Excerpt: ...part (as to the allegations re: 8 th COA) and DENIED in part (as to allegations in 2 nd COA). Background [1] This case arises from the death of NOAH CUATRO (“Noah”). Plaintiffs EVANGELINA HERNANDEZ (“Eva”), individually and as Successor in Interest to the Estate of NOAH CUATRO; A.C. (“AC”), a minor, by and through her Guardian ad Litem, Evangelina Hernandez; E.C. (“EC”), a minor, by and through his Guardian ad Litem, Evangelina He...

Excerpt: ...pplicable as a matter of law. Background This case arises from a purported fraud. Plaintiff PASADENA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, a federally chartered credit union (“Plaintiff” or “PFCU”), alleges the following against PALOMARES ESCROW, INC. (“Palomares” or Palomares Escrow”) and PRIMARY PARTNERS FINANCIAL (“PPF”): Plaintiff has had a contract with PPF to originate, process, and underwrite residential mortgages for PFCU's members. On ...

Excerpt: ...g and disfigurement. Plaintiff later learned that, despite representations, Kim was unlicensed and unqualified to perform the treatment. On March 2, 2020, Plaintiff filed suit alleging the following COAs: 1. Negligence 2. Negligent Misrepresentation 3. Fraud-Concealment 4. Fraud-Intentional Misrepresentation 5. Negligent Hiring, Training and Supervision 6. Respondent Superior 7. Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress 8. Punitive Damages On Ju...

Excerpt: ... SECURITY SERVICES, INC. (“Weiser”), a corporation; SECURITY GUARD, an individual; LUIS ALBERTO BANUELOS (“Banuelos”), an individual; MARIA ELENA GONZALES (“Gonzales”), [1] an individual: On December 1, 2022, a Vons security guard led a car chase pursuit after Banuelos after Banuelos allegedly stole alcohol from Vons. In the pursuit, Banuelos drove through a red light, violently smashing into the driver side of Brian Jimenez, who late...

Excerpt: ...ttella (“Prattella”) and Built on Solid Rock Construction (“BOSR”). On June 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 regardin...

Excerpt: ...a Vine alleges the following against Defendant John Todd: Plaintiff's mother (“Decedent”) made funeral and interment arrangements with Todd Memorial. Plaintiff alleges that on May 10, 2018, Defendant breached the funeral agreement by failing to give Decedent to a Catholic mass rosary combo. On August 22, 2022, Plaintiff filed the instant action asserting the following causes of action (COAs): 1. Breach of Fiduciary Duty 2. Breach of Contract ...

Excerpt: ...November 14, 2023, Plaintiff filed its first amended complaint asserting the following COAs: 1. Violation Of Song-Beverly Act - Breach Of Express Warranty 2. Violation Of Song-Beverly Act - Breach Of Implied Warranty 3. Violation Of The Song-Beverly Act Section 1793.2 4. Fraud – Fraudulent Inducement – Concealment (CLRA) On December 14, 2023, Defendant filed the instant demurrer x MTS. On December 21, 2023, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On J...

Excerpt: ...November 14, 2023, Plaintiff filed its first amended complaint asserting the following COAs: 1. Violation Of Song-Beverly Act - Breach Of Express Warranty 2. Violation Of Song-Beverly Act - Breach Of Implied Warranty 3. Violation Of The Song-Beverly Act Section 1793.2 4. Fraud – Fraudulent Inducement – Concealment (CLRA) On December 14, 2023, Defendant filed the instant demurrer x MTS. On December 21, 2023, Plaintiff filed an opposition. On J...

Excerpt: ...a Vine alleges the following against Defendant John Todd: Plaintiff's mother (“Decedent”) made funeral and interment arrangements with Todd Memorial. Plaintiff alleges that on May 10, 2018, Defendant breached the funeral agreement by failing to give Decedent to a Catholic mass rosary combo. On August 22, 2022, Plaintiff filed the instant action asserting the following causes of action (COAs): 1. Breach of Fiduciary Duty 2. Breach of Contract ...

Excerpt: ...neighbor's vehicle, another of Plaintiffs' insureds. Plaintiffs believe that the explosion, fire and damage originated from the subject mirror and its parts which were manufactured, designed, distributed, inspected, supplied, sold, installed and/or purchased by Defendants, THE UTTERMOST CO. dba THE UTTERMOST CO. – WCDC (“Uttermost”); THE TJX COMPANIES, INC. dba HOMEGOODS (“HomeGoods” or “Defendant”), SHERYL BELL (“Bell”); and DO...

Excerpt: ...t GEORGE OLIVER CARTER for General Negligence. On April 25, 2023, Defendant filed his answer, and that same day filed a demand for jury trial. On September 1, 2023, the court issued in, relevant part, the following minute order: “Order to Show Cause Re: Why the Court Should not Strike Defendant's Answer is scheduled for 02/06/2024 at 09:00 AM in Department O at Pomona Courthouse South. A Declaration in response to the Order to Show Cause is to ...

Excerpt: ...rive, Hacienda Heights, CA (the “Skyline Drive Property”). On June 14, 2022, Plaintiff Wendy Lin (“Lin” or “Plaintiff”) filed the complaint against BO SUN, an individual (“Sun” or “Defendant”); ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN, Claiming Any Legal or Equitable Right, Title, Estate, Lien, or Interest in the Property Described in this Complaint Adverse to Plaintiff's title, or any Cloud upon Plaintiff's Title Thereto; and DOES 1 through 20, i...

Excerpt: ...and (2) motor vehicle based upon the allegation that Defendant entered Plaintiff's lane causing the vehicles to collide head on. [1] On May 17, 2023, Defendant filed its answer. On July 19, 2023, Plaintiff named Hankey Investment Company LP (“Hankey Company”) as Doe 1. [2] On August 10, 2023, Hankey Company filed its answer. On November 16, 2023, Defendant Gurrola filed the instant motion. On December 18, 2023, Plaintiff filed her opposition....

Excerpt: ...$1,050. [1] Background [2] This case arises from an unpaid debt. On April 15, 2008, Plaintiff INVESTMENT RETRIEVERS, INC. filed suit against Defendant Scott Lee INDIVIDUALLY AND DBA USA SCOTT LEE. On July 11, 2008, Plaintiff filed its request or entry of default and court judgment. On September 11, 2008, the court entered judgment against Defendant in the sum of $42,751.95 and $1,672.55 in attorney fees, and $11,316.20 in interest, $375.00 in cos...

Excerpt: ...Defendant SIMON DAVID MCPHERSON ("MCPHERSON" or "Defendant"): On October 28, 2019, Heritage was formed with McPherson as the President, Mehserdjian as the Chief Financial Officer, and Harden as the Secretary. (Complaint 1198, 11.) Each share an equal, one-third ownership share, comprising of 33.3% each. (912.) Around May 2023, McPherson allegedly started scheming to form a partnership using Heritage's license. ("20, 21.) Certain acts included tak...

Excerpt: ...ebruary 24, 2021, Plaintiffs filed their third amended complaint (TAC) for: 2. 3. 4. 5. Strict Products Liability —Negligence Strict products liability —failure to warn Strict products liability Surviva [21 Declaratory relief on September 28, 2023, Defendant C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE, INC. ("CHRW") filed the instant motion. (The COAS asserted against CHRW are (1) negligence and (2) survival action. As to CHRW, it brokered the subject load of fr...

Excerpt: ...Defendant TROY-CSL Lighting, Inc. (“Defendant” or “Troy”): Plaintiff was hired by Defendant in 2012. Plaintiff was terminated for violating Defendant's sexual harassment policy, which was an excuse 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 Go...

Excerpt: ...y and through Vanessa Toloza, his Guardian Ad Litem alleges the following against Defendants EMANATE HEALTH QUEEN OF THE VALLEY HOSPITAL (the “Hospital”); EMANATE HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER: On January 4, 2022, Plaintiff presented to the Hospital for admission to fix his preexisting ventriculoperitoneal shunt. There were complications with the procedure, requiring Plaintiff's one month stay at the Hospital. (Complaint ¶¶12, 13.) By the time of P...

Excerpt: ...g on the issue will be denied). [1] Background This lawsuit arises out of a July 9, 2017 fatal motor vehicle collision. [2] On March 27, 2019, Plaintiffs, Jaime Valenzuela, individually, and as successor in interest to Irving Valenzuela, deceased, and Tammy Martinez, individually, and as successor in interest to Irving Valenzuela, deceased filed suit. On February 24, 2021, Plaintiffs filed their third amended complaint (TAC) alleging, in pertinen...

Excerpt: ...ice executed a search warrant and seized marijuana. On that basis, Plaintiff alleges that Defendants engaged in illegal commercial marijuana activities at the property. [1] On June 9, 2020, Plaintiff filed a complaint for the ABATEMENT, INJUNCTION, EQUITABLE RELIEF, AND CIVIL PENALTIES. On December 31, 2020, Plaintiff filed an amendment to complaint naming Shi Chang Chen as Doe 1. On May 12, 2021, Li Defendants filed a cross-complaint against Che...

Excerpt: ...er business relationship to operate a rental car business. Plaintiff provided the initial funding to purchase the vehicles. On or about December 1, 2022, Defendants stopped all profit distributions. (P19.) Despite demands that Defendants return “Plaintiff's vehicle” (P20) and provide immediate accounting, Defendants refuse to do so. On August 22, 2023, Plaintiff filed suit for the following causes of action (COAs): 1. Breach of Contract 2. Co...

Excerpt: ...y (“State Farm” or “Plaintiffs”) allege the following: a heavy mirror in one of Plaintiffs' insured home fell, hitting a gas pipe that then caused an explosion. The explosion also affected the neighbor's vehicle, another of Plaintiffs' insureds. Plaintiffs believe that the explosion, fire and damage originated from the subject mirror and its parts which were manufactured, designed, distributed, inspected, supplied, sold, installed and/or ...

Excerpt: ...injury case. Plaintiff JORGE LOYOLA, an individual, by and through his guardian ad litem, SOLEDAD LOPEZ alleges the following against Defendants POSITIVE BEHAVIOR STEPS CORPORATION(“PBS”); SAN GABRIEL POMONA REGIONAL CENTER (“Pomona Regional”); MICHAEL PENGSON PEDROSA (“Pedrosa”): Plaintiff, who is developmentally disabled, non-verbal, and autistic (FAC ¶3), is a client of Defendants PBS and Pomona Regional. (¶34.) Pedrosa was assig...

Excerpt: ...as to 1 st and 5 th COAs). Leave to amend is DENIED as Plaintiff has had ample opportunity to amend the complaint(s). Background This case pertains to a foreclosure. Plaintiff Jerome Kern alleges that Defendants “repeatedly mishandled Plaintiff's mortgage. For approximately two and a half years, Defendant Ocwen attempted to collect thousands of dollars in unlawful fees that supposedly accrued when Plaintiff did not even own or occupy the proper...

Excerpt: ...ion for renovations on her home. Despite paying 70% of the total contract price, Elhanani and Vision tore up Plaintiff's home and have since abandoned the project. The bonding company, American Contractors, has refused to either complete the job or compensate Plaintiff. On May 1, 2023, Plaintiff filed suit for: 1. Unlawful business practices (as to Elhanani and Vision) 2. Common counts (as to Elhanani and Vision) 3. Breach of contract, (against a...