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2022.12.30 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 592
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.12.30
Excerpt: ...d suit against Richard Diament (“Diament”) and Elite Auto Parts (“Elite”) (collectively, "Defendants"). Plaintiff asserts his employment with Elite was terminated without warning, and that Diament was his supervisor. (Compl. ¶¶ 23, 26, 28.) Plaintiff alleges that he is owed pay for his final day of work, for breaks he was denied and overtime that he worked. (Compl. ¶ 32.) Plaintiff further alleges that Diament orally agreed to auto ded...
2022.12.30 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 494
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.12.30
Excerpt: ...st Defendants Lujuan Lietzke, Lujuan Lietzke as Trustee of the Lietzke Family Trust (“The Trust”), and PRC Management Services, Inc. (collectively “Defendants”), alleging that Plaintiffs are tenants of 370 W. Alameda Avenue, #205, Burbank. California 91506 (“Subject Property”). The Subject Property is alleged to be owned, managed, and controlled by Defendants. Plaintiffs allege that Defendants had notice of, and failed to remedy, subs...
2022.12.23 Motion to Set Aside Default 483
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.12.23
Excerpt: ...ts”), alleging one cause of action for violations of the Unruh Civil Rights Act, California Civil Rights Code Section 51 et seq. Plaintiff is an individual with a mobile disability who relies on a wheelchair. Plaintiff's complaint alleges that on June 28, 2022, he visited Mike's Liquor, which is located on commercial property owned by Cassy Chun and Sandy Soo Chun. According to Plaintiff, the Defendants' property lacked several legally-required...
2022.12.23 Motion for Summary Judgment, Adjudication 642
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.12.23
Excerpt: ...previously rejected the filings of the parties as not being consistent with Rule 3.1113. The parties were provided an opportunity to provide code compliant motions. The matter was continued as the parties had not filed code compliant motions and responses. The parties were instructed to file code compliant documents and adhere to the page limits pursuant to the Rules of Court (Court's Minute Order dated December 2, 2022). The matter was continued...
2022.12.16 Motion for Attorney Fees 999
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.12.16
Excerpt: ...e Fraudulent Transfer and (2) Conspiracy. (Complaint, pg. 1.) Plaintiff alleges in the Complaint that there was a separate Unlawful Detainer lawsuit in which Azim failed to pay monthly rent, real estate taxes, and insurance as well as abandoned Plaintiff's leased premises at 11608-11610 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, California 91604. (Complaint, ¶¶9-10.) Plaintiff alleges that prior to signing the lease with Plaintiff, Azim was the owner and in p...
2022.12.16 Demurrers, Motions to Strike 056
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.12.16
Excerpt: ... Kralovic (“Kralovic”) and Pattie Broom (“Broom”, and together, “Defendants”), alleging that Plaintiff is a resident and tenant in the real property located at 7543 Valaho Drive, Los Angeles, California 91042 (“Subject Property”), which is owned by Kralovic. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants had notice of, and failed to remedy, substantial habitability issues, and retaliated against Plaintiff's complaints. Plaintiff filed a Compla...
2022.11.04 Motion to Allow Out-of-State Witness to Appear Remotely at Trial 147
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.11.04
Excerpt: ...Ltd; Pierre Moeini; and Golriz Moeini (“Defendants”), alleging Defendants defaulted on a loan transaction by and between Plaintiff, Jasmine Sadjadian (“Jasmine”) and Defendants. Following judgment in Jasmine's favor, Plaintiff now purportedly seeks to enforce its own rights under the loan by filing the instant suit. Plaintiff filed its initial Complaint on February 19, 2019, and later filed a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) on April 2...
2022.11.04 Motion for Leave to Perpetuate Testimony Pending Appeal 308
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.11.04
Excerpt: ...using Scratch Services, LLC ("Scratch") (and collectively, "Defendants") as a payment processor on September 6, 2019, and Defendants breached the agreement. Plaintiff filed a Complaint on May 8, 2020, and a First Amended Complaint ("FAC") on May 13, 2020, alleging fourteen (14) causes of action sounding in: (1) Bill Quia Timet; (2) Determination of Adverse Claims (CCP § 1050); (3) Negligence (against BlockFi); (4) Cal. Com. Code § 9207(b)(4) (a...
2022.11.04 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 920
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.11.04
Excerpt: ...tiff Willia D. Osby (Willia). Plaintiff Willia D. Osby brings this action as Successor in Interest to Frank K. Osby. Defendant moves to strike portions of the SAC as follows: 1. At page 7, lines 9-10, as follows: “Decedent is entitled to punitive damages in an amount to be determined according to proof." 2. At page 7, line 16, in its entirety, as follows:" 2. Punitive damages according to proof under California Civil Code section 3294." 3. At p...
2022.11.04 Demurrer 621
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.11.04
Excerpt: ...ily Trust (“PF Trust”) and David Pinchuk Family Trust (“DPF Trust”) (“Plaintiff”). ALLEGATIONS: On August 30, 2022, Plaintiff filed an unlawful detainer complaint against Defendant. Plaintiff alleges he owns the commercial property located at 10922 Vanowen Street, North Hollywood, CA (“Property”), and on or about December 1, 1982, Jeff, Hayat, Ibraim and Adnan Muchamel (collectively, “Tenants”) signed a five-year lease of the ...
2022.10.28 Motion to Vacate Void Judgment, in Equity of Set Aside Judgment or Order Precured by Extrinsic Mistake 866
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.10.28
Excerpt: ... and Graciela Castro (“Plaintiffs”) filed suit against Kevin Suk, M.D., Tom S. Chang M.D., Inc. dba Retina Institute of California, Michael Samuel M.D., Inc. dba Retina Institute of California (collectively, “Retina Institute Defendants”), as well as San Gabriel Ambulatory Surgery Center, L.P. (“Defendant SGASC”) (collectively, “Defendants”), alleging Defendants negligently operated on Plaintiff Juan Castro's left eye which result...
2022.10.28 Motion to Vacate Renewal of Judgment 044
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.10.28
Excerpt: ...n their home on March 9, 2012, under a three (3) month lease. Plaintiffs allege, on or about June 26, 2012, they gave notice to Defendant that Plaintiffs were terminating her tenancy. After the termination of Defendant's tenancy, Plaintiffs initiated an unlawful detainer action to evict Defendant from Plaintiffs' residential home. Pursuant to the unlawful detainer action, Defendant was ordered removed and evicted from Plaintiffs' house on May 10,...
2022.10.28 Motion to Dismiss Based Upon Lack of Personal Jurisdiction 321
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.10.28
Excerpt: ...ir Vent, Inc., DM (Asia) Limited, Powermax Electric Co., Ltd. Guangdong (as Doe 1), King of Fans, Inc. (as Doe 2), and Chien Luen Industries Co., Ltd. (as Doe 3) (collectively, “Defendants”), alleging the following facts. Pursuant to the terms of a policy of insurance, Plaintiff provided homeowners insurance to Connie and Jerry Deckelman (“Non-Party Insureds”). Non-Party Insureds purchased a ventilation fan from Defendant Air Vent, Inc., ...
2022.10.28 Motion to Compel Responses, Deem RFAs Admitted 940
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.10.28
Excerpt: ...��) brought this action against 6938 Laurel Canyon, LLC (“Laurel”), and Gidi Cohen (“Cohen”), alleging causes of action for: 1) Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress; 2) Nuisance; 3) Violation of the Fair Housing and Employment Act; 4) Violation of Civil Code section 51.9; 5) Breach of the Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment; 6) Negligence; 7) Statutory Breach of the Warranty of Habitability (Civil Code secs. 1941 and 1941.1); 8) Tortious ...
2022.10.25 Motion for Summary Judgment 260
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.10.25
Excerpt: ... the Statement on Appeal. HISTORY: After the granting of a Summary Judgment and denying a consolidation, the Defendant filed an appeal in the Appellate Division of the Superior Court. The original judge, Hon. W. Stewart, has retired from the Superior Court. The matter was referred to this Court for the determination of a settled statement on appeal, and the current judge was only recently made aware of the referral from the Appellate Division. Be...
2022.10.18 Motion to Compel Further Responses 782
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.10.18
Excerpt: ...rrogatory 17.1(b) is granted. The Motion to Compel Further Responses to Interrogatory 17.1(d) is denied. No sanctions were sought nor issued. ALLEGATIONS: Plaintiffs Cathy Schlesinger (“Schlesinger”) and David Gaines (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed suit against Defendants Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, Nadia Jean Fakoory, M.D., Robin Solymanijam, M.D., Karo K. Arzoo, M.D., Woody Herman Jackson, M.D., Mariam Torossian M.D., and G...
2022.10.14 Motion to Compel Arbitration, to Dismiss Representative PAGA Action 008
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.10.14
Excerpt: ...rejudice, and the representative PAGA action is stayed. ALLEGATIONS: Herman Huynh (“Plaintiff”) filed suit against Atlas Assembly Inc. and GlenAir Inc. (“Defendants”) on October 2, 2019, alleging both individual and representative causes of action under the Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”). Because Plaintiff's claim involves both representative and individual claims under PAGA, the parties stipulated to a stay of the ...
2022.10.07 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 526
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.10.07
Excerpt: ...s the owner and landlord of 11643 Chandler Blvd, Los Angeles, California, and Plaintiffs are tenants of Unit 101 (“Subject Property”). Plaintiffs allege that Defendant served a 15-day Pay or Quit Notice and an Unlawful Detainer Notice without also serving a Protections Notice required by Article 14.6 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. Plaintiff filed a Complaint on June 7, 2021, and a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) on November 1, 2021, w...
2022.09.30 Motion to Quash Summons 299
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.09.30
Excerpt: ...Defendants Annabelle Vita, Artin Davtyan, Hakob Adzhyan, Elizabeth Rittersdorf, Dynamic Physical Therapy Group, Inc., and Wellness Health Care, and Does 1-100 (“Defendants”), alleging Defendants altered medical records to affect a separate but related proceeding for medical malpractice—Case No. 19STCV44154 Jens Larson v. Tender Home Health, et al. Plaintiff filed his original Complaint on May 4, 2022. On July 13, 2022, Plaintiff filed a Sec...
2022.09.30 Motion to Post Bond or File an Undertaking 260
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.09.30
Excerpt: ...t against Defendants Burbank Unified School District (“BUSD”) and Emilio Urioste, Jr. (“Urioste”) (collectively “Defendants”), alleging Defendants negligently supervised Plaintiff, an adult student who is non-verbal and autistic. Plaintiff alleges that another student with a prior history of assault, Jared Dillion Drucker (“Drucker”), assaulted Plaintiff on or about January 27, 2017, by inappropriately touching Plaintiff on her bu...
2022.09.28 Application to Strike and Exclude Improperly Designated Non-Retained Experts, for Sanctions 468
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.09.28
Excerpt: ...MP: Erick Contreras and Fleet Leasing, Inc. (“Defendants”) RP: Darius White (“Plaintiff”) ORDER TO STRIKE AND EXCLUDE DEFENDANT'S SUPPLEMENTAL DESIGNATED EXPERT WITNESSES AND FOR SANCTION MP: Darius White (“Plaintiff”) RP: Erick Contreras and Fleet Leasing, Inc. (“Defendants”) CASE ALLEGATIONS AND HISTORY: Darius White ("Plaintiff") filed suit against Erick Contreras ("Contreras") and Fleet Car Lease, Inc. ("Fleet", and together, ...
2022.09.21 Motion to Tax Costs 062
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.09.21
Excerpt: ...w Group (“RLG”, and together, "Reicheneder Defendants"), James Moorhead (“Moorhead”), and Arturo Aguilar (“Aguilar,” and collectively, "Defendants"). Rosen is a lawyer specializing in criminal defense. In 2013, the district attorney charged Aguilar with certain criminal charges. At the time of charging, Rosen defended Aguilar and procured a plea bargain, which Aguilar accepted. As a result, Aguilar was convicted and sentenced to one y...
2022.09.16 Motion to Enforce Judgment 202
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.09.16
Excerpt: ...issal of the civil case, Case #22BBCV00202 as part of a global settlement. Moving Parties seek enforcement of that settlement. HISTORY: Defendant filed its Motion to Enforce Settlement on August 19, 2022. Plaintiffs filed their opposition on August 23, 2022 and Defendant's reply was received on September 9, 2022. BACKGROUND: Moving Parties allege that: on April 22, 2022, the parties agreed to settle this case, Case # 22BBCV00202 (“Civil Case”...
2022.09.16 Motion to Confirm Arbitration 152
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.09.16
Excerpt: ... conversion, (3) rescission, (4) breach of written contract, (5) intentional interference with contract, and (6) accounting. This Court granted Defendants' Petition to Compel Arbitration on May 24, 2019. (Petition, p. 2). The arbitration hearing was conducted on December 20, 21, and 22, 2021 before the Honorable Candace D. Cooper, (Ret.) with an interim award issued on March 28, 2022 in favor of all Defendants, and a Supplemental Award on July 25...
2022.09.16 Motion for Reconsideration 260
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.09.16
Excerpt: ...28, 2020. At this hearing, the Court denied Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Further Discovery Responses of Burbank Unified School District to Plaintiffs' Request for Production of Documents, Set One on the grounds that the Plaintiff had failed to provide specific facts showing good cause for their production. (Minute Order, 2/28/20, p. 2). Plaintiff now files a Motion for Reconsideration alleging that new facts or different facts warrant a renewed M...
2022.09.16 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 456
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.09.16
Excerpt: ... that Defendant was negligent in performing tooth extractions on Plaintiff, which resulted in Plaintiff's injuries. Plaintiff received treatment beginning in October 2019 and continued through 2020. Plaintiff filed a Complaint on June 23, 2022, alleging the following five causes of action: (1) Medical Malpractice; (2) Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress; (3) Breach of Contract; (4) Battery; and (5) Violation of Business and Professions Cod...
2022.09.09 Motion for Summary Judgment 366
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.09.09
Excerpt: ...ther, “Defendants”), alleging that Plaintiffs won a judgment of attorney fees against Jan and David as trustee (“Myers Action”). Plaintiffs allege that Jan subsequently made a transfer of property (“Subject Property”) to Hines to defraud Plaintiffs. In the current action, Plaintiffs filed a Complaint on October 11, 2022, alleging six causes of action: (1) Set Aside Fraudulent Transfer made on June 8, 2011; (2) Set Aside Fraudulent Tra...
2022.09.09 Demurrer 450
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.09.09
Excerpt: ... the reply filed by Defendant on August 31, 2022. On September 2, 2022, the Court granted Defendant's Motion to Compel Arbitration as to Plaintiff's individual PAGA claims only. RELIEF REQUESTED: Defendant demurs to the Complaint. ANALYSIS: I. LEGAL STANDARD The grounds for a demurrer must appear on the face of the pleading or from judicially noticeable matters. (CCP § 430.30(a); Blank v. Kirwan (1985) 39 Cal. 3d 311, 318.) A demurrer for suffic...
2022.09.02 Motion to Compel Arbitration 450
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.09.02
Excerpt: ...d the reply filed by Defendant on August 26, 2022. RELIEF REQUESTED: Defendant moves to compel Plaintiff to arbitrate her individual claims in the instant action. ANALYSIS: I. LEGAL STANDARD The party seeking to compel arbitration first bears the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence the existence of a valid and enforceable arbitration agreement. (Engalla v. Permanente Medical Group, Inc. (1997) 15 Cal.4th 951, 972.) If the court d...
2022.09.02 Motion for Summary Adjudication 964
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.09.02
Excerpt: ...r (“Defendant”) on August 25, 2017. The Third Amended Complaint (“TAC”), filed on May 15, 2019, alleges three causes of action (1) Medical Malpractice; (2) Dependent Adult Neglect; and (3) Loss of Consortium. Plaintiffs allege Roman was admitted to Glendale Adventist Medical Center on August 16, 2016 for the observation and treatment of an acute mental disorder. Plaintiffs allege that after Defendant performed a psychiatric evaluation of ...
2022.09.02 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 416
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.09.02
Excerpt: ...ey, California 91352 (“Subject Property”), which is owed by Defendants. Plaintiffs allege that they were exposed to numerous habitability issues during their tenancy and notified Defendants of these issues; but that despite this notice, Defendants collected illegal rent from Plaintiffs. Plaintiff filed a Complaint on June 6, 2022, alleging seven causes of action: (1) Violation of Civ. Code § 1942.4; (2) Tortious Breach of the Warranty of Hab...
2022.09.02 Demurrer 572
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.09.02
Excerpt: ...022. Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) on June 13, 2022, alleging two causes of action, both for Breach of Contract. PRESENTATION: The Court received the Demurrer filed by Defendant on August 3, 2022. The Court has not received any opposition or reply. RELIEF REQUESTED: Defendant demurs to the FAC in its entirety. ANALYSIS: I. LEGAL STANDARD The grounds for a demurrer must appear on the face of the pleading or from judicially ...
2022.09.02 Demurrer 461
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.09.02
Excerpt: ...Group by Dr. Bardakjian DDS, Inc., a California Corporation (“NDG”); Sherman Oaks Dental Group by Krikor Bardakjian, a California Corporation (“SODG”); and 485 Cliff Dr., LLC, a California Limited Liability Company (“Cliff LLC”, and together, “Defendants”), alleging that Plaintiff partnered with Dr. Bardakjian from 2013, but that Dr. Bardakjian misappropriated partnership revenue. Plaintiff filed a Complaint on June 24, 2022, alle...
2022.08.30 Motion to Set Aside Dismissal 050
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.08.30
Excerpt: ...ts") on January 16, 2020, alleging nine causes of action: (1) Derivative Suit; (2) Ejectment; (3) Damages; (4) Tortious Interference with Contract; (5) Violations of the California Constitutional Right to Privacy; (6) Violations of the Ralph Act, Civ. Code § 51.7; (7) Violations of the Bane Act, Civ. Code § 52.1; (8) California Fair Employment and Housing Act, Gov. Code § 12955; and (9) Violation of the Unfair Competition Law, Bus. & Prof. § ...
2022.08.26 Motion to Strike 755
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.08.26
Excerpt: ...orik Nazarian, a minor (“Norik”); and After School All Stars Los Angeles (“ASAS”) on January 29, 2020, and a First Amended Complaint on November 24, 2021, alleging two causes of action: (1) General Negligence and (2) Battery. HISTORY: The Court received the Motion to Strike filed by LAUSD on March 25, 2022; the opposition filed by Plaintiffs on April 25, 2022; and the reply filed by LAUSD on May 23, 2022. RELIEF REQUESTED: LAUSD moves to ...
2022.08.26 Motion for Summary Judgment 400
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.08.26
Excerpt: ... Litem, Scarlett Del Villar (no opposition) ALLEGATIONS: Naphtali Del Villar ("Naphtali"), Quetzali Del Villar ("Quetzali"), Itzel Del Villar ("Itzel"), and Kaleb Del Villa, a minor, by and through his Guardian ad Litem, Scarlett Del Villar ("Kaleb", and collectively, "Plaintiffs") filed suit against the California Department of Transportation ("Caltrans"), alleging that Jose Luis Del Villar ("Decedent") was involved in a multi-vehicle collision ...
2022.08.25 Motion for Summary Judgment 466
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.08.25
Excerpt: ...ived the Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Plaintiff on July 11, 2022. The Court has not received any opposition or reply. RELIEF REQUESTED: Plaintiff moves for summary judgment; or, in the alternative, summary adjudication as to each affirmative defense asserted by Defendant. ANALYSIS: I. LEGAL STANDARD A party may move for summary judgment in any action or proceeding if it is contended the action has no merit or that there is no defense to t...
2022.08.19 Motion to File SAC 920
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.08.19
Excerpt: ...Protection Act and seeks both punitive and treble damages. Willia Osby has been appointed as the successor-in-interest to Decedent. HISTORY: On July 18, 2022, the Court received the Motion for Leave to File SAC filed by Plaintiff; an opposition filed by Defendant on August 5, 2022; and a second opposition filed by Defendant on August 8, 2022. The Court will consider only the timely-filed August 5 opposition. RELIEF REQUESTED: Plaintiff moves for ...
2022.08.19 Motion for Summary Judgment 466
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.08.19
Excerpt: ...Judgment filed by Plaintiff on July 11, 2022. The Court has not received any opposition or reply. RELIEF REQUESTED: Plaintiff moves for summary judgment; or, in the alternative, summary adjudication as to each affirmative defense asserted by Defendant. ANALYSIS: I. LEGAL STANDARD A party may move for summary judgment in any action or proceeding if it is contended the action has no merit or that there is no defense to the action or proceeding. (CC...
2022.08.19 Motion for Charging Order 119
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.08.19
Excerpt: ...arcella Halprin a.k.a. Lori Halprin a.k.a. Laura Halprin ("Marcella"), alleging that Plaintiffs entered into a written Residential Purchase Agreement ("Purchase Agreement") with Bruce, through his entity, Beck LLC, for the purchase of a single-family home located at 4146 Beck Avenue, Studio City, California ("Property") for $2,600,000. Plaintiffs allege that the home on the Property was not complete at the signing of the Purchase Agreement, but t...
2022.08.19 Demurrer 346
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.08.19
Excerpt: ...nd the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). Plaintiff alleges that Defendant's business violated ADA guidelines. Plaintiff filed a Complaint on May 17, 2022, alleging a single cause of action for Violation of the UCRA, California Civil Code, § 51 et seq. HISTORY: The Court received the Demurrer filed by Defendant on July 20, 2022; the opposition filed by Plaintiff on August 8, 2022; and the untimely reply filed by Defendant on August 15,...
2022.08.12 Motion to Strike Complaint 448
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.08.12
Excerpt: ...ranted Plaintiff's request to have the ex parte papers serve as Plaintiff's opposition to the Motion to Strike. The Court otherwise directed Plaintiff to file an opposition by August 8, 2022; and Defendant to file a reply by August 10, 2022. The Court has not received any further opposition or reply. The Court will thus consider the ex parte papers as Plaintiff's opposition. RELIEF REQUESTED: Defendant moves to strike the Complaint. ANALYSIS: I. ...
2022.08.12 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 207
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.08.12
Excerpt: ...C Defendants"); and The Huntington Library Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens ("Huntington"). Plaintiff alleges that he was injured after being pinned between a wooden crate and a large rock while on Huntington property on July 25, 2019, after Knudsen collided with the wooden create while driving a work truck owned by Octavio, Humberto, and F&C. Plaintiff filed a Complaint on July 23, 2021; and a First Amended Complaint ("FAC") on December 21, 202...
2022.08.12 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 056
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.08.12
Excerpt: ... Los Angeles, California 91042 (“Subject Property”), which is owned by Kralovic. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants had notice of, and failed to remedy, substantial habitability issues, and retaliated against Plaintiff's complaints. Plaintiff filed a Complaint on December 23, 2021, and a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) on January 31, 2022, alleging six causes of action: (1) Tortious Breach of Warranty of Habitability; (2) Breach of the Cov...
2022.08.12 Demurrer 788
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.08.12
Excerpt: ...together the “Construction Defendants”) to perform work at 11252 Delano Street, North Hollywood, CA (“Subject Property”). On or around November of 2018, Construction Defendants, allegedly contracted with Plaintiffs to perform an energy efficiency project at the Subject Property, but allegedly engaged in a fraudulent scheme whereby they misrepresented their licensing status, failed to perform the work under contract, failed to obtain the n...
2022.08.12 Motion to Compel Responses, to Deem RFAs Admitted, for Monetary Sanctions 787
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.08.12
Excerpt: ...ts") (collectively, "Defendants"), alleging that she was formerly employed by Defendants, who committed violations of the California Labor Code, as well as assault, battery, sexual harassment, and retaliation on the basis of gender. On May 5, 2021, this case and Case No. 19BBCV00163 were consolidated and assigned to this Court for all purposes, with this as the lead case. Keeley filed a Complaint on January 22, 2020 alleging 19 causes of action: ...
2022.07.29 Motion for Summary Judgment, Adjudication 888
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.29
Excerpt: ...perienced discrimination and humiliation by managers D/Chen and D/Dang for being taking paternity leave and for being Taiwanese. On December 7, 2020, Plaintiff filed a Complaint and later on December 24, 2020 a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”). On February 3, 3031, Plaintiff filed a Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) which alleges eight causes of action: (1) Discrimination against National Origin in Violation of FEHA (against D/Kaiser); (2) ...
2022.07.29 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 507
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.29
Excerpt: ...en Solar Tech California, a California Corporation ("GSTCA"); Green Solar Enterprises, LLC, a Nevada Limited Liability Company ("GSE", and together with GST and GSTCA, "GST Defendants"); Nicki Zvik ("Zvik"); and Shay Yavor ("Yavor", and collectively, "Defendants"), alleging that GST Defendants, controlled by Zvik and Yavor, breached the lease agreement between the parties and held unlawful possession of Plaintiff's real property, located at 6400 ...
2022.07.29 Demurrer 870
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.29
Excerpt: ...nk, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company ("D/RIF"); Rexford Industrial Realty, LP, a Maryland Limited Partnership ("D/Rexford"); Diego Garcia, individually ("D/Diego") and as co-successor trustee of The 2013 Marlen Ayala Protector Trust (“Ayala Protector Trust") and as successor trustee of The Ayala Family Trust Dated February 27, 2003 Trust ("Ayala Family Trust"); Catalina Gracia, individually ("D/Catalina") and as co-successor trustee ...
2022.07.29 Demurrer 373
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.29
Excerpt: ...e opposition filed by Plaintiff on July 18, 2022; and no reply was filed by Defendants. RELIEF REQUESTED: Defendants demur to the Complaint. ANALYSIS: I. LEGAL STANDARD The grounds for a demurrer must appear on the face of the pleading or from judicially noticeable matters. (CCP §430.30(a); Blank v. Kirwan (1985) 39 Cal. 3d 311, 318.) A demurrer for sufficiency tests whether the complaint states a cause of action. (Hahn v. Mirda (2007) 147 Cal.A...
2022.07.22 Demurrer to Answer 526
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.22
Excerpt: ... Defendant. Plaintiffs allege that Defendant served a 15-day Pay or Quit Notice and an Unlawful Detainer Notice on to Plaintiffs without also serving a Protections Notice required by the Los Angeles Municipal City. Plaintiff filed a Complaint on June 7, 2021, and a First Amended Complaint ("FAC") on November 1, 2021, alleging a single cause of action for Violation of Los Angeles Municipal Code § 499.99, et seq., Article 14.6. HISTORY: The Court ...
2022.07.22 Motion to Set Aside Default 182
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.22
Excerpt: ...reply filed by Defendant on July 15, 2022. RELIEF REQUESTED: Defendant moves for an order setting aside the entry of default against Defendant. ANALYSIS: I. LEGAL STANDARD – 473(b) MANDATORY RELIEF "[T]he court shall, whenever an application for relief is made no more than six months after entry of judgment, is in proper form, and is accompanied by an attorney's sworn affidavit attesting to his or her mistake, inadvertence, surprise, or neglect...
2022.07.22 Motion for Preliminary Injunction 390
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.22
Excerpt: ... A. Lacara (“Lacara Estate”, and together, “Defendants”), alleging that Plaintiff and Sapp entered into a written sales agreement (“Sales Agreement”) on March 30, 2022 for Sapp to sell the real property located at 8035 Wilkinson Avenue, North Hollywood, California (“Subject Property”) to Plaintiff for the sum of $500,000. Plaintiff further alleges that after executing the sales agreement, Sapp breached the agreement and has stated...
2022.07.15 Motion to Dissolve or Modify Preliminary Injunction 792
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.15
Excerpt: ...y Company ("Justin LLC"), and Justin Randi ("Randi," and collectively, "Defendants"), alleging that Randi is the principal of TBP and Justin LLC; that TBP Inc. is a bar and music establishment operating at the address of 3787 Cahuenga Boulevard, Studio City, California 91604; and that TBP is creating a public and private nuisance by playing loud music at unreasonably high levels and at unreasonable times. Plaintiff filed a Complaint on September ...
2022.07.15 Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 526
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.15
Excerpt: ...ant served a 15-day Pay or Quit Notice and an Unlawful Detainer Notice without serving a Protections Notice required by Los Angeles Municipal Code Article 14.6. Plaintiff filed a Complaint on June 7, 2021, and a First Amended Complaint ("FAC") on November 1, 2021, which alleges a single cause of action: Violation of Los Angeles Municipal Code §499.99, et seq., Article 14.6. HISTORY: On October 14, 2021, the Court ordered this case and Case 21PDU...
2022.07.08 Special Motion to Strike 004
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.08
Excerpt: ... 21BBCV01004 Hearing Date: July 8, 2022 [TENTATIVE] ORDER RE: SPECIAL MOTION TO STRIKE UNDER CCP §425.16 CROSS-COMPLAINT FILED BY DEFENDANT LJ PROPERTIES, INC. MP: Cross-Defendant LJ Properties Inc. RP: Cross-Complainant American Bull Metalworks, Inc. ALLEGATIONS: Socal Lien Solutions LLC ("Plaintiff") filed suit against LJ Properties Inc. ("LJ Properties"); Noho Urban West LLC ("Noho"); and Arthur Aslanian ("Aslanian," and collectively, "Defend...
2022.07.08 Motion to Compel Arbitration, to Stay Pending Arbitration 958
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.08
Excerpt: ...da Care Center RP: Plaintiff Estate of Loretta A. Laughlin, by and through her Successor-in- Interest Kyle Laughlin ALLEGATIONS: Estate of Loretta A. Laughlin ("Plaintiff") filed suit against Artesia Healthcare, Inc d.b.a. Alameda Care Center, ("Defendant"), alleging that Loretta Laughlin, the individual (“Decedent”) received substandard care at Defendant's facility. There appears to be an ambiguity as to who is the Plaintiff. The Complaint, ...
2022.07.08 Motion to Compel Arbitration, for Sanctions 565
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.08
Excerpt: ..., LLC; Belmont Three Corporation Holding LLC; Belmont Village, L.P. RP: Plaintiffs Blanche Rivero Maynes, by and through her successor-in-interest, Christina Maynes; Christina Maynes, individually; Lisa Maynes; Philip Maynes Sanctions/Ex Parte MP: Plaintiffs Blanche Rivero Maynes, by and through her successor-in-interest, Christina Maynes; Christina Maynes, individually; Lisa Maynes; Philip Maynes RP: Defendants Belmont Village Burbank Tenant, LL...
2022.07.08 Motion for Preliminary Injunction 390
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.08
Excerpt: ...a ALLEGATIONS: WE BUY HOUSES, LLC ("Plaintiff") filed suit against Michael Sapp, individually (“Sapp”) and in his capacity as Administrator of the Estate of Cheryl Ann Lacara, (“Lacara Estate,” together “Defendants”). The complaint alleges that March 30, 2022 Plaintiff and Sapp entered into a written sales agreement (“Sales Agreement”) for Sapp to sell the real property located at 8035 Wilkinson Avenue, North Hollywood, California...
2022.07.08 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 283
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.08
Excerpt: ...av Gupta ALLEGATIONS: This case was related with Case No. 21GDCV01190 on October 06, 2021, with the instant case as the lead case. In the matter of Case No. 21GDCV00283, Plaintiff Ross Felix ("Felix") filed suit against Defendants Medversant Technologies, LLC, a California Limited Company ("Medversant") and Matthew Haddad ("Haddad", and together, "Defendants"), alleging that Felix was employed by Medversant from January of 2014 to April of 2020, ...
2022.07.01 Motion to Lift Arbitration Stay 008
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.01
Excerpt: ...chik Aslanyan ("Plaintiff") filed suit against 11104 Oro Vista LLC, a California Limited Liability Company ("11104 Oro Vista") and Garnik Ghoolikandi Badalyans, and Nella Badalyans ("Badalyans", and together, "Defendants"). The compliant alleges that on May 8, 2018, the parties entered into a written agreement for Plaintiff to purchase real property located at 1104 N. Oro Vista Avenue, Sunland, CA ("Property"), but that Badalyans failed to disclo...
2022.07.01 Motion to be Relieved as Counsel, to Compel Discovery 174
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.01
Excerpt: ...y MP: Plaintiff Financial Pacific Leasing, Inc. RP: Defendant DT3 Enterprises Group, Inc., d.b.a. (no opposition) Relieved as Counsel MP: Attorney Stephen R. Ruotsi by Daryl Crouse, counsel for Defendants RP: Defendant DT3 Enterprises Group, Inc., d.b.a. All City Transportation, David Coleman, Thrushell Coleman (no opposition) ALLEGATIONS: Financial Pacific Leasing, Inc. ("Plaintiff") filed suit against DT3 Enterprises Group, Inc., a California C...
2022.07.01 Motion for Leave to Amend Complaint 893
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.01
Excerpt: ... Theoplas Forsett ("Plaintiffs") filed suit against The Andalucia Project, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company ("Andalucia") and Arthur Aslanian ("Aslanian", and together, "Defendants" and individually “Defendant”). The complaint alleges that Plaintiffs were exposed to health, safety, and habitability risks as tenants of at the real property located at 11051 ½ - 55 Hartsook Street, North Hollywood, CA 91601 ("Property"). Plaintiffs a...
2022.07.01 Demurrer 234
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.07.01
Excerpt: ...poration ("Plaintiff") filed a commercial unlawful detainer against Ghotanian D.D.S., a professional corporation (dissolved) (“GDDS”); Rene Ghotanian (“Rene”); and Tina Ghotanian (“Tina,” and together, "Defendants"). Plaintiff alleges a 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit was served on April 04, 2022, and that Defendants were served with but failed to comply. HISTORY: On April 26, 2022, Defendants filed the demurrer; Plaintiff filed an o...
2022.06.24 Demurrer, Motion to Strike FAC 207
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.06.24
Excerpt: ...te: June 24, 2022 [TENTATIVE] ORDER RE: DEMURRER AND MOTION TO STRIKE TO FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT MP: Defendants Joseph Carl Knudsen; Octavio Flores Casillas; Humberto Flores Casillas; F&C Trucking RP: Plaintiff Horacio Flores ALLEGATIONS: Plaintiff Horacio Flores ("Plaintiff") filed suit against Defendants Octavio Flores Casillas ("Octavio"); Humberto Flores Casillas ("Humberto"); F&C Trucking ("F&C", and together with Octavio, and Humberto, "Emp...
2022.06.24 Demurrer, Motion to Strike 192
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.06.24
Excerpt: ...O STRIKE ALLEGATIONS: Adriana Riveros ("Riveros") filed suit against TD Auto Finance, LLC, (“TDAF”), alleging that Riveros financed a 2019 Lamborghini Huracan Spyder ("Vehicle") through TDAF and has remained current on all loan payments; however, TDAF took possession of the Vehicle and seeks to auction the Vehicle. Riveros filed a Complaint on March 04, 2021, a First Amended Complaint ("FAC") on May 21, 2021, a Second Amended Complaint ("SAC"...
2022.06.24 Demurrer 870
Location: Los Angeles
Judge: Tavelman, F.M.
Hearing Date: 2022.06.24
Excerpt: ...y and as trustee of THE AYALA FAMILY TRUST DATED FEBRUARY 27, 2003 ; COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE INSPECTORS, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company; and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive, Defendant. Case No.: 20BBCV00870 Hearing Date: June 24, 2022 [TENTATIVE] ORDER RE: DEMURRER ** NOTE: COURT REQUESTS FURTHER BRIEFING AND ARGUMENT ON ONE ISSUE MP: Defendants Catalina Gracia, individually and as trustee of the 2013 Marlen Ayala Protector and as succe...

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