Excerpt: ...aged 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 prior to signing, and notic...

Excerpt: ...ion: Breach of Contract · 5th Cause of Action: Breach of the Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing SUMMARY OF ACTION Plaintiff Triscenic Production Services, Inc. (Triscenic) alleges defendants Maurice and Karen Starrantino entered into a 36-month commercial lease with at a rental rate of $9,111/month on March 10, 2021, with an expiration date of March 31, 2024. On October 20, 2021, third party Rise, LLC (Rise) negotiated a separate ag...

Excerpt: ... of the holes in the floor,” which to the severing of a finger. On July 20, 2022, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Dangerous Condition of Public Property, Negligence and Strict Liability. On September 16, 2022, City of Los Angeles answered the complaint. On September 16, 2022, City of Los Angeles filed a cross-complaint for Indemnification, Apportionment of Fault, and Declaratory Relief. On March 13, 2023, PlayCore Wisconsin, Inc. dba GameTime a...

Excerpt: ...m Meruit Motion to Strike SUMMARY OF ACTION Plaintiff Win Partners, LLC alleges a January 24 or 25, 2021, oral agreement, whereby defendants World Tech Toys, Inc., World Trading 23, Inc., and/or Kevork Kouyoumjian, agreed to deliver certain personal protective equipment (PPE) described as “medical grade disposable seamless rubber gloves.” Plaintiff alleges payment of five million dollars ($5,000,000), but only received non-medical grade, non-...

Excerpt: ...ed injuries as a result of riding on the X2 rollercoaster. On November 10, 2021, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Negligence, Strict Product Liability, Negligent Product Liability, and Loss of Consortium. The action was removed to federal court in February 2022, and remanded on May 10, 2022. On June 6, 2022, Plaintiff substituted in Timothy Burkhart for Doe 1. On October 5, 2022, the action was transferred from the Personal Injury court to Departm...

Excerpt: ... from defects known by FCA, but not disclosed. FCA refuses to fix or replace the vehicle. Plaintiff alleges defendant WB Simi Valley CDJR, LLC dba Simi Valley Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram negligently conducted repairs on the vehicle. On October 17, 2022, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Civil Code sections 1791.1, 1793.2, 1794, 1795.5, Fraudulent Concealment, and Negligent Repair. FCA US, LLC is the only named defendant in the first five causes of acti...

Excerpt: ... On November 14, 2019, 15-year old Gracie Anne Muehlberger and 14-year old Dominic Blackwell were on the premises of Saugus High School, when 16-year old Nathaniel Berhow walked onto the campus with a .45-caliber handgun, and began to shoot students before taking his own life with the same gun. Gracie and Dominic died from their gunshot wounds. On November 16, 2020, the Blackwell plaintiffs filed a complaint for general negligence— wrongful dea...

Excerpt: ...ine, which renders rotation of his body painful. At the time Plaintiff purchased his home in October 2019, he requested the right to park his vehicles outside his home in order to allow the full opening of the car door without the need of any rotation to enter or exit the vehicle. Defendant agreed. In March 2020, Defendant began sending notice demanding Plaintiff park his vehicle in the garage. Although the garage is designed to park two vehicles...

Excerpt: ... Nathaniel Berhow walked onto the campus with a .45-caliber handgun, and began to shoot students before taking his own life with the same gun. Gracie and Dominic died from their gunshot wounds. On November 16, 2020, the Blackwell plaintiffs filed a complaint for general negligence— wrongful death, premises liability—wrongful death, negligence—survivor cause of action, and negligence—emotional distress. Plaintiffs allege William S. Hart Un...

Excerpt: ...ntified as defendant Charly Taylor. On May 7, 2022, Anderson alleges a co-tenant in the building, defendant Stanley Nathanson, committed a sexual assault and attempted within the apartment building laundry room common area. Plaintiffs submitted a complaint with property manager Taylor, but allege defendant landlords refused to conduct any independent investigation and/or seek eviction of Nathanson. Instead, on August 17, 2022, Plaintiffs were ser...

Excerpt: ...C. Plaintiff alleges the vehicle suffers from a number of defects in the transmission, audio, ignition, braking, and engine systems. According to Plaintiff, Defendant has been unsuccessfully able to repair the defects. On August 15, 2022, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Violation of Civil Code sections 1791.1, 1793.2, and 1794, and Breach of the Implied Warranty of Merchantability. Defendant answered the complaint on September 19, 2022. RULING: G...

Excerpt: ... even though the tachometer showed the engine continued to operate. Eric attempted to reach the shoulder, but was only able to bring the vehicle to the “number 5 lane” before the vehicle completely stopped. “Approximately 20-30 seconds” after coming to a stop, “a 13-ton flatbed tow truck” owned and/or operated by the “Tow Co.” defendants and driven by defendant Jose Bravo collided with the Finn vehicle. The collision led to the de...

Excerpt: ...aintiff's incorrect finger,” and generally “breached the standard of care and treatment.” On March 14, 2023, Plaintiff filed a complaint for medical negligence, and medical dental battery. RULING: Overruled. Defendant Providence Facey Medical Foundation submits a demurrer to the medical negligence and medical dental battery causes of action on grounds that plaintiff Muna Haddad fails to sufficiently articulate sufficient facts alleging sepa...

Excerpt: ..., World Trading 23, Inc., and/or Kevork Kouyoumjian, agreed to deliver certain personal protective equipment (PPE) described as “medical grade disposable seamless rubber gloves.” Plaintiff alleges payment of five million dollars ($5,000,000), but only received non-medical grade, non-FDA approved, “counterfeit” equipment, which lacks any resale value. On June 2, 2021, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Breach of Contract, Unfair Business Prac...

Excerpt: ...t the direction of defendant Hugo Osoy, and alleges Osoy failed to maintain a workers' compensation policy at the time of the incident. On May 21, 2020, Plaintiff filed a complaint for breach of statutory obligation, negligence, and premises liability. Defendants answered the complaint on August 19, 2020. On December 30, 2022, the action was reassigned to Department 49. RULING: Denied. Defendant Hugo Osoy moves for an additional independent medic...

Excerpt: ...ic II, Inc. A notice of related cases was filed with 21STCV37556. 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 challen...

Excerpt: ...d 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 designation constituted false information...

Excerpt: ...y employer,” defendant Circle Graphics, where “bodily injuries” occurred. On November 3, 2022, Plaintiff filed a form complaint for Premises Liability and Negligence. RULING Demurrer: Sustained with Leave to Amend. Defendant Circle Graphics, Inc. submits the subject demurrer on grounds that the underlying incident is precluded under Workers' Compensation statutes. Plaintiff in opposition contends the demurrer improperly relies on extrinsic ...

Excerpt: ...by Lawrence Moroso. The incident occurred on The Old Road in Newhall, California. Lawrence died as a result of the injuries. Plaintiffs allege Jacob Sanchez was operating the vehicle on behalf of employer, defendant Newegg. On August 5, 2021, Plaintiffs filed a complaint for Negligence, Negligent Hiring, Negligent Entrustment, Negligent Supervision, and Survival Action. On September 9, 2021, Distinct Cars answered the complaint. On September 17, ...

Excerpt: ...gful eviction.” On March 1, 2023, the court granted the unopposed special motion to strike the complaint. On March 20, 2023, the court granted the ex parte motion to vacate the March 1, 2023, and reset the hearing for May 10, 2023. On April 19, 2023, the court entered the stipulation of the parties confirming the ex parte order vacating the March 1, 2023, order and resetting the hearing for May 10, 2023. On May 10, 2023, the court reset the hea...

Excerpt: ...ntified as Las Ventanas, with a governing board, Las Ventanas Homeowners Association (HOA). Plaintiffs admittedly purchased the property as an investment/income generating unit, and intended to lease the unit to third party Melissa Thai. Upon the tenant moving into the premises, a “yellow/brain stain” was observed on the ceiling in a room. The tenant also heard noises of wildlife on the roof and attic, which was later determined a raccoon inf...

Excerpt: ...rty West Valley Post-Acute skilled nursing facility for physical therapy. Following a treatment period from January 7, 2019 to March 24, 2019, Plaintiff “suffered an adverse reaction to medication,” which led to admission at third party Northridge Hospital for seven days. Following the discharge from Northridge Hospital, Plaintiff was transferred to defendant Stoney Point Healthcare Center (SPHC) for further physical therapy. Defendant, Dr. G...

Excerpt: ...mes Finn on SR-14, when the vehicle began decelerating, even though the tachometer showed the engine continued to operate. Eric attempted to reach the shoulder, but was only able to bring the vehicle to the “number 5 lane” before the vehicle completely stopped. “Approximately 20-30 seconds” after coming to a stop, “a 13-ton flatbed tow truck” owned and/or operated by the “Tow Co.” defendants and driven by defendant Jose Bravo coll...

Excerpt: ...e of Action: Judicial Foreclosure Motion for Summary Adjudication on the Second Amended Cross-Complaint · 5th Cause of Action: Intentional Misrepresentation · 6th Cause of Action: Negligent Misrepresentation · 7th Cause of Action: Breach of Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing · 8th Cause of Action: Unfair Business Practices SUMMARY OF ACTION On August 2, 2018, Defendants Opportunity, Inc. and Jumana Sweis obtained a $1,759,650 commercial ...

Excerpt: ... January 13, 2023, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Violation of Song Beverly Act – Breach of Express Warranty, and Fraudulent Inducement – Concealment. RULING Demurrer: Sustained with Leave. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) brings the subject demurer to the second cause of action in the complaint for Fraudulent Inducement - Concealment on grounds the claims lack facts in support of the claims for concealment, and the claim is barred by ...

Excerpt: ...020, [laintiff George Campos began renting either a space within the property or the entire residence located at 15749 Romar St., North Hills, at a rate of $1,200/month, plus a $3,540 security deposit. Defendants Steve and Henry Kim purportedly own and/or manage the property. Plaintiff alleges the premises were uninhabitable. Upon complaining about the premises and reporting the property to the City of Los Angeles, Plaintiff alleges Defendants at...

Excerpt: ... Blackwell were on the premises of Saugus High School, when 16-year old Nathaniel Berhow walked onto the campus with a .45-caliber handgun, and began to shoot students before taking his own life with the same gun. Gracie and Dominic died from their gunshot wounds. On November 16, 2020, the Blackwell plaintiffs filed a complaint for general negligence— wrongful death, premises liability—wrongful death, negligence—survivor cause of action, an...

Excerpt: ...2021 and January 14, 2022, Plaintiff filed a complaint and first amended complaint for Breach of Contract, and Common Counts. Defendant answered and filed a cross-complaint for fraud and declaratory relief on June 6, 2022. On September 26, 2022, the case was assigned from Department 49 to Department 51. Following a 170.6, the case was assigned back to Department 49 on October 25, 2022. RULING: Denied. Defendant/Cross-Complainant, Olga Kapustin mo...

Excerpt: ...times thereby causing fractures and other injuries. On February 1, 2023, Plaintiff filed a complaint Elder Abuse and Negligence. On April 21, 2023, the court granted the motion for trial preference and set the trial date for August 14, 2023. On May 12, 2023, the court (Department 51) continued the trial to November 27, 2023 in response to a motion to specially advance and set motions to compel further responses. On May 18, 2023, the court (Depart...

Excerpt: ...� 4th Cause of Action: Breach of Fiduciary Duty – Duty of Care (Sahrapeyma) · 6th Cause of Action: Retaliation in Violation of Labor Code section 1102.5 (Monocent) · 7th Cause of Action: Wrongful Constructive Termination (Monocent) · 10 th Cause of Action: Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress Motion to Strike · 2nd Cause of Action: Breach of Fiduciary Duty–Duty of Loyalty (Taheri) · 3rd Cause of Action: Breach of Fiduciary Duty –...

Excerpt: ...ts 21 and 30 at 15523 Rayen St., North Hills. The apartment building is owned and/or operated by George Elkins. Plaintiffs allege the property fails to meet basic standards of habitability, including insect infestation, mold and mildew, nonfunctional heat and gas appliances, faulty electrical systems and plumbing fixtures, inoperable windows and doors, and backed up drainage systems. On March 11, 2022, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Breach of Wa...

Excerpt: ...tober 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 representati...

Excerpt: ...plaintiff's arms and legs, next proceeded to grab Plaintiff's 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 Plaintiff's body for purposes of sexual gratification. Notwithstanding the end of the conduct in the examination room, Dr. Castillo then removed a wart from the finger of Plaintiff ...

Excerpt: ... OF ACTION Plaintiff James Foy represents ownership of 15703 Sierra Hwy, Canyon Country. According to Plaintiff, a purported foreclosure and trustee sale occurred without any notice provided to Plaintiff. On December 6, 2022, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Declaratory Relief, Quiet Title, Slander to Title, Cancellation of Document, and Unjust Enrichment. On March 7, 2023, two days before the scheduled demurrer to the complaint, Plaintiff filed a...

Excerpt: ...efendant Uber technologies, Inc., when the vehicle was involved in a collision. On November 21, 2022, Plaintiff filed a complaint for damages. On May 10, 2023, Plaintiff dismissed Uber Technologies, Inc. and Rasier, LLC from the complaint without prejudice. RULING: Granted in Part/Denied in Part. Plaintiff Lynn Cartwright moves to compel further responses to request for production of documents (set one) from defendant Valdemar Arevalo, numbers 10...

Excerpt: ...der and sustained injuries. Plaintiff was working at the direction of Defendant Hugo Osoy, and alleges Osoy failed to maintain a workers' compensation policy at the time of the incident. On May 21, 2020, Plaintiff filed a complaint for breach of statutory obligation, negligence, and premises liability. Defendants answered the complaint on August 19, 2020. On December 30, 2022, the action was reassigned to Department 49. RULING: Denied. Plaintiff ...

Excerpt: ... thereby causing fractures and other injuries. On February 1, 2023, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Elder Abuse and Negligence. On April 21, 2023, the court granted the motion for trial preference and set the trial date for August 14, 2023. On May 12, 2023, the court (Department 51) continued the trial to November 27, 2023 in response to a motion to specially advance and set motions to compel further responses. On May 18, 2023, the court (Departm...

Excerpt: ...1, defense counsel represented that possession was no longer at issue. On October 29, 2021, Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint for Breach of Written Contract for Lease of Premises, Breach of Oral Contract, and Fraud. Defendants answered on November 29, 2021. Plaintiff alleges Defendants owe past rent and holdover damages of $39,500. Plaintiff also alleges a breach of an oral agreement for use of the name “Tortillerias La Talpense,” for...

Excerpt: ...intiff alleges Defendants failed to repair the “emergency brake” problems with the vehicle. Plaintiffs also allege Nissan concealed/failed to disclose the emergency braking defect. On August 2, 2022, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Violation of the Song-Beverly Act – Breach of Express Warranty, Fraudulent Inducement – Intentional Misrepresentation, Fraudulent Inducement – Concealment, and Negligent Repair. Nissan North America answered ...

Excerpt: ...tober 10, 2022, or any payment thereafter. On March 23, 2023, Plaintiff filed a complaint for possession of personal property, breach of contract, good sold and delivered, book account, and account stated. Defendant answered (general denial) the complaint on May 12, 2023. RULING: Granted Plaintiff Kubota Credit Corporation USA moves for a writ of possession of the vehicle due to the default on the purchase contract. Plaintiff complied with the pr...

Excerpt: ...ons in Support of, and Claim for, Punitive Damages SUMMARY OF ACTION Beginning on September 25, 2014, plaintiffs Maria Pelayo and Juan Vargas entered into an oral rental agreement for 13011 Corcoran St., Unit B, a residence somewhere within the City of Los Angeles. On March 10, 2021, Plaintiffs submitted a complaint to the Department of Building and Safety regarding improper/illegal modifications to the property, thereby constituting a safety haz...

Excerpt: ...mber 20, 2022, Plaintiff filed a complaint for violations of multiple statutory section (Civil Code sections 1791.1, 1793.2, 1794, 1795, and 1795.5), Fraudulent Inducement – Concealment, and Negligent Repair. Ford Motor Company and Autonation Ford Valencia answered the complaint on January 20, 2023. On May 23, 2023, Plaintiff dismissed Autonation Ford Valencia without prejudice. RULING: Denied. Request for Judicial Notice of Case Law: Granted. ...

Excerpt: ...Taylor. On May 7, 2022, Anderson alleges a co-tenant in the building, defendant Stanley Nathanson, committed a sexual assault and attempted within the apartment building laundry room common area. Plaintiffs submitted a complaint with property manager Taylor, but allege defendant landlords refused to conduct any independent investigation and/or seek eviction of Nathanson. Instead, on August 17, 2022, Plaintiffs were served with a three day notice ...

Excerpt: ...in 2018, thereby leading to a June 18, 2018, recorded Notice of Default and October 9, 2018 recorded Notice of Trustee Sale by Defendant Mortgage Management Consultants, Inc. The sale date was set for October 30, 2018, but was apparently not conducted. In February to March 2019, Plaintiff began submitted a loan modification with Mortgage Management Consultants, Inc. In a March 12, 2019 letter, Mortgage Management Consultants, Inc. acknowledged re...

Excerpt: ...reement: whereby Defendants in the underlying action were declared prevailing parties, and a judgment of S352380 was entered against Plaintiffs. Plaintiffs allege Defendant improperly represented them in the underlying action, thereby leading to the judgment On August 26: 2022: Plaintiffs, in pro per, filed a complaint for negligence and breach of contract On November 10, 2022, the clerk entered a default. On March 27 2023, the court granted Defe...

Excerpt: ...eeds between Joseph Barragan, Umberto Barragan: Ruben Barragan (deceased): and Jaime Barragan. Umberto and and Jaime are siblings. Flores is their niece and daughter of decedent Ruben Barragan: Umbelto and Jaime' s brother. The subject property agreement was the result of the death of another Barragan sibling: Henrietta Barragam Notwithstanding the agreement: in February 2022, Jaime sold the property for $769,000, and refilsed to share any of the...

Excerpt: ...rporation identified as defendant Teza Products: Inc., doing business as "Teza Doors & Windows." Abad and Bohloul are the nephews of Plaintiff In May 2021 Abad and Bohloul approached Plaintiff with 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 ter...

Excerpt: ...le to via a grant deed to defendants Samuel Pineda and Samuel Eduardo Pinedm Decedent passed away on November 24, 2019. In the review of the previously prepared will: the subject home was bequeathed to Plaintiff. Plaintiff alleges the transfer of the property was committed under the guise of fraud ancVor Defendants taking advantage of decedent' s declining cognitive state of mind _ On January31 , 2023, Plaintiff filed a verified complaint for Fra...

Excerpt: ... agreed to certain personal protective equipment (PPE) described as ' 'medical grade disposable seamless rubber gloves." Plaintiff alleges payment of five million dollars (SS 20002000), but only received non-medical grade: non-FDA approved, "countelfeit" equipment, which lacks any resale value. On June 2, 2021, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Breach of Contract, Unfair Business Practices: Breach of Fiduciary Duties: and Fraud. On February 18, 202...

Excerpt: ...ly 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 examination Dr. Castillo then removed a wart from th...