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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 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...
2023.10.05 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...
2023.10.04 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...
2023.09.12 Demurrer 328
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.09.12
Excerpt: ...er filed July 21, 2023 Demurrer to cross-complaint filed August 25, 2023 OPPOSITION: Opposition to demurrer to complaint filed August 23, 2023 Opposition to demurrer to cross-complaint filed September 8, 2023 REPLY: Reply to demurrer to complaint filed September 5, 2023 Reply to demurrer to cross-complaint filed September 11, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendants demurrer to Plaintiff's complaint. Plaintiff demurrers to Defendants' cross-complaint. BA...
2023.09.11 Motion for New Trial, to Compel Deposition, for Leave to Amend 913
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.09.11
Excerpt: ...SITION: Opposition to Plaintiffs' motion for leave to amend and motion to compel deposition filed August 28, 2023. Opposition for motion for a new trial filed September 1, 2023. REPLY: Replies filed September 1, 2023. RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiffs move for a new trial, to compel the deposition of Allison Klein, and for leave to file an amended complaint. BACKGROUND This claim arises out of Plaintiffs Ik Hoon (“Ik Hoon”) Choi and Hannah Choi (�...
2023.09.07 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 346
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.09.07
Excerpt: ... August 31, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant demurrers to Plaintiff's first, second, fifth, and sixth causes of action. Defendant also moves to strike Plaintiff's prayer for punitive damages. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Reem Estrada's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendant Jose Angels Maldonado, Jr. (“Defendant”) threatened, manipulated, and physically assaulted her. Plaintiff filed this complaint on February 15, 2023, allegin...
2023.09.07 Motion to Set Aside Dismissal 323
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.09.07
Excerpt: ...of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Department of City Planning, and City Planning Commission SERVICE: Filed August 4, 2023 OPPOSITION: Untimely filed September 5, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Petitioner moves for an order setting aside dismissal. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Petitioner's CEQA claims involving the City of Los Angeles' approval of a development project located at 1251-1259 W. Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, California. Petitioner filed a first a...
2023.09.06 Motion to Compel Arbitration 473
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.09.06
Excerpt: ...VING PARTY: Defendant Zeus Network, LLC (“Zeus”) RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff Rio O'Dell (“O'Dell”) SERVICE: Filed June 10, 2022 OPPOSITION: Filed August 5, 2022 REPLY: Filed August 9, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Zeus moves for an order compelling Plaintiffs to submit their claim to binding arbitration. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiffs' Amber Ward, Alexee Duncan, Rio Odell, and Genesis Castro's (“Plaintiffs”) claims that they we...
2023.09.06 Motion to Compel Arbitration 464
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.09.06
Excerpt: ...in A. Salazar and Mirtala Gamiz SERVICE: Filed April 6, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed August 22, 2023 REPLY: Filed August 30, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant's motion to compel arbitration is GRANTED. This case is ordered stayed pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 1281.4. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiffs Selvin A. Salazar and Mirtala Gamiez's (“Plaintiffs”) lemon law claim involving a 2020 Honda Pilot, Vehicle Identification Num...
2023.09.06 Motion for Summary Judgment 858
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.09.06
Excerpt: ...OVING PARTY: Defendants MKK Capital, LLC Michael Kronsburg, and Gary Casmano (“Moving Parties”) RESPONDING PARTY: No response filed. SERVICE: Filed May 25, 2023 OPPOSITION: No opposition filed. REPLY: Filed September 1, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Moving Parties move for summary judgment, or in the alternative for summary adjudication, as to Plaintiffs' claims for alter ego and Plaintiffs' first, second, third, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth,...
2023.08.30 Motion to Compel Further Responses 606
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.08.30
Excerpt: ... 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant moves to compel further responses to his requests for the production of documents, special interrogatories, and form interrogatories. BACKGROUND This case 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�...
2023.08.30 Demurrers 776
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.08.30
Excerpt: ... Filed August 23, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant demurrers to Plaintiff's complaint and moves to strike Plaintiff's allegations pertaining to a cover-up and Plaintiff's prayer for treble damages. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff's claim that he is the victim of sexual abuse dating back to 1973. Plaintiff brings this revival action under Code of Civil Procedure section 340.1 as a plaintiff who is over 40 years old and was sexually abu...
2023.08.29 Demurrer 237
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.08.29
Excerpt: ...im Real Estate (“Plaintiffs”) SERVICE: Filed April 3, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed August 7, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendants demurrer to Plaintiffs' first amended complaint. 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...
2023.08.29 Application for Writ of Attachment 552
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.08.29
Excerpt: ...through 25, inclusive. CASE NO.: 23AHCV00552 APPLICATION FOR WRIT OF ATTACHMENT MOVING PARTY: Plaintiff JR Steel Reinforcing Construction Services, Inc. RESPONDING PARTY: Defendant Southwest Concrete Structures, Inc. (“SCSI”) SERVICE: Filed July 28, 2023 OPPOSITION: Untimely filed August 23, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff applies for a writ of attachment. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff JR Steel Reinforcing Construction Services...
2023.08.17 Motion to Strike 651
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.08.17
Excerpt: ...SALE & 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 ) (“Advanced Nutrients Defendants”) The People of the State of California by and through the Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”). RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiffs Robert...
2023.08.17 Motion for Summary Judgment 357
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.08.17
Excerpt: ...mary judgment. 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 first amended complaint (“FAC”) on May...
2023.08.17 Motion for Attorney Fees 485
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.08.17
Excerpt: ...ERVICE: Filed July 17, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed August 4, 2023 REPLY: Filed August 10, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiffs seek recovery of attorney's fees and costs totaling $49,951.47. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiffs Zitlali Bailon Pineda and Osmani Bailon Pineda's (“Plaintiffs”) lemon law claim. Plaintiffs allege that on or about April 19, 2020, they purchased a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Plaintiffs allege that the vehicle suf...
2023.08.17 Demurrer 489
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.08.17
Excerpt: ...emurrer to Plaintiff's complaint. BACKGROUND This case arises of Shuai Luo claim for recognition and enforcement of foreign money judgment based on California's Uniform Foreign-Country Money Judgments Recognition Act (“Act”) (Code Civ. Proc. § 1713, et seq.). Plaintiff filed this complaint on November 30, 2022. TENTATIVE RULING Defendants' demurrer is OVERRULED. LEGAL STANDARD A general demurrer may be taken to a complaint where “[t]he ple...
2023.08.16 Motion for Terminating Sanctions 216
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.08.16
Excerpt: ...ugust 7, 2023 REPLY: Filed August 9, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff moves for issue and evidentiary sanctions against Defendant Daniel Klein. 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 Defenda...
2023.08.16 Motion for Reconsideration 497
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.08.16
Excerpt: ...h America, Inc. SERVICE: Filed July 19, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed August 3, 2023 REPLY: Filed August 9, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff moves this court to reconsider its previous motion compelling 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”). Plaintiff alleges she purchased the Sub...
2023.08.10 Motion to Strike 722
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.08.10
Excerpt: ...RES INC., a California corporation; COUNG THICH, an individual; 360 ESPINOSA ROAD II, LLC, a California limited liability corporation; CANNABIS STRATEGIC VENTURES, a Nevada Corporation, BENSHENG LI, a.k.a. BENSON LI, an individual; FONG SIMON YU, an individual; CAXYH LLC, a California limited liability company; CAYPFD LLC, a California limited liability company; CAMYG LLC, a California limited liability company; CAMG LLC, a California limited lia...
2023.08.10 Application for Writ of Possession 756
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.08.10
Excerpt: ...PPLICATION FOR WRIT OF ATTACHMENT MOVING PARTY: Plaintiff Ally Bank RESPONDING PARTY: No response filed. SERVICE: Filed May 23, 2023. RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff applies for a writ of possession for a 2020 BMW X6, Vehicle Identification No. 5UXCY8C00LLE40465. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Ally Bank's claim that Defendant New B. Brother Inc. and Galoost Avedian failed to make timely payments for a 2020 BMW X6, Vehicle Identification ...
2023.08.08 Motion to Compel Mental Exam 932
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.08.08
Excerpt: ...intiff Johnny Trang SERVICE: Filed July 11, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed July 26, 2023 REPLY: Filed July 31, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendants move to compel Plaintiff to submit to a mental examination. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff's Johnny Trang (“Plaintiff”) claim that he was subjected to discrimination during his employment with the City of Pasadena. Plaintiff filed this complaint on July 15, 2021, alleging seven causes of action ...
2023.08.07 Motion for Leave to Amend, for Terminating Sanctions 524
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.08.07
Excerpt: ... PARTY: Motion for leave to amend filed by Plaintiffs Ratavous Shaverdi and Nora Shahverdi Motion for terminating sanctions filed by Defendants Narbeh Tovmassian, M.D., and Elevate Health Group SERVICE: Motion for leave to amend filed June 14, 2023 Motion for terminating sanctions filed June 22, 2023 OPPOSITION: Opposition to motion for leave to amend filed July 26, 2023 Opposition to motion for terminating sanctions filed July 24, 2023 RELIEF RE...
2023.08.03 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 113
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.08.03
Excerpt: ...1, 2023 REPLY: Filed July 26, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant demurrers to Plaintiffs' first amended complaint. Defendant also moves to strike Plaintiffs' prayer for punitive damages. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiffs TehLin Chao (“TehLin”) and Shu-Jen Chao (collectively “Plaintiff”) claim that Defendenats Rahul Jandial, M.D. (“Dr. Jandial”) and City of Hope engaged in medical malpractice in their treatment of TehLin. Plai...
2023.08.02 Motion for Preliminary Injunction 075
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.08.02
Excerpt: ...o response filed. SERVICE: Filed June 29, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff seeks a preliminary injunction enjoining Defendants from transferring ownership of Tian You Feng or a restaurant located at 12265 Scripps Poway, Suite B 109, Poway, California 92064 (“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 enga...
2023.08.01 Motion to Expunge Lis Pendens 495
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.08.01
Excerpt: ...ts Pacific Snow Valley Resort, LLC (“Pacific Snow”) and Great Wall International, LLC (“Great Wall”) (collectively “Moving Parties”) RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff Hui Liu SERVICE: Filed June 21, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed July 19, 2023 REPLY: Filed July 24, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Moving Parties move to expunge two separate lis pendens. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Hui Liu (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendant David Kuo (“K...
2023.08.01 Motion for Attorney Fees 558
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.08.01
Excerpt: ...d Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation SERVICE: Filed June 12, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed July 18, 2023 REPLY: Filed July 25, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Petitioner moves for attorney's fees pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 1021.5. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Petitioner Baldwin Vista Hillside Neighborhood Association's (“Petitioner”) California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) claim that Respondents County of Lo...
2023.08.01 Demurrer 428
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.08.01
Excerpt: ...y Chou Wang SERVICE: Filed March 14, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed July 19, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff and Cross-Defendant Dolly Hwang (“Cross-Defendant” or “Plaintiff”) demurrers to each cause of action stated in Defendant and Cross-Complainant Judy Chou Wang's (“Cross-Complainant”) Cross-Complaint. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Dolly Hwang's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendants Judy Chou Wang (“Judy”) and her son...
2023.07.31 Motion to Strike 928
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.07.31
Excerpt: ...3 OPPOSITION: Filed July 17, 2023 REPLY: Filed July 24, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant moves to strike Plaintiff's prayer 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 first amended complaint on April 28, 2023, alleging two causes of action for (1) general negligence a...
2023.07.31 Motion to Compel Deposition Answers 460
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.07.31
Excerpt: ...7, 2023 REPLY: Filed July 24, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiffs move to compel the deposition testimony of Defendant's person most qualified and to compel the deponent to testify as to specific topics and to produce documents. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiffs Rose Rivera and Oscar Rivera (“Plaintiffs”) lemon claw claim for a 2021 Buick Enclave, Vehicle Identification Number 5GAERBKW8MJ24070 (“Subject Vehicle”). Plaintiffs alle...
2023.07.26 Motion to Compel Further Responses 179
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.07.26
Excerpt: ...to compel further responses to form interrogatories and special interrogatories. Defendant moves to compel a response to its request for a statement of damages. 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 co...
2023.07.25 Motion to Bifurcate 460
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.07.25
Excerpt: ...rejo, M.D., and Sandra Chu Damiani, M.D. RESPONDING PARTY: Notice of non-opposition filed by Plaintiff Florence M. Sanchez SERVICE: Filed June 15, 2023 OPPOSITION: Notice of non-opposition filed July 12, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendants move to bifurcate their defense based on the statute of limitations and to have that issue heard first. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Florence M. Sanchez's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendants Em...
2023.07.25 Motion for Attorney Fees 174
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.07.25
Excerpt: ...OPPOSITION: Filed July 12, 2023 REPLY: Filed July 18, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff seeks attorney's fees totaling $364,325.00, BACKGROUND This claim arises out of Plaintiff Patricia A. May's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendants Dennis L. Jones (“Jones”) and DLJ Accounting, Inc. (“DLJ”) (collectively “Defendants”) acted unlawfully in the transfer of May Consulting Group, Inc. (“MCG”), a company owned by plaintiff and her dece...
2023.07.25 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 059
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.07.25
Excerpt: ...OVING PARTY: Defendant CalAsia Construction, Inc. RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff Monrovia-Myrtle, LLC SERVICE: Filed April 21, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed July 12, 2023 REPLY: Filed July 18, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED CalAsia demurrers to Plaintiff's sixth cause of action for intentional misrepresentation. CalAsia also moves to strike Plaintiff's prayer for punitive damages and allegations related to Plaintiff's sixth cause of action. BACKGROUND This case ari...
2023.07.24 Motion to Compel Deposition 003
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.07.24
Excerpt: ...EF REQUESTED Plaintiff moves to compel the deposition of Bronwyn Herman. 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 alleges that she was sexually molested, raped, assaulted, fondled, groped, and ba...
2023.07.20 Motions to Quash Subpoenas, to Compel Further Responses 949
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.07.20
Excerpt: ...dual; 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 MOTIONS TO QUASH MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER MOVING PARTY: Motions to quash filed by Defendants The Legion Corporation of Pasadena, Michael Seaton, Lynne Garcia, John McGuire...
2023.07.20 Motion for Reconsideration, to Require Undertaking 242
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.07.20
Excerpt: ... by Defendant Scott Warmuth SERVICE: Motion for reconsideration filed June 20, 2023 Motion for an undertaking filed March 18, 2023 OPPOSITION: Opposition to motion for reconsideration filed July 7, 2023 Opposition to motion for an undertaking filed July 5, 2023 REPLY: Reply to motion for reconsideration filed July 14, 2023 Reply to motion for an undertaking filed July 13, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff moves for reconsideration of this court's p...
2023.07.20 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 729
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.07.20
Excerpt: ...PLY: Filed July 11, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant demurrers to Plaintiff's fourth cause of action for fraudulent inducement based on concealment. Defendant also moves to strike Plaintiff's prayer for punitive damages. 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 amend...
2023.07.19 Motion to Compel Responses, to Deem RFAs Admitted 245
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.07.19
Excerpt: ...M ADMITTED MOVING PARTY: Plaintiffs Jeremias Alexander Lara (“Jeremias”) and Pastora Alicia Lara (“Pastora”) RESPONDING PARTY: No response filed. SERVICE: Filed May 30, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiffs move for an order compelling Defendant Jose De La Paz (“De La Paz”) to provide a response to their special interrogatories. Further, Jeremias moves for an order compelling De La Paz to provide a response to his form interrogatories and ...
2023.07.19 Motion for Determination of Good Faith Settlement 722
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.07.19
Excerpt: ...INC., a California corporation; COUNG THICH, an individual; 360 ESPINOSA ROAD II, LLC, a California limited liability corporation; CANNABIS STRATEGIC VENTURES, a Nevada Corporation, BENSHENG LI, a.k.a. BENSON LI, an individual; FONG SIMON YU, an individual; CAXYH LLC, a California limited liability company; CAYPFD LLC, a California limited liability company; CAMYG LLC, a California limited liability company; CAMG LLC, a California limited liabili...
2023.07.17 Motion for Terminating Sanctions 216
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.07.17
Excerpt: ... moves for terminating sanctions. 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 (“KB”), where she invested $329,206 in exchange for 35% of net pro...
2023.07.17 Motion for Leave to Amend 338
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.07.17
Excerpt: ...une 12, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiffs move for leave to file a first amended complaint. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiffs Giovanni Villegas (“Villegas”) and Ruth Zhou's (“Zhou”) (collectively “Plaintiffs”) employment law claims against Defendants CiTea Drinks and Wei Zhang (“Defendants”). Villegas worked as a cashier for Defendants beginning on or about July 1, 2021, and Zhou worked as a bobarista and shift lead for...
2023.07.17 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 220
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.07.17
Excerpt: ...E MOVING PARTY: Defendants Royal Vista San Gabriel, LLC and AHMC Healthcare, Inc. RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiffs Vanessa Zatarain and John Paul Zatarain, individually and as successors in interest to George Zatarain SERVICE: Filed April 12, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed June 27, 2023 REPLY: Filed July 10, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendants demurrer to Plaintiffs' first cause of action. Defendants also move to strike Plaintiffs' prayer for punitive damages. ...
2023.07.14 Demurrer 357
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.07.14
Excerpt: ...intiff's first amended complaint. 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 first amended complaint...
2023.07.06 Motion to Strike 487
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.07.06
Excerpt: ..., 2023 REPLY: Filed June 28, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendants move to strike Plaintiffs' prayer for punitive damages. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Robert Wilson's (“Plaintiff”) claim he assaulted by Defendant Arturo Rios, the security guard at London Gastropub, Inc. Plaintiff alleges that on January 28, 2022, he was a patron at London Gastropub and was very intoxicated. Plaintiff alleges that Rios escorted him from the buildin...
2023.07.06 Motion to Augment Administrative Record and Strike Extra-Record Evidence 636
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.07.06
Excerpt: ...; California Department of Toxic Substances Control & R Cap Avenue 34 RESPONDING PARTY: Lincoln Heights Community Coalition; California Department of Toxic Substances Control & R Cap Avenue 34 BACKGROUND On May 2, 2022, Lincoln Heights Community Coalition (“Petitioner”) initiated the present action by filing a Petition for Writ of Administrative Mandate and Preliminary Injunction against City of Los Angeles and California Department of Toxic ...
2023.07.06 Motion for Leave to Amend SAP 074
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.07.06
Excerpt: ...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 MOTION FOR LEAVE TO AMEND MOVING PARTY: Petitioner Atlantic Square, LLC d/b/a TRC RESPONDING PARTY: No response filed. SERVICE: Filed June 8, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Petitioner moves ...
2023.07.05 Motion for Preliminary Injunction 306
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.07.05
Excerpt: ...ONDING PARTY: No response filed. SERVICE: Filed May 12, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiffs move for a preliminary injunction freezing two Chase bank accounts, account numbers 3967603557 and 913286057. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiffs Jingming Zhang (“Zhang”) and Asia-Pacific Capital Investments, Inc.'s (“APCI”) (collectively “Plaintiffs”) claim that Defendant Pengcheng Zou (“Zou”). Plaintiffs claim that Zhang incorporat...
2023.06.30 Motion for New Trial 473
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.06.30
Excerpt: ...al. CASE NO.: BC612473 MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL MOVING PARTY: Plaintiffs Yuto Terajima, Sachiko Terajima, Yoshio Terajima, and Landy Perez RESPONDING PARTY: Defendant Huntington Memorial Hospital SERVICE: Filed May 25, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed June 16, 2023 REPLY: Filed June 22, 2023 TENTATIVE RULING Plaintiffs' motion for a new trial is DENIED. LEGAL STANDARD “A new trial is a re-examination of an issue of fact in the same court after a trial and de...
2023.06.29 Motion to Strike 655
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.06.29
Excerpt: ...intiff Nicole Johnson FiledApri1 27, 2023 Filed June 13, 2023 Filed June 20, 2023 Defendants move to strike paragraph 122 of Plaintiffs complaint BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Nicole Johnson's claim that on January 4, 2023, she suffered burns and injuries as a result of Defendants' negligent performance of a laser hair removal procedure. Plaintiff filed this complaint March 24, 2023, alleging eight causes of action for (1) general ...
2023.06.29 Application for Stay of Proceedings 949
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.06.29
Excerpt: ...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 EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR STAY OF THE PROCEEDINGS RESPONDING PARTY: SERVICE: RELIEF REQUESTED Defendants The Legion Corporation of Pasadena, Michael Seaton, Lynne Gar...
2023.06.28 Motions to Compel Further Responses 657
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.06.28
Excerpt: ...: Filed June 1, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff moves to compel further responses to her form interrogatories, special interrogatories, and requests for the production of documents. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Perla Mageno's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendant Red Straw Century City, Inc. (“Defendant”) failed to design, construct, maintain, and operate its website to be fully accessible to and independently usable by blind...
2023.06.28 Motion to Strike 278
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.06.28
Excerpt: ...UESTED Defendants move to strike Plaintiff's prayer for punitive damages. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Christine Linda Blake's (“Plaintiff”) claim that James L. Known (“Kwon”) negligently operated a motor vehicle and struck Plaintiff while she was walking in a crosswalk. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant EM Pizza Inc. engaged in negligent hiring, training and supervision when it employed Kwon. Plaintiff filed this complaint...
2023.06.27 Motion to Tax Costs 115
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.06.27
Excerpt: ...1‐20, inclusive. CASE NO.: 19GDCV00115 MOTION TO TAX COSTS MOVING PARTY: Plaintiff Zenith Development, LLC RESPONDING PARTY: No response filed. SERVICE: Filed April 11, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff moves to tax the costs listed in Defendants' memorandum of costs. TENTATIVE RULING Plaintiffs' motion to strike is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. Defendants' request for $3,600 for court reporter fees is ordered struck. LEGAL STANDARD Code of...
2023.06.27 Motion Contesting Good Faith Settlement, for Leave to File SAC 032
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.06.27
Excerpt: ...oration; SAPPHIRE POOL AND SPA CONSTRUCTION INC., a California Corporation; and DOES 1 through 50, inclusive. CASE NO.: 19STCV40032 MOTION CONTESTING GOOD FAITH SETTLEMENT MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT MOVING PARTY: Plaintiffs Sarkis Atyemizian and Silva Atyemizian RESPONDING PARTY: Defendants Southern California Gas Company and Sempra Energy SERVICE: Motion contesting good faith settlement filed April 21, 2023 Motion for leav...
2023.06.22 Motion to Set Aside Default 290
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.06.22
Excerpt: ... 14, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant moves to set aside default and default judgment. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Anthony K. Chu's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendant Jian Jun Liu (“Defendant”) failed to pay legal fees. Plaintiff alleges that on March 21, 2017, Defendant entered into a written retainer agreement for Plaintiff's legal services. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant still owes $53,668 of $94,668 in fees. Plaintif...
2023.06.22 Motion to Dismiss 323
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.06.22
Excerpt: ... Lake Heritage Trust OPPOSITION: None REPLY: None _____________ BACKGROUND On December 12, 2022, The Silver Lake Heritage Trust (“Petitioner”) filed a Petition for a Writ of Mandamus and Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Department of City Planning, and City Planning Commission, (“Respondents”) and AYM Investment, LLC, Michael Masour Aminpour, and Andy Simhaee (“Real Parties in Inte...
2023.06.15 Motion for Summary Adjudication 820
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.06.15
Excerpt: ...ghlian”), and Apel Keuroghlian, M.D., D.D.S., APC (“Moving Parties”) RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff Pratin Kraisornkovit SERVICE: Filed November 21, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed May 23, 2023 REPLY: Filed June 1, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Moving Parties move for summary adjudication as to Plaintiff's cause of action for elder abuse and Plaintiff's prayer for punitive damages. BACKGROUND This claim arises out of allegations that Defendants The View Dental...
2023.06.13 Motion to Compel Arbitration 648
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.06.13
Excerpt: ...31, 2023 REPLY: Filed June 6, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant moves for an order compelling Plaintiff to submit her claim to binding arbitration. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Citlali Pacheco-Pliego (“Plaintiff”) lemon law claim. Plaintiff alleges she purchased a 2020 Honda Accord with Vehicle Identification Number 1HGCV2F35LA024046 (“Subject Vehicle”). Plaintiff alleges that the Subject Vehicle suffered from various defect...
2023.06.08 Motions to Compel Further Responses 657
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.06.08
Excerpt: ...Filed June 1, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff moves to compel further responses to her form interrogatories, special interrogatories, and requests for the production of documents. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Perla Mageno's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendant Red Straw Century City, Inc. (“Defendant”) failed to design, construct, maintain, and operate its website to be fully accessible to and independently usable by blind a...
2023.06.07 Motion to Stay Proceedings 928
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.06.07
Excerpt: ... 20, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed May 4, 2023 REPLY: Filed May 10, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant moves for a stay of the proceedings. 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 form complaint on October 27, 2022, alleging two causes of action for (1) general negligence and (2) intentional tor...
2023.06.06 Motion to Compel and Deem Admitted, for Relief from Waiver 270
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.06.06
Excerpt: ...ions filed April 3, 2023 Defendant's motion filed April 21, 2023 OPPOSITION: Opposition to Plaintiff's motions filed April 19, 2023 Opposition to Defendant's motion filed May 23, 2023 REPLY: Reply to Plaintiff's motions filed May 30, 2023 Reply to Defendant's motions filed May 30, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff moves to compel a response to his form interrogatories, special interrogatories, and requests for the production of documents. Plaintiff...
2023.06.01 Motion to Compel Arbitration 154
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.06.01
Excerpt: ...ann Howard Filed March 15, 2023 Filed May 18, 2023 Filed May 24, 2023 Defendant moves for an order compelling Breann Howard to submit this claim to binding individual arbitration. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Breann Howard's ("Plaintiff) Private Attorneys General Act ("PAGAN) claim against Defendant Koulax Enterprises ("Defendant"). Plaintiff alleges that Defendant engaged in employment law violations agamst Plaintiff and other aggrieved em...
2023.06.01 Motion for Summary Judgment 242
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.06.01
Excerpt: ...2023 No reply filed Plaintiff moves for summary judgment. 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 2 7, 2022, seeking injunctive relief under Labor Code section 1198.5. TENTATIVE RULING Plaintiffs motion for summary jud...
2023.05.31 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 334
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.05.31
Excerpt: ...Sandra Cervantes Soto Filed February 15, 2023 Filed May 16, 2023 Filed May 23, 2023 Defendant demurrers to Plaintiffs' third cause of action for fraudulent inducement and moves to strike Plaintiffs' 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"). ...
2023.05.25 Motion to Compel Compliance with Subpoena 202
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.05.25
Excerpt: ...iled February 8, 2023 Plaintiff requests an order compelling Glendale Police Department to comply with three subpoena duces seeking records pertaining to Mark Howe, Ryan Howe, and Arturs Reirs. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Solar Optimum, Inc.'s ("Plaintiff') claim that Defendants Mark Howe ("Mark') and Ryan Howe ("Ryan") were former sales managers for Plaintiffbut engaged in sabotage and misappropriated trade secrets. Plaintiff al...
2023.05.25 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 200
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.05.25
Excerpt: ...ntiff Matthew Stephen Stachnik Filed February 16, 2023 Filed May 12, 2023 Filed May 18, 2023 Demurring Parties demurrer to Plaintiffs second, fifth, and ninth cause of action. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Matthew Stephen Stachniks ("Plaintiff') claim that he rented an Airbnb stay at property owmed by Defendants ("Subject Property'), which had a beg bug infestation that caused injury to Plaintiffs person and property. Plaintiff fil...
2023.05.24 Motion to Strike 372
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.05.24
Excerpt: ...: RESPONDING PARTY: SERVICE: OPPOSITION: REPLY: RELIEF REQUESTED MOTION TO STRIKE Defendants Maria Gapac, lulle Wu, M.D„ Dr. Ming-Wei Wu, Ming Wei Wu, Inc., and Julie Wu, Inc. Plain tiff Timothy Huang FiledApri113, 2023 Filed May 5, 2023 Filed May 19, 2023 Defendants move to strike Plaintiffs prayer for punitive damages. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Timothy Huangs ("Plaintiff') claim that he was jabbed by multiple hypodermic nee...
2023.05.23 Motion to Set Aside Dismissal 357
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.05.23
Excerpt: ... of Agoura Hills and Agoura Hills City Council FiledApri1 28, 2023 Filed May 11, 2023 Filed May 16, 2023 Petitioner moves to set aside the dismissal of its first and second causes of action. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Petitioner Protect Our Emergency Evacuation Routes's ("Petitioner) claim that Respondents City of Agoura Hills and Agoura Hills City Council ("Respondents") violated the California Environmental Equality Act ("CEQA") by cert...
2023.05.23 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 649
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.05.23
Excerpt: ...rs and moves to strike Plamtiffs first amended complaint BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff T.C.'s ("Plaintiff') claim he was sexually assaulted from approximately 1985 to 1986. Plaintiffs claim is a revival claim pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 340.1. Plamtiff alleges he was sexually assaulted while he was a student at Pasadena Unified School District ("PUSD"). Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint on March 21, 2023, al...
2023.05.18 Motion to Set Aside Vacate Judgment 009
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.05.18
Excerpt: ...asquale Zaza Filed February 17, 2023 Filed February 27, 2023 Filed March 3, 2023 Defendant moves to set aside judgment BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Pasquale Zaza's ("Plaintiff') claim that Maria Nagy ("Maria"), who is now deceased, had deprived him of profits relating to the sale of copyrighted jewelry by selling the products through a different company. Plaintiff filed the original complaint on August 24, 2015. Plaintiff filed th...
2023.05.18 Motion for Summary Judgment 502
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.05.18
Excerpt: ...QUESTED MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT Defendant Sam F. Daneshvari, M.D. Plaintiff Radik Khachatryan Filed February 2, 2023 Filed May 4, 2023 Filed May 12, 2023 Defendant Sam. F. Daneshvari ("Dr. Daneshvari") moves for summary judgment. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Radik Khachaüyan's ("Plaintiff') claim for medical malpractice agamst Glendale Adventist Medical Center ("AHG") and Dr. Daneshvari. Plaintiff alleges that his mother, Ses...
2023.05.17 Motion to Strike 494
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.05.17
Excerpt: ...2023 Filed May 12, 2023 Defendant moves to strike Plaintiffs prayer for "late charges and statutory prejudgment interest". (Complaint at p. 4, section 19(i).) BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff SRM Studio City, LLC's ("Plaintiff') unlawful detainer claim against Defendant Megna Holdings, Inc ("Defendant'). Plaintiff alleges it entered into a five-year lease with Defendant for property located at 4000 Colfax Avenue, Studio City, County o...
2023.05.16 Motion for Leave to Amend 119
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.05.16
Excerpt: ...nce Services FiledApri118, 2023 Filed May 3, 2023 Filed May 9, 2023 Plaintiff moves for leave to file a first amended complaint. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Properties, LLC's ("Plaintiff') claim that Defendants Amguard Insurance Company and Prolink Elite Financial & Insurance Services ("Defendant") engaged in bad faith while handling Plaintiffs insurance claim for its property in Fremont, California. Plaintiff filed this complain...
2023.05.16 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 421
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.05.16
Excerpt: ...demurrers to Plaintiffs fifth cause of action for violation of the Consumer Legal Remedies Act ("CLRA") and moves to strike Plaintiffs prayer for punitive damages. BACKGROUND This case arises from Plaintiff Benancio Delgado's ("Plaintiff') warranty claim for a 2013 GMC Sierra 2500 ("Subject Vehicle") he purchased on June 2, 2015. Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint on November 1, 2022, alleging six causes of action for (1) violation of Civi...
2023.05.11 Motion to Compel Compliance with Order to Provide Further Responses 524
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.05.11
Excerpt: ...beh Tovmassian, M.D„ and Elevate Health Group ("Moving Parti es") No response filed. Filed March 23, 2023 Defendants move for an order compelling Plaintiffs to comply with this courts order to provide further responses. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiffs Ratavous Shaverdi ("Ratavous") and Nora Shahverdi ("Nora") (collectively "Plaintiffs") claim that Defendants Narbeh Tovmassian, M.D. ("Dr. Tovmassian"), Elevate Health Group ("Elevat...
2023.05.11 Demurrer, Motion to Strike, for Sanctions 460
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.05.11
Excerpt: ...TO STRIKE MOTION FOR SANCTIONS Defendants the Northeast Community Clinic and Emma Blandina Trejo Plaintiff Florence M. Sanchez Demurrer with motion to strike filed March 3, 2023 Motion for sanctions filed April 6, 2023 Oppositions filed April 27, 2023 Reply to motion for sanctions filed May 4, 2023 Dr. Trejo demurrers to Plaintiffs second and third causes of action, moves to strike Plaintiffs prayer for expert fees, and moves for sanctions. BACKG...
2023.05.10 Demurrer 264
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.05.10
Excerpt: ...023 Filed April 28, 2023 Filed May 3, 2023 Defendant demurrers to Plaintiffs fourth cause of action for fraud and moves to strike Plamtiffs prayer for punitive damages. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Kevin Jon Ritchie's ("Plaintiff) lemon law claim agamst Defendant General Motors LLC ("Defendant"). Plaintiff alleges he purchased a 2021 GMC Sierra, Vehicle Identification Number 3GTU9CEDXMG169786 ("Subject Vehicle") on December 18, 20...
2023.05.10 Demurrer 102
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.05.10
Excerpt: ...onal Mac Construction, Inc„ ("IMC") Mac Construction Builders, Inc. and Jae Woo Chung Plaintiff The Bird and The Bear LLC Filed March 20, 2023 Filed April 25, 2023 Filed May 5, 2023 Defendants demurrer to Plaintiffs first amended complaint BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Lamy Finch's ("Plaintiff') claim that Defendants International Mac, Construction, Inc., Mac Construction Builders, Inc. and Jae Woo Chung ("Defendants") failed to ...
2023.05.09 Demurrer 397
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.05.09
Excerpt: ...2023 Filed April 27, 2023 No reply filed. Defendant demurrers to Plaintiffs' complaint BACKGROUND This case arises out of a dispute over real property located at 237 West Howard Street Pasadena, California 91103 ("Subject Property"). Plaintiffs Amour Franswa Cosey and Jacqueline Roseanne Brown ("Plaintiffs") filed this complaint on June 23, 2022, alleging four causes of action for (1) elder financial abuse, (2) fraud, (3) intentional infliction o...

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