Excerpt: ...f a July 9, 2017 fatal motor vehicle collision. [1] 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 (or Plaintiff) filed their third amended complaint (TAC). On April 4, 2023, Defendants filed the instant motion. On October 23, 2023, P...

Excerpt: ... statute of limitations). Background [1] This is a wrongful death case arising from a January 27, 2020 accident wherein Luis Eduardo Rios struck Edgardo Pano, Sr while he was riding his bicycle. On April 22, 2020, Plaintiff Edgardo Pano, Jr. (“Plaintiff”) filed suit against SERRANO DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC., a California Corporation; PACIFIC EMPIRE BUILDERS, INC., a California Corporation; AZUSA BLOCK 36, LLC, a California Limited Liability Com...

Excerpt: ...the workplace. Plaintiff KATELYN NGUYEN alleges the following against Defendant THE BOILING CRAB: Plaintiff was a waitress at the Boiling Crab. “During her four (4) years of employment, Defendant's patrons consistently and continuously harassed Plaintiff. Defendant's male patrons made lude, sexual, inappropriate, and offensive remarks to Plaintiff.” (Complaint ¶17.) Plaintiff complained to her manager (Alfred) and her shift lead, but neither...

Excerpt: ...nsumer Warranty Act (SBA). On September 19, 2022, Defendant filed its answer. On May 26, 2023, Plaintiff filed the instant discovery motion. On June 6, 2023, Defendant filed its opposition. On June 12, 2023, Plaintiff filed its Reply. On June 26, 2023, the court held an IDC. On September 29, 2023, Plaintiff filed a Status Report. Discussion Plaintiff seeks further production of documents as to RFPs Nos. 1, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 18, 21, 23, 24, 29, ...

Excerpt: ... that re‐pipe project can be completed. These lawsuits target such residents' statements made during board meetings concerning Petitioner's failure to comply with the CC&Rs and granting access.”].) Plaintiff is to comply with California Rules of Court Rule 3.300 [Notice of Related case]. Background This action pertains to the HOA's bylaws. Petitioner/Plaintiff CYNTHIA ESCUTIA-COBIAN in her petition states, inter alia, that two persons elected...

Excerpt: ...), a California corporation; DIAMOND BAR VILLAGE ASSOCIATION (“HOA” or “DBV”), a California nonprofit corporation; LARRY CARMACK, an individual; JAMES HOPKINS, an individual; KHATRI INTERNATIONAL, INC., a Nevada corporation and DIPLIP MULCHAND KHATRI, an individual (collectively, “Khatri Defendants” or “Khatri”); RKA CONSULTING GROUP, a California corporation (“RKA”); CITY OF DIAMOND BAR, a governmental entity (occasionally re...

Excerpt: ...ed). Background This case pertains to a sexual assault. Plaintiff Jennifer Parker (“Plaintiff”) alleges the following against Defendant Doe 1 School District (“Defendant”). In 1984, when she was a junior in high school, Plaintiff served as John Fernandez's (“Perpetrator” or “Fernandez”) teaching assistant. Throughout the year, the Perpetrator made sexually inappropriate comments to Plaintiff. On one occasion, Plaintiff asked anoth...

Excerpt: ...ear Plaintiff's electric facilities, Defendants were negligent and caused damage to Plaintiff's electric facilities. On January 31, 2023, SCE filed its complaint asserting the following causes of action (COAs): 1. Cost of Repair Pursuant to California Public Utilities Code §7952 2. Negligence 3. Trespass to Chattels 4. Violation of Government Code Section 4216, et seq. 5. Breach of Contract 6. Negligence On February 28, 2023, the Engineers filed...

Excerpt: ...DE § 51 et seq (“UCRA”). On March 30, 2022, default was entered against Defendant. On September 30, 2022, Plaintiff filed a notice of settlement. On June 13, 2023, during the OSC re: dismissal (Settlement), the court noted the following: Plaintiff's Counsel informs the Court that Defense Counsel has lost contact with his Client, and thus have not been able to secure settlement funds. On September 26, 2023, Plaintiff filed a PLAINTIFFS' NOTIC...

Excerpt: ...ach of Contract 2. Negligence 3. Recovery on Contractor's Bond 4. Disgorgement; and 5. Lien Expungement On June 13, 2023, after court order, Plaintiff served Defendant through the California Secretary of State pursuant to Corporations Code section 1702. On June 28, 2023, Plaintiff dismissed the surety and Martija. On July 5, 2023, Plaintiff filed a ‘EXPLANATORY DECLARATION OF OMAR S. ANORGA' seeking a continuance of the 7/13 CMC due to prepaid ...

Excerpt: ...IS TRANSIT OF AMERICA, INC. (“Keolis”), a California corporation; DARLENE DEE PATINO (the “Driver”): the driver struck Plaintiff while he was walking and had the right-of-way. On July 5, 2023, Plaintiff filed suit alleging the following causes of action: 1. Negligence (against all Defendants) 2. Negligent Hiring/Retention/Supervision Training (against Foothill Transit and Keolis). On August 8, 2023, Keolis and the Driver filed their answe...

Excerpt: ...o amend) and DENIED in part (i.e., as to the remainder). Background This case pertains to a decedent's funeral request. Plaintiff Maria 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, ...

Excerpt: ...nal injury case. Plaintiffs LULIN YAN, JIN YAN, XIAOYING GUO and Jason Zhang by and through his Guardian Ad Litem JIN YAN (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) allege the following against Defendants COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES; CITY OF DIAMOND BAR (“City”) and MONTEFINO HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION (“HOA”): On July 24, 2018, Plaintiffs were walking on the sidewalk when a tree branch from fell on Plaintiff LULIN YAN. On May 30, 2019, Plaintiffs filed suit...

Excerpt: ...us platforms portraying herself as a “doctor” who was capable of treating many different types of medical problems. These advertisements were aimed at the Chinese-American communities within Southern California and focused on the use of Chinese herbal treatment techniques along with various modern medical machines. (Complaint ¶3.) The above advertisements were to promote Shangqing Medical Center, which was owned and controlled by Defendant Z...

Excerpt: ...ON, a california corporation, SAMMER ANA81, an individual, RAWA ANABI, an individual (collectively, "Defendants"): In February 2018, Plaintiff purchased from Gharpetian Family Properties, Inc. ("Gharpeäan") certain real property, fuel station, and convenience store (in toto "Property"). (Complaint At the tme Plaintiff purchased the Property, Gharpetian and Defendants were parties to two agreements: the Retailer Product Sales Agreement ("RPSA") w...

Excerpt: ...Defendants have failed to repay the $25,000 loan amount and other fees. On December 15, 2022, default was entered against Defendants. On February 8, 2023, Plaintiff filed a ‘STIPULATION AND [PROPOSED) ORDER OF DISMISSAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE WITH REQUEST TO RETAIN JURISDICTIO PURSUANT TO CCP 664.6.' On September 20, 2023, Plaintiff filed the instant ‘MOTION TO VACATE DISMISSAL AND ENTER STIPULATED JUDGMENT, IN ENFORCEMENT OF SETTLEMENT.' Legal St...

Excerpt: ...ring the time of employment, Plaintiff received “only positive reviews.” On October 14, 2020, Plaintiff, without notice, was placed on administrative leave due to alleged misconduct. Plaintiff had no choice but to involuntarily submit his resignation, effective February 9, 2021. On September 3, 2021, Plaintiff filed suit against the City of San Dimas and Does 1 through 10 for: 1. Constructive Discharge, 2. Negligent Infliction of Emotional Di...

Excerpt: ...HACIENDA LA PUENTE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (“School District”) and LUIS FRANCO (“Franco”): One day in elementary school, Plaintiff asked for permission to “take a few moments to himself.” (Complaint ¶8.) The classroom assistant agreed, and Plaintiff “walked to the classroom exit to sit near the door.” (¶9.) But the teacher [2] mistakenly though Plaintiff was attempting to leave, so called a second classroom assistant, Mr. Franco...

Excerpt: ...filed its First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) asserting the following causes of action (COA): 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 February 14, 2023, Defendant filed a demurrer (and motion to strike (MTS)) to the FAC, which the court sustained with l...

Excerpt: ...��); IRENE CHEN, an individual; WINNIE CHEN, an individual; CHIH WEI LEE (“Trustee”), individually and trustee of the CHIH WEI LEE RETIREMENT TRUST dated January 01, 2009; and Doe Defendants: Plaintiffs are the judgment creditors in Jinglang San, et al. v. Zhi Ang Chen, LASC Case Number 18PSCV00009 (the Underlying Action) filed October 26, 2018 against defendant Chen to collect an unrepaid loan. Judgment in the Underlying Action was entered o...

Excerpt: ...) filed the instant demurrer. On October 4, 2023, Plaintiff filed its opposition. Discussion Defendants bring forth “[t]his demurrer [] pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §1170 on the grounds that the three-day notice served on Defendant is defective as it does not contain the information required by Code of Civil Procedure §1161(2), and further that the three-day notice overstates the amount due, thus it is fatally defective and will not su...

Excerpt: ...AND FOR SANCTIONS AGAINST PLAINTIFF BAO LI DA INTERNATIONAL INC.AND ITS ATTORNEYS OF RECORD is DENIED. All motions are denied without prejudice. The court does not impose monetary sanctions upon either party and/or counsel of record. Background This is a contracts case. Plaintiff Bao Li Da International, Inc. alleges the following against Defendant Rich Pacific USA, Inc.: Between October and November 2021, the parties signed agreements for FedEx ...

Excerpt: ...rs Plaintiff filed suit against the Secretary of State of California, the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, two deputies, and Doe defendants. On June 21, 2023, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES (erroneously sued as The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department) (“Defendant”) filed its Answer. [1] On June 28, 2023, Plaintiff filed various declarations. On July 17, 2023, Plaintiff filed a Response to Defendant's answer. On July 21, 2023, Plaintiff filed an Offer To...

Excerpt: ...ool District: [1] In 1978, Plaintiff, when Plaintiff 14 years old, he was the victim of sexual abuse by his then- English high school teacher, Fred Contreras (hereinafter, “Perpetrator”), who is now deceased. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants knew or should have known that the Perpetrator engaged in unlawful conduct and that Defendants failed to take prevent such abuse. On November 22, 2022, Plaintiff filed suit. On December 30, 2022, Plainti...

Excerpt: ...that re‐pipe project can be completed. These lawsuits target such residents' statements made during board meetings concerning Petitioner's failure to comply with the CC&Rs and granting access.”].) Plaintiff is to comply with California Rules of Court Rule 3.300 [Notice of Related case]. Background This action pertains to the HOA's bylaws. Petitioner/Plaintiff CYNTHIA ESCUTIA-COBIAN in her petition states, inter alia, that two persons elected ...