Excerpt: ...ember 28, 2022 Defendant demurrers to Plaintiffs second, third, fourth, and sixth cause of action. Defendant moves to strike Plaintiffs prayer for punitive damages. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Mewat A1 Jamal's ("Plaintiff') claim that Defendant Richard Sayegh repeatedly made unwanted sexual advances, inappropriately touched her, and sexually assaulted her during chiropractic treatments from March 19, 2019 to June 5, 2019. Plainti...

Excerpt: ...fendant move for judgment on the pleadings as to each cause of action alleged in Plaintiffs first amended 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 Properv. Plaint...

Excerpt: ...ERTAKING FFI, LLC Petitioners Jerald Ptashkin and Nick Hoogendyk Filed February 9, 2023 Filed February 23, 2023 Filed March 1, 2023 FFI moves for an order compelling Petitioners to file an undeftaking in the amount of $500,000 pursuantto Code of Civil Procedure section 529.2. BACKGROUND This case arises from Petitioners Jerald Ptashkin and Nick Hoogendyk ("Petitioners") CEQA claim agamst Respondents City of West Hollywood and West Hollnvood City ...

Excerpt: ...GE CURTIS. an individual: EUGENE SACCO. an individual: THE SACCO GROUP. LLC. a California limited liabilitv 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. 21GDCV00949 RESPONDING PARTY: SERVICE: OPPOSITION: REPLY: MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER Defendants the Legion Corporation of Pasadena, Michael Seaton, Lynne Garcia, John McGuir...

Excerpt: ...3 OPPOSITION: Filed March 1, 2023 REPLY: Filed March 7, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendants move to expunge the lis pendens recorded on December 30, 2022. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiffs Bella Development LLC, Rain Garden LLC, and Kim Real Estate (“Plaintiffs”) claim that Defendants Byong Yop Jin, Hoa Jin, and By Jin, LLC (“Defendants”) failed to make the required payments for the renovation and sale of property located at 2409...

Excerpt: ...awrence H. Golkin, counsel for Defendant Cannaco California, LLC, moves to be relieved as counsel. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Samantha Dang's (“Plaintiff”) claim that she was fraudulently induced to make an investment in a cannabis investment scheme. Plaintiff alleges that on April 3, 2018, she entered into a contract with Defendant Daniel Klein (“Klein”), a co-owner of Defendant RX Innovations, LLC dba KB Advisors (“K...

Excerpt: ... 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 form complaint on August 25, 2022, alleging one cause of action for breach of contract. TENTATIVE RULING Defendant's demurrer to Plaintiff's first cause of action is SUSTAINED with leave to amend. Plaintiff is ordered t...

Excerpt: ... 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 MENGWALL, an i...

Excerpt: ...laintiff Mimi Lin RESPONDING PARTY: No response filed. SERVICE: Filed January 4, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff moves for a preliminary injunction prohibiting Defendants from selling their assets. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Mimi Lin's (“Plaintiff”) claims that she was improperly excluded from the business operations of Defendant CiTeaUSA (“CiTeaUSA”) by Defendant Wei Zhang (“Zhang”). Plaintiff alleges CiTeaUSA was f...

Excerpt: ...14, 2023 REPLY: Filed February 21, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED FCA moves to compel Plaintiff to submit this case to binding arbitration. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Manuel T. Mabra Jr.'s (“Plaintiff”) lemon law claim for a certified pre-owned 2019 Chrysler Pacifica with Vehicle Identification Number 2C4RC1BG7KR685346 (“Subject Vehicle”). Plaintiff alleges he entered into a written warranty with FCA on or about September 26, 202...

Excerpt: ...9 DEMURRER WITH MOTION TO STRIKE DEMURRING PARTY: Defendant BRE Silver MF North Hollywood CA LLC RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff Rosemary Jenkins SERVICE: Filed September 7, 2022 OPPOSITION: Filed February 16, 2023 REPLY: Filed February 21, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED BRE demurrers to Plaintiff's second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth causes of action. BRE also moves to strike Plaintiff's prayer for punitive damages and attorneys' fees. B...

Excerpt: ...V00740 APPLICATION FOR WRIT OF POSSESSION MOVING PARTY: Plaintiff TD Bank N.A. RESPONDING PARTY: No response filed. SERVICE: Filed November 4, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff files an application for writ of possession for a 2015 Chevrolet Corvette with Vehicle Identification No. 1G1YB2D75F5103838. BACKGROUND This case arises from Plaintiff TD Bank N.A's (“Plaintiff”) claim and delivery case for a 2015 Chevrolet Corvette with Vehicle Identifi...

Excerpt: ...er, Inc. SERVICE: Filed January 9, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed February 10, 2023 REPLY: Filed February 15, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendants move to strike Plaintiff's prayer for punitive damages as well as language alleging Defendants acted with malice, oppression, or fraud. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff iKrusher, Inc. (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendants Mile High Cure Corp., dba MHC Vape Warehouse (“MHC”) and Jeremy Caldwell (�...

Excerpt: ...., and Elevate Health Group RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiffs Ratavous Shahverdi and Nora Shahverdi SERVICE: Filed July 11, 2022 OPPOSITION: Filed August 1, 2022 REPLY: Filed August 9, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Demurring Parties object to Plaintiff's first, second, third, and fifth causes of action. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiffs Ratavous Shaverdi (“Ratavous”) and Nora Shahverdi (“Nora”) (collectively “Plaintiffs”) claim that De...

Excerpt: ..., 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant moves to strike Plaintiff's prayer for punitive damages. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Nannette Lee's (“Plaintiff”) slip and fall claim against Defendant WHF Inc. (“Defendant”). Plaintiff alleges on or about April 20, 2021, Plaintiff was shopping at Defendant's Monterey Park location. Plaintiff alleges that a slippery and wet surface on the floor caused her to fall and sustain injuries. Pla...

Excerpt: ...E: Filed January 24, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed February 7, 2023 REPLY: No reply filed. RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant moves to set aside the default judgment that was entered against it on July 20, 2022. BACKGROUND This case involves an unlawful detainer action for real property located at 500 N. Atlantic Boulevard, Unit 160, Monterey Park, California 91754. TENTATIVE RULING Defendant's motion to set aside the default judgment is DENIED. LEGAL STANDARD ...

Excerpt: ...TY: Plaintiff Ally Bank Lease Trust RESPONDING PARTY: No response filed. SERVICE: Filed September 22, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff files an application for a writ of possession for 2021 Jeep Wrangler, Vehicle Identification No. 1C4HJXFGXMW695331. BACKGROUND Plaintiff Ally Bank Lease Trust (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint for claim and delivery on September 14, 2022. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant Mariah B. Acosta Duran (“Defendant”) l...

Excerpt: ...24, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant moves for an order compelling Plaintiff to submit his claim to appraisal and for an order dismissing or staying the present case. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Chu Chow's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendant Geico General Insurance Company (“Defendant”) has violated California Fair Claims Settlement Practices Regulations. TENTATIVE RULING Defendant's motion to compel appraisal is GRANTED. D...

Excerpt: ...sponse filed. SERVICE: Motion to strike filed December 13, 2022 Motion to compel further responses filed December 19, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiffs move to strike CiTea Drinks's answer on the grounds that CiTea Drinks is an unrepresented corporation. Plaintiffs move to compel further discovery responses from CiTea Drinks and Wei Zhang. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiffs Giovanni Villegas (“Villegas”) and Ruth Zhou's (“Zhou”)...

Excerpt: ...ic (“Defendant”) RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff Florence M. Sanchez (“Plaintiff”) SERVICE: Filed December 8, 2022 OPPOSITION: Filed January 4, 2023 REPLY: Filed January 11, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant demurrers to Plaintiff's second and third causes of action. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Florence M. Sanchez's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendants Emma Blandina Trejo, M.D. (“Dr. Trejo”), Sanda Chu Damiani (“Dr. Da...

Excerpt: ... City of Los Angeles and California Department of Toxic Substances Control; Real Party in Interest R Cap Avenue 34, LLC SERVICE: Filed December 9, 2022 OPPOSITION: Filed December 27, 2022 REPLY: Filed January 3, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Petitioner moves for a preliminary injunction halting the Project. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Petitioner Lincoln Heights Community Coalition's (“Petitioner”) claim that Respondents City of Los Angeles (�...

Excerpt: ...TY: Defendants Paul Argueta, Cesar Haro, Robert Silva, and Josh Chairez (“Demurring Parties”) RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff Marco Lopez (“Plaintiff”) SERVICE: Filed August 17, 2022 OPPOSITION: Filed December 28, 2022 REPLY: Filed January 5, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Demurring Parties object to Plaintiff's second cause of action for fraud. BACKGROUND Plaintiff Marco Lopez (“Plaintiff”) claims that Defendants Paul Argueta (“Argueta”), Ces...

Excerpt: ..., 2022 OPPOSITION: Filed December 28, 2022 REPLY: Filed January 4, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff moves to set aside the order compelling arbitration and staying the present proceedings. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Tilin Meshefejian's (“Plaintiff”) lemon law claim against Defendant Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (“Defendant”). Plaintiff alleges that on or about August 19, 2021, Plaintiff leased a new 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class...

Excerpt: ...NDING PARTY: Plaintiff Alma Ramirez Alejandrez SERVICE: Filed September 12, 2022 OPPOSITION: Filed December 27, 2022 REPLY: Filed January 3, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendants move to compel Plaintiff to submit this action to binding arbitration. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Alma Ramirez Alejandrez's (“Plaintiff”) lemon law claim for a 2019 Nissan Rogue, Vehicle Identification Number KNMAT2MT6KP560515 (“Subject Vehicle”). Pl...

Excerpt: ...EPLY: Filed December 27, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Schlegel's files a renewed motion for his previously filed motion for determination of good faith settlement. BACKGROUND This case arises out of a four-car accident that allegedly occurred on June 21, 2018. The four- vehicle chain started when Defendant Alex Tanner Schlegel's (“Schlegel”) vehicle collided with the rear of Plaintiff David Perez Arambula's (“Arambula”) vehicle. Then, a vehicle ...