Excerpt: ...was not served at the address listed on eCourt for it, but it was served the same way that the complaint and summons was served on it (on the individual identified in that proof of service as its agent for service of process). • 16/21 (CCP § 1005(b)): OK. Served by mail on October 1, 2021 for a hearing date of November 2, 2021. Notice of continuance of hearing served by priority mail on November 1, 2021. An amended declaration was served by ma...

Excerpt: ... OF SERVICE: • Correct Address: Yes. • 16/21 (CCP § 1005(b)): OK. The method of service is not specified, but it was served on October 18, 2021. CASE HISTORY: • 06/17/13: Complaint filed. • 11/21/13: First Amended Complaint filed. • 03/26/14: Second Amended Complaint filed. • 07/31/14: Third Amended Complaint filed. • 08/03/15: Defendant Carfax, Inc.'s motion for summary judgment granted. • 08/26/15 Judgment entered in favor of D...

Excerpt: ...er 6, 2021. PROOF OF SERVICE: • Correct Address: Unknown. Defendant has not appeared yet. The proof of service represents, however, that the motion was served on Defendant's agent for service of process. • 16/21 (CCP § 1005(b)): OK. Served by mail on October 1, 2021. CASE HISTORY: • 07/02/21: Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an action for breach of contract. Plaintiff alleges that he entered into an ...

Excerpt: ...: No opposition on eCourt as of December 6, 2021. PROOF OF SERVICE: • Correct Address: Yes. • 16/21 (CCP § 1005(b)): OK. Served by mail on November 5, 2021 (and the Court's minute order of November 15, 2021 specifically notes that this motion could go forward on this date). CASE HISTORY: • 06/20/18: Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an action for breach of a partnership agreement. Plaintiff moves for ...

Excerpt: ...Defendant Max Barber (late oppositions) PROOF OF SERVICE:  Correct Address: Yes.  16/21 (CCP § 1005(b)): OK. Served by overnight mail and email on October 5, 2021. CASE HISTORY:  11/14/19: Complaint filed.  03/18/21: First Amended Complaint filed.  11/29/21: Cross-Complaint filed by Status Collection & Co., Inc. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a breach of contract action. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants p...

Excerpt: ...RY SANCTIONS (3) MOTION FOR AN ORDER TO DEEM FACTS IN REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION, SET ONE, ADMITTED BY MAX BARBER AND REQUEST FOR MONETARY SANCTIONS MOVING PARTY: (1)-(3) Plaintiff Hybrid International, LLC RESPONDING PARTY(S): (1)-(3) Defendant Max Barber (late oppositions) CASE HISTORY: • 11/14/19: Complaint filed. • 03/18/21: First Amended Complaint filed. • 11/29/21: Cross-Complaint filed by Status Collection & Co., Inc. STATEMENT OF MATERI...

Excerpt: .../12: Complaint filed.  04/11/13: Cynthia Watanabe substituted in for Cynthia Wong.  02/14/17: Judgment entered on special verdict.  04/20/17: Appeal filed by Plaintiff.  04/27/17: Appeal filed by Defendant Ralphs Grocery Company.  12/09/19: Remittitur received, reversing in part and remanding. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a wrongful termination action. Following an appeal, the remaining claims are FEHA cl...

Excerpt: ...ed by Sheriff's Deputies when they were allegedly responding to a domestic dispute call to his home. Although Plaintiff did not witness the shooting, he was present at the time and saw the aftermath. He alleges causes of action for intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress and a Bane Act violation. Defendant demurs to the first and third causes of action of the first amended complaint filed on June 9, 2021. TENTATIVE RULING: Defe...

Excerpt: ...intiff Annabel Aghajanian PROOF OF SERVICE:  Correct Address: Yes.  16/21 (CCP § 1005(b)): OK. Served by email on September 22, 2021. CASE HISTORY (Aghajanian):  08/30/18: Complaint filed.  09/14/21: Aghajanian and Haddadian deemed related. Aghajanian designated the lead case. CASE HISTORY (Haddadian):  09/20/18: Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Aghajanian is a wrongful termination action (although ...

Excerpt: ...aw Holdings, LLC; and Michael S. Yu (individually). (2) Defendant Delano Center Retail West, LLC. RESPONDING PARTY(S): (1) Delano Center Retail West, LLC. (2) Plaintiffs Michael S. Yu, a Law Corporation; My Law Holdings, LLC; and Michael S. Yu (individually). CASE HISTORY:  10/30/14: Complaint filed.  04/13/15: Notice of removal filed.  07/14/15: Order for remand filed.  10/15/15: First Amended Complaint filed.  01/25/16: Second Am...

Excerpt: ...ed. • 02/27/17: Case ordered to arbitration. • 02/13/19: Per minute order, Defendants elected not to proceed with arbitration. • 10/06/21: Judgment entered in favor of Plaintiff. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff alleged that Defendants committed legal malpractice by abandoning her during the course of representation in an action against her landlord. Judgment was entered in favor of Plaintiff on October 6, 2021. Pla...

Excerpt: ...RVICE:  Correct Address: (1)-(2) Yes.  16/21 (CCP § 1005(b)): (1)-(2) OK. Served by mail and email on June 25, 2021. CASE HISTORY:  04/01/20: Complaint filed.  02/08/21: Cross-Complaint filed.  04/28/21: First Amended Cross-Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a landlord-tenant dispute. Plaintiff alleges that he had an oral lease with Defendants that they breached by failing to provide a habitab...

Excerpt: ...s Doe 1. ConsumerBase, LLC's dba removed. • 03/26/21: First Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a wrongful termination action. Plaintiff alleges racial discrimination, harassment, and related claims. Defendants move to compel arbitration and to stay the case pending the outcome of the arbitration. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendants' motion to compel arbitration is GRANTED. The action is stayed pending conc...

Excerpt: ...ERVICE: • Correct Address: (1)-(2) Yes. • 16/21 (CCP § 1005(b)): (1)-(2) OK. Served by email on September 30, 2021 for a hearing date of October 27, 2021. Notice provided of the continued hearing date on October 26, 2021. CASE HISTORY: • 04/02/19: Complaint filed. • 09/20/19: First Amended Complaint filed. • 01/26/21: Cross Complaint filed by AdSupply, Inc. and Justin Bunnell. • 07/22/21: Dismissal entered as to Defendants AdSupply, ...

Excerpt: ...ctronically on September 22, 2021. CASE HISTORY:  06/10/21: Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an action for libel per se. Plaintiffs allege that Defendants have engaged in a campaign to disparage Plaintiff Lozano and his ministry, Plaintiff Changing People's Lives, Inc. Because Defendant Heras filed an anti-SLAPP motion to strike, there is a discovery stay in place. Plaintiffs moves to lift the discovery ...

Excerpt: ... eCourt system indicates he was served on 6/11/2021 but does not indicate he has appeared. Also, no email address is stated for him, so it is unclear if he was served by email at the correct address or at all. OK as to Defendant Nicole Castro.  75/80 (CCP § 437c(a)): OK by email, but not by mail. Served by mail and email on June 15, 2021 (77 days). CASE HISTORY:  01/21/20: Complaint filed.  04/28/20: Default entered as to Defendant Nico...

Excerpt: ...) Plaintiffs The Jacobson Group, Inc., et al. PROOF OF SERVICE:  Correct Address: (1)-(2) Yes.  16/21 (CCP § 1005(b)): (1)-(2) OK. Served by email on July 23, 2021. CASE HISTORY:  05/15/18: Complaint filed.  06/07/21: First Amended Complaint filed.  07/26/21: Dismissal entered as to Defendant Technical Micro Consultants Incorporated dba Technology Management Concepts aka TMC, a California corporation. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS A...

Excerpt: ...onciguerra RESPONDING PARTY(S): Defendants/Cross-Complainants 110 Sunshine Smoothies, LLC, Fariba Atighehchi, and Gholam Hossein Atighehchi CASE HISTORY (I Think I Got It):  01/29/20: Complaint filed.  03/20/20: Cross-Complaint filed by DRNK and Thomas Nariman.  04/24/20: Cross-Complaint dismissed without prejudice.  12/10/20: First Amended Complaint filed.  02/10/21: First Amended Cross-Complaint filed by DRNK and Thomas Nariman. ...

Excerpt: ...behalf of minor claimants Benny Joel Aguayo Leal and Adrian Cortez Leal RESPONDING PARTY(S): (1)-(2) No opposition on eCourt as of November 2, 2021. PROOF OF SERVICE:  Correct Address: (1)-(2) Yes.  16/21 (CCP § 1005): (1)-(2) Not OK. Served by priority mail on October 27, 2021. However, CCP § 372 and CRC 7.950.5 do not require a noticed motion. Petitioner did request a hearing, but a hearing is not required. (Pearson v. Superior Court (2...

Excerpt: ... Engineered Products, Inc. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a wrongful termination case filed on December 8, 2020. Plaintiff alleges disability and age discrimination, retaliation, and related claims. Defendant moves for a protective order as to Plaintiff's deposition. Plaintiff moves for sanctions in connection with her deposition. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant's motion for protective order is GRANTED. Defendant's request fo...

Excerpt: ...the value of Plaintiff's assets and/or the anticipated profits in connection with Plaintiff's development project that will be relied on by Defendants' experts to opine on the market value of the subject property at the time of the sale. The motion is GRANTED IN PART regarding any evidence or argument targeted solely at Plaintiff's wealth or net worth or that of Lee Lee, or as to any assets owned by Plaintiff or Lee Lee other than those associate...

Excerpt: ...20/21 CASE HISTORY: · 07/21/21: Petition filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: The parties entered into a stipulated award, which was signed by the arbitrator on May 14, 2021. Plaintiff now moves to have the stipulated award confirmed and judgment entered in accordance with the stipulated award. TENTATIVE RULING: Petitioner Writers Guild of America, West, Inc.'s Petition to Confirm Contractual Arbitration Award is CONTINUED to D...

Excerpt: ...ively “Responding Defendants”) CASE HISTORY: · 07/25/2018: Complaint filed. · 03/25/2019: First Amended Complaint filed. · 08/21/2019: Second Amended Complaint Filed. · 04/07/2020: Cross-Complaint filed by T-Team Investment. · 11/02/2020: First Amended Cross-Complaint filed by T-Team Investment. · 03/05/2021: Second Amended Cross-Complaint filed by T-Team Investment. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a dispute invo...

Excerpt: ...PROOF OF SERVICE: • Correct Address: Yes. • 16/21 (CCP § 1005(b)): (1)-(2) OK. Served electronically on July 9, 2021, and July 29, 2021 for a hearing date of October 27, 2021. CASE HISTORY: • 11/24/20: Complaint filed. • 02/09/21: Cross-Complaint filed. • 02/26/21: First Amended Complaint filed. • 05/18/21: First Amended Cross-Complaint filed. • 07/01/21: Second Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDING...

Excerpt: ...ly 2, 2021 for a hearing date of October 25, 2021. CASE HISTORY: • 04/13/21: Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff brings the following causes of action against Defendants: (1) breach of contract, (2) breach of implied in fact contract, (3) open book account, (4) account stated, and (5) quantum valebant. Plaintiff alleges the parties agreed that Plaintiff would provide commercial appliances in exchange for p...

Excerpt: ...one and Associates RESPONDING PARTY(S): Defendants American Guarantee and Liability Insurance Company and Daniels- Head Insurance Agency Inc. (separate oppositions) CASE HISTORY: • 07/17/17: Complaint filed. • 10/16/17: Defendant Zurich American Insurance Company dismissed. • 12/19/17: First Amended Complaint filed. • 01/04/18: Defendant Zurich American Insurance Company dismissed without prejudice. • 05/30/18: Second Amended Complaint ...

Excerpt: ... • 02/08/21: Complaint filed. • 06/01/21: First Amended Complaint filed. • 08/26/21: Dismissal entered as to first cause of action (harassment) and third cause of action (failure to take reasonable steps to prevent harassment). • 08/31/21: Dismissal entered as to fifth cause of action (negligent infliction of emotional distress) and sixth cause of action (defamation). STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an employment a...

Excerpt: ...yan RESPONDING PARTY(S): (1)-(2) Plaintiffs Jennifer Gerard and Gerard Cosmetics, Inc. PROOF OF SERVICE: • Correct Address: (1)-(2) Yes. • 16/21 (CCP § 1005(b)): (1) OK. Served by email on July 12, 2021; (2) OK. Served by email on July 20, 2021. CASE HISTORY: • 02/10/21: Complaint filed. • 05/26/21: First Amended Complaint filed. • 07/14/21: Dismissal entered as to Connie M. Fickel and Tamar Yeghiayan. • 07/14/21: Dismissal entered a...

Excerpt: ...n RESPONDING PARTY(S): No response on eCourt as of October 18, 2021. PROOF OF SERVICE: • Correct Address: Unknown. There is no proof of service attached to the petition. • 16/21 (CCP § 1005(b)): Unknown. No proof of service was attached, and no proof of service was filed indicating that Petitioner provided notice of the continued hearing date as it was ordered to do on October 7, 2021. CASE HISTORY: • 12/19/18: Complaint in Interpleader fi...

Excerpt: ...essim, Drooks, Lincenberg & Rhow, P.C. and Benjamin Gluck CASE HISTORY: • 07/30/19: 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. Plaintiff moves for leave to file a first amended complaint. TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff Frontline Medical Associates, Inc.'s m...

Excerpt: ...aint filed. • 06/24/19: First Amended Complaint filed. • 08/05/19: Cross-Complaint filed. • 02/24/20: First Amended Cross-Complaint filed. • 10/15/20: Judgment entered. • 10/21/20: Judgment set aside. • 01/21/21: Judgment entered. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff alleges that he and Defendants formed a partnership to own a piece of real property in Irvine that they would use as a rental property (“Leucadia�...

Excerpt: ...�� 04/15/20: Complaint filed. • 05/26/21: First Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff alleges that he loaned Defendant Ivazova $150,000 at the request of his real estate agent, Defendant Avetisyan, which he paid to Defendant Live Escrow, Inc. Ivazova has not repaid him. He also alleges that this was part of a larger scheme by Avetisyan to defraud him. Defendant Lilya Ivazova demurs to the first amend...

Excerpt: ...entered against Defendant Jose Luis Acosta. • 04/30/19: Default vacated as to Defendant Jose Luis Acosta. • 05/16/19: Cross-Complaint filed. • 07/12/19: Default entered as to Defendants Noe Gaona and Valerie Gonzalez. • 04/07/20: Default judgment entered against Defendants Noe Gaona and Valerie Gonzalez. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff insurance company alleges that its insured defendants and defendant claimant m...

Excerpt: ... No opposition on eCourt as of October 14, 2021. PROOF OF SERVICE: • Correct Address: (1)-(2) Yes. These were served on Defendant's previous counsel two days before his motion to be relieved was granted. • 16/21 (CCP § 1005(b)): OK. Served electronically on September 14, 2021. CASE HISTORY: • 02/08/21: Complaint filed. • 06/25/21: Cross-Complaint filed by Defendant 901 South Broadway, LP. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: P...

Excerpt: ...TEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff was an elementary school teacher in Defendant's district for over 20 years. She alleges that she was retaliated against and harassed after filing a written complaint against the school principal, alleging she was being treated differently for requesting medical leave and/or for a perceived disability. Defendants move to compel Plaintiff's deposition and for monetary sanctions. TENTATIVE RULIN...

Excerpt: ... on February 24, 2021. Plaintiff alleges discrimination based on disability/medical condition and related claims, in addition to violations of CFRA. Defendant moves to compel arbitration and to stay the case pending the outcome of the arbitration. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant's motion to compel arbitration is GRANTED. The action is stayed pending conclusion of the arbitration. Any and all future dates are advanced and vacated. A Status Conference/...

Excerpt: ...CTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On June 10, 2019, Plaintiff, a full-time office manager, filed a lawsuit against Defendants Active Plus Home Health Care, Inc., Marjan Pourharandi and Helen Mohsenzadeh (collectively “Defendants”) alleging the following claims: (1) failure to pay wages pursuant to Labor Code §§201-203; (2) waiting time penalties; (3) failure to pay wages pursuant to Labor Code §204; (4) failure to furnish accurate wage and hour stat...

Excerpt: ...ges that she leased a new 2020 Mercedes- Benz A220 that developed serious defects, including various engine, electrical, and structural defects. Defendant moves to compel arbitration and to stay the case pending the outcome of the arbitration. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC's motion to compel binding arbitration is GRANTED. This litigation is ordered stayed pending arbitration pursuant to CCP § 1281.4. Any and all future date...

Excerpt: ...OMPEL RESPONSES TO REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION; REQUEST FOR MONETARY SANCTIONS AGAINST FRONTLINE MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, INC. AND ITS COUNSEL OF RECORD MOVING PARTY: (1)-(2) Defendants Bird, Marella, Boxer, Wolpert, Nessim, Drooks, Lincenberg & Rhow, P.C. and Benjamin Gluck RESPONDING PARTY(S): (1)-(2) No response on eCourt as of October 5, 2021, except that Plaintiff filed a declaration on October 4, 2021, indicating that it served responses to the spec...

Excerpt: ...TORY: • 07/16/21: Complaint filed. • 07/19/21: First Amended Complaint filed. • 07/22/21: “Corrected” First Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an individual and derivative lawsuit for self-dealing under Corporations Code § 5233. Defendant Community Media of the Foothills moves to require a bond. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Community Media of the Foothills' motion to require bond pursuant to...

Excerpt: ...w, Inc. substituted in as Doe 1. • 07/02/10: First Amended Complaint filed. • 01/03/11: Action dismissed with prejudice as to Rebecca Bowers, Norma Sorto, Virtual Escrow, Inc., Erwin Pineda, Carmencita Pineda, City Escrow, Inc., Laurie Kim, Christine Williams, and Forward Sunset, Inc. d/b/a Keller Williams Realty. • 09/27/11: Judgment entered in Plaintiff's favor on summary judgment. • 03/17/21: Notice of renewal of judgment filed. STATEM...

Excerpt: ...TIVE DEFENSES MOVING PARTY: Plaintiffs Vichit and Somsak Tilakamonkul RESPONDING PARTY(S): Defendants Sumeth and Virut Tilakamonkul PROOF OF SERVICE: • Correct Address: Unknown. Defendants claim that they did not receive the documents by mail or email. • 16/21 (CCP § 1005(b)): Not OK. Served by mail and email on September 10, 2021. Timely service by email would have had to occur by September 9, 2021, and timely service by mail would have had...

Excerpt: ...st Amended Complaint filed. • 05/04/20: Punitive damages and attorney fees stricken from 1AC without prejudice per stipulation. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff alleges that Defendants were negligent in representing her in an underlying action for medical negligence based on a failed Lasik procedure. Plaintiff alleges that she was forced to settle for $103,000 despite actual damages between $400,000 and $700,000. Defend...

Excerpt: ...• 09/03/19: Complaint filed. • 09/24/19: First Amended Complaint filed. • 01/24/20: Default entered as to CNP 104, LLC. • 01/24/20: Default entered as to ADV, LLC. • 01/24/20: Default entered as to Jean Robinson. • 01/24/20: Default entered as to David Moore, as successor trustee of the Myrtle Moore Living Trust dated August 1, 1969 and amended October 30, 1984. • 02/07/20: Ernest L. Moore substituted in as Doe 1. • 02/07/20: Hous...

Excerpt: ...hristopher Avellone STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a libel action that was filed on June 16, 2021. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants falsely tweeted, among other things, that he preyed on young women at Dragon Con, the comic book convention held in Atlanta. Defendants (now Defendant Barrows) move to strike the complaint pursuant to CCP § 425.16. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Karissa Barrows's special motion to strike is DE...

Excerpt: ...ehchi, and Gholam Hossein Atighehchi CASE HISTORY: • 01/29/20: Complaint filed. • 03/20/20: Cross-Complaint filed by DRNK and Thomas Nariman. • 04/24/20: Cross-Complaint dismissed without prejudice. • 12/10/20: First Amended Complaint filed. • 02/10/21: First Amended Cross-Complaint filed by DRNK and Thomas Nariman. • 06/11/21: Cross-Complaint filed by 110 Sunshine Smoothies, et al. • 07/20/21: First Amended Cross-Complaint filed by...

Excerpt: ... STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a lemon law action. Plaintiff alleges that there were defects in the 2018 Jeep Wrangler she purchased in 2018, including defects in the engine, brakes, suspension, electrical system, transmission, and structural system. Defendant JRDTSP LLC demurs to the fourth cause of action (negligent repair). TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant JRDTSP LLC's demurrer is SUSTAINED with 30 days' leave to amend. DI...

Excerpt: ... and Benjamin Gluck RESPONDING PARTY(S): Plaintiff Frontline Medical Associates, Inc. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: In its July 30, 2019 complaint, 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 Bird Marella and Benjamin Gluck move for summary judgment or adjudication. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendan...

Excerpt: ...aintiff did give notice of the continued date of this hearing to Defendant's former counsel and Defendant directly. CASE HISTORY: • 03/05/18: Complaint filed. • 09/07/18: Dismissal entered as to Defendant Ker Lu. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS This is an employment action in which Plaintiff alleges various Labor Code violations, a PAGA claim, and unfair business practices. Plaintiff had worked for Defendants as an “auto brok...

Excerpt: ...ed electronically on August 3, 2021. CASE HISTORY: • 09/18/20: Complaint filed. • 10/01/20: First Amended Complaint filed. • 07/02/21: Second Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a products liability action. Plaintiff alleges that his hip implant failed because the hip replacement device manufactured by Defendant Wright Medical and distributed by Advanced Surgical Devices was defective. Defendants...

Excerpt: ...� 1005(b)): OK. Served by email on June 24, 2021. Notice of this hearing date served by email on August 16, 2021. CASE HISTORY: • 10/27/20: Complaint filed. • 05/24/21: First Amended Complaint filed. • 07/01/21: Case deemed related to 20STCV03704 (the lead case). STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an action for libel and interference with prospective economic relations. Plaintiffs allege that Defendant has disparaged th...

Excerpt: ...MENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a wrongful termination action. Plaintiff was employed as an account executive by Defendant American Furniture Rentals, Inc. and alleges discrimination and harassment based on disability and medical condition (recurrent breast cancer), and related claims. Plaintiff also alleges various Labor Code violations. Defendants American Furniture Rentals, Inc. and Alex Carril demur to the first amended com...

Excerpt: ...e is attached to any of the moving papers. • 16/21 (CCP § 1005(b)): Unknown. No proof of service is attached to any of the moving papers. However, Plaintiff did not object as to service and therefore has waived any service-related objections. CASE HISTORY: • 03/23/21: Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a PAGA action. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant intentionally misclassifies its California sales employ...

Excerpt: ...6: Second Amended Complaint filed. • 10/11/16: Third Amended Complaint filed. • 03/08/17: Cross-Complaint filed (without leave of court). • 03/12/19: Order reopening discovery entered. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a dispute regarding Defendants' obligation pertaining to the operation of a limited liability company established to cultivate marijuana. Defendant Marc Epstein filed a Cross-Complaint alleging that Cros...

Excerpt: ...minor, by his guardian ad litem Michelle Lynskey; and Declan Michael Crehan, a minor, by his guardian ad litem Michele Lynskey. RESPONDING PARTY(S): Defendants Voge, Inc. Construction & Remodeling; Voge, Inc.; Voge, Inc. Emergency & Restoration; Noam Amar; and Tomar Ben Shushan. CASE HISTORY: • 05/04/20: Complaint filed. • 02/25/21: First Amended Complaint filed. • 04/28/21: First Amended Complaint stricken as untimely filed. STATEMENT OF M...

Excerpt: ... action filed on January 4, 2021. Plaintiff alleges discrimination and retaliation based on a medical condition (which ultimately required emergency heart surgery) and related claims. Defendant moves to compel arbitration and to stay the case pending the outcome of the arbitration. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant's motion to compel arbitration is GRANTED. The action is stayed pending conclusion of the arbitration. Any and all future dates are advance...

Excerpt: ...ourt system indicates he was served on 6/11/2021 but does not indicate he has appeared. Also, no email address is stated for him, so it is unclear if he was served by email at the correct address or at all. OK as to Defendant Nicole Castro. • 75/80 (CCP § 437c(a)): OK by email, but not by mail. Served by mail and email on June 15, 2021 (77 days). CASE HISTORY: • 01/21/20: Complaint filed. • 04/28/20: Default entered as to Defendant Nicole ...

Excerpt: ...ent Resources, Inc. CASE HISTORY: • 07/18/19: Complaint filed. • 08/20/19: First Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a wrongful termination action. Plaintiff worked in Defendant's hardware support department and alleges discrimination based on medical conditions and related claims, along with Labor Code violations. Plaintiff moves to compel responses to request for production of documents, set four...

Excerpt: ... Case dismissed. • 12/18/18: Dismissal set aside. • 01/14/21: Judgment for Defendants. • 02/17/21: Judgment entered. • 03/24/21: Amended judgment entered. • 06/04/21: Second amended judgment entered. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an action for breach of a textile and clothing credit account and continuing personal guaranty thereof. Demurrer was sustained with leave to amend the breach of contract claim and an u...

Excerpt: ...: Dismissal entered as to First American Title. • 04/14/21: First Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a quiet title action. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant Jae Woo Lee (Plaintiff's younger brother) sold Plaintiff's real property in Torrance to Defendant Golden Key without Plaintiff's knowledge and converted the proceeds to himself. Plaintiff also alleges that Defendant Jae Woo Lee conspired with oth...

Excerpt: ... August 24, 2021. CASE HISTORY: • 04/29/19: Complaint filed. • 06/08/21: Dismissal of entire action entered with prejudice. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This was a quiet title action. The parties reached a settlement on December 11, 2020. Plaintiffs move to enforce the parties' settlement agreement. TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiffs Marlena Ramos, Jorge Ramos Raygoza, and Vivian Alexis Ramos's motion to enforce settlement agreem...

Excerpt: ...iled. • 04/16/19: Crossfield Products Corp. substituted in as Doe 1. Henry Company LLC substituted in as Doe 2. ITW Polymers Sealants North America Inc. substituted in as Doe 3. MBTechnology substituted in as Doe 4. Smalley & Company substituted in as Doe 5. Sunshine Supply Co., Inc. substituted in as Doe 6. Top Industrial, Inc. substituted in as Doe 7. Tropical Roofing Products of California, LLC substituted in as Doe 8. • 05/09/19: Gardner-...

Excerpt: ...1 (CCP § 1005(b): OK. Served by email on July 30, 2021. CASE HISTORY (not including dismissals and defaults): • 02/05/15: Complaint filed. • 05/18/16: First Amended Complaint filed. • 05/12/17: Second Amended Complaint filed. • 06/28/17: Cross-Complaint filed by United Refrigeration, Inc. • 09/12/17: Third Amended Complaint filed. • 04/24/18: Cross-Complaint filed by Geosystems, Inc. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Th...

Excerpt: ...pher Avellone CASE HISTORY: • 06/16/21: Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a libel action. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants falsely tweeted, among other things, that he preyed on young women at Dragon Con, the comic book convention held in Atlanta. Defendants bring a single motion in which they move to (1) quash service of the summons; (2) dismiss for inconvenient forum; and (3) strike the complaint pursua...

Excerpt: ... Auto Repair, Inc. RESPONDING PARTY(S): No opposition on eCourt as of August 23, 2021; Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant filed a notice of non-opposition. CASE HISTORY: • 12/20/18: Complaint filed. • 05/17/19: Cross-Complaint filed. • 11/13/19: First Amended Cross-Complaint filed. • 07/22/20: Judgment entered after Court trial. • 07/01/21: Final Ruling entered on post-judgment evidentiary hearing. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS:...

Excerpt: ...ration (consolidated opposition) STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff alleges that Defendant accountants billed Plaintiff for accounting services but failed to advise Plaintiff that its former controller was stealing money from Plaintiff, although Defendants knew Plaintiff was relying on them to monitor for such activity. Defendant Ronald A. Stein Accountancy Corporation filed a cross-complaint for indemnification and apporti...

Excerpt: ...iled. • 03/23/21: Zoya Tava aka Razieh Tavakoli substituted in as Doe No. 1. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a defamation action. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant “Jessica D.” gave him an inaccurate and inappropriate Yelp review. Plaintiff also alleges that “defendants” published the review and that the Doe Defendants are all “legally responsible for the events and happenings described in the Complaint.” (Com...

Excerpt: ...rough 50 dismissed without prejudice. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff alleges that he leased an apartment from Defendants and that they failed to give him proper notice that a unit in the building was being demolished and that he would also lose parking access during the construction. Defendant Orion Housing, LLC moves to vacate/set aside the default entered against it. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Orion Housing, LLC's mo...

Excerpt: ...was only filed in 20STCV22191). CASE HISTORY: • 06/11/20: Complaint filed. • 04/19/21: First Amended Complaint filed. • 04/21/21: “Errata” to First Amended Complaint filed. • 07/09/21: Case consolidated with 20STCV21789 and 20STCV03772. 20STCV03772 designated the lead case. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: All three cases that have been consolidated, including this one, are PAGA representative actions against the same e...

Excerpt: ...was only filed in 20STCV22191). CASE HISTORY: • 06/11/20: Complaint filed. • 04/19/21: First Amended Complaint filed. • 04/21/21: “Errata” to First Amended Complaint filed. • 07/09/21: Case consolidated with 20STCV21789 and 20STCV03772. 20STCV03772 designated the lead case. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: All three cases that have been consolidated, including this one, are PAGA representative actions against the same e...

Excerpt: ...� 04/13/15: Notice of removal filed. • 07/14/15: Order for remand filed. • 10/15/15: First Amended Complaint filed. • 01/25/16: Second Amended Complaint filed. • 12/30/20: Remittitur issued. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiffs allege breach of a loan modification and forbearance agreement pertaining to commercial property. Defendant Bank of the West moves to strike Plaintiffs' jury demand. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendan...

Excerpt: ...Tilakamonkul and Somsak Tilakamonkul. • 09/19/18: Complaint filed by Somsak Tilakamonkul? This appears in the summary on eCourt, but there is no such document among the “legacy images” on eCourt. • 10/30/18: Cross-Complaint filed by Sumeth Tilakamonkul? This appears in the summary on eCourt, but there is no such document accessible on eCourt. • 03/12/19: Complaint in Intervention filed by Royal Thai Cuisine II. • 03/25/19: First Amend...

Excerpt: ... • Correct Address: Yes. • 16/21 (CCP § 1005(b)): Not OK. The proof of service states “July 29, 2021” in type but is dated August 3, 2021 in writing. August 3, 2021 is too late for this hearing date, whether served by mail or personally (and the method of service is not specified). CASE HISTORY: • 06/17/13: Complaint filed. • 11/21/13: First Amended Complaint filed. • 03/26/14: Second Amended Complaint filed. • 07/31/14: Third Am...

Excerpt: ...d. • 06/10/21: Dismissal entered as to the tenth and eleventh causes of action only. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a wrongful termination action. Plaintiff was employed as an account executive by Defendant American Furniture Rentals, Inc. and alleges discrimination and harassment based on disability and medical condition (recurrent breast cancer), and related claims. Defendant Carley O'Hara moves to quash service of th...

Excerpt: ...ded Complaint filed. • 05/04/20: Punitive damages and attorney fees stricken from 1AC without prejudice per stipulation. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff alleges that Defendants were negligent in representing her in an underlying action for medical negligence based on a failed Lasik procedure. Plaintiff alleges that she was forced to settle for $103,000 despite actual damages between $400,000 and $700,000. Defendants Kr...

Excerpt: ... Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant Ernest Packaging Solutions CASE HISTORY: • 03/21/18: Complaint filed. • 04/23/18: Cross-Complaint filed by Defendant Tyler James. • 05/08/18: First Amended Complaint filed. • 08/09/18: First Amended Cross-Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS Plaintiff alleges that Defendant, a former employee, has used Plaintiff's confidential and/or proprietary trade secrets to compete with Plaintiff,...

Excerpt: ...ncan, Maria Walter, and Jacqueline Williams are the Plaintiffs at issue in the motion, not Tina Urbina) CASE HISTORY: • 03/14/19: Complaint filed. • 06/24/19: First Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiffs all work for the County's Department of Children and Family Support Services. They allege discrimination based on race and disability, harassment based on race, retaliation, and related claims. Def...

Excerpt: ...Y(S): Respondent Sharmin Hossain CASE HISTORY: • 06/25/21: Petition filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This petition pertains to a pending arbitration proceeding brought by Respondent Sharmin Hossain (“Respondent”) and against her former employer and supervisors, Petitioners D H Northridge, LLC (“DH”), Farbod Mazloumi, and Farhood Mazloumi (collectively, the “Petitioners”), pursuant to an arbitration agreement wh...

Excerpt: ...ATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On June 16, 2021, plaintiff Christopher Avellone (“Plaintiff”) filed this action's complaint (“Complaint”) against defendants Karissa Barrows and Kelly Bristol (collectively, the “Defendants”), wherein Plaintiff asserts 6 counts libel per se against the Defendants. According to the Complaint, this action arises from Defendants' June 18, 2020, public statements that insinuated Plaintiff tar...

Excerpt: ...n Tilakamonkul, and Royal Thai Cuisine, II STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On July 25, 2018, Vichit Tilakamonkul (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint against six (6) of Plaintiff's siblings (collectively “Defendants”). Plaintiff's Complaint alleges the following causes of action: (1) Breach of Written Contract, (2) Partnership Accounting, (3) Dissolution of Partnership, (4) Conversion, (5) Breach of Fiduciary Duty, (6) Construc...

Excerpt: ...�� 07/18/2019: Complaint filed. • 08/20/2019: First Amended Complaint filed. • 09/24/2019: Answer filed. • 02/04/2021: Plaintiff's Motion to Compel the Deposition of Maribel Vargas filed. • 02/05/2021: Plaintiff's Ex Parte Application for Order Advancing Hearing Date on Motion to Compel Deposition of Maribel Vargas filed. (Granted, in part.) • 02/16/2021: Defendant's Motion to Continue Trial Date filed. (Deemed Moot.) • 04/09/2021: Pl...

Excerpt: ... 2020, plaintiff Christopher Anderson (“Plaintiff”) filed his complaint against defendant Beverly Hills Unified School District (“Defendant”), wherein Plaintiff asserts such causes of action as (1) Race Discrimination/Wrongful Termination and (2) Failure to Prevent Race discrimination in Violation of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), etc. This action arises from allegations of unlawful employment actions by Defe...

Excerpt: ...e Polytechnic University CASE HISTORY: • 12/20/19: Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an employment action. Plaintiff alleges that he (a straight Mexican American male in his early 30s) was discriminated against and sexually harassed by his manager (a gay white male in his mid- 50s). Plaintiff moves for terminating sanctions or, in the alternative, evidentiary and issue sanctions, and monetary sanctions of ...

Excerpt: ... PARTY: (1) Plaintiff Stanford Neighborhood Association, LLC; (2) Cross-Defendants Miranda Logistics Enterprise, Inc. and Grit & Gravel, Inc.; (3) Defendants Miranda Logistics Enterprise, Inc. and Grit & Gravel, Inc. RESPONDING PARTY(S): (1) Defendants Miranda Logistics, Enterprise, Inc. and Grit & Gravel, Inc. (one opposition) and Defendant United Pacific Waste (separate opposition); (2) Cross-Complainant Stanford Ventures, LLC; (3) Plaintiff St...

Excerpt: ...ika Rice, and Mary Guidry RESPONDING PARTY(S): (1) Plaintiffs Jane Doe #2 (L.T.), Jane Doe #3 (J.V.), Jane Doe #4 (K.M.), Jane Doe #6 (L.S.); (2)-(4). No oppositions on eCourt as of August 2, 2021, but a courtesy hard-copy opposition was submitted to the Court. PROOF OF SERVICE: • Correct Address: (1)-(4) Yes. • 16/21 (CCP § 1005(b)): (1) OK. Served by email on June 1, 2021. (2) OK. Served by email on June 3, 2021. (3) OK. Served by email on...

Excerpt: ...atement filed the same day that this motion was filed and served (12/10/2020), Plaintiffs indicated that they would be represented by counsel; the counsel listed has not, however, made any appearance in this case on their behalf. An attorney did substitute into the case on Plaintiffs' behalf on February 3, 2021, but at the time this motion was served, they were properly served in pro per.) • 16/21 (CCP § 1005(b)): OK. Served by mail on Decembe...

Excerpt: ...ect Address: Unknown. Respondent has not yet appeared in the action. However, Respondent was personally served. • 16/21 (CCP § 1005(b)): OK. Served by personal service on June 28, 2021. CASE HISTORY: • 05/21/21: Petition filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a contractual dispute. Petitioner is seeking payment of its legal fees for legal services provided to Respondent. Petitioner petitions to compel arbitration and ...

Excerpt: ...ocedure Motion to Bifurcate Trial on Limitations Defense from Trial on Liability and Damages Regardless of whether the limitations phase of the trial is tried to the jury or the Court, the first phase will be presented to the trier of fact and decided before the second phase of the trial commences, even if this means that Plaintiff and other witnesses will have to be called twice to give evidence in both phases of the trial. This result is mandat...

Excerpt: ... HISTORY: • 04/10/20: Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a lemon law case. Plaintiff alleges that there were serious defects in the used 2008 Ford Super Duty F-250 he purchased in October 2009 (erroneously stated as October 2019 in Paragraph 9 of the complaint), including a defective engine and transmission. Defendants Ford Motor Company and David Wilson's Ford of Orange move for summary judgment or summary...

Excerpt: ...an individual. CASE HISTORY: • 10/26/18: Complaint filed. • 04/23/19: Cross-Complaint filed. • 07/16/20: First Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff tenant alleges that Defendant landlord engaged in numerous acts of threatening Plaintiff and retaliating against Plaintiff, culminating in wrongful eviction, for making complaints to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety about the illegal...

Excerpt: ...3) Defendant Detail Escrow, Inc.; (4) Defendants Jae Woo Lee and Rachel Yoonsun Lee; (5) Defendant DG Golden Key, Inc. RESPONDING PARTY(S): (1)-(3) Plaintiff Hosun Lee; (4) No opposition on eCourt as of July 20, 2021; (5) Plaintiff Hosun Lee. CASE HISTORY:  02/05/21: Complaint filed.  04/08/21: Dismissal entered as to First American Title.  04/14/21: First Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a...

Excerpt: ...rt as of July 19, 2021. PROOF OF SERVICE: • Correct Address: Yes. The email address for Plaintiff's counsel does not match the email address in the Court's records ([email protected]), but the service by email was untimely anyway. The street address is correct. • 75/77/80 (CCP § 437c): OK (by personal service; untimely by email). Served by personal service and email on May 5, 2021 (76 days). CASE HISTORY: • 04/12/19: Complaint filed. • ...

Excerpt: ... 12/04/13: Cross-Complaint filed.  12/29/14: First Amended Cross-Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff alleges that he owns 20% of Trinity but Defendants only acknowledge that he owns 10%. He alleges that Defendants breached their fiduciary obligations to him as a minority shareholder, including by depriving him of his fair share of Trinity's profits. He also seeks judicial dissolution of Trinity, with a...

Excerpt: ...., Inc. and Marcelle Ezerzer RESPONDING PARTY(S): No opposition on eCourt as of July 15, 2021. PROOF OF SERVICE:  On Parties: Correct Address: Yes; 16/21 (CCP § 1005(b)): OK. Served by mail on June 3, 2021.  On Non-party Ebi Nikjoo, DDS – by personal service on 6/8/21 CASE HISTORY:  05/02/17: Complaint filed.  04/23/19: La Cienega Center, LLC named as Doe 1.  04/23/19: Michael Shabtai named as Doe 2.  04/23/19: 7180 Sunset Bl...

Excerpt: ...rest, Juliana Garcia, and Juliana Garcia, an individual RESPONDING PARTY(S): Defendants Southland Management LLC dba Southland Living and The Ensign Group, Inc., sued as The Flagstone Group, Inc. TENTATIVE RULING: MIL No. 8 is GRANTED as to any reference, evidence, or testimony regarding (1) the relationship between the non-plaintiff siblings and (2) the non-plaintiff siblings and Plaintiff Juliana Garcia. MIL No. 8 is DENIED to the extent that i...

Excerpt: ...ff Couture Textile, Inc. CASE HISTORY: • 11/29/17: Complaint filed. • 03/23/18: Cross-Complaint filed. • 11/29/18: Bank of Hope substituted in as Roe 1. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff alleges that Defendant Samuel Shams breached his fiduciary duty to Plaintiff as a shareholder/director/officer and misappropriated its trade secrets to compete with Plaintiff through entities he controlled, including Defendants Major...

Excerpt: ... • 04/17/20: Cross-Complaint filed. • 08/13/20: First Amended Cross-Complaint filed. • 08/17/20: First Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a breach of contract action. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants have not paid for goods (PVC flooring, vinyl flooring, and other materials) that Plaintiff purchased on their behalf and that Defendants have also not paid for the related shipping charges and ware...

Excerpt: ...TORY: • 12/15/20: Complaint filed. • 04/13/21: First Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a lemon law action. Plaintiffs allege that there were defects in the 2018 Honda Pilot that they purchased, including defects in the “infotainment” system, hood vibration, clicking noises upon backing up or stopping, harsh shifting, and others. Defendant demurs to the sixth cause of action for fraudulent ind...

Excerpt: ...Winger, CPA RESPONDING PARTY(S): (1)-(2) Plaintiffs Adam Ashby and Kern Ashby (joint opposition) CASE HISTORY: • 02/27/19: Complaint filed. • 12/05/19: First Amended Complaint filed. • 04/01/20: Second Amended Complaint filed. • 10/20/20: Dismissal entered as to Demetriou & Associates and Michael Montano STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiffs engaged Defendants to assist and represent them in connection with an IRS aud...

Excerpt: ...ROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff alleges that it hired Defendant Neau and that Neau breached that contract and his fiduciary duty to Plaintiff by using Plaintiff's proprietary information for his own benefit and for the benefit of Defendant TCT, a competitor of Plaintiff that hired Neau. Plaintiff also alleges that TCT aided and abetted Neau's breach of fiduciary duty and interfered with the employment agreement. Defendants move for summary judgment or adju...