Excerpt: ...ce for an automobile collision that occurred on October 19, 2016. On April 27, 2020, Defendants Solis and Guzman filed a motion for leave to file a cross- complaint pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure sections 426.50 and 428.50. On April 28, 2020, the Court continued the hearing on the motion for leave to file a cross-complaint to September 8, 2020. Trial is scheduled for October 15, 2020. PARTIES' REQUESTS Defendants Solis and Guzman ...

Excerpt: ...lation of Civil Code section 3342 in the complaint for dog attacks that occurred on December 10, 2017 and January 23, 2018. On April 23, 2020, Defendants Cave and Chadwick filed a motion to strike pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 435, subdivision (b). On April 24, 2020, the Court scheduled Defendant's motion to strike to be heard on September 4, 2020. Trial is set for June 3, 2021. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendants Cave and Chadwic...

Excerpt: ...egligence in the complaint for an automobile collision that occurred on September 6, 2016. On January 2, 2019, the Court deemed this case to be related with case number BC719851. On April 22, 2020, Plaintiff filed a motion for terminating, issue, and/or evidentiary sanctions against Defendants pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 2023.030. On April 24, 2020, the Court scheduled the hearing on Plaintiff's motion for sanctions to ...

Excerpt: ...st 31, 2016. On March 3, 2020, the Court deemed the truth of matters in Defendant's Request for Admissions (Set One) as against Plaintiff. On March 16, 2020, Defendant filed a motion for summary judgment, or in the alternative, summary adjudication pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 437c. On April 21, 2020, the Court continued the hearing on Defendant's motion for summary judgment, or in the alternative, summary adjudication t...

Excerpt: ...g bitten by the Bautistas' dog. The Bautistas are tenants of real property located at 1532 N. Ave. 46, Los Angeles, California 90041, which is owned by Defendant HSBC. Plaintiff alleges that on September 1, 2019, as he exited his own real property located at 1523 N. Ave. 46, Los Angeles, California 90041, and went to his vehicle that was parked outside in his driveway, the Bautistas' dog jumped out from behind or underneath Plaintiff's vehicle an...

Excerpt: ...causing injuries to Plaintiff's left hand on September 10, 2018. On April 14, 2020, Defendant filed a motion to strike pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 435, subdivision (b). On April 23, 2020, the Court scheduled Defendant's motion to strike to be heard on September 3, 2020. A trial setting conference is scheduled for September 3, 2020. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant asks the Court to strike punitive damages from the complaint be...

Excerpt: ...or summary judgment pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 473c. On April 21, 2020, the Court continued the hearing on Defendant's motion for summary judgment to September 3, 2020. Trial is set for May 10, 2021. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendant asks the Court to grant summary judgment in Defendant's favor and against Plaintiff because the height differential in the sidewalk that Plaintiff tripped over is a trivial condition. LEGAL STAND...

Excerpt: ...20, 2020, Defendant filed a demurrer to the complaint pursuant to pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 430.10. Also on April 20, 2020, Defendant filed a motion to strike portions of the complaint pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 435. On April 23, 2020, the Court scheduled Defendant's demurrer and motion to strike to be heard on September 3, 2020. Trial is set for July 1, 2021. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant asks...

Excerpt: ...ion for summary judgment pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 437c. On April 21, 2020, the Court continued the hearing on Defendant's motion for summary judgment to September 2, 2020. A trial setting conference is scheduled for September 2, 2020. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant asks the Court to grant summary judgment against Plaintiff and in Defendant's favor because Defendant did not have sufficient actual or constructive notice of ...

Excerpt: ...roperty. Plaintiff's causes of action arise from a pedestrian- automobile collision that occurred on November 9, 2016. On December 12, 2018, Defendants/Cross-Complainants Raul Lopez and Adriana Osoy filed a Cross-Complaint against Defendants/Cross-Defendants City of Los Angeles and Wincal, LLC seeking indemnity, equitable contribution, and declaratory relief. On January 24, 2020, Defendant/Cross-Defendant/Cross-Complainant WINCAL, LLC filed a cro...

Excerpt: ... Plaintiff alleges negligence in the complaint for an automobile collision that occurred on October 13, 2016. On March 13, 2020, Defendants filed a motion for summary judgment, or in the alternative, summary adjudication pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 437c. On April 21, 2020, the Court continued the hearing on the motion for summary judgment, or in the alternative, summary adjudication to August 31, 2020. A trial setting c...

Excerpt: ...017. On September 12, 2019 and September 17, 2019, Plaintiffs filed an amendment to their complaint renaming Doe 1 as Defendant Jorge Alberto Hernandez. On April 2, 2020, Defendants Commercial Cartage Inc. and Jorge Alberto Hernandez filed a motion to compel compliance with a deposition subpoena pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 1987.1. On April 22, 2020, the Court continued the hearing on the motion to compel compliance with...

Excerpt: ...eges a single cause of action for negligence – premises liability that arises from an alleged slip-and-fall that occurred on August 18, 2017. On April 23, 2019, Plaintiff filed a request for dismissal of Defendant Roland from this action with prejudice. The Clerk approved the dismissal on May 15, 2019. From April 23, 2020 to May 17, 2020, Plaintiff filed several amendments to complaint to add: Defendants Woodland Hills Capital, LLC; Woodland As...

Excerpt: ...ion to stay proceedings pursuant to the Servicemembers Civil relief Act codified in 50 United States Code section 3932. Trial is set for May 20, 2021. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant Chen asks the Court to stay the action until or after December of 2020 while Defendant Chen is on active duty in the United States Navy. LEGAL STANDARD “Trial courts generally have the inherent power to stay proceedings in the interests of justice and to promote judicial...

Excerpt: ...arises from an incident where Defendant Yang allegedly struck Plaintiff Naidu with a heavy dialysis machine at a hospital. On February 15, 2019, Plaintiff Bautista dismissed his complaint with prejudice. On April 3, 2020, Proposed Intervor Gallagher Basset Services, Inc. (“Gallagher Basset”) a/s/o Sodexo, Inc. (“Sodexo”) filed this instant motion for leave to intervene. Sodexo is not a party to this action. On April 23, 2020, pursuant to ...

Excerpt: ... the complaint pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 430.10 and a motion to strike portions of the complaint pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 435. On April 22, 2020, the Court continued the hearing on Defendant's demurrer and motion to strike to August 28, 2020. Trial is set for July 15, 2020. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendant asks the Court to sustain his demurrer to the complaint because: (1) it is uncertain beca...

Excerpt: ... February 29, 2016. On August 9, 2018, Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint. On October 23, 2018, Defendant/Cross-Complainant Globalmed Systems, Inc. filed a cross-complaint against Roes 1 through 20 seeking equitable indemnity, contribution, and declaratory relief. On October 26, 2018, the Court dismissed Defendant Mobile Dialysis without prejudice. On January 21, 2020, Cross-Complainant Alano Insurance Company filed a complaint- in-interve...

Excerpt: ...usly served and sued as J. David Edwards, M.D.) Plaintiff alleges medical malpractice in the complaint arising from deficient treatment rendered during Plaintiff's birth on May 10, 2011 and immediate aftercare. On June 5, 2020, Defendant John D. Edwards, M.D. filed a motion for summary judgment pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 437c. Trial is set for May 25, 2021. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant John D. Edwards, M.D. asks the Court...

Excerpt: ... Court rules as follows. BACKGROUND On September 11, 2019, Plaintiff Robin Robinson (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant Crowne Towers Homeowners Association (“Defendant”). Plaintiff alleged premises liability and negligence in the complaint for a slip-and-fall that occurred on September 13, 2017. On October 10, 2019, Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint (“FAC”) to, in part, allege an additional cause of action for n...

Excerpt: ...nd Rachel Mizrahi filed a motion to compel compliance with a deposition subpoena pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 1987.1. On April 21, 2020, the Court continued the hearing on Defendants Haim Mizrahi's and Rachel Mizrahi's motion to August 26, 2020. A trial setting conference is scheduled for March 1, 2021. PARTIES' REQUESTS Defendants Haim Mizrahi and Rachel Mizrahi ask the Court to compel Dr. Thomas Hopkins to serve docume...

Excerpt: ... first amended complaint (“FAC”) pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 473, subdivision (a)(1). On April 21, 2020, the Court continued the hearing on Defendant's motion to August 26, 2020. A trial setting conference is scheduled for August 26, 2020. PARTY'S REQUEST Plaintiff asks the Court for leave to file a FAC to allege facts in support of a prayer for punitive damages. LEGAL STANDARD Under California Rules of Court Rule, ...

Excerpt: ...tional distress, and negligent hiring, retention and supervision in the complaint arising from an altercation that occurred on December 3, 2018. On July 22, 2019, Plaintiff filed amendments to the complaint in renaming Doe 1 as Defendant LD Acquisition Company 9 LLC, Doe 2 as Defendant Seabreeze Management Company, Inc., Doe 4 as Defendant Wilshire Western Condos, LLC, Doe 5 as Defendant The Mercury Property Owners Association, and Doe 6 as Defen...

Excerpt: ...an-automobile collision that occurred on August 29, 2017. On August 12, 2019, Plaintiff filed an amendment to her complaint renaming Doe 16 as Defendant Little Giant Studios, Inc. On November 20, 2019, Defendant/Cross-Complainant City of Los Angeles filed a cross- complaint against Defendant/Cross-Defendant Christiane Freiss-Turgel seeking indemnification, apportionment, and declaratory relief. On February 5, 2020, Defendant/Cross-Defendant/Cross...

Excerpt: ...nt to the complaint renaming Doe 1 as Defendant Cindy Luong. On June 3, 2020, Defendants Andy Luong and Cindy Luong filed a motion for summary judgment, or in the alternative, summary adjudication pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 437c. Trial is set for October 15, 2020. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendants Andy Luong and Cindy Luong (collectively “Defendants”) ask the Court to enter summary judgment, or in the alternative, summary...

Excerpt: ...rseghian did not ask the court to summarily adjudicate the negligent undertaking cause of action. Law Clerk: Jamison Gilmore, ext. 7101 Motion for Summary Judgment, or in the Alternative, Summary Adjudication Having considered the moving, opposing, and reply papers, the Court rules as follows. BACKGROUND On February 28, 2019, Plaintiff Raffaele Macchia (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Uber Technologies, Inc., Raiser, LLC, Ra...