Excerpt: ...ICE: OK (The parties appear to have agreed to electronic service) <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ MOTION: Demurrer to First Amended Complaint OPPOSITION: Timely filed April 8, 2019, per the parties' stipulation REPLY: Timely filed April 11, 2019, per the parties' stipulation <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ <0036003800360037002400 ...

Excerpt: ...IVE: The court ORDERS Plaintiff to submit a corrected version of the Declaration of Frank Rahnama that properly redacts all exhibits. The amounts claimed in the declaration appear inconsistent with the invoices attached. The matter is continued to May 13, 2019 for Plaintiff to submit a new declaration that proves the damages sought or accepts the lesser amount. Counsel for Plaintiff to give notice. <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<00...

Excerpt: ...s' Deposition Subpoena for Production of Business Records OPPOSITION: Timely filed March 26, 2019 REPLY: Timely filed April 5, 2019 <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ TENTATIVE: The court GRANTS the motions and QUASHES Plaintiffs' deposition subpoenas. Defendant Service Aluminum Company, Inc.'s requests for monetary sanctions is DENIED. Counsel for Defendant to give notice. <0003000300030003...

Excerpt: ...ERRULES the demurrer to the seventh cause of action and DENIES the motion to strike. Counsel for Plaintiff to give notice. Background This case arises in connection with a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze (the “Subject Vehicle”) that Plaintiff Danny Ray Butler allegedly purchased in or about December 2010. Defendant General Motors LLC (“GM”) is allegedly the manufacturer and distributor of the Subject Vehicle. According to the Complaint, the Subject ...

Excerpt: ...3000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ TENTATIVE: The court DENIES the motion. Defendant is to file his Answer in 10 days. Counsel for Plaintiff to give notice. <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ Background This action arises in connection with the real property located at 407 East Gladys Street, Compton, California 90221 (“Plaintiff's Proper...

Excerpt: ..., default was entered against Defendant and then, a default judgment in the amount of $430,000 on January 25, 2016. On June 29, 2016, the Court granted Plaintiff's motion to set aside default pursuant to Plaintiff's representation that her service on Defendant was mistaken and therefore the judgment would not be enforced or enforceable in South Korea. On October 19, 2016, default was again entered against Defendant after Plaintiff represented she...

Excerpt: ...00300030003000300 00030003000300030003><0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003> TENTATIVE:<0048005400580048005600 00570003005300550048>judice and sets an OSC re: entry of default judgment for April 25, 2019. Counsel for Plaintiff to give notice. <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003><0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003> Background This breach of contract case arises in connection with a written credit agreement (the “Credit ...

Excerpt: ...520003002600520051[solidate <0047000300440056000300 000300150014000f0003[2019 <005300520056004c005700 0047[ <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ TENTATIVE: The court GRANTS the motion and consolidates case numbers BC701173 and 17STLC02843. Counsel for Plaintiff to give notice and to file notice in both cases. <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 0003000300030003...

Excerpt: ...0 00030003000300030003[ TENTATIVE: Grant in the requested amount of $69,796.24. Counsel for Plaintiff to give notice. <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ Background Plaintiff National Commercial Recovery, Inc. (“NCRI”) requests entry of default judgment against Defendant Bee's Distributing LLC (“Bee's Distributing”), Bee Yang (“Yang,” a/k/a Bee Vang), and Yer Her (“Her”). Plai...

Excerpt: ...ITION: Timely filed October 15, 2018 REPLY: Timely filed October 19, 2018 <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ <0049004900b60056000300 00520003003600570055[ike Defendant's Supplemental Expert John Brault MOVING PARTIES: Plaintiff Carrie Tivador OPPOSING PARTY: Defendant Equinox Holdings, Inc. OPPOSITION: Timely filed January 19, 2019 REPLY: None received as of March 19, 2019 <00030003000300030...

Excerpt: ...00030003[ TENTATIVE:<0048005400580048005600 005100570055005c0003[of default judgment without prejudice. Counsel for Plaintiff to give notice. <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ Background This employment action arises from allegations that Defendant M & R Apparel, Inc. (“M&R”) engaged in violations of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”) and the Labor Code with respect to for...

Excerpt: ...OSITION: Timely filed February 28, 2019 REPLY: Timely filed January 24, 2019 <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ RECOMMENDATION: The court DENIES the motion. Counsel for Plaintiff to give notice. <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ Background This employment action discrimination and wrongful termination action arises in connection with P...

Excerpt: ...0030003> TENTATIVE: The court DENIES the request for entry of default judgment. Plaintiff should be prepared to discuss at the hearing whether it can demonstrate its entitlement to the damages sought on the subject Complaint or whether it wishes to file a FAC. Counsel for Plaintiff to give notice. <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003><0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003> Background Summary of Complaint: This case arises in connect...

Excerpt: ...rer to First Amended OPPOSITION: Timely filed March 7, 2019 REPLY: Timely filed March 14, 2019 <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ TENTATIVE: The court OVERRULES the demurrers to the FAC. Defendants are to file their Answers within 10 days of this ruling. Counsel for Plaintiff to give notice. <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ Statement ...

Excerpt: ..., and Karen Wilmans, As Successor Trustees of the James D. Rookus Family Trust TRIAL DATE: August 27, 2019 PROOF OF SERVICE: OK <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ <0049005200550003002f00 0029004c004f00480003[First Amended Answer OPPOSITION: Timely filed February 25, 2019 REPLY: Timely filed March 1, 2019 (late served by U.S. mail, late 3 days). <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0...

Excerpt: ...nada <0044005600030052004900 005c000300140017000f[ 2019 <0049004c004f0048004700 00480045005500580044[ry 14, 2019 TENTATIVE: The court GRANTS the motion and ISSUES the requested letter rogatory. Counsel for Plaintiff to give notice. <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 0300030003000300030003[ Background This personal injury case arises from allegations that Plaintiff Adolfo Reyes (“Reyes”) suffered injury during...

Excerpt: ...ceedings OPPOSITION: Timely filed September 25, 2018 REPLY: Timely filed September 27, 2018 <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ TENTATIVE: The court GRANTS the motion and COMPELS Plaintiff's claims to arbitration. This action is STAYED, pending completion of the arbitration. Counsel for Defendant ABM Industry Groups, LLC to give notice. <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300...

Excerpt: ...PLY: Timely filed March 1, 2019 <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ TENTATIVE: The court GRANTS the motion in-part as to paragraphs 24 and 26, the portion of paragraph 38 stating: “are liable for retaliation in violation of public policy as identified in Tameny v. Atlantic Richfield Co.(1980) 27 Cal.3d 167 and its progeny, and may be liable for constructive discharge,” and the portions of...

Excerpt: ... 2019. Wells Fargo Clearing Services' statement of non- opposition filed February 27, 2019 REPLY: Timely filed February 28, 2019 <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ <002a003500240031003700 0057004c0057004c0052[n and CONFIRMS the arbitration award in Petitioner's favor. Counsel for Petitioner to give notice. <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030...

Excerpt: ...000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ RECOMMENDATION: The court OVERRULES the demurrer to the Second Amended Complaint. Counsel for Plaintiff to give notice. <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ Background This action arises in connection with the real property located at 935 Venezia Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90291 (the “Property”), which is allegedly owne...

Excerpt: ...rst Amended Complaint OPPOSITION: Timely filed February 22, 2019 REPLY: Timely filed February 28, 2019 <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ TENTATIVE: The court GRANTS the motion. Plaintiff must to appear at a properly noticed deposition regarding his new claims, notwithstanding his prior deposition. Plaintiff is to submit supplemental responses to written discovery, without a request from Def...

Excerpt: ...Timely filed January 24, 2019 <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ TENTATIVE: The court DENIES the motion. Counsel for Plaintiff to give notice. <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ Background Plaintiff Angie Moriana (“Moriana”) brings this representative action under the Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (“PAGA”). Plaintiff con...

Excerpt: ...: Timely filed February 27, 2019 <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ <0036003800360037002400 00470048005000580055[rers with 20 days leave to amend. Counsel for Defendant to give notice. <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ Background This employment discrimination action arises from allegations that Defendant the County of Los Angeles (“...

Excerpt: ... 2019 REPLY: Timely filed February 28, 2019 <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ TENTATIVE: The court DENIES the motion for failure to demonstrate good cause for the subject discovery. The court declines to award monetary sanctions against any party. Counsel for Defendant to give notice. <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 0300030003000300030003[ Background Thi...

Excerpt: ...19 <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ <0036003800360037002400 00470048005000580055[rer with 20 days leave to amend. Counsel for Defendant to give notice. <0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[<0003000300030003000300 00030003000300030003[ Statement of the Case This case arises from allegations that Defendant Lamsco West, Inc. (“Lamsco”) wrongfully terminated Plaintiff Luis A. Herna...