Excerpt: ...na Wachel (collectively, "Plaintiffs") against defendants Ty Labbe ("Labbe") and Liza Gonzalez (collectively, "Defendants"). The operative Second Amended Complaint ("SAC") was filed on August 25, 2022, and asserts causes of action for malicious prosecution, abuse of process, negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress, trespass to chattels, and defamation. The action arises from an incident on January 8, 2021 involving Plaintiffs' un...

Excerpt: ... in pro per, filed this action against defendant Optimist Boys Home and Ranch, Inc. (“Defendant”) (erroneously sued as Optimist Boys' Home & Ranch”) asserting causes of action for intentional tort and violation of the Crown Act, general negligence, and intentional infliction of emotional distress (“IIED”). Plaintiff alleges that Defendant engaged in improper conduct while providing childcare for her son by cutting his hair in accordance...

Excerpt: ...mited liability company pursuant to Corporations Code section 17701.01(b). Jaime alleged that they, along with respondent Thomas Smock (“Smock”), formed Tequisquiapan, LLC (“LLC”) on June 16, 2004, with each having 50% membership interest. The LLC operated a business known as the Four Seasons Tea Room located at 75 North Baldwin Avenue in Sierra Madre, California (the “Real Property”). The Real Property is a multi-use building with co...

Excerpt: ... plaintiff Universal Shopping Plaza (“Plaintiff”) filed this unlawful detainer action against defendant Vege Paradise Restaurant Inc. (“Defendant”) concerning the commercial real property located at 140 West Valley Blvd. #222, San Gabriel, California 91776 (“Premises”). A trial date is not yet set. Plaintiff seeks an order granting summary judgment on the unlawful detainer action or, in the alternative, summary adjudication of Defenda...

Excerpt: ... the parties. Plaintiffs Alan Chang Wah Tang and Hou Chung Man (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) are the trustees of the bankruptcy estate belonging to defendant Lee Siu Fung, Siegfried (“Defendant”). Defendant's surname is Lee and Siegfried is his adopted name. From June 2020 to February 2021, Defendant was ordered by the High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Court of First Instance (the “Hong Kong High Court”) to pay ...

Excerpt: ...County of Los Angeles, and City of Pico Rivera, alleging (1) dangerous condition of public property, (2) vicarious liability for the wrongful acts or omissions by public entity employees, (3) premises liability, and (4) negligence. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants negligently maintained a sidewalk surface, causing Plaintiff injuries. On October 16, 2019, Plaintiff dismissed County of Los Angeles. On April 22, 2021, Plaintiff dismissed City of Lo...

Excerpt: ...d on December 13, 2018 by America Fuji Healthware Inc. (incorrectly styled on the Court's docket as “American Fuji”, hereinafter “America Fuji”) against Jade Plaza, LLC, Honeywell International Inc., United Technologies Corporation, and Carrier Corporation. The action arises from a fire that occurred on December 15, 2015 at 301 E. Garvey Avenue, Unit 301 in the attic of a restaurant. The fire then spread to the attics of the other units. ...

Excerpt: ...T Development, Inc. (“Defendant”). Plaintiff alleges that on or about August 10, 2019, Defendant operated a restaurant known as “Yunnan Restaurant” and prepared a meal for Plaintiff. Plaintiff claims that the food that was served contained a hard object like a stone. On April 21, 2021, Defendant filed a cross-complaint for indemnity, apportionment, and declaratory relief against Roes 1 through 50. On November 7, 2022, Defendant filed this...

Excerpt: ...”) and Wish Automotive III, Inc. dba Nissan of Alhambra (“Nissan of Alhambra”). Plaintiff asserts causes of action against NNA 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, 2021 (the “Vehicle”). Plaintiff asserts a cause of action for negligent repair against Nissan of Alhambra relating to the Vehicle. On Nov...

Excerpt: ...led this action against defendants Nissan North America, Inc. (“NNA”) and Martin Motors of El Monte, Inc. dba El Monte Nissan for (“El Monte Nissan”) (collectively, “Defendants”). Plaintiff alleges that on September 9, 2020, he purchased a new 2020 Nissan Kicks (the “Vehicle”) with a defective continuously variable transmission (“CVT”). Plaintiff asserts causes of action for violations of the Song-Beverly Act, intentional misr...

Excerpt: ...f”) filed this action against manufacturer defendant Nissan North America, Inc. (“NNA”) for: (1) violation of Song-Beverly Act and breach of express warranty, (2) fraudulent inducement and intentional misrepresentation, and (3) fraudulent concealment. On August 25, 2022, NNA filed an answer to Plaintiff's complaint. On October 18, 2022, NNA filed a declaration in support of a motion to compel arbitration and stay proceedings without a notic...

Excerpt: ...SPONSES TO SPECIAL INTERROGATORIES, SET ONE; (3) OVERRULING DEFENDANT'S OBJECTIONS; AND (4) SANCTIONS Dept. 3 8:30 a.m. February 17, 2023 I. INTRODUCTION On November 21, 2022, plaintiff GDCV PASADENA 201, LLC (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against defendant IRR VENTURES, LLC (“Defendant”). Trial is currently scheduled for March 20, 2023. Plaintiff seeks an order compelling Defendant to provide further answers to GDCV's Requests for Produ...

Excerpt: ...t. 3 8:30 a.m. February 17, 2023 I. INTRODUCTION On April 26, 2022, plaintiff Rosevianney C. Ogumsi (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against defendants Richard Dale Gentile, D.D.S., Heydar Hamid Shahrokh D.D.S., and Heydar Hamid Shahrokh D.D.S. Inc. dba Comfort Dental Center (erroneously sued as “Comfort Dental Center”) (collectively, “Defendant”). On September 26, 2022, Plaintiff filed the operative Second Amended Complaint, asserting...

Excerpt: ...dreas Hessing and Karen Bonfigli (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against defendants Roberto Mercado and Rubina Mercado (collectively, “Defendant”), alleging the following causes of action: (1) trespass to real property; (2) private nuisance; (3) declaratory relief; (4) injunctive relief; and (5) negligence. On November 21, 2022, Defendants filed a cross-complaint against Plaintiffs alleging claims for trespass, invasion of ...

Excerpt: ... (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against defendants Jessica Rose Moorehead and Nu Matics Athletics LLC (collectively, “Defendants”) arising from a dispute regarding the ownership and control of trademarks/service marks, social media, and financial and credit accounts. On February 25, 2021, Defendant Jessica Rose Moorehead (“Moorehead”) filed a cross-complaint against the Plaintiffs. On June 8, 2022, Plaintiffs filed a S...

Excerpt: ...OR MONETARY SANCTIONS (2) DEFENDANT HEYDAR SHAHROK, D.D.S.'S MOTION TO DEEM MATTERS IN REQUEST FOR ADMISSIONS, SET ONE, ADMITTED, AND REQUEST FOR MONETARY SANCTIONS Dept. 3 8:30 a.m. February 16, 2023 I. BACKGROUND On February 27, 2019, plaintiff Rosevianney C. Ogumsi (“Plaintiff”) filed this medical malpractice action. On September 26, 2022, Plaintiff filed the operative Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) against defendants Richard Dale Ge...

Excerpt: ...bility action against the City of South Pasadena (“the City”). Plaintiff alleges she was crossing a parkway from the street when she tripped on a sidewalk that had been uplifted higher than the parkway surface. Supposedly a root from a tree in the parkway had lifted the sidewalk. On September 6, 2018, Plaintiff added West Coast Arborists (“WCA”) as a doe defendant. WCA was the vegetation vendor who contracted with the City to trim the Cit...

Excerpt: ... 16, 2021, filed the Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) against The Arcadia Spine Center; Clarizio Chiropractic, Inc. (“Clarizo Inc.”); Dr. Winston Shi, an individual; Xu Shi Acupuncture, an unknown entity; Doe front Desk, an individual (Doe 1); Doe Office Manager, an individual (Doe 2); and Does 3 to 25, inclusive alleging (1) Medical Negligence; (2) Medical Battery; (3) False Imprisonment; (4) Negligence; (5) Premises Liability; (6) Negli...

Excerpt: ...ntiff asserts a cause of action for violation of the Unruh Civil Rights Act. On June 31, 2022, the Court's Clerk entered default against Defendant. Plaintiff now seeks a default judgment against Defendant for $9,078, representing, $8,000 in damages, $504 in costs, and $570 in attorney's fees. II. LEGAL STANDARD CCP §585 permits entry of a judgment after a Defendant has failed to timely answer after being properly served. A party seeking judgment...

Excerpt: ...Ji”) filed this premises liability action on December 13, 2018. The First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) was filed on March 1, 2019. On October 29, 2021, Plaintiffs filed an amendment to the complaint, naming Robert Chanh Phu Diep as Doe 6. On May 26, 2022, this Court sustained Defendants L.B.G.D. Investment Inc. and Bing Liu's demurrer to Plaintiff's FAC as to the first and third causes of action for negligence and products liability. Plaintiff...

Excerpt: ...Ogumsi (“Plaintiff”) filed this medical malpractice action. On September 26, 2022, Plaintiff filed the operative Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) against defendants Richard Dale Gentile, D.D.S. (“Gentile”), and Heydar Hamid Shahrokh, D.D.S., an individual, and Heydar Shahrock, D.D.S., Inc., dba Comfort Dental Center (erroneously sued as Comfort Dental Center), asserting causes of action for (1) professional negligence (dental malpract...

Excerpt: ...C. Ogumsi (“Plaintiff”) filed this medical malpractice action. On September 26, 2022, Plaintiff filed the operative Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) against defendants Richard Dale Gentile, D.D.S., and Heydar Hamid Shahrokh, D.D.S., dba Comfort Dental Center (erroneously sued as Comfort Dental Center) (collectively, “Defendants”), asserting causes of action for (1) professional negligence (dental malpractice), (2) intentional in infli...

Excerpt: ...iam Zhang (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against defendants Kemi Cai, Zexian Li, and Nick Chui (“Defendants”). On December 6, 2022, Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint (“FAC”). Trial is not set. On December 13, 2022, Defendants Cai and Li filed a motion to quash service of summons. On January 20, 2023, Plaintiff filed an opposition to Defendants' motion. On January 30, 2023, Defendants filed a reply. II. LEGAL STANDARD “An in...

Excerpt: ...nst Defendants Defendant Doe 1, Council, and Does 2 through 40 (“Defendants”) for four causes of action: (1) negligence; (2) negligence supervision of a minor; (3) negligent hiring and or retention; and (4) sexual battery. This action arises out of the childhood sexual assault of Plaintiff when Plaintiff was a minor. On December 23, 2022, Plaintiff filed a motion to seal certificates of merit. The motion is made pursuant to CCP section 340.1....

Excerpt: ...CTION On August 24, 2022, Plaintiff Encore Automotive, Inc. (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants Robert Y. Lee (“Lee”), Stephanie Lin (“Lin”), and Wellcharter International Corp. for three causes of action: (1) breach of fiduciary duty (conflict of interest) against Lee; (2) breach of fiduciary duty (usurpation of corporate entity) against Lee; and aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty against Lin and Wellcharter....