Excerpt: ...inging this motion for a total Judgment in the amount of $14,150. RULING: The motion is denied. This action arises out of a contract between Plaintiff Helen Evans (Plaintiff) and Defendant Cali One Services, Inc. for the installation of solar panels on Plaintiff's real property located at 16745 Osborne Street, Northridge, California 91343. Plaintiff's operative Second Amended Complaint contains causes of action for: (1) Breach of Contract against...

Excerpt: ...quest that the Court pierce the corporate veil and impose various sanctions (monetary and evidentiary) on Defendant Michael Meadows for A Cleaner Pool, Inc.'s failure to comply with this Court's 12/21/22 order. Alternatively, Plaintiffs request that the Court impose additional monetary sanctions on A Cleaner Pool, Inc. in the amount of $3,120.00; re-order A Cleaner Pool, Inc. to produce the requested records without objections and re-order A Clea...

Excerpt: ... the property. Defendants Warren Davidoff, Melissa Lopez and Mike Dukoff are member of the Owners Association board Plaintiffs allege that defendants Gordon and Gonzalez acted in a verbally and physically abusive manner to Plaintiffs. Plaintiffs allege that owner association rules impose a duty of care for “protection and quiet enjoyment of [residents'] property.” Plaintiff allege seeking assistance from the Owners Association board members, ...

Excerpt: ...Defendant Troy Betz. RULING: The motion is denied without prejudice. SUMMARY OF FACT & PROCEDURAL HISTORY On 11/30/22, Plaintiff Jane Doe (Plaintiff), a former student at Arleta High School, filed this action for damages arising from childhood sexual assault against Defendants Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and Troy Betz (Betz). The operative First Amended Complaint, filed on 1/19/23, contains causes of action for: (1) Sexual Battery...

Excerpt: ...PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of the business relationship between Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant Albert Gonzalez (Gonzalez) and Defendant/Cross-Complainant Irma Torres (Torres). Gonzalez and Torres, either by membership in limited liability companies or as co-tenants, are 50-50 owners of several real properties. On 9/2/22, Gonzalez filed this action against Torres and Extra Hubbard, LLC as a nominal defendant for: (1) Breach of Fiduciary ...

Excerpt: ...f RULING: The demurrer is sustained without leave to amend. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of Plaintiff Pacific Somerfield, LLC's (Plaintiff) claim that Defendants County of Los Angeles, Jeffrey Prang, the Los Angeles County Assessor and the Los Angeles County Assessment Appeals Board (Defendants) over-assessed the base year value of the real property located at 8700 Lindley Avenue, Los Angeles, California (the Prope...

Excerpt: ...ety. This action arises out of Plaintiff Los Angeles Federal Credit Union's (Plaintiff) claims that Defendant Jessica J. Martin aka Jessica Jna Baker (Defendant) has defaulted on two loans made by Plaintiff to Defendant. On 10/31/22, Plaintiff filed this action against Defendant for: (1) Breach of Contract, (2) Money Lent, (3) Claim and Delivery, (4) Breach of Contract and (5) Money Lent. On 1/5/23, Defendant, representing herself, filed an answe...

Excerpt: ...eal. RULING: The motion is granted as set forth below. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY Defendant The Congregational Church of Chatsworth (Defendant Church) is a non-profit corporation. In this action, a subchapter of the Defendant Church's parent denomination, Plaintiff Southern California Nevada Conference United Church of Christ (Conference) along with Plaintiff The Congregational Church of Chatsworth (Plaintiff Church) (collectively, Pla...

Excerpt: ...he amount of $4,824.15 for attorneys' fees and $61.65 in costs. RULING: The request to deem matters admitted is denied. The request for sanctions, in a reduced amount, is granted, as set forth below. This action arises out of Defendant Igor Arzumanian, DVM's (Defendant) treatment of Plaintiff Taihina Tamar's (Plaintiff) dog in August 2020. On 8/9/21, Plaintiff filed this action. The remaining causes of action in the operative Second Amended Compl...

Excerpt: ... FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY As against Defendant Real Time Resolutions, Inc. (Real Time), this action arises out of what Plaintiff Moet Fawaz (Plaintiff) contends was an excessive escrow payoff demand. Real Time services a loan secured by a Deed of Trust on property located at 3703 Liberty Canyon Road in Agoura Hills, California (the Property) which Plaintiff alleges he owns. (FAC ¶¶8-9, 12-13). At some point, Plaintiff filed for bankruptcy pro...

Excerpt: ...duction of bank records with respect to the following bank accounts: Roshmore Development Inc. (Roshmore) Account no. 058-282377 and Krupe Industries Inc. (Krupe) Account no. 035-597723. RULING: The motion is denied. This action arises out of a dispute regarding real property commonly known as 28212 Kelly Johnson Parkway #215 and #225 which are medical office suites (the Property). The Property is currently owned by Lucy Holdings, LLC, a company ...

Excerpt: ...ndant). (See Complaint). On 1/23/23, Plaintiff filed his First Amended Complaint. After meet and confer efforts between defense counsel and Plaintiff, who is representing himself, failed to resolve the issues Defendant had with the First Amended Complaint, on 3/30/23, Defendant filed and served the instant demurrer to the entire First Amended Complaint. (See Ostroff Decl.). Plaintiff has opposed the demurrer and Defendant has filed and served a r...

Excerpt: ...ISTORY This action arose from an incident that occurred on July 13, 2016, at the Old Orchard Elementary School in Valencia, California within the Defendant Newhall Unified School District (“the District”). Plaintiffs Jose De Jesus Diaz Mata and Maria Del Rosario Arroyo, (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) alleged that Jose De Jesus Diaz Mata was in the process of dismantling, removing, and/or transporting a modular classroom at Old Orchard Eleme...

Excerpt: ...418,014.34 pursuant to the Mobile Home Residency Law (Civil Code 798.85). RULING: The motion is granted as set forth below. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURALY HISTORY This action arises out of the lease termination by Defendant/Cross-Complainant Canyon View Limited dba Canyon View Limited Estates, Inc. (Canyon View) of a lease for Lot 272 in a manufactured home park owned and operated by Canyon View. In January 2008, Canyon View entered into a fifty-...

Excerpt: ...12 Kelly Johnson Parkway, Units 215 and 225, Santa Clarita, California 91355 (Property). Title to the property is vested in Plaintiff Lucy Holdings, LLC (Plaintiff). Defendant Krupe Investments, Inc. formerly doing business as Krupe, Industries, Inc. (Krupe) and Defendant Witkin and Associates, LLC (Witkin), the foreclosure trustee, were attempting to foreclose on a deed of trust encumbering the Property. On 4/23/21, Plaintiff filed its original ...

Excerpt: ...Company. RULING: The motion is denied. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of a dispute regarding real property commonly known as 28212 Kelly Johnson Parkway #215 and #225 which are medical office suites. On 10/15/20, Plaintiff Mark A. Liker filed the underlying complaint in this action for Breach of Contract. On 10/20/20, Liker served a Lis Pendens on Defendants/Cross-Complainants Roshmore Development, Inc. and Cochran, ...

Excerpt: ...STED IN MOTION TO STRIKE: An order striking paragraph 20 in the 1 st cause of action and paragraph 2 of the Prayer which seeks the recovery of attorney fees. RULING: The demurrer is sustained and the motion to strike is granted, both with 30 days leave to amend. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of services Plaintiff Clean Initiative LLC (Plaintiff) performed for Defendant California Automobile Insurance Company's (Defe...

Excerpt: ...ndant Lemuel Plummer allegedly requested Plaintiff display a “dramatic character” for the show, but Plaintiff maintains an intention for a calmer presence. Unbeknownst to Plaintiff, Adams and possibly defendant Jayla Williams intended to assault and batter Plaintiff, which led to the security guards breaking up the altercation. Plaintiff alleges the unnamed security guard(s) took advantage of the opportunity in restraining Plaintiff to sexual...

Excerpt: ... and Jonathan Perez. RULING: The joinder in the opposition is granted. The motion is granted as set forth below. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of a dispute between brothers regarding certain real property located in Sunland, California. On 10/14/20, Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant Raul Perez (Raul) filed his complaint against Enrique Perez, Jonathan Perez; all persons unknown, claiming any legal or equitable right, title,...

Excerpt: ...ndy Technologies Inc.'s Requests for Production of Documents, Set 1, and to produce documents, within 10 days of the hearing on this motion. Additionally, Defendant requests sanctions against Plaintiffs in the amount of $5,076.00. RULING: The motion is granted as set forth below. On 11/4/22, Defendant Handy Technologies Inc. (Defendant) served each self-represented Plaintiff, Edmond Niknammoghadam and April Nicholson (collectively, Plaintiffs), w...

Excerpt: ...G: The demurrer is sustained without leave to amend. The motion to strike is placed off calendar as moot. On 12/21/22, Plaintiff Aric Cho (Plaintiff) filed this action against Defendant Chanel, Inc. (Defendant) seeking injunctive relief. (See Complaint). After meet and confer efforts regarding deficiencies in the original Complaint, on 2/7/23, Plaintiff filed his First Amended Complaint. (Chinn-Liu Decl.). Further meet and confer efforts between ...

Excerpt: ...hostegyan (Plaintiffs) on 2/24/23. Additionally, Defendant requests sanctions in the amount of $1,500.00. RULING: The motion is denied. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of an alleged breach of an oral agreement to operate a childcare business. Plaintiffs Armen Sefyan and Annie Khostegyan (Plaintiffs) contend that on or about 12/1/18 Defendants Gohar Khachatryan (Khachatryan) and Armen Artashyan (Artashyan) (collectivel...

Excerpt: ... relief as the Court deems just and proper. RULING: The motion is denied. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of an incident that occurred on 5/25/20 at a Walmart located in Stevenson Ranch, California. On that date at the Walmart, Plaintiff Valeria Segoviano Hernandez (Plaintiff) grabbed a bottle of Clorox bleach from the top shelf. Plaintiff claims that the cap on the bottle was not secured causing it to spill all over ...

Excerpt: ...rcia's (Plaintiff) purchase of a 2022 Nissan Sentra (the Vehicle) pursuant to a “Retail Installment Sales Contract – Simple Finance Charge (With Arbitration Provision)” (the Contract/RISC) Plaintiff entered with Nissan of Mission Hills. (Espinosa Decl., Ex.4; Complaint p.2 ¶7, p.3 ¶1). Plaintiff contends that the Vehicle is defective and Defendant Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) has been unable to service or repair the Vehicle to conf...

Excerpt: ...covery of her attorney's fees and costs in bringing this motion. RULING: The motion is granted. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of a dispute between Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant Ha Hoang Nguyen (Nguyen) and Defendants/Cross-Complainants Amy Jam (Jam) and Mohsen Hadad (Hadad) regarding the rights to real property located at 20516 Shelley Lane, Porter Ranch, California 91326 (the Property). Nguyen claims that she purchased...

Excerpt: ...n Hospital. Additionally, Defendants request sanctions against Patricia Alvarado and her attorneys of record, JC Chimoures and Lubin Pham + Caplin LLP, in the amount of $1,350.00. RULING: The motion is denied. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of disputes between neighbors. Plaintiffs Alex Alvarado and Patricia Alvarado (Plaintiffs) and Defendants Michael Meadows and Althea Meadows (the Meadows) own neighboring properti...

Excerpt: ...t for summary judgment is granted. This action arises out of surgery performed by Defendant Michael J. Dalali, M.D. (Dr. Dalali) on Plaintiff Rebecca L. Mendez-Sanchez (Rebecca Sanchez). Rebecca Sanchez and her husband, Plaintiff Juan Carlos Sanchez (Juan Carlos Sanchez) (collectively, Plaintiffs) allege that Dr. Dalali negligently performed bilateral eyelift surgery on Rebecca Sanchez that resulted in injury. On 11/10/20, Plaintiffs filed their ...

Excerpt: ...efendant Ridgeview Saugus Homeowners Association (HOA) seeks summary adjudication ofthe following issues as against both Plaintiff" (1) 1st cause of action for Breach of Governing Documents, (2) 2nd cause of action for Nuisance, (3) 5th cause of action for Breach of Fiduciary Duty, (4) 6th cause of action for Negligence and (5) 7th cause of action for Declaratory Relief. The HOA also seeks summary adjudication ofthe 1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th and 7th cau...

Excerpt: ...archland Avenue, Canyon Country, California 91352 (Properv) from Defendant Emiliano Chavez (Chavez). Plaintiff contends that on 3/19/14, she entered into an oral agreement with Chavez to purchase the Property. Plamtiff contends that Chavez agreed to finance the purchase and obtain a mortgage while Plaintiff put down the Sl 1,000.00 down payment and paid off Chavez's personal debts so he could be credit worthy of the Property purchase. Plamtiff co...

Excerpt: ... attorneys' fees to Plaintiff as the prevailing party on appeal against Defendant in the amount of $10,942.50, (3) awarding costs to Plaintiff as the prevailing party in this civil lawsuit in the amount of $3.00 against Defendant, and (4) amending the Judgment entered on 9 /8/22 to include the award of attorneys' fees and costs on appeal in the total amount of $10,945.50. RULING: The motion is granted as set forth below. FACTUAL SUMMARY & PROCEDU...

Excerpt: ...e$an and Annie Khostegyan (Plaintiffs) on 2/11/23. Additionally, Defendant requests sanctions in the amount of $1,500.00. RULING: The motion is denied. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of an alleged breach of an oral agreement to operate a childcare business. Plamtiffs Armen Seffan and Annie Khostegyan (Plaintiffs) contend that on or about 12/1/18 Defendants Gohar Khachatryan (Khachattyan) and Armen Artashyan (Aftashya...

Excerpt: ... Concealment 6. Negligent Repair 7. Violation of Consumer Legal Remedies Act (Civil Code 1750, etseq.) RULING. • The demurrer is sustained With 30 days leave to amend. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of Plaintiffs Taylor Peacock and Austen Smith's (Plaintiffs) owmership of a 2020 Ford Expedition (the Vehicle) which was manufactured by Defendant Ford Motor Company (Ford). Plaintiffs allege that on or about 12/19/20, ...

Excerpt: ...thern California dba Providence Holy Cross Medical Center. RULING: The motion is denied. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of the care and treatment provided to Rene Rodriguez (Decedent) by defendants, including Defendant Providence Health Systems - Southern California dba Providence Holy Cross Medical Center (Providence), with regard to colon resection surgery on 5/31/19. On 8/28/20, Plaintiff Mercedes Rodriguez, indiv...

Excerpt: ...a 2019 Nissan Sentra (the Vehicle) pursuantto a "Retail Installment Sales Contract Simple Finance Charge With Arbitration Provision)" 9). Plaintiff contends thatthe Vehicle is defective and Defendant Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) has been unable to service or repair the Vehicle to conform to the applicable express warranties after a reasonable number of opportunities. (Complaint "[56, 65-66). Plaintiff further contends that despite the fore...

Excerpt: ...or of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th and/or 7th causes of action in Plaintiffs complaint RULING: The motion is denied in its entirety. FACTUAL SUMMARY & RELEVANT PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of Plaintiff Oscar Padilla dba Hacienda Concrete's (Plaintim claim that Defendant Daniel Salazar Construction (Defendant) failed to pay all sums due to Plaintiff under an oral subcontract agreement. On 4/30/21, Plaintiff filed this action for: ...

Excerpt: ...is denied. Answer is due within 20 days. SUMMARY OF ACTION & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of a dispute bet•vveen Plaintiff Patricia Salinas (Plamtim and the homeowners' association, Defendant Friendly Village Commumty Association, Inc. No.5 (Defendant) wherein Plamtiffs home is located. On 1/19/21, a tree located in the common area fell on Plaintiffs house causing extensive damage to the home and personal injuries to Plaintiff. Pla...

Excerpt: ...Inc. pursuantto CRC 3.1700. Specifically, Plaintiff seeks to strike and/or tax the following items in Defendants' Memorandum of Costs: (1) Attachment 5(d) in the amount of $609.59 and motion for sanctions against Crystal Lyons for $80.00; (2) Item 1 (c) for motion for sanctions against Crystal Lyons; and Item 8(a) for Sl 52.00. RULING: The motion is denied. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This is a real estate disclosure case. Plaintiff And...

Excerpt: ...ut of an alleged failure to diagnose a disease called idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). Plamtiffs complaint contains one cause of action for medical malpractice pled agamst Jason Fisher, M.D. (Dr. Fisher), Jeff Sung, M.D. (Dr. Sung), Stephen Jones, M.D., and Ryan McBirney, PA-C. Bet•vveen January 23, 2021 and February 1, 2021, Plamtiff presented to emergency departments three times and was seen by each named defendant. At each visit, ...

Excerpt: ...rder imposing sanctions against Defendant in the amount of $2,952.22. RULING: The motion is granted, in part and denied, in part, as set forth below. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY The is action arises outofPlai tiffs Julio Basulto and Leslie Reye< (Plaintiffs) purchase ofa 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe (the Vehicle) which was covered by Defendant General Motors, LLC's (Defendant) express and implied warranties. Plaintiffs contend that the Vehicle ...

Excerpt: ...s Form Interrogatories, Set 1, within 10 days of the hearing on this motion. Additionally, Defendant requests sanctions agamst Plaintiffs in the amount of $3,080.00. RULING: On 11/4/22, Defendant Handy Technologies Inc. (Defendant) served each self-represented Plaintiff, Edmond Niknammoghadam and April Nicholson (collectively, Plaintiffs), with Form Interrogatories, Set 1. (Noble Decl. EXA, C). Plaintiffs failed to serve responses on or before th...

Excerpt: ...alternative, summary adjudication against Plaintiffs Lenore M. Eastabrook, individually, and Lukus Eichmann as co-trustees of the Lenore M. Eastabrook Intervivos Trust Agreement dated January' 26, 1993. RULING: The motion is denied. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of dispute regarding the ownership of real propergr located at 24812 Horseshoe Lane, Newhall, California 91321 (the Properv). PlamtiffLenore M. Eastabrook (...

Excerpt: ...at were served by mail and e-mail on PlaintiffTampi on December 2, 2022 (Ex. 1); (2) Request for Production of Documents (Set 1) that were served by mail and e-mail on Plaintiff Tampi on December 2, 2022 (Ex.2); (3) Special Interrogatories (Set 1) that were served by mail and e-mail on Plaintiff Tampi on December 16, 2022 (Ex.3). Additionally, Defendant requests an order imposing sanctions agamst Plaintiff and her attorney, lay Smith, Esq„ join...

Excerpt: ...h its Administratrix Jinkie Tampi NOTICE: 0k Demurrer is to the entire complaint: . Quiet Title 2. Elder Financial Abuse 3. Fraud 4. Declaratory Relief RELIEF REQUESTED IN MOTION TO STRIKE: An order striking each ofthe causes of action alleged in the complaint and the allegations regarding and prayer for punitive damages. RULING: The demurrer is sustained without leave to amend. The motion to strike is placed off calendar. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROC...

Excerpt: ...1, numbers 1-12. Additionally, Plaintiff requests sanctions in the amount of $3,220.00 against Khachatryan and her attorneys Areg Sarkissian and Lauren Landau. RULING: The motion is granted, in part and denied, in part, as set forth below. This action arises out of an alleged breach of an oral agreement to operate a childcare business. Plamtiffs Armen Seffan and Annie Khostegyan (Plaintiffs) contend that on or about 12/1/18 Defendants Gohar Khach...

Excerpt: ...ns against Plaintiffs and their counsel, JC Chimoures, Esq„ and Lubin Pham + Caplin LLP in the amount of $900.00. RULING: The motion is denied. Plaintiffs' request for sanctions is granted in the amount of $2,000.00, payable within 30 days. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of disputes befiveen neighbors. Plaintiffs Alex Alvarado and Patricia Alvarado (Plaintiffs) and Defendants Michael Meadows and Althea Meadows (the...

Excerpt: ...y Armen Se$an and Annie Khostegyan (Plaintiffs) on 2/11/23. Additionally, Defendant requests sanctions in the amount of $1,500.00. RULING: The motion is denied mthout prejudice. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of an alleged breach of an oral agreement to operate a childcare business. Plamtiffs Armen Seffan and Annie Khostegyan (Plaintiffs) contend that on or about 12/1/18 Defendants Gohar Khachatryan (Khachattyan) and...

Excerpt: ...s denied. As agamst Defendant Park-vvest Rehabilitation Center, LLC dba Parkwest Healthcare Center (Parkwest), Plamtiff Theodore Sandoval (PlaintifD contends that Parkwest provided subpar care and services to Plamtiffwhen Plaintiff resided at ParkvvesYs skilled nursing facility. On 11/14/22, Plaintiff filed this action agamst Parkvvest and others alleging causes of action for. (1) Dependent Adult Abuse/Neglect Elder Abuse and (2)Violation of Resi...

Excerpt: ...dditionally, Hayk requests sanctions in the amount of $1,500.00. RULING: The motion is denied as set forth below. Plaintiffs' request for sanctions is denied. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of an alleged breach of an oral agreement to operate a childcare business. Plaintiffs Armen Sefyan and Annie Khostegyan (Plaintiffs) contend that on or about 12/1/18 Defendants Gohar Khachatryan (Khachatryan) and Armen Artashyan (...

Excerpt: ...s Administration, Production for Records from Child Care Resource Center Inc for Gohar Khachatryan, and Production for Records from Ventura County Day Care Food Program for Gohar Khachatryan (“Subpoena”), made by Armen Sefyan (“Plaintiff”) on 12/17/22. Additionally, Defendant requests sanctions in the amount of $1,500.00. RULING: The motion is moot, in part, and denied, without prejudice, in part. This action arises out of an alleged brea...

Excerpt: ...ncome Tax Returns made by Armen Sefyan on 12/17/22. Additionally, Defendant requests sanctions in the amount of $1,500.00. RULING: The motion is placed off calendar as moot. This action arises out of an alleged breach of an oral agreement to operate a childcare business. Plaintiff Armen Sefyan (Plaintiff) contends that on or about 12/1/18 Defendants Gohar Khachatryan (Khachatryan) and Armen Artashyan (Artashyan) (collectively, Defendants) entered...

Excerpt: ... of Costs and taxing certain other costs. RULING: The request to strike the entire memorandum of costs is denied. The request to strike or tax certain costs is granted, in part, and denied, in part, as set forth below. SUMMARY OF RELEVANT PROCEDURAL HISTORY On 7/18/19, this Court granted Defendant Team Enterprises, LLC's (Team) first motion for summary judgment and on 5/26/20 judgment was entered. (See 7/18/19 Minute Order; 5/26/20 Judgment). The...

Excerpt: ...dcare business. Plaintiff Armen Sefyan (Plaintiff) contends that on or about 12/1/18 Defendants Gohar Khachatryan (Khachatryan) and Armen Artashyan (Artashyan) entered into an oral agreement with Plaintiff and his wife Annie Khostegyan to be partners in a childcare business operated by Defendants at property owned by Plaintiff and his wife. Plaintiff contends that Defendants breached the agreement in or around April of 2022 by unilaterally moving...

Excerpt: ...care business. Plaintiff Armen Sefyan (Plaintiff) contends that on or about 12/1/18 Defendants Gohar Khachatryan (Khachatryan) and Armen Artashyan (Artashyan) entered into an oral agreement with Plaintiff and his wife Annie Khostegyan to be partners in a childcare business operated by Defendants at property owned by Plaintiff and his wife. Plaintiff contends that Defendants breached the agreement in or around April of 2022 by unilaterally moving ...

Excerpt: ... ArmenArtashyan (Artashyan). Additionally, Artashyan requests sanctions in the amount of $1,500.00. RULING: The requestto quash the subpoena is granted. The request for sanctions is denied. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of an alleged breach of an oral agreement to operate a childcare business. Plaintiff Armen Se$an (PlaintifO contends that on or about 12/1/18 Defendants Gohar Khachatryan (Khachatwan) and Armen Artas...

Excerpt: ...G: The motion is denied. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY In this action, Plaintiff Jeffrey Dmmmen (Plaintiff) claimed that Defendants Colleen Montgomery and Larry Campbell (Defendants) breached a settlement agreement entered between Plaintiff and former defendant Julia Surtshin, as Trustee of the Surtshin Family Trust (Surtshin) on 6/27/09 regarding maintenance of trees on the Prairie Propeny which encroached onto the Shoshone Property. Sun...

Excerpt: ... (Plaintim purchase of a used 2020 Nissan Versa on 5/10/22 (the Vehicle) pursuant to a "Retail Installment Sales Contract — Simple Finance Charge (With Arbitration Provision)" (the Contract/RISC) Plaintiff entered with Nissan of Mission Hills. (Motion, Ex.B; Complaint V). The RISC was for the sale ofa warranted vehicle. ld. Plaintiff contends that the Vehicle is defective and Defendant Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) has been unable to serv...

Excerpt: ...t Gohar Khachatryan (Khachatryan). Additionally, Khachatryan requests sanctions in the amount of $1,500.00. RULING: The requestto quash the subpoena is granted. The request for sanctions is denied. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of an alleged breach of an oral agreement to operate a childcare business. Plaintiff Armen Se$an (PlaintifO contends that on or about 12/1/18 Defendants Gohar Khachatryan (Khachatwan) and Arm...

Excerpt: ...dice, Defendant's Answer to Plaintiffs Complaint and/or entering a default judgment against Defendant pursuantto ccp 2023.0300. Additionally, Plaintiff requests an order imposing monetary sanctions against Defendant and its counsel of record, Ashour Yehoshua, APC, in the amount of $2,310.00 pursuant to CCP 2023.030(a). RULING: The requestfor terminating sanctions is denied. In the alternative, Defendant is ordered to provide further responses, wi...

Excerpt: ... to Defendants Michael Meadows and Althea Meadows (the Meadows/Defendants) Demand for Inspection of Premises and Related Objects or Things and make themselves, their attorneys, their experts, and their home, also known as 28332 Maxine Lane, Saugus, CA 92350, (Property) ready for inspection on the date and time set by the Court pursuant to CCP 2031.310. Additionally, the Meadows also request sanctions against Plaintiffs and their counsel IC Chimou...

Excerpt: ...ntiffs) purchase of a 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid vehicle (the Vehicle) from Petersen CDJR pursuant to a "Retail Installment Sales Contract — Simple Charge (With Arbitration Provision)" (the Contract/RISC). (Gruzman Decl., EXA). The RISC was for the sale ofa warranted vehicle. Ld.; (Gruzman Decl„ Ex.B — Complaint "9, 12). Plaintiffs contend that the Vehicle is defective and Defendant FCA US LLC (FCA) has been unable to service or repair t...

Excerpt: ...ifO and Defendant Mary Annette Pickens (Defendant), Plaintiffs step-mother. On 12/9/21, Plaintiff filed his complaint against Defendant for: (1) Cancellation of Deed, (2) Quiet Title, (3) Recovery of Usurious Interest and (4) Declaratoty Relief. On 10/19/22, this Court granted Defendants motion to strike portions of the complaint regarding special damages, punitive damages and attorney fees and granted Plamtiff20 days leave to amend. (See 10/19/2...

Excerpt: ...ir Dealing RELIEF REQUESTED IN MOTION TO STRIKE: An order striking allegations regarding and the prayers for punitive damages and attorneys' fees. RULING: The demurrer as to the 1st, 2nd and 5th causes of action is overruled. The demurrer as to the 3rd and 4th causes of action is sustainedw•ith 30 days leave to amend. The motion to strike is mootas to portions of "60 and 64, denied as to portions of "5, 6 and 27, and granted with 30 days leave ...

Excerpt: ...owm and DIGSB KY's (Plaintiffs) claim that Defendant JR7 Worldwide, Inc. dba Genesis 1 Auto Concepts (Defendant) caused their customized 1984 Chevy CIO Silverado, VIN IGCDC14F3EJ188673, to catch fire, agreed to then repair the vehicle and then refused to return the unrepaired vehicle to Plaintiffs when Defendants insurer refused to cover the cost of repair unless Plaintiffs paid S24,000.00 in storage fees. On 2/2/23, Plaintiffs filed this action ...

Excerpt: ...Production of Documents, Set 1. Additionally, Plaintiff requests sanctions against Defendantin the amount of $3,061.65. RULING: The motion is denied. Defendants request for sanctions is granted as set forth below. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out ofa slip incident that occurred on 2/27/21 at a Ralphs Grocery Store located in Valencia, California. On 10/17/22, Plaintiff Liza Porras (Plaintim filed this action against De...

Excerpt: ...es out of Plaintiff Vav Plastics, Inc.'s (PlaintifO claim that Defendants Arminak Solutions dba KBL Cosmetics (Arnunak) and Apackaging Group, LLC (Apackaging) (collectively, Defendants) failed to pay for certam goods. As a result, on 2/17/21, Plaintiff filed this action against Defendants for breach of oral contract (1st — 3rd causes of action) and common counts (4th - 7th causes of action). On 6/4/21, Defendants filed an answer to the complain...

Excerpt: ...spute bet'.veen Plamtiff Cross Creek Village Homeowners Association (Plaintim and one of its members, Defendant Alexander Cvetkovich (Defendant). On 12/15/17, Plaintiff filed this action agamst Defendant for: (1) Breach of Contract (2) Breach of CC&Rs and Rules, (3) Nuisance and (4) Fraud. Just prior to trial, Plaintiff dismissed its nuisance and fraud causes of action. Egg RIN, Ex.B, p.l:17-19). On 5/13/22, after a court trial, judgment for dama...

Excerpt: ... of Defendants Newhall Unified School District and Lundgren Management Corporation and granting a new trial on the following grounds: (1) Irregularity in the proceedings ofthe Court jury and adverse party, and any and all orders ofthe Court and abuses of discretion by which either party and Plaintiffs were prevented from having a fair trial (CCP 5657 (1)); (2) Misconduct of the jury (CCP 5657 (2)); (3) Accident or surprise, which ordinary prudenc...

Excerpt: ...tiff Andrew Dow in the amount of $289,190.00 and related costs in the amount of $15,342.15 for a total judgment of $304,532.15. RULING: The motion is granted, in part and denied, in part, as set forth below. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This is a real estate disclosure case. Plaintiff Andrew Dow (PlaintifO is the purchaser and Defendants Melvin James Burrell, Regal Services Group and Capital Executive Realty, Inc. (collectively, Defendan...

Excerpt: ...ys leave to amend. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY The action arises out of foreclosure proceedings against Plaintiff Maria Rosales' property (Plaintim. On 5/18/07, Plaintiff obtamed a mortgage loan from First Magnus Financial Corporation in the amount of $707,200.00 (Loan) secured by a Deed of Trust (DOT) recorded on the subject property located at 19125 Olympia Street, Los Angeles, California 91326 (Property). (See RIN, Ex.l). On 6/10/09,...

Excerpt: ...iqui's Form Interrogatories — Construction Litigation (Set 1), numbers 314.1, 314.3, 314.5, 314.7, 321.1, 321.5, 321.6, 321.13, 322.3 and 3261 without objections and (2) compelling Defendant to provide an initial/original response to Form Interrogatory 324.1 without objections. Additionally, Plaintiff requests monetary sanctions against Defendant RULING: The request to compel further, verified responses, without objections, to Form Interrogator...

Excerpt: ...ories, Set 1, numbers 1-12. Additionally, Plaintiff requests sanctions in the amount of $3,220.00 against Khachatryan and her attorneys Areg Sarkissian and Lauren Landau. RULING: The hearing will be continued. This action arises out of an alleged breach of an oral agreement to operate a childcare business. Plaintiff Armen Sefyan (Plaintiff) contends that on or about 12/1/18 Defendants Gohar Khachatryan (Khachatryan) and Armen Artashyan (Artashyan...

Excerpt: ...is due within 20 days. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of a motor vehicle accident that occurred on 10/11/19 when the 2018 Chevrolet vehicle in which Plaintiff Susan Gunaian was an occupant was rear-ended by Defendant Alma Hernandez on the I-5 Freeway in Los Angeles, California. (Complaint ¶¶3, 10, 20). Plaintiff Aarat Issayan is Gunaian's spouse and asserts a claim for loss of consortium. (Id. at ¶14). Plaintiffs ...

Excerpt: ...rently with Plaintiff's Amended Notice of Deposition of Helga Arminak and Demand for Production of Documents dated 7/29/22. Additionally, Plaintiff requests sanctions against Arminak and “their” attorneys of record in the amount of $4,050.00. RULING: The motion is denied. This action arises out of Plaintiff Vav Plastics, Inc.'s (Plaintiff) claim that Defendants Arminak Solutions dba KBL Cosmetics (Arminak Solutions) and Apackaging Group, LLC ...

Excerpt: ...ainst Defendant Cynthia R. Bosak (Defendant) regarding premises located at 8626 Wilbur Avenue, Unit B, Northridge, California 91324. (See FAC, p.1 ¶3.a and Ex.1, p.1 ¶1 attached thereto). On 2/14/23, Defendant filed the instant demurrer to the First Amended Complaint on the grounds of: (1) failure to state a cause of action (CCP 430.10(e)) and (2) uncertainty (CCP 430.10(f)). Plaintiff has opposed the demurrer and Defendant has filed a reply to...

Excerpt: ...aint: 1. Violation of Civil Code 2923.5 2. Violation of Civil Code 2923.6(c) 3. Violation of Civil Code 2923.7 4. Violation of Civil Code 2924.9 5. Violation of Civil Code 2924.10 6. Unfair Business Practices – Violation of Business & Professions Code 17200, et seq. 7. Cancellation of Written Instruments – Civil Code 3412 RULING: The demurrer is sustained without leave to amend. FACTUAL SUMMARY & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of P...

Excerpt: ...intiff/Cross-Defendant Brian Powers (Powers) and Defendants/Cross-Complainants Andrew Michael Parr and Liron Parr (the Parrs) claimed that the other breached a settlement agreement between the parties. The settlement agreement contained an attorney fee provision. After an expedited jury trial, on 10/24/22, a Judgment on Special Verdict was entered in favor of Powers and against the Parrs in the amount of $78,000. Powers now moves for an order awa...

Excerpt: ...pondent's attorneys of record, D. Hess Panah, Vania Nemanpour and the Law Offices of D. Hess Panah & Associates in the amount of $530.34, payable within 10 days. RULING: The unopposed motion is granted. This action arises out of Respondents David Nunez Perez and Blanca Nunez's claim to Petitioner State Farm (Petitioner) for uninsured/underinsured motorist benefits. Petitioner issued a policy of automobile insurance to Respondent Blanca Nunez (Res...

Excerpt: ...nitive damages (¶24, p.4:14-18; ¶33, p.5:21-25; p.6:13-14 Item 8) and the prayer for attorney fees (p.6:15 Item 9). RULING: The demurrer is overruled, in part, and sustained with leave, in part. The motion to strike is granted with leave to amend. A Second Amended Complaint is due to be filed and served within 30 days. This action arises out of a landlord tenant dispute regarding property located at 13547 Osborne Street in Arleta, California. O...

Excerpt: ...s and Things served on non-party Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. RULING: The motion is granted. FACTUAL SUMMARY & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of Plaintiff Anthony Joseph Lazzara, Jr.'s (Plaintiff) employment and termination thereof with Defendant Second Motor Group, LLC (SMG). Plaintiff contends that Defendant Trophy Automotive Dealer Group, LLC (Trophy) is the sole member of SMG and 100% owner of the company. Plaintiff alleges that he firs...

Excerpt: ...against Respondent's attorneys of record, D. Hess Panah, Vania Nemanpour and the Law Offices of D. Hess Panah & Associates in the amount of $530.34, payable within 10 days. RULING: The unopposed motion is granted. This action arises out of Respondents David Nunez Perez and Blanca Nunez's claim to Petitioner State Farm (Petitioner) for uninsured/underinsured motorist benefits. Petitioner issued a policy of automobile insurance to Respondent David ...

Excerpt: ...operty sought to be attached is real property commonly known as 28125 Graciosa Street, Valencia, CA 91355 (the Property). Alternatively, Plaintiffs request a temporary protective order barring the transfer or encumbrance of the Property. RULING: The application is denied in its entirety. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of Plaintiffs Steffanie Stelnick, Todd Stelnick, and Southern California Real Estate Management, Inc...

Excerpt: ...s of action (the only causes of action alleged against Center Street): 1. Declaratory Relief 2. Violation of Civil Code 2924m 3. Bid Rigging 4. Quiet Title RULING: The demurrer is overruled. Answer is due within 30 days. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of Plaintiff Sam Ostayan's (Plaintiff) claim that Defendant Prestige Default Services, LLC (Prestige), as trustee of the nonjudicial foreclosure sale of real property l...

Excerpt: ... and fall incident that occurred on 3/18/20 at or around 8:30 a.m. On that date, Plaintiff Roni Sue Holloway went to Ralphs grocery store to purchase groceries and other supplies. (Separate Statement (SS) 1). The store was in a shopping center near the intersection of Zelzah Avenue and Chatsworth Street in Granada Hills, California. (SS 2). At that time, Defendant Ralphs Grocery Company dba Ralphs (Ralphs) was following COVID-19 restrictions for ...

Excerpt: ...1, et seq.) and to stay all judicial proceedings pending the completion of the arbitration. RULING: The unopposed motion is granted. This action arises out of Plaintiff David Gomez's (Plaintiff) employment with Defendant Thibant International, Inc. (Defendant). Plaintiff alleges that he worked for Defendant for approximately three years and during that time he was discriminated against based on national origin/race and a medical disability. Plain...

Excerpt: ...tting Embezzlement 4. Conversion 5. Fraud – Intentional Misrepresentation 6. Accounting 7. Breach of Oral Agreement (only alleged against Vrezh F. Avakyan aka Freddy Avakyan) 8. Common Count – Money Had and Received 9. Unjust Enrichment 10. Declaratory Relief RELIEF REQUESTED IN MOTION TO STRIKE: An order striking various portions of the Second Amended Complaint relating to alter ego liability, punitive damages and capital contributions which...

Excerpt: ...business from their property; (3) The Meadows have a duty not to engage in any noxious or offensive activity that may be or become an unreasonable annoyance or nuisance to any other owner. Plaintiffs also seek summary adjudication of their 1 st cause of action for Breach of Governing Documents and each of the Meadows' affirmative defenses (1 st – 26 th affirmative defenses). RULING: Plaintiffs' request for summary adjudication of Issues of Duty...

Excerpt: ... or until such earlier time as the Court specifies. RULING: The motion is granted. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of Plaintiffs Raffi Tikidijan and Carin Tikidijan's (Plaintiffs) purchase of a used 2018 BMW X5 (the Vehicle) on 11/6/20 from non-party Valencia BMW pursuant to a “BMW Financial Services NA, LLC Motor Vehicle Retail Installment Contract - California)” (the Contract) which contains an arbitration claus...

Excerpt: ...er of dismissal entered on 10/27/22 in favor of MVM LP. RULING: The motion is denied. On 9/20/22, Plaintiffs Rocio Mejia Zamora, Michael Zamora, Anthony Mejia, Iberson Ortega by and through his guardian ad litem, Rocio Mejia Zamora (Plaintiffs) filed their original complaint for: (1) Breach of Warranty of Habitability; (2) Negligent Maintenance of Premises; (3) Nuisance; (4) Breach of Quiet Enjoyment; (5) Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distr...

Excerpt: ... of the causes of action (1 st – 7 th) in Plaintiffs' Complaint. Additionally, Defendants request that various allegations of protected activity be stricken from the Complaint in addition to the causes of action, or as an alternative to striking the causes of action. (See Notice of Motion, p.2:24-p.10:27 for specific allegations sought to be stricken). Defendants also request an award of attorney fees and costs in the amount of $8,630.00 agains...

Excerpt: ...rder Re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil. When e-filing documents, parties must comply with the “TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS” which are set forth at page 4, line 4 through page 5, line 12 of the Court's 5/3/19 First Amended General Order Re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil. See also CRC 3.1110(f)(4). Both parties have failed to bookmark exhibits attached to declarations and requests for judicial notice submitted in support of their respe...

Excerpt: ...page 4, line 6, line 15, lines 19-20 and line 24; and page 5, lines 15 and 18and (2) part of ¶9 of the Complaint at p.3:21-24 which states: “It was the intent of DEFENDANT CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE 1 and DOES 1 through 5 to set up and operate within the DEFENDANT UNIT an illegal marijuana extraction processing laboratory commonly referred to as a ‘honey oil laboratory.' Illegal honey oil laboratories have a propensity to blow up.” RULING: The mo...

Excerpt: ...iffs Angelica J. Humphrey; Denise Caouette, an individual and on behalf of James Caouette, III. Alternatively, Defendant Pacifica Hospital of the Valley requests summary adjudication of Plaintiff's causes of action for medical negligence, wrongful death, and dependent adult abuse/neglect; Plaintiff's claim for punitive damages; and/or Plaintiff Angelica Humphrey's lack of standing in this action. RULING: Summary judgment and/or summary adjudicati...

Excerpt: ...rd Amended Judgment entered on 12/21/21. Additionally, Plaintiff requests that the Court award Plaintiff the reasonable attorney's fees and costs that Plaintiff has incurred, and will incur, to bring and have this motion for contempt heard. RULING: The unopposed motion is granted as set forth below. On 12/21/21, this Court entered the Third Amended Judgment in this action (the Judgment) in favor of Plaintiff/Judgment Creditor Irene Morcos (Plaint...

Excerpt: ...ned without leave to amend. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of Defendant Local Initiative Health Authority for Los Angeles County dba L.A. Care Health Plan's (Defendant) failure and refusal to pay the full amounts billed for services provided by Plaintiff Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital dba Henry Mayo Hospital (Plaintiff) to residents of Los Angeles County who enrolled in health care service plans offered by Defe...

Excerpt: ...n is stayed. The request to dismiss the action is denied. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of Plaintiff Cam Luu's (Plaintiff) employment with Defendant JV Property Management & Brokerage, Inc. (JVPM) as an hourly leasing agent beginning on or around 5/18/21. Upon his hiring, Plaintiff executed a “Binding Arbitration Agreement” whereby he agreed to submit any dispute relating to his employment to binding arbitration...

Excerpt: ...id Miranda's (Plaintiff) purchase of a 2021 Nissan Rogue (the Vehicle) pursuant to a “Retail Installment Sales Contract – Simple Finance Charge (With Arbitration Provision)” (the Contract/RISC) Plaintiff entered with Nissan of Mission Hills. (Sharp Decl., Ex.B, C; Complaint ¶¶12-13). The RISC was for the sale of a warranted vehicle. Id. Plaintiff contends that the Vehicle is defective and Defendant Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) has ...

Excerpt: ...QUESTED: An order granting summary judgment, or in the alternative, summary adjudication as to each of the causes of action alleged against Defendant in Plaintiff's complaint. RULING: The motion is denied. SUMMARY OF ACTION & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of dispute between a mother, Elena Macedonio, and daughter, Alex Lindig, regarding repayment obligations on a line of credit (LOC). On 3/29/21, Plaintiff Alex Lindig, as Trustee of t...

Excerpt: .../22, Luis Pacheco Flores (Flores) filed a small claims case against Jesus Bustamante (Bustamante) wherein Flores claims that Bustamante owes him $10,000.00 for money which Flores paid Bustamante for a job Bustamante did not complete. On 7/11/22, Bustamante filed an unlimited civil action against Flores for: (1) conversion, (2) fraudulent inducement, (3) breach of contract and (4) fraud/intentional misrepresentation. Bustamante claims that in Sept...

Excerpt: ...oNation) filed the instant motion seeking an order compelling arbitration and staying this action. On 1/9/23, Plaintiffs Edward Luster and Virginia Luster dismissed AutoNation from this action without prejudice. (See Dismissal filed 1/9/23). As such, the instant motion is moot. Dept. F47 Date: 1/23/23 Case #22CHCV00587 MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION Motion filed on 11/2/22. MOVING PARTY: Defendant FCA US LLC RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiffs Edward Lust...

Excerpt: ...ew Landscapes, LLC and Brightview Landscape Services, Inc. move for an order staying this action until the issue of whether arbitration is compelled is determined. RULING: The motion is granted, in part, and denied, in part, as set forth below. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of Plaintiff Ryan Soto's employment by Defendants Brightview Landscapes, LLC and Brightview Landscape Services, Inc. from approximately 10/29/19...