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2024.03.27 Motion to Compel Further Responses 654
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.03.27
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...
2024.03.21 Demurrer 908
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.03.21
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...
2024.03.20 Motion to Consolidate 949
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.03.20
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...
2024.03.19 Motion to Compel Deposition, Vehicle Inspection 758
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.03.19
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...
2024.03.19 Motion to Compel Deposition Answers 045
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.03.19
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...
2024.03.18 Motion to Compel Further Responses 811
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.03.18
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...
2024.03.14 Motion to Compel Further Responses 252
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.03.14
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...
2024.03.14 Motion for Determination of Good Faith Settlement 885
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.03.14
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...
2024.03.14 Demurrer 189
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.03.14
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...
2024.03.12 Motion for Protective Order, to Compel Deposition 146
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.03.12
Excerpt: ...ED Plaintiff moves for a protective order staying his deposition testimony. Defendant moves for an order compelling Defendant's deposition testimony. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Dennis O'Brien's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendant Debra Ann Harris (“Defendant”) defrauded him of assets by offering to assist in the probate process for Plaintiff's deceased wife. Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint on October 23, 2023, a...
2024.03.12 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 367
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.03.12
Excerpt: ...ION: Filed February 28, 2024 REPLY: Filed March 5, 2024 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant moves for judgment on the pleadings as to Plaintiff's FAC. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff's claim that she was sexually assaulted by a public employee between 1982 and 1986. Plaintiff filed this revival action pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 340.1. On August 1, 2023, Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint alleging four causes of action ...
2024.03.12 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 745
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.03.12
Excerpt: ...able Trust RESPONDING PARTY : Plaintiffs Jose Santoyo and Rosa Santoyo SERVICE: Filed October 25 and 26, 2023. OPPOSITION: Filed February 28, 2024 REPLY: Filed March 5, 2024 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant demurrers to Plaintiffs' first, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth causes of action. Defendant moves to strike Plaintiffs' prayer for injunctive relief, punitive damages, and attorney's fees. BACKGROUND This case arises out of P...
2024.03.07 Motion for Summary Judgment 208
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.03.07
Excerpt: ...d February 22, 2024 REPLY: Filed March 1, 2024 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant moves for summary judgment. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiffs Adrianna Trujillo and George Narvaez's warranty claim for a 2022 Ford Bronco, Vehicle Identification Number 3FMCR9C6XNRD41786 (“Subject Vehicle” or “vehicle”). Plaintiffs filed this complaint on December 1, 2022, alleging three causes of action for (1) violation of Song -Beverly Act – breach...
2024.03.07 Motion to Transfer Venue, to Deem Complex 949
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.03.07
Excerpt: ...ual; EUGENE SACCO, an individual; THE SACCO GROUP, LLC, a California limited liability corporation; THE SACCO GROUP, LLC, dba SURETY SOLUTIONS, TOO TIRED TO COOK, LEGION CLUB OF PASADENA, and MICRO PROJECT MANAGEMENT COMPANY; and DOES 1 to 100, inclusive. CASE NO.: 21GDCV00949 MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE MOTION TO DEEM COMPLEX MOVING PARTY: Defendants The Legion Corporation of Pasadena, Michael Seaton, Lynne Garcia, John McGuire, Tony Martinez, Geor...
2024.03.05 Motion to Compel Deposition 568
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.03.05
Excerpt: ...and Rose Bowl Operating Company (“RBOC”) SERVICE: Filed November 28, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed February 29, 2024 REPLY: Filed February 27, 2024 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff moves for an order compelling the deposition testimony of Defendants' PMQ and for the production of documents. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA's (“Plaintiff”) subrogation claim for settlement payments in a...
2024.03.04 Motion to Strike 991
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.03.04
Excerpt: ... and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive. CASE NO.: 23AHCV01991 MOTION TO STRIKE MOVING PARTY: Defendants Tienstar Investments LLC, Kevin Tien Lee, and Linda T. Lee (“Moving Parties”) RESPONDING PARTY : Plaintiffs Francis Chung Yu and Wei Meei Yu (“Plaintiffs”) SERVICE: Filed January 5, 2024 OPPOSITION: Filed February 20, 2024 REPLY: Filed February 26, 2024 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendants move to strike Plaintiffs' prayer for punitive damages. BACK...
2024.03.04 Motion to Expunge Lis Pendens 455
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.03.04
Excerpt: ...TED Defendant moves to expunge lis pendens recorded against the Subject Property. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiffs T's and Sons' LLC's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendant Clear Point Capital, LLC (“Defendant”) breached an agreement to sell property located at 309 Oaklawn Avenue, South Pasadena, California (“Subject Propert y”) to Plaintiff. Plaintiff filed its complaint on June 27, 2023. TENTATIVE RULING Defendant's motion...
2024.02.29 Motion to Compel Additional Exams 377
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.02.29
Excerpt: ...: Filed February 21, 2024 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant moves for an order compelling Plaintiff to appear for four physical or mental examinations. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff James Claiborne's (“Plaintiff”) claim that he suffered injuries because of a motor vehicle collision caused by Defendant Matthew Lenoci. Plaintiff filed this complaint on February 2, 2023. TENTATIVE RULING Defendant's motions to compel Plaintiff to submit ...
2024.02.26 Motion to Compel Further Responses 759
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.02.26
Excerpt: ...February 9, 2024 REPLY: Filed February 16, 2024 RELIEF REQUESTED Dr. Lin moves for an order compelling Plaintiffs Sandra Kim and Sarah Kim to provide further responses to his requests for the production of documents and interrogatories. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiffs Sandra Kim and Sarah Kim's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendants Garfield Medical Center (“GMC”) and James T. Lin, M.D. (“Dr. Lin”) provided inadequate medic...
2024.02.22 Motion for Opposition to Claim of Exemption 738
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.02.22
Excerpt: ... OF EXEMPTION MOVING PARTY: Opposition to Claim of Exemption filed by Plaintiff Alliance Laundry Systems LLC RESPONDING PARTY : No response filed. SERVICE: Filed January 26, 2024 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff Alliance Laundry Systems files this opposition to Defendant's Jason Scott Arrow's claim of exemption. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Alliance Laundry Systems LLC's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendants failed to pay back a loan....
2024.02.22 Demurrer 667
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.02.22
Excerpt: ...RVICE: Filed November 14, 2023 and December 5, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed February 7, 2024 REPLY: Filed February 13 and 14, 2024 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendants separately demurrer to each of Plaintiff's causes of action. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Caner Li's (“Plaintiff”) claim that he was misled into investing $432,955 into a fraudulent E -2 visa sponsorship investment scheme. Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint on October 1...
2024.02.21 Motion to Quash 200
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.02.21
Excerpt: ...ash subpoenas seeking personnel records of peace officers. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Zhoie Perez's (“Plaintiff”) claim that she was harassed by South Pasadena police officers. Plaintiff filed this complaint on September 21, 2023, alleging six causes of action for (1) assault and battery, (2) negligence, (3) violations of the Ralph Civil Rights Act, Civil Code section 51.7, (4) violations of the Bane Civil Rights Act, Civil ...
2024.02.08 Motion to Compel Arbitration 122
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.02.08
Excerpt: ...ry 31, 2024 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant moves to compel Plaintiff to submit this case to arbitration. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Kevin Wang's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendant JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., negligently allowed Plaintiff's safe deposit box to be taken in its entirety from Defendant's possession without Plaintiff's permission. Plaintiff filed this complaint on September 13, 2023, alleging three causes of action f...
2024.02.07 Motion to Set Aside Default 838
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.02.07
Excerpt: ...S 1 through 50, inclusive. CASE NO.: 23AHCV00838 MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT MOVING PARTY: Defendants Ji Li and US Longton, Inc. (“Defendants”) RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff Zix, Inc. (“Plaintiff”) SERVICE: Filed January 3, 2024 OPPOSITION: Filed January 8, 2024 REPLY: No reply filed. RELIEF REQUESTED Defendants move to set aside default and default judgment. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Zix, Inc.'s (“Plaintiff”) claim f...
2024.02.06 Motion for Determination of Good Faith Settlement 119
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.02.06
Excerpt: ...anuary 9, 2024 OPPOSITION: Filed January 23, 2024 REPLY: Filed January 30, 2024 RELIEF REQUESTED Prolink moves to file its motion for determination of good faith settlement under seal and for a determination its settlement with Plaintiff was made in good faith. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff V&K Properties, LLC's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendants Amguard Insurance Company (“AIC”) and Prolink Elite Financial & Insurance Ser...
2024.02.01 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 264
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.02.01
Excerpt: ...January 18, 2024 REPLY: Filed January 25, 2024 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant demurrers to Plaintiff's fourth cause of action for fraudulent concealment and moves to strike Plaintiff's prayer for punitive damages. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Kevin Jon Ritchie's (“Plaintiff') lemon law claim against Defendant General Motors LLC (“Defendant”). Plaintiff alleges he purchased a 2021 GMC Sierra, Vehicle Identification Number 3GTU9CE...
2024.02.01 Motion to Quash 099
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.02.01
Excerpt: ...il Marketing Company, Inc. SERVICE: Filed December 4, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed January 19, 2024 REPLY: Filed January 25, 2024 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant moves for an order quashing the service of summons, vacating the default and default judgment, and recalling and quashing the writ of execution. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff World Oil Marketing Company, Inc. (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendant #1 Auto Service, Inc. breached a lea...
2024.02.01 Motion for Attorney Fees 357
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.02.01
Excerpt: ...Defendant moves attorney's fees totaling $26,675.00. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Strata Pasadena Shops, LLC's (“Plaintiff”) unlawful detainer claim against Defendant Byung Sul Joo (“Defendant”). Plaintiff alleges that Defendant agreed to a 10-year lease term for property located at 245 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, California 91101. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant agreed to pay $10,600.00 per month. Plaintiff filed a firs...
2024.02.01 Motion for Leave to Amend, Compel Further Responses 154
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.02.01
Excerpt: ...es SERVICE: Filed November 17, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed December 1, 2023 REPLY: Filed January 24, 2024 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff move for leave to file an amended complaint and for an order compelling further responses to her special interrogatories. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Breann Howard's (“Plaintiff”) Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”) claim against Defendant Koulax Enterprises (“Defendant”). Plaintiff alleges that Def...
2024.01.31 Motion for Preliminary Injunction 199
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.01.31
Excerpt: ...ed November 27, 2023 OPPOSITION: Untimely filed January 23, 2024 REPLY: No reply filed. RELIEF REQUESTED Cross-Complainant moves for a preliminary injunction ordering Plaintiff to remove equipment attached to a wall encroaching on her property. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiffs Carmen Cheng and John Gao's (“Plaintiffs”) claim that Defendants seek to improperly remove a wall between the parties' properties. Plaintiff filed this com...
2024.01.30 Motion to Compel Further Responses, for Relief from Waiver, to Deem RFAs Admitted 985
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.01.30
Excerpt: ...G PARTY: Motion to compel further responses and motion for relief from waiver filed by Plaintiff Motion to compel a response and to deem admitted filed by Defendant Saven Corporation (“Saven”) RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff moves for an order compelling further responses to his requests for the production of documents and for an order for relief from waiver of objections. Saven moves for an order compelling a response to its form interrogatories ...
2024.01.30 Demurrer 450
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.01.30
Excerpt: ...endant Xiansheng Duan (“Duan”) RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff Xia Lu SERVICE: Filed December 18, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed January 16, 2024 REPLY: Filed January 23, 2024 RELIEF REQUESTED Duan demurrers to each cause of action in Plaintiff's complaint. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Xia Lu (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendants breached a lease agreement for property located at 10950 Freer St. Temple City, California (“Subject Prope...
2024.01.25 Motion to Compel Arbitration 677
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.01.25
Excerpt: ...through 80 inclusive. CASE NO.: 23AHCV01677 MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION MOVING PARTY: Volt Information Sciences, Inc. RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff Omar Guerra SERVICE: Filed December 29, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed January 11, 2024 REPLY: Filed January 18, 2024 RELIEF REQUESTED Volt moves to compel Plaintiff to submit this claim to binding arbitration. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Omar Guerra's (“Plaintiff”) claim that he was unlaw...
2024.01.25 Motion for Summary Judgment 460
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.01.25
Excerpt: ... Emma Blandina Trejo, M.D., and Sandra Chu Damiani, M.D. RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff Florence M. Sanchez SERVICE: Filed September 19, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed January 11, 2024 REPLY: Filed January 19, 2024 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendants move for summary judgment as to Plaintiff's first amended complaint. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Florence M. Sanchez's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendants Emma Blandina Trejo, M.D. (“Dr. Trejo”...
2024.01.25 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 949
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.01.25
Excerpt: ...individual; EUGENE SACCO, an individual; THE SACCO GROUP, LLC, a California limited liability corporation; THE SACCO GROUP, LLC, dba SURETY SOLUTIONS, TOO TIRED TO COOK, LEGION CLUB OF PASADENA, and MICRO PROJECT MANAGEMENT COMPANY; and DOES 1 to 100, inclusive. CASE NO.: 21GDCV00949 DEMURRER WITH MOTION TO STRIKE MOVING PARTY: Defendants The Legion Corporation of Pasadena, Michael Seaton, Lynne Garcia, John McGuire, Tony Martinez, George Curtis,...
2024.01.25 Demurrer 428
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.01.25
Excerpt: ...Filed November 29, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff demurrers to Cross-Complainant's first amended cross-complaint. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Dolly Hwang's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendants Judy Chou Wang and her son Pod John Michael Wang (“John”) convinced her to invest $200,000 pursuant to a promissory note but failed to pay Plaintiff back under the agreement. Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint (“FAC”) on ...
2024.01.24 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 894
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.01.24
Excerpt: ... to strike Plaintiff's amended complaint. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Kyle Patterson's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendant Maranatha High School improperly denied his children access to their school. Plaintiff filed this complaint on August 21, 2023. TENTATIVE RULING Defendant's demurrer is OVERRULED and its motion to strike is DENIED as moot. Plaintiff is granted leave to file a second amended complaint within 20 days of the ...
2024.01.23 Motion to Set Aside Default 805
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.01.23
Excerpt: ...fault and default judgment. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Sovina Chan's claim (“Plaintiff”) that Defendant Rudy Loya negligently allows his dogs to go without leashes. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants' dogs seriously harmed Plaintiff's dogs and bit Plaintiff's hand. Plaintiff filed this complaint on October 11, 2022. TENTATIVE RULING Defendant's motion to set aside default and default judgment is DENIED. LEGAL STANDARD “Sect...
2024.01.22 Motion to Set Aside Default 866
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.01.22
Excerpt: ...Filed January 12, 2024 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendants move to set the entry of default. 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 Code section 3309.5, (2) wh...
2024.01.18 Motion to Quash Subpoenas 004
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.01.18
Excerpt: ... benefit corporation; JUNG HOON HAN, an individual; DANIEL BRACKINS, an individual. CASE NO.: 21GDCV01004 MOTION TO QUASH SUBPOENAS MOVING PARTY: Cross-Defendants Midwick Collection Homeowners' Association, Jung Hoon Han, and Daniel Brackins (“Cross-Defendants”) RESPONDING PARTY: Cross-Complainants Ashley Iu and Walter Iu (“Cross-Complainants”) SERVICE: Filed January 3, 2024 OPPOSITION: Filed January 4, 2024 RELIEF REQUESTED Cross-Defenda...
2024.01.18 Motion to Bifurcate 600
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.01.18
Excerpt: ... filed. RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant moves to bifurcate the trial of Plaintiff's claim for punitive damages. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Robert Baron's (“Plaintiff”) lemon law claim for a new 2018 Honda Accord, VIN 1HGCV1F48JA249058 (“Subject Vehicle”), that Plaintiff purchased on October 26, 2018. Plaintiff also alleges that Defendant American Honda Motors Co., Inc. (“Defendant”) was aware of and concealed defects in t...
2024.01.18 Motion for Summary Judgment 693
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.01.18
Excerpt: ...ESTED Plaintiff moves for summary judgment as to its claim for possession of the Subject Property pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 1161b, subdivision (b)(3). BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Golden Abacus Group, LLC's (“Plaintiff”) unlawful detainer claim for property located at 605 East Calaveras Street, Altadena, California (“Subject Property”). Plaintiff filed this complaint on November 15, 2023. TENTATIVE RULING...
2024.01.17 Motion to Set Aside Default 862
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.01.17
Excerpt: ...2023 OPPOSITION: Filed January 3, 2024 REPLY: No reply filed. RELIEF REQUESTED Defendants move to set aside default entered against the City of Pasadena on November 14, 2023, and the Pasadena Police Department on November 16, 2023. 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 A...
2024.01.17 Motion to Permit Discovery 928
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.01.17
Excerpt: ...own SERVICE: Filed December 19, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed January 3, 2024 REPLY: Filed January 9, 2024 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff moves for an order permitting discovery into Defendant's financial condition related to his claim for punitive damages. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Gary Livingston's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendant Scott Brown (“Defendant”) used violence against Plaintiff during a hockey game. Plaintiff filed a...
2024.01.16 Motion for Leave to Intervene 031
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.01.16
Excerpt: ...ent lawsuit. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Manuel Lopez's (“Plaintiff”) claim that he was injured in a motor vehicle collision caused by Defendants Javari Adderly and Valentin Valdez (“Defendants”). Plaintiff filed a form complaint on September 1, 2023. TENTATIVE RULING The County's motion for leave to intervene is GRANTED. DISCUSSION The County of Los Angeles (“County”) moves for leave to intervene in the present actio...
2024.01.16 Motion for Leave to File Complaint 941
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.01.16
Excerpt: ...: Filed January 3, 2024 REPLY: No reply filed. RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant seeks leave to file a cross-complaint. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiffs Xiaoyan Zou and Sheng Liu (“Plaintiffs”) claim that Defendant Yahhua Che (“Defendant”) engaged in illegal conduct in an attempt to evict Plaintiffs from property they were renting at 1918 Denton Avenue #E, in San Gabriel, California 91776 (“Subject Property”). Plaintiffs filed t...
2024.01.09 Motion to Strike 878
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.01.09
Excerpt: ...NG PARTY: No response filed. SERVICE: Filed October 30, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff moves to strike Defendant Cohen & Associates Investments, LLC's answer. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Tavakkoli, LLC's claim that Defendants Cohen & Associates Investments, LLC have interfered with Plaintiff's use of an easement through Defendant's property. Plaintiff filed this complaint on December 1, 2020, alleging three causes of action for ...
2024.01.08 Motion for Terminating Sanctions 179
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.01.08
Excerpt: ... terminating, evidentiary, and monetary sanctions. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Nicole N. Drazenovic's (“Plaintiff”) claim that she suffered injuries from a dangerous condition on public property. Plaintiff alleges on February 9, 2022, she tripped and fell because of a pothole and suffered a fractured left ankle and contusions. Plaintiff filed a complaint on November 29, 2022, alleging two causes of action for (1) dangerous co...
2024.01.05 Application for TRO 909
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.01.05
Excerpt: ... Wakim Jerejian SERVICE: Filed December 12, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed December 22, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff filed this ex parte application seeking the issuance of a temporary restraining order (“TRO”) enjoining Defendants from removing ExxonMobile trademarks and branding from Defendants' gas station and enjoining Defendants from purchasing gasoline from vendors other than Circle K. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Circle K St...
2024.01.04 Motion to Quash Subpoena 835
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.01.04
Excerpt: ...ICE: Filed November 29, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff moves for an order quashing three subpoenas served by Defendants on (1) Kaiser Foundation/SCPMG – Radiology ROI Unit located in Anaheim California, (2) Kaiser Foundation Hospital/SCPMG ROI located in Rancho Cucamonga, and (3) So. California Permanente Medical Group- Billing. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Linda Planinanc's claim, by and through her successor-in-interest Antho...
2024.01.03 Motion to Set Aside Default 245
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.01.03
Excerpt: ...Defendants Alejandro Hernandez and Yumi E. Hernandez RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiffs Jeremias Alexander Lara and Pastora Alicia Lara SERVICE: Filed December 4, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed December 18, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendants move to set aside entry of default. BACKGROUND This case arises out of the parties' dispute over the ownership of property located at 1651 Crest Vista Drive, Monterey Park, California 91754. Plaintiffs Jeremias Alexander Lar...
2024.01.03 Motion to Compel Deposition 590
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2024.01.03
Excerpt: ...SITION: Filed December 19, 2023 REPLY: Filed December 26, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff moves for an order compelling Defendant's person most qualified (“PMQ”) to appear for deposition. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff's lemon law claim for a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Vehicle Identification Number 3GCUYHEL6LG442065 (“Subject Vehicle”). Plaintiff filed this complaint on August 18, 2022. TENTATIVE RULING Plaintiff's motio...
2023.12.14 Motion for Attorney Fees 242
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.12.14
Excerpt: ... 2023 REPLY: Filed December 7, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff seeks attorney's fees totaling $370,728.50 in this present action and $14,926.00 in incurred costs. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Benjamin Martin's (“Plaintiff”) claim that his previous employer, Defendant Scott Warmuth (“Defendant”), failed to provide him with his personnel records after terminating his employment. Plaintiff filed this complaint on April 27, 20...
2023.12.14 Application for TRO 842
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.12.14
Excerpt: ... and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive. CASE NO.: 23AHCV02842 EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER MOVING PARTY: Plaintiff Lakeli Pharmacy Group, Inc. SERVICE: Filed December 12, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff files an ex parte application seeking a temporary restraining order prohibiting Defendants from terminating Plaintiff from the network. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Lakeli Pharmacy Group, Inc. DBA Golden Health ...
2023.12.13 Application for Writ of Possession 613
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.12.13
Excerpt: ...is case arises out of Plaintiff Pawnee Leasing Corporation's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendants failed to pay for equipment under an equipment finance agreement. Plaintiff filed this complaint on July 13, 2023, alleging nine causes of action for (1) breach of written agreement, (2) breach of personal guaranty, (3) open book account, (4) reasonable value, (5) account stated, (6) indebtedness, (7) unjust enrichment, (8) claim and delivery, and...
2023.12.12 Motion to Enforce Waiver of Jury Trial 870
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.12.12
Excerpt: ...NT LLC, CUONG “ROBERT” LUU, an individual; GLOBAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE AGENCY LLC, a California limited liability company; and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive, CASE NO.: 21STCV13870 MOTION FOR ORDER MOVING PARTY: Defendants South Atlantic Investment LLC, Wei “Jason” Chen, and Coung C. Luu RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff K Republic Entertainment Group SERVICE: Filed November 3, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed November 27, 2023 REPLY: Filed December 5, 202...
2023.12.07 Motion to Strike 273
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.12.07
Excerpt: ...ike Plaintiff's prayer for exemplary and punitive damages. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Felipe Perez's claim that Defendant Shine Chang (“Defendant”) negligently operated his vehicle and reversed into Plaintiff's person. Plaintiff filed this complaint on June 5, 2023. TENTATIVE RULING Defendant's motion to strike Plaintiff's prayer for punitive and exemplary damages is GRANTED with 15 days leave to amend. LEGAL STANDARD Any pa...
2023.12.07 Motion to Set Aside Dismissal 240
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.12.07
Excerpt: ...LIEF REQUESTED Plaintiffs move to set aside dismissal entered against them on September 20, 2023. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiffs Jiang Xu and Hui Cao wage and hour claims against Defendants Garage Kitchen, Inc. and Xiuqing Huang. Plaintiffs filed this complaint on February 2, 2023. TENTATIVE RULING Plaintiffs' motion for an order setting aside dismissal is GRANTED. DISCUSSION Plaintiffs move for an order setting aside dismissal. On...
2023.12.07 Motion for Summary Judgment 003
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.12.07
Excerpt: ...ra SERVICE: Filed May 11, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed November 22, 2023 REPLY: Filed December 1, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant moves for summary judgment. BACKGROUND Plaintiff Mari Miura (“Plaintiff”) brings this claim against Defendant South Pasadena Unified School District (“Defendant”) alleging that Defendant failed to take reasonable steps or implement reasonable safeguards to prevent Plaintiff from being sexually assaulted. Plaintiff al...
2023.12.06 Motion to Strike 651
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.12.06
Excerpt: ...LE & TRADING INC. dba UNITED HYDRO & GARDENING SUPPLY, a California corporation; STATE OF CALIFORNIA, a government entity; and DOES 1‐100, inclusive. CASE NO.: 22AHCV00651 MOTION TO STRIKE MOVING PARTY: Defendants Advanced Nutrients US LLC and Advanced Nutrients LTD ) (“Defendants”) RESPONDING PARTY: No response filed. SERVICE: Filed October 18, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED The Advanced Nutrients Defendants move to strike Plaintiffs' prayer for pu...
2023.12.06 Motion to Compel Further Responses 729
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.12.06
Excerpt: ...es for an order compelling Defendant to provide further responses to his requests for the production of documents. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Mike Margullis's (“Plaintiff”) lemon law claim for a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado, Vehicle Identification Number 3GCPCREC7JG322418 (“Subject Vehicle”). Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint (“FAC”) on January 17, 2023, alleging four causes of action against Defendant General Mo...
2023.12.05 Demurrer 497
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.12.05
Excerpt: ...ESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff Venken, LLC SERVICE: Filed September 18, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed November 20, 2023 REPLY: Filed November 27, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Demurring Parties object to Plaintiff's complaint. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Venken LLC's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendants MJ4 Capital, LLC, Jason Arrow, and Jaye E. Davenport (“Defendants”) failed to pay rent for property located at 7772 Garvey Avenue, Rosemead,...
2023.11.30 Application for Writ of Possession 520
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.11.30
Excerpt: ...wo vehicles. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Deere & Company's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendants AFT M.G. and Haoren Ma (“Defendants”) failed to make payments pursuant to two contracts for the sale of a new Harlo HBP6500 Forklift Identification Number 104598 (“Subject Vehicle No. 1”) and a new Manitou MLT-737-1 Telehandler Identification Number MAN00000L01014869 (“Subject Vehicle No. 2.”). Plaintiff filed this compl...
2023.11.30 Demurrer, Motion to Strike, to Furnish Bond 341
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.11.30
Excerpt: ...ndividual; VIMAL PONNEZHAN, M.D., an individual; COMPREHENSIVE CARE PROVIDERS CORPORATION, a California corporation; PALLICKAL, MALLIK, PONNEZHAN MEDICAL CORPORATION, a California professional corporation; and ROES 1 through 20. CASE NO.: 23AHCV00341 DEMURRER WITH MOTION TO STRIKE MOTION FOR ORDER REQUIRING BOND MOVING PARTY: Comprehensive Care Providers Corporation, Leejoe Pallickal, M.D. and Vimal Ponnezhan M.D. Pallickal, Mallick, Ponnezhan Me...
2023.11.28 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 334
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.11.28
Excerpt: ...iled August 7, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed November 17, 2023 REPLY: Filed November 21, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant demurrers to Plaintiff's third cause of action and moves to strike Plaintiff's prayer for punitive damages. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiffs Sandra Cervantes Soto and Dora Cervantes's (“Plaintiffs') lemon law claim. Plaintiffs allege that on April 11, 2021, they purchased a new 2020 Honda Pilot (“Subject Vehicle”). ...
2023.11.16 Motion to Compel Further Responses 237
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.11.16
Excerpt: ...3 OPPOSITION: Filed November 1, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff moves to compel further responses to its discovery requests. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiffs Bella Development LLC, Rain Garden LLC, and Kim Real Estate's (“Plaintiffs”) claim that Defendants Byong Yop Jin, Hoa Jin, and By Jin, LLC (“Defendants”) failed to perform under a contract for an investment plan to purchase, renovate, and sell houses. Plaintiffs filed a ...
2023.11.15 Motion to Compel Further Responses 758
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.11.15
Excerpt: ...mber 1, 2023 REPLY: Filed November 7, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff moves to compel further responses to her requests for the production of documents and special interrogatories. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Estephanie Sanchez's (“Plaintiff”) lemon law claim for a 2022 Honda Odyssey, Vehicle Identification Number 5FNRL6H81NB058994 (“Subject Vehicle”). Plaintiff filed her complaint on September 30, 2022. TENTATIVE RULING ...
2023.11.14 Demurrers, Motion to Strike 074
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.11.14
Excerpt: ...E CITY OF MONTEREY PARK, and DOES 1‐5. Real parties in interest: RAISING CANE'S RESTAURANTS, L.L.C., a Louisiana limited liability company, RAISING CANE'S USA, L.L.C., a Louisiana limited liability company; CHAPMAN W. LEW, an individual, and DOES 6‐10. CASE NO.: 23AHCP00074 DEMURRERS MOTION TO STRIKE MOVING PARTY: Real Parties in Interest and Defendants Raising Cane's Restaurants, L.L.C., Raising Cane's USA, L.L.C., and Chapman W. Lew (“Rea...
2023.11.14 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 375
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.11.14
Excerpt: ...E CITY OF MONTEREY PARK, and DOES 1‐5. Real parties in interest: RAISING CANE'S RESTAURANTS, L.L.C., a Louisiana limited liability company, RAISING CANE'S USA, L.L.C., a Louisiana limited liability company; CHAPMAN W. LEW, an individual, and DOES 6‐10. CASE NO.: 23AHCP00074 DEMURRERS MOTION TO STRIKE MOVING PARTY: Real Parties in Interest and Defendants Raising Cane's Restaurants, L.L.C., Raising Cane's USA, L.L.C., and Chapman W. Lew (“Rea...
2023.11.13 Motion for Relief 473
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.11.13
Excerpt: ... Plaintiff Rio Odell RESPONDING PARTY: Defendant Zeus Networks, LLC SERVICE: Filed September 19, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed October 30, 2023 REPLY: Filed October 31, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff seeks an order setting aside this court's order compelling arbitration. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiffs' Amber Ward, Alexee Duncan, Rio Odell, and Genesis Castro's (“Plaintiffs”) claims that they were subjected unlawful conduct during the...
2023.11.08 Motion for Summary Judgment 444
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.11.08
Excerpt: ... Miramontes (“Plaintiff”) SERVICE: Filed August 18, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed October 24, 2023 REPLY: Filed November 1, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant moves for summary judgment. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Roman Miramontes' claim that he experienced unlawful treatment during his employment with the Los Angeles Community College District. Plaintiff filed this complaint on May 11, 2020, alleging eight causes of action for (1) di...
2023.11.07 Motion to Compel Arbitration 967
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.11.07
Excerpt: ...ing arbitration and staying the present case. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Zhiwei Chen's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendant Verizon Wireless Services, LLC (“Defendant”) took control of his phones and forged Plaintiff's signature. Plaintiff alleges on March 24, 2023, he opened a mobile phone plan for five lines, but Defendant fraudulently added lines and improperly prevented Plaintiff from accessing his phone. Plaintiff fil...
2023.11.07 Demurrer 390
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.11.07
Excerpt: ...ses out of Plaintiff Iona O'Lear's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendant Diane Krall (“Defendant”) failed to maintain property located at 227 S. Madison Avenue, #105, Pasadena, California (“Subject Property”). Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint on July 14, 2023, alleging five causes of action for (1) failure to provide habitable dwelling, (2) breach of covenant and right to quiet enjoyment, (3) unfair competition, (4) negligence, ...
2023.11.02 Motion to Lift Stay 154
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.11.02
Excerpt: ...ober 9, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed October 20, 2023 REPLY: Filed October 26, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff moves for an order vacating this court's previous motion to compel arbitration and lifting the stay of this case. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Breann Howard's (“Plaintiff”) Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”) claim against Defendant Koulax Enterprises (“Defendant”). Plaintiff alleges that Defendant engaged in employment la...
2023.11.01 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 210
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.11.01
Excerpt: ...mplaint. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Gilbert Ortegon's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendants improperly terminated his rental of a storage unit located at 421 S. Raymond Avenue in Pasadena. Plaintiff filed this complaint alleging nine causes of action for (1) wrongful eviction, (2) unfair business practice, (3) breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, (4) physical, psychological, and financial abuse of a disab...
2023.10.31 Application for TRO 707
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.10.31
Excerpt: ...ber 26, 2023 REPLY: Filed October 30, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Petitioner seeks a temporary restraining order preventing Respondents from taking any action on towards the Aleppo Pine Tree Reforestation Project. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Petitioner Guardian of the Pines's (“Petitioner”) claim that Respondent City of Burbank (“Respondent”) violated the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) by approving the Aleppo Pine Tree...
2023.10.30 Motion for Attorney Fees 085
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.10.30
Excerpt: ...tember 25, 2023 REPLY: Filed October 19, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Caltrans moves for attorney's fees totaling $38,500. BACKGROUND This case arises from Plaintiff Nicholas Glaros's (“Plaintiff”) attempts to purchase the home he resides in through Defendant California Department of Transportation's (“Caltrans”) Affordable Sales Program (“ASP”). Plaintiff filed a fourth amended complaint on March 16, 2021, alleging one cause of action for b...
2023.10.26 Anti-SLAPP Motion 682
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.10.26
Excerpt: ... rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 15, 2023, Plaintiff Rafael Ayala filed the operative Complaint against Defendant LA Rentals Live LLC for (1) violation of Civ. Code § 1942.4, (2) breach of warranty of habitability, (3) nuisance, (4) violation of the UCL, and (5) negligence. On August 30, 2023, Defendant filed a Cross-Complaint for (1) breach of contract, (2) nuisance, (3) violation of the UCL, and (4) “damage to re...
2023.10.24 Motion to Compel Discovery Responses 075
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.10.24
Excerpt: ...LD”) moves to compel responses to its request for the production of document, set two. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiffs Veronica Prado and Anthony Narango's (“Plaintiffs”) claims that Defendants TLD Transport, Inc. and Zheng Zhao negligently operated or entrusted a vehicle. Plaintiffs filed their complaint on January 11, 2023. TENTATIVE RULING Defendant's motion to compel further responses to request for production of documents...
2023.10.24 Motion for Attorney Fees 292
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.10.24
Excerpt: ...land, and Silver Star A.G., LTD SERVICE: Filed September 20, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed October 11, 2023 REPLY: Filed October 17, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff seeks fees totaling $80,961.19. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Sara Bassiri's lemon law claim for a new 2021 Land Rover RR Sport SE/H, Vehicle Identification number SALWR2SYU7MA759958 (“Subject Vehicle”), she leased on February 2, 2022. Plaintiff filed this complaint on May...
2023.10.24 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 264
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.10.24
Excerpt: ...st 11, 2023 REPLY: No reply filed. RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant demurrers to Plaintiff's fourth cause of action for fraudulent concealment and moves to strike Plaintiff's prayer for punitive damages. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Kevin Jon Ritchie's (“Plaintiff') lemon law claim against Defendant General Motors LLC (“Defendant”). Plaintiff alleges he purchased a 2021 GMC Sierra, Vehicle Identification Number 3GTU9CEDXMG169786 (...
2023.10.18 Motion to Consolidate 426
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.10.18
Excerpt: ...SSANDRA ROBLES, nominal defendant; and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive. CASE NO.: 22STCV30426 MOTION TO CONSOLIDATE MOVING PARTY: Cassandra Robles, individually and as successor-in-interest to nominal defendants Michaela Duarte, Kristen Ugalde, and Andrew L. Duarte RESPONDING PARTY: No response filed. SERVICE: Filed September 11, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Cassandra Robles moves to consolidate the present case with case number 23AHCV01472. BACKGROUND Th...
2023.10.18 Motion to Compel Arbitration 287
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.10.18
Excerpt: ... submit this case to binding arbitration. BACKGROUND Plaintiff Isaac Benavidez (“Plaintiff”) alleges that Defendant Khachik Arutyunyan caused a motor accident while acting as an employee for Defendant Lyft, Inc. (“Lyft”). Plaintiff filed this complaint on June 6, 2023. TENTATIVE RULING Lyft's motion to compel arbitration is GRANTED. This case is ordered STAYED pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 1281.4. LEGAL STANDARD “Californi...
2023.10.17 Motion to Quash Service of Summons 456
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.10.17
Excerpt: ...e Fidelity Capital Holdings Inc. (“Plaintiffs”) SERVICE: Filed August 9, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed September 5, 2023 REPLY: Filed September 18, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendants move to quash service of summons. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff FNM Partners' (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendants HNTea Pasadena, Inc. and Yangson Lin (“Defendants”) breached their lease for property located at 36 W. Colorado Blvd., Suites 5 and 6, ...
2023.10.12 Motion for Summary Judgment 759
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.10.12
Excerpt: ...very requests. RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiffs Sandra Kim and Sarah Kim SERVICE: Motion for Summary Judgment filed June 1, 2023 Discovery motions filed August 15, 2023 OPPOSITION: Opposition to Motion for Summary Judgment filed September 28, 2023 REPLY: Reply to Motion for Summary Judgment filed October 6, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED GMC moves for summary judgment as to Plaintiffs' first amended complaint. Dr. Lin moves to compel a response to his interro...
2023.10.12 Demurrer 138
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.10.12
Excerpt: ...EQUESTED Defendant demurrers to Plaintiff's complaint. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Perla Mageno's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendant JBH Enterprises, Inc.'s (“Defendant”) website violates California's Unruh Civil Rights Act (“UCRA”). Plaintiff filed her complaint on January 20, 2023. TENTATIVE RULING Defendant's demurrer to Plaintiff's complaint is OVERRULED. LEGAL STANDARD A general demurrer may be taken to a complai...
2023.10.10 Motion to Bifurcate Trial 245
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.10.10
Excerpt: ...TY: Plaintiffs Jeremias Alexander Lara and Pastora Alicia Lara RESPONDING PARTY: No response filed. SERVICE: Filed September 5, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff moves to bifurcate the trials of their first three causes of action for breach of contract, constructive trust, and fraud. BACKGROUND This case arises out of the parties' dispute over the ownership of property located at 1651 Crest Vista Drive, Monterey Park, California 91754. Plaintiffs J...
2023.10.10 Motion for Reconsideration 075
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.10.10
Excerpt: ...esponse filed. SERVICE: Filed August 11, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff moves for reconsideration of this court's previous order denying Plaintiff's motion for an injunction preventing the sale of the subject business. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Lucky Star Kitchen, Inc.'s (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendants Li Liu, Tian You Feng, Inc., Yuxi Liu, and Yan Chen engaged in the fraudulent transfer of assets. Plaintiff filed this...
2023.10.05 Motion for Summary Judgment 004
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.10.05
Excerpt: ...enefit corporation; JUNG HOON HAN, an individual; DANIEL BRACKINS, an individual. CASE NO.: 21GDCV01004 MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT MOVING PARTY: Cross-Defendants Midwick Collection Homeowners Association, Daniel Brackins, and Jung Hoon Han RESPONDING PARTY: Cross-Complainants Ashley Iu and Walter Iu SERVICE: Filed May 12, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed September 21, 2023 REPLY: Filed September 29, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Cross-Defendants move for summary ...
2023.10.05 Motion for Summary Judgment 582
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.10.05
Excerpt: ...intiff Catiuscia Toppi's (“Plaintiff”) claim for medical malpractice against Defendant San Gabriel Valley Medical Center (“Defendant” or “SGVMC”). Plaintiff filed her initial complaint on August 15, 2022. TENTATIVE RULING Defendant's motion for summary judgment is GRANTED. LEGAL STANDARD “The purpose of the law of summary judgment is to provide courts with a mechanism to cut through the parties' pleadings in order to determine wheth...
2023.10.05 Motion for Summary Judgment 025
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.10.05
Excerpt: ...21, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed September 21, 2023 REPLY: Filed September 29, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant moves for summary judgment, or in the alternative for summary adjudication. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Maria A. Santis's (“Plaintiff”) claim that she is owed money by the Alberto Luis Trust (“Trust”) and that Defendant Ines L. Cruz interfered with her inheritance from the Trust. Plaintiff filed this complaint on Novem...
2023.10.04 Motion to Compel Further Responses 679
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.10.04
Excerpt: ... Filed September 20, 2023 REPLY: Filed September 29, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiffs move for an order compelling Defendant to provide further responses to their requests for the production of documents and special interrogatories. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiffs Alma Grajales and Freedy Hernandez (“Plaintiffs”) lemon law claim involving a 2018 Honda Civic, Vehicle Identification Number 2HGFC2F51JH541735 (“Subject Vehicle”)...
2023.10.04 Motion to Compel Further Responses 678
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.10.04
Excerpt: ... Filed September 20, 2023 REPLY: Filed September 29, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiffs move for an order compelling Defendant to provide further responses to their requests for the production of documents and special interrogatories. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiffs Alma Grajales and Freedy Hernandez (“Plaintiffs”) lemon law claim involving a 2018 Honda Civic, Vehicle Identification Number 2HGFC2F51JH541735 (“Subject Vehicle”)...
2023.10.03 Motion for Summary Adjudication 932
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.10.03
Excerpt: ...iff Johnny Trang SERVICE: Filed July 10, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed August 29, 2023 REPLY: Filed September 28, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendants the City of Pasadena, Varoojan Avedian and Suzanne Stone move for summary adjudication as to Plaintiff's second cause of action for work environment harassment. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff's Johnny Trang (“Plaintiff”) claim that he was subjected to discrimination during his employment wit...
2023.10.03 Motion for Attorney Fees 638
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.10.03
Excerpt: ...ia limited liability company; PLATINUM CAPITAL 11 LLC, a California limited liability company; ALBA INVESTMENTS LLC, a dissolved California limited liability company; VIVA CARE RCFE 2 INC. a suspended California corporation; and DOES 1 through 50, inclusive. CASE NO.: 20GDCV00638 MOTION FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES MOVING PARTY: Defendants Joe Tseng, Platinum Capital Property Management Inc, Platinum Capital LLC, and ALBA Investments LLC RESPONDING PARTY:...
2023.10.02 Demurrer 130
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.10.02
Excerpt: ...ed complaint. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Gustavo V. Garcia's (“Plaintiff”) claim that he is the sole owner of property located at 8239 Bleeker Ave., Rosemead, California (“Subject Property”). Plaintiff alleges his son, Defendant Gustavo Garcia Jr. (“Defendant”), is incorrectly claiming an interest in the Subject Property. Plaintiff filed a second amended complaint (“SAC”) on April 7, 2023, alleging four causes of...
2023.09.19 Motion for Summary Judgment 119
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.09.19
Excerpt: ...d Defendant Prolink Elite Financial & Insurance Services. SERVICE: AmGUARD's motion for summary judgment filed March 29, 2023 Plaintiff's motion for summary adjudication filed April 14, 2023. Prolink's motion for summary judgment June 30, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED AmGUARD, Prolink, and Plaintiff all separately move for summary judgment or summary adjudication as to the causes of action alleged in Plaintiff's first amended complaint. BACKGROUND This c...
2023.09.14 Motion for Terminating Sanctions 609
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.09.14
Excerpt: ...ALL AND DOES 1 through 100, inclusive. CROSS: AUTO BUYLINE SYSTEMS, INC. dba ABS AUTO AUCTIONS, v. LIDD ENTERPRISES INC., a California Corporation; DANNY LAO, an individual; KEVIN AZZOUZ, an individual; MIKE RHEE, an individual; REMARKETIMS INC., a Delaware Corporation; OPENTRADE INC., a Delaware Corporation; CLEARMARKET INC. a Delaware Corporation; AUCTIONLANE, INC., a Delaware Corporation; ABS OPENTRADE, INC., a Delaware corporation; LENNART ME...
2023.09.14 Motion for Terminating Sanctions 239
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.09.14
Excerpt: ...ALL AND DOES 1 through 100, inclusive. CROSS: AUTO BUYLINE SYSTEMS, INC. dba ABS AUTO AUCTIONS, v. LIDD ENTERPRISES INC., a California Corporation; DANNY LAO, an individual; KEVIN AZZOUZ, an individual; MIKE RHEE, an individual; REMARKETIMS INC., a Delaware Corporation; OPENTRADE INC., a Delaware Corporation; CLEARMARKET INC. a Delaware Corporation; AUCTIONLANE, INC., a Delaware Corporation; ABS OPENTRADE, INC., a Delaware corporation; LENNART ME...
2023.09.13 Motion to Compel Arbitration 295
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.09.13
Excerpt: ...September 6, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant moves to compel Plaintiff to submit this claim to binding arbitration pursuant to the arbitration agreement contained in the “Campers Edge” coverage contract. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Eric Van Dusen's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendant Warrentech Automotive, Inc. (“Defendant”) failed to honor a service agreement covering a used 2004 Tropi-Cal Model MH396CD Recreational V...

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