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2022.09.19 Motion to Compel Deposition 661
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.09.19
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)...
2022.09.14 Motion for Continuance of Action 968
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.09.14
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. (...
2022.09.13 Motion for Preliminary Approval of PAGA Settlement 188
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.09.13
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...
2022.09.13 Demurrer 567
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.09.13
Excerpt: ... twenty-first causes of action TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Demurrer as to the Fifth Cause of Action is SUSTAINED, without leave to amend, and partially SUSTAINED as to the Sixth Cause of Action. 2. Demurrer as to the remaining Causes of Action are OVERRULED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On August 18, 2021, Plaintiff Jane Doe (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Food 4 Less of California, Inc., Ralph's Grocery Company...
2022.09.08 Motion for Summary Judgment 115
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.09.08
Excerpt: ...ED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On June 3, 2019, Plaintiff Marcella McMahon (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants California Automobile Insurance Company, formerly known as Mercury Indemnity Company, Accurate Leak Locators and Does 1 through 100. The complaint alleged four causes of action: (1) Breach of Written Contract (Policy of Insurance), (2) Negligence, (3) Breach of Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fa...
2022.09.07 Motion to Strike 575
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.09.07
Excerpt: ...ike is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On February 14, 2022, Plaintiff Gilbert Ceballos (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Walker R. Flores and Veronica Rodriguez (“Defendants.”) The operative First Amended Complaint was filed on March 15, 2022. The complaint alleged six causes of action: (1) Trespass, (2) Private Nuisance, (3) Ejection, (4) Damage to Real Property, (5) Declaratory Relief, and (6) ...
2022.09.06 Motion to Strike 504
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.09.06
Excerpt: ...o Strike is GRANTED, with leave to amend as to Paragraphs 30 and Paragraph 11 of Prayer for Relief – Punitive Damages. Motion to Strike is GRANTED, with leave to amend, as to Paragraph 8: Attorney fees. 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 cause...
2022.09.01 Motion for Protective Order 136
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.09.01
Excerpt: ...TATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: 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...
2022.08.31 Motion to Strike or Tax Costs 135
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.08.31
Excerpt: ...iking, or alternatively, taxing, the Defendant's Memorandum of Costs TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion to Tax/Strike Costs is DENIED, in part, as to Items 1, 5, 12, and 14. 2. Motion to Tax/Strike Costs is GRANTED, in part, as to Item 16. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On February 22, 2019, Plaintiff Elizabeth Acosta, D.C. (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants State of California, acting by and through its Department o...
2022.08.31 Motion to Compel Arbitration or Stay Proceedings 472
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.08.31
Excerpt: ...2) In the alternative, to stay the instant action until the United States Supreme Court adjudicates Viking River Cruises, Inc., v. Moriana, No. 20+1573 TENTATIVE RULING: (1) The Motion to Compel Arbitration is GRANTED, as to the individual PAGA claim. Plaintiff's representative claim is STAYED Request for Judicial Notice is GRANTED. Request for Sanctions is GRANTED. (2) The request for alternative relief is MOOT, pursuant to Supreme Court's rulin...
2022.08.30 Motion to Enforce Deposition Subpoena for Production of Docs 714
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.08.30
Excerpt: ...na for production of business records TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion to Enforce Deposition Subpoena for Production of Documents 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 th...
2022.08.25 Motions to Compel Further Responses 894
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.08.25
Excerpt: ... (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Molina Healthcare, Inc., Zahrah Green and Does 1 through 20 (“Defendants”), asserting 13 causes of action: (1) Wrongful Termination in Violation of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), (2) Discrimination in Violation of the CFRA, (3) Retaliation in Violation of the CFRA, (4) Interference with, Restraint, and Denial of Medical Leave in Violation the CFRA, (5) FEHA Violations ...
2022.08.25 Demurrer 957
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.08.25
Excerpt: ...of action TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Demurrer is SUSTAINED, with leave to amend, as to Causes of Action One, Four, Five, Ten, Eleven and Twelve, as well as actions pertaining to Deidre Watson. 2. Demurrer is SUSTAINED, without leave to amend, as to Causes of Action Two and Seven. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On October 21, 2021, Plaintiff Persevero, LLC, Diedre Watson, Alexander Cavano, LLC, and Daina Randle (“Plaintiffs”) filed ...
2022.08.24 Motion for Terminating Sanctions 512
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.08.24
Excerpt: ... Monetary Sanctions is DENIED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On January 28, 2021, Plaintiff Esonie Cain (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant Centinela Hospitalist Medical Gropu Inc. (“Defendant”). The complaint was for two causes of action: (1) Defamation per se and (2) Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress. The complaint alleges that Plaintiff was visiting her mother at Centinel Hospital Medical Cent...
2022.08.22 Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award 922
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.08.22
Excerpt: ...An evidentiary hearing TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award is GRANTED. 2. Petition to Vacate Arbitration Award is DENIED. 3. Petition to Correct Arbitration Award is DENIED. 4. Request for Evidentiary Hearing is DENIED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On May 20, 2022, Petitioner Steven Levy filed a Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award. Petitioner moves to confirm the arbitration award that was entered on Ap...
2022.08.16 Demurrer 703
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.08.16
Excerpt: ...TAINED, with leave to amend. 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 Harassment, Violation ...
2022.08.12 Motion for Summary Judgment, Adjudication 256
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.08.12
Excerpt: ...o the first, second, and third causes of action. TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion for Summary Adjudication is GRANTED, in part as to the first and second causes of action, and DENIED, as to the third cause of action. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On June 23, 2021, Plaintiff Ayo Remodeling & Design (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant Cherlyn Joanne Patterson (“Defendant”). The complaint alleged three causes of ac...
2022.08.11 Motion to Sever 528
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.08.11
Excerpt: ...CTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On December 4, 2020, Plaintiffs Norma Celik and Saro Tomasian (“Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint against Defendant California FAIR Plan Association (“Defendant”). The complaint alleged two causes of action: (1) Breach of Contract and (2) Breach of Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing. The complaint alleges that both Plaintiffs had been insured by Defendant. As a result of the Saddleridge Wildfire, both Plaintiffs suff...
2022.08.11 Motion for Attorney Fees, to Strike or Tax Costs 635
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.08.11
Excerpt: ...S: 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 efforts were improper because they were undertaken against the ...
2022.08.11 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 193
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.08.11
Excerpt: ...omplaint TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Demurrer is OVERRULED. 2. Motion to Strike is GRANTED, with leave to amend. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On April , 2022, Edgard Marroquin (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant American Honda Motor Co., Inc., (“Defendant”). The complaint alleged two causes of action: (1) Violation of Song-Beverly Act – Breach of Express Warranty and (2) Fraudulent Inducement – Concealment. T...
2022.08.10 Motion to Set Aside Default 337
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.08.10
Excerpt: ...SPONDING PARTY(S): Plaintiff J. Steed Inc. REQUESTED RELIEF: 1. An order setting aside default entered on March 23, 2022, as to both Defendants Ronald Nolan and Donna Nolan TENTATIVE RULING: Motion to Set Aside Default is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On January 12, 2022, Plaintiff J. Steed Inc., a California Corporation, dba Brooke's Garage Doors Painting and General Contracting (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint agai...
2022.08.10 Motion to Compel Arbitration 179
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.08.10
Excerpt: ...to Compel Arbitration is GRANTED. 2. Request for Stay of the Proceedings is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On March 15, 2022, Plaintiff Larry Chavez (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant ABM Industry Groups, LLC, Bridgette Goins, and Does 1 through 20 (“Defendants”). The complaint alleged multiple causes of action for discrimination, harassment, retaliation under California Fair Employment and Housing...
2022.08.10 Motion for Summary Judgment 488
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.08.10
Excerpt: ...ATEMENT OF 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,...
2022.08.09 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 855
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.08.09
Excerpt: ...and sixth causes of action 2. An order granting the motion to strike TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Demurrer is SUSTAINED, as to all causes of action, without leave to amend. 2. Motion to Strike is Moot. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On August 6, 2020, Plaintiff CA Bijoux Bijoux (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Behrouz Messian and Sharona Yeshoufar Messian (“Defendants”) seeking damages arising from the defendant...
2022.08.09 Demurrers, Motions to Strike 463
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.08.09
Excerpt: ...tion to Strike portions of the FAC TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Demurrer is SUSTAINED, without leave to amend. 2. Motion to Strike is MOOT. 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...
2022.08.09 Motion to Compel Further Discovery Responses 749
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.08.09
Excerpt: ...Nos. 1.1, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.1, 4.2, 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6, 12.7, 13.1, 13.2, 14.1, 14.2, 15.1, 16.1, 16.2, 16.3, 16.6, 16.8, 16.9, 16.10, 17.1, 50.1, 50.2, 50.3, 50.4, 50.5, and 50.6 3. Further responses to Requests for Admissions Nos. 1-29 4. Further Requests to Requests for Production Nos. 1-20 5. Request for Monetary Sanctions TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion to Compel Further Responses as to the Special Interrogator...
2022.08.08 Motion to Compel Further Responses 978
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.08.08
Excerpt: ...onses to Special Interrogatories Nos. 10- 16 2. Request for Monetary Sanctions against Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, Paul S. Cowie, Esq., Brian S. Fong, Esq., Peter Y. Lee, Esq., and Defendant, Barton Brands of California, Inc., jointly, in the sum of $1,400.00 TENTATIVE RULING: Motion to Compel Further is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff Chris Stout (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant ...
2022.08.04 Motion to Compel Arbitration 690
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.08.04
Excerpt: ...1. Defendant's Motion to Compel Arbitration is GRANTED 2. The current proceedings is STAYED, pending the outcome of the arbitration. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff Kyunam Shim (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant Hyundai Motor America (“Defendant”) on March 29, 2022. The complaint alleged four violations for breach of an express and an implied warranty under both the Song-Beverly Act and the Magnuso...
2022.08.04 Motion for Attorney Fees 541
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.08.04
Excerpt: ... OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On July 30, 2018, Plaintiff Efren Marquez filed a complaint against Defendant Kia Motors America, Inc., alleging violations of the Song-Beverly Act. Defendant filed an Answer on August 30, 2018. Plaintiff filed a Notice of Settlement on January 5, 2022. This current Motion for Attorneys' Fees was filed on May 12, 2022. Defendant filed an Opposition on July 21, 2022. Plaintiff's reply was filed on July 28, 20...
2022.08.04 Motion for Attorney Fees 364
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.08.04
Excerpt: ...ion for Attorneys' Fees is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiffs Julio Cruz Topete aka Julio Topete and Carlos Manuel Topete (“Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint against Defendant Ford Motor Company, Central Ford Automotive, and Does 1 through 10 (“Defendants”) on February 8, 2019. The complaint alleged three violations of the Song-Beverly Act, breach of an express and an implied warranty, and a violation of Sect...
2022.08.04 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 963
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.08.04
Excerpt: ...ction, without leave to amend. TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Demurrer as to the first cause of action is SUSTAINED, without leave to amend. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On December 8, 2020, Plaintiff City of Los Angeles, acting by and through the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (“plaintiff” or “LADWP”) filed this action against Defendant Yunhee Min, alleging causes of action for: C/A 1: Account Stated C/A 2: Book Accou...
2022.08.03 Motion for Determination of Good Faith Settlement 362
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.08.03
Excerpt: ...ttlement between the parties was entered in good faith TENTATIVE RULING: 1. The Motion for Determination of Good Faith Settlement is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff Bell Gardens Avenue, LLC entered into an agreement of purchase and sale of real property and escrow instructions (“Purchase and Sale Agreement”) with 8000 Bell Gardens, LLC to purchase an undeveloped land which is located at 8000 Bell Gardens Ave...
2022.08.02 Demurrer 376
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.08.02
Excerpt: ...Plaintiff Laura Michelle Spadaro (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants County of Los Angeles (“County”), County of Los Angeles Sheriffs Department (“Sheriff's Department”), Simeon Daniels, Juan Alverez, Sydney Crocket, Lance Verdugo, and Steve Sheridan. (“Defendants”) on June 8, 2020. The complaint is based on allegations that Plaintiff suffered discrimination and harassment due to her gender while employed with the S...
2022.07.29 Demurrer 427
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.07.29
Excerpt: ...Indemnity and (2) Equitable Indemnity or Contribution TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Demurrer as to the First Cause of Action is OVERRULED 2. Demurrer as to the Second Cause of Action is OVERRULED 3. Request for Judicial Notice is GRANTED. 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 Jan...
2022.07.28 Motion to Compel Further Discovery Responses 449
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.07.28
Excerpt: ...: 1. Further responses to Special Interrogatories Nos. 2, 3, and 10 2. Further responses to Requests for Admissions Nos. 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 12-17, 19-29 3. Further Requests to Requests for Production Nos. 1-29 4. Request for Monetary Sanctions TENTATIVE RULING: Motion to Compel Further Responses as to the Special Interrogatories is DENIED. Motion to Compel Further Responses as to the Requests for Admissions is CONTINUED. Motion to Compel Further Res...
2022.07.27 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 559
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.07.27
Excerpt: ...itive damages TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Demurrer as to the first, third, and fifth causes of action is SUSTAINED, with leave to amend is granted only as to the FIRST cause of action. 2. Motion to Strike punitive damages is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On August 25, 2021, plaintiff Stephen Grollnek filed this action against Defendants Fashion Enya, NB Bros. Corp., Trendz, and Pingo Inc., alleging causes of action for: C/A 1:...
2022.07.27 Motion for Terminating Sanctions 267
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.07.27
Excerpt: ...y, an order granting evidentiary and issue sanctions 3) An order directing Defendant to pay $3,860 in monetary sanctions TENTATIVE RULING: 1) Motion for Terminating Sanctions is DENIED. 2) Motion for Evidentiary Sanctions is GRANTED. 3) Motion for Issue Sanctions is DENIED. 4) Motion for Monetary Sanctions is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff Moossa Naim, as Trustee of the Moossa and Laura Naim Family Trust Dated ...
2022.07.27 Motion to Compel Further Responses 317
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.07.27
Excerpt: ...provide further responses to Request for Production of Documents Nos. 12-36 2. An order granting monetary sanctions to Defendants TENTATIVE RULING: 1. Motion to Compel Further Responses as to Requests for Production of Documents is GRANTED, as to Nos. 12-16, and 25-36 2. Motion to Compel Further Responses as to Requests for Production of Documents is DENIED, as to Nos. 17-24. 3. Request for Sanctions is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR...
2022.07.25 Demurrer 162
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.07.25
Excerpt: ...NTATIVE RULING: 1. Demurrer is SUSTAINED without leave to amend. 2. Request for Judicial Notice is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff CHA Hollywood Medical Center, L.P. (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant Local Initiative Health Authority for Los Angeles County dba L.A. Healthcare Plan, an independent entity and Does 1 through 25 (“Defendant”) on February 18, 2022. The complaint alleged three ...
2022.07.22 Motion to Compel Arbitration 478
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.07.22
Excerpt: ...is GRANTED 2. The current proceedings are STAYED, pending the outcome of the arbitration. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff Adriana Amezcua (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendant American Honda Motor Co., Inc., (“Defendant”) on December 21, 2021. The complaint alleged two violations of the Song-Beverly Act, breach of an express and an implied warranty. Plaintiff alleges during that warranty period, the S...
2022.07.22 Motion for Summary Adjudication 000
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.07.22
Excerpt: ...yees on whose behalf she brings this PAGA action from August 31, 2019 to November 24, 2021 within the meaning of Labor Code § 2775. § Issue 2: Whether Defendants willfully misclassified Plaintiff and the aggrieved employees on whose behalf she brings this PAGA action from August 31, 2019 to November 24, 2021 within the meaning of Labor Code § 226.8. § Issue 3: Whether Defendants engaged in a pattern or practice of willfully misclassifying Pla...
2022.07.21 Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award 304
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.07.21
Excerpt: ... Honorable Gerald Rosenberg, Judge Retired, issued an arbitration award in favor of Petitioner Carlini Enterprises, Inc., and against Nico Nat Mfg. Corp. The award requires the Respondent to pay a total of $68,590. This is based on a principal sum of $32,500, an interest of $5,598, $13,188.88 that was paid to R&V Polishing, $3,497.04 that was paid to Valley Plating, $1,840.80 that was paid to Gemtech Coating, $1,015.64 for labor, and $10,950 for ...
2022.07.20 Motion for Summary Adjudication 173
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.07.20
Excerpt: ..., (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Alice “Cricket” Lee, MBRIO, Inc., (d/b/a FitLogic), Park Avenue Apparel, LLC (“Defendants”) on August 23, 2019. The complaint alleges that per a written agreement, Plaintiff sold women's pants to Defendant MBRIO. However, Defendant later indicated that it was unable to pay the open balance. Defendant Park Avenue then indicated to Plaintiff that it would purchase Defendant MBRIO's in...
2022.07.20 Motion for Leave to File Amended Answer 321
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.07.20
Excerpt: ...ENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff Rosalia Lopez, as an aggrieved employee, and on behalf of all other aggrieved employees, under the Labor Code Privat Attorneys' General Act of 2004, (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against New Fashion Products, Inc., and James Ahen (“Defendants”) on September 24, 2021. The complaint was under PAGA for civil penalties under Labor Code Sections § 210, 226.3, 558, 1174.5, and 2699. Defenda...
2022.07.20 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings, to Compel Deposition, for Monetary Sanctions 749
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.07.20
Excerpt: ...TENTATIVE RULING: Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings is DENIED STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff Raphael L. Samuel (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Masterlink U.S. & International, LLC, a.k.a. Masterlink USI, LLC, Trhosia Ingram, Vince Dushwan Williams, and Does 2 through 30 (“Defendants”) on August 5, 2019. The First Amended Complaint was filed on January 8, 2021, and the Second Amended Complai...
2022.07.13 OSC Re Dismissal, Default Judgment 064
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.07.13
Excerpt: ...Cathay Bank (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Hqueen Inc., Hong Yun Kim, and Does 1 through 50 (“Defendants”). The complaint alleged two causes of action: (1) Breach of Contract and (2) Common Counts. Plaintiff alleges that the parties entered into a business loan transaction with Hqueen Inc., with Hong Yun Kim as guarantors. However, the Defendants failed to pay the Plaintiff per the Agreement. On March 21, 2022, Plainti...
2022.07.11 Petition to Vacate or Alter Arbitration Award, Request to Confirm Arbitration Award 100
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.07.11
Excerpt: ...t's request to Confirm the Award is GRANTED. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: On March 25, 2022, Petitioner Michael Margiotta filed a Petition to Vacate or Alter an Arbitration Award issued on January 27, 2022. The petition requests that the Court vacate the award on the basis that the arbitrator exceed his or her authority, and the award cannot be fairly corrected. On April 27, 2022, Petitioner filed a Notice of Hearing on Petitio...
2022.07.11 Motion for Leave to File FAC 997
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.07.11
Excerpt: ...”) filed a complaint against Defendants Alfredo Morfin, Personal Representative, Vidal Arroyo Trust Date October 24, 2004, Restatement September 22, 2020 (“Defendant”). The complaint was for damages on rejected claim, Probate § 9354. The complaint involves the estate of Decedent Vidal Arroyo. The Plaintiff filed a Creditor's Claim of $395,564, plus the value of IRA Sepp, but the sum has not been paid. On January 4, 2022, Plaintiff filed a ...
2022.07.08 Motion to Strike 786
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.07.08
Excerpt: ...teve 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 Aslam Sattar, ST & Company, LLC, L&HM Limited Partnership, and Does 1 through 100. The complaint alleged fix causes of action: (1) Civil Code § 1714.9, (2) Strict Liability (Ultrahazardous Activity), (3) Negligence, (4) Premises Li...
2022.07.08 Motion for Summary Adjudication 488
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Kalra, Upinder S
Hearing Date: 2022.07.08
Excerpt: ... 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 leak was not properly repaired, and that, as a result, there was extensive moisture and water damage, as well as mold. Plaintif...

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