Excerpt: ...nal Basketball Association (“NBA”); Warner Brothers Studio; the Walt Disney Company; and American Broadcasting Company for Reparations. On January 11, 2023, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”). May 8, 2023, Defendants the Walt Disney Company and American Broadcasting Company (“TWDC”) filed a demurrer to Plaintiff's FAC. On June 5, 2023, the demurrer was sustained with leave to amend. Plaintiff filed a Second Amended Comp...

Excerpt: ...ut leave to amend. BACKGROUND On February 23, 2022, Plaintiff Arthur Lopez filed a Complaint against the California Department of Motor Vehicles and Steven Gordon. On March 28, 2023, the court granted Plaintiff leave to file a Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”). The SAC added new Defendants including the City of Newport Beach. The SAC alleges causes of action for: 1) Deprivation of Civil Rights, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1983 & 1985; 2) Violation of the A...

Excerpt: ...12. Plaintiffs' request for attorney's fees is granted in the amount of $1,732.50. BACKGROUND This is a lemon law action arising out of the purchase by Cesar Blanco, on behalf of Three Stars Builders, Inc. (“Plaintiffs”) of a new 2014 Dodge Ram (the “Vehicle”) manufactured by Defendant, FCA US, LLC (“FCA”). Plaintiffs allege that the Vehicle was delivered with defects and nonconformities to warranty, including engine and electrical de...

Excerpt: ...SITION: None Ðiled REPLY: None Ðiled TENTATIVE: Defendants' Motion for Orders for Sale of Interest is granted. The court orders the sale of: 1) The 40% Membership interest of Wael H.H. Awad in IMP Energy Solutions LLC; and 2) 50% interest of Wael H.H. Awad in the partnership with Harry Nadjarian described in paragraph 31 and the Tenth Cause of Action of the Plaintiffs' Complaint. BACKGROUND This action arises in connection with the sale of Ca...

Excerpt: ...r OPPOSITION: 27 July 2023 REPLY: 02 August 2023 RECOMMENDATION: Defendants' demurrer to the Second Amended Complaint is sustained without leave to amend. BACKGROUND On August 1, 2022, McKinley Michael Robinson (“Plaintiff ”) Ðiled a Complaint against Defendants National Basketball Association (“NBA”); Warner Brothers Studio; the Walt Disney Company; and American Broadcasting Company for Reparations. On January 11, 2023, Plaintiff Ðil...

Excerpt: ...tores LLC's Cross-Complaint is sustained. The court grants Plaintiff 20 days leave to amend, and schedules an Order to Show Cause Re: Amended Complaint for September 27, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. Cross- Defendant PRA to give notice. BACKGROUND This action rises out of an alleged trip and fall incident that occurred on or about March 1, 2021, at a commercial property located at 1746-1790 E. Main Street in El Cajon, CA (the “property”). Plaintiff Char...

Excerpt: ...iff is granted 30 days leave to amend. The Court sets an Order to Show Cause Re: Amended Complaint for September 29, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. Defendant to give notice. BACKGROUND On September 2, 2021, Plaintiff filed a Complaint against Defendant Franklin Burns and Does 1 to 50 for Negligence. On December 14, 2022, the parties stipulated to allow Plaintiff to file a First Amended Complaint to correct the Complaint by naming the true Defendant Franklin ...

Excerpt: ...ond and third causes of action and overruled as to the first cause of action. The Motion to strike is denied. Defendants to give notice. BACKGROUND On April 14, 2023, Adamaris Wells, a minor through her Guardian Ad Litem as successor-in-interest for Decedent Charpail Tyler Walker (“Plaintiff”), filed a Complaint against Cliffside Malibu; Access Malibu, Inc.; Cliffside Malibu 1 (collectively “Defendants”) and Does 1 to 50 for: 1) Negligenc...

Excerpt: ...for Summary Judgment is granted. BACKGROUND This action arises out of the employment of Desiree Mieure (“Plaintiff”) with the San Gabriel Unified School District (“Defendant” or “District”). Plaintiff alleges that Defendant employed her as a licensed Occupational Therapist. The operative First Amended Complaint alleges causes of action for Disability Discrimination and two counts of Whistleblower Retaliation. On October 31, 2023, Plai...

Excerpt: ...7 July 2023 TENTATIVE: The demurrer to the second, fifth, and ninth causes of action is sustained without leave to amend. The demurrer to the sixth, seventh, and tenth causes of action is sustained with leave to amend. The demurrer to the third, fourth, and eighth causes of action is overruled. The Motion to strike is granted in part as to Paragraph 15 of the FAC as to the phrase “and attorneys' fees.” The request to strike paragraphs 2, 3,7,...

Excerpt: ... lines 7 to 10 of the SAC and Exhibit 1 attached to the SAC with leave to amend. On the court's own motion, Paragraph 9(t) on page 5, lines 1 to 12, and the reference “22443.3” on Paragraph 20(f) at page 9 line 22 is stricken without leave to amend. BACKGROUND This is a dispute arising from the actions of Sonia I. Zaldivar (“Defendant”) as an Immigration Consultant in California. Immigrant Rights Defense Council, LLC. (“Plaintiff”) al...

Excerpt: ...ntiffs agree to dismiss their first and fourth cause of action, and the second cause of action as against E&C. The demurrer to the third cause of action is sustained with leave to amend. BACKGROUND This is an action for breach of contract, fiduciary duty, and corporate dissolution arising out of investments made by Plaintiffs Yue Ma (“Ma”), Lihong Zhao (“Zhao”), Sunny West Coast Co. (“Sunny”), and Hua Ming Technology Co. (“HM Tech�...

Excerpt: ... TENTATIVE: Defendants' Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay Proceedings is granted. BACKGROUND On November 18, 2020, Irma Chavez Garcia (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint against Defendants Murtex Fiber Systems; Zephyr Industries, Inc.; Fairway Staffing Services; Sergio Gutierrez; and Does 1 to 20. The Complaint alleges fourteen causes of action for: 1) Discrimination; 2) Harassment; 3) Retaliation; 4) Failure to Prevent Discrimination; Harass...

Excerpt: ...ntiff's request for issue and evidence sanctions is denied. Plaintiff's request for monetary sanctions in the amount of $2,310, including the $60.00 in filing fees, is granted against Defendant Zalidvar. BACKGROUND On February 3, 2023, Immigrant Rights Defense Council LLC (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint against Defendant Sonia I. Zaldivar (“Defendant”) and Does 1 to 100. The Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) alleges a single cause of a...

Excerpt: ...TENTATIVE: Defendants' Motion to Transfer Venue is denied. BACKGROUND On January 13, 2023, Plaintiffs, twenty-five tenants of the residential property located at 473-563 River Road, Corona, California 92877 (the “Subject Property”) brought an action against Venkata R. Donthineni, Parvathi Donthineni, and SD Properties 301 LLC (collectively “Defendants”) and Does 1 to 100. The operative Complaint alleges five causes of action: 1) Violation...

Excerpt: ...rator is DENIED. BACKGROUND This action arises in connection with a lease for the property located at 7765-7775 Kester Avenue, Van Nuys, California (the “Property”). According to the complaint, Industrial Electronic Engineers, Inc. (“Defendant” or “IEE”) entered a written lease agreement for the Property with Cinmark Company, LP (“Plaintiff” or “Cinmark”) on February 3, 2005. The Lease has been on a month-to-month basis since ...

Excerpt: ...King Market's Motion to Compel Arbitration. The action is stayed pending arbitration. The court sets an OSC re Status of Arbitration for July 20, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. Defendant is to give notice. BACKGROUND On February 14, 2023, Narmin Behjati (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants B&V Enterprises, Inc. dba Super King Market (“Super King”); Tigran Baghdasaryan (“Bagdasaryan”) [1] ; and Does 1 to 20. The Complaint alleges nin...

Excerpt: ...tricken. Plaintiff is granted thirty (30) days leave to amend the Complaint The court sets an OSC re Amended Complaint for August 31, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. Danielle Ntolo ("Plaintiff') resides at 825 S Hill Street #2806, Los Angeles, CA 90014 (the "Premises") where Onni South Hill LP ("Defendant") was the landlord. Plaintiff filed the operative complaint on April 4, 2023, alleging five causes of action: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Declaratory Relief Restitution ...

Excerpt: ...ckground This is a lemon law action arising in connection with the purchase by Shauna Sharpless and Destiny Gracian (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) of a 2019 Nissan Versa on or about January 19, 2019 (the “Vehicle”). Plaintiffs allege that Defendant Nissan North America, Inc. (“NNA”) which manufactured the Vehicle, provided Plaintiff various warranties in connection with the Vehicle in which NNA undertook to preserve or maintain the perf...

Excerpt: ... part. Plaintiff is granted 30 days leave to amend the second and thirds causes of action. Defendant is to give notice. Background This action arises in connection with the leasing and servicing of three commercial vehicles from Transportation Commodities, Inc. (“Plaintiff”). Unis Transportation, LLC (“Defendant”) entered into an agreement with Plaintiff for the leasing and servicing of three commercial vehicles on March 22, 2022, for a d...

Excerpt: ...give notice. Background This action arises out of a dispute between a tenant, Eyad Wahby (“Plaintiff”) and a property owner, Downtown Prime, LLC. (“Defendant”), regarding a commercial property located at 555 S. San Pedro St, Los Angeles CA 90021. (the “Property”). The operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) alleges that Defendant has raised rents in violation of the Lease Agreement between the parties. Plaintiff's FAC alleges fo...

Excerpt: ...EPLY: June 22, 2023 TENTATIVE: Plaintiff's motion is granted. Plaintiff's request for sanctions is granted in the amount of $1,900. Plaintiff is to give notice. Background This is a fraud action arising from alleged products supplied by Lief Organics, LLC (“Plaintiff”) which were received by Defendants and Judgment Debtors, specifically Defendant and Judgment Debtor Musclewerks, Inc. (“Judgment Debtor”) without payment, and were sold. On ...

Excerpt: ...tion is denied. NNA is to give notice. Background This is a lemon law action arising in connection with the purchase by Jose Vazquez Bautista aka Jose Vazquez (“Plaintiff ”) of a 2021 Nissan Sentra on January 2, 2021 (the “Vehicle”) from Defendant LAD-N, LLC, dba “Lithia Nissan of Downtown LA” (“Dealer Defendant”). Plaintiff alleges that Defendant, Nissan North America, Inc. (“NNA”), which manufactured the Vehicle, provided Pl...

Excerpt: ...r reconsideration is denied. NNA is to give notice. __________________ Background This is a lemon law action arising in connection with the purchase by Jose Padilla Gomez on behalf of A&B Lathering and Plastering Company (“Plaintiff ”) of a 2018 Nissan Titan on January 15, 2019 (the “Vehicle”) from Mossy Nissan Inc. dba Mossy Nissan Escondido (“Dealer Defendant”). Plaintiff alleges that Defendant Nissan North America, Inc. (“NNA”)...

Excerpt: ...tion is granted. Plaintiff is ordered to arbitrate her claims against Defendant. This action is stayed pending completion of arbitration. Defendant is to give notice. Background This action arises out of the employment of Catherine Soloway (“Plaintiff”) with Elevation Behavioral Health, LLC (“Defendant”). Plaintiff alleges that she began employment with Defendant on April 1, 2019, as a Behavioral Health Tech, and that she was wrongfully t...