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...

Excerpt: ...s, specifically in the second cause of action. TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Demurrer is OVERRULED, as to the 5 th cause of action. 2. Demurrer is SUSTAINED, as to the 2 nd cause of action. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On October 19, 2021, Plaintiff Ora Shenassa (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant Hyundai Motor America (“Defendant.”) The complaint alleged five causes of action based on violations under Song-Beverly...

Excerpt: ...rvene is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On June 21, 2018, Plaintiff Cheryl Chae Castillo (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint. On February 4, 2022, a Notice of Entry of Amended Judgment was filed. The current Motion for Leave to Intervene was filed on December 7, 2022. A Notice of Non-Opposition was filed on February 22, 2023. LEGAL STANDARD: CCP section 387(d) provides the following: (1) The court shall, upon timely appl...

Excerpt: ...use of action. 2. An order striking various portions of the Complaint concerning punitive damages. TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Demurrer is SUSTAINED, with leave to amend. 2. Motion to Strike is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On June 17, 2022, Plaintiffs Jeff Broido and Kara Lacey (“Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint against Defendants JW Property Services, Inc., Jos Widjaja, and John Weiler (“Defendants.”) The complaint all...

Excerpt: ...idi REQUESTED RELIEF: 1. An order severing the claims into three phases TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion to Sever is DENIED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On July 27, 2020, Plaintiff State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Marina Chaliyan, Yuriy S. Chaliyan, Jacqueline Chaliyan, Madlen Chaliyan, Svetlana Yakimidi (“Defendants”) for declaratory relief. The complaint all...

Excerpt: ...for Approval of PAGA 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 July 26, 2021, Plaintiff Daniel Dominguez Guzman (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against National Freight Logistics, LLC and Steve Fregoso (“Defendants.”) The complaint alleged nine causes of action based on various Labor Code violation...

Excerpt: ... request punitive or exemplary damages. TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Demurrer as to all causes of action is SUSTAINED, with leave to amend. 2. Motion to Strike is MOOT. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On May 2, 2022, Plaintiff Santosh Padki (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Tone It Up, Inc., and Tengram Capital Partners, L.P. (“Defendants.”) On August 30, 2022, Defendant Tone It Up, Inc., filed an Answer. On Augus...

Excerpt: ...G: 1. Motion to Strike is GRANTED, as to the portions of the Complaint that pertain to punitive damages. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On October 4, 2022, Plaintiffs Lewis Cohen and Alejandra Cohen (“Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint against Defendant Starr Indemnity & Liability Company (“Defendant.”) The complaint alleged two causes of action: (1) Breach of the Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing and (2) Breach of Contract...

Excerpt: ...RULING: 1. Demurrer is SUSTAINED, without leave to amend, to all causes of action. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On June 7, 2022, Plaintiff Andrew Milder (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Moon & Dorsett, PC, Dana Moon, Jeffrey Dorsett & Jeremy Cook (“Defendants.”) The complaint alleges TWO causes of action: (1) Fraud and (2) Breach of Contract. [1] Plaintiff alleges that Defendants failed to notify Plain...

Excerpt: ... 1. Motion for Relief from Judgment is DENIED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On February 19, 2021, Plaintiff Darryl Wilkins (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Hillary Duff, Wendy Williams, The Wendy Williams Show, Talk WWW Production Inc., Fox Broadcasting Company, and Does 1 through 50. The complaint alleged two causes of action: (1) Libel and (2) Slander. The complaint alleges that while the Plaintiff was t...

Excerpt: ...Law Group, Cecille L. Hester and Bryan Carney REQUESTED RELIEF: 1. An order granting the Protective Order TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion for Protective Order is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On March 8, 2022, Plaintiffs Pomona Healthcare & Wellness Center, LLC, Pomona Nursing & Healthcare Centre, LLC, Rockport Administrative Services, LLC, and Brius Management Co. (“Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint against Defendants Hes...

Excerpt: ...ciates, LLC, and Coast LB Associates LLC TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion for Charging Orders Against Beneficial Interests of Bernice Cheng in Obispo Associates, LLC, and Coast LB Associates LLC is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On October 20, 2017, Plaintiff filed a Complaint, and on February 20, 2018, the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) for: 1. involuntary dissolution of Coastal LB Associates, LLC; 1. involunt...

Excerpt: ...ND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On September 20, 2022, the Court of Appeal issued a Remittitur. On January 24, 2023, Plaintiff filed the current Motion to Amend Judgment. Defendant's Opposition was filed on February 6, 2023. Plaintiff's Reply was filed on February 10, 2023. LEGAL STANDARD Code of Civil Procedure § 187 states: “[w]hen jurisdiction is, by the Constitution or this Code, or by any other statute, conferred on a Court or judicial officer, all th...

Excerpt: ...n the Second Amended Complaint TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Demurrer as to 1 st and 2 nd Causes of Action is SUSTAINED, with 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. The complaint raised three causes of action: (1) Breach of Contract, (2) Breach of Implied...

Excerpt: ...5 th, 6 th, and 7 th causes of action TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Summary Adjudication is GRANTED, as to the 1 st, 3 rd, 4 th, 5 th, 6 th, and 7 th causes of action STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On February 25, 2019, Plaintiff Christopher Fenton (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants DMG Entertainment, LLC; DMG Entertainment Holding, LLC; DMG Management Services, Inc.; New Asia Success Partners Limited; Healthy Soar Inv...

Excerpt: ...ERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiffs Sergey Grishin (“Grishin”) and his company SG Acquisitions, LLC (“SGA”) filed a Complaint on May 29, 2018 against Defendants Anna Fedoseeva (“Fedoseeva”) and Jennifer Sulkess (“Sulkess”) and their movie production company, Twelve Production, Ltd. (“TP”), alleging that they defrauded Grishin and his company to loan or invest approximately half a million dollars in Fedoseeva and Sulkess...

Excerpt: .... Motion to Transfer and Consolidate is DENIED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On October 4, 2022, Plaintiffs Lewis Cohen and Alejandra Cohen (“Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint against Defendant Starr Indemnity & Liability Company (“Defendant.”) The complaint alleged two causes of action: (1) Breach of the Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing and (2) Breach of Contract. Plaintiffs allege that when the purchased tickets for a...

Excerpt: ...Anticouni Trust”), and Ralph Schiavone (“Schiavone”) (collectively, “Demurring Parties”) RESPONDING PARTY(S): Plaintiffs Antaliah Thomas Vinnai, Antoinette Thomas Love, individually and as successors in interest to the Estate of Carrie Thomas (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiffs initiated this action on July 1, 2022 against Defendants Total Lender; AMB; Lawrence; McDonough Trust; An...

Excerpt: ...D. 2. Motion for a Stay of the Proceedings is DENIED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On December 18, 2020, Plaintiff Marlon Gallo (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant Nissan North America, Inc. America (“Defendant.”) The complaint alleged two violations under the Song- Beverly Act. The complaint alleges that when Plaintiff purchased the Vehicle, it came with various written warranties. During that warranty pe...

Excerpt: ...ACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff proposes to call Expert witness Jan Duffy, Esq.to offer the following opinions: 1. Defendants “failed to take the required usual and reasonable steps to prevent and/or correct potential harassment, retaliation and discrimination.” (Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendants' Motion in Limine No. 9 at p. 6 (“Opposition”).) 2. “Despite the characterization of the termination as a layoff, Cartie McDonald's fail...

Excerpt: ...r granting terminating sanctions TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion for Terminating Sanctions is DENIED. 2. Motion for Monetary Sanction is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On February 24, 2021, Thomas A. Chesney ("Plaintiff'), individually and derivatively on behalf of TG Automotive, Inc. and Santa Clarita Tire & Service Inc. (collectively, the "Corporations") filed this action against his brother and business partner, Gregory A...

Excerpt: ... RELIEF: 1. An order granting the motion to seal certain exhibits filed concurrently with the Motion for Summary Judgment. TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion to Seal is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On February 25, 2019, Plaintiff Christopher Fenton (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants DMG Entertainment, LLC; DMG Entertainment Holding, LLC; DMG Management Services, Inc.; New Asia Success Partners Limited; Hea...

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: ...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: ...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: ...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: ...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: ...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: ...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...

Excerpt: ...1. Demurrer is SUSTAINED, as to the Second and Fourth Causes of Action. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On March 2, 2022, Plaintiffs Tracey Fontenette Allen (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Ashely Nicole Fontenette, Anthony H. Ruey, an individual and Sureties on his Bond, and Does 1 through 10. Plaintiff filed a Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint, which was granted on May 27, 2022. Plaintiff fil...

Excerpt: ...MENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: LEGAL STANDARD: Although a trial court has discretion to vacate the entry of a default or subsequent judgment, this discretion may be exercised only after the party seeking relief has shown that there is a proper ground for relief, and that the party has raised that ground in a procedurally proper manner, within any applicable time limits.”(Cruz v. Fagor America, Inc. (2007) 146 Cal.App.4th 488, 495.) ...

Excerpt: ...ernatively, discontinue use of water line TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion for Preliminary Injunction is GRANTED, in part. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On July 19, 2021, Plaintiff Janice R. Boyd (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against VIP Princess Court HOA and First Light Property Management (“Defendants.”) The complaint alleged two causes of action: (1) Nuisance and (2) Negligence. The complaint alleges that Plaintiff and ...

Excerpt: ...ncial Discovery (Motion #3) TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion to Seal is GRANTED STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiffs Sergey Grishin (“Grishin”) and his company SG Acquisitions, LLC (“SGA”) filed a Complaint on May 29, 2018 against Defendants Anna Fedoseeva (“Fedoseeva”) and Jennifer Sulkess (“Sulkess”) and their movie production company, Twelve Production, Ltd. (“TP”), alleging that they defrauded Grishin and ...

Excerpt: ...atively, Summary Adjudication is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On February 23, 2022, Plaintiff Discover Bank (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant Leslie Molina (“Defendant.”) The complaint alleged cause of action for common counts. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant entered into a Loan Agreement with Plaintiff. However, Plaintiff has failed to make payments on the loan, resulting in a balance of $25,2...

Excerpt: ...Attorneys' Fees is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On March 18, 2022, Appellant The Wrap News, Inc. (“Appellant”) filed a notice of appeal of the Order, Decision or Award of the Labor Commissioner, as to the matter involved with Respondent Jocelyn Johnson (“Respondent.”) In the Decision of the Labor Commissioner, Appellant was ordered to pay Respondent $10,094.57. On July 22, 2022, Respondent filed a Demurrer with...

Excerpt: ...ion for Attorneys' Fees is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On February 19, 2021, Plaintiff Darryl Wilkins (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Hillary Duff, Wendy Williams, The Wendy Williams Show, Talk WWW Production Inc., Fox Broadcasting Company, and Does 1 through 50. The complaint alleged two causes of action: (1) Libel and (2) Slander. The complaint alleges that while the Plaintiff was taking photo...

Excerpt: ...is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On October 4, 2019, Plaintiffs John DeLong and Judith DeLong, as individual and co-trustees of the DeLong Family Trust, Dated May 20, 2005, filed a complaint against Defendants Engel & Engel, LLP, Douglas Chadwick Biggins, First American Title Company, and Does 1 through 10 (“Defendants”). The complaint was for declaratory relief. Plaintiffs alleged that defendants' collection effort...

Excerpt: .... STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiffs Sergey Grishin (“Grishin”) and his company SG Acquisitions, LLC (“SGA”) filed a Complaint on May 29, 2018 against Defendants Anna Fedoseeva (“Fedoseeva”) and Jennifer Sulkess (“Sulkess”) and their movie production company, Twelve Production, Ltd. (“TP”), alleging that they defrauded Grishin and his company to loan or invest approximately half a million dollars in Fed...

Excerpt: ...tee of the Nolan Trust Dated October 27, 2008, Donna J. Smith-Nolan, individually and as Trustee of the Nolan Trust Dated October 27, 2008 RESPONDING PARTY(S): Plaintiff J. Steed Inc. REQUESTED RELIEF: 1. An order granting leave to file a cross-complaint TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion for Leave to File Cross-Complaint is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On January 12, 2022, Plaintiff J. Steed Inc., a California Corporation, d...

Excerpt: ...ENTATIVE RULING: Motion for leave to File First Amended Complaint is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On November 6, 2020, Plaintiff Artecia Puckett (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant Kia Motors America, Inc. (“Defendant.”) The complaint alleged (1) Violation of Subdivision (D) of Civil Code § 1793.2, (2) Violation of Subdivision (B) of Civil Code § 1793.2, (3) Violation ...

Excerpt: ...enter, LLC, Pomona Nursing & Healthcare Centre, LLC, Rockport Administrative Services, LLC, and Brius Management Co. REQUESTED RELIEF: 1. An order sustaining the demurrer to the FAC as all three causes of action 2. An order striking portions of the FAC relating to punitive damages TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Demurrer is OVERRULED as to all causes of action. 2. Motion to Strike is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On March 8, 2022,...

Excerpt: ...he First Cause of Action for Conversion is OVERRULED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On April 14, 2021, Plaintiff Davidian Ouyang (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants ESP Group Ltd., Yun Bo Yang, Yan Wang, Shao Xiong Zhou, Yang Yang, and Does 1 through 20. The complaint alleged four causes of action: (1) Breach of Oral Contract, (2) Fraud, (3) Fraudulent Conveyance, and (4) Breach of Fiduciary Duty. The complain...

Excerpt: ...aining the Demurrer as to the 4 th Cause of Action for Negligence Per se. 2. An order striking various portions of the SAC that relate to punitive damages, attorneys' fees, and allegations of pain and suffering. TENTATIVE RULING: 3. Demurrer as to the 4 th Cause of Action is OVERRULED. 4. Motion to Strike is DENIED, in part, and GRANTED, in part. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On August 26, 2021, Plaintiffs Charmain Campbell, Pat...

Excerpt: ...ave to amend. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On August 9, 2022, Plaintiff Kyron Shakir (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant Alex R. Kessel (“Defendant”) alleging one cause of action, breach of fiduciary duty. The complaint alleges that Defendant was Plaintiff's attorney and represented them for the criminal charge of burgarly. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant informed Plaintiff that restitution would not exce...

Excerpt: ...order sustaining the demurrer to the FAC as to causes of action 1 through 10 2. An order striking various portions of the FAC relating to derivative actions and punitive damages TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Demurrer is SUSTAINED, with leave to amend, as to all causes of action. 2. Motion to Strike is moot. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On April 4, 2022, Defendants D-Mas, LLC, Israel Yagudaev, and Mairam Yagudaev (Plaintiffs) filed a com...

Excerpt: ...er and Jacob Gonzalez TENTATIVE RULING: Motion to Strike is DENIED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On May 5, 2022, Plaintiff Kenneth Fraser and Jacob Gonzalez (“Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint 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 LLC, Raheela Lakhany, Smoke Tokes LLC, Shafaq...

Excerpt: ... to Compel Compliance is DENIED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On February 5, 2020, Plaintiff Crispin Cisneros (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Ruben Salais, Phil Bragandy (“Defendants.”) The complaint alleged 10 causes of action based on disability and age discrimination, failure to accommodate, retaliation, wrongful discharged, and unfair business practices. The complaint a...

Excerpt: ... Motion to Compel Arbitration is GRANTED, as to the individual PAGA claim. Plaintiff's representative claim is STAYED STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On April 1, 2022, Plaintiff Derek Lee filed a complaint against Defendants ABC Legal Services, Inc., ABC Legal Services, LLC, ABC Legal Investors, Inc. (“Defendants.”) The complaint was for civil penalties under the Private Attorneys General Act of 2004. The complaint alleges var...

Excerpt: ...tiplier and reduced as to time spent after the § 998 offer that was accepted in December 2019. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a “lemon law” action. Plaintiff filed a complaint on February 14, 2018, and the First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) on January 8, 2019. The FAC alleges that Defendant failed to service and repair the vehicle to conform to the applicable express warranties as required by Civil Code (“CC”) �...

Excerpt: .... An order striking portions of the FAC that refer to multiple patients. TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Demurrer is SUSTAINED, with leave to amend as to 1 st and 2 nd Causes of Action. 2. Demurrer is OVERRULED, as to 3 rd Cause of Action. 3. Motion to Strike is MOOT. 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 Com...

Excerpt: ...ve to File a Third Amended Complaint is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On March 28, 2019, Plaintiffs Griselda Bonilla and Lucero Lopez (“Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint against Defendants One Stop Internet, Inc., One Stop LLC, Alfonso Rodriguez, Juan Beltran, and Does 1 through 100. Plaintiffs filed a First Amended Complaint on September 19, 2019. The FAC alleges 17 causes of action: (1) Actual/Perceived Disability Ha...

Excerpt: ...g Defendants to deposit with the Clerk of Court $220,000, minus the attorneys' fees of $6,480. 2. An order discharging Moving Defendants from liability. 3. A judgment of dismissal as to Moving Defendants. 4. An order awarding Moving Defendants $6,480 in attorneys' fees. TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion for Order for Deposit of Funds with the Clerk of Court is DENIED. 2. Motion for discharging Moving Defendants from liability is DENIED. 3. Dismissal as...

Excerpt: ...or Approval of PAGA 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 April 17, 2019, Plaintiffs Brenda Larios and Jorge Vera (“Plaintiffs”) filed a Complaint against Defendants Monarca, Inc., LA Monarca Bakery IV LLC, Monarca Bakery IV LLC, (“Defendants.”) Plaintiffs bring this employment action against D...

Excerpt: ...TERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On September 13, 2018, Plaintiff National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2007-2 (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant Elizabeth Villalobos (“Defendant”). The complaint was for breach of contract. The complaint alleges that parties entered into a loan agreement, however, the Defendant failed to make payments are required. On March 6, 2019, Plaintiff filed a Stipulation and Order Settlement Agreem...

Excerpt: ...dgment is DENIED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On October 6, 2021, Plaintiff Alexandra I. Rodriguez (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Raphael Aharonoff (“Defendant”). The complaint alleged five causes of action: (1) Fraudulent Inducement/Intentional Misrepresentation, (2) Breach of Contract, (3) Recission based on Fraud, (4) Declaration of Constructive Trust, and 5) Declaratory Relief. Plaintiff alleges that the t...

Excerpt: ...RULING: 1. Motion for Leave to File Third Amended Complaint is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On September 4, 2019, Plaintiffs Ashley Hensarling and Sandra Hensarling, individually and derivatively on behalf of BrowGal, LLC (“Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint against Defendants Tonya Crooks, Shaun O'Halloren, Lindsay Pacifico, Arches & Halos, LLC, Browgal, LLC, and Does 1 through 50 (“Defendants”). The complaint all...

Excerpt: .../OR PROCEEDINGS: On May 4, 2017, Plaintiff Pamela Monk (“Plaintiff”) filed an initial Complaint in pro per against Defendants City of Los Angeles, et al. (“Defendants”). The complaint was based on injuries Plaintiff sustained from an alleged false arrest and imprisonment by Los Angeles Police Department officers. On June 16, 2017, the case was removed to federal court. On April 10, 2018, Plaintiff filed the First Amended Complaint (“FAC...

Excerpt: ...VE RULING: 2. Motion for Leave to Amend the Second Amended Complaint is GRANTED. 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 Infliction of Emotional Distress, (3) Negligence, (4) In...

Excerpt: ...orders TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion for Contempt is DENIED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On June 19, 2020, Plaintiff Hakim (Plaintiff) filed a complaint against Defendants Robert D. Spiro, Cole Harris, 1999 Sycamore, LLC, Capital Stone Holdings Inc., Capitol Stone Management, Inc., and 20715 Avalon, LLC (Defendants). The complaint alleged 11 causes of action, based on breach of contract and various labor code violations. Plainti...

Excerpt: ...tion for Attorneys' Fees is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On February 19, 2021, Plaintiff Darryl Wilkins (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Hillary Duff, Wendy Williams, The Wendy Williams Show, Talk WWW Production Inc., Fox Broadcasting Company, and Does 1 through 50. The complaint alleged two causes of action: (1) Libel and (2) Slander. The complaint alleges that while the Plaintiff was taking phot...

Excerpt: ...ING: Motion to Compel Deposition is DENIED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On September 26, 2018, Plaintiffs Sandra Molina, Jason Ramirez, Pedro Montoya, a minor by and through his Guardian ad litem, Sandra Molina, Abigail Zoey Molina, a minor by and through her Guardian ad litem, Sandra Molina, Carlos Diaz, Edis Rivera, Ashley River, a minor by and through her Guardian ad litem, Edis Rivera, and Felix Rivera a minor by and throu...

Excerpt: ...ne Chaliyan, Madlen Chaliyan, Svetlana Yakimidi REQUESTED RELIEF: 1. An order granting Summary Adjudication as to the 3 rd, 4 th, 5 th, and 6 th causes of action and the claim for punitive damages. TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion for Summary Adjudication is DENIED, as to the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th causes of action. 2. Motion for Summary Adjudication is GRANTED, as to the claim for punitive damages STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On Ju...

Excerpt: ...ntentional Tort, Fraud, and Alter Ego Causes of Action is SUSTAINED, with leave to amend. Demurrer as to the Conversion Cause of Action is SUSTAINED, without leave to amend. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On June 29, 2021, Plaintiff Sandra Thompson, an individual and as administrator of the estate of Tommy Thompson, filed this action against Marlowe Joaquin (Defendant Marlowe) and 515 Irving Avenue, LLC (“Irving LLC”). On Sep...

Excerpt: ...105-114 TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion to Compel Further is GRANTED. 2. Request for Sanctions will be considered. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On May 31, 2019, Plaintiff Julio Espinoza (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Union Pacific Railroad Company, H & M International Transportation, Inc., Donald Gonzales, and P & B Intermodal Services, LLC (“Defendants.”) The complaint alleged six causes of action based in strict ...

Excerpt: ...Arbitration is GRANTED. 2. Motion to Stay the Proceedings is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On January 21, 2022, Plaintiff Robert Moya (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant Ralphs Grocery Company dba Ralphs Grocery Company of Ohio and Does 1 through 99 (“Defendant”). The complaint alleged ten causes of action: (1) FEHA Discrimination: Disparate Impact, (2) FEHA Discrimination: Failure to Provide a Rea...

Excerpt: ...TATIVE RULING: 1. Motion to Compel Arbitration is DENIED. 2. Request for a stay in the proceedings is DENIED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On May 24, 2022, Plaintiff Severino Dela Rosa (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Tutor Perini Corporation, Tutor-Saliba Corporation, Tutor-Saliba Managed Joint Ventures (“Defendants”). The complaint alleged four causes of action based on age discrimination, retaliatio...

Excerpt: ...reduction as discussed below. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On March 8, 2018, Plaintiff Glenda Rodger (“Plaintiff filed a complaint against Defendant Los Angeles County and Does 1 through 50 (“Defendant”). The complaint alleged eight causes of action: (1) Hostile Work Environment Harassment, (2) Discrimination, (3) Retaliation, (4) Failure to Prevent, (5) Labor Code § 1102.5, (6) Labor Code § 6310, (7) Failure to Accommo...

Excerpt: ...er striking portions of the Complaint that refer to punitive damages, duplicative claims, and improper allegations. TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Demurrer is OVERRULED, as to the fifth, ninth, and tenth causes of action 2. Demurrer is SUSTAINED, without leave to amend, as to the sixth cause of action 3. Motion to Strike is DENIED, in its entirety STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On April 13, 2022, Plaintiff Cshediiz Coleman, Jonathan Margol...

Excerpt: ...T OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On August 11, 2021, Plaintiff filed the Complaint, alleging breach of contract; general negligence; and breach of fiduciary duty against Defendant Soroky. On September 23, 2021, Plaintiff filed his First Amended Complaint (FAC), alleging breach of contract; professional negligence; and breach of fiduciary duty against Defendant Soroky. Plaintiff also alleged malice, fraud, and oppression to support addition...

Excerpt: ...suant to CCP 2029.600 et seq.” (the “Petition”) against Respondent Twitter, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Twitter”). The Petition alleges 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 January 2022, the defendants in the Ohio Action used anonymous Twitter accounts to invade...

Excerpt: ...ages 2. An order compelling Defendants to provide responses to Special Interrogatories, Set Two, Form Interrogatories, Set Two, Request for Production, Set Two. 3. An order deeming admitted the Request for Admissions, Set Two. TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion to Compel Defendants to provide Statement of Damages is GRANTED. 2. Motion to Compel as to the Form Interrogatories, Special Interrogatories, Request for Production is GRANTED. 3. Motion to Deem ...

Excerpt: ...gs TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion to Compel Arbitration is GRANTED. 2. Motion to Stay the Proceedings is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On April 5, 2022, Plaintiff Leslie Alvarenga (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Venbrook Group, LLC, and Rosemarie Simmons (“Defendants”). The complaint alleged twelve causes of action based on disability and gender discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful terminati...

Excerpt: ...The Motion to Compel Arbitration is GRANTED, as to the individual PAGA claim. Plaintiff's representative claim is STAYED STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On November 16, 2022, Plaintiff Nicklos Watkins (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against LKQ Corporation, LKQ Lakenor Auto & Truck Salvage, Inc. (“Defendants.”) The complaint was for civil penalties under Labor Code Private Attorney General Act. The complaint contains alleg...

Excerpt: ...: 1. Motion for Protective Order is DENIED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On February 2, 2021, Plaintiffs Paraga Import & Co., LTd, successor to Paraga Co, Ltd, and Shoaxing Paraga Import & Export Co., Ltd (“Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint against Defendant Samtex Fabrics, Inc., Shimson Kachan, Justin Kachan, Mojgan Rahimian (“Defendants.”) The complaint alleged five causes of action based on a breach of contract. The par...

Excerpt: ...leave to file a First Amended Complaint TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion for Leave to Amend First Amended Complaint is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiffs Endanicha Bragg, Tracy Plummer, and Marisol Romero (“Plaintiffs”) filed an initial Complaint on October 7, 2019, and the operative First Amended Complaint on April 16, 2020. The FAC alleges that the Plaintiffs all became pregnant during the course of their work, and ...

Excerpt: ...NG: 1. Demurrer as to the Second, Fourth, and Fifth Causes of Action are OVERRULED. 2. Demurrer as to the Third and Sixth Causes of Action are SUSTAINED, without leave to amend. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On May 6, 2022, Plaintiff Rosa Blanca Guzman (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant Jose Edwin Madrid, an all persons unknown, claiming, any legal or equitable right, title, estate, lien, easement, or interest...

Excerpt: ...to Compel Arbitration is GRANTED. 2. Motion to Stay the Proceedings is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On October 1, 2021, Plaintiff Jan Loving (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant Stage 29 Productions, LLC (“Defendant.”) The complaint alleges three causes of action (1) Retaliation, Cal. Labor Code § 1102.5, (2) Retaliation, Cal. Labor Code § 6310, and (3) Wrongful Termination in Violation of Public...

Excerpt: ...der striking portions of the Complaint that refer to damages, specifically in the second and third causes of action TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Demurrer is OVERRULED, as to Defendant's uncertainty request 2. Demurrer is OVERRULED, as to the first, third, fourth, and fifth causes of action 3. Demurrer is SUSTAIEND, with leave to amend, as to the second cause of action 4. Motion to Strike is MOOT, in part, and DENIED, in part STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS A...

Excerpt: ...der granting the request for attorney's TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion for Discharge is taken off calendar. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On March 12, 2021, Plaintiff in Interpleader Beverly Law (“Plaintiff in Interpleader”) filed a complaint in interpleader against Defendants in Interpleader Key Health Medical Solutions, Coastal Medical Group, Redlands Chiropractic, Encino Anesthesia Associates, INC, Department of Health Care ...

Excerpt: ...l Deposition is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On August 11, 2021, Plaintiff Sonny Benudiz (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant William Soroky (“Defendant.”) The First Amended Complaint was filed on September 23, 2021. The Second Amended Complaint was filed on December 8, 2021. The complaint alleges four causes of action: (1) Breach of Contract, (2) General Negligence – Professional Negligence, (3)...

Excerpt: ...Continuance of Action by Personal Representative of Defendants and Cross-Complainants' Estate is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On December 22, 2017, Plaintiff Associated Materials, LLC dba Alside Supply (“Alside Supply”) filed a complaint against Defendants Arshi Malde (“Arshi”); Indumati A. Malde (“Indumati”); Triple M Windows, LLC (“Triple M”); GDCV Pasadena 173 LLC (“GDCV”); BMO Harris Bank N.A. (...

Excerpt: ...nd Costs 3) An order appointing Phoenix Settlement Administrators as Settlement Administrator and approve fee 4) Disbursement of Settlement Sum to LWDA and Aggrieved Employees TENTATIVE RULING: 1) Motion for Approval of PAGA Settlement is GRANTED. 2) Request for Plaintiffs' Attorneys' Fees Costs is GRANTED. 3) Request for Phoenix Settlement Administrators as Settlement Administrator and approve fee is GRANTED. 4) Request for Disbursement of Settl...