Excerpt: ..., John Morris, and Gloria Tibbets RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff Roya Ranjbari 1. Demurrer to Complaint MOVING PARTIES: Plaintiff Roya Ranjbari RESPONDING PARTY: Defendant Liberty Mutual Insurance Company 1. Petition to Vacate or Set Aside Arbitration Award MOVING PARTIES: Defendants Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company, John Morris, and Gloria Tibbets RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff Roya Ranjbari 1. Motion for Stay of Proceedings The court considered ...

Excerpt: ...helle Marchese Motion for Summary Judgment The court considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with this motion. LEGAL STANDARD The purpose of a motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication “is to provide courts with a mechanism to cut through the parties' pleadings in order to determine whether, despite their allegations, trial is in fact necessary to resolve their dispute.” (Aguilar v. Atlantic Richfield...

Excerpt: ...reitas RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff David Perry 1. Demurrer to First Amended Complaint 2. Motion to Strike Portions of First Amended Complaint The court considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with the demurrer and motion to strike. BACKGROUND On May 5, 2020, plaintiff David Perry (“Plaintiff”) filed the original Complaint in this action. The operative pleading is the First Amended Complaint (“FAC”), which a...

Excerpt: ...for Summary Judgment or, in the Alternative, Summary Adjudication The court considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with this motion. EVIDENTIARY OBJECTIONS The court rules on Defendant's evidentiary objections material to the disposition of the motion as follows. (Code Civ. Proc., § 437c, subd. (q).) The court rules on Defendant's objections to Plaintiff's declaration as follows: The court overrules Objections No...

Excerpt: ..., and reply papers filed in connection with this motion. BACKGROUND On May 13, 2019, Plaintiff Soo In Kim (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint alleging causes of action for (1) violation of Civil Code section 1793.2(D); (2) violation of Civil Code section 1793.2(B); (3) violation of Civil Code 1793.2(A)(3); (4) breach of express warranty; (5) breach of implied warranty of merchantability; and (6) fraudulent inducement – concealment against Defen...

Excerpt: ...f Police Motion for Attorney's Fees The court considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with this motion. BACKGROUND Penal Code section 148.6 makes it a misdemeanor to file a knowingly false complaint of misconduct against a peace officer. (Pen. Code, § 148.6, subd. (a)(1).) The same statute requires law enforcement agencies to provide those complaining about peace officer misconduct with an advisory which includes ...

Excerpt: ...RODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS (4) MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES TO REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION MOVING PARTIES: Plaintiff Micaela Tobon RESPONDING PARTIES: Defendants DND Portfolio, LLC, and Modern Management Group, LLC 1. Motion to Compel Defendant DND's Further Responses to Form Interrogatories (Set One) 2. Motion to Compel Defendant DND's Further Responses to Requests for Admission (Set One) 3. Motion to Compel Defendant MMG's Further Responses to Req...

Excerpt: ..., Inc. Motion to Compel Compliance Pursuant to C.C.P. § 2031.320 Regarding Plaintiff's Request for Production of Documents, Set One The court considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with this motion. DISCUSSION Plaintiff Zachary Martinsek (“Plaintiff”) served his Request for Production of Documents, Set One, on defendant Dave, Inc. (“Defendant”) on June 17, 2020. On September 14, 2020, Defendant responded ...

Excerpt: ...or Summary Adjudication The court considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with this motion. EVIDENTIARY OBJECTIONS The court rules on Plaintiffs evidentiary objections filed November 29, 2021 as follows: The court overrules Objections Nos. 1-5. The court rules on Defendant's evidentiary objections filed December 8, 2021 as follows: The court sustains Objections Nos. 1-3, 5-6. The court overrules Objection No. 4. LE...

Excerpt: ... for Summary Judgment or, in the Alternative, Summary Adjudication The court considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with this motion.[1] EVIDENTIARY OBJECTIONS The court overrules Plaintiffs' evidentiary objections filed August 4, 2020. LEGAL STANDARD The purpose of a motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication “is to provide courts with a mechanism to cut through the parties' pleadings in order to deter...

Excerpt: ...n connection with the demurrer. BACKGROUND On August 12, 2020, plaintiff Angela Rios Miranda (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint against defendant WVP Previous Metals, LLC (“Defendant”) alleging fourteen causes of action arising from Plaintiff's employment with Defendant, including discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and failure to pay wages. Defendant has filed a demurrer to the Complaint. REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE The court...

Excerpt: ...and Cross-Complainant Kevin VFX, Inc. (formerly known as Brewster Parsons, Inc.) 1. Demurrer to Second Amended Cross‐Complaint 2. Motion to Strike Portions of Second Amended Cross-Complaint The court considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with the demurrer and motion to strike. BACKGROUND Plaintiff Grounded Nest, LLC filed this action on May 21, 2018, and filed its operative First Amended Complaint against defen...

Excerpt: ...n (2-3) Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant The Law Firm of Fox and Fox and Cross-Defendant Frank O. Fox RESPONDING PARTIES: (1) Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant The Law Firm of Fox and Fox (2-3) Defendant/Cross-Complainant Xing Qin Nelson (1) Motion to Expunge Notice of Pending Action (2) Demurrer to Cross‐Complaint (3) Motion to Strike Cross‐Complaint The court considered the moving, oppositions, and reply papers filed in connection with the demurrer and mo...

Excerpt: ...C. Cho Motion for Summary Judgment or, in the Alternative, Summary Adjudication The court considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with this motion. REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE The court grants Plaintiff's request for judicial notice as to Exhibits 1-10. (Cal. Evid. Code § 452, subd. (d), (h).) The court grants defendant Young C. Cho's request for judicial notice as to Exhibits A through D. (Cal. Evid. Code § 452,...

Excerpt: ... and Priscilla H. Wright 1. Demurrer to First Amended Complaint 2. Motion to Strike Portions of First Amended Complaint The court considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with the demurrer and motion to strike. BACKGROUND Plaintiffs Michael F. Wright, individually and as trustee of the Michael F. Wright Individual Retirement Account, and Priscilla H. Wright, individually and as trustee of the Priscilla H. Wright Ind...

Excerpt: ...e Equitable Claims The court considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with this motion. On March 8, 2019, Plaintiff/Cross-Complainant/Cross-Defendant Roger Manlin (“Manlin”) filed his complaint in this action against Defendant/Cross-Complainant/Cross-Defendant Steve Milner (“Milner”) alleging causes of action for (1) breach of partnership agreements, (2) breach of fiduciary duty, (3) fraud, concealment, and ...

Excerpt: ... moving, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with this motion. EVIDENTIARY OBJECTIONS The court overrules Plaintiffs' evidentiary objections. The court overrules Defendant's evidentiary objections for failure to comply with California Rules of Court, rule 3.1354. Each written objection must “[q]uote or set forth the objectionable statement or material” and follow one of the two formats outlined in the California Rules of Court. (...

Excerpt: ...stic USA, Inc.'s Answer The court considered the moving papers filed in connection with the motion. No opposition was filed. BACKGROUND Plaintiff Design Collection, Inc. filed this action on July 17, 2015, against, inter alia, defendant Korchina Logistics USA, Inc. (“Defendant”). On February 24, 2016, Plaintiff filed the First Amended Complaint, alleging various causes of action for fraudulent transfers and conveyances, breach of contract, an...

Excerpt: ...s, Costs, and Expenses The court considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers. BACKGROUND Plaintiff Vicente Villagomez (“Plaintiff”) filed this lemon law action on August 2, 2018 against defendant Kia Motors America, Inc. (“Defendant”). A Notice of Settlement of Entire Case was filed on May 19, 2020. Plaintiff moves for an award of $102,297.64, consisting of attorney's fees to Knight Law in the amount of $20,312.50, with an additio...

Excerpt: ...ebouh Donoyan RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff Luxurious Properties, LLC 1. Defendant Altounian's Demurrer to Complaint 2. Defendants SCL and Donoyan's Demurrer to Complaint 3. Defendants SCL and Donoyan's Motion to Strike Portions of Complaint The court considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with this motion. BACKGROUND On January 2, 2020, plaintiff Luxurious Properties, LLC (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint asserti...

Excerpt: ...Eduardo Villareal Demurrer to First Amended Petition and Complaint The court considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with the demurrer. Petitioner/plaintiff Eduardo Villarreal (“Plaintiff”) filed his Petition for Writ of Mandate and Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief on June 14, 2019, against respondents/defendants Los Angeles Unified School District, Austin Beutner, and Board of Education of the L...

Excerpt: ...ngeles World Airports, a department within the City of Los Angeles RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff Danielle Debise Motion for Summary Judgment or Summary Adjudication The court considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with this motion. BACKGROUND Plaintiff Danielle Debise filed this employment action against defendants Los Angeles World Airports and City of Los Angeles on May 5, 2017. Plaintiff filed her operative Fifth...

Excerpt: ... PARTY: Plaintiffs Jason J. Emer, MD, Professional Corporation and Jason J. Emer, M.D. (1) Demurrer to Complaint (2) Motion to Strike Portions of Plaintiffs' Complaint MOVING PARTIES: Plaintiffs Jason J. Emer, MD, Professional Corporation and Jason J. Emer, M.D. RESPONDING PARTY: Defendants Dee Rodrigo and Exod Arch, Inc. (3) Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories, Set 2 The court considered the moving, opposition, and repl...

Excerpt: ...NATIVE, SUMMARY ADJUDICATION MOVING PARTIES: Defendant Quiet Cannon Montebello, Inc., d/b/a Conference & Event Center RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff Dunia Cabrera 1. Motion for Summary Judgment or, in the Alternative, Summary Adjudication The court considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with this motion. MOVING PARTIES: Plaintiff Dunia Cabrera RESPONDING PARTY: Defendant Quiet Cannon Montebello, Inc., d/b/a Conferenc...

Excerpt: ... Order re Entry of Judgment in Accordance with Written Settlement Agreement The court considered the moving papers. No opposition papers were filed. BACKGROUND On October 4, 2018, plaintiff Wesco Insurance Company (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against defendants Airport Van Rental, Inc. and AVR PDX Inc. (“Defendants”) to seek damages for the defendants' failure to pay amounts due under a workers compensation insurance policy with Plaint...