Excerpt: ... No proof of service is attached to any of the moving documents. • 16/21 (CCP § 1005(b)): (1) OK. Served electronically on June 14, 2021. (2) Unknown. No proof of service is attached to any of the moving documents. CASE HISTORY: • 11/02/17: Complaint filed. • 12/01/17: First Amended Complaint filed. • 12/04/17: Cross-Complaint filed by Jon Betuel. • 01/11/18: Cross-Complaint filed by John Peri and Montan Peri • 01/11/18: Cross-Compla...

Excerpt: ...f Ely Malkin CASE HISTORY: • 02/27/20: Complaint filed. • 04/06/20: Cross-Complaint filed. • 06/04/20: Cross-Complaint dismissed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a breach of contract action. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant Gehl agreed to give him a right of first refusal to purchase certain properties but breached the agreement by transferring the properties to the other Defendants. Defendants move for summary judgm...

Excerpt: ...s wife entered into a home improvement contract with Plaintiff, and Plaintiff alleges that Defendants breached the contract by trying to enforce its arbitration clause. Plaintiff also alleges that any damages Defendant Forehand suffered were due to other Defendants' actions (referred to erroneously as “Cross- Defendants” in that part of the complaint). Plaintiff also seeks a declaration that the arbitration provision is unenforceable. Defenda...

Excerpt: ...lewood Public Library substituted in as Doe 2. • 02/11/19: First Amended Complaint filed. • 02/15/19: First Amended Complaint filed again. • 05/08/19: Peter Nguyen substituted in as Peter Doe 1. • 05/17/19: Ameripro International Inc. substituted for Alltech Protective Services. • 12/17/19: Alltech Industries Inc. substituted for Alltech Protective Services. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff alleges that he suffe...

Excerpt: ...y; (2)-(3) Defendant David Lacey RESPONDING PARTY(S): (1)-(3) Plaintiffs Melina Abdullah, Dahlia Ferlito, and Justin Marks. CASE HISTORY: • 10/19/20: Complaint filed. • 11/05/20: First Amended Complaint filed. • 02/05/21: Second Amended Complaint filed. • 04/12/21: Third Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiffs allege that they were peacefully protesting outside of Defendants' home when Defendant...

Excerpt: ...S FOR SANCTIONS OF $1,160 MOVING PARTY: (1) Cross-Complainant Brookfield Properties Management (CA) Inc.; (2) Cross- Complainant 333 South Hope Co. LLC RESPONDING PARTY(S): (1)-(2) Cross-Defendant Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (combined opposition) CASE HISTORY: • 09/22/17: Complaint filed. • 10/26/17: Amendment of Kaiser Foundation to Kaiser Foundation Hospitals. • 11/15/17: Amendment of Bank of America to Bank of America Corporation...

Excerpt: ...DINGS: Plaintiffs allege elder abuse, violation of residents' rights, and related claims arising out of decedent Lawrence Lawson's stay at Bakersfield Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LLC dba The Rehabilitation Center of Bakersfield following a head injury. Plaintiff demurs to the amended answer of Defendant Rockport Administrative Services, LLC. TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff's demurrer to Defendant Rockport Administrative Services, LLC's amended answ...

Excerpt: ...try of Judgment on Sister-State Judgment filed. • 10/07/19: Notice of Entry of Judgment on Sister-State Judgment filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff obtained a judgment against Defendant in the Circuit Court of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in Charlotte County, Florida. Plaintiff filed an application for entry of judgment on that sister- state judgment in this Court. Defendant moves to vacate the judgment. TENTATIV...

Excerpt: ...ant City of Los Angeles CASE HISTORY: • 08/27/19: Complaint filed. • 01/05/21: First Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff was one of two police officers assigned to run a youth program for 13- to 21-year-old individuals. She alleges that she was harassed and discriminated against by the male police captain in charge of the geographic area where she worked and by other male police officers, who per...

Excerpt: ...0: Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiffs are tenants who allege that their landlord breached the warranty of habitability and the covenant of quiet enjoyment, among other claims. The complaint was stricken on April 13, 2021, when Defendant's motion for terminating sanctions was granted. Plaintiffs move for reconsideration of the April 13 order (although they really are seeking relief from that order under CCP...

Excerpt: ...tors Bruce E. Fishman, M.D., an individual, Bruce E. Fishman, M.D., FISC, Inc. and Family Urgent Care & Industrial Medical Clinic, Inc., a California medical professional corporation; (2) Additional Judgment Debtors Patrick Nazemi and GLC Operations, Inc. RESPONDING PARTY(S): (1) Additional Judgment Debtors Patrick Nazemi and GLC Operations, Inc.; (2) Judgment Creditor Dr. Fishman CASE HISTORY: • 01/27/17: Complaint filed under seal. • 11/06/...

Excerpt: ...urrer was filed. CASE HISTORY: • 10/26/18: Complaint filed. • 04/23/19: Cross-Complaint filed. • 07/16/20: First Amended Complaint filed. • 03/03/21: Second Amended Complaint (2AC) 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 Angel...

Excerpt: ... L. Bell, Jr. (one combined opposition) CASE HISTORY: • 03/27/20: Complaint filed. • 07/02/20: First Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an action for financial elder abuse. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants Hughes and Wells Fargo deliberately or recklessly invested his funds in unsuitable high-risk vehicles and concealed their wrongdoing. He also alleges that Defendants Matousov and Wells Fargo Cl...

Excerpt: ...OCEEDINGS: This is a wrongful termination action. Plaintiff alleges that she was injured at work and returned to work with work restrictions, but Defendants did not provide any reasonable accommodations and retaliated against her for taking her leave of absence. Plaintiff also alleges that she was threatened by clients on more than one occasion and Defendants did not take any action. She was placed on medical leave again in February 2019 and felt...

Excerpt: ...plaint filed. • 05/16/17: Cross-Complaint filed by Stonehaven, LLC. • 06/12/17: First Amended Verified Complaint filed. • 07/21/17: Judgment of dismissal entered as to Defendant Shaoul Levy. • 09/26/17: Dismissal entered as to Complaint. • 11/02/18: Judgment entered after Court trial on Cross-Complaint. • 12/26/18: Appeal filed by Arthur Aslanian. • 06/15/20: Case reassigned to D47. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Pl...

Excerpt: ...-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 habitable dwelling. He also alleges that Defendants intentionally caused him emotional distress by failing to serve him with their UD complaint, taking a default against him, and then having him arrested and disposing of his belongings even thoug...

Excerpt: ...This is a lemon law case filed on January 15, 2021. Plaintiffs allege that the 2013 Kia Optima they purchased in 2013 had defects related to the powertrain system, including a defective engine and a defective transmission. Defendant demurs to the complaint and moves to strike portions of the complaint. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant's demurrer is SUSTAINED with leave to amend as to the third cause of action (Violation of Civil Code § 1793.2(a)(3)) ...

Excerpt: ... CASE HISTORY (Katz, BC706172): • 05/15/18: Complaint filed. • 06/11/18: Cross-Complaint filed by Ronald A. Stein Accountancy Corporation. • 04/04/19: Cross-Complaint filed by Katz Cassidy Accountancy Corporation. CASE HISTORY (De Leon, BC689379): • 01/01/18: Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: In Katz, Plaintiff alleges that Defendant accountants billed Plaintiff for accounting services but failed to advise P...

Excerpt: ... of June 4, 2021 PROOF OF SERVICE: • Correct Address: (1)-(2) Unknown. Respondents have not appeared in the action, and neither was served. • 16/21 (CCP § 1005(b)): (1) No. It has not yet been served. (2) N/A. CASE HISTORY: • 03/25//21: Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Respondents entered into a business loan agreement with Petitioner and agreed to repay $113,202.80. They stopped ...

Excerpt: ...NT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a wrongful termination case. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants terminated her employment because she took sick leave. Defendant Cenveo Worldwide Limited moves for a determination of good faith settlement. Defendant also demurs to the first amended complaint. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Cenveo Worldwide Limited's motion for determination of good faith settlement is GRANTED. Defendant's demurrer to t...

Excerpt: ... OK. Served by mail and email on March 4, 2021 for an original hearing date of May 3, 2021. CASE HISTORY: • 01/14/21: Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a wrongful termination action. Plaintiff alleges that she was employed as a pastry chef at The Strand House and that she was subjected to harassment and discrimination based on her gender and retaliation for complaining about this harassment and discriminat...

Excerpt: ...oss of consortium brought by Jeffrey Manalansan, the husband of Vanessa Manalansan, alleging that he has suffered losses based on her treatment by Defendants, which resulted in tort injuries. This case is related to Vanessa Manalansan's case against these Defendants, Case No. 21STCV01671, which is the lead case. Defendants The Zislis Group, Inc. and MB Dining, LLC dba The Strand House move to compel arbitration and to stay the case pending the ou...

Excerpt: ...plaint filed. • 03/15/21: First Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a wrongful termination action. Plaintiff was employed as an “outside” operations manager (supervising operations outdoors) who was advised to work at home during the pandemic due to a preexisting medical condition. Because he could not do his job from home, he took six weeks of medical leave. He alleges that he was assigned an �...

Excerpt: ...t Address: (1)-(2) Unknown. Plaintiff's email address is not in his party record on eCourt and is not shown on any document he has filed, and Defendant has not attached any proof of service by mail, despite stating in a declaration that it served the documents by mail “as a courtesy.” • 16/21 (CCP § 1005(b): (1)-(2) OK, if it actually served by mail on March 16, 2021, as a declaration states, but no proof of service by mail was filed. Pro ...

Excerpt: ...n downslope vacant properties alleged to have been damaged by Defendants' development of their upslope residential homes. Thus far, Plaintiffs have reached settlements with 8 of the 11 Defendants for a total of $4.8 million. In addition, the settling Plaintiffs have also agreed to contribute $2 million for the repair of the hillside. In addition to these settlements, Defendant Meares has agreed to pay Plaintiffs a total of $1,500,000, comprised o...

Excerpt: ...OSS-COMPLAINT AS TO DGT MOVING PARTY: (1)-(2) Defendants Miranda Logistics Enterprise, Inc. and Grit & Gravel, Inc.; (3) “Cross-Defendants” (not specified); (4) Cross-Defendant DGT Holdings LLC RESPONDING PARTY(S): (1)-(2) Plaintiff Stanford Neighborhood Association, LLC; (3)-(4) Defendants/Cross-Complainants Miranda Logistics Enterprise, Inc. and Grit & Gravel, Inc. CASE HISTORY: • 11/24/20: Complaint filed. • 02/09/21: Cross-Complaint f...

Excerpt: ...This is a lemon law action. Plaintiff alleges that there were defects to the engine, power steering, wheels, door actuators, and other defects with the 2018 Dodge Charger 4DR SRT Hellcat he leased in 2017. Defendant FCA US LLC demurs to the complaint. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant FCA LLC's demurrer is OVERRULED. DISCUSSION: Demurrer Meet and Confer The Declaration of Attorney Jonathan T. Martinez reflects that the meet-and-confer requirement of CC...

Excerpt: ...d through his Successor in Interest, Judith L. Molina, and Judith L. Molina, an individual CASE HISTORY: • 12/04/19: Complaint filed. • 12/11/19: The Ensign Group, Inc. substituted for The Flagstone Group, Inc. • 02/21/20: Third cause of action for willful misconduct dismissed with prejudice. • 12/04/20: First Amended Complaint filed. • 01/06/21: Second Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a w...

Excerpt: ...treet address is listed on the proof of service, not the email address. • 16/21 (CCP § 1005(b)): OK. Served electronically on March 5, 2021. CASE HISTORY: • 05/05/20: Complaint filed. • 06/02/20: FPG Services, Inc., d/b/a Ovation Fertility substituted as the correct name for Ovation Fertility. • 02/10/21: First Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a breach of contract action. Plaintiffs allege ...

Excerpt: ...sued as Connie Finckel), and Tamar Yeghiayan CASE HISTORY: • 02/10/21: Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an action for declaratory and injunctive relief against a liability insurer and the attorneys retained by the insurer to defend Plaintiffs in an underlying employment discrimination lawsuit. Plaintiffs bring a motion for preliminary injunction against the attorney Defendants. TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff...

Excerpt: ...commenced on December 22, 2020. Plaintiff alleges that there were defects in the 2018 GMC Sierra 1500 that she purchased. Defendant General Motors, LLC demurs to the third cause of action for fraudulent inducement–concealment and moves to strike portions related to punitive damages. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant General Motors, LLC's demurrer to the third cause of action for fraudulent inducement—concealment is OVERRULED. Defendant's motion to ...

Excerpt: ...T OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff rented an apartment in Defendants' building. On February 8, 2021, she filed a complaint alleging that the building's security guard physically attacked her, which caused her to suffer from PTSD, and that Defendants refused to rent her a parking space to accommodate her disability (the PTSD). Defendants demur to the complaint and move to strike portions of it. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendants' demurrer...

Excerpt: ...GROUP; (2) MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER PROHIBITING THE DEPOSITION OF DEFENDANT'S FARIDEH ARA MOVING PARTY: (1) Plaintiff Mary Nelson, by and through her successor in interest, Elmer Pogue; (2) Defendant CHA Hollywood Medical Center, L.P. RESPONDING PARTY(S): (1) Defendant CHA Hollywood Medical Center, L.P.; (2) Plaintiff STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: In the Complaint filed on September 3, 2019, Plaintiff Mary Nelson's successor ...

Excerpt: ...Complaint filed by North American Risk Services, Inc. • 12/08/20: Cross-Complaint dismissed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff seeks to enforce payment of a hospital lien for medical expenses incurred by patient Jeffrey R. Milan. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant paid Mr. Milan for his personal injury damages without reimbursing Plaintiff for his medical expenses. Defendant moves for summary judgment. TENTATIVE RULING: De...

Excerpt: ...ssal entered as to Marasri 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...

Excerpt: ...h of contract action between package delivery services. In their February 16, 2021 complaint, Plaintiffs allege that Defendant Templar agreed to transfer the right to provide delivery services in zip code 91605 to Plaintiff Laksh, which then transferred that right to Plaintiff JROD. Defendant Templar also agreed to transfer its rights in zip code 91352 to Plaintiff JROD. However, Plaintiffs allege that Defendants refuse to take the necessary step...

Excerpt: ... 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-Gibson Manufacturing, Inc. substituted in as Doe 9. Bosti...

Excerpt: ...tion to quiet title on real property located at 833 South Western Avenue in Los Angeles. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants recorded two foreclosure notices based on a void Deed of Trust, with the foreclosure sales threatening to extinguish Plaintiff's purportedly junior interest. Plaintiff brings a motion for preliminary injunction to enjoin Defendants from foreclosing on the leasehold deed of trust. TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff's motion for preli...

Excerpt: ...TEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an action for false advertising and related claims. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants have used its name, logo, NDC identification number, and product name in the sale of a medical device known as SIL- K-PAD without its permission. Defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. brings an anti-SLAPP special motion to strike and a demurrer. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s anti-...

Excerpt: ...twood, LLC RESPONDING PARTY(S): (1)-(2) Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant AA Westwood, LLC; (3) Defendant/Cross- Complainant Liberal Arts 677 Benevolent Foundation, Inc. CASE HISTORY: • 04/02/13: Complaint filed. • 05/02/13: Cross-Complaint filed. • 06/30/14: First Amended Complaint filed. • 11/07/14: Second Amended Complaint filed without leave of court; Barbara Haines, individually, and as Trustee of Daniel Haines and Barbara Revocable 1986 Tru...

Excerpt: ...ress: Yes. • 75/77/80 (CCP § 437c(a)): OK. Served by email on February 18, 2021 September 28, 2020 (80 days). CASE HISTORY: • 09/22/17: Complaint filed. • 10/26/17: Amendment of Kaiser Foundation to Kaiser Foundation Hospitals. • 11/15/17: Amendment of Bank of America to Bank of America Corporation. • 04/23/18: Dismissal entered as to Bank of America, N.A. • 04/24/19: Harris L. Woods Electrical Contractor dba Woods Electric substitut...

Excerpt: ... through February 21, 2017. Plaintiff was to be paid $500 per day for all of the photoshoots except for one on November 8, 2016, when she was owed $1,000 for that day's work. Plaintiff alleges that, although Defendant ultimately paid the wages due, none of the flat-fee payments for each day's work was paid until more than 30 days after each photo-shoot. Plaintiff argues that each day's work was a separate employment contract and contends that she...

Excerpt: ...nslope vacant properties alleged to have been damaged by Defendants' development of their upslope residential homes. Thus far, Plaintiffs have reached settlements with 8 of the 11 Defendants for a total of $4.1 million. In addition, the settling Plaintiffs have also agreed to contribute $2 million for the repair of the hillside. Defendant Phillips has agreed to pay Plaintiffs a total of $700,000, comprised of the full $500,000 homeowner's insuran...

Excerpt: ...RESPONDING PARTY(S): (1)-(2) Plaintiffs Ryan Suavet and I Think I Got It, LLC CASE HISTORY: • 01/29/20: Complaint filed. • 03/20/20: Cross-Complaint filed. • 04/24/20: Cross-Complaint dismissed without prejudice. • 12/10/20: First Amended Complaint filed. • 02/10/21: First Amended Cross-Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This action arises out of a contractual dispute over a refund agreement for DRNK franch...

Excerpt: ...ESPONDING PARTY(S): (1)-(2) Plaintiffs Ryan Suavet and I Think I Got It, LLC CASE HISTORY: • 01/29/20: Complaint filed. • 03/20/20: Cross-Complaint filed. • 04/24/20: Cross-Complaint dismissed without prejudice. • 12/10/20: First Amended Complaint filed. • 02/10/21: First Amended Cross-Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This action arises out of a contractual dispute over a refund agreement for DRNK franchi...

Excerpt: ...S: Plaintiff Preston Garrett filed a complaint on February 3, 2021, alleging elder abuse and related claims arising from the hospice care Defendants Kumar Lifecare Hospice, Inc., et al., provided while Plaintiff was a resident at West Hills Care Home. Plaintiff moves for trial preference. TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff's motion for trial preference is GRANTED. Trial is set for November 8, 2021. DISCUSSION: Motion for Trial Preference Request for Jud...

Excerpt: ...n which Plaintiff alleged that she leased a 2017 Jeep Compass that was defective. The parties settled, and Plaintiff now moves for an award of attorney fees and costs. TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff Netta Perez's motion for attorney fees, costs and expenses is GRANTED in the amount of $12,000 in attorney fees and $2301.58 in costs. DISCUSSION: Plaintiff's Motion For Attorney Fees and Costs Defendant's Untimely Opposition Defendant filed an untimely ...

Excerpt: ...PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff alleged discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on gender, race, and age or perceived gender, race, and age. On February 11, 2021, having sustained Defendant's unopposed demurrer without leave to amend, the Court dismissed the action and entered judgment in favor of Defendant. Plaintiff moves to set aside the dismissal. TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff's motion to set aside dismissal (CCP § 473(b)) is GRANTED. Plainti...

Excerpt: ...EDINGS: Plaintiff holds the legal title to a piece of real property on which the County asserts a lien based on child support Plaintiff owes. He seeks a declaratory judgment that Defendant Matthew Fletcher is the equitable owner of the property and that his ownership is free of the lien asserted by the County. He also seeks damages, including punitive damages. Defendant County of Los Angeles moves for judgment on the pleadings. TENTATIVE RULING: ...

Excerpt: ...nt Hospital, Inc. RESPONDING PARTY(S): Plaintiff Barbara Rock-Lewis by and through her successor-in-interest David Cleaver, and Plaintiff David Cleaver, individually STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an elder abuse and wrongful death action that was filed on December 13, 2019. Plaintiff Barbara Rock-Lewis's successor in interest alleges that Defendants committed elder abuse while she was an inpatient at the Defendant facilit...

Excerpt: ... for protesting and challenging Defendant Heckman's unlicensed interference with the practice of medicine based on profit decisions, as well as on the basis of her gender. On April 2, 2019, the Court granted in part Defendants' motion to compel arbitration as to Plaintiff's first, second, third and thirteenth causes of action. (Final Ruling, entered April 2, 2019.) The Court also stayed the rest of the action pending arbitration pursuant to Code ...

Excerpt: ...on. CASE HISTORY: • 01/29/21: Complaint filed. • 02/08/21: First Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff alleges that he entered into a contract to buy a vacant lot from Defendants but that they breached the agreement by failing to deliver the land with plans ready to issue (“RTI”). Defendants move to compel arbitration and for a stay of litigation. Defendants also seek an order expunging the lis...

Excerpt: ... Noam Amar; and Tomar Ben Shushan RESPONDING PARTY(S): (1) & (2) Plaintiffs Lathouwers Trust UA; Maurice Lathouwers, Jr., individually and as trustee; Michelle Lynskey; Anthony Kevin Crehan; Liam Aidan Crehan, a minor, by his guardian ad litem Michelle Lynskey; and Declan Michael Crehan, a minor, by his guardian ad litem Michele Lynskey. CASE HISTORY: • 05/04/20: Complaint filed. • 02/25/21: First Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIA...

Excerpt: ...he 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 complaint. TENTATIVE RULING: As to Defendant Lilya Ivazova's demurrer, the Court rules as follows: First cause of action: SUSTAINED with leave to amend as to both CCP § 430.10(e) and (g). Second ca...

Excerpt: ...February 10, 2021, asserting claims for quiet title, ejectment, breach of written contract, rescission, elder abuse and declaratory relief. Defendants Manfred Hofman and Hannelore Hofman answered the complaint on March 18, 2021. On March 24, 2021, Plaintiff filed a motion for trial preference under Code of Civil Procedure § 36, subdivision (a), claiming an entitlement to having a trial set within 120 days of the Court's ruling based on her age o...

Excerpt: ...� 08/21/13: Complaint filed. • 11/25/13: Requests for Dismissal granted as to Defendants Thomas J. Phillips, M.D., Joseph Lowey, M.D., Neel Anand, M.D., and Sheila M. Kahwaty, P.A. • 05/24/14: Deemed PI Complicated. • 06/26/15: Judgment entered in favor of Defendant Alen Ternian, M.D. • 01/04/16: Judgment entered in favor of Defendant Eli Baron, M.D. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a medical malpractice action in w...

Excerpt: ..., West, LLC RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiffs Michael S. Yu, et al. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Pursuant to the Court's orders at the trial setting conference on March 11, 2021, Defendants Commercial Loan Solutions, LLC and Commercial Loan Solutions, III, LLC (jointly “the CLS Defendants”) filed a motion seeking leave to bring motions for summary judgment and/or adjudication pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 437c. In ...

Excerpt: ...Media, Inc. • 10/19/20: Default entered as to Craig Nobles. • 01/15/21: Default vacated as to Craig Nobles. • 02/10/21: Default set aside as to Swagg Media, Inc. per stipulation. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a breach of contract and fraud action. Plaintiffs allege that the parties entered into a joint venture agreement in 2019 regarding the promotion and production of an event called the Fall Ball All Star Event. ...

Excerpt: ...TORY: • 02/19/19: Complaint filed. • 03/04/19: Cross-Complaint filed by Blaine Holding & Development, LLC, et al. • 03/15/19: First Amended Complaint filed. • 04/25/19: First Amended Cross-Complaint filed by Blaine Holding & Development, LLC, et al. • 05/10/19: Second Amended Complaint filed. • 09/24/19: Cross-Complaint filed by Paul Edalat. • 11/26/19: Dismissal entered from Cross-Complaint as to Ryan Hilton and Mammoth RX, Inc. �...

Excerpt: ...4/01/20: 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 Internal Revenue Service audit of their 2012 income tax return. Plaintiffs allege that Defendants committed accounting malpractice. Plaintiffs move to quash fifteen subpoenas duces tecum served by De...

Excerpt: ...tiff seeks to enforce payment of a hospital lien for medical expenses incurred by patient Jeffrey R. Milan. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant paid Mr. Milan for his personal injury damages without reimbursing Plaintiff for his medical expenses. Plaintiff moves to withdraw deemed admissions. TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff's motion to withdraw deemed admissions is DENIED. DISCUSSION: Motion to Withdraw Deemed Admissions Request for Judicial Notice Plai...

Excerpt: ... STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a legal malpractice action that was filed on November 13, 2020. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants were negligent in their preparation of a comprehensive estate plan for Plaintiff and her husband, decedent David Pasternak. Plaintiff moves to stay the proceedings pending resolution of Plaintiff's related probate action, LASC Case No. 20STPB05797. TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff's motion for an or...

Excerpt: ...ls RESPONDING PARTY(S): Plaintiff Barbara Rock-Lewis by and through her successor-in-interest David Cleaver, and Plaintiff David Cleaver, individually STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an elder abuse and wrongful death action, commenced on December 13, 2019. Plaintiff Barbara Rock-Lewis's successor in interest alleges that Defendants committed elder abuse while she was an inpatient at the Defendant facility. Defendant Kaiser...

Excerpt: .../20: FPG Services, Inc., d/b/a Ovation Fertility substituted as the correct name for Ovation Fertility. • 02/10/21: First Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a breach of contract action. Plaintiffs allege that Defendants breached an Asset and Equity Purchase Agreement under which Plaintiffs sold their company, the Center for Surrogate Parenting (“CSP”), to Defendants in exchange for $5 million, w...

Excerpt: ...nts who allege that their landlord breached the warranty of habitability and the covenant of quiet enjoyment, among other claims. They filed their complaint on February 4, 2020. Defendant Joseph P. Marsico moves for terminating sanctions or, in the alternative, for contempt. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Joseph P. Marsico's motion for terminating sanctions is GRANTED. The complaint is hereby ordered stricken. Defendant's alternative motion for cont...

Excerpt: ...er 12, 2019, Plaintiff filed his complaint alleging wrongful termination. Plaintiff was employed by Defendants as a shipping clerk. He alleges that he was terminated in retaliation for refusing the sign off on a knowingly false employee social security number. He also alleges other Labor Code violations and a PAGA claim. Plaintiff moves for leave to file a first amended complaint. TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff's motion for leave to file a first ame...

Excerpt: ...): (1)-(2) Defendants Philip Schoeppner and Richard Schoeppner; (3) Plaintiff Deric White PROOF OF SERVICE: • Correct Address: (1)-(3) Yes. • 16/21 (CCP § 1005(b)): (1)-(2) OK. Served by mail and email on March 11, 2021. (3) OK. Served by mail and email on March 10, 2021. CASE HISTORY: • 04/01/20: Complaint filed. • 02/08/21: Cross-Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a landlord-tenant dispute. Plainti...

Excerpt: ...6 through February 21, 2017. Plaintiff was to be paid $500 per day for all of the photoshoots except for one on November 8, 2016, when she was owed $1,000 for that day's work. Plaintiff alleges that, although Defendant ultimately paid the wages due, none of the flat-fee payments for each day's work was paid until more than 30 days after each photo-shoot. Plaintiff argues that each day's work was a separate employment contract and contends that sh...

Excerpt: ... CASE HISTORY: • 11/02/17: Complaint filed. • 12/01/17: First Amended Complaint filed. • 12/04/17: Cross-Complaint filed by Jon Betuel. • 01/11/18: Cross-Complaint filed by John Peri and Montan Peri • 01/11/18: Cross-Complaint filed by Janice Brown. • 01/18/18: Cross-Complaint filed by Agnes Huff. • 02/01/18: Cross-Complaint filed by Marc Huffman. • 03/01/18: Cross-Complaint filed by Ken Meares. • 03/19/18: Cross-Complaint filed...

Excerpt: ...each of contract case commenced on August 29, 2019. Plaintiff, a seller of tools on Amazon, alleges that Defendants owe it $360,267.11 for tools that it shipped and delivered to a third party in accordance with Defendants' purchase orders and instructions. Defendant MJD Industries, LLC, dba Ares Tool, moves for leave to file a cross-complaint. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant MJD Industries, LLC, dba Ares Tool's motion for leave to file cross-complain...

Excerpt: ...ended Complaint filed. • 05/19/15: Third Amended Complaint filed. • 06/06/16: Judgment of dismissal entered in favor of Defendants Wilshire Bank, James Hyojin Ahn, and Robert Ahn and against all Plaintiffs. • 12/03/18: Judgment of dismissal reversed as to Plaintiff Green Mutual Property & Investment Co.'s claims against Defendants Wilshire Bank, James Hyojin Ahn, and Robert Ahn STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiffs alle...

Excerpt: ...at the time the challenge was rejected. The matter is set for hearing on April 6, 2021. The Court grants the motion for reconsideration as properly made but reaffirms its prior ruling rejecting Defendant's challenge under section 170.6 as untimely. In this case, the Court notified defense counsel that this judicial officer was assigned for all purposes to this case by mailing a notice to all counsel on January 29, 2021, making any peremptory chal...

Excerpt: ... the lease agreement and owe the unpaid rent, late charges, costs of repair of damage they did to the premises, and cleaning of at least $44,358.38. Plaintiff's complaint was filed on December 2, 2020. Defendant Deborah Canter demurs to the complaint. No reply is on eCourt as of April 2, 2021. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Deborah Canter's demurrer to the complaint is OVERRULED. Defendant Deborah Canter is to answer within 21 days. DISCUSSION: Demu...

Excerpt: ...E HISTORY: • 10/29/20: Complaint filed. • 01/07/21: Dismissal entered as to Defendant Vensure HR Inc. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a wrongful termination action. Plaintiff, who was employed as a sanitation worker, alleges disability discrimination based on work-related injuries to his back and arm, retaliation, and related claims under FEHA, along with Labor Code violations and other related claims. Defendants One S...

Excerpt: ...dia, Inc. • 10/19/20: Default entered as to Craig Nobles. • 01/15/21: Default vacated as to Craig Nobles. • 02/10/21: Default set aside as to Swagg Media, Inc. per stipulation. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a breach of contract and fraud action. Plaintiffs allege that the parties entered into a joint venture agreement in 2019 regarding the promotion and production of an event called the Fall Ball All Star Event. De...

Excerpt: ...4/01/20: 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 audit of their 2012 income tax return. Plaintiffs allege that Defendants committed accounting malpractice. Plaintiffs move to quash fifteen subpoenas duces tecum served by Defendant Jeffrey D. Wi...

Excerpt: ... Plaintiff alleges various Labor Code violations and unfair competition on his own behalf, along with a PAGA action. Plaintiff moves to compel responses to four separate sets of discovery. TENTATIVE RULING: If not mooted before the hearing, and contingent upon Plaintiff's counsel paying an additional $180 in filing fees, Plaintiff's (1) motion to compel responses to requests for production (set one), (2) motion to compel responses to form interro...

Excerpt: ...econd Amended Complaint filed. • 02/25/19: Third Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff alleges that the City of Los Angeles failed to provide Plaintiff a private room to pump her breast milk and that she suffered retaliation when she complained. Defendant City of Los Angeles moves for summary judgment or, alternatively, summary adjudication. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant City of Los Angeles's motion fo...

Excerpt: ...S): Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Cross- Complainant/Cross-Defendant Paul Edalat CASE HISTORY: • 02/19/19: Complaint filed. • 03/04/19: Cross-Complaint filed by Blaine Holding & Development, LLC, et al. • 03/15/19: First Amended Complaint filed. • 04/25/19: First Amended Cross-Complaint filed by Blaine Holding & Development, LLC, et al. • 05/10/19: Second Amended Complaint filed. • 09/24/19: Cross-Complain...

Excerpt: ...PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff alleged discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on gender, race, and age or perceived gender, race, and age. On February 11, 2011, having sustained Defendant's unopposed demurrer without leave to amend, the Court dismissed the action and entered judgment in favor of Defendant. Plaintiff moves to set aside the dismissal. TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff's motion to set aside dismissal (CCP § 473(b)) is DENIED WITHOUT P...

Excerpt: ...s 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 conversion of Plaintiff's rental unit, various habitability concerns, and excess rent payment in violation of the Rent Stabilization Ordinance. Defendant Laura Ancheta filed a Cross-Complaint alleging that Plaint...

Excerpt: ... TO DEFENDANT JACQUELYN LACEY'S DEMURRER MOVING PARTY: (1) Defendant Jacquelyn Lacey; (2)-(4) Defendant David Lacey RESPONDING PARTY(S): (1)-(2) Plaintiffs Melina Abdullah, Dahlia Ferlito, and Justin Marks; (3)-(4) No opposition on eCourt as of March 22, 2021. CASE HISTORY: • 10/19/20: Complaint filed. • 11/05/20: First Amended Complaint filed. • 02/05/21: Second Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plain...

Excerpt: ...fendant General Motors LLC STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a lemon law action. On February 1, 2020, Plaintiff Margaret Calderon purchased a new Chevrolet Equinox. Plaintiff alleges that the vehicle had and developed various defects, including the engine and related systems, check engine light, loud noise on startup, fuel pump, and others that Defendant General Motors, LLC failed to repair despite Plaintiff presenting it fo...

Excerpt: ...t filed.  07/30/14: Second Amended Complaint filed.  05/19/15: Third Amended Complaint filed.  06/06/16: Judgment of dismissal entered in favor of Defendants Wilshire Bank, James Hyojin Ahn, and Robert Ahn and against all Plaintiffs.  12/03/18: Judgment of dismissal reversed as to Plaintiff Green Mutual Property & Investment Co.'s claims against Defendants Wilshire Bank, James Hyojin Ahn, and Robert Ahn STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND...

Excerpt: ... HISTORY: • 09/02/20: Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff was employed by Defendant, a provider of after-school learning programs, for approximately eight years. She alleges that Defendant retaliated against her for disclosing its illegal conduct and wrongfully terminated her. She also alleges a PAGA claim on behalf of herself and others similarly situated based on Defendant's alleged violation of Labor Co...

Excerpt: ... on February 10, 2021. CASE HISTORY: • 03/25/20: Complaint filed. • 05/29/20: First Amended Complaint filed. • 01/11/21: Cross-Complaint filed by Yehia Hilaly and Steven Yeschin. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff alleges that Defendants personally guaranteed a loan that Plaintiff made to G4 Management LLC and that they have refused to honor the guarantee. Plaintiff also alleges that Defendants Yehia Hilaly and Steven...

Excerpt: ...es. • 16/21/26 (CCP § 1005(b)): OK. Served by email on February 9, 2021. CASE HISTORY: • 06/29/20: Complaint filed. • 01/08/21: First Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff tenants Lynn Taranto and Paul Weber allege that they developed health problems as a result of the condition of the premises that Plaintiff Larry Graham rented from Defendant David Lumian in which Taranto and Weber resided. The...

Excerpt: ...HISTORY: • 10/26/20: Complaint filed. 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. Plaintiff also alleges various Labor Code violations. Defendant American Furniture Rentals, Inc. de...

Excerpt: ... 75/80 (CCP § 437c(a)): OK. Served by personal service on December 10, 2020 for a hearing date of February 23, 2020 (75 days). CASE HISTORY: • 05/31/19: Complaint filed. • 10/08/19: First Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: The City of Los Angeles alleges that Defendant owes transient occupancy taxes totaling $1,349,359.74, including penalties and interest. Defendant moves for summary judgment or, in the ...

Excerpt: ...CASE HISTORY: • 11/14/19: Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff alleges it entered into an agreement with Defendant on or about August 19, 2019 whereby Plaintiff agreed to provide (1) approximately 217 ounces of gold to Defendant in exchange for Defendant's agreement to pay Plaintiff $322,862.96 within 24 hours of receipt of such gold and (2) approximately 97 ounces of gold to Defendant in exchange for Defen...

Excerpt: .../9/21 CASE HISTORY: • 6/21/19: Complaint filed. • 7/18/19: Preliminary injunction granted. • 11/13/20: Plaintiff's motion to deem RFAs served on Defendant Antonio Bellido admitted granted. • 11/30/20: Plaintiff's motion to compel responses to requests for production of documents served on Defendant Antonio Bellido granted. • 12/18/20: Plaintiff's motion to compel responses to special interrogatories served on Defendant Antonio Bellido g...

Excerpt: .... • 75/80 (CCP § 437c(a)): Unknown. There is no proof of service attached to the motion. However, Plaintiff did not raise any service issues in her opposition. If it was personally served on the day it was filed, September 24, 2020, then the notice was adequate (75 days). CASE HISTORY: • 03/13/19: Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff Leticia Ramirez alleges that she was discriminated against and harassed...

Excerpt: ...Complaint filed. • 12/21/20: Motion for attorney fees and costs filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a lemon law action arising out of the purchase of a new 2018 Hyundai Tucson (the “Vehicle”) by Plaintiff Jose Gutierrez (“Plaintiff”) that was manufactured by Defendant Hyundai Motor America (“Defendant”). Now that the case has settled, Plaintiff moves for attorney fees and costs pursuant to Civil Code secti...

Excerpt: ...s Art Hernandez, et al. PROOF OF SERVICE:  Correct Address: Yes.  16/21 (CCP § 1005(b)): (1)-(2) OK. (1) Served electronically and personally on February 8, 2021 for a hearing date of March 5, 2021; (2) Served electronically on January 29, 2021 for a hearing date of March 5, 2021. CASE HISTORY:  09/18/19: Complaint filed.  10/15/19: First Amended Complaint filed.  04/09/20: Second Amended Complaint filed.  05/29/2020: Third Ame...

Excerpt: ...2021 for a hearing date of March 4, 2021. CASE HISTORY:  08/23/2019: Complaint filed.  6/19/2020: Notice of Settlement filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a lemon law action related to a 2015 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. Plaintiff moves the Court for attorneys' fees, costs, and expenses. TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff's motion for attorney fees, costs and expenses is GRANTED in part. Plaintiff is awarded attorneys' fees in...

Excerpt: ...earing date of March 4, 2021. CASE HISTORY:  09/23/20: Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff filed this action against Defendants for violations of the Unruh Civil Rights Act. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants' website is inaccessible to patrons who are visually-impaired like Plaintiff. Defendants demur to the Complaint for failure to state sufficient facts to constitute a cause of action. TENTATIVE RULING:...

Excerpt: ...a hearing date of March 3, 3021. CASE HISTORY:  10/26/18: Complaint filed.  01/25/19: Answer filed by Defendant Laura Ancheta  04/23/19: Cross-Complaint filed by Defendant Laura Ancheta  07/16/20: First Amended Complaint filed  01/04/21: Answers filed by Defendants  01/19/21: Motion for Leave to Amend Second Amended Complaint Filed STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff tenant alleges that Defendant Landlord e...

Excerpt: ...(S): Defendant CHS Healthcare Management, LLC PROOF OF SERVICE:  Correct Address: Yes.  16/21 (CCP § 1005(b)): (1)-(2) OK. Served electronically on January 20, 2021 for a hearing date of March 1, 2021. CASE HISTORY:  09/03/2019: Complaint filed.  07/10/2020: Consolidated with 19STCV43403 Pogue, et al v. CHA Hollywood, et al STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff Mary Nelson's successor in interest alleges that Defe...

Excerpt: ...CE:  Correct Address: Yes  16/21 (CCP § 1005(b)): (1)-(2) OK. Served electronically on January 19, 2021 for a hearing date of February 26, 2021. CASE HISTORY:  07/01/20: Complaint filed.  09/14/20: Answer filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a PAGA action for various Labor Code violations. Defendant moves to strike the PAGA claims as unmanageable, or, alternatively, for an order to sequence discovery. TENTAT...

Excerpt: .... CASE HISTORY:  09/02/20: Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff was employed by Defendant, a provider of after-school learning programs, for approximately eight years. She alleges that Defendant retaliated against her for disclosing its illegal conduct and wrongfully terminated her. She also alleges a PAGA claim on behalf of herself and others similarly situated based on Defendant's alleged violation of La...