Excerpt: ... et seq. and CCP § 436 et seq.) TENTATIVE RULING: 1. The demurrer and motion to strike of Defendant, Kuzyk Law, LLP, it TAKEN OFF CALENDAR as moot because the Plaintiff dismissed Kuzyk Law, LLP, on September 30, 2019. 2. The demurrer of Defendant, Ameriprise Auto, to the Plaintiff's Complaint is SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND. 3. The motion to strike of Defendant, Ameriprise Auto, is TAKEN OFF CALENDAR as moot. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Ti...

Excerpt: ...oneously sued and served as Ticktocker Timeless Treasures Thrift Shop and National Charity League) RESP. PARTY: None DEMURRER; MOTION TO STRIKE TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant National Charity League, Los Angeles Founder Chapter's Demurrer to Complaint is OVERRULED as to the first and third causes of action and SUSTAINED without leave to amend as to the second cause of action. Defendant's Motion to Strike is GRANTED with leave to amend as to punitive...

Excerpt: ...B. Spoors MOTION FOR SANCTIONS (CCP § 128.7) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendants John Elliot, Lisa Jewett, and Victoria Elliot's Motion for Sanctions Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 128.7 is GRANTED against Douglas B. Spoors only in the amount of $1,800.00 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] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court ...

Excerpt: ...hahrouz Jahanshahi, in pro per RESP. PARTY: Defendant/Cross-Complainant Rodney Lewin MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION (CCP § 1008) MOTION TO QUASH SUBPOENA (CCP § 1987.1) MOTION TO DISQUALIFY COUNSEL (CCP § 128) TENTATIVE RULING: Cross-Defendant Shahrouz Jahanshahi's (1) Motion for Reconsideration of the December 10, 2019 Order is GRANTED as to the Motion for Sanctions only. After reconsidering Cross- Defendant's Motion for Sanctions, it is DENIED f...

Excerpt: ...§§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: None filed as of August 26, 2020 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of August 26, 2020 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On July 19, 2017, Petitioner Michael Rohrbaugh (“Petitioner”) and Respondent DLM Entertainment Group, LLC (“Respondent”) entered into a Settlement and Mutual Release (the “Agreement”). (3/9/20 Rohrbaugh Decl., ¶ 14, Exh. 1.) On January 27, 2020, Arbitrator Max J. Sprech...

Excerpt: ...nwarranted. 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 9, 2019 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: None filed as of August 26, 2020 [ ] Late [X] None PLF. SUPP. PAPERS: Filed on January 22, 2020 [ ] Late [ ] None DEF. SUPP. PAPERS: Filed on March 11, 2020 [ ] Late [ ] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On Februar...

Excerpt: ...6, 2020 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On June 3, 2019, Plaintiff Joel Wise (“Plaintiff”) filed an action for breach of contract unfair and fraudulent business practices against Defendants Quick Wireless, Inc. (“Quick Wireless”), Marida Mattia (“Mattia”), Carl Hebeler (“Hebeler”), Duckfish Electronics, LLC (“Duckfish”), Victor Tayebi (“Victor”), and Vala Tayebi (“Vala”). On December 10, 2019, Defendants Vict...

Excerpt: ...EFAULT (CCP §473(d)) MOTION TO QUASH SERVICE OF PROCESS (CCP § 418.10) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Eric Anderson's Motion to Quash Service of Summons and Complaint and to Set Aside Judgment 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 18, 2020 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on August 17, ...

Excerpt: ...5) TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff High Integrity Rack & Shelving, LLC's Motion to Strike Defendant's Answer is DENIED. However, the Court sets an OSC Hearing re Legal Representation of Defendant for October 29, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. in Department 25 at the SPRING STREET COURTHOUSE. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [ ] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) NO [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSIT...

Excerpt: ...ND REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS MOVING PARTY: Defendant GEICO Indemnity Company, erroneously sued as GEICO Insurance RESP. PARTY: None MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT/SUMMARY ADJUDICATION (CCP § 437c) MOTION TO CONTINUE TRIAL, COMPEL DISCOVERY, COMPEL DEPOSITION, AND REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS (CRC 3.1332; CCP §§ 2030.290, 2031.300, 2025.450) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant GEICO Indemnity Company's Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED. Having granted Defendant...

Excerpt: ...m's Motion for Attorneys' Fees and Costs is GRANTED in the amount of $2,833.72, based on $2,220.00 in attorneys' fees and $613.72 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 August 24, 2020 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of August 24, 2020 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Background...

Excerpt: ...d Crossroads Homeowners Association, Inc. RESP. PARTY: None MOTION TO QUASH ANSWER (CCP § ?? ) TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff Inglewood Crossroads Homeowners Association, Inc.'s Motion to Quash Answer is DENIED. However, provided that Plaintiff files a signed proof of service before the hearing demonstrating Defendant was appraised of the April 15 th continuance, Defendant is ordered to appear at the hearing and be prepared to discuss the authentic...

Excerpt: ...l Aleksanian's Motion to Set Aside Default and Default Judgment is CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 27, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. in Department 25 at the SPRING STREET COURTHOUSE. At least 16 court days before the next scheduled hearing, the parties must file and serve supplemental papers addressing the deficiencies identified 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...

Excerpt: ...oner City of Burbank Animal Shelter's Petition to Determine if Dog is Potentially Dangerous is GRANTED. In addition, Respondent is ordered to pay a fine of $250.00 to the City of Burbank. 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 August 14, 2020 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of August 14...

Excerpt: ...rm FINRA Dispute Resolution Arbitration Award 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 August 14, 2020 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of August 14, 2020 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On October 22, 2018, Petitioner Isidro Miramontes (“Petitioner”) filed a stat...

Excerpt: ...945) 69 Cal.App.2d 574) TENTATIVE RULING: Assignee of Record Phantom Fireworks Western Region, LLC's Motion to Enter Renewal of Judgment is CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 26, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in Department 25 at the SPRING STREET COURTHOUSE. At least 16 court days before the next scheduled hearing, the parties must file and serve supplemental papers as requested herein. Failure to obey the Court's order may result in the Motion being placed off calendar ...

Excerpt: ...GMENT/ADJUDICATION (CCP § 437c) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Bank of America, N.A.'s Motion to 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: Filed on July 31, 2020 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on August 13, 2020 [ ] Late [ ] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On Janua...

Excerpt: ...NTATIVE RULING: Petitioner Inland Valley Humane Society's Petition for Determination of Potentially Dangerous Dogs is GRANTED. Before releasing the Dogs, Respondent must comply with the conditions as set forth in Part III. B of this order, and must continue to comply with said conditions during his ownership of the Dogs. Furthermore, Respondent is ordered to pay a $250.00 fine to the City of Pomona, and must pay Petitioner fees and costs in the a...

Excerpt: ...RIKE (CCP § 436) TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant Southern California Edison Company's Motion to Strike Punitive Damages is GRANTED. Plaintiff is GRANTED 30 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 August 6, 2020 [ ] Late [ ]...

Excerpt: ...orraine Irwin's Demurrer is OVERRULED. In addition, because the Court finds that Plaintiff's claims should be adjudicated by the family law court, which has jurisdictional priority over the Subject Property, the Court enters a STAY in this action. Within thirty (30) days of notice of this order, the parties must confer to decide whether (1) Defendants will file a motion for joinder of Plaintiff in the marital dissolution action, or (2) Plaintiff ...

Excerpt: ...ro per DEMURRER (CCP § 430.10, et seq.) TENTATIVE RULING: Cross-Defendants Young K. Lim and Jin Ree's Demurrer to Cross-Complaint is SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND as to the second and third causes of action and SUSTAINED WITH THIRTY (30) DAYS' LEAVE FOR CROSS-COMPLAINANT TO AMEND AS TO 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...

Excerpt: ...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: None filed as of August 6, 2020 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of August 6, 2020 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On February 10, 2020, Plaintiff Natalie Nguyen (“Plaintiff”) filed a form complaint, in ...

Excerpt: ...0 [ ] Late [ ] None REPLY: Filed on July 29, 2020 [ ] Late [ ] None PROCEEDINGS: (2) DEFENDANTS RATNER INVESTMENT AND RATNER MANAGEMENT'S DEMURRER WITH MOTION TO STRIKE PORTIONS OF PLAINTIFF'S FAC MOVING PARTY: Defendants Ratner Gleason Investment, LLC and Ratner Property Management, Inc. RESP. PARTY: Daniel Willsey, in pro per DEMURRER (CCP §§ 430.31, et seq.) DEMURRER WITH MOTION TO STRIKE (CCP §§ 430.31, et seq.; 435) OPPOSITION: Filed on ...

Excerpt: ...ET COURTHOUSE. At least 16 court days before the next scheduled hearing, Plaintiff must file supplemental papers addressing the deficiencies identified 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) N/A [ ] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) N/A [ ] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) N/A OPPOSITION: None filed as of August 4, 202...

Excerpt: ...iff's second and third causes of action 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 of August 3, 2020 [ ] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of August 3, 2020 [ ] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: I. Background On September 23, 2019, Plaintiff Robert Khalili (“Plaintiff”...