Excerpt: ...ainst Carone and a dangerous condition of public property against City in the complaint arising from an automobile collision that occurred on August 23, 2019. On March 26, 2020, Plaintiffs filed a first amended complaint asserting the same causes of action. On July 8, 2020, Defendant Carone filed a cross-complaint against Defendant City, alleging comparative indemnity and declaratory relief. On December 17, 2020, the Court granted Defendant Caron...

Excerpt: ...nor Safeco Insurance (“Proposed Intervenor”) filed a motion for leave to intervene. No opposition has been filed. Trial is set for November 17, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Proposed Intervenor Safeco Insurance seeks leave to intervene in this action on grounds that it has a direct and immediate interest in this litigation as the insurer for Defendant Echeverria and Echeverria has not been able to be contacted or located. LEGAL STANDARD CCP section 3...

Excerpt: ... On November 29, 2021, Defendants Stevie L. Medina and Rudy Medina filed a motion for leave to file a cross-complaint and motion to continue trial. On December 30, 2021, Plaintiff filed an opposition to Defendants' motion for leave to file a cross-complaint and motion to continue trial. On January 5, 2022, Defendants Stevie L. Medina and Rudy Medina filed a reply to Plaintiff's opposition. Trial is set for February 16, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Defen...

Excerpt: ...or to the procedure on October 14, 2020, approximately three weeks prior to his procedure, however on the morning of the procedure, the Plaintiff informed the doctor that he had consumed orange juice prior to arriving for his procedure. During the procedure, a complication occurred which resulted in the Plaintiff waking from anesthesia vomiting and convulsing on the table. After stopping the procedure, the Plaintiff alleges that the doctors left ...

Excerpt: ...igence and premises liability arising from a slip and fall that occurred on October 19, 2013 that resulted in the death of their son, Miguel Velasquez, four years later on October 14, 2017. On June 18, 2021, Defendant Schwartz filed a demurrer to complaint. On August 13, 2021, the Court sustained Defendant Schwartz's demurrer to complaint with leave to amend. On September 2, 2021, Plaintiffs filed an amendment to complaint, substituting in Tudor,...

Excerpt: ...or vehicle negligence. Defendant Andre Conyers (hereafter “Defendant”) filed the pending Motion to Continue Trial and Related Dates on December 14, 2021. Trial is set for April 6, 2022. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendant moves the Court to continue the trial and related dates in this matter from the current trial date of April 6, 2022 to November 7, 2022, to permit the parties to complete discovery, engage in settlement discusssions, and prepare for ...

Excerpt: ...2018. On April 5, 2021, pursuant to the parties' stipulation, the Court continued the trial date from July 29, 2021 to April 6, 2022. On June 6, 2021, the Court granted Alan S. Turlington's motion to be relieved as counsel for Plaintiff. On October 26, 2021, Defendant Jon Carnes filed a motion to continue FSC and trial date, discovery and motion cut-off date, and expert exchange date. No opposition has been filed. On November 30, 2021, the Court ...

Excerpt: ... 2021, Plaintiff filed a motion to compel responses to Requests for Production of Documents, Set Two against Defendant. Plaintiff also seeks sanctions. Trial is set for April 26, 2022. PARTY'S REQUESTS Plaintiff asks the Court to compel Defendant to serve verified responses without objection to Request for Production, Set Two for failing to serve timely responses. Plaintiff also asks the Court to impose $2,086.65 in monetary sanctions against Def...

Excerpt: .... On December 10, 2021, Defendant Golin Theaters, INC. (Erroneously sued as Regency Theatres, INC.) filed a demurrer and motion to strike. No opposition has been filed. Trial is set for March 29, 2023. PARTY'S REQUEST Demurrer Defendant Golin Theaters, INC. (Erroneously sued as Regency Theatres, INC.) demur to Plaintiff's Complaint in its entirety on the basis that it is time-barred by the two-year statute of limitations set for in Code of Civil ...

Excerpt: ...tiff's complaint. Trial is set for December 22, 2022 PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendants move the Court to sustain their demurrer to Plaintiff's sole cause of action for negligence without leave to amend, on the ground that Plaintiff's complaint does not state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action and is uncertain. LEGAL STANDARD Under Code of Civil Procedure section 430.40 subsection (a), a party against whom a complaint or cross-complaint ha...

Excerpt: ...n October 18, 2021, Defendants DMCG, Inc., dba Bail Hotline Bail Bonds and Jeff Corbet filed a demurrer pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure 430.10. On November 30, 2021, the Demurrer – without Motion to Strike filed by Bail Hotline Bail Bonds and Jeff Corbet was taken off calendar. Trial is set for March 7, 2023. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant Defendants DMCG, Inc., dba Bail Hotline Bail Bonds and Jeff Corbet asks the Court to sustain his...

Excerpt: ...ter for Enriched Studies (“LACES”) and was employed by Defendant Los Angeles Unified School District ( “LAUSD”). LAUSD also employed Defendant Harold Boger (“Boger”), who was LACES' principal. On October 27, 2021, Plaintiff filed his operative second amended complaint (“SAC”) against LAUSD, Young, Boger, and Does 1 through 50 asserting 11 causes of action against all defendants: 1. sexual assault; 2. sexual battery; 3. intentional...

Excerpt: ...nt”) and Does 1-20 alleging a cause of action for a motor vehicle collision that occurred on May 31, 2018. On June 16, 2021, Defendant filed motions to compel Plaintiff to provide responses to Form Interrogatories, Special Interrogatories, and Request for Production (all Set One) and a motion to deem the matters admitted in Request for Admissions (Set One) against Plaintiff. On January 5, 2022, the Court continued the hearings on Defendant's mo...

Excerpt: ...a Molina and Rafael Molina (collectively “Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint against Defendants Erica Taico (“Taico”), Marco Jr Polo (“Polo”), and Does 1- 100 for (1) negligence, (2) negligence per se, and (3) loss of consortium. Plaintiffs alleges that, on or about October 17, 2016, Defendant Polo negligently drove a vehicle owned by Defendant Taico at unsafe speeds and collided with the vehicle driven by Plaintiff Ana Molina. On June 15...

Excerpt: ...ay 2019 with complaints of left hip pain, which was diagnosed as a right hip lateral tear and right hip osteoarthritis. Plaintiff alleges that, on or about May 8, 2019, Defendant Dr. Rana recommended and performed a replacement of the right hip, repair of the labral tear, and removal of the femoral neck. Plaintiff alleges that she subsequently revisited and consulted with Defendants Dr. Rana and Dr. Barakijian from May 10, 2019 through September ...

Excerpt: ...r (1) wrongful death against Defendants City of Los Angeles, Nicholas Grace, and Francisco Lagunas, (2) Negligence against Defendants City of Los Angeles, Nicholas Grace, and Francisco Lagunas, (3) Wrongful death against Does 51-100, and (4) negligence against Does 51-100. On July 29, 2021, Cross-Complainant City of Los Angeles filed a cross-complaint against Cross- Defendant alleging causes of action for (1) Indemnification, (2) Apportionment of...

Excerpt: ..., premises liability, and general negligence arising from injuries that they sustained on August 23, 2020 when a tree branch suddenly struck them while they were sitting on a park bench. On November 29, 2021, County filed the instant demurrer to Plaintiffs' complaint on the grounds that they are immune from liability pursuant to Government Code § 831.2, the complaint is uncertain, and the complaint fails to allege sufficient facts to constitute ...

Excerpt: ...orporation (“Defendant” or “Cougar”) filed a motion to compel Plaintiff to appear for mental/cognitive examinations. Trial is scheduled for April 15, 2022. PARTIES' REQUEST Defendant asks the Court to compel Plaintiff to appear for mental/cognitive examinations with neuropsychologist Nick Thaler, Ph.D. and psychiatrist Dominick Addario, M.D. and for monetary sanctions in the amount of $1,200. LEGAL STANDARD California Code of Civil Proced...

Excerpt: ...wo causes of action for (1) premises liability and (2) general negligence. On October 8, 2021, Defendant GJ Property Services filed a motion for summary judgment. On December 22, 2021, Plaintiff filed an opposition to Defendant GJ Property Service's motion for summary judgment. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant GJ Property Services requests the Court grant summary judgment in its favor against Plaintiffs Kari Turner and Emilia Turner, a minor, by and thr...

Excerpt: ...clusive (collectively “Defendants”). The complaint alleges negligence arising out of a motor vehicle accident that occurred on August 15, 2019. On August 25, 2020, Liang Zhang filed a cross-complaint. On September 24, 2020, Powell Constructors, Inc., Jose Luis Venegas Rangel, and Doyle W. Powell doing business as D&S Equipment Company erroneously sued as EQP D/S filed a cross-complaint. On November 4, 2021, Plaintiffs filed a Motion for Relie...

Excerpt: ...d Does 1 to 100 for general negligence and premises liability. Plaintiff alleges that, on October 15, 2019, she was a guest at Defendant Jeffrey S. Helfer's residence and was injured when a dog owned by Defendant Brandon Helfer bit her face. On November 16, 2021, Defendant Jeffrey S. Helfer Trust (“Helfer Trust”) filed a demurrer to the complaint and Defendants Jeffrey S. Helfer, trustee (“Helfer Trustee”) and Helfer Trust filed a motion ...

Excerpt: ...1790 (hereinafter, "premises'). The Plaintiff alleges that on June 2, 2017, while visiting the Plaza West Covina Shopping Center (premises) , outside of a store previously known as Snack Stop, located on the upper level of the Plaza West Covina Shopping Center, she slipped and fell on pink colored ice cream which caused her to suffer substantial injuries. On March 9, 2020 Defendant Nationwide Janitorial Services, Inc. filed its answer. On July 6,...

Excerpt: ...ssness, and (4) premises liability that occurred on January 27, 2021. On December 6, 2021, Defendants Kimberlee White and Synergy Interactive filed the instant demurrer and motion to strike. On December 27, 2021, Defendant Synergy Interactive LLC filed a notice of non- opposition to its motion to strike complaint and demurrer. Plaintiff has not filed an opposition. Trial is set for April 19, 2023. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant Synergy Interactive, LL...

Excerpt: ...r terminating sanctions. On July 29, 2021, the Court denied Defendant's motion for terminating sanctions and granted Defendant's request for monetary sanctions. On November 30, 2021, Defendant filed this instant motion for terminating sanctions. On December 22, 2021, Plaintiff filed an opposition to Defendant's motion for terminating sanctions. PARTY'S REQUEST Plaintiffs move the Court for an order imposing terminating sanctions to dismiss Plaint...

Excerpt: ...t motion to deem Request for Admissions, Set One admitted. Trial is set for February 3, 2022. PARTY'S REQUESTS Plaintiff moves the Court for an order deeming the Request for Admissions, Set One served on Plaintiff be deemed and admitted and conclusively established for all purposes in this action. LEGAL STANDARD Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 2033.280, subdivision (b), a “party may move for an order that the genuineness of any docu...

Excerpt: ...ability arising from a trip and fall incident that occurred on May 7, 2019. On May 27, 2021, pursuant to the parties' stipulation, the Court continued the trial from October 8, 2021 to July 1, 2022. On July 30, 2021, the Court granted Plaintiff's counsel's motion to be relieved as counsel. On December 2, 2021, Defendant County of Los Angeles (“County”) filed a motion to continue trial or, in the alternative, to specially set motion hearing da...

Excerpt: ...a Azizian; (6) Expedited Petition to Approve Compromise of Disputed Claim for Minor, Mani Azami Aghjeh Having considered the petitioning papers, the Court rules as follows. No opposing papers were filed. BACKGROUND On November 4, 2020, Sanaz Biglarpour, Angelo Lattas, Ali Biglarpour, Adam Biglarpour, Sofia Lattas, Justin Dedda, Solmaz Azami, Evelyn Azizian, Hamlet Azizian, Erfan Azami, Romeo Azizian, Atia Azizian, Shohreh Ebrahimzadeh, Tina Kalal...

Excerpt: ...near 6th Street in Los Angeles, California 90017. On November 17, 2021, the Plaintiff filed a motion for protective order pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure section 2034.250(b)(6). The Trial is set for February 17, 2022. A. Judicial Notice of Joinder A Motion for Joinder by Plaintiff Luis Francisco Tapia Santoyo, Case 19STCV07983, was filed on November 17, 2021 to join the action filed by Plaintiff Arnold Noriega, Case 19STCV38226, fo...

Excerpt: ...adimir Grigoryants, M.D., Grigoryants Medical Corp., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive (collectively, the “Defendants”). The Complaint alleged one cause of action against the Defendants for Professional Negligence. Plaintiff claims that the Defendants were negligent in performing the Subject Procedure from which she sustained injuries. On February 2, 2021, Plaintiff served a Notice of Intent to Sue (per CCP § 364) on Dr. Grigoryants. (Declara...

Excerpt: ...pring Street Courthouse for review of post-judgment proceedings. On September 27, 2021, the Court denied Defendant's motion to vacate order. On October 21, 2021, Defendant filed a notice of appeal. On November 24, 2021, Defendant filed a motion to use a settled statement. No opposition has been filed. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant seeks a court order to use a settlement statement instead of a reporter's transcript of the trial court oral proceedings ...

Excerpt: ...e; 3) strict liability based on common law (animal with vicious propensities); 4) strict liability based on dog bite statute; and 5) premises liability. On November 8, 2021, Defendants David Kaposy and Lenora Kaposy filed this instant motion to strike. On December 3, 2021, Plaintiff filed an opposition to De Defendants David Kaposy and Lenora Kaposy's motion to strike. On December 9, 2021, Defendants David Kaposy and Lenora Kaposy filed a reply. ...

Excerpt: ... action arising from the shooting death of Edgar Luna on Defendants' premises on June 12, 2017. On July 31, 2020, Defendants Dimitri George and the Dimitri George Trust filed a CrossComplaint against Jorge Armando Valencia and ROES 1 – 25, inclusive, alleging 4 causes of action arising from the same incident. On March 23, 2021, Defendants/Cross-Complainants Dimitri George and Dimitri George Trust (“Cross-Complainants”) filed an amendment to...

Excerpt: ...Does 1-50 (Collectively “Defendants”) alleging a cause of action for medical malpractice. On July 14, 2020, the Complaint was dismissed as against Defendants Peyman Benharash, M.D., Karen Woo, M.D., Andrew T. Young, M.D., and Daniel Cruz, M.D. On March 26, 2021, Defendants The Regents of the University of California filed a motion for summary judgment. On June 16, 2021, the Court granted Defendants The Regents of the University of California ...

Excerpt: ...es on May 31, 2018. On February 10, 2021, Plaintiff dismissed Defendants J.C. Penney Corporation, Inc. and J.C. Penney Company, Inc. On October 12, 2021, the Court electronically received Plaintiff's amendment to the complaint to add J.C. Penney Corporation, Inc. (“JCP”) as a named defendant, in place of Doe 1. On the same day, the Court electronically received Plaintiff's notice of stay of proceedings. On November 12, 2021, JCP filed a motio...

Excerpt: ... the Code of Civil Procedure, §430.10 (f), and that both claims fail to state sufficient facts to constitute a cause of action or legal theory against Hertz under the Code of Civil Procedure, §430.10 (e). The Defendant makes clear that it does not challenge the First Cause of Action for Motor Vehicle Negligence, nor the Third Cause of Action for General Negligence. However, the Defendant demurs to the Second Cause of Action because they argue t...

Excerpt: ... Court sustained the demurrer of Defendant Siamak Khakshooy, D.D.S. (“Khakshooy”) with 20 days' leave to amend. No amended complaint has been filed. On November 18, 2021, Plaintiff filed a demurrer. Trial is set for January 26, 2023. PARTY'S REQUESTS The purpose of Plaintiff's filing is unclear. Plaintiff does not demur to any pleading; her filing contains no legal argument; and her filing contains only factual allegations and supporting exhi...

Excerpt: ...surance Company of Florida (“American Bankers”), RMK Financial Corporation (“RMK”), and John Doe 1. On January 7, 2021, the action was dismissed without prejudice as to RMK. On October 25, 2021, American Banker filed a motion for judgment on the pleadings. On December 8, 2021, American Banker filed a reply. Trial is set for April 21, 2022. PARTY'S REQUESTS American Banker moves for judgment on the pleadings and an order dismissing Plainti...

Excerpt: ...al 1, Los Angeles, California 90045. On September 29, 2021, Defendant filed a motion for summary judgment. On December 1, 2021, Plaintiff opposed. On December 7, 2021, Defendant filed a reply. Trial is set for May 13, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant moves for summary judgment in their favor and against Plaintiff on grounds that Plaintiff's action is barred by the six-month statute of limitations pursuant to Government Code section 945.6 and did n...

Excerpt: ...d (2) premises liability. Plaintiff alleges that while checking out at Ralphs' Grocery Store, a cabinet door fell on Plaintiff's foot and caused injuries. On September 3, 2021, this Court granted two motions to compel discovery filed by defendant Hughes Markets Inc., d/b/a Ralphs (erroneously sued as Ralphs Grocery Company). The Court further awarded sanctions against Plaintiff and in favor of moving defendant in the sum of $805.80. Defendants Hu...

Excerpt: ...and (2) General Negligence. On June 29, 2021, Plaintiff amended his Complaint, substituting Neal L. Dem, Karen E. Dem, and MKM Oakdale2, LLC as Does 1, 2, and 3, respectively. On July 2, 2021, Plaintiff amended his Complaint, substituting Dem Holdings, Inc. dba Better Office Products as Doe 4. On October 7, 2021, Plaintiff amended his Complaint, substituting Michael Zarabi as Doe 5. On October 12, 2021, Plaintiff filed the operative First Amended...

Excerpt: ...r Luna on Defendants' premises on June 12, 2017. On July 31, 2020, Defendants Dimitri George and the Dimitri George Trust filed a Cross- Complaint against Jorge Armando Valencia and ROES 1 – 25, inclusive, alleging 4 causes of action arising from the same incident. On March 23, 2021, Defendants/Cross-Complainants Dimitri George and Dimitri George Trust (“Cross-Complainants”) filed an amendment to the Cross-Complaint, naming ROE 1 as Fernand...

Excerpt: ...st 29, 2019. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant made a sudden left turn into the motor vehicle driven by Plaintiff. On November 9, 2021, Defendant Marilyn L. Macintyre filed this instant motion to strike. On December 1, 2021, Plaintiff filed an opposition to Defendant Marilyn L. Macintyre motion to strike. On December 7, 2021, Defendant Marilyn L. Macintyre filed a reply. SUMMARY Moving Arguments Defendant Marilyn L. Macintyre filed this motion pur...

Excerpt: ...omat, she slipped on soapy waters which leaked onto the floor due to a faulty washing machine. Plaintiff fell to the floor, sustaining injuries. The subject laundromat is owned by Bernard Bregman and Unclean, LLC. On November 25, 2019, Plaintiff filed a Complaint against Bernard Bregman, Unclean, LLC, Gilberto Henriquez dba Econo Wash Coin Laundry, and Does 1 to 25 (collectively, “Defendants”). Plaintiff's Complaint alleges the following caus...

Excerpt: ...ober 26, 2018. On October 15, 2021, Plaintiff filed a motion to quash four subpoenas issued by Defendants to: (1) Kaiser Permanente Central RIO; (2) Reliant Urgent Care c/o DMS; (3) Doctor Paul Memorial Medical Center; and (4) The Central Release of Information Unit. Plaintiff also seeks monetary sanctions against Defendants and their counsel. On December 1, 2021, Defendants opposed. Defendants do not seek monetary sanctions. The Court considers ...

Excerpt: ...tance, Defendant dispatched one of its contractors, Co-Defendant Brian's Toledo Towing, Inc., (Doe 1) to Plaintiff's location, and Co-Defendant's employee two truck driver allegedly attacked Plaintiff. On November 12, 20221m Defendant Automobile Club of Southern California filed this instant motion to continue trial, final status conference (FSC), and all related dates. No opposition has been filed. Trial is set for April 12, 2022. PARTY'S REQUES...

Excerpt: ...lags Entertainment Corporation); and DOES 1 – 20, inclusive alleging 3 causes of action arising from a battery that occurred on July 14, 2018. On July 16, 2021, Anthony C. Modarelli, III, of “Dimarco | Araujo | Montevideo” (“Modarelli”) filed a motion to be relieved as counsel for Davis. Modarelli did not file a corresponding motion for his representation for Duncan. On August 12, 2021, the Court granted Modarelli's motion to be relieve...

Excerpt: ...tem for Defendant. On November 12, 2021, Defendant filed a motion for a protective order to bar Plaintiff from taking Defendant's deposition because she is suffering from dementia. Defendant also seeks an extension of the discovery motion cutoff so that the Court can hear this motion. Finally, Defendant also seeks $1,501.53 in monetary sanctions against Plaintiff and his counsel. On November 29, 2021, Plaintiff opposed. Plaintiff also seeks $1,62...

Excerpt: ...ant filed a Reply. On October 13, 2021, the court granted Defendant's Motion to Dismiss. On October 22, 2021, Plaintiff filed a Motion for Reconsideration. On November 24, 2021, Defendant filed its Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Reconsideration. The instant Motion for Reconsideration is before the Court. PARTY'S REQUEST Plaintiff Estela Soto requests the Court to grant its Motion for Reconsideration because she now submits new evidence of h...

Excerpt: ...ce and 2) reckless neglect in violation of California's Elder Abuse Act (Wel. and Ins. Code ¶15600 et seq.) On July 28, 2021, Plaintiff filed her first amended complaint. On October 28, 2021, Plaintiff filed her second amended complaint. On November 2, 2021, Defendant Keyvan Shirazi, M.D. filed a demurrer to Plaintiff's second amended complaint. On November 22, 2021, Plaintiff filed an opposition to Defendant's Shirazi's demurrer. On December 2,...

Excerpt: ... Plaintiff fell from said top bunk and sustained injuries. (Id.) Plaintiff alleges that the defendants in the instant action failed to provide a safe method for Plaintiff to ascend or descend from the top bunk bed which defendants assigned to her. (Id.) On May 14, 2018, Plaintiff filed this action's complaint (“Complaint”) against defendants County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (“Sheriff's Dept.”), and Does 1 to ...

Excerpt: ... inattentively operated the handicap ramp and caused the ramp to press down and collapsed onto Plaintiff. Plaintiff alleges Metro, as well as its employees, were negligent in their maintenance and operation of the bus. Plaintiff further alleges Metro violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by failing to equip the bus with a proper electric lift or ramp, handrails, and a slip resistant surface. On December 15, 2020, Plaintiff initiated the pr...

Excerpt: ...nce per se. Defendant filed the pending Motion for Terminating Sanctions on November 12, 2021. Defendant served the moving papers on November 12, 2021, via electronic mail and personal service. Trial is set for April 11, 2022. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendant moves the Court for an order for terminating sanctions in the form of a dismissal of Plaintiff's Complaint based on Plaintiff's failure to obey the Court's previous discovery orders. LEGAL STANDAR...

Excerpt: ... which resulted in her untimely death. Plaintiffs' Complaint asserts two causes of action for (1) elder abuse and (2) wrongful death – medical negligence. On August 27, 2021, defendant Spring Senior Assisted Living, LLC, removed this action to the United States District Court for the Central District of California. The District Court issued its Order Remanding Action to Los Angeles County Superior Court on September 15, 2021. On October 18, 202...

Excerpt: ...nd (3) negligent entrustment. Plaintiff's suit arises from a motor vehicle accident that occurred on February 23, 2019. Defendant filed an Answer on September 22, 2020. Defendant filed the pending Motion for Reclassification and Transfer of Case to Limited Jurisdiction on September 23, 2021. Trial is set for October 28, 2022. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendant moves the Court for an order under Code of Civil Procedure section 403.040, subdivision (b), to...

Excerpt: ...cale Foods, LLC, Tropicale Foods, Inc., Helados Mexico, Inc., and Does 1- 20. The complaint alleges motor vehicle negligence for an automobile collision that occurred on January 20, 2020. Plaintiffs were passengers in an Uber-operated vehicle when the collision occurred. On May 3, 2021, Hernandez and Tropicale filed a cross-complaint against Uber, Abdellshahid, and The Hertz Corporation. On June 2, 2021, Abdellshahid filed a cross complaint again...

Excerpt: ...eges that defendants Maurice Rozo and Off Road Unlimited, Inc. (collectively, the “Defendants”) negligently caused the Subject Incident, thereby injuring Plaintiff. Plaintiff is also alleging loss of income as a result of the Subject Incident. Plaintiff alleges to have experienced a loss of income from his last day of employment with Torres Iron Works Inc., December 9, 2019, to April or May 2020. Additionally, Plaintiff alleges that he experi...

Excerpt: ...ts two causes of action for (1) premises liability and (2) general negligence. On February 2, 2021, Choice Hotels International, Inc. filed its Cross-Complaint against L&M Capital Investment, LLC, Default was entered against defendant Quality Inn on August 5, 2021. On October 8, 2021, defendant L&M Capital Investment, LLC, d/b/a Quality Inn (hereafter “Defendant”) filed the pending Motion to Quash Service and Vacate Default and Inadvertent Ge...

Excerpt: ...On August 12, 2021, Plaintiff filed an amendment designating Emcor Facilities Services, Inc. (“EFS”), as Doe 1. On November 10, 2021, Plaintiff dismissed EFS. (The Court notes that Defendants made arguments in support of their Motion relating to the Complaint being amended to add EFS. Since EFS has been dismissed, the Court will disregard those arguments.) Trial is set for January 4, 2022. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendants move the Court to continu...

Excerpt: ...one and a dangerous condition of public property against City in the complaint arising from an automobile collision that occurred on August 23, 2019. On March 26, 2020, Plaintiffs filed a first amended complaint asserting the same causes of action. On July 9, 2020, Defendant Carone filed a cross-complaint against Defendant City, alleging comparative indemnity and declaratory relief. On December 16, 2020, the Court granted Defendant Carone's motio...

Excerpt: ...l negligence for an automobile collision that occurred on June 27, 2016. On April 2, 2021, Plaintiff filed three discovery motions: (1) to have Requests for Admission, Set One, deemed admitted against Defendant, (2) to compel responses to Form Interrogatories and Special Interrogatories, both Set One, against Defendant, and (3) to compel responses to Request for Production, Set One, against Defendant. Plaintiff seeks sanctions in connection with ...

Excerpt: ...or 19840 Nordhoff Place, Chatsworth CA 91311. On April 25, 2019, plaintiff Michael Darienzo (“Plaintiff”) attempted to climb over the wall located on the Premises in order to reach the homeless encampment across the bridge (the “Incident”). When his clothes got caught on lose wire fencing, Plaintiff fell approximately 20 feet onto the concrete canal below the wall. Plaintiff claims to have suffered serious injuries as a result of the Inci...

Excerpt: ...emurrer with leave to amend on July 20, 2021. Plaintiff filed his operative First Amended Complaint on August 11, 2021, against the same. Plaintiff's first cause of action for motor vehicle negligence is asserted against defendant Martin John Diekhoff and Plaintiff's second cause of action for general negligence is asserted against defendant City of Burbank. On November 2, 2021, defendant City of Burbank (hereafter “Defendant”) filed the pend...

Excerpt: ...ehicle in the Subject Premise and was walking towards the front lobby using the intersecting shared access aisle, Defendant Villaraz violently collided with her. (Complaint ¶ 32.) As a result of the impact, Plaintiff lost consciousness and was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). (Complaint ¶ 37.) She suffers severe and permanent injuries throughout her body. (Complaint ¶ 37.) On June 18, 2021, Plaintiffs Caroline Thompson and Jessie Ves...

Excerpt: ...oyfriend, Daniel Diaz, was driving Plaintiff's car. Police attempted to conduct a stop, Diaz, with Plaintiff in passenger seat, fled resulting in a high-speed chase ending in a crash of Plaintiff's vehicle. Prior to the crash, Jeff Corbet, a bounty hunter and employee/agent of Bail Hotline Bail Bonds, made an arrangement with Plaintiff to meet Diaz, who was out on bail, because Diaz failed to comply with the conditions for bail that was paid and ...

Excerpt: ...ended discovery motion pursuant to Insurance Code section 11580.2. On April 29, 2021, Respondent filed a motion to compel responses to form interrogatories and request for monetary sanctions. No opposition has been filed. PARTY'S REQUEST Respondent seeks a court order compelling Claimant Augustine Hernandez to serve verified answers without objections to Form Interrogatories. Respondent also seeks monetary sanctions in the amount of $436.65. LEGA...

Excerpt: ...general negligence and (2) motor vehicle negligence. Defendants Al Larson Boat Shop (“Boat Shop”) and George R. Wall (“Wall”) (collectively, “Defendants”) filed the instant Motion for Summary Judgment on May 21, 2021. Trial is set for March 24, 2022. PARTY'S REQUESTS Defendants request the Court grant summary judgment on the ground that Plaintiff cannot establish that Defendants caused Plaintiff's injuries. Defendants contend that Pla...

Excerpt: ...ved. On July 16, 2021, the Defendant appeared at the Final Status Conference, Plaintiff did not. The Court continued the Final Status Conference to the July 30, 2021 Trial. Defendant was ordered to give notice. On July 30, 2021, the Court dismissed this action pursuant to Code of Civ. Proc. § 583 (b)(3) because Plaintiff failed to appear for trial. Although the Court's Minute Order indicates there was no appearance by either Plaintiff or Defenda...

Excerpt: ...gainst Defendants Portier, LLC; Uber Technologies, Inc.; Uber USA, LLC.; Rafael C. Lopez; and DOES 1 – 10, inclusive, alleging 1 cause of action from a bicycle-pedestrian crash that occurred on March 12, 2018. On May 6, 2021, Plaintiff filed this instant motion. On November 8, 2021, Defendants Portier, LLC and Uber Technologies, Inc. (“Uber Defendants”) filed an Opposition. On November 17, 2021, Plaintiff filed a Reply. Trial is set for Apr...

Excerpt: ...as); and DOES 1 – 50 (collectively, “Defendants”), alleging 2 causes of action arising from a motor vehicle collision that occurred on April 24, 2017. On October 19, 2021, Defendants filed this instant motion to dismiss Plaintiff Miriam Miranda. Trial is set for December 16, 2021. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendants request the Court dismiss Plaintiff Miriam Miranda from the action, as Plaintiff Miranda has died and no representative has been substi...

Excerpt: ... d/b/a Superior Grocers (“Defendant”) and DOES 1 – 50, inclusive, alleging 2 causes of action arising from a slip-and-fall that occurred on October 4, 2019. On April 29, 2021, Defendant filed this instant motion. On November 4, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Opposition. On November 10, 2021, Defendant filed a Reply. Trial is set for April 20, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant requests the Court issue a protective order as to Special Interrogatories...

Excerpt: ... arising from unclear circumstances on an unknown date. On July 15, 2020, Defendant filed a Notice of Stay of Proceedings (Bankruptcy). On September 9, 2021, Defendant filed this instant motion. On October 21, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Opposition. Trial is not set (bankruptcy). PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant moves for a judgment on the pleadings on the basis that Plaintiff's claim has been dismissed by Defendant's bankruptcy filing. LEGAL STANDARD A mo...

Excerpt: ... DOES 1 – 100, inclusive, alleging 1 cause of action arising from a motor vehicle collision that occurred on December 4, 2019 and December 5, 2019. On September 9, 2021, Defendant Uber filed these instant motions. On November 9, 2021, Defendant Uber filed Notices of Non-Receipt of Opposition to the motions. Trial is set for May 11, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant Uber requests the Court compel Plaintiff's verified responses without objections a...

Excerpt: ...ina Del Rey); Navid Hakimian, M.D.; and DOES 1 – 20, alleging 1 cause of action arising from medical treatment that Plaintiff contends led to her mother's death on December 3, 2019. On July 21, 2021, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) against Defendants Cedars-Sinai Marina Del Rey; Navid Hakimian; and DOES 1 – 100, alleging 2 causes of action arising from the same incident. On August 2, 2021, Defendant Navid Hakimian (“Ha...

Excerpt: ...ion, the amended motion, and the Reply, the Court rules as follows. BACKGROUND On February 26, 2019, Plaintiff Titiphan Art Vutiprichar (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint against Defendants Insomniac Holdings, LLC; Live Nation Entertainment, Inc; National Orange Show; and DOES 1 – 25, inclusive, alleging 8 causes of action arising from injuries sustained by a defective or improperly installed fog machine that caused burns to Plaintiff on Decem...

Excerpt: ....D.; Courtney Washington, M.D.; Pouya Bahrani, D.O.; Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital; and DOES 1 – 50, inclusive (collectively, “Defendants”), alleging 1 cause of action arising from medical treatment that occurred between June 13, 2019 to August 1, 2019. On August 31, 2021, Defendant United Medical Imaging Healthcare, Inc. (“UMIH”) filed this instant Motion for Summary Judgment. On November 1, 2021, Plaintiff filed a Non-Oppo...

Excerpt: ... this action against defendants Deniz J. Gocken, M.D. (“Dr. Gocken”), Deniz J. Gocken M.D., Inc., and Brand Surgical Institute Medical Center (“Defendant”) for medical malpractice and medical battery. Plaintiff asserts a claim of medical malpractice against all defendants and a claim for medical battery against only Dr. Gocken and Deniz J. Gocken M.D., Inc. On August 8, 2018, at Plaintiff's request, default was entered against Dr. Gocken ...

Excerpt: ...June 15, 2020. On September 22, 2021, Defendant Khakshooy filed a declaration in support of an automatic extension. On October 6, 2021, Defendant Siamak Khakshooy, D.D.S. (“Khakshooy”) filed this instant demurrer. Trial is set for January 26, 2023. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant Khakshooy demurs on the basis that Plaintiff's Complaint is uncertain and fails to state a cause of action. LEGAL STANDARD Meet and Confer Before filing a demurrer, the de...

Excerpt: ...inst defendants City of Los Angeles (“Defendant”) and County of Los Angeles asserting four causes of action: (1) liability for dangerous condition of public property pursuant to Government Code section 835, (2) vicarious liability for the wrongful acts or omissions by employees of public entities pursuant to Government Code section 815.2, (3) premises liability, and (4) negligence. On October 12, 2021, Defendant filed this demurrer arguing th...

Excerpt: ...inst Defendant Raymond Lee (“Defendant”) arising from payments made to its insured relating to a May 13, 2019, motor vehicle accident. Defendant moves for an order consolidating this action with another subrogation action filed on October 20, 2020, captioned Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club v. Raymond Sangok Lee (Case No. 20STLC08885) (the “Interinsurance Action”). “When actions involving a common question of law or fact a...

Excerpt: ...Defendant Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (“Defendant Medical Center”), Cedars- Sinai Pain Center (“Pain Center”), and Howard Rosner, M.D. (“Dr. Rosner”). Plaintiff asserts to causes of action for: (1) medical malpractice, and (2) negligence. For her medical malpractice claim, Plaintiff generally alleges that the defendants acted negligently and below the standard of care in their treatment of her. Specifically, she claims that on April 8...

Excerpt: ...ction against Defendant Aaron Chace Johnson (“Defendant”) alleging causes of action for assault, battery, and negligence arising from the evening of June 29, 2021. On October 15, 2021, Plaintiff filed this motion to compel Defendant's deposition after serving a notice of deposition on April 6, 2021. (Schneberg Decl., Ex. A.) The notice scheduled Defendant's deposition for 10:00 a.m. on April 26, 2021. (Ibid.) On April 23, 2021, at 1:02 p.m., ...

Excerpt: ...Get Spiffy, Inc. (“Get Spiffy”), Adrian Brizuela (“Brizuela”), and Joshua Zanders-Norris (“Zanders-Norris”). Plaintiff alleges he was injured from a May 21, 2019, collision involving 3 motor vehicles. On July 27, 2020, Get Spiffy filed an answer to Plaintiff's Complaint. On January 29, 2021, Brizuela filed a cross-complaint against Get Spiffy asserting claims for negligence and indemnification, among others. Get Spiffy answered the cr...

Excerpt: ...mendment to the Complaint, amending the incorrecttly named Defendants “T. Jay Zashaun” and “Marquis Barron” to be only one person, T. Jay Zashaun Marquis Brown. On September 29, 2021, Plaintiff filed this instant motion. Trial is set for October 19, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Plaintiff requests the Court grant the motion and allow Plaintiff to file a Second Amended Complaint, on the basis that Plaintiff has now learned the true identity of the...

Excerpt: ...sing from a sidewalk trip-and-fall that occurred on November 11, 2020. On October 12, 2021, Defendant City filed this instant demurrer. On October 18, 2021, Plaintiff filed a Non-Opposition to the demurrer. On October 26, 2021, Defendant City filed a Reply to the Non-Opposition. Trial is set for March 7, 2023. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant City demurs to the second, third, and fourth causes of action stated in the Complaint, primarily arguing that th...

Excerpt: ...om a slip-and-fall that occurred on February 7, 2020. On October 6, 2021, Defendant HACLA filed the instant demurrer. On October 28, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Opposition. Trial is set for February 8, 2023. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant HACLA demurs on the basis that the Complaint fails to state facts sufficient to show compliance with the Tort Claims Act; failure to comply would render the Complaint time- barred. LEGAL STANDARD Meet and Confer Before ...

Excerpt: ...ause of action arising from a motor vehicle collision on January 19, 2020 that resulted in Decedent's death. On July 1, 2021, Defendant filed a motion to strike. On August 9, 2021, the Court granted the motion to strike. On August 30, 2021, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) alleging 3 causes of action arising from the same motor vehicle collision. On September 30, 2021, Defendant filed a Motion to Strike. On October 29, 2021, ...

Excerpt: ...-fall that occurred on October 20, 2019. On October 13, 2021, Defendant Walmart filed this instant demurrer. On October 27, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Opposition. On November 2, 2021, Defendant Walmart filed a Reply. Trial is set for February 23, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant Walmart demurs to the Third Cause of Action for Unfair Business Practices, on the basis that there are insufficient facts to bring this cause of action. LEGAL STANDARD Meet ...

Excerpt: ...2016, hit-and-run incident by an unidentified driver. Respondent Twenty- First Century Insurance Company (“Respondent”) seeks an order compelling an independent medical examination of Claimant with Dr. Mark Spoonamore on November 29, 2021, at 12:30 p.m. at Los Angeles Spine Center, 14500 San Pablo Street, Suite 5400 in Los Angeles, California. Respondent also seeks monetary sanctions in the amount of $985, to be paid within 15 days of this or...

Excerpt: ...s when a box allegedly fell from a shelf onto her. Eddie Zar (“Zar”) is Plaintiff's brother-in- law who allegedly came to Defendant's store immediately after the incident. Defendant claims Zar has first-hand information relating to the scene of the incident, Plaintiff's injuries, and Plaintiff's condition. Defendant seeks an order compelling Zar's deposition and requests monetary sanctions. The motion is unopposed. A party seeking discovery f...

Excerpt: ...ovidence Holy Cross Medical Center; Facey Medical Group, a Medical Corporation; Martin A. Cooper, M.D.; Nbalia Soumah, D.O.; and DOES 1 – 250, inclusive (collectively, “Defendants”), alleging 4 causes of action arising from medical treatment that occurred on and around December 25, 2018. On August 20, 2021, Defendant Martin A. Cooper, M.D. (“Cooper”) filed this instant motion. On October 18, 2021, Plaintiffs filed a Non-Opposition to th...

Excerpt: ...�� 100, inclusive (collectively, “Defendants”), alleging 2 causes of action arising from a motor vehicle collision that occurred on August 22, 2019. On September 30, 2021, Defendant European Motorcars, Inc. d/b/a Platinum Car Rental (“PCR”) filed this instant demurrer. On October 25, 2021 Plaintiffs filed an Opposition. Trial is set for December 14, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant PCR demurs on the basis that the Complaint fails to state ...

Excerpt: ...es he was battered and falsely imprisoned. He seeks to bring a claim against the County of Los Angeles. On October 6, 2021, Petitioner filed the instant motion. On October 27, 2021, Respondent County of Los Angeles filed a late Opposition. On October 29, 2021, Petitioner filed a Reply. Trial is set for March 3, 2023. PARTY'S REQUEST Plaintiff requests the Court grant the petition and relieve Plaintiff from Government Code § 945.4, on the basis t...

Excerpt: ...ian Hart Torres (by and through his guardian ad litem, Norka D. Hart Torres) (“Plaintiffs”) filed a Complaint against Defendants Hen Horn, The Kroger Co., Ralphs Grocery Company, and DOES 1 – 30, inclusive (collectively, “Defendants”), alleging 2 causes of action arising from a motor vehicle collision that occurred on August 22, 2015. From October 7, 2021 to October 15, 2021, Defendants Ralphs Grocery Company and Hen Horn (“Moving Def...

Excerpt: ...dena (“Defendant”) and DOES 1 – 25, inclusive, alleging 1 cause of action arising from a sidewalk trip-and-fall that occurred on December 28, 2017. On August 18, 2021, Defendant filed this instant motion. On October 19, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Opposition. On October 29, 2021, Defendant filed a Reply. Trial is set for December 14, 2021. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant requests the Court grant the motion on the basis that there are no triable issu...

Excerpt: ...ll that occurred on December 10, 2019. On August 5, 2021, Plaintiff filed an amendment to the Complaint, naming Kodimer Investments, LLC (formerly known as Manchester Main) as DOE 1. On September 21, 2021, Defendant Kodimer Investments, LLC (“KI”) filed this instant demurrer. On October 20, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Opposition. Trial is set for May 20, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant KI demurs from the first and second causes of action (Neglig...

Excerpt: ...lleging 2 causes of action arising from an altercation that occurred on Defendants' premises on January 26, 2018. On July 13, 2021, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) alleging the same causes of action against Defendants. On September 30, 2021, Defendants Amado De Borja and Betty De Borja (“Moving Defendants”) filed this instant demurrer and motion to strike. On October 21, 2021, Moving Defendants filed a Notice of Non-Rece...

Excerpt: ... Defendants Stephen Patrick Sharer (“Defendant”) and DOES 1 – 25, inclusive, alleging 5 causes of action arising from an exotic motor vehicle collision that occurred on June 14, 2019. On April 5, 2021, Plaintiffs filed a Second Amended Complaint, alleging only negligence and breach of contract. On July 2, 2021, the Court sustained a demurrer with leave to amend and denied as moot a motion to strike. On July 19, 2021, Plaintiffs filed a Thir...

Excerpt: ...nclusive, alleging 1 cause of action arising from injuries sustained on Defendants' premises on April 2, 2017. On March 25, 2019, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint asserting two causes of action against the same Defendants for the same injury and clarifying her damages sought. On January 23, 2020, the Court granted a motion to file a second amended complaint. On March 3, 2020, Plaintiff filed an amendment, naming DOE 1 as Lifetime Product...

Excerpt: ...gust 17, 2019. On March 4, 2021, Defendant filed an Answer. On September 8, 2021, Plaintiff filed this instant motion. Trial is set for May 6, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Plaintiff requests the Court grant leave to file the First Amended Complaint attached to her declaration. LEGAL STANDARD California Rules of Court, rule 3.1324 sets forth the requirements concerning amended pleadings. A motion to amend a pleading before trial must: (1) include a copy ...

Excerpt: ...om her dog being taken and withheld from her. On September 21, 2021, Defendant Whitman filed this instant demurrer and supporting documents. Trial is set for December 23, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant Whitman demurs from the Third Cause of Action (Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress) and the Fourth Cause of Action (Negligence) on the basis that she is protected from negligence actions by 42 U.S.C. § 14501, et. seq. (the Federal Voluntee...