Excerpt: ...ief based upon a violation of the California Coastal Act. Plaintiff Joseph Roesler, as a taxpayer, alleges that Defendant the City of Los Angeles illegally blocked access to the beach by prohibiting parking along both sides of Vista Del Mar, a road running parallel to Dockweiler Beach from Imperial Highway to Napoleon Street (the “Subject Roadway”). Plaintiff alleges that Defendant acted in violation of the California Coastal Act (“COLA”)...

Excerpt: ...Moving party to provide notice and to file proof of service of such notice within five court days after the date of this order. DISCUSSION I. MOTION TO CLAIM CASH BOND Catamount moves to claim cash bond on the grounds that the Court entered judgment in favor of Catamount and the preliminary injunction in this case was dissolved. “If a bond is given in an action or proceeding, the liability on the bond may be enforced on motion made in the court...

Excerpt: ...tural Concrete Group, Inc. is GRANTED. Plaintiff's request for sanctions is GRANTED in the amount of $1,660 jointly and severally against SCG and its Counsel of Record. Sanctions are payable within 15 days after the date of this order. Moving party to provide notice and to file proof of service of such notice within five court days after the date of this order. FACTUAL BACKGROUND This is an action for disability discrimination, hostile work envir...

Excerpt: ...sition to Hajoca's demurrer and motion to strike no later than May 29, 2024. Hajoca may file a reply no later than June 4, 2024. Moving party to provide notice. FACTUAL BACKGROUND This motion pertains to a Cross -Complainant filed by Goodson Real Estate Co. (GRE) and HIMR Normandie JV, LLC (HIMR) against Cross -Defendants Express Remodeling & Plumbing Inc. (Express), Jacom Mullem, The North River Insurance Company (North River), Hudso n Insurance...

Excerpt: ... LLC is DENIED. FA9's PMK is ordered to appear for deposition within 30 days. Counsel are to meet and confer regarding a mutually agreeable date within the next 30 days. The motion for a protective order is GRANTED. Moving party to give notice. FACTUAL BACKGROUND This is a breach of contract action. The Complaint alleges as follows: On July 18, 2019, Plaintiff and Defendants entered into a written loan agreement for $60,000.00, interest free. (Co...

Excerpt: ...audulent suppression of material fact, constructive fraud, intentional interference with contractual relationship, negligent misrepresentation, negligent interference with economic relationship, unfair competition and business practices, and declaratory relief. Plaintiff Textile House, Inc. alleges that in 2019, unauthorized wireless phone numbers were added to its account, causing Plaintiff to incur fraudulent charges in excess of $10,000. Altho...

Excerpt: ...ch of contract, unjust enrichment, conversion, and fraudulent inducement. Plaintiff alleges that Paul Nutall, Tiffany Nutall, and Michael Harris began a partnership in 2019 titled 2ndChance Organization (2ndChance). In November 20 19, 2ndChance contacted Plaintiff to borrow money to fund a television project. 2ndChance represented it had a contract to broadcast twenty- four TV shows using Fox and its affiliate channels and that the project would ...

Excerpt: ...int stipulation to arbitrate their claims. ed. The order signed by the Court on that same day stated that “the action shall be stayed pending completion of the arbitration and rendering of the arbitrator's award.” The arbitration did not go forward. On December 29, 2023, the court lifted any stay imposed pursuant to the parties' stipulation to arbitrate. On April 15, 2024, Defendants filed this motion to dismiss. On April 25, 2024, Plaintiff ...

Excerpt: ...ion of Sanctions in the amount of $500 against Plaintiff's Counsel (Gerber) for failure to timely file proof of service with respect to DLM Capital Mortgage Fund LLC named by Doe Amendment on 3/6/24 pursuant to California Rule of Court 3.110(f) for June 11, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. The Court sets an OSC Re: the Imposition of Sanctions in the amount of $500 against Plaintiff's Counsel (Gerber) for failure to timely file proof of service with respect to L...

Excerpt: ...lations of the FEHA and the Labor Code. Plaintiff alleges that she was employed by Defendants between 1978 and 2018. Despite her good performance in her job functions throughout her employment, Defendants terminated her in 2018. Pl aintiff was over 40 years old at the time of her termination and was replaced by someone significantly younger. PROCEDURAL HISTORY On January 28, 2019, Plaintiff Frances Atkins filed her Complaint against Defendants St...

Excerpt: ...ndant's motion for summary judgment. On October 20, 2023, the Court entered judgment for Defendant and against Plaintiff. On November 1, 2023, Defendant filed a Memorandum of Costs. On December 11, 2023, Defendant filed this motion for attorney's fees. On April 19, 2024, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On April 25, 2024, Defendant filed a reply. II. LEGAL STANDARD Defendant moves for attorney's fees on the grounds that they are entitled to attorne...

Excerpt: ... the cause of action under Title 42, United States Code, Section 1983 for the reason set forth below. Plaintiff must file a first amended complaint within 20 days after the date of this order. In the amended complaint, Plaintiff must address the issue of the capacity in which Defendant Crosby is being sued as discussed below. Moving party to provide notice. FACTUAL BACKGROUND This is an action alleging law enforcement officer misconduct. Plaintif...

Excerpt: ...roposed judgment within 10 days after the date of this order. The case is closed. Defendant Maultsby's motion to change venue is DENIED as moot. Moving party to provide notice. FACTUAL BACKGROUND This is an action for unlawful detainer. Plaintiff alleges that on May 9, 2023, it acquired the subject property and unit at a trustee's sale after Maultsby defaulted on a loan secured by the property. (Compl., ¶9.) Defendant remains in possession of th...

Excerpt: ...(conversion), and Ninth (breach of fiduciary duty) causes of action. The motion is GRANTED with respect to (1) Onni Real Estate IX, LLC; (2) Onni South Hill Limited Partnership; (3) Onni Manhattan Beach Realty, LLC; and (4) Manhattan Beach Holdings, ULC as to causes of action one through 11. The motion is DENIED with respect to the remaining causes of action. The twelfth cause of action also remains as it was not the subject of this motion. Movin...

Excerpt: ...go. The Demurrer is OVERRULED with respect to Defendant Structured Asset Mortgage Investment II Trust 2007-AR7, Inc. Defendants Wilmington Trust and Wells Fargo are to submit a proposed judgment within 10 days after the date of this order. Moving party to provide notice and to file proof of service of such notice within five court days after the date of this order. FACTUAL BACKGROUND This is an action for wrongful foreclosure. Plaintiff alleges t...

Excerpt: ...HAT PLAINTIFF SERPOUHIE SARKISSIAN LACKS STANDIN G TO PURSUE HER CAUSES OF ACTION Defendants' motion in limine no. 7 is DENIED. Moving party to provide notice. DISCUSSION Defendants move the Court for an order in limine to (1) preclude the presentation by Plaintiffs of any and all evidence, testimony, and argument that they suffered pecuniary harm based upon the loss of revenues of CVC, and that (2) Plaintiff S. Sarkissian lacks standing to asser...

Excerpt: ...eo), as lessor, and Defendants Arts District Patient Collective, Inc. (ADPC) and James Shaw (Shaw), as lessees, entered into a lease on April 4, 2018, for the Subject Premises. (Compl. ¶ 11.) On June 14, 2018, the lease was amended pursuant to a second Amendment to Lease. (Compl. ¶ 12.) Plaintiff performed its obligations under the lease, but Defendants breached the lease and have failed to pay various amounts owed under the lease in the amount...

Excerpt: ...s will be granted once Defendants pay the outstanding four filing fees. The additional filing fees must be paid prior to the hearing. Moving party to provide notice. FACTUAL BACKGROUND This is an action for violations of the FEHA, violations of the labor code, wrongful termination, and failure to reimburse business expenses. Plaintiff Terric Townsend alleges that during his employment as a recruiter with Defendants, Defendants denied his request ...

Excerpt: ...llows. Plaintiff 608 Mateo, LLC (Mateo), as lessor, and Defendants Arts District Patient Collective, Inc. (ADPC) and James Shaw (Shaw), as lessees, entered into a lease on April 4, 2018, for the Subject Premises. (Compl. ¶ 11.) On June 14, 2018, the lease was amended pursuant to a second Amendment to Lease. (Compl. ¶ 12.) Plaintiff performed its obligations under the lease, but Defendants breached the lease and have failed to pay various amount...

Excerpt: ...ect to the four requests, Defendant responded as follows: “Defendant does not have any documents to produce.” In response to a request for production, a responding party has three options. First, the party may respond that they will comply. Second, the party may represent that they lack the ability to comply. Third, the party may object to the request. (CCP Secti on 2031.210(a)(1)-(3).) If a party picks the second option, they must affirm tha...

Excerpt: ...amages Awarded $8,000 Costs $504 Attorney Fees Awarded $570 Total $9,074 This is an action for violations of the Unruh Civil Rights Act. Plaintiff alleges that he is blind and was denied the full use and enjoyment of Defendant's website due to accessibility barriers on the website. These barriers deterred Plaintiff from visitin g Defendant's restaurant. 10/13/2023 Default Entered 4/12/2024 Doe Dismissal Entered Analysis: Items 4 -6 of form CIV -1...

Excerpt: ...Sorum is DENIED as to compensatory damages and GRANTED as to punitive damages. Moving party to provide notice. FACTUAL BACKGROUND This is an action for violations of the FEHA, retaliation, wrongful termination, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and Labor Code violations. Plaintiff alleges she was employed by Regus Management Group, LLC between January 2018 and December 20 19. Plaintiff alleges that members of Defendants' executive tea...

Excerpt: ... FACTUAL BACKGROUND This is an action for breach of contract related to renovation defects. The Complaint alleges as follows: Plaintiff Daniel Chu (“Plaintiff”) purchased a home (the “Subject Property”) from Defendant GRCA2 (“GRCA2”) in 2014 pursuant to a Residential Purchase Agreement (“RPA”). (Compl. ¶ 9.) GRCA2 and Defendant Gerry Wiener (“Wiener” and together with GRCA2, “Movants”) assured Plaintiff that the work done...

Excerpt: ... Jovontay Williams is dismissed without prejudice from the First Amended Complaint. Plaintiff Williams never filed or signed the pro per complaint. The Demurrers filed by Defendants Burton and Pension Plan are SUSTAINED without leave to amend. The OSCs are discharged. The Court sets an OSC Re: Imposition of Sanctions for Failure to Timely Request Entry of Default as to Defendants Funding Rush, Inc., Asset Default Management, Inc. and Lil Wave Fin...

Excerpt: ...action for violations of the Labor Code, wrongful termination, and unfair competition. Plaintiff alleges that while working as a server, Defendants failed to pay him an hourly wage, only paid him a stipend, and failed to permit statutory breaks. When Plaintiff complained, Defendants retaliated by constructively terminating Plaintiff's employment. 10/31/2023 Default Entered 4/5/2024 Doe Dismissal Entered Plaintiff seeks damages and statutory penal...