Excerpt: ...e strongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. RELEVANT BACKGROUND RE: CIRLIN ACTION In a prior action entitled, Cirlin, et al. v. Jeffers, et al. (19SMCV01682) (“Cirlin Action”), Mark Cirlin (“Cirlin”) and RCLOTSTHREE, LLC (“RCL3”), represented by Brian Grossman (“Grossman”) of Tesser |Grossman LLP, sued KR/KRM Holdings, LLC (“KR/KRM”) and Jeffers, KR/KRM's managing membe...

Excerpt: ...g the resolution of arbitration. Defendant to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On August 20, 2021, Plaintiff filed this lemon law case against Defendant. The complaint alleges, inter alia, that the new 2019 Mercedes Benz A220W, VIN No.: WDD3G4EB0KW022922 (“Vehicle”) she leased was delivered to her with...

Excerpt: ...pel Deposition is GRANTED. The Court orders Julia Villagran to appear for remote deposition by no later than 30 days of this order. The Request for Monetary Sanctions is GRANTED. The Court awards sanctions in the reduced amount of $705 in favor of Defendants and against Julia Villagran, Plaintiff, and Plaintiff's counsel, jointly and severally, payable within 30 days. Defendants to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are ...

Excerpt: ...nctions is DENIED. Heidari and HLG to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On June 29, 2021, HLG filed a complaint against Najafi, a former client it represented in connection with a car accident. HLG alleged, inter alia, that, pursuant to the parties' retainer agreement, it is entitled to a portion of the set...

Excerpt: .... P&C to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On December 24, 2018, P&C filed a complaint for recognition of a foreign country judgment under the Uniform Foreign Country Money Judgments Recognition Act [CCP §§ 1713-1724]. On October 28, 2020, following a motion for summary judgment, the Hon. David J. Cowan e...

Excerpt: ... First Amended Cross-Complaint Moving Party: Cross-Defendants Philip James Gilboy (“Gilboy”) dba The Real Estate Consultants and Peter Pitts (“Pitts”) (jointly, “Real Estate Cross- Defendants”) Responding Party: Cross-Complainants Notice: OK Ruling: Barrett's demurrer is SUSTAINED WITH 30 DAYS LEAVE TO AMEND. The demurrer is STAYED as to Gilboy until a representative is appointed. Pitts's demurrer is SUSTAINED WITH 30 DAYS LEAVE TO AM...

Excerpt: ...& Gas, Inc., Hillair 154, LP, HPH Louisiana LLC, Scott D. Kaufman, Sean M. McAvoy, and Neal P. Kaufman (collectively, “Defendants”) Responding Party: Plaintiffs Shinnecock Income Fund L.P. and The Core Investment L.P. (jointly, “Plaintiffs”) Notice: OK Ruling: The Motion to Dismiss Complaint for Improper Venue is GRANTED. Defendants to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LACour...

Excerpt: ...rust Dated June 6, 1997 (collectively, “Defendants”) Responding Party: Plaintiffs Bradley C. Gage and Adriana Gage (jointly, “Gages”) Notice: OK Ruling: The Motion to Compel Arbitration and to Stay Action is GRANTED. Defendants to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND This action arises out of the purch...

Excerpt: .... The Court STAYS, rather than dismisses, the court proceedings pending completion of arbitration. Defendant to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND This is an employment action filed by Plaintiff against Defendant. The complaint asserts causes of action for: (1) discrimination in violation of FEHA; (2) failur...

Excerpt: ...ond Amended Complaint is CONTINUED to __________ to allow the parties to meet and confer. No later than five court days prior to the continued hearing, the parties shall file a Joint Statement indicating which issues, if any, remain. Defendant to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On July 22, 2021, the Court...

Excerpt: ... in the Amount of $6,397 (3) Motion to Compel Further Responses, Actual Production of Documents and Compliance to Request for Production (Set One); Request for Issue, Evidentiary, and/or Monetary Sanctions in the Amount of $18,972 Moving Party: Plaintiffs Geetha Sendhil (“Sendhil”) and Carlo Giovanni (“Giovanni”) (jointly, “Plaintiffs”) Responding Party: Defendant Regents of the University of California (“Defendant”) Notice: OK Ru...

Excerpt: ...ephen Snyder (“Snyder”), 6152 Mesa, LLC (“Mesa”), 4122 Vantage, LLC (“Vantage”), and Does 1-5. The complaint arises out of two promissory notes (one for $100,000 signed by Mesa and another for $50,000 signed by Vantage), one of which Snyder personally guaranteed. On October 19, 2021, Snyder's default was entered. Before the Court is Plaintiff's Request for Court Judgment against Snyder only. DISCUSSION Code of Civil Procedure section ...

Excerpt: ...awards attorney fees in the reduced amount of $28,242.50 and costs in the amount of $981. Defendant to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On February 8, 2012, Plaintiffs filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) against Does 1-25 arising out of allegedly false statements about Plaintiffs posted...

Excerpt: ...n for Leave to File First Amended Complaint is GRANTED. The proposed First Amended Complaint is deemed filed as of this date. Plaintiff to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On February 1, 2021, Plaintiff filed a verified complaint against Defendants for partnership dissolution and appointment of receiver. T...

Excerpt: ...Plaintiff State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (“Plaintiff”) filed a declaratory relief complaint against Defendants Irma Sierra, Luis Sierra, Vanye Donace Eley, Royal Exotic Car Rental, David Torres, Jr. (collectively, “Defendants”), and Does 1-30. Plaintiff is the automobile insurer of a 2016 Ferrari California that was involved in an accident on October 16, 2021. By this action, Plaintiff seeks a declaration that it has no ob...

Excerpt: ...ault is DENIED. Sanchez to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On December 21, 2016, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Sanchez and Premier Personnel Resources Inc. (“Premier Personnel Resources”) (jointly, “Defendants”) for breach of contract. Plaintiff alleged, inter alia, that it provided Defendan...

Excerpt: ...iled a complaint against Defendants Mantis Development, Inc. (“Mantis”), Richard Martinez aka Ricky Martinez (“Martinez”), and Does 1-10. The complaint primarily alleges that Defendants failed to return Plaintiffs' earnest money deposit in the amount of $27,750 following Defendants' breach of a contract for the purchase/sale of property located at 2081 W. 29" Street, Los Angeles, CA 90018 (“Property”). Plaintiffs seek return of their ...

Excerpt: ...ively, “Defendants”) Responding Party: Plaintiff LaRhonda Abney (“Plaintiff”) Notice: OK Ruling: The Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay Judicial Proceedings Pending Arbitration is GRANTED. Defendants to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On February 19, 2021, Plaintiff filed a complaint against De...

Excerpt: ...oving Defendants”) Responding Party: Plaintiff Arnold German (“Plaintiff”) Notice: OK Ruling: The Motion for Summary Adjudication of the remaining issues (Issues 2 to 6) is DENIED. Moving Defendants to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On June 13, 2017, Plaintiff a complaint against several defendants...

Excerpt: ...rator to the Estate of Josefa Cuevas (jointly, “Defendants”) Responding Party: Plaintiffs Maria Duran (“Duran”) and Gary Rand & Suzanne E. Rand- Lewis, Professional Law Corporations (“PLCS”) (jointly, “Plaintiffs”) Notice: OK Ruling: Defendants' motion is GRANTED in part. The Court: (1) imposes monetary sanctions in the reduced amount of $1,110 against Plaintiffs and their counsel, jointly and severally; (2) will not impose termin...

Excerpt: ... The Court DISMISSES the action. The Motion to Compel Responses is therefore MOOT. Defendant shall submit a proposed judgment within 10 days. Defendant to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On February 13, 2019, Plaintiff Anthony Hurd (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendant arising out of his a...

Excerpt: ...aintiffs”) Notice: OK Ruling: The Motion to Compel Deposition and Request for Sanctions in the Amount of $3,920 is CONTINUED to December 7, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. to coincide with Plaintiffs' Motion for Protective Order scheduled for hearing on that date. Amazon.com Services to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUN...

Excerpt: ...with documents) within 20 days. Plaintiff to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND The operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) alleges, inter alia, that Defendant knew, but failed to disclose, that 2019 Chevrolet Silverado vehicles (including Plaintiff's vehicle[1]) are “predisposed to defects in the au...

Excerpt: ...e Health System, LLC, and Nicholas Orzano (collectively, “Defendants”) Responding Party: Plaintiff Brenda Smith (“Plaintiff”) Notice: OK Ruling: The Motion for Summary Judgment/Adjudication is DENIED. Gardena Hospital to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On August 27, 2020, Plaintiff filed a complai...

Excerpt: ...ve notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On April 19, 2016, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Oriental Mission Church (“Church”), Hong In Chai, Soo Jung Noh, Kwang Suk An, Young Sik Jung, James Park, Moon Sup Um, Young Se Lee, Young Song Lee, Sae Hoon Lee, Soo Nam Choi, Hwan Park, Chang Woong Um, Hyung Jim Bob...