Excerpt: ... GRANTED. 2. Motion for a Stay of the Proceedings is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On January 4, 2022, Plaintiff Crismel Dimacali (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant Nissan North America, Inc. America (“Defendant.”)T he complaint alleged five causes of action, including violations under the Song-Beverly Act as well as fraudulent concealment. Plaintiff alleged that they entered into a warranty contr...

Excerpt: ...y sanctions as to Plaintiffs Cavano, Watson and Randle TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion for Sanctions is DENIED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On October 21, 2021, Plaintiff Persevero, LLC, Diedre Watson, Alexander Cavano, LLC, and Daina Randle (“Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint against Defendants Kevin Harrington, Michael Lauchlan, Mark Campbell, Joe Parker, Crowdfund, LLC formerly dba Crowdfund Rescue, LLC, Inventure X (“Defend...

Excerpt: ...IED. 2. Motion for a Stay of the Proceedings is DENIED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On December 14, 2021, Plaintiff Frank D. Gomez (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant Nissan North America, Inc. America (“Defendant.”) The complaint alleged three violations under the Song- Beverly Act. Plaintiff alleged that they entered into a warranty contract with Defendant for the Subject Vehicle. During that warranty p...

Excerpt: ...AINED, without leave to amend STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On September 12, 2022, Plaintiff Bianca Swan (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants City of Los Angeles and Jason Seward (“Defendants.”) The complaint alleged six causes of action: (1) FEHA Discrimination, (2) FEHA Harassment, (3) FEHA Retaliation, (4) FEHA Failure to Take Corrective Action, (5) Whistleblower Protection, and (6) Intentional Inflictio...

Excerpt: ...and 8 th causes of action TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion for Summary Adjudication is DENIED, as to the 6 th, 7 th and 8 th causes of action STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On November 14, 2017, John Dian Lei (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint against Defendants Shan Shen, Fa Chan Chuong, Joan Huang, 1804 Bannister, LLC, Bannis Corporation and Does 1 through 10. The complaint alleged 19 causes of action: (1) Battery; (2) Intentional ...

Excerpt: ... 3 rd, and 4 th causes of action 2. Demurrer is SUSTAINED, with leave to amend, as to the 5 th cause of action STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On September 20, 2022, Plaintiff Shunnu Jin (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Amy's House, Inc., dba L'Atiste, Ben Park, and Amy Park (“Defendants.”) The complaint alleged five causes of action: (1) Breach of a Written Agreement, (2) Goods Sold and Delivered, (3) Ac...

Excerpt: ...e Complaint TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion to Strike is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On June 22, 2022, Plaintiff Wilfred J. Killian (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Marc Anthony Cubas, Vlaze Media Networks, Inc., Patrick O'Greene, Sydney Susana Cubas, Jose Hernandez (“Defendants.”) The complaint alleges five causes of action: (1) Trade Libel, (2) Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress, (3) ...

Excerpt: ... address, and telephone numbers of health care providers (3) Allow Petitioner to issue deposition subpoenas to healthcare providers TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Petition for Order Authorizing Preservation of Evidence is DENIED, as moot. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On November 4, 2022, Petitioner TLD Transport (“Petitioner”) filed the current Petition for Order Authorizing Preservation of Evidence against Respondents Veronica Prado...

Excerpt: ...ative to issue terminating sanctions. TENTATIVE RULING: Motion to Dismiss or in the Alternative to Issue Terminating Sanctions is DENIED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff Timed Out LLC (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant Chippewa dba Much and House Public Relations and Marketing Management (“Defendant”) on January 20, 2022. The complaint alleged two causes of action: (1) Implied Contractual Indemnity...

Excerpt: ...NG: 1. Motion to Set Aside/Vacate Default Judgment is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On September 3, 2020, Plaintiffs Abraham Melena, Rosa Cruz, Ashley Michelle Luis, a minor by and through her Guardian Ad Litem, Rosa Cruz, Sheryl Jasmin Luis, a minor by and through her Guardian Ad Litem, Rosa Cruz, and Lily Melena Cruz, a minor by and through her Guardian Ad Litem, Rosa Cruz (“Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint against ...

Excerpt: ...NTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion to Compel Arbitration is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE OR CONTINUED. 2. Motion for a Stay of the Proceedings is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE OR CONTINUED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On April 28, 2022, Plaintiffs Karen Enciso Salvador and Salvador Salvador Guevara (“Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint against Defendant Nissan North America (“Defendant.”) The complaint alleged two violations for breach of an...

Excerpt: ... is DENIED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On October 10, 2019, Plaintiff Shina Parker (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant Innovative Speech Therapy and Communication Services, Inc. (“Defendant”). The complaint alleges nine causes of action based on FEHA violations of discrimination and retaliation based on disability. Plaintiff alleges that after she was hired by Defendant, she sustained an injury which pre...

Excerpt: ... 10 th, and 11 th causes of action is SUSTAINED, without leave to amend. 2. Demurrer as to the 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th, 5 th, 6 th, 7 th, and 9 th causes of action is SUSTAINED, with leave to amend. 3. Demurrer as to the 8 th cause of action is OVERRULED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On July 7, 2022, Plaintiff Johann Jauregui (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Shoreline Group, LLC and Ata Hassani (“Defendants.”...

Excerpt: ... MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On August 7, 2018, Plaintiff Marshonda Whitaker (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Abraham Mayer; Afton Properties, Inc.; Afton Holdings, LLC; Afton Holdings II, LLC; CMIF Fountains LP; Canyon Partners Real Estate LLC; and Does 1 through 30. This action arises out of a landlord-tenant dispute. Plaintiff alleges she reported a leak in the ceiling from the roof in the master bedroom, that the ...

Excerpt: ...ng that the settlement between the parties was entered in good faith TENTATIVE RULING: 1. The Motion for Determination of Good Faith Settlement is STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On May 10, 2022, Plaintiff Sophia Gross, deceased, by and through her Successor in Interest, Irene Przebind (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Windsor Gardens Convalescent Hospital, Inc., S & F Management Company, LLC, Doe Management C...

Excerpt: ...th TENTATIVE RULING: 1. The Motion for Determination of Good Faith Settlement is STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On May 9, 2022, Plaintiff Irene Przebinda (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Windsor Gardens Convalescent Hospital, Inc., S & F Management Company, LLC, Doe Management Company 1-10, John T. Liu, M.D., Doe Physicians 1-50, SNP Pharmacy, LLC dba Skilled Nursing Pharmacy, Doe Pharmacy 1-50, and Doe Phar...

Excerpt: ...o Compel the Interrogatories and Demands for Inspections is GRANTED. 2. Motion to Deem RFAs admitted is DENIED. 3. Motion to Compel Responses to RFA is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On October 19, 2021, Plaintiff Oro Elefante Inc. (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Los Angeles Jewelry Production dba LAJ Inc., and Said Aframian (“Defendants”). The complaint alleged four causes of action: (1) Breac...

Excerpt: ...tion to Amend is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On October 11, 2011, Plaintiff Residential Funding Company, LLC filed a complaint against Defendant Khachik Pogosian, Vahen Arshakian, Milton S. Ogdoc, Maria Luisa v. Ogdoc, Castle & Cooke Mortgage, LLC, Plum Canyon Community, and all persons unknown claiming any legal or equitable right, title, estate, lien or interest, in the property described in the complaint adverse to...

Excerpt: ...t Corporation as authorized agent for 574 firefighters and other employees of the Los Angeles County Fire Department REQUESTED RELIEF: 1. An order sustaining the demurrer as to the first cause of action TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Demurrer is SUSTAINED, without leave to amend, as to the first cause of action STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On November 3, 2021, Plaintiff LA County Free Foundation, a California Non-Profit Corporation as au...

Excerpt: ...y Counsel for Plaintiff Timed Out, LLC is DENIED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff Timed Out LLC (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant Chippewa dba Much and House Public Relations and Marketing Management (“Defendant”) on January 20, 2022. The complaint alleged two causes of action: (1) Implied Contractual Indemnity and (2) Equitable Indemnity or Contribution. The complaint alleges that Defendant enter...

Excerpt: ...tay of Proceedings is GRANTED, in part. Discovery is to continue until the next scheduled hearing, February 27, 2023. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On Janaury 3, 2022, Plaintiff Vitamin Energy, Inc., (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Bolton & Company, Gregory Matthew Doherty, and Chris Morey (“Defendants.”) The complaint alleged five causes of action, including professional negligence and breach of contr...

Excerpt: ...ions of the FAC requesting punitive damages. TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Demurrer as to the 3 rd cause of action is SUSTAINED, with leave to amend 2. Demurrer as to the 4 th cause of action is OVERRULED 3. Motion to Strike is DENIED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On August 5, 2021, Plaintiffs Cree Powell and Tamara Lanett Johnson (“Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint against Defendant Kia Motor America, Inc. (“Defendant”). The compl...

Excerpt: ...n to permanent injunction and punitive damages TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Demurrer as to the 1 st, 5 th, and 6 th causes of action is SUSTAINED, with leave to amend. 2. Demurrer as to the 2 nd, 3 rd and 4 th causes of action is OVERRULED. 3. Motion to Strike as to Portion 1 is MOOT. 4. Motion to Strike as to Portions 2-4 is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On March 18, 2022, Plaintiff Los Magos Spirits International, Inc. (“LS...

Excerpt: ... Alternatively, an order granting evidence or issue sanctions TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion for Terminating Sanctions, striking Defendants' Answer is DENIED 2. Alternatively, Motion for Issue Sanctions is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On June 21, 2021, Plaintiffs Jessica Davalos a/k/a Jessica Davalos-Ruiz and Alejandra Davalos a/k/a Alejandra Davalos-Ruiz filed a complaint against Defendants Maria Santos Davalos d/b/a La ...

Excerpt: ...rder striking the causes of action and various portions of the prayer for relief TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Demurrer is OVERRULED, as to the 1 st subsection (a), 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th, 5 th, 7 th, 8 th, and 9 th. 2. Demurrer is SUSTAINED, as to 1st of Action subsection (b),4 th, 6 th, and 8 th causes of action, with leave to amend. 3. Demurrer is SUSTAINED without leave to amend as to the 11 th causes of action. 4. Motion to Strike is GRANTED, in part as to...