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...

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...