Excerpt: ...leging 1 cause of action arising from a motor vehicle collision that occurred on August 16, 2016. On August 14, 2019, American Medical Response filed a Complaint in 19STLC07555 against Defendants Joe Luis Montes; Benny Smith; Lavoyce Livingston; GM Motorsports, LLC; and DOES 1 – 10, seeking subrogation for the same automobile collision. On October 24, 2019, the Court related the cases, finding they arose from the same occurrence and involved ov...

Excerpt: ...ely, “Defendants”), alleging 10 causes of action arising from Defendant Jake Rodriguez's alleged taking of Plaintiff's phone to send himself nude photographs without Plaintiff's consent. On September 7, 2021, Defendants Walgreen Co. & Sung Shin (“Moving Defendants”) filed this instant Demurrer and Motion to Strike. On September 14, 2021, Moving Defendants continued the hearing on the matter from September 30, 2021 to October 20, 2021. On ...

Excerpt: ...aniel Sanchez; The State of California; California Highway Patrol; and DOES 1 – 50, inclusive, alleging 2 causes of action arising from a motor vehicle collision that occurred on March 4, 2021. On September 17, 2021, Defendants State of California (by and through California Highway Patrol) and Daniel Sanchez (“Moving Defendants”) filed a declaration in support of an automatic extension of time to file a demurrer. On September 21, 2021, Movi...

Excerpt: ...from the action with prejudice. Plaintiff Camarena is the only remaining Plaintiff in the instant action. On April 23, 2021, Defendant filed several motions against Plaintiff Camarena to compel discovery responses and to deem admissions admitted. On July 27, 2021, the Court granted the motions and ordered responses within 30 days. On September 9, 2021, Defendant filed this instant motion for terminating sanctions. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant reques...

Excerpt: ...on July 18, 2020. On July 30, 2021, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) alleging 2 causes of action against the same Defendant, now asserting both General Negligence and Premises Liability. On August 27, 2021, Defendant filed this instant demurrer. On October 4, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Opposition. On October 12, 2021, Defendant filed a Reply. Trial is set for September 19, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant demurs to the Second Ca...

Excerpt: ...at occurred on September 28, 2016. On October 5, 2021, Defendant filed an ex parte application to shorten the time for a hearing on a motion to exclude Plaintiff's second witness designation. Also on October 5, Plaintiff filed an Opposition to the ex parte application. On October 6, 2021, the Court ruled on the ex parte application, ultimately deciding to treat Plaintiff's ex parte application as a noticed motion and giving Defendant until Octobe...

Excerpt: ...tiffs”) filed a Complaint against Defendants Armando Rodriguez Banda; Leslie W. Blake; Moon Mountain Farms, LLC; and DOES 1 – 60, inclusive (collectively, “Defendants”), alleging 4 causes of action arising from a motor vehicle collision that occurred on October 21, 2016. On September 22, 2021, Plaintiff filed this instant motion. On September 29, 2021, Plaintiff submitted an ex parte application to advance the hearing on the motion. On Se...

Excerpt: ...nt; and DOES 1 – 100, inclusive (collectively, “Defendants”), alleging 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 August 16, 2021, Defendant Mamka, Inc. d/b/a Axtamar Restaurant (“Axtamar”) filed a declaration in support of an automatic 30-day ext...

Excerpt: ...LLC (“EAN”); Sukru Baris Kocagoz; and DOES 1 – 20, inclusive (collectively, “Defendants”), alleging 1 cause of action arising from a motor vehicle collision that occurred on September 17, 2019. On August 11, 2021, Defendants Enterprise and EAN (“Moving Defendants”) filed this instant demurrer. On October 5, 2021, Moving Defendants filed a Notice of non-Receipt of Opposition. Trial is set for September 23, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Movin...

Excerpt: ...odaverdi”); and DOES 1 – 100, alleging 9 causes of action arising from childhood sexual abuse occurring from Fall 2017 to Summer 2018. On June 17, 2021, Plaintiff filed this instant motion. On June 22, 2021, Defendant LAUSD filed a Notice of Joinder to the instant motion. On June 23, 2021, nonparty LAPD filed a Response to the motion. Trial is set for June 8, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Plaintiff requests the Court grant the motion and compel nonpa...

Excerpt: ...19. On September 30, 2020, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint naming Los Angeles Downtown Medical Center – Ingleside Campus, LLC (“LADMC”) (erroneously sued as Los Angeles Downtown Medical Center) and County of Los Angeles (“County”) as Defendants, alleging the same causes of action. On April 2, 2021, Defendant County filed a Demurrer and Motion to Strike as to the FAC. On May 6, 2021, the Court sustained County's Demurrer withou...

Excerpt: ...ENDANT IS TO FILE AND SERVE A MEET AND CONFER DECLARATION AS REQUIRED BY CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 430.41. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN THE DEMURRER BEING PLACED OFF CALENDAR. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Day Lapse (CCP 12c and 1005(b)) OK SUMMARY OF COMPLAINT: Action under Civil Code section 1514 for recovery of unclaimed property from Plaintiffs' father's e...

Excerpt: ...ramics class. On May 20, 2021, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint, bringing 4 causes of action against Defendant, arising from the same conduct. On July 7, 2021, Defendant filed a Cross-Complaint against Cross-Defendants Alexander Jang (a minor); Scott Jang; and ROES 1 – 20, inclusive (collectively, “Cross-Defendants”), seeking total equitable indemnity, partial equitable indemnity, and declaratory relief for the underlying suit. On ...

Excerpt: ...ling to Mexico. On September 2, 2021, Defendant filed this instant motion. On September 29, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Opposition. On October 5, 2021, Defendant filed a Reply. Trial is set for October 19, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant requests this matter be dismissed on the basis that there is a valid forums election clause in the agreement between the parties that requires this Complaint to be filed in Miami-Dade County, Florida. LEGAL STANDARD...

Excerpt: ...edical Group; Kaiser Foundation Hospitals; and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.; and DOES 1 – 50, inclusive (collectively, “Defendants”), alleging 2 causes of action arising from alleged medical malpractice that occurred on October 22, 2019. On September 13, 2021, Defendants filed this instant motion. On September 29, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Opposition. On October 5, 2021, Defendants filed a Reply. Trial is set for August 16, 2022. PART...

Excerpt: ...��) filed a Complaint against Defendant David Linus McDonald (“Defendant”) and DOES 1 – 25, alleging 2 causes of action arising from a motor vehicle collision that occurred on February 13, 2018. On November 12, 2020, Defendant filed an Answer. On April 15, 2021, Defendant filed these instant motions. On September 28, 2021, Plaintiff Nicholas Mehl filed an Opposition to each. On October 6, 2021, Defendant filed a combined Reply. Trial is set...

Excerpt: ... Defendants Costco & Terrones' summary judgment motion. On August 10, 2021, the Court entered judgment for Defendants Costco & Terrones. Also on August 10, 2021, Defendants Costco & Terrones submitted a Memorandum of Costs. On August 27, 2021, Plaintiff filed this instant motion. ON September 14, 2021, Defendants Costco & Terrones filed this instant motion. Trial is not set (judgment entered, appeal pending). PARTY'S REQUEST Plaintiff objects to ...

Excerpt: ...nst Alpha Beta Company d/b/a Ralphs (erroneously sued as “Ralphs Grocery Company”) (“Ralphs”); The Kroger Co; Patricia DOE; and DOES 1 – 50, inclusive, alleging 2 causes of action arising from a slip-and-fall that occurred on September 8, 2017. On March 2, 2021, Defendant Ralphs filed this instant motion. On September 28, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Opposition. On October 7, 2021, Defendant filed a late Reply. Trial is set for March 16, 20...

Excerpt: ... Munoz; Tetra Tech, Inc.; Tetra Tech Utility Construction, Inc.; Tetra Tech Construction Inc.; and DOES 1 – 40, inclusive, alleging 4 causes of action arising from a motor vehicle collision that occurred on December 5, 2017. On April 9, 2021, Plaintiff filed the instant motion for a protective order. On August 19, 2021, Defendants Munoz & Tetra Tech, Inc. (collectively, “Defendants”) filed the instant motion to compel a DME. On August 30, 2...

Excerpt: ...; Walter Jefferson DDS; Jefferson and Kim Dental Corporation d/b/a PCH Smiles Dentistry and Orthodontics (erroneously sued as Walter Jefferson Dental Corporation d/b/a PCH Smiles Dentistry and Orthodontics); Kevin Choi, DDS; Bardi-Nugent Dental Corporation d/b/a Rootvision Endo; and DOES 1 – 10, inclusive (collectively “Defendants”), alleging 5 causes of action arising from dental treatment Plaintiff underwent on February 19, 2019 through M...

Excerpt: ...(“Grancell”); and DOES 1 – 100, inclusive, alleging 2 causes of action arising from injuries sustained during Plaintiff's residency at Defendant's facility and subsequent treatment by Defendants. On August 28, 2021, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint bringing the same causes of action against the same Defendants. On September 13, 2021, Defendant Keyvan Shirazi, M.D. filed this instant demurrer. On September 24, 2021, Plaintiff filed ...

Excerpt: ...ollision that occurred on August 24, 2016. On March 29, 2021, Respondent filed these instant motions to compel Marcy McCray (“Claimant”) to respond to discovery requests. On September 27, the Court continued the matter because there was no Proof of Service filed. Also on September 27, 2021, Respondent filed a Proof of Service indicating that the moving papers were served on March 26, 2021. Trial is set for August 31, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Res...

Excerpt: ...auses of action arising from a motor vehicle collision that occurred on September 9, 2018. On May 27, 2020, Plaintiff filed an amendment to the Complaint to name Wayne Easley as DOE 1. On September 15, 2021, Defendants filed this instant motion. On September 27, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Opposition. On September 30, 2021, Defendants filed a Reply. Trial is set for August 12, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendants requests the Court grant the motion and ...

Excerpt: ... of action arising from a motor vehicle collision that occurred on January 11, 2019. On July 20, 2021, Defendant filed a Motion for Summary Judgment. On September 2, 2021, Plaintiff Charles W. Babcock (“Plaintiff”) filed a First Amended Complaint that removed Patricia Babcock as a Plaintiff and added a loss of consortium claim (for which damages were already being sought). On September 10, 2021, Defendant filed an amended Motion for Summary J...

Excerpt: ... occurred on May 7, 2019. On July 30, 2021, Plaintiff's Counsel was relieved. Plaintiff is now proceeding in propia persona. On August 20, 2021, Defendant L & S Property, LLC (“L & S”) filed this instant demurrer. Trial is set for July 1, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant L & S demurs on the basis that the Complaint does not state sufficient facts to bring either cause of action against it, and on the basis that the causes of action are uncerta...

Excerpt: ...��), alleging 2 causes of action arising from a motor vehicle collision that occurred on January 7, 2017. On April 9, 2021, Defendant Larson filed this instant motion. On September 22, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Opposition to the sanctions request. Trial is set for December 22, 2021. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant Larson requests the Court compel Plaintiff's responses to the interrogatories. Defendant Larson also requests that the Court award $468.00 in...

Excerpt: ...against Defendants Cambridge Homes (“Cambridge”); DAK Construction Corp.; and DOES 1 – 50, inclusive (collectively, “Defendants”), alleging 2 causes of action arising from injuries Plaintiff sustained on November 9, 2016, while on a job site allegedly controlled by Defendants. On July 21, 2021, Defendant Cambridge filed this instant motion. On September 23, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Opposition. On October 1, 2021, Defendant Cambridge fil...

Excerpt: ... vehicle that occurred on November 14, 2018. On May 27, 2021, Defendant filed these instant motions. On September 29, 2021, the Court delayed the hearing on the motions from October 4, 2021 to October 7, 2021. Trial is set for May 19, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant request the Court compel Plaintiff Jennie Kizito's verified responses to the discovery requests. Defendant also requests monetary sanctions in the sum of $2,180.00 for bringing these ...

Excerpt: ...nal Airport Center, LLC; KOAR International Airport Center, L.P.; and DOES 1 – 50 (collectively, “Defendants”), alleging 2 causes of action arising from a slip-and-fall that occurred on June 14, 2017. On July 15, 2019, Defendants SVI LAX, LLC (“SVI”), Marriott International, Inc., KOAR Airport Associates, and KOAR International Airport Center (collectively, “Cross- Defendants”) filed a Cross-Complaint against ROES 1 – 50, inclusiv...

Excerpt: ...0, inclusive, alleging 3 causes of action arising from a motor vehicle collision that occurred on January 30, 2017. On July 8, 2021, Defendant Cougar Paper Corporation (“CPC”) filed this instant motion. On September 23, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Opposition. On September 29, 2021, Defendant CPC filed a Reply. Trial is set for April 15, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant CPC requests the Court grant the motion and compel Plaintiff to undergo mental...

Excerpt: ... bus. On September 2, 2021, Defendant filed this instant motion. On September 22, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Opposition. On September 28, 2021, Defendant filed a Reply. Trial is set for January 18, 2023. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant requests the Court strike portions of Plaintiff's Complaint on the basis that it contains improper pleadings. Specifically, Defendant requests the Court strike the following: 1. Paragraph 9 of Plaintiff's Complaint: “Def...

Excerpt: ...dants”) alleging 2 causes of action arising from a trip-and-fall that occurred on September 28, 2019. On September 8, 2021, Defendant City filed this instant motion. On September 22, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Opposition. On September 28, 2021, Defendant City filed a Reply. Trial is set for November 9, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant City requests the Court reclassify this matter and transfer it to limited jurisdiction. LEGAL STANDARD Actions in ...

Excerpt: ...eously sued as Raiser LLC); Rasier-CA, LLC (erroneously sued as Raiser-Cal, LLC); Robert Vidal Cardenas; Antonio Garcia; and DOES 1 – 60 (collectively, “Defendants”), alleging 1 cause of action arising from a motor vehicle collision that occurred on December 22, 2017. On May 14, 2021, Defendants Uber Technologies, Inc., Rasier LLC, and Rasier-CA, LLC (collectively, “Uber Defendants”) brought this instant motion. On September 20, 2021, P...

Excerpt: ...d Priscilla Zamora; and DOES 1 – 50, inclusive (collectively, “Defendants”), alleging 2 causes of action arising from a slip-and-fall that occurred on March 26, 2017. On January 5, 2021, Defendants filed this instant motion and documents in support. On September 21, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Opposition and documents opposed. On September 30, 2021, Plaintiff filed a Reply and related documents. Trial is set for December 2, 2021. PARTY'S REQUE...

Excerpt: ...3, 2018. On January 12, 2021, Defendant Raul Villagrana Landros filed a Cross-Complaint against Cross-Defendant Dhavan Vengadasalam (“Cross-Defendant”) and ROES 1 – 50, inclusive, seeking indemnification, apportionment of fault, and declaratory relief for the underlying motor vehicle collision. On March 24, 2021, Cross-Defendant filed a Cross-Complaint against Defendant for indemnification, apportionment of fault, and declaratory relief for...

Excerpt: ...ction arising from an attack on Plaintiff's person that occurred on December 19, 2018. On June 25, 2021, Plaintiff filed two amendments to the Complaint, naming William Sampson & Connie Sampson (collectively “Sampson Defendants”) as DOES 1 & 2, respectively. On September 9, 2021, Sampson Defendants filed this instant demurrer. On September 21, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Opposition. On September 29, 2021, Sampson Defendants filed a Reply and obj...

Excerpt: ...y named in case title); Gina George; and The Dimitri George Trust alleging 1 cause of 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 (“Cross- Defendants”) 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, Defend...

Excerpt: ...Shanna Alexa Cruzat (“Cruzat”); and DOES 1 – 50, inclusive (collectively, “Defendants”), alleging 2 causes of action arising from a motor vehicle / pedestrian collision that occurred on October 22, 2017. On September 7, 2021, Defendant City filed this instant motion. On September 17, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Opposition. On September 24, 2021, Defendant City filed a Reply. Trial is set for PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant City moves the Court f...

Excerpt: ...ipulation to Continue Trial and Related Dates. On September 3, 2021, Defendant filed this instant motion to continue trial. On September 20, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Opposition. On September 24, 2021, Defendant filed a Reply. Trial is set for February 17, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant requests the Court continue the trial date from February 17, 2022 to May 19, 2022, based on the fact that Defendant is seeking to bring a Motion for Summary Judgm...

Excerpt: ...Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint against Defendant Laura Cabot (“Defendant”) and DOES 1 – 99, inclusive, alleging 1 cause of action arising from a motor vehicle / bicycle collision that occurred on October 3, 2015. On January 8, 2021, Defendant filed several motions, among them were a Motion to Compel Responses to Form Interrogatories, a Motion to Compel Responses to Requests for Production of Documents, and a Motion to Deem Requests for Adm...

Excerpt: ...�Petitioner”) filed a Complaint against Defendant Los Angeles Unified School District (“Defendant”) and DOES 1 – 100, inclusive, alleging 2 causes of action arising from burns Claimant sustained to his hands on July 23, 2018. On May 4, 2021, Petitioner filed a Notice of Settlement. On July 14, 2021, Petitioner filed this instant petition. On September 28, 2021, the Probate Department finished its review of the Special Needs Trust. Trial i...

Excerpt: ...arising from a slip-and-fall that occurred on December 23, 2017. On April 1, 2021, Defendant Walmart filed this instant motion. Trial is set for March 11, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant Walmart requests the Court grant the motion and order Plaintiff to appear for deposition within 10 days of this ruling. Defendant Walmart also requests $760.00 in monetary sanctions against Plaintiff for bringing this motion. LEGAL STANDARD Code of Civil Procedur...

Excerpt: ...on December 15, 2015. On February 25, 2021, Plaintiff amended her Complaint to name DOE 1 as Downtown Los Angeles Property Owners' Association (“DTLAPOA”). On June 2, 2021, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) alleging 2 causes of action arising from the same incident. On July 7, 2021, Defendant DTLAPOA filed a demurrer. On August 4, 2021, the Court sustained the demurrer. On August 16, 2021, Plaintiff filed this instant moti...

Excerpt: ...19. On April 21, 2021, Defendants filed a Motion to Compel Plaintiff's Attendance at a Mental Examination. On June 15, 2021, the Court granted the motion. On September 8, 2021, Plaintiff filed this instant motion for discovery sanctions. On September 15, 2021, Defendants filed an Opposition. On September 20, 2021, Plaintiff filed a Reply. Trial is set for June 10, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Plaintiff requests the Court grant the motion and preclude Dr...

Excerpt: ...d on February 2, 2021. On July 9, 2021, Defendants filed a demurrer. On July 23, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Opposition. On July 29, 2021, Defendants filed a Reply. On August 5, 2021, the Court sustained the demurrer and granted 20 days leave to amend. On August 25, 2021, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”). On September 1, 2021, Defendants filed this instant demurrer. On September 17, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Opposition. On Septem...

Excerpt: ...n that occurred on December 11, 2018. On August 31, 2021, Defendant Hollywood Rides, Inc. (“Hollywood”) filed this instant demurrer. On September 15, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Opposition. Trial is set for January 24, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant Hollywood demurs on the basis that the Complaint fails to state facts sufficient to support the elements of the claim and to bring the cause of action, and because the pleading is uncertain. LEGAL S...

Excerpt: ...eging 1 cause of action arising from a motor vehicle/pedestrian collision that occurred on April 9, 2019. On September 3, 2021, Plaintiff filed this instant motion to compel. On September 23, 2021, Plaintiff filed a Notice of Non-Receipt of Opposition to the motion. Trial is set for November 19, 2021. PARTY'S REQUEST Plaintiff requests the Court grant the motion and order Defendant City to provide the requested personnel records. LEGAL STANDARD E...

Excerpt: ...no Barrera (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint against Defendants Abdullah Almughamis; Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Los Angeles, LLC (erroneously sued as Alamo Rent-A-Car, LLC); Alamo Rental (US) LLC; and DOES 1 – 50, inclusive (collectively, “Defendants”) alleging 1 cause of action arising from a motor vehicle collision that occurred on October 18, 2017. On April 16, 2021, Plaintiff served Defendant Enterprise. August 20, 2021, Defenda...

Excerpt: ...g from Plaintiff's residency at Defendant's facility. On July 30, 2021, Defendant filed this instant demurrer and motion. On September 16, 2021, Plaintiff filed Oppositions. On September 22, 2021, Defendant filed Replies. Trial is set for October 5, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant requests the Court sustain the demurrer to the First and Second Causes of Action (Elder Abuse & Neglect and Violation of Residents Rights, respectively) on the basis th...

Excerpt: ...pporting Reply, the Court rules as follows. BACKGROUND On November 27, 2019, Plaintiff Hyung Koo (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint against Central Fitness Partners, Inc.; Central Fitness, LP; Technogym USA Corp.; Jamison Properties, LP; and DOES 1 – 25 (collectively, “Defendants”), alleging 3 causes of action arising from injuries sustained when a cable crossover exercise machine toppled onto him on November 8, 2019. On December 2, 2020, ...

Excerpt: ...�) filed a Complaint against Defendants Bank of America, N.A. (erroneously sued as Bank of America); Daniel Meza; Walter Meneses; Andrew Feusier; and DOES 1 – 75, inclusive (collectively, “Defendants”), alleging 2 causes of action arising from the death of Abdalla Thabet (“Decedent”) that occurred on March 1, 2019. On July 9, 2021, Defendant Andrew Feusier filed a Motion to Strike Portions of Plaintiffs' Complaint. On July 30, 2021, Pla...

Excerpt: ...Defendants”), inclusive, alleging 7 causes of action arising from a motor vehicle collision that occurred on April 26, 2019. On June 3, 2021, Defendant Hensel Phelps Construction Co. (“Hensel”) & Catherine Leigh Woodworth (“Woodworth”) (collectively, “Defendants”) filed a motion to strike. On July 2, 2021, the Court granted the motion and granted Plaintiffs 20 days leave to amend. On July 21, 2021, Plaintiffs filed a First Amended C...

Excerpt: ... On April 20, 2020, Defendants filed a Motion for Summary Judgment. On June 3, 2021, the Court granted the Motion for Summary Judgment. On June 8, 2021, Defendants filed a Notice of Ruling on the motion for Summary Judgment. On July 2, 2021, Judgment was formally entered for Defendants. On August 16, 2021, Plaintiff filed this instant motion for a new trial. On August 30, 2021, Defendants Fitness International, LLC and Maximiliano Oyarzun filed a...

Excerpt: ...e collision that occurred on August 24, 2016. On March 29, 2021, Respondent filed these instant motions to compel Marcy McCray (“Claimant”) to respond to discovery requests. Trial is set for August 31, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Respondent requests the Court compel Claimant's responses to the discovery requests and also requests a total of $1,755.00 in monetary sanctions. LEGAL STANDARD Interrogatories: Any party may obtain discovery within the sc...

Excerpt: ...cause of action arising from a motor vehicle collision that occurred on May 4, 2018. On May 11, 2021, Defendant LACMTA filed this instant motion to compel. Trial is set for August 15, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant LACMTA requests the Court compel the deposition of Plaintiff and order him to appear for deposition at 10:00 AM on October 15, 2021 at 5001 Airport Plaza Drive, Suite 240, Long Beach, CA, 90815. Defendant LACMTA also requests $1,460.0...

Excerpt: ... action arising from injuries sustained by a chair collapse on July 4, 2017. On August 14, 2019, Plaintiff amended her Complaint to name DOE 1 as Jetro Holdings, LLC. On August 9, 2021, Defendant The Shack filed this instant motion. Trial is set for February 8, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant The Shack requests the Court compel Defendant Jetro Holding, LLC's PMK to appear for deposition. The Shack also requests $860.00 in monetary sanctions. LEGA...

Excerpt: ...y Services); Charles Nourrcier; and DOES 1 – 10 (collectively, “Defendants”), alleging 3 causes of action arising from 3 rd degree burns sustained by Plaintiff Emilia on February 17, 2021. On July 27, 2021, Plaintiffs filed this instant motion for preference. On September 10, 2021, Pabst Kinney & Associates, Inc. (“Pabst”) & Charles Nourrcier (“Nourrcier”) filed an Opposition. On September 14, 2021, Defendant G J Property Services, ...

Excerpt: ... (“Defendant”) and DOES 1 – 30, inclusive, alleging causes of action arising from a structure fire that occurred on August 2, 2020. On May 4, 2021, Plaintiffs filed their Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) alleging only 2 causes of action (Negligence and Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress). On July 26, 2021, the Court sustained a demurrer to the SAC's second cause of action for Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress and did no...

Excerpt: ...g bite that occurred on July 17, 2019. On August 12, 2021, Defendant Long filed this instant demurrer. On September 10, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Opposition. On September 16, 2021, Defendant Long filed a Reply. Trial is set for October 24, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Plaintiff demurs to each of the 4 causes of action in the Complaint (Strict Liability – Animal w/ Known Dangerous Propensities, Strict Liability Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code Section 3342, N...

Excerpt: ...an altercation that occurred between the parties on June 18, 2020. On July 9, 2021, Defendant filed this instant demurrer and motion, as well as a request for judicial notice and a declaration. On August 20, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Opposition. On September 20, 2021, Defendant filed an untimely Reply. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant demurs on the basis that the claims are barred by Code of Civil Procedure section 426.30. Moreover, Defendant argues that...

Excerpt: ...ne 12, 2016. Plaintiff filed several amendments to his Complaint, eventually naming SKWS Enterprise, Inc. (“SKWS”) as DOE 3. On May 3, 2019, SKWS filed a Cross-Complaint naming Crystal Tarin d/b/a ATF Private Security (erroneously sued as ATF Private Security, Inc.) (“ATF”) as a cross-defendant. On June 28, 2021, Cross-Defendant ATF filed this instant motion. Also on June 28, 2021, Defendant SKWS filed a Notice of Joinder to the motion. T...

Excerpt: ... action arising from a motor vehicle collision that occurred on May 7, 2018. On August 6, 2021, Plaintiff filed a notice of this instant motion. On August 27, 2021, Plaintiff filed a memorandum of points & authorities and a declaration in support of this instant motion. On September 10, 2021, Defendants filed an Opposition and declaration opposed. On September 20, 2021, Plaintiff filed an untimely Reply. PARTY'S REQUEST Plaintiff requests the Cou...

Excerpt: ...ant Miranda filed a Demurrer and a Motion to Strike as to the FAC. On July 29, 2021, Plaintiffs Metala Tuivaiti and Tautalaga Tuivaiti (“Plaintiffs”) filed a Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) without leave of Court. On August 9, 2021, Defendant Miranda withdrew the Demurrer and Motion to Strike as to the FAC. On August 25, 2021, Defendant Miranda filed a Motion to Strike portions of the SAC. On September 9, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Opposit...

Excerpt: ... August 24, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Opposition. On August 30, 2021, Defendant filed a Reply. On September 10, 2021, the Court continued the matter to September 22, 2021. Trial is set for October 12, 2021. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant requests the Court reclassify the matter from ‘Unlimited Jurisdiction' to ‘Limited Jurisdiction,' on the basis that the amount in controversy is less than $25,000.00. LEGAL STANDARD Actions in which the amount in c...

Excerpt: ...ollision that occurred on March 3, 2017. On August 26, 2021, Defendant Chacon filed this instant motion. On September 9, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Opposition. On September 15, 2021, Defendant Chacon filed a Reply. Trial is set for June 6, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant Chacon requests the Court order Plaintiff Kevin Tran to appear for deposition, to submit to the use of a court reporter service to provide a sworn third-party to read aloud the ans...

Excerpt: ...dence Health System – Southern California d/b/a Providence 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 June 1, 2020, Plaintiffs filed an amendment to the Complaint to name Glenn Mark Grossman, M.D. as DO...

Excerpt: ...classify. On September 7, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Opposition. On September 14, 2021, Defendant filed a Reply. Trial is set for June 20, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant requests the Court reclassify the case as a Limited case. LEGAL STANDARD Actions in which the amount in controversy is $25,000 or less are classified as limited jurisdiction cases. (Code Civ. Proc. § 86, subd. (a)(1).) California Code of Civil Procedure section 403.040 provides, ...

Excerpt: ...d an amendment to the Complaint, naming Sabrina Covarrubias as DOE 6. On July 29, 2021, Plaintiff filed this instant motion. On August 24, 2021, Plaintiff filed Proofs of Service as to Defendant Justin Blount via electronic service to both opposing counsel and to Professional Document Services, Inc. Trial is set for August 4, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Plaintiff requests the Court quash the subpoena sent to “Cedars Sinai – H.R.” on the basis tha...

Excerpt: ...a motor vehicle collision on January 26, 2019. On May 28, 2021, Plaintiff filed this instant motion. On August 27, 2021, Defendant filed an Opposition. On September 1, 2021, Plaintiff filed a Reply. On September 10, 2021, the Court continued the hearing to September 21, 2021. Trial is set for November 8, 2021. PARTY'S REQUEST Plaintiff requests the Court compel Defendant to provide Dr. Babak Barcohana's Defense Medical Examination Report from his...

Excerpt: ... 40, inclusive (collectively, “Defendants”), alleging 3 causes of action arising from a motor vehicle collision that occurred on December 20, 2017. On August 24, 2021, Defendants Uber Technologies, Inc., Raiser, LLC, and Raiser-CA, LLC filed this instant motion to compel arbitration. On September 7, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Opposition. On September 14, 2021, Defendants Uber, Raiser, and Raiser-CA filed objections, a request for judicial notic...

Excerpt: ...V) (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) brought a Complaint against Defendants L & B Real Estate Management Company; William Little; Roberto Sanchez; and DOES 1 – 20, inclusive (collectively, “Defendants”), alleging 11 causes of action arising from the condition of a property that Plaintiffs rented. On August 13, 2021, Defendants brought the instant demurrer and motion to strike. On September 8, 2021, Plaintiff filed Oppositions and Amended Opp...

Excerpt: ...nt's store on November 11, 2018. On May 11, 2021, Defendants filed a motion for Summary Judgment. On July 27, 2021, the Court granted the motion. On August 9, 2021, Plaintiff filed this instant motion for reconsideration. On August 25, 2021, Defendants filed an Opposition. Trial is not set (judgment entered). PARTY'S REQUEST Plaintiff requests the Court grant the motion and reconsider its ruling on the motion for summary judgment that was granted...

Excerpt: ...rly named in case title); Gina George; and The Dimitri George Trust alleging 1 cause of 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 (“Cross- Defendants”) 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, Defe...

Excerpt: ...ction arising from an injury Plaintiff on a safari at Defendant's premises on February 13, 2016. On January 8, 2019, Plaintiff filed an amendment, naming DOE 2 as The Semler Companies / Malibu (“Semler”). Also on January 8, 2019, Plaintiff filed an amendment naming DOE 3 as Ashley Aviation, Inc. (“AAI”) On June 21, 2021, Plaintiff filed this instant motion for summary adjudication. On August 26, 2021, Defendants Semler & AAI filed an Oppo...

Excerpt: ... sustained on Defendant McDonald's property on December 4, 2019. On October 13, 2020, Plaintiff filed an amendment to the Complaint, naming Laddaran Management Corp. as DOE 1. On August 13, 2021, Laddaran Management Corp. (“Laddaran”) filed these instant motions. Trial is set for March 2, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant Laddaran requests the Court grant the motion and compel Plaintiff's responses. Defendant Laddaran also requests the Court aw...

Excerpt: ...n Forland; Kline Olsen; and DOES 1 – 25, inclusive (collectively “Defendants”) alleging 2 causes of action arising from a motor vehicle collision that occurred on April 11, 2019. On August 6, 2021, Defendants filed this instant motion. On August 24, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Opposition. On August 30, 2021, Defendants filed a Reply. Trial is set for October 22, 2021. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendants request that the Court set a rate of $720.00/hour...

Excerpt: ...uthern California d/b/a Providence Tarzana Medical Center; Maogong Shao, M.D. (“Shao”); and DOES 1 – 50, inclusive (collectively, “Defendants”), alleging 2 causes of action arising from medical services Plaintiff Aleksandra received beginning May 8, 2017. On August 20, 2021, Defendant Shao filed these instant motions to compel. On August 23, 2021, following an ex parte hearing, the Court advanced these instant motions to be heard on Sep...

Excerpt: ... 1 – 50, inclusive, alleging 2 causes of action arising from a motor vehicle collision that occurred on May 9, 2019. On March 3, 2021, Defendants filed these instant motions to compel. On August 24, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Opposition. On August 26, 2021, Defendants filed a Reply. Trial is set for February 28, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendants move the Court to compel Plaintiff's verified responses, without objection, to the discovery requests. ...

Excerpt: ...50, inclusive, alleging 2 causes of action arising from a motor vehicle collision that occurred on April 27, 2019. Trial is set for December 6, 2021. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant requests the Court grant summary judgment, or in the alternative, summary adjudication, as Defendant contends there are no material facts in dispute giving rise to liability. LEGAL STANDARD Summary Judgment A summary judgment may be granted where it is shown that the “act...

Excerpt: ... a motor vehicle collision that occurred on April 5, 2020. On April 21, 2021, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”). On July 27, 2021, Defendant City of Santa Clarita (“City”) filed this instant motion to strike. On August 11, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Opposition. On August 25, 2021, Defendant City filed a Reply. Trial is set for August 1, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant requests the Court grant the motion and strike the follow...

Excerpt: ...action arising from injuries sustained as a result of Plaintiff's apartment home being fumigated while she was sleeping inside. On May 24, 2021, Defendants filed this instant motion. On August 25, 2021, Plaintiff filed an untimely Opposition. Trial is set for January 18, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendants request the Court grant the motion and deem the requests for admission as admitted. Defendants additionally request $1,460.00 in monetary sanctio...

Excerpt: ...OES 1 – 10, inclusive, alleging 1 causes of action arising from injuries sustained from a slip-and-fall on Defendants' property. On June 3, 2021, Defendant Watts Labor Community Action (WLCA”) filed this instant motion. Trial is set for January 27, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant WLCA requests the Court grant the motion and deem the requests for admission admitted. Defendant WLCA additionally requests $885.00 in monetary sanctions. LEGAL STAN...

Excerpt: ...ising from a slip-and-fall that occurred on May 16, 2019. On July 9, 2020, Plaintiff filed an amendment to the Complaint to name Nicker-Imperial, Inc. (“NII”) as DOE 1. On February 23, 2021, Defendant NII filed the instant motions. Trial is set for November 9, 2021. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant Nicker-Imperial, Inc. requests the Court grant the motions and compel Plaintiff's verified responses without objection to the form interrogatories and re...

Excerpt: ...tation Authority (“Defendant”) and DOES 1 – 50, inclusive, alleging 2 causes of action arising from a motor vehicle collision that occurred on September 30, 2020. On June 15, 2021, Defendant filed this instant demurrer and request for judicial notice. On July 8, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Opposition, as well as an objection to Defendant's judicial notice. On July 13, 2021, Defendant filed a Reply and an objection to Plaintiff's Opposition. On...

Excerpt: ...es of action arising from injuries sustained while riding in a public bus on March 29, 2021. On July 23, 2021, Defendant Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“LACMTA”) brought this instant demurrer. On August 9, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Opposition. On August 13, 2021, Defendant LACMTA filed a Reply. Trial is set for December 22, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST LACMTA demurs from the Third Cause of Action (‘Violations of Duties as...

Excerpt: ... Decedent's death on September 23, 2019. On July 1, 2021, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) alleging 3 causes of action arising from the same subject incident. On July 30, 2021, Defendant filed this instant demurrer. On August 4, 2021, Defendant filed what appears to be an identical copy of the same demurrer. On August 17, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Opposition. On August 23, 2021, Defendant filed a Reply. Trial is set for August...

Excerpt: ... alleged food poisoning that occurred on September 17, 2016. On March 11, 2021, Plaintiffs filed this instant motion. On August 17, 2021, Defendant Brinker Restaurant Corporation (“Brinker”) filed an Opposition. On August 23, 2021, Plaintiff filed a Reply. Trial is set for November 12, 2021. PARTY'S REQUEST Plaintiffs seek to add a claim for punitive damages against Chili's Restaurant based on newly discovered evidence that Plaintiff contends...

Excerpt: ...�Defendant”) and DOES 1 – 30, alleging 2 causes of action arising from a motor vehicle collision that occurred on August 18, 2018. On August 3, 2021, Defendant filed this instant motion to strike. Trial is set for February 9, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant requests the Court strike the following from the Complaint: 1. Ex-1, which states that Defendant is guilty of malice & oppression. 2. Ex-2, which states: “Plaintiffs alleges that Defenda...

Excerpt: ...DOES 1 – 100, inclusive, alleging 2 causes of action arising from a motor vehicle / pedestrian collision that occurred on November 30, 2018. On July 6, 2021, Defendant filed this instant motion to compel. Trial is set for October 13, 2021. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant requests the Court grant the motion compelling Plaintiff's verified responses without objection to Form Interrogatories (Set One), Special Interrogatories (Set One), and Demand for P...

Excerpt: ...cember 19, 2016. On August 2, 2021, Defendant filed this instant motion. On August 11, 2021, nonparty HAAS Spine & Orthopaedics (“HAAS”), Inc. filed an Opposition. Trial is set for September 28, 2021. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant requests the Court compel nonparty Cosma Management, which handles billing for nonparty HAAS, to produce “all data for patients' charges and payments” to HAAS from 2010 to present. LEGAL STANDARD Service of motion p...

Excerpt: ...motor vehicle collision that occurred on November 17, 2017. On July 20, 2021, Defendant Maria filed these instant motions to compel Plaintiff's discovery responses. Trial is set for June 16, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant Maria request the Court grant the motion compelling Plaintiff's responses. Defendant Maria also request $1,323.30 in monetary sanctions. LEGAL STANDARD Interrogatories: Any party may obtain discovery within the scope delimited ...

Excerpt: ...rom injuries sustained on Defendant's property on February 8, 2018. On June 9, 2021, Defendant filed this instant motion. On August 9, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Opposition. On August 18, 2021, Defendant filed an untimely Reply. Trial is set for December 8, 2021. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant moves the Court for summary judgment, or in the alternative, summary adjudication, as Plaintiff cannot establish material facts in dispute that indicate Defendant...

Excerpt: ... arising from a motor vehicle collision that occurred on August 5, 2017. On March 8, 2019, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint. Plaintiff has dismissed Defendants State of California; County of Los Angeles; and City of Malibu. On June 7, 2021, remaining Defendants Kourtzidis and All Decade Team Enterprises, LLC. (“Defendants”) jointly filed this instant motion for summary judgment. On August 9, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Opposition. On Au...

Excerpt: ...derlying this hearing: to Compel Responses to Form Interrogatories, Responses to Request for Production, and Deem Admitted Admissions. On February 16, 2021, Defendant filed another motion underlying this hearing: to Compel Plaintiff's Deposition. On June 11, 2021, the day of the hearing, Plaintiff filed a declaration regarding the motions. On June 11, 2021, the Court granted the motions and awarded sanctions. On June 21, 2021, Plaintiff filed thi...

Excerpt: ...rising from a motor vehicle collision on July 23, 2020. On July 14, 2021, Plaintiff filed this instant motion to compel. Trial is set for March 24, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Plaintiff requests the Court grant the motion and compel Amazon Logistics, Inc. to provide verified responses without objection to the request for production of documents. Plaintiff additionally requests $1,260.00 in monetary sanctions. LEGAL STANDARD Code of Civil Procedure sect...

Excerpt: ...aintiff to respond to discovery requests and issued monetary sanctions against Plaintiff. On July 2, 2021, Defendant filed this instant motion to terminate the entire action. On July 26, 2021, during a hearing on a Motion to Deem Requests for Admission Admitted, Plaintiff's counsel appeared before the Court for argument and informed the Court that Plaintiff's counsel had located and conferred with their client about the matter. Trial is set for A...

Excerpt: ...n May 4, 2021, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”). On June 10, 2021, Plaintiff filed a Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”). On July 13, 2021, Defendant Nutt filed this instant Demurrer w/ Motion to Strike. On August 5, 2021, Plaintiff filed two Oppositions. On August 11, 2021, Defendant Nutt filed two Replies. Trial is set for August 12, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendant Nutt demurs to the Third Cause of Action (Violation of Civ...

Excerpt: ... 4, 2021, the Court sustained the demurrer and granted the motion to strike, with 20 days leave to amend. On February 24, 2021, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint. On April 30, 2021, Defendant filed a demurrer and a motion to strike. On June 1, 2021, the Court sustained the demurrer and granted the motion to strike, with 20 days leave to amend. On June 21, 2021, Plaintiff filed a Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”). On July 21, 2021, Defe...

Excerpt: ...14, 2021, Plaintiff filed this instant motion to compel subpoena compliance. On August 5, 2021, Defendant and Nonparty Dr. Philip Yuan filed Oppositions. On August 11, 2021, Plaintiff filed Replies. Trial is set for August 25, 2022. PARTY'S REQUEST Plaintiff requests the Court grant the motion and order Dr. Yuan to comply with the deposition subpoena. Plaintiff additionally requests $7,276.65 in monetary sanctions against Dr. Yuan. LEGAL STANDARD...

Excerpt: ..., Inc.; Southern California Edison Company; and DOES 1 – 50, inclusive (collectively, “Defendants”), alleging 4 causes of action arising from an alleged trespass that occurred on August 7, 2016. On June 1, 2021, Defendants jointly filed this instant motion for summary adjudication. On August 2, 2021, Plaintiffs filed an Opposition. On August 12, 2021, Defendants filed a Reply. Trial is set for September 27, 2021. PARTY'S REQUEST Defendants ...