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2023.10.06 Motion to Dismiss for Forum Non Conveniens 811
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.10.06
Excerpt: ... American Honda Motor Company, Inc. requests the court to dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint because Arkansas is a more appropriate forum. TENTATIVE RULING: 1. The court DENIES Defendant's Motion to Dismiss; 2. The court STAYS the matter pursuant to CCP § 410.30(a) pending Plaintiffs' refiling in Arkansas. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiffs currently reside in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Defendant is headquartered in Torrance, C...
2023.10.05 Motion to Bifurcate 195
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.10.05
Excerpt: ... submit on the tentative, please email the courtroom at [email protected] with notice to opposing counsel (or self-represented party) before 8:00 am on the day of the hearing. The Court considers the moving papers, opposition, and reply. “Code of Civil Procedure section 598 allows a party to seek an order before trial ‘that the trial of any issue or any part thereof shall precede the trial of any other issue or any part thereof in the cas...
2023.10.05 Motion for Summary Adjudication 450
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.10.05
Excerpt: ...djudication as to two issues of duty. RULING: 1. Motion for Summary Adjudication is DENIED, as to both issues. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On May 18, 2022, Plaintiffs Corey Fields, E'mori Groomes, Emmia Groomes, Larry Fields, Lacey Fields and Nature Fields (“Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint against Defendants FPI Management, Inc., Samoa Avenue Housing LP, and Suzanne Sparks (“Defendants.”) The complaint alleged 8 causes ...
2023.10.04 Demurrer 878
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.10.04
Excerpt: ... named Sandy McDougall) RESPONDING PARTIES: Plaintiff David Posner REQUESTED RELIEF: 1. Moving Defendants demurrer to the entire Complaint as to Defendant Alexander MacDougall a/k/a Sandy MacDougall (erroneously sued as Sandy McDougall) as a matter of law. 2. Moving Defendants also demurrer to the Second Cause of Action, Fourth Cause of Action, Fifth Cause of Action, and Sixth Cause of Action for failing to state facts sufficient to constitute a ...
2023.09.27 Motion to Strike 105
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.09.27
Excerpt: ... STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On December 20, 2022, Plaintiff Kandace M. Dudley (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant County of Los Angeles (“Defendant.”) The compliant alleged seven causes of action based upon discrimination and retaliation in violation of FEHA as well as a failure to accommodate. The complaint alleges that Plaintiff was illegally terminated. During her time working for Defendant, Plaintiff...
2023.09.19 Demurrer 440
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.09.19
Excerpt: ...f action. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On February 16, 2023, Plaintiffs Jose Guadalupe Cuevas and Maria R. Cuevas (“Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint against Defendant Pedro Cuevas aka Daniel Velasco and all persons known and unknown claiming any legal or equitable right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the property described in the complaint adverse to the plaintiff's title, or any cloud on plaintiff's title thereto (“D...
2023.09.18 Motion to Compel Responses, to Deem RFAs Admitted 623
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.09.18
Excerpt: ... the Interrogatories is GRANTED. 2. Motion to Deem RFAs admitted is GRANTED 3. Request for Sanctions is GRANTED. . STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On March 11, 2021, Plaintiff Jose Ayala (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Somatdary, Inc., dba Rapid Plumbing, ADP Total Source FL XVI, Inc., ADP Total Source, Inc., and Abbas Pournahavandi (“Defendants.”) The complaint alleged 18 causes of action, including var...
2023.09.06 Motion to Strike 109
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.09.06
Excerpt: ...n to Strike is GRANTED, with leave to amend. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On November 23, 2021, Plaintiff 40723 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd., LLC (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint against Defendant Gio Roofing, Inc., (“Defendant.”) The complaint alleged four causes of action: (1) Breach of Contract, (2) Breach of Implied Warranty, (3) Negligence, and (4) Fraud. The complaint alleges that Plaintiff hired Defendant to install a...
2023.08.30 Motion to Compel Further Responses 180
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.08.30
Excerpt: ...nts. TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion to Compel Further Responses is GRANTED, in part, and DENIED, in part. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On January 26, 2022, Plaintiffs Victor Monrroy De Jesus and Maria Hurtado (“Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint against Defendant General Motors, LLC (“Defendant.”). The complaint alleged two causes of action: (1) Violation of Song-Beverly – Breach of Express Warranty and (2) Violation of Song...
2023.08.30 Demurrer 245
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.08.30
Excerpt: ...t. TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Demurrer is SUSTAINED, without leave to amend, as to the 1 st, 2 nd, and 13 th causes of action and with leave to amend as to the 11 th cause of action. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On December 19, 2022, Plaintiffs Raul Cabrera and Yany E. Acosta Pena (“Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint against Defendants O'Gara Coach Company, LLC, and Feng Li (“Defendants.”) The complaint alleged five causes of act...
2023.08.29 Demurrer 308
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.08.29
Excerpt: ...the Third Amended Complaint. TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Demurrer as to 1 st and 2nd causes of action in the Third Amended Complaint is OVERRULED. 2. Demurrer as to the Third Cause of Action is SUSTAINED without leave to amend. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On February 28, 2022, Plaintiff Ali Ebneshahidi DC filed a complaint against Law Offices of Willoughby and Associates Inc. The First Amended Complaint was filed on June 13, 2022. Th...
2023.08.28 Demurrer 523
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.08.28
Excerpt: ...ENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On November 9, 2022, Plaintiff Carlos Balbona (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant Jamie Biver (“Defendant.”) The complaint alleged five causes of action: (1) Quiet Title, (2) Trespass, (3) Nuisance, (4) Declaratory Relief, and (5) Nuisance in Violation of Civil Code § 841.4. The complaint alleges that Plaintiff owns a parcel of land on Calvert Street in North Hollywood, California, ...
2023.08.28 Motion to Consolidate 034
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.08.28
Excerpt: ...aintiff Jack Song (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Seok Kim, Kyeong Hee Im, Abba Trading Corp., and Sung En Jaeke Lee (“Defendants.”) The complaint alleged seven causes of action, including breach of contract and fraud. The complaint alleges that Plaintiff provided Defendants a loan of $120,000, which was to be paid back within 2 years. However, Defendants failed to do so in full. Moreover, Plaintiff alleges that Defenda...
2023.08.25 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 162
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.08.25
Excerpt: ...s of the FAC that request punitive damages and attorneys' fees. TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Demurrer is OVERRULED, as to causes of action 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9. 2. Demurrer is SUSTAINED, with leave to amend, as to the remaining causes of action. 3. Motion to Strike is GRANTED . STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On October 11, 2022, Plaintiffs Samantha Rosales and Sergio Benitez (“Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint against Defendant Marissa Agui...
2023.08.24 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 890
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.08.24
Excerpt: ... An order sustaining the demurrer as to the 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th, 5 th, 7 th, and 8 th causes of action. 2. An order striking various portions of the Complaint that request punitive and exemplary damages. TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Demurrer as to the 3 rd and 5 th causes of action is SUSTAINED, with leave to amend. 2. Demurrer as to the 1 st, 2 nd, 4 th, 7 th and 8 th causes of action is OVERRULED. 3. Motion to Strike is GRANTED, with leave to amend....
2023.08.23 Motions for Attorney Fees 378
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.08.23
Excerpt: ...$49,488. 2. An order awarding attorneys' fees in the amount of $20,694 TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Defendant's Motion for Attorneys' Fees against Plaintiff is GRANTED in the amount of $10,500. 2. Cross-Defendant's Motion for Attorneys' Fees against Cross-Complainant is GRANTED in the amount of $6,000. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On June 22, 2022, Plaintiff Wilfred J. Killian (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Marc...
2023.08.23 Motion to Vacate Judgment Based on Sister State Judgment 194
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.08.23
Excerpt: ...n October 1, 2018, Hallock Design Hospitality, LLC (“HDH”) filed a First Amended Complaint in the Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida in Case No. 2018- 000477-CA-01, captioned Hallock Design Hospitality, LLC v. Sam Vaziri Vance et al. (the "Florida Action"). The Florida Action alleged breach of contract against Sam Vaziri Vance, Inc. dba Sama Eyewear ("SVVI") and civil theft and fraud against SVVl'...
2023.08.22 Motion to Recover Attorney Fees 021
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.08.22
Excerpt: ...1. Motion for Attorney Fees pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure § 128.5 is DENIED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On June 6, 2018, Plaintiffs Lester Singer and Monica Mercado (“Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint against Greystar (“Defendant.”) The complaint alleged six causes of action: (1) Premises Liability, (2) Negligence, (3) Battery, (4) Assault, (5) Assault, and (6) Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress. The com...
2023.08.21 Motion to Vacate Stay of Enforcement or to Increase Bond Amount 004
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.08.21
Excerpt: ...increasing the bond amount. TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion to Vacate Stay of Enforcement is DENIED. 2. Request for an Increase Bond Amount is GRANTED, by a total of $100,000. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Oh August 9, 2016, Plaintiff Arturo Rubinstein (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant Paris P. Fakheri. The complaint asserted one cause of action for money lent. The complaint alleges that between November 2013 and...
2023.08.21 Motion to Recover Costs, for Leave to File FACC 576
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.08.21
Excerpt: ...o REQUESTED RELIEF: 1. An order awarding costs incurred to Plaintiffs for service of summons. TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion to Recover Costs of Service is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On March 28, 2022, Plaintiffs Reed Harman and Nan Harman, Individually, as Trustees of the Visalia Trust (“Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint against Defendants Stanley Francis Chao and Steven Francis Chao (“Defendants.”) The complaint ...
2023.08.21 Demurrer 286
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.08.21
Excerpt: ...MENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On September 9, 2021, Plaintiff Seonah Jo (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant Jinyeung Choi (“Defendant.”) The complaint alleged four causes of action: (1) Breach of Contract, (2) Breach of Fiduciary Duty, (3) Unjust Enrichment, and (4) Declaratory Relief. The complaint alleges that the parties entered into an oral agreement to operate a business partnership regarding the operation ...
2023.08.17 Motion to Lift Stay 036
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.08.17
Excerpt: ...Lifting the Stay is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On January 31, 2023, Plaintiff Bradley Schamel (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant Epirus, Inc. (“Defendant.”) The complaint alleged eight causes of action, including discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Plaintiff, an officer in the United States Army, was employed by Defendant and had continuing military service obligations. In late 2019, P...
2023.08.17 Motion to be Relieved as Counsel 630
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.08.17
Excerpt: ...ieved as Counsel for Defendant. TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion to be Relieved as Counsel is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On May 3, 2021, Plaintiff Jay R. De Miranda, Trustee of the De Miranda Family Trust Dated December 12, 2000 (“Plaintiff”) against Defendants Assisted Living America V, LLC, (ALAV) and Assisted Living America LLC (ALA) (“Defendants.”) The complaint was for one cause of action for Breach of Writte...
2023.08.17 Motion for Summary Adjudication 729
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.08.17
Excerpt: ...ummary Adjudication is DENIED, as to the first and third causes of action. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On June 28, 2021, Plaintiffs Yoo Ha Kang, Young Ae Kang, and Jinny Hyun Jin Kang (“Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint against Defendants Kelly Nam (“Nam” or “Defendant”) and all persons unknown, claiming legal or equitable right, title, estate, lien, or interest in the property described in the Complaint adverse to Pl...
2023.08.10 Demurrer 175
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.08.10
Excerpt: ...s SUSTAINED, with leave to amend. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On April 25, 2023, Plaintiff Syed A. Bhuiyan filed a complaint against Defendants Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., Volkswagen Santa Monica, LLC dba Volkswagen Santa Monica (“Defendants.”) The complaint alleged 4 causes of action: (1) Violation of the Song-Beverly Act – Breach of Express Warranty, (2) Violation of the Song-Beverly Act – Breach of implied Wa...
2023.08.10 Motion to Compel Compliance with Deposition Notice, Production of Docs 458
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.08.10
Excerpt: ... and Request for Production of Documents. TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion to Compel Compliance with Plaintiff's Deposition Notice and Request for Production of Documents is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On August 5, 2020, Plaintiff Steven Roth (“Plaintiff”) filed the Complaint against Defendants Reichard M. Behfarin, Robert Mobasseri (“Defendants”) alleging for the following causes of action: (1) Breach of Contract ...
2023.08.09 Motion for Deposit of Funds and Discharge of Stakeholders, for Summary Judgment, Adjudication 910
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.08.09
Excerpt: ...posit with the Clerk of Court $50,000. 2. An order discharging Moving Cross-Complainant from liability. 3. A judgment of dismissal as to Moving Cross-Complainant. 4. An order awarding Moving Cross-Complainant $5,000 in attorneys' fees. TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion for Order for Deposit of Funds with the Clerk of Court is GRANTED. 2. Motion for Discharging Moving Cross-Complainant from liability is GRANTED. 3. Dismissal as to Moving Cross-Complaina...
2023.08.08 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 188
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.08.08
Excerpt: ...the Complaint TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Demurrer is SUSTAINED, with leave to amend as to the 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th, and 5 th causes of action. 2. Demurrer is OVERRULED, as to the 6 th cause of action. 3. Motion to Strike is DENIED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On February 14, 2023, Plaintiff Barrye Jacobson (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant Adam S. Cohen and Saxon Spencer Capital, Inc. (“Defendants.”) The co...
2023.08.08 Demurrer 881
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.08.08
Excerpt: ...ATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On December 14, 2022, Plaintiff Arthur Ross Allen (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Jaime A. Calderon and Raul Trevino (“Defendants.”) The complaint alleged four causes of action: (1) Breach of Contract, (2) Conversion, (3) Unjust Enrichment, and (4) Declaratory Relief. The complaint alleges that Plaintiff provided $200,000 to Defendants as an investment to help Defendants invest in anoth...
2023.08.08 Demurrer 881
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.08.08
Excerpt: ...ATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On December 14, 2022, Plaintiff Arthur Ross Allen (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Jaime A. Calderon and Raul Trevino (“Defendants.”) The complaint alleged four causes of action: (1) Breach of Contract, (2) Conversion, (3) Unjust Enrichment, and (4) Declaratory Relief. The complaint alleges that Plaintiff provided $200,000 to Defendants as an investment to help Defendants invest in anoth...
2023.08.02 Motion to Compel Arbitration 624
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.08.02
Excerpt: ...claims; and 3. An order staying the proceedings pending the completion of arbitration. TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion to Compel Arbitration of Individual Claims is GRANTED. 2. Motion to Dismiss Non-Individual Claims is DENIED. 3. Motion to Stay the Proceedings is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On November 21, 2022, Plaintiff Onisha Anthony (“Plaintiff”) sued Defendant AG Arcadia, LLC (“Defendant”). She asserts a sin...
2023.07.28 Motion for Summary Judgment 363
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.07.28
Excerpt: ...S): Fazio Incorporated REQUESTED RELIEF: Summary judgment of the Complaint. TENTATIVE RULING: Deny. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On July 1, 2021, Plaintiff Fazio Incorporated (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants (1) LMK Holdings, Inc. dba Allen Lawrence & Associates, Inc. dba Lawrence, Martini & Kops Insurance Agency; (2) Acrisure of California, LLC dba Allen Lawrence & Associates, LLC; and (3) George Martini ...
2023.07.27 Motion to Set Aside Default, Judgment 770
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.07.27
Excerpt: ...e motion to set aside default and default judgment is DENIED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On December 5, 2019, Plaintiff Cardconnect, LLC f/k/a Ignite Payments, LLC filed a complaint against Defendants Platinum Touch Insurance Services, Inc., dba Platinum Touch Corp. adba Platinum Touch (“Platinum Touch”) and Gevork Hajian (“Hajian”), alleging causes of action for: (1) Breach of Contract; (2) Account Stated; (3) Open B...
2023.07.27 Demurrer 557
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.07.27
Excerpt: ...ke an offer of proof that the defects can be remedied. The demurrer is OVERRULED as to the second cause of action. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On February 6, 2023, Plaintiff James F. Barger (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant Burke Eiteljorg (“Defendant”), alleging causes of action for: (1) Breach of Guaranty; and (2) Fraud. The complaint alleges that in June 2012, Plaintiff loaned $250,000 (the “Loan�...
2023.07.27 Demurrer 140
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.07.27
Excerpt: ...fendants Peter Pierotti and Aptco, LLC RESPONDING PARTY(S): Plaintiff-Intervenors Father Lawrence H. Biondi, S.J. and Anita M. Kidd, as Trustees of the Leroy E. Biondi Revocable Trust TENTATIVE RULING: The demurrer is SUSTAINED as to each cause of action with leave to amend. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On October 22, 2021, Plaintiff The Estate of Etsuko Toguri, by and through trustee Kathleen “Miki” Toguri (“Toguri”), ...
2023.06.29 Petition to Enforce Interstate Subpoena 424
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.06.29
Excerpt: ...a Petition in 22STCP02593the instant “Petition to Enforce Interstate Subpoena Pursuant to CCP 2029.600 et seq.” (the “Petition”) against Respondent Twitter, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Twitter”). The Petition alleged the following. Petitioner is the plaintiff in an out-of-state action filed in Ohio (the “Ohio Action”). Twitter is a non-party to the Ohio Action and operates the website twitter.com. Beginning in and around Januar...
2023.06.28 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 220
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.06.28
Excerpt: ...causes of action 4 through 6. 2. An order striking various portions of the TAC that concern punitive damages. TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Demurrer is SUSTAINED, in part, and OVERRULED, in part. 2. Motion to Strike is DENIED, in part, and GRANTED, in part. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On April 4, 2022, Defendants D-Mas, LLC, Israel Yagudaev, and Mairam Yagudaev (Plaintiffs) filed a complaint against Defendants AFI Financial Inc., Alexa...
2023.06.28 Motion to Compel Arbitration 129
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.06.28
Excerpt: ...1. Motion to Compel Arbitration is GRANTED. 2. Motion to Stay the Proceedings is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On February 24, 2023, Plaintiff Mario Gutierrez (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant Mediland Corporation dba Premium Windows and Doors (“Defendant.”) The complaint alleges 11 causes of action, based on various Labor Code and FEHA violations. Plaintiff alleges that he was hired by Defendant...
2023.06.28 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 746
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.06.28
Excerpt: ...t and DENIED in part. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On March 28, 2023, Plaintiff Leonardo M. Lopez (“Plaintiff”) filed an unlawful detainer against Defendant Jason Reed (“Defendant.”) The complaint states that the 6-month lease was changed, and the tenancy become month to month on December 31, 2022. The rent increased from $6,000 to $8,000 commencing April 1, 2023. Defendant notified Plaintiff that he would not be paying...
2023.06.28 Motion to Tax and Strike Costs 329
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.06.28
Excerpt: ...rky, LLC, and Defendant 3123 SMB, LLC RESPONDING PARTY(S): Plaintiff Steven J. Horn REQUESTED RELIEF: 1. An order striking Plaintiff's requested costs. TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion to Tax and Strike Costs is DENIED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On June 19, 2020, Plaintiff Steven J. Horn filed a complaint against Defendants Anthony N. Kling, individually and as Trustee of the Anthony N. Kling Trust of 1997, Mary J. Kling, individ...
2023.06.26 Motion for Summary Judgment, Adjudication 277
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.06.26
Excerpt: ...auses of action. TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion for Summary Judgment, or Alternatively, Summary Adjudication is DENIED, as to the first and second causes of action. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On March 16, 2021, Plaintiff J.S. (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant Doe 1, a domestic non- profit (“Defendant.”) The complaint alleged three causes of action: (1) Negligence, (2) Negligent Hiring, Retention, and Supe...
2023.06.23 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 352
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.06.23
Excerpt: ... totaling is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff¿Tufeld¿Corporation (“Plaintiff”¿or “Tufeld”)¿is the owner and landlord of property consisting of a city lot located at 973-77 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, California (“Property”).¿Defendant Beverly Hills Gateway LP (“Defendant”¿or “BHG”)¿is the current tenant on the Property pursuant to a¿ground lease (“Ground Lease”) which was execut...
2023.06.22 Motion to Tax Costs 378
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.06.22
Excerpt: ...E RULING: 1. Motion to Tax Costs is DENIED. 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) Negligent Inflicti...
2023.06.22 Motion to Compel Arbitration 418
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.06.22
Excerpt: ...ING: 1. Motion to Compel Arbitration is DENIED. 2. Motion for a Stay of the Proceedings is DENIED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On August 5, 2022, Plaintiff Aaliyah Finley (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants LAD-N, LLC dba Lithia Nissan of Downtown LA and Nissan North America, Inc. (“Defendants.”) The complaint alleged two causes of action: (1) Violation of Song-Beverly Act – Breach of Express Warranty ...
2023.06.21 Motion to Compel Arbitration 252
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.06.21
Excerpt: ...pelling arbitration. 2. An order staying the proceeding. TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion to Compel Arbitration is DENIED. 2. Motion to Stay the Proceeding is DENIED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On November 16, 2022, Plaintiff Rene Tonelli (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Anheuser-Busch Commercial Strategy LLC, Anheuser-Busch Inbev Worldwide, Inc., Anheuser-Busch LLC, Anheuser-Busch Companies, LLC, Anheuser-Bu...
2023.06.21 Motion for Approval of PAGA Settlement 133
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.06.21
Excerpt: ...GA Settlement is GRANTED. 2) Request for Plaintiffs' Attorneys' Fees Costs is GRANTED. 3) Request for Plaintiffs Enhancement is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On January 12, 2021, Plaintiff Veronica Buenrostro Flores, individually, and on behalf of all other aggrieved employees, (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant Langer Juice Company, Inc. for Violations of California Labor Code Private Attorneys Gener...
2023.06.16 Motion for Default Judgment 469
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.06.16
Excerpt: ...icaela Johnston and Sardar Mahmood (“Defendants.”) The complaint alleged six causes of action: (1) Recovery and Possession of Personal Property, (2) Breach of Contract, (3) Money Lent; Account Stated, (4) Money Had and Received, (5) Conversion, and (6) Declaratory Relief. The complaint alleges that Defendant entered into a lease agreement for the Subject Vehicle with Plaintiff in May 2019. However, Defendants have defaulted on the monthly pay...
2023.06.14 Application for Default Judgment 699
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.06.14
Excerpt: ...CEEDINGS: On August 9, 2022, Plaintiff Clubcorp Braemar Country Club, Inc., dba Braemar Country Club (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Nathan D. Forte (“Defendant.”) The complaint alleges six causes of action based on a breach of contract, money had and received and fraud. Plaintiff alleges that the parties entered an agreement to have Defendant, a general contractor, demolish planters and construct cabanas. Plaintiff issued a payme...
2023.06.13 Motion for Entry of Default Judgment 081
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.06.13
Excerpt: ...onsiders the Court's modified ruling with respect to Plaintiff's request for attorneys' fees. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On July 8, 2021, Plaintiff Guild GC Inc., (“Plaintiff”) initiated the present action by filing a Complaint against Francia Rodriguez, individually and doing business as Mezgo Design Studio, (collectively, “Defendant”) and Does 1 through 50. Plaintiff's Complaint alleges the following causes of actio...
2023.06.13 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 701
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.06.13
Excerpt: ...Famiglietti, dba Global Realty & Investment Co. (“Cross-Complainant”) NOTICE: OK RELIEF REQUESTED: Cross-Defendants demur to Cross-Complainant's first amended cross-complaint (“FAXC”). Cross-Defendants also seek an order striking Cross-Complainant's prayer for punitive damages. TENTATIVE RULING: The demurrer is overruled, and the motion to strike is granted with 30 days leave to amend. REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE: Cross-Defendants' reques...
2023.06.08 Motion to Tax Costs 310
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.06.08
Excerpt: ...DING PARTY(S): Defendant Pirooz Zarrabian REQUESTED RELIEF: 1. An order striking, or alternatively, taxing, the Defendant's Memorandum of Costs TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion to Tax Costs is GRANTED, in part. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On August 11, 2020, Plaintiffs Simin Zarrabian, Trustee of the Zarrabian Family 2015 Revocable Living Trust and Behrooz Zarrabian, Trustee of the Zarrabian Family 2015 Revocable Living Trust (“P...
2023.06.08 Demurrer 729
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.06.08
Excerpt: ...rer as to the 1 st and 2 nd Causes of Action is OVERRULED. 2. Demurrer as to the 3 rd Cause of Action is SUSTAINED, without leave to amend. 3. Demurrer as to the 4 th and 5 th Causes of Action is SUSTAINED, with leave to amend. = STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On December 2, 2022, Plaintiff American Health Capital dba American Healthcare Capital (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Advantage Health Systems, Andr...
2023.06.06 Motion for New Trial 136
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.06.06
Excerpt: ...CEEDINGS: On December 23, 2020, Plaintiff Tracy Stewart (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants County of Los Angeles, Timothy Murakami, and Does 1 through 99 (“Defendants”). The complaint alleges five cause of action: (1) FEHA Discrimination – Disparate Treatment, (2) FEHA Discrimination – Disparate Impact, (3) FEHA Work Environment Harassment, (4) FEHA Retaliation, and (5) FEHA Failure to Prevent Harassment, Discriminatio...
2023.06.05 Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award 272
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.06.05
Excerpt: ... MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On January 31, 2023, Petitioner Cornerstone Research, Incu filed a Peition to Confirm Arbitration Award. The parties entered an engagement letter agreement in February 2020. Petitioner alleges that Respondent breached the agreement by failing to pay Petitioners invoices. Petitioner mitiated arbitration with JAMS Mediation arbitration and a hearing occurred on November 15, 2022, before the Honorable Keith D. Dav...
2023.06.01 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 860
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.06.01
Excerpt: ...tion. An order striking various portions of the Complaint concerning punitive damages. TENTATIVE RULING: . Demurrer is SU STAINED without leave to amend _ . Motionto Strike is DENIED and GRANTED in part STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On June 17, 2022, Plaintiffs Jeff Broido and Kara Lacey ("Plaintiffs") filed a complamt against Defendants JW Propefty Services, Inc., Jos Widjaja, and John Weiler ("Defendants. ") The complaint alle...
2023.05.31 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 382
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.05.31
Excerpt: ...der striking various portions of the FAC that seek restitution and injunctive relief. TENTATIVE RULING: . Demurrer as to the 1 cause of action is Demurrer as to the 2nd cause of action is SUSTAINED, without leave to amend. . Demurrer as to the 3rd an 4th causes of action is SUSTAINED, with leave to amend. Motion to Strike is GRANTED in and DENIED in part 4. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On January 12, 2022, Plaintiffs Hooman Mel...
2023.05.25 Motion to Compel Arbitration 892
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.05.25
Excerpt: ... Arbitration is GRANTED . Motion to Stay Proceedings is GRANTED STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On December 14, 2023, Plaintiff Sandra Polanco ("Plaintiff) filed a complaint agamst Defendant JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association ("Defendant.") The complaint alleged eight causes of action: (1) Pregnancy/Sex Discrimination in Violation of FEHA (2) Disability Discrimination in Violation of FEHA (3) Failure to Provide Reasonable A...
2023.05.25 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 334
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.05.25
Excerpt: ...G: . Demurrer is SUSTAINED, as to the Cause of Action, and OVERRULED: as to the remaining causes of action. . Motionto Strike is DENIED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On December 19, 2022, Plaintiffs Andrew Stafford and Alexa Greger ("Plaintiffs") filed a complaint agamst Defendant Christine Fadly ("Defendant") The complaint alleged 9 causes of action: (1) Private Nuisance, (2) Intentional Influence to Vacate, (3) Termination of...
2023.05.24 Motion to Set Aside or Vacate Default Judgment 682
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.05.24
Excerpt: ...eNacate Dismissal is GRANTED STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On March 19, 2021, Plaintiff Leslie Torres ("Plaintiff') filed a complaint against Defendants Marc Appell, Esq., Law Offices of Marc Appell, aka Marc J. Appell, Esq. ("Defendants. ") The complaint alleges 2 causes of action: (1) Legal Malpractice and (2) Breach of Contract. The complaint alleges that after Plaintiff was in a car accident as a passenger in a LYFT vehicle,...
2023.05.24 Motion for Summary Judgment, Adjudication 220
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.05.24
Excerpt: ... or in the alternative, summary adjudication. TENTATIVE RULING: . Motion for Summary Judgment: or the altemative, Summary Adjudication is DENIED STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On May 4, 2017, Plaintiff Pamela Monk ("Plaintiff') filed an initial Complaint in pro per against Defendants City of Los Angeles, etal. ("Defendants"). The complaint was based on injuries Plaintiff sustained from an alleged false arrest and imprisonment by ...
2023.05.24 Demurrer 962
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.05.24
Excerpt: ...d 8thcauses of action is SUSTAINED, without leave to amend _ 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. ") The complaint alleged 11 causes of action, including but not limited to, breach of contract breach of the warranv of habitabiliV, negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and f...
2023.05.23 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 194
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.05.23
Excerpt: .... TENTATIVE RULING: Demurrer as to the 2nd, 3rd: 4th, 5th, and causes of action is OXÆRRLTLED_ . Demurrer as to the 6th and causes of action is SUSTAINED, with leave to arnend_ . Motionto Strike is DENIED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On November 16, 2022, Plaintiff Marie Augustina Torres ("Plaintiff') filed a complaint against Defendant County of Los Angeles ("Defendant") The complaint alleges eight causes of action based on ...
2023.05.19 Motion for New Trial 451
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.05.19
Excerpt: ... ("Plaintiff') filed a complaint against Defendants M. Najjar, S. Anderson, and B. Anderson ("Defendants"). The complaint alleged a cause of action for quantum meruit The complaint alleges that promises were made for payment but these promises were not kept. On May 2, 2022, Plaintiff dismissed Anderson Defendants. On October 19, 2022, Plaintiff filed the First Amended Complaint which alleged three causes of action: (1) Breach of Contract, (2) Fra...
2023.05.17 Motion to Confirm Arbitration Award 957
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.05.17
Excerpt: ...F: An order affirming the arbitration award as to all Defendants, or altemative, compelling arbitration as to Defendant Harrington. TENTATIVE RULING: Defendants Motion to Confirm the Arbitration Award, or Alternatively, Compel Arbitration as to Defendant Harrington is either continued or Denied without prejudice STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On October 21, 2021, Plaintiff Persevero, LLC, Diedre Watson, Alexander Cavano, LLC, and...
2023.05.17 Motion to Compel IME 386
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.05.17
Excerpt: ...pendent Medical Examination is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On March 20, 2020, Plaintiff Danielle Tumbleson ("Plaintiff") filed a complaint against Defendants City of Los Angeles, Lieutenant Michel Kozak, Detective Richard Wheeler, Detective Kenneth White, and Detective Mario Santana ("Defendants." ) The complaint alleged three causes of action: (1) Gender Discrimination in Violation of FEHA, (2) Sexual Harassment/Host...
2023.05.15 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 907
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.05.15
Excerpt: ... requesting punitive damages. TENTATIVE RULING: . Demurrer as to the 3rd cause of action is SUSTAINED, with leave to amend_[l] STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On August 5, 2021, Plaintiffs Cree Powell and Tamara Lanett Johnson ("Plaintiffs") filed a complaint agamst Defendant Kia Motor America, Inc. ("Defendant'). The complaint alleged four causes of action based on violations of Song-Beverly and fraud. The complaint alleges that ...
2023.05.11 Motion for Prejudgment Order of Possession 142
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.05.11
Excerpt: ...plaint TENTATIVE RULING: . Motion for Order for Prejudgment Possession is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On January 4, 2023, Plaintiff San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments ("Plaintiff) filed a complaint in eminent domain against Defendants 515 Turnbull Canyon, LLC, Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society, Commonwealth Title Insurance Company, and All Persons Unknowm Claiming an Interestin the Property ("Defendan...
2023.05.10 Motion to Disqualify Counsel, for Reconsideration 378
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.05.10
Excerpt: ...y Counsel is DENIED _ 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) Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress, (4)...
2023.05.10 Motion for Sanctions, for Summary Judgment 010
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.05.10
Excerpt: .... Motion Sanctions is DENIED STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On August 18, 2017, Plaintiffs Ronald and Ann Musgrove filed a Complaint agamst Defendants Silver Pictures Entertainment and Silver-Katz Holdings ("Entity Defendants"), Joel Silver, and Martin Herold ("Defendants.") The Complaint alleged one cause of action for wrongful death of Carmel Musgrove. The complaint alleges that in August 2015, Silver, his family, and other emp...
2023.05.08 Motion to Quash Service of Summons 746
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.05.08
Excerpt: ...CEEDINGS: On March 28, 2023, Plaintiff Leonardo M. Lopez ("Plaintiff') filed an unlawful detainer against Defendant Jason Reed ("Defendant") The complaint states that the 6-month lease was changed, and the tenancy become month to month on December 31, 2022. The rent increased from S6,000 to S8,000 commencing April 1, 2023. Defendant notified Plaintiff that he would not be paying the increase in rent and failed to surrender the premises to Plainti...
2023.05.08 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 635
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.05.08
Excerpt: ...g various portions of the SAC TENTATIVE RULING: . Demurrer is OVERRULED, as to the standing issues _ . Demurrer is SU STAINED, without leave to amend as to the 4å . Motion to Strike is DENIED, as to all portions requested STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: cause of action. On February 5, 2016, Plaintiffs Lucille Capra, Jonathan Capra, and Frank Capra III ("Plaintiffs") filed a complaint against Defendant Thomas Capra ("Defendant") T...
2023.05.03 Motion to Compel Arbitration 756
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.05.03
Excerpt: ... RELIEF: An order compelling arbitration. . An order staying the proceedings _ TENTATIVE RULING: . Motion to Compel Arbitration is GRANTED Request to Stay the Proceedings is GRANTED _ STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On December 13, 2022, Plaintiff Leticia Gonzalez ("Plaintiff') filed a complaint against Defendants United Medical Imaging Healthcare Inc„ United Medical Imaging, Inc„ Daniella Santoa, Flora Vasquez, Hamid Khales, ...
2023.05.02 Motion for Summary Adjudication 242
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.05.02
Excerpt: ...ngful Death, Elder Abuse, Lack of Informed Consent, Medical Battery, Fiduciary Duty, Willful Misconduct, Negligent Hiring, Punitive Damages, and Loss of Consortium TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion for Summary Adjudication as to Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Lack of Informed Consent, Medical Battery, Fiduciary Duty, Negligent Hiring, and Loss of Consortium is GRANTED. 2. As to Elder Abuse, Punitve Damages and Willful Misconduct, the Motion is GR...
2023.05.02 Demurrer 872
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.05.02
Excerpt: .../a Kindred Hospital — La Mirada d/b/a Kindred Hospital — San Gabriel Valley, THC — Orange County, LLC d/b/a Kindred Hospital — Los Angeles, and KND Real Estate 40, LLC d/b/a Kindred Hospital — Paramount REQUESTED RELIEF: . An order sustaining the demurrer as to the entire FAC TENTATIVE RULING: . Demurrer is OVERRULED, as to all causes of action. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On June 17, 2022, Plaintiffs THC — Orange ...
2023.04.28 Motion to be Relieved as Counsel 287
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.04.28
Excerpt: ...(S): Plaintiff Emad Hakim REQUESTED RELIEF: . An order relieving Allen B _ Felahy/Felahy Employment Lau-yers as counsel for (1) Defendants Robert D. Spiro, (2) Cole Harris; (3) 1999 Sycamore, LLC; (4) Capital Stone Holdings Inc.; (5) Capitol Stone Management, Inc.; (6) 20715 Avalon: LLC, (7) MedCoast Medservices, Inc.; and, (S) Better 4 You Breakfast: Inc. TENTATIVE RULING: . Motion to be Relieved as Counsel is DENIED STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS ...
2023.04.27 Motion for Summary Judgment, Adjudication 449
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.04.27
Excerpt: ... the 4th through 1 lth causes of action as well as to punitive damages. TENTATIVE RULING: Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On August 5, 2019, Plaintiff Raphael L. Samuel ("Plaintiff') filed a complaint against Defendants Masterlink U.S. & International, LLC, a.ka. Masterlink USL LLC, Trhosia Ingram, Vince Dushwan Williams, and Does 2 through 30 ("Defendants"). The complaint alleged seven cause...
2023.04.18 Motion to Strike Second Motion for Summary Judgment 918
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.04.18
Excerpt: ... Strike Defendant's Second Motion for Summary Judgment is DENIED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff Helene G. Sakellis (“Plaintiff”) worked for Defendant Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (“CSMC”) as a clinical nurse from July1992 to June 2016. Plaintiff alleges various claims against Defendants CSMC, Anna Grief (“Grief”), and Does (collectively, “Defendants”) for retaliation, discrimination based on her age and ...
2023.04.18 Demurrer 926
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.04.18
Excerpt: ...causes of action. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On November 2, 2022, Plaintiff Ryan Stewart (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant Camino Nuevo Charter Academy (“Defendant.”) The complaint alleges that Plaintiff, a gay, African American male, has been employed by Defendant since 2014. In May 2022, Plaintiff accompanied a student's family on a personal trip. In June 2022, Plaintiff was informed he was being inv...
2023.04.18 Demurrer 807
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.04.18
Excerpt: ...the demurrer to all causes of action. 2. An order striking portions of the Complaint that seek punitive damages. TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Demurrer is SUSTAINED, without leave to amend, to all causes of action. 2. Motion to Strike is MOOT. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On December 14, 2022, Plaintiff Greta Curtis, Trustee of the Gregory T. Curtis Turst DTD 9/21/19 (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Prestige Default Services,...
2023.04.18 Demurrer 077
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.04.18
Excerpt: ...entire complaint. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On June 20, 2022, Plaintiff Jennifer Hart (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Jennifer Kramer and Robert Ackerman (“Defendants.”) The operative First Amended Complaint was filed on December 8, 2022. The FAC raises six causes of action: (1) Breach of Contract, (2) Promissory Estoppel, (3) Conversion, (4) Unjust Enrichment, (5) Quantum Meruit, and (6) Civil Con...
2023.04.14 Demurrer 189
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.04.14
Excerpt: ...ATIVE RULING: 1. Demurrer as to the 4 th cause of action is SUSTAINED, with leave to amend. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On December 16, 2022, Plaintiff Southern California Edison Company (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Nasa Services, Inc., and Bonfiacio Garcia (“Defendants.”) The complaint alleges four causes of action: (1) Property Damage for Negligence, (2) Trespass to Chattels, (3) Cost of Repair ...
2023.04.13 Motion to Compel Further Responses 966
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.04.13
Excerpt: ...aintiff provide further responses to Request for Production of Documents Nos. 15, 60, 61, and 68. TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion to Compel Further Responses as to Requests for Production of Documents is GRANTED. 2. Request for Sanctions is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On July 14, 2021, Plaintiff Hiendrick Vartani (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendnat Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club (“Defen...
2023.04.13 Motion to Compel Further Discovery Responses 862
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.04.13
Excerpt: ...es is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On June 17, 2022, Plaintiff Said Garcia (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant General Motors, LLC (“Defendant.”) The complaint alleged one cause of action for Violation of the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Plaintiff alleges that he purchased the Subject Vehicle from the Defendant, which contained various express and implied warranties. After returning the Vehicle to ...
2023.04.12 Motion for Terminating Sanctions 326
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.04.12
Excerpt: ...L FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On August 31, 2021, Plaintiffs Narciso Aparicio, Librada Barca, Luis Enrique Aparicio, Wilber Aparicio, Erick Aparicio, Govani Aparicio, Magiber Aparicio, and Ashley Aparicio (“Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint against Defendants Carol Holloway and Paul Holloway (“Defendants”.) The complaint alleged two causes of action (1) Negligence, and (2) Tortious Breach of Implied Warranty of Habitability. The complaint alle...
2023.04.11 Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement 136
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.04.11
Excerpt: ...ment Agreement is GRANTED. 2. Request for Attorneys' Fees is GRANTED. 3. Request for Pre-Judgment Interest is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On December 31, 2018, Plaintiffs Jing Gong, Paul Woloski, Ai Ying Gong, and GWG, Investment, LLC., filed a Complaint against Defendants Fred A. Wong, Wong & Mak, LLP, Te Chuan Chu, Ming Der Lin, Sincere Escrow, Inc., and Margaret Chiu for the following causes of action: (1) Quiet Ti...
2023.04.11 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 721
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.04.11
Excerpt: ...es of action. 2. An order striking various portions of the Complaint that request punitive damages. TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Demurrer is SUSTAINED, with leave to amend, as to the 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd causes of action. 2. Demurrer is OVERRULED, as to the 7 th cause of action. 3. Motion to Strike is MOOT. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On October 31, 2022, Plaintiffs Sagi Jacob Cohen and Shlomit Cohen (“Plaintiffs”) filed a complai...
2023.04.06 Motion for Attorney Fees 853
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.04.06
Excerpt: ...ling S55,879.77. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On September 4, 2020, Plaintiffs Abel Castaneda and Violeta Cobos ("Plaintiffs") filed a complaint against General Motors, LLC ("Defendant.") The complaint alleges 3 causes of action: (1) Breach of Implied Warranty of Merchantability under the Song-Beverly Warranty Act, (2) Breach of Express Warranty under the Song-Beverly Warranty Act, and (3) Fraudulent Inducement - Concealment Th...
2023.04.04 Motion for Deposit of Funds and Discharge of Stakeholders 690
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.04.04
Excerpt: ...endants. REQUESTED RELIEF: . An order authorizing Moving Defendant to deposit with the Clerk of Coun $7,500, the ftll penalty ofBond No. GCL5424998_ An order discharging Moving Defendant from liability An order restraining others from instituting or prosecuting any proceedings affecting the rights and obligations of Moving Defendant with respect to all claims under the Bond No. GCL5424998_ A judgment of dismissal as to Moving Defendant. 4. . An o...
2023.03.29 Anti-SLAPP Motion to Strike 378
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.03.29
Excerpt: ... Cross-Complaint and all causes of action in the Cross-Complaint_ TENTATIVE RULING: . 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) Inte...
2023.03.23 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 753
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.03.23
Excerpt: ... RULING: Demurrer: as to all causes of action: is SUSTAINED, without leave to amend. . Motion to Strike is MOOT STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On August 25, 2022, Plaintiff Latina Young ("Plaintiff) filed a complaint against Defendant USC Care Medical Group, Inc. (erroneously sued as USC Medical Center (Rape Treatment Center)) ("Defendant") On November 30, 2022, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint The complaint alleged thre...
2023.03.16 Motion to Strike 786
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.03.16
Excerpt: ...IEF: An order striking various portions of the Complaint concerning punitive damages TENTATIVE RULING: . Motionto Strike is DENIED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On May 13, 2022, Plaintiff Nicholas Estrada ("Plaintiff') filed a complamt against Defendants Steve Sungho Lee, Stelee Industries, Inc„ SL Property Management I LLC, SL Property Management II LLC, L & H Limited Partnership, Bio Hazard Inc., Minh V. Vo, Green Buddah LL...
2023.03.15 Motion for Terminating Sanctions 977
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.03.15
Excerpt: ...natively, an order granting evidence or issue sanctions TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion for Terminating Sanctions, striking Defendants' Answer 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 Barca de Jalisco Restaurant and La Barca Jalisco Restaurant, ...
2023.03.15 Application for Reconsideration Order Denying Motion for Order of Partition Proceeds 098
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.03.15
Excerpt: ... sale of the Subject Property RULING: 1. Motion for Reconsideration of Order for Partition is set for a hearing. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On May 24, 2019, Plaintiff CA Home Buyers 247, LLC (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant Howard Edward Terrell, Jr. (“Defendant.”) The complaint alleged five causes of action: (1) Breach of Contract, (2) Intentional Misrepresentation and Fraud, (3) Negligent Misreprese...
2023.03.14 OSC Re Submission of Default Judgment 290
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.03.14
Excerpt: ...585 permits entry of a judgment after a Defendant fails to timely answer following proper service of process. A party seeking judgment on the default by the Court must file a Request for Court Judgment, and provide: (1) a brief summary of the case; (2) declarations or other admissible evidence in support of the judgment requested; (3) interest computations as necessary; (4) a memorandum of costs and disbursements; (5) a proposed form of judgment;...
2023.03.14 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 451
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.03.14
Excerpt: ...E RULING: 1. Demurrer is SUSTAINED, without leave to amend, as to the entire complaint. 2. Motion to Strike is MOOT. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On March 16, 2020, Plaintiff Ernest Calhoon (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants M. Najjar, S. Anderson, and B. Anderson (“Defendants”). The complaint alleged a cause of action for quantum meruit. The complaint alleges that promises were made for payment, but the...
2023.03.13 Motion for Leave to Amend 021
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.03.13
Excerpt: ...: 1. Motion for Leave to Amend Plaintiffs' complaint is GRANTED, in part, and DENIED, in part. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On June 6, 2018, Plaintiffs Lester Singer and Monica Mercado (“Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint against Greystar (“Defendant.”) The complaint alleged six causes of action: (1) Premises Liability, (2) Negligence, (3) Battery, (4) Assault, (5) Assault, and (6) Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distre...
2023.03.10 OSC Re Submission of Default Judgment 354
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.03.10
Excerpt: ...f action for wage and hours violations under various Codes: seven Labor Code, one Civil, two Government, and one Business and Professions. On that same date, Plaintiffs filed the Civil Case Cover Sheet (CM—010) identifying the case as an Employment Case. On May 12, 2021, Plaintiffs filed the First Amended Complaint (FAC) adding a 12 th Cause of action, alleging a representative action under the California Private Attorney General Act of 2004 (P...
2023.03.09 Motion to Compel Arbitration 254
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.03.09
Excerpt: ...ED. 2. Motion for a Stay of the Proceedings is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On June 6, 2022, Plaintiff Donald Spangler (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant Nissan North America (“Defendant.”) The complaint alleged five causes of action for violations under the Song-Beverly Act and for fraudulent inducement – concealment. Plaintiff alleged that they entered into a warranty contract with Defendant ...
2023.03.03 Motion to Partition Proceeds 098
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.03.03
Excerpt: ... for Order for Partition is DENIED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On May 24, 2019, Plaintiff CA Home Buyers 247, LLC (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant Howard Edward Terrell, Jr. (“Defendant.”) The complaint alleged five causes of action: (1) Breach of Contract, (2) Intentional Misrepresentation and Fraud, (3) Negligent Misrepresentation, (4) Accounting, and (5) Injunctive Relief. The complaint alleges tha...
2023.03.02 Motion for Leave to Amend 286
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2023.03.02
Excerpt: ...On September 9, 2021, Plaintiff Seonah Jo (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant Jinyeung Choi (“Defendant.”) The complaint alleged four causes of action: (1) Breach of Contract, (2) Breach of Fiduciary Duty, (3) Unjust Enrichment, and (4) Declaratory Relief. The complaint alleges that the parties entered into an oral agreement to operate a business partnership regarding the operation of Los Coyotes Veterinary Practice, P.C., a...

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