Excerpt: ...r breach of contract, "money lent and paid out," and "on account stated." The Complaint alleges Pressman made a series of eighteen loans to Pressman between April 2019 and November 2020 secured by promissory notes requiring monthly interest payments. Pressman alleges Granja "failed and refused" to make payments on the notes. On April 21, 2021, Pressman, as Trustee of the Barry Pressman Family Trust, filed an unlawful detainer complaint (in LASC c...

Excerpt: ... Orders for the Trustee and Accounting of The John E. Bosak Sr. Trust alleging elder abuse, fraud, and breach of fiduciary duty by Trustee Violet R. Bosak (“Violet”).[1] Cynthia is the daughter of settlor John E. Bosak Sr. ("Decedent") and Trustee Violet. Cynthia alleged the "Trust is being 'abused' and liquidated of all assets" due to undue influence of Violet by Nancy M. Bosak Rodriguez (“Nancy”) and Ken J. Bosak (“Ken”). The Petiti...

Excerpt: ...earings before the Assessment Appeals Board for the County of Los Angeles between April 25, 2016 and June 20, 2017 and $1,686.00 in transcript costs for the August 4, 2021 trial date in this case. The Motion to Strike Costs is DENIED IN PART as to $1,631.95 in transcript costs for the September 1, 2016 administrative hearing before the Assessment Appeals Board; and $1,501.64 in costs for a copy of the administrative record from that matter. The C...

Excerpt: ...n for Orders for the Trustee and Accounting of The John E. Bosak Sr. Trust alleging elder abuse, fraud, and breach of fiduciary duty by Trustee Violet R. Bosak (“Violet”).[1] Cynthia is the daughter of settlor John E. Bosak Sr. ("Decedent") and Trustee Violet. Cynthia alleged the "Trust is being 'abused' and liquidated of all assets" due to undue influence of Violet by Nancy M. Bosak Rodriguez (“Nancy”) and Ken J. Bosak (“Ken”). The P...

Excerpt: ...uling: The Motion for Reconsideration is GRANTED. Civil case 20STCV17040 is deemed related to civil case 21STCV26756. Due to Judge Court's acceptance of a peremptory challenge in the later-filed case, both cases are reassigned to a new bench officer for all purposes. Schwartz Defendants to give notice. BACKGROUND On May 5, 2020, Ultimate Action, LLC filed a Complaint in civil case 20STCV17040 (the "earlier-filed case") bringing a derivative actio...

Excerpt: ...istrict is GRANTED. Defendant to give notice. If the parties do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear remotely by LA Court Connect. BACKGROUND On September 27, 2021, Plaintiff Maria De La Rosa filed a Complaint against Defendant Vallarta Supermarkets, Inc. and Does 1-100 stating causes of action for general negligence and premises liability, alleging "she stepped in a sticky substance on the ground . . . causing her ...

Excerpt: ...rty: Plaintiff Yeh (20STCV42994); De Glendon, LLC (21STCV01858); Shores Barrington, LLC (21STCV12741) Notice: OK Ruling: Barrington Pacific's Motion to Relate Cases is GRANTED. The De Glendon cases and Shores cases are deemed related to civil case 20STCV42994 as set forth herein. The related cases are reassigned to Department A of the Compton courthouse for all purposes. Any pending hearings in the Shores cases and De Glendon cases are advanced a...

Excerpt: ...ully (“Julie”) and Michael Scully (“Michael”; together the “Scullys”) filed a Notice of Related Case indicating pending civil case 19STCV12018 is related to pending civil case 19SMCV01965.[1] On December 7, 2020, Judge Yolanda Orozco deemed the cases not related. On November 24, 2021, Julie and Michael filed in Dept. 1 a Motion to Relate Cases. (CRC 3.300(h)(1)(D) (authorizing the Supervising Judge of the Civil Division to relate case...

Excerpt: ...indicating pending civil case 19STCV07814 is related to pending civil unlawful detainer case 20TRCV00950. On October 4, 2021, Judge Barbara M. Scheper deemed the cases not related. On November 15, 2021, Orb filed in Dept. 1 a Motion to Relate Cases. (CRC 3.300(h)(1)(D) (authorizing the Supervising Judge of the Civil Division to relate cases upon motion after relation is denied under 3.300(h)(1)(A)-(C).) 6232 Manchester, LLC (“Manchester”) opp...

Excerpt: ...In 1987, Mark Hughes established the Mark Hughes Family Trust. In 1997, Mark Hughes purchased real property located at 1652 Tower Grove Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (“Tower Grove”) for $8.64 million and executed a pour-over will providing that the assets of his estate, including Tower Grove, would be contributed to the Trust. Upon Hughes' death in May 2000, Conrad Lee Klein, Jack Reynolds, and Christopher Pair were appointed Trustees of the...

Excerpt: ...omplaint in civil case BC611057 (the “earlier-filed case”) against Julie C. Lim, Alliance United Insurance Company, 21st Century Centennial Insurance Co., Arch Insurance Group, Inc., Gloria Lopez, and Does 1-50 stating causes of action for breach of contract, quantum meruit, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of ethical or statutory duties, fraud, constructive trust, and interference with prospective economic advantage. On December 1, 2016, Arc...

Excerpt: ...filed alongside this Order. Sons to give notice. If the parties do not submit on the tentative, they are encouraged to appear remotely rather than in person. BACKGROUND On October 27, 2021, the Court issued the Final Ruling on Motions to Enter Judgment, OSC Re: Sale by Goldman Sachs, and Petition to Appoint Special Trustee (incorporated by reference). The Court discharged the OSC Re: Sale, finding Goldman Sachs was unwilling or unable to administ...

Excerpt: ...e for all purposes. Any pending hearings in that case are advanced and vacated. Clerk to give notice. BACKGROUND On July 9, 2020, Sang Joong Kim (“Kim”), Suk Kyung Yun (“Yun”), and JK Ricecake, Inc. (dba Sirudang) filed a Complaint against Moon Gab Lee (“Lee”), Hyung Sook Han (“Han”), Sirudang, Inc. (dba Siroodang), and Does 1-50 stating causes of action for breach of written contract, breach of oral contract, breach of the implie...

Excerpt: ...do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear remotely by LA Court Connect. BACKGROUND On February 11, 2021, Petitioner Christopher Pride filed a Fourth Amended Petition for Reformation of Settlement, Rescission of Settlement, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Fraud, Cancellation of Instruments, Breach of Contract, Financial Elder Abuse, Wrongful Injunction, and Slander of Title seeking relief against Respondents Van D. Jankowiak...

Excerpt: ...oses. Any pending hearings in the later‐filed cases are advanced and vacated. Clerk to give notice. BACKGROUND On August 21, 2020, Plaintiff Yalezka Gia Lombardi filed a Complaint against Essex Portfolio, L.P. ("Essex Portfolio"), Essex Property Trust, Inc. ("Essex Trust"), RWBP Highland, L.P., Redwood Highland GP, LLC, Redwood Urban, LLC, Redwood Partners, Inc., and Does 1-60 stating causes of action for breach of contract, breach of the coven...

Excerpt: ...ions. The OSC Re: Sale by Goldman Sachs is DISCHARGED. The Petition to Appoint Special Purpose Trustee is GRANTED. James S. Sullivan is appointed Special Purpose Trustee of the Pacific Trust with respect to La Mesa LLC. INTRODUCTION These actions present ongoing disputes between Roger W. Corman and Julie Corman (the "Parents"), Catherine Corman and Mary Corman (the "Daughters"), and Brian W. Corman and Roger M. Corman (the "Sons") over interpreta...

Excerpt: ... than in person in view of rising COVID-19 rates. DISCUSSION On August 16, 2021, Adams filed with Department 1 a Motion to Relate several civil cases pending in the Los Angeles Superior Court: 18STUD02898 (Donald Crasnick v. Matthew Adams) 19STLC01856 (FML Management Corp. v. Jose D. Chinchilla, et al.); 19STLC01894 (FML Management Corp. v. Edgar Santiago, et al.); 19STLC01899 (FML Management Corp. v. Rene Gallardo, et al.); 19STLC01900 (FML Mana...

Excerpt: ...ng hearings in the later‐filed cases are advanced and vacated. Clerk to give notice. BACKGROUND On May 24, 2021, Plaintiff filed a Notice of Related Case indicating unlimited civil cases 20STCV42994, 20STCV43014; 20STCV43044; 20STCV45444; 20STCV45446; 20STCV45447; 20STCV45453; 20STCV45456; 20STCV46457; 20STCV45497; 20STCV45499; 20STCV45500; 20STCV45506; 20STCV45507; 20STCV45511; 20STCV45513; 20STCV45514; 20STCV45542; 20STCV45554; 20STCV45561; 2...

Excerpt: ...e Motion for Protective Order is DENIED. The Motion to Compel Further Responses is GRANTED IN PART and DENIED IN PART. Alexander Hughes is ordered to provide Further Responses to the Requests for Production without objection within 10 days of August 19, 2021 to the extent the Requests pertain to communications with FTI predating March 18, 2013 or pertain to communications between FTI and third parties. All requests for sanctions are DENIED. Forme...

Excerpt: ... objection within 10 days of this Order in view of the pending trial date. Former Trustees to give notice. ANALYSIS Applicable Law A motion to compel further responses must be supported by “specific facts showing good cause justifying the discovery sought,” and a supporting declaration showing the moving party made a good faith attempt to meet and confer before filing the motion. (CCP sec. 2031.310(b)) “To establish good cause, a discovery ...

Excerpt: ...t Kyung Ku Yoon and Does 1-50, stating causes of action for breach of contract and fraud in connection with the sale of a restaurant owned by Plaintiff. On December 8, 2020, the Court held a one-day bench trial in this matter, receiving oral testimony and argument. The Court issued an oral statement of decision in favor of Defendant. On March 15, 2021, Plaintiff filed a Motion for New Trial or to Dismiss Without Prejudice. Plaintiff set this moti...

Excerpt: ...trongly encouraged to appear remotely by LA Court Connect due to the rising rates of COVID-19 in Los Angeles County. BACKGROUND On January 28, 2021, Plaintiffs Rosario Ortega Meza (through her successor in interest Marina Vaca); Marina Vaca; Margarita Ramos; Reina Quintero; Francis Quintero; Jovita Montes; Julio Quintero; Pascal Quintero; Isabel Quintero; Jose Quintero; Esteban Quintero, Cruz Quintero; and Efrain Quintero filed a Complaint agains...

Excerpt: ...Keum Nam Chang, et al. (21STCV08972) On June 11, 2021, Keum Nam Chang and GJY Property Investment, LLC filed a Notice of Related Case indicating pending civil case 19STCV08956 is related to pending civil cases 21STCV08940 and 21STCV08972. On June 18, 2021, Judge Holly J. Fujie declined to relate the civil cases without elaboration. On July 14, 2021, Chang and GJY filed in Dept. 1 a Motion for Order Relating Cases. (CRC 3.300(h)(1)(D) (authorizing...

Excerpt: ...uld not be instructed to conduct a sale of the Film Library. INTRODUCTION This action concerns ongoing disputes between Roger W. Corman and Julie Corman (the "Corman Parents"), Catherine Corman and Mary Corman (the "Corman Daughters"), and Brian W. Corman and Roger M. Corman (the "Corman Sons") concerning the interpretation and enforcement of the parties' settlement agreement intended to separate their interests in shared assets and terminate pen...

Excerpt: ...iegos filed a Notice of Related Case indicating civil cases 19STCV10302, 20STCV42141 and 21STCV06499 are related under Cal. Rules of Court, Rule 3.300(a). On June 2, 2021, Judge William D. Stewart, the bench officer in the earliest-filed case, declined to relate the cases. (CRC 3.300(h)(1)(A).) Mazariegos then filed a Motion to Relate Cases seeking to have the cases related by Department 1. (CRC 3.300(h)(1)(D).) Lila Rios and Edgar Rios, the plai...

Excerpt: ...m (“Farzan”), Farnoosh Barkhordarzadeh (“Barkhordarzadeh”) and Does 1-50, stating causes of action for failure to pay minimum wages, failure to pay overtime wages, failure to pay final wages and wages when due, failure to provide itemized wage statements, misclassification as an independent contractor and unjust enrichment arising out of services Plaintiff rendered as a caregiver for Defendants' father, Nejatollah Levihim (“Nejatollah�...

Excerpt: ... Gilerman moves for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and for new trial. Defendants Redwood Mortgage Investors and PLM Management Services oppose the requests for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and for new trial. STATEMENT OF FACTS On December 20, 2019, Redwood Mortgage Investors (“RMI”) filed a complaint for judicial foreclosure against Erina Gilerman (“Gilerman”), Case No. 19STCV46014 (“the earlier case”), which case was as...

Excerpt: ...ated to pending probate law cases 17STPB04359 and 19STPB00994. [1] Department 1 received a courtesy copy of the Notice for consideration on May 12, 2021 and did not receive a timely response to the Notice. (CRC 3.300(g).) CRC 3.300(d) requires that the Notice of Related Case “be filed in all pending cases listed in the notice and must be served on all parties in those cases.” The Notice was filed in all three cases and served on all necessary...

Excerpt: ... Ltd. Responding Party: Defendants City Ventures Homebuilding, Inc., et al. (unopposed) Notice: OK Ruling: The Motion for Transfer for Coordination is GRANTED. Cases RG20084744, CVRI2100259, 37-2021-00001619-CL-BC-NC, 21-CLJ- 00206SCV-267675, 21CV00180, 21CV00086, and SCV-267675 are hereby reassigned to Department 30 of the Stanley Mosk courthouse for coordination with case 21STCV01910, which is already pending therein. Plaintiff to give notice o...

Excerpt: ...ey are strongly encouraged to appear remotely by LA Court Connect rather than in person. BACKGROUND On March 10, 2021, Plaintiff Preferred Bank filed a Complaint against M+D Properties, Donald Chae, Min Seok Chae, 3000 E. Imperial, LLC (“Defendants”) and Does 1-50, stating causes of action for breach of promissory note, breach of guaranties, common counts for money lent and money had and received, claim and delivery, specific performance of a...

Excerpt: ...0STCV40133, BS164577, BS165902, and BS167341) are hereby reassigned to a randomly assigned judge. Defendants to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear remotely by LA Court Connect rather than in person. BACKGROUND On May 6, 2015, Andrew Milder filed a Complaint against Shawn Holley and Kinsella, Weitzman, Iser, Kump & Aldisert, LLP (“KWIKA”) for fraud, breach of contract, breach of fiduc...

Excerpt: ... of an award of fees and costs in 19STLC09649. Plaintiff to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear remotely by LA Court Connect rather than in person. BACKGROUND On March 6, 2019, Plaintiff Melinda Ahdoot filed a Complaint against Defendants Garri Chernyavskiy and Polina Chernyavskiy for unlawful detainer arising out of a rental agreement, demanding possession of the premises and rent due. O...

Excerpt: ... (settlement); Defendant Gabriele Israilovici (default judgment) Notice: OK Ruling: The Motion to Confirm Good Faith Settlement is GRANTED. Carnovale's Request for Entry of Default Judgment in his favor and against Defendant Gabriele Israilovici is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Carnovale shall file an updated default judgment package within 30 days of this Order. The OSC re: entry of default judgment is CONTINUED from April 21, 2021 to June 4, 2021 a...

Excerpt: ...ce. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On January 8, 2021, Plaintiffs Adam Guild and Dana Guild filed a Complaint against Defendants Solid Builders Group, Inc. (“SBG”), Barak Menashe Snapir, and Does 1-20, stating causes of action for breach of contract, conversion, fraud, unjust enrichment, and violations of B...

Excerpt: ...ted that although a Code of Civil Procedure (“CCP”) section 170.6 motion is often referred to as an “automatic” disqualification motion because a court may not inquire into the basis for alleged prejudice, a court presented with such a motion retains authority to determine whether it is “duly presented.” (§ 170.6, subd. (a)(4); Frisk v. Superior Court (2011) 200 Cal.App.4th 402, 410; see also Jacobs v. Superior Court (1959) 53 Cal.2d...

Excerpt: ...to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by court call rather than in person in view of the COVID-19 state of emergency. BACKGROUND On July 24, 2019, Plaintiff Jerome Williams filed a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) against Defendants Wassen Elshaied and Does 1-25, stating causes of action for general negligence, premises liability, and breach of the implied covenant of habitability, al...

Excerpt: ...LP, et al. (20SMCV00839); In re QTIP Trust Created Under the Roy Coats Family Trust dated June 15, 1978 (20STPB03346); In re The Nancy Coates Trust Created Under The QTIP Trust Created Under The Roy Coats Family Trust (20STPB03349); In re The Virginia Coats Ashworth Trust Created Under The QTIP Trust Created Under The Roy Coats Family Trust (20STPB03350); In re The Christy Coats Trust Created Under The Roy Coats Family Trust (20STPB03353); Estate...

Excerpt: ... Paine. Triton to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person. BACKGROUND On November 2, 2018, Triton filed a Complaint against Cenegenics for breach of contract. On February 26, 2019, Cenegenics filed its First Amended Cross-Complaint against Triton for declaratory relief and breach of contract. On June 30, 2020, the Court granted Triton's Motion for Sum...

Excerpt: ...ve notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear remotely by LA Court Connect rather than in person. BACKGROUND On December 21, 2020, Plaintiff David Rago Auctions, Inc. dba David Rago Arts & Auction Center (“Rago Auctions”) filed an Application for Entry of Judgment on Sister State Judgment against Defendants Dexter Hutchison and Idyllic Studios based on a judgment rendered by the Superior Court of...

Excerpt: ... are strongly encouraged to appear remotely by LA Court Connect rather than in person. DISCUSSION Cases are related when they (1) involve the same parties and are based on the same or similar claims, (2) arise from the same or substantially identical transactions, incidents, or events requiring the determination of the same or substantially identical questions of law or fact, (3) involve claims against, title to, possession of, or damages to the ...

Excerpt: ...y LA Court Connect rather than in person. BACKGROUND On May 8, 2020, Plaintiff Anna McAtee filed a Complaint against Defendants OptumCare Management LLC, DaVita Medical Management Services CA LLC, DaVita Medical Group, DaVita, Inc., Healthcare Partners Medical Group, Kristina Jackson, Kresta Crill, Tutran Nguyen Dang, and Does 1-35, stating several causes of action under FEHA (discrimination, harassment, retaliation, failure to prevent the forego...

Excerpt: ...s, recoverable against Plaintiff. Defendants to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear remotely by LA Court Connect rather than in person. BACKGROUND On March 6, 2019, Plaintiff Melinda Ahdoot filed a Complaint against Defendants Garri Chernyavskiy and Polina Chernyavskiy for unlawful detainer arising out of a rental agreement, demanding possession of the premises and rent due. On August 30,...

Excerpt: ...e. BACKGROUND On July 1, 2020, Plaintiffs David Reed and Connie Reed filed a Complaint against Defendants Cal. Homes Group, Inc., Eddie Salinas, and Does stating claims for breach of contract and fraudulent promise based on Defendants' nonperformance of a Stipulation for Settlement and Mutual Release of Claims entered into by the parties on January 10, 2020. Plaintiffs sought “damages in the sum of $15,000” for the breach of contract and “g...

Excerpt: ...seek to enforce a settlement agreement to thereby overrule supplemental objections filed by Roger M. Corman and Brian Corman (“the Sons”) in response to the Parents' Petition to modify the above-referenced qualified property residence trusts (“QPRTS”) (which petition was contemplated in the same settlement agreement.)[1] The Court finds that the basis of the supplemental objections are factually undisputed issues as to interpretation of t...

Excerpt: ...urt Connect rather than in person. BACKGROUND On November 1, 2019, Plaintiff John Kohan filed a Complaint against Defendants Cynthia Geibel, Susan Dean, and Does, stating claims for specific performance and breach of contract arising out of the parties' Residential Purchase Agreement, an agreement for Plaintiff to purchase real property from Defendants. On December 15, 2020, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) stating the same c...

Excerpt: ...raged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person. BACKGROUND On September 15, 2020, Plaintiffs Hillary Kellams Lidestri and Dino Drummer filed a Complaint against Susan Medaglia Murphy, Esq., Advocate Legal, and unnamed Does, stating breach of contract and fraud claims. On December 15, 2020, Defendants filed a Motion to Transfer Venue of this case from the West District Santa Monica courthouse to the Central District Stanley Mosk courtho...

Excerpt: ...t submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect, not in person. BACKGROUND On November 20, 2019, Plaintiff Rubinchuk propounded a set of form interrogatories, a set of special interrogatories, a set of requests for production, and a set of requests for admission on Defendant Tanya Kurlyand. Rubinchuk also propounded a set of form interrogatories, a set of special interrogatories, a set of requests for product...

Excerpt: ...is posted. The Court will fix the amount of the required undertaking in its Final Ruling after further input from the parties. Defendants to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear remotely by LA Court Connect rather than in person. BACKGROUND On October 7, 2020, Plaintiffs Brett Error filed an Application for Entry of Judgment on Sister State Judgment against Defendants Michael J. Benaroya a...

Excerpt: ...couraged to appear remotely by LA Court Connect rather than in person. BACKGROUND On October 30, 2020, Plaintiffs Lakeside Medical Organization, Inc. and Regal Medical Group, Inc. filed a Complaint against Jonathan Nissanoff, M.D., Advanced Orthopedic Center, Inc., and Does 1-25, stating claims for fraud, unjust enrichment, and unfair business practices, seeking declaratory, injunctive, and monetary relief. The action was filed in the Central Dis...

Excerpt: ...an in person. BACKGROUND On April 13, 2020, Isaac Mushigi (“Petitioner”) filed a Petition to Compel Arbitration against Parviz “Daniel” Mossighi (“Respondent”). On June 4, 2020, Respondent filed a Notice of Related Case seeking to deem this case related to Isaac Mushigi v. Pacific M. Int'l. Corp. et al., case no. BC687872, and Daniel Mossighi v. Isaac Mushigi et al., case no. BC688137, and Daniel P. Mossighi v. Isaac Mushigi, case no....

Excerpt: ...ED. JMTS's Motion to Stay Arbitration is DENIED. JMTS to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person. BACKGROUND On July 10, 2019, Plaintiff Juicy Miles Travel Services, Inc. (“JMTS”) entered into an Engagement Agreement with Defendant Business Legal Partners (“BLP”) for BLP to provide legal services to JMTS. The agreement contained an arbitration clause e...

Excerpt: ... $13,865 and costs of $43.50 to Defendants, totaling $13,908.50 recoverable against Plaintiffs. Defendants to give notice. Counsel are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect if they do not submit on the tentative, in view of the COVID-19 Pandemic. BACKGROUND On December 18, 2019, Plaintiffs James Brusca and Antoinette Brusca filed a Complaint against Defendants Los Angeles Unified School District (“LAUSD”) and Vivian Ekchian, stati...

Excerpt: ...SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND as to the indemnity, contribution, and declaratory relief claims. Ostrom to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person in view of the COVID-19 Pandemic. BACKGROUND On September 3, 2019, Plaintiff Shahla Shalizi as Trustee of the 5400 Ostrom Land Trust (“Shalizi” or “Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint against Defendants...

Excerpt: ...mit on the tentative, they are encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person. BACKGROUND On July 13, 2018, Plaintiff Michael Irvin filed a Complaint against Defendants Hollywood Park Casino Company, Inc. (“HPC”), Imperium Security Specialists, Inc. (“Imperium”), Toni Garcia, and unnamed Does. Plaintiff's claims arise out of an altercation with Garcia at HPC's casino which resulted in physical intervention by security guar...

Excerpt: ...is for sealing. AHT to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person. BACKGROUND On May 9, 2019, Plaintiff McDonnell Roofing, Inc. filed a Complaint against Defendants American High Tech Roof Coating, Inc. (“AHT”) and Ruben Quezada for misappropriation of trade secrets under Civ. Code sec. 2316 et seq., breach of fiduciary duty, and money had and receiv...

Excerpt: ...appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person. BACKGROUND On November 20, 2019, Defendant BMW of North America, LLC (“BMW”) served a CCP section 998 settlement offer to Plaintiff Kurt Broadhag (“Broadhag”). On November 25, 2019, Broadhag accepted the 998 offer. On January 31, 2020, Broadhag filed a motion for attorney's fees, costs, and expenses seeking fees and costs of $213,431.14, spread over two law firms and including a 1.35 multi...

Excerpt: ... proposed judgment within 20 days of this Ruling, as summary judgment has been granted as to the sole crossclaim against them. Trifish, White Water and Sean's Motion for Summary Adjudication is GRANTED as to the first and second causes of action. Trifish, White Water, and Sean shall submit a proposed judgment within 20 days of this Ruling as summary judgment has been granted as to all crossclaims. Cross-Defendants to give notice of the rulings on...

Excerpt: ...esentation. The Demurrer is SUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND as to Plaintiff's claims for conversion and breach of contract. Plaintiff shall file a Second Amended Complaint within 20 days of this Ruling. Plaintiff to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. BACKGROUND On October 3, 2019, Plaintiff First Law Group, APC filed a...

Excerpt: ...'s request for costs under CCP Section 998 and awards costs of $14,714.86. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person. BACKGROUND On August 27, 2020, Petitioner Jonathan Hendershot filed a Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award against Defendant Safeco Insurance Company of America to confirm a contractual arbitration award. The award issued on August 20, 2020 and resu...

Excerpt: ...ial Interrogatories is GRANTED. Plaintiff shall prepare and serve Further Responses to all Requests for Production, Form Interrogatories 6.5, 6.7, 9.2, 212.5, 212.6, and Special Interrogatories 3, 4, and 5 within 30 days of this Order. The City to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person. DISCUSSION Defendant City of Los Angeles seeks to compel further...

Excerpt: ...risdiction of the probate court. The Court is staying the action for 120 days pending the filing of a probate petition by Fariba. Farhad's Demurrer is SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND as to the IIED and NIED claims. Farhad's Demurrer is otherwise OVERRULED. Farhad to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND ...

Excerpt: ... are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person. BACKGROUND On August 27, 2020, Plaintiff Brenda Smith filed a Complaint against Defendant Avanti Healthcare Holdings, LLC, Gardena Hospital, L.P., Gardena Hospital Management, LLC, Pipeline Health Systems Holdings, LLC, Pipeline Health System, LLC, (together “Defendants”), and Nicholas Orzano, stating a claim for dependent adult abuse under Welfare & Institutions Co...

Excerpt: ...of this Order. Motobar to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear remotely by LA Court Connect rather than in person. BACKGROUND On December 17, 2011, Plaintiff Iraj Motobar (“Motobar”) purchased a 2012 Acura MDX manufactured by American Honda Motor Company, Inc. It is unknown where and from whom Motobar purchased the vehicle. During the warranty period, Motobar's vehicle expressed or dev...

Excerpt: ... DENIED Vargas to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On October 20, 2013, Judith Vargas and Cecilia Ramirez purchased a 2014 Kia Optima (the “Vehicle”) from an authorized dealership of Defendant Kia Motors America, Inc. (“KMA”). On May 31, 2018, Vargas took the Vehicle in for repairs after havi...

Excerpt: ...taken off calendar as moot. The Court is considering issuing an OSC re: why this case should not be stayed pending proceedings in the underlying probate action. The parties should also determine whether this action is “related” to the Probate Case. Plaintiff to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On...

Excerpt: ...ation claim. The Demurrer is SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND as to the negligence and hostile work environment claims. Tunson shall file a Second Amended Complaint within 20 days of this Order. Tunson shall not name ECRCHS as a defendant in the Second Amended Complaint. ECRA to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person in view of the COVID‐19 pandemi...

Excerpt: ...Plaintiff “Doe Corporation,” suing anonymously, seeks an order permitting it to serve a third-party business records subpoena on FedEx to discover the identity of Jane Roe. Doe alleges Roe anonymously faxed a false and libelous statement to a business affiliate of Doe's from a FedEx location in Los Angeles, and that a third-party subpoena would enable it to discover Roe's identity from billing information and security camera footage kept on r...

Excerpt: ...rongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person in view of the COVID‐ 19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On February 27, 2020, Plaintiff People of the State of California (“the People”), by and through the commissioner of business oversight, filed a Complaint against Defendants GoNow Securities, Inc. (“GoNow”), Felix Enukezie Ajegbo (“Ajegbo”), and Does 1 through 10 for violations of Corp. Code sec. 25210 and 25232.2 seek...

Excerpt: ...RRULED as to the remaining claims, which are not barred by res judicata, collateral estoppel, or the applicable statutes of limitations. Cahill to give notice. Counsel are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person (if appearance is necessary) in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On August 26, 2010, Discover Bank filed a complaint against Marcus Cahill and Does 1-5, stating a claim for breach of cardholder agr...

Excerpt: ...t submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On December 12, 2017, Plaintiff Vladimir Ouzdin filed a Complaint against Defendant BMW of North America, LLC (“BMW”) and Does 1-10. Plaintiffs alleged several statutory causes of action under the Song-Beverly Act in connection with a vehicle produced by BMW. On January 16, 2018, Plaintiff fi...

Excerpt: ...within 10 days of this Order. The Demurrer is CONTINUED to January 15, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. so that Dept. 45 has time to address Plaintiff's Notice of Related Case. If the cases are deemed related, the Demurrer should be heard in Dept. 45., not here, so the Court will postpone its ruling. Plaintiff to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person. BACKGROUND O...

Excerpt: ... stated against CoreLogic. The Demurrer is SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND as to Plaintiffs' declaratory relief claim as stated against CoreLogic. Plaintiffs shall file a First Amended Complaint within 20 days of this Order. Plaintiffs to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by court call rather than in person in view of the COVID-19 state of emergency. BACKGROUND On March 16, 2020, Plain...

Excerpt: ...o Plaintiff's counsel within 30 days of this Order. Plaintiff to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person. BACKGROUND On February 20, 2020, Plaintiff Terika Gaithers filed a Complaint against Defendants Law Offices of Mae Yoshida, Long Beach Memorial Medical Center (“Defendant”), and unnamed Does, stating claims for unfair business practices, fraud, tortiou...

Excerpt: ... are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person in view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic BACKGROUND On June 17, 2016, Plaintiff Glendale Acceptance LLC filed a Complaint against Defendant Yvonne Johnson, stating claims for quantum meruit, work, labor and materials, and foreclosure of mechanic's lien. The claims arose out of a construction project undertaken for Johnson by Plaintiff's assignor, contractor Arina Builder...

Excerpt: ... excess of $9,570.00, which are barred by the Holder Rule. The Motion is otherwise GRANTED and the Court awards $9,570.00 in attorneys' fees, $3,188.16 in prejudgment interest, and $3,609.90 in statutory costs and expenses, for a total award of fees, interest, and costs and expenses of $16,368.06. Plaintiff to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person. ...

Excerpt: ...0, reduced from $5,476.51 to $5,076.51. The Motion is DENIED IN PART as to all remaining charges, which are prima facie recoverable under CCP sec. 1033.5(a) and/or reasonable and necessary to the litigation. Defendants to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person. BACKGROUND On March 3, 2003, Plaintiff John McKeown purchased the Vehicle which is the sub...

Excerpt: ...abor Code sec. 1102.5 retaliation, IIED, and NIED. Plaintiff shall file a Second Amended Complaint within 20 days of this Order. Defendants to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On July 6, 2020, Plaintiff Laterra Veal filed a Complaint against Defendants Department of Veterans Affairs (“CalVet”), E...

Excerpt: ...VE TO AMEND as to both claims. Defendants' Motion to Strike is GRANTED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND. Plaintiff shall file a Second Amended Complaint within 20 days of this Order. Defendants to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On October 17, 2019, Plaintiff Grace Apostolopoulos filed a Complaint against Defend...

Excerpt: ...fendant to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear remotely by LA Court Connect rather than in person. BACKGROUND On July 9, 2020, Plaintiff Angelica Ramirez filed a Complaint against Defendants Charter Communications Holding Company, LLC, Charter Communications, Inc., Charter Communications Holdings, LLC, Charter Communications, LLC, Bret James Lanners (Plaintiff's supervisor at Charter), an...

Excerpt: ...to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear remotely by LA Court Connect rather than in person. BACKGROUND On June 26, 2020, Plaintiff Luis Meza filed a Complaint against Defendants ProTec Building Services, Inc., ProTec Association Services, and unnamed Does. Plaintiff stated claims under FEHA for age and disability discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination in violation of public poli...

Excerpt: ...ED. JMTS's Motion to Stay Arbitration is GRANTED. The Court stays the arbitration pending disposition of the threshold ethical issues as to enforcement of the March 2020 Amendment. JMTS to give notice. BACKGROUND On July 10, 2019, Plaintiff Juicy Miles Travel Services, Inc. (“JMTS”) entered into an Engagement Agreement with Defendant Business Legal Partners (“BLP”) for BLP to provide legal services to JMTS. The agreement contained an arbi...

Excerpt: ... is GRANTED. Plaintiff shall file the FAC within 5 days of this Order. The Court GRANTS Plaintiff's application for a preliminary injunction requiring Defendant to allow Plaintiff to move its dialysis equipment out of the premises, including by using Defendant's elevators, and precluding Defendant from interfering with the foregoing. The Court sets Plaintiff's injunction bond at $25,000.00. Plaintiff to give notice. If counsel do not submit on th...

Excerpt: ...st Amended Complaint within 20 days of this Order. Plaintiff to give notice. If the parties do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On July 1, 2020, Plaintiff Mojdeh Michelle Daneshrad filed a Complaint against Defendants Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Company, Raisa Ress, Gary Ress, Lissa Ress, William P. Crosby, Nick Dane...

Excerpt: ...16021, and Paz v. Crown Building Maintenance Co., case no. 20STCV18926 are all related within the meaning of CRC 3.300(a) and that Chatterton is the lead case. For good cause shown, the cases are assigned to Judge Cowan in Department 20 of Stanley Mosk Courthouse for all purposes. All other hearings in the Sosa and Paz cases are advanced and taken off calendar; any hearings set in the related cases should be rescheduled in Department 20. The Cour...

Excerpt: ...raged to appear remotely by LA Court Connect rather than in person. BACKGROUND On January 23, 2020, Defendant KS Development, LLC entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement (the “PSA”) with Plaintiffs BRE Atlas Property Owner LLC, BRE SSP Property Owner LLC, BRE SH Brisbane Owner LLC, BRE Newton Hotels Property Owner LLC, BRE SSP Thousand Oaks LLC, and BRE Polygon Property Owner LLC (together “Plaintiffs”). The PSA contemplated Defendant'...

Excerpt: ...oot. All matters in this case are now stayed pending arbitration. BMW to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On May 23, 2020, Plaintiff Michele McGann filed a Complaint against Defendant BMW of North America, LLC (“BMW”), McKenna BMW, and Does 1-10. Plaintiff alleged a single claim for violation of ...

Excerpt: ...ative, they are strongly encouraged to appear remotely by LA Court Connect rather than in person. BACKGROUND On December 23, 2010, Plaintiff Ramon Fernandez (“Fernandez”) purchased a 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. It is unknown where and from whom Fernandez purchased the vehicle. Fernandez received an express written warranty containing a 3-year bumper-to-bumper warranty, a 5-year powertrain warranty, and later a 10-year extended warranty. During t...

Excerpt: ...pposition and Response to Separate Statement at least 30 days before the hearing. Defendant shall file a new Reply, if any, at least 10 days before the hearing. The Final Status Conference is CONTINUED to March 4, 2021 and the jury trial is CONTINUED to March 16, 2021. Defendant to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person in view of the COVID-19 pandem...

Excerpt: ...e strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On December 10, 2018, Plaintiffs Stuart Benjamin, Stuart Benjamin Productions, Inc., and Stax Musical LLC filed a Complaint against Defendants JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“Chase”), John Luis Torres, and Does 1-20, stating claims for negligent supervision, fraud, money had and received, and conversion. On February 1, 2019, Chas...

Excerpt: ...d to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On September 24, 2019, Plaintiff Shawn Westlake filed a First Amended Complaint against Lucques Catering, Inc. and Does 1-10, stating four individual causes of action for various Labor Code violations and a cause of action under the Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”). On July 15, 2020, Westlake filed a Joint Stipulation for Dismissal Without...

Excerpt: ...raged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person. BACKGROUND On July 13, 2018, Plaintiff Michael Irvin filed a Complaint against Defendants Hollywood Park Casino Company, Inc. (“HPC”), Imperium Security Specialists, Inc. (“Imperium”), Toni Garcia, and unnamed Does. Plaintiff's claims arise out of an altercation with Garcia at HPC's casino which resulted in physical intervention by security guards employed by Imperium. On Septembe...

Excerpt: ...ged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On May 4, 2018, Plaintiff Steven Pettit, as the personal representative and heir of Decedent Brian Pettit, filed a Complaint against Defendants Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (“MWD SoCal”), OC Medical Center, Thomas Parsa, M.D., Amanda Paranda, PA-C, Brian Kutsunai, M.D., John T. Yong, M.D., and Does 1-100, stating claims f...

Excerpt: ...submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On December 12, 2017, Plaintiff Vladimir Ouzdin filed a Complaint against Defendant BMW of North America, LLC (“BMW”) and Does 1-10. Plaintiffs alleged several statutory causes of action under the Song-Beverly Act in connection with a vehicle produced by BMW. On January 16, 2018, Plaintiff file...

Excerpt: ...o give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On December 28, 2018, Plaintiffs Diane De Rousseau and Larry J. Van Horn filed a Complaint against Defendants Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (“Kaiser”), KP CAL, LLC, James M. Fait, M.D., and Does. Plaintiffs stated claims for negligence, professional neglig...

Excerpt: ...ays of this Ruling. Shalizi to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person in view of the COVID-19 Pandemic. BACKGROUND On September 3, 2019, Plaintiff Shahla Shalizi as Trustee of the 5400 Ostrom Land Trust (“Shalizi” or “Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint against Defendants Ostrom Development, LLC (“Ostrom”), Yacov “Kobi” Serazi, Luna Custom ...

Excerpt: ...hildren's Court review of that petition. The Court schedules a Further Status Conference re: continuance of stay and/or dismissal for April 27, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. in this Department. The Demurrer and Motion to Strike are also CONTINUED to this date. Defendant to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by court call rather than in person. BACKGROUND On May 17, 2017, Plaintiff Dan Ma executed a ...

Excerpt: ...ounsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On December 5, 2019, Plaintiff Gianna Breliant filed a Complaint against Defendant Thomas Dale and Associates Ltd. (“Defendant”) and unnamed Does, stating claims for fraud and negligence arising out of Plaintiff's retention of Defendant's investigative services following her daughter's death. On March ...

Excerpt: ...tal Brief at least ten days before the hearing addressing construction of the recovery-limiting provision of the Holder Rule discussed below. Defendants shall then file a Supplemental Brief at least five days before the hearing addressing the same. Defendants to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person. BACKGROUND On January 17, 2019, Plaintiff Joana G...

Excerpt: ...e to File FAC is GRANTED. West shall file the Proposed FAC within 10 days of this Order. West to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND In 2012, Plaintiff William West and Defendant Joseph Grillo co-founded Defendant Access Control Related Enterprises, LLC (“ACRE”). West served as ACRE's CFO and COO. On June 3, 2013, West, ...

Excerpt: ...ntal briefing. Defendant shall file its Supplemental Brief, if any, at least ten days before the hearing. Plaintiff shall file its Responsive Supplemental Brief, if any, at least five days before the hearing. The Further Status Conference set for October 14, 2020 is CONTINUED to November 13, 2020 at 8:30 a.m., concurrent with the Demurrer. Defendants to give notice. If the parties do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to ap...