Excerpt: ... FILED: 3/23/20 TRIAL DATE: 12/27/21 I. Background The Fifth Amended Complaint, filed on 6/1/21, alleges that on 11/6/19, Defendant, Syed Hussain (“Hussain”) was driving his Caltrans vehicle on the I-405 Freeway, when he struck Plaintiff's vehicle. Plaintiff alleges claims for negligence and motor vehicle negligence, and prays for recovery of punitive damages against Hussain, only. II. Motion for Summary Judgment by Defendants, State of Calif...

Excerpt: ...: 9:00 a.m. I. Background The complaint alleges that Defendant entered into a Carrier Terminal Access Agreement with Plaintiffs, Kinder Morgan Liquids Terminal, LLC and Kinder Morgan, Inc. (“Plaintiffs”). The agreement obligated Defendant to indemnify and hold Plaintiffs harmless from all claims and liabilities arising from Defendant's negligence. Plaintiffs allege that on 6/3/19, their facility at the Carson Terminal sustained damage as a re...

Excerpt: ...tion was commenced on 7/18/19 and arises from Plaintiff's efforts to obtain a loan for $200,000 secured by his home located at 15319 California Avenue in Paramount. The operative pleading is the First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) filed on 10/15/20. The FAC alleges that Plaintiff believed he was borrowing money from the Li Defendants but Defendants allegedly tricked Plaintiff into transferring his real property by Grant Deed to the Li Defendants....

Excerpt: ...tiff filed a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) against West Wood Products, Inc. (“West Wood”) alleging that Plaintiff's assignors, Sia SGK Nordic, and Uniply, LLC, (“Plaintiff's assignors”) suppliers of birch plywood materials, transacted business with Defendant. Upon receipt of purchase orders from Defendant, Plaintiff's assignors would ship the material with an underlying invoice. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant breached the parties'...

Excerpt: ...: 8/19/21 TIME: 9:00 A.M. I. Background Plaintiff, Ellen Kaplan (“Plaintiff”), filed this action on 9/25/20 against Defendant, Santa Fe Heights Healthcare Center, LLC dba Santa Fe Heights Healthcare Center (“Defendant”). The complaint alleges that Plaintiff was admitted to Defendant's skilled nursing facility on 11/29/19. On 12/31/19, Plaintiff fell when she attempted to transfer herself from her bed to her wheelchair and fractured her le...

Excerpt: ...t, resided at 810 W. 134 th Street in Compton. Plaintiff contends he and his father have occupied the premises for over 10 years. Plaintiff alleges that the Grant Deed recorded by Defendant, Oren C. Qualls (“Qualls” or “Defendant”) is fraudulent. The complaint alleges that Defendant had Plaintiff's father sign a deed transferring the property to Defendant when Plaintiff's father was incoherent, sickly, elderly, and lacking in cognitive sk...

Excerpt: ...ackground Plaintiff filed this action on 4/2/2009. Given the age of the case, the complaint is not available on eCourt. The court disposed of this action by default judgment entered on 9/24/09 against Defendants, Huntington Development, Chunjung Chang (“Chang”) and Yimin Cao. All Doe Defendants were dismissed on 9/18/09. Defendant Chang filed this motion on 7/14/21, requesting an order vacating the court's entry of default against him, vacati...

Excerpt: ...d Plaintiff filed this action on 6/13/17. The First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) alleges that on 9/19/16, Plaintiff was a ninth-grade student at Manuel Dominguez High School, which is within the jurisdiction of Defendant, Compton Unified School District (“District”). Plaintiff alleges that Defendant, Marco Godinez (“Godinez”), intervened in an altercation between Plaintiff and another student. Plaintiff alleges that in “taking down” ...

Excerpt: ...eging claims for injunctive relief and damages. Plaintiff alleges Defendants, Jaleh Amirpanah Trustee of the Amirpanah Family Living Trust, Asghar Amirpanah, individually and as trustee of the aforementioned Trust (“Defendants” and “Cross-Complainants”) own real property located at 22509 Ravenna Avenue in Carson since April of 2013, pursuant to a grant deed. Plaintiff alleges she has been a tenant at the residence since 2010 pursuant to a...

Excerpt: ...LOS ANGELES – SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT I.C. A MINOR, BY AND THROUGH HIS GUARDIAN AD LITEM, SILVIA MELENDEZ, Plaintiff(s), vs. COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL., Defendant(s). ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CASE NO: BC665118 [TENTATIVE] ORDER DENYING DEFENDANTS' MOTION IN LIMINE #9 Dept. A DATE: 8/16/21 TIME: 9:00 A.M. I. Background Plaintiff filed this action on 6/13/17. The First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) alleges that on 9/19/16, Plaint...

Excerpt: ...y Luna, Elva Luna, and Mario Luna (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action on 7/29/19 against Defendants, JFC International, Inc. and Gwan Im (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. A non-jury trial is set for 8/16/21 at 8:30 a.m. The court's file reflects that on 6/24/21, the court granted Defendants' Ex Parte Application for an Order Setting a Reasonable Rate for Plaintiffs' Expert Witness F...

Excerpt: ...ction on 1/22/20. Plaintiff filed the First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) on 7/2/20, alleging one cause of action for breach of a written industrial/commercial, single-tenant lease agreement signed by Defendant, TriCap International, Inc. (“Defendant”). Plaintiff alleges one cause of action for breach of contract arising from Defendant's alleged failure to pay rent of $191,037; Common Area Maintenance fees of $69,036.18; and late charges of $...

Excerpt: ...d this action on 5/3/19. The First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) filed on 2/19/21 alleges that Plaintiff owns real property located at 431 S. Tajauta Avenue in Compton. Plaintiff contracted with Defendants to perform home improvements on her property. Defendants represented they would help in obtaining financing. On 3/2/17, Defendant, GreenPro Direct (“GreenPro”) did not complete the construction services but charged Plaintiff $92,000 for $5,...

Excerpt: ...s, LLC (“Plaintiff”) against Defendant, Cynthya Graham (“Defendant”). Plaintiff alleges it became the owner real property located at 415 East Colden Avenue in Los Angeles pursuant to a sale. Defendant has allegedly been occupying the premises without consent of the Plaintiff. Plaintiff served Defendant with a 3-day notice to quit, however, Defendant continues to remain in possession of the property. Plaintiff's supplemental allegations fi...

Excerpt: ... an unlawful detainer action involving real property owned by Plaintiffs, Desiree Flores and David Flores (“Plaintiffs”) and allegedly rented to Defendants, Rosa Zavala and Rosemary Zavala pursuant to a written and oral lease agreement. Defendant, Rosemary Zavala, was served on 7/19/21 but has not made an appearance. On 7/23/21, Defendant Rosa Zavala (“Defendant”) filed this motion arguing that the court lacks jurisdiction over her in tha...

Excerpt: ...Amended Complaint filed by Plaintiff on 5/24/21 alleges that Defendant, Ajim Baksh dba Baksh Construction (“Baksh”) built a 2-unit income property located at 1829-1831 E. 97th Street in Los Angeles in November 2017 subsequently purchased by Plaintiff. Plaintiff alleges that Baksh issued a Warranty of Completion of Construction to Plaintiff on 11/6/17 which obligated Baksh to remedy all defects discovered within one year from 11/6/17. On 4/20/...

Excerpt: ...10/21 TIME: 9:30 A.M. I. Background The operative Fourth Amended Complaint filed by Plaintiff on 5/24/21 alleges that Defendant, Ajim Baksh dba Baksh Construction (“Baksh”) built a 2-unit income property located at 1829-1831 E. 97th Street in Los Angeles in November 2017 subsequently purchased by Plaintiff. Plaintiff alleges that Baksh issued a Warranty of Completion of Construction to Plaintiff on 11/6/17 which obligated Baksh to remedy all ...

Excerpt: ...on against Defendant, The Vons Companies, Inc. (“Defendant”) for injuries arising out of a slip and fall incident at Defendant's store. Plaintiffs allege claims for (1) Negligence; (2) Premises Liability, and (3) Loss of Consortium. On 7/2/21, the court heard Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel Defendant's Further Responses to Request for Production of Documents, specifically, the production of witness/incident statements prepared by employees Angel...

Excerpt: ...al property located at 15228 S. Butler Avenue, in Compton on 9/12/19 at a foreclosure sale. Plaintiff alleges it served a 3/90 Day Notice to Quit and Notice of Tenants Rights on Defendant, John Borrell (“Borrell”). Plaintiff alleges that Defendant is in possession of the premises without Plaintiff's consent. After Plaintiff filed the complaint, Defendant, Pedro Ramirez Enriquez (“Enriquez”), filed a prejudgment claim for right to possessi...

Excerpt: ...h Amended Complaint filed by Plaintiff on 5/24/21 alleges that Defendant, Ajim Baksh dba Baksh Construction (“Baksh”) built a 2-unit income property located at 1829-1831 E. 97th Street in Los Angeles in November 2017 subsequently purchased by Plaintiff. Plaintiff alleges that Baksh issued a Warranty of Completion of Construction to Plaintiff on 11/6/17 which obligated Baksh to remedy all defects discovered within one year from 11/6/17. On 4/2...

Excerpt: ...ypsum Supply, Inc.; Gypsum Management and Supply, Inc.; and Jimmy Solorzano (“Defendants”), who allegedly employed Plaintiff as a warehouse worker. Plaintiff alleges he sustained a work-related injury and was temporarily disabled as a result. Plaintiff alleges Defendants discriminated against him because of his disability. The complaint alleges claims for: 1. Disability Discrimination in Violation of FEHA 2. Failure to Accommodate in Violatio...

Excerpt: ...he complaint filed on 4/20/21 alleges that Plaintiffs, Michael Buck and John Gonzalez (“Plaintiffs”) are members and leaders of the Peace Apostolic Church, Inc. (“Corporation”). Plaintiffs allege that after the death of the church's Pastor, Defendants, Tamara Swancy-Prince and Priscilla Woods Brown, (“Defendants”), alleged to be de facto officers or directors of the Corporation, improperly spent church funds and engaged in other misco...

Excerpt: ...intiff, Fashion Trend Enterprises, Inc. (“Plaintiff”) filed this action on 8/16/19 against Defendants, Bhullar Properties, LLC and Summit Team, Inc. (“Defendants”). Plaintiff alleges that it leased commercial real property at Carson Plaza from Defendants pursuant to a written lease agreement signed on 2/24/04 between Defendants and Plaintiff's predecessor in interest, who subsequently assigned the lease to Plaintiff. Plaintiff alleges tha...

Excerpt: ...sain and Zeeshawn Husain, alleges that Plaintiff is a commercial landlord of a strip mall located at 1175 W. Carson Street in Torrance. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants are successor-in-interest to a written lease agreement for rental of commercial space pursuant to a written assignment of the original lease. The lease was assigned to Defendants on 11/11/18. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants breached the lease agreement by failing to pay rent an...

Excerpt: ...0 A.M. 1. Background The operative Fourth Amended Complaint filed by Plaintiff on 5/24/21 alleges that Defendant Baksh built a 2-unit income property located at 1829-1831 E. 97 th Street in Los Angeles in November 2017 subsequently purchased by Plaintiff. Plaintiff alleges that Baksh issued a Warranty of Completion of Construction to Plaintiff on 11/6/17 which obligated Baksh to remedy all defects discovered within one year from 11/6/17. On 4/20/...

Excerpt: ...aged in a scheme to defraud Plaintiff out of commercial real property that Plaintiff owned in Compton, a hair salon owned by Plaintiff, vehicles, and cash. Plaintiff alleges claims for Fraud, Elder Abuse, Intentional Interference with Contractual Relations and Intentional Interference with Prospective Economic Relations. 2. Procedural History Before commencing this action, on 3/11/13, Plaintiff McKenzie filed a quiet title action bearing Case No....

Excerpt: ..., Ana Maria Garcia, and Ana Morales (“Plaintiffs”), filed this action against Defendants, County of Los Angeles, Brian Ciscel, and Christian Hernandez (“Defendants”), for injuries sustained because of the death of their decedent, Pablo Garcia, who was fatally shot by Defendants on 5/21/19. Plaintiffs filed their complaint on 1/9/20, alleging claims for (1) Negligence, (2) Assault and Battery, (3) Violations of Civil Code § 52.1, (4) Negl...

Excerpt: ...gh her Guardian ad Litem, Sherrie Miller, (“Plaintiffs”) filed this action on 9/3/2019 against Defendants, County of Los Angeles, Deputy Hurtado (“County Defendants”) and Vivint, Inc., (“Vivint”) for injuries - Plaintiffs sustained when County Defendants allegedly detained Plaintiffs based on a report of a burglary in progress transmitted by Defendant Vivint. Defendant Vivint allegedly gave the wrong address to Defendants. Plaintiffs ...

Excerpt: ...r Transportation, Inc., Andrew Feinberg (“Feinberg”), Uber Technologies, Inc., and Rasier, LLC for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. The complaint alleges Plaintiff was a passenger in St. Clair's vehicle when it was rear ended by Feinberg's vehicle. At the time of the accident, St. Clair was allegedly acting as an agent for Uber. At this time, Defendants Uber Technologies, Inc. (“Uber”) and Rasier, LLC (“Rasier”) (collect...

Excerpt: ... dba Douglas Industrial Medical Clinic (“Defendant”) for professional negligence. Plaintiff alleges Defendant improperly prescribed Plaintiff ibuprofen, which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (“NSAID”), despite Plaintiff reporting she was allergic to NSAID due to her history of bariatric surgeries. On June 4, 2021, Defendant's motion for summary judgment, filed on March 17, 2021, was denied. Defendant now moves for reconsideratio...

Excerpt: ...heir guardian ad litems, filed this action against Defendants, EAN Holdings, LLC (“EAN”), David Cassidy (“Cassidy”), Destiny Williams (“Williams”), and Vanessa Gutierrez (“Gutierrez”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident involving Plaintiffs father, which resulted in his death. On October 7, 2020, Plaintiffs filed an Amendment to Complaint naming Tesla, Inc. as Doe 1. On February 24, 2021, Plaintiffs filed an Amendmen...

Excerpt: ...r”), filed this action against Defendants, Orlando H. Pile, Orlando H. Pile, M.D., a professional medical corporation, and Deondra D. Johnson for damages arising out of an automobile accident. As a result of the accident, Claimant suffered quadriplegia, cognitive problems, including memory and information processing, depression, anger, agitation, and limited use of hands and fingers and pain. Claimant has not recovered completely as many of the...

Excerpt: ...ngam Leelakanti (“Leelakanti”) and PV Holding Corp. (“PV Holding”) (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. The complaint alleges causes of action for motor vehicle and general negligence against Defendants. On February 23, 2021, Defendant PV Holding's motion for summary judgment was granted. PV Holding filed a Notice of Entry of Judgment on April 30, 2021, and filed a Memorandum of Costs on May ...

Excerpt: ...ively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against Defendant, Norayr Madadi (“Defendant”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. The complaint alleges causes of action for motor vehicle and general negligence. Defendant now demurs to the complaint arguing Plaintiff Gayane Arutyunyan (“Gayane”) as successor in interest of Avetis Arutynuyan (“Decedent”) has not complied with the requirements set forth in Code of Civil Proced...

Excerpt: ...rillo (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendants, Los Angeles Unified School District (“LAUSD”) and Sandra Ryan (collectively, “Defendants”) for negligence and premises liability. On March 31, 2021, LAUSD issued subpoenas for Plaintiff's medical records to Huntington Memorial Hospital - Medical Records; Huntington Memorial Hospital - Billing Records; Huntington Memorial Hospital- Radiology Records; Radiant Imaging; Children's ...

Excerpt: ...und Plaintiff, Daniel Mercado (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendants, Leah Rodarte (“Rodarte”), Maravilla Utility Services for damages, and Meat Market (collectively, “Defendants”) for premises liability and negligence. Plaintiff alleges that on or about July 28, 2017, he tripped and fell on a pothole as he was walking towards Defendants' store. Defendant Leah Rodarte's (“Defendant”) filed the instant Motions to Compel...

Excerpt: ...endant, the Glen Development Company, erroneously sued as Glen Centre GP LLC (“Defendant”), for negligence and premises liability. The complaint alleges Plaintiffs were assaulted, battered and robbed by unknown individuals with handguns on Defendant's property on November 16, 2018. Defendant now moves for summary judgment. Plaintiff opposes the motion, and Defendant filed a reply. The court originally heard this matter on March 12, 2021, wher...

Excerpt: ...nst Defendants, JFC International, Inc. and Gwan Im (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. Defendants, at this time, move to augment their expert designation to include Kyle Milt (“Milt”), a medical billing expert. Defendants assert this matter was originally set for trial on January 25, 2021, and Plaintiffs served their first designation of expert witnesses on December 7, 2020, while Defendants se...

Excerpt: ...st Defendant, Po-ling Lew (“Defendant”) for the alleged wrongful death of Hua Yang (“Decedent”), who was Plaintiff's husband. Plaintiff alleged Decedent died as a result of Defendant's negligent medical diagnosis, care and treatment. The parties provide they agreed to arbitrate the matter in 2016, and the matter was arbitrated before the Honorable James A. Albracht, Judge of the Superior Court (Ret.) (“Judge Albracht”) on November 16 ...

Excerpt: ...�), erroneously sued as J. Paul Getty Museum and J.P. Getty Trust, alleging causes of action for negligence and premises liability. The complaint alleges Plaintiff slipped and fell on an unknown substance while in Defendant's property. Defendant now moves for summary judgment. As of July 6, 2021, no opposition has been filed to the motion. 2. Motion for Summary Judgment a. Moving Argument Defendant argues it is entitled to summary judgment becaus...

Excerpt: ...ssian”) and Does 1-20 for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. On January 15, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Amendment to Complaint naming Seroj Nazarian (“Nazarian”) as Doe 1, and on May 6, 2021, Plaintiff filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) alleging Nazarian caused the collision with Plaintiff. Nazarian now demurs to the FAC arguing the complaint against Defendant was filed past the two- year statute of limitations...

Excerpt: ...dant, Mayra Alejandra Pasillas (“Pasillas”) for damages arising out a motor vehicle accident that occurred on May 16, 2016. On January 27, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Amendment to Complaint naming Glenda Edita Pascascio (“Pascascio”) as Doe 1. Pascascio now moves for an order dismissing the Amendment to Complaint pursuant to CCP § 128. Plaintiff opposes the motion. 2. Motion for an Order Dismissing Amendment to Complaint Code of Civil Proce...

Excerpt: ...ant, Family Health Care Centers of Greater Los Angeles, Inc. (“Defendant”) for negligence and premises liability. The complaint alleges that on or about March 26, 2019, Plaintiff was in Defendants' premises walking near the reception area when he stepped on an oil or similar substance on the floor that caused him to slip and fall. Defendant now moves for summary judgment. Plaintiff opposes the motion, and Defendant filed a reply. 2. Motion fo...

Excerpt: ...t Defendants, DWJ Travel Inc. and Tao Huang (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. Defendants, at this time, move for leave to conduct a CT scan examination of Plaintiff Fu. Plaintiffs oppose the motion, and Defendants filed the reply. 2. Motion for Leave to Conduct CT Scan Exam a. Request for Judicial Notice Plaintiffs request the court take judicial notice of two websites and six purported facts rela...

Excerpt: ...elgado”), Jorge Ortiz-Perez (“Perez”), and Allied Trade Group for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. The complaint alleges causes of action for (1) negligence, and (2), motor vehicle negligence. Delgado was allegedly operating the vehicle that collided with Plaintiff's vehicle and was working in the course and scope of his employment with Perez at the time of the accident. The complaint includes a prayer for punitive damages. De...

Excerpt: ...(“Maltzman”) for injuries arising out of a motorcycle vs. automobile accident. Plaintiff asserts that on February 23, 2021, Maltzman issued a subpoena to CVS Pharmacy (“CVS') seeking medical and billing records concerning Plaintiff. Plaintiff, at this time, moves to quash the subpoena. Defendant opposes the motion, and Plaintiff filed a reply. Plaintiff asserts Maltzman initially agreed the subject subpoena was overbroad but has failed to w...

Excerpt: ...f”), et al. filed this action against Defendant, The Vons Companies, Inc. (“Defendant”) for injuries arising out of a slip and fall in Defendant's store. Plaintiff asserts on September 17, 2020, she served request for production of documents (“RPDs”), set one, on Defendant, wherein Plaintiff requested copies of any incident reports in relation to her slip and fall accident. Plaintiff provides Defendant identified two handwritten witness...

Excerpt: ...) for injuries Plaintiff sustained at Defendant's school during a Physical Education (“PE”) class when another student collided with Plaintiff during a game of tag frisbee football. Plaintiff alleges a PE teacher instructed and directed the students, including Plaintiff, to participate in the game. The operative First Amended Complaint alleges causes of action for (1) Negligent Supervision - Failure to Supervise and Protect and (2) Failure to...

Excerpt: ...this action against Defendant, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“LACMTA”), Scott Howard Mancher (“Mancher”), and Miriam Stephanie De Leon, (“De Leon”) for damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident. The complaint alleges that on or May 25, 2018, was a lawful passenger on LACMTA's and Mancher's bus when the accident occurred. (Compl. at p. 6.) At the time of the incident, Mancher was employed and acting wi...

Excerpt: ...f Court, rule 3.300(a). (Min. Order June 18, 2020.) Case No. 19STCV43650 was designated the lead case. Plaintiff, State Compensation Insurance Fund (“SCIF”) filed the 19STCV43650 action against Defendants, Dan Mekpong (“Mekpong”), Surapol Mekpongsatorn (“Mekpongsatorn”), and Noodle World, Inc. (“Noodle World”) for damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident. Plaintiffs, Nima Vaezi (“Vaezi”) and Maryam Kazemi (“Kazemi”)...