Excerpt: ...uary 27, 2023, Plaintiff filed suit against Defendants COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION (“Costco” or “Defendant Costco”), XAVIER SOLIS (“Defendant Solis”), JOHN FONTAINE (“Defendant Fontaine”), and JOSHUA SNOOK (“Defendant Snook”). On June 26, 2023, Costco filed a demurrer (to the Unruh Civil Rights Act COA, Sexual Harassment COA, and Gender Violence COA). On August 14, 2023, Plaintiff filed a FAC asserting the following COAs: 1. ...

Excerpt: ...ry own evidence concedes that he was demoted, not terminated, such that it fails as a matter of law. Background This is a wrongful termination case. Plaintiff CLARENCE ERVING alleges the following against Defendants SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TRAINING CENTER AND WORKSHOP FOR THE HANDICAPPED (the “Center”), a California corporation; VANESSA BESACK: Plaintiff was employed at the Center from June 1, 2001 to November 11, 2019 where he was a production ma...

Excerpt: ...h 26, 2024, Defendant filed the instant MJOP. On April 23, 2024, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On April 26, 2024, Defendant filed its reply. Discussion In 2019, the California Legislature passed Assembly Bill 218 (“AB 218”), which took effect January 1, 2020, and made several significant changes to Code of Civil Procedure section 340.1 (“CCP § 340.1”)— the statute of limitations for claims of childhood sex ual abuse. [1] Among other t...

Excerpt: ... a California resident was not killed, as the accident did not happen with the borders of California nor on California roads, and the accident did not happen because of a tire purchased or manufactured in California (see Ford, infra), the motions are granted and the request for jurisdictional discovery is denied. Background This case arises from a June 4, 2020 car accident that happened in Virginia wherein the subject tire separated from the vehi...

Excerpt: ...of Objections. Evidentiary Objections : Overruled . Defendant objects to the following portions of Andrew V. Jablon's Declaration: OBJECTION NO. 1: Paragraph 5, page 10, lines 21 -22: “Upon receiving the RFAs and Form Interrogatories (collectively, the ‘Discovery'), it was forwarded to a legal assistant for calendaring, as is the custom and practice of RPB.” Lack of persona l knowledge (Evid. Code § 702(a)) OBJECTION NO. 2: Paragraph 6, pa...

Excerpt: ...nded Complaint is OVERRULED as to the first through fifth causes of action for money had and received, conversion, unjust enrichment, violation of Penal Code §496, and breach of fiduciary dut y and SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND as to the sixth cause of action for professional negligence. Defendant's Request for Judicial Notice of the Civil Cover Sheet and Complaint filed in BSI Group LLC, et al. v. EZ Banc Corp, et al. , Case No. 3:23-CV -012...

Excerpt: ...another student while on campus. [2] On December 28, 2023, Plaintiff Y.O., a minor, and by and through her Guardian Ad Litem, Beatriz P. filed suit against Defendants WALNUT VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (“District”); SUSAN ARZOLA (the “Principal”). On January 30, 2024, Plaintiff filed her first amended complaint (FAC) against the same Defendants for: 1. Negligent Supervision Of Students [Gov. C. §§ 815.2, 815.6, And 820]; 2. Negligent...

Excerpt: ...rnia Design”): Plaintiffs hired Defendant to do re- modeling work in Plaintiffs' home. As part of the remodel, Defendant's employee relocated Plaintiffs' Viking refrigerator to Plaintiffs' garage so that Plaintiffs could continue to use the Viking during the remodel, but in the process, Defendant failed to properly secure the Viking in its place. When Plaintiff Candy went to open the Viking, the entire refrigerator began to fall on ...

Excerpt: ...arises out of allegations of childhood sexual abuse. Plaintiffs SALUD GONZALEZ (“Salud”) and JOANA DIAZ (“Joana”) allege the following against Defendants INTERNATIONAL CHURCHES OF CHRIST, INC. (“ICOC”); THE INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH, INC. (“ ICC”); CITY OF ANGELS INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH (“City of Angeles Church”); THOMAS (“KIP”) McKEAN; FERNANDO SANCHEZ (“Sanchez”); SELINA ANN BOQUET (“Selina”); RICARDO...

Excerpt: ...ign Proposal Agreements' (“Agreements”) wherein Defendant was to provide architectural services for the design and permit approval for the construction of certain apartment units to the preparation of civil engineering plans (such as grading, drainage, and street improvements), and conceptual drawings of the units, to preparing and applying for permits. [1] Defendant, however, failed to timely seek an extension to the conductional use permits...

Excerpt: ... to terminate Plaintiff for making various complaints to Human Resources (HR) about workplace harassment. On March 25, 2021, Plaintiff filed suit for: 1. Wrongful Termination in Violation of Public Policy 2. Breach Of Contract and Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing 3. Retaliation In Violation of Labor Code §§ 98.6 & 1102.5 On July 26, 2022, Defendant filed an MSJ. The hearing was on 6/20/23, after which the court took the MSJ under submiss...

Excerpt: ..., “Defendants”): On March 23, 2021, Plaintiff received a final judgment in case no. 19PSCV01164 entitled OR CONSTRUCTION, INC. vs EMAN TANAGHO . [1] However, to prevent Plaintiff's from collecting their claim, Eman transferred certain real property to her children, Jamil and Michael. [2] On February 9, 2023, Plaintiff filed suit asserting the following causes of action (COAs): 1. Set Aside Fraudulent Transfer 2. Conspiracy On October 19, 2023...

Excerpt: ...une 24, 2021, the court denied the petition without prejudice. On October 20, 2021, the court denied the amended petition without prejudice. On August 31, 2021, Petitioner filed the instant third petition to confirm the arbitration award. On October 31, 2023, Pratella filed a Response to the third petition. On May 3, 2023, the court issued the followed minute regarding the status conference: “Supplemental briefs are allowed but not required. Br...

Excerpt: ...eclarations (that they provided receipts but now claim they paid in cash), raise serious concerns about the credibility of their claims. As for general damages, Plaintiffs are afforded one more attempt. Background This case arises from an alleged medical scam. Plaintiffs Yiming Chen, Helen Liu, Yan Yan, Peiyu Chen, Dingzhi Chen, Phoebe Noor (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) allege as follows: Between 2017 and the present, Defendant Hourong Zhang (...

Excerpt: ...a Melo for (1) general negligence and (2) premises liability. On August 29, 2023, default was entered against Lucia Melo and Maria Rosario Castro. On September 13, 2023, Plaintiffs filed a POS as to Estate of Manuel Castro, sued herein as DOE 1. [1] On September 14, 2023, Plaintiffs filed a notice of lis pendens. On October 19, 2023, the court issued the following minute order during the CMC hearing: “The Court informs the Defendant, Maria Rosa...

Excerpt: ...e 1 School: In approximately 1977, when he was approximately ten (10) years of age, Plaintiff was sexually abused and assaulted on a regular basis for approximately one year by a teacher on premises of the school. The acts of sexual abuse included but “fondling Plaintiff's genitals, forcing Plaintiff to masturbate [the teacher], and forced oral copulation.” (First Amended Complaint ( FAC) p. 5.) Plaintiff reported the sexual abuse to the ...

Excerpt: ...a Melo for (1) general negligence and (2) premises liability. On August 29, 2023, default was entered against Lucia Melo and Maria Rosario Castro. On September 13, 2023, Plaintiffs filed a POS as to Estate of Manuel Castro, sued herein as DOE 1. [1] On September 14, 2023, Plaintiffs filed a notice of lis pendens. On October 19, 2023, the court issued the following minute order during the CMC hearing: “The Court informs the Defendant, Maria Rosa...

Excerpt: ...23, Defendant Ralphs Grocery Company (erroneously sued as “Ralphs Grocery Company, a Corporation”) filed its answer. On July 28, 2023, Yen filed his answer. On March 22, 2024, Ralphs filed the instant motion. On April 4, 2024, Plaintiff filed her opposition. On April 11, 2024, Ralphs filed its reply. Legal Standard Generally, a party must file a cross -complaint against any of the parties who filed the complaint or cross - complaint against h...

Excerpt: ...iff filed suit against the City for (1) Premises Liability and (2) General Negligence. On December 29, 2022, the City filed a Demurrer, which the court sustained with 20 days leave to amend on 2/14/23 (as the complaint provided no bases of statutory liability as required by Government Code § 815). On June 15, 2023, the City filed the instant two discovery motions (and two more with scheduled hearings for 8/15/23). On July 7, 2023, the court in t...

Excerpt: ...ge for dismissing a lawsuit, Defendant agreed to pay a total of $124,392.08 in monthly installments, subject to late fees. Aside from some payments, there remains an unpaid principal of $107,930.30. On April 18, 2023, the complaint was filed. [2] On June 2, 2023, default was entered against Defendant. On July 20, 2023, default judgment was entered against Defendant in the total amount of $113,623.29 ($94,955.81 in damages; $11,751.96 in prejudgme...

Excerpt: ... filed their First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) [1] against Defendants SM.Kan Inc. dba 101 Sushi Roll and Grill (“Sushi 101”) and individual Defendant Sungmin Jeon (“Jeon”) [2] asserting the following causes of action: (1) Failure To Pay Overtime Wages In Violation Of Labor Code § 204, 510 (2) Failure To Pay Minimum Wages In Violation Of Labor Code § 1194, 1194.2, 1197.1 (3) Failure To Provide Meal Periods In Violation Of Labor Code §...

Excerpt: ...ich was vested in the name of Plaintiff's n ow deceased spouse, Ms. Gamez. As a result of a 50% spousal property petition and purchasing the remaining 50% from Ms. Gamez's estate, Plaintiff holds 100% interest in the subject property. Defendant Zendejas was a close friend of Plaintiff whom Plaintiff relied on to assist with numerous tasks. Eventually, Zendejas and his family moved into the property and relocated Plaintiff. In April 2023, Plaintif...

Excerpt: ... Coastal Pacific Food Distr ibutors, Inc. and at the time driven by its employe David Alcantar) that struck Zavala. On April 25, 2023, after multiple negotiations, Zavala's attorney, Eric S. Chun (and the Avrek Law Firm), called Travelers and said that Zavala accepted Travelers' $415,000 offer. (Complaint p. 4.) Later, however, Chun stated he essentially made a mistake and would need to “undo” the settlement. [1] Travelers denied the request,...

Excerpt: ...RUCTION CORP. (“Burner Construction”), BENJAMIN THOMAS CALHOUN (“Calhoun”), an individual, JON WILLIAM HOSEA, an individual, and DOES 1 THROUGH 50, Inclusive, (collectively, “Defendants” and/or “Defendant”): Defendants were recklessly driving and caused a collision with Plaintiffs' vehicle. Defendants were “h igh-beaming” and overtaking one another when they lost control of their vehicles and caused the crash. On July 7, 2021,...

Excerpt: ...Civil Code Section 1793.2 2. Violation Of Subdivision (B) Of Civil Code Section 1793.2 3. Violation Of Subdivision (A)(3) Of Civil Code Section 1793.2 4. Breach Of The Implied Warranty Of Merchantability (Civ. Code, § 1791.1; § 1794; § 1795.5) 5. Negligent Repair 6. Fraudulent Inducement - Concealment On February 23, 2024, Defendants filed the instant demurrer. On April 2, 2024, Plaintiff filed his opposition. On April 8, 2024, Defendants file...