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2020.11.16 Demurrer, Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice 709
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.11.16
Excerpt: ...: None (unopposed, as of 11/12/20, 10:30 a.m.; due 11/2/20) Tentative Ruling 1. Defendant Alltech, Inc.'s Demurrer to Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint is SUSTAINED. The court will hear from counsel for Plaintiff as to whether leave to amend is requested, and as to which cause(s) of action, and will require an offer of proof if so. 2. Defendant MillerCoors, LLC's[2] Application of M. David Short to Appear as Counsel Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED. Bac...
2020.11.13 Motion to Compel Further Responses 313
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.11.13
Excerpt: ...NTERROGATORIES, SET ONE Responding Party: None (unopposed, as of 11/5/20, 10:41 a.m.; due 10/30/20) 3. Plaintiff Christopher Rodriguez's MOTION TO COMPEL DEFENDANT'S FURTHER RESPONSES TO PLAINTIFF'S REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, SET ONE Responding Party: None (unopposed, as of 11/5/20, 10:41 a.m.; due 10/30/20) Tentative Ruling 1. Plaintiff Christopher Rodriguez's Motion to Compel Defendant's Further Responses to Plaintiff's Form Interroga...
2020.11.13 Demurrer 025
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.11.13
Excerpt: ... which cause(s) of action, and will require an offer of proof if so. Background Plaintiff Cheng Yang (“Plaintiff”) alleges as follows: On or about November 14, 2018, Plaintiff entered into a written lease with Defendant JTNA Enterprises, LLC (“Defendant”) to rent the commercial property located at Colima Rd., Rowland Heights, CA 18327 (“subject property”) from Defendant. Defendant, however, concealed that it would not be able to compl...
2020.11.06 Motion to Compel Further Responses 481
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.11.06
Excerpt: ...FURTHER RESPONSES TO SPECIAL INTERROGATORIES Responding Party: Plaintiff, Fortino Guzman Perez 4. Defendant FCA US LLC's MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES TO FORM INTERROGATORIES Responding Party: Plaintiff, Fortino Guzman Perez Tentative Ruling 1. Defendant FCA US LLC's Motion to Compel Further Responses to Requests for Admission is DENIED as MOOT. Sanctions are awarded in the reduced amount of $560.00 and are payable within 30 days from the da...
2020.11.06 Motion for Protective Order, to Modify Protective Order, for Relief from Waiver 102
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.11.06
Excerpt: ...c.'s MOTION TO SEAL RECORDS LODGED CONDITIONALLY UNDER SEAL Responding Party: Plaintiff Grace Alba, a minor, by and through her Guardian ad Litem, Sylvia Alba Tentative Ruling See below. Background Plaintiff Grace Alba, a minor, by and through her Guardian ad Litem, Sylvia Alba (“Plaintiff”) alleges that on December 29, 2018, Plaintiff sustained third degree burns to large parts of her body when a defective and dangerously designed water disp...
2020.11.05 Motion to Dismiss on Ground of Forum Non Conveniens 160
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.11.05
Excerpt: ...lows: Plaintiff is an engineer, inventor and innovator who specializes in clean energy generating machinery. Plaintiff is the owner of certain patents and intellectual property that converts hydrogen into clean energy (“Hydrogen Technology”) including, but not limited to, United States Patent No. US 2010/0122914 A1 and PCT No. WO/21010/083344. To implement the Hydrogen Technology, Plaintiff designed and invented a generator that would run on ...
2020.11.05 Motion for Summary Adjudication 022
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.11.05
Excerpt: ...o. 19PSCV00022 Plaintiffs Jordon Modesti (individually and as guardian ad litem for minors Malayah Kenoly and Denver Kenoly), Teresa Orozco, Amber Marie Alvarez (individually and as guardian ad litem for minors Anthony Martinez, Melissa Martinez, Jaylene Martinez and Elijah Jeremiah Alvarez), Henry Angelo Alvarez Penate, Danielle Modesti (individually and as guardian ad litem for minors Nathan Thompson and Deontay Dylan Davenport) and Deontay D. ...
2020.11.04 Motion for Leave to Amend Answer 279
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.11.04
Excerpt: ...nswer is GRANTED. Background Plaintiff Pan Nu (“Plaintiff”) alleges that Defendant Tu Aung (“Aung”) raped Plaintiff (via intoxication and duress) and that Aung's wife, Defendant Roi San (“San”), physically attacked Plaintiff. Plaintiff further alleges that San thereafter contacted Plaintiff's family in Malaysia and told them that Plaintiff was a bad person and slept with San's husband. Plaintiff alleges that Aung and San sent Plaintif...
2020.11.03 Motion for Summary Judgment 886
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.11.03
Excerpt: ...rmed a root canal. On March 27, 2018, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”), asserting causes of action against Defendant and Does 1-100 for: 1. Medical Malpractice Due to Professional Negligence 2. Intentional Misrepresentation (Fraud) 3. Negligent Misrepresentation (Fraud) On August 17, 2018, this matter was transferred from Department 3 of the Personal Injury Court to this instant department. On October 29, 2018, the court sust...
2020.11.02 Motion to Compel Responses 135
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.11.02
Excerpt: ...p.m.; due 10/20/20) 3. Plaintiff Santiago J. Espinoza's MOTION TO COMPEL RESPONSES TO PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, SET ONE Responding Party: None (unopposed, as of 10/21/20, 1:40 p.m.; due 10/20/20) Tentative Ruling 1. Plaintiff Santiago J. Espinoza's Motion to Compel Responses to Form Interrogatories, Set One is GRANTED. Delgado is ordered to serve verified responses, without objections, to Plaintiff's Form Interrogatories, Set No. One within 20 day...
2020.10.23 Demurrer 958
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.10.23
Excerpt: ...s requested, and as to which cause(s) of action, and will require an offer of proof if so. Background Plaintiff Adam Alcantara (“Plaintiff”) alleges as follows: On or about March 4, 2018, while at the premises known as Rude Dog Bar & Grill, Inc. (“Rude Dog”), Plaintiff was physically assaulted and battered by a third party. On February 26, 2020, Plaintiff filed a complaint, asserting causes of action against Rude Dog, Maurice Dupleasis (�...
2020.10.22 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 406
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.10.22
Excerpt: ... a.m.) 2. Defendants Vanita S. Cheung's and Cheung's Law Group's DEMURRER TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT Responding Party: None (unopposed, as of 10/13/20, 9:24 a.m.) 3. Defendants Vanita S. Cheung's and Cheung's Law Group's MOTION TO STRIKE PORTIONS OF PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT Responding Party: None (unopposed, as of 10/13/20, 9:24 a.m.) Tentative Ruling 1. Defendants American Everglow Regional Center, LLC's, University Campus Hotel Fund, L.P.'s, Univers...
2020.10.22 Motion to Enforce Judgment 904
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.10.22
Excerpt: ...ted at 10701 and 10709 Garvey Avenue in El Monte. On December 8, 2015, Plaintiff Suyen, LLC (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint, asserting a cause of action against Defendants Meher Teufenkjian aka Michael Teufenkjian dba Autosports European, Inc. (“Teufenkjian”), Scuderia Investments, LLC (“Scuderia”), Autosports European, Inc. (“Autosports”) and Does 1-10 for Unlawful Detainer. On January 15, 2016, Scuderia's and Autosports' default...
2020.10.21 Motion to Quash Subpoenas 852
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.10.21
Excerpt: ...AGING, INC. (ENCINO) Responding Party: Defendant, Brian Gore 3. Plaintiff Lizette Sainz's MOTION TO QUASH DEFENDANT BRIAN GORE'S SUBPOENA FOR MEDICAL, BILLING, AND IMAGING RECORDS FROM FIRST PRIORITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC (WOODLAND HILLS) Responding Party: Defendant, Brian Gore 4. Plaintiff Lizette Sainz's MOTION TO QUASH DEFENDANT BRIAN GORE'S SUBPOENAS FOR MEDICAL, BILLING, AND IMAGING RECORDS FROM MBC SYSTEMS (SANTA ANA) Responding Party: D...
2020.10.20 Motion to Quash Subpoenas 852
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.10.20
Excerpt: ...ECORDS FROM HEALTHPOINTE MEDICAL GROUP, INC. (TEMECULA) Responding Party: Defendant, Brian Gore 3. Plaintiff Lizette Sainz's MOTION TO QUASH DEFENDANT BRIAN GORE'S SUBPOENAS FOR MEDICAL, BILLING, AND IMAGING RECORDS FROM CONCENTRA URGENT CARE (COMMERCE) Responding Party: Defendant, Brian Gore 4. Plaintiff Lizette Sainz's MOTION TO QUASH DEFENDANT BRIAN GORE'S SUBPOENAS FOR MEDICAL, BILLING, AND IMAGING RECORDS FROM CAMBRIDGE MEDICAL GROUP (DOWNEY...
2020.10.19 Motion to Stay Complaint 362
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.10.19
Excerpt: ...t Hacienda La Puente Unified School District's Motion to Stay Plaintiff's Complaint for Declaratory Relief is DENIED. Background Plaintiff Truck Insurance Exchange (“Plaintiff”) alleges as follows: Plaintiff seeks a judicial determination that it has no duty to defend or indemnify Therapy for Kids dba Gallagher Pediatric Therapy (erroneously sued as Gallagher Pediatric Therapy dba Therapy for Kids) (“Gallagher”), Elke Tapia (“Tapia”) ...
2020.10.19 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 995
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.10.19
Excerpt: ... Recovery Center's, Rainer Bansuan, M.D.'s, Son Le, M.D.'s and Tuan D. Nguyen, M.D.'s MOTION TO STRIKE PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT Responding Party: Plaintiff, Alvaro Garcia Tentative Ruling 1. Defendants Behavioral Health Services, Inc.'s and BHS – American Recovery Center's Demurrer to the first, fourth and fifth causes of action is SUSTAINED. The court will hear from counsel for Plaintiff as to whether leave to amend is requested, and as to which ...
2020.10.16 Motion to Compel Responses 381
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.10.16
Excerpt: ...“Plaintiffs”) allege that on October 1, 2011, Felipe went to a 76 gas station to have a propane tank filled and sustained serious personal injuries caused by a propane fire. On March 19, 2013, Plaintiffs filed a complaint, asserting causes of action for: 1. Negligence 2. Loss of Consortium On September 14, 2016, ConocoPhillips Company (“ConocoPhillips”) and Phillips 66 Company, individually and as assignee of ConocoPhillips Company (“Ph...
2020.10.16 Motion to Compel Answers 144
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.10.16
Excerpt: ...d Seema Verma's MOTION FOR AN ORDER ESTABLISHING ADMISSIONS AGAINST DEFENDANT RICHARD A. VERA Responding Party: None (unopposed, as of 10/9/20, 1:56 p.m.; due 10/2/20) Tentative Ruling 1. Plaintiffs Kamal Verma's and Seema Verma's Motion for an Order Compelling Answers to Form Interrogatories (Set One), Special Interrogatories (Set One) and Request for Production of Documents (Set One) is GRANTED. Vera is ordered to serve on The Vermas verified r...
2020.10.15 Motion to Compel Further Responses, for Production of Docs 606
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.10.15
Excerpt: ...or Production of Documents, Set One is GRANTED. Defendant is ordered to produce verified, code-compliant responses without objection within 20 days, subject to the limitations contained herein. Background Plaintiff Maria T. Gomez Gonzalez (“Plaintiff”) alleges that, on or about July 10, 2017, Plaintiff purchased a Nissan Frontier, VIN #1N6BD0CT5GN740902 (“subject vehicle”). Plaintiff alleges that the subject vehicle suffers from various d...
2020.10.15 Motion for Protective Order, to Modify Protective Order, for Relief from Waiver 102
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.10.15
Excerpt: ...nc.'s MOTION TO SEAL RECORDS LODGED CONDITIONALLY UNDER SEAL Responding Party: Plaintiff Grace Alba, a minor, by and through her Guardian ad Litem, Sylvia Alba Tentative Ruling See below. Background Plaintiff Grace Alba, a minor, by and through her Guardian ad Litem, Sylvia Alba (“Plaintiff”) alleges that on December 29, 2018, Plaintiff sustained third degree burns to large parts of her body when a defective and dangerously designed water dis...
2020.10.14 Motion to Compel Compliance for Production of Docs 486
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.10.14
Excerpt: ...th Partners, Inc., dba Foothill Presbyterian Hospital Tentative Ruling Plaintiff Matthew G. Lopez-Bautista's Motion for Order Compelling Defendant Foothill Presbyterian Hospital to Comply with its Representations Regarding Actual Production of Documentation Response to Plaintiff's Requests for Production of Documents is GRANTED. Hospital is ordered to produce all responsive and agreed-upon documentation (more specifically identified as follows: (...
2020.10.13 Motion to Set Aside Default, for Leave to File Answer 873
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.10.13
Excerpt: ...in San Dimas (“subject property”) and manages same through Plaintiff Mesarica Management, LLC (“Mesarica”). On or about April 5, 2016, Yan entered into a “Lease Listing Agreement— Exclusive Authorization to Lease or Rent” with Han International Group Inc. dba Han Realty (“Han”). Yan alleges that Han's supervising broker, April Lin (“A. Lin”), represented to Yan that her friend Shigang Li (“S. Li”) was interested in leasi...
2020.10.13 Motion to Compel Further Responses 101
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.10.13
Excerpt: ...'s and Valley Imaging Partnership Medical Group, L.P.'s MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES TO REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION, SET ONE Responding Party: Plaintiff Charmane Johnson, Administrator of the Estate of Vernal McRae Rogers aka Mack Ray Rogers 3. Defendants Donald Kaiserman, M.D.'s and Valley Imaging Partnership Medical Group, L.P.'s MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES TO REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, SET ONE Responding Party: Plaintiff Cha...
2020.10.09 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 220
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.10.09
Excerpt: ...ONS OF THE COMPLAINT OF PLAINTIFF RANDY DOMINGUEZ Responding Party: Plaintiff, Randy Dominguez Tentative Ruling 1. Defendant Investel Two LLC dba La Quinta Inn & Suites Pomona's Demurrer is SUSTAINED. The court will hear from counsel for Plaintiff as to whether leave to amend is requested, and as to which cause(s) of action, and will require an offer of proof if so. 2. Defendant Investel Two LLC dba La Quinta Inn & Suites Pomona's Motion to Strik...
2020.10.09 Motion to Compel Further Discovery Responses 224
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.10.09
Excerpt: ... the reduced amount of $525.00. Sanctions are payable within 30 days of the date of the hearing and are imposed against Plaintiff and its counsel, jointly and severally. Background Plaintiff Seven Bubbles, Inc. (“Plaintiff”) is generally in the merchandising business related to pregnancy, infant, and children products, both online and retail. Plaintiff alleges that Zhexin Shi (“Shi”) agreed to put in $50,000.00 for investment in Plaintiff...
2020.10.09 Motion for Terminating Sanctions 396
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.10.09
Excerpt: ... and Ann Koeckritz, Trustees of the Clara Baldwin Stocker Home Trust doing business as Clara Baldwin Stocker Home (“Plaintiffs”) are the licensees of Clara Baldwin Stocker Home, a skilled nursing facility. Plaintiffs allege that on or about June 1, 2017, Mattye Fegan-Perry (“Fegan-Perry”) entered into a written contract (“Contract”) with Plaintiffs, wherein Plaintiffs agreed to provide care and services to Fegan- Perry in exchange for...
2020.10.08 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 260
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.10.08
Excerpt: ...urt to adopt the tentative ruling at the hearing should the opposing party appear and convince the court of further modification during oral argument. The Tentative Ruling is not an invitation, nor an opportunity, to file any further documents relative to the hearing in question which are not authorized by statute or Rule of Court. No such filing will be considered by the Court in the absence of permission first obtained following ex-parte applic...
2020.10.08 Demurrer 419
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.10.08
Excerpt: ...urt will hear from counsel for Plaintiff as to whether leave to amend is requested, and as to which cause(s) of action, and will require an offer of proof if so. Background Case No. KC068691 This case proceeded to court trial on September 24, 2018. On December 18, 2018, the Statement of Decision was filed. On January 23, 2019, the Amended Final Judgment and Permanent Injunction was filed. On January 25, 2019, Claremont Graduate University and the...
2020.10.08 Application for Right to Attach Order, for Issuance of Writ of Attachment 285
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.10.08
Excerpt: ...DANT DAWEI XIAO AKA DAVID DAWEI XIAO Responding Party: Defendant Dawei Xiao, aka David Xiao 2. Plaintiff BMO Harris N.A.'s, for itself and as assignee of GE Capital Commercial Inc., General Electric Capital Corporation and Transportation Truck and Trailer Solutions, LLC APPLICATION FOR RIGHT TO ATTACH ORDER AND ORDER FOR ISSUANCE OF WRIT OF ATTACHMENT AFTER HEARING RE: DEFENDANT RUIXUAN WANG AKA RAY XUAN WANG Responding Party: Defendant Ruixuan W...
2020.10.07 Demurrer 062
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.10.07
Excerpt: ...ing 1. Defendant County of Los Angeles' Demurrer to Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint is SUSTAINED. The court will hear from counsel for Plaintiff as to whether leave to amend is requested, and as to which cause(s) of action, and will require an offer of proof if so. 2. See below. [See highlighted language]. Background Plaintiff Irene Moyer (“Plaintiff”) alleges as follows: On September 15, 2018, Plaintiff was injured when an electric cart...
2020.10.07 Demurrer 059
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.10.07
Excerpt: ...oup, Inc.'s and HR Consulting Group's DEMURRER TO FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT Responding Party: Plaintiff, All Pro Communication Technologies, Inc. Tentative Ruling 1. Defendant Nurbeh Boghozian's Demurrer to First Amended Complaint is SUSTAINED in part (i.e., as to the first, second and ninth causes of action) and OVERRULED in part (i.e., as to the fourth through sixth, eighth, tenth and eleventh causes of action). Defendants Noble Data Technologies...
2020.10.05 Motion to Compel Further Responses 736
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.10.05
Excerpt: ...iff's Request for Production of Documents, Set One is DENIED as to No. 7 and otherwise GRANTED. Defendant is ordered to produce verified, Code-compliant responses without objection within 20 days, subject to the limitations contained herein. Background Plaintiffs Miguel Magana and Juanita Zuniga (“Plaintiffs”) allege that, on or about April 25, 2015, Plaintiffs purchased a 2015 Ford Escape, VIN #1FMCU0GX3FUB31196 (“subject vehicle”), whic...
2020.10.02 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 260
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.10.02
Excerpt: ... Inland Valley Care and Rehabilitation Center's MOTION TO STRIKE PORTIONS OF PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT Responding Party: Plaintiffs Phairoh Promsiri, by and through her Successor in Interest, Kevin Promsiri; Kevin Promsiri and Anurak Promsiri Tentative Ruling 1. Defendant Inland Valley Partners, LLC dba Inland Valley Care and Rehabilitation Center's Demurrer to Plaintiff's Complaint is SUSTAINED. The court will hear from counsel for Plaintiff as to w...
2020.10.02 Demurrer 381
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.10.02
Excerpt: ...ndants Chun C. Li and Alice Li (“Defendants”) own the property located at 11915 Ramona Boulevard, El Monte, California 91732 (“subject property”). On December 9, 2019, members of the El Monte Police Department executed a search warrant at the property, which resulted in the seizure of 252 marijuana plants and 18 pounds of dry marijuana that had been cultivated, stored and/or sold at the property in violation of municipal and state law. On...
2020.10.01 Motion for Summary Adjudication 823
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.10.01
Excerpt: ...gainst Defendants River Star Recycling, Inc. and Sing Lo aka Jacky Lo is GRANTED, in the reduced amount of $44,701.05 (i.e., as reflected in the [revised proposed] order and judgment). Background Plaintiff East West Bank (“Plaintiff”) alleges as follows: On or about September 15, 2014, Plaintiff and River Star Recycling Inc. (“River Star”) entered into a written Business Loan Agreement (“Loan Agreement”); that day, River Star executed...
2020.09.22 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 730
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.09.22
Excerpt: ...LLC dba Montana's Country Nightclub's (erroneously sued herein as Montana's County Nightclub) MOTION TO STRIKE PORTIONS OF PLAINTIFF DAVID PENA'S SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT Responding Party: Plaintiff, David Pena Tentative Ruling 1. Defendant Global Investments & International Holding, LLC dba Montana's Country Nightclub's (erroneously sued herein as Montana's County Nightclub) Demurrer to Plaintiff David Pena's First Amended Complaint is SUSTAINED...
2020.09.22 Motion for Leave to File Complaint-in-Intervention 216
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.09.22
Excerpt: ...'s Motion for Leave to File Complaint-In-Intervention is GRANTED. Background This lawsuit arises from an alleged trip and fall that occurred on October 14, 2017 at the Pomona Fairgrounds. Plaintiff Dawn Gibbs (“Plaintiff”) alleges that, while walking the 2017 RV Trade Show, she tripped over covered cables and sustained injuries. On June 15, 2018, Plaintiff filed a complaint, asserting causes of action against Recreation Vehicle Industry Assoc...
2020.09.21 Motion to Compel Further Responses 669
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.09.21
Excerpt: ...ments, Set One is DENIED as to Requests Nos. 7 and 10 and is otherwise GRANTED. Defendant is ordered to produce verified, code-compliant responses without objection within 20 days, subject to the limitations contained herein. Defendant is also ordered to comply with its agreement to produce documents in response to Request No. 10 within 20 days. Background Plaintiff Rosy M. Rosales (“Plaintiff”) alleges that, on or about February 28, 2019, Pl...
2020.09.18 Motion for Appointment of Receiver 162
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.09.18
Excerpt: ...vard, Azusa, CA 91702 (“subject property”). The subject property consists of a 28-room motel called the Colonial Inn, along with a single-family home and detached garage. City alleges that the subject property poses a substantial health and safety risk to residents, neighbors and the community, and that law enforcement are routinely called out to the subject property due to criminal activity occurring thereon. On April 16, 2019, City filed a ...
2020.09.18 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 602
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.09.18
Excerpt: ...c Life Insurance Company's Demurrer to Third Amended Complaint is SUSTAINED. The court will hear from counsel for Plaintiff as to whether leave to amend is requested, and as to which cause(s) of action, and will require an offer of proof if so. 2. Defendant Pacific Life Insurance Company's Motion to Strike Allegations from Third Amended Complaint is DENIED as MOOT. Background Plaintiff Peter Fischl (“Plaintiff”) alleges that his broker misrep...
2020.09.18 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 168
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.09.18
Excerpt: ...ity Investments Corp.'s And ROIC California, LLC's MOTION TO STRIKE PORTIONS OF PLAINTIFF'S FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT Responding Party: Plaintiff, Diamond Star Association Tentative Ruling 1. Defendants ROIC Diamond Hills Plaza, LLC's, Retail Opportunity Investments Corp.'s And ROIC California, LLC's Demurrer to Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint is SUSTAINED. The court will hear from counsel for Plaintiff as to whether leave to amend is requested...
2020.09.17 Motion for Summary Judgment 297
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.09.17
Excerpt: ...GRANTED. Background Plaintiff Shawn Stewart (“Plaintiff”) alleges that he was not timely provided with the appropriate treatments for his cat-bite wound and that, as a result, he lost complete mobility to his right middle finger. On February 27, 2019, Plaintiff filed three “Amendment[s] to Complaint,” wherein Mary Jane Wilson (“Wilson”) was named in lieu of Doe 1, Sanjay N. Khedia, M.D. (“Khedia”) was named in lieu of Doe 2 and th...
2020.09.16 Motion to Deem Request for Admissions Admitted 094
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.09.16
Excerpt: ... LEI Responding Party: None (unopposed, as of 9/4/20, 2:32 p.m.; due 9/2/20) 3. Plaintiff AgileCap, LLC's MOTION TO DEEM REQUEST FOR ADMISSIONS [SET ONE] ADMITTED AS TO DEFENDANT LLT INSURANCE MARKETING, INC. Responding Party: None (unopposed, as of 9/4/20, 2:32 p.m.; due 9/2/20) Tentative Ruling 1. Plaintiff AgileCap, LLC's Motion to Deem Requests for Admissions [Set One] Admitted as to Defendant Ai Ling Lee aka Linda Lee is GRANTED. Pursuant to...
2020.09.15 Motion to Vacate and Set Aside Default, Judgment 862
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.09.15
Excerpt: ...f”) alleges as follows: on or about January 11, 2019, Plaintiff and Kwik Cat, Inc. (“Kwik Cat”) entered into a New Company Application (“Contract”), wherein Plaintiff agreed to provide Kwik Cat with merchant access for VISA and Mastercard transactions with U.S. Bank, N.A. Pursuant to the terms of the Contract, Kwik Cat was obligated to pay “charge-backs” occasioned by transactions that were in violation of the Contract. Between Marc...
2020.09.15 Motion for Leave to File Answer-in-Intervention 470
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.09.15
Excerpt: ... Answer-in-Intervention is DENIED. 2. Defendant Laura Lambert's Motion for Protective Order is DENIED. Background Plaintiff John Crittenden (“Plaintiff”) alleges as follows: On or about November 25, 2017, Plaintiff was arrested on suspicion of having an inappropriate relationship with a 16-year-old girl. After Plaintiff's arrest, and while he was on bail and his court case was pending, between December 10, 2017 and May 28, 2018, Plaintiff and...
2020.09.15 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 094
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.09.15
Excerpt: ...'s and Leane Snow's MOTION TO STRIKE PORTIONS OF PLAINTIFF'S SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT Responding Party: Plaintiff, Leyen Food, LLC Tentative Ruling 1. Defendants Leane Wholesale LLC's (erroneously sued as Feather Fresh Foods), Lee Costlow's and Leane Snow's Demurrer to Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint is SUSTAINED. The court will hear from counsel for Plaintiff as to whether leave to amend is requested, and as to which cause(s) of action, and...
2020.09.11 Motion and Special Motion to Strike 013
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.09.11
Excerpt: ...ce Company, et al. (Following the Moving Defendants' naming conventions, the Court refers to the Moving Defendants collectively as “Rubin” and the Relators collectively as “Allstate.”) For the reasons set forth below, the motion is DENIED. Allstate's request for attorney's fees, made in opposition, is also DENIED. EVIDENTIARY MATTERS Allstate's Objections to 1 st Rubin Declaration (ROA 70): OVERRULED in their entirety. Rubin's Objections ...
2020.09.10 Motion for Attorneys Fees 248
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.09.10
Excerpt: ...d DENIED in part (i.e., as to Item No. 9.). Background Plaintiff Ta Siu (“Plaintiff”) alleges as follows: Plaintiff and Lian Wang aka Lilian Wang (“Wang”) were friends. On April 15, 2014, Plaintiff loaned Wang $10,000.00, which was documented in a written “Loan Agreement.” On January 10, 2015, Plaintiff loaned Wang another $40,000.00 for American New Era TV Media Group, Inc.'s (“American New Era”) business cash flow as set forth i...
2020.09.09 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 546
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.09.09
Excerpt: ...rst Amended Complaint is SUSTAINED. The court will hear from counsel for Plaintiff as to whether leave to amend is requested, and as to which cause(s) of action, and will require an offer of proof if so. 2. Defendant JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.'s Motion to Strike Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint is DENIED as MOOT. Background Plaintiff Cilleana Bradley (“Plaintiff”) alleges as follows: Plaintiff is an African-American female, born July 6, 19...
2020.09.09 Special Motion to Strike Complaint 116
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.09.09
Excerpt: ...tative Ruling 1. Defendant Charles E. Hill's Special Motion to Strike Complaint Pursuant to CCP § 425.16 is DENIED. 2. Defendant Charles E. Hill's Motion for Leave to Conduct Limited Discovery Pursuant to CCP § 425.16 is DENIED. Background Plaintiff Kimberly A. Zambell (“Plaintiff”) alleges as follows: Plaintiff is the owner of a 99.3812% interest in a manufactured home known as a 1977 Silver Crest Manufactured, California Decal; No. AAY 39...
2020.09.08 Demurrer 467
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.09.08
Excerpt: ...2. Defendant Trout-Blue Chelan-Magi, Inc.'s DEMURRER TO PLAINTIFFS' FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT Responding Party: Plaintiffs, Jaimie Valenzuela, individually and as successor in interest to Irving Valenzuela, deceased; and Tammy Martinez, individually, and as successor in interest to Irving Valenzuela, deceased 3. Defendant Altafresh, LLC dba Chelan Fresh Marketing's DEMURRER TO PLAINTIFFS' FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT Responding Party: Plaintiffs, Jaimie...
2020.09.02 Motion to Strike 198
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.09.02
Excerpt: ...and punitive damages) and Denied in part (i.e., as to pre-judgment interest). The court will hear from counsel for Plaintiff as to whether leave to amend is requested, and will require an offer of proof if so. Background Plaintiff Timothy Curry (“Plaintiff”) alleges that State Farm General Insurance Company (“Defendant”) wrongfully denied Plaintiff's water damage claim under his homeowner's insurance policy. On March 11, 2020, Plaintiff f...
2020.08.31 Motion to Quash Deposition Subpoena for Business Records 029
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.08.31
Excerpt: ...S WITHOUT OBJECTIONS TO PLAINTIFF/CROSS-DEFENDANT VIRGINIA ASSET PARTNERS, LLCS' FORM INTERROGATORIES (GENERAL), SET ONE, SPECIAL INTERROGATORIES, SET ONE, AND DEMAND FOR IDENTIFICATION AND INSPECTION OF DOCUMENTS AND OTHER TANGIBLE THINGS, SET ONE Responding Party: Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant, Virginia Asset Partners, LLC 3. Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant Virginia Asset Partners, LLC's MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT Responding Party:...
2020.08.31 Motion for Summary Judgment, Adjudication 297
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.08.31
Excerpt: ...anjay N. Khedia, M.D.'s Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED. Background Plaintiff Shawn Stewart (“Plaintiff”) alleges that he was not timely provided with the appropriate treatments for his cat-bite wound and that, as a result, he lost complete mobility to his right middle finger. On February 27, 2019, Plaintiff filed three “Amendment[s] to Complaint,” wherein Mary Jane Wilson (“Wilson”) was named in lieu of Doe 1, Sanjay N. Khedia...
2020.08.19 Petition to Confirm and Correct Arbitration Award 269
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.08.19
Excerpt: ...nc.'s Petition to Confirm and Correct Arbitration Award is CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 27, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in Department 25 at the SPRING STREET COURTHOUSE. At least 16 court days before the next scheduled hearing, Petitioner must file and serve supplemental papers addressing the deficiencies identified herein. Failure to do so may result in the Petition being placed off calendar or denied. In addition, Respondent's request to vacate the arbitration ...
2020.08.19 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 127
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.08.19
Excerpt: ... ) TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff Everest National Insurance Company's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings is GRANTED. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: None filed as of August 14, 2020 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of August 14, 2020 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On October 17, 2018, P...
2020.08.18 Motion to Compel Further Responses 638
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.08.18
Excerpt: ...of Documents, Set One is DENIED as to Requests Nos. 7 and 35 and is otherwise GRANTED. Defendant is ordered to produce verified, code-compliant responses without objection within 20 days, subject to the limitations contained herein. Background Plaintiff Christopher Monroy (“Plaintiff”) alleges that, on or about December 1, 2018, Plaintiff purchased a 2019 Honda Civic, VIN #2HGFC4B80KH300620 (“subject vehicle”). Plaintiff alleges that the ...
2020.08.18 Demurrer 186
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.08.18
Excerpt: ...urdeep Juneja fka Tinku Juneja's DEMURRER TO THE SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT Responding Party: Plaintiffs, Jose Douglas Fallas and GGSP, LLC 4. Defendant TJ Gurdeep Juneja fka Tinku Juneja's MOTION TO STRIKE PORTIONS OF THE SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT Responding Party: Plaintiffs, Jose Douglas Fallas and GGSP, LLC 5. Defendant White Avenue Plaza, LLC's DEMURRER TO THE SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT Responding Party: Plaintiffs, Jose Douglas Fallas and GGSP, ...
2020.08.17 Motion to Compel Compliance with Deposition Subpoena 181
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.08.17
Excerpt: ...ird Party, Ninyuan He 3. Defendant/Cross-Complainant Jay Min Chen's MOTION TO COMPEL COMPLIANCE WITH REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, SET TWO Responding Party: Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant, Carrien Qian He 4. Cross-Complainant Jay Min Chen's MOTION [FOR LEAVE] TO FILE SECOND AMENDED CROSS-COMPLAINT Responding Party: Cross-Defendant, Carrien Qian He Tentative Ruling 1.-3. See below. 4. Cross-Complainant Jay Min Chen's Motion [for Leave] to File ...
2020.08.13 Motion to Compel IME to Include Genetic Testing 831
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.08.13
Excerpt: ...artners, Inc. dba Foothill Presbyterian Hospital's Motion to Compel Independent Medical Examination to Include Genetic Testing is GRANTED. Background This is a medical malpractice action brought by Plaintiff Emily Robles, a minor, by and through her Guardian Ad Litem, Maria Arredondo (“Plaintiff”). On September 9, 2019, Plaintiff filed a complaint, asserting a cause of action against Defendants Emanate Health, Emanate Health Foothill Presbyte...
2020.08.12 Motion for Summary Judgment, Adjudication 187
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.08.12
Excerpt: ...Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED. Background Case No. 18PSCV00187 Plaintiff Disability Services Corporation (“DSC”) is a California charitable trust; Defendants Chris Grant (“Grant”), Pamela Hamilton (“P. Hamilton”), James Hamilton (“J. Hamilton”), and Robin Borakove (“Borakove”) were members of DSC's board of directors. DSC alleges that Grant, P. Hamilton, J. Hamilton and Borakove conducted at least one secret meeting, ...
2020.08.12 Demurrer 127
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.08.12
Excerpt: ...ich cause(s) of action, and will require an offer of proof if so. Background Plaintiff Cal World El Monte, LLC (“Plaintiff”) alleges as follows: AMCA I, LLC (“AMCA”) was the owner of the commercial property located at 10138 E. Garvey Ave., El Monte, CA 91733 (“Property”). The Property is a “strip mall” consisting of several units which were occupied by businesses owned by Brian Lai (“Lai”) (i.e., Central Furniture and Home Sto...
2020.08.10 OSC Re Preliminary Injunction 082
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.08.10
Excerpt: ...e Re: Preliminary Injunction is DENIED. The temporary restraining order is dissolved. Background Plaintiff Jose Sambolin alleges as follows: DTP Restaurant Ventures, LLC (“DTP”) was formed by Plaintiff and Wane Deering (“Deering”) (collectively, “Original Members”) for the purpose of doing a bulk sale acquisition of a business known as Big D's, which was located at 135 E. 2nd Street, Pomona, CA, including the acquisition of its goodwi...
2020.08.10 Motion to Stay Pursuant to Corporations Code 2000 181
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.08.10
Excerpt: ...Party: Plaintiff, Carrien Qian He 4. Hearing on Defendant Jay Min Chen's TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER Responding Party: Plaintiff, Carrien Qian He Tentative Ruling 1. Plaintiff Carrien Qian He's Motion to Stay Pursuant to Corporations Code § 2000 is DENIED. 2. Defendant Jay Min Chin's Motion to Compel the Deposition of Plaintiff Carrien Qian He is DENIED. 3. See below. 4. The Temporary Restraining Order is dissolved. Background Plaintiff Carrien ...
2020.08.06 Motion for Summary Adjudication, to Seal Confidential Documents 381
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.08.06
Excerpt: ...lth fka Citrus Valley Health Partners Inc.'s MOTION TO SEAL CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS FILED BY PLAINTIFF IN OPPOSITION TO EMANATE HEALTH'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY ADJUDICATION Responding Party: None (unopposed, as of 3/5/20, 12:45 p.m.; due 3/4/20) Tentative Ruling 1. Defendant Emanate Health fka Citrus Valley Health Partners Inc.'s Motion for Summary Adjudication of Issues is GRANTED as to Issues Nos. 1, 3, 7, 9, 10, 16, 18, 27-32, 34 and 37. The motion...
2020.08.04 Motion to Set Aside Default, Judgment 837
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.08.04
Excerpt: ...her husband, Juvencio R. Saucedo (“Juvencio”), purchased the real property located at 165 West Devanah Street, Covina, CA 91724 (“subject property”) with community property funds. At the time of the purchase of the subject property Plaintiff purportedly executed a Quit Claim Deed to Juvencio and real property title was taken in the name of Juvencio and Miguel Saucedo (“Miguel”) as joint tenants. Miguel is Juvencio's brother. Miguel's ...
2020.08.03 Application for Right to Attach Order, to Issue Writ of Attachment 073
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.08.03
Excerpt: ...Right to Attach Order and Order for Issuance of Writ of Attachment After Hearing is DENIED. Background Plaintiff Antonia Salazar and Edward Salazar (“Plaintiffs”) allege as follows: Plaintiffs purchased the residential property located at 1221 Scoville Avenue, Pomona, CA (“subject property”) from Heng Lu (“Lu”) and Sino-American Capital, LLC (“Sino-American”) pursuant to a Purchase and Sale Agreement (“Agreement”); Hung Ngo (�...
2020.07.31 Motion to Quash Service of Summons and Complaint 160
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.07.31
Excerpt: ...ROUND OF FORUM NON CONVENIENS Responding Party: Plaintiff Mohammed Khodabakhsh 3. Plaintiff Mohammed Khodabakhsh's MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION Responding Party: Defendants Terry L. Vehick, Ruud Koekkoek aka Rudolph Koekkoek, Matchcorp Fin. Services BV (“Matchcorp”), Rene Aemig, Hyperion Capital (“Hyperion”), Ali Mir Zadeh (“Zadeh”), Vesten Food Concept AG and HOFSTR. 2 CH 6004 Tentative Ruling 1. Defendants Ruud Koekkoek's, Rene...
2020.07.30 Motion for Leave to Amend 961
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.07.30
Excerpt: ...for Leave to Amend Complaint Under Code of Civil Procedure § 473(a)(1) is DENIED without prejudice. Background Plaintiff Arrow Disposal Services, Inc. (“Plaintiff”) is a certified construction debris hauler. Plaintiff alleges that on or about September 26, 2016, Plaintiff entered into a written agreement with Regional Connector Constructors (“RCC”) to provide roll-off containers for a long-term contract for an LA Metro rail extension pro...
2020.07.28 Motion to Compel Further Responses 649
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.07.28
Excerpt: ...f Documents, Set No. One is GRANTED as to Nos. 16, 18, 21 and 42 (i.e., as limited below) and is MOOT as to No. 19. Background Plaintiff Samantha Doll (“Plaintiff”) alleges that, on or about April 30, 2017, Plaintiff leased a 2017 Kia Sorento, VIN # 5XYPK4A59HG317596 (“subject vehicle”), manufactured by Defendant Kia Motors America, Inc. (“Defendant”), from Defendant's authorized dealership in Pomona. Plaintiff alleges that the subjec...
2020.07.28 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 709
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.07.28
Excerpt: ...ned by Defendant Marinela Hendon) Responding Party: Plaintiff, Joseph Soria 3. Defendant Alltech, Inc.'s DEMURRER TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT Responding Party: Plaintiff, Joseph Soria 4. Defendant Alltech, Inc.'s MOTION TO STRIKE PORTIONS OF PLANTIFF'S COMPLAINT Responding Party: Plaintiff, Joseph Soria 5. Defendant Marinela Hendon's DEMURRER TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT[2] Responding Party: Plaintiff, Joseph Soria 6. Proposed Intervenor Berkshire Hatha...
2020.07.27 Demurrer 162
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.07.27
Excerpt: ...tiff as to whether leave to amend is requested, and as to which cause(s) of action, and will require an offer of proof if so. Background Plaintiff Jeanne R. Leonard (“Plaintiff”) alleges as follows: Plaintiff is the owner of the residential property located at 117 N. Ellen Drive, West Covina, CA 91790 (“subject property”). Arvest Central Mortgage Company (“Defendant”) is the current servicer and beneficiary of the mortgage loan on the...
2020.07.24 Demurrer 192
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.07.24
Excerpt: ...MPLAINT Responding Party: Defendant/Cross-Complainant, Shu Wang Tentative Ruling 1. Plaintiffs/Cross-Defendants' Troy Trang's and Ling Yin's Demurrer to Shu Wang's Amended Cross-Complaint is ruled on as follows: SUSTAINED without leave as to the first cause of action (against L. Yin only), OVERRULED as to the second cause of action (Trang and L. Yin) and OVERRULED as to the third and fourth causes of action (against L. Yin only). 2. Plaintiffs/Cr...
2020.07.24 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 107
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.07.24
Excerpt: ...y's, Mercury Insurance Company's (erroneously sued as Mercury Insurance) and Rudy Pena's MOTION TO STRIKE PORTIONS OF PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT Responding Party: None (unopposed, as of 7/14/20, 8:57 a.m.; due 2/27/20[3]) Tentative Ruling 1. Defendants California Automobile Insurance Company's, Mercury Insurance Company's (erroneously sued as Mercury Insurance) and Rudy Pena's Demurrer to Complaint is SUSTAINED. The court will hear from Plaintiff as t...
2020.07.24 Motion for Terminating, Evidence, and Monetary Sanctions 499
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.07.24
Excerpt: ...ntative Ruling Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant Supermed Health, Inc.'s and Cross-Defendants American Purlington University, Inc's and William Tseng's Motion for Terminating Sanctions, is GRANTED. Shih's answer is stricken and Shih's cross-complaint is dismissed. Shih's request for evidentiary and monetary sanctions is denied. Background Plaintiff Supermed Health, Inc. (“Plaintiff”) alleges that, on or about January 23, 2015, Defendant Jessica Shih ...
2020.07.23 Motion to Consolidate Actions 144
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.07.23
Excerpt: ...D (see below). 2. Defendant Richard Vera's Motion to Expunge Lis Pendens is TAKEN OFF- CALENDAR. Background Case No. 20PSCV00144 Plaintiffs Kamal Verma and Seema Verma (“the Vermas”) allege as follows: The Vermas are co- owners of the property located at 3628 Castle Rock Road, Diamond Bar, California 91748 (“subject property”). On or about December 5, 2003, the Vermas transferred their ownership interest in the subject property to their l...
2020.07.23 Application for Right to Attach Order 156
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.07.23
Excerpt: ...r an undertaking of $10,000.00. Background Plaintiff Pacific Mercantile Bank (“Plaintiff”) alleges as follows: Defendant Usman Vakil (“Vakil”) executed a written Business Loan Agreement with Plaintiff dated October 16, 2018, bearing loan number 80012780-001 (“Loan Agreement”), wherein Plaintiff agreed to lend $400,000.00 to Vakil in connection with Vakil's business (the “Loan”). In connection with the Loan Agreement, Vakil execute...
2020.07.21 Motion to Compel Further Responses 607
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.07.21
Excerpt: ...roduction of Documents, Set One is GRANTED. Defendant is ordered to produce verified, code-compliant responses without objection within 20 days, subject to the limitations contained herein. Background Plaintiff Maria Perez de Guerrero (“Plaintiff”) alleges that, on or about November 30, 2017, Plaintiff purchased a 2016 Nissan Titan XD, VIN #1N6BA1F2XGN512265 (“subject vehicle”). Plaintiff alleges that the subject vehicle suffers from vari...
2020.07.20 Motion to Bifurcate 276
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.07.20
Excerpt: ...arty: Plaintiff, USA Waste of California, Inc. Tentative Ruling 1. Defendant Commodity Trucking Acquisition, LLC's Motion to Bifurcate is GRANTED. 2. Defendant Commodity Trucking Acquisition, LLC's Motion in Limine No. 11 to Exclude Evidence of USA's Claim for Non-Restitutionary Disgorgement Under the UCL is GRANTED. Background This case arises from a dispute involving the filling of the Arrow Pit, a former open pit sand and gravel quarry consist...
2020.07.17 Motion to Quash Subpoena, to File Amended Complaint 181
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.07.17
Excerpt: ...5:11 p.m.; due 7/6/20) 3. Plaintiff Carrien Qian He's MOTION TO QUASH SUBPOENA FOR PRODUCTION OF BUSINESS RECORDS TO UNITED PACIFIC BANK Responding Party: None (unopposed, as of 7/9/20, 5:11 p.m.; due 7/6/20) 4. Plaintiff Carrien Qian He's MOTION TO QUASH SUBPOENA FOR PRODUCTION OF BUSINESS RECORDS TO LUMAR SERVICES Responding Party: None (unopposed, as of 7/9/20, 5:11 p.m.; due 7/6/20) 5. Cross-Complainant Jay Min Chen's MOTION TO FILE CROSS-COM...
2020.07.16 Motion for Protective Order or Relief from Waiver 102
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.07.16
Excerpt: ...Inc.'s MOTION TO SEAL RECORDS LODGED CONDITIONALLY UNDER SEAL Responding Party: Plaintiff Grace Alba, a minor, by and through her Guardian ad Litem, Sylvia Alba Tentative Ruling 1. Defendant DS Services of America, Inc.'s Motion for Protective Order or to Modify the Protective Order Entered February 19, 2020 or, Alternatively, for Relief from Waiver is DENIED without prejudice for insufficient CCP § 1005(b) notice; alternatively, see below. 2. D...
2020.07.16 Application for Assumption of Jurisdiction Over Unauthorized Law Practice 109
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.07.16
Excerpt: ...ty Immigration, Unity Immigration Law Office, and Unity Immigration Office Corp. Tentative Ruling Petitioner State Bar of California's Petition and Verified Application for Assumption of Jurisdiction Over the Unauthorized Law Practice of Elena Orizabal dba Unity Immigration, Unity Immigration Law Office, and Unity Immigration Office Corp. is GRANTED. Background Petitioner State Bar of California (“State Bar”) filed the instant petition on Mar...
2020.07.13 Motion to Compel Further Responses 191
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.07.13
Excerpt: .... Defendant is ordered to produce verified, code-compliant responses without objection within 20 days, subject to the limitations contained herein. Background Plaintiff Jose Meza (“Plaintiff”) alleges that, on or about March 25, 2018, Plaintiff purchased a 2018 Nissan Rogue, VIN #KNMAT2MT3JP564410 (“subject vehicle”). Plaintiff alleges that the subject vehicle suffers from various defects and that the subject vehicle has not been repaired...
2020.07.13 Motion to Compel Deposition 021
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.07.13
Excerpt: ...ol District to Appear and Produce Documents at Deposition is summarily DENIED as untimely. Background Plaintiff Guadalupe M. Lopez, a minor, by and through her Guardian ad Litem, Patricia Diaz (“Plaintiff”) alleges that on June 3, 2016, Plaintiff was severely injured after a school aide employee at Thompson Elementary School (“Thompson”) negligently steered Plaintiff's wheelchair into a construction zone sandbag, causing Plaintiff's wheel...
2020.07.13 Motion to Compel Arbitration, Stay Proceedings 272
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.07.13
Excerpt: ...ff Hector Ochoa (“Plaintiff”) alleges as follows: Plaintiff was hired by Jet Delivery, Inc. (“Defendant”) on around November 28, 2014 as a full-time delivery driver. On June 12, 2018, Plaintiff was injured at work; Plaintiff became disabled as a result thereof and was placed on modified work duty by his physician, whereby he was limited to lifting no more than 30 pounds. Plaintiff initiated a worker's compensation claim. Defendant took no...
2020.07.08 Motion to Vacate Default, Judgment 582
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.07.08
Excerpt: ...t and Default Judgment is GRANTED. Background Plaintiff ROIC California, LLC (“Plaintiff”) is the owner of the real property located at 450 Auto Center Drive, Claremont, California (“Premises”). Plaintiff alleges as follows: on or about August 1, 2016, Irene Ahn Kim dba Frugo's Yogurt (“I. Kim”) and Mike J. Kim dba Frugo's Yogurt (“M. Kim”) executed a written Retail Shop Lease (“Lease”), wherein they leased the Premises from P...
2020.06.30 Demurrer 603
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.06.30
Excerpt: ...s) of action, and will require an offer of proof if so. Background Plaintiff Kuls LLC (“Plaintiff”) alleges as follows: During the December 2018-April 2019 time period, Plaintiff and Defendant Alton Furniture Group (“Defendant”) entered into contracts/invoices pursuant to which Plaintiff was to provide in/outbound handling and furniture storage space at its Carson, CA warehouse in exchange for payment by Defendant. Although Plaintiff perf...
2020.06.26 Demurrer 325
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.06.26
Excerpt: ... cause(s) of action, and will require an offer of proof if so. Background Plaintiffs Pankaj Macwan and Nandini Macwan (“Plaintiffs”) allege as follows: Plaintiffs and Ushakiren Patel (“U. Patel”) are former colleagues and friends. U. Patel informed Plaintiffs that her brother, Narendra Patel (“N. Patel”), was looking for investors for We Care Distributor Inc. (“Company”), a pharmaceutical distribution company N. Patel had founded....
2020.06.25 Motion for Summary Judgment, Adjudication 187
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.06.25
Excerpt: ...on for Summary Judgment is GRANTED. Background Case No. 18PSCV00187 Plaintiff Disability Services Corporation (“DSC”) is a California charitable trust; Defendants Chris Grant (“Grant”), Pamela Hamilton (“P. Hamilton”), James Hamilton (“J. Hamilton”), and Robin Borakove (“Borakove”) were members of DSC's board of directors. DSC alleges that Grant, P. Hamilton, J. Hamilton and Borakove conducted at least one secret meeting, crea...
2020.06.24 OSC Re Preliminary Injunction 868
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.06.24
Excerpt: ...n's MOTION FOR AN ORDER COMPELLING DEFENDANT'S FURTHER RESPONSES TO REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS Responding Party: Defendant, Francisco Escobar Tentative Ruling 1. The Order to Show Cause Re: Preliminary Injunction is GRANTED. The court reserves on the amount of the undertaking to be posted. 2. Plaintiffs Daniel A. Sapien's and Erika Sapien's Motion for an Order Compelling Defendant's Further Responses to Interrogatories is motion is DENI...
2020.06.23 Motion for Appointment of Receiver 840
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.06.23
Excerpt: ... a receiver over the real property commonly known as 2142 Wilkes Court, Claremont, CA, 91711 (“subject property”). City alleges that the subject property, which is a partially constructed single-family residence, poses a substantial health and safety risk to residents, neighbors and the community. On September 18, 2019, City filed a complaint, asserting a cause of action against Defendants Tracy L. Phillips (“Phillips”); Wells Fargo Bank,...
2020.06.22 Petition for Relief from Claims Presentation Requirements 401
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.06.22
Excerpt: ...nuary 15, 2018 through her last day of employment in December 2018, she was sexually harassed and assaulted by her supervisor at the California Conservation Corps' (“CCC”) Pomona facility. This is a petition for relief from the provisions of Government Code § 945.4, filed January 22, 2019. Legal Standard Government Code § 911.2(a) provides that “[a] claim relating to a cause of action for death or injury to person . . . shall be presented...
2020.06.02 Application for Right to Attach Order 156
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.06.02
Excerpt: ...n undertaking of $10,000.00. Background Plaintiff Pacific Mercantile Bank (“Plaintiff”) alleges as follows: Defendant Usman Vakil (“Vakil”) executed a written Business Loan Agreement with Plaintiff dated October 16, 2018, bearing loan number 80012780-001 (“Loan Agreement”), wherein Plaintiff agreed to lend $400,000.00 to Vakil in connection with Vakil's business (the “Loan”). In connection with the Loan Agreement, Vakil executed a...
2020.06.01 Motion for Leave to Amend Complaint 961
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.06.01
Excerpt: ...e of Civil Procedure § 473(a)(1) is DENIED without prejudice. Background Plaintiff Arrow Disposal Services, Inc. (“Plaintiff”) is a certified construction debris hauler. Plaintiff alleges that on or about September 26, 2016, Plaintiff entered into a written agreement with Regional Connector Constructors (“RCC”) to provide roll-off containers for a long-term contract for an LA Metro rail extension project that was expected to last at leas...
2020.05.22 Motion to Vacate and Set Aside Default, Judgment 862
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.05.22
Excerpt: ...lows: on or about January 11, 2019, Plaintiff and Kwik Cat, Inc. (“Kwik Cat”) entered into a New Company Application (“Contract”), wherein Plaintiff agreed to provide Kwik Cat with merchant access for VISA and Mastercard transactions with U.S. Bank, N.A. Pursuant to the terms of the Contract, Kwik Cat was obligated to pay “charge-backs” occasioned by transactions that were in violation of the Contract. Between March 5, 2019 and March ...
2020.05.22 Motion to Compel Response to Request for Production of Docs 558
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.05.22
Excerpt: ...tions are awarded in the reduced amount of $450.00 and payable within 30 days of the date of the hearing. Background Plaintiff Antoniette S. De Anda (“Plaintiff”) alleges that on or about May 1, 2018, Plaintiff, Jengio Portfolio Group, LLC (“Jengio”) and Jengio's operating manager, Rashid K. Khlafani (“Khlafani”), entered into a written contract whereby Plaintiff agreed to purchase from Jengio the real property located at 600 W. Param...
2020.05.20 Motion to Compel Further Responses, Production of Docs 649
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.05.20
Excerpt: ...f Documents, Set No. One is GRANTED as to Nos. 16, 18, 21 and 42 (i.e., as limited below) and is MOOT as to No. 19. Background Plaintiff Samantha Doll (“Plaintiff”) alleges that, on or about April 30, 2017, Plaintiff leased a 2017 Kia Sorento, VIN # 5XYPK4A59HG317596 (“subject vehicle”), manufactured by Defendant Kia Motors America, Inc. (“Defendant”), from Defendant's authorized dealership in Pomona. Plaintiff alleges that the subjec...
2020.05.20 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 546
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.05.20
Excerpt: ... Chase Bank, N.A.'s Demurrer to Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint is SUSTAINED. The court will hear from counsel for Plaintiff as to whether leave to amend is requested, and as to which cause(s) of action, and will require an offer of proof if so. 2. Defendant JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.'s Motion to Strike Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint is DENIED as MOOT. Background Plaintiff Cilleana Bradley (“Plaintiff”) alleges as follows: Plaintiff ...
2020.03.17 Motion for Summary Adjudication, to Seal Docs, for Summary Adjudication 381
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: White-Brown, Gloria
Hearing Date: 2020.03.17
Excerpt: ...fka Citrus Valley Health Partners Inc.'s MOTION TO SEAL CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS FILED BY PLAINTIFF IN OPPOSITION TO EMANATE HEALTH'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY ADJUDICATION Responding Party: None (unopposed, as of 3/5/20, 12:45 p.m.; due 3/4/20) Tentative Ruling 1. Defendant Emanate Health fka Citrus Valley Health Partners Inc.'s Motion for Summary Adjudication of Issues is GRANTED as to Issues Nos. 1, 3, 7, 9, 10, 16, 18, 27-32, 34 and 37. The motion has...

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