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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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,...

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...

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, ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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, ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...