Excerpt: ...ted in part, without leave to amend. 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. I.Background On December 13, 2021, Plaintiff Brendan Schulz filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) against Defendants Pitzer College (“Pitzer”) for (1) breach of contract, (2) intentional infliction of emotional...

Excerpt: ...Motion to Strike is denied. 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. I.Background On December 13, 2021, Plaintiff Brendan Schulz filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) against Defendants Pitzer College (“Pitzer”), Janet Schwing, Nigel Boyle, and Melvin Oliver for (1) violation of the Unru...

Excerpt: ...y to give notice and submit a proposed judgment. 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. On August 4, 2020, Plaintiff Francisco Gallegos filed the operative Complaint against Defendant University of La Verne for (1) interference with CFRA leave, (2) retaliation for taking CFRA leave, (3) FEHA retaliation for taking medical leave, (4) ...

Excerpt: ...Connect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On February 4, 2022, the parties stipulated to an IDC order in which the Court ruled that “On or before February 1, 2022, [Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant Kangying, LLC (“Kangying”)] shall provide: A. Supplemental responses to Form Interrogatory No. 17.1(d) for each denied Admission Request; B. Supplemental Responses to those Special Interrogatories asking Kangying to identify all indivi...

Excerpt: ... 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. On May 8, 2018, Plaintiff DONE! Ventures, LLC filed the Second Amended Complaint against Defendants Jerry Jamgotchian, El Segundo Plaza Associates L.P., and Theta Holding IV, Inc. for (1) negligent interference with prospective economic advantage and (2) violation of the UCL. Plaintiff alleges th...

Excerpt: ...ive, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On September 24, 2021, the Court granted Plaintiff Mojdeh Michelle Daneshrad's motion to compel responses without objection to her form interrogatories propounded on Defendants Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Company, Raisa Ress, Gary Ress, and Lissa Ress. On October 8, 2021, the Court granted Plaintiff's motion to compel respon...

Excerpt: ...strongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On June 29, 2021, Plaintiff Heidari Law Group, P.C. (“HLG”) filed the operative Complaint against Defendant Nina Najafi for (1) breach of contract and (2) declaratory relief. HLG alleges that it was counsel for Najafi in a lawsuit relating to an automobile collision and that Najafi—after obtaining new counsel—failed to pay a portion of her ...

Excerpt: ...interest to the Estate of William Ysaguirre Notice: OK Ruling: The Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings is granted as to the survivor claim, but is otherwise denied. The Court grants twenty days leave to amend. 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. On August 8, 2019 Plaintiffs Diane Ysaguirre and Wilneisha...

Excerpt: ...o amend is denied. The Motion to Strike is denied. 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. I.Background On December 2, 2021, Plaintiff Billy Joseph Smith filed the operative, verified Complaint against Defendant Clarissa Marie King for (1)-(2) conversion, (3) breach of fiduciary duty, (4) constructive fraud,...

Excerpt: ...is to be argued. Moving parties 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. On July 2, 2021, Richard Yuzu Hamano (“Richard”) filed a Cross‐Complaint against Cross‐ Defendant Marjorie Hamano Currier, individually and as trustee of the Tazu Hamano Living Trust dated May 2, 2012 (“Trust”), for breach of contract a...

Excerpt: ...ed. The Motion to Strike is denied. Moving parties 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. I.Background On June 6, 2021, Plaintiffs Maria Duran and Gary Rand & Suzanne E. Rand-Lewis, PLC filed a Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) against Defendants 420 Ford Corporation, La Fama Bakery, and Juan A. Cuevas, as Special Ad...

Excerpt: ...strongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 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 a written lease for a monthly tenancy at 14200 Telegraph Road (“Property”). Foll...

Excerpt: ...n hearing and Defendants to immediately file a notice of satisfaction of judgment. 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. On March 6, 2019, Plaintiff Melinda Ahdoot filed a Complaint against Defendants Garri Chernyavskiy and Polina Chernyavskiy for unlawful detainer arising out of a rental agreement, demand...

Excerpt: ...el do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID‐19 pandemic. On June 3, 2016, Plaintiffs Praxedes E. Running and the Praxedes E. Running Trust filed a Complaint against Covina Irrigating Company (“CICO”), City of Azusa (“City”), Azusa Valley Water Company (“AVWC”), San Gabriel River Water Committee (“SGRWC”), George Morrow, Fran Delach, Chet Ander...

Excerpt: ...ke is denied. Moving parties 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. I.Background On September 7, 2021, Plaintiff Angus Donohoo, individually and derivatively on behalf of Venture Intellect Associates, LLC (“VIA”), filed the operative Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) against Defendants Robert Tercek and Direct Ed...

Excerpt: ...arty: Plaintiff 801W7, LLC (“Plaintiff”) Notice: OK Ruling: Defendants' Demurrer is OVERRULED in its entirety. Defendants' Motion to Strike 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 is a breach of contract action. On September 2, 2021, Plaintiff initiated this action against Defen...

Excerpt: ...ed 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 October 8, 2017, Plaintiffs Jeffrey Sapp and Renae Sapp (“Plaintiffs”) purchased male enhancement supplements called Rhino 50K from Amazon.com. Plaintiffs did not receive the original shipment and complained to Amazon. Amazon sent a replacement order to the Pla...

Excerpt: ...quest for monetary sanction against Plaintiff is GRANTED in the reduce amount of $1,350 .00. Plaintiff is ordered to tender payment to Defendant's counsel within 30 days of this order. 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 This is a FEHA and CFRA action, and Plaintiff initiated this action on Augus...

Excerpt: ...Defendant FCA US, LLC (“FCA”) Notice: OK Ruling: The Motion to Compel Further Responses to Plaintiffs' Request for Production (Set One) is DENIED in part as to Request Nos. 27, 28, 30, 32, 72, and it is GRANTED in part as to the remaining requests while excluding discovery of documents from the Moran Class Action. Plaintiffs to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rat...

Excerpt: ...ile A Second Amended Complaint is CONTINUED to March 21, 2022 at 8:30 AM. 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 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. 20NWUD0045...

Excerpt: ...nt”)(collectively, “Cross-Complainants”) Responding Party: Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant Brian Yang (“Yang”) Notice: OK Ruling: Motion for Leave to Amend First Amended Cross-Complaint 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 In case no. 19STCV01544 (“Lead Case”), Plaintiffs Yang...

Excerpt: ...ged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID‐19 pandemic. On August 20, 2021, Plaintiff Jane Doe filed the First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) against Defendants Unruly Agency LLC and Behave Agency LLC for (1) violation of right to privacy: distribution of private sexual materials (Civ. Code § 1708.85); (2) intentional infliction of emotional distress; (3) negligence; (4) fraud in the inducement; (5) negligent interfe...

Excerpt: ...s denied. 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. I.Background On September 16, 2021, Nicholas Nak-Kyun Im filed the First Amended Cross-Complaint (“FACC”) against Mi Young Lim, Steven Cho, and SH Escalate Enterprise, Inc. for (1) breach of contract, (2) fraud, (3) violation of the UCL, (4) breach of the...

Excerpt: ... 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. I.Background On October 15, 2021, Plaintiff Emely Contreras filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) against Defendant Kaiser Permanente International for violation of the Unruh Civil Rights Act. The allegations of the FAC are as follows. Plaintiff is an overweight, La...

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. This is a lawsuit in which Plaintiff Jane Doe J.C., a minor, alleges that she was repeatedly sexually assaulted and molested by her teacher, Defendant Jose Cruz Martinez, who was employed by Defendant Rowland Unified School District. Plaintiff Jane Doe J.C., by and through her g...

Excerpt: ...ify is denied. Moving parties 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. On October 30, 2020, Plaintiffs Regal Medical Group, Inc. and Lakeside Medical Organization, A Medical Group, Inc. filed the operative Complaint against Defendants Advanced Orthopedic Center, Inc. and Jonathan Nissanoff for (1) violations of the UCL, (...

Excerpt: ...t on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a lemon law action. Defendants Ford Motor Company and Long Beach Lincoln Mercury, Inc. seek to compel arbitration based on an arbitration provision found in the purchase agreement between Plaintiff and the dealer for the subject vehicle. As non-signatories, Defendants premise their Motion on equitable estoppel a...

Excerpt: ...ving parties 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. On September 1, 2021, Plaintiff Amanda Tran filed the operative Complaint for violations of the FEHA, Labor Code, and UCL. On November 22, 2021, Plaintiff attempted to file a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) adding a PAGA claim. This pleading was rejected by the C...

Excerpt: ... Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories is granted. The Court awards $60 in sanctions. The Motion to Compel Further Responses to Requests for Admission is granted in part. The Motion for Protective Order is denied. 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. I.Background On June 29, 2021, Plaintif...

Excerpt: ...osed judgment within ten days. 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. On October 13, 2021, Plaintiff Alexander Holdridge filed the operative First Amended Complaint against Complete Solar, Inc., ADP TotalSource, Inc. (“ADP”), and Matthew Geary for wrongful termination and violations of the Labor Code, PAGA, and FEHA. ADP seeks judg...

Excerpt: ...OVID-19 pandemic. On October 15, 2021, Plaintiff Rafie Rafiee filed the Second Amended Complaint against Defendants Daniel Dangoor, Iman Eshaghyan, Mina Eshaghyan, Re Broker Group, Inc., Re eBroker Group Inc., Coldwell Banker Realty, Golcheh Family Trust Dated August 3, 2016, Morad Golcheh, and Nahid Golcheh for (1) intentional misrepresentation, (2) negligent misrepresentation, (3) unjust enrichment, (4) conversion, (5) violation of the UCL, (6)...

Excerpt: ...on to Strike is granted in part, without leave to amend. Prime Wheel Corporation's Motion to Strike is denied. Moving parties 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. I.Background On October 21, 2021, Plaintiff Mahamed Mohamud filed the operative Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) against Defendants Prime Wheel Corporat...

Excerpt: ...o not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID‐19 pandemic. On September 13, 2021, the Court entered a default for Defendant Jason Liguori. On November 17, 2021, the Court entered default judgment against Liguori in the amount of $126,304.98. Liguori seeks to set aside his default and default judgment on the basis that he was not served with the Complaint and summon...

Excerpt: ...oving 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. On May 11, 2020, the Court entered a default for Defendant Gustavo Lopez. On May 24, 2020, the Court entered default judgment against Lopez in the amount of $647,520.68. Lopez seeks to set aside his default and default judgment because he was never served. Specifically,...

Excerpt: ...ather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On October 19, 2021, Plaintiff Alba Velasco filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) for (1) Failure to Reimburse and Indemnify for Expenditures, (2) Unpaid Wages and Failure to Pay Minimum Wages, (3) Labor Code § 203 Waiting Time Penalties, (4) Failure to Provide Accurate Itemized Wage Statements, (5) Labor Code § 1198.5(k) Penalty, (6) PAGA claim, (7) Labor Code § 1102.5 Retal...

Excerpt: ...ment. 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. On March 7, 2019, Plaintiff Michael Irvin filed the operative Second Amended Complaint against Hollywood Park Casino Company, Inc. (“HPC”), Imperium Security Specialists, Inc. (“Imperium”), and Toni Garcia for (1) negligence, (2) negligent hiring, supervision, training, and retenti...

Excerpt: ... stayed. 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. I.Background On November 15, 2021, Plaintiffs Ramon Mora (“Ramon”) and Alma Mora (“Alma”) filed the operative Complaint against Defendant David Mora (“David”) for (1) declaratory relief, (2) “Set Aside Judgments”, and (3) quiet title. The all...

Excerpt: ...Ruling: The Motion is denied. The Court provides relief as set forth below. Moving parties 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. On December 13, 2021, Defendants 420 Ford Corporation and Juan A. Cuevas, as Special Administrator to the Estate of Josefa Cuevas (“Cuevas”), filed their Answer to the Second Amended Comp...

Excerpt: ...er than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On September 24, 2020, Plaintiff Luis Angel Valdes filed the Complaint against Defendants Good Brother's LLC, Greenify, Estate of Calvin Everhart, and Amazon Logistics, Inc. for negligence. Plaintiff alleges that both he and Calvin Everhart were driving trucks on a highway when Everhart collided head-on with Plaintiff. Plaintiff was injured and Everhart died. The remaining Defendants are alleged to ...

Excerpt: ...encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID‐19 pandemic. I.Background On September 13, 2021, Plaintiff Roxana K. Chamouille filed the operative Complaint against Defendants Kirk Brown and Pablo Crawford for ejectment. II. Demurrer Defendant Kirk Brown demurs to the ejectment claim for failure to state sufficient facts. Specifically, Defendant argues (1) the Complaint is barred by res judicata or collateral esto...

Excerpt: ... Compel Further Responses as to Requests for Production is granted in part. Moving parties 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. This is a lemon law action. Plaintiffs Mireya Medina and Nayeli Medina seek to compel further responses from Defendant General Motors LLC to their form interrogatory no. 12.1 and requests for...

Excerpt: ...ar by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID‐19 pandemic. On January 3, 2022, the Court denied an ex parte application filed by Plaintiffs iFuel, Inc. and Artashes Yepremyan for a TRO/OSC re: preliminary injunction. On January 5, 2022, the Court signed a proposed order filed by Defendant Evon Halaka regarding the aforementioned ex parte application. That order states that the Court denied Plaintiffs' ex parte application “to al...

Excerpt: ...e tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On November 5, 2020, the Court entered a default for Defendant Gabriele Israilovici. On June 3, 2021, the Court entered a default judgment against Defendant Israilovici in the amount of $3,008,391.58. Defendant Israilovici now seeks to set aside his default and default judgment because he contends that (1) he was improperly se...

Excerpt: ...ourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID‐19 pandemic. On May 22, 2014, the Court entered an assignment order in favor of Judgment Creditor/Plaintiff Judy Eideles and against Judgment Debtor/Defendant Amnon Pitaro. This assignment order requires all third‐parties to “pay all of judgment debtor Amnon Pitaro['s] . . . right to payment due, or to become due, in commissions, royalties, payments, advances, etc. due from sales, license, ...

Excerpt: ...tice. 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. I.Background On November 14, 2019, Plaintiff Leonard Babiae filed a legal malpractice claim against his former attorneys, Defendants Armand Tinkerian and Law Offices of Armand Tinkerian, arising out of their representation of Plaintiff in case no. BC540867. On July 21, 2021, Armand Tinkeri...

Excerpt: ... tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a lemon law action. Defendant Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. seeks to compel arbitration based on an arbitration provision found in the lease agreement between Plaintiff and the dealer for the subject vehicle. As a non-signatory, Defendant premises its Motion on equitable estoppel and third-party beneficiary status. ...

Excerpt: ...ustained as to the eighth cause of action for undue influence asserted by Lola St. John, with twenty days leave to amend. The Demurrer is otherwise overruled. 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. I.Background On July 26, 2021, Plaintiffs Lola St. John and Allana St. John filed the operative Second Amended...

Excerpt: ...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. I.Background On November 24, 2021, Plaintiff Simmons Unlimited, LLC filed the operative Complaint against Defendants Dejanee Riley Izydorczyk (“Riley”), Gabriella McNeill, and Deja Riley Athletics, LLC (“DRA”) for (1) breach of contract, (2) breach of the implied cove...

Excerpt: ... 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. I.Background On August 23, 2021, Plaintiffs Juan Jimenez and Teresa Jimenez filed the operative Complaint against Defendants Adventist Health California Medical Group, Inc. (“Adventist”), Mayra Hernandez Schulte, and Does 1-100 for elder abuse and loss of consortium. The allegations of the Compl...

Excerpt: ...e. 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. On March 23, 2021, Plaintiff Adei Morris filed the operative Complaint against Defendants Macy's Corporate Services, Inc., Macy's, Inc., and Ronnie Osborne for intentional infliction of emotional distress and violations of the FEHA, Labor Code, and Bus. & Prof. Code § 17200, et seq. Defendants...

Excerpt: ...motely within thirty days. The Court awards $1,110 in sanctions for which Duran and her counsel will be jointly and severally liable. Moving parties 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. Defendants 420 Ford Corporation and Juan A. Cuevas, as Special Administrator to the Estate of Josefa Cuevas, move “for sanctions ag...

Excerpt: ...aged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID‐19 pandemic. I.Background On October 26, 2021, Plaintiff Shelly Maxwell filed the operative Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) against Defendant Los Angeles Unified School District for (1) disability discrimination, (2) medical condition discrimination, (3) failure to prevent discrimination, (4) failure to accommodate, and (5) failure to engage in the interactive process....

Excerpt: ...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. On March 21, 2018, the Court entered a default judgment in favor of Plaintiff Zenith Account Services, LLC (“Zenith”) and against Defendants Michael Conley, Ethan Waddell, Wealth Creating Investments, and Wealth Creating Investments, LLC for $34,036.69 Ronald P. Slates, as assignee of Plaint...

Excerpt: ...nsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I.Background On October 18, 2021, Plaintiff Christopher Brown filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) against Defendants City of Compton, Compton Housing Authority, and Delmonsha Green for discrimination and retaliation under the Unruh Civil Rights Act. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants ...

Excerpt: ...not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I.Background On July 28, 2021, Plaintiff Jeremy Pfau filed the operative Complaint against Defendants Riko Wiemer International, LLC and Riko Wiemer (actually spelled “Weimer”) for (1) violation of Labor Code §§ 1182.12, 1194, 1197, 1197.1, and 1198 (Unpaid Wages); (2) violation of Labor Code §§ 226.7 a...

Excerpt: ...nd Joseph Grillo Notice: OK Tentative Ruling: The Motion is denied without prejudice. 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. Plaintiff William West seeks a trial preference under Code Civ. Proc. § 36(e). Plaintiff requests a trial date in advance of a parallel trial in Delaware state court relating to his ...

Excerpt: ...rty 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. On March 6, 2019, Plaintiff Melinda Ahdoot filed a Complaint against Defendants Garri Chernyavskiy and Polina Chernyavskiy for unlawful detainer arising out of a rental agreement, demanding possession of the premises and rent due. On August 30, 2019, the Court entered a judgmen...

Excerpt: ...trongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I.Background On May 27, 2021, Plaintiffs Tomas Garcia and 1323 Venice, LLC (“Venice”) filed a Complaint against Defendants TD California Specialist, DRI Mortgage Investments I, LLC, OSM Loan Acquisitions IX, LP, Sunset Equity Partners, LLC (“Sunset”), and Does 1-50, stating causes of action for rescission of trustee's deeds, setting aside a ...

Excerpt: ...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. I.Background On October 19, 2021, Alexander Habrich, 3761444 Canada, Inc., Dunn Consulting, and Lawrence Mortorff filed the operative First Amended Cross-Complaint (“FACC”) against Cross- Defendants Spinning Gold, LLC (“SG”), Timothy Bogart, Gary Randall, Jessica Mart...

Excerpt: ...on except the third and sixth causes of action. Leave to amend is to be argued as to the first, fourth, and seventh causes of action. Leave to amend is denied as to the second and fifth causes of action. The Motion to Strike is denied. Moving parties 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. I.Background On September 14, 2...

Excerpt: ...rongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I.Background On November 23, 2015, Plaintiff Roger G. Carrillo filed the operative Complaint against Children Are Our Future, Inc. (“CAOF”) and Does 1-99 for (1) failure to pay wages upon discharge, (2) failure to provide meal and rest periods, (3) failure to provide accurate wage statements, (4) wrongful termination, (5) violation of Lab. Code �...

Excerpt: ...ng: The Demurrers are sustained as to the first, second, third, seventh, eighth, and ninth causes of action, but are otherwise overruled. The Court grants twenty days leave to amend as to the third, seventh, eighth, and ninth causes of action. Leave to amend is denied as to the first and second causes of action. The Motions to Strike are denied. Moving parties to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged...

Excerpt: ... (“Plaintiff”) and Defendant Andrew Sarti Notice: OK Ruling: The Motion for Leave to File Cross-Complaint is DENIED. The Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings is MOOT. The Motion to Consolidate is GRANTED. The Motion to Continue Trial and Reopen Discovery is GRANTED. Trial is CONTINUED to August 15, 2022. Defendant to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in...

Excerpt: ...ear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND The Complaint alleges, inter alia, that Defendants caused the properties located at 1518- 1774 E. Kay St., Compton, CA 90221 to be uninhabitable and that they failed to remedy the uninhabitable conditions. The Complaint asserts causes of action for (1) breach of implied warranty of habitability, (2) breach of statutory warranty of habitability, (3) breach of the ...

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 The operative pleading is the First Amended Complaint (“FAC”), which alleges in pertinent part, inter alia, that Defendant Related Management, L.P. (“Defendant”) intentionally violated the Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act (“ICRAA”) by obtaining invest...

Excerpt: ...Carlyle Partners V-A, L.P., CP V Coinvestment A, L.P., CP V Coinvestment B, L.P., Carlyle-Clipper Coinvestment, L.P., David Lippman, Laird Landmann, Tad Rivelle, and Meredith Jackson (“Defendants”), joined by Specially Appearing Defendants Nippon Life Insurance Company, and NLI US Investments, Inc. (jointly, “Specially Appearing Defendants”); joined by Defendant Jess R. Ravich (“Ravich”) Responding Party: Plaintiffs Stanislas Debreu, ...

Excerpt: ...iams' Deposition and Further Response to Request for Production of Documents is GRANTED. Plaintiff to produce any responsive documents in his possession. Sanctions are awarded against Plaintiff in the sum of $750.00. 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 Plaintiff Jerome Williams initiated this act...

Excerpt: ...ffs Elias Juarez and Maria Virginia Noh (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) Notice: OK Ruling: The Motion to Set Aside Default is GRANTED. Movants 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 October 6, 2020, Plaintiffs filed a complaint against Movants for violations of disability and labor laws. Plaintiffs allege...

Excerpt: ...t on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND On September 29, 2020, Plaintiff TVT 2.0, LLC, (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint for breach of contract against Defendants Henderson & Sons Construction Group, Inc. (“Henderson”), Calico Construction & Remodeling Inc. (“Calico”), Daniel Marcus Cohen (“Cohen”) (collectively “Defendants”). Pla...

Excerpt: ...Los Angeles Notice: Served electronically on October 29, 2021. The parties dispute whether notice is proper and the Court finds that it was not as discussed in the ruling. Ruling: Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment is DENIED. Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Adjudication in the alternative is DENIED. Plaintiffs to give notice. If counsel do not submit on the tentative, they are strongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in per...

Excerpt: ...d Order within 10 days of this ruling to properly reflect the correct amount of accrued interest. The OSC re: Default Judgment is Continued to January 31, 2022 for proof of filing. Plaintiff to give notice. BACKGROUND On July 21, 2021, Plaintiff RIF II – Bledsoe Avenue, LLC (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Pacific Pride Holsum Breads/Best Taste Bread Inc. (“PPH”) and Frank Fazio (“Fazio”) (jointly, “Defendants”...

Excerpt: ...ged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. BACKGROUND This action arises out of plaintiff Martha Madrigal-Castrejon's (“Plaintiff's”) purchase of a used 2014 Volkswagen Jetta (the “Vehicle”) from retailer-defendant Antelope Valley Nissan, Inc. (“Defendant” and/or “Antelope VW”). Plaintiff alleges that the Vehicle was wrongfully advertised to be a Volkswagen certified vehicle in that the Veh...

Excerpt: ...ntiffs”) Notice: OK Ruling: The Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay the Pending Litigation is GRANTED. The Court STAYS the action pending until arbitration is completed. 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 May 5, 2021, Plaintiffs filed a complaint alleging that Defendants defrauded them ou...

Excerpt: ...s-Defendant HLG and Cross-Defendant Heidari 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 Plaintiff Heidari Law Group, P.C. commenced this action against Nina Najafi on June 29, 2021. The Complaint alleges that HLG represented Najafi in relation to an automobile collision. In connection with that representation, Naj...

Excerpt: ...l 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 General Motors, LLC (“Defendant”) knew, but failed to disclose, that Plaintiff Rogelio Badajoz's (“Plaintiff”) new 2019 Chevrolet Silverado vehicle (the “Vehicle”) was “predisposed to defects in t...

Excerpt: ...butions, Inc. 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 Complaint 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, ope...

Excerpt: ...for Summary Adjudication is GRANTED IN PART only as to the first and fourth causes of action of the Complaint. Defendant Jae Young Yamaguchi 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 31, 2018, Plaintiff Meir Michael Naim, d/b/a Naim Associates (hereafter “Plaintiff” or “Naim”) filed the Complaint...

Excerpt: ...f this ruling to properly reflect the correct amount of accrued interest. The OSC re: Default Judgment is Continued to January 31, 2022 for proof of filing. Plaintiff to give notice. BACKGROUND On July 27, 2020, Plaintiff Unlimited Security Specialists, Inc. (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint against Mochi Holdings Group, Inc. (“Mochi Holdings”), Bruce Hutchison (“Hutchison”), and Does 1-10, stating causes of action for breach of a contr...

Excerpt: ...“Plaintiffs”) Notice: OK Ruling: The Motion to Set Aside Default is GRANTED. Movants 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 1, 2020, Plaintiffs filed a complaint against Movants for breach of contract and fraudulent deceit. Plaintiffs alleged, inter alia, that the parties reached a written settlem...

Excerpt: ...lication Technology, LLC (“MAT”) (collectively, “Defendants”) Responding Party: Plaintiff Brian Yang (“Yang”) Notice: OK Ruling: The Motion for Consolidation of Case #20STCV21231 with Case #19STCV01544 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 In case no. 19STCV01544 (“Lead C...

Excerpt: ...: Plaintiff Melanie Remneff (“Plaintiff”) Notice: OK Ruling: The Motion for Summary Judgment is DENIED. The Motion for Summary Adjudication is DENIED, except as to the 5 th cause of action for harassment, which 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 10, 2020, Plaintiff fil...

Excerpt: ...laintiff Brian Yang (“Plaintiff”) Notice: OK Ruling: The Motion for Summary Adjudication is DENIED as to the 1 st, 2 nd, 3rd, 5 th, 7 th, and 9 th causes of action and GRANTED as to the 4th cause of action. 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 January 16, 2019, Plaintiff[1] filed a complai...

Excerpt: ...the Court REAFFIRMS its underlying ruling. Defendant Nejat Kohan 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 16, 2012, Plaintiff Pacifica L 39, LLC (“Pacifica”) filed a complaint against multiple defendants, including Hormoz Abdolhosein Ramy aka Hormoz Ramy (“Hormoz”) and Nejatollah Kohandarvish a...

Excerpt: ...., Carlyle Partners V-A, L.P., CP V Coinvestment A, L.P., CP V Coinvestment B, L.P., Carlyle-Clipper Coinvestment, L.P., David Lippman, Laird Landmann, Tad Rivelle, and Meredith Jackson (“Defendants”), joined by Specially Appearing Defendants Nippon Life Insurance Company, and NLI US Investments, Inc. (jointly, “Specially Appearing Defendants”); joined by Defendant Jess R. Ravich (“Ravich”) Responding Party: Plaintiffs Stanislas Debre...

Excerpt: ...and Request for Sanctions in the Amount of $3,920 Moving Party: Defendant Amazon.com Services, Inc., joined by Defendants AMA Wholesale, Inc. and Layiq Ahmad Responding Party: Plaintiffs Notice: OK Ruling: The Motion for Protective Order is GRANTED in part as more fully set forth below. The parties shall MEET AND CONFER regarding the reasonable number of hours per deposition session. The Motion to Compel Deposition is GRANTED. Jeffery Sapp shall ...

Excerpt: ...EAVE TO AMEND as to the 6th cause of action. Hindin's Motion to Strike is DENIED. Hindin 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, Plaintiff filed the operative FAC against multiple defendants, including Hindin, M.S. Namazikhah D.M.D., A Dental Corporation (“PC1”), Namazikhah DMD, Inc. (“...

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: ...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: ...efendant shall pay Plaintiff's attorney fees and costs in the amount of $1,079.04 within 30 days. The Court deems Defendant's previously filed Answer as filed on this date. 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 April 16, 2020, Plaintiff filed a complaint against Defendant arising out of Defendan...

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...