Excerpt: ... on appeal. Remittitur was filed on April 20, 2023. On June 23, 2023, Department 47 accepted the 170.6 peremptory challenge filed by defendants, and the action was assigned to Department 49. Meanwhile, on May 26, 2023, Dorene Robinson, in pro per, filed a memorandum of costs on behalf of Road Runner Land & Homes, LLC listing $1,022.04 in costs and seeking $20,000 in attorney fees. RULING: Granted. Plaintiff Dewelt, LLC moves to tax the May 26, 20...

Excerpt: ...rnment 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 “authorized.” On Sept...

Excerpt: ...proximately June 2020 to October 2020, Defendant Associated Tank sandblasted a water tank in proximity to the homes, thereby causing the disbursement of “abrasives, particulates, and other toxins into the air” into the community. Plaintiffs allege the manifestation of physical symptoms, property damage, and emotional impacts, as well as interference/loss of use of property. The work was contracted by Defendants Five Point Holdings, LLC, et al...

Excerpt: ...on. Defendants Dina Marie Gordon, Louie Bryan Gonzalez and Monique Gordon are also residents at the property. Defendants Warren Davidoff, Melissa Lopez and Mike Dukoff are member of the Owners Association board Plaintiffs allege that defendants Gordon and Gonzalez acted in a verbally and physically abusive manner to Plaintiffs. Plaintiffs allege that owner association rules impose a duty of care for “protection and quiet enjoyment of [residents...

Excerpt: ...d reselling 10330 Eton Ave., Chatsworth. The agreement required the property purchased in the name of Defendant, with the later addition of Plaintiff to title upon the completion of renovations. Plaintiff further represents agreement to a one-half interest in the property at all relevant times. The property was apparently acquired with funds provided by Plaintiff. Notwithstanding the agreement, Plaintiff alleges Defendant used some or all of said...

Excerpt: ...22CHCV00236 Defendant Mina Kateb was “hired … as a managing director” with Plaintiff Monocent, Inc. on an unspecified date for an unspecified period of time. Monocent alleges Kateb improperly diverted customers, vendors, and business suppliers for “personal benefit,” diverting future business, and taking trade secrets. On April 7, 2022, Monocent filed its complaint for Breach of Fiduciary Duty–Duty of Loyalty, Breach of Fiduciary Duty...

Excerpt: ...iction of emotional distress, and negligent infliction of emotional distress. On August 16, 2021, Adams filed a verified first amended complaint for forcible detainer, wrongful eviction, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligent infliction of emotional distress, restitution, conversion, loss of prospective economic advantage, quiet, declaratory relief, constructive trust, and adverse possession. Adams filed a notice of lis pendens o...

Excerpt: ...nard Feinstein for certain premises at a rental rate of $3,750/month. On December 30, 2020, Plaintiff notified Defendant of a water leak thereby causing damage. An inspection and certain demolition work was done, but according to Plaintiff no repairs occurred. On May 3, 2021, Plaintiff reported the leak to City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, and filed a complaint with the Los Angeles County Department of Health. The premises we...

Excerpt: ...f the corporate entity identified as Electropath—50% ownership by Goldsmith and 25% each by Valentine and Goel. Goldsmith alleges the other defendants conspired to deprive Goldsmith's participation in corporate operations, or other adherence to corporate formalities. Goldsmith additionally allege improper conduct on the premises. On February 20, 2023, Goldsmith filed a verified complaint for Civil Extortion, Breaches of Fiduciary Duties, Unauth...

Excerpt: ...ndant Nimeh Khlaif dba Nick's Auto. The clerk entered a default on January 25, 2022, then a default judgment for possession on February 7, 2022. On March 15, 2023, Plaintiff filed a complaint for unlawful detainer. The complaint shows a 3- Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit dated March 3, 2023, with a March 5, 2023, declaration of service indicating service by posting and mailing. Defendant, in pro per, answered the complaint on April 3, 2023. On May...

Excerpt: ...l Santana purchased certain property at 24522 Spruce Street in Santa Clarita. The property is identified as “The Historical Jailhouse,” a 1906 constructed facility representing the first jailhouse for the Santa Clarita Valley. Following the purchase, Santana created The Manuel Santana Family Trust of 1992. According to Plaintiffs, the City of Santa Clarita recognized the “historical significance” of the structure by the structure on Decem...

Excerpt: ...n of a swimming pool and hardscape improvements to Plaintiffs' home without a valid contractors license, due to the failure to maintain workers compensation insurance. Plaintiffs also allege the construction project was defectively completed. On May 27, 2022, Plaintiffs filed a complaint for Breach of Contract, Negligence, Negligence Per Se, Breach of Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing, Breach of Express Warranty, and Recovery on Con...

Excerpt: ...nsfer to defendant Vanity Wellness Center Incorporated, was arranged on March 24, 2022. Colin presented to the facility on March 25, 2022, for an intake assessment, and was subsequent transferred to defendants White House Recovery and Detox, LLC and White House Recovery LLC. Plaintiffs Cecilia and Brett Thompson were not informed of the change of facilities, but apparently learned of the new location as clothes and other items were delivered to t...

Excerpt: ...dant GHP Management Corporation, when Plaintiff tripped and fell. Following discharge from the hospital, plaintiff was placed with defendant Woodland Care Center, whereby Plaintiff developed bed sores/pressure wounds On May 6, 2022, Plaintiff filed a complaint Premises Liability, Negligence, Elder Abuse/Neglect, Violation of Patients' Bill of Rights, and Negligence (second time). On December 7, 2022, Plaintiff dismissed Ano Two Facility for the E...

Excerpt: ...) Motion to Strike SUMMARY OF ACTION On February 25, 2019, Plaintiff Edgar Ramirez purchased a Merecedes-Benz vehicle at Defendants Keyes European and/or HAK Inc. Plaintiff maintains that the time of purchase, the purchase contract included Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) insurance. The GAP insurance policy exists for purposes of covering the value of the vehicle in case of loss. Plaintiff maintains defendants knowingly and fraudulently altered...

Excerpt: ...merica. Plaintiff alleges the vehicle suffers from defects in transmission, engine, and electrical systems. On February 6, 2023, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Violation of Song-Beverly Act – Breach of Express Warranty, Violation of Song-Beverly Act – Breach of Implied Warranty, and Violation of Song-Beverly Act – Section 1793.2. Nissan North America answered on March 15, 2023. RULING: Denied. Request for Judicial Notice: Denied. Plaintiff...

Excerpt: ...Castillo. Plaintiff alleges that Dr. Castillo first began “repeatedly and inappropriately rubbing” 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...

Excerpt: ...uel Santana purchased certain property at 24522 Spruce Street in Santa Clarita. The property is identified as “The Historical Jailhouse,” a 1906 constructed facility representing the first jailhouse for the Santa Clarita Valley. Following the purchase, Santana created The Manuel Santana Family Trust of 1992. According to Plaintiffs, the City of Santa Clarita recognized the “historical significance” of the structure by the structure on Dec...

Excerpt: ...“Livingston Collection, Rigid Core Flooring” purchased from defendant L.A. Hardwood Flooring, Inc. dba Eternity Floors. At the time of purchase, it was represented that the flooring was both “100% waterproof” and came with a 25-year warranty. Plaintiff subsequently started receiving notices of defects in the flooring, which prompted Plaintiff to exercise the warranty provision. Defendant refused to comply with the purported warranty term(...

Excerpt: ...0, 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...

Excerpt: ..., 2021, Jonathan Patrick Tatone shot and killed Tory Carlon, then committed suicide, while the two were on the premises of Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 81 in Agua Dulce. Procedurally, there are three cases currently pending before this court (Dept. F49): 21STCV36657 (Lead Case) (Carlon I) On October 5, 2021, Larry and Bonnie Carlon, individually and on behalf of the Estate of Tory Carlon, filed a complaint for Assault and Battery, N...

Excerpt: ...chubert St., unit F, Stevenson Ranch. On March 31, 2022, a trustee sale occurred for the premises, which led to the recording of the Trustees Deed upon Sale on April 4, 2022. Defendant Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”) acquired the property in the sale. Following the sale, on May 19, 2022, Fannie Mae served a notice of intent to evict Barbar and a notice to vacate the premises. While the lease was set to expire on May 23, 2...

Excerpt: ...he contractor provided work ultimately led to litigation instituted by the Rubins. Defendant McCarrigle, Kenney & Zampielo, APC, is identified as the last of a succession of three prior law firms to represent the Rubins in the underlying litigation. Plaintiff was ultimately dismissed with prejudice “on the eve of trial.” (Other than identification of Plaintiff in paragraph one (1) of the complaint, the court finds no factual information or ev...

Excerpt: ...h 25%, Albert Sr. with 9.95%, and Albert Jr. with 15.05%. Defendant Daniel Torres owns the other 50% share. Pueblo Restaurant operates in “four properties” within the County of Los Angeles. The parties are all identified corporate officers. Plaintiffs acknowledge that Torres is also responsible for operations management. Plaintiffs allege Torres improperly hired family members and “directed funds” towards them, unilaterally increased his ...

Excerpt: ...ithout consent, while Plaintiff was lying face down on the massage table. On November 7 and 8, 2022, Plaintiff filed a complaint and first amended complaint for Sexual Battery, Violation of Ralph Civil Rights At, Gender Violence, Assault, Battery, Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress, and Negligence. On January 19, 2023, Ivanov, in pro per, answered the complaint. On April 12, 2023, Gould Chiropractic, Inc. answered the complaint. RULING:...