Excerpt: ...ant 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 March 22, 2023, Plaintiff Manuel Gomez, Jr., (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants MFrost, Inc., dba Madeline Garden; Michelle Chen Frost dba Madeline Garden; Ray Frost, dba Madeline Garden, and Does 1-20 (“Defendants”) ari...

Excerpt: ... Moving Party 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 March 20, 2017, Plaintiffs Praxedes E. Running and the Praxedes E. Running Trust filed the operative Third Amended Complaint against Covina Irrigating Company (“CICO”), City of Azusa (“City”), Azusa Valley Water Company (“AVWC”), San Gabriel ...

Excerpt: ...y encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID‐19 pandemic. _________________ BACKGROUND On April 20, 2020, Plaintiff Danise Marler (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant Los Angeles Unified School District (“Defendant.”) alleging two causes of action for failure to accommodate disability and failure to engage in interactive dialogue. These claims arise out of Plaintiff's employment with Los A...

Excerpt: ...n the reduced amount of $1,560.00, payable within 30 days. Plaintiffs 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 September 11, 2020, Plaintiffs Laura Morales (“Morales”), Ana Barahona (“Barahona”) and Marvin Martinez (“Martinez”) filed this complaint against Defendants Johnathan Benitez (“Benitez...

Excerpt: ...dum of Costs 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 August 12, 2020, Plaintiff Victor Saavedra (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants BMW of North America, LLC, Nick Alexander Imports, and Does 1 to 100 (collectively, “Defendants), alleging causes of action for: (1)...

Excerpt: ...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 19, 2021, Plaintiffs Agustin Juarez and Fidel Juarez (“Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint against Defendants General Motors, LLC (“Defendant”) and Does 1 to 50 arising from an alleged defective 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, alleging causes of action for: (1)...

Excerpt: ...TED. First Mercury shall file the proposed cross-complaint under separate cover within five days of this ruling. First Mercury 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 March 18, 2021, Plaintiff filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) against Defendants Everguard Insurance Services, Inc., Rest...

Excerpt: ...bmit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND This is a lemon law action. On August 18, 2023, Plaintiff Miguel Hernandez filed the operative Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) against Defendant General Motors LLC for (1) fraudulent concealment, (2) breach of express warranty under Commercial Code § 2-313, (3) violation of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty...

Excerpt: ...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 May 16, 2023, Plaintiff Emerson Sato filed this employment action against Defendants ABM Industry Groups, LLC, ABM Industries Incorporated, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and Mercedes Del Cid. Plaintiff alleges twenty different employment-related causes of actions. On July 20, ...

Excerpt: ...cencia 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 10, 2022, Plaintiff Maynor Galindo (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Phillips 66 Company, a California Corporation (“Phillips 66”); Raudell Doe, an individual; Beto Doe, an individual; and Does 1 through 100, inclusive. The Complai...

Excerpt: ...g party 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 March 20, 2023, Plaintiff filed a complaint against American Honda Motor Co. and HODLA for violations of the Consumer Legal Remedies Act, violation of Unfair Competition Law, violation of False Advertising Act, and negligent misrepresentation resulting from al...

Excerpt: ...on Responding Party: Defendant Los Angeles Dodgers, LLC Notice: OK Ruling: (1) The Motion to Deem Request for Admissions, Set One, Admitted is DENIED as moot. The Court GRANTS Plaintiff's requests for sanctions against Defendant in connection with this motion in the reduced amount of $400, payable within 30 days of this order. (2) The Motion to Compel Responses to Request for Production of Documents, Set One, is GRANTED. Defendant shall serve ver...

Excerpt: ...ty: Defendant Brian Yang (“Plaintiff”) Notice: OK Ruling: The Motion to Quash Subpoena is MOOT in part and GRANTED in part. The request for sanctions is denied. 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 Plaintiffs Yang and Jerry Xu filed their complaint against the Defendants Alec Amar, Michel Amar...

Excerpt: ...”) Notice: OK Ruling: Defendants' Motion to Quash is GRANTED. Defendants' Motion, in the Alternative, for a Protective Order is MOOT. Defendants to give notice. BACKGROUND On July 19, 2021, Plaintiff filed the operative FAC against multiple defendants, including Robert Hindin (“Hindin”), M.S. Namazikhah D.M.D., A Dental Corporation (“PC1”), Namazikhah DMD, Inc. (“PC2”), and Essential Endodontics, Inc. (“GC3”). (FAC, ¶¶ 2-4 and...

Excerpt: ...ount of $3,960.00 (3) Motion to Compel Further Responses to Request for Production (Set One); Request for Monetary Sanctions in the Amount of $3,650.00 Moving Party: Plaintiff Tara Norris (“Plaintiff”) Responding Party: Defendant Ark Wong (“Defendant”) Notice: OK Ruling: The Motion to Compel Further Responses to Form Interrogatories (Set One) is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. The Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrog...

Excerpt: ... against Defendants Gabrijel Krstanovic aka Gabriel Krstanovic, David Davutoglu, Vasel Malota, Seaside Construction Management Company, LLC, 511 Seaward LLC, and Does 1 through 10 (collectively “Defendants”) arising out of an alleged loan Plaintiff made to Defendants. Plaintiff alleges causes of action for (1) breach of oral contract; (2) fraud; (3) negligent misrepresentation; (4) money lent or paid; (5) money had and received; and (6) finan...

Excerpt: ...n the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On July 26, 2023, Plaintiffs Tailor Kelly; Harlee Thames (suing by her guardian ad litem, Tailor Kelly); and Deliylahs Thames (suing by her guardian ad litem, Tailor Kelly) filed a complaint against Defendant Witmer Manor Partners, LP arising out of Plaintiffs' tenancy with the apartment buildings owned by Defen...

Excerpt: ... the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On November 17, 202l, Plaintiffs Heang Krouch, Tieng Uch, Bryan Tamoriabowen, Luzmila Villalobos, Jeffrey Marduce, Emad Sukkar, and Robert Gooch (collectively “Plaintiffs”) filed the First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) against Defendant PR2020, LLC (“Defendant” or “PR2020”). On May 1, 2023, the Court ...

Excerpt: ... The Motion to Compel Arbitration is CONTINUED. Moving Party 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. On April 17, 2023, Plaintiff Liliana A filed a complaint against Defendant Pluto Acquisition Opco LLC dba Universal Background Screening alleging causes of action regarding her emp...

Excerpt: ...$208,900.80 in attorney's fees and $13,013.09 in costs. Moving Party 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 May 10, 2021, Plaintiff SP Investment Fund I, LLC filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) against Fred Levinson for (1) breach of contract, (2) conversion, and (3) deceit. Plaintiff a...

Excerpt: ...torney's Fees is GRANTED IN PART. The Court awards awards $16,420.50 in attorney's fees. Moving Party 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 28, 2019, Plaintiffs John Middleton and The John Powers Middleton Companies, LLC (together “Middleton”) filed a Complaint against Defendants Roy Lee and RL...

Excerpt: ... a complaint against Defendant American Group Contrax, AGX LLC (“AGX”), DeAndre B. Wells (“Wells”) (collectively, “Defendants”), and Does 1-100 arising out of Plaintiff's employment as a “housing specialist” with AGX. The complaint alleges, inter alia, that Wells is the owner and operator of AGX, and that Plaintiff provided his labor to the Defendants as an employee, not an independent contractor, until his wrongful termination. I...

Excerpt: ...onding Party: Defendant Los Angeles Dodgers, LLC Notice: OK Ruling: The Motion to Compel Responses to Form Interrogatories, Set One, is GRANTED. Defendant shall serve verified responses, without objection, within 30 days of this order. The Motion to Compel Responses to Special Interrogatories, Set One, is GRANTED. Defendant shall serve verified responses, without objection, within 30 days of this order. The Court GRANTS Plaintiff's requests for s...

Excerpt: ...y encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On June 23, 2023, and June 30, 2023, the Court granted motions to compel discovery responses by Rosecrans Avenue Property, LLC directed at Plaintiff Joshua Espinoza a minor, by and through Guardian ad Litem Ronny Oscar Espinoza. Defendant Rosecrans Avenue Property, LLC now seeks terminating, evidence, issue, and/or monetary sanctions against Pl...

Excerpt: ...efendant Y's OT Corporation Responding Party: Plaintiff Tomoaki Nishimura Notice: OK Ruling: The Motion to Compel Further Responses to Form Interrogatories (Set Two) is GRANTED in its entirety. The Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories (Set One) is GRANTED in its entirety. Plaintiff shall provide verified responses without objection to the above discovery within 20 days. In connection with the above motions, the Court awar...