Excerpt: ...Plaintiff”) filed this action against defendants Best Buy Stores, L.P., Wheels LT LSR, Geek Squad, Inc., and Scott Stuart Crichton arising from a collision between a bicyclist and a motor vehicle that occurred on or about March 30, 2019. Trial is currently scheduled for January 26, 2023. On September 19, 2022, Defendants Best Buy Stores, L.P. and Scott Stuart Crichton (collectively, “Defendants”) filed this motion seeking an order continuin...

Excerpt: ...led this action against defendants Samvel Hovhannisyan (“Hovhannisyan”), Marine Arakelyan (“Defendant”), Uber Technologies, Inc. (“Uber”), Devhon Kawanell Mailo Polk, Patrick Beverly, Sunthan Shane Kunnavatana (“Kunnavatana”), Pia Chadha (“Chadha”), Patrick Michael Korte, and Michael Korte (collectively, “Defendants”). Plaintiff alleges she was injured when Hovhannisyan was acting within the course and scope of his employm...

Excerpt: ...w Lugo (“Plaintiff”), a minor, by and through his guardian ad litem, Lorena Vargas, filed this action against defendants City of El Monte (“City”), Sharine Wei (“Wei”), and El Monte City School District (“School District”). Plaintiff alleges that he was kicked, struck, and otherwise assaulted, battered, and emotionally and physically and abused by Wei on March 4, 2019, and at other times during the period of August 2018 to March 4...

Excerpt: ...endant Richard Birnholz after falling from the roof of a home. Later, on the same day, the operative First Amended Complaint was filed, which added Sonia Carcamo as a plaintiff and Diane Birnholz as a defendant. Trial is currently scheduled for December 27, 2022. Richard Birnholz and Diane Birnholz (collectively, “Defendants”) filed this motion on September 21, 2022 seeking an order continuing the trial date to June 27, 2023 or anytime therea...

Excerpt: ...pt. 27 1:30 p.m. October 18, 2022 I. INTRODUCTION On June 30, 2020, plaintiff Joshua Payton (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against defendants Geneva Smith (“Smith”) and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“Metro”) (collectively, “Defendants”). Plaintiff alleges that on December 8, 2019, Smith was driving Metro's bus in the course of her employment with Metro. (Compl., GN-1.) While at a bus stop, Smith abrupt...

Excerpt: ...on against defendants Victor Yzaguirre (“Defendant”), Adoni Herrera, and Bryan Dalcour-Holley (collectively, “Defendants”) asserting a cause of action for “negligence/per se”. Plaintiff alleges that on or about October 15, 2019, he and Defendants were involved in a three-car collision. On July 11, 2022, Plaintiff filed this motion for an order compelling Defendant to produce a report pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 2032.61...

Excerpt: ...his action against defendants Michael Bublin (“Bublin”) and Uber Technologies, Inc. (“Defendant”) arising from a December 16, 2017 motor vehicle collision. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant employed Bublin, who negligently operated a motor vehicle, and that Defendant also negligently abandoned Plaintiff at the scene of the collision. Defendant filed an Answer to the Complaint on July 1, 2022. On September 13, 2022, Defendant filed this mot...

Excerpt: ...dena (“Defendant”). The initial form complaint was incomplete, so on August 23, 2019, Plaintiff filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”). Plaintiff asserts a cause of action for dangerous condition of public property and alleges that on March 9, 2018, she tripped on the pedestrian pathway around the Rose Bowl and Brookside Golf Course on Rosemont. On July 28, 2022, Defendant filed this motion for summary judgment on the grounds...

Excerpt: ...iya Nadjarian (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against defendants Monteverde Ranch Equestrian Center, LLC and Monte Verde Trails Ranch. On April 15, 2022, Plaintiff amended the complaint to add Monte Verde Ranch LLC (“Defendant”) as Doe 1. On April 19, 2022, Plaintiff dismissed Monteverde Ranch Equestrian Center, LLC. Plaintiff asserts causes of action for: (1) general negligence, (2) strict liability, (3) gross negligence, and (4) neglige...

Excerpt: ...ION On September 30, 2020, plaintiff Robert Perez (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against defendants Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai Health System (collectively, “Defendants”). On July 27, 2022, Plaintiff filed the operative Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) asserting causes of action for: (1) elder abuse – custodial neglect, (2) reckless willful misconduct, (3) professional negligence, (4) negligent hiring, supervision,...

Excerpt: ...on against defendants B&V Enterprises, Inc. (erroneously sued as “B&V Enterprises, Inc. dba Super King Markets”) and Got Guard Inc. (“Defendant”) Plaintiff alleges that on January 7, 2020, she was “forcibly taken to the ground by a security guard” during an altercation between the guard and a shoplifter. Plaintiff asserts causes of action for “negligence - premises liability” and battery. On August 4, 2022, Plaintiff and Defendant...

Excerpt: ...omas filed this action against defendants American Guard Services, Inc. (“AGS”), American Professional Security, LPC West, Inc. (“LPC”) (erroneously sued as “Lincoln Property Co.”), HRA 9th & Flower, LP (“HRA”), MDC Realty Advisors, LP (“MDC”) (erroneously sued as “Hannay Realty Advisors”); Ralphs Grocery Company dba Ralphs (“Ralphs'), and Gilbert Turner (“Turner”). Plaintiff alleges that on March 1, 2018, he was att...

Excerpt: ...intiff Ashley Manci filed this action for premises liability and negligence against The TJX Companies, Inc. (“TJX”), Marshalls of MA, Inc. (“Marshalls”), and MCP One Westside LLC (“MCP”). Plaintiff alleges she was injured on February 13, 2019, when she walked into an exterior glass window panel of a commercial building owned by MCP and leased by Marshalls. TJX and Marshalls (collectively, “Defendants”) filed an answer on January 2...

Excerpt: ...iled this action against defendants Rehab Solutions, LLC (“Rehab Solutions”) and Doe Installer. Plaintiff alleges that on April 18, 2017, she sustained injuries from a negligently installed standing desk. On July 30, 2019, Plaintiff named Louie Byrd (“Byrd”) as Doe 1 Trial is currently scheduled for February 27, 2023. On September 2, 2022, Plaintiff filed this motion for leave to augment her expert witness designation by adding Joshua Pra...

Excerpt: ...ndant”). Trial is currently scheduled for January 17, 2023. Defendant seeks an order continuing the trial date to some time at least 30 days after June 19, 2023. The motion is unopposed. II. LEGAL STANDARD Trial dates are firm to ensure prompt disposition of civil cases. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1332(a).) Continuances are thus generally disfavored. (See id. rule 3.1332(b).) Nevertheless, the trial court has discretion to continue trial date...

Excerpt: ...DUCTION On June 7, 2019, plaintiff Fatima Alvarez (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against defendant Live Nation Worldwide, Inc. (“Defendant”). Plaintiff alleges that on August 19, 2017, she slipped and fell on a liquid substance on the floor of the Hollywood Palladium, which is Defendant's property. Currently before the Court are two motions. The first motion was filed on September 2, 2022, and concerns Plaintiff's desire for the Court to...

Excerpt: ...�Defendant”) arising from a motor vehicle collision that occurred on August 9, 2019. On September 1, 2022, Defendant filed this motion for an order setting a reasonable rate for Plaintiff's expert witness, Stepan Kasimian, M.D. (“Dr. Kasimian”). Defendant contends that Dr. Kasimian's $2,000 per hour fee is unreasonable. If a party desiring to take the deposition of an expert witness deems that the hourly or daily fee of that expert is unrea...

Excerpt: ...dants Carol Dubois-Chess (“Defendant”) and Hertz Vehicles, LLC (“Hertz”) arising out of a motor vehicle collision that occurred on or about March 24, 2018. On February 26, 2021, Plaintiff dismissed Hertz from the action without prejudice. Trial is currently scheduled for October 27, 2022. On September 8, 2022, Defendant filed this motion to continue the trial, final status conference, and all dates. The motion is unopposed. II. LEGAL STAN...

Excerpt: ... On March 10, 2021, plaintiff Wesley Schwartz (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against defendant City of Los Angeles (“Defendant”). Plaintiff alleges that on August 28, 2020, he was riding a scooter when he came into contact with a pothole, causing him to fly off his scooter and collide into a bicycle rack located on a sidewalk. (Compl., ¶ 8.) On August 29, 2022, Plaintiff filed this motion to compel the videotaped deposition of Defendant...

Excerpt: ...On February 3, 2021, plaintiffs Stephanie McCall (“Plaintiff”) and Timothy McCall filed this action against defendants Waste Management Collection and Recycling, Inc. (erroneously sued as “Waste Management Inc.”), Salvador Sevilla Ramirez (“Ramirez”), and USA Waste of California, Inc. arising from a motor vehicle collision that occurred on November 17, 2020. On September 7, 2022, Waste Management Collection and Recycling, Inc. and Ram...

Excerpt: ...s action against defendant Bodega Latina Corporation (“Defendant”) arising from a slip and fall that occurred on October 10, 2018. Plaintiff asserts causes of action for: (1) general negligence and (2) premises liability. II. LEGAL STANDARDS In reviewing a motion for summary judgment, courts must apply a three- step analysis: “(1) identify the issues framed by the pleadings; (2) determine whether the moving party has negated the opponent's ...

Excerpt: ...nt Soudaram Chandrashekar (“Defendant”) arising from an automobile incident that occurred on September 19, 2018. (Compl., MV- 1.) Plaintiff asserts causes of action for motor vehicle negligence and general negligence. On July 7, 2022, Defendant filed this demurrer arguing that Plaintiff's action is barred by the statute of limitations. At the hearing on August 4, 2022, the Court continued the hearing to the present date to allow Plaintiff tim...

Excerpt: ... March 20, 2020, Plaintiff Vanessa Bardliving filed a complaint for negligence against Defendants Benjamin Aaron Emanuel, M.D. (“Dr. Emanuel”), John Chung Liang-Liu, M.D. (“Dr. Liu”), Anuj Kumar Rajput, M.D. (“Dr. Rajput”), University of Southern California (USC), University of Southern California-Keck School of Medicine, and Keck Hospital. On July 17, 2020, pursuant to Plaintiff's request, dismissal was entered as to Defendants Dr. E...

Excerpt: ...d Litem, John De Mesa, filed the instant dog bite action against Defendant David Benjamin James (“James”) for (1) Strict Liability Pursuant to Civil Code § 334, (2) Premises Negligence, and (3) General Negligence. On March 23, 2021, James filed a Cross-Complaint against Cross- Defendant Kerstin O'Leary (“O'Leary”) (erroneously sued as “Kersten O'Leary”) for (1) Equitable Indemnity, (2) Contribution, and (3) Declaratory Relief. On Apr...

Excerpt: ...nst Defendants C. Macintosh Incorporated dba Craig's Plumbing (“Defendant”), Robert D. Heron, and Claire L. Heron arising from a May 3, 2017 incident. Plaintiff alleges that she stepped in an open drain hole and fell. On June 22, 2022, the Court granted Defendant's motion for an order compelling Plaintiff's responses to Demand for Production of Documents (Set Two). On July 26, 2022, Defendant filed this motion for sanctions. No opposition was...

Excerpt: ...intiff alleges she sustained injuries on Defendant's property on April 19, 2018, when she stepped into a pothole and fell. (Compl., ¶ 8.) On June 28, 2022, the Court issued an order of dismissal pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure sections 583.410 and 583.420 after Plaintiff failed to make an appearance at: (1) an OSC re: Dismissal for failure to serve/prosecute, (2), an OSC: re Plaintiff's request for entry of default/default judgment, and (3) ...

Excerpt: ...action against defendant Los Angeles Unified School District (“Defendant”), County of Los Angeles (“County”), and City of Los Angeles (“City”). Plaintiff alleges that on January 19, 2020, she sustained injuries when she tripped and fell on a sidewalk. On August 13, 2020, City filed a cross-complaint against Defendant. County has been dismissed from the action. Trial is currently scheduled for November 30, 2022. Defendant seeks an orde...

Excerpt: ...cker”) and Benjamin Vandegreik (“Vandegreik”) (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against Ipsilon, LLC dba Zebulon Concert Café (“Zebulon”) (erroneously sued as “Zebulon Café Concert”), John Doe, Mario Espinoza, and Obdulia Espinoza. Plaintiffs assert causes of action for assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and negligent hiring, supervision, and retention. Plaintiffs allege that on Januar...

Excerpt: ...r 25, 2020, plaintiff Daniel Shanesheibani Davidson (“Plaintiff”) filed this action for professional negligence against defendants White Memorial Medical Center dba Adventist Health White Memorial (“Defendant”) (erroneously sued separately as “Adventist Health White Memorial” and “White Memorial Medical Center”), Los Angeles Orthopedic Surgery Specialists, and Matthew D. Longacre, M.D. (“Dr. Longacre”). Plaintiff alleges there...

Excerpt: ...uz (“Cruz”) (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against defendants BNSF Railway Company (“BNSF”), Michael Johnpaul Beeson (“Beeson”), and James Edward Orr (“Orr”) arising from a May 15, 2019, motor vehicle collision. Plaintiffs alleges that Beeson, who was employed by BNSF at the time, turned left in front of oncoming traffic and caused Orr to rear-end Plaintiff's vehicle. Cruz asserts a cause of action for loss of ...

Excerpt: ...on against defendants Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. (“Defendant”), Plaza Del Amo Properties, LLC, and Randall Doe. Plaintiff alleges that on March 5, 2018, a large flame erupted from a wok or gas range near the front counter where she was waiting and an explosion of heat struck her face. (Compl., ¶ 9.) Trial is currently scheduled for December 7, 2022. Defendant seeks an order continuing the trial date to April 3, 2023 at the earliest, with a...

Excerpt: ...loss of consortium arising from a multi-vehicle collision that occurred on February 20, 2016 in San Pedro, California. On May 30, 2017, plaintiffs Richard Evans and Lydia Evans (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against defendants Gregg Kawczynski (“Kawczynski”), the City of Los Angeles, and Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. for negligence, dangerous condition of public property, premises liability, and loss of consortium. On December 1...

Excerpt: ...ndant Samuel Nicholas Wechsler (“Defendant”) arising from a September 15, 2018, motor vehicle and electric scooter accident. Trial was previously scheduled for September 6, 2022. On July 14, 2022, pursuant to Defendant's ex parte application, the Court continued the trial date to May 16, 2023 but did not continue the discovery or motion cutoff deadlines. On August 17, 2022, at a hearing on Plaintiff's motion for reconsideration, the Court sch...

Excerpt: ...��Plaintiff”) filed this action against defendants Kelly Hwang and Kathy Hwang (collectively, “Defendants”), as well as the City of Pomona (“Pomona”). Trial is currently scheduled for October 12, 2022. On August 15, 2022, Defendants filed this motion requesting an order continuing the trial date to May 8, 2023. This is the first continuance, the parties have signed a stipulation, and the motion is unopposed. II. LEGAL STANDARD Trial dat...

Excerpt: ...rt Dunn (“Defendant”) arising from a dog bite by a German Shepherd. On July 30, 2020, Plaintiff added Cory Perbix (“Perbix”) as a defendant. Plaintiff then filed the operative First Amended Complaint on April 30, 2021. There have been two trial continuances in this case and trial is currently scheduled for Octoer 3, 2022. On August 17, 2022, Defendant filed this motion for an order continuing the trial date to July 31, 2023 or as soon the...

Excerpt: ...s Jackson (“Plaintiff') filed this action against Defendants Olga Voronova (“Voronova”), Edgar Aramouni (“Aramouni”), and K1 Group International (“K1 Group”) for (1) strict liability under Civil Code § 3342, (2) common law strict liability, (3) negligence, and (4) premises liability. On July 19, 2021, pursuant to Plaintiff's request, dismissal was entered as to Defendant Aramouni. On May 25, 2022, Defendant K1 Group filed a motion ...

Excerpt: ...14, 2022 I. INTRODUCTION On September 20, 2021, plaintiff Cheryl Ann Thomas (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against defendants GZ Portfolio V 80 LLC, Golden Z Holdings LLC, and Golden Bee Management LLC (collectively, “Defendants”). On November 29, 2021, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint. On February 22, 2022, Plaintiff filed a Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”). On April 13, 2022, the parties filed a stipulation acknowledging t...

Excerpt: ...UCTION On October 17, 2019, Plaintiff filed this action against Defendants for (1) dangerous condition of public property (Government Code §§ 815.2(a), 815.4, 829, 835, and 945), (2) violation of mandatory statutory duty (Government Code §§ 835 and 815.6), (3) general negligence, and (4) premises liability. This case involves numerous defendants and cross-complaints. At issue here is Defendants Barry Diller's, individually and as trustee of t...

Excerpt: ...ra Lobdell (“Debra”) (collectively “Plaintiffs”) filed this action for damages for medical negligence and loss of consortium. In addition to moving defendant Aaron M. Shelub, M.D. (“Dr. Shelub”), Plaintiffs named: (1) Regal Medical Group, Inc., (2) Lakeside Community Healthcare, (3) Northridge Hospital Medical Center, (4) Michael R. Shapiro, M.D., (5) Michael R. Shapiro, M.D., Inc., (6) Ryan McBirney, P.A., (7) Mary Ann H. Trephan, M....

Excerpt: ...nst defendants City of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles, Newhall School District, Los Angeles Unified School District, Wiley Canyon Elementary School, Storer Transportation Service, and Doe Bus Driver for (1) negligence, (2) liability for the wrongful act or omissions by public entity employees, Government Code § 815.2, (3) violation of duties and responsibilities as a common carrier per Civil Codes §§ 2100, 2101, and 2103. On June 1, 2022, ...

Excerpt: ...and (2) general negligence against Defendant John Geyer (“Defendant”). On January 27, 2022, Sherry Geyer (“Sherry”) filed, and the Court rejected, her application to become the guardian ad litem (“GAL”) of Defendant. On June 10, 2022, Plaintiff filed the instant Motion to Compel Defendant's responses to Form Interrogatories (Set One), Special Interrogatories (Set One), Request for Production of Documents (Set One), and Requests for Ad...

Excerpt: ...ey (“Plaintiff”) initiated this action against defendants Uber Technologies, Inc., Rasier, LLC, and Rasier-CA, LLC (collectively, “Uber”), and Hannah Branigan (“Branigant), alleging the following causes of action: (1) negligence/negligence per se; and (2) negligent hiring, retention, and supervision. As alleged in the complaint, on September 5, 2021, Plaintiff used the Uber application to order a ride, and he was picked up by Branigan, ...

Excerpt: ...ch was filed on December 22, 2021, and asserts causes of action for (1) negligence, (2) strict liability – design defect, (3) strict liability – failure to warn, (4) negligent failure to warn, (5) breach of implied warranty, (6) breach of express warranty, (7) negligent misrepresentation against Defendant DMH Aesthetics, LLC (“Defendant”). The FAC alleges in relevant part that Plaintiff purchased Defendant's “EMSCULPT” treatment packa...

Excerpt: ... Heredia (“Plaintiff”) initiated this action against defendants Culver City Mall, LLC, Westfield, LLC, Build-A-Bear Workshop, and Melissa Doe, asserting the following causes of action: (1) negligence; and (2) premise liability. On August 26, 2020, defendant Culver City Mall, LLC filed its answer to the complaint and its own cross-complaint against Ubuntu Development, Inc., alleging the following causes of action: (1) breach of contract; (2) e...

Excerpt: ...nge of the Automobile Club (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendant Shanee Monique Clemente (“Defendant”) for subrogation. On December 11, 2019, default was entered against Defendant. On May 5, 2021, the Court granted Plaintiff's application for default judgment and entered default judgment in favor of Plaintiff and against Defendant in the amount of $21,076.53. On June 20, 2022, Plaintiff filed this motion to set aside default a...

Excerpt: ...in Espinoza (collectively “Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint against Defendants Lakewood Regional Medical Center, Inc. (“LRMC”) and Radoslav Raychev, I, M.D. for medical malpractice. On June 17, 2022, Defendant/Cross-Complainant LRMC filed a cross- complaint against Cross-Defendants AMN Healthcare, Inc.; John Boyle, R.N.; Bhavik Thakkar, M.D.; Barugar Ravi, M.D.; Arthur Gelb, M.D.; Arthur F. Gelb Medical Corporation; and Moes 1-30 for (1) to...

Excerpt: ...t against Defendants PIH Health Hospital – Whittier (“PIH Hospital”); Justin Braverman, M.D. (“Dr. Braverman”); and John Lah, M.D. (“Dr. Lah”) (collectively “Defendants”) for general negligence. On June 8, 2022, Defendant Dr. Braverman filed a motion for summary judgment. Plaintiff filed opposition papers on August 10, 2022. Dr. Braverman filed reply papers on August 19, 2022. II. FACTUAL BACKGROUND On January 20, 2020, Arthur F...

Excerpt: ...R ORDER COMPELLING PLAINTIFF NICOLE BONACIO TO ANSWER FORM INTERROGATORIES, SET NO. ONE; REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS; MOTION FOR ORDER COMPELLING PLAINTIFF HUMBERTO ABRAM ALTAMIRANO TO ANSWER SPECIAL INTERROGATORIES, SET NO. ONE; REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS; MOTION FOR ORDER COMPELLING PLAINTIFF NICOLE BONACIO TO ANSWER SPECIAL INTERROGATORIES, SET NO. ONE; REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS; MOTION FOR ORDER COMPELLING PLAINTIFF ) ) ) ) ) ) ) HUMBERTO ABRAM ALTAMIROANO ...

Excerpt: ...is action against defendants Wail Bushara (“Bushara”) and Mercury Insurance Company arising from a November 4, 2018, motor vehicle collision, wherein it is alleged that Plaintiff was the passenger in Bushara's vehicle at the time of the collision. In the related action (20STCV41916), Plaintiff filed a complaint against defendant Matthew Muldoon (“Muldoon”) and Esurance Insurance Services (“Esurance”) on November 3, 2020 for claims ari...

Excerpt: ...2019, Plaintiff Kaitlin Woodson (“Plaintiff”) initiated this action against defendants LA Park La Brea C LLC (erroneously sued as “AIMCO Park LA Brea, Inc., AIMCO Properties, L.P., and AIMCO Park LA Brea Services, LLC”), and OP Properties Management, L.P. (collectively, “Defendants”), asserting the sole cause of action for negligence. On May 6, 2022, Defendants filed the instant motion for summary judgment on the grounds that Plaintif...