Excerpt: ...himself, defendants Sara De La Cerda, Gerald De La Cerda were beneficiaries of the Dolores 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 fa...

Excerpt: ...greement, whereby Defendant Opendoor Property Acquisition, LLC (Opendoor) offered to purchase Plaintiff's existing home for $608,000. Opendoor is allegedly partially owned by Defendants Calatlantic and Lennar Title, Inc. (Lennar). While Plaintiff sought financing for the purchase of the Galloway Drive home, Plaintiff alleges Defendants “pushed” for his use of Defendants' preferred lender. When Plaintiff elected to use his own lender, Plaintif...

Excerpt: ... Global. On April 21, 2022, Klink filed a complaint for negligence/negligence per se. On July 8, 2022, the action was transferred from Department 31 to Department 47. On July 11, 2022, the case was assigned from Department 47 to Department 49 following a 170.6 challenge to Department 47. The action was transferred from the Personal Injury court to Department 49 on February 19, 2020. On September 16, 2020, the court overruled the demurrer to the d...

Excerpt: ...rcial premises located at 20751 Marilla St., Chatsworth on June 15, 2022. Plaintiff also alleges daily holdover charges of $500/day. Defendant answered on July 29, 2022. RULING: Denied. Request for Judicial Notice Granted as to the filing of the complaint, Pura Vida Tres, Inc. v. Bright Advisors, Inc., 22STCV28482. Plaintiff Bright Vision Advisors, Inc. (Bright Vision Advisors) moves for summary judgment on the unlawful detainer action based on t...

Excerpt: ...fs Adela Mercado, et al. are all resident homeowners with the common areas governed by Defendant San Francisco Townhouse Association (“HOA”). On an unspecified date prior to January 10, 2019, Defendant HOA hired Defendant Imperial Roofing, Inc. to conduct certain unspecified repairs on the roofs of the Plaintiffs' townhomes. On January 10, 2019, a roofer allegedly started a fire on the roof while conducting repairs, which led to the arrival o...

Excerpt: ...e Association governs a condominium association in Santa Clarita. Defendants Henry and Veronica Martinez own a unit within the association. Plaintiff alleges Defendants installed a nonconforming storage shed on their property in violation of the Covenants Codes and Restrictions, and refuse to remove it. On February 9, 2021, Plaintiff filed its complaint for Breach of Written Contract, Violation of Restrictions, Nuisance, and Declaratory Relief. O...

Excerpt: ...mony Dance, Inc. for the provision of “technical” services in association with a “new platform” identified as “FloatingRain.” Although Plaintiff normally worked for an hourly rate, the parties allegedly agreed that Plaintiff would work from March 6, 2012 to March 6, 2017 for a 50% ownership stake in the FloatingRain entity. Plaintiff commenced developing the project for the five year period and received a rate of $55/hour. Plaintiff a...

Excerpt: ...dant, Woodland Hills Medical Clinic 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 reconsiderat...

Excerpt: ...heila Johnson. Plaintiff alleges rent increased from $7,411 to $20,000/month as of January 1, 2022. Defendant failed to make the lease payments due in March and April 2022, with an outstanding balance of $39,112 as of the complaint filing date. On June 30, 2022, the court sustained the demurrer to the complaint. Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint for unlawful detainer on July 6, 2022. On August 2, 2022, the court denied the motion to bifur...

Excerpt: ...tion Group and Benji & Associates Realty on July 10, 2019 for the provision of certain contractor services and materials for real property located at 5941 Encino Ave., Encino. On October 17, 2019, the Benji defendants told Plaintiff to cease construction, due to the rejection of the building plan by the City of Los Angeles. A new set of plans were presented, which led to approval by Building and Safety in “late October 2019. Regardless, a dispu...

Excerpt: ...e · 5th Cause of Action: Intentional Misrepresentation · 6th Cause of Action: Fraudulent Concealment · 7th Cause of Action: Promissory Fraud · 10 th Cause of Action: Quantum Meruit Motion to Strike · Allegations in Support of, and Claim for, Punitive Damages SUMMARY OF ACTION Plaintiffs Steven Little and Brittany Little, as both individuals and trustees of the Steven Little and Brittle Little Revocable Family Trust Dated May 15, 2014 allege ...

Excerpt: ...as. The rental is located at 11870 Jouett St., Lakeview Terrace. Plaintiff alleges the unit lacks a certificate of occupancy, thereby rendering it illegal. On June 19, 2019, Defendant entered the premises and removed the kitchen sink, then the stove a number of days later. Plaintiff alleges such conduct was part of an effort to constructively evict him from the residence. Plaintiff eventually vacated the premises. On July 10, 2019, Plaintiff file...

Excerpt: ... 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 different entities within the Gree...

Excerpt: ...njunctive Relief SUMMARY OF ACTION On August 1, 2019, plaintiff Sylmar Discount Collective (SDC) began leasing certain real property located at 12806 Bradley Ave., Sylmar for the purpose of “growing and cultivating cannabis.” On December 21, 2021, SDC and plaintiff Pacific Grow (PG) entered into a “subscription agreement,” whereby PG agreed to fund $500,000 in “start up expenses” of SDC in exchange for a 40% ownership interest in SDC....

Excerpt: ...ighting equipment. Defendants paid $210,000, and presented another $800,000 in checks, which were rejected for insufficient funds. Plaintiff alleges an outstanding balance of $790,000. On April 30, 2021, Plaintiff filed its complaint for Breach of Contract, Common Counts, and Fraud. On August 19, 2021, Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint for Fraud – Civil Code section 1719, Fraud Civil Code section 1572(3), Conversion – Civil Code secti...

Excerpt: ...d brain were ordered, Plaintiff alleges Defendants negligently failed to order the MRI to also include the thoracic and cervical spine as well. After worsening symptoms, a second MRI was performed, where a 1.8 centimeter hemorrhaging caveroma at T6 was diagnosed. Plaintiff underwent emergency surgery. Plaintiff remains a paraplegic. On March 11, 2020, Plaintiffs Colleen and David McDonald filed a complaint for professional negligence (medical mal...

Excerpt: ... Negligence · 4th Cause of Action: Negligent Supervision SUMMARY OF ACTION Plaintiff Evelyn Gallegos was a student at Germain Elementary School with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Plaintiff alleges bullying by fellow students and the failure of the school principal, defendant Luis Lopez, to address the bullying, even after a transfer of the student to a new classroom. Plaintiff alleges a particularly violent incident on March 5...

Excerpt: ...ng, 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...

Excerpt: ...hting equipment. Defendants paid $210,000, and presented another $800,000 in checks, which were rejected for insufficient funds. Plaintiff alleges an outstanding balance of $790,000. On April 30, 2021, Plaintiff filed its complaint for Breach of Contract, Common Counts, and Fraud. On August 19, 2021, Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint for Fraud – Civil Code section 1719, Fraud Civil Code section 1572(3), Conversion – Civil Code section...

Excerpt: ...brain were ordered, Plaintiff alleges Defendants negligently failed to order the MRI to also include the thoracic and cervical spine as well. After worsening symptoms, a second MRI was performed, where a 1.8 centimeter hemorrhaging caveroma at T6 was diagnosed. Plaintiff underwent emergency surgery. Plaintiff remains a paraplegic. On March 11, 2020, Plaintiffs Colleen and David McDonald filed a complaint for professional negligence (medical malpr...

Excerpt: ...orking on a parking lot construction project on the campus of California State University Northridge/The Board of Trustees of the California State University, Defendant Joe Fileto allegedly repeatedly struck Francisco Salas with a shovel to his head. Francisco Salas alleges Bomel Construction refused to assist him in obtaining medical care following the attack. On September 10, 2020, Plaintiffs filed their complaint for assault, battery, negligen...

Excerpt: ...interest assigned the LEASE to Defendant.” The lease required $50,000 in annual rent, with an option for years 35 to 40 increasing rent to $165,000. Plaintiffs Stephen and Judith Burns, et al. allege Defendant is in breach of the lease as of March 2020, including a deficiency on property tax. Plaintiffs allege a total deficiency of $175,000. On February 25, 2021, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Breach of Lease. On September 16, 2021, the court ...

Excerpt: ...Liker. Plaintiff's post surgical condition, due to both post-operative infections and developing hypoxemia. On October 14, 2019 Plaintiff was diagnosed with a number of conditions, including but not limited to, septic shock and renal failure, which the diagnosing physician, Imad Abumeri, found unrelated to surgery and therefore required no further intervention. On October 20, 2019, Plaintiff underwent a second operation for a right hemi-colectomy...

Excerpt: ...orking on a parking lot construction project on the campus of California State University Northridge/The Board of Trustees of the California State University, Defendant Joe Fileto allegedly repeatedly struck Francisco Salas with a shovel to his head. Francisco Salas alleges Bomel Construction refused to assist him in obtaining medical care following the attack. On September 10, 2020, Plaintiffs filed their complaint for assault, battery, negligen...

Excerpt: ...Don and Armenouhi Khalighi are homeowners within a real estate development governed by Quail Ranch Estates HOA, Inc. (HOA). Pursuant to “Articles and Bylaws,” the HOA collected $150/month in assessments for the benefit of participating homeowners. Plaintiffs alleges the individual defendant officers comprising the HOA board violated “respective fiduciary duties,” due to their failure to pay annual fees to the State of California, thereby ...

Excerpt: ...cal 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 December 6, 2007, thereby rendering it immune from demolition or alteration. Prior, concurrent or following the historical desi...

Excerpt: ...ere made to school principal, Defendant Chad Rose, no follow-up investigation occurred. Brando was later placed in the same remote learning group with said bully, and upon his return to Stevenson Ranch Elementary School in September 2021, in-person bullying resumed. Plaintiff alleges even after the numerous complaints, district compliance officer, defendant Amanda Montemayor, only completed the investigation on October 15, 2021. On October 13 and...

Excerpt: ...ssion 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 payment due, or any pa...

Excerpt: ... peformed by Defendant Dr. Mark Liker. Plaintiff's post surgical condition, due to both post-operative infections and developing hypoxemia. On October 14, 2019 Plaintiff was diagnosed with a number of conditions, including but not limited to, septic shock and renal failure, which the diagnosing physician, Imad Abumeri, found unrelated to surgery and therefore required no further intervention. On October 20, 2019, Plaintiff underwent a second oper...

Excerpt: ...complaint for Breach of Settlement Agreement, Implied Contractual Indemnity, and Breach of Lease against Ahang Mirshojae and 5975-5999 Topanga Canyon Blvd. The subject complaint arises following three separate preceding cases: a January 9, 2017 filed action, Woodland Hills Medical Clinic II, Inc., et al. v. Zelk, et al. (LC105050), a February 3, 2017 and 5975-5999 Topanga Canyon Blvd., et al. v. Zelk, et al. (LC105208), and a March 13, 2019 actio...

Excerpt: ...tle Company, will move the Court for an order quashing the purported service of summons in this action on the ground of lack of personal jurisdiction over Defendant due to lack of proper service. This motion will be made on the basis that the purported service of summons and complaint was not proper. SUMMARY OF ACTION This litigation concerns a single property, a residence at 18503 Olympian Court, Santa Clarita, CA 91351 (the “Property”). On ...

Excerpt: ...�exposed stucco near the energy panel.” Plaintiffs also allege that the represented reductions in home electricity bills have not materialized, and instead said rates “have soared.” On April 1, 2022, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Breach of Written Contract. RULING: Sustained with Leave to Amend. Defendant Green Power Pros a demurrer to the complaint for breach of contract on grounds that the complaint lacks an identified cause of action, ...

Excerpt: ...oom to the home of Plaintiffs. The total contract price was $135,000, with a $50,000 deposit. Plaintiffs tendered the $50,000 payment, but contend the work never commenced. On August 11, 2021, Plaintiff Matthew and Soon Barch filed a complaint for Breach of Contract, Common Counts, Fraud, and Intentional Tort (Unfair Business Practices). On August 16, 2021, Plaintiff filed a peremptory challenge to Department 47, thereby leading to reassignment t...

Excerpt: ...im for, Punitive Damages SUMMARY OF ACTION On July 10, 2021, Plaintiff Jerry Holly agreed to purchase 20610 Calloway Drive, Santa Clarita for $594,990 from Defendant Calatlantic Group, Inc. (Calatlantic). The parties also executed a second agreement, whereby Defendant Opendoor Property Acquisition, LLC (Opendoor) offered to purchase Plaintiff's existing home for $608,000. Opendoor is allegedly partially owned by Defendants Calatlantic and Lennar ...

Excerpt: ... Agreement, Implied Contractual Indemnity, and Breach of Lease against Ahang Mirshojae and 5975-5999 Topanga Canyon Blvd. The subject complaint arises following three separate preceding cases: a January 9, 2017 filed action, Woodland Hills Medical Clinic II, Inc., et al. v. Zelk, et al. (LC105050), a February 3, 2017 and 5975-5999 Topanga Canyon Blvd., et al. v. Zelk, et al. (LC105208), and a March 13, 2019 action, Yadegar v. Woodland Hills Medic...

Excerpt: ...Hasley Canyon Road, Castaic. On March 23, 2022, the court overruled the demurrer of Defendants Alexandria Wise, Mitchel Wise, and Preston Wise to the complaint. Defendants answered the complaint on April 11, 2022, and filed a cross-complaint against Carl Fout for Partition, Accounting, and Constructive Trust for the same property. RULING: Continued. Request for Judicial Notice: Granted. Evidentiary Objections: Deferred. Plaintiff Carl Fout, Trust...

Excerpt: ...ions for $1,855 in Sanctions SUMMARY OF ACTION In the operative Second Amended Complaint, Plaintiff Vincent Kody Pappadato alleges claims of fraud, negligent misrepresentation, and breach of contract against defendants Farmers Insurance Exchange, Truck Insurance Exchange, Fire Insurance Exchange, Mid-Century Insurance Company, Farmers New World Life, Foremost, Bristol West, Farmers Group, Inc. d/b/a Farmers Underwriters Association, and Lou DeAng...

Excerpt: ... up possession of the premises. The property is located at 9933 Glade Ave., Chatsworth. On April 22, 2022, Plaintiff filed a complaint for Breach of Written Contract. RULING Demurrer: Overruled. Defendant Andrew Alex brings a demurrer to the complaint for breach of contract on grounds that “Grumpy's Automotive” is not a named party within the lease agreement, and the contract attached to the complaint is not signed. Defendant also contends th...

Excerpt: ...nd 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 a wart...

Excerpt: ...OF ACTION Plaintiff Larion Krazyman alleges Defendants L&J Assets, LLC and Ron Hacker transferred assets to Defendant Bag Fund, LLC in order to evade payment on a $126,000 judgment in a prior action. On June 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 Cahue...

Excerpt: ...y, unjust enrichment, abuse of process, and breach of oral rental agreement. On April 23 and 26, 2021, Defendant Kerwin, in pro per, filed a cross-complaint for assault and battery, defamation of character, corporate defamation, abuse of personal credit, embezzlement and misuse of business funds negligence leading to theft of all personal property, fraud, profiteering and investment fraud, then answered the complaint. On July 13, 2021, the court ...

Excerpt: ...o 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 Practices, Breach of Fiduciary Duties, and Fraud. On February 18...

Excerpt: ...abis Control filed a complaint for civil penalties. Plaintiff alleges Defendants engaged in unlicensed commercial cannabis activities in the cities of Gardena and Canoga Park. On March 1, 2021, Defendants answered the complaint. RULING: Granted Plaintiff California Department of Public Health and Bureau of Cannabis Control moves for the imposition of issue and evidentiary, plus additional monetary sanctions against defendant More Agency, Inc., du...

Excerpt: ...lopment governed by Quail Ranch Estates HOA, Inc. (HOA). Pursuant to “Articles and Bylaws,” the HOA collected $150/month in assessments for the benefit of participating homeowners. Plaintiffs alleges the individual defendant officers comprising the HOA board violated “respective fiduciary duties,” due to their failure to pay annual fees to the State of California, thereby leading to the suspension of the HOA as a corporate entity; failed ...

Excerpt: ... owned, managed and/or operated by Defendant Kinkisharyo International, LLC, and identified as the “Train Factory.” Plaintiff alleges slipping off the wet roof of a train, and fell, thereby causing injuries. Plaintiff filed a complaint on January 25, 2018 for negligence. On March 20, 2018, Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint for negligence. On March 19, 2019, Plaintiff filed the second amended complaint for negligence, and equitable est...

Excerpt: ...from M&T Mortgage Corporation. 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 e...

Excerpt: ...abis Control filed a complaint for civil penalties. Plaintiff alleges Defendants engaged in unlicensed commercial cannabis activities in the cities of Gardena and Canoga Park. On March 1, 2021, Defendants answered the complaint. RULING: Granted Plaintiff California Department of Public Health and Bureau of Cannabis Control moves for the imposition of issue and evidentiary, plus additional monetary sanctions against defendant Kushy Punch, Inc., du...

Excerpt: ...d hardscaping at 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-complai...

Excerpt: ...a vehicle, with plaintiff Asia Finn, and Murdewiyanti and Talent James 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 t...

Excerpt: ...��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 December 6, 2007, thereby rendering it immune from demolition or alteration. Prior, concurrent or following the hi...