Excerpt: ...s causes of action for (1) violation of the Rosenthal Act; (2) breach of contract; and (3) violation of Civil Code section 1950.5. On February 24, 2021, the Court granted Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Adjudication of the breach of contract cause of action. The parties filed a notice of settlement on October 20, 2021 and the Court set an OSC re dismissal for April 27, 2022. Plaintiff filed the instant Motion for Attorney's Fees on November 15, 20...

Excerpt: ...00 COSTS. ANALYSIS: Plaintiff State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (“Plaintiff”) filed the instant action for automobile subrogation against Defendant Keara Camille Phipps (“Defendant”) on January 2, 2015. On September 4, 2015, Plaintiff file a copy of the parties' settlement agreement with a request for dismissal and retention of jurisdiction under Code of Civil Procedure section 664.4. The Court dismissed the action pursuant t...

Excerpt: ...L. DEFENDANT IS FURTHER ORDERED TO PAY SANCTIONS OF $1,431.45 TO PLAINTIFF'S COUNSEL WITHIN 20 DAYS' SERVICE OF THIS ORDER. ANALYSIS: Plaintiff filed the instant action as a limited jurisdiction case against Defendant and Amityville Holdings, Inc. on February 13, 2019. Amityville Holdings, Inc. was subsequently dismissed from this action. Plaintiff filed the instant Motion to Compel Production of Documents and Appearance at Deposition; Issuance o...

Excerpt: .... An Amended Summons on the Complaint was filed on September 23, 2021 after the original Summons was rejected for filing. Defendant filed the instant “Demurrer to the Amended Complaint” on December 17, 2021. However, there is no “Amended Complaint” filed, only the Amended Summons on the Complaint. The Court, therefore, will consider the Demurrer to be against the Complaint. No opposition has been filed to date. Discussion The Court finds ...

Excerpt: ...in”) and Virginia Fernandez (“Defendant Virginia”) on August 30, 2017. The case came for trial on July 25, 2019, at which time the parties reached a settlement that was recited in open court. (Minute Order, 07/25/19.) On September 3, 2019, Plaintiff dismissed Defendant Virginia from the action. (Request for Dismissal, filed 09/03/19.) Plaintiff filed a copy of the parties' settlement agreement with a request for dismissal and retention of j...

Excerpt: ...2022 AT 9:30 AM IN DEPARTMENT 26 IN THE SPRING STREET COURTHOUSE. ANALYSIS: Plaintiff Westlake Services, LLC (“Plaintiff”) filed the instant action for common counts against Defendant J's Aviation Consulting Group, LLC dba Autovation (“Defendant J's Aviation”) and Joshua R. Henderson aka Josh R. Henderson (“Defendant Henderson”) (collectively, “Defendants”) on May 19, 2021. On July 26, 2021, Defendants filed an Answer to the Compl...

Excerpt: ...sa Bonner, Alyson Green, Desiree Harris and Goldie Clark (“Plaintiffs”) filed this action against Defendant GHP Management Corporation (“Defendant”). Plaintiffs filed a First Amended Complaint on June 7, 2021. On August 24, 2021, Defendant filed the instant Motion to Strike the Request for Punitive Damages. Plaintiffs filed an opposition on January 10, 2022. Discussion The Motion is accompanied by a meet and confer declaration as required...

Excerpt: ... violation of the Unruh Civil Rights Act (“the Unruh Act”) against Defendant American Gun Works (“Defendant”) on February 24, 2021. On May 12, 2021, Defendant filed a Demurrer to the Complaint and a Motion for Sanctions. Plaintiff dismissed the action on May 26, 2021. Defendant filed an Amended Motion for Sanctions on August 13, 2021. Plaintiff's former counsel Jacob A. Shahbaz filed on opposition on January 10, 2022, to which Plaintiff f...

Excerpt: ...e Timely Filed (CRC 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Day Lapse (CCP 12c and 1005(b)) OK SUMMARY OF COMPLAINT: Action for breach of contract and common counts. REQUEST FOR RELIEF: Grant Defendant leave to file compulsory cross-complaint. The cross-claims arise from the same set of operative facts as the Complaint and supporting facts were not available at the time the Answer was filed. OPPOSITION: Defendant's Answer al...

Excerpt: ...d, alternatively, Motion for Relief from Order is DENIED. SERVICE OF MOTION: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Day Lapse (CCP 12c and 1005 (b)) OK SUMMARY OF COMPLAINT: Action for motor vehicle negligence. RELIEF REQUESTED: Reconsider the Court's order deeming the requests for admissions admitted. It is undisputed that Defendant received completed responses to the requests on or a...

Excerpt: ...hanic's Lien is GRANTED. PETITIONERS ARE AWARDED ATTORNEY'S FEES OF $1,781.25. RELIEF SOUGHT: [X] Release of Mechanic's Lien - Per CC § 8480. [X] Attorneys' Fees and Costs - Per CC § 8488(c). [ ] Other: SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP 1013, 1013a) OK [X] Correct Manner of Service (Civ. Code 8486(b)) OK [X] 15/20 Day Lapse (Civ. Code 8486(b)) OK PETITION MUST CONTAIN: [X] Date of lien: Septembe...

Excerpt: ...DEFENDANT KYLE DARNELL WRIGHT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,059.84 PRINCIPAL, $322.24 INTEREST, $360.00 COSTS AND $424.69 ATTORNEY'S FEES. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Day Lapse (CCP 12c and 1005 (b)) OK SUMMARY OF COMPLAINT: Action for automobile subrogation. RELIEF REQUESTED: Plaintiff moves for an order vacating the dismissal of this action and entering judgment against Def...

Excerpt: ... INTERPLEADER FUNDS ARE TO BE DISBURSED TO PLAINTIFF. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP §§ 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP §§ 12c, 1005(b)) OK SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGS: Petition to confirm arbitration award. RELIEF REQUESTED: Enter judgment against Defendants Eladia Madriles and Antonio Madriles pursuant to the terms of the arbitration award by order the interpleader funds...

Excerpt: ...[X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Day Lapse (CCP 12c and 1005 (b)) OK SUMMARY OF COMPLAINT: Action for breach of contract and common counts. RELIEF REQUESTED: Vacate dismissal of entire action due to Plaintiff's attorney's failure to appear on time for trial. OPPOSITION: Plaintiff did not act with diligence in bringing this motion and Defendant was not properly served. REPLY: None...

Excerpt: .... BY FEBRUARY 22, 2022, PETITIONER IS TO FILE PROOF OF SERVICE DEMONSTRATING SERVICE OF THE PETITION AND NOTICE OF HEARING. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN THE PETITION BEING PLACED OFF CALENDAR OR DENIED. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC 3.1300) NO [X] Correct Address (CCP 1013, 1013a) OK SUMMARY OF PETITION: Petition for permanent injunction against Respondents with respect to violations of mobile home park rules. OPPOSITION: None...

Excerpt: ...ciation (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendant Forest K. Balmain (“Defendant”) for enforcement of homeowner's association assessments. The Court granted Plaintiff's application for publication and proof of service by publication was filed on July 12, 2013. Following Defendant's failure to respond, default was entered against him on August 7, 2013, and default judgment was entered on May 8, 2014. On March 18, 2019, Defendant fil...

Excerpt: ...DURE SECTIONS 583.210 AND 583.250. ANALYSIS: Plaintiff / Judgment Creditor Lobel Financial Corporation (“Judgment Creditor”) filed the instant action against Defendant / Judgment Debtor Rogelio Flores (“Judgment Debtor”) on July 12, 2017. Following Judgment Debtor's failure to file a responsive pleading, default judgment was entered on November 8, 2007. The judgment was renewed on August 21, 2017. Notice of the renewal of judgment was ser...

Excerpt: ...CH CONTINUE TO ACCRUE AT $1.51 PER DAY THEREAFTER. COSTS TO BE RECOVERED BY MEMORANDUM OF COSTS. ANALYSIS: Petitioner Directors Guild of America, Inc. (“Petitioner”) petitions the court to confirm the arbitration award in its favor and against Respondent Sino American Film Company Limited (“Respondent”). This action arises out the parties' dispute over residuals owed to employees represented by Petitioner for production of a theatrical mo...

Excerpt: ...E COUNSEL WITHIN 20 DAYS' SERVICE OF THIS ORDER. Defendant Patrick Potao Lu's Motions to Compel Deposition and Request for Sanctions are GRANTED. PLAINTIFF HANS HERNANDEZ IS ORDERED TO APPEAR FOR VIDEO DEPOSITION ON JANUARY 13, 2022 AT 1:00 PM. PLAINTIFF HERNANDEZ AND COUNSEL OF RECORD ARE FURTHER ORDERED TO PAY SANCTIONS OF $380.34 TO DEFENSE COUNSEL WITHIN 20 DAYS' SERVICE OF THIS ORDER. ANALYSIS: Plaintiffs Freddy James Tenorio, III (“Plaint...

Excerpt: ...nuel, Esq. (“Plaintiff”) filed the instant action against Defendants Chris Eskijian, Armen Eskijian and EIJ, Inc. dba Beverly Hills Watch Co. (“Defendant EIJ”) on August 26, 2021. On September 10, 2021, Plaintiff filed the First Amended Complaint solely against Defendant EIJ. Defendant EIJ filed the instant Demurrer to the First Amended Complaint on September 20, 2021. Plaintiff filed an opposition on October 7, 2021. On October 12, 2021,...

Excerpt: ...action against Defendant Betty T. Yee, Controller of the State of California (“Defendant”) on June 22, 2021. Plaintiffs bring this action under Code of Civil Procedure section 1541 to recover unclaimed property from their father's estate, which is now in Defendant's control. Defendant filed the instant Demurrer to the Complaint on September 7, 2021. Plaintiffs filed an opposition on October 5, 2021 and Defendant replied on October 8, 2021. Th...

Excerpt: ...ses, Inc. (“Plaintiff”) filed the instant action for breach of contract, fraud, unfair business practices, and related claims against Defendants Barco Solutions, Inc., Diego Fabian Barco Castillo (“Defendant Castillo”) and Intero Real Estate Services Downey on December 2, 2019. Following Defendant Castillo's failure to file a responsive pleading, the Court entered default on August 24, 2020 and default judgment on June 18, 2021. The remai...

Excerpt: ..., 2017 THAT CONTINUE TO ACCRUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $0.67 PER DAY THEREAFTER. COSTS TO BE RECOVERED BY MEMORANDUM OF COSTS. ANALYSIS: Petitioner Directors Guild of America, Inc. (“Petitioner”) petitions the court to confirm the arbitration award in its favor and against Respondents BYM PS, LLC, Cinelou Films, LLC and Cinelou Releasing, LLC (“Respondents”). This action arises out the parties' dispute over residuals owed to employees represente...

Excerpt: ...ndant Davoudi”). Defendants Nemanpour and Davoudi filed Answers on January 28, 2021; Defendant Rivas filed an Answer on March 1, 2021. On October 26, 2021, the Court granted Plaintiff's motion to compel Defendant Nemanpoour's responses to form interrogatories and request for monetary sanctions. (Minute Order, 10/26/21.) Plaintiff filed the instant Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint on November 29, 2021. No opposition has been file...

Excerpt: ...rchmont Village Investors, LP, Tho-Sey, Inc. and Sisato, Inc. (“Defendants”) on July 10, 2020. On June 21, 2021, the Court granted Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment, or in the alternative, Summary Adjudication. (Minute Order, 06/21/21.) Pursuant to that order, judgment was entered in Defendants' favor on June 22, 2021. Plaintiff filed an appeal of the judgment on July 22, 2021, which remains pending. Defendants filed the instant Motion ...