Excerpt: ... fees. If Plaintiff wishes to amend, Plaintiff must file and serve and amended complaint within 30 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. Background This is an action for negligence arising from a trip and fall incident which took place in October 2020. Plaintiff Irene Ruffinelli filed her Complaint against Defendants Martin...

Excerpt: ...March 2020. Plaintiff Jose E. Conrado filed his Complaint against Defendant Hwa Kang on September 29, 2020. Defendant filed the instant motions to compel Plaintiff's deposition September 30, 2022. Summary Moving Arguments Defendant alleges Plaintiff failed to attend his noticed deposition. Defendant also seeks sanctions. Opposition Arguments Plaintiff argues that he never refused to appear for deposition. Rather, Defendant unilaterally noticed th...

Excerpt: ...ice within five court days after the date of this order. Background This is an action for negligence and premises liability arising from an electrical shock incident which took place in June 2018. Plaintiff Natasja Shah filed her Complaint against Defendant Arturo Solano on May 28, 20202. Plaintiff filed the instant motion to quash subpoena on September 22, 2022. Summary Moving Arguments On September 1, 2022, Defendant served a subpoena on Plaint...

Excerpt: ...nd file proof of service of such notice within five court days after the date of this order. Background This is an action for negligence and motor vehicle negligence arising from a vehicle collision that took place in January 2020. Plaintiff Deanna Marie Marks filed her Complaint against Defendants Michael Delgado, C.R. England, Inc., and Walmart Inc. on October 6, 2020. Defendants Michael Delgado and C.R. England (“Moving Defendants”) filed ...

Excerpt: ...019, Plaintiffs John Hall Jr., Charles Hall, and Theresa Hall (collectively “Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint against Defendants Chester Naguit (“Defendant Naguit”) and Mary Cosio (“Defendant Cosio”). Plaintiffs allege motor vehicle negligence in their complaint arising from an automobile collision that caused Decedent John Frederick Hall's (“Decedent”) death on December 25, 2017. On August 17, 2020, Plaintiffs filed their First Ame...

Excerpt: .... Background On May 12, 2020, plaintiff Kimberly K. Higgins (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against defendants Does 1 to 10, alleging one cause of action for general negligence arising from a ladder striking Plaintiff. On September 1, 2020, Plaintiff amended her Complaint to substitute defendant Environmental Design Studio (“Defendant”) as the true name for the defendant sued under the fictitious name Doe 2. The Complaint alleges the foll...

Excerpt: ...ipped and fell on an elevated piece of concrete in October 2021. Defendant County of Los Angeles was dismissed from the action on June 15, 2022. On August 5, 2022, the Court sustained Plaintiff's demurrer with leave to amend. On September 2, 2022, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint. On September 19, 2022, City filed another demurrer. Summary Moving Arguments City demurs to Plaintiff's cause of action for negligence per se on the grounds th...

Excerpt: ...s from Third Amended Complaint DECISION The motions to strike are denied. Moving party is to provide notice. Background This is the third set of motions to strike punitive damages. Summary Moving Arguments All Defendants move to strike punitive damages on the grounds that Plaintiff's TAC fails to allege facts sufficient to support a demand for punitive damages. Opposing Arguments Plaintiff filed identical opposition papers with respect to each mo...

Excerpt: ...Natasha Ericta is ordered to appear for deposition within 30 days. Sanctions in the amount of $560 are awarded jointly and severally against Plaintiff Gutierrez and Plaintiff's Counsel of Record. Sanctions are due within 20 days after the date of this order. Sanctions in the amount of $560 are awarded jointly and severally against Plaintiff Ericta and Plaintiff's Counsel of Record. Sanctions are due within 20 days after the date of this order. Mo...

Excerpt: ...len Farzad Family Trust (“Trust”), Helen Farzad as trustee of the Helen Farzad Trust, and Kathy Farzad. Defendants filed their motion for summary judgment on July 22, 2022. Summary Moving Arguments Defendants argue that summary judgment is appropriate because no reasonable trier of fact could find in favor of Plaintiff. Specifically, Defendants argue that there are no triable issues of material fact over whether Plaintiff's fall was caused by...

Excerpt: ...ponses without objections to Defendant Hollywood Chamber of Commerce's Form Interrogatories (Set One) within 20 days after the date of this order. Defendant Hollywood Chamber of Commerce's Request for Admission (Set One) are deemed admitted. Sanctions totaling $1,072.50 are imposed on Plaintiff. Sanctions are due within 20 days after the date of this order. Moving party to provide notice and to file proof of service of such notice within five cou...

Excerpt: ...iled his Complaint against Brian and Bennie Thomas and Shane, Reynaldo, and Annabelle Tuyor on April 27, 2021. On December 3, 2021, Brian and Bennie Thomas (“the Thomas Defendants”) filed their Cross-Complaint against Shane, Reynaldo, and Annabelle Tuyor. On September 7, 2022, Defendants Shane, Reynaldo, and Annabelle Tuyor (“the Tuyor Defendants”) filed their motion for determination of good faith settlement. Summary Moving Arguments The...

Excerpt: ...ns as well as all responsive documents with respect to Defendant Hollywood Chamber of Commerce's Request for Production of Documents (Set One) within 20 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. Background This is an action for negligence, premises liability, liability for dangerous condition of public property, and public empl...

Excerpt: ...d her Complaint against All Valley Washer Service, Inc. (“AVWS”), HNG Trade, LLC (“HNG”), and Xiaohong Tang on December 31, 2020. On March 4, 2021, AVWS filed its Cross-Complaint against HNG for implied indemnity, express indemnity, contribution, and declaratory relief. On August 8, 2022, AVWS filed its motion for summary adjudication against HNG. Although AVWS alleges HNG filed a cross-complaint against AVWS, it appears the cross-complai...

Excerpt: ...f of service of such notice within five court days after the date of this order. Background This is an action for motor vehicle negligence, negligence per se, and negligent hiring, supervision, and retention arising from a vehicle collision that took place in October 2021. Plaintiff Luis Rodriguez filed his Complaint against Avim R. Jones, the Lost Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“MTA”), and the Los Angeles County Board ...

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. Background This is an action for battery, negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress, premises liability, and negligent hiring, retention, training, and supervision arising from an altercation between Plaintiff and a security guard which took place in October 2020. Plaintiff filed her Complaint against Ni...

Excerpt: ...d to file proof of service of such notice within five court days after the date of this order. SUMMARY JUDGMENT MOTION Background This is an action for premises liability arising from a trip and fall incident which took place in June 2019. Plaintiff Valena Mitchell filed her Complaint against Pickford Investment Group, LLC on December 1, 2020. Plaintiff was at work when the trip and fall occurred. Plaintiff brings this action against Defendant, t...

Excerpt: ...2021. On August 11, 2022, Plaintiff filed motions to compel Defendant's responses to discovery requests. The motions are set to be heard in November and December 2022. On September 13, 2022, Defendant filed the instant motion for relief from waiver of objections. Summary Moving Arguments Defendant seeks relief from waiver of objections to Plaintiff's discovery requests on the grounds that the requests were served directly on Defendant, without co...

Excerpt: ...incident which took place in December 2014. Plaintiffs Sandra Momotiuk and Robert Gustavson filed their Complaint against Defendants Extended Stay America-Los Angeles-Arcadia, ESH Hospitality, Inc., and ESA Management LLC on June 1, 2018. On January 26, 2021, Plaintiffs filed a First Amended Complaint amending the Defendants in this action to ESA Management, LLC, BRE/ESA Properties, and Lizette Valdez. On August 20, 2021, Defendant BRE/ESA Proper...

Excerpt: ...of this order. Background This is an action for wrongful death and negligence arising from a vehicle accident which resulted in the death of Ana Elena Moreno Santos (“Decedent”). Plaintiffs Marvin Merino and Jezebel Moreno, a minor, by and through her Guardian ad Litem, Marvin Merino filed their complaint against Juan Carlos Menjivar, Dewayne Maurice Floyd, and Dart International on October 13, 2021. On November 23, 2921, Plaintiffs filed a F...

Excerpt: ...es, Raiser LLC, and Raiser-CA, LLC on March 11, 2021. Defendant Tanacs filed the instant motion to dismiss for delay in prosecution pursuant to Code Civ. Pro. section 583.410, subd. (a) on August 17, 2022. Summary Moving Arguments Tanacs argues dismissal is appropriate because the date of the incident at issue took place more than two years ago. Tanacs has not been served with the lawsuit. Tanacs also argues Plaintiff has not communicated with hi...

Excerpt: ...Jane Z.J. Doe, Jane D.V. Doe, Jane Doe CG, Jane Doe CR, Jane Doe CE, and Jane E.R. Doe (collectively, Plaintiffs). The motion for summary judgment is denied. The motion for summary adjudication is granted as to the second cause of action for sexual battery. The function of a motion for summary judgment or adjudication is to allow a determination as to whether an opposing party can show evidentiary support for a pleading or claim and if not to ena...

Excerpt: ... within 20 days after the date of this order. The motion is denied with respect to Defendants Guy F. Atkinson Construction, LLC and Defendant High-Light Electric, Inc. Background On September 20, 2017, Plaintiff Devin Armenta, by and through his guardian ad litem Darleen Garcia, filed a complaint against Defendant California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”) alleging negligence and dangerous condition of public property caused the dea...

Excerpt: ...otice within five court days after the date of this order. Background This is an action for negligence and dangerous condition of public property arising from a trip and fall incident which took place in May 2019. Plaintiff Marsha Trotter filed her Complaint against the City of Los Angeles on October 1, 2020. On September 20, 2022 Defendant filed the instant motion for terminating sanctions. Summary Moving Arguments Defendant argues terminating s...

Excerpt: ...ed, Cross-Defendant must appear at the hearing to so inform the Court. If Cross-Complainant has not yet been deposed, the motion remains granted, but the items in question do not need to be produced until 10 days after the deposition. In any other event, further responses and production of the requested items are to be served within 10 days after the date of this order. Moving party to provide notice and to file proof of service of such notice wi...

Excerpt: ...date of this order. Background This is an action for negligence and motor vehicle negligence arising from a vehicle collision which took place on November 29, 2019. Plaintiffs Rafael Arce, Norma Fuentes, and Rafael Arce Jr. filed their Complaint against Sohan Singh on November 9, 2021. Defendant filed the instant motion to strike on September 26, 2022. Summary Moving Arguments Defendant seeks to strike the following portions of Plaintiffs' Compla...

Excerpt: ...rsion of the form. Moving party to provide notice. Background Alan Mejia (“Plaintiff” or “Claimant”) was previously a student at Valerio Elementary School, an elementary school located at 15035 Valerio Street in Van Nuys, California, and which is owned and operated by Los Angeles Unified School District (“Defendant”). Plaintiff maintains that on January 15, 2018 and January 19, 2018, respectively, Plaintiff was subject to physical bul...

Excerpt: ...espect to these defendants. If Plaintiffs wish to amend the complaint, they must an amended complaint on the timetable set forth in the Court's order of October 3, 2022. Moving party is to provide notice and to file proof of service of such notice within five court days after the date of this order. Background This is an action for negligence, negligent hiring and supervision or retention, and negligent entrustment arising from a vehicle-pedestri...

Excerpt: ... 42 U.S.C.A. § 1382c. 42 U.S.C.A. § 1382c(A)(3)(a), defines “disabled” as: (3)(A)¿Except as provided in subparagraph (C), an individual shall be considered to be disabled for purposes of this subchapter if he is unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous per...

Excerpt: ...o provide notice. Background This is an action for battery, negligence, premises liability, and negligent hiring, retention, training, and supervision arising from an altercation between Plaintiff and a security guard which took place in September 2019. Plaintiff filed his Complaint against Anthony Lamar Freeman, Cool-Pak Solutions, LP, Agro Merchants Corporation, Agro Merchants Carson, LLC, and PDF Security Solutions, Inc. on April 24, 2020. On ...

Excerpt: ...fendant. Trial in the case is scheduled for today, October 6, 2022. Plaintiff filed the instant motion to continue trial on September 13, 2022. Summary Moving Arguments Plaintiff argues good cause exists for a trial continuance because Plaintiff is scheduled to undergo additional medical treatment. Plaintiff also argues that Defendants will be prejudiced if they cannot obtain Plaintiff's medical records related to his new treatment. Opposing Argu...

Excerpt: ...Deposition filed by Plaintiff Rose Calvanese DECISION The two motions to compel further are granted. Further responses as outlined below are to be served within 30 days after the date of this order. The Court imposes sanctions totally $3,620 jointly and severally on Defendant and Defendant's Counsel of Record. These sanctions are due within 30 days after the date of this order. With respect to the combined motion for an order appointing a discove...

Excerpt: ...f such notice within five court days after the date of this order. Background This is an action for premises liability arising from a bicycle crash which took place in December 2020. Plaintiff Katheryn Cooper filed her Complaint against Defendant the City of Los Angeles. Summary Moving Arguments On July 8, 2022 the Court granted Defendant's motion to compel Plaintiff's responses to Defendant's written discovery requests and ordered Plaintiff to s...

Excerpt: ...a 90505. Moving party is to provide notice and to file proof of service of such notice within five courts after the date of this order. Background This is an action for negligence arising from a vehicle collision which took place in January 2020. Plaintiff Ana Perez Martinez filed her Complaint against Jorge Alberto Vanegas, Ryder Truck Rental, Inc., and Does 1 through 20. On March 17, 2021, Steam Links Express, Inc. was named as a defendant in t...

Excerpt: ...s to provide notice and to file proof of service of such notice within five court days after the date of this order. Background This is a premises liability action stemming from an assault on Plaintiff by a third party while Plaintiff was waiting in line at a CVS store on February 10, 2020. Plaintiff Rudabeh Bakhtiar, bring this action against Defendant CVS Pharmacy, Inc. and Does 1 to 50. Plaintiffs causes of action are 1) premises liability neg...

Excerpt: ... incident which took place in November 2017. Plaintiff Fan Qiu Meng filed her Complaint against Valley Supermarket (“VSI”), Yellow River Corporation, and Does 1 to 50 on November 26, 2019. On July 15, 2020, Plaintiff named Valley Investment Co. (“VIC”) as a Defendant in this action. On November 5, 2020, VSI filed its motion for leave to file cross-complaint, naming VIC as a Cross-Defendant. VSI filed its motions for summary judgment on Fe...

Excerpt: ...e request that Plaintiff pay the costs of travel. Moving party is ordered to provide notice and to file proof of service of such notice within five court days after the date of this order. Background On December 14, 2020, Kathryn Williams (“Plaintiff”) initiated the present action by filing a Complaint against Alexandra Gabrielle Sedaker (“Defendant”). Plaintiff's Complaint alleges a single cause of action for Negligence. On August 10, 20...

Excerpt: ... cutoff date, discovery cutoff date, expert exchange date and all other dates are to comport with a trial date of October 16, 2023. To the extent that the parties wish to participate in mediation, they are ordered to do so prior to the FSC. The parties should not anticipate any further continuances. This is a firm trial date and the parties should be prepared to proceed. Moving party is ordered to provide notice and to file proof of service of su...

Excerpt: ...ge. If Plaintiffs wish to amend the complaint to address this issue, they must file an amended complaint with 45 days after the date of this order. The motion to strike the request for attorney's fees is granted without leave to amend. Moving party is to provide notice and to file proof of service of such notice within five court days after the date of this order. Background This is an action for negligence, negligent hiring and supervision or re...

Excerpt: ...or: (1) General Negligence; and (2) Negligence (Premises Liability). On June 12, 2020, Plaintiff named Boukhari & Associates, Inc. as a Defendant in this action. On February 26, 2021, Plaintiff named Rotella Vincent dba Total Construction, Domino Realty Management Company, Sesame Mediterranean Grill Inc. dba Soom, and Ali Zakaria Boukhari as Defendants in this action. On December 3, 2020, Cross-Complainant Boukhari & Associates, Inc. dba True Des...

Excerpt: .... Plaintiff Eric Hickman (“Plaintiff”) alleges that he was riding a friend's motorcycle when a pothole caused the vehicle to rotate forward, throwing him from the vehicle onto the pavement. Plaintiff alleges the pothole was on property owned and controlled by the City of Torrance (“Defendant”). On October 18, 2019, Plaintiff filed his complaint against Defendants and Does 1 through 20. Plaintiff's complaint contains two causes of action: ...

Excerpt: ...sman (“Plaintiff') filed a Complaint against Defendants Paula Marie Stern, Lyft, and Does 1-10 inclusive, (collectively, “Defendants”) alleging damages for personal injury. This action arises out of a motor vehicle accident that occurred on January 11, 2019. On May 4, 2022, the Court granted three motions to compel further and ordered Plaintiff to produce further responses within 20 days. These motions were unopposed. Plaintiff did not atte...

Excerpt: ...ce. Background This is an action for negligence arising from a vehicle collision which took place in September 2021. Plaintiffs Ozra Fathollah and Vita Moghdam were passengers in Defendant Song Gongyu's vehicle while she was working as a driver for Uber Technologies, Inc. Plaintiffs filed their Complaint against Gongyu and Uber on July 7, 2022. On August 30, 2022, Uber filed a motion to compel Plaintiffs to arbitrate and to dismiss or stay the ac...

Excerpt: ...s action arises from a motor vehicle accident that occurred on January 9, 2020 that resulted in the death of Decedent Jeremy Richard Olivas (“Decedent”). On May 10, 2021, Plaintiffs Linda Marie Aversa, individually and as successor-in-interest to the Estate of Jeremy Richard Olivas and Ricardo Olivas (collectively “Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint against Defendants Ford Motor Company, Ltd; Will Tiesiera Ford, Inc.; and Kaj Wendall Faaborg ...

Excerpt: ...f asserted assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress against Defendant Richard David Phillippi. Plaintiff alleged the cause of action for negligence against Defendant Richard David Phillippi and Defendant Lane 4 Backstroker. On May 5, 2022, Defendant Lane 4 Backstroker (“Defendant”) filed a demurrer to Plaintiff's Complaint. On Jun 1, 2022, the Court sustained Defendant's demurrer with leave to amend. On July 19, 2022...

Excerpt: ..., 2020, Plaintiff Mariana De Leon commenced this action against Defendant David Wu. This case arises out of a car accident that occurred on November 20, 2018. On February 10, 2022, Plaintiff filed a motion to quash Defendant's subpoena of Plaintiffs' business and academic records issued to seven entities. Defendant opposes. Plaintiff includes the text of the subpoenas from pages three through four of the moving brief. On March 23, 2022, the Court...

Excerpt: ...ons filed by Defendant Richard Veres Motion to Deem Requests for Admission, Set One Admitted and Request for Sanctions filed by Defendant Richard Veres DECISION All the motions are granted. Plaintiff is ordered to serve verified responses without objections within 20 days after the date of this order. The requests for admissions are deemed admitted with respect to Defendant Pierre Veres. Sanctions in the amount of $1,727.75 are imposed jointly an...

Excerpt: ...s are ordered to appear on the hearing date so that a continued date for the hearing may be set to allow time for the required declaration to be filed. The required declaration must be filed and served at least five court days in advance of the continued hearing date. The Court finds that Defendant's objections to these RFPs on the basis of relevance are well taken. Defendant Cho has testified under oath that the deck and the hot tub (the mechani...

Excerpt: ... this order. Moving party is to provide notice and to file proof of service of such notice within five court days after the date of this order. Background On March 12, 2020, Plaintiff Carlo Gupilan filed a complaint against Defendant Emmanuel C. Luna for medical malpractice. On December 23, 2021, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint. On August 11, 2022, Defendant Emmanuel C. Luna filed the instant motion for terminating sanctions. Summary Mo...

Excerpt: ..., and Lilly Dykstra (“Plaintiffs”) initiated the present action against Raffy Karamanoukian, M.D., Raffy Karamanoukian, M.D., Inc., Kare Plastic Surgery and Skin Health Center, and Does 1 through 100. Plaintiffs' Complaint alleges a single cause of action for Professional Negligence. On January 28, 2021, Plaintiffs substituted Liana Babich, R.N. for Doe 1. On September 1, 2022, Plaintiffs filed the instant motion for a protective order to lim...

Excerpt: ...s filed by Defendant Pierre Veres Motion to Deem Requests for Admission, Set One Admitted and Request for Sanctions filed by Defendant Pierre Veres DECISION All the motions are granted. Plaintiff is ordered to serve verified responses without objections within 20 days after the date of this order. The requests for admissions are deemed admitted with respect to Defendant Pierre Veres. Sanctions in the amount of $1,727.75 are imposed jointly and se...

Excerpt: ...he deposition. Moving party to provide notice. Background This action commenced on September 20, 2019. Plaintiff Casandra M. Abreu, by and through her Guardian ad Litem, Sandra Gomez, brings this action against Defendants Diego Alonso Reyes Molina, RRL Logistics LLC, Geriq Logistics, LLC, and Ramon Leon. Plaintiffs causes of action are: general negligence, respondeat superior, negligent supervision, negligent hiring/retention, and wrongful death....

Excerpt: ...laint against Defendants Matthew W. Svolos and Nanette Svolos on December 2, 2021. Plaintiff filed the instant motion to consolidate on September 8, 2022. Summary Moving Arguments Plaintiff moves to consolidate this matter with the case Maliheh Shajari and Alia Abuhassan v. Rebecca Lynn Davoren and John T. Davoren 21STLCV00329, which is assigned to Department 26 of the Spring Street Courthouse. Plaintiff argues that consolidation is appropriate b...

Excerpt: ...iction of emotional distress, premises liability, and unsafe conditions arising from a slip and fall incident which took place in October 2019. Plaintiff Cesar Castaneda filed his Complaint against Defendant Choice Hotels International, Inc. and Does 1 through 10 on October 12, 2021. On July 15, 2022, Defendant filed its motion to strike portions of Plaintiff's Complaint. Summary Moving Arguments Defendant seeks to strike Plaintiff's demand for p...

Excerpt: ...r Production of Documents (Set Two) by Plaintiff Sherzod Mullajanov and Request for Sanctions filed by Defendant Jose Trinidad Orozco Motion to Deem Admitted Requests for Admission (Set Two) as to Plaintiff Sherzod Mullajanov and Request for Sanctions filed by Defendant Jose Trinidad Orozco DECISION The four motions are granted. Plaintiff Mullajanov is ordered to serve verified responses without objections within 20 days after the date of this or...

Excerpt: ...ee and Jasmine Lee allege that Defendant James J. Jaber attacked them in an apartment elevator vestibule after Eric Lee asked Jaber to wear a mask. Plaintiffs filed their complaint against Defendant on June 1, 2021. Defendant filed the instant motion for an order allowing discovery of Defendant's financial condition on August 10, 2022. Summary Moving Arguments Plaintiffs argue that orders allowing discovery of Defendant's financial condition are ...

Excerpt: ...hich took place in May 2018 in the parking lot of a liquor store. Plaintiff Shalonda Anderson filed her Complaint against Defendants Earl Ivie, Jr. and Dolores M. Ivie, as trustees of the Earl & DM Ivie Family Trust, and Suneel, Inc., dba BMW Liquor (erroneously sued as BMW Liquor Store). On August 10, 2022, The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company filed its complaint in intervention. On September 2, 2022, Defendant Suneel, Inc. dba BMW Liquor (“Sun...

Excerpt: ...against Defendants Southern California Orthopedic Institute, L.P. and David K. Wahba, MD (“Wahba”) for (1) negligence, (2) fraudulent concealment, (3) negligent misrepresentation/medical malpractice, and (4) constructive fraud/medical malpractice. On May 17, 2022, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint. On June 3, 2022, Defendant Wahba filed a demurrer to FAC and motion to strike. On July 15, 2022, the Court sustained Defendant's motion wi...

Excerpt: ...which took place in October 2020. Plaintiff Avelardo Art Luna, Jr. filed his complaint against Defendants Uber Technologies, Inc., Rasier, LLC, Rasier-CA, LLC, Rasier-DC, LLC, and Richard Olguin on March 29, 2022. Plaintiff filed his First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) on July 14, 2022 which added causes of action for negligent hiring retention and supervision and strict products liability. Defendants Uber Technologies, Inc., Raiser LLC and Rasie...

Excerpt: ...intiff Sharareh Behjou filed her Complaint against the City of Los Angeles, the County of Los Angeles, and Does 1 to 10 on November 3, 2021. Plaintiff filed the instant motion to present late claim pursuant to Government Code section 911.4 and 911.6(b)(2) on June 3, 2022. Summary Moving Arguments Plaintiff seeks a court order permitting Plaintiff to file an action against the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“LACMTA”)...

Excerpt: .... Background This is an action for motor vehicle negligence arising from a vehicle collision which took place in August 2021. On November 12, 2022, Plaintiff Christina Fields filed her Complaint against Defendants Naoki Yamagami, Seiko Yamagami, and Does 1 to 10. On December 2, 2021, Plaintiff filed proof that Defendant Seiko Yamagami was personally served with a complaint and summons on November 30, 2022. Defendant Naoki Yamagami was served by s...

Excerpt: ...ter the date of this order. Background This is an action for premises liability and negligence arising from a trip and fall incident which took place at the Balboa Sports Center in January 2021. Plaintiff Dina Katorza-Buzaglo filed her Complaint against Defendants City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles City Department of Parks and Recreation on May 27, 2021. On June 29, 2022, Defendants filed their motion for summary judgment. Summary Moving Argumen...

Excerpt: ...rion Kaye Armstard commenced this action against Compton Community College District and Does 1 through 100. Plaintiff's cause of action is premises liability based on Plaintiff slipping and falling due to a liquid substance on the floor of a building. Defendant filed its motion for summary judgment on March 21, 2022. Plaintiff filed a stipulation to continue the hearing on May 31, 2022 so that Plaintiff could receive written discovery responses a...

Excerpt: ... Brianna Cruz (collectively “Plaintiffs”) filed their Complaint alleging causes of action for motor vehicle negligence and general negligence against Defendant Vicky Andrade. On March 11, 2021, Plaintiff Eulalia Pacherrez was appointed as guardian ad litem for Plaintiff Brianna Cruz. On April 18, 2022, Plaintiffs filed a Doe Amendment and added Defendant Julian Romero as Doe 1. On that same date, Plaintiffs also filed the First Amended Compla...

Excerpt: ...ties are ordered to provide notice. Background This is an action for premises liability, negligence, and dangerous condition of public property arising from a trip and fall accident which took place in 2019. Plaintiff Minerva Astengo filed her Complaint against Defendant the City of Glendale on April 1, 2020. Plaintiff named Southern California Gas Company a Defendant in this action on September 23, 2021. Defendant City of Glendale (“City”) f...

Excerpt: ...ive orthopedic and neurological tests, which Dr. Weinstein believes are necessary to fully evaluate Plaintiff's claims. The exam will be limited to the areas of the body Plaintiff claims are injured and/or symptomatic. Sanctions in the total amount of $1,035.00 are imposed jointly and severally on Plaintiff and Plaintiff's counsel. Sanctions are due within 20 days after the date of this order. Moving party is ordered to provide notice and to file...

Excerpt: ...ndants Eric Anthony Abramian (“Eric”) and Irene Abramian (“Irene”) on December 20, 2021. Defendants filed their motion for terminating sanctions on August 5, 2022. Summary Moving Arguments Defendants argue their motion for terminating sanctions should be granted because Plaintiff failed to dismiss Irene Abramian (“Irene”), who was not the owner or driver of any vehicle involved in the accident at issue. Opposing Arguments In oppositio...

Excerpt: ...rough her Guardian Ad Litem Dustin Clifford, and River Nehen, a minor through her Guardian Ad Litem Ron Nehen, filed their Complaint against Defendants Mark Five Services, Inc. and Javier Soriano Maldonado on March 30, 2020. On June 21, 2022, Defendant Mark Five Services, Inc. (“Mark Five”) filed its motion for summary judgment or for summary adjudication in the alternative. Summary Moving Arguments Mark Five argues Plaintiffs' causes of acti...

Excerpt: ...9. Plaintiff Derrick Mingo was a passenger in an uber which Defendant Gabriel Arthur Sanchez allegedly struck when making a U-turn. Plaintiff filed his complaint on February 17, 2021. On July 14, 2022, Proposed Intervenor, James River Insurance Company, filed the instant motion to intervene. Summary Moving Arguments Proposed Intervenor argues its motion should be granted because it is Sanchez's insurer and has a direct and immediate interest in t...

Excerpt: ...ing party is ordered to provide notice and to file proof of service of such notice within five court days after the date of this order. Background This is an action for negligence and premises liability arising out of a fall caused by a broken railing in March 2020. Plaintiff Maria Wendy Martinez filed her Complaint against Defendants Helen Farzad Family Trust (“Trust”), Helen Farzad as trustee of the Helen Farzad Trust, and Kathy Farzad. Def...

Excerpt: ... this order. Background This is an action for premises liability arising from a trip and fall incident which took place in June 2019. Plaintiff Valena Mitchell filed her Complaint against Pickford Investment Group, LLC on December 1, 2020. Defendant filed its motion for Summary Judgment on June 13, 2022. Summary Moving Arguments Defendant argues that Plaintiff's causes of action for general negligence and premises liability fail because Defendant...

Excerpt: ...this order. Background On September 3, 2019, Plaintiff Irma Alvarez filed her Complaint for general negligence and premises liability against Defendant The Management Emporium. This action arises from a slip and fall which took place in September 2017. On August 18, 2022, Defendant The Management Emporium (“Management”) filed the instant Motion for Leave to File Cross Complaint. Summary Moving Arguments Management seeks leave to file a cross ...

Excerpt: ...d complaint. Plaintiffs must file and serve the second amended complaint within 20 days after the date of this order. Moving party is to provide notice and to file proof of service of such notice within five court days after the date of this order. Background This was an action for motor vehicle negligence and general negligence arising from a vehicle-pedestrian collision which took place in December 2018. Plaintiffs Sheralyn Brake and her husban...

Excerpt: ...days after the date of this order. Background This is an action for medical malpractice. Plaintiff Alexandra Kebede filed her Complaint against Defendant University of Southern California (“USC”) on May 16, 2022 alleging Defendant's negligence caused her to develop psychosis and schizophrenia. On July 22, 2022, Defendant filed its demurrer. Summary Moving Arguments Defendant argues that Plaintiff's only cause of action for medical malpractice...

Excerpt: ... Coleman filed her complaint against the City of Los Angeles (“City”) alleging causes of action for premises liability and general negligence. This action arises from a vehicle collision which Plaintiff alleges occurred because City failed to maintain the premises at or near 8501 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90003. Summary Moving Arguments City argues that summary judgment should be granted because (1) City is immune from liability for fa...

Excerpt: ...s Uber Technologies, Inc.; Rasier-CA, LLC; and Rasier, LLC are ordered to serve amended supplemental responses to Special Interrogatories without objections in compliance with the April 11, 2022 order and to serve a privilege log in compliance with the June 10, 2022 order within 30 days after the date of this order. To the extent not previously provided, Court orders Uber Defendants to identify, by Bates number, what documents are responsive to D...

Excerpt: ...tice within five court days after the date of this order. Background This is an action for motor vehicle negligence arising from a vehicle collision which took place in December 2019. Defendants Carol and Carlos E. Alival Estrada filed the instant demurrer against Plaintiff's Complaint. On March 28, 2022, Plaintiffs named DGSD Holdings, LLC as another Defendant. On May 20, 2022, Rodrigo F. Manuel filed a cross-complaint against Alibi East & Black...

Excerpt: ...by Defendant Coburn Equipment, Inc. -Motion to Deem RFAs Admitted as to Plaintiff and Request for Sanctions filed by Defendant Coburn Equipment, Inc. DECISION The three motions to compel are granted. Plaintiff is ordered to serve within 30 days after the date of this order verified responses without objections to Defendant Coburn's (1) Form Interrogatories (Set One; (2) Special Interrogatories (Set One); and (3) Request for Production of Document...

Excerpt: ...ond Carpenter filed a complaint against Defendants John Stewart Company, EAH Housing, and Does 1 to 100 for premises liability and general negligence. On May 20, 2021, Plaintiff filed an amendment to complaint, substituting in A Community of Friends for Doe number 1. On September 13, 2021, Defendants/Cross-Complainants John Stewart Company and A Community of Friends filed a cross-complaint against Roes 1 through 100 for (1) indemnity, (2) contrib...

Excerpt: ...file proof of service of such notice within five court days after the date of this order. Background The present case arises from the following facts and circumstances. On December 7, 2018, Julian Harding (“Plaintiff”) presented to the Emergency Department at CHA Hollywood Medical Center (“Defendant CHMC”) and was seen by Shahrouz Dadfarin, M.D. (“Defendant Dadfarin”) and Byung Cheol Yoo, N.P. (“Defendant Yoo”). Plaintiff complain...

Excerpt: .... Background This is an action for negligence, loss of consortium and battery arising from a workplace accident which took place in January 2017. Plaintiffs Patrick Gallaway and Amber Gallaway filed their Complaint against Black Entertainment Television, LLC, Mar Vista Entertainment, LLC, Silverscreen Pictures Entertainment, Inc., and Danielle Mone Truitt on June 29, 2018. Plaintiffs filed their first amended complaint on February 7, 2019. Defend...

Excerpt: ...service of such notice within five court days after the date of this order. Background This is an action for motor vehicle negligence and general negligence arising from two vehicle collisions which took place in August 2017. Plaintiff Anthony Ditton filed his Complaint against Defendant Jose Gijon Del Campo, Benjamin Beardwood, and Brandt Kelly on July 27, 2019. On May 25, 2022, Proposed Intervenor Ace American Insurance Company (“ACE”) file...

Excerpt: ... and (3) false promise (with respect to Plaintiff Christina Okhkian), as well as any additional causes of action Plaintiffs believe are supported by the facts alleged. The Second Amended Complaint must be filed and served within 45 days after the date of this order. Plaintiffs may wish to use Form PLD-PI-001, Complaint-Personal Injury, Property Damage, Wrongful Death. Plaintiffs may wish to use Form PLD-PI-001(3), one sheet for each cause of acti...

Excerpt: ...wished to file an amended complaint, Plaintiff is ordered to do so within 30 days after the date of this order. Defendant must file its answer or other responsive pleading within 30 days after service of the first amended complaint. Moving party is ordered to provide notice and to file proof of service of such notice within five court days after the date of this order. Background This is an action for premises liability, including negligence, dan...

Excerpt: ...of this order. Background On July 15, 2020, Plaintiff Brendan Tully commenced this action against Defendants Mehryar Taban, Mehryar Taban M.D., Inc., and Does 1 to 20. Plaintiff's causes of action are medical negligence, fraudulent concealment, negligence per se, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. On January 25, 2022, Defendants filed their motion for summary judgment. Summary Moving Arguments Defendants argue that Plaintiff's clai...

Excerpt: ...ure of the court. The parties should appear at the hearing to set a date for an OSC Re: Submission of the Protective Order. The decision with respect to the protective order renders the motion to compel further responses to form interrogatories moot. The court orders Lyft to serve further responses to the form interrogatories within 15 days after the protective order is signed by the court. For the same reason, the motion to compel further respon...

Excerpt: ...ng at which the in camera examination will occur. The Court orders LASD to bring all potentially relevant records. Additionally, LASD's request to have its counsel present with the custodian of records at the in camera hearing is granted. LASD's request for a protective order is granted. Moving party is ordered to give notice and to file proof of service of such notice within five court days after the date of this order. Background On November 8,...

Excerpt: ... the date of this order. Moving party is ordered to give notice and to file proof of service of such notice within five court days after the date of this order. Background This is an action for motor vehicle negligence and general negligence arising from a vehicle collision which took place in April 2019. Plaintiff Beatriz Ocegueda filed her Complaint against Defendants Samuel Teddy Kim on August 18, 2020. Plaintiff was a passenger in Defendant K...

Excerpt: ...er Complaint alleging a cause of action for general negligence against Defendants Doe Gardeners. This action arises out of a June 17, 2018 incident where Plaintiff was struck by a ladder in a storage room while working at Restoration Hardware. Plaintiff alleged the ladder was last used by Doe Gardeners. On September 1, 2020, Defendant Environmental Design Studio (“EDS”) was added as Doe 2 Defendant. On June 23, 2022, EDS emailed notice of the...

Excerpt: ... Ann Hannula on February 25, 2021. Plaintiff alleges Defendants are strictly liable for her damages after their pit bull attacked her. Additionally, Plaintiff argues that Defendants negligently owned, controlled, kept, housed, trained, or failed to train, and failed to warn of their pit bull. Defendants filed their motion for summary adjudication on April 15, 2022. Summary Moving Arguments Defendants argue that Plaintiff's claim for strict liabil...

Excerpt: ...ns to be arbitrator: (1) Richard Perterson, Esq.; (2) Honorable David Brickner; (3) Gary Chambers, Esq.; (4) Glenn Berger; and (5) David Schlueter. The Court sets an OSC for August 18, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. Re: Selection of Arbitrator. The parties are ordered to appear (remotely or in person) on August 18th. At that time, the parties will inform the Court of their selection of an arbitrator if there is an agreement. If not, the Court will appoint the...

Excerpt: ...s of consortium which was filed on October 2, 2020 by Plaintiffs Sorozh Haghverdian and Jasmen Haghverdian against Defendants J.F. Shea Construction, Inc., d/b/a Shea Apartments; J.F. Construction, Inc. d/b/a/ Shea Properties; Mollenhauer Group Civil, Inc.; New Urban West, Inc.; Planning Associates, Inc.; Hilty's Electrical Contracting, Inc., Snyder Langston; Snyder Langston, LLC; and Does 1 to 50. Plaintiffs allege Defendants' negligence maintai...

Excerpt: ...laintiff Safeway Insurance Company filed its complaint against Defendants Litzy M. Cuevas, Angelina Cuevas, and Does 1 through 5 for damages in the amount of $32,609.22 for insurance benefits paid to the Insured, Estela Yinnieblas. On February 18, Plaintiff filed a motion compelling responses to form interrogatories from Defendant Litzy Cuevas. The motion was granted on May 9, 2022. On June 29, 2022, Plaintiff filed the instant motion for issue s...

Excerpt: ...Four) Admitted and Request for Sanctions -Motion to Compel Responses to Requests for Admission from Plaintiff DECISION Four motions are granted. The motion to compel responses to RFAs is denied. Plaintiff is ordered to serve verified responses without objections to (1) Form Interrogatories (Set Four), (2) Special Interrogatories (Set Four) and Requests for Production (Set Four) within 30 days after the date of this order. The Requests for Admissi...

Excerpt: ...ismissed with prejudice as to both Defendants. Moving parties are ordered to provide notice and to file proof of service of such notice within five court days after the date of this order. Background This is an action for motor vehicle negligence arising from a vehicle accident which took place in August 2018. Plaintiff Randy Sau filed his Complaint against Defendants Keith Christian Famularo and Toni Rae Maeberry on July 8, 2020. On April 29, 20...

Excerpt: ...ter the date of this order. Defendant have 30 days after service of the Third Amended Complaint to file answers or other responsive pleadings. Moving party is ordered to provide notice and to file proof of service of such notice. Background This is an action for wrongful death and negligence arising from a vehicle accident which resulted in the death of Ana Elena Moreno Santos (“Decedent”). Plaintiffs Marvin Merino and Jezebel Moreno, a minor...

Excerpt: ...ter the date of this order. Background On April 4, 2019, Plaintiff filed her Complaint against Defendant Crenshaw Medical Group LP for premises liability and general negligence. This action arises from two trip and fall incidents which took place in February and March 2018. On January 18, 2020, Defendant filed its cross-complaint against Plaintiff and Dr. Robert Bercutt. On June 10, 2022, Plaintiff filed her First Amended Complaint. On July 11, 2...

Excerpt: ...ovide notice and to file proof of service of such notice within five court days after the date of this order. Background On April 8, 2022, Plaintiff filed his Complaint against Defendants Jaymer Suarez, Marcial D Suarez, Marcial D. Suarez as Trustee of the Suarez Family Trust, and Does 1 through 50 for strict liability, negligence, and premises liability. Plaintiff's claim arises from a dog attack, which took place in December 2021. On May 26, De...

Excerpt: ...Asher filed her Complaint against Defendants City of Beverly Hills, City of Los Angeles, Arthur Arkin, and Martin May. As to Defendants Arkin and May, Plaintiff alleges causes of action for premises liability, and negligence. This action arises from a slip and fall accident which occurred in December 2018. On May 19, 2022, Defendant Martin May filed his motion for summary judgment. On July 26, 2022, Plaintiff filed her notice of non-opposition to...

Excerpt: ...f such notice within five court days after the date of this order. Background On February 4, 2021, Plaintiff Mycola Rotar filed his complaint against Jorge Alberto Duran, Just in Time Cargo Transportation Inc., and Does 1 to 50 for motor vehicle negligence. Plaintiff alleged Defendants were responsible for the crash in some manner, whether by negligence, negligence per se, breach of warranty, strict liability, or otherwise. On May 18, 2022, Plain...