Excerpt: ...iff sustained when his chair collapsed beneath him while he was eating at a restaurant. On April 19, 2021, Defendant Sami Othman (“Othman”), individually and dba Orleans & York Deli, filed a cross-complaint against Jobolyn Trading Group, Inc. dba Jobolyn Table Base Company (“JTG”) for comparative contribution, equitable indemnity, and declaratory relief. Trial in this matter is currently set for April 14, 2022. JTG now moves to continue t...

Excerpt: ...lectively, Plaintiffs”) filed this action against defendants Cedars-Sinai Medical Group, et al. for wrongful death relating to defendants' care and treatment of Decedent Fabian Davis (“Decedent”). At this time, Kathleen Gouvea, D.O. (“Defendant” or “Gouvea”), erroneously named and served herein as Kathleen Wang, D.O., moves for summary judgment. Any opposition to the motion was due on or before As of February 23, 2022. As of March 3...

Excerpt: ...alio Birrieria, et al. for damages relating to Plaintiff's trip and fall on defendants' property. At this time, Plaintiff moves for leave to file a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) to assert a claim for punitive damages against defendants. Defendants Maria Delgado dba Birrieria Chaleo, and Ferdo Brkic, Zdenka Brkic, and Brkic Trust (collectively, “Defendants”) oppose the motion, and Plaintiff filed a reply. Plaintiff seeks leave to file th...

Excerpt: ...lectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. On February 10, 2022, Defendants filed the instant motion to quash service of the summons and complaint. On February 23, 2022, Defendants filed an Ex Parte Application to Permit Motion Hearing Date on or Before March 14, 2022. After noting Defendants provided authority to support the proposition that the motion to quash should be set for hearing within 30 days of its ...

Excerpt: ... from a motor vehicle accident. At this time, Defendant's counsel moves for an order to dismiss the action against deceased Defendant, or alternatively, for an order limiting recovery to available insurance proceeds. The motion is unopposed. Defendant's counsel provides that Defendant passed away on January 9, 2021, but to date, Plaintiff has not stipulated to proceed pursuant to Probate Code § 550, nor substituted a proper party into the action...

Excerpt: ...s action against Defendants Mario Antonio Rappa (“Rappa”), Fair Titling Trust, and Uber Technologies, Inc. (“Uber”) (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. The complaint alleges that Rappa caused a collision with Plaintiffs' vehicle, and that at the time of the accident, Rappa “was acting within the scope and agency of his employment/partner/driver/relationship with UBER while driving for ‘U...

Excerpt: ...mid Khorshidi (“Defendant”) for damages relating to an alleged physical altercation between Plaintiff and Defendant that occurred at the Santa Monica Courthouse on May 26, 2016. On June 4, 2021, Plaintiff filed his operative Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) alleging multiple claims against Defendant for the incident, including assault and battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and violation of the Bane Civil Rights Act, am...

Excerpt: ...March 4, 2022 1. Background Facts Plaintiff Christa Craig (“Plaintiff”), a minor Individual, by and through her guardian ad litem, Charlene A. Curry, filed this action against defendants Madhu Anvekar, M.D., Ayman Saad, M.D., David Fischel, D.O., Donald Williams, M.D., and Huntington Hospital for wrongful death-medical negligence and survivors claim arising from the care and treatment provided to Decedent Lakeysha Myles (“Decedent”). At t...

Excerpt: ...tiff”) filed this action against Defendant Javier Sanchez (“Defendant”) for damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident. Trial is currently set for April 26, 2022. At this time, Plaintiff moves to strike Defendant's cross-complaint filed on January 7, 2022, on the ground Defendant failed to obtain leave of court prior to filing untimely the cross-complaint. As of March 1, 2022, Defendant has not filed an opposition to the motion. Additi...

Excerpt: ...ively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against Defendants, Uber Technologies, Inc. (“Uber”), Aimin Lin (“Lin”), Adrian Krugliy (“Krugliy”), and Roman Pidkova (“Pidkova”) for damages arising from a four-vehicle accident. The operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) alleges claims for (1) negligence, (2) negligence per se, and (3) statutory liability against all Defendants. The FAC includes a prayer for punitive damages. De...

Excerpt: ...t Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“Defendant”) for injuries Plaintiff sustained while a passenger on Defendant's bus. The complaint alleges a single cause of action for negligence against Defendant. Defendant now demurs to the complaint arguing Plaintiff failed to comply with the procedural requirements of the Government Tort Claims Act (the “Act”) prior to filing this action against Defendant. The demurrer is un...

Excerpt: ...amages arising from a trip and fall on Defendant's property. At this time, Defendant moves for a protective order prohibiting the deposition of Fonda Burke (“Burke”). Plaintiff opposes the motion, and Defendant filed a reply. Defendant provides that on December 3, 2021, Plaintiff noticed the deposition of Burke, who is the Senior Director of Risk Management for Defendant. Defendant contends Plaintiff noticed Burke's deposition because she sig...

Excerpt: ...e Sieff (“Defendant”) for damages arising out of an automobile accident. At this time, Defendant moves to compel Plaintiff's compliance with a demand for physical examination. Plaintiff opposes the motion. 2. Motion to Compel Physical Examination CCP § 2032.220 states: (a) In any case in which a plaintiff is seeking recovery for personal injuries, any defendant may demand one physical examination of the plaintiff, if both of the following co...

Excerpt: ... Defendants Kevin Lenton and Linda Lenton (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages relating to Kurt Moeder's fall through Defendants' roof while working on their property. Defendants, at this time, move to compel each Kurt's and Nicole's depositions. As of February 28, 2022, no opposition has been filed to either motion. 2. Motions to Compel Depositions CCP § 2025.450(a) provides, “If, after service of a deposition notice, a party to the a...

Excerpt: ..., and Ark Management Corp., erroneously sued and served as Arkc Management, (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising out of a trip and fall on Defendants' property. On August 30, 2021, Plaintiff filed a Notice of Settlement of Entire Case providing the parties entered into an unconditional settlement. At this time, Plaintiff moves for an order enforcing the terms of the settlement pursuant to CCP § 664.6. Defendants oppose the motion...

Excerpt: ... case against Defendants Sebastian Josephraj and the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles, erroneously sued and served herein as Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles, (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. At this time, Defendants move for an order allowing Defendants to conduct additional physical examinations of Plaintiffs. Any opposition to the motion was due on or before February 15, 2022. ...

Excerpt: ...iled this action against Defendant Golden San Gabriel Optometric Vision Center (“Defendant”), erroneously sued herein as Golden San Gabriel Optometric Center, for damages arising out of laser eye surgery performed on Plaintiff. On February 17, 2021, after numerous requests for the entry of Defendant's default were rejected, Plaintiff filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) against Defendant. After filing the FAC, Plaintiff fil...

Excerpt: ...he “City”), Daniel Pagan, and Dana Pagan for damages arising out of Plaintiff's fall on a sidewalk while riding an electric scooter. At this time, the City moves for leave to file a First Amended Answer (“FAA”) to Plaintiff's complaint. Plaintiff opposes, and the City filed a reply. The City provides it seeks to add affirmative defenses of waiver and release and express assumption of the risk, which the City contends are essential and rel...

Excerpt: ...terling General Security Services (“Sterling”) and Razak Ganya (“Ganya”) (collectively, “Defendants”) with causes of action for breach of contract and negligence arising from a slip and fall at a Sprouts Farmers Market (“Sprouts”) at or near 1751 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024, on July 23, 2019. Plaintiff alleges Defendants had a duty to maintain and inspect the premises, and that Plaintiff slipped and fell on a slippery foo...

Excerpt: ...Era Hawk's (“Plaintiff”) deposition. Defendants assert that on November 11, 2021, Defendants properly noticed Plaintiff's deposition for November 24, 2021. However, Plaintiff objected to the deposition notice because the deposition was unilaterally set, and Plaintiff was not available on the selected date. Defendants advised Plaintiff the deposition would remain on calendar for November 24, 2021, but Defendants offered alternative dates to co...

Excerpt: ...upenzi, through his Guardian ad Litem Monica Mbabazi (“Mbabazi”), and Monica Mbabazi, an individual (collectively, “Plaintiffs”), filed this action against defendants Miracle Home Health Care, Inc. (“Miracle Home”), Total Physical Therapy (“TPT”), and Kevin Arroyo (“Arroyo”) for damages arising out of an in-home care session. On September 9, 2020, Plaintiffs filed an Amendment to Complaint naming Kevin Tanaka (“Tanaka”) as...

Excerpt: ...es (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against defendants LA Smiles Dentistry, All in One Dental, Moshe Ezidi, Pedram Sooferi, and Pedram Sooferi for damages relating to Plaintiff's swallowing of a temporary dental apparatus. On November 12, 2021, however, Plaintiff filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) on Judicial Council form PLD-PI- 001. The FAC appears to attempt to allege a single cause of action for general negligence; how...

Excerpt: ...Heale”), Padilla Contracting (“Padilla”), and Does 1 to 50 for negligence and premises liability. On April 12, 2021, Plaintiff filed an Amendment to Complaint naming Nathan Family, L.P. (“Nathan”) as Doe 1, and on July 7, 2021, Plaintiff filed a Request for Dismissal as to Heale. The complaint alleges that Plaintiff fell into an excavated area at Defendants' property. Nathan owned the subject property at the time of the incident, and Pa...

Excerpt: ...led this action against defendants City of Redondo Beach, City of Redondo Beach Police Department, and Juannika Brianna Galvan for damages arising from an automobile accident that allegedly occurred on October 8, 2021. The complaint alleges a single cause of action for motor vehicle negligence. Defendant City of Redondo Beach (the, “City”) now demurs to the complaint arguing the complaint fails to state a claim against the City for motor vehi...

Excerpt: ...os Angeles (the “City”), Doubletree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown (“Doubletree”), Hilton Worldwide, and Does 1 to 10 for damages relating to Plaintiff's trip and fall on a sidewalk. On December 17, 2021, Plaintiff filed his First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) alleging causes of action for (1) dangerous condition of public property against the City and Does 1 to 5, and (2) premises liability-negligence against Doubletree, Hilton Worldwide...

Excerpt: ...”) filed this action against defendants Claremont Care Center, Pomona Valley Hospital (“PVH”), and Gary G. Sandhu, M.D. for the alleged wrongful death of Decedent Sonia Strauss (“Decedent”). Plaintiff alleges defendants were negligent in the care and treatment rendered to Decedent such that they were a substantial factor in causing Decedent's death. Defendant PVH moves for summary judgment as to the Plaintiff's claims against it. The op...

Excerpt: ... Defendants, Ronaldo Belk and Secure Sheet Metal, Inc. (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. At this time, Defendants move to compel Plaintiff's deposition. Additionally, Defendants move to compel Plaintiff to submit to an orthopedic examination. Both motions are unopposed. 2. Motion to Compel Deposition Defendants assert that Plaintiff has failed to appear for his noticed deposition on four occasions...

Excerpt: ...eles (the “City”), Nogoom Hookah (“Hookah”), and St. John Land Company for negligence and premises liability. On July 19, 2021, an Order to Show Cause Re: Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service as to Defendant Nogoom Hookah (the “OSC”) was heard, and after there were no appearances by or for counsel for Plaintiff, the court ordered the entire action dismissed with prejudice pursuant to CCP § 581(b)(3). On October 26, 2021, Pl...

Excerpt: ...gainst Defendants Kevin Lenton and Linda Lenton (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages relating to Kurt Moeder's fall through Defendants' roof while working on their property. Defendants, at this time, moves to compel responses to form interrogatories and request for production of documents (“RPDs”), sets two, against Nicole, and to compel responses to supplemental interrogatories and supplemental RPDs, sets two, against Kurt. The motio...

Excerpt: ...ica (“Defendant”) for damages arising out of a trip and fall on the public sidewalk. The complaint alleges a single cause of action against Defendant for premises lability with counts for negligence, willful failure to warn, and dangerous condition of public property. At this time, Defendant moves for summary judgment on the complaint. Any opposition was due on or before February 2, 2022. As of February 10, 2022, no opposition has been filed....

Excerpt: ...ristina Hernandez, Olga Resendiz, Celia Lopez, and Pablo Fernando Hernandez damages relating to the death of Decedent Jose Luis Hernandez (“Decedent”). The operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) alleges that defendants as landlords and owners of the property located at 11520 E. Perkins Avenue, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90606, breached their duty by failing to maintain the property in a habitable condition, control the power lines, and faile...

Excerpt: ...“Defendant”) for injuries Plaintiff sustained for a slip and fall at Defendant's golf course. Defendant moves for terminating sanctions against Plaintiff dismissing Plaintiff's complaint because of Plaintiff's misuse of the discovery process by failing to serve responses to initial discovery and failing to comply with the court's November 29, 2021 and December 3, 2021, Orders pertaining to Defendant's motion to compel initial responses to the...

Excerpt: ...n (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendants Robertson's Ready Mix, Ltd. (“RRM”) and David Edward Betancourt (“Betancourt”) (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident. The complaint alleges a single cause of action for negligence. On January 5, 2022, Plaintiff's ex parte application to continue trial and for leave to amend complaint was heard. The court continued the then January 25, 2...

Excerpt: ...f Los Angeles (“Defendant”) for damages arising from Plaintiff's trip and fall on a sidewalk. Trial is currently set for August 19, 2022. At this time, Defendant seeks to file a cross-complaint against Margarita Alvara and Mario Alvara (collectively, “Cross-Defendants”) for (1) indemnification, (2) apportionment of fault, and (3) declaratory relief. The motion is unopposed. 2. Motion for Leave to File Cross-Complaint A cross-complaint aga...

Excerpt: ...tively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against Defendant Matthew D. Malamet, M.D. (“Defendant”) for medical malpractice. At this time, Defendant moves for terminating sanctions against each Gayeva and Mkrtchyan dismissing Plaintiffs' complaint because of Plaintiffs' misuse of the discovery process by failing to serve responses to initial discovery and failing to comply with the court's September 1, 13 and 14, 2021 orders pertaining to De...

Excerpt: ...st Defendant Thomas Robert Porter (“Defendant”) for damages arising from a two-motor vehicle accident that occurred on August 22, 2017. Defendant filed an answer on May 14, 2021. Defendant now moves to dismiss the action for delay in prosecution. As of February 8, 2022, no opposition has been filed. Defendant contends Plaintiff has inexcusably delayed prosecuting this action by failing to bring the action to trial within two years of its comm...

Excerpt: ...i, John Soumi and Rasha Vivian Soumi as Trustees of the JR Trust, and City of Redondo Beach for damages arising from a trip and fall on a driveway/sidewalk. The complaint alleges causes of action for negligence and premises liability against all defendants. The premises liability claim includes a count for dangerous condition of public property. Defendant City of Redondo Beach (the “City”) now demurs to the negligence cause of action in the c...

Excerpt: ...f Compton (“Defendant” or the “City”) for damages relating to Plaintiff's trip and fall on a sidewalk. The complaint alleges Plaintiff tripped and fell in a hole in the sidewalk that used to have a tree or plants planted in it. On May 6, 2021, Intervenor Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“LACMTA”) filed its complaint in intervention against the City. The complaint alleges a single cause of action for premises l...

Excerpt: ...City of Los Angeles (the “City”) for damages arising from a trip and fall on a sidewalk. The complaint alleges a single cause of action for statutory liability pursuant to Government Code § 835. On June 18, 2022, the City filed a cross- complaint against West 6th & Broadway Partnership (“West 6th"), erroneously sued and served as West Sixth and Broadway, alleging causes of action for (1) indemnification, (2) apportionment of fault, and (3)...

Excerpt: ...on, Inc. and Karen Castro for injuries Plaintiff, who was in a wheelchair on board defendants' van, sustained when Plaintiff reversed off of the bed of the van and dropped three feet on the ground. The operative Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) alleges causes of action for (1) negligence and (2) negligent hiring, training, and retention. The SAC includes a prayer for punitive damages against Karen Castro only. Defendant Karen Castro (“Castr...

Excerpt: ...ndant”) for damages arising out of an automobile accident. At this time, Defendant moves for an order compelling Plaintiff's compliance with demand for physical examination. Plaintiff opposes the motion, and Defendant filed a reply. II. Motion to Compel Physical Exam CCP § 2032.220 states: (a) In any case in which a plaintiff is seeking recovery for personal injuries, any defendant may demand one physical examination of the plaintiff, if both ...

Excerpt: ...he “City”) and Does 1 to 50 for damages arising from a trip and fall on a sidewalk. Trial is currently set for March 28, 2022. The City now moves to continue the current trial date to July 25, 2022, or a date thereafter. Plaintiff opposes the motion, and the City filed a reply. On February 1, 2022, Plaintiff's counsel filed a supplemental declaration. The City objects to the supplemental declaration as late. However, because the City was able...

Excerpt: ...is action against Defendants, Felix Gilbert Segura and Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. The complaint alleges a single cause of action for negligence. On August 11, 2021, Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.'s (“Penske” or “Defendant”) motion for summary judgment was granted on the grounds that Plaintiffs' claims against Penske were precluded under 49 U.S.C. § 30106- the Graves Amendment and that...

Excerpt: ...n Bank”), erroneously served and served as Union Bank, and Kamran Qureshi (“Qureshi”) (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising out of Plaintiff's slip and fall in Defendants' property. At this time, Defendants move to compel Plaintiff to attend two mental examinations. Plaintiff opposes the motion. Defendants seek an order compelling Plaintiff to attend a neuropsychological examination with Dr. Robert K. Light (“Dr. Light”) ...

Excerpt: ...f”) filed this action against defendants John Woodward, Shawnnette Woodward, and Alexis Faulkner for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. At this time, Defendants John Woodward and Shawnnette Woodward (“Moving Defendants”) move for terminating sanctions against Plaintiffs dismissing Plaintiffs' complaint because of Plaintiffs' misuse of the discovery process by failing to serve responses to initial discovery and failing to comply ...

Excerpt: ...ton (“Norton”), filed this action against Defendants, Orlando H. Pile, Orlando H. Pile, M.D., a professional medical corporation, and Deondra D. Johnson for damages arising out of an automobile accident. On January 26, 2022, the court heard a Petition to Confirm Minor's Compromise concerning Jones filed by Norton. The petition provided that as a result of the accident, Claimant suffered quadriplegia, cognitive problems, including memory and i...

Excerpt: ..., (collectively, Plaintiffs”) filed this action against defendants Cedars-Sinai Medical Group, et al. for wrongful death relating to defendants' care and treatment of Decedent Fabian Davis (“Decedent”). At this time, Johanna Oda Kreutz, P.A. (“Defendant” or “Kreutz”) moves for summary judgment. Any opposition to the motion was due on or before January 25, 2022. As of February 2, 2022, no opposition has been filed. 2. Motion for Summ...

Excerpt: ...c. (“SRJ”), and Sharma Poonam (“Poonam”) for damages arising out of an assault and battery. Plaintiff alleges Poonam, in her capacity as an employee of 7-Eleven and SRJ, threw hot water on her and caused her to sustain burns. On December 9, 2020, SRJ filed a cross-complaint against 7-Eleven for express indemnity, implied indemnity, comparative indemnity, declaratory relief, and equitable indemnity. The cross- complaint alleges that in or ...

Excerpt: ... Associates, Inc., et al. (“Defendants”) for medical negligence. The Trial is currently set for April 6, 2022. Defendants now move for an order specially setting their motion for summary judgment, or alternatively, to continue the current trial date. The motion is unopposed. Although continuances of trials are disfavored, each request for a continuance must be considered on its own merits. (CRC Rule 3.1332(c).) The Court may grant a continuan...

Excerpt: ...Betancourt (“Luisa”) and Eduardo Molina Betancourt (“Eduardo”) for subrogation. On January 22, 2021, Plaintiff filed a Request for Dismissal as to Luisa only dismissing Luisa with prejudice. On April 28, 2021, the court signed and filed a Stipulation for Settlement and Order signed by Eduardo, Plaintiff, and their counsel. Plaintiff filed the instant motion to set aside dismissal and for entry of judgment against Eduardo. [1] The motion i...