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2024.03.26 Motion for Summary Judgment, Adjudication 351
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.03.26
Excerpt: ...se · 6th Cause of Action: Negligent Supervision of a Minor · 7th Cause of Action: Negligent Failure to Warn, Train or Educate SUMMARY OF ACTION Plaintiff John Doe was a student Huntington Middle School and San Marino High School with defendant San Marino Unified School District (SMUSD). Defendant Howard Cheung was a teacher in SMUSD. Cheung was also an employee for defendant River Way Ranch Camp, an overnight camping facility in Sanger, Califor...
2024.03.26 Motion for Leave to Allow Service on Secretary of State 722
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.03.26
Excerpt: ...ement, and Paul Oakenfold for work as a personal assistant to Oakenfold. Plaintiff alleges Oakenfold engaged in a sexually harassing behavior. Plaintiff reported the alleged behavior of Okaenfold to Stepanek, but was instead presented with a non- disclosure agreement and threat of termination if it was not signed. Plaintiff refused to sign, and was suspended from any job duties. Plaintiff later, “under duress,” signed the agreement. Plaintiff...
2024.03.26 Motion for Entry of Stipulated Judgment 192
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.03.26
Excerpt: ...Plaintiff alleges defendant Mycological Natural Products manufactures, sells and/or distributes a product containing levels of lead and cadmium exceeding acceptable regulated toxicity levels without proper warning on the label in compliance with Proposition 65. The product is also manufactured, sold and/or distributed by defendant Whole Foods Market California, Inc. RULING: Granted. Plaintiff Berj Parseghian moves for entry of a stipulated judgme...
2024.03.22 Motion for Summary Judgment, Adjudication 526
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.03.22
Excerpt: ...laintiffs Remodeling Guys, Inc. and Fred Akhtar entered into a lease agreement in the Warner Associates Shopping Center located at 20940 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills with defendant Independence LLC dba Warner Associates. Defendant Mark Lawrence and Dee Dee Lawrence dba Trophyman also leased premises in the subject shopping center. On June 14, 2019, a fire broke out in the Trophyman premises, which subsequently spread to Plaintiffs' business prem...
2024.03.22 Motion for Determination of Good Faith Settlement 176
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.03.22
Excerpt: ...ntiff mentioned a home in Tulare County on the verge of condemnation and requiring rehabilitation work. Parada subsequently offered to connect Plaintiff with “property developers and loan officers” in order to tear down the home and rebuild. Plaintiff alleges a 2016 arranged $150,000 cash out refinance on her home in Los Angeles to be subsequently used for the Tulare County home with defendants Sherman Escrow, Anabel Aguilera, Koko Polosajian...
2024.03.20 Motion to Quash, for Protective Order 586
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.03.20
Excerpt: ...s a result of a “pressurized water supply line located under the concrete slab of a downstairs bedroom” apparently ruptured. Plaintiff subm itted an insurance claim on the homeowner policy with defendant State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. On April 3, 2021, the claim was denied. Plaintiff alleges defendant failed to adequately investigate the cause of the leak, and therefore improperly denied coverage under the terms of the policy...
2024.03.20 Motion to Compel Further Responses 512
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.03.20
Excerpt: ...ttlieb, Tzvi Haber, and 330 North Genesee Avenue LLC, and located at 332.5 Genesee Ave., Los Angeles begi nning on May 15, 2014. Beginning in September 2017, Plaintiff discovered mold on the premises, and notified defendants. No remediation was undertaken. On February 18, 2022, Defendants filed an unlawful detainer action against Plaintiff, which was dismissed. On May 3, 2022, Defendants served a Three Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit. A secont Thr...
2024.03.20 Demurrer to TAC 007
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.03.20
Excerpt: ...vant time of school attendance, with defendant Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), alleges the school district failed to ever provide any “formal assessment,” and therefore nev er developed an Individualized Education Plan. On February 20, 2019, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Unruh Civil Rights Act, California Government Code section 11135, Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress, Negligence, and Article I, Section 7(A) & Artic...
2024.03.19 Motion for Attorney Fees 730
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.03.19
Excerpt: ...of the entire case. RULING: Granted. Evidentiary Objections: Overruled. Request for Judicial Notice: Granted. The court takes notice of the existence of other court orders, but declines to take notice for the truth of any matter asserted in any and all items. ( Kilroy v. State of California (2004) 119 Cal.App.4th 140, 147 -148; Sosinsky v. Grant (1992) 6 Cal.App.4th 1548, 1565.) The orders also constitute unpublished material, and therefore not c...
2024.03.18 Motion to Vacate Default 419
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.03.18
Excerpt: ...Montebello. Defendant Masaji Konishi acted as agent on behalf of Huang and Buraq Investment Group. The investment also involved the purchase of commercial premises located at 7131 Telegraph Road, Montebello, for $1.8 million, though the appraised value was only $1.3 million. Following the execution of documents and tender of funds, Plaintiff alleges the discovery of the fraud in the underlying transaction through misrepresentations of material te...
2024.03.15 Motion to Stay Enforcement on Judgment 546
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.03.15
Excerpt: ...FAME Housing Corporation, FAME Assistance Corporation, and FAME Good Shepherd Center Housing Development Corpor ation. On November 17, 2023, the court issued a tentative statement of decision finding in favor of all three plaintiffs: 1. Judgment shall be entered in favor of Plaintiff Denise Brown in the total amount of $1,177,889.08. The Award in favor of Denise Brown is against Defendants (1) FAME Housing Corporation, (2) FAME Assistance Corpora...
2024.03.14 Motion for Summary Judgment, Adjudication 167
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.03.14
Excerpt: ...aintiffs Marcia Pellitteri and Progressive Consulting Services, Inc. allege entry into a voidable contingency fee agreement with defendants Krane & Smith and Jeremy Smith for representation in Pellitteri v. Wellquest, BC490541, regarding an alleged breac hed royalty payment contract. Plaintiffs maintain Defendants failed to provide a countersigned copy, and also contained an improper provision regarding potentially incurred attorney fees by Defen...
2024.03.13 Demurrer to FAC 148
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.03.13
Excerpt: ...that companies abide by the privacy obligations imposed by California law” in order to “advance[] important public interests at the risk of vile personal attacks” [1] alleges defendant Hickory Farms, LLC “secretly installs tracking software on the devices of all visitors to its website in violation of California law.” Plaintiff characterizes the technology as a “pen register” and “trap and trace” device. On October 25 2023, Plai...
2024.03.08 Motion for Summary Judgment, Adjudication 568
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.03.08
Excerpt: ...ges SUMMARY OF ACTION On February 23, 2021, the home of plaintiff Henghame Abaghi located at 23910 Stagg St., West Hills, suffered damage as a result of a “pressurized water supply line located under the concrete slab of a downstairs bedroom” apparently ruptured. Plaintiff subm itted an insurance claim on the homeowner policy with defendant State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. On April 3, 2021, the claim was denied. Plaintiff alleg...
2024.03.08 Motion for Summary Judgment, Adjudication 586
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.03.08
Excerpt: ...ges SUMMARY OF ACTION On February 23, 2021, the home of plaintiff Henghame Abaghi located at 23910 Stagg St., West Hills, suffered damage as a result of a “pressurized water supply line located under the concrete slab of a downstairs bedroom” apparently ruptured. Plaintiff subm itted an insurance claim on the homeowner policy with defendant State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. On April 3, 2021, the claim was denied. Plaintiff alleg...
2024.03.07 Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay Action 551
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.03.07
Excerpt: ...orker,” with main duties assigned as a dishwasher. Beginning in September/October 2019, Plaintiff began experiencing “degenerative” based “physical disabilities” in his neck, back and hands, which led to a medical accommodation of a front desk assignment, host, with interspersed delivery duties. Said delivery work exacerbated the medical conditi on, which led to a 60- day medical leave beginning on June 19, 2021. In September 2021, Plai...
2024.03.07 Motion for Leave to Amend 341
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.03.07
Excerpt: ...sues and a defective battery. On February 2, 2023, plaintiff filed a complaint for breach of express and implied warr anty of merchantability under the Song-Beverly Act. RULING: Granted. Plaintiffs Zhe Yu and/or YzzJ, LLC moves for leave to file a first amended complaint in order to add additional an additional claim for Violation of Civil Code section 1793.2. Defendant Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC in opposition challenges the motion on grounds of dila...
2024.03.06 Motion for Summary Judgment, Adjudication 437
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.03.06
Excerpt: ... Damages · 8th Affirmative Defense: Insured Property SUMMARY OF ACTION Plaintiffs Pamela and Clifford Cole own certain real property located at 28913 Medea Mesa Rod., Agoura Hills, CA. Plaintiffs maintain an active fire insurance policy with defendants National General Insurance Company, National General Premier Insurance Com pany, and Integon Insurance Company, at all relevant times. On November 9, 2018, Plaintiffs home sustained damage during ...
2024.03.05 Motion to Compel Further Responses 512
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.03.05
Excerpt: ...h Gottlieb, Tzvi Haber, and 330 North Genesee Avenue LLC, and located at 332.5 Genesee Ave., Los Angeles begi nning on May 15, 2014. Beginning in September 2017, Plaintiff discovered mold on the premises, and notified defendants. No remediation was undertaken. On February 18, 2022, Defendants filed an unlawful detainer action against Plaintiff, which was dismissed. On May 3, 2022, Defendants served a Three Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit. A secont...
2024.03.05 Motion for Terminating Sanctions 437
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.03.05
Excerpt: ...ive fire insurance policy with defendants National General Insurance Company, National General Premier Insurance Com pany, and Integon Insurance Company, at all relevant times. On November 9, 2018, Plaintiffs home sustained damage during the Woolsey Fire. Plaintiffs specifically identify damage to a retaining wall abutting a tributary of Malibu Creek, and a deck at least partially over the retaining wall. Plaintiffs allege the wall constitutes a ...
2024.03.04 Motion to Vacate Default 658
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.03.04
Excerpt: ... al. for $1,257,902.31 (LC096145). The judgment was renewed on June 17, 2022 for $2,419,353. Plaintiff alleges defendant Khachik Mouradian transferred title to certain real property to Tania Muradian and Elize Achjian in order to evade any potential future collection efforts. Plaintiff also alleges a deed of trust, as well as multiple other judgme nts recorded as notices of attachment from other named defendants recorded on the property, includin...
2024.03.04 Demurrer to SAC 268
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.03.04
Excerpt: ... 17, 2020, at or near 530 W. 7 th St., Los Angeles, when “the wheel struck an uneven portion of the roadway, causing Plaintiff severe damages.” Plaintiff alleges the subject scooter was manufactured and/or distributed by defendant Lyft, Inc. and contained a malfunctioning accelerator ther eby causing the scooter to increase its speed before hitting said uneven portion of pavement. Plaintiff maintains Lyft provides the scooters without safety ...
2024.02.29 Demurrer to FAC 144
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.02.29
Excerpt: ...ce · 5th Cause of Action: Recission of Contract · 7th Cause of Action: Vicarious Liability for Interference with Contract · 8th Cause of Action: Taxpayer Breach of Fiduciary Duty · 9th Cause of Action: Taxpayer action for Waste · 10 th Cause of Action: Taxpayer Temporary and Permanent Injunction Injunctions Setting Aside Contracts between RHCCD and Del Terra SUMMARY OF ACTION On November 15, 2016, Plaintiff Pioneer Construction Co., Inc. ent...
2024.02.27 Motion for Terminating Sanctions 995
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.02.27
Excerpt: ...mplaint for personal injuries premises liability.” On May 28, 2201, Supe r Center Concepts, Inc. answered the complaint and filed a cross-complaint. On October 13, 2022, the action was transferred from Department 29 (a PI Hub Court) to Department 39. On October 26, 2022, Plaintiff filed a 170.6 challenge to the judicial officer in Department 39. The action was transferred to Department 68. RULING : Continued. Defendant Super Center Concepts, In...
2024.02.23 Motion to Compel Further Responses 831
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.02.23
Excerpt: ... from Maui Hawaii to Van Nuys California. The flight date was scheduled for April 15, 2022 at a cost of $47,600. Plaintiff Becky Yue was an intended co-passenger. On April 8, 2022 Chen cancelled the charger via email “due to covid- 19 exposure” with a confirmed positive test result. Chen subsequently requested a refund based on the language in the agreement allowing for a “no charge” refund for cancellations “at leas t 100 hours in adva...
2024.02.22 Demurrer to FAC 353
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.02.22
Excerpt: ...ducate · 4th Cause of Action: Negligent Supervision of a Minor · 5th Cause of Action: Breach of Mandatory Duty Motion to Strike · Paragraph 42, line 24: "Section 285 of the penal code; paragraph (1) or (2) of subdivision {b)” · Paragraph 79, lines 8, 9, and 10: "Education Code Section 44807, Education Code Section 8 212.5, Civil Code Section 51.9, Penal Code Section 11166." SUMMARY OF ACTION In 1971, plaintiff D.M., an eight yea...
2024.02.22 Motion for Leave to Amend 063
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.02.22
Excerpt: ...ndant Yolanda Jenkins Keith, individually and dba Keith Family Child Care (Keith). Plaintiff alleges abusive conduct, incl uding bare handed strikes on the head, back, neck and shoulders, and verbal abuse, occurred on the premises. Plaintiff further contends the government entity licensing entities were aware of prior complaints involving the facility, yet continued to allow the facility to operate. On May 19, 2020, plaintiff M.N.A. through guard...
2024.02.22 Demurrer to FAC 354
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.02.22
Excerpt: ...ducate · 4th Cause of Action: Negligent Supervision of a Minor · 5th Cause of Action: Breach of Mandatory Duty Motion to Strike · Paragraph 42, line 24: "Section 285 of the penal code; paragraph (1) or (2) of subdivision {b)” · Paragraph 79, lines 8, 9, and 10: "Education Code Section 44807, Education Code Section 8 212.5, Civil Code Section 51.9, Penal Code Section 11166." SUMMARY OF ACTION In 1971, plaintiff D.M., an eight yea...
2024.02.21 Motion for Attorney Fees 615
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.02.21
Excerpt: ...d hour violation claims against Advisors LL P, Leigh Morris, and Robert Plotkowski. A 170.6 challenge was filed on June 5, 2020, thereby leading to assignment to Department 68. On September 28, 2020, the court deemed the instant case related to 20STCP01618 (lead case) and 20STCV19615. On December 16, 2020, the court granted the motion to compel arbitration, and stayed the action. On February 21, 2023, the arbitrator presented the decision, summar...
2024.02.20 Demurrer to FAC 029
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.02.20
Excerpt: ... alleges an unspecified defaulted balance owed by defendant RLoom LLC (RLoom) in 2022. On February 8, 2023, RLoom and defendant D. Masin Consulting, LLC (D. Masin) executed a “General Assignment for the Benefit of All Creditors,” whereby all assets were subject to liquidation for payment of outstanding debts. Also on February 8, 2022, D. Masin and RLoom Design Corp. aka Newstyle Fashion Inc. also entered into an “Asset Purchase Agreement, w...
2024.02.15 Motion to Stay or Consolidate 724
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.02.15
Excerpt: ...nce Malmrose. Plaintiff and Malmrose were also personal friends. In 2010, Plaintiff offered to purchase the property from Malmrose. Two weeks later, Malmrose rejected the purchase offer, and instead promised to bequeath the property to Salceda at the time of death in to be reflected in an updated will/estate plan. Following the promise, Plaintiff suggested conversion of the property into a community healthcare center instead of continuing as an O...
2024.02.15 Motion for Determination of Good Faith Settlement176
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.02.15
Excerpt: ...tioned a home in Tulare County on the verge of condemnation and requiring rehabilitation work. Parada subseque ntly offered to connect Plaintiff with “property developers and loan officers” in order to tear down the home and rebuild. Plaintiff alleges a 2016 arranged $150,000 cash out refinance on her home in Los Angeles to be subsequently used for the Tulare County home with defendants Sherman Escrow, Anabel Aguilera, Koko Polosajian, Hong T...
2024.02.15 Demurrer to FAC, Motion to Stay or Consolidate 643
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.02.15
Excerpt: ...N In October, 2001, Plaintiff Norma Salceda, commenced leasing 13672 Van Nuys Blvd., Pacoima, for operation of an OB/GYN medical practice on the premises. The premises were owned by Nance Malmrose. Plaintiff and Malmrose were also personal friends. In 2010, Plaintiff offered to purchase the property from Malmrose. Two weeks later, Malmrose rejected the purchase offer, and instead promised to bequeath the property to Salceda at the time of death i...
2024.02.14 Demurrer to FAC 372
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.02.14
Excerpt: ...dant City of Los Angeles, including the Los Angeles Police Department, for the provision of security services beginning on February 21, 2017. Plaintiff claims non- payment for services rendered totaling $803,537.92 based on 24,284 hours of labor from 2017 through August 31, 2022. On August 24, 2023, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Breach of Contract, Breach of Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing, and Negligent Interference with Prospe...
2024.02.13 Motion to Tax Costs 355
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.02.13
Excerpt: ... 2023. RULING: Granted in Part/Denied in Part. Plaintiff Odious Knight III moves to tax certain items the memorandum of costs filed by defendants Moonlight Rollerway, Inc., Dominic Cangelosi, and Andienne Van Houten. Plaintiff moves on grounds that the costs were not reasonably and necessarily incurred. Defendants in opposition maintains the items were necessarily and reasonably incurred; the motion fails to establish any unreasonableness; and, P...
2024.02.08 Motion to Compel Arbitration 206
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.02.08
Excerpt: ...lar panels to Plaintiff's residence. Plaintiff sought to cancel the contracts, but defendants refused. Plaintiff alleges a Public Injunction enjoining Solgen Construction, LLC from engaging in solar panel installations without adhering to certain standards, due to prior fraudulent activities. On August 1 and 24, 2023, Plaintiff filed a complaint and first amended complaint for Fraudulent Concealment; Negligence; Violations of The Elder Abuse And ...
2024.02.08 Demurrer 648
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.02.08
Excerpt: ...mum lease for premises located at 794- 796 Stanford Avenue, Los Angeles, Defendants would pay Plaintiff a $50,000 fee. Plaintiff alleges the placement of a tenant for a three year lease term. No fee was ever paid. On January 25, 2023, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Breach of Oral Contract, Fraud, and Violation of Penal Code section 496, subdivision (a). On July 5, 2023, the court sustained the demurrer to the complaint. On August 1, 2023, Plaint...
2024.02.07 Motion for Leave to Amend to File FAC 866
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.02.07
Excerpt: ...ive Cars, LLC on August 15, 2022 and October 16, 2022. The policy premiums totaled $214,151.68 ($151,801.22 + $62,350.46). No portion of the policies were paid. State Compensation Insurance Fund assigned the debt to plaintiff Creditors Adjustment Bureau for collection. On August 9, 2023, plaintiff filed a complaint for breach of contract, open book account, account stated, and reasonable value. Defendant answered on November 15, 2023. RULING: Gra...
2024.02.06 Motion for Approval of PAGA Settlement 880
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.02.06
Excerpt: ...endants W.K.S Restaurant Corporation and W.K.S. LA Restaurant Corporation, and that Defendants violated multiple provisions of the Labor Code and Industrial Welfare Commission On October 18, 2021, Plaintiff provided written notice to the Labor & Workforce Development Agency, and Defendants, stating her intent to seek civil penalties pursuant to Labor Law Private Attorney General Act. On February 16, 2022, after fully exhausting the statutory 65-d...
2024.02.05 Motion for Issue and Monetary Sanctions 454
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.02.05
Excerpt: ...ch was not successfully repaired following surgery well enough to return to MLB pitching form. Prior to the injury causing event, Plaintiff procured a ten million disability insurance policy from defendant Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's of London Subscribing to the Policy (Lloyd's). Plaintiff maintains the policy was procured and submitted by defendant International Specialty Insurance Services, Inc. (ISI), Nigro Karlin Segal & Feldstein, LLP an...
2024.02.02 Motion to Quash Service of Summons and Complaint 602
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.02.02
Excerpt: ...tor and installer. Plaintiffs contend working with “toxic” stone products led to the development of silicosis and death of Garcia-Leon on February 16, 2023. On May 22, 2023, Plaintiff filed a 582 paragraph complaint for negligence, strict liability – warning defect, strict liability – design defect, fraudulent concealment, and breach of implied warranties. The complaint names a multitude of parties comprised of suppliers, sellers, etc. Th...
2024.02.02 Motion for Attorney Fees 371
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.02.02
Excerpt: ...led a cross-complaint against Leanos for Partition on Real Property, Accounting/Unjust Enrichment, Quiet Title, and Declaratory Relief. On October 31, 2023, during the bench trial, the court dismissed all unnamed defendants, and entered the stipulation of the parties for partition of the property. On November 17, 2023, the court entered judgment for partition, which also included an additional damages award of $34,650 to Plaintiff. On December 5,...
2024.02.01 OSC Re Contempt 191
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.02.01
Excerpt: ... LLC, Protech Minerals, LLC, and Protech Minerals RE LLC. On October 17, 2023, the court denied the petition as to petitioners, and granted as to respondents. Petitioners filed a notice of appeal on July 2, 2021. On June 24, 2022, the order on the petition was affirmed on appeal. Remittitur was issued on September 12, 2022. RULING: Continued. On June 9, 2023, respondents Pressed Down, LLC, Protech Minerals, LLC, and Protech Minerals RE LLC filed ...
2024.02.01 Motion to Compel Further Responses 162
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.02.01
Excerpt: ...r for airport employees. During the course of employment, Plaintiff alleges defendant Timothy Boykin began a course of sexually inappropriate comments and touching. On June 5, 2021, Boykin visited her home, where he non-consensually engaged in sexual intercourse with Plaintiff while Plaintiff was intoxicated and incapacitated in her home after normal work hours. Plaintiff complained about the conduct of Boykin, which led, at least in part to his ...
2024.01.31 Motion to Compel Arbitration, Dismiss Representative Action, or Stay Proceedings 362
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.01.31
Excerpt: ...iability company. On March 13, 2023, Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint strictly for Civil Penalties Under the Private Attorney General Act. On May 1, 2023, the action was transferred from Department 11 to Department 30. On May 25, 2023, Defendant filed a 170.6 challenge to the assigned judicial officer in Department 30, thereby leading to reassignment. RULING: Granted as to Individual Arbitration/Granted as to Stay of PAGA Action/Denied a...
2024.01.31 Demurrer to TAC 007
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.01.31
Excerpt: ...eles Unified School District (LAUSD) failed to ever provide any “formal assessment,” and therefore never developed a Individualized Education Plan. On February 20, 2019, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Unruh Civil Rights Act, California Government Code section 11135, Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress, Negligence, and Article I, Section 7(A) & Article IV, Section 16(A) of the California Constitution (19STCV06007). On March 11, 2019,...
2024.01.30 Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay Action 714
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.01.30
Excerpt: ...2023. Plaintiff suffers from osteo arthritis and is/was a cancer patient. Plaintiff maintains certain activities in caring for the residents of the facility were improperly requested and not takin into account Plaintiff's medical history. On October 10, 2023, Plaintiff filed an 11 cause of action complaint for Harassment in Violation of Violation Of The Fair Employment And Housing Act – Hostile Work Environment; Disability Discrimination; Failu...
2024.01.30 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 725
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.01.30
Excerpt: ... Los Angeles, for a monthly rate of $975/month. The unit is on the top floor. On November 21, 2013, a roof leak appeared, thereby causing water intrusion into the unit. Upon reporting the leak, Plaintiff maintains the leak was not correctly repaired, which led to several years of leaking into the unit and mold development. On July 25, 2017, Defendant served a 60-Day Notice to Quit, and filed a subsequent unlawful detainer action on September 28, ...
2024.01.26 Demurrer to FAC 765
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.01.26
Excerpt: ... ACTION On July 6, 2018, plaintiff Garrett Matsunaga leased a Chevrolet Bolt vehicle, with defects in the battery and front seat belt pretensioner. On June 14, 2023, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Fraud – Concealment, Negligent Misrepresentation, Violation of Business and Professions Code section 17200, Violation of Song Beverly Act – Breach of Express Warranty, Violation of Song-Beverly Act – Breach of Implied Warranty, and Violation of S...
2024.01.25 Motion for Stay Pending Adjudication of Writ of Mandate 106
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.01.25
Excerpt: ...t. parcel on the corner of Wilshire Blvd. and Gayley Ave. Approximately two years following approval of the project, Defendant Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority began an extension project of the Purple Line public transportation system, which would run adjacent to the Wilshire Gayley, LLC project. Vested rights were extended until June 13, 2023. In 2016, University of California Los Angeles/Regents of the University of Cali...
2024.01.24 Motion to Compel Further Responses 464
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.01.24
Excerpt: ...eges the County of Los Angeles improperly assessed property taxes for the years 2019 through 2022, for a balance in excess of $16,781.52. On August 17, 2022, and May 1, 2023, Plaintiff, in pro per, filed a complaint and first amended complaint for Refund of Property Taxes, Accounting, and Declaratory Relief. On May 2, 2023, the action was reclassified as unlimited. On September 5, 2023, the cou35rt (Department 85) sustained the demurrer to the ac...
2024.01.23 Demurrer 488
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.01.23
Excerpt: ...6th Cause of Action: Tenant Harassment in Violation of Civil Code section 1940.2 · 7th Cause of Action: Tenant Harassment in Violation of FEHA (Government Code section 12955) · 8th Cause of Action: Breach of Implied Warranty of Habitability · 9th Cause of Action: Breach of Implied Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment · 10 th Cause of Action: Violation of Los Angeles Municipal Code article 5.3 · 11 th Cause of Action: Violation of Los Angeles County C...
2024.01.19 Motion for Preservation of Evidence 602
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.01.19
Excerpt: ...ith “toxic” stone products led to the development of silicosis and death of Garcia-Leon on February 16, 2023. On May 22, 2023, Plaintiff filed a 582 paragraph complaint for negligence, strict liability – warning defect, strict liability – design defect, fraudulent concealment, and breach of implied warranties. The complaint names a multitude of parties comprised of suppliers, sellers, etc. The case was deemed non-complex on June 5, 2023, ...
2024.01.19 Motion for Attorney Fees 799
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.01.19
Excerpt: ...nz for a term of 48 months and a monthly rental of $455.42. Plaintiff listed her address on the lease agreement as 6720 Springpark # 16, Los Angeles, California, 90056. Plaintiff also submitted a reference application to Luxury Auto Leasing wherein she listed her mother, Juanita Bowdre, as a reference. The address plaintiff gave her mother was 6707 Springpark #17, Los Angeles, 90056. A credit application dated February 24, 1998, was executed by p...
2024.01.18 Motion for Terminating Sanctions 995
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.01.18
Excerpt: ...onal injuries premises liability.” On May 28, 2201, Super Center Concepts, Inc. answered the complaint and filed a cross-complaint. On October 13, 2022, the action was transferred from Department 29 (a PI Hub Court) to Department 39. On October 26, 2022, Plaintiff filed a 170.6 challenge to the judicial officer in Department 39. The action was transferred to Department 68. RULING: Continued. Defendant Super Center Concepts, Inc. (Super) moves f...
2024.01.18 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 383
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.01.18
Excerpt: ...f) purchased a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado. (Comp., ¶ 4.) Plaintiff received various warranties in connection with the purchase of the vehicle from Defendant General Motors LLC (Defendant). (Comp., ¶¶ 5-6.) Plaintiff alleges that Defendant was deceptive in its marketing of the vehicle because of problems that Plaintiff has had with the transmissions. (Comp., ¶¶ 10-12.) Plaintiff further alleges that the dealer sales representative did not infor...
2024.01.18 Application for Writ of Attachment 856
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.01.18
Excerpt: ...and Brittany Walsh (collectively Defendants) served as guarantors of Carbon Fit's obligations under the lease. Subject to the lease and corresponding guaranty, Defendants agreed to pay base rent subject to annual increases, plus common area operating expenses, for a term of five years. Shortly after the term of the lease began, Defendants stopped paying rent, common area operating expenses, or any other rental obligations, and left the Premises i...
2024.01.04 Motion to Compel Further Responses 764
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.01.04
Excerpt: ...occurring on July 4, 2020, which was exacerbated by alleged substandard conditions and maintenance of the premises identified as 8651 N. Wilbur Ave., Northridge. March 30, 2023, FCA US LLC answered the complaint. RULING: Granted. Defendant Excel Residential Services, Inc. moves to compel further responses to request for production of documents, numbers 1-43 from plaintiffs Jonatan Lopez, Zuleima Cervantes, Allen Cervantes, by and through his guar...
2024.01.02 Motion to Compel Deposition 394
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.01.02
Excerpt: ...a, Inc. regarding a 2021 Audio E-tron vehicle. Plaintiffs demanded repairs for unspecified problems, which remain unresolved. On December 15, 2022, and January 17, 2023, Plaintiff filed a complaint and first amended complaint for Violations of Song-Beverly Act – Breach of Express Warranty, Violations of Song-Beverly Act – Breach of Implied Warranty, Violations of Song-Beverly Act – Civil Code section 1793.2, and Negligent Repair. On Februar...
2024.01.02 Motion for Trial Preference 943
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2024.01.02
Excerpt: ... Lopez “presented” a Quitclaim Deed for Plaintiff to execute without explaining the meaning of the document. Plaintiff was unaware that the ownership of the property was now vested with Defendant. On October 2, 2023, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Financial Elder Abuse, Fraudulent Concealment, Cancellation of Instrument, Physical Elder Abuse, Elder Abuse, and Quiet Title. Maricela Lopez answered the complaint on November 15, 2023. In a separ...
2023.12.29 Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay Action 487
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.12.29
Excerpt: ...rom unspecified defects. On December 27, 2023, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Violations Violation of Song-Beverly Act – Section 1793.2, and Breach of Implied Warranty of Merchantability. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. answered on April 11, 2023. RULING: Denied. Request for Judicial Notice: Granted in Part/Denied in Part. The court takes judicial notice of the filing of the complaint, but not the content of the pleading for the truth of any ma...
2023.12.27 Motion for Trial Preference 586
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.12.27
Excerpt: ...On May 6, 2022, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Negligence, Premises Liability, and Loss of Consortium. On July 17, 2023, defendant Kellermeyer Bergensons Services, LLC, answered the complaint. On August 21, 2023, Kohl's, Inc. answered the complaint. On October 24, 2023, Kohl's, Inc. filed a cross-complaint for indemnity and declaratory relief against Kellermeyer Bergensons Services, LLC. RULING: Granted. Plaintiff Eliot Witherspoon moves for tri...
2023.12.27 Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement 427
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.12.27
Excerpt: ... filed a first amended complaint for Motor Vehicle and Declaratory Relief. Defendants answered on August 25, 2023. RULING: Denied. Defendants moves for entry of judgment for the insurance policy limit—indicated as $15,000. Defendants indicate service of a settlement agreement and release on June 30, 2023, but remain unable to confirm execution of the settlement. Plaintiff in opposition denies the existence of any mutual consent, thereby establi...
2023.12.26 Motion to Compel Compliance with Deposition Subpoena 865
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.12.26
Excerpt: ...chool campus within the territory of Defendant Saugus Union School District (Saugus Union), was an enrolled student on campus, when a fellow classmate, “Tobin,” reported to a staff member on campus that Plaintiff was carrying a gun in his backpack. According to the complaint, Plaintiff told Tobin he had a “Nurf-Slingshot gun” with him, which led to the misrepresentation of an actual gun. Plaintiff is a student with special needs and a lea...
2023.12.13 Motion to Compel Compliance with Deposition Subpoena 865
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.12.13
Excerpt: ...erritory of Defendant Saugus Union School District (Saugus Union), was an enrolled student on campus, when a fellow classmate, “Tobin,” reported to a staff member on campus that Plaintiff was carrying a gun in his backpack. According to the complaint, Plaintiff told Tobin he had a “Nurf-Slingshot gun” with him, which led to the misrepresentation of an actual gun. Plaintiff is a student with special needs and a learning disability. Plainti...
2023.12.13 Motion for Leave to File FAC 251
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.12.13
Excerpt: ...ion and retail store at 20450 Lassen St. On April 13, 2022, Superior Construction Group, Inc. filed a complaint for Breach of Contract, Foreclosure of Mechanic's Lien, Quantum Meruit, Fraud – Promise Made without the Intent to Perform, Conspiracy to Defraud. On June 1, 2022, Profuel, Inc, Charles Naaman, Liem Quang Dang, TS Construction answered, with Profuel filing a cross-complaint against Superior Construction Group and Maroun Sadaka for Bre...
2023.12.12 Motion to Compel Expert Depositions 467
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.12.12
Excerpt: ...rohealth Professional Services, et al. answered the complaint on October 12, 2021. On October 13, 2023, the court granted the motion for judgment on the pleadings brought by Prohealth Professional Services, Regency Surgery Center, Central Valley Occupational Medical Group, Inc., Pro-Health Valley Occupational Medical Group, Inc., and Sean Younai. On November 9, 2023, Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint. RULING: Granted. Plaintiff Vanessa Si...
2023.12.12 Motion for Attorney Fees 138
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.12.12
Excerpt: ...with defendant Ricardo Avelar, and insured with defendants Automobile Club of Southern California and/or Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club, LLC. Plaintiff alleges Avelar wrongfully denied any liability after allegedly agreeing to take full responsibility for the accident. Plaintiff subsequently submitted a claim with the insurer, which led to a designation of Plaintiff's vehicle as a “total loss salvage.” Plaintiff contends said ...
2023.12.11 Motion to Compel Further Responses 247
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.12.11
Excerpt: ...US LLC answered the complaint. RULING: Denied. Plaintiff Paul Markarian moves to compel further responses to request for production of documents, numbers 116-19, 21, 41 and 56. The dispute involves the request for general categories of documents to which Plaintiff alleges unmeritorious objections and non-responsive statements. Defendant in opposition maintains the responses were appropriate, and furthermore provided supplemental responses regardi...
2023.12.11 Motion for Reconsideration 917
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.12.11
Excerpt: ...es.” Plaintiff alleges the vehicle was covered by warranties for five years/60,000 miles and 10 year/100,000 miles. On an unspecified date, the vehicle began experiencing unspecified problems. On December 2, 2021, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Breach of Implied Warranty of Merchantability, and Breach of Express Warranty. Hyundai Motor America answered the complaint on January 5, 2022. On August 1, 2022, the court granted Defendant's motion to...
2023.12.11 Demurrer to FAC 426
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.12.11
Excerpt: ... regular sexual abuse and molestation by a defendant identified as Doe 3, while Plaintiff was both a minor and present in an unspecified facility identified as the “Pacoima Congregation.” Plaintiff alleges “Pacoima Congregation” was aware of the activities of Doe 3, and failed to stop or report it. On December 19, 2022, and July 26, 2023, Plaintiff filed a complaint and first amended complaint for Sexual Assault of a Minor, Intentional In...
2023.12.04 Motion to Designate Vexatious Litigant 801
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.12.04
Excerpt: ...al. for Negligence, Government Tort Liability, and Premises Liabiity (19STCV05567). According to Plaintiff the case settled for $50,000, which led to a (contingency recovery) fee of $25,000. Plaintiff expected a net payment of $25,000, but when presented with the final check, additional “expenses” were also deducted, thereby leading to a net payment of “20K.” The expenses included medical “liens,” which Plaintiff contends were never �...
2023.12.04 Motion for Summary Judgment 865
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.12.04
Excerpt: ...ntentional Infliction of Emotional Distress · 4th Cause of Action: Violation of California Education Code sections 200, 201, 220 and 260 – Discrimination on the Basis of Disability · 5th Cause of Action: Violation of Equal Protection Clause of the California Constitution · 6th Cause of Action: False Imprisonment · 7th Cause of Action: Violation of Americans with Disability Act · 8th Cause of Action: Violation of California Government Code ...
2023.11.30 Motion for Preliminary Injunction 946
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.11.30
Excerpt: ...ve Surrogacy and owns a 51% interest. Plaintiff Chien Fang Wang provides unspecified employment services “primarily” from the Peoples Republic of China. Plaintiffs allege Spencer manages business operations, including “supervisor” of all individual plaintiffs. All parties work remotely or not in any indicated central space. Plaintiffs allege Spencer in the position as majority shareholder and company director both improperly manages human...
2023.11.30 Motion for Reconsideration 005
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.11.30
Excerpt: ...021. On August 19, 2022, the court held a bench trial and ruled in favor of plaintiff landlord. The court entered judgment on September 12, 2022, which provides for possession within 30 days of the order, and the return of keys, clickers, and gate operating systems. The writ of possession was entered on September 29, 2022. On November 8, 2022, the court denied Defendant's motion for relief from forfeiture. Defendant filed an appeal on November 10...
2023.11.30 Motion to Compel Deposition of PMQ 680
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.11.30
Excerpt: ...om a number of defects. On August 23, 2023, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Breach of the Express Warranty, and Breach of the Implied Warranty. On October 18, 2023, Defendant answered the complaint. RULING: Granted. Plaintiff Ashley Elliott moves to compel the deposition of the person most qualified (PMQ) for General Motors (GM), and production of documents pursuant to the deposition notice. GM in opposition asserts the motion comes without a suf...
2023.11.28 Motion for Summary Adjudication 339
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.11.28
Excerpt: ...– Constructive Trust · Claim of Exemplary or Punitive Damages · 16 th Affirmative Defense: Statute of Frauds SUMMARY OF ACTION Between March 2019 and April 2021, Plaintiff Laysion, LLC alleges Defendants Guillermo Macias and Colt International Clothing, Inc. ordered one million dollars ($1,000,000) in certain lighting equipment. Defendants paid $210,000, and presented another $800,000 in checks, which were rejected for insufficient funds. Pla...
2023.11.27 Demurrer 157
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.11.27
Excerpt: ... Mixon and owned by defendant Teairra Marchinee, began to execute a left turn towards the oncoming motorcycle. The automobile subsequently struck the motorcycle. On November 16, 2022, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Dangerous Condition of Public Property, Premises Liability, Negligence, and Negligent Entrustment. RULING Demurrer: Overruled. Defendant The Emmons Company submits a demurrer to the second cause of action for premises liability in the...
2023.11.22 Motion to Compel Further Responses 689
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.11.22
Excerpt: ...ndants Reza Abad and Aiden Bohloul formed a California corporation identified as defendant Teza Products, Inc., doing business as “Teza Doors & Windows.” Abad and Bohloul are the nephews of Plaintiff. In May 2021, the parties entered into a joint venture, whereby Plaintiff would merge operations of Milan Door with Teza Doors & Windows in exchange for a 50% ownership interest, with Abad and Bohloul jointly owning (25% each) the remaining half....
2023.11.22 Motion for Leave to File SAC 637
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.11.22
Excerpt: ...nts are owned and/or managed by defendant The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company dba Terrena. Defendant Laura De Leon is identified as the leasing agent, and person Plaintiffs met with at the time of the October 30, 2021 tour. Plaintiffs were shown apartment 4089, and expressed an interest in renting the unit. On November 24, 2021, Plaintiffs appeared on the premises to execute a lease for unit 4089. Plaintiffs took a tour of the unit pri...
2023.11.22 Demurrer 341
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.11.22
Excerpt: ...d Profession Code section 17200 SUMMARY OF ACTION On February 3, 2022, plaintiff Wvistano Perez took out a $2,000,000 mortgage as to a residence located at 20708 W Bluebird Court, Porter Ranch. Plaintiff subsequently fell into arrears with the payments, thereby leading to the initiation of foreclosure by the lenders, deed of trust holders, etc., defendants FCI Lender Services, Inc., Puerto Loreto LLC, and California TD Specialists. The property s...
2023.11.21 Motion for Summary Judgment 215
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.11.21
Excerpt: ...agreement, breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, abuse of process, and breach of oral rental agreement. On April 23 and 26, 2021, Defendant Kerwin, in pro per, filed a cross-complaint for assault and battery, defamation of character, corporate defamation, abuse of personal credit, embezzlement and misuse of business funds negligence leading to theft of all personal property, fraud, profiteering and investment fraud, then answered the compl...
2023.11.20 Motion to Compel Further Responses 689
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.11.20
Excerpt: ...identified as defendant Teza Products, Inc., doing business as “Teza Doors & Windows.” Abad and Bohloul are the nephews of Plaintiff. In May 2021, the parties entered into a joint venture, whereby Plaintiff would merge operations of Milan Door with Teza Doors & Windows in exchange for a 50% ownership interest, with Abad and Bohloul jointly owning (25% each) the remaining half. The individual defendants also presented terms for business operat...
2023.11.20 Demurrer 332
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.11.20
Excerpt: ...enetmen Western Region contends defendant Nonprofits Insurance Alliance of California wrongfully denied a claim related to business interruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent government orders from various government agencies, including the City of Los Angeles and State of California. On December 18, 2022, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Breach of Contract, Breach of Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing, Unfair Business Pract...
2023.11.16 Motion to Compel Further Responses 689
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.11.16
Excerpt: ...tified as defendant Teza Products, Inc., doing business as “Teza Doors & Windows.” Abad and Bohloul are the nephews of Plaintiff. In May 2021, the parties entered into a joint venture, whereby Plaintiff would merge operations of Milan Door with Teza Doors & Windows in exchange for a 50% ownership interest, with Abad and Bohloul jointly owning (25% each) the remaining half. The individual defendants also presented terms for business operations...
2023.11.16 Motion for Disqualification 755
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.11.16
Excerpt: ...6. On March 17, 2022, the court deemed 22VEUD00174 and 21STCV37556 related, thereby leading to the assignment of all cases to Department 47. On March 21, 2022, Plaintiff filed a peremptory challenge, thereby leading to the reassignment of the case to Department 49 on March 22, 2022. On March 28, 2022, the court specially set the motion for reconsideration challenging the 170.6 challenge of Judge Sandvig in Department 47. The motion for reconsider...
2023.11.16 Demurrer 846
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.11.16
Excerpt: ...ost traumatic stress disorder as a result of the 2019 shooting at Saugus High School. Michal subsequently began therapeutic treatment with defendant Child and Family Center. On July 7, 2020, Michal Lodl stepped into traffic on the 405 Freeway, and died from a vehicle on pedestrian collision. Plaintiffs allege defendant failed to adequately treat and/or intervene the acknowledged suicidal thoughts and ideations expressed by Michal. On March 23, 20...
2023.11.15 Demurrer 562
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.11.15
Excerpt: ...ss · 6th Cause of Action: Violation of Bane Act · 7th Cause of Action: Private Nuisance SUMMARY OF ACTION Plaintiff Beatrix Nagy alleges a tenancy in an Recreational Vehicle (RV) part in Santa Clarita owned and/or managed by Defendants Oceans 11 RV Park, LLC dba Cali lake RV Resort, and Stewart Silver. Plaintiff resides in a “converted” “recreational room” rather than any form of vehicle. In the last two years of Plaintiff's tenancy, Pl...
2023.11.15 Motion for Summary Judgment on FAC 384
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.11.15
Excerpt: ...iscomfort” three weeks earlier. After an examination and tests, Hospital offered admission, but Sylvia elected to leave and return home. Sometime after discharge, the cardiology tests were apparently reviewed. Sylvia was apparently still on the premises however, and placed in the “cardiac catheritization lab” by cardiologist James Lee. Sylvia subsequently became unresponsive, and was not successful resuscitated that evening. Plaintiffs cont...
2023.11.15 Motion for Reconsideration 215
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.11.15
Excerpt: ..., abuse of process, and breach of oral rental agreement. On April 23 and 26, 2021, Defendant Kerwin, in pro per, filed a cross-complaint for assault and battery, defamation of character, corporate defamation, abuse of personal credit, embezzlement and misuse of business funds negligence leading to theft of all personal property, fraud, profiteering and investment fraud, then answered the complaint. On July 13, 2021, the court granted the motion o...
2023.11.02 Motion for Attorney Fees 327
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.11.02
Excerpt: ...�� Design Masonry, Inc. Defendant Scott Floyd is the “President/Owner, leader and principal of” Design Masonry, Inc. On October 27, 2018, Plaintiff sustained an on the job injury. Plaintiff denies he was deprived of Workers' Compensation medical care and accused of “lying” about his injury. Regardless, Plaintiff sought out medical care and incurred $125 in costs for a prescription, which he presented to Doyle for reimbursement. The amount...
2023.11.02 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 502
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.11.02
Excerpt: ...intiff Yeroos Noorijanian alleges that two dogs owned by defendants Susan Pritchard Pone and Joseph Pone jumped out of defendants' vehicle and attacked both Plaintiff and dog Leo, while the two were on a walk. On May 23, 2023, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Negligence and Strict Liability. RULING: Overruled/Denied. Defendants submit both a demurrer and motion to strike the allegations in support of, and claim for, punitive damages in the first a...
2023.11.01 Motion to Quash Deposition Subpoena 946
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.11.01
Excerpt: ...rrogacy and owns a 51% interest. Plaintiff Chien Fang Wang provides unspecified employment services “primarily” from the Peoples Republic of China. Plaintiffs allege Spencer manages business operations, including “supervisor” of all individual plaintiffs. All parties work remotely or not in any indicated central space. Plaintiffs allege Spencer in the position as majority shareholder and company director both improperly manages human reso...
2023.11.01 Motion to Enforce Settlement 155
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.11.01
Excerpt: ... joint title was obtained as a result of manipulation. On February 22, 2020, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Financial Elder Abuse, Quiet Title, Ejectment, and Cancellation of Instrument. Defendant answered the complaint on May 2, 2019. A lis pendens was recorded on the property on July 16, 2020. (Bertha Bundy passed away on April 6, 2014, and Richard Bundy and Diane Brooks married in 2017.) On April 8, 2021, the court granted the application app...
2023.11.01 Motion for Summary Judgment 305
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.11.01
Excerpt: ...et al. are all resident homeowners with the common areas governed by Defendant Defendant, San Francisco Townhouse Association (HOA). On an unspecified date prior to January 10, 2019, Defendant HOA hired Defendant Imperial Roofing, Inc. to conduct certain unspecified repairs on the roofs of the Plaintiffs' townhomes. On January 10, 2019, a roofer allegedly started a fire on the roof while conducting repairs, which led to the arrival of the fire de...
2023.10.31 Motion for Preliminary Injunction 256
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.10.31
Excerpt: ... Garcia collectively own and/or operate defendant Tacos Jacky, an unlicensed food preparation and vending “pop-up” operation on various public streets and sidewalks within the City of Santa Clarita, On July 28, 2023, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Violation of Santa Clarita Municipal Code, Maintenance of a Public Nuisance, and Declaratory Relief. On September 29, 2023, The court specially set a hearing for preliminary injunction. RULING: Gra...
2023.10.30 OSC Re Writ of Mandate 093
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.10.30
Excerpt: ...October 22, 2021, the court granted the unopposed motion to vacate the default. On October 18, 2022, the court granted Plaintiff leave to file a first amended complaint adding a PAGA action. The first amended complaint was filed on October 21, 2022. On November 22, 2022, the court granted the motion of Granada Hills Convalescent Hospital, Inc. to compel arbitration as to individual plaintiff Nicole Auceda only, and not in capacity as a representa...
2023.10.30 Motion for Trial Preference 229
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.10.30
Excerpt: ...2023, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Negligence. Defendant answered the complaint on June 15, 2023. RULING: Granted. Plaintiff Lucas Berent moves for trial preference on grounds that Plaintiff is seven (7) years old, with a substantial interest in the action. Defendant Sulphur Springs Union School District contends material prejudice in preparing the case for trial, if the case is set for trial within 120 days of this hearing. Plaintiff in reply...
2023.10.25 Motion for Summary Judgment, Adjudication 108
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.10.25
Excerpt: ... alleges her ex husband “mismanaged” household finances thereby leading to demands for payment and penalties from the IRS and Franchise Tax Board for the years 2003 through 2007. In 2009, Plaintiff hired Defendant Bradely Brokop to manage Plaintiff's assets, provide financial advice, mitigate the liabilities for prior tax bills, and prepare future income tax returns. Plaintiff alleges the existence of a written agreement, but is unable to pro...
2023.10.23 Motion to Compel Compliance with Subpoena for Appearance at Trial 434
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Pfahler, Stephen P
Hearing Date: 2023.10.23
Excerpt: ...ges that Dr. Castillo first began "repeatedly and inappropriately rubbing" plaintiffs arms and legs, next præeeded to grab Plaintiffs penis and testicles without ' 'medical justification. " Dr_ Castillo then began to digitally penetrate Plaintiff s anus_ During the course of this conduct: Dr. Castillo allegedly rubbed his own genitals on Plaintiffs body for purposes of sexual gratification. Notwithstanding the end of the conduct in the examinati...

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