Excerpt: ...urance Company (“Plaintiff”) filed the instant action for automobile subrogation against Defendant Curtis Brown (“Defendant”) on April 20, 2023. June 2, 2023, Plaintiff filed a copy of the parties' settlement agreement with a request for dismissal and retention of jurisdiction under Code of Civil Procedure section 664.6. The Court dismissed the action pursuant to the stipulation on the same date. (Stip and Order, filed 06/02/23.) On Octob...

Excerpt: ...FEHA discrimination, (2) FEHA retaliation, (3) FEHA failure to prevent discrimination and retaliation, (4) FEHA failure to provide reasonable accommodations, (5) FEHA failure to engage in the interactive process, (6) declaratory relief, and (7) failure to permit inspection of personnel and payroll records. The action was initially filed as an unlimited civil case. Plaintiff passed away during the pendency of this action and a stipulation was file...

Excerpt: ...nd fraud against Defendant Rami S. Najjarin (“Judgment Debtor”) on April 20, 2020. Judgment Debtor filed an answer on May 20, 2020. On October 25, 2022, the Court granted the parties' stipulation for entry of judgment in the amount of $21,008.44 principal, $13,316.00 attorney's fees, and $639.92 costs. (Order for Entry of Judgment, 10/25/22.) On February 22, 2023, Judgment Creditor filed an Application and Order for Appearance and Examination...

Excerpt: ...laintiff Romex Textiles, Inc. (“Plaintiff”) filed the instant action for breach of contract and common counts against Defendants Promises, Promises, Inc. (“Defendant PPI”) and Eugene Michael Hardy (“Defendant Hardy”) on August 3, 2023. The First Amended Complaint was filed on October 23, 2023. Defendants filed the instant Demurrer to, and Motion to Strike Portions of, the First Amended Complaint on December 27, 2023. On January 18, 20...

Excerpt: ...�Defendant Rockvale LP”), Rockvale Apartments GP, LLC (“Defendant Rockvale GP”), Rockvale Apartments Limited, LLC (“Defendant Rockvale Limited”), FPI Management[1], Inc. (“Defendant FPI”), and Eden Housing, Inc. (erroneously sued as Eden Iris Gardens, LLC (“Defendant Eden”) for: (1) breach of implied warranty of habitability, (2) negligence, (3) nuisance, (4) personal injury, (5) intentional infliction of emotional distress, and...

Excerpt: ...y 9, 2006. Notice of Assignment of Judgment from Plaintiff to Bag Fund, LLC was filed on September 21, 2009; the judgment was then assigned from Bag Fund, LLC to Bag Fund, Inc. (“Judgment Creditor”), on December 21, 2011. On December 18, 2012, the Court granted Judgment Creditor's Application for an Order for Sale of Real Property with respect to 8943 Telfair Avenue, Sun Valley, California (“the Property”) in order to satisfy the judgment...

Excerpt: ...Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's Motion to Strike Portions of the First Amended Complaint is GRANTED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND. ANALYSIS: Plaintiff Emeka V. Peter (“Plaintiff”), in pro per, filed the instant action for numerous causes of action against Defendant Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (“Defendant”) on December 21, 2022. Following Defendant's filing of a demurrer and motion to strike with respect to the Complaint, Plaintiff filed the First ...

Excerpt: .... Defendant filed an answer on February 14, 2023. Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint on September 8, 2023, which Defendant answered on September 25, 2023. On July 18, 2023, the Court denied Plaintiff's motion to compel production of documents pursuant to deposition subpoena and issued sanctions against Plaintiff in the amount of $100.00. (Minute Order, 07/18/23.) Plaintiff filed a Motion for Sanctions on August 2, 2023 that the Court denie...

Excerpt: ...) on June 15, 2023. The Petition initially came for hearing on October 19, 2023, at which time the matter was continued to allow Petitioner to file a proof of service and notice of hearing date in compliance with the statutory requirements. (Minute Order, 10/19/23.) To date, no additional papers, nor response to the Petition has been filed. Legal Standard “Any party to an arbitration in which an award has been made may petition the court to con...

Excerpt: ...IVE BRIEF BY MARCH 7, 2024. ANALYSIS: This action arises from the employment of Plaintiff Pritpal Walia (“Plaintiff”) as an afternoon aid for Defendant Azusa Unified School District (“Defendant”). On August 5, 2019, Plaintiff filed the operative Complaint for (1) FEHA discrimination, (2) FEHA retaliation, (3) FEHA failure to prevent discrimination and retaliation, (4) FEHA failure to provide reasonable accommodations, (5) FEHA failure to ...

Excerpt: ...econd Amended Complaint is GRANTED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND. ANALYSIS: Plaintiff Jimmy Chen (“Plaintiff”), in pro per, filed the instant action for breach of contract and fraud against Defendant Armand Newman, Inc. dba Newman Dermatology Beverly Hills (“Defendant”) (erroneously sued as Newman Dermatology Beverly Hills (NDBH)) on June 22, 2023. The First Amended Complaint was filed on August 30, 2023. On November 6, 2023, the Court overruled...

Excerpt: ...1.00 TO PLAINTIFFS' COUNSEL WITHIN 20 DAYS OF THIS ORDER. ANALYSIS: On April 17, 2023, Plaintiff Abba Bail Bonds, Inc. (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendant Dairyon Dayvon Thompson West (“Defendant”). Defendant filed an answer, in propria persona, on September 6, 2023. Plaintiff filed the instant Motion to Compel Deposition and Request for Sanctions on December 19, 2023. No opposition has been filed to date. Discussion Code of...

Excerpt: ...rsha S. Mao (“Defendant Mao”), and Law Offices of Paul P. Cheng & Associates (“Defendant Cheng & Associates”). The SAC, which arises from alleged wrongful actions in connection with a settlement agreement, alleges causes of action for: (1) accounting; and (2) fraud. On February 7, 2023, Defendant Cheng filed a motion for summary judgment (“MSJ”). On March 1, 2023, Defendant Cheng filed a motion to deem the truth of the matters in Defe...

Excerpt: ... THE AWARD. PETITIONER REZA FATEH IS TO FILE A PROPOSED JUDGMENT WITHIN 20 DAYS OF THIS ORDER. ANALYSIS: Petitioner Fateh Reza (“Petitioner”) filed the instant Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award against Respondent Thomas Dunn, Jr. (“Respondent”) on June 26, 2023. Respondent filed an opposition/response on November 13, 2023. The Petition initially came for hearing on November 14, 2023, at which time the Court continued the matter to all...

Excerpt: ... August 24, 2023, Plaintiffs Joseph L. Brzuska and Virgil L. Severns (“Plaintiffs”) filed the instant action for violation of Consumer Legal Remedies Act, violation of Business & Professions Code section 17200, et seq., and claim against surety against Defendants MIG Motor Cars, Inc. dba M. Motorsport (“Defendant MIG”) and Hudson Insurance Company (“Defendant Hudson”). The action arises out of Plaintiff's purchase of a motor vehicle r...

Excerpt: ...pany (“Plaintiff”) filed the instant action for automobile subrogation against Defendant Alvaro J. Flores (“Defendant”) on January 9, 2020. Defendant filed an Answer on April 17, 2021. On October 18, 2021, Plaintiff filed a copy of the parties' settlement agreement with a request for dismissal and retention of jurisdiction under Code of Civil Procedure section 664.6. The Court dismissed the action pursuant to the stipulation on the same d...

Excerpt: ...12, 2023, Plaintiffs Norma Jean Townsend (“Plaintiff”) filed the instant action for motor vehicle negligence against Defendants Kenneth Terrell, Jr., Soria Carr, and Southern California Poop 911, LLC (erroneously sued as SoCalPoop911, Inc.) (“Defendants”). Defendant Southern California Poop 911, LLC filed an answer to the Complaint on August 21, 2023, then filed a Cross-Complaint on October 24, 2023. The Court notes that the Cross-Complai...

Excerpt: ..., FEBRUARY 5, 2019. RESPONDENT IS TO FILE A PROPOSED JUDGMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THIS ORDER. ANALYSIS: On August 9, 2021, Petitioner Duane R. Folke (“Petitioner”) filed the instant Petition to Vacate Arbitration Award against Respondent Carol Pulliam (“Respondent”). Respondent filed a response on November 29, 2021. The Petition initially came for hearing on December 13, 2021 and was continued to January 19, 2022 to allow Petitioner to file...

Excerpt: ...nstant action for payment of dues and assessment and common counts against Defendant Peggy Swartzbaugh aka Peggy A. Kosa aka Peggy Anne Mundt aka Peggy Mundt (“Defendant”). On August 28, 2023, the parties filed a stipulated judgment in favor of Plaintiff and against Defendant in the sum of $15,072.35. (Stipulation for Judgment, filed 08/28/23.) The judgment was signed and entered by the Court on the same date. (Ibid.) Plaintiff filed the inst...

Excerpt: ...“Plaintiff”) filed the instant action for automobile subrogation against Defendant Elyssa Mellen (“Defendant”) on May 27, 2020. Defendant filed an Answer on August 25, 2021. On December 29, 2022, Plaintiff filed a copy of the parties' settlement agreement with a request for dismissal and retention of jurisdiction under Code of Civil Procedure section 664.6. The Court dismissed the action pursuant to the stipulation on the same date. (Stip...

Excerpt: ..., 2023, the Court overruled Defendant's Demurrer to the First Amended Complaint. (Minute Order, 10/05/23.) Defendant filed an answer on October 24, 2023 and concurrently filed the instant Motion for Leave to Propound Additional Discovery. Plaintiff filed an opposition on December 26, 2023. Discussion Discovery in a limited jurisdiction action is permitted only to the extent provided by in Code of Civil Procedure section 94, which includes any com...

Excerpt: ...(“Respondent”). Petitioner filed the instant Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award (the “Petition”) on June 22, 2023. The Petition initially came for hearing on October 26, 2023 and was continued to allow Petitioner to demonstrate proper service of the Petition and notice of the new hearing date. (Minute Order, 10/26/23.) No new papers nor response has been filed to date. Legal Standard “Any party to an arbitration in which an award has...

Excerpt: ...MITED CIVIL CASE AND TRANSFERRED TO THE RECLASSIFICATION/TRANSFER DESK FOR COLLECTION OF FEES AND REASSIGNMENT OF THE CASE TO AN INDEPENDENT CALENDAR COURT. CROSS-COMPLAINANT IS TO PAY THE RECLASSIFICATION FEE WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF THIS ORDER. ANALYSIS: On March 13, 2023, Plaintiff PLS Custom Framing Inc. (“Cross-Defendant”) filed the verified Complaint in this action against Defendants Anaya Building Construction, Inc. (“Cross-Complainan...

Excerpt: ...) and Hertz Vehicles, LLC (“Defendant Hertz”) on August 11, 2021. Defendant Hertz filed an answer on December 1, 2021. Defendant Hertz filed the instant Motion for Summary Judgment on October 20, 2023. Plaintiff filed an opposition on December 26, 2023. Discussion The Complaint alleges a single cause of action for subrogation with respect to payments Plaintiff made to its insured following an automobile accident allegedly caused by Defendant ...

Excerpt: ..., 2023, Plaintiff Rusnak/Pasadena (“Plaintiff”) filed this action for breach of contract and fraud against Defendant Xiaoxia Liu (“Defendant”). On October 18, 2023, Defendant filed the instant Demurrer to the Complaint. Plaintiff filed an opposition on November 21, 2023 and Defendant replied on November 29, 2023. The Demurrer initially came for hearing on December 6, 2023 and was continued to allow the Court an opportunity to review the r...

Excerpt: ...overy against Respondent Edson Omar Pacheco (“Respondent”) on August 15, 2023. The Petition seeks an order authorizing the independent medical examination of Respondent and the subpoena of relevant records. (Pet., ¶1.) The Petition was set to be heard on December 19, 2023, with a court order to Petitioners to give notice to all parties and file proof of service thereof. (Notice of Hearing, 08/15/23.) To date, no proof of service of the notic...

Excerpt: ...rike Portions of the First Amended Complaint is GRANTED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND. ANALYSIS: On December 19, 2022, Plaintiffs Erica Henderson (“Plaintiff Erica”) and Jeffrey Henderson (“Plaintiff Jeffrey”) (collectively “Plaintiffs”), in propria persona, filed an action against Defendants Rockvale Apartments LP (“Defendant Rockvale LP”), Rockvale Apartments GP, LLC (“Defendant Rockvale GP”), Rockvale Apartments Limited, LLC (“D...

Excerpt: ...26 IN THE SPRING STREET COURTHOUSE. ANALYSIS: Plaintiff Samara A. Weiner (“Plaintiff”) filed the instant action for recovery of COVID-19 rental debt against Defendants Century Property Management & Investment, Inc. and Deion Gerhard (“Defendants”) on July 27, 2022. Defendants filed an answer and cross-complaint against Plaintiff, Art Koomer, and Michael Koomer on November 23, 2022. Arthur Koomer and Michael also filed cross-complaints aga...

Excerpt: ...ERVICE FILED ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 IS HEREBY QUASHED. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE REGARDING FILING OF PROOF OF SERVICE OF THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT IS SET FOR MARCH 14, 2024 AT 8:30 AM IN DEPARTMENT 26 IN THE SPRING STREET COURTHOUSE. ANALYSIS: On August 30, 2021, Plaintiff Lauren Michelle Chase (“Plaintiff”) filed the instant action against Defendant Bryan Kennedy Seals (“Defendant”). Plaintiff filed proof of substitute service of the Summons an...

Excerpt: ...ifornia (“Judgment Debtor Navpeak”) and Sebastian Schildhorn (“Judgment Debtor Schildhorn”). Default judgment was entered against Judgment Debtors on February 27, 2023. On July 26, 2023, Judgment Creditor filed the instant Motion to Amend Judgment. The Motion came for hearing on October 19, 2023 at which time Judgment Creditor appeared and requested a continuance. (Minute Order, 10/19/23.) The hearing was continued to November 8, 2023 and...

Excerpt: ...ange of the Automobile Club (“Plaintiff”) filed the instant action for automobile subrogation against Defendants Marine Charchyan and Avetik Charchyan (“Defendants”) on June 15, 2020. Defendants filed answers on September 28, 2021. The matter came for trial on September 19, 2022, at which time the parties represented that the case had been settled. (Minute Order, 09/19/22.) The Court set an order to show cause regarding dismissal for Janu...

Excerpt: ...2020, Plaintiff Mercury Insurance Company (“Plaintiff”) filed this subrogation action against Defendants Danny Alcantar and Patricia Alcantar (“Defendants”). On November 23, 2020, Plaintiff filed a copy of the parties' settlement agreement with a request for dismissal and retention of jurisdiction under Code of Civil Procedure section 664.6. The Court dismissed the action pursuant to the stipulation on the same date. (Stip and Order, file...

Excerpt: ...tomobile Insurance Company (“Plaintiff”) filed this action for automobile subrogation against Defendant Crystal Re'Chelle Smith (“Defendant”). On September 7, 2023, the Court granted Plaintiff's motion to deem requests for admission admitted and request for monetary sanctions. (Minute Order, 09/07/23.) Plaintiff filed the instant Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings against Defendant on October 4, 2023. No opposition has been filed to dat...

Excerpt: ...22, Plaintiffs Marcus Cazares and Victoria Murdock (“Plaintiffs”) filed this action against Defendant Central Storage, Inc. (“Defendant”). Plaintiffs filed a First Amended Complaint on June 27, 2023. At the case management conference on June 29, 2023, the Court set motions to strike or grant judgment on the pleadings on its own motion “because the case fails to state a cause of action as a matter of law with the exception of a possible ...

Excerpt: ...ndant Raelin Saree Walker (“Defendant”) on January 11, 2021. Defendant filed an answer on February 25, 2021. On August 29, 2022, Plaintiff filed a Stipulation and Order for Entry of Judgment. The Court signed the order and dismissed the action with a retention of jurisdiction under Code of Civil Procedure section 664.6 on the same date. (Stip and Order, filed 08/29/22.) Plaintiff filed the instant motion to enforce settlement and enter judgme...

Excerpt: ...L BE REPORTED TO THE STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA. ANALYSIS: On September 24, 2001, Plaintiff Thomas Beck, Esq. (“Plaintiff”) filed the instant action for breach of retainer agreement against Defendants Warren Summer and Karin Winkler (“Defendants”). Judgment was entered on January 8, 2003. Acknowledgment of Satisfaction of Judgment (Partial) was filed on January 5, 2006. Other documents, including Applications and Orders for Appearance and Ex...

Excerpt: ...intiff filed proof of substitute service of the Summons and Complaint on December 19, 2018. When Defendant failed to file a responsive pleading, Plaintiff obtained their default on January 7, 2019 and default judgment on March 7, 2019. On August 1, 2023, Defendant appeared at a hearing on a claim of exemption and filed the claim of exemption on August 31, 2023, which the Court granted in part. (Minute Order, 08/31/23.) Defendant filed a motion to...

Excerpt: ...nsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club (“Cross-Defendant”) filed the instant action for breach of contract and unjust enrichment against Defendants Dolores Vannata, Sarah Toutounchian, and Rochelle Toutounchian (“Cross-Complainants”) on June 30, 2023. Cross-Complainants filed a Cross- Complaint for breach of contract, insurance bad faith, and declaratory relief against Cross-Defendant on August 31, 2023. Cross-Defendant filed the instan...

Excerpt: ...TO MODIFY THE FEBRUARY 28, 2023 ORDER IS DENIED. ANALYSIS: Judgment Creditor Andrew Krain (“Judgment Creditor”), in pro per, filed the instant action for fraud against Alina Grygoryshyna (“Judgment Debtor”), also in pro per, on July 6, 2020. Following Judgment Debtor's failure to appear, the Court entered default judgment in Judgment Creditor's favor on January 4, 2021. Judgment Creditor served a Subpoena Duces Tecum for Personal Appearan...

Excerpt: ...dis (“Judgment Debtor”). The judgment was renewed on June 3, 2020. On December 10, 2021, a writ of execution was issued with respect to the judgment. On October 6, 2022, the Court granted Judgment Debtor's Motion to Recall and Quash Writ of Execution and Vacate Notice of Levy on the grounds that Judgment Creditor had passed away before the writ of execution was issued. (Minute Order, 10/06/22.) On September 28, 2023, Judgment Creditor's attor...

Excerpt: ...or automobile subrogation against Defendant Armando Sosa Bustamante (“Defendant”) on June 6, 2018. Defendant filed an answer to the Complaint on February 21, 2019. On November 22, 2019, Plaintiff filed a Conditional Notice of Settlement. A second lawsuit between the parties was filed on November 30, 2018 in LASC Case No. 18STLC14502 but the parties' stipulation to consolidate the cases was denied on February 11, 2020. (Stipulation to Consolid...

Excerpt: ...ED. COSTS AND ATTORNEY'S FEES MAY BE SOUGHT PURSUANT TO CAL. RULES OF COURT RULES 3.1700 AND 3.1702. PETITIONER KEITH SIMPSON IS TO FILE A PROPOSED JUDGMENT WITHIN 20 DAYS OF THIS ORDER, WHICH MAY INCLUDE THE PROPOSED INTEREST CALCULATION. ANALYSIS: On May 30, 2023, Petitioner Keith Simpson (“Petitioner”) filed the instant Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award against Respondent Sharron Valk (“Respondent”). The Petition was set for hearin...

Excerpt: ...NALYSIS: Petitioner Maureen McAulay (“Petitioner”), in pro se, filed the instant Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award against Respondent Paul Mynor Parades dba Selah Roofing Corporation (“Respondent”) on August 2, 2023. Proof of personal service was filed on September 26, 2023. Legal Standard “Any party to an arbitration in which an award has been made may petition the court to confirm, correct or vacate the award. The petition shall n...

Excerpt: ...6, 2023, Plaintiff Rusnak/Pasadena (“Plaintiff”) filed this action for breach of contract and fraud against Defendant Xiaoxia Liu (“Defendant”). On October 18, 2023, Defendant filed the instant Demurrer to the Complaint. Plaintiff filed an opposition on November 21, 2023. Discussion The Complaint alleges that the parties entered into a motor vehicle purchase agreement that included an export policy and agreement. (Compl., ¶¶7-8.) The ex...

Excerpt: ...ce against Defendant Araksya Dulbenchyan (“Defendant”). On the same date, Plaintiff filed a notice of related case with respect to small claims case LASC No. 19VESC06412 (“the Small Claims case”). (Notice of Related Case, filed 02/13/20.) The Small Claims case was transferred to Department 26 in the Spring Street Courthouse on February 14, 2020. (LASC No. 19VESC06412, Application and Order for Transfer, 02/14/20.) Plaintiff filed proof of...

Excerpt: ...ENIED FOR SERVICE OF A SUBPOENAS DUCES TECUM UPON GUITTY HAKIM AND SYLVIA HAKIM. THE MOTION PURSUANT TO CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 699.030 IS GRANTED FOR LEVY OF THE RED MODEL 3 TESLA LOCATED AT 1045 CAROLYN WAY, BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA OR 1006 ELDEN WAY, BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA, AND DENIED FOR LEVY OF THE 2022 LAND ROVER. ANALYSIS: Judgment Creditor Andrew Krain (“Judgment Creditor”), in pro per, filed the instant action for fraud a...

Excerpt: ...nt with leave to amend. (Minute Order, 08/02/23.) Plaintiff filed the First Amended Complaint on August 10, 2023. Defendant filed the instant Demurrer to the First Amended Complaint on October 2, 2023. Plaintiff filed an opposition on October 20, 2023 and Defendant replied on October 27, 2023. The Demurrer was initially set for hearing on November 9, 2023 but was continued with notice waived to December 5, 2023. (Minute Order, 11/09/23.) Discussi...

Excerpt: ...D SEVERALLY AGAINST DEFENDANT LIAM HAMBEL AND COUNSEL OF RECORD, TO BE PAID WITHIN 20 DAYS. ANALYSIS: Plaintiffs Pedro Aparicio and Martha Prado (“Plaintiffs”) filed the instant action for motor vehicle negligence against Defendants Liam Hambel and Sabrina Rodin (“Defendants”) on May 23, 2022. Defendants filed an answer on October 7, 2022. On May 4, 2023, Plaintiff Aparicio filed a Motion to Compel Further Responses to Request for Product...

Excerpt: ... filed the instant action for failure to return their security deposit and related claims against Defendants Ronald Bills (“Defendant Bills”), Howard Management Group (“Defendant HMG”), Daniel Sloan (“Defendant Sloan”), Gonzalo Olmedo dba Olmedo's Construction (“Defendant Olmedo”) and Business Alliance Insurance Company (“Defendant BAIC”) on September 24, 2018. The First Amended Complaint was filed on October 22, 2019. Defenda...

Excerpt: ...etition to Confirm Arbitration Award against Respondent John McGuire (“Respondent”) on July 27, 2023. No response to the Petition has been filed to date. Legal Standard “Any party to an arbitration in which an award has been made may petition the court to confirm, correct or vacate the award. The petition shall name as respondent all parties to the arbitration and may name as respondents any other persons bound by the arbitration award.” ...