Excerpt: ... counsel regarding the Demurrer and to file a supplemental declaration describing such meet and confer efforts at least nine (9) court days before the next scheduled hearing on the Demurrer. BACKGROUND This is an action arising from a dispute over a family trust. In September 1998, Carlota G. Cruz and Carlota's husband, Antonio V. Cruz, formed The Antonio V. Cruz and Carlota G. Revocable Trust (Cruz Trust) and are trustees of the Cruz Trust. In D...

Excerpt: ...assan Mirza Mousa Al -Sulaimi's Motion to Strike Complaint and for Monetary Sanctions Against City of Knowledge and their Counsel is DENIED. Defendant Estate of Mirza Hassan Mirza Mousa Al -Sulaimi's Motion to Expunge Lis Pendens is GRANTED. Furthermore, Defendant Estate of Mirza Hassan Mirza Mousa Al -Sulaimi's Request for Statutory Attorney Fees and Costs Against Plaintiff is GRANTED in the red uced amount of $1,252.50, payable in thirty (30) d...

Excerpt: ...rike Punitive Damages Respondent: Plaintiffs Alicia Olivares, Stephanie Watkin, Amaris Violet Gutierrez, Abel Valentino Gutierrez, and Angelina Victoria Gallegos TENTATIVE RULING Defendants Kiewit Corporation, Kiewit -Parsons, Kiewit Infrastructure West Co., and Parsons Construction Group, Inc.'s Demurrer to Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint is SUSTAINED IN PART with twenty (20) days leave to amend as to the fourth, fifth, and sixth causes of a...

Excerpt: ...rminating Sanctions Re: First Set Form Interrogatories to Defendant YiChun Tsai Respondent: NO OPPOSITION (Due 2/21) Plaintiff Ming -Hua Chiu's Motion for Evidence and Issue or Terminating Sanctions Re: First Set Special Interrogatories to Defendant America United Development, LLC Respondent: NO OPPOSITION (Due 2/21) Plaintiff Ming -Hua Chiu's Motion for Evidence and Issue or Terminating Sanctions Re: First Set Special Interrogatories to Defendan...

Excerpt: ...fendants E*TRADE Securities LLC and John Edward Bersin's Motion to Compel Arbitration is GRANTED and the present action is STAYED pending the completion of arbitration. Defendants E*TRADE Securities LLC and John Edward Bersin's Demurrer to Plaintiffs' Complaint is DEEMED MOOT. Proceedings on Defendant Bank of America, N.A.'s Demurrer to Plaintiff's Complaint are STAYED pending completion of arbitration. BACKGROUND On November 17, 2023, Plaintiffs...

Excerpt: ...ion. In October 2023, Defendant The Internet Auto Group, Inc. (IAG) advertised a 2021 Polestar 2 Launch Edition for sale online at a price of $31,930. Plaintiff Adam Dolce saw the advertisement for the vehicle and visited IAG . At IAG, a representative told Dolce that the cost of the vehicle would be $35,600 after sales tax, official fees, and document processing charges. After agreeing to purchase the vehicle for that price in cash, Dolce allege...

Excerpt: ...roperty, Defendant Gwendolyn Keene, continues to reside at the Covina property. On November 8, 2023, Fleet Capital served Keene with a three day notice to quit. Subsequently, Fleet Capital alleges Keene failed to vacate the Covina property. On November 30, 2023, Fleet Capital filed a complaint against Keene; all unknown occupants, tenants, and subtenants, and Does 1 -10, alleging a cause of action for unlawful detainer. On February 27, 2024, Flee...

Excerpt: ...geles, LLC's Motion to Strike Portions of Plaintiff's Complaint is deemed MOOT . BACKGROUN D On November 16, 2023, Plaintiff Roberto Lopez filed a complaint against Defendant Aurora Charter Oak – Los Angeles, LLC (Aurora), alleging general negligence, medical negligence, and intentional torts . On December 4, 2023, Aurora filed the present demurrer and motion to strike. Prior to filing, Aurora's counsel attempted to meet and confer by sending a...

Excerpt: ... violations. In February 2021, Plaintiffs Rosalia Franco and Henry Franco entered into a written construction agreement with Defendant Best Solar Power Inc. (Best Solar) in which Best Solar agreed to provide construction services for various home improvement projects on the Francos' property in West Covina. In June 2021, the Francos financed the projects with a series of loans, including a $53,460 loan for solar panels and $49,968 loan for roofin...

Excerpt: ...urchasing a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro. Subsequently during the warranty period, Meza alleges the vehicle developed defects wi th its transmission system. On July 29, 2022, Meza filed a complaint against General Motors and Does 1-50, alleging (1)¿violation of Civil Code section 1793.2, subdivision (d); (2) violation of Civil Code section 1793.2, subdivision (b); (3) violation of Civil Code section 1793.2, su bdivision (a)(3); (4) breach of express wa...

Excerpt: ...efendant Al Bayaan Islamic Center, Inc.'s Motion to Strike Plaintiff Elias Delgado Serano's Complaint is DENIED. Defendant Al Bayaan Islamic Center, Inc. to file its Answer in ten (10) days. BACKGROUND This is a premises liability action. In January 2021, Plaintiff Elias Delgado Serano was climbing a ladder at a property in La Puente when Delgado Serano slipped and fell. Delgado Serano alleges the property was owned, maintained, managed, and oper...

Excerpt: ...nc. (Maserati) by purchasing a 2023 Maserati Grecale. Subsequently, Zhang alleges the vehicle exhibited nume rous defects and nonconformities. Zhang then alleges Maserati failed to adequately repair or replace the vehicle. On December 4, 2023, Zhang filed a complaint against Maserati and Does 1 -10, alleging (1) violation of Civil Code section 1793.2, subdivision (d); (2) violation of Civil Code section 1793.2, subdivision (b); (3) breach of expr...

Excerpt: ...ll Systems (IWS) entered into a warranty contract with Defendant General Motors, LLC (General Motors) by purchasing a 2022 GMC Sierra 1500. Subsequently, IWS alleges the vehicle developed defects with its check engine lig ht, engine, ECM, and fuel system. On January 12, 2023, IWS filed a complaint against General Motors and Does 1-10, alleging a violation of the Song -Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. On May 11, 2023, IWS filed a motion to compel th...

Excerpt: ...Shaunette Miller was hired as a human resources director for Defendant Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (PVHMC) under the direct supervision of Defendant Ray Inge, PVHMC's vice president of human resources. Soon afterwards, Miller alleges Inge began sexually harassing Miller by making lewd and inappropriate comments to Miller about Inge's private life and Miller's appearance. Miller also alleges Inge singled out Miller by commenting o n Mill...

Excerpt: ...services to Chinese American businesses and individuals. Its managing partner, Eric Zhang, is a certified public accountant and has served as president of the Sino-Ameri can Certified Public Accountants Association (SACPAA) since January 2021. Upon Zhang's election as president of the SACPAA, EZ&A alleges a group of unknown individuals including John Doe and Does 2 -25 began targeting EZ&A with allegedly false and defamator y reviews on Google.co...

Excerpt: ...ntre, LLC and Plaintiff Rebecca D. Donahoo's Claims against Defendants Pomona Healthcare & Wellness Center, LLC. Furthermore, Defendant Pomona Healthcare & Wellness Center, LLC's Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay Proceedings is GRANTED IN PART as to Plaintiff Rochelle Wells's Claims against Defendant Pomona Healthcare & Wellness Center, LLC BACKGROUND This is a wrongful death action. From April 2019 to December 2022, Robin Marie Wells was chr...

Excerpt: ...th Cause of Action and OVERRULED IN PART as to all other causes of action. Defendant General Motors, LLC's Motion to Strike Punitive Damages from Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint is deemed MOOT. BACKGROUN D This is a lemon law action. On March 9, 2018, Plaintiff Elizabeth Turriaga entered into a warranty contract with Defendant General Motors, LLC (General Motors) by purchasing a 2017 Cadillac CTS. Subsequently, Turriaga alleges the vehicle ex...

Excerpt: ...er and grant Plaintiff Pomona Unified School District leave to amend the Complaint with allegations regarding its claims before the Public Employment Relations Board. BACKGROUND This is an action for breach of contract. From 2010 to 2022, Plaintiff Pomona Unified School District (PUSD) entered into a series of agreements with Defendant Associated Pomona Teachers (APT) in which PUSD agreed to cover APT's release time costs in excha nge for receivi...

Excerpt: ...rative Third Amended Complaint (TAC) against Defendants Soulie Elkarake, Kooly Solar Energy LLC (Kooly), Great Energy Solar Solution LLC (Great Energy LLC), Great Energy Solutions Inc. (Great Energy Inc.), and Does 1-20, alleging the following causes of action: (1) intentional misrepresentation, (2) concealment, (3) constructive fraud, (4) breac h of contract, (5) unjust enrichment, (6) breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and (...

Excerpt: ...ke Punitive Damages Respondent: Plaintiffs Alicia Olivares, Stephanie Watkin, Amaris Violet Gutierrez, Abel Valentino Gutierrez, and Angelina Victoria Gallegos TENTATIVE RULING Defendants Kiewit Corporation, Kiewit-Parsons, Kiewit Infrastructure West Co., and Parsons Construction Group, Inc.'s Demurrer to Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint and Motion to Strike Punitive Damages are CONTINUED to a date to be determined at the hearing in Department...

Excerpt: ...cability of the original lease's termination provisions in accordance with the briefing schedule set by the court. BACKGROUND This is a breach of contract action arising from a series of sublease agreements. Defendants Cups (DE) LP (Cups) and Wadd -II (TN) LP (Wadd) are alleged to be the owners of a commercial property in the City of Industry. Since 2001, Defendant Novolex Holding s, LLC (Novolex) allegedly rented the City of Industry property fr...

Excerpt: ...hout leave to amend . Defendant Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center's Motion to Strike Portions of Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint is GRANTED . BACKGROUN D This is an action for dependent adult abuse. On April 28, 2022, Plaintiff Kelly Chu was admitted to Defendant Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center (PVHMC)'s intensive care unit (ICU) after suffering a stroke. To prevent the formation of deep vein thrombosis, PVHMC staff began to utiliz...

Excerpt: ...er business partners. Plaintiff Mohammed Khodabakhsh is an engineer and inventor in the clean energy technology field. Defendant Terry L. Vechik is a marketer of inventions. In 2008, Khodabakhsh began working with Vechik to help monetize clean energy technology developed by Khodabakhsh. Subsequently, Khodabakhsh alleges Vechik began falsely claiming to be an equal partner in Khodabakhsh's work. Khodabakhsh then claims Vechik took a laptop compute...

Excerpt: ...endant Gwendolyn Keene, continues to reside at the Covina property. On November 8, 2023, Fleet Capital served Keene with a three day notice to quit. Subsequently, Fleet Capital alleges Keene failed to vacate the Covina property. On November 30, 2023, Fleet Capital filed a complaint against Keene; all unknown occupants, tenants, and subtenants, and Does 1 -10, alleging a cause of action for unlawful detainer. On February 27, 2024, Fleet Capital fi...

Excerpt: ...c.'s Demurrer to Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint is SUSTAINED IN PART, OVERRULED IN PART. The Demurrer is SUSTAINED with twenty (20) days leave to amend as to the Third and Fourth Causes of Action, and OVERRULED as to the First, Second, and Sixth Causes of Action. Defendants California Pools, Inc., Ryder Wayne Steimle, and Pacific Flux, Inc.'s Motion to Strike Portions of Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint is deemed MOOT. BACKGROUND This is ...

Excerpt: ...unitive Damages is deemed MOOT. BACKGROUND This is a personal injury action arising from alleged wrongful arrests. In November 2020, Defendant Mark Berumen, a police officer with the Baldwin Park Police Department, responded to a neighborhood dispute involving Plaintiff Roberto Lopez Valencia. Lopez Valencia alleges Berumen used excessive force to detain Lopez Valencia by aggressively grabbing and twisting Lopez Valencia's arm when Lopez Valencia...

Excerpt: ...on. Furthermore, Cross-Defendants Rajesh Thakkar and Nidhi Mittal's Demurrer is OVERRULED IN PART as to Cross -Defendant Satish Mahajan's First, Third, and Fourth Causes of Action. BACKGROUND This is a contractual fraud action. In early 2022, Defendants Humble Retailers, Inc. (Humble Retailers), Satish Mahajan, Deepak Gosain, Narayan Singh, Mennu Mahajan, and Nikki Sachdeva sought to sell their liquor store in Azusa to Plaintiffs Rajesh Thakkar a...

Excerpt: ...provider who provided insurance coverage for Juan Cervera, Jr., the owner of a residential property in Claremont. After a tree fell onto Cervera's Claremont property in January 2022, IEAC made payments in excess of $100,000 to Cervera for the damages. IEAC alleges the tree that fell onto Cervera's property belonged to Defendant City of Claremo nt (the City). On February 6, 2023, IEAC filed a complaint against the City and Does 1 -10, alleging cau...

Excerpt: ...bing such meet and confer efforts at least nine (9) court days before the next scheduled hearing on the Demu rrer. BACKGROUN D This is a contractual fraud action. In October 2023, Defendant The Internet Auto Group, Inc. (IAG) advertised a 2021 Polestar 2 Launch Edition for sale online at a price of $31,930. Plaintiff Adam Dolce saw the advertisement for the vehicle and visited IAG . At IAG, a representative told Dolce that the cost of the vehicle...

Excerpt: ...tes, LTD.; HaoRong Global, Inc.; HIXIH Rubber Industry Group Co., LTD; Pacific Import Manufacturing, Inc.; Eco Green Ology, Inc.; Wang's International, Inc.; Dreamway Express, Inc.; EPS International Logistics Inc.; Shipflex Logistics LLC; Spring Wind Logistics Inc.; Bully Tru ck Accessories; Cosmo Group; DC Sports; ECO USBCELL; Lunna Smart Home; Pickman; Rolling Big Power; RPVI Accessories; ShopThatHere.com; Tofu Lights; VooDoo Ride; YNeon; and ...

Excerpt: ...out leave to amend . Defendant Mt. San Antonio Community College District's Motion to Strike Portions of Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint is DEEMED MOOT . BACKGROUN D This is an employment discrimination action. In the summer of 2016, Defendant Mt. San Antonio Community College District (Mt. SAC) hired Plaintiff Allison Oliver as a professor in its kinesiology department with an option for a tenured position after four years. Oliver also serve...

Excerpt: ...Carcamo Cotero collided with Haney's vehicle. Haney alleges Carcam o Cotero was driving at unsafe speeds on the driveway in excess of the five miles per hour speed limit. On November 16, 2022, Haney filed a complaint against Carcamo Cotero and Does 1 -20, alleging (1) motor vehicle negligence and (2) general negligence. On January 5, 2024, Carcamo Cotero filed a motion to strike. On January 18, Haney filed a First Amended Complaint (FAC) against ...

Excerpt: ...ication is GRANTED IN PART as to the Second Cause of Action and DENIED IN PART as to the First and Third Causes of Action. Defendants Keum Kang Choi, D.D.S. and Keum Kang Choi Dental Corporation's Motion for Summary Judgment is DENIED. BACKGROUND This is a medical malpractice action. In April 2017, Plaintiff Huizhen Meng began visiting Defendants Keum Kang Choi, D.D.S.; Keum Kang Choi Dental Corporation (Dr. Choi Dental); Udream Dental; George Xe...

Excerpt: ...t's Motion to Strike Portions of the Complaint is DENIED. Defendants Heda Construction Inc. and Hirbohd Hedayat are ordered to file their Answer to the Complaint in ten (10) days. BACKGROUND This is a breach of contract action arising from a credit purchase agreement. In March 2023, Plaintiff Consumers Pipe & Supply Co. (Consumers Pipe) entered into a credit application and sales agreement with Defendant Heda Construction Inc. (Heda Construction)...

Excerpt: ... Subsequently, IWS alleges the vehicle developed defects with its check engine light, engine, ECM, and fuel system. On January 12, 2023, IWS filed a complaint against General Motors and Does 1 -10, alleging a violation of the Song -Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. On May 11, 2023, IWS filed a motion to compel the deposition of General Motors' person most qualified. On June 8, the court granted IWS's motion in part and denied in part. On June 20, 20...

Excerpt: ...ike Portions of Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint is CONTINUED to a date to be determined at the hearing in Department G (Pomona). Defendant's counsel is also ordered to meet and confer with Plaintiffs' counsel regarding the Demurrer and Motion to Strike and to file a supplemental declaration describing such meet and confer efforts at least nine (9) court days before the next scheduled hearing on the Demurrer and Motion to Strike. BACKGROUND T...

Excerpt: ...g such meet and confer efforts at least nine (9) court days before the next scheduled hearing on the Demu rrer. BACKGROUN D This is a lemon law action. In July 2023, Plaintiff Heqian Zhang allegedly entered into a warranty contract with Defendant Maserati North America, Inc. (Maserati) by purchasing a 2023 Maserati Grecale. Subsequently, Zhang alleges the vehicle exhibited numerous defects and nonconformities. Zhang then alleges Maserati failed t...

Excerpt: ...trike Plaintiff Elias Delgado Serano's Complaint are CONTINUED to a date to be determined at the hearing in Department G (Pomona). Defendant's counsel is also ordered to meet and confer with Plaintiff's counsel regarding the Demurrer and Motion to Strike and to file a supplemental declaration describing such meet and confer efforts at least nine (9) court days before the next schedule d hearing on the Demurrer and Motion to Strike. BACKGROUND Thi...

Excerpt: ...hevrolet Camaro. Subsequently during the warranty period, Meza alleges the vehicle developed defects with its transmission system. On July 29, 2022, Meza filed a complaint against General Motors and Does 1 -50, alleging (1)¿violation of Civil Code section 1793.2, subdivision (d); (2) violation of Civil Code section 1793.2, subdivision (b); (3) violation of Civil Code section 1793.2, su bdivision (a)(3); (4) breach of express warranty; and (5) br...

Excerpt: ...s trustee of the Venti, Jr. Family Trust, dated May 31, 1990 (Venti Trust), and Does 1 -10, allegi ng the following causes of action: (1) quiet title, (2) declaratory relief, and (3) accounting. On January 11, 2024, the McWhirters filed a motion for a preliminary injunction that the court denied on January 30. On February 7, 2024, the court granted the McWhirters' request for a temporary restraining order and set an OSC Re: Preliminary Injunction...

Excerpt: ...ough the original deed apparently omitted Cynthia Shepard's name. In 2017, Stephen Shepard died and left behind a will that allegedly confirmed Cynthia Shepard's interest in the Claremont property. Shepard O'Connor also allegedly assured Cynthia Shepard that Shepard O'Connor would not seek an ouster or partition. In September 2023, Shepard O'Connor recorded an Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant and in November 2023, Shepard O'Connor initiated an ...

Excerpt: ...d Cause of Action. BACKGROUND This is a wrongful termination action. In 1976, Plaintiff Jay Phillips joined Defendant Teamsters Local 396 TCWH (Teamsters) and was first elected as president in 2006. In August 2022, the Teamsters' current secretary -treasurer decided to resign, and the T eamsters' leadership had initially agreed to appoint Phillips as the new secretary - treasurer. But while Phillips had initially received assurances of support fr...

Excerpt: ...nts Manuel Marin Petatan, Hao Van Ly, and Jesus Alvarez on State Route 60 in Diamond Bar. Banuelos Fierro and Banuelos allege Marin Petatan was employed by Defendant Olmas Industries, Inc. (Olmas Industries). On January 24, 2023, Banuelos Fierro and Banuelos filed a complaint against Olmas Industries, Marin Petatan, Ly, the Alvarezes, and Does 1-100, alleging the following causes of action: (1) motor vehicle negligence, (2) general negligence, (3...

Excerpt: ... with Plaintiffs Carlota G. Cruz and Dora Cruz's counsel on dates for a deposition within ten (10) days of the issuance of this order. Furthermore, Plaintiffs Carlota G. Cruz and Dora Cruz's Requests for Sanctions against Defendant Esteban Cruz and Defendant Esteban Cruz's counsel are GRANTED in the amount of $847.50, payable within thirty (30) days of the issuance of this order. BACKGROUND This is an action arising from a dispute over a family t...

Excerpt: ...act and fraud action arising from a loan agreement. In July 2019, Plaintiff Aurora Munoz Suarez agreed to loan funds to Defendant Maria del Socorro Munoz Suarez. In exchange, Del Socorro Munoz Suarez allegedly agreed to repay double the amount borrowed within one year. Subsequently, Munoz Suarez alleges Del Socorro Munoz Suarez failed to repay the amounts owed. On July 14, 2023, Munoz Suarez filed a complaint against Del Socorro Munoz Suarez, all...

Excerpt: ...endants Trinhnology Enterprise, Corp.; Howard Trinh; and Cloud & Sky Enterprises's counsel is also ordered to meet and confer with Defendant/Cross- Complainant Philip Chatalos's counsel regarding the Demurrer and to file a supplemental declaration describing such meet and confer efforts at least nine (9) court days before the next scheduled hearing. BACKGROUND This is an action for breach of contract and fraud. In August 2019, Plaintiff Trinhnolo...

Excerpt: ...ndant Min Zhou in which Zhao agreed to loan a total of $1,500,000 to Min Zhou in exchange for repayment within one week. After two to three weeks later, Min Zhou told Zhao that Min Zhou would be unable to repay the loan and claimed the money had been lost in an online scam. On June 23, Min Zhou signed a written promissory note that acknowledged the loan, agreed to repay it within thirty days, and listed property in Diamond Bar as collateral for t...

Excerpt: ...vy Chase Drive Glendale, CA 91205 Plaintiff states they served a 60-day Notice to Quit on Defendant on September 19, 2023, indicating Plaintiff's intent to substantially remodel the premises. (Keshishian Decl., Exh. 1.) Defendant now moves for summary judgment, arguing this matter was brought before the Court unlawfully. Defendant claims that Plaintiff did not comply with the notice requirements laid out under the Glendale Municipal Code. Plainti...

Excerpt: ...ING Defendants Yanlin Li, Fiorano Motorsport LLC, Bianco Corsa Motorsport, Inc., and Yokohama Imports USA, LLC's Demurrer to Plaintiffs' Third Amended Complaint is OVERRULED. Defendants to file their Answer in ten (10) days. Defendants Yanlin Li, Fiorano Motorsport LLC, Bianco Corsa Motorsport, Inc., and Yokohama Imports USA, LLC's Motion to Strike Portions of Plaintiffs' Third Amended Complaint is DENIED. BACKGROUND This is an action for breach ...

Excerpt: ...t leave to amend. Defendant Mt. San Antonio Community College District's Motion to Strike Portions of Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint is DEEMED MOOT. BACKGROUND This is an employment discrimination action. In the summer of 2016, Defendant Mt. San Antonio Community College District (Mt. SAC) hired Plaintiff Allison Oliver as a professor in its kinesiology department with an option for a tenured position after four years. Oliver also served as ...