Excerpt: ...“Bjornbak Defendants”) in Case No. GC050848 (the “Underlying Action”). He alleges that in the Underlying Action, the parties reach an oral settlement before the Court, such that: (1) the parties would mutually dismiss their claims and cross-claims; (2) Bjornbak Defendants would pay Plaintiff in the amount of $6,000 within 14 days; (3) judgment would be entered in favor of Bjornbak Defendants and against Plaintiff in the amount of $1,500,0...

Excerpt: ...ting in personal injuries sustained by Plaintiff Tracey Callahan Molnar (“Plaintiff”) on December 28, 2016, and allegedly caused by the failure of Defendants Pacific Coast Elevator Corporation d/b/a Amtech Elevator Services (“Amtech”); The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (“Guardian”); and FPI Management, Inc. (“FPI” and collectively the “Defendants”) to adequately maintain an elevator. Plaintiff filed her Complaint ...

Excerpt: ...nstruction, Inc.'s (“Plaintiff” or “Morillo”) claim that Defendant City of Pasadena (the “City”) breached a contract under which Morillo was hired as a general contractor on a public works construction project. Morillo claims that the City breached the agreement by failing to make progress payments and by failing to deal with Morillo in good faith. The last payment made by the City was received on January 20, 2012. Morillo present...

Excerpt: ...d, CA 91770. Plaintiffs Yuwanda Samanukorn and Kan Xie (“Plaintiffs”) allege they are first time <0058004f005c0003001400 00030033004f0044004c>ntiffs with the representation of their real estate agents (Defendants Essex Financial, Inc. dba Century 21 Dynasty (“C21”), Hoang M. Chu, and Jade Ngoc Chu), entered into the Residential Purchase Agreement for the property in the amount of $608,000.00 and the sale closed on July 18, 2017. The owner...

Excerpt: ... “Defendants”). Plaintiffs filed their Complaint on November 14, 2018, alleging seven (7) causes of action sounding in (1) Intentional Breach of Fiduciary Duty, (2) Negligent Breach of Fiduciary Duty, (3) Conversion, (4) Quantum Meruit, (5) Accounting, (6) Involuntary Dissolution, and (7) Declaratory Relief. Defendants Answered on December 20, 2018, and discovery ensued. On March 06, 2019, Plaintiffs propounded Requests for Admission separate...

Excerpt: ...d exclusive retainer agreement, encompassing a minimum list of services it would provide to Plaintiff, in exchange for an advance payment of $200,000. Specifically, Defendant had faced potential criminal and civil liability for her purported involvement of illegally selling opioids over the internet with her husband, Adediji A. Soremekun, but Plaintiff aided Defendant in resolving the matter over 2 years. Plaintiff then represented Defendant in m...

Excerpt: ... the driver and injured party in the underlying incident, while Plaintiff Lidoush Pogosyan (“Pogosyan” and together with Pirijanyan the “Plaintiffs”) is the individual who contracted with the relevant insurance agencies. Defendants Bristol West Insurance Services of California, Inc. (“Bristol”), Farmers Insurance Group (“Farmers”), and (as amended into the Complaint as Doe 1) Coast National Insurance Company (“Coast” and colle...

Excerpt: ...�). Prior to addressing the merits of the instant motion to declare James Hsiaosheng Li a vexatious litigant, the Court will describe the history of this case and the related matters. First Judgment in the Instant Action (GC038906) The instant action was filed on April 25, 2007, by Cindy Kin Mi Tsui and Kwok Kwong Lo as against Michael Kin Wing Chui in order to determine their respective rights in the Property and adjudicate other claims. The und...

Excerpt: ...50013001400 1c000c[ MP: Defendants World Organics, LLC, Bagrat Ogannes, Giorgi Imnaishvili, and Tigran Hakobyan RP: Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant Unava, LLC and Cross-Defendants Ara Abramyan and Natalia Abramyan Motion to Tax Costs (filed January 4, 2019) MP: Defendants World Organics, LLC, Bagrat Ogannes, Giorgi Imnaishvili, and Tigran Hakobyan RP: Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant Unava, LLC and Cross-Defendants Ara Abramyan and Natalia Abramyan <000f00030...

Excerpt: ... Associates (“Ornelas”); Hernandez Income Tax (“Hernandez”); Martinez Income Tax (“Martinez”); Synergy Financial and Management Services (“Synergy”); Sayegh & Associates (“Sayegh”); Jill Milberg (“Milberg”); Vincent's Bookkeeping (“Vincent”); Prophet Tax (“Prophet”); Brilliant Tax (“Brilliant”); 24/7 Income Tax (“24/7 Income”); Elite Management (“Elite”) (and collectively the “CPA Defendants”); as w...

Excerpt: ...nto a fraudulent, continuing conversion scheme. Plaintiffs Amancio Mora and Peter Shay allege that they made $100,000 and $150,000 capital contributions, respectively, in an investment plan by Hsuch-Hui “Andy” Liu to create a real estate development along Eloise Street in Pasadena. The proposal included, among other things, details that: Defendant Tin Y. Yung would be the manager of an investment company, Enterprise Realty Investment and Deve...

Excerpt: ..., at approximately 5:45 A.M., when Decedent pulled to the side of the I-210 freeway approximately 903 feet west of Orange Grove Blvd., exited his vehicle, and attempted to wave down passing motorists. Plaintiffs Erick Schellenger (“Schellenger”) and Nereida Rodriguez (“Rodriguez” and collectively the “Plaintiffs”), the parents of Decedent, filed the instant suit against Defendants The People of the State of California, Acting by and T...

Excerpt: ...da Contreras (Plaintiff's insured) and Holly Richards (uninsured motorist) were involved in a collision, that caused fatal injuries to both drivers. Linda Contreras was survived by her parents, Defendants Margarita and Joe Gonzalez, and her 4 siblings. Plaintiff seeks declaratory relief regarding its contractual obligations under the insurance policy. The complaint, filed August 6, 2018, alleges causes of action for: (1) Declaratory Judgment – ...

Excerpt: ...0645 Art St., Sunland, CA 91040 (the “Property”) to Plaintiff Mission Properties. The lease agreement included an option to purchase the property after a 3- year tenancy at a sales price based on the market value. Plaintiffs allege that they were sub-tenants of Albert Grigoryan and that they occupied the property from August 1, 2015 to November 2018. Plaintiffs Armenui Danielian and Massis Danielian allege that they paid for numerous improvem...

Excerpt: ...are the surviving heirs of Simon Asatryan (“Decedent”). Hasmik Babakhanyan is the surviving spouse, and Hermine Asatryan and Edmon Asatryan are the surviving children. Plaintiffs allege that on January 18, 2016, Decedent was involved in a fatal car crash on La Tuna Canyon Road. Decedent's vehicle allegedly left the road, went downward through a chain link fence, became airborne, and collided into the head wall of a ravine/concrete flood contr...

Excerpt: ...tiff CFI III, Inc. (“Plaintiff”), the owner of the leased property (310 North San Fernando Boulevard, Burbank, CA, or the “Property”), and Defendants Supa Kuntee (“Supa”), Somboon Kuntee (“Somboon”) and Khwannapa Noochai (“Noochai”) both individually and doing business as Chadaka Thai, Inc. (“CTI” and collectively the Defendants). On August 23, 2018, Plaintiff filed its Complaint alleging two causes of action for (1) Breac...

Excerpt: ... (“Plaintiffs”) provision of $450,000.00 as an investment to Defendants Phillip B. Goldfine; Bravo Hotel, Inc.; Hollywood Media Bridge, LLC; and Industry Releasing, Inc. (“Defendants”) in order to produce the 2015 movie “Nocturna” – about two New Orleans detectives that become embroiled in a centuries-long feud between factions of vampires while investigating a case. Complaint, ¶12. In the Compliant, Plaintiffs allege six (6) cause...

Excerpt: ...M.D. Motion to Dismiss MP: Defendants Soon K. Kim, M.D.; P. Blair Stam; Michael L. Sherbun; Laura Sanders RP: Plaintiff Gabriel Green BACKGROUND: Plaintiff Gabriel Green suffered from severe anxiety and sought inpatient psychiatric treatment from UCLA. Since there were no beds available, Plaintiff requested transfer to Aurora Las Encinas Hospital (“ALEH”). Plaintiff claims that he was advised to falsely state that he had suicidal ideations so...

Excerpt: ...tiff (84-years old) alleges that she was admitted to Defendant Glendale Adventist Medical Center (“GAMC”) on January 24, 2017 for open-heart surgery after suffering a heart attack. She alleges she was admitted to GAMC's ICU, where GAMC failed to provide the care she needed to prevent her from acquiring bedsores and infection. Plaintiff was then discharged from GAMC to Defendant Verdugo Valley Skilled Nursing & Wellness Centre, LLC (“Verdugo...

Excerpt: ...gs a/k/a Tom Vandenburg d/b/a Industrial Warehouse & Storage (“Briggs” and collectively the “Defendants”). In its January 07, 2019, Complaint, Plaintiff alleged six (6) causes of action (causes of action nos. 6 & 7 are mislabeled in the Complaint, as there are only six causes of action) sounding in (1) Foreclosure of Mechanic's Lien, (2) Breach of Written Contract, (3) Services Rendered/Benefit Had and Conferred, (4) Account Stated, (5) O...

Excerpt: ...aintiffs”) by Defendant Deyun Shi (“Shi”) on or about January 22, 2016. In their Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”), Plaintiffs allege a single cause of action for Wrongful Death, but appear to predicate the tort underlying the cause of action on different bases for the two different Defendants. For Shi, Plaintiffs allege it on the wrongful act of murder, while the predicate wrongful act for Defendant Yujing Li (“Yujing”) appears to s...

Excerpt: ...: Plaintiff Bobbi Barbeth Korsnova (“Plaintiff”) commenced this action on June 8, 2018, alleging causes of action for: (1) discrimination in violation of FEHA; (2) hostile housing environment sexual harassment in violation of FEHA; (3) failure and refusal to take action to stem neighbor's harassing conduct in violation of FEHA; (4) breach of covenant of quiet enjoyment; (5) breach of covenant of warranty of habitability; and (6) IIED. Plainti...

Excerpt: ...un Valley. Plaintiff Jose Raul Mandujano Perez alleges that Defendants improperly commenced a non-judicial foreclosure proceeding on Plaintiff's property and sold the property. Plaintiff alleges the property was sold to Defendant Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. (“Deutsche Bank”) on November 15, 2016 and a trustee's deed upon sale was recorded on November 22, 2016. (FAC, ¶8.) The first amended complaint (“FAC”), filed August 1, 2017, all...

Excerpt: ...LLEGATIONS: Plaintiff Yevgenya Shevtsov is a disabled person who uses a wheelchair due to her mobility impairment. Plaintiff Tatyana Shevtsov is Yevgenya Shevtsov's mother (the “Plaintiffs”). Plaintiffs allege that on September 11, 2016, Plaintiffs and Vladimir Shevtsov (Yevgenya Shevtsov's father) were patrons at Defendant The Cheesecake Factory Restaurants, Inc. (“Defendant”) restaurant in Glendale. Plaintiffs allege that they were seat...

Excerpt: ...sario Gonzalez (“Defendant”) against Plaintiff Samuel Saleman (“Plaintiff”), during Defendant's time acting as Plaintiff's caretaker. In his February 21, 2019, Complaint, Plaintiff, by and through Emanuel Somech (“Somech”) alleged ten causes of action sounding in (1) Financial Elder Abuse, (2) Conversion, (3) Unjust Enrichment, (4) Fraud, (5) Breach of Fiduciary Duty, (6) Accounting, (7) Constructive Trust, (8) Removal of Trustee, (9)...

Excerpt: ...rding real property located at 8946 Emerson Place, Rosemead, CA 91770. Plaintiffs Yuwanda Samanukorn and Kan Xie (“Plaintiffs”) allege they are first time buyers of real estate. They allege that on July 18, 2017, Plaintiffs with the representation of their real estate agents (Defendants Essex Financial, Inc. dba Century 21 Dynasty (“C21”), Hoang M. Chu, and Jade Ngoc Chu), entered into the Residential Purchase Agreement for the property i...

Excerpt: ...d by Defendant Thomas Pelletier (“Pelletier”), an owner/manager of Defendant The Foundation Works (“TFW”). In Plaintiff's January 11, 2019, Complaint, she alleges nine (9) causes of action sounding in (1) Wrongful Termination, (2) Hostile Work Environment, (3) Failure to Accommodate, (4) Retaliation, (5) Failure to Prevent Discrimination, (6) Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (“IIED”), (7) Negligence, (8) Breach of Contract...

Excerpt: ...it 227, Studio City, CA 91604 (the “Property”), which is allegedly owned and operated by Defendants 4045 Vineland Avenue Partners (“VAP”); and E & S Ring Management Corp. (“ESR” and collectively the “Defendants”). In Plaintiff's November 20, 2018, Complaint, she alleges that Defendants maintained the Property in an uninhabitable condition, which allegedly resulted in emotional, physical, and financial injuries. The Complaint alleg...

Excerpt: ...filed papers in the instant action as a Defendant-in-Intervention in 2012, contending that the 2010 Judgment was void under numerous legal theories. Plaintiff-in-Intervention David Zhang (“Zhang”), and the purchaser of the 100% undivided interest in the Property as a result of the 2010 Judgment, responded to Li's action, and the case ultimately went to trial in 2016. Following a trial on the merits, the Court found in favor of Zhang, and agai...

Excerpt: ... ALLEGATIONS IN COMPLAINT: In this action, Plaintiff Scuderia Capital Partners, Inc. alleges that Defendants Eric Po-Chi Shen (“Mr. Shen”) and his ex-wife Yufen “Feny” Shen (“Ms. Shen”) stole and embezzled money from Plaintiff. Plaintiff alleges that Mr. Shen, as then-CEO of Plaintiff, caused Plaintiff to accept a promissory note for $553,100 with Ms. Shen and that Mr. Shen spent more than $5 million of Plaintiff's funds to purchase j...

Excerpt: ...�Kirakosian”) and Souren Malkhasian (“Malkhasian”) failed to warn Plaintiff of a dangerous condition on the floor on which Plaintiff slipped and fell. The complaint, filed December 5, 2016, alleges a single cause of action for premises liability. REQUESTED RELIEF: Plaintiff moves for an order compelling further responses to Requests for Admission Nos. 14, 20, 26, 28, 31, 32, & 33; Form Interrogatories No. 17.1; Special Interrogatories Nos. ...

Excerpt: ...tiff's assignor, State Compensation Insurance, for a payment due on insurance premiums earned by Plaintiff's assignor, as a result of the sale, issuance, and deliver of a worker's compensation insurance policy. The complaint, filed on June 26, 2018, alleges causes of action for: (1) breach of contract; (2) open book account; (3) account stated; and (4) reasonable value. RELIEF REQUESTED: Plaintiff moves for terminating sanctions for failure to co...

Excerpt: ...r (the “Plaintiffs”). Plaintiffs allege that on September 11, 2016, Plaintiffs and Vladimir Shevtsov (Yevgenya Shevtsov's father) were patrons at Defendant The Cheesecake Factory Restaurants, Inc. (“Defendant”) restaurant in Glendale. Plaintiffs allege that they were seated at a very noisy and inconvenient location and requested to move to a different area. They allege they decided to leave as a result of poor customer service, but were t...

Excerpt: ...Solutions, Inc. (“Duggal”) and Final Film, Inc. (“Final Film”), competitor with Plaintiff Coloredge, Inc. (“Plaintiff”) in the field of visual design, conspired with each other to engage in a series of actions that resulted in Duggal taking Plaintiff's employees, clients, and proprietary information, along with disrupting its business operations, when Defendant Edie Gelardi (“Gelardi”), Plaintiff's Vice President, along with Colle...

Excerpt: ...Plaintiff's December 18, 2018, Complaint, Plaintiff alleges that Defendant only paid $4,020.00 out of a $38,645.60 promissory note, resulting in an unpaid balance to Plaintiff in the amount of $34,625.60, which became due and owing on the April 12, 2017, maturity date. The Complaint consisted of a single cause of action for breach of promissory note. On March 18, 2019, Defendant filed the instant demurrer, contending that (1) venue is improper du...

Excerpt: ...EGATIONS: Plaintiff rented a storage unit from the Defendants. When Plaintiff was visiting his storage unit on May 27, 2016, he discovered that the lock on the door had been cut and that his unit had been ransacked. Defendants had not advised him of this crime. Further, when Plaintiff attempted to investigate the burglary, he discovered that the Defendants' cameras, alarms, and recording devices were fake and not working. The second amended compl...

Excerpt: ...sed property (310 North San Fernando Boulevard, Burbank, CA, or the “Property”), and Defendants Supa Kuntee (“Supa”), Somboon Kuntee (“Somboon”) and Khwannapa Noochai (“Noochai”) both individually and doing business as Chadaka Thai, Inc. (“CTI” and collectively the Defendants). On August 23, 2018, Plaintiff filed its Complaint alleging two causes of action for (1) Breach of Written Contract, and (2) Common Counts. Both causes ...

Excerpt: ... property known as 10233 Tujunga Canyon, Los Angeles, CA 91042 (the “Property”) for the ultimate purpose of reselling the Property at a profit for the three partners. Plaintiff further alleges a series of financial transactions and title transfers that ultimately left the legal title to the Property under the name of Andrias, while alleging that Plaintiff and Capili maintained a beneficial legal interest in the Property that was being usurped...

Excerpt: ...ty”), where Plaintiffs Monika Avetisyan and Joseph Karapetian (“Plaintiffs”) allege that landlord Defendants Sam Deutsch, and Helen Deutsch, both individually and on behalf of the Deutsch Family Trust (the “Defendants”), failed to maintain the Property, causing Plaintiffs to suffer water damage to their personal property when several water leaks occurred without adequate remediation. Plaintiffs filed their initial Complaint on April 06,...

Excerpt: ...f action for: (1) discrimination in violation of FEHA; (2) hostile housing environment sexual harassment in violation of FEHA; (3) failure and refusal to take action to stem neighbor's harassing conduct in violation of FEHA; (4) breach of covenant of quiet enjoyment; (5) breach of covenant of warranty of habitability; and (6) IIED. Plaintiff alleges that has been a tenant at the apartment complex owned by Defendant Premier Apartments LLC (“Prem...

Excerpt: ...at, LLC (“Plaintiff”) alleges that on January 1, 2015, it entered into an oral agreement with Defendant Brown-United, Inc. (“Defendant”) whereby Plaintiff agreed to provide freight services, transportation of equipment and goods, storage of equipment, and delivery of equipment to and from concert venues for Defendant. Plaintiff alleges it invoiced Defendant for services, which Defendant was required to pay within 30 days of the services c...

Excerpt: ... by Defendants Ali Setayeshgar; Amirmansour Solatikia a/k/a Amir Solatikia, individually and d/b/a The Cabinet Gallery; Maryam Kazemi a/k/a Maryam Solatikia, individually and d/b/a Whole Sale Kitchen Center; Cabinet Gallery, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company d/b/a Cabinet Depot; Cabinet Gallery, Inc.; as well as Doe 1, Design Studio, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company d/b/a Kitchen Remodel Design Studio; and Doe 2, Reza Astaneh...

Excerpt: ...et, Studio City in <0048000300440051004700 00510057000300530058>rchased the property together in October 2002. Plaintiff alleges that he primarily paid the mortgage, such that he paid $528,838.00 and Defendant paid $21,000.00; and that Plaintiff also contributed $300,000 in expenses for the down payment, closing costs, house improvements and repairs, insurance, etc. Plaintiff alleges that partition by sale of the property would be more equitable ...

Excerpt: ...t from UCLA. Since there were no beds available, Plaintiff requested transfer to Aurora Las Encinas Hospital (“ALEH”). Plaintiff claims that he was advised to falsely state that he had suicidal ideations so he could obtain a transfer under a 5150 hold. Plaintiff was transferred to ALEH and given an intake assessment and then placed in a unit with patients with psychotic or violent tendencies. Plaintiff tried to obtain a transfer to a differen...

Excerpt: ...ther Responses to FROG and RFA MP: Plaintiff Esperanza Fraire, individually for herself and as successor-in-interest of Genaro Pliego, deceased RP: Defendant Michael Allen Marcil ALLEGATIONS: This action arises from a motor vehicle accident that occurred on November 17, 2016 between Genaro Pliego (deceased) and Defendant Michael Allen Marcil. Marcil was allegedly driving in the course and scope of his employment for Defendant Herc Rentals, Inc. P...

Excerpt: ... on August 28, 2016, she slipped and fell as a result of a dangerous condition on Defendants' property near Wetzels Pretzels at the Glendale Galleria. The complaint, filed August 20, 2018, alleges causes of action for: (1) premises liability and (2) general negligence. REQUESTED RELIEF: Plaintiff moves for orders compelling the depositions of Glendale I Mall Associates, LP (“Glendale Mall”), Millard Mall Services (“MMS”), and GGP, Inc.'s ...

Excerpt: ...leges that throughout his employment, he suffered from a known disability (diabetes), and that his requests for accommodations were ignored or denied. He also alleges he was harassed for his age (54) and disability. In August and September 2017, Plaintiff alleges that he began experiencing health issues, was hospitalized, and was in a coma. He was released from the hospital on October 3, 2017 and was on disability leave until October 24, 2017. On...

Excerpt: ... Ltd. and Teresa Lu allege that they are in the business of selling cruise packages by Royal Caribbean and served as Royal Caribbean's International Representative in Taiwan. Plaintiffs partnered with Defendants Michael Lin and RC Cruises International Co., Ltd., and in April 2017, Lin asked Plaintiffs for a larger share of Cruise Worldwide's gross profits, which Lu declined. Plaintiffs allege, thereafter, Lin engaged in a scheme to steal the com...

Excerpt: ...ute regarding real property located at 8946 Emerson Place, Rosemead, CA 91770. Plaintiffs Yuwanda Samanukorn and Kan Xie (“Plaintiffs”) allege they are first time buyers of real estate. They allege that on July 18, 2017, Plaintiffs with the representation of their real estate agents (Defendants Essex Financial, Inc. dba Century 21 Dynasty [“C21”], Hoang M. Chu, and Jade Ngoc Chu), entered into the Residential Purchase Agreement for the pr...

Excerpt: ...on with Defendants David Bjornbak and Qiang Bjornbak (“Bjornbak Defendants”) in Case No. GC050848 (“Underlying Action”). He alleges that in the Underlying Action, the parties reach an oral settlement before the Court, such that: (1) the parties would mutually dismiss their claims and cross-claims; (2) Bjornbak Defendants would pay Plaintiff in the amount of $6,000 within 14 days; (3) judgment would be entered in favor of Bjornbak Defendan...

Excerpt: ... assignor, State Compensation Insurance Fund (“SCIF”). The debt is in the amount of $96,060.91. Plaintiff alleges that SCIF entered into a written agreement with SCIF to provide a policy for worker's compensation insurance to Defendant Envoy Health Care, Inc. and Defendant agreed to pay premiums. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant breached the policy and became indebted to Plaintiff. The complaint, filed September 20, 2018, alleges causes of ac...

Excerpt: ...murrer filed 8/1/18 (Reservation No. 180801336292) <00570044004f0003002400 00520051000f0003002f>td. dba Huntington Memorial Hospital; Paula Verrette, M.D.; Christopher Hedley, M.D.; Harry Bowles, M.D.; David Lourie, M.D.; and Madhu Anvekar, M.D. RP: Plaintiff Lisa Borel ALLEGATIONS: This action arises out of a medical procedure that caused Plaintiff Lisa Borel to lose a kidney and suffer other damages. Plaintiff alleges that she placed her trust ...

Excerpt: ...efendant Arturo Aguilar; and (2) Defendant James Moorhead ALLEGATIONS: In this action, Plaintiffs Jonathan C. Rosen, individually and dba Law Office of Jonathan C. Rosen (“Rosen”), and JCR Law Group (“JCR”) (collectively, “Rosen Plaintiffs”) commenced this action against Defendant Dale Reicheneder (“Reicheneder”), Reichender Law Group (“RLG”), James Moorhead (“Moorhead”), and Arturo Aguilar (“Aguilar”). Rosen is a law ...

Excerpt: ... treatment from UCLA. Since there were no beds available, Plaintiff requested transfer to Aurora Las Encinas Hospital (“ALEH”). Plaintiff claims that he was advised to falsely state that he had suicidal ideations so he could obtain a transfer under a 5150 hold. Plaintiff was transferred to ALEH and given an intake assessment and then placed in a unit with patients with psychotic or violent tendencies. Plaintiff tried to obtain a transfer to a...

Excerpt: ...were at Defendant Aram Avrand dba AA Certified Auto Sales (“Dealer”) in order to purchase a car. Plaintiffs were interested in a 2004 Ford Mustang with VIN 1FAFP44604F230495 (“Vehicle”). Dealer informed Plaintiffs that he had purchased at an auction and that the Vehicle was in pristine condition, had not been in an accident, and had no structural damage. Plaintiffs allege that based on Dealer's representations, they purchased the Vehicle ...

Excerpt: ...0b300310052004b0052[”) and Defendants H. Sean Dayani and Hank H. Dayani (the “Dayanis”), through their entities, Defendants 501 Davidson, LLC (“501”) and American 1 st Credit Mortgage, LLC (“AFCM”), executed the real estate purchase agreement for the purchase of commercial property at 6100-6108 Vineland Avenue, North Hollywood, CA 91606 for $1.495 million. Plaintiffs allege that the Dayanis, Defendant Luxor Properties, Inc. (“Luxo...

Excerpt: ...ena, LLC commenced this action against Defendants Pasadena Apts- 7, LLC, City Ventures, LLC, Mark Buckland, Daniel Lukas, Jason W. Reese, Bennett Rosenthal, and John Kissick. Plaintiff alleges that it entered into two promissory note secured by a deed of trust for a loan in the amounts of $1,500,000.00 on September 28, 2005 (“2005 Loan”) and <0044005100b4000c000f00 0003005a004b004c0046[h Defendant Pasadena Apts- 7, LLC purchased in October 20...

Excerpt: ... on December 7, 2013 while in the Peoples Republic of China. (Compl., ¶6.) The parties memorialized the loan in the form of an executed promissory note, such that the loan was to be repaid by March 18, 2014. (Id., ¶6, Ex. A.) Han alleges Defendant acknowledged receipt of the loan. (Id., ¶7, Ex. B.) On June 20, 2014, Defendant executed a guaranty to post all of his personal or real estate assets to satisfy the loan obligation. (Id., ¶8, Ex. B....

Excerpt: ...naishvili, and Tigran Hakob yan <000f000300150013001400 1c000c[ MP: Defendants World Organics, LLC, Bagrat Ogannes, Giorgi Imnaishvili, and Tigran Hakob yan RP: Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant Unava, LLC and Cross-Defendants Ara Abramyan and Natalia Abram yan Motion to Tax Costs (filed January 4, 2019) MP: Defendants World Organics, LLC, Bagrat Ogannes, Giorgi Imnaishvili, and Tigran Hakob yan RP: Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant Unava, LLC and Cross-Defendan...

Excerpt: ...d AMCO Insurance Company (“AMCO”) for a $2 million payment that Farmers made ton behalf of its insured M&N Rug Enterprises, LLC (“M&N”) and amounts Farmers spent to defend M&N against a lawsuit brought by Jose Trinidad Flores (“Flores”) in the lawsuit Flores v. M&N Rug Enterprise LLC (LASC Case No. BC561949, “Flores Lawsuit”). Farmers alleges it is the subrogee of M&N's claims to recover the payment and defense costs from Ta based...

Excerpt: ...exual assault, fraud, and breach of contract as a result of Defendants' wrongful conduct. She alleges that she was a member of Defendant Pasadena Angels, Inc. (an investment firm), which is a male dominated firm. Plaintiff alleges she interviewed with Pasadena Angels to discuss a business proposal and was invited by Defendant Mustapha Baha (“Baha”) to discuss the proposal at his “home office.” She alleges Baha forcefully threw himself ont...

Excerpt: ... result of Defendants' fraudulent and unfair business practices. She alleges that she was induced to invest $1 million in Defendant Qi Wang's business in return for permanent residence within 1 year and repayment of $500,000 within 3 to 6 months. She alleges that Defendants Qi Wang, Lin Xu, Hao Luo, John D. Hu, and Hu & Associates engaged in a practice of misrepresenting to Plaintiff the promises of obtaining permanent residency in the United Sta...

Excerpt: .../19 MP: Plaintiff Brian Burnett RP: None Motion to Amend Judgment (continued from 3/15/19) MP: Plaintiff Brian Burnett RP: Defendant Terrence Price Motion to Strike/Tax Costs MP: Defendant Terrence Price RP: None ALLEGATIONS: This cases arises from Plaintiff Brian Burnett's claim that Defendant Terence Price (“Price”) breached a partnership agreement under which the parties engaged in the business of marketing and selling rare and collectible...

Excerpt: ...on September 11, 2016, Plaintiffs and Vladimir Shevtsov (Yevgenya Shevtsov's father) were patrons at the Cheesecake Factory restaurant in Glendale. Plaintiffs allege that they were seated at a very noisy and inconvenient location and requested to move to a different area. They allege they decided to leave as a result of poor customer service, but were then moved to the back of the restaurant. On September 20, 2016, Plaintiffs allege that Tatyana ...

Excerpt: ...er in all of her legal matters. Plaintiff drafted exclusive retainer agreement, encompassing a minimum list of services it would provide to Plaintiff, in exchange for an advance payment of $200,000. Specifically, Defendant had faced potential criminal and civil liability for her purported involvement of illegally selling opioids over the internet with her husband, Adediji A. Soremekun, but Plaintiff aided Defendant in resolving the matter over 2 ...

Excerpt: ...greement and assignment of commercial lease. Plaintiff alleges that it sold its restaurant business to Defendants and that Defendants were required to present the necessary documentation to the landlord, but failed to do so. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants breached the agreement and stopped paying rent starting January 1, 2017. The first amended complaint, filed October 23, 2017, alleges causes of action for: (1) breach of written contract – ...

Excerpt: ...ne Zavala and Mantua Investments, LLC in March and April 2016, such that Plaintiff would assist Defendants in finding a buyer for the sale of 3 residential properties, in exchange for a referral fee of $5,000.00 each. Plaintiff also alleges he entered into a written agreement with Plaintiff in April 2017 to cover Defendant's loan of $20,000.00, but Defendant failed to make payments. Thus, Plaintiff seeks $35,000.00 total for the amount of the loa...

Excerpt: ...313, Glendale, California, where Plaintiffs Sima Jonoobi and Andrew Amrir Davani resided as tenants pursuant to a lease agreement. Defendant Lexington Park Homeowners Association (“Lexington”) is the owner of the condominium complex, Defendant Garo Mardirossian (“Mardirossian”) is the landlord, and Defendants Margaret and Martik Martirossian (“Martirossian Defendants”) owned Unit 213. Plaintiffs allege that Unit 313 was not habitable ...

Excerpt: ...tion MP: Plaintiff Amguard Insurance Company <0051004a00030026005200 004b005800510003002e[ang BACKGROUND: Plaintiff Amguard Insurance Company commenced this subrogation action against Defendants T K Engineering Co. (“TKE”) and Taehun Kang (“Kang”), alleging that Defendants were negligent when operating a blow torch at 684 West Garvey Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754, which caused a fire and fire damage. The complaint, filed August 29, 2017...

Excerpt: ...outhern California Edison Company ALLEGATIONS IN COMPLAINT: Plaintiffs Rachel Kropp, individually and as GAL for Justin Decker Kropp and Jameson Cash Kropp, minors and heirs of Justin Kropp, deceased allege that Decedent Justin Kropp (“Decedent”) died on January 19, 2018 as a result of being electrocuted while working on a project. They allege that Defendant Southern California Edison Company was contracted by the California Department of Tra...

Excerpt: ..., he entered into a Contestant Agreement with various media defendants to be a contestant on the American Idol television show. On December 12, 2014, he alleges that he was fitted with a silicone and/or molding material in his right ear and he immediately felt pain. According to the moving papers, an oto-dam and silicone impression material from Defendant Westone Laboratories, Inc. (“WLI”) were used during the impression procedure, such that ...

Excerpt: ...ce Services (“Upgrade”) to purchase insurance for his cars, stating that he was the only driver of the vehicles. He alleges that on his application, which he did not read entirely, Plaintiff was asked to list all household members who drive the vehicle twice or more in a given month. He alleges that Upgrade answered this question on his behalf and stated that only he drove the vehicle. After docusigning certain documents, Plaintiff alleges he...

Excerpt: ...oduce business records specified in the subpoena duly served upon her. Petitioner also seeks monetary sanctions in the amount of $4,037.45 for her refusal to appear and produce documents. According to the attached declaration of Petitioner's counsel, Jamie Whitney, Petitioner is currently in a business dispute in Travis County, Texas in Active Motowerks, Inc. v. Dandachli (Case No. D-1-GN-17-002153; hereinafter, “Underlying Action”). (Whitney...

Excerpt: ... 9, 2012, under a 3-month lease term. They allege that on July 26, 2012, Plaintiffs gave Defendant a notice of terminating tenancy and thereafter filed an unlawful detainer action to evict her on May 10, 2013. In June 2013, Defendant moved from the premises but removed and damaged property in Plaintiffs' home in the amount of $39,300.00. The complaint, filed May 7, 2015, alleges causes of action for: (1) conversion and (2) trespass to chattels. R...

Excerpt: ...er. Plaintiffs allege that on September 11, 2016, Plaintiffs and Vladimir Shevtsov (Yevgenya Shevtsov's father) were patrons at the Cheesecake Factory restaurant in Glendale. Plaintiffs allege that they were seated at a very noisy and inconvenient location and requested to move to a different area. They allege they decided to leave as a result of poor customer service, but were then moved to the back of the restaurant. On September 20, 2016, Plai...

Excerpt: ...mazon Seller Business. It entered into an agreement with Defendants Ammar Jawed, Dernic, Inc. (dba Brands Exclusive, Unique Imports, and Whitepoles), and ICA Deals, LLC (collectively referred to as “Dernic Defendants”), such that Dernic Defendants would give Plaintiff an exclusive right to sell the Air Cooler Production on Amazon.com. Plaintiff alleges it made sales of the product, but customers complained that they did not receive the produc...

Excerpt: ..., Oasis Studio Rentals #2, LLC, Oasis Studio Rentals #3, LLC, and their subsidiaries and affiliates (“collectively, “Oasis Entities”, and with NASI, “Receivership Entities”), brings this action against Defendants Robert A. Keller, Jr., Damien Perillo, and Fiji Rentals, Inc. on behalf of the Receivership Entities. NASI is a company that leases and manages ATMs to investors, and pays the investors' Rents” that were guaranteed to total a...

Excerpt: ...sought inpatient psychiatric treatment from UCLA. Since there were no beds available, Plaintiff requested transfer to Aurora Las Encinas Hospital (“ALEH”). Plaintiff claims that he was advised to falsely state that he had suicidal ideations so he could obtain a transfer under a 5150 hold. Plaintiff was transferred to ALEH and given an intake assessment and then placed in a unit with patients with psychotic or violent tendencies. Plaintiff tri...

Excerpt: ... 00030057004b00440057[, pursuant to an agreement, she offered to pay consideration for the property and demanded that Defendants convey her the property. She alleges that Defendants have failed to convey the property to her. Thus, by way of <0055004400510056004900 00470003004600520051[veyed to her. The complaint, filed June 7, 2017, alleges causes of action for: (1) specific performance against Defendant Patricia Hayikian; (2) breach of contract ...

Excerpt: ...is action based on a car accident that occurred on September 10, 2017. On September 10, 2017, Linda Contreras (Plaintiff's insured) and Holly Richards (uninsured motorist) were involved in a collision, that caused fatal injuries to both drivers. Linda Contreras was survived by her parents, Defendants Margarita and Joe Gonzalez, and her 4 siblings. Plaintiff seeks declaratory relief regarding its contractual obligations under the insurance policy....

Excerpt: ...nership agreement under which the parties engaged in the business of marketing and selling rare and collectible automobiles. Plaintiff would locate the automobiles and find buyers to purchase the automobiles from Price. Plaintiff alleges that Price breached the agreement so that he could earn greater profits without Plaintiff. Further, Price entered into a partnership agreement with Rick Cole (“Cole”) and Rick Cole Auctions, Inc. (“RCA”),...

Excerpt: ...efendant Jay Hooper was the managing member and CEO of non-party Temple CB, LLC (“Temple”), which was the title owner of real property located at 4350 Temple City Blvd., El Monte, California (“Temple Property”). Plaintiff alleges that Temple filed for bankruptcy, and Carolyn Dye was appointed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court as trustee to oversee and administer the liquidation of the Temple's estate. Plaintiff alleges that on April 18, 2017, ...

Excerpt: ...d that the lock on the door had been cut and that his unit had been ransacked. Defendants had not advised him of this crime. Further, when Plaintiff attempted to investigate the burglary, he discovered that the Defendants' cameras, alarms, and recording devices were fake and not working. The second amended complaint (“SAC”), filed May 4, 2017, alleges causes of action for: (1) negligence; (2) NIED; (3) fraud; (4) breach of contract; (5) viola...

Excerpt: ...Engineering Co. and Taehun Kang, alleging that Defendants were negligent when operating a blow torch at 684 West Garvey Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754, which caused a fire and fire damage. The complaint, filed August 29, 2017, alleges causes of action for: (1) general negligence; (2) strict liability; and (3) subrogation. RELIEF REQUESTED: Plaintiff moves for the Court for an order imposing terminating sanctions, striking, Defendants' answer, an...

Excerpt: ...�) and Jorge A. Velasco (“Velasco”) as her attorneys to represent her in her then-husband Greg O'Connor's petition for dissolution (LASC Case No. BD609139) (“Dissolution Action”). Plaintiff alleges that Defendants failed to investigate Plaintiff's claims and they advised her to waive spousal support despite not having received full disclosures from Mr. O'Connor. Namely, Plaintiff alleges Defendants failed to leverage a spreadsheet Plainti...

Excerpt: ...f Non-Opposition from Defendant Moiez Khankhanian, M.D. 2. Motion for Summary Judgment MP: Defendant Kingsley Ofoegbu, M.D. RP: None (the action is stayed) ALLEGATIONS: <0048005600030057004b00 004f005c000300150017>, 2016, he was a patient of Defendant and hospitalized in their Ingleside psychiatric facility. He alleges that prior to this date, he had been diagnosed with signification psychiatric disorders, including bipolar disorder, depression, ...

Excerpt: ...she retained Defendants Wish Properties, Inc. (“Wish”) and Sherry Ann Robbin (“Robbin”) to represent her in connection with the sale of her home located on Hermitage Avenue in Valley Village to Ben Salem and/or his assignee pursuant to a written “listing agreement” referred to as Single Party Compensation Agreement. (SAC, ¶7, Ex. A.) Pursuant to the agreement, she alleges that Defendants agreed to represent Affatato as her agent in c...

Excerpt: ...ted to Plaintiff in the sum of $1,001,981.87. Plaintiff alleges that though demand has been made on Defendant for this sum, Defendant has refused and failed to pay the amount to Plaintiff. The complaint, filed September 21, 2018, alleges causes of action for: (1) open book account; and (2) account stated. RELIEF REQUESTED: Plaintiff applies for a writ of attachment for $1,001,981.87of Defendant's property. DISCUSSION: Legal Standard “Upon the f...

Excerpt: ...is and treatment of her lower right molar (tooth #29). Plaintiff alleges that she was informed by a dentist that she had a mid-root horizontal fracture in the subject tooth, and she was given alternative treatment options. She decided to remove the coronal part of the tooth and leave the root in place until Western Dental could arrange for her to see a periodontist for root extraction and immediate implant. She alleges she entered into an agreeme...

Excerpt: ...d excessive chiropractic services. The second amended complaint (“SAC”), filed October 10, 2018, alleges causes of action for: (1) Professional negligence against each of: (a) Bruce W.S. Holmes, D.C. and Holmes Chiropractic; (b) Daniel Alan Woodard, D.C.; and (c) Molly Elizabeth Casey, D.C. (2) Battery against Molly Elizabeth Casey, D.C.; (3) [Omitted] (4) Fraud for unnecessary chiropractic care against Bruce W.S. Holmes, D.C.; (5) Fraud for ...

Excerpt: ... by Plaintiff Jose Sanchez dba Sanchez Construction, and Sanchez Construction 1 on 6 condominiums. The real properties at issue are known as the New Ridge Condominiums located at 681, 683, and 685 N. First Street, Arcadia, CA 91006. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants New Ridge Development, LLC, Yanying Dong aka “Claire” Dong, and Yanbo Liao were the beneficial and legal holders of title to the properties. Plaintiff alleges that on March 20, 20...

Excerpt: ...factorily perform legal services pursuant to an oral contract. Plaintiff alleges that he hired Defendant as an independent contractor and gave Defendant several legal assignments to complete, but Defendant failed to complete the assignments and to provide regular invoices. The complaint, filed September 14, 2017, alleges causes of action for: (1) fraud and deceit (Count 1: false promise; Count 2: negligent misrepresentation); (2) accounting; (3) ...

Excerpt: ...ss. However, because Plaintiff's business never kicked off, he was left with $60,000 of restaurant equipment. In 2010, Abergel informed Plaintiff that he had another buyer interested in the equipment and would help Plaintiff sell the equipment. Abergel then picked up and transported the equipment to Defendants Platinum Restaurants Equipment, Inc. (“Platinum”) and Simon Papazyan (“Papazyan”), where Plaintiff believed they would be stored u...

Excerpt: ...d. Plaintiff alleges that the flywheel was designed and manufactured by Defendant ATP, Inc. (“ATP”) and that the flywheel was sold by Defendant Burbank Auto Parts, Inc. The complaint, filed August 5, 2016, alleges causes of action for: (1) strict products liability – manufacturing and design defect; (2) negligence; (3) strict products liability – failure to warn; (4) breach of implied warranty of merchantability; (5) fraudulent concealmen...

Excerpt: ...property for her for investment purposes. Defendants induced Plaintiff to make the purchase of real property which had tenants by making false statements and by concealing information from her about the conditions and legality of the tenancies. Defendant Shirley Manman Tang was the real estate agent representing the seller, Defendant Fang Wang, in the transaction and allegedly failed to inform Plaintiff that a portion of construction was not perm...

Excerpt: ...IONS: This case arises from a dispute over the management of Organic America, LLC. This case is related to Case No. EC063114. This action proceeded to a jury trial, which was completed on March 22, 2018. RELIEF REQUESTED: Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant Unava, LLC (“Unava”) and Cross-Defendants Ara Abramyan and Natalia Abramyan (the “Abramyans”) move to strike or alternatively tax the costs sought by Defendants in their memorandum of costs file...

Excerpt: ... after certain periods of time, Defendants ceased making payments on those loans. The complaint, filed July 3, 2017, alleges causes of action for: (1) Breach of promissory note against Defendants Amaxi Investment Company (“AIC”) and Jonathan Lau; (2) Breach of contract against Defendants Jonathan Lau, Macie Wang (“Wang”) and Margaret Lau; (3) Breach of promissory note against Defendant Amaxi Nutrition Products (“ANP”); (4) Breach of c...

Excerpt: ... Defendants' fraudulent and unfair business practices. She alleges that she was induced to invest $1 million in Defendant Qi Wang's business in return for permanent residence within 1 year and repayment of $500,000 within 3 to 6 months. She alleges that Defendants Qi Wang, Lin Xu, Hao Luo, John D. Hu, and Hu & Associates engaged in a practice of misrepresenting to Plaintiff the promises of obtaining permanent residency in the United States. She a...

Excerpt: ...chakmakian and ginger Tchakmakian RP: Defendant General Motors LLC ALLEGATIONS: On September 30, 2017, Plaintiffs purchased a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro vehicle (VIN No. 1G1FE1R76JD110112), which was manufactured and distributed by Defendant General Motors, <0055005500440051005700 004b0048000300590048[hicle, the vehicle contained or developed defects, which have manifested in an abnormal ratling in the suspension area while driving, excessive oil cons...

Excerpt: ..., respectively, of Decedent Kevin Walsh. In this action, they allege that Decedent was driving his vehicle on March 6, 2016, when his vehicle drove over standing water, lost traction, slid sideways, and struck the median area and metal energy attenuator. They allege this caused Decedent catastrophic physical injuries and rendered him unconscious. Shortly after the incident, emergency personnel began treating Decedent, and diagnosed him with traum...