Excerpt: ...tudio Enterprises, Inc. (“WB Studio”) as Manager of Food Service Operations in July 2021. Plaintiff's supervisor was Director of Food Services Steve Caloca (“Caloca”). In February 2022, Plaintiff complained to human resources that Caloca was creating a hostile work environment. After making the complaint, Caloca undermined Plaintiff's relationships with the rest of the staff, ignored her ideas, excluded her from important discussions, gav...

Excerpt: ...on against the City of Los Angeles (sued as the “Los Angeles Police Department”) (hereafter, the “City”).¿ On March 25, 2022, the court sustained the City's demurrer, in part, without leave to amend as to Plaintiff's First Cause of Action for Willful Perjuries, the Serious Violation of the Federal Laws. On January 5, 2023, Plaintiff filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”).¿ The FAC alleges causes of action for (1) Willfu...

Excerpt: ...rated a medical practice out of a building he owned on San Vicente Boulevard. Plaintiff alleges that beginning in early 2022, “a tent city was erected around Dr. Wright's medical practice.” (FAC, ¶ 11.) The encampment presented health and safety risks. On February 4, 2023, a fire broke out at the encampment which damaged Dr. Wright's building and surrounding properties. Prior to the fire, Dr. Wright and his staff c alled the Los Angeles Poli...

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: ...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: ... 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: ...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: ...�� 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...