-Complainant," and "Cross-Defen...

Excerpt: ...nts Best Energy Solutions & Technology Corporation and George Sturges on causes of action of breach of contract, fraud, and interference with prospective economic advantage. On November 1, 2021, Defendants Best Energy Solutions & Technology Corporation and George Sturges filed their Answer to the Complaint. On November 15, 2021, Defendants Best Energy Solutions & Technology Corporation and George Sturges filed their First Amended Answer to the Co...

Excerpt: ...would be pocket change. It is a lawsuit against a person who has spent years assisting the Sterlings, even saving the life of Plamtiffs husband, Don Sterling, on one occasion, where the threat of criminal prosecution complicates the defense. The risk to Mr. Fawaz is that the civil action for amounts of money Plaintiff would not even notice is a sham and merely a vehicle to conduct discovery for a crimmal prosecution." (Reply, p. 1:23-28.) The Cou...

Excerpt: ...arising from allegations about actions Defendant took (or did not take) while employing Plaintiff. On October 15, 2021, Plaintiff filed her First Amended Complaint (FAC)• On November 16, 2021, Defendant filed its Answer to the FAC. On February 14, 2023, Defendant filed its Motion for Summary Judgment or in the Alternative for Summary Adjudication. In support of its Motion, Defendant concurrently filed: (1) Memorandum of Points and Authorities; ...

Excerpt: ...auses 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 July 23, 2021, Defendant Ricardo Oquendo filed their Answer. On April 3, 2023, Plaintiffs filed their Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint. On April 17, 2023, Defendants filed their Opposition. On April 21, 2023, Plaintiffs filed their Reply ANALYSIS: Legal ...

Excerpt: ...ENIED. BACKGROUND: On October 20, 2021, Plaintiff Ramy Mandujano filed her Complaint against Defendant Metro Services Group on causes of action arising from Plaintiff's employment with Defendant. On January 12, 2022, Defendant filed its Answer. On April 3, 2023, Plaintiff filed her Motion for an Order Quashing/Modifying Defendant's Subpoena, and/or, in the Alternative, for Protective Order, and Request for Sanctions. Plaintiff concurrently filed ...

Excerpt: ...Group, P.C.; Jason Park; Wei Fan Chen; William Yen, Shengan Hu; and The Awesome Group. The underlying allegations concern a $500,000.00 investment by Plaintiff's parents in a plan that was intended to (but did not succeed in) obtaining an EB5 visa for Plaintiff. On March 25, 2022, the Court granted Defendants Sapient Law Group, P.C., Jason Park, Wei Fan Chen, and William Yen's motion to compel arbitration. On July 15, 2022, the Court granted Defe...

Excerpt: ...her First Amended Complaint. The listed causes of action are: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Discrimination based upon disability, pursuant to Government Code section 12940, et seq.; Failure to accommodate, pursuant to Government Code section 12940, subdivisions (k) and (m); Failure to engage in the interactive process, pursuant to Government Code section 12926.1, subdivision (e), Harassment based upon disability, pursuant to Government Code section 12940, ...

Excerpt: ...ry Sanctions, against Defendant and Its Counsel, Jointly and Severally Moving Party: Plaintiff Eugene Garcia Resp. Party: Defendants Beverly Hills Unified School Districtand Michael Bregy SUBJECT: Motion to: (1) Deem Plaintiffs Request for Admission (Set 2) Admitted, and Compel Defendant's Initial Responses to Requests for Admission (Set 2); and (2) Request for Monetary Sanctions, against Defendant and Its Counsel, Jointly and Severally Moving Pa...

Excerpt: ...nd QQ Moving Party: Defendants Best Energy Solutions & Technology Corporation, George Sturges, A Transport Corporation, and Best Energy Holdings LLC Resp. Party: None SUBJECT: Motion to Seal Documents Filed in Opposition to Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment or in the Alternative Summary Adjudication Moving Party: Plaintiff California Fueling, LLC Resp. Party: None SUBJECT: Motion to Seal Reply and Concurrently Filed Documents in Support of ...

Excerpt: ...d severally, in the amount of $1,260.00. BACKGROUND: On March 23, 2022, Plaintiffs Celina Rabago and Jaime Flores filed their Complaint against American Honda Motor Co., Inc. on causes of action arising from issues with Plaintiffs vehicle, which was manufactured by Defendant. On August 11, 2022, Defendant filed its Answer. On March 17, 2023, Plaintiffs filed their Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories from Defendant, and R...

Excerpt: ...ndertaken for a conservatorship. On January 18, 2022, by request of Plaintiff, the Clerk's Office entered default on Defendant July Curd. On March 2, 2022, Defendant July Curd filed her Answer. On March 2, 2022, Defendant Ethel Newton filed her Answer. On April 29, 2022, by request of Plaintiff, the Clerk's Office entered default on Defendant David B. Newton. On March 29, 2023, Plaintiff filed its Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint....

Excerpt: ...ttachment. On May 24, 2022, the Court granted Defendant United Escrow Co.'s Motion to Strike Complaint Pursuant to CCP S 425.16. On February 17, 2023, Plaintiff's Counsel, Jack H. Karpeles, filed his Declaration and Notice of Medical Emergency. On February 21, 2023, Plaintiff's Counsel filed his Supplemental Declaration and Notice of Medical Emergency. On February 21, 2023, the Court dismissed with prejudice the Complaint because there was no app...

Excerpt: ...Complaint against Defendants Beverly Hills Unified School District and Michael Bregy on causes of action that arose from Plaintiff's employment and subsequent termination of employment with Defendants. On September 2021, Plaintiff filed his First Amended Complaint On October 7, 2021, Defendants filed their Answer to the First Amended Complaint. On March 21, 2023, Plaintiff filed his Motion to: (1) Compel Responses to Plaintiff's Special Interroga...

Excerpt: ...ion. Since there are arbitration provisions in virtually every lease agreement, upholding Defendant's motion to compel arbitration would prevent any Lemon Law case from being heard in our State's courts. The Song-Beverly Act is a "strongly pro-consumer" law aimed at protecting Californians who buy or lease a car. (Murillo v. Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. (1998) 17 Cal.4th 985, 990.)Z Upholding such a motion would eviscerate these consumer protectio...

Excerpt: ...JECT: Motion to Quash Deposition Subpoena for Production of Business Records to Wells Fargo Bank, N A Pertaining to David Elias Moving Party: Defendant David Elias Resp. Party: Plaintiff Auxm Ventures LLC Defendant David Elias's Motions to Quash are GRANTED Defendant David Elias's Requests for Sanctions are DENIED. BACKGROUND: On June 19, 2019, Plaintiff 89 Acapulco, LLC filed its Complaint against Defendants David Elias, The Hacienda Company, LL...

Excerpt: ... Vincent Academy, Inc. on causes of action arising from Defendants' tenancy with Plaintiff. On July 12, 2022, Defendants Michael Hajek, Tal Hajek, and Michael Vincent Academy, Inc. filed their Verified Answer. On August 11, 2022, by request of Plaintiff, the Clerk's Office entered default on Defendant TMV Enterprises, LLC. On September 19, 2022, Plaintiff amended its Verified Complaint to substitute Doe 1 with Michael & Tal Vincent Enterprises, L...

Excerpt: ...o., LLC Plaintiff's RPDs Motion is DENIED. Plaintiff's FROGs Motion is DENIED. 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 Shelton, Steve Livingston, and James Fiorillo. The Complaint lists the following causes of action: (1) Disc...

Excerpt: ...f Case Nos. 21SMCV00965, 21STCV32101, and 22SMUD00173. U.S. Bank Defendants' Demurrer is DENIED without prejudice. Southside Defendants' Demurrer is DENIED without prejudice. U.S. Bank Defendants' Motion to Strike is DENIED without prejudice. The Court schedules a Status Conference in this case in one year, on April 22, 2024 at 8:30 am. The parties are to file a Joint Status Conference Report 5 court days prior to the status conference hearing. S...

Excerpt: ...ffered. On February 10, 2023, Plaintiff filed his Third Amended Complaint (TAC). The current Defendants in this matter are City of Montebello, Thomas Charles Herbert, and Gina Skibar. The current causes of action are: (1) public entity liability pursuant to Government Code section 815.2 (only against Defendants City of Montebello and Thomas Charles Herbert); and (2) intentional misrepresentation (only against Defendant Gina Skibar). On March 6, 2...

Excerpt: ...stein Entertainment Partners, LLC The Motion to Compel Verified Responses is DENIED as moot. The Request for Sanctions (included in the Motion to Compel Verified Responses) is GRANTED. Monetary sanctions are AWARDED for Plaintiff and against Defendants and their Counsel, jointly and severally, in the amount of $776.00. The Motion to Compel Deposition is GRANTED. Defendant Cynthia Pett Dante shall be made available for deposition within 72 hours. ...

Excerpt: ...RANTED in part. Summary adjudication is DENIED to Paul Sungil Choi, Eunice Hee Oh, and Degnan SP, Inc.'s cause of action for violation of Los Angeles County Code of Ordinances section 2.68.320. Summary adjudication is GRANTED to Paul Sungil Choi, Eunice Hee Oh, and Degnan SP, Inc.'s causes of action for breach of contract, intentional interference with prospective economic advantage, and negligent interference with prospective economic advantage....

Excerpt: ...1, 2022, Plaintiff Maria Gonzalez filed her Complaint against General Motors LLC on causes of action regarding the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. On December 9, 2022, the Court issued its Notice of Case Management Conference. The Notice included an order to Plaintiff to serve the Song-Beverly Act Addendum to Case Management Conference Statement (“Addendum”) on all parties/attorneys of record concurrently with the Notice of Case Managemen...

Excerpt: ...G, K, and QQ Moving Party: Defendants Best Energy Solutions & Technology Corporation, George Sturges, A Transport Corporation, and Best Energy Holdings, LLC Resp. Party: None SUBJECT: Motion to Seal Documents Filed in Opposition to Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment or in the Alternative Summary Adjudication Moving Party: Plaintiff California Fueling, LLC Resp. Party: None SUBJECT: Motion to Seal Reply and Concurrently Filed Documents in Sup...

Excerpt: ... to $10,000.00. If Plaintiff chooses to accept the reduction of damages, Plaintiff shall concurrently serve and submit to the Court a proposed amended judgment reflecting the modified judgment amount. The modified judgment amount shall include the modified amount for both damages and the civil penalty. The civil penalty amount shall remain a 1.75 multiple of the damages amount, and judgment shall remain the addition of the civil penalty amount to...

Excerpt: ...iffs Verified First Amended Complaint is DENIED. BACKGROUND: On February 24, 2020, Plaintiff Zohar Management, LLC filed its Complaint against Defendants Holloway Drive, LLC, Lubov Azria, Compass California, Inc., Shane Douglas Markland, Anthony J. Stellini, Sherri Ann Rogers, Utopia Development, Inc., and Daniel Angelo Moizel. This action arises out of allegations of the breach of a real estate contract regarding four residential units located a...

Excerpt: ...). On October 21, 2022, Defendant filed its Answer. On March 8, 2023, Defendant filed its Motion to Compel Arbitration. Defendant concurrently filed: (1) Memorandum of Points and Authorities; (2) Declaration of Jason D. Goldwater; (3) Declaration of Megan Lessard; (4) Index of Exhibits; (5) Request for Judicial Notice; (6) Proposed Order; and (7) Proof of Service. On March 16, 2023, Plaintiff filed his Opposition. Plaintiff concurrently filed: (1...

Excerpt: ...duce a privilege log to Plaintiffs mthin 10 days. The privilege log must identi$r any documents that have been withheld and the privilege(s) being asserted for withholding each document PRELIMINARY COMMENT: The Court noted in one of its earlier tentative orders that the Court expects the parties respective counsel to act with a higher quality of communication and cooperation. The Court's expectations have not been met "Although we have not as yet...

Excerpt: ...s causes of action arising from Plaintiff's contractual relationship(s) with Defendants. On December 5, 2022, Defendants/Cross-Complainants filed their Answer to the Complaint and their Cross-Complaint against Cross- Defendants In Hospitality, LLC, Dong Hyuk Lee, Jeff Jun, and Kevin Minsoo Son On February 3, 2023, Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant In Hospitality LLC ("Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant") filed its Answer to the Cross-Complaint On February 27, 202...

Excerpt: ...inst Defendants City of Commerce and Mario Beltran on causes of action for violation of the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution and extortion. On October 28, 2020, Defendant City of Commerce filed its Answer to the Complaint. On January 30, 2023, the Court of Appeal for the Second Appellate District affirmed the Court's Order denying Defendant Mario Beltran's ("Defendant") special motion to strike. The Court of Appeal further o...

Excerpt: ...OVERRULED. The Motion to Strike is DENIED. BACKGROUND: On September 30, 2022, Plaintiffs Mazelle Jacobs, Aaron Jacobs, Jacob Lauing, and Ivana Carbajal filed their Complaint against Defendants Kevin Dillon, Westside Property Management, Inc., and Commercial Brokers International, Inc. on causes of action arising from Plaintiffs' leases with Defendants. On January 20, 2023, Plaintiffs filed their First Amended Complaint. On February 17, 2023, Defe...

Excerpt: ...he lead case On December 23, Complaint (FAC) 2022, Plaintiff filed its First Amended On February 23, 2023, Defendant filed their Demurrer. Defendant concurrently filed: (1) Request for Judicial Notice; Declaration of Amber Miller. On March 3, 2023, Plaintiff filed its Opposition. and (2) I. On March 17, 2023, Defendant filed their Reply. Defendant concurrently filed an additional Declaration of Amber Miller. ANALYSIS: Request for Judicial Notice ...

Excerpt: ...le its Response. BACKGROUND: On July 15, 2021, Plaintiff Robert Manquero filed his Complaint against Defendants Avida CBD and Avida Naturals, LLC regarding causes of action arising from Plaintiff's use of Defendants' cannabis products. On January 6, 2022, by request of Plaintiff, the Clerk's Office entered default on Defendant Avida Naturals, LLC ("Defendant"). On October 7, 2022, Defendant filed its Motion to Set Aside and Vacate Entry of Defaul...

Excerpt: ...tiff United Broadway, LLC filed its Verified Complaint against Defendants T MV Enterprises LLC, Michael Hajek, Tal Hajek, and Michael Vincent Academy, Inc. on causes of action arising from Defendants' tenancy with Plaintiff. On July 12, 2022, Defendants Michael Hajek, Tal Hajek, and Michael Vincent Academy, Inc. filed their Verified Answer. On August 11, 2022, by request of Plaintiff, the Clerk's Office entered default on Defendant TMV Enterprise...

Excerpt: ...the Alternative, Summary Adjudication is GRANTED. Summary judgment is granted in favor of Defendant FlashCo Manufacturing, Inc. and agamst Plaintiff Jeremy McDaniel. Defendant Insperity PEO Services, L.P.'s Motion for Summaty Judgment or, in the Alternative, Summary Adjudication is DENIED. BACKGROUND: On March 9, 2020, Plaintiff Jeremy McDaniel filed his Complaint against Defendants FlashCo Manufacturing, Inc. ("FMI") and Insperity PEO Services, ...

Excerpt: ...in the amount of $4,386,873.80, together with interest in the sum of $63,279.06, filing fees in the sum of $435.00, and interest on said judgment accruing from the time of entry at the rate provided by law. On February 16, 2023, Plaintiff (now Judgment Creditor) filed its Application for Publication for publication of the Judgment to provide notice to Defendant (now Judgment Debtor). Judgment Creditor concurrently filed: (1) Proposed Order; and (...

Excerpt: ...otal amount of $1,185.00. Plamtiffs Request for Sanctions is DENIED. BACKGROUND: On February 1, 2019, Plaintiff Benjamin Nichols filed his Complaint against Defendants Jake Morris Dante, Cynthia Pett Dante, and Brillstein Entertainment Partners, LLC to allege the following causes of action related to an automobile accident (1) Negligence; (2) Violation of Vehicle Code Sections 20001 and 20003; (3) Violation of Vehicle Code Section 23152; and (4) ...

Excerpt: ...ghes and John E. Hughes, Jr. on causes of action regarding a dispute over real property. On March 25, 2022, Plaintiff filed its Lis Pendens on the real property at issue in this matter. On June 13, 2022, Plaintiff filed its First Amended Complaint against Defendants on the following causes of action: (1) Declaratory relief; (2) Breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing; (3) Promissory fraud; and (4) Intentional interference wi...