Excerpt: ...eging a cause of action for negligence, which arises from a motor vehicle accident, against Defendants David Lomeli (“Lomeli”), Asphalt Professionals, Inc. (“AP”), and Jeffrey C. Ludlow (“Ludlow”). On July 10, 2020, Ludlow was dismissed by Plaintiff. On December 23, 2022, Plaintiff filed the instant Motion to Compel the Deposition of Lomeli (hereinafter referred to as “Defendant”). Defendant filed his opposition on January 11, 202...

Excerpt: ...Corporation for damages arising from a slip-and-fall accident on Defendant's premises. The Complaint asserts causes of action for negligence and premises liability. On December 8, 2022, Plaintiffs filed a motion compelling Defendant Costco Wholesale Corporation to produce its Person Most Qualified to appear for deposition and produce responsive documents. No opposition has been filed to date. Any party may obtain discovery, subject to restriction...

Excerpt: ...ewery & Freehouse (“Stalking Horse”) and Artisanal Brewers Collective, LLC (“Artisanal”). Plaintiff alleges that while on the premises of 10543 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064, which is owned, maintained, operated, and/or controlled by Defendants, a heavy black object fell from the ceiling onto her, causing injuries. The complaint states causes of action for premises liability, negligence, and products liability. Plaintiff amended th...

Excerpt: ... SANCTIONS Dept. 27 1:30 p.m. January 23, 2022 On December 2, 2021, Plaintiffs Sanjuana Elizabeth Zermeno Valdivia (“Valdivia”) and Javier Antonio Alas Chavez (“Chavez”) (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against Defendants Mediterranean Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. (“Mediterranean”) and Jeff Douglas Nelson (“Nelson”) (collectively, “Defendants”) for injuries arising from a motor vehicle accident. On June 3...

Excerpt: ...ants Ann Chan (“Chan”) and Hung Vi Truong (“Truong”) (collectively “Defendants”), for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. The Complaint asserts causes of action for motor vehicle and general negligence. On December 8, 2022, Plaintiffs filed a motion compelling Defendant Chan to appear for deposition. Any party may obtain discovery, subject to restrictions, by taking the oral deposition of any person, including any party to ...

Excerpt: ...inst defendant Maajida Muhammad (“Defendant”) arising from a motor vehicle accident that occurred on November 17, 2019. On December 19, 2022, Defendant filed the instant motion for terminating sanctions due to Plaintiff's failure to obey the Court's August 11, 2022 order. As of January 13, 2023, no opposition has been filed. II. LEGAL STANDARD The imposition of specific sanctions typically depends on the severity of the party's transgression....

Excerpt: ...ffs filed this wrongful death action against Defendants. Trial is currently scheduled for April 26, 2023. Defendants seeks an order advancing the hearing dates for motions for summary judgment or, alternatively, continuing the trial date. The motion is unopposed. II. LEGAL STANDARD MSJ A party may move for summary judgment by serving the motion "at least 75 days before the time appointed for hearing," and the "motion shall be heard no later than ...

Excerpt: ...5, 2022, Plaintiff filed her First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) against defendants Keagan Serdar (“Keagan”) and Laura Serdar (“Laura”) (collectively, “Defendants”), asserting causes of action for (1) motor vehicle, (2) general negligence, and (3) negligent entrustment (which is mentioned in Paragraph 10 of the third page of the Complaint). The FAC alleges the following. This action arises from an automobile collision that occurred on...

Excerpt: ...ainst Defendants. Trial is currently scheduled for January 30, 2023. Plaintiff seeks an order continuing the trial date. Defendants do not oppose the continuance. II. LEGAL STANDARD Trial dates are firm to ensure prompt disposition of civil cases. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1332(a).) Continuances are thus generally disfavored. (See id. rule 3.1332(b).) Nevertheless, the trial court has discretion to continue trial dates. (Hernandez v. Superior ...

Excerpt: ...ON This action arises from a three-vehicle accident that occurred on October 30, 2019. Respondent Ashley Fisher (“Respondent”) made a claim against her UM/UIM policy with Petitioner Geico General Insurance Company (“Petitioner”) for excess damages related to personal injuries including to the right shoulder. Petitioner moves for an order compelling Prohealth Advanced Imaging's (“Prohealth”) compliance with deposition subpoenas for the...

Excerpt: ...edent”) filed this action against defendants Focus Properties Services Inc., Nelson Lee, Armen Ohanian, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive, asserting causes of action for (1) negligence, (2) premises liability, (3) violation of Title III of the ADA, (4) violation of California Unruh Civil Rights Act, (5) violation of California Public Accommodations Law, (6) unfair business practices, and (7) negligent infliction of emotional distress. On or aro...

Excerpt: ...action against defendant Valeria Nwaka Orewa (“Defendant”) and Does 1 through 10, inclusive, asserting a cause of action for negligence arising from an automobile accident. On December 21, 2022, Defendant filed this instant motion for leave of Court to compel a second physical examination of Plaintiff. On January 3, 2023, Plaintiff filed an opposition. As of January 13, 2023, no reply has been filed. II. LEGAL STANDARD In any case in which a ...