Excerpt: ...a Ridge Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210 (“Property”). Landlord rented the Property to Defendant Thomas Latimer (“Tenant”) for $35,000 a month. Tenant failed to pay rent. This action ensued. A proof of service of the summons and complaint was filed with the Court which states Tenant was personally served on March 7, 2024. This hearing is on Tenant's motion to quash service of summons. Tenant argues that contrary to the proof of serv...

Excerpt: .... Plaintiffs Sherwin Tehrani Arae and Ida Molayem Arae sued Defendants Vylox , Inc., Bella Vista Property Management, Inc. and Paragon Property Management Group LLC for alleged uninhabitable conditions of a condominium unit located at 120 S. Palm Dr., #101, Beverly Hills, California (the “Property”). On January 24, 2024, Plaintiff s filed a Doe Amendment to the Complaint naming Doe 1 as Fleur De Lis at Palm Homeowners Association Inc. (“Fle...

Excerpt: ...loyment dispute with the University of Southern California (“USC”). (Compl. ¶ 1.) Plaintiff alleged she had been wrongfully ter minated and also claimed whistleblower retaliation and discrimination. ( Id.) Plaintiff alleges the following negligent acts by Defendant in connection with its representation of Plaintiff in the underlying employment case: First , Plaintiff claims Defendant, without her consent, filed an arbitration demand in JAMS ...

Excerpt: ...ded Complaint (“TAC”) ¶8.) Defendant Niv Levy is a lawyer b. (Id., ¶¶8, 13.) Regev alleges Levy schemed to make her completely dependent on him, so that he could more easily manipulate and control her. (Id., ¶14.) The TAC alleges that Levy pressured Regev to move in with him, which she eventually agreed to do after Levy proposed. (Id. , ¶¶18- 20, 22, 52.) By having Plaintiff move in with him, Levy could more easily control Plaintiff bec...

Excerpt: ... No. 206 -260 also known as Space No. 260B, located in the City of Marina Del Rey in the county of Los Angeles, California (the “Premises”). (Compl. ¶ 7.) Plaintiff RAR2 -Marina Marketplac e LLC leased the Premises to Phenix Salon Suites, Marina Del Rey, LLC and Doe Defendants (collectively “Defendants”) pursuant to a written commercial lease agreement (“Lease”). ( Id. ¶ 8.) Under the Lease, Defendants were obligated to pay rent as ...

Excerpt: .... Cosco Wholesale Corporation . (Compl. ¶9.) Defendants Alina Landver and Landver Law Corporation APC represented Defendant Joana Gallegos in the premises liability case. ( Id. ¶12.) Landver asked Plaintiff Sebastian Richards to defend the deposition of Gallegos. (Id. ¶14.) Landver wrote an email to Plaintiff offering the following terms to defend the deposition of Gallegos: “If they settle the case for more than $250,000, I can offe r you 1...

Excerpt: ...t of $453,100 (“Loan”) from Homebridge Financial Services, Inc., which Loan was secured by a Deed of Trust (“DOT”) against the real property located at 10747 Wilshire Blvd #1208, Los Angeles, California (“Property”). Defendant ServiceMac LLC services the loan. In June 2022, Plaintiff applied for a modification of her mortgage with Defendant. (First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) ¶24.) On or around July 11, 2022, Defendant confirmed re...

Excerpt: ...laintiff Yvonne Buchanan was driving eastbound on Wilshire Boulevard approaching the intersection with South Swall Drive in the City of Beverly Hills when she was struck by Defendant Arwa Das' car. Plaintiff claims Defendant suddenly and without warning entered the intersection, passing a po sted stop sign for his direction of travel, causing a collision with Plaintiff's car. This hearing is on Defendant's motions to compel Plaintiff's further re...

Excerpt: ...rom a dispute between neighbors. Plaintiffs Robert and Barbara Brilliant own the real property located at 14131 Beresford Road (the “Brilliant Property”). Defendants Ted and Michele Kaplan (“Moving Defendants”) own the real property located at 14151 Beresford Road (the “Kaplan Property”) . Plaintiffs allege that certain palm trees on the Kaplan Property block their view and violate the Mulholland Estates Homeowners Association, Inc.'s...

Excerpt: ...OUND This case arises from an employment dispute. Defendant Aurice Veloso was a long -time caregiver for Plaintiff Leo David and his late wife, Ruth David. (Compl. ¶¶ 7 -8.) Plaintiff alleges Defendant stole monies and personal property and engaged in financial and physical elder abuse. ( Id. ¶¶ 11 -30.) The operative complaint alleges eleven claims for: (1) Elder Abuse; (2) Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress; (3) Negligent Inflicti...

Excerpt: ...er. She regularly appears on television and media. Plaintiff hired Defendant Victoria Sophia Sanjurjo to apply facial fillers to her face. D efendant's treatment was allegedly so deficient, it resulted in substantial deformities to Plaintiff's face. Defendant also purportedly disclosed to Plaintiff's friend, confidential details of the surgery. On May 30, 2023, Plaintiff filed a Complaint against Defendant. The Complaint alleges two claims for pr...

Excerpt: ...alty Surgical Center performed cataract surgery on Plaintiff Kevin McGinn's right eye. Plaintiff alleges Defendants performed the cataract surgery “knowing that insufficient seda tion and anesthesia was provided”. (Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) ¶23.) Plaintiff claims that during the procedure, he indicated to both individual Defendants that he was awake and had not been properly anesthetized and sedated and was aware of the su rgery a...

Excerpt: ...an employment dispute. Plaintiff Jane Doe was employed as a server for Defendant The Huntley Hotel (the “Huntley”) from 2016 until her constructive termination on May 13, 2022. (First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) ¶¶18, 45.) Plaintiff alleges she was attacked and sexually assaulted by Defendant Ryan Jackson (“Jackson”), a co -worker, outside of work. (FAC ¶ 18.) Despite being told about the assault, Defendant Eman Rivani, the food & be...

Excerpt: ...GROUND This is a breach of contract case. Petitioner Eden Reforestration Projects (“Eden”) entered into an agreement with Respondent Aspiration Partners Inc. (“Aspiration”) whereby Aspiration would pay Eden $16 million to plant 5 billion trees over a 20 year period i n developing countries. Aspiration entered into a separate contract with Eden's wholly owned subsidiary, Petitioner Compassionate Carbon, requiring Compassionate Carbon to de...

Excerpt: ...s that Defendant Dean Matsuda negligently performed a bilateral hip arthroscopic surgery. The operative complaint alleges a single claim for medical malpractice. The relevant facts are as follows: At the time Plaintiff saw Defendant, she had a history of left groin and lateral hip pain. (Undisputed Material Facts (“UMF”) No. 109.) Plaintiff's hip symptoms were unresponsive to conservative therapy for at least th ree months before she saw Defe...

Excerpt: ...n February 23, 2023, Plaintiff filed a Complaint against Defendants Beverly Hills IT Services, Beverly Hills IT, and Mostafa Karabalei Ahmad Baboli aka Stephan Parsa (“Baboli”) (collectively “Defendants”) and DOES 1 through 50, alleging causes of action for: (1) misappropriation of trade secrets; (2) breach of promissory note; (3) breach of fiduciary duty; (4) breach of duty of loyalty; (5) unfair competition; (6) intentional interference...

Excerpt: ...ffs Mehrdad Farkhan and Aila Farkhan (“Plaintiffs”) filed a Complaint against Defendants Felix Adalberto Sanchez (“Defendant”) and DOES 1 thro ugh 20, inclusive, alleging a cause of action for negligence. On February 6, 2024, Defendant filed an Answer to the Complaint, in which Defendant sets forth 15 affirmative defenses. On February 13, 2024, Plaintiffs filed a demurrer to the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, twelfth, thirtee...

Excerpt: ...ntiff”) filed a Complaint against Defendants Raphael Berry, Samir Berry, Berri's Pizza Café, LLC (“BPC”), RHB Group, LLC ( “RHB”), Morisani Enterprises (“Morisani”) (collectively “Defendants”) and DOES 1 through 10, inclusive, alleging causes of action for: (1) breach of written contract, (2) common count: goods and services rendered, (3) account stated, (4) quantum meruit, and (5) unjust enrichment. On June 13, 2023, default w...

Excerpt: ...RY SANCTIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000 BACKGROUND This case arises from a dispute over an allegedly defective 2020 GMC Sierra Denali. On September 24, 2020, Plaintiff William Keating, Jr. (“Plaintiff”) purchased a new 2020 GMC Sierra Denali that Defendant General Motors, LLC (“Defendant”) manufactured. (Compl. ¶¶ 4 - 7.) It is further alleged that the sale of the subject vehicle was accompanied by express and implied warranties. (Id. at �...

Excerpt: ...2413 Dardeene Street, Calabasas, CA 91302 (the “Subject Property”). On January 10, 2024, Plaintiff Arkas LLC (“Plaintiff”) filed a Verified Complaint for Unlawful Detainer (the “Complain t”) against Defendants Lloyd Douglas Dix aka Lloyd Dix, Mary Linda Dix aka Mary Dix, Michael Alexander Dix aka Michael Dix, All Unknown Occupants, Tenants, and Subtenants (collectively “Defendants”), and DOES 1 through 20, inclusive. The Complaint...

Excerpt: ...ated at 2025 Avenue of the Stars in Los Angeles (the “Property”). Plaintiff Quality Cabinet and Fixture Company, LLC (“Plaintiff”) entered into a subcontract with Defendant Webcor Construction L.P. dba Wecor Builders (“Webcor”) and Plaintiff alleges that, among other actions, Webcor breached the subcontract. On October 12, 2022, Plaintiff filed a Complaint against Defendants Webcor, Next Century Partners, LLC, Century Plaza Master Ass...

Excerpt: ... Gonzalez filed his Complaint against Defendant Julian Shojaie. On February 7, 2024, Plaintiff filed his operative First Amended Complaint against Defendant asserting a single cause of action for negligence. On March 11, 2024, Defendant filed the instant motion to strike portions of the FAC pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure sections 435 and 436. Plaintiff filed his opposition on March 22, 2024, and Plaintiff filed his reply on March 25, 2024. L...

Excerpt: ...s (“Defendant”) and DOES 1 through 10. On July 18, 2023, Plaintiff filed the operative First Amen ded Complaint (“FAC”) against Defendant alleging causes of action for: (1) breach of oral agreement; (2) promissory estoppel; (3) accounting; (4) conversion; (5) equitable lien; and (6) constructive trust. On February 26, 2024, Defendant filed an ex parte application for trial continuance. In support of the ex parte application, Defendant pro...

Excerpt: ... Plaintiff Berritto Enterprises, LLC (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint against Defendant Taylor Woods (“Defendant”) and DOES 1 through 50, alleging causes of action for: (1) fraudulent conveyance; (2) mo ney had and received; (3) conversion; (4) breach of fiduciary duty; and (5) fraud. On August 2, 2022, Plaintiff filed a Proof of Service indicating that Defendant was served by personal service with the summons and complaint on July 23, 202...

Excerpt: ... Kaveh Kevin Jebeli (“Plaintiff”) that was being stored at 9041 West Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90035 (the “Property”). Plaintiff entered into a lease with Defendants Jewish E ducational Movement (“JEM”) and Hertzel Ilulian (“Illulian”) (collectively “Defendants”) for warehouse/storage space at the Property. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants rented space adjacent to the Property to a CBD oil manufacturer and, shortly ...