Excerpt: ...ble to do if taxes are due – and or any other new evidence or argument why these actions should not be stayed pending payment of required taxes. Defendants may then file any response five days before that hearing. Plaintiffs to give notice. BACKGROUND On January 23, 2015, R Consulting & Sales Inc. initiated an action against Info Tech Corporation in the San Diego Superior Court, R Consulting & Sales Inc. v. Info Tech Corporation, case no. 37-20...

Excerpt: ...ncouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On May 15, 2020, Plaintiff Jeanette Carmona filed a Complaint against Defendants University of California, UC Los Angeles, UCLA Faculty Practice Group, the Regents of the University of California, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Hospital, UCLA Health, and Does 1-20, stating claims under FEHA for discrimination, retaliation, failure t...

Excerpt: ...SC Model Protective Order within 20 days of this Order. KMA 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, Varg...

Excerpt: ...the work was not subject to licensing requirements, and has not shown the SAC could be further amended. All other matters are now taken off calendar. Defendants 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. BACKGROUND On July 31, 2019, Plaintiff Ajmal Mumtaz filed a Complaint against Defendants Deeba Khan and Muhammad Khan, stating claims for breach...

Excerpt: ...ails in her iCloud account within 30 days of this Order based on Frazier's counsel's review of the iCloud communications. Thereafter, the parties shall meet and confer regarding BRG's role in reviewing the emails, if necessary, to ensure return of confidential documents to Bank. The remainder of the Motion to Compel is CONTINUED to November 18, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. Frazier and Bank each shall file a supplemental statement not exceeding 10 pages at l...

Excerpt: ...re: stay or dismissal for October 27, 2020 at 8:30 a.m., concurrent with the continued motions. Plaintiff shall file a response to the OSC at least ten days before the hearing. Defendant shall file a reply, if necessary, at least five days before the hearing. 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 ...

Excerpt: ...inducement by concealment. Nissan's Motion to Strike the prayer for punitive damages and paragraph 70 of the Complaint is GRANTED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND. Plaintiff shall file a First Amended Complaint within 20 days of this Order. Nissan 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 5, 2018, Blanca Car...

Excerpt: ...cate); N/A (compel) Notice: OK Ruling: The Motion to Vacate Default and Quash Service of Summons is DENIED. The OSC re: striking the cross‐complaint and answer is GRANTED. Ajegbo's cross‐complaint and answer filed April 27, 2020 and May 6, 2020 are stricken. The Demurrer to the Cross‐Complaint is taken off calendar as moot. The Motion to Compel Responses is taken off calendar as moot. The People to give notice. If the parties do not submit ...

Excerpt: ...now been resolved in Plaintiff's favor. Plaintiff to give notice. Further, Plaintiff shall submit a proposed judgment within 20 days of this Order. 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 June 6, 2019, Plaintiff State Compensation Insurance Fund filed a Complaint against Defendants NH Environmental, Inc. (“NH...

Excerpt: ...unsel is DENIED. The Motion to Quash Deposition Subpoena is DENIED. HJC 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 April 6, 2018, TNIS Systems Inc. filed a complaint against Defendants PrimeCom USA, Inc., HJ Communication, LLC (“HJC”), and Does 1 through 20 for breach of contract – service agreem...

Excerpt: ...on most qualified. VW's person most qualified shall attend the deposition noticed for September 8, 2020 if possible, but in any event no later than October 8, 2020. The Court GRANTS Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel Production of Documents specified in the original deposition notice. The Court OVERRULES VW's invalid objections to the original deposition notice. Plaintiffs to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly enc...

Excerpt: ...and costs of $2,348.12. Stewart 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 November 13, 2019, Stewart and FCA settled this action. On May 28, 2020, Stewart filed a Motion for Attorney's Fees as the prevailing party. On September 8, 2020, FCA filed an Opposition On September 14, 2020, Stewart filed a Repl...

Excerpt: ...uling a trial setting conference, as well as the motion of defendant John Torres (“Torres”) to reconsider that order, the combined Opposition of Plaintiffs to those motions, filed September 2, 2020, as well as the Reply brief of JP Morgan, filed September 9, 2020. Initially, the Court recognizes that prior to the re-assignment of this case to this Department, on May 14, 2019, Judge John Doyle granted a motion of Defendants to compel arbitrati...

Excerpt: .... If the parties do not submit on the tentative, counsel are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person in view of COVID-19. BACKGROUND On May 13, 2020, Plaintiff Karen Pineda filed a Complaint against Defendants Novaria Holdings, LLC, Pablo Guzman, and unnamed Does. Plaintiff stated causes of action for tortious termination in violation of public policy, sex and/or gender harassment, retaliation for complaints of sex...

Excerpt: ...ROUND On April 19, 2019, Plaintiff Blanca Portillo filed a Second Amended Complaint (the “SAC” and the operative complaint) against Defendants Azusa Pacific University (“APU”), Ryan Bailey, Marta Serrato, and Does, stating claims for harassment, discrimination, and retaliation based on actual or perceived disability, failure to accommodate and failure to engage in a good faith interactive process, assault, and unsafe workplace violations ...

Excerpt: ...is Order. Rowland to give notice. If the parties do not submit on the tentative, counsel are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person in view of COVID-19. BACKGROUND On August 16, 2018, Plaintiff Jane Doe J.C. filed a Complaint against Defendants Rowland Unified School District (“Rowland”), Jose Cruz Martinez, and unnamed Does stating causes of action for negligent supervision of students; negligent hiring, supe...

Excerpt: ...rit and Joint Application is GRANTED. The Joint Application to Proceed Under Fictitious Names is GRANTED. The Court finds reasonable and meritorious cause to permit Plaintiffs to serve the Complaint on Defendants. Plaintiffs shall serve the Complaint on Defendants within 45 days of this Order. Plaintiffs to give notice. BACKGROUND On February 11, 2020, Plaintiffs filed conditionally under seal several certificates of merit under CCP sec. 340.1(f)...

Excerpt: ...o give notice. If the parties do not submit on the tentative, counsel are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person in view of COVID-19. BACKGROUND On March 23, 2020, Plaintiff Lawrence Eugene Py filed a Complaint against Defendants Lithia Motors, Inc. (“Lithia”), Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram of Concord #273, Bryan Deboer, Tom Naso, and unnamed Does. Plaintiff stated causes of action for age and disability disc...

Excerpt: ...ADWP's Motion to Strike is GRANTED as to paragraphs 55.a, 55.c, 55.d, 74, and 75. The Motion is DENIED as to paragraphs 49 and 50. Galdamez's Demurrer is OVERRULED. LADWP 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 11, 2019, Plaintiff Thomas Gonzales (“Gonzales”) filed a First Amended Compla...

Excerpt: ...ns, LLC (“WEO”) filed a Complaint against Defendants LA Plaza Shop, Inc. and Does 1-10, stating a single claim for open book account arising out of WEO's provision of unspecified goods and services for Defendants. WEO seeks damages of $38,356.67, interest at 10% per annum, and costs. On August 17, 2020, WEO filed a default judgment package seeking judgment against LA Plaza Shop for $42,042.18 consisting of a $38,356.67 principal, $3,373.71 in...

Excerpt: ...rson in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On July 15, 2019, Plaintiff Junmo Shi filed a Complaint against Defendant Xiuying Wang, stating causes of action for breach of contract and conversion. Shi sought $200,000 in damages plus interest and attorney's fees. On July 26, 2019, Shi filed a Proof of Personal Service of the Complaint. Shi personally served Wang at her Granada Hills address On September 18, 2019, Shi filed a First Amended Com...

Excerpt: ...h cause of action for fraudulent inducement by intentional misrepresentation. KMA 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 (“Plaintiffs”) purchased a 2014 Kia Optima (the “Vehicle”) from an authorized dealership of Defendant Kia Motors America...

Excerpt: ...laintiffs Enrique Romero, Karina Romero, Yasmine Romero, Alannah Romero Notice: OK Ruling: The Motion to Terminate the Discovery Reference is GRANTED. The Court ADOPTS the Referee's recommendations on the motion to compel further responses by CSC to Plaintiff's Form Interrogatory 15.1. The Court ADOPTS the Referee's recommendation on the motion to compel further responses by CSC to Plaintiff's First Set of Requests for Production of Documents. Th...

Excerpt: ...ing Party: Plaintiff James C. Ball (Demurrers) *UNOPPOSED* (Motion to Consolidate) Notice: OK Ruling: Discover Bank's Demurrer is SUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND as to Plaintiff's claims for negligence and money paid by mistake. JPMC's Demurrer is SUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND as to Plaintiff's claims for negligence and money paid by mistake. Plaintiff shall file a First Amended Complaint within 20 days of this Order. Plaintiff's Motion to Consolid...

Excerpt: ...ing Party: Plaintiff James C. Ball (Demurrers) *UNOPPOSED* (Motion to Consolidate) Notice: OK Ruling: Discover Bank's Demurrer is SUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND as to Plaintiff's claims for negligence and money paid by mistake. JPMC's Demurrer is SUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND as to Plaintiff's claims for negligence and money paid by mistake. Plaintiff shall file a First Amended Complaint within 20 days of this Order. Plaintiff's Motion to Consolid...