Excerpt: ...G Direct Real Estate 10, LP (“I&G”) for appointment of an appraiser. On July 5, 2018, I&G filed a cross-complaint for declaratory relief and an injunction prohibiting further efforts to continue the appraisal process. On November 21, 2018, the Court granted Douglas Emmett's motion to appoint an appraiser. Following an appeal, the parties stipulated to the appointment of an appraiser and agreed that the appraisal process should be stayed pendi...

Excerpt: ...t Nguyen (collectively, “Petitioners”) filed a petition to compel arbitration against Teri VanLandingham, and to stay her unpaid wages and retaliation claims with the Labor Commissioner, State of California, Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (“DLSE”). On October 6, 2020, the Court granted the petition and ordered the DLSE proceeding stayed as to Seviinth Wave and Nguyen. The DLSE proceeding agains...

Excerpt: ...ified Labor Staffing Solutions Inc., alleging claims related to the termination of his employment, arising under the Fair Housing and Employment Act (“FEHA”) and public policy. On July 5, 2022, Defendant filed a petition to compel arbitration and stay the action, and on August 12, 2022, it filed a memorandum of points and authorities and supporting evidence. When seeking to compel arbitration of a plaintiff's claims, the defendant must allege...

Excerpt: ...ration filed a first amended complaint (“FAC”) against Defendants Chris Doman Enterprises Inc. dba Doman Pools, alleging (1) breach of contract; (2) express indemnity; (3) implied indemnity; (4) equitable indemnity; (5) comparative negligence; (6) implied warranties; (7) express warranties; and (8) negligence. On April 7, 2022, Defendant and Cross-Complainant Chris Doman Enterprises Inc. dba Doman Pools filed a first amended cross-complaint (...

Excerpt: ...or Company's section 998 offer in this Song-Beverly case. Under the settlement, Defendant agreed to pay Plaintiff's reasonable attorney fees and costs. On July 12, 2022, Plaintiff filed a motion for attorney fees, costs, and expenses. Defendant did not file an opposition. Plaintiff's request for judicial notice is denied, as attorney fees orders in other cases are not relevant. As the prevailing party, Plaintiff is entitled to an award of reasona...

Excerpt: ...) breach of oral contract, (2) fraud, (3) conversion, (4) receipt of stolen property, and (5) unfair business practices. On June 20, 2022, Defendant filed a motion to dismiss for lack jurisdiction. At the original July 27, 2022 hearing, the Court continued the hearing and ordered supplemental briefing. Plaintiff's objections to the Third Declaration of Oscar Hackett are overruled. LEGAL STANDARD “A court of this state may exercise jurisdiction ...

Excerpt: ...isparate treatment) in violation of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”); (2) discrimination (disparate impact) in violation of FEHA; (3) harassment (sexual favoritism) in violation of FEHA; (4) retaliation in violation of FEHA; (5) failure to prevent harassment, discrimination, or retaliation; and (6) retaliation in violation of the Labor Code. Plaintiff later dismissed the second cause of action. On June 17, 2022, Defendant filed a ...

Excerpt: ...ackman, Shapiro, Marshall & Harlan (erroneously sued as Lewitt Hackman); Fred Berger; Sarai Estupinian; Sarai Nursing Hospice Staffing, Inc.; and Avieli Itah. “The parties and relevant individuals share a last name. For clarity, convenience, and in order to avoid confusion, we refer to them by their first names and intend no disrespect.” (Cruz v. Superior Court (2004) 120 Cal.App.4th 175, 188, fn. 13.) The FAC alleges (1) breach of contract, ...

Excerpt: ...t. 48 8:30 a.m. Au gust 31, 2022 On March 9, 2022, Silver Star Construction Engineering Inc. (“Silver Star”) filed this action against Amanda Ruch, Nicolas Ruch, and U.S. Bank National Association. On March 21, 2022, Amanda Ruch and Nicolas Ruch (collectively, “Cross-Complainants”) filed a cross- complaint, and on April 25, 2022, they filed a first amended cross-complaint (“FACC”) against Silver Star, John A. Tatoulian, and Steven Bra...

Excerpt: ... retaliation, and failure to take all reasonable steps to prevent discrimination/retaliation. On July 28, 2022, Plaintiff filed a Pitchess motion under Evidence Code section 1043 et seq. and Penal Code section 832.5. A party may discover a law enforcement officer's personnel file through a Pitchess motion. (See Pitchess v. Superior Court (1974) 11 Cal.3d 531.) The Pitchess motion has been partly codified in Evidence Code, section 1043, which make...

Excerpt: ...y, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against Defendants Diana Lands and Diana Lands Nathanson Design Inc. (collectively, “Defendants”). On July 25, 2022, Defendants filed a motion to strike. The Court may, upon a motion or at any time in its discretion: (1) strike out any irrelevant, false, or improper matter inserted in any pleading; or (2) strike out all or any part of any pleading not drawn or filed in conformity with the laws of Califor...

Excerpt: ...12, 2019, the Court entered judgment in favor of Plaintiff Leonard Schrage and against Defendants Michael Schrage and Joseph Schrage. On September 2, 2021, the Court of Appeal reversed Leonard Schrage's monetary judgment against Michael Schrage. Remittitur issued on January 11, 2022. On August 1, 2022, the Receiver filed a motion for an order authorizing him to retain Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp (“MSK”) as probate counsel nunc pro tunc. Micha...

Excerpt: ...On August 13, 2021, Plaintiff T.H. filed a first amended complaint (“FAC”) against Defendant County of Los Angeles arising from childhood sexual abuse. On June 29, 2022, the parties participated in an informal discovery conference. On July 13, 2022, Defendant filed a motion to compel further responses to special interrogatories. On July 14, 2022, Defendant filed a motion to compel third party Orange County Mental Health to comply with a recor...

Excerpt: ...st Doe 1, arising from childhood sexual assault. On August 17, 2022, Plaintiff filed an ex parte application to approve and seal the certificates of merit, permit service on Doe 1, and permit Plaintiff to proceed under a fictitious name. A. Seal Certificates of Merit A plaintiff who is 40 years of age or older in an action arising from childhood sexual assault must file certificates of merit executed by the attorney for the plaintiff and by a lic...

Excerpt: ...inst Plaintiff Marcello Palmieri. On March 23, 2022, the Court entered judgment in favor of Defendant, awarding him his costs “at a later date, pursuant to the filing of a memorandum of costs.” On April 4, 2022, Defendant filed a verified memorandum of costs, seeking $117,754.84 in costs. Plaintiff was electronically served with the memorandum of costs on the same date. Plaintiff did not file a motion to tax costs within 15 days after service...

Excerpt: ...ral Motors LLC for breach of warranties arising from the purchase of an allegedly defective vehicle. On October 12, 2021, Plaintiff propounded Request for Production, Set One, on Defendant. (Bohloul Decl., Ex. C.) Plaintiff received Defendant's unverified responses on November 15, 2021. (Bohloul Decl., Ex. E.) After meeting and conferring via letter, on December 21, 2021, Defendant signed a Joint Statement of Discovery in Dispute that indicated t...

Excerpt: ...m. Au gust 18, 2022 On October 20, 2021, Plaintiff EBF Holdings, LLC filed this action against Defendants YNE Fabric Wholesale Inc. (“YNE”) and Steve Byunghoon Rhee. On December 21, 2021, the Court entered default against YNE. On December 30, 2021, Plaintiff filed a request for entry of default judgment against YNE, which the Court denied without prejudice on January 19, 2022. On May 2, 2022, Plaintiff filed a motion for summary judgment, or ...

Excerpt: ... of Larry J. Schoncite Trust, filed this action against Defendants Scott D. Fisher; Scott D. Fisher, A Professional Law Corporation; Michael L. Magasinn; and Law Offices of Michael L. Magasinn, arising from alleged legal malpractice. On June 1, 2022, Scott D. Fisher and Scott D. Fisher, A Professional Law Corporation (collectively, “Fisher Defendants”) filed a motion to compel arbitration. On June 6, 2022, Michael L. Magasinn and Law Offices ...

Excerpt: ...xia Lopez, Genesis Lopez, and Renando Mixon (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed a first amended complaint (“FAC”) against Defendants Leonidas Ramirez, Dolores Ramirez, Rafael Ramirez, Leo Baltazar Ramirez & Dolores Ramirez Living Trust, Leo Baltazar Ramirez as Trustee, and Dolores Ramirez as Trustee (collectively, “Defendants”). On June 2, 2022, Defendants filed a motion for summary judgment, or in the alternative, summary adjudication...

Excerpt: ...Joseph Schrage. In June 2019, Plaintiff served an order on Wells Fargo and levied $18,252.36 from Michael Schrage's bank accounts. (M. Schrage Decl. ¶ 2(a) & Exs. H, I.) On January 15, 2020, Plaintiff's counsel filed a Notice of Judgment Lien with the California Secretary of State. (RJN, Ex. C.) On July 29, 2020, the Court issued an Order of Seizure of Personal Property in a Private Place, authorizing the seizure and surrender of Michael Schrage...

Excerpt: ...A. and Khalid Shafiq (“Dr. Shafiq”) (collectively, “Shafiq”), alleging Khalid Shafiq, M.D., P.A. breached a Master Lease Agreement by not reimbursing TIAA for $52,420.26 in property taxes paid in Texas, both defendants were unjustly enriched based on that alleged failure to reimburse TIAA, and Dr. Shafiq breached a guaranty in connection with the Master Lease Agreement. TIAA also alleged an account stated against both defendants for $52,4...

Excerpt: ...ed this action against Defendants Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, Not In Its Individual Capacity But Solely As Certificate Trustee Of Bosco Credit U Trust Series 2010-1 c/a Franklin Credit Management Corporation, alleging (1) violation of Civil Code section 2924, (2) wrongful foreclosure, (3) unfair business practices, and (4) cancellation of written instruments. On May 20, 2022, the Court sustained a de...

Excerpt: ...Murphy filed this action against Defendants Curtis Sand & Gravel and Ben Curtis, alleging wage and hour violations, failure to maintain and provide records, unfair competition, breach of contract, retaliation, wrongful termination, harassment, and gender discrimination. On May 3, 2021, Defendants filed a cross-complaint alleging breach of duty of loyalty and conversion. On June 2, 2022, the parties participated in an Informal Discovery Conference...

Excerpt: ... Motor Group of Valencia LLC dba Mercedes-Benz of Valencia (“Mercedes-Benz of Valencia”) (collectively, “Defendants”), arising from Plaintiff's lease of an allegedly defective vehicle. On March 28, 2022, Defendants filed a motion to compel arbitration and stay the action pending completion of arbitration. Defendants' request for judicial notice of the Complaint is granted. At the original hearing on June 8, 2022, Plaintiff's counsel state...

Excerpt: ...l Engineering Company Inc. (“Vista”), Scott Saunders, Elite Waterproofing and Coating Inc. (“Elite Inc.”), Jorge Casillas, Andrez Frias, and Elio Gould. Casillas and Frias (“Settling Defendants”) have now settled with Plaintiffs for $30,000 and filed this application for determination of good faith settlement. Vista and Saunders have opposed the motion. Vista's and Saunders's Objection to the Declaration of Jorge Casillas is overruled...

Excerpt: ...��SAC”) against Defendants City of Alhambra, Scott Burnside, Michael Brown, and JCC Venture LLC. On April 25, 2022, Plaintiff served a Deposition Subpoena For Production of Business Records on Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office (“LACDAO”), seeking “Any and all documents related to the Los Angeles County's District Attorney's file regarding criminal case number GA106008-02 . . . .” (Conlogue Decl., Ex. 1.) On May 13, 2022, LAC...

Excerpt: ..., Plaintiff Neman Brothers & Associates, Inc. renewed its judgment against Defendants Blue Point Textile, Inc. dba Magna Fabric; Farhad Kangavari aka Frahad Kangavari aka Farhad Kangavary, individually and dba CA Collection, and dba Magna Fabric; Veronica Gonzales aka Veronica G. Lozano; Farhad Kangavari and Veronica G. Lozano, The Trustees of the Veronica Living Family Trust Dated October 10, 2008; and White Coast, Inc. On April 28, 2022, Plaint...

Excerpt: ...paunchit Wiwatniwong aka Posey Chan (“Chan”), Bunthiwa Sae Tang, and Joy King. Plaintiff later dismissed King. On June 21, 2022, Plaintiff filed a motion for terminating sanctions and monetary sanctions against Chan. Chan did not file an opposition. On July 27, 2022, Plaintiff filed a second amended complaint Plaintiff seeks a terminating sanction Chan's answer and entering default against her due to misuse of the discovery process. A court m...

Excerpt: ...ion against Defendants United States Liability Insurance Company Inc. (“USLI”) and Schifrin Gagnon & Dickey Inc. On May 25, 2022, Schifrin Gagnon & Dickey Inc. (“Defendant”) filed a motion for summary judgment, or in the alternative, summary adjudication. EVIDENTIARY OBJECTIONS Defendant's Objection Nos. 1-3 are overruled. REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE Defendant's request for judicial notice of the Complaint, Answer, and Quitclaim Deed is g...

Excerpt: ...ed complaint (“SAC”) against Defendants Eun Hee Song, Restoration Unlimited Group, Inc., JNH Roofing, Inc. (“JNH”), Sean Soon Wook Lee, and Jay Hahm, alleging (1) breach of contract, (2) express indemnify, (3) fraud: intentional misrepresentation, (4) negligent misrepresentation, (5) negligence, (6) intentional misrepresentation, (7) bad faith breach of contract, (8) negligence, and (9) contribution. On July 6, 2022, Sean Soon Wook Lee (�...

Excerpt: ...s HCC Service Company Inc., Tokio Marine American Insurance Company, Tokio Marine Management Inc., and Cindy Chow-Snavely, alleging (1) disability discrimination; (2) violation of California Family Rights Act; (3) failure to reasonably accommodate disability; (4) failure to engage in a timely, good faith, interactive process; (5) retaliation; (6) failure to prevent discrimination and retaliation; (7) wrongful termination in violation of public po...

Excerpt: ...on against Defendants United States Liability Insurance Company Inc. and Schifrin, Gagnon & Dickey Inc. On May 24, 2022, United States Liability Insurance Company Inc. (“Defendant”) filed a motion for summary judgment, or in the alternative, summary adjudication. EVIDENTIARY OBJECTIONS Defendant's Objection Nos. 1-5 are overruled. REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE Defendant's request for judicial notice of the Complaint, Answer, and Quitclaim Deed ...

Excerpt: ...ts LLC, Sherebourne Properties Inc., Ebson International Inc., Metropolis Beauty LLC, and others, alleging (1) breach of contract, (2) contribution, (3) money lent, and (4) unjust enrichment. On December 9, 2021, the Court sustained a demurrer as to Jason Dodo, Nicolas Bobroff, Sherebourne Properties Inc., Ebson International Inc., and Metropolis Beauty LLC without leave to amend. The Court sustained the demurrer as to Daniel Bobroff and Pro Conc...

Excerpt: ...e Labor Commissioner in favor of Respondent Cynthis Saucedo. On May 2, 2022, Respondent filed a motion to dismiss due to Appellant's failure to post a timely undertaking. Appellant did not file an opposition. At the original hearing on May 27, 2022, the Court continued the hearing so Appellant could file an opposition by July 8, 2022, and Respondent could file a reply by July 22, 2022. Appellant filed a late opposition on July 15, 2022. A party m...

Excerpt: ...inst Defendant General Motors LLC arising from Plaintiffs' lease of an allegedly defective vehicle. On June 8, 2022, Defendant filed a demurrer and motion to strike. DEMURRER Defendant demurs to the sixth cause of action for fraud by omission. A. Specificity Defendant argues this cause of action is not pleaded with the required specificity. (Demurrer at p. 8.) Fraud based on concealment requires that “(1) the defendant must have concealed or su...

Excerpt: ...Republic National Title Insurance Company (“Old Republic”) filed a cross-complaint against Brandon Min. Brandon Min filed an answer on November 17, 2021, and a cross-complaint against Old Republic and Chris Sung Moon Min on November 18, 2021. On December 27, 2021, Old Republic propounded Requests for Production, Set One on Brandon Min. (Vaqar Decl., Ex. 1.) Brandon Min did not serve responses, and the parties exchanged emails. (Vaqar Decl. ¶...

Excerpt: ...LLC arising from Plaintiff's purchase of an allegedly defective vehicle. On May 19, 2022, Defendant filed a demurrer and motion to strike. DEMURRER Defendant demurs to the sixth cause of action for fraud by omission. A. Specificity Defendant argues this cause of action is not pleaded with the required specificity. (Demurrer at p. 8.) Fraud based on concealment requires that “(1) the defendant must have concealed or suppressed a material fact, (...

Excerpt: ...nts Ampaunchit Wiwatniwong aka Posey Chan (“Chan”), Bunthiwa Sae Tang, and Joy King. The Court granted Tang's motion to quash service of summons on February 25, 2020, and Plaintiff filed a new proof of service on October 9, 2020. Chan filed an answer on February 27, 2020. Plaintiff dismissed King on June 1, 2022. On June 30, 2022, Plaintiff filed this motion for leave to amend the FAC. The Court may, in its discretion and after notice to the ...

Excerpt: ...s LLC alleging (1) breach of oral contract, (2) fraud, (3) conversion, (4) receipt of stolen property, and (5) unfair business practices. On June 20, 2022, Defendant filed a motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction. LEGAL STANDARD “A court of this state may exercise jurisdiction on any basis not inconsistent with the Constitution of this state or of the United States.” (Code Civ. Proc., § 410.10.) “The Due Process Clause protects an indi...

Excerpt: ...); retaliation; failure to prevent harassment, discrimination, or retaliation; and whistleblower retaliation. On June 15, 2022, Plaintiff filed a Pitchess motion under Evidence Code sections 1043 and 1045 and Penal Code section 832.5. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (“LASD”) filed an opposition as a real party in interest. (See Evid. Code, § 1040, subd. (b).) A party may discover a law enforcement officer's personnel file through a P...

Excerpt: ...SAC”) against Defendants City of Alhambra, Scott Burnside, Michael Brown, and JCC Venture LLC. On April 25, 2022, Plaintiff served a Deposition Subpoena For Production of Business Records on Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office (“LACDAO”), seeking “Any and all documents related to the Los Angeles County's District Attorney's file regarding criminal case number GA106008-02 . . . .” (Conlogue Decl., Ex. 1.) On May 13, 2022, LACDA...

Excerpt: ...ssan North America, Inc. arising from Plaintiff's purchase of an allegedly defective vehicle from a non-party dealership. On June 9, 2022, Defendant filed a motion to compel arbitration and stay the action pending completion of arbitration. Defendant also filed a motion for stay of proceedings pending the resolution of the motion to compel arbitration. MOTION FOR STAY OF PROCEEDINGS Defendant moves to stay all proceedings, including all discovery...

Excerpt: ...e, Jane JR Doe, and Jane JN Doe (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against Defendants Los Angeles Unified School District (“LAUSD”), Alice Ballard-Treptow, and Joyce Johnson. On June 29, 2022, LAUSD filed this motion for leave of Court to perform mental examinations of Plaintiffs. A party must obtain leave of court when seeking to obtain discovery by a mental examination. (Code of Civ. Proc., § 2032.310, subd. (a).) A motion ...

Excerpt: ...hrough his Guardian Ad Litem, Amy Honeywell, filed this action against Defendants The Terraces at Via Verde - A Memory Care Community, ADP of San Dimas LLC, San Dimas MC Care Properties LLC, Frontier Management LLC arising from alleged elder abuse and negligence when Plaintiff was under Defendants' care. Plaintiff moves for trial preference on the grounds that he is over the age of 70 and his health is such that a preference is necessary to preve...

Excerpt: ...ff later substituted Canyon Country Enterprise for Doe 1 and Canyon Country Enterprises as Doe 2. On April 8, 2022, the Court denied Plaintiff's motion for leave to file a first amended complaint (“FAC”) with new causes of action for recording of confidential communications in violation of Penal Code section 632, subdivision (a) and stalking in violation of Civil Code section 1708.7, finding that Defendants would be prejudiced before the July...

Excerpt: ...ended petition (“SAP”) against Respondent City of Los Angeles, alleging (1) declaratory relief, (2) petition for writ of mandate (violation of LAMC § 12.24), (3) petition for writ of mandate (abuse of discretion), (4) petition for writ of mandate (violation of CEQA), (5) taking of property without just compensation, and (6) denial of procedural and substantive due process. On July 22, 2021, the Honorable Mary H. Strobel sustained a demurrer ...

Excerpt: ...he Private Attorney General Act (“PAGA”). The parties have agreed on the terms of a settlement. Under the proposed settlement, Defendant will pay a total of $490,000.00. Of that amount, up to $215,000.00 will be paid as attorney fees, up to $19,000.00 will be paid as costs, and $10,000.00 will be paid to Plaintiff. Some portion will also be paid to a settlement administrator. Of the remaining amount, 75-percent will be paid to the Labor and W...

Excerpt: ... Plaintiffs Pagiel Shechter, M.D. (“Dr. Shechter”) and Pagiel Shechter, M.D., Inc. (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed a first amended complaint (“FAC”) against Defendants Alta Hospital Systems LLC (“Alta”), Southern California Healthcare System Inc. (“SCHS”), David R. Topper, Kathleen Mello-Navejas, Michael Klepin, Jamshid Niknam M.D., Kathren Alkasspooles, Martha Nishinaka, and Rajendra Prasad M.D. The FAC allegees (1) unlawf...

Excerpt: ... RESPONSES TO REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS Dept. 48 8:30 a.m. Jul y 21, 2022 On November 22, 2021, Plaintiff Melsavid Ma filed a first amended complaint (“FAC”) against Defendant General Motors LLC for breach of warranties arising from the purchase of an allegedly defective vehicle. On April 29, 2022, the parties participated in an informal discovery conference. On June 9, 2022, Plaintiff filed a motion to compel the deposition of Defe...

Excerpt: ...n; failure to prevent harassment, discrimination, or retaliation; and whistleblower retaliation. On June 15, 2022, Plaintiff filed a Pitchess motion under Evidence Code sections 1043 and 1045 and Penal Code section 832.5. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (“LASD”) filed an opposition as a real party in interest. (See Evid. Code, § 1040, subd. (b).) A party may discover a law enforcement officer's personnel file through a Pitchess motio...

Excerpt: ...n; failure to prevent harassment, discrimination, or retaliation; and whistleblower retaliation. On June 15, 2022, Plaintiff filed a Pitchess motion under Evidence Code sections 1043 and 1045 and Penal Code section 832.5. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (“LASD”) filed an opposition as a real party in interest. (See Evid. Code, § 1040, subd. (b).) A party may discover a law enforcement officer's personnel file through a Pitchess motio...

Excerpt: ...alleges that Plaintiff owned a 50% interest in real property located at 13115 S. Broadway in Los Angeles by Grant Deed dated July 25, 2015. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants, Joseph Bailey and Diana Bailey, are trustees of the Bailey Family Trust. The parties agreed not to record the deed until the Baileys could secure financing. Defendants subsequently transferred the property on July 26, 2019, solely to the Bailey Family Trust without recognizi...

Excerpt: ...a representative action to recover civil penalties pursuant to the Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”) for Defendant's alleged Labor Code Violations. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants failed to do the following in violation of the Labor Code: to pay minimum and overtime wages, to provide meal and rest breaks, to timely pay wages, to timely pay wages upon termination, to provide complete and accurate wage statements, and to reimburse busine...

Excerpt: ...ction (“Quiet Title action”) filed April 21, 2021, alleges that Plaintiff and her partner of 37 years, Theodore Fairchild (“Mr. Fairchild”), now deceased, purchased a home together in March of 1998 with joint funds. Plaintiff alleges the couple shared joint bank accounts and pooled their earnings. Shortly after Mr. Fairchild died, Plaintiff allegedly discovered that Mr. Fairchild transferred all funds from their joint bank accounts to an ...

Excerpt: ...OUND The operative Fourth Amended Complaint (“Fourth AC”) filed on December 14, 2020, arises from the alleged wrongful death of Plaintiffs' decedent, George Kelly (“Kelly”). Plaintiffs allege that Defendants subjected Kelly to an undisclosed experimental bone marrow transplant protocol developed by Bellicum Pharmaceutical, Inc., which allegedly resulted in Kelly's death. Plaintiffs allege claims for wrongful death, negligence, fraud, batt...

Excerpt: ...t Amended Complaint filed on February 17, 2022, alleges that Plaintiffs rent residential real property from Defendants pursuant to a written rental agreement. Plaintiffs allege that Defendants refuse to abate uninhabitable living conditions and have unlawfully increased the rent in violation of the Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance. Plaintiffs allege that Defendants have engaged in a campaign of harassment and discrimination based on disab...

Excerpt: ... DATE: NOT SET I. BACKGROUND The Third Amended Complaint (“Third AC”) filed on September 24, 2021, alleges that Defendant, Detrop Properties, LLC dba Suns Market Gas & Diesel (“Detrop”) employed Plaintiff as a cashier on September 27, 2018. Plaintiff alleges he underwent training for which he was not paid, was required to falsify timecards to avoid showing overtime, and was required to work through his meal periods. He was not permitted r...

Excerpt: ...esday, June 28, 2022 TIME: 8:30 A.M. COMPLAINT FILED: October 21, 2021 TRIAL DATE: Not set I. BACKGROUND The complaint filed on October 21, 2021, alleges that Defendant failed to pay the invoices incurred from Defendant's use of Plaintiff's chassis equipment pursuant to credit terms. Plaintiff alleges claims for breach of contract, common counts, conversion and for possession property. On February 28, 2022, the court entered default against Defen...

Excerpt: ...L RECORDS IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS' OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO QUASH PLAINTIFFS' SUBPOENA FOR FINANCIAL RECORDS Dept. A DATE: Tuesday, June 28, 2022 TIME: 8:30 A.M. COMPLAINT FILED: April 20, 2021 TRIAL DATE: February 14, 2023 PART 1: DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO QUASH I. BACKGROUND The complaint filed on April 20, 2021, alleges that Plaintiffs, Michael Buck and John Gonzalez (“Plaintiffs”) are members and leaders of Defendant, Peace Aposto...

Excerpt: ...ENTATIVE] ORDER GRANTING THREE MOTIONS BY DEFENDANT, LUZ F. SANTOYO CASTILLO, TO COMPEL PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSES TO FORM INTERROGATORIES, SET ONE; SPECIAL INTERROGATORIES, SET ONE; AND REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, SET ONE AND REQUESTS FOR IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS [TENTATIVE] ORDER DENYING MOTION BY DEFENDANT, LUZ F. SANTOYO CASTILLO, TO COMPEL PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSES TO FORM INTERROGATORY 17.1 (SET TWO) AS RENDERED MOOT [TENTATIVE] ORDER GRANT...

Excerpt: ...“FAC”) filed on August 17, 2019, alleges that from 1988 through 2017, while in the course of Plaintiff's employment with Elite Optical Company (“Elite”) as a lab technician, Plaintiff was exposed to toxic chemicals made and/or supplied by Defendants. Plaintiff alleges she sustained serious injuries to her internal organs and other related and consequential injuries including the amputation of her finger as a result of the exposure. The FA...

Excerpt: ...es that on May 18, 2007, Defendant, Barrie Campbell (“Campbell”), as borrower, signed a deed of trust conveying real property with the power of sale to Sunbelt Financial Services to secure an obligation of $53,640.00. Sunbelt assigned the Deed of Trust to Defendant, Keybank National Association (“Keybank”) on June 12, 2007. Keybank then assigned the Deed of Trust to Plaintiff on December 19, 2014. Plaintiff alleges that on March 1, 2016, ...

Excerpt: ...IME: 8:30 A.M. COMPLAINT FILED: October 16, 2020 TRIAL DATE: November 21, 2022 I. BACKGROUND The complaint alleges that Plaintiff, FNS, Inc (“FNS”) is the parent company of Pantos USA, Inc. (“Pantos”). On January 1, 2018, Pantos and Defendant, GMB North America, Inc. (“GMB”) entered into a Warehouse Service Agreement (“Agreement”) obligating Pantos to provide warehousing services to GMB at its California Warehouse in Carson. On De...

Excerpt: ...t Amended Complaint filed on February 17, 2022, alleges that Plaintiffs rent residential real property from Defendants pursuant to a written rental agreement. Plaintiffs allege that Defendants refuse to abate uninhabitable living conditions and have unlawfully increased the rent in violation of the Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance. Plaintiffs allege that Defendants have engaged in a campaign of harassment and discrimination based on disab...

Excerpt: ...ROUND The First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) filed on April 7, 2021, alleges that on December 8, 2018, Plaintiff attended a ticketed event held at a facility owned, controlled, operated and/or leased by Defendant. While walking down the stairs to his seat, Plaintiff alleges that he tripped and fell forward, and was stopped by a low front railing and sustained injuries. Plaintiff alleges claims for negligence, premises liability, liability under ...

Excerpt: ... arising from a written agreement to lease commercial real property for a two-year term. Plaintiff served a 3-day notice to pay rent or quit, which expired on July 7, 2021. II. DEMURRER TO COMPLAINT FILED ON May 10, 2022 Defendant, Ansony Eduardo Medrano Hernandez, Defendant contends the three-day notice to pay rent or quit was defective in that it did not describe the period for which rent was due. This complaint impermissibly seeks rent beyond ...

Excerpt: ...GROUND The First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) filed on December 26, 2019, alleges claims for “Motor Vehicle” and “Negligence.” Plaintiff alleges that Defendant never returned her vehicle after making repairs and subsequently sold Plaintiff's vehicle without Plaintiff's knowledge. On July 1, 2020 Defendant, Mario Blanco dba Pako's Auto Electric erroneously sued herein as Pako's Auto Parts, filed an answer. On April 26, 2022, the court hea...

Excerpt: ...17, 2022 TRIAL DATE: None set I. BACKGROUND This is an unlawful detainer action (“UD action”) arising from the alleged failure by Defendant, Universal Molding Company (“Universal”) to vacate commercial real property pursuant to a 30-day notice to quit. Plaintiff, Star Investment, LLC (“Star”), alleges it leased the premises to Defendant pursuant to an oral agreement for a month-to-month tenancy. Defendant filed its answer on April 12,...

Excerpt: ...hat Plaintiff bought a Kia Optima Hybrid from Defendant on December 8, 2019. The vehicle developed a ticking sound which substantially impaired the use, value, and safety of the vehicle and failed to conform to express warranties. Defendant was unable to serve or repair the vehicle after a reasonable number of attempts. Plaintiff alleges violations of the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, breach of the implied warranty of merchantability, and f...

Excerpt: ...CAUSES OF ACTION [TENTATIVE] ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO STRIKE PORTIONS OF THE FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT Dept. A DATE: Thursday, June 2, 2022 TIME: 8:30 A.M. COMPLAINT FILED: September 24, 2021 TRIAL DATE: Not set I. Background The First Amended Complaint (“FAC”), filed on March 24, 2022, alleges that Plaintiff, Tammie Rankin, is a disabled resident of rented premises owned and controlled by Defendants. Plaintiff, Tammie Rankin, alleges that on S...

Excerpt: ...NEY'S FEES AND COSTS Dept. A Date: Thursday, June 2, 2022 TIME: 8:30 A.M. COMPLAINT FILED: October 10, 2019 TRIAL DATE: Not set I. Background The complaint alleges that Defendant, Telops International, Inc., (“Telops”), through their agent, Defendant, Julio Benavente (“Benavente”), made numerous representations with respect to the installation of solar panels on Plaintiffs' home. Telops subsequently installed solar panels, although Plaint...

Excerpt: ... 2021, alleges that Plaintiff was a victim of sexual abuse allegedly perpetrated by, Adetokunbo Kamson (“Kamson”), while she was a patient of Defendant, A Diop Family Care Medical Group. Plaintiff alleges claims for (1) sexual harassment, (2) intentional infliction of emotional distress, (3) negligence, (4) negligent supervision, (5) negligent hiring/retention and (6) negligent failure to warn, train, and educate. The court first granted a st...

Excerpt: ...D: January 7, 2021 TRIAL DATE: June 20, 2022 I. BACKGROUND The First Amended Complaint, filed on August 19, 2021, alleges that Defendant, Teresa Jennings (“Teresa”), arranged a meeting between Plaintiff, Margaret Jennings, and Defendant, Lisa Fay Collins, an attorney, to help Plaintiff with her estate. Although Plaintiff intended to distribute her assets after her death, Defendant Collins created a deed transferring Plaintiff's real property ...

Excerpt: ...22 TIME: 8:30 A.M. COMPLAINT FILED: July 18, 2019 TRIAL DATE: Not set PART 1 – MOTION TO BE RELIEVED COUNSEL I. BACKGROUND This action arises from Plaintiff's efforts to obtain a loan for $200,000 secured by his home located at 15319 California Avenue in Paramount. The First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) filed on 10/5/20 alleges that Plaintiff believed he was borrowing money from the Li Defendants but Defendants allegedly tricked Plaintiff into...

Excerpt: ... The Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) filed on March 24, 2022, alleges that Plaintiff purchased from non-parties, Cast Group, LLC and Paz Global Ventures (“Sellers”), a container full of A+ Nitrile Gloves on June 29, 2021, pursuant to a written agreement. The container of gloves (“Container”) arrived in the port of Long Beach on June 21, 2021, and was transported to a warehouse operated by Defendant, Midas Express, Inc. (“Midas”)....

Excerpt: ...COMPLAINT FILED: September 23, 2021 TRIAL DATE: Not set I. BACKGROUND The Complaint filed in this action alleges that Plaintiff extended credit to Defendants, Michael Velasco (“Velasco”) and Michael's (A Lead Generation Company), LLC, (“Michael's”) pursuant to an American Express credit card. Defendants failed to pay the balance due of $34,530.52 on Account -3007 and $2,460.16 on account -1003, for a total of $36,990.68. Plaintiff alleges...

Excerpt: ...AINT FILED: January 24, 2022 TRIAL DATE: Not set I. BACKGROUND The complaint alleges that in 1982, Plaintiff bought real property located at 2560 Monroe Street in Carson. Plaintiff believed the address was composed of three lots. In 1987, when attempting to refinance, Plaintiff discovered that the Plaintiff's deed included only two of the three lots. Plaintiff allegedly retained Defendant, Michael Louis Friedman (“Attorney Friedman”), to assi...

Excerpt: ...r action arising from Defendant's failure to vacate pursuant to a 30-day notice to quit. The lease was based on an oral agreement for a month-to-month tenancy of commercial property. Defendant, Universal Molding Company, filed its answer on April 12, 2022. II. PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT FILED MAY 11, 2022 Plaintiff argues that there is no dispute that Plaintiff served Defendant with a 30-Day Notice to Quit on February 1, 2022. Defend...

Excerpt: ...tion arising from a written agreement to lease commercial real property. Pursuant to a First Amended Lease agreement, the parties agreed to extend the lease until March 31, 2022. The lease term has expired, but Defendant allegedly failed to vacate the premises. Plaintiff seeks possession of the premises and holdover damages. II. DEMURRER TO COMPLAINT FILED ON APRIL 21, 2022 Defendant, Bennett Motor Express, LLC, asserts that this unlawful detaine...

Excerpt: ...17, 2022 TIME: 8:30 A.M. COMPLAINT FILED: July 9, 2020 NON-JURY TRIAL DATE: May 17, 2022 28, 2022 I. BACKGROUND The complaint alleges that Defendants employed Plaintiff in May 2017 to work for Plaintiff as a packer at 2839 East El Presidio Street in Carson. On July 14, 2017, Plaintiff tripped over an unsafely parked pallet jack at the work site. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants did not carry workers' compensation insurance in violation of the La...

Excerpt: ...ATIVE] ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR A PROTECTIVE ORDER WITH RESPECT TO REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, SET TWO, SERVED BY DEFENDANT. Dept. A DATE: Thursday, May 12, 2022 TIME: 8:30 A.M. COMPLAINT FILED: December 7, 2020 TRIAL DATE: March 27, 2023 I. BACKGROUND The First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) filed on April 7, 2021, alleges that on December 8, 2018, Plaintiff attended a ticketed event held at a facility owned, controlled, oper...

Excerpt: ...ing from a written commercial lease agreement that terminated by its terms on December 31, 2021. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant failed to relinquish possession of the premises. Plaintiff did not extend the lease terms. However, Defendant continues to unlawfully remain in possession without Plaintiff's consent. II. MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT A. Motion filed April 28, 2022 Plaintiff argues that the undisputed material facts establish that Defend...

Excerpt: ...r action arising from a written residential lease agreement. The complaint seeks Defendants' eviction for their breach of the agreement by committing waste and other nuisance by operating a mechanic shop outside of their unit. II. DEMURRER TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT A. Demurrer filed March 28, 2022. Defendants contend that the complaint fails to state a cause of action for unlawful detainer because it is based on a defective three-day notice to per...

Excerpt: ...Not set I. Background The complaint filed on November 26, 2019, alleges that Plaintiff entered into oral construction agreement with Defendants to convert Plaintiff's garage into an apartment. Defendants allegedly failed to obtain the required permits to complete construction and failed to complete the work in a timely manner. Plaintiff alleges causes of action for fraud in the inducement, negligence, money had and received, constructive trust, a...

Excerpt: ...TE: Not set I. BACKGROUND The First Amended Complaint, (“FAC”) filed on March 10, 2022, alleges that Defendants wrongfully foreclosed on Plaintiff's real property on June 16, 2020. Plaintiff alleges that although he submitted an application for foreclosure prevention based on financial hardship, Defendants wrongfully denied the application. The FAC alleges one cause of action for negligent misrepresentation. On January 5, 2022, Defendant, ZBS...

Excerpt: ...ay 3, 2022 TIME: 8:30 A.M. COMPLAINT FILED: November 23, 2020 TRIAL DATE: May 1, 2023 I. BACKGROUND The complaint alleges that when Plaintiff was 13 years old, Defendant, Michael Edmond (“Edmond”) then employed by Defendant Los Angeles Unified School District (“LAUSD”) as a teacher and coach, committed multiple acts of sexual assault, abuse, and harassment against Plaintiff. Plaintiff alleges claims for sexual assault; intentional inflict...

Excerpt: ...ATE: January 18, 2022 I. COMPLAINT The First Amended Complaint filed on May 4, 2016, alleges that Defendants failed to properly diagnose and treat the condition of Plaintiff, Aida Iniguez, resulting in the amputation of both of her legs. Plaintiff alleges claims for negligence and loss of consortium on behalf of her husband, Francisco Iniguez, who has since died. II. PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR A PROTECTIVE ORDER THAT PLAINTIFF'S COUNSEL'S DEPOSITION ...

Excerpt: ... April 29, 2022 TIME: 1:30 p.m. COMPLAINT FILED: January 20, 2018 TRIAL DATE: February 14, 2022 I. BACKGROUND THE LEAD MATTER: AZIZI V. RAFALIAN, et al. This action arises from alleged misconduct Defendant, Benham Rafalian (“Rafalian”) in the control and management of real property located at 500 Carson Town Center in Carson. Plaintiff, as trustee for the Shamsam Irrevocable Trust, claims to have an interest in the real property. Plaintiff al...

Excerpt: ...C”) filed on January 3, 2022, alleges that commencing on March 6, 2018, Plaintiff sought medical care from Defendants. Plaintiff alleges Defendants were negligent in assessing and treating his condition, resulting in paralysis. Plaintiff alleges one cause of action for medical negligence. II. DEMURRER TO THE COMPLAINT A. Demurrer filed on March 7, 2022 Demurring parties, Charles Pham, M.D.; Shira Schlesinger, M.D.; and Michael Bolaris, M.D. (�...

Excerpt: ...plaint (“FAC”), filed on February 1, 2022, alleges that Plaintiff, Jill Hill, is the daughter of decedent, Janice E. Hill, who allegedly died because of Defendants' negligence in providing care and treatment and in performing a surgical procedure. Plaintiff alleges claims for medical malpractice and loss of consortium. On January 5, 2022, the court granted Defendants' Motion for Judgment on the Pleading, finding the FAC defective as alleged. ...

Excerpt: ...one set I. Alleged and Procedural Facts The complaint, filed on July 20, 2020, alleges that on January 29, 2020, Plaintiff mistakenly and inadvertently wired $52,805.48 to Defendant, HS SPORTS, INC., A California Corporation. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant does not have the right to the money but has failed and refused to return the funds. Plaintiff alleges a claim for money had and received. Plaintiff served Defendant with the summons and comp...

Excerpt: ... action filed on June 25, 2019, alleges that Plaintiff sought medical care at St. Francis Medical Center on September 20, 2018, for a severe injury to her right leg after falling from a skateboard. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants failed to diagnose her condition and failed to timely act to salvage her leg, which was ultimately amputated. Plaintiff alleges one cause of action for medical malpractice. II. MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, OR ALTERNATI...

Excerpt: ...The operative Fourth Amended Complaint filed on December 14, 2020, arises from the alleged wrongful death of Plaintiffs' decedent, George Kelly (“Kelly”). Plaintiffs allege that Defendants subjected Kelly to an undisclosed experimental bone marrow transplant protocol developed by Bellicum Pharmaceutical, Inc., which allegedly resulted in Kelly's death. Plaintiffs allege claims for wrongful death, negligence, fraud, battery, and products liabi...

Excerpt: ...ILED: July 22, 2021 TRIAL DATE: None set I. BACKGROUND The complaint alleges that both parties resided at 2029 N. Parmalee Avenue in Compton. Plaintiff alleges that she purchased the real property on July 13, 2012. Plaintiff desired to lower her monthly mortgage and to take equity out of her home to remodel. Defendant, a mortgage loan officer, allegedly took Plaintiff to Ladera Mortgage, and added her name to the title and the loan, unbeknownst t...

Excerpt: ...ege they entered into a written California Residential Purchase Agreement with Defendants, Redwood, Holdings, LLC, (“Redwood”) through its managing member Gregory L. Geiser (“Geiser”) for the purchase of residential real property. Plaintiffs allege that Redwood breached the agreement by failing to make disclosures required by law and failing to disclose known material defects on the real property. Plaintiffs also allege claims against oth...

Excerpt: ...8:30 a.m. COMPLAINT FILED: 3/12/19 TRIAL DATE: NOT SET I. BACKGROUND The Third Amended Complaint (“TAC”) filed on September 24, 2021, alleges that Defendant, Detrop Properties, LLC dba Suns Market Gas & Diesel (“Detrop”) employed Plaintiff as a cashier on 9/27/18. Plaintiff alleges he underwent training for which he was not paid, was required to falsify timecards to avoid showing overtime, and was required to work through his meal periods...

Excerpt: ...TE: Not Set I. BACKGROUND This case is a representative action for penalties under the Private Attorney General Act (“PAGA”) for violations of the Labor Code. Plaintiffs are alleged to be present and former employees of Defendant. The period of alleged violations occurred from March 2020 through September 2020. On February 28, 2022, Defendant filed a Cross-Complaint against Plaintiff, Ethan Troupe, for breach of contract and conspiracy to com...

Excerpt: ...OUND The complaint alleges that on February 3, 2017, Plaintiff, Jonathan Rojas, sustained injury while working at the premises of Defendant, Orion Plastics Corporation (“Orion”). Plaintiff alleges that a plastic-bag-making machine (a “winder,” which spools newly-made, plastic sheets onto cardboard tubes) that Plaintiff was working on became jammed. Plaintiff asserts that his supervisor instructed him to remove the jam by reaching into the...

Excerpt: ...s unlawful detainer action involves residential real property located at 1241 West 168 th St #4 in Gardena. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant signed a written agreement to rent the premises pursuant to a month-to-month tenancy. The action is solely for non-payment of rent. Plaintiff served a three-day notice to quit by posting the notice on the premises on October 26, 2021. Plaintiff alleges that Plaintiff previously served Defendant with a notice...

Excerpt: ...LED: August 12, 2021 TRIAL DATE: Not set I. BACKGROUND The complaint alleges that on June 7, 2002, Plaintiff became the owner of the real property at issue when her father, Leo King, quit claimed his 50% interest in the property to Plaintiff. Plaintiff discovered that on July 21, 2021 that Defendant, Ramona King, aka Romona King (“King”), had forged or caused a forged document to be filed purporting to quitclaim Plaintiff's 50% interest to De...