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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 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...
2023.07.31 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...
2023.07.26 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 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. ...
2023.07.17 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...
2023.07.14 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"). ...

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