Excerpt: ... and “flatwork” on the Plaintiffs' property. The contract price is not alleged, but Plaintiffs allege the contract included a three year warranty guaranteeing structural integrity, or necessary repairs, if applicable. Construction occurred between June 4, 2019 to October 16, 2019. Plaintiffs allege that “within one month” of completion, cracks appeared in the “flatwork,” which led to later displacement and damage to adjacent concrete ...

Excerpt: ...favor of GreenPoint Mortgage Funding, Inc., but were eventually assigned to/acquired by US Bank, N.A. On July 13, 2006, Jenise Nascimento-Roberson executed a grant deed transferring title to William Roberson as his sole separate property. [Comp., Ex. A.] Plaintiff challenges the assignment of the deed of trust and therefore contends he is no longer obliged to any deed of trust. On December 28, 2020, Plaintiff in pro per filed a verified complaint...

Excerpt: ...ugus 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. Plaintiff attends school with an individualized education ...

Excerpt: ...agreement provided for an option priced of $450,000 to $550,000 within the three years of the agreement. Plaintiff also alleges a separate financing agreement for $128,000 of the purchase price at an eight percent interest rate. The agreement also apparently included a lease term/occupation agreement. On July 7, 2014, Plaintiff provided $25,000 to Defendants Anthony Clark and Mohammed Kouis for an agreement to provide any financing towards the pu...

Excerpt: ...f, and Claim for, Punitive Damages in the Fraud Causes of Action · Paragraph 59: Allegations in Support of the Constructive Trust Cause of Action · Prayers for Relief in the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Cause of Action 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 unspecified merchandis...

Excerpt: ... maturity date, and that the loan would be secured by a first position deed of trust on 18223 Sandringham Court, Porter Ranch. The loan also provided an “accountability” clause, whereby Plaintiffs could request in writing a description for the use of any and all funds. Any violation of the agreement allowed Plaintiffs to call the loan, with all applicable interest and points. On an unspecified date, the original loan agreement was “modified...

Excerpt: ...3-1974 school year, at a school in Northridge. Plaintiff was born in April 1960 and therefore a minor during all relevant times. On November 3, 2020, Plaintiff filed a complaint for government tort liability and negligence. On November 20, 2020, the action was transferred from Department 29 to Department 49. On January 19, 2021, the court signed the order maintaining the certificate of merit to remain under seal. On March 26, 2021, Los Angeles Un...

Excerpt: ...fendant Marcilla Hayslett. [1] The property address is 8731 Topanga Canyon Blvd. The lease term was from January 1, 2017 to January 1, 2018 at $4,000/month. On January 4 and February 28, 2018, Plaintiff D'Andre Humes presented offers for the purchase of the property. [2] Disclosures regarding other potential buyers were made. It's not clear from the exhibits to the operative complaint whether any agreement was executed, as the exhibits lack any s...

Excerpt: ...The loan was secured by a second deed of trust on the property. Plaintiff defaulted on the second loan in 2010. On July 18, 2012, Wilmington Trust, NA, et al., successor to M&T Mortgage Corporation filed a complaint (PC054471) on the note and deed of trust, which led to the entry of a default judgment for “judicial foreclosure and deficiency.” Plaintiff alleges “the Loan merged into the Judgment an no longer existed.” Plaintiff also maint...

Excerpt: ...e was in Lebanon at the time. The conversation involved “illegal sexual acts” allegedly conducted by Plaintiffs Mike and Paul Kobeissi, and Defendants Dan and Brad Kobeissi. Plaintiffs allege Hussein recorded the conversation without the knowledge and consent of Mike and Sandy, and later published/shared the content of the recording with various friends, family, acquaintances, members of the community, etc. beginning in 2018 and continuing wi...

Excerpt: ...iff Bank of America alleges that on February 17, 2018, a Grant Deed was executed transferring title to 10347 Aldea Ave., Granada Hills to Defendant Jaime Garcia. On March 16, 2018, Garcia executed a $64,875 deed of trust on the property with Bank of America. On October 13, 2010, Garcia transferred one-half/50%-50% interests in the property to Defendants David and Diane Greenberg, and Jaime Farias and Myrna Farias via Grant Deed. A Substitution of...

Excerpt: ...ACTION Plaintiff Vincent Pappadato became an insurance agent on April 1, 2019, and “works at a Farmers' agency” located in Santa Clarita. Plaintiff alleges selling insurance under the Farmers umbrella identified as Farmers Group Inc. dba Farmers Underwriters Association (FGI), which includes Defendants Farmers Insurance Exchange, Truck Insurance Exchange, Fire Insurance Exchange, Mid-Century Insurance Company, Farmers New World Life, Foremost...

Excerpt: ...perated by Defendant Ray Fish and Miguel Vitela. Defendants allege the vehicles operated by defendants were provided by Defendant Electro Adapter, Inc., and unnamed third party(ies) Frito-Lay Sales, Inc. and/or Rolling Frito Lay Sales. Section 10(f) of the motor vehicle cause of action also states “Negligent Entrustment of Motor Vehicle.” On May 14, 2019, Plaintiffs filed their form complaint for motor vehicle and general negligence. On July ...

Excerpt: ... (SBA) loan, which required pledging Plaintiffs' home, located at 1046 Patrick St. Upland, as collateral for the loan. The loan for $1,134,000 was approved on an unspecified date.[1] Plaintiffs were not provided a copy of the documents, but later demanded copies later. Upon learning of the deed of trust secured upon their home “six years later,” Plaintiffs demanded a cancellation of the loan on grounds that Plaintiffs were not aware of the re...

Excerpt: ...ners for the purpose of owning certain commercial property located at 9419 Mason Avenue, Chatsworth. Farahmand owned a nine percent (9%) interest and transferred to an entity under his control, S.A.A.A. Investments, LLC. Defendant is managed by Mike Yedidsion, who owns a 27% interest. Plaintiffs allege Yedidsion borrowed $2 million from a third party in 2019. Plaintiffs allege Yaedision used $500,000 in company funds to pay down the principal of ...

Excerpt: ...n DC. On October 16, 2006, Defendant executed a second note with America's Wholesale Lender for $128,400 again secured by deed of trust on the property. On July 1, 2008, Defendant defaulted on the second note. On July 2, 2008, third party Bank of America acquired America's Wholesale Lender via its acquisition Countrywide Home Loans. On September 24, 2009, a foreclosure sale occurred yielding a sum of $336,000. The sale proceeds were insufficient ...

Excerpt: ...lty & Property Management and Tartkes Kassardjian. Plaintiff alleges Defendant illegally partitioned a single family dwelling into two units, and continues the maintain the premises in substandard condition. Plaintiff also alleges “noise and constant disruption of quiet enjoyment starting in Mid 2021.” On May 25, 2021, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Tortuous Breach of Warranty of Habitability, Breach of Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment, Nuisance,...

Excerpt: ... of Due Process Rights (42 U.S.C. § 1983) · 10 th Cause of Action: Negligence · 11 th Cause of Action: Negligence Per Se Motion to Strike SUMMARY OF ACTION Steven Weinstein, M.D. entered into an employment agreement with Defendant The Regents of the University of California (Regents) on October 15, 2015. Plaintiff was hired as a general surgeon in the UCLA Medical Group at Northridge Hospital. On June 20, 2016, a 41-year old female patient was...

Excerpt: ...es the maintain the premises I substandard condition. On November 18, 2020, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Tortuous Breach of Warranty of Habitability, Breach of Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment, Nuisance, Negligence, and Violation of Civil Code section 1942.4. [1] On July 21, 2021, Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint. RULING: Granted Defendant moves to strike the allegations in support of, and claim for, punitive damages in the first amended c...

Excerpt: ...ame “incapable of making any decision about his personal care, financial decisions, health care decisions, and so forth…” Scott Wolfe alleges that defendants Justin Wolfe and Hailey Ashley “coerced” Bruce Wolfe “to sign his entire Estate along with medical powers of attorney over to Defendant Justin Wolfe.” Justin Wolfe subsequently moved Bruce Wolfe into a care facility and admitted him to a hospital at one point as well, but it's ...

Excerpt: ... a 2017 model year Honda Accord vehicle. Plaintiff alleges the vehicle suffered from a number of defects in the brakes and transmission, which defendants were unable to repair after numerous attempts. Plaintiff requested a new vehicle or repurchase. On October 10, 2018, Plaintiff filed a complaint for breach of express warranty – Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, breach of implied warranty - Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, and violation o...

Excerpt: ...oving in, Plaintiff discovered missing items, and installed a motion detection camera. Plaintiff subsequently discovered Defendant was entering the room and taking property while she was at work, including cash. Plaintiff also alleges that Defendant disabled the lock to the room one night while Plaintiff was asleep and entered. On July 8, 2021, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Civil Penalties under Penal Code section 496, Trespass, Invasion of Pri...

Excerpt: ...was solicited by an “authorized dealer” for Pace Funding Group, LLC to build an “auxiliary dwelling unit” on her property in Granada Hills with financing provided by Pace Funding Group, LLC. Plaintiff contends that the sales representatives misrepresented the terms of the financing agreements, when it was said that any and all payments would only become due upon completion and rental of any unit. Plaintiff also alleges a misrepresentation...

Excerpt: ...ction: Money Had and Received · 5th Cause of Action: Money Had and Received Motion to Strike · Estate of Pardis Ashouri · Claim for Attorney Fees SUMMARY OF ACTION Plaintiff MUFG Union Bank alleges Defendant Estate of Pardis Ashouri opened an unsecured business line of credit on August 6, 2014, with a $50,000 limit. On December 31, 2015, the business line of credit was expanded to $100,000. Plaintiff alleges that on September 22, 2017, Pardis ...

Excerpt: ... was solicited by an “authorized dealer” for Pace Funding Group, LLC to build an “auxiliary dwelling unit” on her property in Granada Hills with financing provided by Pace Funding Group, LLC. Plaintiff contends that the sales representatives misrepresented the terms of the financing agreements, when it was said that any and all payments would only become due upon completion and rental of any unit. Plaintiff also alleges a misrepresentatio...

Excerpt: ... Valley, CA 91352. Plaintiffs allege that they claim an easement on Defendants' property. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title on the easement. On March 8, 2019, Plaintiffs filed a complaint to quiet title to easement by prescription and to establish an easement by necessity. On July 23, 2019, Plaintiffs filed a first amended complaint for quiet title equitable easement. On October 18, 2019, the court overruled the demurrer to the first amended complai...

Excerpt: ...ranted on 11/30/2017 d) enforcing minute orders allowing Plaintiff to amend her complaint e) Strike demurrer on 7 th and 8 th causes of action because they cannot be subject to demurrer. 2. Defendant-in-Intervention, Loan Care, LLC Order dissolving temporary restraining orders and preliminary injunction RULINGS: 1. Plaintiff, Mylene Farooq Deny motion for reconsideration and other orders in its entirety. 2. Defendant-in-Intervention, Loan Care, L...

Excerpt: ...Hamid Shoohed struck Plaintiff David Adhoot, a pedestrian. On July 21, 2019, Plaintiff filed a complaint for motor vehicle. Defendant answered on February 13, 2020. On July 8, 2021, the action was transferred from Department 31 to Department 49. RULING: Granted. Plaintiff David Ahdoot moves to compel further responses to Request for Admissions (set two) and Form Interrogatory (set one) number 17.1 from Defendant Hamid Shoohed. Defendant objected ...

Excerpt: ...1 Happy Valley Dr., Santa Clarita on an unspecified date. The property is adjacent to Defendant, Valley Oaks Village Center, a 55+ apartment complex located at 24700 Valley St., Newhall. A number of non-indigenous trees (“invasive species” requiring “eradication”) were planted on Defendant's side, which now hang over into Plaintiffs' property and drop leaves, flowers and broken branches onto the property. Plaintiffs contend the “debris�...

Excerpt: ...um age of 55 years old, with limited exceptions. Plaintiff alleges Defendants currently allow a person under age 55 to reside in their home.[1] Plaintiff also alleges that Defendants park their vehicles in guest parking rather than their own two car garage, including handicap spaces with expired handicap tags. On September 16, 2020, Plaintiff filed its complaint for Violations of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, and Declaratory Relief. On ...

Excerpt: ...ht and Velia Dance in certain legal proceedings against Defendants Christopher and Emily Harris, and The Harris Revocable Trust. Plaintiff alleges that defendants improperly distributed corporate funds from D'Railed Beauty Trolley, LLC to all individual members, which included the Harris defendants, rather than creditors. On October 30, 2019, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Breach of Written Contract, Liability Pursuant to Corporations Code secti...

Excerpt: ... agreement provided for a one year maturity date, and that the loan would be secured by a first position deed of trust on 18223 Sandringham Court, Porter Ranch. The loan also provided an “accountability” clause, whereby Plaintiffs could request in writing a description for the use of any and all funds. Any violation of the agreement allowed Plaintiffs to call the loan, with all applicable interest and points. On an unspecified date, the origi...

Excerpt: ...,685.34. On July 26, 2017, Plaintiff filed its complaint. RULING: Granted. Pursuant to the motion, Plaintiff moves for entry of judgment for $162,707.34 ($189,685.34 - $26,978) , plus $580 in costs (the $515 filing, plus $65 for the instant motion) for a total of $163,287.34 . Plaintiff subsequently filed an amended proposed judgment on October 1, 2021, indicating Plaintiff is moving for entry of judgment in a total amount of $157,287.34 ($156,70...

Excerpt: ...tends that she was injured while riding defendant Magic Mountain, LLC's (“Defendant's”) “Green Lantern” ride. Plaintiff, who was 14 years old at the time, went to Magic Mountain on April 18, 2015 with her friends and boarded the Green Lantern ride.¿ Plaintiff alleges that while participating in the attraction experience, her body “shot forward, her eyes forced closed,” she hit her head, and then her body “shot backwards.” Plainti...

Excerpt: ...tiff alleges insufficient break and meal times, as well as unpaid overtime. On July 5, 2020, Plaintiff attended a birthday party hosted by Defendant Anthony DeFrancesa, where Defendant allegedly grabbed and/or slapped Plaintiff's buttocks without consent. Defendant allegedly complimented Plaintiff's looks and sent “inappropriate text messages.” Defendant also allegedly made derogatory comments race and gender based comments. Plaintiff resigne...

Excerpt: ...ciary Duty  5th Cause of Action: Conversion  6th Cause of Action: Account Stated  7th Cause of Action: Book Account  8th Cause of Action: Reasonable Value  9th Cause of Action: Agreed Price  10 th Cause of Action: Money Had and Received  11 th Cause of Action: Unfair Business Practices SUMMARY OF ACTION On an unspecified date, Plaintiff Mariscal and Defendant Ricardo Lazaro purchased/jointly invested for the improvement or de...

Excerpt: ...een Lantern ride. Plaintiff alleges that while participating in the attraction experience, her body “shot forward, her eyes forced closed,” she hit her head, and then her body “shot backwards.” Plaintiff exited the attraction and “blacked out.” Plaintiff woke up to a medic asking a series of questions as to her condition. On October 11, 2017, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Premises Liability and Negligence. Magic Mountain, LLC answer...

Excerpt: ...s are wrongfully foreclosing on her home. In 2011, the Plaintiff borrowed $276,400.00 from Defendant, Bank of America, and secured the loan with a deed of trust on her property. The Plaintiff's loan was then assigned to the Defendant, Ditech, on April 1, 2013. In early 2016, the Plaintiff failed to make payments on the loan. In September of 2016, Ditech appointed the Defendant, Clear Recon Corp., as the trustee under the deed. Clear Recon then re...

Excerpt: ... of Plaintiff Spiegel Development, Inc. and against Jose Daniel Martinez for $43,323.67. On April 9, 2008, Plaintiff recorded an abstract of judgment against all property, including 13263 Dronefield Ave., Sylmar, which defendant acquired via quitclaim deed on January 31, 2006. On July 3, 2017, Judgment Debtor sold the property to Defendant AIAA Home Holdings, LLC. On September 28, 2017, Plaintiff renewed the judgment, which totaled $85,935.17. Pl...

Excerpt: ...rmed operations three through five on September 4, 2018, September 28, 2021, and November 15, 2018. Plaintiff alleges both negligently scheduled operations on September 4 and 28, 2018, and the operations led to the development of total parenteral nutrition (TPN) dependency. Meanwhile, on September 21, 2018, Plaintiff alleges Dr. Fallas visited Plaintiff in her hospital room, removed staples from an incision, and proceeded to insert his hands into...

Excerpt: ...y 2016 to February 2019. On March 5, 2012, Plaintiffs filed their 13 cause of action complaint for failure to pay overtime, failure to pay wages, failure to provide itemized wage statements, failure to pay final wages upon termination, failure to provide rest breaks, reimbursement of business expenses, threats of reporting citizenship or immigration status, discrimination if violation of Fair Employment & Housing Act, failure to take reasonable s...

Excerpt: ...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. Plaintiff attends school with an indivi...

Excerpt: ... $200,000, and secured by a $240,000 note and deed of trust on the property executed in favor of Ty Investment, LLC. The loan provided for a 12.5% interest rate, with 24 payments of $2,500 due each month. Ty Investment, LLC paid $120,000 to Pacific Home Remodeling. On May 10, 2014, Plaintiff cancelled the contract. Plaintiff apparently failed to pay some or all of the outstanding contract balance. On November 6, 2017, Plaintiff received a Notice ...

Excerpt: ...he property address is 8731 Topanga Canyon Blvd. The lease term was from January 1, 2017 to January 1, 2018 at $4,000/month. On January 4 and February 28, 2018, Plaintiff D'Andre Humes presented offers for the purchase of the property. [2] Disclosures regarding other potential buyers were made. It's not clear from the exhibits to the operative complaint whether any agreement was executed, as the exhibits lack any signatory pages showing the signa...

Excerpt: ...damakis,[1] an ordained priest assigned to a location in Northridge. Plaintiff alleges the church organization was aware of Father Adamakis's pedophile activities. On March 9, 2021, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Negligence (three causes of action) and Negligent Supervision, Negligent Hiring and/or Retention (three causes of action). On April 7, 2021, Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint Negligence (three causes of action against three diff...

Excerpt: ...rty with Defendant Marcilla Hayslett. [1] The property address is 8731 Topanga Canyon Blvd. The lease term was from January 1, 2017 to January 1, 2018 at $4,000/month. On January 4 and February 28, 2018, Plaintiff D'Andre Humes presented offers for the purchase of the property. [2] Disclosures regarding other potential buyers were made. It's not clear from the exhibits to the operative complaint whether any agreement was executed, as the exhibits...

Excerpt: ...of “R&S Transmission Shop” as well as “Real Property.” The total purchase price was $750,000. The agreement also included an agreement, whereby Plaintiff agreed to allow for 360 monthly payments (30 years) at a rate of 10% (August 1, 2004 to July 1, 2034). [Comp., Ex. 1.] On June 28, 2005, Plaintiff executed a grant deed to the property. [Comp., Ex. 2.] [1] In September 2018, Plaintiff alleges Defendants failed to make their monthly payme...

Excerpt: ...y Esperanza Garcia Cruz. Santiago was the driver of the vehicle at the time of the accident. Malkov died on November 20, 2016. On November 16, 2018, Plaintiffs filed their complaint for negligence. The action was transferred from the PI court to Department 49 on August 26, 2020. On April 23, 2021, the court sustained the demurrer to the complaint with 30 days leave to amend. Plaintiffs filed their first amended complaint for negligence on May 19,...

Excerpt: ...ophia Sharp-Donaldson and Tayro, LLC entered into a lease, First Amendment To Retail Lease, and Second Amendment To Retail Lease for certain premises located at 8440 Balboa Blvd., Suite 106. On June 5, 2020, the parties executed a Memorandum of Fixed Minimum Rent Deferral. Defendant(s) also executed a guaranty. Plaintiff alleges Defendant is in breach of the lease beginning on an unspecified date through May 31, 2021. Plaintiff alleges a total de...

Excerpt: ...est breaks, and not compensated for the missed time. On December 14, 1019 or 2020, Plaintiff lodged a complaint about her supervisor, Defendant Elizabeth Sanchez, which allegedly led to later harassing conduct by Sanchez. Plaintiff “was forced to resign” on January 27, 2020 or 2021.[2] 30, 2019, Plaintiff Wendy Marquez was hired by Defendants Silver Star Real Estate, LLC, Sai Bardala and Shujauddin Farooqui as an on-site residential property ...

Excerpt: ...licited by an “authorized dealer” (Green Nation Direct) for Pace Funding Group, LLC to build an “auxiliary dwelling unit” on his property in South Los Angeles with financing provided by Pace Funding Group, LLC. Plaintiff contends that the sales representatives misrepresented the terms of the financing agreements, when it was said that any and all payments would only become due upon completion and rental of any unit. Plaintiff also alleges...

Excerpt: ...[Comp., Ex. A.] According to Plaintiff, the parties agreed the agreement would expire on October 31, 2020. On July 1, 2020, the parties acquired a contract with third party Southern California Gas Company for the installation of gas meters at certain residential properties. Work commenced on 86 sites. On September 15, 2020, Defendant Reginald Mason, principal of Daedalus Construction Group, Inc., issued a Notice of Termination of Relationship. Pl...

Excerpt: ...California dba Providence Holy Cross Medical Center for left hip replacement surgery. Surgery was performed on October 10, 2017 by Dr. Raj Ahluwalia. On October 25, 2017, Plaintiff was diagnosed with a fracture of the left femur, which required a second corrective surgery. Plaintiff filed his complaint on May 14, 2018. On August 26, 2019, Plainttiff dismissed Matthew Vorhees with prejudice. The action was transferred from Department 3 to Departme...

Excerpt: ...intiff alleges that while participating in the attraction experience, her body “shot forward, her eyes forced closed,” she hit her head, and then her body “shot backwards.” Plaintiff exited the attraction and “blacked out.” Plaintiff woke up to a medic asking a series of questions as to her condition. On October 11, 2017, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Premises Liability and Negligence. Magic Mountain, LLC answered on January 16, 201...

Excerpt: ... by Defendants LNR Partners California Manager, LLC, Prime Construction and U.S. Fire Protection, Inc., when a falling metal plate struck Plaintiff on the head. On January 18, 2019, Plaintiff filed a complaint for premises liability, and negligence. On February 22, 2019 and March 12, 2019, LNR Partners California Manager, LLC answer then filed a cross-complaint against Prime Construction and U.S. Fire Protection, Inc. U.S. Fire Protection, Inc. a...

Excerpt: ...d a nonconforming storage shed on their property in violation of the Covenants Codes and Restrictions, and refuse to remove it. On Febrary 9, 2021, Plaintiff filed its complaint for Breach of Written Contract, Violation of Restrictions, Nuisance, and Declaratory Relief. On March 30, 2021, the clerk entered a default. RULING: Granted. Defendants Henry and Veronica Martinez move to set aside the default on grounds of counsel mistake, inadvertence, ...

Excerpt: ...mber 30, 2016, Plaintiff filed a PAGA complaint for Violation of Labor Code section 2698, et seq. Defendant B&B Manufacturing Co. answered the complaint on July 14, 2021. RULING: Denied Request for Judicial Notice: Denied. The court declines to take judicial notice or consider the evidence submitted with the declaration of Lisa Schick and the Compendium of Exhibits. Defendant B&B Manufacturing Co. moves for judgment on the pleadings on grounds th...

Excerpt: ...licited by an “authorized dealer” for Pace Funding Group, LLC to build an “auxiliary dwelling unit” on her property in Granada Hills with financing provided by Pace Funding Group, LLC. Plaintiff contends that the sales representatives misrepresented the terms of the financing agreements, when it was said that any and all payments would only become due upon completion and rental of any unit. Plaintiff also alleges a misrepresentation regar...

Excerpt: ... De La Cerda Revocable Family Trust. Plaintiff is 62 years old, suffers from Parkinsons disease, and is considered a “Dependent Adult.” The trust owns/owned certain real property located at 1271 Hunnewell Ave., Sylmar. Plaintiff contends that the trust provided Plaintiff with a life estate to occupy the property, rather than placed in an off-site care facility. If Plaintiff was unable to pay expenses for the home, the beneficiaries would be r...

Excerpt: ...une 18, 2020, Plaintiff in pro per filed a verified complaint for intentional fraudulent transfer under Code of Civil Procedure section 3439.04, and conspiracy to defraud creditors. On June 24, 2020, Plaintiff substituted in Defendants 1538 Cahuenga Partners, LLC and Benjamin Schneider for Doe 1 and 2. On June 26, 2020, Tanya Bogorad was substituted in for Doe 3. The clerk entered defaults against Bag Fund, LLC on July 27, 2020, L&J Assets LLC on...

Excerpt: ...hanical defects, which led Plaintiff to discovering that the vehicle was involved in a previously undisclosed accident. Plaintiff seeks to “revoke her acceptance of the vehicle.” On August 19, 2020 and November 4, 2020, Plaintiff filed a complaint and first amended complaint for Violation of Consumer Legal Remedies Act (Civil Code section 1750, et seq.), Violation of Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, and Claim Against Dealer Bond. Defendant...

Excerpt: ...aintiff alleges she was acting as a volunteer and/or agent of Defendant American National Red Cross at the time of the collision, and therefore covered by insurance issued by Defendant Old Republic General Insurance, Inc. with claim adjustment service provided by Defendant Sedgwick Claims Services, Inc. Defendants denied the claim on grounds that no uninsured motorist policy coverage was issued to American National Red Cross. On February 21, 2019...

Excerpt: ...ateway Retail IV, LLC obtained a $31,933.94 judgment against defendant Michael Roscigno on December 27, 2017 (PC 056453). On December 28, 2017, judgment debtor transferred his interest in certain real property located at 16851 Pine Hallow Court to the Rescigno Family Trust Dated July 5, 2005. On June 30, 2020, Plaintiff filed a complaint to set aside fraudulent transfer of real property. RULING: Granted. Plaintiff Valencia Gateway Retail IV, LLC ...

Excerpt: ...guel Vitela. Defendants allege the vehicles operated by defendants were provided by Defendant Electro Adapter, Inc., and unnamed third party(ies) Frito-Lay Sales, Inc. and/or Rolling Frito Lay Sales. Section 10(f) of the motor vehicle cause of action also states “Negligent Entrustment of Motor Vehicle.” On May 14, 2019, Plaintiffs filed their form complaint for motor vehicle and general negligence. On July 16, 2019, the court overruled the de...

Excerpt: ...ns in Support of, and Claim for, Punitive Damages SUMMARY OF ACTION: On December 23, 2018, Plaintiff William Turner entered a “Ralphs” location to “purchase a drink.” Upon leaving, with a receipt of purchase in hand, Plaintiff was accosted by a unidentified security guard on suspicion of shoplifting. Plaintiff proceeded to show the security guard the receipt, but the security guard demanded Plaintiff return the drink. Plaintiff refused. T...

Excerpt: ... was arranged for May 18, 2021 with Defendant SCI California Eden Funeral Services, Inc. dba Groman Eden Mortuary and dba Eden Memorial Park. On August 15, 2018, a representative of Defendant informed Plaintiff Steven Goldstein that a “slight earth movement” occurred thereby rendering the gravesite “slightly” compromised. Defendant requested permission to “reposition” the casket. Steven and Michael Goldstein subsequently visited the p...

Excerpt: ...ntern ride. Plaintiff alleges that while participating in the attraction experience, her body “shot forward, her eyes forced closed,” she hit her head, and then her body “shot backwards.” Plaintiff exited the attraction and “blacked out.” Plaintiff woke up to a medic asking a series of questions as to her condition. On October 11, 2017, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Premises Liability and Negligence. Magic Mountain, LLC answered on ...

Excerpt: ...of Action: Breach of Fiduciary Duty Motion to Strike the Cross-Complaint  Allegations in Support of, and Claim for, Punitive Damages SUMMARY OF ACTION Plaintiff Vincent Pappadato became an insurance agent on April 1, 2019, and “works at a Farmers' agency” located in Santa Clarita. Plaintiff alleges selling insurance under the Farmers umbrella identified as Farmers Group Inc. dba Farmers Underwriters Association (FGI), which includes Defend...

Excerpt: ...the Stone residence. The contract price was $95,000. Plaintiff alleges that Sunshine abandoned the project after receipt of $78,000 in payment. Plaintiff subsequently hired a second contractor to finish the project at a cost of $49,000. On March 8, 2021, Plaintiff, in pro per, filed a complaint for Breach of Contract, and Negligence. On April 22, 2021, Defendant Navigator Insurance answered the complaint and filed a cross-complaint against Sunshi...

Excerpt: ... land/neighbors continually allow their dogs to micturate and defecate on his premises, even after multiple requests to cease this activity, which has led to confrontations. On November 24 and 25, 2020, Plaintiff filed a verified complaint and verified first amended complaint for Trespass to Land and Nuisance. Defendants Stephen Isenberg, Shauna Israel, Jennifer Price, Ryan Makhani and Sara Delpasand answered on December 28, 2020, then filed a ve...

Excerpt: ...represented the completion of promised work. On August 3, 2021, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Santos Italian Car Service, Inc. and Santo Rimicci for Breach of Contract, Common Counts, and Fraud. On August 19, 2021, Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint Breach of Contract, Common Counts, and Fraud which added new defendant Anthony Rimicci. On January 6, 2021, the parties executed a stipulation for the filing of the second amended complai...

Excerpt: ... vehicle automobile accident with vehicles operated by Defendant Ray Fish and Miguel Vitela. Defendants allege the vehicles operated by defendants were provided by Defendant Electro Adapter, Inc., and unnamed third party(ies) Frito-Lay Sales, Inc. and/or Rolling Frito Lay Sales. Section 10(f) of the motor vehicle cause of action also states “Negligent Entrustment of Motor Vehicle.” On May 14, 2019, Plaintiffs filed their form complaint for mo...

Excerpt: ... either February or May 2021. According to Plaintiff, the application was not processed and a trustee sale was set. On May 14, 2021, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Violation of Civil Code section 2923.6 and Violation of Business and Professions Code section 17200. On May 18, 2021, the court granted Plaintiff's ex parte application for a temporary restraining order and set the hearing for preliminary injunction. Plaintiff separately filed the mot...

Excerpt: ...es executed a five year written lease beginning on November 1, 2020. Plaintiff served a notice to pay rent or quit on December 18, 2020. Plaintiff is not alleging a rent deficiency, but a violation of the lease terms based on improper use of the premises. Plaintiff filed a complaint for unlawful detainer on January 20, 2021. Defendant filed a demurrer on February 5, 2021, which was taken off-calendar. Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint for...

Excerpt: ...tain legal proceedings against Defendants Christopher and Emily Harris, and The Harris Revocable Trust. Following the litigation, Fox demanded payment and the dispute went to fee dispute arbitration. Fox was awarded fees and filed the subject action. Plaintiff alleges that defendants improperly distributed corporate funds from D'Railed Beauty Trolley, LLC to all individual members, which included the Harris defendants, rather than creditors. The ...

Excerpt: ... Angeles County Regional Center. Defendant Avenues Navigating the Spectrum of Relationship Rights, Inc. operating as Avenues Supported Living Services was contracted by the State of California to provide custodial assistance to Perez from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. Defendants Scott and Lori Shepard were executives of the corporate entity during all relevant operations. Plaintiffs allege that the caretakers assigned to Perez insufficiently att...

Excerpt: ...s issued to Defendant Jamila Alwhity. According to Plaintiff, the purchase of the policies entitled Plaintiff to updates of any changes in personal information, including location and health information from both the insured and any person(s) in regular contact with the insured. Alhwity designated Kamies Elhouty and Magdi Abuyisa as the primary and secondary contacts for status information. On February 1, 2018, and certain dates up until June 20,...

Excerpt: ...20, 2016—Barrett Daffin Frappier Treder & Weiss, LP v. Sarah Valenzuela, et al. (PC 056834). The foreclosed home was owned by Pedro Valenzuela, who was deceased at the time of the interpleader. The trustee named Sarah Valenzuela, Christina Valenzuela, and John Valenzuela following their submission of claims on the surplus funds. Vincent Valenzuela submitted no claim, but was also named as a defendant. Plaintiff Jacob Valenzuela neither submitte...

Excerpt: ...ping reports showing losses at the car dealership. Plaintiff alleges Defendants failed to pay her for hours of work completed. On November 15, 2019, plaintiff went on unpaid maternity leave until April 14, 2020, yet continued to work unpaid. Upon complaining about the lack of payment, Plaintiff alleges she was terminated on April 30, 2020. The termination letter identified different reasons. On March 18, 2021 and March 29, 2021, Plaintiff filed a...

Excerpt: ... owned by William LeGault, father of Mary Miller until his passing in September 2012. Plaintiffs occupied the property beginning in 2008, and continue to reside there. Plaintiffs assert their right to continued possession and adverse possession ownership based on an alleged 2011 oral agreement with William LeGault. Plaintiffs deny any interest in the estate to Defendants Teresa and Marcus LeGault, presumably siblings. On December 28, 2020, Plaint...

Excerpt: ...ief and duty to defend against Intelligrated Sytems, LLC. On June 8, 2018, Nordstrom, Inc. filed a complaint-in-intervention against SDI Industries, Inc. and Intelligrated Sytems, LLC for recovery of paid Workers' Compensation benefits. On September 12, 2018, Plaintiffs substituted in Intelligrated Sytems, LLC for Doe 1. On November 1, 2018, Intelligrated Sytems, LLC filed a cross-complaint for indemnity and declaratory relief against SDI Industr...

Excerpt: ...anted. 1. Introduction Defendants Valley Home Health Care, Inc. (“VHHC”), Josefina Sta Maria (“Maria”), and Nancy Navarette (“Navarette”) (collectively, “Defendants”) demur against the Complaint filed by Plaintiffs Abdolreza Bahmanyar and Arnavaz Bahmanyar, individually and as successors-in-interest to Decedent, Mehrangiz Vasigh-Ansari (collectively, “Plaintiffs”). The demurrer places into issue the first cause of action (“C...

Excerpt: ...ed in favor of GreenPoint Mortgage Funding, Inc., but were eventually assigned to/acquired by US Bank, N.A. On July 13, 2006, Jenise Nascimento-Roberson executed a grant deed transferring title to William Roberson as his sole separate property. [Comp., Ex. A.] Plaintiff challenges the assignment of the deed of trust and therefore contends he is no longer obliged to any deed of trust. On December 28, 2020, Plaintiff in pro per filed a verified com...

Excerpt: ...and continued; some or all of the problems were never resolved. Defects included a broken front gate, missing carbon monoxide detectors, rodent infestation, and a “major roof leak,” which led to the development of mold and mildew. On November 21, 2019, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Breach of Implied Warranty of Habitability, Premises Liability, Negligence, Nuisance, Breach of Contract, Breach of Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing, Brea...

Excerpt: ...g documents, parties must comply with the “TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS” which are set forth at page 4, line 4 through page 5, line 12 of the Court's 5/3/19 First Amended General Order Re Mandatory Electronic Filing for Civil. See also CRC 3.1110(f)(4). Plaintiff has failed to bookmark the declaration and exhibits attached to the motion. Failure to comply with these requirements in the future may result in matters being placed off calendar, matters...

Excerpt: ...isciplinary process. Following the hearing, Plaintiff was served with a “Notice of Unprofessional Conduct/Unsatisfactory Performance,” which Plaintiff alleges was initiated by Defendant Vierra. Plaintiff disputed the factual basis of the claims, but the findings and recommendations were found valid. Plaintiff was not terminated, but specifically contends that said notice and findings “adversely effected” future promotional opportunities, ...

Excerpt: ...nt executed a second note with America's Wholesale Lender for $128,400 again secured by deed of trust on the property. On July 1, 2008, Defendant defaulted on the second note. On July 2, 2008, third party Bank of America acquired America's Wholesale Lender via its acquisition Countrywide Home Loans. On September 24, 2009, a foreclosure sale occurred yielding a sum of $336,000. The sale proceeds were insufficient to cover either the primary or sec...

Excerpt: ...stribution of certain beauty products. On August 26, 2019, Mazal and Defendants Y&E Enterprises, LLC and Eliad Schwartz executed a settlement agreement over a dispute involving the trademark for a product identified as “Oro 24 Karat the Gold Standard of Skincare.” According to Plaintiff, Defendants agreed to stop using the word “Gold” or “Oro” in any trademark. Plaintiff alleges that following execution of the agreement, Defendants in...

Excerpt: ...e December 1, 2017 employee Christmas party, Plaintiff alleges Hatley “humiliated” her with sworn profanities at the party, then later received “harassing” text messages from the fiancée of Hatley on December 16, 2017. On December 21, 2017, during a conversation on a “work-related matter,” Hatley “began screaming at her,” which led to an “argument.” Defendant, co-owner Anthony Velasco convened a meeting on December 27, 2017, ...

Excerpt: ...ary Esperanza Garcia Cruz. Santiago was the driver of the vehicle at the time of the accident. Malkov died on November 20, 2016. On November 16, 2018, Plaintiffs filed their complaint for negligence. The action was transferred from the PI court to Department 49 on August 26, 2020. On April 23, 2021, the court sustained the demurrer to the complaint with 30 days leave to amend. Plaintiffs filed their first amended complaint for negligence on May 1...

Excerpt: ...ack Farin for $88,000, $10,000 and $60,000 on April 15, 2009 and May 1, 2016, respectively. On the first loan, Plaintiff alleges a one- year term from April 15, 2009 to April 15, 2010. Although the loan matured, Plaintiff continued to accept “interest payments” until April 2016 totaling $40,000. For the second loan, Plaintiff alleges a separate agreement for $10,000 on April 2009. It's not clear from the complaint whether Defendant made any p...

Excerpt: ...; Rapid Fulfillment, LLC; Online Shipping Insurance Services, Inc.; and EKM Family Trust RELIEF REQUESTED Motion to Compel Depositions of Third Parties and for Appointment of Referee to Supervise the Depositions SUMMARY OF ACTION On January 1, 2012, Plaintiff Matthew Shannon was hired by Defendant Market Health, Inc., as its Chief Technical Officer. Plaintiff was tasked with developing software for the collection of data intended to help with sal...

Excerpt: ...ff James Bullock entered into a three year lease with Defendant Deluxe Logistics, Inc. for certain premises with the intention of using the space as a “truck storage yard.” Defendant Ani Israelyn executed a person guarantee on the lease. Deluxe Logistics, Inc. took “full possession” of the premises on August 21, 2015. Plaintiff alleges that on April 14, 2016, the Los Angeles County Sheriff executed a search warrant on the premises and dis...

Excerpt: ...arded the Green Lantern ride. Plaintiff alleges that while participating in the attraction experience, her body “shot forward, her eyes forced closed,” she hit her head, and then her body “shot backwards.” Plaintiff exited the attraction and “blacked out.” Plaintiff woke up to a medic asking a series of questions as to her condition. On October 11, 2017, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Premises Liability and Negligence. Magic Mountain...

Excerpt: ... James Bullock entered into a three year lease with Defendant Deluxe Logistics, Inc. for certain premises with the intention of using the space as a “truck storage yard.” Defendant Ani Israelyn executed a person guarantee on the lease. Deluxe Logistics, Inc. took “full possession” of the premises on August 21, 2015. Plaintiff alleges that on April 14, 2016, the Los Angeles County Sheriff executed a search warrant on the premises and disco...

Excerpt: ...a Lucille Butler. The parties agreed to a purchase price of $700,000. Because of Amna Lucille Butler's poor credit, Amna Lucille Butler was only able to assume the $400,000 secured on the property. Amna Lucille Butler agreed to pay the additional $300,000 to Plaintiff Linda Butler-Ruzick via a subsequent loan secured on the property within 12 months of closing. Plaintiff Linda Butler-Ruzick is the aunt of Amna Lucille Butler. Plaintiff Linda Butl...

Excerpt: ...ded the Green Lantern ride. Plaintiff alleges that while participating in the attraction experience, her body “shot forward, her eyes forced closed,” she hit her head, and then her body “shot backwards.” Plaintiff exited the attraction and “blacked out.” Plaintiff woke up to a medic asking a series of questions as to her condition. On October 11, 2017, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Premises Liability and Negligence. Magic Mountain, ...

Excerpt: ...use of Action: Intentional Interference With Contractual Relations  7th Cause of Action: Intentional Interference With Prospective Contractual Relations  8th Cause of Action: Negligent Interference With Prospective Contractual Relations  9th Cause of Action: Libel Per Se Motion to Strike  Allegations in Support of, and Claim for, Punitive Damages SUMMARY OF ACTION Plaintiff Melody Ranch, Inc. operates a television and motion picture p...

Excerpt: ...greement. Harvard Investment Group, LP subsequently assigned the agreement to Plaintiff Longacre Estates, LP. According to Plaintiff, Defendant represented that the lot was approved by the City of Los Angeles for subdivision into five separate parcels suitable for the construction of five separate residences. Defendant would keep one of the lots for development of a home, while Plaintiff would have development rights for the remaining four lots. ...

Excerpt: ...edly 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 of the conduct in the examination room, Dr. Castillo then removed ...