Excerpt: ...d Jennie Kizito NOTICE: ok Demurrer is to the entire Complaint: 1. Violation of Civil Code 2923.5 2. Violation of Civil Code 2924(a)(1) 3. Violation of Civil Code 2924.9 4. Unfair Business Practices – Violation of Business & Professions Code 17200, et seq. 5. Breach of Contract 6. Breach of Contract Two RULING: The demurrer is sustained with 20 days leave to amend. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of non-judicial for...

Excerpt: ... 7/22/23, Plaintiff Maria Isela Orozco aka Maria I. Avalos (Plaintiff) filed this action against Defendant Juan F. Nuno (Defendant) for: (1) Accounting, (2) Partition of Real Property and (3) Declaratory Relief. On 1/30/23, this Court entered default judgment in favor of Plaintiff and against Defendant. Pursuant to the Judgment, Michael S. Pecherer (Referee) was appointed as referee to complete the partition sale of the property commonly known as...

Excerpt: ... 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, estate, lien or interest in the property described in the complaint adverse to Raul's title and Does 1-50 for: (1) Quiet T...

Excerpt: ...ant and its counsel of record, Eitan Yehoshua of Ashour Yehoshua APC, in the amount of $2,060.00. RULING: The request to quash deposition subpoenas is granted. The request for sanctions is denied. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of an incident that occurred on 2/15/22 wherein Plaintiff Blanca Fajardo (Plaintiff) claims that she “was seriously injured when the bus driver negligently drove off, before Plaintiff was sa...

Excerpt: ...�� Construction Litigation, Set 1, and Requests for Production of Documents, Set 1, and produce all documents responsive to the Requests for Production of Documents. Additionally, Plaintiff requests an order imposing monetary sanctions in the amount of $1,216.65 against BAIC; and (2) An order deeming admitted the truth of matters specified in Plaintiff's Requests for Admissions, Set 1, propounded on BAIC and imposing monetary sanctions in the amo...

Excerpt: ...Negligent Repair RULING: The demurrer is overruled. Answer is due within 20 days. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of a warranty contract Plaintiff Jose Fabian (Plaintiff ) entered with Defendant Ford Motor Company (Ford) on 9/25/19 regarding a 2019 Ford Fusion Hybrid (the Vehicle). (Complaint ¶¶14-15). Plaintiff alleges that “[d]efects and nonconformities to warranty manifested themselves within the applicable exp...

Excerpt: ...dditionally, Plaintiffs request sanctions against Defendant and its attorneys of record, The Erksine Law Group, PC, in the amount of $3,210.00. RULING: The motion is granted. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of Plaintiff Maria Zamora's (Plaintiff) claim that the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe she purchased, which was manufactured and warranted by Defendant General Motors LLC (Defendant), suffers from certain defects and Defendan...

Excerpt: ...aintiffs' subpoena for business records. Plaintiffs then request that the Court pierce the corporate veil and impose various sanctions on Defendant Michael Meadows for A Cleaner Pool, Inc.'s failure to comply with this Court's 12/21/22 order. Specifically, Plaintiffs request that the Court: (1) Impose monetary sanctions against Defendant Michael Meadows in the amount of $3,120.00; (2) Order Defendant Michael Meadows to pay the $1,785.00 in moneta...

Excerpt: ... Plaintiff requests an order awarding attorneys' fees and costs in the amount of $2,000. RULING: The motion is denied. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of a motor vehicle collision that occurred on 3/29/21 between Plaintiff Eric Iriarte (Plaintiff) and Defendant Hector Deharo (Deharo). Plaintiff alleges that Deharo was in the course and scope of his employment with Defendant/Cross-Complainant Quikrete Holdings, Inc. (Q...

Excerpt: ...d all persons acting in concert or participating with them, from engaging in or performing, directly or indirectly, any and all of the following acts: 1. Traversing in any manner onto, over or through 30-foot-wide strip of the easterly boundary of the EALING/VACCA's real property located at 9505 Hierba Road, Agua Dulce 91390 (EALING/VACCA PROPERTY). 2. Performing any maintenance to, making any improvements to, or removing any items or improvement...

Excerpt: ...eter equipment. The lease required minimum monthly payments, as well as a “finance” agreement for the provision of postage fee credit processed through the equipment. Plaintiff alleges Defendant breached the lease by failing to make the required minimum monthly payment, thereby leading to a declared default balance of $35,497.57. On March 20, 2023, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Breach of Contract, Open Book Account, Account Stated, Quatum M...

Excerpt: ... By Her Guardian Ad Litem, Rosa L. Munguia Rodriguez); and Sonic Martinez (Suing By Her Guardian Ad Litem, Rosa L. Munguia Rodriguez) NOTICE: ok Demurrer is to the entire complaint: 1. Violation of Civil Code 1942.4 2. Tortious Breach of the Warranty of Habitability 3. Private Nuisance 4. Business & Professions Code 17200, et seq. 5. Negligence RELIEF REQUESTED IN MOTION TO STRIKE: An order striking various portions in the complaint related to pu...

Excerpt: ... against Defendant in the amount of $2,214.45. RULING: The motion is denied without prejudice. 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 ...

Excerpt: ...ntiff its costs in the amount of $1,609.95 pursuant to Plaintiff's previously filed Memorandum of Costs. RULING: The motion is granted. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of Defendant Jade Collective's (Defendant) default under a commercial lease agreement with Plaintiff Rediger Investment Mortgage Fund's (Plaintiff) predecessor-in-interest. On 3/23/23, Plaintiff filed this action against Defendant for unlawful detainer....

Excerpt: ...Set 1, Nos. 1-2, and 4-15. Additionally, Plaintiff requests sanctions against Defendant and his counsel in the amount of $1,100.50 plus a $60.00 filing fee. RULING: The motion is granted as set forth below. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of Plaintiff Janet Louise Wilkes, Trustee of the Janet Louise Wilkes Living Trust (Plaintiff) and Defendant Gary William Wilkes' (Defendant) ownership of two duplexes in Los Angeles ...

Excerpt: ... of Merchantability (Civil Code 1791.1, 1794, 1795.5) 5. Fraudulent Inducement – Concealment RELIEF REQUESTED IN MOTION TO STRIKE: An order striking the prayer for punitive damages. RULING: The demurrer is overruled and the motion to strike is denied. Answer is due within 20 days. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of Plaintiff David Wallenstein's (Plaintiff) purchase of a 2014 Chevrolet Volt on or about 11/21/14. (FAC...

Excerpt: ...xpress, Inc. (Alibaba) against GGP Northridge Fashion Center, LP (GGP). FIRST AMENDED CROSS-COMPLAINT: 1. Breach of Written Contract 2. Promissory Estoppel 3. Intentional Misrepresentation 4. Negligent Misrepresentation 5. Breach of Implied Warranty of Good Faith RULING: The motion is granted without leave to amend. SUMMARY OF FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of a commercial lease agreement and guaranty between Plaintiff GPP Nort...

Excerpt: ...ged written contract between Plaintiff Golden Pro Insurance Services Inc. (Plaintiff ) and Defendant Jesus Rodriguez (Defendant) whereby Defendant would be paid commissions on completed jobs. (Complaint ¶6). Plaintiff alleges that beginning in July 2021, Defendant began reporting that uncompleted jobs had been completed and as a result, Defendant was paid $12,024.42 in commissions by Plaintiff that Defendant did not earn. (Id. ¶7). As a result,...

Excerpt: ...Betty Martinez, (2) Brian Meager, (3) Chino Arreguin, (4) Doug Troesh, (5) Jesse Reisinger, (6) Johnny Rodriguez, (7) Keri Lara, (8) Nain Sanchez, (9) Nyman Wilson, (10) Ryan Griffin and (11) Sara Castruita AND Drivers and Operators: (12) Alex Jaimea, (13) Dale Bedger, (14) Damian Lopez, (15) Danny Romero, (16) Jorge Cerna, (17) Mike Dommely, (18) Robert Alvarez and (19) Tom Snyder. Additionally, Plaintiff L.A. Tire Tech, Inc. requests that the c...

Excerpt: ...ed and served as GMA Management Group, Inc. dba Pacoima Adult Day Care) (HDL) and against Plaintiff Phyllis Ginolfi, by and through her Conservator, Christin C. Solis (Plaintiff). “Alternatively, Defendant requests an order granting summary adjudication of the claims asserted against it as follows: Issue Number One: Plaintiff's claim for negligence against Defendant fails because there is no triable issue of fact that HDL was the proximate caus...

Excerpt: ...d. 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 properties in a common interest development managed by Defendant Ridgeview Saugus Homeowners Association (the HOA) and governed by a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs). Plaintiffs claim th...

Excerpt: ...h its Administratrix Jinkie Tampi NOTICE: ok Demurrer is to the entire First Amended Complaint: 1. Quiet Title 2. Elder Financial Abuse 3. Fraud 4. Declaratory Relief RELIEF REQUESTED IN MOTION TO STRIKE: An order striking each of the Causes of Action alleged in the First Amended 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 cal...

Excerpt: ... action arises out of a contract for construction services entered into on or about 10/15/20 between Plaintiff KN Remodeling, Inc. (Plaintiff) and Defendant Margarita St. John (Defendant) for property located at 10000 Orion Ave., Mission Hills, California (the Property). (FAC, Ex.A). Plaintiff alleges that Defendant still owes $70,464.82 under the contract. Plaintiff alleges that on 9/19/22, Plaintiff recorded a mechanic's lien on the Property. (...

Excerpt: ...he complaint: (1) p.4:26 (Prayer No.3): “For costs of suit incurred herein incurred;” and (2) p.4:27 (Prayer No.4): “For reasonable attorneys' fees.” RULING: The demurrer is overruled. The motion to strike is denied. Answer is due within 20 days. SUMMARY FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY This action arises out of Defendant Aren Kalustian's (Defendant) alleged failure to pay back student loan money provided by Plaintiff Kingdom of Sweden (Plainti...

Excerpt: ...aintiff's complaint, and against Sager under the 5 th cause of action of Plaintiff's complaint. RULING: The unopposed motion is granted. SUMMARY OF ACTION & PROCEDURAL HISTORY Plaintiff J.B. Wholesale Roofing and Building Supplies, Inc. (Plaintiff), a wholly owned subsidiary of SRS Distribution Inc., a Delaware corporation, is in the business of selling, among other things, roofing material, equipment, supplies and related goods for use in constr...