Excerpt: ... a Complaint for unlawful detainer. The Complaint alleges in relevant part that Defendants Erik Nash Whiteside and Julia Sinquimani Whiteside (“Defendants”) breached their lease when they failed to pay their monthly rent of $2,995 and owed the same to Plaintiff. On February 16, 2022 the Parties stated they were ready for trial, Defendants waived jury trial, and the Court stated that trial would begin on February 17, 2022. Later that day, Plai...

Excerpt: ...uest was granted by the Court on December 10, 2020. Plaintiff's request for attorney's fees and costs is GRANTED in the amount of $5,778.98, to be paid from the interpleaded funds. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: None filed as of May 25, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of May 25, 2021 [ ] La...

Excerpt: ...00) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: Filed on April 14, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on April 19, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On December 19, 2019, Plaintiff Lisa Phillips (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint alleging breach of contract and conversion causes of action against Defendant Motor Cars of Santa Monica, LLC. Plaintiff filed an ame...

Excerpt: ...d Rainbow Dance Competition, Inc.'s Motion to Set Aside Default is CONTINUED TO JUNE 29, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in Department 25 at the SPRING STREET COURTHOUSE. At least 16 court days before the next scheduled hearing, Defendants must file supplemental papers addressing the issues discussed herein. Failure to do so may result in the Motion being placed off calendar or denied. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Corre...

Excerpt: ...§§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: None filed as of May 24, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of May 24, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On July 26, 2018, Judgment Creditor Aaron Leetch (“Judgment Creditor”) filed an action for breach of contract and common counts against Judgment Debtor Kirsten Allen (“Judgment Debtor”). Following her failure to respond, defaul...

Excerpt: ... Award is CONTINUED ONE FINAL TIME TO JUNE 28, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in Department 25 at the SPRING STREET COURTHOUSE. At least 16 court days before the next scheduled hearing, Petitioner must file and serve supplemental papers addressing the issues noted herein. Failure to do so will result in the Petition being placed off calendar or denied. SERVICE: [ ] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) NO [ ] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a)...

Excerpt: ...Rogers MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT (CCP § 437c) PROCEEDINGS: (2 & 3) MOTIONS TO QUASH DEFENDANT COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES' DEPOSITION SUBPOENAS MOVING PARTY: Plaintiff Miesha Payton, individually and as Successor-in-Interest for Keith Rogers RESP. PARTY: Defendant County of Los Angeles MOTION TO QUASH SUBPOENA (CCP § 1987.1) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED. For this reason, Plaintiffs' Motions to Quash Subpoenas...

Excerpt: ...ERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: Filed on September 8, 2020 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: None filed as of May 18, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On March 16, 2020, Plaintiff Nicole Y. Jackson, in pro per (“Plaintiff”) filed an action alleging motor vehicle negligence and general negligence...

Excerpt: ...e filed as of May 18, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of May 18, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On April 11, 2019, Plaintiff Jose Gabrera (“Plaintiff”), in pro per, filed an action alleging breach of contract and common count causes of action against Defendant Eduardo Ramos (“Defendant”). Defendant filed an Answer, in pro per, on May 24, 2019. Defendant filed notice that he was being represented by attorney Mat...

Excerpt: ... SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: None filed as of May 18, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of May 18, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On March 1, 2021, Plaintiff Caviar Mickens (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint alleging false imprisonment, assault, abuse of process, harassmen...

Excerpt: ... Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: None filed as of May 17, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of May 17, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On December 19, 2019, Judgment Creditor The Village of Copper Basin Community Association (“Judgment Creditor”) filed an Application for Entry of Judgmen...

Excerpt: ... 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: None filed as of May 17, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of May 17, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On January 14, 2019, Judgment Creditor Amber Ridge Homeowners Association (“Judgment Creditor”) filed an Application for Entry of Judgment on Sister-State Judgment against Renee Allred and John ...

Excerpt: ...ourt Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: Filed on December 17, 2020 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on May 3, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On June 4, 2020, Plaintiff Green Solar Tech California, Inc. (“Plaintiff”) filed an action against Defendant Ken Moser (“Defendant”). Defendant filed the instant Motion to Transfer to San Diego Superior Court (the “Motion”), in pro per, on July 7, 2020. Plaintiff fil...

Excerpt: ...ount of $2,250.00. Interpleader funds of $12,750.00 are to be deposited within thirty (30) days of receipt of this order. Trial remains scheduled for November 19, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. in Department 25. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: None filed as of May 14, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of M...

Excerpt: ...intain Case on Civil Active Status is GRANTED. OSC re: Entry of Default and Default Judgment is set for July 29, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. in Department 25. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: Filed on May 4, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on May 5, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On February 25...

Excerpt: ...ficiencies noted herein. Failure to do so may result in the Motion being placed off calendar or denied. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: None filed as of May 13, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of May 13, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On January 21, 2020, Plaintiff Natalie He...

Excerpt: .... Plaintiff is ordered to submit to an independent physical examination within forty (40) days of notice of this order. However, Defendant's request for sanctions is DENIED. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: Filed on January 12, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: None filed as May 13, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None AN...

Excerpt: ...on, Defendants' Motion to Strike Portions of Plaintiff's Complaint is DENIED. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: Filed on April 9, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on April 15, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On February 4, 2021, Plaintiff State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (�...

Excerpt: ...laintiff's request for costs is also GRANTED in the amount of $677.80. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK Defendant Article Acceptance OPPOSITION: Filed on December 30, 2020 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on January 14, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None Defendant AM Motors OPPOSITION: None filed as of May 11, 2021 [ ] Late [X] N...

Excerpt: ... Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: Filed on April 30, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on May 10, 2021 [X] Late [ ] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On August 30, 2018, Plaintiff Nicole Jackson (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint alleging breach of contract against Defendant NK Properties, Inc. (“Defendant”). Defendant filed a demu...

Excerpt: ...iction to issue declaratory relief as prayed for in both Plaintiff's operative Complaint as well as his proposed amended complaint, the action is RECLASSIFIED as an unlimited jurisdiction case and is transferred to the reclassification desk for collection of fees and reassignment. Plaintiff is ordered to pay the reclassification fee within ten (10) days of notice of this order. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] ...

Excerpt: ...mbrano and Hipolito Ramirez's Motion to Compel Plaintiffs' Verified Responses to Special Interrogatories is GRANTED. Plaintiffs are ordered to serve verified responses without objections to Special Interrogatories, Set One, within thirty (30) days of notice of this order. Defendants' request for sanctions is also GRANTED in the amount of $307.50 to be paid to Defendants' counsel within thirty (30) days of notice of this order. However, the Motion...

Excerpt: ...O JUNE 14, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. in Department 25 at the SPRING STREET COURTHOUSE. At least 16 court days before the next scheduled hearing, Plaintiff must file supplemental papers as requested herein. Failure to do so may result in the Motion being placed off calendar or denied. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSI...

Excerpt: ...heduled hearing, Defendants' counsel must file a declaration attesting to her meet and confer efforts. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: Filed on April 28, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: None filed as of May 6, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On July 10, 2020, Plaintiff Maria Esther Nunez (�...

Excerpt: ... Plaintiff's request for sanctions is also DENIED. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: Filed on January 14, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on January 21, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None PLF. SUPP. BRIEF: Filed on April 1 & 29, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None DEF. SUPP. BRIEF: Filed on April 27, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None AN...

Excerpt: ...n for Summary Judgment is DENIED. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP 1013, 1013a) OK [ ] 75/80 Day Lapse (CCP 12c and 1005 (b)) NO OPPOSITION: Filed on April 26, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: None filed as of May 6, 2021 [X] Late [ ] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On December 12, 2019, Plaintiff Jovany J. Munoz (“Plaintiff”) filed an action for violation of the Unruh Civil Rights Act against Defe...

Excerpt: .... Rodriguez on March 11, 2011 is HEREBY VACATED. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) NO (Joined ¿ Stewart Title) [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) NO (Joined ¿ Stewart Title) [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) NO (Joined ¿ Stewart Title) OPPOSITION: Filed on April 9, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on April 12, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None ANALYSIS: I. Background Plaintiff Homeland Builders Pai...

Excerpt: ...ppeal of the Court's December 22, 2020 order is DENIED. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: Filed on December 22, 2020 [X] Late [ ] None REPLY: None filed as of March 17, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None PET. SUPP PAPERS: Filed on April 15, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None RESP. SUPP PAPERS: Filed on April 28, 2021 [ ] Late [ ...

Excerpt: ...s, Inc.'s (“Excel”) Motion for Summary Judgment, or in the alternative, for Summary Adjudication is DENIED. The Court's ruling does not consider Plaintiffs' opposition papers. Excel's Motion for Summary Judgment, or in the alternative, for Summary Adjudication is identical to that of Charles Company's. Excel managed the subject property. See Excel's Compendium of Evidence, Ex. 3, Dec. of N. Gabay, ¶2. Excel's motion is denied on the same gro...

Excerpt: ...UEST FOR SANCTIONS (CCP §§ 2030.290; 2031.300) TENTATIVE RULING: For the reasons discussed herein, Plaintiff State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company's (1) Motion to Compel Defendant's Responses to Form Interrogatories, Set One, and (2) Motion to Compel Defendant's Responses to Request for Production of Documents Set One, are CONTINUED TO JUNE 8, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. in Department 25 at the SPRING STREET COURTHOUSE. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Se...

Excerpt: ... AMEND. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: Filed on March 22, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on April 29, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On January 29, 2020, Plaintiff Naora Ben-Dov (“Plaintiff”), in pro per, filed an action alleging fraud against Defendant Allen Philip Sragow (“...

Excerpt: ...f must file and serve supplemental papers as requested herein. Failure to do so may result in the Motion being placed off calendar or denied. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: None filed as of April 30, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of April 30, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Background...

Excerpt: ...sponses to Form Interrogatories, Set One, is GRANTED. Defendant Nicolas Veinberg is ordered to serve verified supplemental responses to Form Interrogatory Nos. 17.1, 50.1, 50.3, 50.4, 50.5, and 50.6 as ordered herein within thirty (30) days of notice of this order. Plaintiff's request for sanctions is also GRANTED. Sanctions of $2,560.00 are issued against Defendant Veinberg and his counsel Francis J. “Casey” Flynn, jointly and severally, and...

Excerpt: ...§§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: Filed on March 1, 2021 [X] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on March 2, 2021 [X] Late [ ] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On September 11, 2020, Plaintiff Brian Whitaker (“Plaintiff”) filed an action for violation of the Unruh Civil Rights Act against Defendants MGR Properties, LLC (“MGR”) and The Van Nuys Group, Inc. (“VNG”) (collectively, “Defendants”...

Excerpt: ...th the moving papers at least 16 court days before the next scheduled hearing. Defendant must also file and serve supplemental papers addressing the deficiencies noted herein. Failure to do so may result in the Motion being placed off calendar or denied. SERVICE: [ ] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) NO [ ] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) NO [ ] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) NO OPPOSITION: None filed as of ...

Excerpt: ...ND FIFTH CAUSES OF ACTION AND OVERRULED AS TO THE THIRD CAUSE OF ACTION. Defendants' requests to strike the FAC in its entirety, certain line items, certain causes of action, and Defendant Eghbali are DENIED under Code of Civil Procedure section 92, subdivision (d). Defendants' request to strike Plaintiffs' request for attorney's fees and costs is also DENIED. Finally, Defendants' Motion to Strike the request for punitive damages is MOOT given th...

Excerpt: ...merican Contractors Indemnity Company's Motion for Order to Enforce Judgment is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: None filed as of April 27, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of April 27, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On November 19, 2013, Judgment Cred...

Excerpt: ...il Procedure section 436. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: Filed on April 12, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: None filed as of April 27, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On June 13, 2018, Plaintiff Juana Mutul (“Plaintiff”) filed an action against Defendant Rodolfo Dimas (“Defendant”)...

Excerpt: ...TION FOR ORDER COMPELLING PLAINTIFF JOSE ROMERO TO RESPOND TO FORM INTERROGATORIES, SPECIAL INTERROGATORIES, AND REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS AND REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS (7, 8, & 9) MOTION FOR ORDER COMPELLING MARIA CENANTI TO RESPOND TO FORM INTERROGATORIES, SPECIAL INTERROGATORIES, AND REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS AND REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS MOVING PARTY: Defendants Nayely Lozano and Jose Lozano de la Torre RESP. PARTY: None MOTION TO...

Excerpt: ...ING: Defendants Majid Panahpour and Victoria Manjikian's Demurrer is OVERRULED as to the fourth cause of action and SUSTAINED WITH 20 DAYS' LEAVE TO AMEND as to the first, second, and third causes of action. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: Filed on March 12, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on March ...

Excerpt: ...posed Motion to strike Plaintiffs' request for punitive damages is GRANTED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: None filed as of April 21, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of April 21, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On January 25, 2019, Plaintiffs Rodolfo A....

Excerpt: ...023.030) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Gabriella Jefferson's Motion for Order Dismissing the Action of Plaintiff is GRANTED. This action against Defendant Gabriella Jefferson is DISMISSED. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: None filed as of April 21, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of April 21, 2...

Excerpt: ...EQUEST FOR SANCTIONS (CCP § 2030.300) TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff Christopher Martinez's Motion to Compel Defendant's Further Answers to Interrogatories is DENIED. In addition, Defendant's request for sanctions is GRANTED in the amount of $1,387.50 against Plaintiff and Plaintiff's counsel, jointly and severally, to be paid within thirty (30) days of notice of this order. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Corre...

Excerpt: ...LING: Plaintiff Phillip P. Rodriguez's Motion for an Order Granting Leave to File a First Amended Complaint is GRANTED ON THE CONDITION THAT Plaintiff makes corrections to the proposed First Amended Complaint as discussed herein. Plaintiff must file his First Amended Complaint within ten (10) days of notice of this order. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court...

Excerpt: ...murrer to the First Amended Complaint is SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: None filed as April 21, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as April 21, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On March 16, 2020, Plaintiffs Deanna Collins (“Deanna”) and Sharonna...

Excerpt: ...endant Houshang Pourbemani's Motion to Set Aside Default and Default Judgment is GRANTED. The default entered on December 10, 2019 and the default judgment entered on September 16, 2020 against Defendant Houshang Pourbemani, individually and dba Dream Dwell, are HEREBY VACATED. Defendant Pourbemani is to file his proposed answer within ten (10) days of notice of this order. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Corr...

Excerpt: ...N FOR SANCTIONS (CCP § 128.7) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendants ALO, LLC, 370 North Canon Drive, LP, and Tashman Management, LLP's Motion for Sanctions Under California Code of Civil Procedure section 128.7 is CONTINUED TO JUNE 7, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. in Department 25 at the SPRING STREET COURTHOUSE. At least 16 court days before the next scheduled hearing, Defendants must submit supplemental papers as requested herein. Failure to do so may result in t...

Excerpt: ...r Arrowhead Lakes Condominium Association's Motion for Attorneys' Fees and Costs is GRANTED in the amount of $2,228.43. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: None filed as of April 19, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of April 19, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On May 16, 2017, Judg...

Excerpt: ... Gan, in pro per DEMURRER (CCP § 430.10, et seq.) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant San Gabriel Valley Medical Center, LP's Demurrer to Plaintiff's Complaint is PLACED OFF CALENDAR AS MOOT. In addition, Defendant's Motion to Have Plaintiff Declared a Vexatious Litigant is DENIED. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK Demurrer...

Excerpt: ...t seq.) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendants' Demurrer to Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint is SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND as to the first cause of action and SUSTAINED WITH 20 DAYS' LEAVE TO AMEND as to the second cause of action. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: Filed on April 9, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None...

Excerpt: ...rd Edward Richard Sullivan III's Motion for an Order Allowing Costs in the Sum of $398.00 for Enforcement of the Judgment is GRANTED. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: None filed as of April 13, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of April 13, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On Nove...

Excerpt: ...ON TO SET ASIDE ORDER; MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT AND DEFAULT JUDGMENT; MOTION TO QUASH SERVICE OF SUMMONS (CCP § 473(d); 418.10) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Eric Arthur Anderson's Motion to set aside default and default judgment is GRANTED. Defendant's request to quash service is also GRANTED. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c...

Excerpt: ...r RESP. PARTY: None MOTION TO RELEASE MECHANIC'S LIEN (Civ. Code § 8480, et seq.) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant, Cross-Defendant, and Cross-Complainant Brian Gotterer's Motion to Expunge Mechanic's Lien and for Award of Attorney's fees is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: None fil...

Excerpt: ...TRIKE (CCP §§ 430.10, et seq.; 435) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Naz Afshar's Demurrer to Plaintiff's Complaint and Motion to Strike are PLACED OFF CALENDAR. Because this Court does not have jurisdiction to issue permanent injunctive relief as prayed for in the Complaint, the action is RECLASSIFIED as an unlimited jurisdiction case and is transferred to the transfer/reclassification desk for collection of fees and reassignment. Plaintiff is orde...

Excerpt: ... GRANTED. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: None filed as of April 9, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of April 9, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On August 19, 2019, Plaintiff Ericka Guadalupe Marin (“Plaintiff”) filed an action against Defendants Westlake Services, LLC dba ...

Excerpt: ...ual Arbitration Award is GRANTED. Petitioner to file a proposed judgment within ten (10) days of this order. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: None filed as of April 8, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of April 8, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On October 27, 2020, Arbitrator Co...

Excerpt: ...NTINUED TO MAY 27, 2021 AT 10:00 A.M. in Department 25 at the SPRING STREET COURTHOUSE. At least 16 court days before the next scheduled hearing, Defendant must file and serve supplemental papers as requested herein. Failure to do so may result in the Motion being placed off calendar or denied. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, ...

Excerpt: ... TO ENFORCE SETTLEMENT (CCP § 664.6) TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff USAA Casualty Insurance Company's Motion for Order of Entry of Judgment Based Upon Signed Stipulation for Judgment under CCP Section 664.6 is CONTINUED TO MAY 27, 2021 AT 10:30 a.m. in Department 25 at the SPRING STREET COURTHOUSE. At least 16 court days before the next scheduled hearing, Plaintiff must file supplemental papers addressing the issues noted herein. Failure to do so m...

Excerpt: ...ATTORNEY'S FEES (CCP §§ 1032, 1033.5; Civ. Code § 5975) TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff Palisades Seascapes I Association's Motion for Attorney's Fees is GRANTED in the amount of $14,349.04 based on attorney's fees of $13,580.50 and costs of $768.54. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: Filed on March 11, 202...

Excerpt: ...ONS (CCP §§ 708.020; 2030.290) TENTATIVE RULING: Judgment Creditor The Bullpen, LLC's Motion to compel responses to post- judgment interrogatories is GRANTED. Judgment Debtor is ordered to serve verified responses without objections within thirty days (30) of service of this order. Judgment Creditor's request for sanctions is also GRANTED in the amount of $810.00 to be paid to Judgment Creditor's counsel within thirty (30) days of service of th...

Excerpt: ...ION TO COMPEL RESPONSES TO INTERROGATORIES AND REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS; REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS (CCP §§ 2030.290; 2031.300) TENTATIVE RULING: Emilio Turiel dba ET Auto Sales, Inc.'s Motion to Compel is CONTINUED TO MAY 27, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. in Department 25 at the SPRING STREET COURTHOUSE. At least 16 court days before the next scheduled hearing, Defendant ET Auto must file and serve supplemental papers including copies of the discov...

Excerpt: ...ULING: Defendant H&I Foods, Inc.'s Motion for Sanctions, Attorney's Fees, and Costs Pursuant to Section 128.7 is DENIED. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: Filed on March 25, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on April 1, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On August 11, 2020, Plaintiff Chris L...

Excerpt: ...CP § 2023.030) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant AMB Park One at LAX, LLC's Motion for Terminating Sanctions is GRANTED. The Complaint is HEREBY DISMISSED AS TO DEFENDANT AMB PARK ONE AT LAX, LLC. However, Defendant AMB's request for further monetary sanctions is DENIED. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: None ...

Excerpt: ...CP § 2023.030) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant AMB Park One at LAX, LLC's Motion for Terminating Sanctions is GRANTED. The Complaint is HEREBY DISMISSED AS TO DEFENDANT AMB PARK ONE AT LAX, LLC. However, Defendant AMB's request for further monetary sanctions is DENIED. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: None ...

Excerpt: ...owers) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Vale Motors, Inc.'s Motion to Set Aside Entry of Default is DENIED. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: Filed on March 24, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on March 30, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On January 13, 2019, Plaintiff Enrique Benavidez (“P...

Excerpt: ...GMENT OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, SUMMARY ADJUDICATION (CCP § 437c) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendants Eduardo Valdez and Saul Valdez's Motion for Summary Judgment is DENIED. Defendants' request for summary adjudication is GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART. Summary adjudication is DENIED as to the twenty-seventh affirmative defense. However, summary adjudication as to the fifth affirmative defense is GRANTED AS PROVIDED BY INSURANCE CODE SECTION 1063.1, ...

Excerpt: ...ith Rogers MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT (CCP § 437c) PROCEEDINGS: (2 & 3) MOTIONS TO QUASH DEFENDANT COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES' DEPOSITION SUBPOENAS MOVING PARTY: Plaintiff Miesha Payton, individually and as Successor-in-Interest for Keith Rogers RESP. PARTY: Defendant County of Los Angeles MOTION TO QUASH SUBPOENA (CCP § 1987.1) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment is CONTINUED TO MAY 25, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. in Department 25 at ...

Excerpt: ... Bassem Hijazi RESP. PARTY: Plaintiff Kleen Kraft Services, Inc. MOTION FOR CHANGE OF VENUE (CCP §§ 395(a), 396b) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendants West Coast Auto Center Inc. and Bassem Hijazi's Motion for Change of Venue to San Bernardino County is GRANTED. In addition, pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 396b(b), Plaintiff's counsel Jonathan Gabriel is ordered to pay Defendants' counsel attorney's fees and costs of $1,444.95 within thirty...

Excerpt: ...t Michael Flannagan's Demurrer to the First Amended Cross- Complaint is OVERRULED. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: Filed on March 17, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: None filed as of March 26, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On July 19, 2019, Plaintiff Video Symphony, LLC (“Plaintiff”) ...

Excerpt: ...e Third Amended Complaint is SUSTAINED. Plaintiff is GRANTED 20 DAYS' LEAVE TO AMEND. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: Filed on March 15, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on March 23, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On May 23, 2019, Plaintiff Nicole Park (“Plaintiff”) filed an actio...

Excerpt: ...NDANT AND CROSS-COMPLAINANT ROSHINI DAS' MOTION FOR RECLASSIFICATION MOVING PARTY: Defendant/Cross-Complainant Roshini Das RESP. PARTY: Plaintiff LAUSD MOTION TO RECLASSIFY (CCP § 403.040) TENTATIVE RULING: On the Court's own motion, the Court's March 3, 2020 Order granting Plaintiff's Motion to Sever is RECONSIDERED AND DENIED. In addition, on the Court's own motion, the entire action is RECLASSIFIED as an unlimited jurisdiction action ON THE C...

Excerpt: ...Motion to Set Aside Default is GRANTED. The default entered on October 6, 2020 is HEREBY VACATED. However, Defendant's request to quash service is DENIED. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: Filed on March 11, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on March 24, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On...

Excerpt: ..., APLC RESP. PARTY: Plaintiff High Desert Medical Office MOTION TO QUASH SERVICE OF SUMMONS (CCP § 418.10) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendants Raymond Ghermezian, Esq, Raymond Ghermezian, a Professional Law Corp., Omid Razi, and Razi Law Group, APLC is CONTINUED TO MAY 24, 2021 AT 10:30 A.M. in Department 25 at the Spring Street Courthouse. At least 16 court days before the next scheduled hearing, Plaintiff must file supplemental papers as requested he...

Excerpt: ... DEFAULT (CCP § 473(d); Equitable Relief ) TENTATIVE RULING: Judgment Debtor Irving Ortiz's Motion to Vacate and Set Aside Confirmation of Arbitration Award and Judgment Thereon is DENIED. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: Filed on January 19, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on January 26, 2021 [ ] L...

Excerpt: ...F GOOD FAITH SETTLEMENT (CCP § 877.6) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Oscar Rolando Galindo's Motion for Determination of Good Faith Settlement is CONTINUED TO MAY 24, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in Department 25 at the SPRING STREET COURTHOUSE. At least 16 court days before the next scheduled hearing, Defendants Castellanos and Jauregui are ordered to file and serve supplemental papers as requested herein. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, ru...

Excerpt: ...NUED TO MAY 24, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in Department 25 at the SPRING STREET COURTHOUSE. At least 16 court days before the next scheduled hearing, Plaintiff must file judicially noticeable documents demonstrating the Complaint was timely presented for filing. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: Filed on March 1...

Excerpt: ...ATORIES; REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS (CCP § 2030.290) TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff Allen King's Motion to Compel Answers to Special Interrogatories, Set One, is GRANTED. Defendant Anna Darbinian is ordered to serve verified responses without objections to Special Interrogatories Nos. 6 and 7 within thirty (30) days of this order. Plaintiff is also awarded costs of $74.15 to be paid within thirty (30) days of this order. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Ti...

Excerpt: ...ATTORNEY'S FEES (CCP §§ 1032, 1033.5) TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff Palisades Seascapes I Association's Motion for Attorney's Fees is GRANTED in the amount of $17,226.54 based on fees of $16,483.00 and costs of $743.54. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: Filed on March 11, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: Fil...

Excerpt: ...phony, LLC MOTION FOR LEAVE TO AMEND (CCP § 473(a)) MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, SUMMARY ADJUDICATION (CCP § 437c) TENTATIVE RULING: (1) Defendant Alexander Bradley's Motion for Leave to File an Amended Answer is GRANTED. Defendant is ordered to file his second amended answer within ten (10) days of notice of this order. (2) In light of the new evidence presented in Defendant's reply papers, and to provide Plaintiff an op...

Excerpt: ...G: Specially Appearing Defendant Macarthur D. Johnson's Motion to Quash Service of Summons is GRANTED. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: Filed on March 9, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on March 15, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On October 5, 2020, Plaintiff Robert Terry (“Plaintif...

Excerpt: ...ER PLAINTIFF'S FIRST SET OF REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION AND FOR SANCTIONS MOVING PARTY: Plaintiff Arcadia 210 Self Storage RESP. PARTY: None MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES TO FORM INTERROGATORIES AND TO REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION; REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS (CCP §§ 2030.300; 2033.290) TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff Arcadia 210 Self Storage's (1) Motion for Order Compelling Defendant to Further Answer Plaintiff's First Set of Specially Drafted Interrogatorie...

Excerpt: .... RESP. PARTY: Defendants Donald F. Gaube and Alamo Group, LLC MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, SUMMARY ADJUDICATION (CCP § 437c) TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff Partner Assessment Corporation's request for summary adjudication as to the breach of contract claim against Defendant Alamo Group, LLC is GRANTED. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 75/80 Day Lapse (CCP...

Excerpt: ...surance Company's Petition to Confirm Contractual Arbitration Award is GRANTED. Judgment to be entered against Respondent in the amount of $648.69. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: None filed as of March 17, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of March 17, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Back...

Excerpt: ...& Agric. Code § 31602) TENTATIVE RULING: Because it is untimely under Food & Agricultural Section Code section 31622, subdivision (a), Petitioner Inland Valley Humane Society's appeal of the Court's December 22, 2020 order is DENIED. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: Filed on December 22, 2020 [X] Late [...

Excerpt: ...0) TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff Hirsch Pipe & Supply Co., Inc.'s Motion to Consolidate Actions is GRANTED ON THE CONDITION THAT, before the hearing, Plaintiff files supplemental papers correcting the procedural errors noted herein. Otherwise, the hearing will be CONTINUED TO MAY 19, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in Department 25 at the SPRING STREET COURTHOUSE. If continued, Plaintiff will be ordered to file and serve supplemental papers addressing the noted...

Excerpt: ...OBJECTIONS TO PLAINTIFF'S INTERROGATORIES AND REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS MOVING PARTY: Plaintiff Anise Hutcherson RESP. PARTY: None MOTION TO COMPEL RESPONSES TO INTERROGATORIES; REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS (CCP § 2030.290) TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff Anise Hutcherson's (1) Motion to Compel Defendant Sasan Parsakar's Responses Without Objections to Plaintiff's Interrogatories and (2) Motion to Compel Defendant Joseph Cohen's Responses Without Objections to...

Excerpt: ...fendant's Successor in Interest Tracy Rodriguez, Co- Trustee of the Richard D, Rodriguez Revocable Living Trust RESP. PARTY: Plaintiff Homeland Builders Painting USA, Inc. MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION (CCP § 526) TENTATIVE RULING: Successor in Interest Tracy Rodriguez's Motion for Preliminary Injunction is GRANTED. Plaintiff, their employees, agents, and/or any other persons acting with them or on their behalf are restrained and enjoined fr...

Excerpt: ...RULING: Defendant Carollo Engineers, Inc.'s Motion for Summary Judgment is DENIED. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 75/80 Day Lapse (CCP 12c and 1005 (b)) OK OPPOSITION: Filed on January 5, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on January 14, 2021 [X] Late [ ] None DEF. SUPP. BRIEF: Filed on February 23, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None PLF. SUPP. BRIEF: Filed on February 26, 2021 [ ] Lat...

Excerpt: ...TATIVE RULING: Plaintiff Brian Whitaker's Motion for Summary Judgment is DENIED. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 75/80 Day Lapse (CCP 12c and 1005 (b)) OK OPPOSITION: Filed on October 1, 2020 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on October 8, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On April 24, 2019, Plaintiff Brian Whitaker (“Plaintiff”) filed an action for violation of...

Excerpt: ...PARTY: Respondent Precioso Construction PETITION TO RELEASE MECHANIC'S LIEN (Civ. Code § 8480, et seq.) TENTATIVE RULING: (1) Respondent Precioso Construction's Motion to Strike is DENIED. (2) The Petition to Release Petitioners' Property from Respondent's Mechanic's Lien is GRANTED. (3) Petitioners' Motion for Attorney's Fees is also GRANTED. Respondent is ordered to pay Petitioner attorney's fees and costs of $7,003.46. SERVICE: [X] Proof of S...

Excerpt: ...(CCP §§ 918; 918.5) TENTATIVE RULING: Respondent Betty M. Kwan's Motion for stay is DENIED. In addition, Petitioner's request for sanctions pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 128.5 is GRANTED in the amount of $2,370.00 to be paid by Respondent within thirty (30) days of notice of this order. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §...

Excerpt: ...COMPEL ARBITRATION (CCP § 1281.2, et seq.) TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff Patricia Quintero's Motion to Compel Arbitration, Petition for Court to Pick Arbitration Forum, and Request for Stay is GRANTED as to Defendants Hawthorne Auto Market dba Hawthorne Motors Express and Mechanics Bank Successor by Merger with California Republic Bank. The matter is STAYED and is to be arbitrated before the AAA. In addition, Defendant Mechanics Bank is ordered to...

Excerpt: ... 437c) TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff Brian Whitaker's Motion for Summary Judgment is CONTINUED TO MAY 13, 2021at 10:30 a.m. in Department 25 at the SPRING STREET COURTHOUSE. At least 10 days before the next scheduled hearing, the parties must file and serve a supplemental brief as requested herein. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 75/80 Day Lapse (CCP 12c and 1005 (b)) OK OPPOSI...

Excerpt: ...ss-Defendant Clifton Bland MOTION TO COMPEL DEPOSITION; REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS (CCP § 2025.450) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant/Cross-Complainant National Retail Transportation, Inc.'s Motion to Compel Deposition is GRANTED. Cross-Defendant Clifton Bland is ordered to appear for deposition at a place and time to be noticed by National Retail. However, at either party's election, the deposition may take place remotely as provided by Code of Civil Proc...

Excerpt: ...MARY JUDGMENT (CCP § 437c) TENTATIVE RULING: Cross-Defendants Jeff Katofsky, Jeff Katofsky APLC, and Michael Leff's Motion for Summary Judgment is DENIED. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 75/80 Day Lapse (CCP 12c and 1005 (b)) OK OPPOSITION: Filed on February 23, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on March 3, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On October 18, 2019...

Excerpt: ...on to Confirm Contractual Arbitration Award is CONTINUED TO MAY 6, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in Department 25 at the SPRING STREET COURTHOUSE. At least 16 court days before the next scheduled hearing, Petitioner and Respondents Edgar Sanchez and Maria Sanchez must file supplemental papers as requested herein. Failure to do so may result in the Petition being placed off calendar or denied. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK ...

Excerpt: ...UDGMENT OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, SUMMARY ADJUDICATION (CCP § 437c) TENTATIVE RULING: Cross-Defendant Mendota Insurance Company's Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 75/80 Day Lapse (CCP 12c and 1005 (b)) OK OPPOSITION: None filed as of March 4, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: None filed as of March 4, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None ANALYSIS: I. Backg...

Excerpt: ...dgment is DENIED. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 75/80 Day Lapse (CCP 12c and 1005 (b)) OK OPPOSITION: Filed on January 8, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: None filed as of March 4, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On March 16, 2018, Plaintiff Allen R. King (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint alleging malicious prosecution against Defendant Andre L. Verdun (“Def...

Excerpt: ... RULING: Defendant City of Los Angeles' Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings is GRANTED IN PART. Defendant's Motion as to the entire Complaint due to Plaintiffs' failure to allege she presented a timely government claim is GRANTED. Plaintiff Zarmine is GRANTED 20 DAYS' LEAVE TO AMEND THE COMPLAINT. However, as the parties agree that the second cause of action for negligent hiring is duplicative and should be dismissed, the Motion as to the second...

Excerpt: ...285, et seq.) TENTATIVE RULING: Petitioner Director's Guild of America, Inc.'s Petition for Confirmation of Arbitration Award and For Entry of Judgment in Conformity Therewith is GRANTED. Proposed judgment is to be filed within ten (10) days of this order. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: None filed as o...