Excerpt: ...'s, Ebony Hazel Mijares', Jacob Rick Perez's, Ismirah Bella Chavarria Perez's, and Layla Marie Chavarria Perez's first amended complaint is denied. Defendants' motion in the alternative for summary adjudication is denied as to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th causes of action. Defendants U .S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust ("LSF9') and ResiHome CA, Inc. f/k/a WRI Property Management CA, Inc. ("Resihome") (collect...

Excerpt: ...Angeles CCitY') ("Defendant") demurs to the 1st (retaliation in violation of the FEHA), 2nd (retaliation in violation of Labor Code 51102.5), 3rd (failure to prevent discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in violation of the FEHA), and 4th (violation of the Firefighter Bill of Rights under Gov. Code 53250, et seq.) causes of action in the first amended complaint ("FAC") of Plaintiff James Sharlein ("Plaintiff'). (Notice of Motion Demurrer, p...

Excerpt: ...murs on the grounds that Plaintiff has failed to allege that Plaintiff has standing to sue in Plaintiffs Complaint and pursuant to Article 14.6 of Chapter IV ofthe Los Angeles Municipal Code ("LAMC") "Temporary Protection of Tenants During Covid-19 Pandemic" and the County of Los Angeles Eviction Moratorium. (Notice of Demurrer, pg. 2; c.c.p. 5430.10.) On April 12, 2023, Plaintiff filed its complaint in the instant action for unlawful detainer CU...

Excerpt: ... without objections in 30 days. Defendant Shahram Moussazadeh's motion for sanctions is denied. Defendant Shahram Moussazadeh's unopposed motion to compel Plaintiff Pourandokht Pourat's responses to form interrogatories (Set Two) is granted. Plaintiff is ordered to provide verified responses to the interrogatories compliant with C.C.P. "2030.210(a) and 2030.220 without objections in 30 days. Defendant Shahram Moussazadeh's motion for sanctions is...

Excerpt: ...f-in-Intervention 54 Dyer LP's ("54 Dyer") ("Intervenor") complaint in intervention CCI"). (Notice of Demurrer, pgs. 1-2; C.C.P. S430.10(e).) Specifically, Defendant Xtremepreneuer demurs on the basis that Intervenors 1st, 2nd, and 3rd causes of action fail to state facts sufficient to constitute causes of action agamst Defendant Xtremepreneuer because Intervenor lacks standing, and demurs generally to the CI as failing to set forth facts suffici...

Excerpt: ... thereunder, to Judgment Creditor Mintz to the extent necessary to pay the Judgment Creditor's Judgment in full, including accrued interest through the date of payment is granted. Judgment Creditor's motion for an order restraining Judgment Debtor Denis and any servant, agent, employee, or attorney for the Judgment Debtor and any person(s) in active concert and participating with the Judgment Debtor from encumbering, assigning, disposing, or spen...

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: ...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: ...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: ...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: ...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: ...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: ...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: ...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: ...). 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: ...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: ...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: ...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: ..., 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: ...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: ... 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: ... 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...