Excerpt: ... of $1,361.65. Moving party is to prepare judgment. BACKGROUND: On April 21, 2004, Plaintiffs Evelyn Horton and Horton Management, Co., Inc. filed their Complaint against Defendants Hooper Lundy & Bookman, Inc.; Hope R. Levy-Biehl; John K. Jones; and John K. Jones, M.D., Inc. The Complaint included causes of action for legal malpractice, breach of contract, slander, conversion, and fraud. On August 3, 2005, Defendants/Cross-Complainants John K. J...

Excerpt: ...0) days of the issuance of this Order. BACKGROUND: On April 11, 2023, LAX Shopping, LLC filed its Complaint against Damato Associates, Inc.; James Goodman Architecture, Architectural Corporation; and Larsen Zienkiewicz, Inc. The causes of action arise from the Parties business dealings related to the construction of real property. On June 21, 2023, LAX Shopping, LLC filed its First Amended Complaint (FAC). On July 12, 2023, Damato Associates, Inc...

Excerpt: ...Complaint. On December 1, 2023, Defendants Band of Outlaws and Renee Mytar (“Defendants”) filed their Demurrer to the Complaint. On December 13, 2023, Plaintiff filed its Opposition to the Demurrer. On December 19, 2023, Defendants filed their Reply to the Demurrer. ANALYSIS: I. Legal Standard “The party against whom a complaint or cross-complaint has been filed may object, by demurrer or answer as provided in Section 430.30, to the pleadin...

Excerpt: ...arising from issues Plaintiff had with her vehicle. On November 9, 2023, Defendant filed its Demurrer to Complaint and Motion to Strike Punitive Damages from Complaint. In support of these filings, Defendant concurrently filed: (1) Declaration of Ryan Kay; and (2) Proposed Order (one for the Demurrer and one for the Motion to Strike). On December 4, 2023, Plaintiff filed her Oppositions to the Demurrer and the Motion to Strike. On December 8, 202...

Excerpt: ...both of these cases involve the same parties, the Court wonders whether the attorneys have complied with the requirement of the California Rules of Court by filing a Notice of Related Case. BACKGROUND: On February 23, 2023, Plaintiff Diana Smyth filed her Complaint against Defendant Monique Lhuillier, Inc. on a sole cause of action under the Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (“PAGA”). On April 21, 2023, Defendant filed its Answ...

Excerpt: ...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 their pleading to substitute Doe 1 with P & I T...

Excerpt: ...int against Defendants Walters & Sklyar, LLP and James Walters on a cause of action of accountancy malpractice. On October 17, 2022, Defendants filed their Answer to the Complaint. On December 6, 2023, Defendants filed their Motion to Compel Adam Levin, Esq. to Comply with the Deposition Subpoena by Defendants (“Motion to Compel Deposition”). In support of their Motion to Compel Deposition, Defendants concurrently filed Declaration of Hershin...

Excerpt: ...a Complaint against Defendant Tesla, Inc. on causes of action arising from the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. On September 21, 2023, Defendant filed its Motion to Compel Binding Arbitration. In support of its Motion, Defendant concurrently filed: (1) Declaration of Raymond Kim; (2) Declaration of Ali Ameripour; (3) Request for Judicial Notice; and (4) Proposed Order. On December 28, 2023, Plaintiff filed: (1) Memorandum of Points and Authori...

Excerpt: ...f LLC, Charlie DiMaria & Son, Inc., and Manning Land Co., LLC SUBJECT: Motion to Tax Costs Moving Party: Defendants Salvatore Anthony DiMaria, ADD Enterprises, Inc., Manning's Beef LLC, Charlie DiMaria & Son, Inc., and Manning Land Co., LLC Resp. Party: Plaintiff Linkun Investment, Inc. The Motion to Amend Judgment is GRANTED. The judgment shall be amended to add RNCK, Inc. as a defendant, with joint and several liability for the judgment. The Mo...

Excerpt: ...”) filed its Answer to the Complaint. On May 22, 2023, the Court granted Plaintiff's then-Counsel's Motion to be Relieved as Counsel. On October 30, 2023, the Court granted Defendant YMCA of Hollywood, California's motions to compel initial responses to form interrogatories, special interrogatories, and requests for production of documents. The Court also deemed admitted Defendant YMCA of Hollywood, California's requests for admission. On Novem...

Excerpt: ...for Change of Venue is DENIED without prejudice. If Plaintiff chooses to refile his motion, he must serve it on all defendants and file a proof of service. The Demurrers of Defendant Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office and Defendants Ana Maria Luna and Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles are SUSTAINED. Plaintiff is GRANTED thirty (30) days leave to file his Second Amended Complaint. BACKGROUND: On October 3, 2022, Plaintif...

Excerpt: ...on. The Motion to Strike is DENIED. BACKGROUND: On July 26, 2023, Plaintiff Eva Callejas filed her Complaint against Defendants Gilberto Zelaya and Julio Aguilar arising from her prior tenancy. On August 22, 2023, Defendant/Cross-Complainant Gilberto Zelaya filed: (1) Answer to the Complaint; and (2) Cross-Complaint against Cross-Defendants Eva Callejas and Julio Aguilar. On October 26, 2023, Defendant/Cross-Complainant Gilberto Zelaya filed his ...

Excerpt: ...Answer to the Complaint. On July 28, 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 (“Motion”). In support of her Motion, Plaintiff concurrently filed: (1) Declaration of Lisa Mullins; (2) Declaration of Harout Messrelian; and (3) Proposed Order. On November 14, 2023, the Court denied without prejudice Plaint...

Excerpt: ...maining defendants. The Southside Defendants are to file their proposed judgment so that it can be ruled upon by or before February 2, 2024. BACKGROUND: I. Preliminary Note on 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 have been litigated multiple time...

Excerpt: ...atonians, Jason Boutros, Wellness Care Residence, LLC, and Adrineh Asatourian on causes of action of dissolution of limited liability company, violation of the federal False Claims Act, and violation of the California False Claims Act. On October 6, 2023, Plaintiff filed his First Amended Complaint (FAC), which included a third cause of action for violation of the California “unfair competition law” (UCL). On October 11, 2023, the Court found...

Excerpt: ...the Unruh Civil Rights Act. On November 21, 2023, Defendants filed their Verified Answer to the Verified Complaint. On October 13, 2023, Plaintiff filed his Motion for Summary Judgment or in the Alternative for Summary Adjudication. In support of his Motion, Plaintiff concurrently filed: (1) Memorandum of Points and Authorities; (2) Declaration of Luis Calderon; (3) Declaration of Shiv Samtani; (4) Separate Statement; and (5) Proposed Order. On D...

Excerpt: ...oun Gharib, Axel Robles, and Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company on causes of action arising from Plaintiff's purchase of a vehicle from Defendants. On October 7, 2021, Plaintiff filed her First Amended Complaint (FAC). On December 29, 2021, by request of Plaintiff, the Clerk's Office dismissed without prejudice Defendant Axel Robles from the FAC. On April 20, 2022, by request of Plaintiff, the Clerk's Office dismissed with prejudice Defenda...

Excerpt: ...ployment by Defendants. On October 24, 2023, Defendant Jason J. Emer, MD P.C. filed its Answer to the Complaint. On October 30, 2023, Defendant Insperity PEO Services, L.P. filed its Answer to the Complaint. On October 30, 2023, Defendant Insperity PEO Services, L.P. filed its Amended Answer to the Complaint. On November 7, 2023, Defendants filed their Motion to Compel Arbitration. In support of their Motion, Defendants concurrently filed: (1) De...

Excerpt: ... Parties' business relationship and transactions. On November 29, 2021, Plaintiff filed its First Amended Complaint (FAC). The FAC added new allegations, parties, and causes of action. On May 27, 2022, Plaintiff filed its Second Amended Complaint (SAC). On January 13, 2023, Plaintiff filed its Third Amended Complaint (TAC). On February 15, 2023, Defendant Sound (ABC), LLC filed its Answer to the TAC. On February 15, 2023, Defendants Sound Nutriti...

Excerpt: ...b Wondries Ford and Request for Sanctions Moving Party: Plaintiff Bar V Bar, LLC Resp. Party: None SUBJECT: Motion to Compel Responses to Request for Production from Defendant Bob Wondries Ford and Request for Sanctions Moving Party: Plaintiff Bar V Bar, LLC Resp. Party: None SUBJECT: Motion to Compel Responses to Special Interrogatories from Defendant Bob Wondries Motors and Request for Sanctions Moving Party: Plaintiff Bar V Bar, LLC Resp. Part...

Excerpt: ...nd related cases 22STCV33142, 23GDCV00515, and 23GDCV02113. The Court designated 22STCV33142 as the lead case. On November 27, 2023, Defendant filed his Demurrer to the Complaint. In support of his Demurrer, Defendant concurrently filed: (1) Declaration of Gregg D. Zucker; and (2) Request for Judicial Notice. On December 8, 2023, Plaintiff filed his Opposition to the Demurrer. On December 12, 2023, Defendant filed his Reply regarding the Demurrer...

Excerpt: .... On March 22, 2023, by request of Plaintiff, the Clerk's Office dismissed without prejudice the Doe Defendants from the Complaint. On March 23, 2023, Plaintiff filed: (1) CIV-100, Request for Court Judgment (three individual forms, one for each Defendant); (2) CIV-050, Statement of Damages; (3) MC-010, Memorandum of Costs; (4) Declaration of Desiree Chesnutt; (5) Declaration of N. Cory Barari; (6) Summary of Case; (7) Proposed Judgment; and (8) ...

Excerpt: ...fornia Permanente Medical Group on a cause of action of medical malpractice. On August 4, 2023, the Court appointed Benjamin Weaver as the guardian ad litem for Plaintiff, who is a minor. On October 4, 2023, Defendants filed their Answer to the Complaint. On October 30, 2023, Defendants filed their Petition to Compel Arbitration. In support of their Petition, Defendants concurrently filed: (1) Notice of Hearing; (2) Memorandum of Points and Autho...

Excerpt: ...i S. Chang, Hee Kyung Chang, The H Realty, and Christina Kwon. Multiple causes of action are pleaded against Defendants. On October 2, 2023, by request of Plaintiff, the Clerk's Office entered default on Defendant Emotional Health Association. On November 17, 2023, Defendant Emotional Health Association (“Defendant”) filed its Motion to Set Aside/Vacate Default. In support of its Motion, Defendant concurrently filed: (1) Declaration of Matthe...

Excerpt: ...nt filed its Answer to the Complaint. On October 25, 2023, Plaintiff filed her Motion for Leave to Amend Complaint. On December 7, 2023, Defendant filed its Opposition to the Motion. No reply or other response has been filed to the Motion. ANALYSIS: I. Legal Standard “The court may, in furtherance of justice, and on any terms as may be proper, allow a party to amend any pleading or proceeding by adding or striking out the name of any party, or ...