Excerpt: ...y Langendoen RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiffs GT Madison Realty, LLC; GTM U.S. Senior Housing REIT, L.P.; and GTM U.S. Senior Housing REIT, Inc. Madison Realty Equities, LLC and Gary Langendoen's Motion for Protective Order The court considered the moving and opposition papers filed in connection with this motion. No reply was filed. BACKGROUND This dispute relates to business records subpoenas served by Plaintiffs GT Madison Realty, LLC (“GTM Real...

Excerpt: ...UNTARY DEFENDANT MOVING PARTY: Defendant Lihua Lin RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff CBL Services, LLC Motion to Join Indispensable Party As An Involuntary Defendant Pursuant to CCP § 382 and § 389 and for Leave of Court to Amend the Cross‐Complaint Herein Adding Landwin Investments, LLC As An Involuntary Defendant The court considered the moving and opposition papers filed in connection with this motion. No reply was filed. /// /// /// /// BACKGRO...

Excerpt: ... PARTY: Plaintiffs Jiang Ma and Hongshun Ma Defendant, Cross-Complainant Tom Lee's Motion to Dismiss the Complaint and Cross- Complaint for Forum Non Conveniens The court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply filed in connection with this motion. BACKGROUND Plaintiffs Jiang Ma and Hongshun Ma filed this breach of contract action against Defendant Tom Lee aka Rui Jin on March 29, 2018. Defendant filed an answer and a cross- complaint...

Excerpt: ...r Family Trust, William J. Waldman, Waldman Real Estate Services, Inc., Castle Liquor Store, and William's Paving Corp. Plaintiff's Motion for Trial Setting Preference Pursuant to C.C.P. § 36(a) The court considered the moving and opposition papers filed in connection with this motion. Oppositions were filed by defendants (1) William's Paving Corp., (2) Castle Liquor Store, and (3) Shirley E. Schrier as trustee of the Schrier Family Trust, Willi...

Excerpt: ...ian, M.D. and Elevate Health Group RESPONDING PARTIES: Plaintiffs John A. McGinnis, deceased by and through his successor in interest, Andrew McGinnis and Andrew McGinnis Defendants Garen Derhartunian, M.D. and Elevate Health Group's Motion to Quash Summons and Amendment to Complaint (Doe #200 & #201) The court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply filed in connection with this motion. BACKGROUND Plaintiffs John McGinnis, by and thr...

Excerpt: ... Liu Yang RESPONDING PARTY: Defendant Clive Liu Motion to Compel Defendant's Compliance with Court's Discovery Order and for Monetary, Issue, Evidence and/or Terminating Sanctions The court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply filed in connection with this motion. MOVING PARTY: Plaintiff Liu Yang RESPONDING PARTY: N/A Motion to Continue Trial The court considered the moving papers filed in connection with this motion. No opposition...

Excerpt: ...d Tracy Lee RESPONDING PARTIES: Plaintiffs Elva Zaldivar, Stephanie Zaldivar, and Marina Zaldivar Motion for Summary Judgment or, in the Alternative, Summary Adjudication as to Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint by Defendants Steve Lee and Tracy Lee The court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with this motion. BACKGROUND Plaintiffs Elva Zaldivar, Stephanie Zaldivar, and Marina Zaldivar filed this acti...

Excerpt: ...NDED COMPLAINT MOVING PARTY: Defendant AYS Hospitality, Inc. RESPONDING PARTY: N/A Defendant AYS Hospitality, Inc.'s Demurrer to Plaintiff Gabino Estrada's Second Amended Complaint; Defendant AYS Hospitality, Inc.'s Motion to Strike Portions of Plaintiff Gabino Estrada's Second Amended Complaint The court considered the moving papers filed in connection with these motions. No opposition was filed. BACKGROUND Plaintiff Gabino Estrada filed this ac...

Excerpt: ...POENA FOR PRODUCTION OF BUSINESS RECORDS AND REQUEST FOR MONETARY SANCTIONS OF $7,660 AGAINST HERSHTIK, LLP AND ITS COUNSEL, FREEMAN MATHIS & GARY, LLP AND RELATED CROSS-ACTION MOVING PARTIES: Plaintiffs and Cross-Defendants GT Madison Realty, LLC, GTM U.S. Senior Housing REIT, L.P., and GTM U.S. Senior Housing REIT, Inc. RESPONDING PARTY: Non-party Hershtik, LLP GT Madison Realty, LLC; GTM U.S. Senior Housing REIT, L.P.; and GTM U.S. Senior Hous...

Excerpt: ...HASE INDIVIDUALLY AND AS TRUSTEE OF THE KRISTINE CHASE TRUST'S MOTION TO STRIKE PORTIONS OF THE SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT MOVING PARTY: Defendants The F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company and Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff Cesar Romero Defendants' Second Motion to Strike Portions of Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint The court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with t...

Excerpt: ...Cheung Demurrer to First Amended Complaint of Edmund Louie and Deborah Kotani to Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint The court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply filed in connection with this motion. BACKGROUND Plaintiff James Cheung filed this action in October 2021 against Defendants Edmund Louie (“Louie”), Deborah Kotani (“Kotani”), and Old Republic Title Company. The operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) was f...

Excerpt: ...nnection with this motion. BACKGROUND Plaintiff Gil Eytan (“Landlord”) filed this unlawful detainer action on December 2, 2021 against Defendant Matthew Hazelrig (“Tenant”). Landlord seeks to evict Tenant from the residential real property located at 5067 Bakman Avenue, North Hollywood, California 91601 (the “Premises”) for failing to comply with the requirements of a three-day notice to perform covenants or quit dated October 28, 202...

Excerpt: ...plaint by Defendant California Franchise Tax Board The court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply in connection with this motion. BACKGROUND Plaintiff Yong Hwan Woo filed this action on December 2, 2021. The operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) was filed on December 29, 2021 and asserts causes of action for (1) intentional misrepresentation, (2) conversion, (3) civil conspiracy, (4) intentional infliction of emotional dist...

Excerpt: ...J&J Freight Solutions LLC, and Jiemie Huang RESPONDING PARTY: Defendant Peinan Hu Motion to Compel Further Responses and Responses to Request for Production of Documents, Set One Served on Peinan Hu The court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply filed in connection with this motion. BACKGROUND Plaintiffs Golden J Group, Inc. and J&J Freight Solutions, LLC filed this action on October 22, 2019 against Defendants Jianhua Li (“Li”...

Excerpt: ...DEFENDANT EMC TRANSPORTATION INC. AND COUNSEL LO 7 LO LLP IN THE SUM OF $9,977.50 AND RELATED CROSS-ACTION MOVING PARTY: Plaintiffs Golden J Group Inc., J&J Freight Solutions LLC, and Jiemie Huang RESPONDING PARTY: Defendant EMC Transportation Inc. Motion to Compel Further Responses and Responses to Request for Production of Documents, Set One Served on EMC Transportation Inc.; Request for Order Awarding Monetary Sanctions Against Defendant EMC T...

Excerpt: ...OF DEFENDANTS' EXPERT PO-HOANG LU, PSY.D. MOVING PARTY: Defendants Armando Aguilar and A and A Trucking RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff Cynthia Dawson Defendants' Motion for Discretionary Relief from Attorney Mistake, or, in the Alternative, Reconsideration of Order Denying Defendants' Motion to Quash Subpoena for Production of Business Records of Defendants' Expert Po-Hoang Lu, Psy.D. The court considered the moving and opposition papers filed in co...

Excerpt: ...ang and Hing Ang RESPONDING PARTY: Defendant Eric S. Chan, M.D. Plaintiffs' Application Seeking Leave of Court to Vacate Order Granting Defendant, Eric S. Chan, MD's Motion for Summary Judgment, Dated March 17, 2022 The court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply filed in connection with this motion. BACKGROUND Plaintiffs Hilary Trang (“Trang”) and Hing Ang filed this action on June 19, 2020, asserting two causes of action: (1) ...

Excerpt: ...Parra Pena Defendant Ford Motor Company's Motion to Compel Arbitration and Motion to Stay Proceedings The court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply filed in connection with this motion. BACKGROUND Plaintiff Bernando Jesus Parra Pena filed this Lemon Law action on February 15, 2022 against Defendant Ford Motor Company (“Ford”) arising out of the purchase of a 2017 Ford Edge (the “Subject Vehicle”). Ford moves to compel arbi...

Excerpt: ...ONDING PARTY: Plaintiffs Angelina Sanchez and Leopoldo Sanchez Motion for Summary Judgment by Defendant California Bariatric and General Surgery Medical Associates The court considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with this motion. BACKGROUND Plaintiffs Angelina Sanchez (“Sanchez”) and Leopoldo Sanchez filed this medical malpractice action on December 10, 2020. Plaintiffs' operative Second Amended Complaint all...

Excerpt: ...Y: Plaintiffs/Cross-Defendants Golden J Group Inc., J&J Freight Solutions LLC, and Jiemie Huang BACKGROUND Plaintiffs Golden J Group, Inc. and J&J Freight Solutions, LLC filed this action on October 22, 2019 against Defendants Jianhua Li (“Li”), Nenyin Tan (“Tan”), and CTU Connection (“CTU”). Plaintiffs are in the business of transporting containers from the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles to various destinations by truck. Plainti...

Excerpt: ...LIU, YVONNE LIU, AND YOUNG C. KIM'S MOTION FOR JOINDER IN DEFENDANT TV PLUS, LLC'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY ADJUDICATION MOVING PARTY: Defendant TV Plus, LLC RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff American Tower Asset Sub, LLC Defendant TV Plus, LLC's Motion for Summary Adjudication The court considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with this motion. The court also considered the joinder by Defendants Sunbelt Television, LLC, Multic...

Excerpt: ...ntiff Haoxiao Liu Defendants' Demurrer to Plaintiff's Complaint; Defendants' Motion to Strike Portions of Plaintiff's Complaint The court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply. BACKGROUND Plaintiff Haoxiao Liu filed this action on July 16, 2021 against Defendants Goldengate Bus, Inc. (“Goldengate”) and Gang Guo (“Guo”). Plaintiff asserts causes of action for (1) breach of contract and (2) intentional tort arising out of inju...

Excerpt: ...: Plaintiffs/Cross-Defendants Golden J Group Inc., J&J Freight Solutions LLC, and Jiemie Huang Motion to Compel Further Written Responses to Request for Production of Documents The court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply filed in connection with this motion. BACKGROUND Plaintiffs Golden J Group, Inc. and J&J Freight Solutions, LLC filed this action on October 22, 2019 against Defendants Jianhua Li (“Li”), Nenyin Tan (“Tan�...

Excerpt: ...ion for Summary Judgment of Defendant Asok Doraiswamy, M.D. The court considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with this motion. BACKGROUND Plaintiffs Angelina Sanchez (“Sanchez”) and Leopoldo Sanchez filed this medical malpractice action on December 10, 2020. Plaintiffs' operative Second Amended Complaint alleges causes of action for (1) medical malpractice, (2) lack of informed consent, (3) loss of consortium,...

Excerpt: ...nt General Motors, LLC Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Further Responses to Plaintiff's Request for Production of Documents, Set One The court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with this motion. BACKGROUND Plaintiff Armando Gonzalez Dozal filed this action on November 10, 2021, against Defendant General Motors, LLC (“GM”). Plaintiff alleges violations of the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act arising ...

Excerpt: ...S. Choi's Motion to Expunge Notice of Pendency of Action; Request for Attorney's Fees The court considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with this motion. BACKGROUND Plaintiff Jung H. Son filed this action against Defendants Young S. Choi (“Choi”), Boston Asset Management, LLC (“BAM”), Specman Corporation (“SC”), and Boston Pomello Property, LLC (“BPP”) on December 30, 2021. The complaint asserts two...

Excerpt: ...AINST KEEGAN AND ITS COUNSEL, ANDREW WAXLER MOVING PARTIES: Plaintiffs GT Madison Realty, LLC, GTM U.S. Senior Housing REIT, L.P., and GTM U.S. Senior Housing REIT, Inc. RESPONDING PARTY: Non-party Keegan Linscott & Associates, PC Motion to Compel Keegan Linscott & Associates, PC's Compliance with Deposition Subpoena for Production of Business Records and Request for Sanctions of $7,130 against Keegan and Its Counsel, Andrew Waxler The court cons...

Excerpt: ...ant Glenn Building Services, Inc. RESPONDING PARTY: Cross-Complainant TRPF 80 South Lake Avenue, LP Cross-Defendant Glenn Building Services, Inc.'s Demurrer to Cross- Complainant's First Cause of Action for Express Indemnity The court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with this motion. BACKGROUND This case arises out of a slip and fall accident that occurred at a commercial property owned by Defendant ...

Excerpt: ... for Attorneys' Fees The court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with this motion. BACKGROUND Plaintiffs Everfresh Food Services, LLC (“Everfresh”), Chao Hsin Chuan (“Chuan”), and Su Chen Yeh (“Yeh”) filed this action against Defendant Rosemead Hwang, LLC (“Rosemead Hwang”) on March 6, 2019. The operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) was filed on January 6, 2020, and asserts caus...

Excerpt: ...rier Family Trust, William J. Waldman, Waldman Real Estate Services, Inc., Castle Liquor Store, and William's Paving Corp. Plaintiff's Motion for Trial Setting Preference Pursuant to C.C.P. § 36(a) The court considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with this motion. Oppositions were filed by defendants (1) William's Paving Corp., (2) Castle Liquor Store, and (3) Shirley E. Schrier as trustee of the Schrier Family T...

Excerpt: ...tion for Summary Judgment The court considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with this motion. BACKGROUND Plaintiffs America Fuji Healthware Inc. (“AFH”) and Cui Ping Ji (“Ji”) filed this premises liability action in 2018. [1] In the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”), Plaintiffs assert causes of action for general negligence, premises liability, and products liability against, among others, Defen...

Excerpt: ...urance Company of America RESPONDING PARTY: N/A Northfield Insurance Company and Travelers Casualty Insurance Company of America's Motion to Intervene The court considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with this motion. BACKGROUND Plaintiff Yuka Tamura filed this action on February 26, 2018 against Defendants Estelle Brees Campbell (“Campbell”), The Studios at Walnut, LLC, and De Miranda Management. Plaintiff al...

Excerpt: ...ng, LLC Plaintiffs Chao Hsin Chuan and Su Chen Yeh's Motion to Tax Costs The court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with this motion. BACKGROUND Plaintiffs Everfresh Food Services, LLC (“Everfresh”), Chao Hsin Chuan (“Chuan”), and Su Chen Yeh (“Yeh”) filed this action against Defendant Rosemead Hwang, LLC (“Rosemead Hwang”) on March 6, 2019. The operative First Amended Complaint (“FA...

Excerpt: ... RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff and Cross-Defendant F. Glenn Nichols Motion by NAS to File A First Amended Cross-Complaint The court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply filed in connection with this motion. BACKGROUND Plaintiff F. Glenn Nichols filed this declaratory relief action on December 7, 2020 against Pickard & Butters Constructions, Inc. (“PBC”), Mark A. Butters (“Butters”), and North American Specialty Insurance Comp...

Excerpt: ...na Sanchez and Leopoldo Sanchez Motion for Summary Judgment, or in the Alternative Summary Adjudication, By Defendant Troy Lamar, M.D. The court considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with this motion. BACKGROUND Plaintiffs Angelina Sanchez (“Sanchez”) and Leopoldo Sanchez filed this medical malpractice action on December 10, 2020. Plaintiffs' operative Second Amended Complaint alleges causes of action for (1)...

Excerpt: ...efendant/Cross-Defendant West Coast Arborists, LLC RESPONDING PARTY: Defendant/Cross-Complainant City of South Pasadena Defendant/Cross-Defendant West Coast Arborists, Inc.'s Motion for Protective Order re Deposition of Person(s) Most Knowledgeable; Request for Sanctions The court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with the motion. BACKGROUND This action arises out of a trip and fall incident involving ...

Excerpt: ...nd and Benjamin Feldman RESPONDING PARTY: Defendants and Cross-Complainants Brandon Frere and Jane Frere Special Motion to Strike Defamation and Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress Causes of Action from Cross-Complaint The court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with this motion. BACKGROUND Plaintiffs Stefanie Diamond and Benjamin Feldman filed this action on September 23, 2021 against Defenda...

Excerpt: ...EL DEFENDANT DOMINIC F. VILORIA'S VERIFIED FURTHER RESPONSES TO REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION (SET ONE); REQUEST FOR MONETARY SANCTIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,202.50; MOTION TO COMPEL DEFENDANT DOMINIC F. VILORIA'S VERIFIED FURTHER RESPONSES TO, AND COMPLIANCE WITH, REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION (SET ONE); REQUEST FOR MONETARY SANCTIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,102.50 MOVING PARTY: Plaintiff Christopher Zarbo RESPONDING PARTY: Defendant Dominic Viloria Motion to Comp...

Excerpt: ...DING PARTY: Plaintiff Cynthia Dawson Motion to Quash Subpoena for Production of Business Records and Defendants' Expert Po-Hoang Lu, Psy.D.; Request for Sanctions The court considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with the motion. BACKGROUND Plaintiff Cynthia Dawson filed this action on January 14, 2020 against Defendants Armando Aguilar and A and A Trucking. The action arises out of a traffic collision that caused ...

Excerpt: ...n Lee RESPONDING PARTIES: Plaintiffs Elva Zaldivar, Stephanie Zaldivar, and Marina Saldivar Motion to Quash Service of Doe Amendment or, in the Alternative, Motion to Dismiss by Specially-Appearing Defendant Sean Lee (Barrows Motion) The court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with this motion. BACKGROUND Plaintiffs Elva Zaldivar, Stephanie Zaldivar, and Marina Zaldivar filed this action on June 14, 20...

Excerpt: ...CROSS-COMPLAINT; PLAINTIFF/CROSS-DEFENDANT CITY OF HOPE NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER'S MOTION TO STRIKE PORTIONS OF DEFENDANT/CROSS- COMPLAINANT PIH HEALTH GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL'S FIRST AMENDED CROSS- COMPLAINT CROSS-DEFENDANT CITY OF HOPE MEDICAL FOUNDATION'S DEMURRER TO DEFENDANT/CROSS-COMPLAINANT PIH HEALTH GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL'S FIRST AMENDED CROSS-COMPLAINT; CROSS-DEFENDANT CITY OF HOPE MEDICAL FOUNDATION'S MOTION TO STRIKE PORTIONS OF DEFEN...

Excerpt: ... 21STCV23340 AND 21STCV33626 MOVING PARTY: Defendants Kristen Rose Uquillas, M.D. and University of Southern California dba USC Perinatal Medical Group RESPONDING PARTY: N/A Motion of Defendants Kristen Rose Uquillas, M.D. and University of Southern California dba USC Perinatal Medical Group to Consolidate Actions 21STCV23340 and 21STCV33626 The court considered the moving papers filed in connection with this motion. No opposition to the motion w...

Excerpt: ... Hwang Chen Defendant GT Madison Realty, LLC's Demurrer to First Amended Complaint The court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with this motion. BACKGROUND Plaintiffs Fang-Ling Wen and Ching Hwang Chen filed this action on March 23, 2021. The operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) was filed on December 10, 2021 and asserts causes of action for (1) breach of contract, (2) fraud, (3) intentional m...

Excerpt: ...ration Plaintiff's Motion to Compel the Deposition of Defendant The court considered the moving and opposition papers filed in connection with the motion. No reply appears to have been filed. BACKGROUND This action arises out of a trip and fall incident that occurred at a Costco warehouse store in Alhambra. Plaintiff Erica Danuelle Escobar filed this action in 2019 against Defendants Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco”) and Nick Meadows. O...

Excerpt: ...aintiffs and Cross-Defendants J&J Freight Solutions, LLC, Golden J Group, Inc., and Jie Mei Huang also known as Jamie Huang RESPONDING PARTY: N/A Plaintiffs and Cross-Defendants' Motion to Compel Third Party [Redacted] to Comply with Deposition Subpoena; Request for Monetary Sanctions The court considered the moving papers filed in connection with this motion. No opposition was filed. /// BACKGROUND Plaintiffs Golden J Group, Inc. and J&J Freight...

Excerpt: ...LATED CROSS-ACTION MOVING PARTY: Plaintiffs and Cross-Defendants J&J Freight Solutions, LLC, Golden J Group, Inc., and Jie Mei Huang also known as Jamie Huang RESPONDING PARTY: N/A Plaintiffs and Cross-Defendants' Motion to Compel the Custodian of Records for Nonparty Deponent [Redacted] to Comply with Deposition Subpoena; Request for Monetary Sanctions The court considered the moving papers filed in connection with this motion. No opposition was...

Excerpt: ...s filed in connection with this motion. No opposition was filed. BACKGROUND Plaintiff Charles James filed this quiet title action on September 18, 2019 against, among others, Defendants PHH Mortgage Corporation, successor by merger to Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC (“PHH”) and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. as Trustee on behalf of ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust and for the registered holders of ACE Securities Corp. Home Equity Loan Trust, Series...

Excerpt: ...g Motion for Summary Judgment The court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with this motion. MOVING PARTY: Defendant Eric S. Chan, M.D. RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiffs Hilary Trang and Hing Ang Motion to Bifurcate Trial and Request for Separate Juries The court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with this motion. BACKGROUND Plaintiffs Hilary Trang (“Trang”) a...

Excerpt: ...intiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction The court considered the moving and opposition papers filed in connection with the motion. BACKGROUND Plaintiffs Aris O'Reilly and Maria O'Reilly filed this foreclosure action on January 7, 2022, against Defendant Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. The complaint asserts causes of action for violation of Civil Code section 2923.7, violation of Business and Professions Code section 17200, violation of Civil ...

Excerpt: ...efendant Myrna Barolo to the Second Amended Cross-Complaint The court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with this motion. BACKGROUND Plaintiff Antonio Tansu (“Tansu”) filed this action on July 6, 2021 against Defendants Lan Xu (“Xu”) and Yu Jia Xin aka Jiaxin Yu (“Yu”), asserting causes of action for (1) specific performance, (2) breach of contract, and (3) intentional interference with con...