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2024.03.18 Motion to Quash Subpoenas 792
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.03.18
Excerpt: ...rokh, D.D.S. and Heydar Sharokh, D.D.S., Inc. dba Comfort Dental (collectively, “Defendants”). On\ November 16, 2023, Plaintiff filed this motion to quash 2 subpoenas issued by Defendants to Optum fka Healthcare Partners and Optum's billing department. The subpoenas are attached to the motion. The subpoenas both request the following: ALL MEDICAL RECORDS RELATING TO ANY CONDITION, INJURY OR SYMPTOM AFFECTING ROSEVIANNEY C. OGUMSI AKA: ROSEVIA...
2024.03.15 Motion for Trial Preference 555
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.03.15
Excerpt: ...iff alle\ ges that at approximately 9 a.m. on August 25, 2023, she was walking on a walkway in\ Almansor Park in Alhambra, California, when an 8 to 10-foot-long tree branch suddenly fell from a large tree and landed directly on her head, causing\ severe and critical injuries including a T3 burst fracture requiring an emergen\ cy laminectomy, traumatic brain injury, as well as multiple bilateral transverse process fractures and rib fractures. On F...
2024.03.15 Motion for Summary Judgment 817
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.03.15
Excerpt: ...aintiffs”) filed this action against the City \ of Pasadena (“City”) and Spiniello Co. (“Defendant”). On December 28, 2022, City filed a cross-complaint against Defendant. On May 22, 2023, after obtaining leave of Court, Plaintiffs filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”). Plaintiffs assert cau\ ses of action for general negligence and breach of contract against Defendant relating\ to their installation of a water line ne...
2024.03.15 Demurrer 656
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.03.15
Excerpt: ...Lopez (collectively, “Defendants”) asserting a single cause of action \ for motor vehicle negligence arising from a motor vehicle incident that occurred on November 12, 2021. On December 6, 2023, a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) was filed whic\ h added Bertha Leticia Breton (“Breton”) as a plaintiff to the sam\ e cause of action for motor vehicle negligence. On January 11, 2024, Defendants filed this demurrer to the FAC only with res...
2024.03.14 Motion to Set Aside Default 311
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.03.14
Excerpt: ...Defendant”) assert\ ing causes of action for: (1) breach of contract, (2) breach of implied covenant o\ f good faith and fair dealing, (3) fraud, and (4) violation of Business and Professions Code section 17200 et seq. On November 27, 2023, default was entered against Defendant. On January 10, 2024, Defendant filed this motion to set aside the entry \ of default on the grounds that it lacked actual knowledge of the complai\ nt due to a clerical...
2024.03.12 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 413
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.03.12
Excerpt: ...ndants Gloria Gao (“Defendant”), Eric Wu aka \ Yue H. Wu (“Wu”), and Wei F. Li (“Li”) (collectively, “Defenda\ nts”) asserting causes of action for: (1) breach of contract, (2) accounting, (3) fraud, (4) conversion, (5) breach of fiduciary duty, and (6) intentional infliction of emotional distress. \ Plaintiff alleges that Defendant, his former mother-in law, was allowed to live at the property located at 1128 W. Duarte Road, #E i...
2024.03.08 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 228
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.03.08
Excerpt: ...n \ for violation of the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act and fraudulent concealment against defendant American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (“Defen\ dant”). Plaintiff's fraud claim arises from the concealment of material facts at the time she purchased a new 2022 Honda Odyssey (the “Vehicle”). (Compl.\ , ¶¶ 4 8.) Specifically, Plaintiff claims that Defendant concealed the existence an\ d nature of a defect with the Vehicle's computerized dr...
2024.03.07 Motion to Compel Deposition 640
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.03.07
Excerpt: ...action against defendant Harley-Davidson Motor Company Group, LLC (“Defendant”) (erroneously sued as Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc.), TMCHB, Inc. dba Huntington Beach Harley- Davidson (“TMCHB”) (erroneously sued as The Motorcycle Company, LLC), and Precision Performance, LLC db\ a TNT Cycle Works. On February 4, 2024, Plaintiff filed this motion to compel the deposition of Defendant's employee, Leah Orloff. Plaintiff did not request ...
2024.03.07 Motion to Compel Arbitration 716
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.03.07
Excerpt: ...aintiff”) filed this action against defendants Blue Cross an\ d Blue Shield of South Carolina (“South Carolina Blue”) (erroneously named as “\ BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina”) and California Physicians' Service dba Blue Shield of California ("Defendant”). Plaintiff brings this action to\ recover $1,647,205.52 plus applicable interest in reimbursement owed for medical\ ly necessary hospital care provided to a patient (“Pa...
2024.03.06 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 025
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.03.06
Excerpt: ...ific Clinics (“Defendan\ t”), and Does 1 to 10 alleging causes of action for: (1) retaliation in violati\ on of California Labor Code, Section 1102.5; (2) retaliation in violation of California Labor Code, Section 6310; (3) wrongful termination in violation of public policy; and (4) breach of implied covenant of good faith and fa\ ir dealing. On October 13, 2023, the Court sustained Defendant's demurrer to the \ Complaint in its entirety with...
2024.03.06 Motion for Attorney Fees 218
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.03.06
Excerpt: ...ntiffs Eric A. Ferraco and Andrea V. Ferraco, as Co-Trustees of the Ferraco Family Trust dated 4/19/2000 (“Ferraco Trust\ ”), filed this motion for attorneys' fees. Ferraco Trust seeks an award of attorneys' fees in the amount of $715,849.50 and total expenses in the amount of $53,380.84 (including some that were also claimed in the Memorandum of \ Costs filed on November 2, 2023) against Defendant Human Designs Prosthetic and Orthotic Labora...
2024.03.06 Motion to Strike 819
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.03.06
Excerpt: ...er 6, 2023, plaintiffs Gabriela Quintero Lopez and Jorge Arnulfo Hernandez Lopez, individually and as successors-in-interest to Alma Rosa Lopez (“Decedent”), along with Claudia Lorena Martinez (“\ Martinez”) (collectively, “Plaintiffs”), filed this action against defendants Beador Construction Company (“Defendant”), State of California, County \ of Los Angeles, and City of Pasadena asserting causes of action for negligence,\ premi...
2024.03.05 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 678
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.03.05
Excerpt: ...“Plaintiffs”) filed this action against defendant\ General Motors LLC (“Defendant”). Plaintiffs allege that on February 27, 2021, they\ acquired a 2020 Chevrolet Bolt (the “Subject Vehicle”). (Compl., ¶¶ 7, 9.) Plaintiff alleges that the Subject Vehicle was represented as safe and functional for normal us\ e which is false because “the batteries may ignite when they are either\ fully charged or fall below seventy (70) miles remain...
2024.03.04 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 286
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.03.04
Excerpt: ...��) filed this action against defendants Rose City Veterinary Hospital (“Defendant”) a\ nd Laynee Hokanson, DVM (“Dr. Hokanson”). On September 25, 2023, Plaintiff\ filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) asserting causes of action for veterinary malpractice, intentional misrepresentation, intentional infli\ ction of emotional distress (“IIED”), and conversion. This action relates\ to veterinary care provided to Plainti...
2024.03.01 Motion for Summary Judgment 576
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.03.01
Excerpt: ...t against defendants Adarn Inc. dba Metro Furniture (“A\ darn”), John Yueh (“Yueh”) and Yapeng Liu (“Liu”) (collectively\ , “Defendants”). Chase originally asserted a cause of action for breach of contract and two common counts for money lent and account stated. On November 20, 2023, Chase dismissed these two causes of action, leaving only its first cause of ac\ tion for breach of contract against Defendants. On November 20, 2023,...
2024.03.01 Demurrer 379
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.03.01
Excerpt: ......
2024.02.29 Motion for Interpleader, Attorney Fees 295
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.02.29
Excerpt: ...mmer (“Swimmer”) and Sterling Vet \ Corp. (“Sterling Vet”) to recover $216,743.70 for construction service\ s provided to build a pet hospital. On September 28, 2023, Swimmer and Sterling Vet filed a cross- complaint against RSP for breach of contract and negligence alleging tha\ t RSP performed defective work, made illegitimate change orders which caused construction delays, and did not complete the project. As a result, Swimmer and Ster...
2024.02.28 Motion to Compel Further Responses, for Monetary Sanctions 210
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.02.28
Excerpt: ...laintiff”) filed this motion for an order compelling defendant Ford Motor Company (“Defendant”\ ) to serve further responses to Request for Production of Documents, Set One. Plain\ tiff states in their notice of motion that a further response to RFP Nos. 16-22, 24- 25, and 27-31 is necessary because they seek documents relevant to their Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act claims arising from their purchase of a 2021 Ford F-150 on September 9...
2024.02.27 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 076
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.02.27
Excerpt: ...idually and as successor in interest to Arthur Galindo (“Galindo”), and Amalia \ Galindo (collectively “Plaintiffs”) filed this complaint against defendants Daryl Banta, M.D. (“Dr. Banta”) and Huntington Health (erroneously sued as “\ Pasadena Hospital Association, Ltd.”). On October 27, 2023, Huntington Health filed this demurrer. Huntington Health demurs to Plaintiffs' Second Cause of Action for “Reckless \ Neglect in Violatio...
2024.02.16 Motion for Summary Judgment 149
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.02.16
Excerpt: ...ectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action \ against defendant City of San Marino (“Defendant”) asserting various violations of Government \ Code section 12940(a) (“FEHA”), including discrimination, failure to accommodate, and failure to engage in the interactive process. The operative pleading is the Third Amended Complaint (“TAC”). It inc\ ludes two causes of action based on FEHA violations for discrimination and fai\ lure to acc...
2024.02.16 Demurrer 043
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.02.16
Excerpt: ...ngela Consolida and Giuseppe Consolida (collectively, “Defendants”). Plaintiff alleges that on or about\ October 29, 2018, she entered into a contract with Angela Consolida's father, Michael “Mike” Macchia, to rent the property located at 8855 3/4 Mission Drive in Rosem\ ead, California (the “Property”) for $1,000 a month for one year. On \ February 1, 2023, Defendants informed Plaintiff that they planned to renovate the Property and ...
2024.02.14 Motion to Reopen Discovery 711
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.02.14
Excerpt: ... and A and \ A Trucking. Plaintiff alleges that on April 15, 2019, she and Aguilar were involved \ in an automobile collision on the I-210 westbound freeway at the Fair Oaks exi\ t in Pasadena, California. On August 4, 2020, Plaintiff amended the complaint to add Lee Ramirez (“Ramirez”) as Doe 1. On January 15, 2021, and April 13, 2021, Plaintiff filed a First Amended\ Complaint and again amended it to add Ramirez as Doe 1. On January 17, 202...
2024.02.14 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 202
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.02.14
Excerpt: ... Deanne Bilemjian (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action asserting claims \ for breach of insurance contract, bad faith breach of implied covenant of good faith a\ nd fair dealing, conversion, and negligence against Transamerica Life Insurance \ Company (“Transamerica”). On March 21, 2023, Plaintiffs added Leisure Werden & Terry Agency (“Defendant”) as Doe 1. On September 28, 2023, Plaintiffs filed the operative First Amended ...
2024.02.13 Motion for Terminating, Issue, or Evidentiary Sanctions, Monetary Sanctions 111
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.02.13
Excerpt: ... I. INTRODUCTION Plaintiffs Lizette Torres and Omar Torres Angulo (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) move for an order imposing terminating, issue, or evidentiary sanctions against defendant General Motors LLC (“Defendant”) or, in the alternative, an order imposing monetary sanctions and compelling compliance with a prior court order issued on September 15, 2023 (the “September 15 Discovery Order”). Plaintiffs contend that Defendant has fai...
2024.02.13 Motion to Compel Arbitration 338
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.02.13
Excerpt: ...rtners, LLP (“Martini LLP”), Christopher Passmore (“Passmore”), Steve Martini (“Martini”), and Withum Smith + Brown, PC (“Withum”). Plaintiff asserts causes of action for: (1) breach of fiduciary duty, (2) aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty, (3) breach of contract, (4) breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing (5) intentional interference with contractual relations (6) unjust enrichment, (7) gross neglige...
2024.02.13 Motion to Reopen Non-Expert Discovery 598
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.02.13
Excerpt: ...e cancelling earplugs (the “Subject Product”). Defendants Ace Hardware Corporation and The Grommet (collectively, “Defendants”) filed this motion to reopen non-expert discovery on January 18, 2024, after the trial date of January 8, 2024, was continued to May 13, 2024 and the parties stipulated that only expert discovery deadlines would be related to the new trial date. Based on the former trial date, fact discovery closed on December 8, ...
2024.02.09 OSC Re Contempt 871
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.02.09
Excerpt: ... in contempt for willfully disobeying a deposition subpoena. The deposition subpoena was issued to Ngoc on August 30, 2023, and personally served on her on September 7, 2023. The deposition was scheduled for September 28, 2023. It is undisputed that Ngoc did not appear for her deposition. On February 1, 2024, Ngoc filed a “response” to this motion, in which her attorney, Dan Hogue, states that Ngoc's failure to attend the deposition was due t...
2024.02.09 Motion to Compel Arbitration 630
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.02.09
Excerpt: ... Security”) (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against defendant Tesla, Inc. dba Tesla Motors, Inc. (“Tesla”). Plaintiffs assert causes of action for violations of the Song-Beverly Act and allege that Tesla has failed to comply with its warranty and repair obligations in connection with Plaintiffs' leased 2022 Tesla Model 3 (the “Subject Vehicle”). On September 5, 2023, Defendant filed this motion for an order compelling...
2024.02.08 Motion for Sanctions 286
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.02.08
Excerpt: ...mpany, Inc. (“Defendant”). On January 23, 2023, having taken the matter under submission on January 9, 2023, this action was ordered to arbitration by the Honorable Colin P. Leis. On December 29, 2023, Plaintiff filed this motion for sanctions pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 1281.98 after Defendant failed to pay the fees due to the arbitral provider, JAMS. On January 26, 2024, Defendant filed an opposition brief. On February 1, 20...
2024.02.07 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 884
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.02.07
Excerpt: ...o”) (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against defendants Option Motor Cars, Inc. (“Option Motor Cars”) and Michael Xuye Li (“Li”) (collectively, “Defendants”). Plaintiffs assert six causes of action for: (1) breach of contract, (2) breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, (3) conversion, (4) tort of another claim for attorney's fees, (5) violation of Penal Code section 496, and (6) unfair compe...
2024.02.05 Special Motion to Strike, Demurrer to FAC 028
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.02.05
Excerpt: ...”) filed this action against defendant Li Lin (“Defendant”) asserting causes of action for: (1) negligence, (2) breach of implied warranty of habitability, (3) negligent infliction of emotional distress (“NIED”), (4) breach of oral contract. (5) conversion. (6) constructive eviction, (7) damages for renting unpermitted unit (California Civil Code section 1924.4), and (8) quantum meruit for services. On December 11, 2023, Plaintiff filed...
2024.02.05 Motion for Discharge and Attorney Fees 890
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.02.05
Excerpt: ...rpleader action. Wells Fargo alleges that on March 8, 2022, defendant Xiaoye Zhang (“Zhang”) opened a deposit account at Wells Fargo ending with account number -6989 (“Account”). On January 9, 2023, $30,000 was wired from a deposit account held by defendant Shirley A. Miller (“Miller”) to Zhang's Account. Miller requested a recall of the Wire and claimed that it was procured by fraud. On January 10, 2023, Wells Fargo restrained Zhang'...
2024.01.29 Motions to Compel Further Discovery Responses 002
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.01.29
Excerpt: ......
2024.01.29 Motion to Compel Arbitration 338
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.01.29
Excerpt: ...ners, LLP (“Martini LLP”), Christopher Passmore (“Passmore”), Steve Martini (“Martini”), and Withum Smith + Brown, PC (“Withum”). Plaintiff asserts causes of action for: (1) breach of fiduciary duty, (2) aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty, (3) breach of contract, (4) breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing (5) intentional interference with contractual relations (6) unjust enrichment, (7) gross negligenc...
2024.01.26 Motion to Set Expert Fees 598
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.01.26
Excerpt: ...M.D. (“Dr. Djalilian”) from $2,000 per hour to no more than $750 per hour, or whatever reasonable hourly rate the Court deems just and proper. Plaintiff also seeks an order preventing Dr. Djalilian from setting a “minimum” number of hours for which Plaintiff has to pay in order to depose him. II. LEGAL STANDARD If a party desiring to take the deposition of an expert witness deems that the hourly or daily fee of that expert is unreasonable...
2024.01.26 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 369
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.01.26
Excerpt: ...efendant General Motors LLC (“Defendant”) asserting claims based on fraudulent concealment and violations of the Song-Beverly Act. Plaintiff alleges that he purchased a 2019 GMC Sierra (“Subject Vehicle”) on June 8, 2019, which included an eight-speed automatic transmission. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant's new eight-speed automatic transmissions had a “design defect based on a typical architecture that causes ‘harsh shifts' in lowe...
2024.01.24 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 734
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.01.24
Excerpt: ...nst defendant SR Hospitality Group LLC (“Defendant”). Plaintiff alleges that on April 6, 2023, she stayed at a franchised Motel 6 owned and operated by Defendant. (Compl., ¶ 16.) On the morning of April 7, 2023, she awoke at 5 a.m. to excruciating pain on her left foot and bedbug bites. (Compl.,¶ 18.) She alleges that she informed “Defendants' agents” the front desk that she had been bitten by a bedbug and requested a new room but the a...
2024.01.22 Motion to Strike Punitive Damages Claims 598
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.01.22
Excerpt: ...In this products liability case, plaintiff Martina A. Silas (“Plaintiff”) sues for damages from an injury she allegedly sustained when she first tried using the QuietOn Active Noise Cancelling Earbuds (“Earbuds”), which she purchased from defendant The Grommet. On November 16, 2023, the Court granted Plaintiff's motion for leave, and Plaintiff filed her operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) on the same day. On December 19, 2023, d...
2024.01.19 Motion to Compel Arbitration 620
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.01.19
Excerpt: ...d this unlawful detainer action against defendant Karen Brandt dba Lulu Brandt ("Defendant") in connection with the premises located at 1 West California Boulevard, Suite #412 in Pasadena, California. On December 1, 2023, Defendant filed an answer. On December 19, 2023, Plaintiff filed an ex parte application for an order advancing the hearing date on a motion to compel arbitration that Defendant served (but did not file) or, in the alternative, ...
2024.01.19 Demurrer 622
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.01.19
Excerpt: ...An ("Plaintiff') filed this action against defendants Agnes Sinclair aka Agnes Yen ("Yen"), American Franchise Regional Center LLC ("American Franchise"), and Americana Hesperia Retirement Funding LLC ("Americana Hesperia") (collectively, "Defendants"). Plaintiff also named four other defendants who have not yet been served: Sylvia Young ("Young"), John Deyong Hu ("Hu"), Hu & Associates, LLC ("Hu Associates"), and Universo Holdings, Inc. ("Univer...
2024.01.17 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 132
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.01.17
Excerpt: ...Motor Company (“Defendant”) and WC Performance Ford dba Performance Ford. Plaintiff alleges that on April 15, 2022, he purchased a new 2022 Ford Explorer (the “Subject Vehicle”). (Compl., ¶ 9.) Plaintiff alleges that the Subject Vehicle had a defective ten-speed automatic transmission (the “10R80 Transmission Defect”) which caused “abrupt harsh shift, erratic shifting, jerking (commonly known as “juddering or “shuddering”), l...
2024.01.11 Motion to Quash Service of Summons and Complaint, Demurrer to FAC 590
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.01.11
Excerpt: ... quash service of summons and complaint. Plaintiff Evelyn D. Childress (“Plaintiff”) filed a proof of service of summons on November 1, 2023, in which a registered process server declared that Defendant's attorney, Eric Khaodadian, was personally served on Defendant's behalf. Mr. Khaodadian submits a declaration stating that on October 17, 2023, a process server attempted to serve him with the summons and complaint, but he specifically told t...
2024.01.04 Motion to Compel Arbitration 897
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.01.04
Excerpt: ...nter-Con Security Systems (“Defendant”), alleging wrongful termination in violation of public policy, retaliation, various violations of the Labor Code, and unfair competition pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 17200. On September 21, 2023, Defendant filed this motion to compel Plaintiff to arbitrate her claims, and to stay the action pending completion of arbitration. II. LEGAL STANDARD When seeking to compel arbitration of a ...
2024.01.04 Motion for Terminating, Issue, or Evidentiary Sanctions, for Monetary Sanctions 111
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2024.01.04
Excerpt: ...TION Plaintiffs Lizette Torres and Omar Torres Angulo (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) move for an order imposing terminating, issue, or evidentiary sanctions against defendant General Motors LLC (“Defendant”) or, in the alternative, an order imposing monetary sanctions and compelling compliance with a prior court order issued on September 15, 2023 (the “September 15 Discovery Order”). Plaintiffs contend that Defendant has failed to abide...
2023.12.29 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 534
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.12.29
Excerpt: ...ose Altamirano, Jr. (“Altamirano”) (erroneously sued as “Heliodaro Jose Altamiro Jr.”) and the City of Arcadia (“City”) (collectively, “Defendants”) for negligence and statutory liability under Government Code section 815.2. Plaintiff alleges that on or around July 20, 2022, he was driving a 2019 GMC Terrain and stopped at a red light on northbound Baldwin Avenue at its intersection with Longen Avenue. Altamirano, a City employee,...
2023.12.28 Motion to Strike 368
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.12.28
Excerpt: ...oah Vera, Carlos Carrillo, Lauren Carrillo, Ryan Carrillo, and Aubree Carrillo (collectively, “Plaintiffs”). On November 27, 2023, defendants Curtis Rental LLC (“Curtis Rental”), Brenda Joy Ngan, and Hark Lim Ngan (collectively, “Defendants”) filed this motion to strike the request for punitive damages and paragraph 28 from the operative complaint. Any party, within the time allowed to respond to a pleading may serve and file a notice...
2023.12.28 Motion for Judgment 608
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.12.28
Excerpt: ...sco”) and Agustin Arreola Perez d/b/a Mr. Welder (“Mr. Welder”) (collectively referred to as “Cross-Defendants”) move for judgment pursuant to CCP § 631.8 on the grounds that defendant and cross- complainant Angeles Contractor, Inc. (“Angeles”) has not produced sufficient evidence to prove the breach of a tort duty or evidence in support of the other elements of its negligence cause of action and that the negligence cause of action...
2023.12.26 Motion to Compel Further Discovery Responses 215
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.12.26
Excerpt: ...endant American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (“Defendant”) to provide further responses to Requests for Production (Set One), Nos. 18, 22-23, 26-30,32, 45-46, and 48-49. Plaintiff additionally requests sanctions in the amount of $3,277.50 against Defendant and counsel of record, Bowman and Brooke LLP. Defendant states in its opposition that it served further responses to all of the discovery requests at issue in this motion, except for RFP Nos. 45 a...
2023.12.22 Motion for Undertaking 077
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.12.22
Excerpt: ...against defendants Eileen Wang (“Wang”), Yaoning Sun (“Sun”), Yuntao Chen (“Chen”), Jennifer Cheung (“Cheung”), and American Southwest Chamber of Commerce USA (“ASCC”). Plaintiff generally alleges that she was illegally removed as President and Chief Executive Officer of ASCC, a non-profit organization, based on groundless claims made by Wang, Sun, Chen, and Cheung of misdirecting donations for ASCC into her personal bank acco...
2023.12.22 Demurrer 215
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.12.22
Excerpt: ...n Liu (“Xin”), Norman AA, Inc. (“Norman”), and CBA International Trade, Inc. (“CBA”) (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against defendants Jack Shao aka Chuang Shao (“J. Shao”), dba Global Escrow Services (“Global Escrow”), Fei Zhou aka Pandora Shao aka Pandora Feizhou Shao (“P. Shao”), Halit James Ma (“Ma”), and Alliance Global Investment, Inc. (“Alliance Global”) (collectively, “Defendants”). ...
2023.12.21 Demurrer 554
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.12.21
Excerpt: .... (“Defendant”) (erroneously sued as Chase Bank). Plaintiff alleges that her property at 1836 S. Chapel Avenue in Alhambra, California (“the Property”) was subject to an unlawful foreclosure. Plaintiff alleges Defendant never mailed her a monthly mortgage statement and that representatives informed her that Defendant did not own her loan. Plaintiff additionally alleges that Defendant committed fraud by charging her $795,075.32 in debt. On...
2023.12.20 Demurrer to SAC, Motion to Strike 415
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.12.20
Excerpt: ...s action was filed on February 27, 2023. It asserts claims for dependent adult abuse/neglect, negligence, and wrongful death. The action was filed by plaintiffs Rose Lee Chun Huang (“Rose”), individually and as successor in interest to David Huang (“David”) and guardian ad litem for co-plaintiff Evelyn Huang (“Evelyn”), and Michael Huang (“Michael”). The complaint names Aurora Las Encinas LLC (“ALE”), Signature Healthcare Serv...
2023.12.14 Motion to Compel Further Responses 441
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.12.14
Excerpt: ...fs Maria Garcia and Cristina Garcia (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) lease of a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan (“Subject Vehicle”). Plaintiffs move for an order compelling defendant Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (“Defendant”) to provide further responses and produce documents responsive to RFP Nos. 1 through 50 from their Requests for Production of Documents (Set Two). On December 1, 2023, Defendant filed an opposition brief. On December 7, 2...
2023.12.14 Motion to Compel Depositions of PMQ, for Sanctions 598
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.12.14
Excerpt: ...DUCTION Plaintiff Martina A. Silas (“Plaintiff”) moves for an order compelling defendants Ace Hardware Corporation (“Ace”) and The Grommet (collectively, “Defendants”) to produce Michael J. Chmielewski, Erica Simons, Kim Dvorak, and Joanne Domeniconi for deposition, as well as Defendants' “persons most qualified” (“PMQ”) regarding 19 topics in her notice of deposition. Plaintiff also moves for an order to produce documents res...
2023.12.11 Demurrer to SAC 668
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.12.11
Excerpt: ...n Lemon, Inc. (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Gina Fanara (“Fanara”), Kevin Tang (“Tang”), and Dilys Jones (“Jones”), as Trustee of the Louis C. Petrie Separate Property Trust (“LP Trust”) (erroneously sued as “Louis Petrie Separate Property Trust”). On May 15, 2023, Plaintiff filed the operative Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”). On June 23, 2023, LP Trust filed this demurrer by co-opting Tang's hearing reserva...
2023.12.08 Motion to Quash, Modify Subpoenas Duces Tecum, for Protective Order 598
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.12.08
Excerpt: ...ves to quash 8 subpoenas issued by defendants Ace Hardware Corporation and The Grommet (“Defendants”) for her medical records. Plaintiff contends that these subpoenas must be quashed because they seek the same records that previously-quashed subpoenas sought. Plaintiff argues that Defendants' failure to oppose her motion to quash these previous subpoenas and their failure to file a motion for relief pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section...
2023.12.05 Motion for Summary Judgment, Adjudication 803
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.12.05
Excerpt: ... (collectively, “Defendants”) move for summary judgment or, in the alternative, summary adjudication as to the Second Cause of Action for Premises Liability and the Third Cause of Action for Wrongful Death as alleged by plaintiffs Elva Zaldivar, Stephanie Zaldivar, and Marina Zaldivar in their First Amended Complaint (“FAC”). This is Defendants' second motion for summary judgment/summary adjudication; the first one was heard and partially...
2023.12.05 Demurrer to FACC 871
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.12.05
Excerpt: ...“Michael”) regarding real property at 3603 Vane Avenue, Rosemead, California 91770 (the “Property”). Lyco 1 is comprised of Randy Cheng (“Randy”) and Alice Liu (“Liu”), who are husband and wife; Randy and Michael are brothers. (As many of the parties in this action share the same last name, the Court refers to them by their first names for clarity and intends no disrespect.) Lyco 1, Liu, and Randy (collectively, “Cross-Defendant...
2023.12.04 Motion to Stay Action 070
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.12.04
Excerpt: ...rnia Institute of Technology (also known as and referred to herein as “Caltech”) asserting claims for continuing trespass, continuing private nuisance, continuing public nuisance, and declaratory relief. Pasadena alleges that its drinking water supply wells, namely the Sunset wells and Eastside wells, located in the Pasadena subarea of a water basin known as the Raymond Groundwater Basin (“Basin”), are contaminated by various man-made che...
2023.11.21 Motion to Set Aside Default 875
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.11.21
Excerpt: ...egligence and premises liability. On the complaint, Plaintiff named CAPREF Paseo, LLC (“CAPREF”), Federal Building Services, and Cypress Equities. On May 4, 2023, Plaintiff filed a proof of service of summons which stated that CAPREF was served by personal service on its registered agent for service of process, CSC – Lawyers Incorporating Service. On May 11, 2023, Plaintiff filed a proof of service of summons stating that “Cypress Equitie...
2023.11.21 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 515
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.11.21
Excerpt: ...n July 1, 2022, plaintiff Danny A. Godoy (“Plaintiff”), individually and as the successor- in-interest to Ana Xanthe Chirino Godoy (“Godoy”), filed this survival action against defendants Shane S. Pak, M.D. (“Defendant”), Sergio Y. Go, M.D. (“Dr. Go”), and Alhambra Hospital Medical Center (“Alhambra Hospital”). Plaintiff alleges that Godoy, his wife, passed away on July 1, 2021, after losing over two liters of blood during a l...
2023.11.20 Motion to Compel Deposition 007
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.11.20
Excerpt: ...an and Ruyu Huynh (“Defendant”) arising from a motor vehicle collision that took place on July 20, 2022. On January 3, 2023 Defendant filed an answer and a cross-complaint. On August 18, 2023, Plaintiff filed this motion for an order compelling Defendant to attend and testify at a deposition. This motion follows Plaintiff's attempts to schedule Defendant's deposition for March 15, 2023, and May 11, 2023, before finally settling on a written d...
2023.11.17 Motion to Compel Further Discovery Responses, for Sanctions 849
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.11.17
Excerpt: ...y, “Plaintiffs”) move for an order compelling Defendant General Motors LLC (“Defendant”) to provide further responses to Requests for Production of Documents (Set One). In their memorandum of points and authorities, Plaintiffs identify the requests at issue as RFP Nos. 37-41. (Memo, p. 2.) But their separate statement identifies additional requests, including RFP Nos. 16, 19-32, and 45- 46. The parties had discussed these requests at an I...
2023.11.17 Motion for Summary Judgment 803
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.11.17
Excerpt: ...rdingly, the Court continues the hearing on the motion for summary judgment/summary adjudication filed by defendant Sean Lee ("Sean") to December 15, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. "Separate statements are required not to satisfy a sadistic urge to torment lawyers, but rather to afford due process to opposing parties and to permit trial courts to expeditiously review complex motions for [summary adjudication] and summary judgment to determine quickly and effi...
2023.11.16 Motion for Leave to Amend Complaint 598
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.11.16
Excerpt: ...r punitive damages against defendants Ace Hardware Corporation and The Grommet (collectively, “Defendants”). In connection with Plaintiff's motion, she requests the Court judicially notice the original complaint filed as well as the stipulation to remove her original prayer for punitive damages without prejudice. Plaintiff also requests the Court judicially notice the fact that Kempele, Finland, is 10 hours ahead of Los Angeles, California, a...
2023.11.16 Motion for Discovery Sanctions 346
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.11.16
Excerpt: ...030 Dept. 3 8:30 a.m. November 16, 2023 I. INTRODUCTION On April 24, 2019, plaintiff David Lillie (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against defendant California Institute of Technology – Jet Propulsion Laboratory (“Defendant”). The operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) was filed on August 5, 2019; Plaintiff asserts the following causes of action: (1) defamation; (2) negligence; (3) intentional infliction of emotional distress; (4)...
2023.11.13 Motion to Compel Responses, for Sanctions 134
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.11.13
Excerpt: ...ntiff”) filed this action against US GC Investment, LP (“Defendant”), New Prosperity Investment LLC (“New Prosperity”), and Youhong Fu. On August 10, 2023, Plaintiff filed six motions for orders compelling Defendant and New Prosperity to serve verified discovery responses to interrogatories and inspection demands, and deeming admitted the truth of the matters specified in requests for admission. Plaintiff also requested sanctions. On Se...
2023.11.13 Motion to Compel Responses and Deem RFAs Admitted, for Monetary Sanctions 042
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.11.13
Excerpt: ...st defendant Dansko, LLC (“Defendant”) alleging she sustained a foot injury from a shoe. On May 5, 2023, Defendant served Form Interrogatories (Set Two), Special Interrogatories (Set Two), Request for Production of Documents (Set Two), and Request for Admissions (Set One) on Plaintiff. No responses were received. On June 14, 2023, defense counsel sent Plaintiff a letter and an email requesting responses. However, Plaintiff did not provide res...
2023.11.13 Motion to Compel Arbitration 391
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.11.13
Excerpt: .... INTRODUCTION On July 5, 2023, this action was filed by Anahid Minaskanian (“Plaintiff”), individually, and as successor-in-interest to Lida Zohrabians (“Zohrabians”), against Central Convalescent Hospital of Glendale Inc. dba Chandler Convalescent Hospital (“CCH”) (erroneously sued as “Central Convalescent Hospital of Glendale Inc. dba Chandler Convalescent Hospital – Glendale” and “Chestnut Ridge Post Acute LLC dba Chandler...
2023.11.13 Motion to Add Unnamed Party as Judgment Debtor 048
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.11.13
Excerpt: ...this unlawful detainer action against defendant Tong Tak House Seafood Restaurant (“Defendant”). On May 26, 2022, Plaintiff filed a notice of settlement with a request that the Court dismiss the action while retaining jurisdiction to enforce the settlement under Code of Civil Procedure section 664.6. On June 6, 2023, Plaintiff filed an ex parte application to enforce the terms of the stipulated judgment. On June 12, 2023, the Court entered ju...
2023.11.08 Motion to Compel Further Responses 537
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.11.08
Excerpt: ...rth America, LLC (“Defendant”) to provide further responses to Requests for Production of Documents (Set One). In addition, Plaintiff requests monetary sanctions in the amount of $2,287.50 against Defendant and its counsel of record. By way of background, on May 15, 2021, Plaintiff purchased a 2018 Volvo XC90 (“Vehicle”). (Compl., ¶ 15.) Plaintiff alleged that the Vehicle was delivered to them with serious defects and nonconformities to ...
2023.11.08 Motion for Preliminary Injunction 148
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.11.08
Excerpt: ...e relief against defendant Guirong Chen (“Defendant”) asserting causes of action for public nuisance and public nuisance per se. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant is operating or allowing the operation of an unpermitted short-term rental at the property located at 6059 Golden West Avenue, Temple City, California 91780 (the “Property”). Plaintiff also alleges that Defendant has violated various other sections of the Temple City Municipal Co...
2023.11.07 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 172
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.11.07
Excerpt: ...t Huntington Hospital (“Defendant”). On July 21, 2023, Plaintiff filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) asserting causes of action for assault, battery, sexual battery in violation of Civil Code section 1708.5, intentional infliction of emotional distress (“IIED”), negligent hiring, training, supervision and retention, and negligence. On September 28, 2023, Defendant filed a demurrer and motion to strike. Defendant demurs...
2023.11.07 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 061
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.11.07
Excerpt: ...“Plaintiffs”) on November 14, 2022. On July 27, 2023, Plaintiffs filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”). Plaintiffs allege that on November 14, 2020, at or around 5:50 p.m., they were each riding motorcycles on Little Tujunga Canyon Road when they became involved in a motor vehicle accident with defendants Joanna Esquivel (“Esquivel”) and Jennifer Soyohn Suh (“Suh”). (FAC, ¶¶ 1, 6, 9, 14.) Plaintiffs allege that at ...
2023.11.03 Demurrer 788
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.11.03
Excerpt: ... (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against defendant J.D.C. Insurance Services, Inc. (“Defendant”) asserting a cause of action for breach of contract. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant breached a written agreement by failing to provide insurance coverage and as a result, Plaintiff suffered emotional distress, as well as costs and legal fees to defend Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 23AHCV00949. On October 10, 2023, Defendant filed...
2023.11.03 Motion for Determination of Good Faith Settlement 927
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.11.03
Excerpt: ...tiff”) filed this action against defendants Danielle Brittany Vafa (“Vafa”), the State of California, acting by and through the Department of Transportation (“State”), the County of Los Angeles, and City of Monrovia asserting causes of action for general negligence and dangerous condition of public property. Plaintiff alleges that on July 7, 2022, she was a passenger in Vafa's vehicle and traveling westbound on Interstate 210. As the tw...
2023.11.02 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 378
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.11.02
Excerpt: ...2, 2023, plaintiff Yi Mao (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against defendants Sharon Wei (“Wei”), Yi Zhang Zhou (“Zhou”), 161 Alice St. Arcadia LLC (“161 Alice LLC”), and 9416 Broadway LLC (collectively, “Defendants”) asserting causes of action for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, aiding and abetting the breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, unjust enrichment, and constructive trust. Plaintiff alleged he owned interests...
2023.11.01 Demurrer to FAC 590
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.11.01
Excerpt: ...ntiff”) filed this action against defendants Zhenyu Qi (“Qi”), State Farm General Insurance Company (“Defendant”) (erroneously sued as “State Farm”), and Garden View Landscaping. On September 1, 2023, Plaintiff filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”), which removed Garden View Landscaping as a defendant and added The Villas on Third Homeowners Association (“HOA”). Plaintiff alleges that on August 14, 2021, she wa...
2023.10.31 Motion for Summary Judgment 515
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.10.31
Excerpt: ...f Danny A. Godoy (“Plaintiff”), individually and as the successor-in-interest to Ana Xanthe Chirino Godoy (“Godoy”), filed this survival action against defendants Shane S. Pak, M.D. (“Defendant”), Sergio Y. Go, M.D. (“Dr. Go”), and Alhambra Hospital Medical Center (“Alhambra Hospital”). Plaintiff alleges that Godoy, his wife, passed away on July 1, 2021, after losing over two liters of blood during a lumbar decompression surge...
2023.10.31 Motion for Reconsideration of Application for Writ of Possession 597
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.10.31
Excerpt: ...any, (“Plaintiff”), previously sought a writ of possession against Defendant Marcos Aguilar, individually and dba A&B Auto Body Repair (“Defendant”) over the following property: a 2018 Mercedes with VIN No. WDDZH8KBXJA372346. (the “Property”). On September 13, 2023, Defendant filed an opposition brief and request for judicial notice. On September 15, 2023, the Court granted Plaintiff's application. On September 25, 2023, Plaintiff fil...
2023.10.18 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 645
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.10.18
Excerpt: ...er 1, 2022, Plaintiff filed the operative First Amended Complaint for damages against Monrovia Unified School District (“Defendant”) and Does 2 through 25. Plaintiff asserts causes of action for negligence (1st COA) and negligent hiring, retention, and supervision against District (3rd COA). Plaintiff also asserts causes of action against Does 2 through 25 for negligence (2nd COA) and negligent hiring, retention, and supervision (4th COA). Pl...
2023.10.17 Motion to Vacate or Correct Appraisal Award 246
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.10.17
Excerpt: ...(“FIE”) filed this petition to correct or vacate an appraisal award in favor of respondents Narine Keleshyan (“Keleshyan”) and Gevork Keleshyan (collectively, “Respondents”). FIE alleges that on December 26, 2019, Respondents suffered a fire loss at the premises located at 2075 Minoru Drive in Altadena, California. FIE had issued an insurance policy to Keleshyan, which is attached to the petition as Exhibit A. After reporting the clai...
2023.10.17 Motion to Continue Trial 515
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.10.17
Excerpt: ... successor-in-interest to Ana Xanthe Chirino Godoy (“Decedent”, filed this action against defendants Shane S. Pak, M.D., Sergio Y. Go, M.D., and Alhambra Hospital Medical Center. On June 6, 2023, Plaintiff amended the complaint to add Stephen Ping-Hong Chen, M.D. (“Defendant”), as a defendant. Trial is currently scheduled for December 4, 2023. By this motion, Defendant seeks an order continuing the trial date a year to December 9, 2024, a...
2023.10.17 Motion for Judgment Notwithstanding the Verdict 922
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.10.17
Excerpt: ...�Topete CPA”) and Claudia Topete (“Ms. Topete”) (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against defendants Avo Asdourian (“Mr. Asdourian”), Marlene Asdourian (“Ms. Asdourian”), and Archoog, Inc. (“Archoog”) (collectively, “Defendants”) relating to the purchase and sale of Virtual Tax Accountant (“VTA”). On December 10, 2020, Defendants filed a cross-complaint against Plaintiffs for breach of contract, non-paym...
2023.10.11 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 009
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.10.11
Excerpt: ...iled this action against defendant Thrifty Payless, Inc. dba Rite Aid Pharmacy (“Defendant”) (erroneously sued as “Rite Aid”). The Complaint attaches a 2-page attachment asserting a cause of action for intentional tort and a document entitled “Sworn Affidavit of Paul Chew” (the “Affidavit”). On July 7, 2023, Defendants filed a demurrer and motion to strike. Plaintiff filed opposition briefs on July 20, 2023. Defendants filed reply...
2023.10.10 Motion to Compel Deposition of PMQ 441
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.10.10
Excerpt: ...�Plaintiffs”) filed this action against defendant Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (“Defendant”) for violations of the Song-Beverly Act (“SBA”) relating to their leased 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan (the “Vehicle”). On July 24, 2023, Plaintiffs filed this motion pursuant to sections 2025.450 and 2031.310 of the Code of Civil Procedure for an order striking Defendant's objections and compelling: (1) testimony from its person most knowledge...
2023.10.09 Demurrer 515
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.10.09
Excerpt: ...t Yiliang Zha, San Marino Unified School District (“District”) and the City of San Marino (“Defendant”). On June 30, 2023, Plaintiffs filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”). Plaintiffs allege that on September 20, 2022, “[Zha], a 51-year old male, punched the minor Plaintiff [Aaron Zheng] in the head during afterschool pickup, sending the 12-year-old to the hospital.” (FAC, ¶ 1.) Quan Zheng has been appointed as Aaro...
2023.10.03 Motion to Compel Arbitration 048
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.10.03
Excerpt: ... (“Sprouts”) and George Mares (“Mares”) for violations of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”) and Labor Code, including hostile work environment, quid pro quo sexual harassment, retaliation, gender discrimination, and failure to prevent discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. On June 30, 2023, Sprouts filed its answer. On September 6, 2023, Sprouts filed this motion for an order compelling Plaintiff to arbitrate her clai...
2023.09.28 Demurrer to FAC 659
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.09.28
Excerpt: ...“Defendant” or “Lender”) demurs to the First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) filed by plaintiff Paseo Pasadena Hotel Investment, LLC (“Plaintiff” or “Tenant”). Plaintiff asserts causes of action against Defendant for civil conspiracy (Third Cause of Action) and intentional interference with prospective economic advantage, or in the alternative, negligent interference with prospective economic advantage (Fourth Cause of Action). Defe...
2023.09.25 Motion to Quash 308
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.09.25
Excerpt: ...hildhood sexual assault. Plaintiff alleges that defendant Jacinto Godinez (“Godinez”) committed acts of sexual assault against her while she was a minor and member of the church and church-related programs operated by defendants North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists (“NAD”), Southern California Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists (“Conference”), All Nations Seventh-Day Adventist Church (“All Nations Church”) (collecti...
2023.09.21 Motion for Reconsideration 459
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.09.21
Excerpt: ... plaintiff Catherine Amores Castillo (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against defendants Nissan North America, Inc. (“Defendant”) and Wish Automotive III, Inc. dba Nissan of Alhambra (“Nissan of Alhambra”). Plaintiff asserts causes of action against Defendant for violation of the Song-Beverly Act and fraudulent inducement relating to an allegedly defective emergency braking system for a 2020 Nissan Pathfinder purchased on March 24, 202...
2023.09.21 Motion for Leave to Conduct Physical and Mental Exam 287
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.09.21
Excerpt: ...ee Zhang (“Defendant”) arising from a motor vehicle collision that occurred on February 25, 2022. On August 25, 2023, Defendant filed this motion seeking leave of court to conduct a second physical examination and a mental examination. On September 8, 2023, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On September 14, 2023, Defendant filed a reply brief. Physical Examination by Dr. Paul Kaloostian In any case in which a plaintiff is seeking recovery for pe...
2023.09.20 Motion to Consolidate 192
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.09.20
Excerpt: ...orizon”) for breach of contract relating to a single-family residence located at 37 Twiggs in Irvine, California (the “Subject Property”). Yip alleges that Eastern Horizon has refused to sell the Subject Property to her at an agreed-upon price. On August 9, 2022, Eastern Horizon filed a cross-complaint relating to the Subject Property against Yip and Home Surface, Inc. dba Spectrum Realty (“Spectrum”) for breach of a lease agreement and...
2023.09.20 Motion to Compel Inspection of Subject Product or Demand for Production 598
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.09.20
Excerpt: ...nts Ace Hardware Corporation and The Grommet (collectively, “Defendants”) filed this motion for an order compelling plaintiff Martina Silas (“Plaintiff”) to produce the active noise-cancelling ear plugs (the “Subject Product”) that are the subject of this litigation. On April 22, 2022, Defendants demanded to inspect the Subject Product as part of its Request for Production of Documents (the “First Demand”). (Diaz Decl., Ex. A.) Pl...
2023.09.18 Demurrer to FAC 957
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.09.18
Excerpt: ...ts HumanGood and Steven Gowan (“Gowan”) (collectively, “Defendants”). On May 8, 2023, the Court sustained Defendants' demurer with leave to amend. On May 18, 2023, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”). Plaintiff alleges he was employed by HumanGood as an IT Help Desk Analyst from October 2017 to November 2, 2020, and that Gowan was his direct supervisor. (FAC, ¶ 13.) Plaintiff alleges he was forced to resign from his pos...
2023.09.15 Petition for Writ of Mandate for Inspection of Corporate Records 291
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.09.15
Excerpt: ...“Kasprzak”) filed this petition for a writ of mandate directing respondent Pasaca Capital, Inc. (“PCI”) to allow the inspection of accounting, records, and minutes pursuant to California Corporations Code section 1601 et seq. As stated in the Petition and its attached exhibits, on May 24, 2023, Kasprzak served a demand to inspect PCI's books and records. The demand stated: We write to formally request access to certain books and records o...
2023.09.15 Motion for Summary Judgment 647
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.09.15
Excerpt: ...��Property”), and located on the shopping center commonly known as 280 East Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, California (the “Shopping Center”). Plaintiff Onni Paseo LLC (“Onni Paseo”) alleges that defendant Paseo Pasadena Hotel Investment, LLC (“Tenant”) is improperly in possession of the premises. On August 31, 2023, Onni Paseo filed this motion for summary judgment. II. LEGAL STANDARD A “motion for summary judgment shall be granted if...
2023.09.15 Application for Writ of Possession 597
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.09.15
Excerpt: ...laintiff”), seeks a writ of possession against Defendant Marcos Aguilar, individually and dba A&B Auto Body Repair (“Defendant”) over the following property: a 2018 Mercedes with VIN No. WDDZH8KBXJA372346. (the “Property”). On September 13, 2023, Defendant filed an opposition brief and request for judicial notice. Allegations in the Complaint The Complaint alleges causes of action for claim and delivery, violations of Civil Code §§ 30...
2023.09.14 Motion to Vacate Order Compelling Arbitration Based on Statutory Waiver, for Sanctions and Evidence Sanctions 314
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.09.14
Excerpt: ...ff's employment with Defendants. Plaintiff alleges 17 causes of action for discrimination, failure to accommodate, harassment, retaliation, and other employment-related claims. On May 20, 2021, the Hon. Kristin S. Escalante granted Defendant's motion to compel this matter to arbitration based on the plaintiff's stipulation to withdraw its opposition to the motion. (Stip. and Ord. 5/20/21.) II. ARGUMENTS Plaintiff now moves to vacate Judge Escalan...
2023.09.12 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 202
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Crowfoot, William A.
Hearing Date: 2023.09.12
Excerpt: ...nd Deanne Bilemjian (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action asserting claims for breach of insurance contract, bad faith breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, conversion, and negligence against Transamerica Life Insurance Company (“Transamerica”). On March 21, 2023, Plaintiffs added Leisure Werden & Terry Agency (“Defendant”) as Doe 1. Plaintiffs allege that their parents, now deceased, purchased a life ins...

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