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2023.05.04 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 397
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.05.04
Excerpt: ...DING PARTY: SERVICE: OPPOSITION: REPLY: RELIEF REQUESTED DEMURRER WITH MOTION TO STRIKE Defendant Nationw•lde Guard Services, Inc. ("Demurrmg Patty') Plaintiffs Louis Dominguez and Teresa Dominguez ("Plaintiffs") Filed February 24, 2023 Filed April 21, 2023 Filed April 27, 2023 Demurring Party demurrers to Plaintiffs' first, third, fourth, and fifth causes of action. Demurring Party moves to strike Plaintiffs prayer for punitive damages. BACKGR...
2023.05.03 Motion to Strike 164
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.05.03
Excerpt: ...ons of Plaintiffs complaint that relate to Plaintiffs prayer for injunctive relief. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Orlando Garcia's ("Plaintiff) claim that Defendants Bo Van Tran and Connie Thuy Nhan ("Defendants") failed to comply with disability access laws as owners of Bo's Altadena Market ("Store"). Plaintiff filed this complaint on November 23, 2022, alleging bvo causes of action for (1) violation of the Unruh Civil Rights Act ...
2023.05.02 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 651
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.05.02
Excerpt: ...ALE & TRADING INC. dba UNITED HYDRO & GARDENING SUPPLY a California corporation: STATE OF CALIFORNIA. a government entity, and DOES 1-100. inclusive 22AHCV00651 DEMURRING PARTIES: RESPONDING PARTY: SERVICE: OPPOSITION: REPLY: RELIEF REQUESTED DEMURRER WITH MOTION TO STRIKE Defendants Advanced Nutrients US LLC, Advanced Nutrients LTD, and Umted Electric Wholesale & Trading Inc. ("Demurring Parties") Plaintiffs Robert Villa and Katy Villa Filed on ...
2023.04.27 Motion for Terminating Sanctions 338
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.04.27
Excerpt: ...iled February 23, 2023 Plaintiff moves for monetary sanctions and terminating sanctions against Wei Zhang. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiffs Giovanni Villegas ('Villegas") and Ruth Zhou's ("Zhou") (collectively "Plaintiffs") employment law claims agamst Defendants CiTea Drinks and Wel 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 ...
2023.04.26 Discovery Motions 609
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.04.26
Excerpt: ...ough 100. inclusive. AUTO BUYLINESYSTEMS INC. dbaABSAUTOAUCTIONS v. 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 individual and ROES 1- 20 in...
2023.04.25 Motion for Preliminary Injunction 074
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.04.25
Excerpt: ...ONTEREY PARK and DOES 1-5. Real parties in interest: RAISING CANE'S RESTAURANTS. LL a Louisiana limited liability company. CASE NO.: RAISING CANE'S USA. L.L.C.. a Louisiana limited liability company; CHAPMAN W. LEW an individual. and DOES 6-10. 23AHCP00074 MOVING PARTY: RESPONDING PARTY: SERVICE: OPPOSITION: REPLY: RELIEF REQUESTED MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION Plaintiff Atlantic Square, LLC dba TRC Real party in Interest Raising Cane's Resta...
2023.04.20 Motion to Compel Further Responses, Demurrer 003
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.04.20
Excerpt: ... RESPONDING PARTY: Defendant South Pasadena Unified School District SERVICE: Filed January 23, 2023 OPPOSITION: Filed March 14, 2023 REPLY: Filed April 13, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff moves for an order compelling further responses to requests for production of documents (“RFPs”) and requests for admissions (“RFAs”). BACKGROUND Plaintiff Mari Miura (“Plaintiff”) brings this claim against Defendant South Pasadena Unified School Dis...
2023.04.18 Demurrer 857
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.04.18
Excerpt: ...LIEF REQUESTED Defendant demurrers to Plaintiff's sole cause of action for violation of the Unruh Civil Rights Act. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Perla Mageno's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendant Poppy Cake Bakery Café, Inc.'s (“Defendants”) website violates California's Unruh Civil Rights Act (“UCRA”). TENTATIVE RULING Defendant's demurrer is OVERRULED. LEGAL STANDARD A general demurrer may be taken to a complaint whe...
2023.04.13 Demurrer 723
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.04.13
Excerpt: ...TeaUSA, CiTea Drinks, CiTea RH, and Hiitory Café LLC. RESPONDING PARTY: No response filed. SERVICE: Filed December 28, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendants demurrer to each cause of action in Plaintiff's complaint. 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 ...
2023.04.12 Motion to Compel Arbitration 148
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.04.12
Excerpt: ...: Filed April 5, 2023 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant petitions for an order compelling Plaintiff to submit this case to binding arbitration. BACKGROUND This case arises from Plaintiff Chloe Chou's (“Plaintiff”) claim that she was discriminated against during her employment with Defendant Acco Engineered Systems, Inc. (“Defendant”). Plaintiff alleges she began her employment on March 2, 2020, as a senior programmer analyst. She also alleges sh...
2023.04.10 Application for Writ of Possession 040
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.04.10
Excerpt: ...f files an application for a writ of possession for a 2022 Audi Q7, vehicle identification number WAIAJBF75ND015556 ("Subject Vehicle"). BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiffs claim Defendant Yawei Wei ("Defendant") failed to make payments for the lease of a 2022 Audi Q7, vehicle identification number WAIAJBF75ND015556 ("Subject Vehicle"). Plaintiff alleges Defendant leased the Subject Vehicle to Plamtiff on July 15, 2022. Plamtiff alleges...
2023.04.10 Motion for Summary Judgment 214
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.04.10
Excerpt: ...nathan B. Surak Filed January 12, 2023 Filed March 28, 2023 Filed April 5, 2023 Plaintiff moves for summary judgment. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff 1510 Glen Oaks LLC's ("Plaintiff) claim that Defendants Jonathan B. Surak and David M. March ("Defendant') failed to pay the Guaranties they executed for the underlying loan. Plaintiff alleges that the original loan was beb,veen Loan Funder, LLC Series 6237 and Troubadours Enterprises, ...
2023.04.10 Motion to Dismiss 357
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.04.10
Excerpt: ...smiss the FAP due to Petitioners failure to file a timely request for hearing pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21167.46). TENTATIVE RULING Plaintiffs motion to dismiss the first and second causes of action is tentatively GuNTED. BACKGROUND On September 12, 2022, Protect our Emergency Evacuation Routes ("Petitionen filed a Petition for a Peremptory Writ of Mandate and Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief against City of Agoura ...
2023.03.30 Motion to Transfer Venue 771
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.03.30
Excerpt: ...RMIN M.D.: SAHIBZADI MAHRUKH NOOR. M.D.: CORY 'AMES TOOMASIAM M.D.. FELIPE JOSE ZINKEWICH. M.D.: [ENNIFER L. MOHR. PA-C: and DOES 1 THROUGH 200. inclusive. 22AHCV00771 MOVING PARTY: RESPONDING PARTY: SERVICE: OPPOSITION: REPLY: RELIEF REQUESTED MOTION TO TRANSFER VENUE Defendant Faculty Physicians and Surgeons of LLUSM ("Moving Party") Plaintiffs Sami Haki, by and through Hilda Hakim, Hilda Hakim, Hyatt Hakim, and Angel Hakim Filed March 1, 2023 ...
2023.03.30 Motion for Summary Adjudication 792
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.03.30
Excerpt: ...st California Street Homeowners Association Filed December 6, 2022 Filed March 17, 2023 Filed March 24, 2023 Plaintiffs motion for summary adjudication as to the issue of duty is GRANTED. Plaintiffs motion for summary adjudication as to the issues of breach ofthe govermng documents and each of Defendant's affirmative defenses is DENIED. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Marcellino Parvaneh's ("Plaintiff) claim that Defendant 484 East C...
2023.03.30 Motion for Determination of Good Faith Settlement 771
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.03.30
Excerpt: ...d 6, 2023 Dr. Liu moves for determmation that her settlement with Plaintiffs was in good faith.12 BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiffs Leonid Rudin and Haviva Kierzenblat's ("Plaintiffs") claim for medical malpractice against Defendants Huntington Hospital, May Liu, M.D. ("Dr. Liu"), Alan Moazzam, M.D„ Azhil Duralrant, M.D„ and Nikhil Daga, M.D. ("Defendants"). Plaintiff allege that in February 2017, he presented to Huntington Hospit...
2023.03.30 Motion for Determination of Good Faith Settlement 280
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.03.30
Excerpt: ... 2023 Dr. Liu moves for determmation that her settlement with Plaintiffs was in good faith.12 BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiffs Leonid Rudin and Haviva Kierzenblat's ("Plaintiffs") claim for medical malpractice against Defendants Huntington Hospital, May Liu, M.D. ("Dr. Liu"), Alan Moazzam, M.D„ Azhil Duralrant, M.D„ and Nikhil Daga, M.D. ("Defendants"). Plaintiff allege that in February 2017, he presented to Huntington Hospital w...
2023.03.30 Demurrer 609
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.03.30
Excerpt: ... Pasadena, California 91103 ("Property"). Plaintiffs filed a third amended complaint CTAC") on August 11, 2022, alleging eleven causes of action for (1) breach of contract (2) waste, (3) negligence, (4) common count, (5) breach of oral agreement, (6) promissoty estoppel, (7) conversion, (8) reformation, (9) fraudulent conveyance, (10) fraudulent conveyance, and (11) aiding and abetting. TENTATIVE RULING Demurring Parties' demurrer to Plaintiffs f...
2023.03.28 Motion to Set Aside Judgment 009
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.03.28
Excerpt: ...y 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 this fourth amended complaint ("PAC") on August 12, ...
2023.03.24 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 850
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.03.24
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...
2023.03.22 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 130
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.03.22
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...
2023.03.16 Motion for Undertaking 276
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.03.16
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 ...
2023.03.16 Motion for Protective Order 949
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.03.16
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...
2023.03.14 Motion to Expunge Lis Pendens 843
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.03.14
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...
2023.03.07 Demurrer 606
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.03.07
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...
2023.03.07 Motion to be Relieved as Counsel 216
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.03.07
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...
2023.03.02 Motion to be Relieved as Counsel 609
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.03.02
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...
2023.03.02 Motion for Preliminary Injunction 723
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.03.02
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...
2023.02.28 Motion to Compel Arbitration 434
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.02.28
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...
2023.02.28 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 899
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.02.28
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...
2023.02.28 Application for Writ of Possession 740
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.02.28
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...
2023.02.23 Motion to Strike 356
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.02.23
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 (�...
2023.02.23 Demurrer 524
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.02.23
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...
2023.02.22 Motion to Strike 810
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.02.22
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...
2023.02.22 Motion to Set Aside Default 210
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.02.22
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 ...
2023.02.22 Application for Writ of Possession 683
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.02.22
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...
2023.02.02 Motion to Compel Appraisal 020
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.02.02
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...
2023.01.26 Motion to Strike, to Compel Further Responses 338
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.01.26
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”)...
2023.01.19 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 460
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.01.19
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...
2023.01.13 Motion for Preliminary Injunction 636
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.01.13
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 (�...
2023.01.12 Demurrer 150
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.01.12
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...
2023.01.11 Motion to Compel Arbitration 073
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.01.11
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...
2023.01.10 Motion to Compel Arbitration 497
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.01.10
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...
2023.01.05 Motion for Reconsideration 763
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.01.05
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 ...
2023.01.05 Demurrer 102
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.01.05
Excerpt: ...August 5, 2022 OPPOSITION: Filed December 21, 2022 REPLY: Filed December 28, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Demurring Parties demurrer to Plaintiff's complaint based on lack of capacity and for failure to state facts sufficient to state a claim. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Larry Finch's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendants International Mac, Construction, Inc., Mac Construction Builders, Inc, and Jae Woo Chung (“Defendants”) failed...
2023.01.04 Motion to Compel Deposition Testimony 722
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.01.04
Excerpt: ...ES 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 liab...
2023.01.03 Motion to Quash 858
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.01.03
Excerpt: ...ants Gary Casmano, Michael Kronsburg, and MKK Capital LLC (“Moving Parties”) RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff John C. Lukes and Defendants Glenn Golder and Sotheby's International Realty SERVICE: Filed November 8, 2022 OPPOSITION: Filed December 19, 2022. REPLY: Filed December 23, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Moving Parties move to quash Defendant Sotheby's International Realty's Notice of Deposition for Plaintiff's deposition and for a protective order....
2023.01.03 Motion to Compel Further Responses 174
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2023.01.03
Excerpt: ... TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES MOVING PARTY: Plaintiff Kairi Harvig RESPONDING PARTY: Defendant Valerio Chiarotti SERVICE: Filed November 29, 2022 OPPOSITION: Filed December 21, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff moves to compel further responses to her request for production of documents set six and special interrogatories set two. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff and Cross-Defendant Kairi Harvig's (“Harvig”) claim that Defendant and ...
2022.12.15 Motion to Compel Further Responses 870
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.12.15
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 TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES MOVING PARTY: Defendants South Atlantic Investments LLC, Wei “Jason” Chen, and Cuong “Robert” Luu (“Moving Party”) RESPONDING PARTY: No response filed. SERVICE: Filed November 4, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Moving Parties move...
2022.12.12 Motion to Strike 899
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.12.12
Excerpt: ...9 MOTION TO STRIKE MOVING PARTY: Defendant Regency General Contractors, Inc. RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff Rosemary Jenkins SERVICE: Filed October 24, 2022 REPLY: Filed December 5, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Moving Party moves to strike Plaintiff's prayer for punitive damages. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Rosemary Jenkins' (“Plaintiff”) trip and fall claim against Defendants Avana North Hollywood Apartments, Avana, LLC, Otsego Apartm...
2022.12.06 Application for Determination of Good Faith Settlement 782
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.12.06
Excerpt: ...ber 29, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant Arroyo Oaks Homeowners Association files this ex parte application for determination of good faith settlement. BACKGROUND This case arises out of a Plaintiff Katherine M. Stride's (“Plaintiff”) claim that her condominium unit suffered extensive water damage caused by the owners of the condominium unit above hers. Plaintiff filed this complaint on April 29, 2019, against Defendants Lance Yang, Melanie Ya...
2022.11.30 Motion to Vacate Dismissal 278
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.11.30
Excerpt: ...aintiff Juan Serrano RESPONDING PARTY: Inspire Escrow Services, Inc. and Elsa Lemos (“Responding Parties”) SERVICE: Filed October 18, 2022 OPPOSITION: Filed November 15, 2022 REPLY: Filed November 30, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff moves to vacate the dismissal filed on October 14, 2022. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Juan Serrano's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendants Edgar Guaran and Dilcia Guaran (the “Guarans”) engag...
2022.11.22 Demurrer, Motion to Strike, to Quash Subpoena, to Stay Proceedings 202
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.11.22
Excerpt: ...fs Solar Optimum, Inc. SERVICE: Filed September 22, 2022 OPPOSITION: Filed November 8, 2022 REPLY: Filed November 15, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Demurring Parties demurrer to each cause of action in Plaintiff's first amended complaint. Demurring Parties move to strike Plaintiff's prayer for attorney's fees and punitive damages. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Solar Optimum, Inc.'s (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendants Mark Howe (“Mark...
2022.11.17 Motion to Set Aside Arbitration Order 216
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.11.17
Excerpt: ... REQUESTED Plaintiff requests an order lifting the stay of the proceedings and setting the case for an expedited trial. 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 ...
2022.11.17 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 004
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.11.17
Excerpt: ...mutual benefit corporation; JUNG HOON HAN, an individual; DANIEL BRACKINS, an individual. CASE NO.: 21GDCV01004 MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS MOVING PARTY: Cross-Defendants Midwick Collection Homeowners Association, Jung Hoon Han, and Daniel Brackins RESPONDING PARTY: Cross-Complainant Ashley Iu SERVICE: Filed October 20,, 2022 OPPOSITION: Filed November 3, 2022 REPLY: Filed November 9, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Cross-Defendants move for judgm...
2022.11.10 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 500
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.11.10
Excerpt: ... demurrers to Plaintiff's fourth cause of action for fraud. Defendant also moves to strike Plaintiff's prayer for punitive damages. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Russel E. Ramirez's (“Plaintiff”) lemon law claim against Defendant General Motors LLC (“Defendant”). Plaintiff alleges he purchased a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado (“Subject Vehicle”) on December 15, 2018. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant knew that the Subject Vehi...
2022.11.09 Motion to Compel Arbitration 093
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.11.09
Excerpt: ...idual; HARJIK RANDHAWA, an individual; D'ANNA ALCANTAR, an individual; and DOES 1‐100, inclusive. CASE NO.: 22STCV20093 MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION MOVING PARTY: Defendant San Gabriel Valley Medical Center RESPONDING PARTY: No response filed. SERVICE: Filed October 6, 2022 OPPOSITION: Filed October 21, 2022 REPLY: Filed November 2, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED SGVMC move for an order compelling Plaintiff to submit the present action to binding arbitr...
2022.11.03 Motion to Dismiss 784
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.11.03
Excerpt: ...LLC, aka ERIDG, a California limited liability company; PASADENA OFFICOTEL ENTERPRISES, LLC, aka POE, a California limited liability company; and DOES 1‐60, inclusive. CASE NO.: EC066784 Consolidated Cases: Amancio Mora v. Tin Y. Yung, Case No. EC068217 Twen Ma v. Tin Y. Yung, Case No. 18GDCV00183 MOTION TO DISMISS MOVING PARTY: Defendant Tin Y. Yung RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiffs Tien Kuang Liu, Peter Y Shay, Chi-Gen Yu, Frank Zeng, Phillip Luc,...
2022.11.02 Motion for Judgment 636
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.11.02
Excerpt: ...ition SERVICE: Filed October 7, 2022 OPPOSITION: Filed October 20, 2022 REPLY: Filed October 26, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED The City moves for judgment pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 1094. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Petitioner Lincoln Heights Community Coalition's (“Petitioner”) claim that Respondents City of Los Angeles (“City” or “the City”) and the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (“Department” ...
2022.11.01 Motion for Summary Judgment 595
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.11.01
Excerpt: ...udgment. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Beatrice Bonk's (“Plaintiff”) claim that she tripped and fell on the concrete lip of the gutter and sidewalk adjacent to her home. Plaintiff alleges she made an insurance claim with Defendant State Farm General Insurance Company (“State Farm”), but alleges her claim was denied on or about March 11, 2020. Plaintiff filed this complaint on January 21, 2022, against State Farm and Defenda...
2022.10.27 Motion to Compel Further Responses 151
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.10.27
Excerpt: ...RTY: Allison Irby-Craig, as Trustee SERVICE: Filed September 29, 2022 OPPOSITION: Untimely filed on October 24, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff requests an order compelling Defendant Allison Irby-Craig to produce further responses to her special interrogatories and requests to produce documents. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Nancy Renaie Johnson's (“Plaintiff”) claims arising from her employment to provide care for Defendant Al...
2022.10.27 Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint 126
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.10.27
Excerpt: ...F REQUESTED Plaintiffs seek leave to file a second amended complaint. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiffs' Maria Strople and Matthew Strople's (“Plaintiffs”) nuisance claim against Defendant Nancy Lockwood (“Defendant”). Plaintiff alleges Defendant failed to maintain a large rubber tree on her property. Plaintiffs allege that the tree's roots invaded their property and caused damage to their pool, irrigation system, wall, and th...
2022.10.27 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 137
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.10.27
Excerpt: ...ed October 14, 2022 REPLY: Filed October 20, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant objects to Plaintiffs' sixth, seventh, and ninth causes of action. Defendant moves to strike references to punitive damages in Plaintiffs' complaint. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiffs Pamela Lett (“Lett”) and Dianne Chavez's (“Chavez”) respective leases of a portion of the residential property owned by Defendant Hamlet Yarijanian (“Defendant”) loc...
2022.10.18 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 460
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.10.18
Excerpt: ...SPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff Florence M. Sanchez SERVICE: Filed February 3, 2022 OPPOSITION: Untimely filed August 22, 2022 REPLY: Filed August 24, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant demurrers to the second cause of action for negligent misrepresentation and the third cause of action for risk of nontreatment. Defendant moves to strike portions of Plaintiff's complaint. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Florence M. Sanchez's (“Plaintiff”)...
2022.10.13 Motion to Strike 784
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.10.13
Excerpt: ...GHTON GROUP, LLC, a Florida limited liability company; ANDREW CREIGHTON, an individual; and DOES 11 through 20, inclusive. CASE NO.: 21GDCV00784 MOTION TO STRIKE MOVING PARTY: Defendant Blue Flame Medical LLC RESPONDING PARTY: No response filed. SERVICE: Filed September 8, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant Blue Flame Medical LLC moves to strike Plaintiff's complaint and answer to Defendant's second amended cross-complaint. BACKGROUND Plaintiff Maxi...
2022.10.13 Motion for Sanctions 428
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.10.13
Excerpt: ...aintiff Dolly Hwang moves for sanctions. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Dolly Hwang's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendants Judy Chou Wang (“Judy”) 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 August 3, 2022, alleging seven causes of action for (1) breac...
2022.10.13 Demurrer 045
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.10.13
Excerpt: ...iled September 28, 2022 REPLY: Filed October 6, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendants demurrer to the third, fifth, and eighth causes of action. 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 December 1, 2016, he was ...
2022.10.11 Motion for Summary Adjudication 327
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.10.11
Excerpt: ...d July 26, 2022 OPPOSITION: Filed September 27, 2022 REPLY: No reply filed RELIEF REQUESTED Defendants move for summary adjudication as to Plaintiff's first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and ninth causes of action. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff's workplace misconduct claims against Defendants Qinyuan Yan (“Yan”), Shanghailander Palace, and Shanghailander Palace Arcadia (the “Restaurant”) (collectively “Defendants”). Pl...
2022.09.21 Application for Writ of Possession 462
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.09.21
Excerpt: ...or a 2022 Audi Q8, Vehicle Identification Number WA1AVBF15ND009417. BACKGROUND This case arises from Plaintiff VW Credit, Inc.'s (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendant Xiuxiang Chen (“Defendant”) failed to make payments under a finance agreement for the sale of an Audi Q8, Vehicle Identification Number WA1AVBF15ND009417 (“Subject Vehicle”). Plaintiff alleges that Defendant agreed to make seventy-one consecutive payments of $1,309.35, begi...
2022.09.14 Motion for Determination of Good Faith Settlement 763
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.09.14
Excerpt: ...N: Filed August 30, 2022 REPLY: Filed September 6, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant Alex Tanner Schleger [1] moves for a determination of good faith settlement for two separate settlements with Plaintiff Lanetta Goshia and Plaintiff David Perez Arambula. 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 Schleger's (“Schleger”) vehicle coll...
2022.08.29 Motion for Leave to File SAC 263
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.08.29
Excerpt: ...DING PARTY: Defendant Beck Research Institute SERVICE: Filed August 5, 2022 OPPOSITION: Filed August 16, 2022 REPLY: Filed August 22, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff seeks leave to file a second amended complaint (“SAC”) to allege a cause of action for concealment against a new Defendant, City of Hope Medical Group, Inc. (“COHMG”). BACKGROUND This action arises out of Plaintiff Joseph Geradts's, M.D., (“Plaintiff”) claim that defendan...
2022.08.29 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 409
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.08.29
Excerpt: ... 2022 OPPOSITION: Filed August 16, 2022 REPLY: Filed August 22, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant Derek Jones demurrers to Plaintiff's complaint and moves to strike various portions of Plaintiff's form complaint. BACKGROUND This unlawful detainer action arises out of Plaintiff Lihui Fan's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendants Derek Jones (“Defendant”), Realize Ventures LLC (“Realize”), and Jocelyn Reyes (“Reyes”) failed to pay rent pu...
2022.08.22 Motions to Compel Arbitration and for Stay of Proceedings 270
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.08.22
Excerpt: ...peration of FAKK LLC, doing business as Zen Drive Co., (“FAKK”). Plaintiff alleges that he, along with Alexandre Caillat (“Caillat”), Karim Hamza (“Hamza”), and Kian Farin (“Farin”) founded FAKK to set up a shop to provide diving equipment, lessons, and merchandise. Plaintiff alleges that Defendant Jamie Mitchell (“Mitchell”) was added as a member of FAKK. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants improperly conducted business by fail...
2022.08.18 Demurrer 970
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.08.18
Excerpt: ..., LLC, a California limited liability company; LYONS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY, INC., a California corporation; JAYDA, INC., a California Corporation; KOGYM, LLC, a California corporation; HOUSE OF GAINS GYM, INC., a California corporation; GYM & TONE IT, INC., a California limited liability company; GREY GROUP, LLC, a California limited liability; and GRASSROOTS YOGA, LLC, a California limited liability company, v. GAVIN NEWSOM, in his officia...
2022.08.11 Motion for Summary Judgment 759
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.08.11
Excerpt: ...28, 2022 REPLY: No reply filed. RELIEF REQUESTED Dr. Lin moves for summary judgment as to the entirety of the First Amended Complaint. 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 medical treatment to their father Samuel Kim (“Decedent”), resulting in Decedent's death on August 9, 2...
2022.08.09 Motion to Vacate Entry of Judgment 152
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.08.09
Excerpt: ..., LLC (“WLW”) SERVICE: Filed July 11, 2022 OPPOSITION: Filed July 27, 2022 REPLY: Filed August 2, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff moves this Court to vacate the entry of judgment entered on June 21, 2022, in favor of Defendant and Cross-Complainant WLW. BACKGROUND This case arose from Plaintiff Long Z. Liu's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendants WLW, LLC (“WLW”), Anthony Wong, and Mi Nor Chan Ley, breached a lease agreement. Plaintiff f...
2022.08.04 Motion to Quash Subpoenas 005
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.08.04
Excerpt: ...laintiffs Tian You Feng, LLC and Li Liu SERVICE: Filed June 20, 2022 OPPOSITION: Filed July 21, 2022 REPLY: Filed July 28, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendants Lucky Star Kitchen, Inc. and Jun Shao request an order quashing subpoenas for the production of documents issued in this case. Defendants also request an award of expenses incurred in the amount of $3,130. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiffs Tian You Feng, LLC (“Tian You Feng”) a...
2022.08.02 Motion for Summary Judgment 952
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.08.02
Excerpt: ...ed May 16, 2022 Motion by Glendale Fashion Associates, LLC filed May 17, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendants The Habit Restaurant, LLC and Glendale Fashion Associates, LLC separately move for summary judgment as to the entirety of Plaintiff's complaint, or in the alternative, for summary adjudication as to each cause of action. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Kristine Henderson's (“Plaintiff”) claim that she slipped and fell while a...
2022.08.01 Motion to Expunge Lis Pendens 098
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.08.01
Excerpt: ...y 8, 2022 OPPOSITION: Filed July 19, 2022 REPLY: Filed July 25, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant Violet Z. Schmid moves for an order to expunge two Lis Pendens pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 405.30. Defendant also requests an award of attorney's fees and costs pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 405.38. BACKGROUND This case arises out of a dispute regarding the purchase of real property located at 1968 El Molino Avenue, Altade...
2022.07.28 Motion for Summary Judgment 437
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.07.28
Excerpt: .... CASE NO.: 19GDCV00437 MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT MOVING PARTY: Monrovia Unified School District, a California public entity RESPONDING PARTY: No response filed SERVICE: Filed May 11, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED MUSD moves for summary judgment as to the entirety of the remainder of the First Amended Complaint. BACKGROUND This case arises out of a threatened school shooting from a Google Classroom account assigned to Plaintiff Peyton Davis (“Peyton�...
2022.07.27 Application for Writ of Possession 234
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.07.27
Excerpt: ...it of possession for a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette, Vehicle Identification Number 1G1YU2D69K5602721. BACKGROUND This case arises out of an alleged failure to play under a lease for a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette (“Subject Vehicle”). Plaintiff Ally Bank Lease Trust (“Plaintiff”) alleges that Defendant Oganes Barsegyan (“Defendant”) failed to may payments under the lease for the Subject Vehicle on February 24, 2021. Plaintiff alleges that Defend...
2022.07.27 Application for Writ of Possession 200
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.07.27
Excerpt: ...ON MOVING PARTY: Plaintiff VW Credit Inc. RESPONDING PARTY: No response filed. SERVICE: Filed May 2, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff files an application for a writ of possession for a 2017 Audi A7, Vehicle Identification Number WAUW2AFC9HN122217. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff VW Credit Inc.'s (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendant Carly B. Carrillo (“Carrillo”) defaulted on the lease of a 2017 Audi A7 (“Subject Vehicle”). ...
2022.07.25 Motion to Compel Further Responses 159
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.07.25
Excerpt: ...iff moves for an order compelling Defendant to produce further responses to its request for production of documents. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Jose Merala's (“Plaintiff”) lemon law claim against Defendant General Motors, LLC (“Defendant”). Plaintiff alleges that on or about February 4, 2021, he purchased a 2020 Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty with the Vehicle Identification Number 1HTKHPVK7LH647010 (“Subject Vehicle�...
2022.07.25 Motion to Compel Further Responses 155
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.07.25
Excerpt: ... requests an order compelling Defendant to provide further responses to its request for production of documents. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Marta S. Castaneda's (“Plaintiff”) lemon law claim. Plaintiff alleges that on or about June 23, 2019, she purchased a 2018 Jeep Wrangler with the Vehicle Identification Number 1C4HJXDG5HW227084 (“Subject Vehicle”). Plaintiff alleges that the Subject Vehicle suffered from numerous def...
2022.07.21 Motion to Dismiss 384
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.07.21
Excerpt: ...properly perform remodeling work in Plaintiffs' residence. Plaintiffs filed this complaint on April 6, 2020, alleging eight causes of action for (1) breach of contract, (2) breach of implied warranty of good faith and fair dealings, (3) violation of California contractor licensing laws. (4) disgorgement of compensation paid, (5) violation of Business and Professions Code section 17200, (6) intentional misrepresentation, (7) negligent misrepresent...
2022.07.18 Motion to Strike or Tax Costs 966
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.07.18
Excerpt: ...0966 MOTION TO STRIKE AND TAX COSTS MOVING PARTY: Plaintiff Land Value Holdings, LLC RESPONDING PARTY: Defendant City of Duarte SERVICE: Filed May 9, 2022 OPPOSITION: Filed July 5, 2022 REPLY: Filed July 11, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff moves to strike or tax costs contained in Defendant the City of Duarte's memorandum of costs. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Land Value Holdings, LLC's (“Plaintiff”) claim that its property, c...
2022.07.18 Motion to Compel Further Responses 280
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.07.18
Excerpt: ... 5, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant Huntington Memorial Hospital (“Moving Party”) requests an order compelling Plaintiff to provide further responses to its request for production of documents, set six. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Leonid Rudin (“Plaintiff”) and Haviva Kierzenblat's (“Kierzenblat”) claim for medical malpractice against Defendants Huntington Hospital, May Liu, M.D. (“Dr. Liu”), Alan Moazzam, M.D., A...
2022.07.01 Petition for Relief from Government Code 214
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.07.01
Excerpt: ... SERVICE: Filed June 2, 2022 OPPOSITION: Filed June 20, 2022 REPLY: Filed June 24, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Petitioner requests an order relieving him from Government Code section 945.4. BACKGROUND This petitioner arises from Petitioners claims that Respondent City of Pasadena (“Respondent”) racially discriminated against him. TENTATIVE RULING Petitioner's petition is DENIED. LEGAL STANDARD “Except as provided in Sections 946.4 and 946.6, no s...
2022.06.30 Motion for Summary Judgment, Adjudication 784
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.06.30
Excerpt: ... ERIDG, a California limited liability company; PASADENA OFFICOTEL ENTERPRISES, LLC, aka POE, a California limited liability company; and DOES 1‐60, inclusive. CASE NO.: EC066784 Consolidated Cases: Amancio Mora v. Tin Y. Yung, Case No. EC068217 Twen Ma v. Tin Y. Yung, Case No. 18GDCV00183 MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OR SUMMARY ADJUDICATION MOVING PARTY: Defendant Tin Y. Yung RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiffs Tien Kuang Liu, Peter Shay, Chi-Jen Yu, ...
2022.06.30 Application for Writ of Possession 074
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.06.30
Excerpt: ...N MOVING PARTY: Plaintiff Ally Financial Inc. RESPONDING PARTY: No response filed. SERVICE: Filed April 7, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff files an application for a writ of possession for a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. BACKGROUND This case arises from a lease Defendant Justin Kirkland (“Kirkland”) entered into for a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee motor vehicle, Vehicle Identification Number 1C4RJEAG4MC712786. Plaintiff Ally Financial Inc (“Plaintif...
2022.06.28 Demurrer 150
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.06.28
Excerpt: ...ants Paul Argueta, Cesar Haro, Robert Silva, and Josh Chairez (“Demurring Parties”) RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff Marco Lopez (“Plaintiff”) SERVICE: Filed May 23, 2022 OPPOSITION: Filed June 15, 2022 REPLY: Filed June 21, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Demurring Parties object to the entirety of the complaint. BACKGROUND Plaintiff Marco Lopez (“Plaintiff”) claims that Defendants Paul Argueta (“Argueta”), Cesar Haro (“Haro”), Robert Silva...
2022.06.21 Motion for Summary Judgment 782
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.06.21
Excerpt: ...nt Michael Messian moves for summary judgment. BACKGROUND This case arises out of a Plaintiff Katherine M. Stride's (“Plaintiff”) claim that her condominium unit suffered extensive water damage caused by the owners of the condominium unit above hers. Plaintiff filed this complaint on April 29, 2019, against Defendants Lance Yang, Melanie Yang, Michael Messian (“Messian”), previously Doe 1, and Arroyo Oaks Homeowners Association, previousl...
2022.06.20 Motion to Reconsider Order Compelling Arbitration 216
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.06.20
Excerpt: ...Filed June 2, 2022 REPLY: Filed May 13, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff is requesting this court to reconsider the prior arbitration, to lift the stay pending arbitration, and to restore the case to the Court's calendar. 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 in...
2022.06.15 Motion to Compel Further Responses 942
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.06.15
Excerpt: ...cial Services, Inc. (“Defendants”) SERVICE: Filed April 26, 2022 OPPOSITION: Filed June 2, 2022 REPLY: Filed June 8, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Plaintiff moves for an ordering compelling Defendants to provide further responses to his special interrogatories. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Rudy De Leon's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendants Douglas B. Huff and Bancor Financial Services, Inc. (“Defendants”), convinced Plaintiff ...
2022.06.14 Motions to Compel Further Responses 870
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.06.14
Excerpt: ...SE NO.: 21STCV13870 MOTIONS TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES MOVING PARTY: Defendants South Atlantic Investment LLC, Wei “Jason Chen, and Cuong C. Luu (“Moving Parties”) RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff K Republic Entertainment Group SERVICE: Filed April 21, 2022 OPPOSITION: Filed June 3, 2022 REPLY: Filed June 8, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Moving Parties request an order compelling Plaintiff to produce further responses to form interrogatories, special i...
2022.06.14 Demurrer 742
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.06.14
Excerpt: ...l Sandoval SERVICE: Filed December 29, 2021 OPPOSITION: Filed January 11, 2022 REPLY: Filed January 27, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Defendants demurrer to the third and fourth causes of action. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Michael Sandoval's (“Plaintiff”) claim that on October 2, 2019, he was shopping at Defendant Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. Store's (“Sprouts”) located at 1011 N. Fernando Boulevard, Burbank, California, when an...
2022.06.13 Motion to Compel Deposition 848
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.06.13
Excerpt: ... in sanctions. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Eva Leung-Hengstebeck's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendant Ken Haase engaged in unlawful conduct related to Plaintiff's lease. Plaintiff alleges she was a residential tenant of Defendant at 2395 Roanoke Road, San Marino, California under a lease executed on April 26, 2020. Plaintiff filed this complaint on June 18, 2021, alleging eleven causes of action for (1) deceit, (2) false prom...
2022.06.07 Motions to Seal and to Dissolve Preliminary Injunction 518
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.06.07
Excerpt: ...Performance Plastics Corporation and Defendant Polymer Concepts Technologies, Inc. Motion to dissolve preliminary injunction brought by Defendant Polymers Concepts Technologies, Inc. RELIEF REQUESTED Polymer and Saint-Gobain move to seal certain documents filed with the Court. Polymer move for an order dissolving the preliminary injunction. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation's (“Saint-Goba...
2022.06.07 Motion to Quash Service of Summons 781
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.06.07
Excerpt: ...ASE NO.: BC719781 MOTION TO QUASH SERVICE OF SUMMONS MOVING PARTY: Defendant Fang Zeng RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiffs Xin Zhang, Wangling Yuan, Feng Wu, and Peiwen Guo RELIEF REQUESTED Defendant Fang Zeng moves to quash service of summons for lack of jurisdiction. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiffs Xin Zhang, Wangling Yuan, Feng Wu, and Peiwen Guo (“Plaintiffs”) claims that Defendants California Investments Immigration Fund, LLC, Vic...
2022.06.07 Motion to be Relieved as Counsel 092
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Lofton, Joel
Hearing Date: 2022.06.07
Excerpt: ... Boulgourjian, esq. RESPONDING PARTY: No response filed. SERVICE: Filed May 9, 2022 RELIEF REQUESTED Counsel Raffy Boulgourjian moves to be relieved as counsel for Plaintiff Michelle Moore, LLC. BACKGROUND This case arises out of Plaintiff Michelle Moore, LLC dba Bober Tea's (“Plaintiff”) claim that Defendants Wikicart, LLC (“Wikicart”) and Aigens, Inc (“Aigens”) (collectively “Defendants”) breached an oral contract by failing to ...

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