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...