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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Excerpt: ...surance Exchange (“FIE”) a/s/o Firstman filed this action against defendants Noritz America Corporation (“Noritz”), ADCO International Plastics Corporation (“ADCO”), and PWC Enterprises, Inc. dba Southeastern Filtration & Equipment (“PWC”), for strict products liability and negligence relating to home improvement products and water filtration systems and component parts. (Compl., ¶¶ 3, 7, 11.) Plaintiff alleges that on August 24...

Excerpt: ..., 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”). In its original complaint, Plaintiff asserted claims for: (1) breach of contract, (2) breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, (3) intentional interference with...

Excerpt: ...Center (“City of Hope”), Sam Vu (“Vu”), and FlexCare Medical Staffing (“FlexCare”). Plaintiff asserts four causes of action for negligent hiring, retention, and supervision, negligence, sexual battery, and elder abuse. Judgment was entered in favor of City of Hope on February 10, 2023, leaving Vu and FlexCare as the remaining defendants. On February 14, 2023, the Court granted FlexCare's motion for summary adjudication as to Plaintiff...

Excerpt: ... Form Interrogatories (Set One), Requests for Documents and Other Tangible Things (Set One), and Requests for Admission (Set One) on defendant Minh Le Nguyen (“Defendant”). Having received no responses, Plaintiff proceeded to file these motions compelling Defendant to provide verified responses without objections and to have the requests for admission deemed admitted. Plaintiff also requests monetary sanctions. On July 12, 2023, the Court con...

Excerpt: ...endant Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. asserting a cause of action for general negligence. Plaintiff alleges that on March 21, 2022, his insurance carrier, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (“State Farm”) issued and overnighted a comprehensive coverage payment for $30,743.31 for the total loss of a 1996 Porsche. Plaintiff never received the check and requested assistance from State Farm. On August 15, 2022, Plaintiff received an email fro...

Excerpt: ...ent, LLC (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against defendants Onni Capital LLC (“Onni Capital”) and Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. On April 10, 2023, Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint (“FAC”) naming Onni Capital, Onni Paseo, LLC (“Onni Paseo”), and GP Commercial Investment Corp. (“GP Commercial”). Plaintiff asserts causes of action for: (1) breach of contract, (2) breach of the implied warranty of good faith and fair ...

Excerpt: ...Reyna Arnold (“Plaintiff”), a minor, by and through her guardian ad litem, Kimberly Arnold, filed this action against defendant Ford Motor Company (“Ford”) on November 25, 2020, regarding an automobile accident. which resulted in the death of her father, Kavin Arnold. Ford moves for an order sealing the settlement amount, including any documents or filings that contain the settlement amount such as a petition to approve minor's compromise...

Excerpt: ... (LASC Case No. 22STCV08942, hereinafter referred to as the “John Doe Action”), for all purposes, including trial. All three plaintiffs (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) allege that they were sexually assaulted by their teacher, Charles Leyba (“Leyba”) while they were students at Park Elementary School. The three plaintiffs assert identical causes of action for sexual battery and sexual assault against Leyba and against defendant Alhambra ...

Excerpt: ...RODUCTION On June 8, 2022, plaintiff Bradley Ranch Co-Owners LLC (“Plaintiff” or “LLC”) filed this action against defendants Christy Snyder Bradley (“Christy”), Ann Hyatt Logan (“Logan”), and Philip M. Symanski (“Symanski”). Plaintiff asserts causes of action against Christy for conversion, constructive fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, violation of Penal Code section 496, unjust enrichment, money had and received, constructive...

Excerpt: ...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 Services, LLC...

Excerpt: ...defendant County of Los Angeles (“Defendant”). On April 18, 2023, Plaintiff filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”). On June 22, 2023, Defendant filed this demurrer to the FAC. Plaintiff filed an opposition brief on August 2, 2023. Defendant filed a reply brief on August 9, 2023. II. LEGAL STANDARDS A demurrer tests the legal sufficiency of the pleadings and will be sustained only where the pleading is defective on its face. (...

Excerpt: ... Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. to provide further responses to Request for Production of Documents (“RFP”), Set No. One, Nos. 16, 19, and 21. II. DISCUSSION A. Discovery Requests at Issue RFP No. 16 Plaintiff seeks all documents relating to any internal analysis or investigation regarding the alleged brake system defect (“Brake System Defect”) in vehicles of the same year, make, and model as Plaintiff's vehicle (the “Subject Vehicle...

Excerpt: ...s Christy Snyder Bradley ("Defendant"), Ann Hyatt Logan ("Logan") and Philip M. Szymanski on June 8, 2022. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant was its sole manager and was authorized to sell its primary asset of 120 acres of farmland for $3.15 million. (Compl., '1 1.) The net sale proceeds were deposited into Plaintiffs bank account and after the sale, Defendant allegedly embezzled those proceeds plus an additional $53,681.65, for a total of $3.11 m...

Excerpt: ...f 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, 2021 (the �...

Excerpt: ...on against defendant Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. (“Sunbelt”) asserting causes of action for negligence and products liability. Plaintiff alleges that he was injured on October 13, 2020, while working as an apprentice iron worker at a Glendale High School jobsite (“Jobsite”) for Junior Steel Co. (“Junior Steel”). Plaintiff alleges that Sunbelt agreed to provide Junior Steel certain equipment, including a JLG/Skytrak 10054 telehandler, jibs, ...

Excerpt: ...e in Arcadia, California (“Whispering Pines Property”). Default was entered against defendant Jiangqian Gu (“Defendant”) on October 4, 2022. A clerk's judgment for possession was granted on October 11, 2022. The Court granted Defendant's motion to set aside the default judgment and entry of default on June 16, 2023, after Defendant argued that the default was entered due to his “surprise” because his identity was stolen by a business ...

Excerpt: ... on March 20, 2023 asserting causes of action for (1) breach of contract – settlement agreement, (2) breach of contract – grant of easement, (3) nuisance, (4) trespass, (5) quiet title, and (6) injunctive relief. The named defendants are: Jade Plaza, LLC (“Jade Plaza”), Alice Wong (“Ms. Wong”), CCO Socal I, LLC (“CCO Socal”), The Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company, and the City of Monterey Park. The latter two parties have be...

Excerpt: ...this action against defendant, Nissan North America, Inc. (“Defendant”). Plaintiff alleges that Defendant issued a warranty in connection with his purchase of a new 2022 Nissan Altima. Plaintiff's vehicle subsequently developed defects and Defendant allegedly failed to comply with its obligations to repair or replace it. Plaintiff asserts claims for breach of express and implied warranty under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (“SBA”...

Excerpt: ...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, 2021 (the “V...

Excerpt: ...tion against defendant, Nissan North America, Inc. (“Defendant”). Plaintiff alleges that Defendant issued a warranty in connection with his purchase of a new 2022 Nissan Altima. Plaintiff's vehicle subsequently developed defects and Defendant allegedly failed to comply with its obligations to repair or replace it. Plaintiff asserts claims for breach of express and implied warranty under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (“SBA”), inte...

Excerpt: ...filed this action on May 22, 2020 alleging that defendant Dedicato Treatment Center, Inc. (“Defendant”), a residential alcohol and drug addiction rehabilitation facility, abandoned her at Las Encinas Hospital without her consent instead of providing care as promised. Plaintiff further alleges that she paid Defendant $15,000, which Defendant refused to refund. On July 8, 2020, Defendant filed a cross-claim against Plaintiff's attorney, Michael...

Excerpt: ...ollectively, “Defendants”) move to strike plaintiff Jialu Fan's (“Plaintiff”) prayer for punitive damages in this wage-and-hour lawsuit. Defendants also move to strike Plaintiff's prayer for “loss of earning capacity, employment benefits or loss of employment advancement opportunities.” The motion is unopposed. Any party, within the time allowed to respond to a pleading may serve and file a notice of motion to strike the whole or any ...

Excerpt: ...endants Sharon Wei (“Wei”), Yi Zhang Zhou (“Defendant”), 161 Alice St. Arcadia LLC (“161 Alice LLC”), and 9416 Broadway LLC on February 22, 2023, 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 alleges that on or about March 14, 2012, he executed a limited power of attorney authorizing Wei to act o...

Excerpt: ...urance Company (“Primerica”) filed a complaint-in-interpleader naming Perla Ragos Joyce (“Perla”) and Latoya Joyce (“Latoya”) as defendants-in-interpleader (Perla and Latoya are referred to by their first names only to avoid confusion). Primerica alleges that in or about July 2012, it issued a term life insurance policy, Policy Number 0489317355, (“Policy”) to Jimmie Ishan Joyce (“Jimmie”). The Policy provided for a payment of...

Excerpt: ... Pasadena, California (the “Property”). The Property is allegedly held equally as joint tenants by Plaintiff and defendant Qinpei Li (“Defendant”). Plaintiff alleges Defendant, who is the tenant-in-possession, refuses to voluntarily sell the Property or buy out his interest in the Property. On April 18, 2023, Plaintiff filed a motion for summary judgment. The motion is unopposed. II. LEGAL STANDARD Code of Civil Procedure section 437c(c) ...

Excerpt: ...First Amended Complaint I. INTRODUCTION On May 25, 2021, plaintiff Ivan Cervantes (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against defendant Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. (“Sunbelt”). Plaintiff alleges that he was injured on October 13, 2020, while working as an apprentice iron worker at a Glendale High School jobsite for Junior Steel Co. (“Junior Steel”). Sunbelt agreed to provide Junior Steel certain equipment, including telehandlers and jibs, for t...

Excerpt: ...ion against defendant ¿Nissan North America, Inc.¿ (“Defendant”) asserting various violations of the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (“SBA”). ¿Defendant¿ seeks an order compelling arbitration of Plaintiffs' complaint and staying any further proceedings during the pendency of that arbitration. The motion is opposed. On April 11, 2023, the Court continued this matter to allow the parties to provide supplemental briefing on the effect...