Excerpt: ...PONDING PARTY(S): No response on eCourt as of 12/13/23 STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an action for breach of contract filed on April 25, 2022. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants failed to perform according to the terms of a contract for services in connection with production of a film. Defendants move to compel further responses to form interrogatories propounded to Cross- Defendant Mansour Bennouna and to Plaintiff, and ...

Excerpt: ...nifer Rivas. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: In her Complaint, filed on March 28, 2018, Plaintiff alleges that she was harassed and terminated based on her disability. The case was ordered to arbitration on August 15, 2018. Plaintiff petitions to confirm an arbitration award. Defendant petitions to vacate the arbitration award. TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff's Petition to Confirm the Arbitration Award is GRANTED. Defendant's Petition...

Excerpt: ...OCEEDINGS: This is a wage and hour action that was filed on April 20, 2023. Plaintiff alleges that she was misclassified as an exempt employee and paid a salary rather than hourly wages, and thus was deprived of overtime, minimum wages, indemnification for business expenses, wage and hour statements, and meal and rest periods. Plaintiff also alleges that she was terminated in retaliation for complaining about this treatment. Defendants move to st...

Excerpt: ...DINGS: This is a wage and hour action that was filed on April 20, 2023. Plaintiff alleges that she was misclassified as an exempt employee and paid a salary rather than hourly wages, and thus was deprived of overtime, minimum wages, indemnification for business expenses, wage and hour statements, and meal and rest periods. Plaintiff also alleges that she was terminated in retaliation for complaining about this treatment. Defendants move to strike...

Excerpt: ...EEDINGS: This is a wage and hour action that was filed on March 7, 2023. Plaintiff alleges that she was misclassified as an exempt employee and paid a salary rather than hourly wages, and thus was deprived of overtime, minimum wages, indemnification for business expenses, wage and hour statements, and meal and rest periods. Plaintiff also alleges that she was terminated in retaliation for complaining about this treatment. Defendants move to strik...

Excerpt: ...d Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a medical malpractice action. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant failed to adhere to the standard of care while performing cardiac surgery on Plaintiff in October of 2018. Defendant moves for summary judgment. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED. DISCUSSION: Defendant moves for summary judgment on Plaintiff's claim for professional ne...

Excerpt: ...S: This is an action for disability discrimination and wage and hour violations. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants wrongfully terminated her for taking an extended medical leave of absence. Plaintiff moves for a protective order limiting Defendant TPX Communication's special interrogatories. TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff's Motion for Protective Order is DENIED. DISCUSSION: Plaintiff moves for a protective order limiting Defendant TPX Communication'...

Excerpt: ...l Krzemuski, as Trustee of the Violette Krzemuski AKA Violette Adamian 2013 Family Trust RESPONDING PARTY(S): Plaintiff George Adam Adamian, individually and as Trustee of the George Adamian Living Trust CASE HISTORY: · 09/12/22: Complaint filed. · 04/18/23: First Amended Complaint filed. · 09/08/23: Second Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a quiet title action. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants i...

Excerpt: ...arantee a loan agreement codified in two promissory notes dated March 5, 2020 and June 7, 2020. Plaintiff moves for sanctions for Defendant Jerry Mao's unfounded Motion to Disqualify Counsel. TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff's Motion for Sanctions is DENIED. DISCUSSION: Plaintiff moves for sanctions for Defendant Jerry Mao's unfounded Motion to Disqualify Counsel. Statutory Basis For Motion Plaintiff initially brought this motion under both Code of Ci...

Excerpt: ...ction for employment discrimination that was filed on May 6, 2022. Plaintiff alleges that she was wrongfully terminated based on her age and gender. Plaintiff moves for reference of all discovery in this matter. TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff's Motion for Reference for Discovery is GRANTED. Appointment of a discovery referee is necessary to mitigate the undue burden on the Court's time and resources from the numerous discovery motions at issue in th...

Excerpt: ...ai, Sumeth, and Narlong Tilakamonkul, T-Team Investments, Inc., Royal Thai Cuisine II, Inc., Royal Thai Cuisine IV, Inc., and Siriratn Tilakamonkul RESPONDING PARTY(S): (1)(2) Defendants/Cross-Complainants Virut, Vichai, Sumeth, and Narlong Tilakamonkul, T-Team Investments, Inc., Royal Thai Cuisine II, Inc., Royal Thai Cuisine IV, Inc., and Siriratn Tilakamonkul; (3) Plaintiffs/Cross-Defendant Vichit and Somsak Tilakamonkul; CASE HISTORY:  07/...

Excerpt: ...2. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant breached the terms of a loan agreement by failing to make payments as required by its terms. Plaintiff moves for summary judgment. TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED. DISCUSSION: Plaintiff moves for summary judgment. Legal Standard The purpose of a motion for summary judgment “is to provide courts with a mechanism to cut through the parties' pleadings in order to determine wh...

Excerpt: ...act is not well- taken. Defendant made clear in its Answer and Cross-Complaint that it disputes Plaintiff's construction of the PSA, in that Plaintiff contends that it is a contract to sell both the Ambassador Hotel and the adjacent parking lot, while Defendant argues the PSA was intended to effectuate the sale of the Hotel alone. Thus, the Verified Answer alleges, in response to Plaintiff's cause of action for breach of contract, that “the Sub...

Excerpt: ...on for breach of contract that was filed on April 25, 2022. Plaintiff alleges Defendants failed to perform according to the terms of a contract for services in connection with production of a film. Defendant WARF Productions, LLC moves for an order deeming the truth of matters in Requests for Admissions propounded to Plaintiff and to Cross-Defendant Mansour Bennouna, and for sanctions. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant's Motions to Deem the Truth of Ma...

Excerpt: ..., 2023. Plaintiff alleges Defendants refused to repair persistent defects at the property where Plaintiff was a tenant, including termite infestations and plumbing issues. Defendants demur to the Complaint and move to strike portions of the Complaint. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendants' Demurrers to the Complaint are SUSTAINED without leave to amend as to the claims against these named defendants. This ruling is without prejudice to assertion of the cl...

Excerpt: ...ke filed · 11/09/2023: Opposition Papers filed STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Peter Eunsang Kim (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint on April 27, 2023 containing six causes of action against Sung Sik Lim (“Defendant”). The causes of action are: 1. Breach of Contract 2. Fraud 3. Negligent Misrepresentation 4. Unjust Enrichment 5. Breach of Fiduciary Duty 6. Fraud in the Purchase of Securities – Damages The Complaint stems fr...

Excerpt: ..., 2022. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants failed to make payments pursuant to a contract between Plaintiff and their predecessor in interest, Bruce Yasmeh. Defendant Yaniv Yasmeh moves to set aside a default and default judgment taken against him. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Yasmeh's Motion to Set Aside Default and Default Judgment is DENIED. DISCUSSION: Defendant Yaniv Yasmeh moves to set aside a default and default judgment taken against him. T...

Excerpt: ...nt discrimination and wage and hour action that was filed on March 15, 2023. Plaintiff alleges that he was discriminated against and ultimately terminated because he took medical leave to recuperate from a back injury. Defendant Staffmark Investment, LLC, joined by Defendant Raul Najar, moves to compel arbitration and stay this action pending resolution of the arbitration. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Staffmark Investment, LLC's Motion to Compel A...

Excerpt: ...INGS: This is a toxic tort action, filed on April 18, 2023, alleging that Plaintiff Melendez-Murillo developed silicosis and consequential injuries by breathing in dust from Defendants' stone products generated by his work as a fabricator and polisher of stone countertops. Defendant Global Stone Trading, Inc. demurs to the fourth cause of action for fraudulent concealment and moves to strike portions of the Complaint. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant'...

Excerpt: ...ive economic advantage. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant made misrepresentations to Plaintiff's employer that caused Plaintiff to be terminated. Defendant demurs to the Complaint in its entirety. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant's Demurrer to the Complaint is SUSTAINED with 30-days leave to amend as to the first cause of action only and otherwise OVERRULED. Defendant is ordered to file an serve an answer to the Complaint pursuant to code. DISCUSSION: ...

Excerpt: ...an action for disability discrimination and wage and hour violations. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants wrongfully terminated her for taking an extended medical leave of absence. Plaintiff moves for leave to file a First Amended Complaint. TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File a First Amended Complaint is GRANTED. Plaintiff is ordered to file a clean standalone copy of the First Amended Complaint within 10 days of this order. DIS...

Excerpt: ...: This is an action for fraud, breach of contract, and violation of the Consumer Legal Remedies Act. Plaintiff alleges that she purchased a used 2009 Toyota Corolla from Defendant, and that Defendant concealed that the vehicle had sustained prior frame and structural damage from an accident. Plaintiff moves to enforce a settlement agreement between the parties. TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff's Motion to Enforce Settlement is DENIED. DISCUSSION: Plai...

Excerpt: ...0/28/22: Complaint filed.  07/20/23: First Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an action for breach of contract and unjust enrichment. Plaintiffs allege that Defendants breached their obligations arising from a 2016 loan agreement to finance the production of several film projects and a 2018 settlement agreement intended to resolve some of the disputes arising from those projects. Defendants Atmosph...

Excerpt: ...hat Defendant has violated Proposition 65 by selling consumer products containing toxic chemicals. Plaintiff moves to approve and enter a consent judgment between the parties. TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff's Motion for Approval of Proposition 65 Consent Judgment is GRANTED. DISCUSSION: Plaintiff moves to approve and enter a consent judgment between the parties. Missing Proof of Service Plaintiff did not file a proof of service with any of the movin...

Excerpt: ... PAGA action filed on January 28, 2022. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants have systematically underpaid its employees, failed to provide meal and rest breaks and overtime payments, failed to timely pay wages during employment and at the end of employment, and failed to reimburse business expenses. Plaintiff moves for an order (1) approving a proposed PAGA settlement of $130,000; (2) appointing Phoenix Settlement Administrators as the settlement a...

Excerpt: ...nation and wrongful termination that was filed on August 16, 2023. Plaintiff alleges that she was terminated because Defendants did not wish to reinstate her after taking leave for her pregnancy. Defendant moves to strike portions of the Complaint pertaining to punitive damages. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant's Motion to Strike is GRANTED. DISCUSSION: Defendant moves to strike portions of the Complaint pertaining to punitive damages. Legal Standard ...

Excerpt: ... Nissani Bros. Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram  07/06/23: Judgment entered. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a lemon law action filed on September 3, 2020. Plaintiff purchased a new 2016 Dodge Ram 2500 on January 23, 2016, which was delivered with serious defects in the transmission and electrical systems as well as the brakes and the engine. A jury verdict was rendered on May 10, 2023 in favor of Plaintiff and against Defendant...

Excerpt: ...mended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an action for breach of contract, negligence, and fraud. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants permitted an unknown individual to make unauthorized withdrawals from Plaintiff's bank account using a stolen debit card. Defendants move to compel arbitration based on the operative account agreement between Plaintiff and Defendants Bluevine and Coastal Community Bank. TENTATIV...

Excerpt: ...aintiff deemed vexatious litigant.  07/05/23: Notice of Appeal filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an action for quiet title and injunctive relief. Plaintiff contends that Defendant is fraudulently claiming ownership of the property in which Plaintiff resides and which he contends that he owns. Plaintiff moves to compel responses to requests for production propounded to Defendant Amy Pham. TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff...

Excerpt: ...led.  06/23/23: First Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an action for fraud and breach of fiduciary duty. The parties are siblings whose parents allegedly wished for the family property to put up for sale and the proceeds to be equally distributed. Defendant allegedly claimed power of attorney for their parents and took possession of the property for rental and subsequent sale, without distributin...

Excerpt: ...ND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a breach of contract action that was filed on December 6, 2021. Plaintiff seeks coverage for the loss of inventory destroyed by a fire while in the care of the insured non-party Pro-Com Products, Inc. Defendant Great Northern Ins. Co moves to compel further responses to form interrogatories and requests for production. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant's Motion to Compel Further Responses to Form Interrogatories is GRANTED. D...

Excerpt: ...Complaint in Intervention filed by Royal Thai Cuisine II  04/29/19: First Amended Complaint filed.  08/21/19: Second Amended Complaint filed.  04/07/20: Cross-Complaint filed by T-Team Investment  11/02/20: First Amended Cross-Complaint filed by T-Team Investment.  03/05/21: Second Amended Cross-Complaint filed by T-Team Investment.  06/30/22: Statement of Decision Rendered  10/11/22: Amended Statement of Decision Rendered �...

Excerpt: ...a toxic tort action, filed on April 18, 2023, alleging that Plaintiff Melendez-Murillo developed silicosis and consequential injuries by breathing in dust from Defendants' stone products generated by his work as a fabricator and polisher of stone countertops. Defendant Francini, Inc. demurs to the fourth cause of action for fraudulent concealment and moves to strike portions of the Complaint. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant's Demurrer to the Complain...

Excerpt: ...Ryan CASE HISTORY:  03/20/23: Complaint filed.  07/26/23: First Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an action for negligence, trespass to chattels, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants seriously misdiagnosed his service dog with a life-threatening illness, thereby inducing him to subject his dog to invasive and unnecessary surgeries. Defendants demur...

Excerpt: ...ROCEEDINGS: This is an action for employment discrimination and whistleblower retaliation that was filed on April 15, 2021. Plaintiff alleges that he was subjected to extensive retaliation for reporting serious financial misconduct within the Los Angeles County Probation Department, including a demotion and denial of accommodations for his medical condition. Plaintiff moves for discovery of probation officer records pursuant to Evidence Code sect...

Excerpt: ...PARTY(S): Plaintiffs AMG & Associates, LLC and Affordable Housing Acquisition Partnership. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an action for conversion and breach of contract filed on April 10, 2019. Plaintiffs allege that, after contracting with Defendants Gilland and Silver Tree to purchase a parcel of low-income elderly housing, Defendants conspired to sabotage Plaintiffs' efforts so that Defendants Housing Preservation, SP...

Excerpt: ...nts/Cross-Complainants George Zakharia and Hoda Zakharia CASE HISTORY:  10/14/15: Complaint filed.  11/16/15: Cross-Complaint filed.  04/23/18: Compulsory Cross-Complaint filed.  06/07/18: First Amended Cross-Complaint filed.  06/21/23: Judgment entered for Plaintiff and against Defendants.  08/18/23: Amended Judgment entered. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an action to quiet title by adverse possession....

Excerpt: ...omplaint filed.  01/08/20: Cross-Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an action for trespass. Plaintiffs allege that Defendants trespassed on their property and performed unauthorized and illegal modifications to the property while renovating an adjacent property. Plaintiffs move to compel the deposition of Defendant Armen Gasparian, and for sanctions. TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel Depositio...

Excerpt: ...TY(S): Defendant City of Los Angeles, CASE HISTORY:  04/01/22: Complaint filed.  06/02/22: First Amended Complaint filed.  01/17/23: Second Amended Complaint filed.  02/16/23: Cross-Complaint filed by County of Los Angeles. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an action for negligence and wrongful death that was filed on April 1, 2022. In their Second Amended Complaint, filed January 17, 2023, Plaintiffs contend tha...

Excerpt: ...int filed.  06/08/22: First Amended Complaint filed.  07/08/22: Cross-Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an action for fraud and breach of contract arising out of a commercial lease dispute. Defendants move for an order deeming the truth of the matters stated in Requests for Admissions (Set One) propounded to Plaintiff, and for sanctions. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendants' Motion for Order Deeming the Truth ...

Excerpt: ...: Plaintiff Frontline Medical Associates, Inc. CASE HISTORY:  07/30/19: Complaint filed.  12/16/21: First Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff alleges that the lawyer Defendants made misrepresentations to it so that it would pay them $600,000 to provide services to another of their clients, Paul Turley. Defendants move for terminating sanctions. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendants' Motion for Terminati...

Excerpt: ...y 27, 2022. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant breached the terms of a loan agreement by failing to make payments as required by its terms. Plaintiff moves for summary judgment. TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff moves for summary judgment. Plaintiff did not include a Separate Statement of Undisputed Material Facts with its moving papers. Code of Civil Procedure section 437c subdivision (b) states: The supporting papers shall include a separate statement ...

Excerpt: ...ent discrimination action that was filed on July 19, 2022. Plaintiff alleges that she was subjected to extensive sexual harassment and retaliation for complaining about the harassment to which she was subjected, culminating in her termination. Plaintiff moves to compel responses to Requests for Production (Set Three) propounded to Defendant Rahn Industries, Inc. TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Responses to Requests for Production (...

Excerpt: ... an employment discrimination action that was filed on March 9, 2023. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant subjected her to extensive discrimination and harassment on the basis of her race and medical condition.based ones to compel this matter to binding arbitration. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant's Motion to Compel Arbitration is GRANTED. This action is hereby stayed pending resolution of the arbitration. The Court sets a hearing for a Status Conferenc...

Excerpt: ...omplaint filed.  02/24/21: Second Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a medical malpractice action. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant failed to adhere to the standard of care while performing cardiac surgery on Plaintiff in October 2018. Defendant moves to advance the hearing on Defendant's pending Motion for Summary Judgment or Summary Adjudication currently scheduled for April 16, 2024. TENTATIVE R...

Excerpt: ...ATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a tort action for battery, trespass, and negligence that was filed on September 3, 2019. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant Hyland was employed by the other Defendants as a property manager, and, while so employed, sexually harassed and physically attacked Plaintiff, who was a tenant at a property owned by Defendants. Plaintiff moves for issue and monetary sanctions. TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff's Motion for...

Excerpt: ...iled.  07/14/23: First Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a lemon law action filed on November 15, 2022. Plaintiffs purchased a 2021 Chevrolet Colorado which they subsequently discovered was equipped with a transmission system that is known to Defendant be incurably defective in design. Defendant demurs to the fourth cause of action for fraudulent concealment and moves to strike portions of the Fir...

Excerpt: ...ts First Amended Complaint, filed on October 7, 2022, Plaintiff alleges that Defendant knowingly cashed a check from Plaintiff to the IRS that was intercepted and forged to direct payment to a third party. Defendant moves for summary judgment or, in the alternative, summary adjudication of all causes of action. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment is DENIED. Defendants' Motion in the Alternative for Summary Adjudication is GR...

Excerpt: ...1: Complaint filed. · 10/20/21: The Quikrete Companies, LLC substituted in as Doe 1 · 11/29/21: Dismissal entered as to Quikrete International, Inc. · 01/17/23: First Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a toxic tort and survival action. Plaintiffs allege that Timothy Joseph Toups, now deceased, was exposed to various toxic chemicals while working in construction, which ultimately caused his fatal il...

Excerpt: ...nd Karen Crucena RESPONDING PARTY(S): Plaintiff Monique Sands, individually and as successor-in-interest to Marilyn Sands. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a wrongful death and elder abuse action that was filed on September 28, 2021. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants failed to provide adequate care for her elderly mother, causing the decedent's death. Defendants La Brea Rehabilitation Center, The Rehabilitation Center on La...

Excerpt: ...ts' failure to repay and guarantee a loan agreement codified in two promissory notes dated March 5, 2020 and June 7, 2020. Defendant Jerry Mao moves to disqualify Plaintiff's counsel, Attorney Michael Chen. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant's Motion to Disqualify Counsel is DENIED. DISCUSSION: Defendant Jerry Mao moves to disqualify Plaintiff's counsel, Attorney Michael Chen. California Rule of Professional Conduct 1.9(a) states: A lawyer who has forme...

Excerpt: ...ani Bros. Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram · 07/06/23: Judgment entered. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a lemon law action filed on September 3, 2020. Plaintiff purchased a new 2016 Dodge Ram 2500 on January 23, 2016, which was delivered with serious defects in the transmission and electrical systems as well as the brakes and the engine. A jury verdict was rendered on May 10, 2023, in favor of Plaintiff and against Defendant FCA ...

Excerpt: ... 17, 2022. Plaintiff purchased a 2022 Cadillac Escalade which is alleged to be defective. Plaintiff moves for an order compelling responses to requests for production. TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Responses to Requests for Production is GRANTED. Defendant is ordered to produce verified, code-compliant responses without objections within 30 days of this order. Plaintiff's request for sanctions is GRANTED in the amount of $411.65 ...

Excerpt: ... This is an action for employment discrimination and whistleblower retaliation that was Ðiled on February 27, 2023. Plaintiff alleges Defendants reduced her working hours because she took medical leave, and terminated Plaintiff for her repeated whistleblowing complaints regarding threats made against her by another employee. Defendants move for an order compelling this matter to binding arbitration and staying all proceedings pending resolution...

Excerpt: ...etaliation that was filed on March 22, 2023. Plaintiff alleges that she was wrongfully terminated for making complaints regarding Defendants' failure to comply with wage and hour laws. Plaintiff moves for leave to file a first amended complaint. TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File a First Amended Complaint is GRANTED. A stand-alone version of the First Amended Complaint shall be filed with the Court within 5 days of this Order,...

Excerpt: ...er abuse that was filed on February 9, 2022. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants failed to repay Plaintiff pursuant to the terms of a loan agreement. Defendants demur to the Complaint in its entirety as to Defendant Elite Equity Builders, LLC, and as to the first three causes of action as to Defendant Chavez. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Elite Equity Builders, LLC's Demurrer to the Complaint is SUSTAINED in its entirety without leave to amend. Defen...

Excerpt: ... Management Services XLIX, Inc. CASE HISTORY:  01/25/23: Complaint filed.  04/25/23: Case deemed related to Case No. 23STCV02188. This case designated as lead case. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a habitability action filed on behalf of 43 Plaintiffs, consisting of 22 adults and 21 children across eight families. Plaintiffs, who are and were tenants at the Chesapeake Apartments, a residential apartment complex, alle...

Excerpt: ...anted. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a lemon law action. Plaintiff alleges that the 2013 BMW 528i that she leased in 2013 had engine defects and other defects. Plaintiff moves for reconsideration of the Court's July 29, 2020 ruling compelling this matter to arbitration and staying all proceedings. TENTATIVE RULING: On the Court's own motion, the July 29, 2020 Order Granting Defendants' Motion to Compel Arbitration and St...

Excerpt: ...Newmark & Company Real Estate, Inc.; Newmark Knight Frank Valuation & Advisory, LLC; Gibran Begum (2) Plaintiffs Estate of Yoav Botach and YB Real Estate Properties I, LLC RESPONDING PARTY(S): (1) Plaintiff YB Real Estate Properties I, LLC; (2) Defendants Newmark of Southern California, Inc.; Newmark & Company Real Estate, Inc.; Newmark Knight Frank Valuation & Advisory, LLC; Gibran Begum CASE HISTORY:  08/09/18: Complaint filed.  01/10/22:...

Excerpt: ... OK.  16/21 (Code Civ. Proc. § 1005(b)): UNKNOWN. Motion filed 6/21 has no proof of service. Motion filed 8/22 has no date on proof of service. CASE HISTORY:  03/23/22: Complaint filed.  03/14/23: First Amended Complaint filed.  05/24/23: Plaintiff deemed vexatious litigant.  07/05/23: Notice of Appeal filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an action for quiet title and injunctive relief. Plaintiff contends...

Excerpt: ...e on eCourt as of 10/9/23 STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an action for breach of contract that was filed on July 27, 2022. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant breached the terms of a loan agreement by failing to make payments as required by its terms. Plaintiff moves to compel responses to three sets of discovery and to deem the truth of matters in two sets of requests for admissions as admitted. TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff'...

Excerpt: ...against the vehicle dealer and its assignee. Plaintiff purchased a 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class on October 28, 2022. Plaintiff subsequently discovered the vehicle had severe structural damage and engine leaks from a previous accident which was not disclosed to him before purchasing the vehicle. Defendants Shift Operations, LLC and American Contractors Indemnity move to compel Plaintiff to binding arbitration with the American Arbitration Associatio...

Excerpt: ...Limited Partnership; Standard Development, LLC RESPONDING PARTY(S): (1)(2) Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant Susan Primorac CASE HISTORY:  02/08/21: Complaint filed  06/25/21: Cross-Complaint filed by 901 South Broadway, LP as to Susan Primorac and Royal Security Group, Inc.  11/17/22: First Amended Complaint filed.  09/25/23: First Amended Cross-Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff rented an apartment in...

Excerpt: ...rcom device in the decedent's residence—causing the decedent's death when he suffered a medical emergency and could not call for assistance. Plaintiffs also allege that Defendants failed to adequately monitor the decedent. Defendants move for summary judgment or, in the alternative, summary adjudication of all causes of action. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED. // // DISCUSSION: Motion for Summary Judgment De...

Excerpt: ... Defendant systematically failed to pay its employees minimum and overtime wages, wages upon termination, and meal and rest periods, and maintain accurate wage statements. Defendant moves to compel Plaintiff's individual claim to arbitration and stay or dismiss the representative claims. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant's Motion to Compel Arbitration is DENIED. DISCUSSION: Defendant moves to compel Plaintiff's individual claim to arbitration and stay ...

Excerpt: ...ent and Shenghua Entertainment Communication Co., Ltd. CASE HISTORY: · 10/28/22: Complaint filed. · 07/20/23: First Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an action for breach of contract and unjust enrichment. Plaintiffs allege that Defendants breached their obligations arising from a 2016 loan agreement to finance production of several film projects and a 2018 settlement agreement intended to resolve ...

Excerpt: ... filed. · 01/24/23: First Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a lemon law action filed on June 1, 2022. Plaintiffs purchased a 2019 Honda Pilot which they allege developed defects in the infotainment, electrical, transmission, and engine systems. Defendant demurs to the fifth cause of action for fraudulent concealment and moves to strike portions of the First Amended Complaint. TENTATIVE RULING: Defen...

Excerpt: ...d ADB Group Inc. as to Avraham Bibi  01/06/23: Cross-Complaint filed by Eydan Berger as to Avraham Bibi.  03/13/23: First Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an action for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and fraud arising from the breakdown of a joint venture between the parties in the beauty supply and spa business. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants entered into unauthorized partne...

Excerpt: ...; (3) Defendant State Farm General Insurance Co. RESPONDING PARTY(S): (1)(2) Defendant State Farm General Insurance Co.; (3) Plaintiffs Gary Peterson and Robin Barton-Peterson CASE HISTORY:  04/28/20: Complaint filed.  06/26/20: First Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a breach of contract and negligence case. Plaintiffs contend that Defendants failed to pay the entirety of Plaintiffs' insurance...

Excerpt: ...imination, harassment, and retaliation that was filed on June 17, 2021. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant discriminated against Plaintiff on the basis of her race, religion, and national origin, retaliated against her for complaining about discrimination and for reporting unlawful activity, and that Defendant failed to prevent others from discriminating against and harassing her. Plaintiff moves for leave to file a First Amended Complaint. TENTATI...

Excerpt: ... 2022. Plaintiff purchased a 2022 Cadillac Escalade which is alleged to be defective. Plaintiff moves for an order deeming the truth of matters in requests for admissions. TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff's Motion for Order Deeming the Truth of Matters in Requests for Admissions is GRANTED. Plaintiff's request for sanctions is GRANTED in the amount of $411.65 against Defendant and its counsel, jointly and severally. Payment is to be made within 10 day...

Excerpt: ...DENIED. Defendant's request for sanctions is GRANTED in the amount of $1,740 against Plaintiff and his counsel, jointly and severally. DISCUSSION: Plaintiff moves to quash a subpoena for documents propounded by Defendant Kjar, McKenna, & Stockalper, LLP, to Paul Hastings, LLP. Legal Standard Code of Civil Procedure section 1987.1 provides: If a subpoena requires the attendance of a witness or the production of books, documents, or other things be...

Excerpt: ...G PARTY(S): Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant Olenna Taskey STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a tort action for battery, trespass, and negligence that was filed on September 3, 2019. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant Hyland was employed by the other Defendants as a property manager, and, while so employed, sexually harassed and physically attacked Plaintiff, who was a tenant at a property owned by Defendants. Defendants move for term...

Excerpt: ...dgment, or, in the alternative, Summary Adjudication is DENIED. DISCUSSION: Motion for Summary Judgment Defendant moves for summary judgment. As Defendant has not demonstrated that it is entitled to summary adjudication of any cause of action for the reasons stated below, Defendant's motion for summary judgment is DENIED. Motion for Summary Adjudication Defendant moves in the alternative for summary adjudication of each cause of action. Legal Sta...

Excerpt: ...ey Burg and ADB Group Inc. as to Avraham Bibi  01/06/23: Cross-Complaint filed by Eydan Berger as to Avraham Bibi.  03/13/23: First Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an action for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and fraud arising from the breakdown of a joint venture between the parties in the beauty supply and spa business. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants entered into unauthori...

Excerpt: ...d Pacific Waste RESPONDING PARTY(S): Cross-Defendant Kareem Corp. and Plaintiff Stanford Neighborhood Association LLC CASE HISTORY:  11/24/20: Complaint filed  02/09/21: Cross-Complaint filed as to Stanford Neighborhood Association, LLC; DGT Holdings LLC, and LA Catering Truck MFG, Inc.  02/26/21: First Amended Complaint filed.  04/09/21: Cross-Complaint filed as to Grit & Gravel Inc. and Miranda Logistics Enterprise, Inc.  07/01/2...

Excerpt: ... South Broadway Limited Partnership; Standard Development, LLC RESPONDING PARTY(S): (1) No response on eCourt as of 9/11/23; (2) Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant Susan Primorac CASE HISTORY:  02/08/21: Complaint filed  06/25/21: Cross-Complaint filed by 901 South Broadway, LP as to Susan Primorac and Royal Security Group, Inc.  11/17/22: First Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff rented an apartment...

Excerpt: ...d. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This case arises out of an altercation at a DMV location between Plaintiff and her boyfriend and a DMV employee who allegedly blocked their access to their vehicle, struck Plaintiff multiple times, and had her boyfriend's vehicle towed. Plaintiff alleges assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, false arrest, and civil rights violations. Plaintiff moves for leave to file a f...

Excerpt: ...S: This is an action for breach of contract that was filed on November 4, 2022. Plaintiff alleges that the Defendants have failed to pay Plaintiff for payroll and staffing services rendered to Defendants. Defendants Yaakov, Yosef, Yehuda, and Akiva Nourollah, joined by Defendant Pharmedoc, Inc., demur to the Complaint in its entirety. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendants Yaakov, Yosef, Yehuda, and Akiva Nourollah and Pharmedoc Inc.'s Demurrer to the Comp...

Excerpt: ...t filed.  07/13/22: First Amended Cross-Complaint Filed.  04/07/23: First Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a breach of contract action. Plaintiff claims that Defendant agreed to permit Plaintiff to reside at a piece of property in exchange for Plaintiff caring for Defendant's personal needs as his helpmate and life partner. Plaintiff moves for leave to take the deposition of Defendant/Cross-Co...

Excerpt: ...everal related actions arising from a warehouse fire that destroyed some $13 million worth of Plaintiff's stock. Plaintiff sued Defendants for negligence in their provision of security, fire suppression, and safe storage of Plaintiff's materials. Defendant AJ Global Group moves for leave to file a permissive cross-complaint. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant's Motion for Leave to File a Cross-Complaint is GRANTED. A stand-alone copy of the cross-compla...

Excerpt: ...G PARTY(S): Plaintiffs AMG & Associates, LLC and Affordable Housing Acquisition Partnership. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an action for conversion and breach of contract filed on April 10, 2019. Plaintiffs allege that, after contracting with Defendants Gilland and Silver Tree to purchase a parcel of low-income elderly housing, Defendants conspired to sabotage Plaintiffs' efforts so that Defendants Housing Preservation, ...

Excerpt: ...n January 10, 2023. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant terminated her while she was on pregnancy leave without explanation or justification. Defendant moves to compel this matter to binding arbitration. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant's Motion to Compel Arbitration is GRANTED. This matter is hereby stayed pending resolution of the arbitration. The Court sets a hearing for an Order to Show Cause Re: Status of Arbitration for March 6, 2024 at 8:30 AM. Al...

Excerpt: ...022. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant terminated him while on disability leave for surgery, and did so on the basis of that disabisurgery anddant moves to compel this matter to binding arbitration. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant's Motion to Compel Arbitration is GRANTED. This matter is hereby stayed pending resolution of the arbitration. The Court sets a hearing for an Order to Show Cause Re: Status of Arbitration for March 6, 2024 at 8:30 AM. All o...

Excerpt: ...filed. · 07/08/22: Cross-Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an action for fraud and breach of contract arising out of a commercial lease dispute. Defendants move for judgment on the pleadings. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendants' Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings is GRANTED. Plaintiff shall have 20 days leave to file a Second Amended Complaint. DISCUSSION: Defendants move for judgment on the pleadings. // // Leg...

Excerpt: ...omplaint filed.  10/14/22: Third Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff's brother was killed by Sheriff's Deputies when they were allegedly responding to a domestic dispute call to his home. Plaintiff alleges a cause of action for negligent infliction of emotional distress. Defendant moves for judgment on the pleadings. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant's motion for judgment on the pleadings is DENIED. DIS...

Excerpt: ... May 4, 2022. Plaintiff purchased a new 2019 Chevrolet Silverado which was delivered with serious structural and electrical system defects. Plaintiff moves to compel the deposition of Defendant's person most knowledgeable and for production of documents at that deposition. TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Deposition of Person Most Knowledgeable is GRANTED. Defendant is ordered to designate and produce its person most knowledgeable t...

Excerpt: ...employment law action for sexual harassment and retaliation that was filed on September 21, 2020. Plaintiff alleges that she was sexually harassed by her supervisor, and that her employers refused to investigate or take action, permitting the supervisor to retaliate against her for her complaints. Plaintiff moves to compel further responses to requests for production propounded to Defendants The Kroger Co. and Ralph's Grocery Co. TENTATIVE RULING...

Excerpt: ...raud that was filed on December 23, 2022. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants fraudulently induced her to transfer title to her home to Defendants. Specially Appearing Defendant Ruben Montes Trejo moves to quash service of the summons and complaint. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant's Motion to Quash Service of Summons is GRANTED. DISCUSSION: Specially Appearing Defendant Ruben Montes Trejo moves to quash service of the summons and complaint. Timeliness ...

Excerpt: ...Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a breach of contract and negligence case. Plaintiffs contend that Defendants failed to pay the entirety of Plaintiffs' insurance claims following the loss of their home in the Woolsey Fire, and mishandled Plaintiffs' insurance coverage. Plaintiffs move for summary adjudication on a single issue of duty. TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Adjudication is DENIED....

Excerpt: ...ngton Savings Fund Society FSB. RESPONDING PARTY(S): No response on eCourt as of 8/23/23 CASE HISTORY:  12/21/21: Complaint filed.  03/21/22: First Amended Complaint filed.  10/17/22: Second Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an action for wrongful foreclosure on a property located at 82 W. Abor Street, Long Beach, CA 90805. Defendants move to compel responses to special interrogatories propo...

Excerpt: ...ONDING PARTY(S): Plaintiffs Maritza Padilla and Jesus Chavez, individually and as successors in interest to Leonel Chavez STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a wrongful death action that was filed on January 6, 2022. Plaintiffs allege that Officer Daniel Castaneda of the California Highway Patrol employed excessive force in responding to a minor traffic collision involving Plaintiffs' son, Decedent Leonel Chavez. Plaintiffs al...

Excerpt: ...ONDING PARTY(S): Plaintiff Olenna Taskey STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a tort action for battery, trespass, and negligence that was filed on September 3, 2019. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant Hyland was employed by the other Defendants as a property manager, and, while so employed, sexually harassed and physically attacked Plaintiff, who was a tenant at a property owned by Defendants. Defendants move for terminating san...

Excerpt: ...EMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: The City of Los Angeles alleges Defendant owes transient occupancy taxes totaling $1,349,359.74, including penalties and interest. Plaintiff moves for summary judgment. TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED. DISCUSSION: Plaintiff moves for summary judgment against Defendant. Legal Standard The purpose of a motion for summary judgment “is to provide courts with a mechanis...

Excerpt: ...06/14/21: First Amended Complaint filed in lead case.  09/13/21: Second Amended Complaint filed in lead case.  06/07/22: Complaint filed by Plaintiff Nancy Allen in this case  05/24/23: First Amended Complaint filed by Plaintiff Nancy Allen in this case. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an action for breach of contract, fraud, product liability, and negligence arising from a defective stair lift. Plaintiff moves fo...

Excerpt: ...cember 22, 2022. Plaintiff alleges that the individual Defendants, while serving as executives for Plaintiff, usurped corporate opportunities from Plaintiff to establish their own independent venture, the LLC Defendant. Defendants demur to the Complaint in its entirety. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendants' Demurrer to the Complaint is OVERRULED. DISCUSSION: Defendants demur to the Complaint in its entirety. Legal Standard A demurrer tests whether the co...

Excerpt: ...21/20: Complaint filed.  04/01/22: First Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an employment discrimination action. Plaintiff alleges that he was subjected to extensive harassment by Defendant Gustavo Valencia while they were both employees at California State University Northridge. Defendant Board of Trustees of the California State University moves for an order deeming the truth of the matters in De...

Excerpt: ... Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This case arises out of an altercation at a DMV location between Plaintiff and her boyfriend and a DMV employee who allegedly blocked their access to their vehicle, struck Plaintiff multiple times, and had her boyfriend's vehicle towed. Plaintiff alleges assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, false arrest, and civil rights violations. Defendants request iss...

Excerpt: ... 30, 2020. Plaintiff alleges that he was the victim of a fraud scheme based in Nigeria. Plaintiff moves to set aside the Court's order dismissing this action for failure to prosecute. TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff's Motion to Set Aside the Dismissal for Failure to Prosecute is GRANTED. DISCUSSION: Plaintiff brings this motion under both Code of Civil Procedure section 663a, which provides for relief from a judgment that is inconsistent with the fac...

Excerpt: ...laint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an employment discrimination action. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant wrongfully terminated her because of her pregnancy. Defendant moves to compel this matter to binding arbitration and stay this proceeding pending resolution of arbitration. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant's Motion to Compel Arbitration is DENIED. DISCUSSION: Defendant moves to compel this matter to binding arbitra...