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: ...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...