Excerpt: ...t contradicts matters admitted in response to certam requests for admission. On May 4, 2022, defendants Ci5r of Compton ("City") and Victor Orozco ("Orozco") filed a MIL to exclude testimony and opinion evidence from Michael W. Lau and Christopher Grew as Plaintiffs' retained experts. On January 20, 2022, City and Orozco filed MIL No. 1 to preclude evidence of Orozco's unrelated job performance and qualifications. On January 20, 2022, City and Or...

Excerpt: ...�City”) filed the above-referenced motion for its Mayor Emma Sharif. On February 6, 2023, City filed substantially identical motions pertaining to other of its elected officials: Treasurer Brandon Mims, and current or former members of its City Council, Jonathan Bowers, Isaac Galvan and Andre Spicer. On February 22, 2023, Plaintiffs filed a trial brief in support of their earlier ex parte application for an order requiring certain witnesses app...

Excerpt: ...ported by a Declaration of Robert N. Sacks, Respondent's then attorney. Mr. Sacks asserts in para. 3 that having to produce documents would invade his client's right to privacy and would be highly prejudicial. No declaration was filed by Respondent himself. On October 21, 2019, Petitioners filed opposition to the ex parte application on the basis that there was no exigency to decide the request ex parte, noting there were innumerable problems wit...

Excerpt: ...ll) issued an order making a reference to a referee (Hon. James A Steele (Ret.)) for hearing discovery issues in both the related cases. On August 29, 2022, the Court (again by Judge Small) issued a further order clarifying that the reference was a special reference (requiring that the Court review the referee's recommendations and any objections to it) and for the parties to each pay one half of the referee's fees. On January 9, 2023, Judge Smal...

Excerpt: .... Rotenberg (hereinafter referred to as “Mark”) and Joyce Steinberg Fickett (“Joyce”).1 Mark and Steven P. Rotenberg (“Steven”) are children of Norman Philip Rotenberg (“Decedent”) and Mary Louise Rotenberg. Joyce was Decedent's domestic partner until Decedent's death on October 6, 2018. On January 5, 2022, Mark filed the above-referenced unlawful detainer complaint (the “UD Complaint”) against Joyce relating to residential re...

Excerpt: ...otion in Limine to exclude expert testimony of Patricia Botoff, Marc E. Hankin and Jon Peddie Hearing Date: February 7, 2023 On January 31, 2023, Plaintiffs rested their case at trial. On January 31, 2023, Defendants Daqri, LLC (“LLC”), Tarsadia Investments and Greg Casserly filed this motion under Code of Civil Procedure sec. 631.8. Raben, Deputy and Mullins joined in the motion. On January 31, 2023, by stipulation, Defendants filed a supple...

Excerpt: ...aware or California law, depending on which was applicable, by way of a written proffer of evidence to be submitted by Plaintiffs, under the standards set forth for a motion for nonsuit under Code of Civil Procedure sec. 581c. On the same date, Plaintiffs filed a detailed twenty-three pages proffer of facts they asserted would be proven at trial, the relevant portions of which will be discussed below, which the Court for these purposes assumes to...

Excerpt: ...e. The trial is scheduled to last nearly two months and is to be tried by the Court. As discussed below, the procedure Cross‐defendants suggest is not one that this Court can adopt. However, the Court is open to consideration of other ways to schedule the order of proof or to bifurcate issues at trial so that all concerned can avoid what might otherwise be unnecessary and or in any event to focus first on key issues that may impact later issues...

Excerpt: ...emptory Challenge is DENIED. The Committee to give notice. BACKGROUND On December 6, 2021, the Committee to Remove Baba Sale Directors filed a Petition to Remove Directors of Baba Sale Congregation, seeking relief against Baba Sale Congregation, Eric Wannon, Simon Benhaim, Robert Krief, Elie Atias, and Does 1-50. The Committee seeks to remove Wannon, Krief, Benhaim, and Atias as Directors of the Congregation. On January 19, 2022, Congregation fil...

Excerpt: ...appear remotely rather than in person. BACKGROUND On May 24, 2022, Kristen M. Wallis, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Tyson Wallis, filed a Complaint against Robinson Helicopter Company, Inc. stating causes of action for wrongful death, negligence, and strict product liability arising out of the death of Tyson Wallis on March 25, 2022 when "a Robinson R44 helicopter . . . crashed in Rowlett, Texas." On July 19, 2022, Robinson filed a ...

Excerpt: ...wn-Williams and Alvin E. Williams vexatious litigants in Los Angeles County Superior Court case PC056141 (Williams v. Bentley Motors Inc., et al.), subject to a CCP § 391.7 prefiling orders. The prefiling orders require the parties to obtain the permission of the presiding judge to file new litigation. Permission is granted only if it appears the litigation has merit and is not being filed for purposes of harassment or delay. (CCP § 391.7(b).) ...

Excerpt: ...STCV23052); Associated Ready Mixed Concrete, Inc. v. 8521 S, LLC, et al. (22STCV10429); A&A Ready Mixed Concrete, Inc. v. 8521 S, LLC, et al. (22STCV10478); Fleming & Sons Concrete Pumping, Inc. v. Constructure Inc., et al. (22STLC01774) On April 13, 2022, Constructure, Inc. filed a Notice of Related Case indicating civil cases 22TRCV00156, 22STCV10478, 22STCV10429, and 22STLC01774 are related. On June 16, 2022, Constructure, Inc. filed a Notice ...

Excerpt: ...rnia Department of Motor Vehicles (22STCP02919) On August 22, 2022, Dustin Taylor Duket filed a Notice of Related Case indicating cases 22STCP00664 and 22STCP02919 are related. On August 26, 2022, Judge Mary H. Strobel declined to relate the cases. On October 25, 2022, Duket filed a Motion to Relate and Consolidate Cases in Department 1, seeking an order relating cases 22STCP00664 and 22STCP02919. (CRC 3.300(h)(1)(D) (authorizing the Supervising ...

Excerpt: ...Transfer is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Iglesia is ordered to file and serve a Notice of Related Case in cases 19NWCV00841 and 22CHCV00421 within ten days of this Order. Iglesia to give notice. If the parties do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear remotely. BACKGROUND On June 9, 2022, Plaintiff National Group Construction & Management, Inc. filed a Complaint against Defendants Iglesia De Cristo Ministerios Llamada Fi...

Excerpt: ...o appear remotely rather than in person. BACKGROUND On May 24, 2022, Kristen M. Wallis, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Tyson Wallis, filed a Complaint against Robinson Helicopter Company, Inc. stating causes of action for wrongful death, negligence, and strict product liability arising out of the death of Tyson Wallis on March 25, 2022 when "a Robinson R44 helicopter . . . crashed in Rowlett, Texas." On July 19, 2022, Robinson filed ...

Excerpt: ...t al. v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (22STCV05443) On September 12, 2022, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals filed a Notice of Related Case indicating case 20STCV49826 is related to cases 21STCV43442 and 22STCV05443. On September 19, 2022, Judge Monica Bachner denied relation of cases 20STCV49826, 21STCV43442, and 22STCV05443. On October 17, 2022, Kaiser filed a Motion to Relate Cases in Department 1, seeking an order relating case 20STCV49826 t...

Excerpt: ...nment v. County of Los Angeles, et al. (22STCP01357); Santa Clarita Organization for Planning the Environment v. County of Los Angeles, et al. (21STCP01446) On April 26, 2022, Santa Clarita Organization for Planning the Environment (the “Organization”) filed a Notice of Related Case indicating case 21STCP01446 is related to case 22STCP01357. On May 4, 2022, Judge Mary H. Strobel deemed cases 21STCP01446 and 22STCP01357 related. That same day,...

Excerpt: ...mplaint against Thomas P. Schmalzried, M.D.; Thomas P. Schmalzried, M.D., a professional corporation; Pinnacle West Orthopaedics, Inc.; Gregory T. Switzer; Aimee Anselmo; and Does 1-20, stating causes of action for product liability, negligence, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, breach of implied warranty, and breach of express warranty arising out of a "defective hip implant system" Bradley received in 2008. Further, Bradley filed a Notice of ...

Excerpt: ...aney, and Brian M. Regan Ruling: The parties are ordered to file probate petitions reasserting their claims relating to internal affairs of the Duerr Trust, including as to Albert's mismanagement of the Trust and Jennifer's distribution of settlement funds to beneficiaries of the Trust, and then dismiss the corresponding civil claims and cross- claims without prejudice. Albert is not ordered to refile the professional negligence claim in probate ...

Excerpt: ...license to seek recognition or enforcement of its judgment against Blyumkin. The Court sets a Status Conference Re: License for April 18, 2023. The Court CONTINUES Otkritie's Motion for Summary Judgment to June 22, 2023. Blyumkin to give notice. BACKGROUND On October 8, 2021, Bank Otkritie Financial Corporation (“Otkritie”) filed a Complaint for Recognition of Foreign-Country Judgment seeking judicial recognition of a November 13, 2020 judgme...

Excerpt: ...v. Benjamin Landa, et al. (20STCV19545); Jamie Ann Ivey, et al. v. Serrano Post Acute, LLC (20STCV24087) On May 12, 2022, Emma Martin, Elizabeth Gagliano, and Kathryn Sessinghaus (the “Martin plaintiffs”) filed a Notice of Related Case in case 20STCV19545 indicating civil cases 20STCV19545 and 20STCV24087 are related. The same day, Jamie Ann Ivey, Sandra Dee Ivey, and James Edward Ivey, Jr. (the “Ivey plaintiffs”) filed a Notice of Relate...

Excerpt: ...Corporation, et al. (CIV-SB-2200940) On June 17, 2022, Farmers Insurance Exchange (“Farmers”) filed a Notice of Related Case indicating Los Angeles Superior Court case no. 20STCV17320 is related to San Bernardino Superior Court case no. CIV-SB-2200940. On July 13, 2022, Farmers filed a Motion to Coordinate seeking to transfer case CIV-SB-2200940 to the Los Angeles Superior Court for coordination with case 20STCV17320. On July 22, 2022, Judge ...

Excerpt: ...shall give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear remotely rather than in person. BACKGROUND On March 11, 2015, Plaintiff Noushin Khoiny, M.D. filed a Complaint against Defendants St. Mary Medical Center, Dignity Health, Chester Choi, M.D., Andrew Burg, M.D., Bahman Chavoshan, M.D., Maged Tanios, M.D., Brian Rayhanabad, M.D., and Does 1-30 stating causes of action for breach of contract, wrongful...

Excerpt: ...in Department 1. Beneficiary and Former Trustees shall file separate Responses to the OSC Re: Bifurcation by September 15, 2022 addressing (1) what discovery is necessary to properly litigate phantom tax issues and how long this discovery is likely to take; (2) what expert testimony (if any) Beneficiary and Former Trustees intend to offer regarding tax liability; (3) whether the parties will stipulate to reopen discovery via stipulation and/or an...

Excerpt: ...9); 730 Kingsley, LLC v. Su H. Hyon (20STCV42326) On November 11, 2020, Su Hui Hyon filed a Notice of Related Case indicating civil unlawful detainer case 20STUD03584 is related to civil cases 20STCV42319 and 20STCV42326. On December 18, 2020 and March 11, 2021, Judge Stuart M. Rice declined to relate case 20STCV42319 to cases 20STUD03584 or 20STCV42326. On July 22, 2022, Hyon filed, in Department 1, a Motion to Relate cases 20STCV42319 and 20STC...

Excerpt: ...overy sanctions. Defendant to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are encouraged to appear remotely via LA Court Connect rather than in person. BACKGROUND On September 12, 2013, Alma Mateos filed a Complaint against Millennium Products, Inc. and Does 1-10 stating causes of action for failure to pay overtime compensation, failure to provide meal periods, failure to provide rest periods, failure to provide itemized wage sta...

Excerpt: ...ENTATIVE] ORDER ON MOTION TO RELATE AND COORDINATE CASES Starstone National Insurance Company v. Pine Grove Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LP, et al. (21STCV41861); Starstone National Insurance Company v. Four Seasons Healthcare & Wellness Center, LLC, et al. (21STCV42981); Starstone National Insurance Company v. Bakersfield Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LLC, et al. (BCV-21-102747) On January 6, 2022, Defendants filed a Notice of Related Case indi...

Excerpt: ...1; 21STCV23995 [TENTATIVE] RULING ON MOTIONS FOR ORDERS RELATING CASES Maria de los Angeles Vasquez, et al. v. York Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LP, et al. (22STCV08021); Pablo Vasquez v. York Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LP, et al. (21STCV23995) On March 8, 2022, Belen Ramirez filed a Notice of Related Case indicating civil case 21STCV23995 is related to civil case 22STCV08021. On March 14, 2022, Judge Richard L. Fruin deemed civil cases 21STC...

Excerpt: ... Manuscript Productions, LLC, et al. (19STCV04374) On April 29, 2022, SMC Specialty Finance, LLC filed a Notice of Related Case indicating civil cases 22STCV09769 and 19STCV04374 are related. On May 18, 2022, Judge Richard L. Fruin concluded the cases are not related. On June 2, 2022, MJW Media, Inc. filed a Motion to Relate Cases seeking an order relating civil cases 22STCV09769 and 19STCV04374. (CRC 3.300(h)(1)(D) (authorizing the Supervising J...

Excerpt: ...y 24, 2022, Central Basin Municipal Water District (the “District”) filed a Notice of Related Case indicating civil case 21STCV06132 is related to civil case 21STCV27334. On February 8, 2022, Judge Elaine Lu and Judge Theresa M. Traber concluded the cases are not related. On May 12, 2022, the District filed a Motion to Relate Cases seeking an order relating civil cases 21STCV06132 and 21STCV27334. (CRC 3.300(h)(1)(D) (authorizing the Supervis...

Excerpt: ...n and Estate and Petition to Appoint Temporary Conservator of the Person and Estate for Jean Elbert (Los Angeles Superior Court probate case 18STPB07005). On October 21, 2019, Oveross filed a Petition to Administer Jean Elbert's Estate after her death on August 6, 2019 (Los Angeles Superior Court probate case 19STPB09978). On November 24, 2021, Kevin M. Cryan, as an agent of Richard A. Cryan under a durable power of attorney, filed a Complaint ag...

Excerpt: ...y rather than in person. BACKGROUND On February 7, 2018, Joseph Chase and Sylvia Chase filed a First Amended Complaint against Benjamin Wizmann, Michelle Wizmann, Mount Management Inc., Caroline Denise Wizman, and Does 1-20 stating causes of action for trespass, trespass to timber, nuisance, negligence, fraudulent transfer, and removal of support. On July 23, 2021, the parties filed a joint Notice of Long Cause Submission seeking an order from De...

Excerpt: ...notice. BACKGROUND On May 2, 2022, Santosh Padki filed a Complaint against Tone It Up, Inc., Tengram Capital Partners, LP, and Does 1-50 stating causes of action for breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, failure to pay wages, failure to reimburse reasonably necessary business expenses, wrongful termination, whistleblower retaliation (Labor Code sec. 1102.5), and waiting time penalties. On May 6, 2022, ...

Excerpt: ...ct for reassignment. Defendants Blake and Zenteno 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 February 1, 2022, Martin B. Canter filed a Complaint against Paul W. Blake, Jr. and Armando Zenteno stating causes of action for fraud, legal malpractice, "ineffective counsel," and "misconduct." Canter alleges attorney Blake and paralegal Zenteno inadeq...

Excerpt: ... to give notice of this ruling. DISCUSSION Plaintiff Rod Linsangan moves for permission to file a petition for coordination of several cases. (CCP sec. 404-404.1, CRC 3.520.) This motion is determined by the Supervising Judge of the Civil Division, sitting in Department 1, as the designee of the Presiding Judge under CCP sec. 404.9 to hear such motions. In turn, once a petition for coordination has been granted and a coordination judge must be ap...

Excerpt: ...Vintage Watch Company, et al. (20STCV29691); On September 3, 2021, International Vintage Watch Company (“IVWC”) filed a Notice of Related Case indicating civil case 20STCV29691 is related to civil case 21SMCV00125. On September 7, 2021, Danny Suleminian (“Danny”) and Shirley Suleminian (“Shirley”) filed a Response to the Notice of Related Case. [1] On September 15, 2021, Judge Steven J. Kleifield concluded the cases are not related. O...

Excerpt: ...in this Ruling. Former Trustees to give notice. DISCUSSION On April 15, 2022, the Court issued its Final Second Interim Ruling Re: Lost Profits. In this Ruling, the Court reached an initial conclusion that “the Trust suffered losses of $76,337,000, consisting of $22,325,000 in net sales proceeds reinvested between 2004 and 2021 at an annual rate of return of 7.5%, accumulating $54,012,000 in interest,” subject to potential offset based on the...

Excerpt: ...Fountain Capital, LLC, et al. v. Ashley Lee, et al. (21STCV45186) On December 14, 2021, Ashley Lee and Mason Ly filed a Notice of Related Case indicating civil case 21STCV44240 is related to civil case 21STCV09175. On December 20, 2021, Judge Michael L. Stern deemed the cases not related. On February 14, 2022, Lee and Ly filed a Notice of Related Case indicating civil case 21STCV44240 is related to civil case 21STCV45186. On March 23, 2022, Lee a...

Excerpt: ... LLC filed a Notice of Related Case indicating civil case BC696133 is related to civil case 21CHCV00686. On October 7, 2021, Judge Jon R. Takasugi deemed the cases not related. On March 22, 2022, Circuit Services filed in Department 1 a Motion for Order Relating 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).) The Motion is unopposed...

Excerpt: ...ORDER RELATING CASES Julie Su, et al. v. Calcrete Construction, Inc., et al. (BC667644); Labor Commissioner v. Calcrete Construction, Inc., et al. (21STCV22096) On September 8, 2021, Calcrete Construction, Inc. filed a Notice of Related Case indicating civil case BC667644 is related to civil case 21STCV22096. On September 17, 2021, Judge Kevin C. Brazile deemed the cases not related. On March 17, 2022, California State Labor Commissioner Lilia Ga...

Excerpt: ...itigant and entered a CCP sec. 391.7 prefiling order requiring him to obtain permission from Department 1 to file any new litigation in the Los Angeles Superior Court. On March 17, 2022, Cono filed a “Motion for Order (FORM: VL-125 - APPLICATION FOR ORDER TO VACATE PREFILING ORDER AND REMOVE PLAINTIFF From - VEXATIOUS LITIGANT LIST).” In this Motion, Cono offers a “LIST OF REASONS – WHY CONO IS A VICTIM OF CRIMES, - AND CONO IS NOT A VEXA...

Excerpt: ...notice. If the parties do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear remotely by LA Court Connect. BACKGROUND On December 30, 2020, Jianwei Bai filed a Complaint against Cross Country Holdings Partnership and Does 1-10 stating a single cause of action for unlawful detainer, seeking to recover possession of 1805 Outpost Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90068. On June 17, 2021, Commissioner William D. Dodson indicated he “will not ...

Excerpt: ...y are strongly encouraged to appear remotely by LA Court Connect. BACKGROUND On November 17, 2017, Kirk D. Reimann filed, in the San Bernardino County Superior Court, a Petition to Determine Status of Trust, Protect Assets of Trust, Suspension and Removal of Successor Trustee Deborah L. Catingub, Appointment of Successor or Temporary Trustee, and Determination of Interests of Beneficiaries of the Reimann Intervivos Trust dated August 6, 1985 (the...

Excerpt: ...im a vexatious litigant in Los Angeles Superior Court case SC112269 (Lim v. Hacker, et al.). On March 7, 2022, Lim filed a Motion to Vacate several orders, including the August 14, 2012 Order deeming him a vexatious litigant. Later that day, the Motion to Vacate was referred to Department 1 and set for hearing on April 14, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. Department 1 ordered Lim to give notice of the new hearing to Defendants Ronald Hacker and Bag Fund, LLC. O...

Excerpt: ...Keum Nam Chang, et al. (21STCV08972); Jonathon Smith v. Keum Nam Chang, et al. (21STCV28360); John Watts v. GJY Property Investment, LLC, et al. (21STCV28371) Andrew Miller v. GJY Property Investment, LLC, et al. (21STCV28381); Nathaniel Gardener v. Keum Nam Chang, et al. (21STCV28438) On February 25, 2022, Keum Nam Chang (“Chang”) and GJY Property Investment, LLC (“GJY”) filed a Notice of Related Case indicating civil case 19STCV08956 is...

Excerpt: ... to Judge Mackey is DENIED. Freshly Minted to give notice. BACKGROUND On May 28, 2020, Joanna Ardalan filed a Complaint against Josephine Borchardt, Genevieve Borchardt, Francesca Borchardt, Gabriela Borchardt, and Does 1-10 stating causes of action for breach of contract, unjust enrichment, negligence, and declaratory relief. On December 21, 2021, Josephine Borchardt, Genevieve Borchardt, and Francesca Borchardt filed a Cross-Complaint against J...

Excerpt: ...angan is granted permission to submit a petition for coordination of the above-identified cases to the Chair of the Judicial Council. Los Angeles Superior Court case 21STCV09227 is stayed for 30 days. (CRC 3.520(b)(3).) Linsangan to give notice of this ruling. DISCUSSION Plaintiff Rod Linsangan moves for permission to file a petition for coordination of several cases. (CCP sec. 404-404.1, CRC 3.520.) This motion is determined by the Supervising J...

Excerpt: ...unting cause of action in the civil case. No relief is ordered with respect to other causes of action pending in the civil case. 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 December 2, 2020. Jeffrey Walton filed a Complaint against Carole Ann Gaba, individually and as Trustee of the Harold and Carole Gaba Family Trust dated November 3, ...

Excerpt: ...losure Re: Tower Grove, designating the following experts for trial: John Taylor, Steven R. Norris, John A. Hartog, David Lauletta, and James R. Maddox, Jr. As relevant here, Beneficiary indicated Taylor "is expected to testify . . . regarding the proper method for calculating the damages incurred by the Trust . . . and the amount(s) of those damages." Beneficiary also indicated Taylor "may testify . . . regarding the nature and reasonableness of...

Excerpt: ...s do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear remotely by LA Court Connect. BACKGROUND On August 16, 2021, Shakeb Zuberi and Amra Zuberi ("Plaintiffs") filed a Complaint against Kinecta Federal Credit Union ("Defendant") and Does 1-98 stating causes of action for wrongful foreclosure, negligence, slander of title, fraud, accounting, unfair business practices, cancellation of instrument, constructive fraud, violation of ...