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Excerpt: ...n (“Arbitrator Burstein”) issued an arbitration award in favor Petitioner Directors Guild of America, Inc. (“Petitioner”) and against Respondents Bontempo Productions, LLC (“Bontempo”), Cayman Filing Holdings Lim ited (“Cayman”), CAPCO Group, LLC (“CAPCO”), and Capitol Films Limited (“Capitol”) (collectively, “Respondent”) in the principal sum of $62,686.06 ($37,511.25 in residuals and $25,174.71 in late charges). The ...

Excerpt: ... Complaint against Defendant Leonard Fenton (“Fenton” and “Defendant”) for (1) Harassment [Gov. Code § 12940(j)], (2) Wrongful Termination in Violation of Public Policy, ( 3) Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress, (4) Misclassification as Independent Contractor, (5) Failure to Compensate for All Hours Worked, (6) Failure to Pay Overtime Wages, (7) Unpaid Minimum Wages, and (8) Failure to Provide Breaks. This action arises from Pla...

Excerpt: ... action arises from the deterioration of a business relationship between Jeff Kwatinetz (“Kwatinetz”), founder and manager of music production company, Prospect Park, LLC, and Azealia Banks (“Banks”), a recording artist and rapper. On September 20, 2021, Kwatinetz and Prospect Park, LLC (collectively, “Plaintiffs”), filed a Complaint against Banks and Lasagna Girl, LLC (collectively, “Defendants”). The Complaint alleged the causes...

Excerpt: ...Oasis”) for the use of medical cannabis growth operations. The parties entered into a written contract. Thereafter, Oasis defaulted on the rent and facility fee payments. Alprop attempted to resolve the dispute without resorting to arbitration. Oasis did not respond. Alprop later opened an arbitration case with JAMS as provided under the partie s' agreement. However, Oasis did not respond to any notice or correspondence from JAMS to participate...

Excerpt: ...iff Kimberly Echeverria (“Echeverria” or “Plaintiff”) began working for Elite Veterinary Corporation (“Elite Veterinary”) in July 2021. Echeverria later became pregnant. During her pregnancy, Echeverria suffered extreme morning illness which forced her to miss work or caused her to begin work later than her scheduled shift. Because of her need for intermittent pregnancy leave and modest accommodation, Elite Veterinary reduced her hour...

Excerpt: ...efendants, Joshua Driskell, Primuth Driskell & Terzian LLP, and Lagerlof LLP, in November 2018 to represent Plaintiff in the underlying probate action filed as 18STPB11264 in the County of Los Angeles. On July 26, 2023, Plaintiff filed the operative Third Amended Complaint (TAC) alleging causes of action for (1) Legal Malpractice/Negligence, (2) Breach of Fiduciary Duties, (3) Breach of the Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing, and (4) Intenti...

Excerpt: ...n, counsel for Plaintiff, Fredrick Smith, filed a Motion to be Relieved as Counsel. The court granted the motion on January 5, 2024. As such, Plaintiff is currently self- represented. On October 12, 2023, Defendant, Clearpath Federal Credit Union, filed these motions to compel Plaintiff's verifications and further responses to Requests for Production, Set One, Nos. 13, 14, 18, 19, 25, and 28- 30, and to compel Plaintiff's verifications to Form In...

Excerpt: ...ed Plaintiff through staff agency Partners Personnel – Management Services (“PPMS”). While employed with WePackItAll, Aguilera suffered various hand injuries which required accommodations. After the first injury, WePackItAll did not accommodate Aguilera. He continued working in the same manner and fashion prior to the injury. As a result, Aguilera suffered a second hand injury. WePackItAll did not offer Aguilera an y alternative light duty ...

Excerpt: ...e Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, filed a Complaint against Defendants, Ahmad Martin (“Martin”) and John Ruffin (“Ruffin”) for subrogation recovery in the sum of $26,155.80. On April 5, 2021, Ruffin was dismissed from this action. On June 14, 2023, Plaintiff filed the parties' Stipulation for Settlement and Entry of Judgment (“Stipulation”). On the same day, the court dismissed the case without prejudice and retained jurisdi...

Excerpt: ...z, for wage and hour violations. On November 14, 2022, Plaintiff served Quik Tow with Plaintiff's First Set of discovery, including Form Interrogatories – Employment Law (“Employment Interrogatories”). Quik Tow did not serve responses. On June 22, 2023, the court granted Plaintiff's motion to compel responses to the Employment Interrogatories. On December 22, 2023, the court granted Plaintiff's motion to compel further responses to the empl...

Excerpt: ...Plaintiff”) was hired as a Residential Assistant Community Manager with Decron Properties Corp. (“Decron”). Pursuant to her employment, Pasquini lived and worked at the Ascent Apartments, which is owned by Villa Cezanne Apartments (“VCA”). Pasquini reported to Senior Community Manager Robin Sidenstecker (“Sidenstecker”) and Director Gino Cesario (“ Cesario”). David Nagel is the CEO of Decron. Decron and VCA are joint employers. ...

Excerpt: ... AMCO Insurance Company (“AMCO” or “Defendant”), filed a Motion to Compel Plaintiff 3884 Stoneridge LLC (“Stoneridge” or “Plaintiff”) to provide responses to Special Interrogatories, Set One, and a Motion to Deem R equests for Admission, Set One, Admitted against Stoneridge. AMCO seeks sanctions. On April 9, 2024, Stoneridge filed an opposition to the Motion To Deem Admitted, arguing sanctions should be reduced because responses h...

Excerpt: ...rious rental properties regarding alleged violations of the Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act (ICRAA). On February 14, 2023, Plaintiffs [1], Or Vardi (“Vardi”), Joseph Shuetz (“Shuetz”), Chaninthon Thammasan (“Thammasan”), and Stephanie Steiner (“Steiner”), filed a Complaint, against Defendants, Equity Residential Management, LLC (“ERM”) and TransUnion Rental Screening Solutions, Inc. (sued a s Doe 1, hereafter, �...

Excerpt: ...�� or “Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendant AIDS Healthcare Foundation (“AHF” or “Defendant”). On October 9, 2019, Plaintiff filed the First Amended Complaint (“FAC”). The FAC asserted causes of act ion for: 1. Violation of Labor Code § 1102.5; 2. Violation of Health & Safety Code § 1278.5; 3. Violation of Business & Professions Code § 510; 4. Sexual Orientation Discrimination in Violation of Government Code § 12940...

Excerpt: ...self -represented litigant, filed a complaint against Defendant LAPD Officer Jaime Morales (“Morales”). On November 30, 2022, Plaintiff filed the Second Am ended Complaint (SAC). The SAC alleged that Plaintiff posted a poem to her private Facebook page, and the next morning, on December 14, 2021, police officers came to her house to conduct a welfare check. (SAC, p. 10.) The officers took her to be evaluated. Plaintif f sues the LAPD and Offi...

Excerpt: ... filed this action against Defendants, Mercedes -Benz, USA LLC and Keyes European LLC, for violations of the Song- Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. On October 27, 2021, the court granted Defendants' motion to compel arbitration. The case was stayed pending binding arbitration. On July 11, 2023, the parties settled the case. Defendants stipulated that Plaintiffs would be the prevailing party for the purposes of seeking attorney's fees and costs by m...

Excerpt: ... “Gibson”) is an artist. Defendant Jason Derulo (“Derulo”) is a musical artist signed with major record label Atlantic Recording Corporation (“Atlantic”). Derulo also owns the record label Future History, Inc. (“Future History”). In or around August of 2021, Derulo contacted Gibson about an opportunity to become a successful musician. Thereafter, Gibson entered into agreements with Derulo, Atlantic, and Future History for the purp...

Excerpt: ... “Hernandez”) purchased a 2020 Kia Forte (“Vehicle”) from Kia of Carson (“Dealer”) on February 18, 2020. The Vehicle had an express warranty. Plaintiff alleges the Vehicle's air conditio ning system was defective. She presented the Vehicle to an authorized Kia repair facility for repair. However, the repair facility was unable to conform the Vehicle to the applicable express warranty after a reasonable number of attempts. The Vehicle ...

Excerpt: ...ha Finance, Ltd., Bolt Ventures Ltd., FCA Capital Ltd., and Rocio Trading Corporation, filed a Petition to Confirm Contractual Arbitration Award against Respondent, RT Features U.S., LLC (“RT Features”). The Petition is redacted. On January 25, 2024, Petitioners filed this Motion to Seal to File Portions of Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award Under Seal. The motion was heard on March 14, 2024. The court continued the hearing for the motion ...

Excerpt: ...ad faith insurance action. On November 2, 2022, Plaintiffs, Angelique Gomez (“Gomez”) and Martin Gomez Ambriz (“Ambriz”) (collectively, “Plaintiffs”), filed a Complaint against Defendants National General Insurance Company (“NGIC”), Integon National Insurance Company (“Integon”), Freeway Insurance Services, Inc., and Freeway Insurance Services America, LLC, for (1) Breach of Contract, (2) Breach of Duty of Good Faith and Fair ...

Excerpt: ...April 29, 2021, Plaintiff Carlos Chavez (“Chavez” or “Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint against Schlumberger Technology Corporation (“Schlumberger”) and Timothy Ramey (“Ramey”) (collecti vely, “Defendants”), alleging causes of action for (1) Interference with Right to Medical Leave under the California Family Rights Act, (2) Retaliation for Taking Medical Leave under the California Family Rights Act, (3) Retaliation for Taking Med...

Excerpt: ...RTY: Plaintiff Sannette Gite I. BACKGROUND This is a quiet title action concerning the real property at 8940 Kramerwood Place, Los Angeles, California 90034 (the “Property”). On December 6, 2021, Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant U.S. Bank National Association (“US Bank”), as trustee for Velocity Commerci al Capital Loan Trust 2019- 3, filed a Complaint against Defendant/Cross -Complainant Sannette Gite (“Gite”). . On January 13, 2023, Gite f...

Excerpt: ...Defendant, Mokhtar Jabli, for remaining in possession of the real property at 9010 Hopen Place, Los Ange les, California 90069 after failing to pay rent. Plaintiff served Defendant with a 3 -day notice to pay rent or quit. On February 23, 2024, Defendant filed this Demurrer to the Complaint. On April 2, 2024, Plaintiff filed an opposition. Plaintiff requests sanctions against Defendant for unnecessary delay occasioned by the filing of this demurr...

Excerpt: ...laintiff, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, filed a Complaint against Defendants, Ahmad Martin (“Martin”) and John Ruffin (“Ruffin”) for subrogation recovery in the sum of $26,155.80. On April 5, 2021, Ruffin was dismissed from this action. On June 14, 2023, Plaintiff filed the parties' Stipulation for Settlement and Entry of Judgment (“Stipulation”). On the same day, the court dismissed the case without prejudice and re...

Excerpt: ...ors, LLC, alleging that she purchased a defective 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe (the “Vehicle”) which Defendant's failed to conform to the Vehicle's express warranties. On July 20, 2023, Plaintiff filed the First Amended Complaint (FAC), asserting causes of action for: 1. Breach of Implied Warranty of Merchantability under the Song- Beverly Act 2. Breach of Express Warranty under the Song- Beverly Act 3. Breach of Express Warranty under California Com...

Excerpt: ...z, for wage and hour violations. On November 14, 2022, Plaintiff served Quik Tow with Plaintiff's First Set of discovery, including Form Interrogatories – Employment Law (“Employment Interrogatories”). Quik Tow did not serve responses. On June 22, 2023, the court granted Plaintiff's motion to compel responses to the Employment Interrogatories. On December 22, 2023, the court granted Plaintiff's motion to compel further responses to the empl...

Excerpt: ...ber 10, 2023, Plaintiff, American Express National Bank, filed a complaint against Defendants, Jonathan Dahan and MMC Agency Inc. On December 12, 2023, Plaintiff filed the parties' Stipulation for the Court to Dismiss the Case and Retain Jurisdiction Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 664.6 (“Stipulation”). On the same day, the court dismissed the case without p rejudice and retained jurisdiction to enforce the terms of the settlemen...

Excerpt: ...gainst Defendants, Russell S. Balisok (“Balisok”) and Balisok & Associates, Inc., arising out of Defendants' legal representation of Plaintiff in an underlying elder abuse a ction. On September 27, 2023, Plaintiff served Balisok with Set Two of basic discovery, including Request for Production of Documents (“RFP”). On December 27, 2023, Balisok served unverified responses to the RFPs. Plaintiff took issue with the lack of verification and...

Excerpt: ...n action against Defendants, Aerotek, Inc., Sunpower Solar, Inc., and John Bleem. The First Amended Complaint (FAC) is the operative pleading. On October 5, 2021, Plaintiff filed an amendment to the FAC naming Sunpower Corporation as Doe 1.[1] On February 22, 2024, Sunpower Corporation (hereafter, “Sunpower”) filed this motion to compel Green's deposition.[2] Sunpower requests sanctions against Green. Green filed an opposition. Sunpower repli...

Excerpt: ...Gonzalez, for wage and hour violations. On March 5, 2024, Plaintiff timely filed these motions to compel further responses to Form Interrogatories (General), Set One, Nos. 12.1, 15.1, and 17.1; Special Interrogatories, Set One, No. 6; and Request for Production of Documents, Set One, Nos. 1, 2, 4- 8, 19, 20, 25, 28, 31, 35, and 39. Plaintiff requests sanctions against Quik Tow and its counsel. The motions are unopposed.[1] II. LEGAL STANDARD Unde...

Excerpt: ...C, for (1) breach of written contract, (2) breach of oral contract, (3) account stated, and (4) quantum meruit. As alleged, Plaintiff's business includes importing, freight forwarding and logistical services. Pursuant to a written and oral contract, Plaintiff provided such services to Defendant. The bill amounted to $80,290.70. Defendant did not pay the bill. On January 26, 2024, the court granted Plaintiff's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings....

Excerpt: ...ing causes of action for: 1. Failure to Provide Rest Periods 2. Failure to Provide Meal Periods 3. Failure to Furnish Timely and Accurate Itemized Wage Statements 4. Failure to Pay Minimum Wages 5. Failure to Pay Overtime Wages 6. Retaliation in Violation of California Labor Code § 98.6 7. Retaliation in Violation of California Labor Code § 1102.5 8. Wrongful Termination in Violation of Public Policy 9. Failure to Pay Compensation Due Upon Sepa...

Excerpt: ...n August 3, 2023, Plaintiff Robert Galindo (“Plaintiff” or “Galindo”), filed a Complaint against Defendants, APL Logistics Warehouse Management Services, Inc. (“APL”), Dan Bourcier (“Bo urcier”), and Cleo Chacon (“Chacon”). On September 26, 2023, Plaintiff filed the operative First Amended Complaint (FAC), alleging causes of action for: 1. Lab. Code § 1102.5 Retaliation 2. Lab. Code § 6310 Retaliation 3. FEHA Discrimination:...

Excerpt: ...Quik Tow LLC (“Quik Tow”) and Ignacio Gonzalez, for wage and hour violations. On July 19, 2023, Plaintiff served Quik Tow with Form Interrogatories —General, Set One, Special Interrogatories, Set Two, and Request for Admissions Set, Two. Quik Tow did not not serve responses. On September 28 and September 29, 2023, Plaintiff filed these motions to compel Quik Tow's responses to the Form Interrogatories —General, Set One, and Special Interr...

Excerpt: ...berian, filed a Complaint against Defendants, Walt Disney Pictures, The Walt Disney Company, Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., Chester Carr (“Carr”), Sara Fredericks, (“Fredericks”), and Scott Mohler (“Mohler”). On November 7, 2023, Plaintiff filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”), alleging causes of action for: 1. Discrimination in Violation of the FEHA 2. Hostile Work Environment Harassment in Violation of the FEHA 3...

Excerpt: ...ary 3, 2023, Plaintiff filed a Notice of Settlement. On March 9, 2023, Plaintiff filed the parties' Stipulation for Entry of Judgment. On April 18, 2023, pursuant to Plaintiff's oral motion to dismiss under CCP section 664.6, the court dismissed the case without prejudiced and retained jurisdiction to enforce any and all terms of settlement, including judgment. On July 7, 2023, Plaintiff filed Response to the OSC re Dismissal, stating that the ma...

Excerpt: ...ra, filed this action against Defendants Lucas Auto Center Inc. (“Lucas Auto”), Hudson Insurance Company, and Does 1 through 75. On April 5, 2021, Plaintiff filed the First Amended Complaint (“FAC”), alleging, in relevant part, violations of the Consumer Legal Remedies Act and the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. On June 22, 2021, the clerk entered default against Lucas Auto. On October 13, 2021, after Plaintiff dismissed Hudson Insura...

Excerpt: ...Y JUDGMENT, OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE, SUMMARY ADJUDICATION This is a discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination case. On April 29, 2021, Plaintiff, Carlos Chavez, filed a Complaint against Defendants, Schlumberger Technology Corporation and Timothy Ramey, alleging causes of action for (1) Interference with Right to Medical Leave under the California Family Rights Act, (2) Retaliation for Taking Medical Leave under the California Family Ri...

Excerpt: ... RESPONDING PARTY: No opposition I. BACKGROUND On June 6, 2023, Arbitrator Mark Burstein (“Arbitrator Burstein”) issued an arbitration award in favor Petitioners Board of Trustees of the Cement Masons Southern California Health and Welfare Fund; Board of Trustees of Southern California Pension Trust; B oard of Trustees Eleven Counties Cement Masons Vacation Savings Plan; Board of Trustees Cement Masons Joint Apprenticeship Trust; and Board of...

Excerpt: ... working together in the early 2000s. At some point, they were both hired by TCW. Robles was hired as Ravich's personal assistant. In June 2019, TCW fired Ravich. Robles was termina ted as well. In August of 2019, Ravich, who was CEO of Libra Securities Holdings, LLC (“Libra”), hired Robles as the Chief Operating Officer. Robles signed an Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) and Release with Libra. As relevant here, the Agreement contains a...

Excerpt: ... Plaintiffs Art Hernandez, et al. I. INTRODUCTION In this action, several sheriff deputies who were formerly assigned to the East L.A. station allege that they were pressured to quit their jobs or leave the station and that they were otherwise harassed by other deputies who are alleged members of a gang k nown as the Banditos. They allege discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and related claims against Defendant County of Los Angeles (“Count...

Excerpt: ...FACTUAL AND PROCEDRUAL BACKGROUND This is a wrongful death case. On December 18, 2021, Darrell Caldwell (AKA Drakeo the Ruler) (“Mr. Caldwell” or “Decedent”) was stabbed backstage at the “Once Upon A Time in LA” music festival (“Music Festival”). Mr. Caldwell was 28 years old, and a hip hop recording artist. He was stabbed and killed moments before going on stage. In the First Amended Complaint, Plaintiff Caiden Caldwell (Decedent...

Excerpt: ... INTRODUCTION On December 21, 2022, Plaintiff, David Aguilera, filed this lemon law action against Defendant, GM Motors, LLC, alleging causes of action for (1) Breach of Implied Warranty of Merchantability under the Song- Beverly Act, (2) Breach of Express Warranty under the Song- Beverly Act, and (3) Fraudulent Concealment. On February 20, 2024, Plaintiff filed these motions to compel Defendant's further responses to Special Interrogatories, Set...

Excerpt: ...hris Furie (“Furie”), a real estate broker, for assistance in purchasing a property located at 943 N. Laurel Avenue in Los Angeles, California. Ins tead of assisting Plaintiff with the purchase of 943 N. Laurel Avenue, Furie proposed the purchase of 944 N. Laurel Avenue in Los Angeles, California (“Subject Property”). Furie represented that he and his company, 944 Laurel, LLC (“944 Laurel”), were in the process of purchasing the prope...

Excerpt: ...MF Pershing Square, LLC (“Plaintiff”) against Defendant Home Furniture International, LLC (“Defendant”) for possession of residential real property located at 448 S. Hill S treet, Suite 1101-1112, in Los Angeles (the “Property”). On February 21, 2024, Plaintiff filed a verified UD complaint against Defendant. On March 1, 2024, Defendant filed its answer to Plaintiff's UD complaint. On March 6, 2024, Plaintiff filed this motion for sum...

Excerpt: ... (“Wilber”) and Alejandro Jose Guerrero (“Guerrero”). Plaintiff is the landlord and Defendants are the tenants of the certain real property located at 1186 S. Crocker Street, Los Angeles, California 90021 On May 31, 2022, the clerk of the court entered default as to Guerrero. On August 5, 2022, the court set aside the default against Guerrero. On May 25, 2023, the court granted Plaintiff's motion for summary adjudication on nine of twelve...

Excerpt: ...ENDANT J.P. MONEY TAX GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE FURTHER RESPONSES TO THE SPECIAL INTERROGATORIES, SET TWO MOTION TO COMPEL DEFENDANT J.P. MONEY TAX GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE FURTHER RESPONSES TO THE REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS, SET TWO MOVING PARTY: Plaintiff German Pantoja Reyes RESPONDING PARTY: Defendants Johann Peeters and J.P. Money Tax Group, Inc. I. INTRODUCTION On July 12, 2022, Plaintiff, German Pantoja Reyes, filed a Complaint against...