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

Excerpt: ...�A written agreement to submit to arbitration an existing controversy or a controversy thereafter arising is valid, enforceable and irrevocable, save upon such grounds as exist for the revocation of any contract.” (Code Civ. Proc., § 1281.)¿¿ ¿¿¿ “On petition of a party to an arbitration agreement alleging the existence of a written agreement to arbitrate a controversy and that a party to the agreement refuses to arbitrate that controve...

Excerpt: ...erve Defendants with the Summons and the Complaint pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 340.1. On April 17, 2023, Defendant Doe 1 filed its Demurrer and its Motion to Strike. Defendant Doe 1 concurrently filed Proposed Orders with each of these filings. On May 24, 2023, Plaintiff filed her First Amended Complaint (FAC). On June 9, 2023, Defendant Doe 1 filed its Amended Demurrer and its Amended Motion to Strike. These filings regard the FA...

Excerpt: ...es that the medical condition necessitating accommodations is that he is a victim of “PTS due to the Vegas mass shooting.” Applicant's requested accommodations include: (1) additional time to file motions, (2) additional time to appear, (3) for the Court to place his case on last call, and (5) additional time to find an attorney. It is presumed that M.R. means PTSD, which is a psychiatric disorder and mental disability. M.R. has not provided ...

Excerpt: ...General Motors LLC on causes of action arising from issues with Plaintiff's vehicle, which was manufactured by Defendant. On February 22, 2022, Defendant General Motors LLC filed its Answer. On April 27, 2023, Plaintiff filed his CM-200, Notice of Settlement of Entire Case. On June 14, 2023, Plaintiff filed his Motion for Attorneys' Fees, Costs and Expenses. On June 28, 2023, Defendant filed its Opposition. Defendant concurrently filed Declaratio...

Excerpt: ...ds. The other requests for relief in the Motion, including expungement of the lis pendens and the request for attorney's fees and costs, are DENIED. 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 already been litigated mu...

Excerpt: ... filed in this matter indicate a lack of civility between Counsel.¿ ¿ “The timbre of our time has become unfortunately aggressive and disrespectful. Language addressed to opposing counsel and courts has lurched off the path of discourse and into the ditch of abuse. This isn't who we are.” (In re Mahoney¿(2021)¿65 Cal.App.5th 376.) ¿ "We close this discussion with a reminder to counsel – all counsel, regardless of practice, regardless o...

Excerpt: ... $52,986.73, a multiplier of 1.05, and costs of $13,761.32. BACKGROUND: On March 11, 2022, Plaintiffs Wendy M. Najera Morales and Oscar Najera Rabadan filed their Complaint against Defendants Ford Motor Company and South Bay Ford on causes of action regarding defects with their car. On August 18, 2022, the Court Denied Defendants Ford Motor Company and South Bay Ford's Motion to Compel Arbitration. On April 5, 2023, Plaintiffs filed CM-200, Notic...

Excerpt: ...ty, including both the normal juvenile hall at BJN and the SYTF at BJN. By July 14, 2023, the Parties are ORDERED to submit to the Monitor their respective positions regarding updated Detailed Plan timeframes for each of the Detailed Plan tasks in which the prior compliance deadline(s) has or have not been met. By July 21, 2023, the Monitor shall make a binding determination regarding the new compliance deadlines for those Detailed Plan tasks. Th...

Excerpt: ...n causes of action of common law unfair competition, violation of statutory unfair competition law, intentional interference with prospective economic advantage, and false advertising. On June 8, 2022, the Court found that cases 19STCV36480 and 22STCV14150 are related and designated 19STCV36480 as the lead case. On October 31, 2022, the Court sustained Defendant's Demurrer as to the Complaint's third cause of action for intentional interference w...

Excerpt: ...le his proposed First Amended Complaint. However, Milestone must himself file the FAC; it is not deemed filed simply by the granting of this motion. BACKGROUND: On May 19, 2022, Plaintiffs Gas Pedal Delivery & Distribution LLC and Eric Milestone filed their Complaint against Defendant Sean Dunn on causes of action relating to Messrs. Milestone's and Dunn's control of Plaintiff Gas Pedal Delivery & Distribution LLC. On October 3, 2022, Defendant/C...

Excerpt: ...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 Complaint. On March 24, 2022, Plaintiff amended its Complaint to substit...

Excerpt: ... 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 Complaint. On March 24, 2022, Plaintiff amended its Comp...

Excerpt: ...ted, Requests for Terminating Sanctions [and Request for Monetary Sanctions] Moving Party: Defendants H.K. Investments, LLC and Basem Khader Resp. Party: None The FROGs Motion is DENIED. The RPDs Motion is DENIED. The RFAs Motion is GRANTED. The RFAs Defendants propounded on Plaintiffs are DEEMED ADMITTED. The Request for Monetary Sanctions in the RPDs Motion is GRANTED. Monetary sanctions are AWARDED in favor of Defendants and against Plaintiffs...

Excerpt: ... to Active Status with the California Secretary of State. Petitioner concurrently filed Declaration of Liudmila Nizametdinova. On June 13, 2023, Petitioner filed its Proposed Order. There are no other parties in this matter, and there have been no attempts to intervene, oppose, or otherwise respond to the Petition. ANALYSIS: I. Legal Standard “The Secretary of State shall reinstate to active status on its records, a business entity for which a ...

Excerpt: ...for Injunctive and Other Equitable Relief against Defendants Los Angeles County and Los Angeles County Office of Education. On January 21, 2021, the Court entered: (1) Stipulated Judgment for Defendant County of Los Angeles; and (2) Stipulated Judgment for Defendant Los Angeles County Office of Education. On May 9, 2023, the Court granted in part Plaintiff's Motion to Enforce Stipulated Judgment. On June 13, 2023, Plaintiff filed: (1) Joint Statu...

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