Excerpt: ...SSANDRA ROBLES, nominal defendant; and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive. CASE NO.: 22STCV30426 DISCOVERY MOTIONS MOVING PARTY: Plaintiffs Micaela Duarte, by and through her successor in interest, Elizabeth Duarte, and Elizabeth Duarte RESPONDING PARTY : Defendant Eisenhower Healthcare LLC dba Pasadena Grove Health Center (“Eisenhower”) SERVICE: Filed January 5, 2024, January 26, 2024, February 9, 2024, and February 13, 2024 OPPOSITION: Filed Apr...

Excerpt: ...son SERVICE: Filed March 19, 2024 OPPOSITION: Filed April 8, 2024 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendants demurrer to Plaintiff's complaint. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Cavanaugh Thompson's claim that he was unlawfully terminated from his employment with the Pasadena Police Department and subject to discrimination. Plaintiff filed this complaint on August 15, 2023, alleging seven causes of action for (1) relief for violation of POBRA, Government Code ...

Excerpt: ...: Filed April 8, 2024 REPLY: Filed April 15, 2024 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendants demurrer to Plaintiff's complaint. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Anthony Russo's claim that he wrongfully received adverse employment actions in his position as a Police Lieutenant with the City of Pasadena Police Department. Plaintiff filed this complaint on August 16, 2023, alleging four causes of action for (1) relief for violation of POBRA, Government...

Excerpt: ...d April 11, 2024 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant demurrers to Plaintiff's complaint. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Creditors Adjustment Bureau, Inc.'s (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendant Edgar J. Guttierrez (“Defendant”) owes an outstanding sum of $16,505.58 for credit card charges and $9,903.83 for a line of credit. Plaintiff filed this complaint on September 11, 2023, alleging one cause of action for breach of contract. TENTATI...

Excerpt: ...e arises out of Ziming He's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendant Wing Ho (“Defendant”) breached a contract where Defendant agreed to pay Plaintiff $211,172.74 to build an accessory dwelling unit (“ADU”). Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint (“FAC”) on March 21, 2023 alleging one cause of action for breach of contract. TENTATIVE RULING Defendant's motion for attorney's fees is GRANTED for a total of $24,395.00. LEGAL STANDARD �...

Excerpt: ...F REQUESTED Defendant demurrers to Plaintiff's complaint. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff John Doe's (“Plaintiff”) claim that he was the victim of childhood sexual assault during 1972 and 1973. Plaintiff filed this complaint pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 340.1 on July 29, 2022. TENTATIVE RULING Defendant's demurrer to Plaintiff's complaint is OVERRULED. LEGAL STANDARD A general demurrer may be taken to a complaint w...

Excerpt: ...April 8, 2024 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant demurrers to Plaintiff's complaint. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Jane Doe K.B.'s (“Plaintiff”) claim she was the victim of childhood sexual assault and abuse between 1975 and 1977. Plaintiff filed this case on November 21, 2022 pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 340.1. TENTATIVE RULING Defendant's demurrer to Plaintiff's complaint is OVERRULED. LEGAL STANDARD A general demurrer...

Excerpt: ..., a California corporation. CASE NO.: 22BBCV00741 MOTION FOR ORDER SETTING ASIDE ORDER FOR SANCTIONS MOVING PARTY: Counsel Manuel Eli Gonzalez, counsel of record for Defendant Pinkberry, Inc. RESPONDING PARTY : Plaintiff Brian Whitaker SERVICE: Filed January 2, 2024 OPPOSITION: Filed March 27, 2024 REPLY: Filed March 28, 2024 RELIEF REQUESTED Counsel moves to set aside this court's order imposing $3,000 in sanctions against him. BACKGROUND This c...

Excerpt: ...EPLY: No reply filed. RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant moves for an order compelling Plaintiff to provide further responses to its form interrogatories. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Maria Ayala's (“Plaintiff”) claim she tripped and fell at Defendants' premises on August 25, 2021. Plaintiff filed this complaint on August 24, 2023, alleging two causes of action for (1) negligence and (2) pr emises liability. TENTATIVE RULING Defendant...

Excerpt: ..., 2024 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff moves for summary adjudication as to his claim for quiet title. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Mikayel Israyelyan's (“Plaintiffs”) claim that Defendant Krikor Bardakjian (“Defendant”) improperly transferred property held by 485 Cliff Dr, LLC to himself. Plaintiff alleges that he and Defendant were both 50 percent members of 485 Cliff Dr, LLC and worked to purchase, invest in, and renovate pr...

Excerpt: ...il 2, 2024 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiffs move for an order imposing monetary and evidentiary sanctions. BACKGROUND This claim arises out of Plaintiffs Ik Hoon (“Ik Hoon”) Choi and Hannah Choi (“Hannah”) (collectively “Plaintiffs”) claim that Defendant Filippo Marchino's (“Defendant”) dog bit plaintiff Ik Hoon. Plaintiffs filed their complaint on September 4, 2023. TENTATIVE RULING Plaintiffs' motion for sanctions is DENIED. DISCUSSI...

Excerpt: ...01732 DEMURRER WITH MOTION TO STRIKE MOVING PARTY : Defendants Zacuto Group, Inc., Jake Zacuto, and Jackie Lubrano (“Zacuto Defendants”) and Defendants Berel Schusterman and OCAJ, LLC (“OCAJ Defendants”). RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiffs Annie Carolin and Charlando, LLC SERVICE: Zacuto Defendants' demurrer filed October 9, 2023 OCAJ's demurrer filed on December 1, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed March 22, 2023 REPLY: Filed April 2, 2024 BACKGROUND Thi...

Excerpt: ...to strike Plaintiffs' first and eighth causes of action. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiffs Stephanie Johnson and William Pollock (“Plaintiffs”) claim that they were unlawfully evicted from property located at 138 Oaks Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016. Plaintiffs filed this complaint on November 7, 2023, alleging eight causes of action for (1) unlawful eviction under California Tenant Protection Act, (2) discrimination in violation of th...

Excerpt: ...: Defendants The Northeast Community Clinic, Emma Blandina Trejo, M.D., and Sandra Chu Damiani, M.D. SERVICE: Filed March 8, 2024 OPPOSITION: Filed March 24, 2024 REPLY: No reply filed. RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff moves for an order striking or taxing Defendants' memorandum of costs. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Florence M. Sanchez's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendants Emma Blandina Trejo, M.D. (“Dr. Trejo”), Sanda Chu Dami...

Excerpt: ...4 REPLY: No reply filed. RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff moves for an order permitting discovery into Defendants' financial condition related to his claim for punitive damages. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Jackie Chen's (“Plaintiff”) claim that he was assaulted by Defendants Sunny Hoa and Van Hoang Wong on August 26, 2020. Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint on February 8, 2023, alleging four causes of action for (1) battery,...

Excerpt: ...rch 28, 2024 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff moves for an order compelling Defendant to produce its person most qualified for deposition. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Christel G. Franco's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendant Kia Motors America, Inc. breached an agreement to repurchase a 2023 Kia Sportage, Vehicle Identification Number 5XYK6CAF8PG024689 (“Subject Vehicle”). Plaintiff filed this complaint on May 23, 2023. TENTATIVE...

Excerpt: ... Plaintiff KZ International, LLC SERVICE: Filed December 18, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed March 14, 2024 REPLY: Filed March 20, 2024 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant moves for an order compelling Plaintiff to provide further responses to his requests for the production of documents, form interrogatories, and special interrogatories. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff KZ International, LLC's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendant Armen E. Babayan so...

Excerpt: ...ITION: Filed March 8, 2024 REPLY: Filed March 14, 2024 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendants demurrer to Plaintiff's complaint. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Brian P. Daly's (“Plaintiff”) legal malpractice claims against Defendants Ideal Legal Group, Inc. and Evie P. Jeang (“Defendants”). Plaintiff filed this complaint on August 21, 2023, alleging two causes of action for (1) legal malpractice and (2) breach of fiduciary duty. TENTAT...

Excerpt: ...N: Filed March 7, 2024 REPLY: Filed March 14, 2024 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff moves for an order consolidating two related cases: case number 22AHCV00949 and case number 23AHCV00006. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Dave Barela's claim that Defendant Jie Wang owes an outstanding debt. Plaintiff filed this complaint on January 3, 2023. TENTATIVE RULING Plaintiff's motion for an order consolidating the cases is GRANTED. DISCUSSION Plain...

Excerpt: ... Defendant American Honda Motor Co., Inc. RESPONDING PARTY : Defendant American Honda Motor Co., Inc. SERVICE: Motion to compel deposition filed February 5, 2024 Motion to compel vehicle inspection filed February 5, 2024 OPPOSITION: Filed March 6, 2024 REPLY: Filed March 12, 2024 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff moves for an order compelling Defendant to produce its person most knowledgeable to appear for deposition. Defendant moves for an order compel...

Excerpt: ...Filed August 29, 2023 REPLY: Filed September 1, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff moves for an order compelling Defendant Julian Fong to answer deposition questions. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Rob C. Pun's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendants Mega Bank, Edward Lo (“Lo”), and Julian Fong (“Fong”) wrongfully terminated his employment at Mega Bank and engaged in wrongful and retaliatory conduct. Plaintiff alleges that on D...

Excerpt: ...: Filed March 11, 2024 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff moves for an order compelling the deposition of Defendant's person most knowledgeable. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Steven Jackson's (“Plaintiff”) lemon law claim involving a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Vehicle Identification Number 3GCPWCED6LG410800 (“Subject Vehicle”). Plaintiffs filed their complaint on April 11, 2024, alleging two causes of action for (1) violation o...

Excerpt: ...ation, MMAP SERVICES, INC., a California corporation; and DOES 1 -30, inclusive. CASE NO.: 22GDCV00252 MOTIONS TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES MOVING PARTY : Defendant Robert Heinrich RESPONDING PARTY : Plaintiff Shorecliffs Gold Management Inc. RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant moves for an order compelling Plaintiff to provide further responses to his discovery requests. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiffs claim that Defendant Robert Heinrich en...

Excerpt: ...CE: Filed February 21, 2024 OPPOSITION: Filed March 1, 2024 REPLY: Filed March 6, 2024 RELIEF REQUESTED Koes moves for determination of good faith settlement based on his settlement for $80,000 with Plaintiffs. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiffs Paul Vangelisti and Malgorzata Vangelisti (“Plaintiffs”) claims that Paul tripped and fell on an improperly maintained sidewalk. Plaintiffs filed this complaint on August 18, 2023. TENTATIV...

Excerpt: ...risela Fernandez's claim that she suffered injuries as a result of a trip and fall incident that occurred on October 13, 2021, at a Trader Joe's store located at 3035 E. Huntington Dr. Pasadena 91107. Plaintiff filed this complaint on May 25, 2023. TENTATIVE RULING Defendant's demurrer is SUSTAINED with 20 days leave to amend. LEGAL STANDARD A general demurrer may be taken to a complaint where “[t]he pleading does not state facts suff icient to...