Excerpt: ... filed a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) against Defendant Lloyd Dix and Does 1-20, stating a claim for legal malpractice “damages . . . in excess of $3,000,000.00” and “costs of suit.” On January 19, 2021, default was entered against Defendant Dix. On April 2, 2021, Plaintiff filed a request for entry of default judgment against Dix in the amount of $ $3,000,435.00. Plaintiff voluntarily dismissed the Doe defendants. ANALYSIS CCP § ...

Excerpt: ...submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear remotely by LA Court Connect rather than in person. BACKGROUND In February 2007, Defendant Woodward HRT, Inc. (“Woodward”) hired Plaintiff John Iweze (“Iweze”) as an assembler and tester of auto brakes and actuators. In December 2014, Iweze began to suffer from back and neck pain. In January 2015, Iweze was placed on intermittent medical leave for treatment of his pain. Iweze...

Excerpt: ...ressing the arguments raised in Albinali's Motion and Reply regarding mandatory dismissal for failure to comply with CCP section 583.210. Albinali shall then file a Supplemental Response at least five days before the hearing addressing the same. The supplements shall not exceed 15 pages. The Court does not authorize further discovery; the anti-SLAPP discovery stay remains in place. Calvert to give notice. BACKGROUND On January 27, 2011, Plaintiff...

Excerpt: ... execution within 5 days of this Order. BACKGROUND On October 31, 2019, Plaintiffs Beijing Forever Young Biotech Co. Ltd. (“Forever Young”), Beijing Lifecell Science & Technology Dev. Co. Ltd. (“Lifecell”), and Inheritor Cell Technology (USA) Inc. (“ICT”) (together “Plaintiffs”) filed a Complaint against Defendant Zanjia Yiu (AKA Kevin Yu) and Does, stating claims for conversion, embezzlement, fraud, tortious interference with pro...

Excerpt: ... at 8:30 a.m. in Department 20 of Stanley Mosk Courthouse. Plaintiff to give notice. BACKGROUND On August 18, 2020, Plaintiff Creditors Adjustment Bureau, Inc. (“CAB”) filed a Complaint against Defendants 4M Distributions, Inc., 4M Pharmaceuticals, LLC, 4M Diabetic Plus, Inc., and Does 1-10, stating claims for breach of contract, open book account, account stated, and reasonable value seeking XYZ. The Complaint alleged that the Assignor, EFax...

Excerpt: ... WITH LEAVE TO AMEND as to the prayer for punitive damages. Plaintiff shall file a First Amended Complaint within 20 days of this Order. Defendant to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On December 22, 2020, Plaintiffs Juan Bautista and Karl Flores filed a Complaint against Defendants General Motors LLC...

Excerpt: ... this time. Plaintiffs to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear remotely by LA Court Connect rather than in person. BACKGROUND On March 3, 2020, Evon Halaka filed an unlawful detainer complaint against iFUEL, Inc., Artashes Yepremyan, Hovanes Yepremyan and Does 1-10 in the Norwalk courthouse (case no. 20NWUD00455). Halaka alleged that on January 29, 2013, Halaka and Defendants entered into ...

Excerpt: ...rike is GRANTED IN PART WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND as to the references to “all” Defendants in the prayers for injunctive relief. Plaintiff to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by court call rather than in person in view of the COVID-19 state of emergency. BACKGROUND On November 3, 2020, John J. Menchaca, as Chapter 7 Trustee for the Bankruptcy Estate of In re James P. Hefner and Annali...

Excerpt: ...trongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person in view of the COVID‐19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On April 10, 2019, Plaintiff Matthew Todd filed a Complaint against Defendants American Legalnet, Inc. (“ALN”) and Does 1 through 20, stating causes of action for wrongful termination in violation of wrongful policy and for discrimination, failure to prevent discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, failure to accommodat...

Excerpt: ...Court Connect rather than in person. BACKGROUND On March 23, 2020, Plaintiff Jorge Cruz Ramirez filed a Complaint against Defendants Baker's Kneaded, LLC (“Kneaded”) and Does 1 through 20, stating causes of action for failure to pay wages, failure to provide itemized wage statements, failure to provide meal and rest periods, waiting time penalties, retaliation, wrongful termination in violation of public policy, unfair competition, and a caus...

Excerpt: ...sed Answer in Intervention within 10 days of this Order per the requirements of CCP § 387(e). The Court requires input from the parties regarding the March 11, 2021 mediation. Atlantic to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear remotely by LA Court Connect rather than in person. BACKGROUND On July 20, 2018, Plaintiff William Ysaguirre (“Decedent”), filed a form complaint against NEMT Sol...

Excerpt: ...C re: Default Judgment is CONTINUED from March 9, 2021 to April 20, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. in Department 20 of Stanley Mosk Courthouse. Dark Rift to give notice. DISCUSSION CCP § 585 permits entry of a judgment after a defendant's default has been entered. CRC Rule 3.1800(a) requires a party seeking default judgment by court judgment must file a Request for Court Judgment (Form CIV-100) and: (1) a brief summary of the case; (2) declarations or other ...

Excerpt: ...s to give notice. DISCUSSION CCP § 585 permits entry of a judgment after a defendant's default has been entered. CRC Rule 3.1800(a) requires a party seeking default judgment by court judgment must file a Request for Court Judgment (Form CIV-100) and: (1) a brief summary of the case; (2) declarations or other admissible evidence in support of the judgment requested; (3) interest computations as necessary; (4) a memorandum of costs and disbursemen...

Excerpt: ..., and 93 and Special Interrogatories 49, 61, and 62 to the extent the parties' disputes over those discovery requests were not resolved as set forth in the Joint Statement. The Motion to Seal is GRANTED IN PART as to Exhibits A, B-AA, and CC to the Howard Declaration. The Motion is DENIED IN PART as to Exhibit DD to the Howard Declaration. Defendants to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear...

Excerpt: ...his motion and granting judgment. PSC to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On May 21, 2019, Plaintiff Jennifer Harris filed a Complaint against Defendants Capri Urban Baldwin, LLC (“Capri”) and Does 1-50, stating a cause of action for general negligence on the theory of premises liability, allegin...

Excerpt: ... are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person in view of the COVID‐ 19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On February 27, 2020, Plaintiff People of the State of California (“the People”), by and through the commissioner of business oversight, filed a Complaint against Defendants GoNow Securities, Inc. (“GoNow”), Felix Enukezie Ajegbo (“Ajegbo”), and Does 1 through 10 for violations of Corp. Code sec. 25210 and 25232...

Excerpt: ... without objection are due within 20 days of this Order. The Court imposes monetary sanctions of $1,350 on Defendant IFB, to be paid to the office of Plaintiff's counsel within 30 days of this Order. Motion #2 is GRANTED. Responses without objection are due within 20 days of this Order. The Court imposes monetary sanctions of $2,400 on Plaintiff Perez and counsel, to be paid to the office of IFB's counsel within 30 days of this Order. Motion #3 i...

Excerpt: ...LEAVE as to the prayer for treble damages and otherwise DENIED. The Motion to Quash Subpoenas is GRANTED. Plaintiff to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person. BACKGROUND On August 27, 2020, Plaintiff Brenda Smith filed a Complaint against Defendant Avanti Healthcare Holdings, LLC, Gardena Hospital, L.P., Gardena Hospital Management, LLC, Pipeline Hea...

Excerpt: ... do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On July 1, 2020, Plaintiff Mojdeh Michelle Daneshrad in pro per filed a Complaint against Defendants Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Company, Raisa Ress, Gary Ress, Lissa Ress, William P. Crosby, Nick Danesh, and Does 1-10, stating claims for negligent misrepresentation, constructive ...

Excerpt: ...n is DENIED as to the remaining allegations. Defendant to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear remotely by LA Court Connect. BACKGROUND On November 18, 2020, Plaintiff Mark Steven Rico filed a Complaint against Defendant Century Park Place Condominium Association and unnamed Does, stating claims for age and disability discrimination, failure to prevent discrimination, wrongful termination,...

Excerpt: ...ettlement is GRANTED. Defendants to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person. DISCUSSION Applicable Law The “intent and policies underlying section 877.6 require that a number of factors be taken into account” in determining good faith, “including a rough approximation of plaintiffs' total recovery and the settlor's proportionate liability, the a...

Excerpt: ...ot submit on the tentative, they are encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person. BACKGROUND On June 10, 2020, Plaintiff Diante Madrid filed a Complaint against Defendant Michaels Stores, Inc., stating claims for discrimination, retaliation, failure to prevent discrimination and retaliation, failure to provide reasonable accommodations, failure to engage in good faith interactive process, and wrongful termination in violation o...

Excerpt: ...ot submit on the tentative, they are encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person. BACKGROUND On July 14, 2020, Plaintiff Treeium Energy, Inc. filed a Complaint against Defendant Gladis Navarro, stating claims for breach of contract, foreclosure of mechanics lien and mechanics lien release bond, and quantum meruit arising out of an agreement to remodel Navarro's home. On October 23, 2020, Treeium filed a Motion to Compel Arbitra...

Excerpt: ...t knowledgeable at a date to be mutually selected by the parties. The categories of proposed questions are permissible; GM is not permitted to delay the deposition after this order by insisting on narrowing of these categories. The parties should promptly inform the Court if the deposition cannot be reasonably completed in time for trial such that a continuance is required. GM and its counsel, Erskine Law Group, are ordered to pay monetary sancti...

Excerpt: ...t sets an OSC re: status of undertaking for February 24, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. in Department 20. Defendants to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LA Court Connect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On June 4, 2020, Plaintiffs Xu Hai, Fangyu Huang, and Kangying, LLC (“Plaintiffs”) filed a Complaint against Defendants Alec Amar, Michel Amar, Nyam, LLC, BIT Ma...