Excerpt: ... filed its Complaint on June 13, 2023. Plaintiff alleges the following facts. This is an action for recognition of a foreign money judgment pursuant to the California Uniform Foreign -Country Money Judgments Recognition Act (“Act”), CCP § 1713, et. seq. Plaintiff obtained six money judgments against Defendant in Singapore. The underlying dispute stemmed from Defendant's repudiatory breach of a contract for the sale of a Boeing 777 -212 aircr...

Excerpt: ...to Sever is denied without prejudice. Background Plaintiff filed the Complaint on April 11, 2023, and the First Amended Complaint was filed on May 15, 2023. Plaintiff alleges the following facts. On April 14, 2021, Plaintiff tripped and fell trying to board a Gardena Transit bus. On April 18, 2021, Plaintiff slipped and fell trying to exit a Gardena Transit bus. Plaintiff alleges the following causes of action: 1. Liability Pursuant to Cal. Gov. ...

Excerpt: ...on of Documents, Set One, and Request for Sanctions is moot, in part, granted, in part, and denied, in part. Background Plaintiff filed the Complaint on February 17, 2023. Plaintiff alleges the following facts. Plaintiff alleges that his 2020 Honda Accord suffers from defects in the computerized driver assistant safety systems. Plaintiff sets forth a cause of action under the Song -Beverly Act for Breach of Express Warranty as well as a cause of ...

Excerpt: ...aint 4. Runway Vista LLC's Motion to Strike Portions of Third Amended Complaint TENTATIVE RULING Beach Front Property Management, Inc.'s and Runway Vista LLC's Demurrers to Third Amended Complaint are sustained with 20 days leave to amend. Beach Front Property Management, Inc.'s and Runway Vista LLC's Motions to Strike Portions of Third Amended Complaint are moot, in part, and granted with 20 days leave to amend, in part. Background Plaintiffs' C...

Excerpt: ...wartz's Motion for Protective Order TENTATIVE RULING Claudette Spinelli Schwartz's Demurrer to Complaint is overruled. Claudette Spinelli Schwartz's Motion to Strike Portions of Complaint is denied. Theodore G. Schwartz's Motion to Compel Defendant's Deposition is granted. Claudette Spinelli Schwartz's Motion for Protective Order is denied, in part, and granted, in part. Background Plaintiff filed the Complaint on September 14, 2023. Plaintiff al...

Excerpt: ... and sustained with 20 days leave to amend, in part. James Raack, et al.'s Motion to Strike Portions of First Amended Complaint is moot, in part, and denied, in part. Background Plaintiffs filed the Complaint on November 18, 2022. Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint was filed on August 9, 2023. Plaintiffs allege the following facts. Plaintiffs are 25 percent owners of the partnership Westchester Triangle 8. The partnership owns commercial propert...

Excerpt: ... 3. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company's Demurrer to Third Amended Complaint 4. Liberty Insurance Corporation's Demurrer to Third Amended Complaint 5. Rainbow International of Buena Park and Mark Lingurar's Demurrer to Third Amended Complaint 6. Rainbow International of Buena Park and Mark Lingurar's Motion to Strike Portions of Third Amended Complaint 7. Rainbow International LLC's Demurrer to Third Amended Complaint 8. Rainbow International LLC's...

Excerpt: ...fficer Personnel Records (Pitchess) is granted. City of Torrance, et al.'s Motion to File Peace Officer Records Under Seal is granted. Background Plaintiff filed the Complaint on January 15, 2020. The Second Amended Complaint was filed on September 10, 2021. Plaintiff alleges the following facts. Plaintiff was employed as a police officer with the City of Torrance. Plaintiff was investigated for an arrest he made. Thereafter, he was improperly in...

Excerpt: ...est for Production of Documents, Set One, and Request for Sanctions is denied, in part, and granted, in part. Background Plaintiffs filed their Complaint on August 4, 2022. This is a “Lemon Law” case brought by Plaintiffs concerning a 2018 Cadillac XT4. Plaintiffs allege that the vehicle suffers from widespread defects, including electrical defects, engine defects, transmission defects, and non-conformities. Defendant has been unable to repai...

Excerpt: ...a Preliminary Injunction is granted pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure § 526. Background Plaintiff's Complaint was filed on September 12, 2023. Plaintiff alleges the following facts. In September 2020, Plaintiff purchased real property commonly known as 8301 Wiley Post Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90045 (“8301 Wiley Post”). Plaintiff made a down payment of 25% of the purchasing price and obtained a loan for the balance with FCI Lender Services, In...

Excerpt: ...ckground Plaintiff filed the Complaint on February 19, 2019. Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint was filed on June 22, 2020. Plaintiff alleges the following facts. This case involves the alleged defective construction of Plaintiff's multi-million-dollar home located at 38 Saddleback Road in Rolling Hills, California. The project consisted of the construction of an approximately 9,500 square foot single family residence as well as appurtenances, ...

Excerpt: ...is is an unlawful detainer action as to the following residential property: 512 Evergreen Street, #309, Inglewood, CA 90302. Defendants have failed to vacate the premises after defaulting on their loan and losing their property to foreclosure. Demurrer Delta Imports v. Municipal Court (1983) 146 Cal.App.3d 1033, 1036 holds that a motion to quash service of summons is the proper procedure to test whether a complaint states a cause of action for un...

Excerpt: .... Plaintiffs were involved in an auto accident with a vehicle driven by Annick M. Oulia and co-owned by Toh The. Meet and Confer Defendants submitted meet and confer declarations in sufficient compliance with CCP § 2030.090(a) and CCP § 2016.040. (Decls., Yvonne Birch, ¶¶ 1-7.) Motion for Protective Order The Court is authorized to limit discovery through a protective order. The order may be granted on motion of any party or other person affe...

Excerpt: ...Exhibits is granted. Gina Aiello Jordt's Application to Appear as Counsel Pro Hac is granted. Background Plaintiffs filed their Complaint on June 9, 2020. Plaintiffs allege the following facts. Plaintiffs are the successor in interest and surviving spouse and children of decedent Kenneth Ravizza. Plaintiffs allege that decedent died in 2018 when he suffered cardiac arrest. Plaintiffs allege that an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (“ICD�...

Excerpt: ...achado's Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint TENTATIVE RULING Marshalls of California, LLC and The TJX Companies, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss is denied. Ana Lourdes Machado's Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint is granted. Background Plaintiff's Complaint was filed on March 7, 2023. Plaintiff alleges the following facts. Plaintiff slipped and fell at Marshall's in Torrance. Plaintiff alleges the following causes of action: ...

Excerpt: ... C a r los Es que d a , et a l. 's Mot i on f or P os t Judgment Attorneys' Fees and Costs is granted. Background Plaintiffs filed this action on April 16, 2018. This is an action related to alleged construction defects from services provided by Defendants to Plaintiffs on a home improvement project. The matter proceeded to arbitration and Plaintiffs prevailed at arbitration. The arbitration award was confirmed, and judgment was entered on Decemb...

Excerpt: ...t 626 Rosecrans Avenue, Manhattan Beach, California 90266. The parties settled and agreed to a stipulated judgment. Defendants breached the settlement agreement. Judgment for possession was entered for Plaintiff and against Defendants on December 16, 2022. A writ of possession was issued. Thereafter, a money judgment was entered on February 8, 2023, in the amount of $129,822.77. Motion to Unseal Records Code Civ. Proc., § 1161.2 states, in relev...

Excerpt: ...e Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance (“PLCMMCT”) Motion for Summary Judgment TENTATIVE RULING Providence Health System-Southern California's dba Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance (“PLCMMCT”) Motion for Summary Judgment is granted. Background Plaintiffs filed the Complaint on May 6, 2021, and the First Amended Complaint was filed on October 18, 2021. Plaintiffs allege the following facts. Defendants negligently...

Excerpt: ... Dismiss Proceedings is denied without prejudice. Background Plaintiff filed the Complaint on July 14, 2023. Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint was filed on September 21, 2023. Plaintiff alleges the following facts. Plaintiff, Frank Roldan, Jr., an eleven-month-old infant, swallowed methamphetamines left in a hotel owned and managed by Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (“Sonesta”). This incident occurred because Defendant Sonesta fail...

Excerpt: ...ULING Fit-Tech Service, Inc.'s Motion to Quash Service of Summons and Motion to Dismiss is granted. Background Plaintiff filed the Complaint on February 26, 2020. Plaintiff alleges the following facts. Plaintiff suffered injuries from a fall on August 8, 2019 from a Matrix exercise bike at Dave Fisher's Powerhouse Gym. Plaintiff alleges the following causes of action: 1. General Negligence; 2. Premises Liability; 3. Products Liability. On June 25...

Excerpt: ...S.'s Motion for Summary Judgment is granted. Background Plaintiff filed the Complaint on February 20, 2020. Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint was filed on March 21, 2022. Plaintiff alleges the following facts. Plaintiff has suffered complications and injury due to the placement of dental implants which was performed by Defendant Sison, D.D.S. Plaintiff alleges causes of action for (1) Dental Malpractice; (2) Lack of Informed Consent; (3) Negli...

Excerpt: ...aint on April 11, 2023. On June 20, 2023, Plaintiff made substitutions for Does 1 to 3 as follows: Desolation Partners, Inc., Eric Pipkin, and The Madison Melle Agency. Plaintiff filed the First Amended Complaint on July 28, 2023. Plaintiff alleges the following facts. Plaintiff is a management company of commercial properties. The dispute relates to Plaintiff's management of hotel properties owed by Tahoe Stateline Enterprises, LLC. Plaintiff al...

Excerpt: ... Motion to Strike Portions of Complaint TENTATIVE RULING R. Scott Tucker & Associates, et al.'s Demurrer to Complaint is deemed moot by the Court. R. Scott Tucker & Associates, et al.'s Motion to Strike Portions of Complaint is deemed moot by the Court. The Court strikes the Complaint on its own motion pursuant to CCP § 436 and enters a dismissal of the entire instant action with prejudice. Background Plaintiff filed his Complaint on May 5, 2023...

Excerpt: ...v, Inc.'s Motion to Strike Portions of Complaint TENTATIVE RULING North Oak Real Estate Inv, Inc.'s Demurrer to Complaint is sustained with 20 days leave to amend, in part, and overruled, in part. North Oak Real Estate Inv, Inc.'s Motion to Strike Portions of Complaint is moot, in part, and granted with 20 days leave to amend, in part. Background Plaintiffs' Complaint was filed on March 29, 2023. Plaintiffs allege the following facts. Plaintiffs ...

Excerpt: ...days leave to amend, in part, and overruled, in part. Jayi Chiang, et al.'s Motion to Strike Portions of First Amended Cross-complaint is moot, in part, and granted with 20 days leave to amend, in part. Background Plaintiff's Complaint was filed on June 16, 2021. Plaintiff alleges the following facts. Plaintiff entered into a contract with Defendants. Defendants agreed to build Plaintiff a restaurant in exchange for Plaintiff paying $80,cm and en...

Excerpt: ... Complaint was filed on December 29, 2022. Plaintiff alleges the following facts. Plaintiff alleges that he was sexually assaulted when he was a minor at Saint Bernard High School. Meet and Confer Defendant filed a meet and confer declaration in sufficient compliance with CCP S 435.5. Lee W. Potts.) Motion to Strike The court may, upon a motion, or at any time in its discretion, and upon terms it deems proper, strike any irrelevant, false, or imp...

Excerpt: ...int on April 29, 2021. Plaintiff's operative Second Amended Complaint was filed on May 9, 2022. Plaintiff alleges the following facts. Plaintiff alleges that he was sexually abused by Daniel Donohue, a mentor that he met through a youth mentor program run by Defendants. Plaintiff's FAC alleged the following causes of action: 1. Sexual Battery; 2. Gender Violence; 3. Sexual Harassment (Civil Code § 51.9); 4. Unfair Business Practices (Business an...

Excerpt: ...omplaint is sustained with 20 days leave to amend, in part, and without leave to amend, in part. Doe #1's Motion to Strike Portions of Complaint is granted without leave to amend, in part, and denied, in part. Background Plaintiff's Complaint was filed on November 15, 2022. Plaintiff alleges the following facts. In or about 1980, Plaintiff, a special needs student, was sexually assaulted as a child at Inglewood High School by a teacher – Doe # ...

Excerpt: ...Hoover Property, Inc., et al.'s Motion to Strike Portions of Second Amended Complaint TENTATIVE RULING 401 South Hoover Property, Inc., et al.'s Demurrer to Second Amended Complaint is sustained without leave to amend. 401 South Hoover Property, Inc., et al.'s Motions to Strike Portions of Second Amended Complaint is moot, in part, and granted without leave to amend, in part. Background Plaintiffs' Complaint was filed on October 1, 2019. Plaintif...

Excerpt: ...Strike Portions of Third Amended Complaint TENTATIVE RULING Riley Johnson, Jr., et al.'s Demurrer to Third Amended Complaint is overruled. Riley Johnson, Jr., et al.'s Motion to Strike Portions of Third Amended Complaint is denied. Background Plaintiff's Complaint was filed on January 3, 2022. Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint was filed on June 1, 2022. Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint was filed on February 14, 2023. Plaintiff's Third Amend...

Excerpt: ...Ford Motor Company's Demurrer to Complaint is overruled. South Bay Ford Lincoln's Demurrer to Complaint is sustained with 20 days leave to amend. Background Plaintiff filed the Complaint on April 4, 2023. Plaintiff alleges the following facts. Plaintiff alleges that his 2017 Ford F150 suffers from transmission, engine, infotainment, electrical, steering, body, and other defects. Plaintiff sets forth causes of action under the Song-Beverly Act inc...

Excerpt: ..., CPA 3. John Munn's Motion to Quash Subpoena for Business of Records of Titan Financial & Insurance Services, Inc. 4. John Munn's Motion to Quash Subpoena for Business Records of U.S. Bank N.A. 5. Michael R. Huff's Motion to be Relieved as Counsel for David W. Munn TENTATIVE RULING David Munn's Motion to Compel Production of Documents (1) Kenneth Peterson, CPA, (2) Titan Financial & Insurance Services, Inc., and (3) U.S. Bank, N.A. is denied. Jo...

Excerpt: ...of Documents, Set One, and Request for Sanctions TENTATIVE RULING Irma Hernandez Mata, et al.'s Motion to Compel Further Responses to Request for Production of Documents, Set One, and Request for Sanctions is moot, in part, denied, in part, and granted, in part. Background Plaintiffs filed their Complaint on August 19, 2022. This is a “Lemon Law” case brought by Plaintiffs concerning a 2021 GMC Sierra. Plaintiffs allege that the vehicle suffe...

Excerpt: ...ound Plaintiff filed the Complaint on December 21, 2022. Plaintiff alleges the following facts. Defendant breached the commercial lease agreement by failing to pay the full rent. Plaintiff alleged a cause of action for Breach of Contract. Defendant filed a First Amended Cross-Complaint. Cross-Complainant alleges that Cross-Defendant breached the lease by refusing to make the repairs required by the lease and by interfering with Cross-Complainant'...

Excerpt: ...and KCS West, Inc.'s Joinder to Motion to Consolidate are granted. Jenna E. Ross's Application to Appear as Counsel Pro Hac Vice is granted. Background Plaintiff filed the Complaint on December 30, 2022. Plaintiff alleges the following facts. The action stems from a commercial real estate project. Silicon Beach is the owner of real property located at 6733 South Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, California. The property was the subject of the develop...

Excerpt: ...r 4, 2022. Plaintiffs allege the following facts. Plaintiffs alleges that their 2019 Ford Explorer suffers from electrical, engine, suspension, and exterior defects. Plaintiffs set forth two causes of action under the Song-Beverly Act, against only Ford Motor Company, as well as a cause of action for Negligent Repair alleged only against moving Defendant. Meet and Confer Defendant filed a meet and confer declaration in sufficient compliance with ...

Excerpt: ...ied, in part. Background Plaintiff filed the Complaint on February 17, 2023. Plaintiff alleges the following facts. Plaintiff is the former owner of real property located at 10225 South 7th Avenue, Inglewood, California 90303. The property was transferred away from Plaintiffthrough forgery. Plaintiff alleges the following causes of action: 1. Slander of Title; 2. Quiet Title; 3. Declaratory Relief; 4. Cancellation of Written Instrument; 5. Violat...

Excerpt: ...tiffs filed the Complaint on April 7, 2023. Plaintiffs allege the following facts. Plaintiffs allege that their 2019 Mercedes C300W suffers from transmission, electrical, engine and brake defects. Plaintiffs set forth causes of action under the Song-Beverly Act. Request for Judicial Notice Defendant's request for judicial notice is granted pursuant to Evidence Code section 452(d). Motion to Compel Arbitration “California law reflects a strong p...

Excerpt: ... Strike Complaint TENTATIVE RULING TCM Supply Corporation's Demurrer to Complaint is overruled. TCM Supply Corporation's Motion to Strike Complaint is denied. Background Plaintiff filed the Complaint on March 24, 2023. Plaintiff alleges the following facts. Defendant manufactures, packages, distributes, markets, and/or sells consumer products that contain lead. Plaintiff seeks to cause Defendant to warn consumers in California that they are being...

Excerpt: ... Production (Set Two); (2) Supplemental Requests For Production of Documents (Set One); and (3) Supplement Interrogatories (Set One), and Request for Monetary Sanctions 2. Helen Barrera, et al.'s Motion to Compel Attendance of Defendant LAUSD's Person Most Knowledgeable Deposition and Request for Monetary Sanctions 3. Helen Barrera, et al.'s Motion for Order That Matters Be Deemed Admitted as to Defendant Richard Da Sylveira and Request for Monet...

Excerpt: ...r 3. Robinson Helicopter Company, Inc.'s Motion for an Order (1) Staying Plaintiffs' Action in its Entirety Pending the Court's Ruling on Defendant's Motion to Compel Arbitration; and (2) Staying Plaintiffs' Representative Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”) Action TENTATIVE RULING Robinson Helicopter Company, Inc.'s Motion to Compel Arbitration of Individual PAGA Claim and to Dismiss Representative PAGA Claim is granted, in part, and deni...

Excerpt: ...nd. KLM, lnc„ et al.'s Motion to Strike Portions of First Amended Complaint is granted with 20 days leave to amend. Background Plaintiffs filed the Complaint on December 15, 2022, and the First Amended Complaint was filed on March 24, 2023. Plaintiffs allege the following facts. Plaintiffs retained Defendants to do work regarding Plaintiffs' residential remtxlel project including shoring, grading, and excavation. Defendants misrepresented the s...

Excerpt: ...3, 2019. Plaintiff alleges the following facts. Defendant failed to make payment on a home improvement project completed by Plaintiff. Plaintiff alleges the following causes of action: 1. Breach of Contract; 2. Services Rendered; 3. Unjust Enrichment; 4. Quantum Meruit; 5. Open Book Account; 6. Foreclosure of Mechanic's Lien; 7. Intentional Misrepresentation; 8. Negligent Misrepresentation. Defendant filed a Cross-Complaint. Sayo Sasaki passed aw...

Excerpt: ... prejudice. Background Plaintiffs filed the Complaint on February 28, 2019, and the First Amended Complaint was filed on December 26, 2019. Plaintiffs allege the following facts. Defendant Citadel Re and Investments, LLC (“Citadel”) owes Plaintiffs on various promissory notes. In addition, Defendants Citadel and Carl Le fraudulently induced the loans. Plaintiffs allege the following causes of action: 1. Breach of Contract; 2. Fraud. Motion to...

Excerpt: ...lowing facts. Plaintiff alleges that the subject 2018 Tesla Model X, which was manufactured and distributed by Defendant Tesla Motors, Inc., suffered from widespread defects including: defective powertrain system, safety system, braking system, noise defect, body system, and electrical system. Plaintiff alleges causes of action based on violations of the Song-Beverly Warranty Act. Request for Judicial Notice Tesla Inc.'s request for judicial noti...

Excerpt: ...is overruled. Background Plaintiff filed the Complaint on April 3, 2023. Plaintiff alleges the following facts. Defendant breached the commercial lease agreement by failing to pay operating expenses. Plaintiff alleges causes of action for Breach of Contract and Common Counts. Meet and Confer Defendant set forth a meet and confer declaration in sufficient compliance with CCP § 430.41. (Decl., Bradley E. Jewett.) Demurrer A demurrer tests the suff...

Excerpt: ...e following facts. Plaintiffs were on the premises located at 441 23rd Street, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. Plaintiff Liam Umer, a minor, was using an elevator installed by Defendant RD Waldman Construction, Inc. Plaintiff Liam Umer's left arm was caught on the metal framing of the PVE vacuum elevator causing him to suffer injuries to his left arm and hand. Defendants Joseph Odekerken and Joris Dasen were the owners of the subject property. Odekerk...

Excerpt: ...ERIOR COURT – SOUTHWEST DISTRICT Honorable Gary Y. Tanaka Tuesday, October 10, 2023 Department B Calendar No. 11 PROCEEDINGS John Doe v. Doe 1, et al. 21STCV16267 1. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America's Motion for Leave to File First Amended Cross-Complaint TENTATIVE RULING Big Brothers Big Sisters of America's Motion for Leave to File First Amended Cross- Complaint is denied without prejudice. Background Plaintiff filed his Complaint on April...

Excerpt: ...s, LLC's Motion to Strike Portions of First Amended Complaint is denied. Background Plaintiff filed the Complaint on October 31, 2022, and the First Amended Complaint on April 28, 2023. Plaintiff alleges the following facts. Plaintiff alleges that his 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 15W suffers from defects in the transmission. Plaintiff sets forth causes of action under the Song-Beverly Act as well as a cause of action for Fraudulent Inducement-conceal...

Excerpt: ...und Plaintiff filed the Complaint on February 1, 2023. Plaintiff alleges the following facts. Defendants breached the lease with respect to commercial premises located at 1332 Hermosa Ave., Suite 4, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. Motions to Quash Code Civ. Proc., § 415.10 states: “A summons may be served by personal delivery of a copy of the summons and of the complaint to the person to be served. Service of a summons in this manner is deemed comple...