Excerpt: ...s Veinberg MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES TO FORM INTERROGATORIES; REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS (CCP § 2030.300) TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff Harder LLP's Motion for an Order Compelling Defendant Veinberg to Provide Further Responses to Form Interrogatories, Set One, and for Monetary Sanctions is CONTINUED TO MAY 4, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. in Department 25 at the SPRING STREET COURTHOUSE. At least 16 court days before the next scheduled hearing, Defendan...

Excerpt: ... § 430.10, et seq.) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Michael Sullivan & Associates' Demurrer to Plaintiff's Complaint is SUSTAINED as to the first and fourth causes of action and OVERRULED as to the second and third causes of action. Plaintiff is GRANTED 20 DAYS' LEAVE TO AMEND the first and fourth 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 Laps...

Excerpt: ...le's Manor II, LLC's Petition for Permanent Injunction Pursuant to Civil Code section 798.88 is CONTINUED TO MAY 3, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in Department 25 at the SPRINT STREET COURTHOUSE. At least 16 court days before the next scheduled hearing Respondents must file and serve supplemental papers, including documentary evidence, as requested herein. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1...

Excerpt: ...VICE OF SUMMONS (CCP §§ 418.10; 473(b); 473.5) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Margaux Viera's Motion to Set Aside Default and Default Judgment is GRANTED. The default entered on August 13, 2020 and default judgment entered on September 4, 2020 are HEREBY VACATED. However, Defendant's request to quash service of the Summons and Complaint is DENIED. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, ...

Excerpt: ...2025.450) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Scott Dennington's Motion is GRANTED ON THE CONDITION THAT, before the hearing, Defendant files a proof of service demonstrating he gave Plaintiff notice of the February 16 continuance. If Defendant files the requested proof of service, Plaintiff will be ordered to appear for deposition at a time and date to be noticed by Defendant. However, at either party's election, the deposition may take place remotely a...

Excerpt: ...ENFORCE SETTLEMENT (CCP § 664.6) TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club's Motion to Set Aside Dismissal is GRANTED ON THE CONDITION THAT, before the hearing, Plaintiff files a proof of service demonstrating it gave Defendant proper notice of this hearing. If granted, a judgment of $4,390.00 will be entered against Defendant William Joseph Anzevino. Otherwise, the hearing will be CONTINUED TO APRIL 29, 2021 at ...

Excerpt: ... Intervenor Loya Casualty Insurance's Motion for Leave to Intervene 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 February 26, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of February 26, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On June 8, 2020, Plaintiff State Farm Mutual Automobile...

Excerpt: ...ion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED. Judgment to be entered in Plaintiff's favor in the amount of $9,557.69. 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 February 23, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of February 23, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On October 17, 2016, Plaintiff Spirit Airlines...

Excerpt: ...TIVE RULING: Defendant Aid Home Remodeling, Inc.'s Demurrer to Plaintiff's 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: Filed on February 10, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: Filed on February 17, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On December 11,...

Excerpt: ...anga Mexican Grill's Demurrer to Plaintiff's 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 December 29, 2020 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on February 17, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On April 15, 2020, Plaintiff Brian Whitaker (“Plaintiff”) filed this verified ...

Excerpt: ...ings 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 HEARING DATE: Wed., February 24, 2021 JUDGE /DEPT: Blancarte/25 OPPOSITION: Filed on December 30, 2020 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on January 7, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On September 25, 2019, self-represented Plaintiff Shahram Kaywanfar (“P...

Excerpt: ...ified Petition to Confirm FINRA Dispute Resolution Arbitration Award is CONTINUED TO APRIL 20, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in Department 25 at the SPRING STREET COURTHOUSE. At least 16 court days before the next scheduled hearing, Petitioner must file supplemental papers addressing the deficiencies noted 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: ...Company's Petition to Confirm Contractual Arbitration Award is GRANTED. Judgment to be entered against Respondent in the amount of $4,296.64. 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 February 17, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of February 17, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Back...

Excerpt: ...e MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION (CCP § 1281.2, et seq.) TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff Jeovanni M. Serrano's Motion to Compel Arbitration, Petition for Court to Pick Arbitration Forum, Request for Stay and Request for Costs is CONTINUED TO APRIL 19, 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 supplemental papers as requested herein. Failure to do s...

Excerpt: ...RATION (CCP § 1008) TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff Young Chow Dai's Motion for Reconsideration 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 10, 2020 [ ] Late [ ] None Filed on February 2, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: None filed as of February 17, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Backgr...

Excerpt: ...f Hong Gan, in pro per DEMURRER (CCP § 430.10, et seq.) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant San Gabriel Valley Medical Center, LP's (1) Demurrer to Complaint and (2) Motion to Have Plaintiff Declared a Vexatious Litigant are CONTINUED TO APRIL 10, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in Department 25 at the SPRING STREET COURTHOUSE to allow Plaintiff an opportunity to respond to documents presented in Defendant's reply papers. Plaintiff must file and serve any responsive...

Excerpt: ...tion is CONTINUED TO APRIL 21, 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 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 [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ ...

Excerpt: ...ENT ORDER AND FOR TURNOVER ORDER (CCP §§ 699.040; 708.510, 708.520) TENTATIVE RULING: Judgment Creditor Pawnee Leasing Corporation's Motions for Assignment of Rights and for Turnover Order on Writ of Execution for Norman Epperson and Stunt Vehicles, Inc. are DENIED. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK (both) [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK (both) [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK (...

Excerpt: ...OR CHANGE OF VENUE (CCP §§ 395, 396) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendants Anthony C. Duffy and Law Offices of Anthony C. Duffy, Inc.'s Motion for Change of Venue 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 February 1, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: None filed as of February 9, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None AN...

Excerpt: ... ALTERNATIVE, SUMMARY ADJUDICATION MOVING PARTY: Defendants State of California, acting by and through the California Highway Patrol and Officer Keeshan RESP. PARTY: Plaintiff Elsa Ruiz-de-Chavez DEMURRER (CCP § 430.10, et seq.) MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, SUMMARY ADJUDICATION (CCP § 437c) TENTATIVE RULING: (1) Defendant Officer Jared Wilde's Demurrer is OVERRULED. (2) Defendants State of California, acting by and throug...

Excerpt: ...WITH MOTION TO STRIKE (CCP §§ 430.31, et seq., 435) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Liberty Law Group's Demurrer to the First Amended Complaint is SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND. The Motion to Strike is DENIED AS MOOT. 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)) NO OPPOSITION: Filed on October 9, 2020 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: Fil...

Excerpt: ...30.10, et seq.) PROCEEDINGS: (2) MOTION TO INTERVENE MOVING PARTY: Prospective Intervenor Hertz Corporation RESP. PARTY: Plaintiff State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. MOTION TO INTERVENE (CCP § 387) TENTATIVE RULING: (1) Defendant Hertz Vehicles, LLC's Demurrer to Plaintiff's Complaint is SUSTAINED. Plaintiff is GRANTED 20 DAYS' LEAVE TO AMEND THE COMPLAINT. (2) Prospective Intervenor Hertz Corporation's Motion to Intervene is DENIED. SER...

Excerpt: ...RATION (CCP § 1008) TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff Young Chow Dai's Motion for Reconsideration 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 10, 2020 [ ] Late [ ] None Filed on February 2, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: None filed as of February 9, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Backgro...

Excerpt: ...EM REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION ADMITTED; REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS (CCP § 2033.280) TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff MS Services, LLC's Motion to Have Requests for Admissions, Set One, Propounded on Defendants Rosalio Vidal and Angelina Vidal Deemed Admitted and Request for Sanctions is GRANTED ON THE CONDITION THAT, before the hearing, Plaintiff pays one additional filing fee. If granted, Defendants are ordered to pay Plaintiff's counsel sanctions of $585.00...

Excerpt: ...: Defendant Eileen Roseman'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 27, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on February 2, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On March 26, 2020, Plaintiff Wawanesa General Insurance Company (“Plaintiff”) filed an action against...

Excerpt: ...: Defendant Eileen Roseman'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 27, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on February 2, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On March 26, 2020, Plaintiff Wawanesa General Insurance Company (“Plaintiff”) filed an action against...

Excerpt: ...P § 2025.420(b)) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendants Mark Kreher and Mary Marlow's Motion Seeking a Protective Order is DENIED. Plaintiff's request for sanctions is GRANTED in the amount of $800.00 to be paid to Plaintiff's counsel 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 §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITIO...

Excerpt: ...30.10, et seq.) PROCEEDINGS: (2) MOTION TO INTERVENE MOVING PARTY: Prospective Intervenor Hertz Corporation RESP. PARTY: Plaintiff State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. MOTION TO INTERVENE (CCP § 387) TENTATIVE RULING: (1) Defendant Hertz Vehicles, LLC's Demurrer to Plaintiff's Complaint is SUSTAINED. Plaintiff is GRANTED 20 DAYS' LEAVE TO AMEND THE COMPLAINT. (2) Prospective Intervenor Hertz Corporation's Motion to Intervene is DENIED. SER...

Excerpt: ...NCTIONS (CCP § 2025.450) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Daniyal Hameed's Motion for Order Compelling Plaintiff's Attendance and Testimony at Deposition and for Monetary Sanctions is GRANTED. Plaintiff Jocelyn Lopez is ordered to appear for deposition at a time, date, and place to be noticed by Defendant. However, at either party's election, the deposition may take place remotely as provided by Code of Civil Procedure section 2025.310. Defendant's r...

Excerpt: ...: None MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION (CCP § 1281.2, et seq.) TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff Israel Alejandro Salas Carpizo's Motion to Compel Arbitration, Petition for Court to Pick Arbitration Forum, and Request for Stay is GRANTED as to Defendant Westlake Financial Services, LLC. The matter is STAYED and is to be arbitrated before the AAA. Defendant Westlake is also ordered to reinstate its good standing status with the AAA. However, Plaintiff's r...

Excerpt: ...tate Partnership DEMURRER (CCP § 430.40, et seq.) TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant Zemanek & Mills, APC's Demurrer to Defendant's Second 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: Filed on January 26, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on February...

Excerpt: ...: Petitioner Mint Canyon Mobile Manor, LLC's Verified Petition for Injunctive Relief Pursuant to Civil Code section 798.88 is GRANTED FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS. However, the request for attorney's fees and costs pursuant to Section 798.85 is CONTINUED TO APRIL 8, 2021 at 10:30 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 as req...

Excerpt: ... 435) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant County of Los Angeles' Demurrer as to the first, fourth, and fifth causes of action is SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND. However, the Motion to Strike 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 OPPOSITION: Filed on January 22, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on January...

Excerpt: ...n for Summary Judgment (“the Motion”) on November 6, 2020. Defendant filed an opposition on January 21, 2021 and Plaintiff replied on January 28, 2021. Discussion Plaintiff alleges he is a California resident with physical disabilities. (Compl., ¶1.) He further alleges that when he visited Defendant's store in Downey, California in July 2019, Defendant failed to provide wheelchair accessible bathrooms in conformity with ADA standards. (Id. a...

Excerpt: ...ing its failure to respond, the Court entered Defendant Marco Meat's default on August 18, 2020. Defendant Barba filed an Answer on September 14, 2020. Plaintiff filed the instant Motion for Summary Judgment (“the Motion”) on November 5, 2020. To date, no opposition has been filed. Discussion Plaintiff alleges he is a California resident with physical disabilities. (Compl., ¶1.) He further alleges that when he visited Defendants' store in Ly...

Excerpt: ...VE, SUMMARY ADJUDICATION (CCP § 437c) TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff Atkinson-Baker's Motion for Summary Judgment or, in the Alternative, Summary Adjudication 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: None filed as of February 2, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of February 2, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. ...

Excerpt: ...tion to Vacate Default is GRANTED. The default entered on October 1, 2020 is HEREBY VACATED. Defendant Witt is ordered to file her responsive pleading 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 February 2, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of February ...

Excerpt: ...ervices, LLC (“Plaintiff”) filed the instant action for breach of contract and common counts against Defendants T&A Elite Auto Sale, LLC and Azzam Ishak (“Defendant Ishak”) on October 30, 2018. Following Defendants' failure to file a responsive pleading, the Court entered their default on May 5, 2020 and default judgment on June 17, 2020. Defendant Ishak filed the instant Motion to Vacate Default on September 14, 2020. Plaintiff filed an ...

Excerpt: ...TO DEMAND FOR PRODUCTION, SET ONE, AND REQUEST FOR MONETARY SANCTIONS (3) MOTION TO COMPEL DEFENDANT JOEL GOMEZ TO PROVIDE RESPONSES TO FORM INTERROGATORIES, SET ONE, AND REQUEST FOR MONETARY SANCTIONS MOVING PARTY: Plaintiff Dannie Maeda RESP. PARTY: Defendants Otilia Gomez and Joel Gomez MOTION TO COMPEL RESPONSES TO INTERROGATORIES AND REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS; REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS (CCP §§ 2030.290; 2031.300) TENTATIVE RULING: Pl...

Excerpt: ...ANOUNOU CLOTHING, INC., AND MOSHE VANOUNOU BE DEEMED ADMITTED MOVING PARTY: Plaintiff Oxford International, Inc. RESP. PARTY: Defendants Zion Vanounou and Moshe Vanounou, in pro per MOTION TO DEEM REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION ADMITTED (CCP § 2033.280) TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff Oxford International, Inc.'s Motions to deem Requests for Admission admitted are DENIED AS MOOT as to Defendants Zion Vanounou and Moshe Vanounou and GRANTED as to Defendant V...

Excerpt: ...IN THE ALTERNATIVE, SUMMARY ADJUDICATION MOVING PARTY: Defendant Ralphs Grocery Company RESP. PARTY: Plaintiff Luis Marquez MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, SUMMARY ADJUDICATION (CCP § 437c) TENTATIVE RULING: (1) Plaintiff Luis Marquez's Motion for Summary Judgment is DENIED. (2) Defendant Ralphs Grocery Company's Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Add...

Excerpt: ...urrer to Plaintiff's Complaint is SUSTAINED AS TO THE FIRST THROUGH THIRD CAUSES OF ACTION. In the interest of resolving this matter on the merits, Plaintiff is GRANTED 20 DAYS' LEAVE TO AMEND THE COMPLAINT. 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 February 1, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None ...

Excerpt: ...es MOTION TO DEEM REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION ADMITTED; REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS (CCP § 2033.280) TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company's Motion to Deem Requests for Admission Admitted against Defendant Bonifacio Palomares is GRANTED. Plaintiff's request for sanctions is also GRANTED. Defendant Palomares only is ordered to pay sanctions of $460.00 to Plaintiff's counsel within thirty (30) days of notice of this order...

Excerpt: ...CTIONS (CCP § 2023.030) TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiffs Jeffrey Henderson and Erica Henderson's Motion for Order for Terminating Sanctions, Striking Defendant's Answer, and Entering 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 January 20, 2021 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on January 25, 2...

Excerpt: ...435) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Malahat Rafiei's Demurrer to Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint is SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND. As a result, Defendant's Motion to Strike is DENIED AS MOOT. 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 OPPOSITION: Filed on January 26, 2021 [X] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on January...

Excerpt: ... Defendant Russel Hsu RESP. PARTY: Plaintiff Rong He MOTION TO COMPEL RESPONSES TO SPECIAL INTERROGATORIES; MOTION TO DEEM REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION ADMITTED; REQUESTS FOR SANCTIONS (CCP §§ 2030.290; 2033.280) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Russell Hsu's Motion to Compel Answers to Interrogatories is GRANTED. Plaintiff is ordered to provide responses to the Special Interrogatories, Set One, within thirty (30) days of notice of this order. Defendant's...

Excerpt: ... ON THE CONDITION THAT, before the hearing, Defendant Steven Richard Gittleman files a proof of service demonstrating Plaintiff was properly served with the moving papers, the Demurrer as to the first cause of action is SUSTAINED WITH 20 DAYS' LEAVE TO AMEND THE COMPLAINT and the Motion to Strike is GRANTED WITH 20 DAYS' LEAVE TO AMEND as to Plaintiff's request for punitive damages, GRANTED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND as to Plaintiff's request for att...

Excerpt: ...LING: Defendants Nabu Wines, LLC and Gregory Barnett's Motion is GRANTED ON THE CONDITION THAT, before the hearing, Defendants file a proof of service demonstrating Plaintiff was properly served with the Motion. If Defendants do so, the default entered on May 8, 2020 and default judgment entered on May 21, 2020 will be VACATED and Defendants will have ten (10) days from the date of the order to file their proposed answer. Otherwise, the hearing w...

Excerpt: ...0, et seq.) TENTATIVE RULING: Cross-Defendants Time of Swiss, Inc. and Farzad Sharim's Demurrer to the First Amended Cross-Complaint is PLACED OFF CALENDAR. Because this Court does not have jurisdiction to issue permanent injunctive relief as prayed for in the First Amended Cross-Complaint, the action is RECLASSIFIED as an unlimited jurisdiction case and is transferred to the transfer/reclassification desk for collection of fees and reassignment....

Excerpt: ...ON TO COMPEL INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION (CCP § 2032.210, et seq.) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Efrain Navarro's Motion for an Order Compelling Plaintiff's Compliance with Demand for Physical Examination is CONTINUED TO MARCH 15, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. in department 25 at the SPRING STREET COURTHOUSE. At least 16 court days before the next scheduled hearing, both parties must file and serve supplemental papers addressing the deficiencies noted he...

Excerpt: ... FOR MONETARY SANCTIONS MOVING PARTY: Defendant Wei Zhang RESP. PARTY: None MOTION TO COMPEL RESPONSES TO REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS; MOTION TO COMPEL DEPOSITION; REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS (CCP §§ 2031.300; 2025.450) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Wei Zhang's Motion for Order Compelling Plaintiff's Responses to Form Interrogatories, Set One, is GRANTED. Plaintiff is ordered to provide verified responses within thirty (30) days' notice of this...

Excerpt: ...State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company's Motion to Set Aside Dismissal and to Enter Judgment is GRANTED. Judgment to be entered in the amount of $10,765.67 against Defendant Kenny Molina. 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 January 22, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of ...

Excerpt: ...H SERVICE OF SUMMONS (CCP §§ 418.10; 473(b); 473.5) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Margaux Viera's Motion to Set Aside Default and Default Judgment and to Quash Service of Summons is CONTINUED TO MARCH 3, 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 addressing the deficiencies noted herein. Failure to do so may result...

Excerpt: ...n pro per DEMURRER WITH MOTION TO STRIKE (CCP §§ 430.10, et seq.; 435) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Moss Management Services, Inc.'s Demurrer is SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND as to the first cause of action. However, the Demurrer is SUSTAINED WITH 20 DAYS' LEAVE TO AMEND THE COMPLAINT as to the second cause of action. Finally, the Motion to Strike is DENIED. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address ...

Excerpt: ...ion Authority RESP. PARTY: Plaintiff Freddie Beverly MOTION TO DEEM REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION ADMITTED; REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS (CCP § 2033.280) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Motion for an Order Establishing Admissions Against Plaintiff is GRANTED. Defendant's request for sanctions is also GRANTED in the amount of $435.50 against Plaintiff only. Plaintiff is to pay sanctions within thirty (30) ...

Excerpt: ...CP § 2023.030) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Maria Lopez's Motion for Terminating Sanctions Against Plaintiff for Failure to Respond to Court-Ordered Discovery is DENIED. However, Plaintiff is ordered to comply with the Court's January 21, 2020 Order within thirty (30) 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)...

Excerpt: ...IVE 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: None filed as of January 14, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On September 4, 2019, Plaintiff La Loma Development Company (“Plaintiff”) f...

Excerpt: ... Inc. MOTION TO QUASH SERVICE OF SUMMONS (CCP § 418.10) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendants' Motion to Quash Service of Summons is GRANTED. However, Defendants' request for sanctions pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 128.5 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 30, 2020 [ ] Lat...

Excerpt: ...P § 430.10, et seq.; § 435) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Lone Oak Fund, LLC's Demurrer to Plaintiff's Complaint is SUSTAINED. Plaintiff is GRANTED 20 DAYS' LEAVE TO AMEND THE FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD CAUSES OF ACTION. However, Defendant Lone Oak's Motion to Strike 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 Demurre...

Excerpt: ... 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: None filed as of January 5, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of January 5, 2021 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On March 16, 2018, Plaintiff Carla Shaw De Heras (“Plaintiff”) filed an action for breach of contract and common counts against Defendant Brend...

Excerpt: ...RER (CCP § 430.10, et seq.) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendants' Demurrer to Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint is SUSTAINED. Plaintiff is GRANTED 20 DAYS' LEAVE TO AMEND THE FIRST AND SECOND 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 December 21, 2020 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: None filed as o...

Excerpt: ...endants Good OEL, Inc. and Charles Stilphen's Motion to Set Aside Default and Vacate Default Judgment is CONTINUED TO FEB 22, 2021 AT 11:00 A.M. in Department 25 at the SPRING STREET COURTHOUSE. At least 16 court days before the next scheduled hearing, Defendants must 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: [X] Proof of Ser...

Excerpt: ...TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff Brian Whitaker's Motion for Summary Judgment is CONTINUED TO FEB 11, 2021 at 11:00 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 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 OPPOSITION: Filed ...

Excerpt: ...econd Amended Complaint is SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND AS TO THE FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION AND SUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND AS TO THE SECOND AND THIRD CAUSES OF ACTION. PLAINTIFF IS GRANTED 20 DAYS' LEAVE TO AMEND THE 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 December...

Excerpt: ...laintiff has not filed any supplemental papers, he is ordered to appear at the hearing to discuss his status as an indigent person as well as the reasons any alternatives to the appointment of counsel identified herein are insufficient. If, at the hearing, Plaintiff demonstrates he is indigent and that the alternatives to the appointment of counsel are insufficient, then the Court will consider granting the Motion for the Appointment of Counsel. ...

Excerpt: ...Cross-Defendants' Demurrer to the Cross-Complaint is SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND as to the third and fourth causes of action, and SUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND as to the first and second causes of action. Cross-Complainant is GRANTED 20 DAYS' LEAVE TO AMEND the first and second 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 §§...

Excerpt: ...s Demurrer to Plaintiff's Complaint is SUSTAINED. Plaintiff is granted 20 DAYS' LEAVE TO AMEND THE COMPLAINT. 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 11, 2020 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on July 8, 2020 [ ] Late [ ] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On December 23, 2019, Plaintiff Laron Young (“Pla...

Excerpt: ...ING: Defendant Westlake Services, LLC's Motion to Consolidate Related Cases 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 Sept. 22, 2020 [X] Late [ ] None 2ND OPPOSITION: Filed on October 27, 2020 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on November 4, 2020 [ ] Late [ ] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On Sept...

Excerpt: ...MALDO CASTILLO TO RESPOND TO REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, SET ONE, AND REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS MOVING PARTY: Defendant Norylie Desalesa RESP. PARTY: None MOTION TO COMPEL RESPONSES TO INTERROGATORIES AND REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS (CCP §§ 2030.290; 2031.300) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Norylie Desalesa's (1) Motion for Order Compelling Plaintiff Rumaldo Castillo to Answer Form and Special Interrogatories, Set One, and Request for...

Excerpt: ...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 November 30, 2020 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of November 30, 2020 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On July 27, 2020, arbitrators Cherie S. Lewis, Maureen Weston, and Michael Lawrence Chappell (the “Arbitrators”) with the FINRA Dispute Resol...

Excerpt: ...CTIONS MOVING PARTY: Defendant Office Depot, Inc. RESP. PARTY: None MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES TO FORM INTERROGATORIES AND REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS; REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION; MOTION FOR TERMINATING SANCTIONS (CCP §§ 2030.300; 2031.310) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant's (1) Motion to Compel Further Responses to Form Interrogatories and (2) Motion to Compel a Further Response to Request for Production of Documents, No. 3, are GRANTED...

Excerpt: ...FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, SUMMARY ADJUDICATION (CCP § 437c) TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff Hanmi Bank's request for summary adjudication is DENIED as to the first and fourth causes of action but is GRANTED as to the second cause of action. 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 March 23, 2020 [ ] Late [ ...

Excerpt: ... (CCP § 437c) TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff Universal Executive Group, Inc. dba International Real Estate Services' 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 20, 2020 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: None filed as of October 30, 2020 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On August 1...

Excerpt: ...UMMARY ADJUDICATION (CCP § 437c) TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff Delta Ridge Homeowners Association's Motion is GRANTED as to the first, second, and fourth causes of action but DENIED as to the third cause of action. 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 October 29, 2020 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of Oc...

Excerpt: ...) TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff Gregory Randolph's Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint is GRANTED. Plaintiff's amended complaint 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: Filed on October 20, 2020 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on October 26, 2020 [ ]...

Excerpt: ...1945) 69 Cal.App.2d 574) TENTATIVE RULING: Judgment Assignee Phantom Fireworks Western Region, LLC's Motion to Enter Renewal of Judgment Nunc Pro Tunc 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 July 31, 2020 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on August 11, 2020 [ ] Late [ ] None ANALYSIS: I. Backgr...

Excerpt: ...ONS MOVING PARTY: Defendant Daniel Abrams erroneously sued as Abrams Daniel Co. Trust RESP. PARTY: None MOTION TO COMPEL RESPONSES TO INTERROGATORIES AND REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS; REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS (CCP §§ 2030.290; 2031.300) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Daniel Abrams' (1) Motion to Compel Plaintiff to Respond to Form Interrogatories, Set One, and (2) Motion to Compel Plaintiff to Respond to Request for Production, Set One, are CO...

Excerpt: ...be entered against Respondent pursuant to the Arbitration Award. Petitioner to file proposed judgment within ten (10) days' 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 §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: None filed as of October 19, 2020 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of October 19, 2020 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Ba...

Excerpt: ...ne MOTION FOR ORDER TO RELEASE PUBLIC RECORDS (Gov't Code § 6259) MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL (Penal Code § 2601) TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff Lamaas El's Request for Discovery – Sheriff's Department to Reveal the First Name of Custody Assistant Soto or Serve the Defendant Summons is DENIED. However, Plaintiff's Motion for Appointment of Counsel is CONTINUED TO NOV 16, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in Department 25 at the SPRING STREET COURTHOUSE. ...

Excerpt: ...tion for Judgment Pursuant to CCP § 664.6 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 filed as of October 16, 2020 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of October 16, 2020 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On April 20, 2016, Plaintiff The Claims Center, LLC (“Plaintiff”) filed an acti...

Excerpt: ...scencia dba PM Auto Sales MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION (CCP § 1281.2, et seq.) TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff Maria Teresa Juarez-Rivera's Motion to Compel Arbitration is GRANTED. The matter is STAYED and is to be Arbitrated before the AAA. Defendant Jesus Plascencia dba PM Auto Sales and Defendant Westlake Services, LLC are to pay any outstanding fees to the AAA to reinstate the case therein. Plaintiff's request for costs is also GRANTED in the am...

Excerpt: ...NG: Defendant's motions to dismiss the action are 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 Motion to Dismiss OPPOSITION: Filed on September 22, 2020 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on September 28, 2020 [ ] Late [ ] None Motion to Grant Relief to Hear Motion to Dismiss OPPOSITION: Filed on September 22, 2020 [ ] Late...

Excerpt: ...ING: Defendant Bicycle Hotel & Casino's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 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 May 18, 2020 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: None filed as of October 15, 2020 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On January 31, 2019, Plaintiff Lamont Cumby (“Plaintiff”)...

Excerpt: ...ALI CHEGINI (3) MOTION TO COMPEL DEFENDANTS' DEPOSITIONS AND FOR IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS MOVING PARTY: Plaintiff Eastview Townhouse Owner's Association RESP. PARTY: None MOTION TO DEEM REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION ADMITTED; MOTION TO COMPEL DEPOSITION; REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS (CCP §§ 2033.280; 2025.450) TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff Eastview Townhouse Owner's Association's Motions to Deem Requests for Admission Admitted are GRANTED. In addition, Plaintif...

Excerpt: ...UDGMENT; MOTION TO QUASH SERVICE OF PROCESS (CCP §§ 473, 473.5, 418.10) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Helena Radnia Youabian's Motion to Quash Service and Set Aside 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 July 15, 2020 [X] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on July 20, 2020 [ ] Late [ ] None...

Excerpt: ... to First Amended Complaint is SUSTAINED. Plaintiff is GRANTED 20 DAYS' LEAVE TO AMEND THE COMPLAINT as to the first and third causes of action but SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND as to the second, fourth, and fifth 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: None filed as of October 7, 2020 [ ] ...

Excerpt: ...intiff American Contractors Indemnity Company's motion for attorney's fees and costs is GRANTED IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,262.19 based on $10,126.60 in attorney's fees and $1,135.59 in costs. 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 October 6, 2020 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of October 6,...

Excerpt: ...ansportation, LP MOTION TO STRIKE (CCP § 435, et seq.) (2) DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT MOVING PARTY: Defendant Quantum Transportation, LP RESP. PARTY: Plaintiff Amazon Produce Network of California, LLC MOTION TO SET ASIDE/VACATE DEFAULT (CCP § 473) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Quantum Transportation, LP's Motion to Set Aside Default is CONTINUED TO NOV 17, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in Department 25 at the SPRING STREET COURTHOUSE. At least...

Excerpt: ...ackson, in pro per 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 February 5, 2020 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: None filed as of September 25, 2020 [ ] Late [X] None TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant NK Properties, Inc.'s Demurrer is SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND as to the breach of contract cause of action but OVER...

Excerpt: ...ION TO DISMISS (CCP § 410.30) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Venture Projects, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss 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 September 16, 2020 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on September 22, 2020 [ ] Late [ ] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On May 26, 2020, Plaintiff Urban Fr...

Excerpt: ...ED IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,537.50. However, Petitioner's request for costs is DENIED. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Day Lapse (CCP 12c and 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: None filed as of September 25, 2020 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of September 25, 2020 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Background After a dispute arose between Petitioner Theodore Mercure (“Petitioner...

Excerpt: ...aro Enciso and Heidi Marie Smith RESP. PARTY: None MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION AND STAY PROCEEDINGS; REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS (CCP §§ 1281.2, et seq.) TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiffs Luis Jenaro Enciso and Heidi Marie Smith's request for sanctions pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure sections 1281.97 and 1281.99 is GRANTED in the amount of $1,050.00 to be paid by Defendant A&J within thirty (30) days of notice of this order. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Ser...

Excerpt: ...ISTER-STATE JUDGMENT (CCP § 1710.40) TENTATIVE RULING: County of Los Angeles', erroneously sued as Los Angeles Department of Social Services, Motion to Vacate Sister-State Judgment is GRANTED. The Judgment against Los Angeles Department of Social Services entered on March 6, 2020 is HEREBY VACATED. 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: ...Corp., and Michael Leff RESP. PARTY: Defendants/Cross-Complainants Garri Chernyavskiy and Polina Chernyavskiy SPECIAL MOTION TO STRIKE (CCP § 425.16) PROCEEDINGS: (2) MOTION TO COMPEL DEPOSITION OF DEFENDANTS, GARRI AND POLINA CHERNYAVSKIY AND REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS MOVING PARTY: Plaintiff Melinda Adhoot RESP. PARTY: Defendants/Cross-Complaints Garri Chernyavskiy and Polina Chernyavskiy MOTION TO COMPEL DEPOSITION; REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS (CCP § 2...

Excerpt: ...) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendants Raul Gonzales and Kassandra Heredia's Demurrer to Plaintiff's 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: Filed on September 2, 2020 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on September 17, 2020 [ ] Late [ ] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On Novembe...

Excerpt: ...mary 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: None filed as of September 18, 2020 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of September 18, 2020 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On October 17, 2016, Plaintiff Spirit Airlines, Inc. (“Plaintiff”) filed this action for money had and received against Defe...

Excerpt: ...ha Murray DEMURRER AND MOTION TO STRIKE (CCP § 430.41, et seq.) TENTATIVE RULING: For the foregoing reasons, Defendant City of El Segundo's Demurrer to Plaintiff's Complaint is SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND. Defendant's motion to strike is MOOT. 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 August 7, 202...

Excerpt: ...ro Enciso and Heidi Marie Smith RESP. PARTY: None MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION AND STAY PROCEEDINGS; REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS (CCP §§ 1281.2, et seq.) TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiffs Luis Jenaro Enciso and Heidi Marie Smith's request for sanctions pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure sections 1281.97 and 1281.99 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 Day...

Excerpt: ...TO SEAL COURT RECORDS (CRC RULE 2.551) TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company's Motion for Order Sealing Record is GRANTED. The Declarations of Manuel M. Magpapian in Support of Application for Order for Publication of Summons filed on April 4, 2019 and July 10, 2019, are to be SEALED and Plaintiff is to refile redacted versions of the declarations within ten (10) days of this order. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Servi...

Excerpt: ...CCP § 583.250) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Mojgan Mikail's Motion to Dismiss is GRANTED. The entire action is HEREBY DISMISSED pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 583.250. 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: Filed on August 28, 2020 [X] Late [ ] None REPLY: None filed as of September 1, 2020 [ ] La...