Excerpt: ...for Production (Set One) [and] Request for Sanctions Moving Party: Defendant YMCA of Hollywood, California Resp. Party: None SUBJECT: Motion to Have Its Requests for Admissions to Plaintiff Deemed Admitted [and] Request for Monetary Sanctions Moving Party: Defendant YMCA of Hollywood, California Resp. Party: None The FROGs Motion, the SROGs Motion, and the RPDs Motion are GRANTED. Plaintiff shall provide initial responses to the FROGs, SROGs, and...

Excerpt: ...s Edgar G. Balvaneda, Julio Balvaneda, Maria G. Balvaneda, Iridian Barajas, Aubrey Balvaneda, Damien Balvaneda, and Estate of Paula Rodriguez Resp. Party: Defendants/Cross-Complainants Christopher Russell, Marc Lazarus, and Russell & Lazarus APC The Motions to Strike are DENIED. BACKGROUND: On March 23, 2023, Plaintiffs Edgar G. Balvaneda, Julio Balvaneda, Maria G. Balvaneda, Iridian Barajas, Aubrey Balvaneda, Damien Balvaneda, and Estate of Paul...

Excerpt: ...enal Care, Inc. The Motion to Compel TRC's PMQ and the Motion to Compel Stijepovic are GRANTED. Defendant TRC shall make Dragana Stijepovic and TRC's PMQ available for deposition within 30 days of the issuance of this Order. Sanctions of $2.00 are imposed against Defendant and its attorney, jointly and separately. BACKGROUND: On May 17, 2023, Plaintiffs Faye Washington (erroneously listed as Faye Washinton) and Ezekiel Oliver Taylor filed their C...

Excerpt: ...n Code of Civil Procedure, section 708.120, subdivision (f) are followed. Ramona Featherby shall file proof of service of the Third Person no less than 72 hours in advance of the next hearing. BACKGROUND: On September 17, 2018, Glenoaks Rx, Inc. and Serj Soukaz Markarian filed their Complaint against Maung Ye Htut Loo. On November 13, 2018, Maung Ye Htut Loo filed his Cross-Complaint against Serj Soukaz Markarian and Arevik Soukazian. On July 27,...

Excerpt: ...plaint to substitute Does 1 through 3 with Viale Di Romani LLC (d.b.a. La Peer Hotel), Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group, LLC, and La Peer Hotel Owner LLC, respectively. On June 20, 2022, Plaintiff amended his Complaint to substitute Does 4 through 6 with Casey John Lane, From Scratch Hospitality, LLC, and Apicci (Denver) LLC, respectively. On July 28, 2022, Plaintiff amended his Complaint to substitute Doe 7 with KHRG La Peer LLC. On August 1, 20...

Excerpt: ...earance and Examination — Enforcement of Judgment against Third Persons are GRANTED. At the time the Order is served on the Third Persons, Judgment Creditor shall ensure that the requirements set out in Code of Civil Procedure, section 708.120, subdivision (f) are followed Judgment Creditor shall file proof of service as to each of the Third Persons no less than 72 hours in advance of the next hearing. BACKGROUND: On August 22, 2012, Plaintiff ...

Excerpt: ...se of Defendant's moving services. On August 14, 2023, Specially-Appearing Defendant filed its Motion to Dismiss for Forum Non-Conveniens (“Motion”). Specially- Appearing Defendant concurrently filed its Proof of Service. On September 14, 2023, Plaintiff filed his Opposition to the Motion. Plaintiff concurrently filed his Declaration. On September 20, 2023, Specially-Appearing Defendant filed its Reply regarding the Motion. Specially-Appearin...

Excerpt: ...ne The FROGs Motion and the RPDs Motion are GRANTED. FCPDA shall provide initial responses to the FROGs and RPDs within 14 days of the issuance of this Order. The RFAs Motion is GRANTED. The RFAs are DEEMED ADMITTED. BACKGROUND: On July 28, 2021, Family Choice Private Duty Agency, Inc. (“FCPDA”) filed its Complaint against Kamerron Easton (“Easton”) and James P. Ashby (“Ashby”) on causes of action for breach of contract, breach of cov...

Excerpt: ...yl White filed his Complaint against Defendant Kia America, Inc. (f.k.a. Kia Motors 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 Act. Pursuant to the s...

Excerpt: ...y of Default Judgement for December ___, 2023. BACKGROUND: On November 8, 2022, Plaintiffs Sonia Recinos, Monica Lopez, Jennifer Recinos, and Monica Natalie Lopez filed their Complaint against Defendant Hani Mammo on causes of action arising from Plaintiffs' tenancy in Defendant's apartment building. On November 10, 2022, the Court appointed Monica Lopez to be the Guardian ad Litem for Jennifer Recinos and Monica Natalie Lopez, who are minors. On...

Excerpt: ...5.65. Bow Tie's Motion re Lee V is GRANTED. Attorney's fees and costs are awarded in favor of United and against Plaintiff in the total amount of $2,445.65. BACKGROUND: I. Procedural History Until Judgment On March 7, 2018, Plaintiff 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 Ju...

Excerpt: ...ight against self- incrimination. Defendant's Request for Sanctions is DENIED. A status hearing is set for October 23, 2024 regarding the stay. The parties are to file a Joint Status Conference Report 5 court days prior to the status conference hearing. Since Plaintiff's request for a stay is being granted, her Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint is DENIED without prejudice to her refiling such a motion when the stay is lifted. BACK...

Excerpt: ...i's Demurrer to PIH's Cross-Complaint is TAKEN OFF CALENDAR. BACKGROUND: On December 7, 2022, Angel Medical Group, Inc. (“AMG”) filed its Complaint against PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital (“PIH”) on causes of action involving the Parties' contracts and business dealings. On March 1, 2023, the Court sustained PIH's Demurrer solely to the fifth cause of action for declaratory relief in the Complaint. On May 3, 2023, PIH filed its Answer ...

Excerpt: ... 2023, Defendant filed its Answer to the Complaint. On August 18, 2023, Defendant filed its Special Motion to Strike Plaintiff's Complaint Pursuant to California Anti-SLAPP Statute, Civ. Proc. Code § 425.16 (“Anti-SLAPP Motion”). In support of its Anti- SLAPP Motion, Defendant concurrently filed: (1) Request for Judicial Notice; (2) Compendium of Evidence; (3) Proposed Order; and (4) Proof of Service. On September 13, 2023, Plaintiff filed h...

Excerpt: ... causes of action. BACKGROUND: On July 14, 2023, Plaintiff Mengwen Tu filed her Complaint against Defendants PRBC 9 Limited Partnership, Southern California Commercial Regional Center, LLC, and YK America Regional Center, LLC. On August 30, 2023, Defendants filed their Demurrer to the Complaint. In support of their Demurrer, Defendants concurrently filed Declaration of Joseph Lian. On October 6, 2023, Plaintiff filed her Opposition to the Demurre...

Excerpt: ...il 25, 2023, Plaintiff filed Notice of Death of Attorney. On August 30, 2023, Defendant filed its Motion to Compel Deposition of Plaintiff. In support of its Motion, Defendant concurrently filed: (1) Declaration of Nancy Doumanian; and (2) Proposed Order. On October 9, 2023, Plaintiff filed Judicial Council Form MC-050, Substitution of Attorney — Civil. Also on October 9, 2023, Plaintiff filed his Opposition to the Motion. In support of his Opp...

Excerpt: ...iffs plead a cause of action for unlawful detainer. On August 24, 2022, Defendants Applied Plant Science and Michael Straumietis filed their Answer to the Complaint and their Verification. On December 23, 2022, Plaintiffs filed their First Amended Complaint (FAC). On March 2, 2023, the Court struck portions of paragraphs 5, 22, 24, and 46 from the FAC. On March 9, 2023, Defendant Living the Dream filed its Answer to the FAC. On March 16, 2023, De...

Excerpt: ...N.A. Resp. Party: None SUBJECT: Motion for an Order to Compel Production of Documents to Plaintiff's Request for Production of Documents (Set One) [and] Request for Monetary Sanctions Moving Party: Plaintiff Bank of America, N.A. Resp. Party: None SUBJECT: Motion for an Order that the Truth of the Matters Specified in Plaintiff's Request for Admissions (Set No. One) be Deemed Admitted [and] Request for Monetary Sanctions Moving Party: Plaintiff B...

Excerpt: ...itten contract, accounting, and money had and received. On November 19, 2019, this case was transferred from the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura to the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. On September 29, 2021, pursuant to an oral request made by Plaintiff, the Court dismissed with prejudice Plaintiff's Complaint. The Court retained jurisdiction to make orders to enforce any and all terms of the settlement, includ...

Excerpt: ..., documents admitted as exhibits and testimony given at trial are not subject to sealing orders or confidentiality protections. BACKGROUND: On October 11, 2019, Plaintiff Starline Tours of Hollywood, Inc. filed its Complaint against Defendants Big Bus Tours Los Angeles, Inc., Open Top Sightseeing USA, and Chris Schlesinger on causes of action arising from allegedly unfair competition. On February 5, 2020, the Court struck references in the Compla...

Excerpt: ...06, Petition to Confirm Contractual Arbitration Award (“Petition”) against Respondent Benavides Builders, Inc. (“Respondent”). On September 15, 2023, Petitioner filed: (1) Memorandum of Points and Authority (“Memorandum”); (2) Proposed Order; and (3) Notice of Hearing. No opposition or other response has been filed to the Petition. ANALYSIS: I. Legal Standard “Any party to an arbitration in which an award has been made may petition ...

Excerpt: ... Roy Levi) on a cause of action for unlawful detainer. On March 6, 2023, by request of Plaintiff, the Clerk's Office entered default on Defendants. On March 8, 2023, by request of Plaintiff, the Clerk's Office entered default judgment against Defendants and issued a Writ of Possession of Real Property. On July 28, 2023, the Court granted Defendant Globus's Ex Parte Application for Order Staying Execution of the Judgment and Granting Additional Ti...

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 interrogat...

Excerpt: ...er Reply. No opposition or other response was filed to the Demurrer. ANALYSIS: I. Legal Standard A demurrer is a pleading used to test the legal sufficiency of other pleadings. It raises issues of law, not fact, regarding the form or content of the opposing party's pleading. It is not the function of the demurrer to challenge the truthfulness of the complaint; and for purpose of the ruling on the demurrer, all facts pleaded in the complaint are a...

Excerpt: ...state Group; Ali Mourad; Roger Merians; and Daniel Hinman. On October 19, 2022, Plaintiffs filed their First Amended Complaint (FAC). On November 18, 2023, Defendant Daniel Hinman filed his Answer to the FAC. On January 6, 2023, Defendants Duc Pham, Vincent Pham, and Verona Street Holdings, LLC filed their Answer to the FAC. On January 25, 2023, by request of Plaintiffs, the Clerk's Office dismissed without prejudice Defendant Barry Mason Enterpr...

Excerpt: ...Judgment Special Interrogatories (Set No. 2) and for Sanctions Moving Party: Judgment Creditor Jack Benudiz Resp. Party: None SUBJECT: Application and Order for Appearance and Examination — Enforcement of Judgment Against Third Person Moving Party: Judgment Creditor Jack Benudiz Resp. Party: None TENTATIVE RULING: The SROGs Motion, the First RPDs Motion, and the Second RPDs Motion are GRANTED. Judgment Debtor shall provide initial responses to ...

Excerpt: ...fault on Defendants. On July 18, 2023, Plaintiff filed: (1) Judicial Council Form CIV-100, Request for Court Judgment; (2) Judicial Council Form CIV-110, Request for Dismissal; (3) Judicial Council Form JUD-100, Proposed Judgment; (4) Judicial Council Form MC-030, Declaration (in support of interest calculations); (5) Judicial Council Form MC-030, Declaration (in support of treble damages); (6) Judicial Council Form MC-030, Declaration (in suppor...

Excerpt: ...COMMENTS: As indicated below, the Court is taxing certain costs. However, the Court questions the value of filing the Memorandum of Costs, the Motion to Tax, and the Opposition. The Tisdale Parties claimed $2,633.30 in costs; Plaintiff moved to tax the entire $2,633.30. However, on these two motions, the parties have probably spent at least $2,600 in attorney's fees. In other words, both parties lost by filing – and opposing – this motion. Co...

Excerpt: ... Award of Attorneys' Fees Moving Party: Plaintiff Presciliano Contreras Resp. Party: Defendant Kelly Pipe Co., LLC The Motion for JNOV is DENIED. The Motion for New Trial is DENIED. The Motion for an Order for Pre-Judgment Interest is GRANTED. Pre-Judgment interest is AWARDED in favor of Plaintiff and against Defendant in the amount of $170,204.41. Attorneys' fees are granted in the total amount of $1,701,618.75. This comprises of a lodestar of $...

Excerpt: ...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 25, 2023, Plaintiff filed his Notice of Partial Settlement. On May 26, 2023, Defendant Flexcor Construction Services filed its Application for Determinat...

Excerpt: ...OUND: On July 6, 2023, Plaintiff Norma Sarkin filed her Complaint against Defendant Pella Window and Door Showroom of South Pasadena on causes of action arising from Plaintiff's purchase of windows from Defendant. On August 11, 2023, Defendant filed its Motion to Compel Arbitration. Defendant concurrently filed its Proposed Order. On August 29, 2023, Defendant filed its Notice of Non- Opposition. On September 1, 2023, Plaintiff late-filed the fol...

Excerpt: ...ealty 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 Se...

Excerpt: ...es of action for breach of contract. On May 31, 2023, Plaintiff filed its First Amended Complaint (FAC) against Defendants Todd Hedley and Kelly Swartz (“Defendants”) on two causes of action for breach of contract and four causes of action for fraudulent transfers. On August 21, 2023, Defendants filed their Motion to Transfer Action and for Sanctions (“Motion”). In support of their Motion, Defendants concurrently filed: (1) Declaration of...

Excerpt: ... Background Issues This case arises from transactions involving a single piece of real property: a single-family residence located at 2096 Ridge Point Drive, Los Angeles, California 90049. The claims and issues underlying this case appear to already been litigated multiple times by the same parties across multiple cases. As the Court previously noted, that there is some confusion across the filings about whether the name of one of the parties is ...

Excerpt: .... LLC (“Defendants”) on causes of action arising from the Parties' business relationship. On March 29, 2023, Plaintiffs KSFB Management, LLC and Mark Segal filed their First Amended Complaint (“FAC”). On August 2, 2023, the Court granted Defendants' Motion to Dismiss and dismissed the FAC, conditional on the Parties jointly submitting to the Court by the time of the hearing a stipulation signed by all Parties that explicitly waives the pr...

Excerpt: ...4 in costs and expenses. BACKGROUND: On August 1, 2022, Plaintiff Gaik Pobokhian his Complaint against Defendants Shift Operations LLC, Capital One, National Association, and American Contractors Indemnity Company on causes of action arising from Plaintiff's purchase of a vehicle and alleged violations of the Consumer Legal Remedies Act. On December 5, 2022, Plaintiff filed his First Amended Complaint (FAC). On January 6, 2023, Defendants Shift O...

Excerpt: ...or Groups, Inc. and Deontate Lollis on causes of action arising from Plaintiff's employment with Defendants. On July 11, 2023, Plaintiff filed her First Amended Complaint (FAC). On August 11, 2023, Defendants filed: (1) Demurrer; and (2) Motion to Strike. On August 30, 2023, Plaintiff filed her Oppositions to the Demurrer and the Motion to Strike. On September 6, 2023, Defendants filed their Replies regarding the Demurrer and the Motion to Strike...

Excerpt: ... APTS LLC and Amos Benjamin on causes of action arising from Plaintiff's tenancy with Defendants. On June 28, 2023, Defendants/Cross-Complainants filed: (1) Answer to the Complaint (“Joint Answer”); 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 (“AF APTS Answer”). On August 8, 2023, Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant filed: (...

Excerpt: ...atories, requests for admissions, law and motion proceedings, and the like” are “baffling devices.” (Bruno v. Superior Court (1990) 219 Cal.App.3d 1359, 1363, quoting Burley v. Stein (1974) 40 Cal.App.3d 752, 755, fn. 3.) The Court is also understands that “Providing access to justice for self-represented litigants is a priority for California courts.” (California Rules of Court, rule 10.960, subdivision (b).) Nonetheless, “A party pr...

Excerpt: ...t Status Conference Report 5 court days prior to the status conference hearing. BACKGROUND: On June 14, 2023, Plaintiff Ronald De Jesus filed his Complaint against Defendant Grindr LLC on causes of action arising from Plaintiff's employment with Defendant. On July 19, 2023, Defendant filed its Motion to Compel Arbitration and Dismiss or Stay Action. In support of its Motion, Defendant filed: (1) Memorandum of Points and Authorities; (2) Declarati...

Excerpt: ...rospective economic advantage. Plaintiff's Request for Leave to Amend is DENIED. 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 November 1, 2021, Defendants Best Energy Solutions & Technology Corporation and George Stur...

Excerpt: ...eying June 27, 2023 Court Order Moving Party: Plaintiffs Allstate Insurance Company, Allstate Indemnity Company, and Allstate Northbrook Indemnity Company Resp. Party: Defendant SoCal Imaging, Inc. The Motion for Sanctions on West Valley MRI, Inc. is GRANTED. Defendant West Valley MRI, Inc. and its counsel, jointly and severally, are ORDERED to pay $3,600.00 to Plaintiffs. The Motion for Sanctions on SoCal Imaging, Inc. is GRANTED. Defendant SoCa...

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:...