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: ...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: ...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: ...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: ...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: ...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: ... 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: ...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: ...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: ...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: ...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: ...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: ...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: ...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: ...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: ... (“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: ...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: ...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: ...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: ...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: ...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: ...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: ...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: ...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: ...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....