Excerpt: ...ourt that these citations are simply copied-and-pasted from other secondary sources. They add nothing to Plaintiff's argument. BACKGROUND: On September 12, 2019, George Santopietro 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 Santopi...

Excerpt: ... a total amount of $5,868,261.00. Plaintiff shall have thirty (30) days from the date of the issuance of this Order during which it may consent to the reduction of damages set forth above. Failure to respond shall be deemed a rejection of the reduction of damages, and a new trial limited to the issue of the rejecting plaintiff's damages shall be automatically granted. (Code Civ. Proc., § 662.5, subd. (b).) If Plaintiff chooses to accept the redu...

Excerpt: ...iled its Answer to the Complaint. On July 14, 2023, Plaintiff amended his Complaint by substituting Doe 1 with Urschel Laboratories Inc. and Doe 2 with Herbort GmbH. On September 5, 2023, Defendant Urschel Laboratories Inc. filed its Motion to Strike Punitive Damages. In support of its Motion, Defendant Urschel Laboratories concurrently filed: (1) Declaration of Chris W. Basil; and (2) Proposed Order. On September 15, 2023, Plaintiff filed its Op...

Excerpt: ... (1998) 63 Cal.App.4th 1022; Loube v. Loube (1988) 64 Cal.App.4th 421; Ferguson v. Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein (2003) 30 Cal.4th 1037; Lynch v. Warwick (2002) 95 Cal.App.4th 267. (See Opposition, p. 7:1- 3.) Plaintiff did not provide the applicable page citation for any of these four cases. Defendant is correct that none of these cases is on-point. However, as indicated below, Defendant's argument lacks merit and Plaintiff is correct as ...

Excerpt: ...IMINARY COMMENTS: As indicated, the Court intends to GRANT Defendant Oh's motion to set aside the default against him. The Court would like to hear from Plaintiff's counsel if Plaintiff intends to litigate this matter against Defendant Oh, or alternatively, to dismiss Oh from the lawsuit and seek Entry of Default Judgement against the other three defendants. BACKGROUND: On February 3, 2023, Plaintiff Gene Park filed his Complaint against Defendan...

Excerpt: ...intends to pursue this U.D. lawsuit, or whether the case will be dismissed. BACKGROUND: On September 1, 2023, Plaintiff Mural Media, LLC 401K Plan filed its Verified Complaint for Unlawful Detainer against Defendants Linda J. Maultsby and All Unknown Occupants, Tenants, and Subtenants. On November 7, 2023, the Court quashed proof of service of summons on Specially-Appearing Defendant Linda Maultsby, who is litigating this matter in propria person...

Excerpt: ... On October 30, 2023, Defendant filed its Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay Action Pending Arbitration. In support of its Motion, Defendant concurrently filed: (1) Declaration of Jennifer G. Redmond; (2) Declaration of Christian Boullon; (3) Proposed Order; and (4) Amended Proof of Service. On November 29, 2023, Plaintiff filed his Opposition to the Motion. In support of his Opposition, Plaintiff concurrently filed: (1) Declaration of Jeffrey...

Excerpt: ... April 21, 2023, Defendant filed his Answer to the Complaint. On May 24, 2023, Defendant/Cross-Complainant Ha-Rakhamon Farhod Azizi filed his Cross-Complaint against Cross-Defendants Peter Velasquez Hernandez, Daniel Anselmo Arroyo, and Cali Exotic Rentals. On August 1, 2023, the Court ordered Plaintiff Ramish Manglani (but not Plaintiff Eliyaho Schefres) to provide initial responses to the form interrogatories (“FROGs”) and special interroga...

Excerpt: ... Court of Appeal upheld this Court's denial of a motion to vacate a dismissal under CCP §473(b); in that case Plaintiff's counsel also moved to vacate dismissal so he could file an attorney's fees motion in a Lemon Law case. In other words, this case is identical to Hernandez. Yet Plaintiff's counsel in this matter failed to distinguish – or even mention –Hernandez in their motion. Professional Rules of Conduct, Rule 3.3(a)(2) “prohibits a...

Excerpt: ... filed her Complaint against Defendant Alta Public Schools on causes of action arising from Plaintiff's employment with Defendant. On September 21, 2022, Plaintiff filed her First Amended Complaint. On January 13, 2023, Plaintiff filed her Second Amended Complaint (SAC). On February 14, 2023, Plaintiff filed her Notice of Errata regarding her SAC. On March 2, 2023, Defendant filed its Answer to Plaintiff's SAC. On June 9, 2023, Defendant filed it...

Excerpt: ...ion to Compel Arbitration, and Stay or Dismiss Proceedings. In support of its Motion, Defendant concurrently filed: (1) Memorandum of Points and Authorities; (2) Declaration of Alexander Kappner; (3) Declaration of Rod Mercado; (4) Request for Judicial Notice; (5) Proposed Order; and (6) Proof of Service. On November 27, 2023, Plaintiff filed his Opposition to the Motion. In support of his Opposition, Plaintiff concurrently filed Declaration of A...

Excerpt: ... against Defendants Gloria Shulman Hughes and John E. Hughes, Jr. on causes of action of declaratory relief and breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing. On June 13, 2022, Plaintiff filed its First Amended Complaint (FAC), which added allegations and causes of action. On September 21, 2022, Defendants/Cross-Complainants Gloria Shulman Hughes and John E. Hughes, Jr. filed: (1) Answer to the FAC; and (2) Cross-Complaint against Cross-D...

Excerpt: ... of $4,400.00. BACKGROUND: On September 22, 2022, Plaintiff Angel Luis Barrueta filed his Complaint for Partition of Real Property against Defendant Alexis Barrueta. On October 12, 2022, Plaintiff filed his Recorded Notice of Pending Action (“Lis Pendens”). On January 23, 2023, Defendant filed his Answer to the Complaint. On May 5, 2023, the Court appointed a receiver in this action. On October 30, 2023, Plaintiff filed his Motion to Compel F...

Excerpt: ...trike is DENIED. BACKGROUND: On May 17, 2023, Plaintiffs Andrea Faye Washington and Ezekiel Oliver Taylor filed their Complaint against Defendants DaVita Inc. and P & I Transportation LLC on causes of action arising from the death of a decedent. On June 1, 2023, the Court approved Plaintiffs' amendment to correct the name of Defendant P & I Transportation, Inc. (erroneously sued as P & I Transportation LLC). On June 2, 2023, Plaintiffs amended th...

Excerpt: ...dant Sound Nutrition, Inc.'s Request for Sanctions is DENIED. PRELIMINARY NOTE: The Court orders all Counsel to read and comply with Department 34's rules. The Court also advises Counsel that the Court takes CRC 3.1332(a) seriously. BACKGROUND: On November 3, 2021, Plaintiff Creative Resonance, Inc. filed its Complaint against Defendants Sound Nutrition, Inc., Sound (ABC), LLC, Don Dillon, and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on causes of action ...

Excerpt: ... (“Defendant”) filed its Answer to the Complaint. On August 30, 2023, Defendant filed its Motion to Compel Arbitration and Motion to Stay Plaintiff's Complaint for Damages. In support of its Motion, Defendant concurrently filed: (1) Memorandum of Points and Authorities; (2) Declaration of Nolan McCready; (2) Declaration of Judy Chu; and (3) Proposed Order. On October 23, 2023, Plaintiff filed her Opposition to the Motion. In support of her Op...

Excerpt: ...efendant Paradigm Treatment Center, LLC (erroneously sued as Paradigm Treatment Centers, LLC) on causes of action arising from Defendant's termination of Plaintiff's employment. On August 23, 2023, Plaintiff filed her Motion to Vacate Arbitration and to Proceed with an Action in Court and Request for Sanctions. In support of her Motion, Plaintiff concurrently filed: (1) Declaration of Elie Ghodsizadeh; (2) Proposed Order; and (3) Proof of Service...

Excerpt: ...Plaintiffs Stephen Glick and Alfred Garcia The Motion for Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict is DENIED. The Motion for New Trial is GRANTED. It is CONDITIONALLY ORDERED that a new trial limited to the issue of damages will be held, unless Plaintiff Stephen Glick consents to a reduction in damages to a total amount of $250,000.00. It is CONDITIONALLY ORDERED that a new trial limited to the issue of damages will be held, unless Plaintiff Alfred G...

Excerpt: ...t of $2,000.00 in favor of Plaintiff and against Moving Defendants and Defense Counsel Chad Biggins, jointly and severally. BACKGROUND: On July 31, 2023, Plaintiff Sean McDowell filed his Complaint against Defendants LNP Everland Inc., Emotional Health Association, Eui S. Chang, Hee Kyung Chang, The H Realty, and Christina Kwon. Multiple causes of action are pleaded against Defendants. On September 25, 2023, Defendant Eui S. Chang filed Motion to...

Excerpt: ...ys' Fees is CONTINUED until December 18, 2023 for further determination on costs. 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 advantage. On March 24, 2022, Plaintiff amended its Complaint to substitute Doe 1 with A Transport Corpo...

Excerpt: ...Judgment Debtors as alter egos of each other. The Second Motion to Amend Judgment is GRANTED as to Judgment Creditor's request that the Court amend the Judgment to add Dr. Leevil SPE LLC to the Judgment as an alter ego of Judgment Debtor Dr. Leevil, LLC. Judgment Creditor is to prepare and file an amended judgment within fourteen (14) days of the issuance of this Order. BACKGROUND: On February 15, 2019, Plaintiff filed its Complaint against Defen...

Excerpt: ...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-Complaint”) against Chavez, Salvador Chavez Gonzalez, and Hudson Insurance Company (“Hudson”). On July 8, 2...

Excerpt: ...The Motion to Strike is DENIED. BACKGROUND: On June 16, 2023, Plaintiffs Joseph Greskoviak and Christina Reninger filed their Complaint against Defendants Oakwood Villa HOA and AMP Management & Investment Co., Inc. on causes of action arising from damages to Plaintiffs' real property. On September 26, 2023, Plaintiffs filed their First Amended Complaint (FAC). On October 30, 2023, Defendants filed their Demurrer to First Amended Complaint (“Dem...

Excerpt: ...tentional tort.” On July 31, 2023, Plaintiff amended their Complaint to substitute Doe 1 with Chrissy Taylor. On October 19, 2023, Defendant Jimmy Lara filed their Answer to the Complaint. On October 19, 2023, Specially-Appearing Defendant Chrissy Taylor filed their Motion to Quash Service of Summons and Complaint (“Motion”). On October 30, 2023, Plaintiff filed their Objection to the Motion (“Objection”). No reply or other response has...

Excerpt: ...r against Defendant Yon Lee. On August 9, 2023, Plaintiff filed its Notice of Unlawful Detainer. On August 17, 2023, Defendant filed her Answer to the Complaint. On August 31, 2023, by request of Plaintiff, the Clerk's Office entered default on “All Unnamed Occupants.” On November 16, 2023, Defendant filed her Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings. In support of her Motion, Defendant concurrently filed: (1) Proposed Order; and (2) Proof of Ser...

Excerpt: ...and Amos Benjamin on causes of action arising from Plaintiff's tenancy with Defendants. On June 28, 2023, Defendants filed their Answer to the Complaint (“Joint Answer”). On July 12, 2023, Defendant AF APTS LLC filed its own Answer to the Complaint (“AF APTS Answer”). On October 23, 2023, Plaintiff, now in propria persona, filed his Motion for Leave to File an Amendment to the Original Complaint (“Motion”). On November 1, 2023, Defend...

Excerpt: ...LC on causes of action arising from the Song- Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. On May 30, 2023, the Court dismissed the case with prejudice and retained jurisdiction to make orders to enforce any and all terms of settlement, including judgment, pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 664.6. On October 6, 2023, Plaintiff filed his Motion to Enter Judgment Pursuant to Written Settlement Agreement and for Monetary Sanctions. No opposition or other...

Excerpt: ...); Western Surety Company (“Western Surety”); and East West Bank (“East West”). On June 10, 2022, Western Surety filed: (1) General Denial of the Complaint; and (2) Verified Cross- Complaint against Royal and Morillo. On July 13, 2022, Morillo filed its Verified Answer to the Verified Cross-Complaint. On July 27, 2022, by request of Morillo, the Clerk's Office entered default on Eva Neumann and Royal regarding the Complaint. On August 3, ...

Excerpt: ...arising after Plaintiff Jennie Buckley underwent certain medical procedures and discovered Defendants' unauthorized use of Plaintiff Jennie Buckley's pictures pictures. On July 6, 2020, by request of Plaintiffs, the Clerk's Office entered default on Defendants. On October 8, 2021, the Court entered judgment in this matter in favor of Plaintiffs and against Defendants. On December 19, 2022, Plaintiffs filed their Acknowledgement of Assignment of J...

Excerpt: ...sts dismissal, and the Court has granted Defendant Thomas' Motion for Summary Judgment, the Court dismisses the case with prejudice. BACKGROUND: On July 20, 2022, Plaintiff Jeremy Woods filed his Complaint against Defendants Bert J. Thomas (“Defendant Thomas”) and The Regents of the University of California (“Defendant Regents,” erroneously sued as “Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center”) on a cause of action for medical malpractice. On No...

Excerpt: ...Motion to Quash Subpoena for Production of Records Moving Party: Defendants Restaurant Design Studio Corp. and Heriberto Camacho Resp. Party: Plaintiffs Joe Maez, Hunter Maez, and Maez Restaurant Group LLC SUBJECT: Motion to be Relieved as Counsel Moving Party: Defense Counsel Mark J. Skapik and Skapik Law Group Resp. Party: None SUBJECT: Motion to be Relieved as Counsel Moving Party: Defense Counsel Mark J. Skapik and Skapik Law Group Resp. Part...

Excerpt: ...Plaintiffs Stephen Glick and Alfred Garcia The Motion for Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict is DENIED. The Motion for New Trial is GRANTED. It is CONDITIONALLY ORDERED that a new trial limited to the issue of damages will be held, unless Plaintiff Stephen Glick consents to a reduction in damages to a total amount of $250,000.00. It is CONDITIONALLY ORDERED that a new trial limited to the issue of damages will be held, unless Plaintiff Alfred G...

Excerpt: ... sued as “Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center”) on a cause of action for medical malpractice. On November 18, 2022, Defendant Bert J. Thomas filed his Answer to the Complaint. On July 31, 2023, the Court granted Defendant Bert J. Thomas's discovery motions. The court ordered Plaintiff to provide initial responses within ten days of the issuance of that Order to the form interrogatories, special interrogatories, and requests for production of doc...

Excerpt: ...st Defendants N. Francowitz, Inc. and Nancy Frankel on causes of action arising from Plaintiff's employment by Defendants. On April 21, 2023, Plaintiff filed her First Amended Complaint (FAC). On June 16, 2023, Defendants filed: (1) Demurrer to the FAC; and (2) Motion to Strike the FAC. In support of their Demurrer and Motion to Strike, Defendants concurrently filed: (1) Request for Judicial Notice (only in support of the Motion to Strike); (2) D...

Excerpt: ...2023, Plaintiff filed her Judicial Council Form CM-200, Notice of Settlement of Entire Case. On October 20, 2023, Plaintiff filed her Unopposed Motion for Approval of PAGA Settlement. In support of her Motion, Plaintiff concurrently filed: (1) Declaration of Lisa Mullins; (2) Declaration of Harout Messrelian; and (3) Proposed Order. No opposition or other response has been filed to the Motion. ANALYSIS: I. Legal Standard “This part shall be kno...

Excerpt: ...ss transactions. On May 7, 2021, Jason Aryeh, 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 Oliver Damavandi, Bar Design and Construction, Inc., Asher Joseph Alfasi, Archive Design Group, LLC, and Zoran Pevec. On August 27, 2021, Oliver Damavandi amended his Complaint to substitute Doe 1 with Sarah Emmi Tibstra, Doe 4 with M...

Excerpt: ...Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED. Summary judgment is granted in favor of East West and against Morillo on the second and third causes of action in the Complaint. Summary judgment is also granted in favor of Wells Fargo and against East West on East West's Cross-Complaint. The Motion for Terminating Sanctions is GRANTED in part. Eva Neumann's Answer to the Complaint is STRICKEN. The Motion for Terminating Sanctions is DENIED as to all other...

Excerpt: ...cember ___, 2024. The parties are to file a joint status conference report five court days prior to the hearing. BACKGROUND: On November 21, 2022, Petitioner Thomas Waljeski (“Petitioner”) filed his Petition to Compel Arbitration of Underinsured Motorist Claim and for Appointment of an Arbitrator (“Petition”) against Respondent 21st Century Insurance Company (“Respondent”). On July 13, 2023, the Court denied without prejudice the Peti...

Excerpt: ...n October 4, 2023, Defendant FCA filed its Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay Action. In support of its Motion, Defendant FCA filed its Proposed Order. On October 17, 2023, Plaintiff filed his Opposition to the Motion. In support of his Opposition, Plaintiff concurrently filed: (1) Request for Judicial Notice; and (2) Evidentiary Objections. On October 23, 2023, Defendant FCA filed its Reply regarding the Motion. In support of its Reply, Defen...

Excerpt: ...LC on causes of action arising from the Song- Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. On May 30, 2023, the Court dismissed the case with prejudice and retained jurisdiction to make orders to enforce any and all terms of settlement, including judgment, pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 664.6. On October 6, 2023, Plaintiff filed his Motion to Enter Judgment Pursuant to Written Settlement Agreement and for Monetary Sanctions. No opposition or other...

Excerpt: ...rty: None SUBJECT: Motion to Deem the Truth of Matters Specified in Plaintiff's Requests for Admissions, Set No. One, Admitted and Conclusively Established [and] Request Imposing Monetary Sanctions Moving Party: Plaintiff Joseph Arevalo Resp. Party: None The ROGs Motion and the RPDs Motion are GRANTED. Defendants shall provide initial responses to the ROGs and RPDs within 14 days of the issuance of this Order. The RFAs Motion is GRANTED. The RFAs...

Excerpt: ...Plaintiff Ari Chazanas filed his Complaint against Defendant Vazgen Hakobian (sued as Vazgen Hakopian) on causes of action of breach of contract, fraud, negligence, restitution pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 7031, and money had and received. On October 29, 2021, Defendant filed his Answer to the Complaint. On November 12, 2021, Defendant/Cross-Complainant Vazgen Hakobian filed his Verified Cross-Complaint against Plaintiff/Cros...

Excerpt: ...faith and fair dealing. On September 13, 2022, Defendant filed its Answer to the Complaint. On August 24, 2023, Defendant filed its Motion for Summary Judgment or, in the Alternative, Summary Adjudication of Issues. In support of its Motion, Defendant concurrently filed: (1) Table of Contents of Evidence and Exhibits; (2) Separate Statement; and (3) Proposed Order. On October 26, 2023, Plaintiffs filed their Opposition to the Motion. In support o...

Excerpt: ...September 29, 2023, Specially-Appearing Defendant Linda Maultsby, who is litigating in propria persona, filed her Motion to Quash. On October 25, 2023, Plaintiff filed its Opposition to the Motion. On October 31, 2023, Specially-Appearing Defendant filed her Notice of Non-Appearance regarding the hearing on the Motion. Specially-Appearing Defendant did not file a reply to the Motion. ANALYSIS: I. Legal Standard “A summons may be served by perso...

Excerpt: ...aintiff Caroline S. Lee (“Plaintiff”) filed her Complaint against Defendants Jong Han Lee (“Lee”), Bow Tie Realty and Investment, Inc. (“Bow Tie”), Tracy Ko (“Ko”), and United Escrow Co. (“United”). On June 5, 2018, by request of Plaintiff, the Clerk's Office dismissed without prejudice 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 Ju...

Excerpt: ...ising from Plaintiff's employment with Defendant. On September 21, 2022, Plaintiff filed her First Amended Complaint. On January 13, 2023, Plaintiff filed her Second Amended Complaint (SAC). On February 14, 2023, Plaintiff filed her Notice of Errata regarding her SAC. On March 2, 2023, Defendant filed its Answer to Plaintiff's SAC. On June 9, 2023, Defendant filed its First Amended Answer to Plaintiff's SAC. On October 12, 2023, Plaintiff filed h...

Excerpt: ...representation, fraudulent inducement by concealment, and negligent repair. On June 15, 2023, Defendant Nissan North America, Inc. filed its Answer to the Complaint. On July 25, 2023, Defendant LAD-N, LLC filed its Answer to the Complaint. On September 13, 2023, Defendants filed their Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay Proceedings. In support of their Motion, Defendants concurrently filed: (1) Memorandum of Points & Authorities; (2) Declaratio...

Excerpt: ...dants and Defendant/Cross-Complainant, as well as the Parties' guests, tenants, agents, employees, contractors, and/or animals – shall not create, construct, and/or maintain any obstructions on, along, or across the alleged easement described by the Community Driveway Agreement, excluding parking vehicles in the alleged easement, so long as such parking allows continued ingress and egress to both properties; and (2) Defendant/Cross-Complainant,...

Excerpt: ... (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendants Ahern Rentals (“Ahern”), Snorkel International, LLC, Snorkel International Holdings, LLC (together “Snorkel”), and State Compensation Insurance Fund. Plaintiff's Complaint alleges causes of action for (1) general negligence, (2) negligent undertaking, (3) strict products liability – design defect, (4) strict products liability – failure to warn, (5) strict products liability – ...

Excerpt: ...very and does not require Plaintiff to pay additional fees for the arbitration, the Court will grant the motion to compel. If the parties cannot agree on such an arbitral forum, the court will deny the motion to compel. The Court will hear from the parties at the hearing on this issue. PRELIMINARY COMMENTS: The Court is concerned with a lack of civility shown by Defense counsel when meeting-and- conferring with Plaintiff's counsel. Defense counse...