Excerpt: ...nt hiring and retention, and for negligence. The Court initially heard this matter on March 14, 2023, and continued the hearing at defense counsel's request. ARGUMENTS Defendant, Infotech Institute, Inc., dba Healthcare Career College ("Infotech" or "Defendant"), requests an order compelling Plaintiff to submit the claims to binding arbitration pursuant to the parties' agreement. The agreement is enforceable and applies to any dispute against Inf...

Excerpt: ...ided by Los Angeles Unified School District (“LAUSD”) at Banneker Career and Transition Center (“Banneker”). Plaintiff alleges claims for assault and battery, sexual battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligent infliction of emotional distress, negligent supervision, and dependent adult abuse. II. ARGUMENTS Defendant LAUSD moves for summary judgment or adjudication of the claims for negligent infliction of emotional di...

Excerpt: ...f the premises. II. ARGUMENTS Defendant argues that the five-day notice was served at the wrong address and does not satisfy statutory or contractual notice requirements. Plaintiff argues that the demurrer improperly argues the merits of the case and relies on documents outside the complaint. Defendant improperly imposes notice requirements not rooted in the law. III. LEGAL STANDARDS The bases for demurrer are limited by statute and may be sustai...

Excerpt: ...s pastor, Howard Swancy ("Pastor Swancy"), Defendants, Tamara Swancy-Prince ("Prince") and Priscilla Woods Brown ("Brown"), (collectively "Individual Defendants"), alleged to be de facto officers or directors of PAC, improperly spent PAC funds and engaged in other misconduct. Plaintiffs allege claims for declaratory relief, enforcement of inspection rights, breach of fiduciary duty, accounting, fraud, conversion, unjust enrichment, and false adve...

Excerpt: ...s transmission, braking, and mechanical systems which Defendant failed to remedy or repair in violation of the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. On February 22, 2022, the Hon. Thomas D. Long granted Plaintiffs motion to compel Defendant's further responses to Request for Production of Documents, Set One. Judge Long ordered Defendant to provide further, verified, and code-compliant responses without objection and a privilege log where applicable...

Excerpt: .... The vehicle developed numerous defects which Nissan allegedly failed to replace or replace in violation of the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act ("the SBA"). Plaintiff alleges a separate claim for negligent repair against Nissan of Torrance, LLC. 11. ARGUMENTS Defendant Nissan requests an order compelling this matter to binding arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act ("FAA") as required by the Retail Installment Sales Contract ("Sa...

Excerpt: ...intiff to arbitrate his personal injury claims based on the mandatory arbitration provision set forth in Ubeds Terms of Service to which Plaintiff agreed when he signed up for a rider account. The provision delegated the responsibility of determining arbitrability to the arbitrator. Plaintiff argues Defendant relies on the declaration of its lead paralegal, who does not state any foundation or qualifications regarding the Uber platform. The decla...

Excerpt: ...comply with its obligations under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (the "SBA"). Plaintiffs allege claims for violations of the SBA. Defendant Honda requests an order compelling this matter to binding arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) as required by the Retail Installment Sales Contract (Sales Contract) that Plaintiffs signed at the time of purchase. The Sales Contract required arbitration of all claims arising out of...

Excerpt: ...ry medications and treatment after she slipped and fell. Plaintiff fell again while climbing to the top bunk. Plaintiff alleges claims for: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Failure to Summon Immediate Medical Care Negligence Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress Violation of the Bane Civil Rights Act Negligence Medical Malpractice 111. ARGUMENTS Defendants request an order granting summary judgment or adjudication of all causes of action alleged against all...

Excerpt: ...LLC ("A&M") which is managed by Defendant, Mohammad Bahmani ("Bahmani"). Plaintiff alleges claims for abatement, injunction, equitable relief, and for civil penalties. On January 25, 2023, the Hon. George F. Bird heard and granted Plaintiffs ex parte application for the amr,intment of a receiver and set an order to show cause regarding the receiver's confirmation, to be heard concurrently with Defendants' motion for reconsideration. II. ARGUMENTS...

Excerpt: ...7. On October 10, 2019, the Hon. Gary Y. Tanaka granted Plaintiffs unopposed motion to enforce settlement. The settlement was conditioned on Defendant's obligation to modify the property and obtain the required permits within an allotted time period. Judge Tanaka set an order to show cause regarding enforcement of the agreement for December 19, 2019. (See Min. Ord. of 10/10/19). The OSC was continued to January 31, 2020, when the parties stipulat...

Excerpt: ...Plaintiff's multi- family apartment building. Plaintiff alleges insurance bad faith and related claims against Travelers and one cause of action against Defendant, Garzella Group (“GG”), an insurance broker, for negligence for failing to obtain the proper insurance to cover Plaintiff for fire loss. II. ARGUMENTS Defendant argues that the seventh cause of action for negligence fails to state a claim against GG, as Plaintiff did not allege suff...

Excerpt: ...etention, and for negligence. Defendant, Infotech Institute, Inc., dba Healthcare Career College (“Infotech”), requests an order compelling Plaintiff to submit the claims to binding arbitration pursuant to the parties' agreement. The agreement is enforceable and applies to any dispute against Infotech as well as its employees. In opposition, Plaintiff argues that under federal law, the arbitration agreement is voidable at Plaintiff's election...

Excerpt: ...Plaintiff's multi- family apartment building. Plaintiff alleges insurance bad faith and related claims against Travelers and one cause of action against Defendant, Garzella Group (“GG”), an insurance broker, for negligence for failing to obtain the proper insurance to cover Plaintiff for fire loss. II. ARGUMENTS Defendant argues that the seventh cause of action for negligence fails to state a claim against GG, as Plaintiff did not allege suff...

Excerpt: ...etention, and for negligence. Defendant, Infotech Institute, Inc., dba Healthcare Career College (“Infotech”), requests an order compelling Plaintiff to submit the claims to binding arbitration pursuant to the parties' agreement. The agreement is enforceable and applies to any dispute against Infotech as well as its employees. In opposition, Plaintiff argues that under federal law, the arbitration agreement is voidable at Plaintiff's election...

Excerpt: ... causing Plaintiff emotional distress as the vaccinations are against Plaintiff's religious beliefs and Defendant did not obtain Plaintiff's consent. II. Arguments Plaintiff requests an order for leave to file a Second Amended Complaint to add as a Plaintiff, Bella King-Harvey, Plaintiff's daughter who was vaccinated and now suffers recurring headaches as a result of the vaccine. Defendant will not suffer any prejudice. Defendant filed a notice o...

Excerpt: ...ing the tenancy, Plaintiff increased the rent from $900 per month to $1,000 per month, however, the rent increase was not in writing as required by law. The Court's file does not reflect that Plaintiff filed an opposition. However, in unlawful detainer actions, an opposition and reply can be made orally at the time of the hearing. ( Cal Rules of Court, Rule 3.1351 ). A motion for summary judgment in an unlawful detainer action may be made at any ...

Excerpt: ...ff for collection. The claim alleges a cause of action for breach of contract against Driscoll Electric (“the Company”) whose default the Clerk entered on April 21, 2021. The Company's principal, Dereik Driscoll (Driscoll), filed an answer on April 15, 2021. Plaintiff now files a motion for judgment on the pleading against the individual Defendant, Driscoll, as well as a request for court judgment by default against the Company. A motion for ...

Excerpt: ...serve or maintain the vehicle's utility and performance. The vehicle's transmission was defective, and Nissan allegedly failed to comply with its obligations to repair or replace the vehicle under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (“the SBA”). Plaintiff alleges claims for violations of the SBA, fraudulent misrepresentation, and fraudulent concealment of material facts. II. ARGUMENTS Defendant Nissan requests an order to compel Plaintiff ...

Excerpt: ...os”), while at his place of employment for Defendant, Fenico Precision Castings, Inc. (“Fenico”). Plaintiffs sue Fenico and Springfield Armory, Inc., the gun manufacturer (“Springfield”) for wrongful death. II. ARGUMENTS Defendant Springfield demurs to the complaint on grounds Plaintiffs' claims for wrongful death and negligent entrustment of a dangerous instrumentality are barred by a federal immunity statute. None of the statutory exc...

Excerpt: ...al guarantor of the lease. Plaintiff, Hadi Farid, and Defendant Kharrazi are owners and managing members of AIG. The lease expired by its own terms on February 1, 2022 and has not been legally extended or renewed. Defendants allegedly failed to vacate the premises. II. ARGUMENTS Defendants contend that the Plaintiffs do not allege that they served a three-day notice to terminate the tenancy that complies with the requirements of statute. Defendan...

Excerpt: ...o operate a medical marijuana dispensary. Defendants allegedly filed fraudulent and misleading corporate documents with the California Secretary of State purporting to merge THC with Pacoima Recovery Collective and took physical possession of Plaintiffs' sellers' permit. Plaintiffs substituted Defendant, Ray Christopher Chacon San Miguel (Chacon), for Doe 1. (Am. to 4AC, filed 6/10/22). Plaintiffs allege claims for conversion, fraud, unjust enric...

Excerpt: ... a necessary party, namely the beneficial owner of the Deed of Trust at issue, who is Wachovia Bank, the original lender. The claims are barred because Plaintiff should have filed these claims as a compulsory cross-complaint in CV17-3373 Ronald Hills v. Wells Fargo Bank, et al, filed May 4, 2017 in the United States District Court. (RJN Ex. 2). Defendant also argues that the claims fail to state causes of action. Plaintiff's counsel filed an unti...

Excerpt: ...Act), (2) negligence, (3) assault, and (4) battery, and (7) intentional infliction of emotional distress. II. ARGUMENTS Defendant, County of Los Angeles (“County”), moves to reopen discovery to obtain Plaintiff's current medical records. On January 10, 2023, the County obtained a declaration from Plaintiff given in Case No. 20STCV03156 Escalante v. Canizales wherein Plaintiff declared that he recovered from injuries sustained in this action w...

Excerpt: ... Plaintiff Courtney alleges claims for fraudulent concealment, negligent hiring and supervision, intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress, and negligent misrepresentation. Plaintiff, Brian Gregory, asserts a claim for loss of consortium. II. ARGUMENTS Plaintiffs personally served a business records subpoena on nonparty, Scoot Education Inc. (“Scoot”), an education staffing company that purportedly provides support services t...