Excerpt: ...in the amount of Sl,095.00. Plaintiff is entitled to a total judgment of S12,595.00, payable within 15 days of this order. Plaintiff Misael Lopez ("Lopez") ("Plai tiff) moves for an order enforcing the settlement beäveen Plamtiff and Defendants OMG Marketing Ventures, Inc. ("OMG"), Carmen Gonzalez ("Carmen"), and Oscar Gonzalez ("Oscar") (collectively, "Defendants") ("Settlement'). (Notice of Motion, pgs. 1-2; C.C.P. 5664.6.) Specifically, Plain...

Excerpt: ...ak ("Sahak") ("Defendant'), in her official capacity as a Los Angeles County employee, demurs to pro per Plamtiff Robert Ware's ('Ware") ("Plaintiff) first amended complaint ("FAC"). (Notice of Demurrer, pgs. 1-3; C.C.P. SS430.10(e), Specifically, Defendant demurs on the basis that Plaintiffs 1st cause of action for "intentional tort" fails to state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action against Defendant and is uncertain due to ambigui...

Excerpt: ...ed below. Plaintiffs request for monetary sanctions against Defendants Arconic, Inc., Arconic Global Fasteners & Rings, Inc., Arconic Corporation, and Howmet Aerospace, Inc., and their attorney of record is denied. Plamtiff Andres G. Ortiz ("Ortiz") ("Plaintiff) moves to compel Defendants Arconic, Inc. ("Arconic, Inc."), Arconic Global Fasteners & Rings, Inc. ("Global Fasteners"), Arconic Corporation ("Arconic Corp."), and Howmet Aerospace, Inc. ...

Excerpt: ...madi and her counsel of record is granted in the reduced amount of S490.00. Sanctions are payable within 30 days. Petitioner State Farm Automobile Insurance Co. ("State Farm") ("Petitioner") moves unopposed for terminating sanctions to dismiss and further bar Respondent Mariam Ahmadi's ("Ahmadi") ("Respondent") demand for arbitration. (Notice of Motion, pg. 1.) Petitioner further moves for monetary sanctions in the amount of S705.00[1] against Re...

Excerpt: ...rmance") and Gabriel Martinez ("Martinez") (collectively, "Defendants") move to strike portions of Plaintiff Daisy Segura-Campos' ("Segura- Campos") ("Plaintiff') second amended complaint ("SAC"), specifically the claims for punitive damages and prejudgment interest. (Notice of Motion, pg. 2; C.C.P. SS 436(b).) Defendants' motion is made on the grounds that the SAC fails to allege the requisite specific facts to support claims for punitive damage...

Excerpt: ...uashing service of the summons and fist amended complaint ("PAC") of Plaintiff Ralph M. Watson ("Watson") ("Plaintiff) on the basis the documents were improperly served on Specially Appearmg Defendants' counsel of record who has no authority to accept service. (Notice of Motion, pg. 2; C.C.P. 5418.100.) In his first amended complaint ("PAC"), filed February 25, 2019, Plaintiff alleges fives causes of action for (1) defamation, (2) intentional int...

Excerpt: ...ive, for summary adjudication of Plaintiffs Elias Gonzalez Lorenzo aka Elias Gonzalez-Lorena's ("Gonzalez Lorenzo") and Ana Lazo's ("Lazo') (collectively, "Plaintiffs") complaint on the following grounds: (1) Plaintiffs' first cause of action for violation of Song-Beverly Act - breach of express warran%,• is without merit because Plaintiffs bought a used vehicle and Defendant did not issue any express warranties at the time of sale [Issue 1]; (...

Excerpt: ...ing Defendants' fund, and barring Plaintiffs from serving subpoenas to any similarly situated nonparty absent Moving Defendants' consent or an order of the Court. Moving Defendants/Cross-Complainants Jon Gimbel ("Gimbel'), Anthony Guagliano ("Guagliano"), and Gallant Capital Partners, LLC ("Gallant") (collectively, "Moving Defendants") move unopposed for a protective order (i) prohibiting Plaintiffs The Gores Group, LLC ("TGG') and AEG Holdings, ...

Excerpt: ...ant's unopposed motion to strike the 6th cause of action is granted with 30 days leave to amend the defect Defendant's motion to strike the 7th cause of action is sustained, and the 7th cause of action is stricken from Plaintiffs FAC. Defendant Shahram Moussazadeh ("Moussazadeh") ("Defendant) demurs unopposed to the 1st (declaratory relien, 2nd (fraudulent transfer under the Uniform Voidable Transfer Act ("UVTA')), 3rd (breach of oral contract), ...

Excerpt: ...s to the 4th [Issue 3] and 5th [Issue 4] causes of action and granted as to the 1st [Issues 1 and 2], 6th [Issue 5], and 7th [Issue 6] causes of action. Defendants Los Angeles Unified School District ("District') and Rodney Wright ("Wright"), a principal employed by Defendant District, (collectively, "Defendants') move for summary judgment as to Plaintiff Edwina Jackson's ("Jackson") ("Plaintiff') first amended complaint ("PAC"). (Notice of Motio...

Excerpt: ...deh ("Sabbaghzadeh") ("Plaintiff') moves for an order compelling Defendant General Motors LLC ("GM") ("Defendant) to provide further responses to Requests for Production of Documents (Set One) ("RFP") Nos. 5 and 7. (Notice of Motion RFP pgs. 1-3; C.C.P. "2031.010, 2031.310, 2031.320.) Plamtiff moves for an order compelling Defendant to provide further responses to Special Interrogatories (Set One) ("SROG") Nos. 14, 20, and 43. (Notice of Motion S...

Excerpt: ...n the motion to compel deposition is granted in the reduced amount of S885.00, comprised of 1.5 hours of attorney time at $550.00 per hour and a $60.00 filing fees, payable within 20 days. Plaintiff Karen Benitez's unopposed motion to compel Defendant Hamideh Manshadi to provide responses to Plaintiffs Form Interrogatories - General (Set One) is granted. Plaintiff Karen Benitez's unopposed motion to compel Defendant Hamideh Manshadi, to provide r...

Excerpt: ...r<') (collectively, "Defendants") move for an order to exclude Plaintiffs Roni Efron's ("Efron") and 239 South Clark, LLC's ("239 South Clark") (collectively, "Plaintiffs") expert witness, Arthur Dellinger ("Dellinger"). (Notice of Motion, pg. 2.) Background On July 29, 2022, Plaintiffs made a demand for exchange of expert witness information pursuant to C.C.P. 52034.210. (See Decl. of Weiss Ill, Exh. 1.) On August 22, 2022, Plaintiffs submitted ...

Excerpt: ...ant Kirk Schenck's unopposed special motion to strike Plaintiff Bradley Herman's complaint is granted. Defendant Schenck may separately move for an award of attorneys' fees and costs. Defendant Schenck is ordered to submit a proposed judgment within 10 days. Defendant Joan Celia Lee ("JC") ("Defendant") moves unopposed for a special motion to strike ("Anti-SLAPP motion") Plaintiff Bradley J. Herman's ("Herman") ("Plaintiff') complaint ("Complaint...

Excerpt: ...5.57. Plaintiffs Homaira Shadravan ("Shadravan") and Roberto Shakiba ("Shakiba") (collectively, "Plaintiffs") move for an order awarding attorney fees and costs pursuant to Civil Code S1794(d) and pursuant to Plaintiffs' settlement agreement With Defendant Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC ("JLRNA") ("Defendant'). (Notice of Motion, pg. 1; Civ. Code 51794(d); Decl. of Klitzke, Exh. 3.) Specifically, Plaintiffs seek attorneys' fees in the amoun...

Excerpt: ... The Court sets a status conference for April 21, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. The parties are directed to submit a joint statement five calendar days in advance, apprising the Court of the status of the arbitration. Defendants THC Design, LLC (THC Design"), 1346 LA, LLC ("1346 LA"), 1333 GRO, LLC ("1333 GRO"), 1350 LA LLC ("1350 LA"), 1400 LA, LLC ("1400 LA"), 1429 LA LLC ("1429 LA"), 1512 LA LLC ("1512 LA"), and 3001 LA, LLC ("3001 LA") (collectively, "D...

Excerpt: ...) ("Plaintiff') moves for an order awarding attorney fees and costs pursuant to Civil Code S1794(d) and pursuant to Plaintiffs settlement agreement with Defendant Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. ("TMS") ("Defendant). (Notice of Motion, pg. 1; Civ. Code S1794(d); Decl. of Wirtz, Exh. H.) Specifically, Plaintiff seeks attorneys' fees in the amount of $53,959.50 with a lodestar enhancement multiplier of 1.5, equaling S26,979.75, for a total of S80,...

Excerpt: ...rity Solutions, Inc., to provide responses to Plaintiff's Form Interrogatories – Employment (Set One) is denied as moot. Plaintiff Damon Nixon's motion to compel Defendant Prudent Security Solutions, Inc., to provide responses to Plaintiff's Request for Production (Set One) is denied as moot. Plaintiff's request for sanctions is granted in the reduced total of $1,495.50, payable within 20 days. Plaintiff Damon Nixon (“Nixon”) (“Plaintiff�...

Excerpt: ... Cabinet Solutions', R&R Demo & Grading's, Saddleback Roofing, Inc.'s, Santa Ana Creek Development Company dba Mark Company's, Savin Enterprises, Inc.'s, Schindler Elevator Corporation's, Sierra West Finish, Inc.'s, and Tinco Sheet Metal's unopposed motion for determination of good faith settlement is granted. Plaintiff LSG Las Tunas LP (“LSG”) (“Plaintiff”) and Settling Defendants A&R Corporation, Inc. (“A&R”), Ali R. Fadavi (“AF�...

Excerpt: ...ises liability against Defendant Eagle Manne Services, Ltd. ("Eagle Marine') Plaintiff subsequently filed a First and Second Amended Complaint: the latter of which is the current operative pleading. Plaintiff filed the Second Amended Complaint ("SAC" on November 10, 2022, adding Defendant City of Los Angeles ('Defendant") as a party to the action and adding a cause of action for dangerous condition of public property against Defendant. Plaintiff ...

Excerpt: ...nclude Defendants Emcor Facilities Services, Inc. ("Emcor') and Caliber Holdings, LLC ("Holdings'). On September 3 2020, Body,wrks and Castro filed an answer and a Cross-Complaint against ROES 1 through 5CH3 for implied contractual indemnity, total indemnity: equitable indemnity: negligence and contribution. On December 2, 2020, RCB filed its answer and a Cross-Complaint against Bod»orks for equitable indemnity express indemnity apportionment of...

Excerpt: ...nt City of Los Angeles ("Los Angeles") On August 1 : 2022: the Court dismissed Inglewood, with prejudice, pursuant to Plaintiffs request On December 6, 2022, Los Angeles filed a Demurrer to heard on January 19, 2023 The Court continued the hearing on the motion to February 14, 2023 On December 9, 2022, Plaintiff filed a Motion for Relief to File a Late Claim to be heard on February 14: 2023 Trial is scheduled for September 6: 2023 PARTY'S REQUEST...

Excerpt: ...laint. On February 3, 2023, Defendant filed a Motion to Strike to be heard on March 15, 2023. On February 23, 2023, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On March 8, 2023, Defendant filed a reply. Trial is scheduled for March 6, 2024. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendant requests the Court strike ¶7, ¶8, ¶10 and ¶17. Plaintiff requests the Court deny the motion. LEGAL STANDARD “The grounds for a motion to strike shall appear on the face of the challenged pl...

Excerpt: ... the complaint to include Defendants Emcor Facilities Services, Inc. (“Emcor”) and Caliber Holdings, LLC (“Holdings”). On September 3, 2020, Bodyworks and Castro filed an answer and a Cross-Complaint against ROES 1 through 500 for implied contractual indemnity, total indemnity, equitable indemnity, negligence and contribution. On December 2, 2020, RCB filed its answer and a Cross-Complaint against Bodyworks for equitable indemnity, expres...

Excerpt: ...geles (“County”) and Luke McTompson, Jr. (“McTompson”) for negligence. Plaintiff later amended the complaint to include Defendant State of California, acting by and through the Department of Parks and Recreation (“State Parks”). On October 19, 202, the County filed an answer. On November 10, 2022, the Court dismissed the County, with prejudice. On January 11, 2023, Plaintiff filed the FAC against Defendants State of California (“Sta...

Excerpt: ...). On February 3, 2022, Defendants filed answer. On December 16, 2022, Defendants filed a Motion for Summary Judgment to be heard on March 9, 2023. On February 23, 2023, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On March 2, 2023, Defendants filed a reply. Trial is currently set for April 20, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendants request the Court grant summary judgment on the basis that there are no triable issues of material fact. Plaintiff requests the Court ...

Excerpt: ...answer. On December 27, 2022, Hertz filed a Motion for Summary Judgment to be heard on March 14, 2023. Plaintiff filed a notice of non-opposition. Trial is scheduled for April 21, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Hertz request the Court grant summary judgment on the basis that both causes of action are barred by the Graves Amendment. LEGAL STANDARD The function of a motion for summary judgment or adjudication is to allow a determination as to whether an op...

Excerpt: ...e negligence, intentional infliction for emotional distress, negligence and negligent entrustment. Plaintiff later amended the complaint to include Defendant Anthony Ceballos (“Ceballos”). On April 18, 2022, Rush filed an answer and a Cross-Complaint against Cross- Defendants Smallwood and Aaron for indemnity, contribution and declaratory relief. On October 21, 2022, Aaron filed an answer. On November 1, 2022, Smallwood filed an answer. On Ma...

Excerpt: ... amended the complaint to include Defendant Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. (“GMC”). On November 1, 2019, Mario filed an answer. On November 27, 2019, Bernardo filed an answer. On August 15, 2022, GMC filed an answer. On December 22, 2022, Plaintiffs filed the FAC. On January 20, 2023, Mario and Bernardo (“Moving Defendants”) filed a Motion to Strike to be heard on March 6, 2023. Trial is currently scheduled for June 14, 2023. PARTY'S REQ...

Excerpt: ...e negligence and general negligence. On December 2, 2022, Raiser-CA and Raiser filed an answer. On February 8, 2023, Uber, Rasier-CA and Rasier filed an answer. On February 8, 2023, Okere filed an answer. On February 8, 2023, Uber, Rasier and Rasier-CA (“Moving Defendants”) filed a Motion to Compel Arbitration to be heard on March 8, 2023. On February 23, 2023, Plaintiff filed an opposition. Trial is currently set for March 20, 2024. PARTY'S ...

Excerpt: ..., 2021, Defendants filed an answer. On February 1, 2022, Plaintiffs filed an action against Defendant Piyush Jogani, M.D. (“Jogani”) for medical malpractice. On March 29, 2022, Jogani filed an answer. On December 21, 2022, Jogani filed a Motion for Summary Judgment to be heard on March 8, 2023. Trial is scheduled for May 8, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Jogani requests the Court grant summary judgment on the basis that there are no triable issues of...

Excerpt: ...led the FAC. Plaintiff later amended the complaint to include Defendants Southern California Edison Company (“SCE”), Ameron Pole Products LLC (“APP”) and Foddrill Construction Corporation (“FCC”). On July 24, 2019, the Court dismissed Huntington Park, with prejudice, pursuant to Plaintiff's request. On June 23, 2022, the Court dismissed FCC, with prejudice. On June 17, 2020, the County filed an answer. On June 11, 2020, the County fil...

Excerpt: ...America, LLC (“Audi”), Volkswagen Group of American, Inc. (“Volkswagen”), Audi AG (“AG”), Circle Automotive Group, Inc. (“CAG”), All in Auto Group (“All”), Roman Ramirez (“Ramirez”) and Zavian Garcia (“Zavian”) for wrongful death, negligence, strict liability – design defect, strict liability – manufacturing defect, strict liability – failure to warn and breach of implied warranties. Plaintiffs later amended the ...

Excerpt: ... Central District of California. On July 9, 2021, Plaintiff filed the FAC, adding in Defendant RGE Motor Direct, Inc. (“RGE”). Plaintiff later amended the complaint to include Defendants Tiarna Real Estate Services, Inc. (“TRES”) and Alex Damer (“Damer”). On September 9, 2021, RGE filed an answer. On February 16, 2022, Industrial filed an answer. On April 26, 2022, Damer and TRES filed answers. On March 2, 2023, the Court dismissed Da...

Excerpt: ...2023, Plaintiff filed a Motion for Sanctions to be heard on February 22, 2023. The Court continued the hearing on the motion to March 2, 2023. On February 7, 2023, Defendants filed an opposition. On February 14, 2023, Plaintiff filed a reply. Plaintiff filed an amended notice of motion on February 21, 2023, and an amended reply on February 27, 2023. Trial is currently set for June 14, 2023 PARTY'S REQUESTS Plaintiff requests sanctions totaling $3...

Excerpt: ... 2023, Plaintiff filed a Motion to Quash Deposition Subpoenas to be heard on March 1, 2023. On February 15, 2023, Defendant filed an opposition. On February 21, 2023, Plaintiff filed a reply. Trial is currently scheduled for January 8, 2024. PARTY'S REQUESTS Plaintiff requests the Court quash the subpoenas for records served on Aztek Productions, LLC (“Aztek”) and AEW Studios (“AEW”). Plaintiff also requests the Court impose $1,078.00 in ...

Excerpt: ...gence per se. On October 23, 2020, Defendants filed an answer. On February 3, 2023, Defendants filed a Motion to Compel Plaintiff's IMEs to be heard on March 1, 2023. On February 15, 2023, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On February 22, 2023, Defendants filed a reply. Trial is currently scheduled for May 2, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendants request the Court order Plaintiff to attend an IME with neuropsychiatrist James Rosenberg, M.D., and neurops...

Excerpt: ...gligence and general negligence. On December 24, 2020, the County filed an answer; the County was later dismissed, without prejudice. On January 29, 2021, the City was dismissed, without prejudice, pursuant to Plaintiff's request. On January 21, 2021, LACMTA filed an answer. On December 2, 2022, Plaintiff filed a Motion for Leave to File the First Amended Complaint to be heard on March 1, 2023. On February 15, 2023, LACMTA filed an opposition. Tr...

Excerpt: ...led an answer. On January 13, 2023, Defendant filed a Motion to Permit Reproduction of Photograph of Decedent to be heard on February 27, 2023. Trial is currently scheduled for September 19, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendant requests the Court order the County of Los Angeles Coroner's office to produce a reproduction of the photographs/negatives/prints of Decedent's corpse at the time of examination. LEGAL STANDARD CCP § 129 provides: “(a) Notw...

Excerpt: ...��NMUSD”) and Greenfields Outdoor Fitness, Inc. (“GOF”) for general negligence, products liability and premises liability. On October 27, 2020, GOF filed an answer. On December 4, 2020, the Court dismissed Corvallis, with prejudice, pursuant to Plaintiff's request. On December 18, 2020, Plaintiffs filed the FAC. Plaintiff later amended the FAC to include Defendant Environmental Constructions, Inc. (“EC”). On January 12, 2021, NMUSD file...

Excerpt: ... Mazer (“Mazer”), Twentieth Century Fox Television (“TCFT”), Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation (“TCFFC”), The Walt Disney Company (“Disney”) and Antonio J. Garcia (“Garcia”) for negligence. On September 15, 2021, TCFFC filed an answer on behalf of itself and TCFT. On October 1, 2021, Mazer filed an answer. On October 1, 2021, Delgado filed an answer. On January 27, 2023, TCFFC, Delgado and Mazer (“Moving Defendants”) ...

Excerpt: ...r motor vehicle negligence, negligent selection and installation of tire and damages under LC § 3706. Plaintiff later amended the complaint to include Defendant Josepfina Cardenas (“Cardenas”). On January 31, 2022, KM and Cabellero filed an answer. On February 2, 2022, Ramirez filed an answer. On September 19, 2022, Cardenas filed an answer. On February 4, 2022, Gonzalez filed an answer. On October 5, 2022, Gonzalez filed a Cross-Complaint a...

Excerpt: ... set for July 25, 2023. PARTY'S REQUEST Plaintiff asks the Court to grant it leave to augment its expert witness list. LEGAL STANDARD CCP § 2034.610 governs motions to augment expert witness lists. A party who has engaged in a timely exchange of expert witness information may move to add the name and address of a subsequently retained witness or to amend the statement of the testimony a previously designated expert is expected to give. The motio...

Excerpt: ...ional distress. On May 16, 2019, Defendant filed an answer. On January 13, 2023, Defendant filed a Motion to Compel Plaintiff's Deposition to be heard on February 9, 2023. Trial is currently scheduled for May 17, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendant requests the Court compel Plaintiff to appear for the second session of her deposition. Defendant also requests $1,806.25. LEGAL STANDARD Code of Civil Procedure § 2025.450 allows the Court to compel a p...

Excerpt: ...ct liability based on dog bite statute and premises liability. Plaintiff later amended the complaint to include Defendants Corealliance, LLC (“Corealliance”) and Anshu Kumar Gupta (“Gupta”) On December 22, 2021, David and Lenora filed an answer. On November 21, 2022, David and Lenora (“Moving Defendants”) filed a Motion for Summary Judgment to be heard on February 9, 2023. On January 26, 2023, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On Februar...

Excerpt: ...aint to include Defendant Ritz Flooring, Inc. (“Ritz”). On January 8, 2021, Burbon 1420 filed an answer and a Cross-Complaint against Cross- Defendants Alltime and Ritz for equitable indemnity, contribution, apportionment of fault and declaratory relief. On March 10, 2021, Ritz filed an answer. On April 1, 2021, Alltime filed an answer. On February 19, 2021, Ritz filed an answer and a Cross-Complaint against Roes 1 through 20 for indemnificat...

Excerpt: ...uary 13, 2023, Defendant filed a Motion to Compel Plaintiff's Deposition to be heard on February 9, 2023. Trial is currently scheduled for May 17, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendant requests the Court compel Plaintiff to appear for the second session of her deposition. Defendant also requests $1,806.25. LEGAL STANDARD Code of Civil Procedure § 2025.450 allows the Court to compel a party's appearance and to produce documents. “If, after service o...

Excerpt: ...ct liability based on dog bite statute and premises liability. Plaintiff later amended the complaint to include Defendants Corealliance, LLC (“Corealliance”) and Anshu Kumar Gupta (“Gupta”) On December 22, 2021, David and Lenora filed an answer. On November 21, 2022, David and Lenora (“Moving Defendants”) filed a Motion for Summary Judgment to be heard on February 9, 2023. On January 26, 2023, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On Februar...

Excerpt: ...ises liability, negligence and loss of consortium. Plaintiff later amended the complaint to include Superior Electrical, Mechanical & Plumbing, Inc. (“SEMP”). On November 21, 2019, F4L filed an answer. On January 12, 2022, F4L filed a Cross- Complaint against Cross-Defendant SEMP for equitable indemnity, breach of contract, express indemnity, contribution and apportionment, and declaratory relief. On January 13, 2022, F4L filed the FACC. On F...

Excerpt: ...s liability, negligence and loss of consortium. Plaintiff later amended the complaint to include Superior Electrical, Mechanical & Plumbing, Inc. (“SEMP”). On November 21, 2019, F4L filed an answer. On January 12, 2022, F4L filed a Cross- Complaint against Cross-Defendant SEMP for equitable indemnity, breach of contract, express indemnity, contribution and apportionment, and declaratory relief. On January 13, 2022, F4L filed the FACC. On Febr...

Excerpt: ...us condition of public property. Plaintiff later amended the complaint to include Defendant Michael Bohman (“Bohman.”) On July 12, 2021, the City filed an answer; it amended its answer on July 22, 2021. On July 26, 2021, the State filed its answer. On January 17, 2023, Bohman filed his answer. On July 14, 2021, the Court dismissed the County, without prejudice, pursuant to Plaintiff's request. On January 14, 2022, the Court dismissed State, w...

Excerpt: ...uque (“Debuque”) for motor vehicle negligence and general negligence. On May 26, 2021, Deeb and DHI filed an answer and a Cross-Complaint against Cross- Defendant Debuque for equitable indemnity and partial equitable indemnity. On July 16, 2021, Debuque filed an answer. On July 7, 2022, the Court dismissed this Cross-Complaint, without prejudice. On May 28, 2021, Debuque filed an answer and a Cross-Complaint against Cross- Defendants Deeb and...

Excerpt: ...HD filed an answer. On January 17, 2023, HD filed a Motion to Compel Plaintiff's IMEs to be heard on February 8, 2023. On January 26, 2023, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On February 1, 2023, HD filed a reply. Trial is currently scheduled for April 14, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS HD requests the Court compel Plaintiff to appear for an IME with orthopedic surgeon Irwin Bliss, M.D. HD requests the Court compel Plaintiff to appear for an IME with pain ma...

Excerpt: ... FAC, adding Plaintiff Tautalaga Tuivaiti (“Tautalaga”) and Defendants Progressive Group of Insurance (“Progressive”) and United Financial Casualty Company (“United”), as well as causes of action for declaratory relief. On August 20, 2020, the Court dismissed United and Progressive, with prejudice, pursuant to Plaintiff's request. On July 29, 2021, Plaintiffs filed the SAC, adding United and Progressive again. On October 13, 2021, Pla...

Excerpt: ...um. Plaintiff later amended the complaint to include Defendant Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. (“GMC”). On November 1, 2019, Mario filed an answer. On November 27, 2019, Bernardo filed an answer. On August 15, 2022, GMC filed an answer. On December 22, 2022, Plaintiffs filed the FAC. On October 12, 2022, Mario and Bernardo (“Moving Defendants”) filed a Motion to Compel Plaintiff Maria Mora Rico's IME to be heard on February 6, 2023. Trial...

Excerpt: ...19, the City filed an answer. On August 14, 2020, the Court dismissed the County, pursuant to stipulation. On January 5, 2023, the City filed a Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings to be heard on February 1, 2023. On January 19, 2023, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On January 25, 2023, the City filed a reply. Trial is currently scheduled for March 20, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendant requests the Court grant judgment on the pleadings as the compl...

Excerpt: ...g a cause of action for false imprisonment. On January 4, 2023, APEX filed a Demurrer with Motion to Strike to be heard on February 1, 2023. Trial is scheduled for June 30, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS APEX requests the Court sustain the demurrer to the causes of action for false imprisonment on the basis it is untimely, and Plaintiff did not seek leave prior to adding the new cause of action. APEX also requests the Court strike the request for attorne...

Excerpt: ...ember 1, 2022, Casner filed a Motion for Protective Order to be heard on January 31, 2023. On January 18, 2023, Plaintiff filed an opposition. Trial is currently scheduled for January 9, 2024. PARTY'S REQUESTS Casner requests the Court grant an order stating that Casner only need to respond to 35 special interrogatories. Plaintiff requests the Court deny the motion. LEGAL STANDARD CCP § 2030.030 states: “(b) Except as provided in Section 2030....

Excerpt: ...n. On January 4, 2023, Defendants Gan and Zhang (“Moving Defendants”) filed a Demurrer to be heard on January 31, 2023. On January 18, 2023, Plaintiff filed an opposition. Trial is scheduled for December 8, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Moving Defendants request the Court sustain the demurrer as to the fourth and fifth causes of action for failure to state a sufficient cause of action. Plaintiff requests the Court overrule the demurrer. LEGAL STANDA...

Excerpt: ...eath, negligence, negligence per se, statutory liability, negligent hiring, retention, supervision and training and negligent entrustment. On May 4, 2020, Plaintiffs filed the FAC. On May 19, 2020, Plaintiffs filed the SAC. On June 16, 2020, Defendants filed an answer. On April 30, 2021, the Court dismissed the action, with prejudice, pursuant to Plaintiffs' request. On January 12, 2022, Non-Party Mark Haley (“Mark”) filed a Motion to Vacate ...

Excerpt: ...ublic entities. On February 17, 2022, the County and Christian filed an answer. On December 21, 2022, the County and Christian (“Moving Defendants”) filed a Motion for Terminating Sanctions to be heard on January 26, 2023. The trial date currently set for June 1, 2023. PARTY'S REQUEST Moving Defendants request the Court issue terminating sanctions against Plaintiff. LEGAL STANDARD Code of Civil Procedure § 2023.030 gives the court the discre...

Excerpt: ...�Pinegrove”), San Gabriel Valley Medical Center (“SGV”) and Tag-2 Medical Investment Group, LLC dba Sunny View Care Center (“Sunny”) for medical malpractice and wrongful death. On August 19, 2021, Plaintiffs filed the FAC. On November 24, 2021, Plaintiffs filed the SAC for medical malpractice (wrongful death) and medical malpractice (survival action). On December 6, 2021, SGV filed an answer. On December 7, 2021, Pinegrove filed an answ...

Excerpt: ...EG Holdings, Inc. (“EG”), Compton Steel, Co., Inc. (“Compton”) and Kyung Bok Yoon (“Yoon”) for negligence, premises liability and loss of consortium. On May 12, 2022, SCE filed a Cross-Complaint against Cross-Defendants Morrell's, EG, Compton and Yoon for equitable indemnity, equitable contribution and declaratory relief. On May 24, 2022, Yoon and Compton filed an answer. On July 21, 2022, EG and Morrell filed an answer. On June 30, 2...

Excerpt: ...hicle negligence, general negligence, and negligent hiring and supervision. On July 27, 2020, Plaintiff amended the complaint to include Defendant FedEx Ground Package System, Inc. (“FedEx Ground”). On October 6, 2020, Plaintiff amended the complaint to include Defendants Abad P&D Services (“Abad”), Ralyx Capital, Inc. (“Ralyx”), and CPR Home Solutions Inc. (“CPR”). May filed his answer on July 10, 2020. Plaintiff dismissed FedEx ...

Excerpt: ...lternative, summary adjudication to be heard on January 24, 2023. On January 3, 2023, Defendants filed an opposition. On January 19, 2023, Plaintiff filed a reply. Trial is currently scheduled for March 9, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Plaintiff requests the Court grant summary judgment, or in the alternative, summary adjudication of her 3 rd cause of action for strict liability. Defendants request the Court deny the motion OBJECTION Plaintiff's Objecti...

Excerpt: ...out prejudice. On October 28, 2022, Alamirad filed a Motion for Summary Judgment to be heard on January 10, 2023. The Court continued the hearing on the motion to January 20, 2023. Trial is scheduled for February 9, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Alamirad requests the Court grant summary judgment on the basis that Alamirad's treatment always complied with the standard of care. LEGAL STANDARD The function of a motion for summary judgment or adjudication i...

Excerpt: ... November 17, 2022, Defendant filed a Motion to Compel Plaintiffs Lanisha Porter and Alyssa Porter Deposition to be heard on January 18, 2023. Trial is currently scheduled for May 24, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendant requests the Court order Alyssa and Lanisha to appear for their video depositions within 10 days of the hearing on the motion. Defendant also requests the Court impose monetary sanctions totaling $1,540.00 on each Plaintiff. LEGAL ST...

Excerpt: ... on January 18, 2023. Trial is currently scheduled for September 11, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendant requests the Court order Plaintiff to appear for a video deposition on January 27, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Defendant also requests the Court impose sanctions totaling $800.46 to be paid within 20 days of the hearing on the motion. LEGAL STANDARD Code of Civil Procedure § 2025.450 allows the Court to compel a party's appearance and to produce documen...

Excerpt: ...onduct Plaintiff's IME to be heard on January 18, 2023. Trial is currently set for September 28, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendant requests the Court compel Plaintiff to appears for an independent mental exam with neuropsychologist, Ari Kalechstein, Ph.D., et 11835 W. Olympic Blvd., Site 1265E, Los Angeles, CA 90064, on February 23, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. LEGAL STANDARD Code of Civil Procedure §2032.310 (a) requires a party to obtain leave of court i...

Excerpt: ...verage to extort money from Plaintiff. Defendant may separately move for an award of attorneys' fees and costs. Defendant Jessica Cook (“Cook”) (“Defendant”) moves to strike the complaint (“Complaint”) of Plaintiff Alexander Frankian (“Frankian”) (“Plaintiff”) on the grounds that Plaintiff's Complaint is based entirely on allegations that arise from conduct that occurred during a family law legal proceeding between the parties...

Excerpt: ...ms, Inc. (“NRS”) and National Retails Transportation (“NRT”). The complaint alleges negligence, premises liability, and loss of consortium arising from an accident that occurred on Defendant Yusen's premises when Plaintiff suffered injuries after loading a heavy cargo load onto his truck. On August 23, 2022, the Court granted Defendant NRT's motion for summary judgment and found that, because NRT had hired Karo as an independent contracto...

Excerpt: ...as (“Rojas”) filed a motion for leave to file a first amended answer. Trial is set for April 13, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendant Rojas asks for leave to file a First Amended Answer asserting an additional affirmative defense based on the exclusive remedies doctrine. LEGAL STANDARD California Code of Civil Procedure section 473, subdivision (a)(1) provides, in relevant part: “The court may, in furtherance of justice, and on any terms as may...

Excerpt: ...endants”), alleging the sole cause of action of negligence. The complaint alleges that Defendants were negligent in operating their respective vehicles, resulting in a multi-vehicle collision. On January 15, 2021, Rodriguez filed a cross-complaint against Barrios and Sen for indemnity and contribution. On February 5, 2021, Sen filed the operative first amended cross-complaint against Barrios and Rodriguez for equitable indemnity, contribution, ...

Excerpt: ...uards employed by Defendant Hacienda La Puente Unified School District (Defendant) failed to intervene. D.P. is a minor represented by her guardian ad litem Valerie Bustamante. The complaint states causes of action for (1) vicarious liability of public employees, (2) negligent supervision, (3) failure to follow mandatory duties established by law, and (4) negligent infliction of emotional distress. Trial is set for June 13, 2023. PARTIES' REQUEST...

Excerpt: ...ost earnings. On October 27, 2022, Defendant filed a Demurrer with Motion to Strike to be heard on December 6, 2022. The Court continued the hearing on the motion to December 20, 2022. Trial is scheduled for December 27, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendant requests the Court sustain the demurrer as to the entire complaint, on the basis that Plaintiff fails to plead sufficient facts to state a claim. Defendant also requests the Court strike cumulativ...

Excerpt: ...n answer. On September 21, 2022, Defendants filed a Motion for Summary Judgment to be heard on December 8, 2022. On November 22, 2022, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On December 2, 2022, Defendants filed a reply. Trial is scheduled for July 11, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendants request the Court grant summary judgment on the basis that there is no dispute of material fact. Plaintiff requests the Court deny the motion. OBJECTIONS Defendants' Objec...

Excerpt: ...through 50 on October 8, 2021, alleging causes of action for (1) assault and battery, (2) intentional infliction of emotional distress, and (2) negligent infliction of emotional distress. PARTIES' REQUESTS Pipkin Detective Agency, Inc. (Defendant), originally sued as Doe 1, filed this motion to strike portion of Plaintiff's complaint on July 8, 2022. Doe 1 is alleged to be a business entity “responsible in some manner for the occurrences herein...

Excerpt: ...on-Party Jessica Letarte (Letarte) used the rideshare app of Defendants Uber Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates Rasier, LLC and Rasier-CA, LLC (collectively, Uber Defendants) to order the vehicle to transport herself and Plaintiff as passengers. Plaintiff filed this action against Tayjar, Khatul, Jawid, and Uber on August 5, 2022, alleging causes of action for (1) negligence and (2) negligence per se. PARTIES' REQUESTS Motion to Compel Arbitra...

Excerpt: ... (“Prokupek Inc.”), Michelle Dinh, M.D. (“Dinh”), and Soma Surgery Center (“SSC”) for professional negligence – medical malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty, and intentional misrepresentation. Pursuant to a sustained demurrer, Plaintiff filed the First Amended Complaint on January 20, 2022, and then the Second Amended Complaint on April 11, 2022. On September 1, 2022, Plaintiff filed the Third Amended Complaint. On October 28, 2022...

Excerpt: ...as, M.D. (“Rojas”) and Kimberly Malone, M.D. (“Malone”) for medical malpractice (wrongful death). On April 1, 2021, Malone filed an answer. On April 5, 2021, Rojas filed an answer. On September 21, 2022, Malone filed a Motion for Summary Judgment to be heard on December 7, 2022. Trial is scheduled for March 23, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Malone requests the Court grant summary judgment on the basis that there is no dispute of material fact. L...

Excerpt: ...cle negligence, intentional infliction for emotional distress, negligence and negligent entrustment. Plaintiff later amended the complaint to include Defendant Anthony Ceballos (“Ceballos”). On April 18, 2022, Rush filed an answer and a Cross-Complaint against Cross- Defendants Smallwood and Aaron for indemnity, contribution and declaratory relief. On October 21, 2022, Aaron filed an answer. On November 1, 2022, Smallwood filed an answer. On ...

Excerpt: ...ruary 16, 2022, Primestor filed a Motion for Summary Judgment to be heard on November 15, 2022. The Court continued the hearing on the motion to December 6, 2022. On November 1, 2022, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On December 1, 2022, Primestor filed a reply. Trial is currently scheduled for February 15, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Primsestor requests the Court grant summary judgment on the basis that there is no dispute as to material facts. Plainti...

Excerpt: ...ice, pursuant to Plaintiff's request. On April 21, 2021, Plaintiff filed the First Amended Complaint against the City for premise liability, dangerous condition of public property, failure to warn and negligent undertaking. On April 26, 2021, the City filed an answer. On April 29, 2022, the City filed a Motion for Summary Judgment to be heard on December 6, 2022. On November 22, 2022, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On December 1, 2022, the City f...

Excerpt: ... and (2) premises liability. PARTIES' REQUESTS Motion Defendant filed this motion for leave to file a cross-complaint against nonparty Greenhouse Brands, Inc. dba Bel Air Foods (Bel Air Foods) and potential Roe cross-defendants on November 7, 2022. Through its proposed cross-complaint, Defendant alleges Bel Air Foods has a membership with Defendant and that Plaintiff was injured on Defendant's premises while shopping with authorization from Bel A...

Excerpt: ...egligence predicated upon premises liability, assault/battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress. On July 1, 2022, Plaintiffs filed the FAC. On October 6, 2022, Plaintiffs filed the SAC for negligence, assault/battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress. On November 4, 2022, Pita filed a Demurrer to be heard on December 2 2, 2022. On November 21, 2022, Plaintiffs filed an opposition. On November 29, 2022, Pita filed a r...

Excerpt: ...ed a Motion for Terminating Sanctions to be heard on November 17, 2022. The Court continued the hearing on the motion to December 5, 2022. The trial date currently set for May 22, 2023. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant requests the Court issue terminating sanctions against Plaintiff. Defendant also requests sanctions totaling $1,170.00. LEGAL STANDARD Code of Civil Procedure § 2023.030 gives the court the discretion to impose sanctions against anyone e...

Excerpt: ...18. On September 1, 2022, Defendants filed a motion to compel Plaintiff's deposition pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 2025.450. Trial is set for July 7, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendants ask the Court to compel Plaintiff's deposition because Plaintiff has significantly delayed the discovery process which has prejudiced Defendants' ability to evaluate and defend the case. Defendants also ask the Court to award filing and cour...

Excerpt: ...October 4, 2018. Plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle accident. Defendant Vikram Singh, M.D. (Singh) treated Plaintiff from January to July 2017, which included an initial assessment and a series of lumbar epidural steroid injections and bilateral lumbar facet injections. On July 12, 2017, Plaintiff told Singh her left leg was numb, in pain, that it could not move, had a lessened ability bear weight, and had needlepoint redness. Plaintiff re...

Excerpt: ...ned a concussion boarding a bus on January 29, 2020, at the intersection of Broadway and Manchester Avenue in Los Angeles. According to Plaintiff, the bus driver—while acting within his scope of employment with Defendant—negligently stopped short of the bus stop causing Plaintiff to strike his head and shoulder against the front window. On October 11, 2022, Defendant filed this motion seeking to compel Plaintiff to submit to an independent me...

Excerpt: ...f emotional distress, sexual harassment, negligent hiring, supervision & retention of an unfit employee, failure to report suspected child abuse, negligent supervision of a minor and negligence. On August 13, 2021, Plaintiff filed the FAC. On September 16, 2021, LAUSD filed an answer. On October 1, 2021, Smolin filed an answer. On October 27, 2022, Smolin, along with Non-Parties Phoebe Smolin (“Phoebe”) and Jill Smolin (“Jill”), filed a M...

Excerpt: ...ees as established by statute” under item 11. BACKGROUND The matter arises out of a two-vehicle accident. On March 23, 2017, Plaintiff Ariel Gozlan (“Plaintiff”) filed his complaint seeking damages from Defendant Odette Bailey (“Defendant”) arising from the subject accident. Defendant filed a Memorandum of Costs on March 27, 2020. On March 30, 2020, the notice of entry of judgment was filed, with the jury having found that Defendant's n...

Excerpt: ...ith passengers Juana Garcia and Luis Verduzco and allegedly collided into the rear end of Rede's car. Garcia and Verduzco claimed to have sustained injured as a result of the accident. On August 1, 2018, the Rede plaintiffs filed a complaint against Ambursd Medical Transportation Inc, and Does 1-50, inclusive. On October 16, 2019, Garcia and Verduzco filed a complaint against Grigor Grigoryan, Ambursd Medical Transportation Inc, and Does 1-50, in...

Excerpt: ...2, Defendant filed a Motion to Reclassify Unlimited Civil Case as Limited Civil Case to be heard on November 30, 2023. On October 28, 2022, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On November 15, 2022, Defendant filed a reply. Trial is currently scheduled for November 13, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendant requests the case be reclassified as a limited civil case. Plaintiff requests the Court deny the motion. LEGAL STANDARD Under CCP §430.040(b), a party m...

Excerpt: ...alifornia Permanente Medical Group (“SCPMG”) for negligence and loss of consortium. On August 5, 2020, Defendants filed an answer. Defendants were dismissed, with prejudice, on April 13, 2022, pursuant to Plaintiff's request. On October 31, 2022, Petitioner filed a Motion to Approve Settlement of DHCS Lien to be heard on November 30, 2022. PARTY'S REQUESTS Petitioner requests that DHCS's Medi-Cal lien be reduced from $65,113.44 to $50,000.00....

Excerpt: ...�Gomez”) for negligence, negligent hiring/retention/supervision/training, negligent entrustment and negligence per se. On October 19, 2021, the Court dismissed EAN, without prejudice, pursuant to Plaintiff's request. On September 15, 2021, RPS and Gomez filed an answer. On October 11, 2022, Defendants filed a Motion to Compel Plaintiff's Deposition to be heard on November 29, 2022. On November 14, 2022, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On Novembe...

Excerpt: ... for negligence. The individual who conducted the roofing work, Marco Diaz (Diaz), was named Doe 1. The owners of the bar and their associated business entities (Owners), were named as Does 4 through 7. Plan X filed a cross-complaint against BHFC Operating II (BHFC), originally as a Roe on January 17, 2020. BHFC was specifically named in a Roe amendment on June 25, 2021. After conducting discovery, Plaintiffs filed the First Amended Complaint (FA...

Excerpt: ...e) and Keck Hospital of USC (Keck), who the court treats as Doe 1 and Doe 2 respectively. Keck filed this demurrer on October 28, 2022 without a motion to strike. Plaintiff did not oppose the demurrer, and Keck subsequently filed a statement of Plaintiff's non-opposition on November 18. PARTY'S REQUEST Keck argues the demurrer should be granted on three grounds. First, the complaint is barred by the statute of limitations. Second, Plaintiff faile...

Excerpt: ...22, Defendants filed a Motion to Reopen Discovery to be heard on November 23, 2022. On November 7, 2022, Plaintiff filed an opposition. Trial is currently scheduled for June 19, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendants request the Court extend the discovery date to be consistent with the new trial date. Plaintiffs request the Court deny the motion. LEGAL STANDARD CCP § 2024.050 provides: “(a) On motion of any party, the court may grant leave to compl...

Excerpt: ...teel, Co., Inc. (“Compton”) and Kyung Bok Yoon (“Yoon”) for negligence, premises liability and loss of consortium. On April 18, 2022, Yoon and Compton filed an answer. On May 12, 2022, SCE filed an answer and a Cross-Complaint against Cross-Defendants Morrell's, EG, Compton and Yoon for equitable indemnity, equitable contribution and declaratory relief. On May 24, 2022, Yoon and Compton filed an answer. On July 21, 2022, EG and Morrell fi...

Excerpt: ...�) for motor vehicle negligence and general negligence. On December 24, 2020, the County filed an answer; the County was later dismissed, without prejudice. On January 29, 2021, the City was dismissed, without prejudice, pursuant to Plaintiff's request. On January 21, 2021, LACMTA filed an answer. On September 20, 2022, LACMTA filed a Motion for Undertaking to be heard on November 22, 2022. On November 9, 2022, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On N...