Excerpt: ...rovide Responses to Requests for Production of Documents, Set One, and Request for $2,356.65 in Monetary Sanctions [CRS# 9791]; and Defendant JLR Los Angeles LLC's Motion for Order Compelling Plaintiff Powerhouse Enterprise Ltd. to Provide Responses to Requests for Production of Documents, Set One, and Request for $2,271.65 in Monetary Sanctions [CRS# 9791]. I. Background The complaint in this case alleges violations of the California Consumer Le...

Excerpt: ...ant the State Bar of California's Demurrer to Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint [CRS# 9758]. I. Background A. Pleadings Plaintiff Jinwoo Park sues Defendants Keith K. Kim, John P. Yasuda, Herb Fox, Joseph Walsh, all his former criminal defense attorneys, and the State Bar of California pursuant to a November 1, 2023, Third Amended Complaint (TAC) alleging an undefined cause of action that is alleged not to be “legal malpractice” but is alle...

Excerpt: ...anchez sued Defendants Mercedes -Benz USA, LLC and Does 1 through 10 pursuant to a July 3, 2023 Complaint violations of the Song Beverly Act. The claims arise from the following allegations. On July 20, 2019, Plaintiff purchased a 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLA250W (Vehicle) manufactured and/or distributed by Mercedez- Benz. In connection with this purchase, Plaintiff received an express written warranty from Mercedez -Benz, which undertook to preserve o...

Excerpt: ... RICARDO NEWSOM, JESSICA ROMERO, ODILIA SIFONTES and TIFFANNE STRONG, Plaintiff, v. EQUITY RESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT, LLC, TRANSUNION RENTAL SCREENING SOLUTIONS, INC. and DOES 1 through 10, Defendants. Case No.: 23STCV17235 Hearing Date: 4/19/24 Trial Date: N/A [TENTATIVE] RULING RE: Defendant TransUnion's Demurrer to the Second Cause of Action in Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint. I. Background A. Pleadings Plaintiffs—i.e., Jason Gunnels, Denae...

Excerpt: ...S# 2043]; and Specially Appearing Defendant Derek Khanna's Demurrer to First Amended Complaint for [Failure to] State a Claim [CRS# 4188]. I. Background A. Initial Pleading On November 15, 2023, Plaintiff Erin Joyce, dba Erin Joyce Law, sued Defendants Derek Khanna, and Does 1 to 100 pursuant to a Complaint alleging claims of (1) Breach of Contract, (2) Quantum Meruit, and (3) Common Count: Services Provided. On November 18, 2023, service of the ...

Excerpt: ...ainst Ara Tovmassian, and Request for Monetary Sanctions Against Defendant Ara Tovmassian in the Amount of $850.00. I. Background A. Pleadings Plaintiff Jonathan Neil & Associates, Inc. sues Defendants Healing Hands Care, Inc., a California Corporation, Ara Tovmassian aka Ara Mesrop Tovmassian, and Does 1 through 50 pursuant to an August 28, 2023, Complaint alleging ten breach of contract claims. B. Motion Before the Court On January 2, 2024, Pla...

Excerpt: ... Complaint [CRS# 2143]; Plaintiff Jinwoo Park's Motion to Request the State Bar for Defendant Keith Kim's Residence Address; and Plaintiff Jinwoo Park's Motion to Request Appointment of Attorney. I. Background A. Pleadings Plaintiff Jinwoo Park sues Defendants Keith K. Kim, John P. Yasuda, Herb Fox, Joseph Walsh, and State Bar of California pursuant to a November 1, 2023, Third Amended Complaint (TAC) alleging an undefined cause of action that is...

Excerpt: ...oy to Provide Further Responses to Defendant's Form Interrogatories, and Request for Sanctions [CRS# 1968]; Defendant American Honda Motor Co., Inc.'s Motion to Compel Plaintiff Patricia Mascorro Monroy to Provide Further Responses to Defendant's Special Interrogatories, and Request for Sanctions [CRS# 9876]; Defendant American Honda Motor Co., Inc.'s Motion to Compel Plaintiff Gerardo Monroy to Provide Further Responses to Defendant's Special In...

Excerpt: ...dural History On July 20, 2020, Plaintiff Aria Resort & Casino Holdings, LLC (ARC), a Nevada limited liability company, filed an application for entry of judgment on sister -state judgment. The application involved a $145,578.82 Nevada state court judgment in favor of Pl aintiff ARC as against Defendant Han Yeo, an individual residing in Glendale, California. That same day, the Clerk entered the sister -state judgment against Defendant Yeo. Later...

Excerpt: ...hip, SRHT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY, a California Public Benefit Corporation, and DOES 1 through 30, inclusive, Defendants. Case No.: 24STCV00739 Hearing Date: 4/16/24 Trial Date: N/A [TENTATIVE] RULING RE: Defendant St. Mark's Fifth Street Partners and SRHT Property Management Company's Motion to Strike Portions of Plaintiffs' Complaint. I. Background A. Pleadings Plaintiffs Dean Harper, Alma Mendez Salazar, Augustine Adkins, Spencer Anderson,...

Excerpt: ...us Webster's Motion to Compel Further Responses and Document Production to Requests for Production of Documents and Request for Sanctions; and The Regents of the University of California's Opposition Request for Sanctions. Court Order I. Background A. Pleadings Plaintiff Marcus Webster sues Defendants the Regents of the University of California (the Regents)—as owner, operator, and/or entity controlling medical clinics and hospitals that are pa...

Excerpt: ...NE LUGO, an individual; MOHAMMED KHALID, an individual; ZAHID BUTT, an individual; and DOES 1 – 50, inclusive, Defendants . Case No.: 20STCV47489 [Related Case No. 19STCV37948] Hearing Date: 4/16/24 Trial Date: 11/26/24 [TENTATIVE] RULING RE: Plaintiff/Cross -Defendants Samuel Kim and Cali Blue Sky Investment, Inc. 's Motion for Summary Adjudication. I. Background A. Pleadings Framing Motion Plaintiff/Cross-Defendants Samuel Kim and Cali Blue S...

Excerpt: ...R Shoes) pursuant to a September 18, 2023, Complaint alleging claims of (1) Violations of the California Invasion of Privacy Act (Cal. Penal Code § 631) and (2) Violations of the California Invasion of Privacy Act (Cal. Penal Code § 632.7). The claims arise from the following allegations. RR Shoes secretly enables and allows a third - party spyware company (Freshworks) to eavesdrop on the private conversations of everyone who communicates throu...

Excerpt: ... Hearing Date: 4/15/24 Trial Date: N/A [TENTATIVE] RULING RE: Defendants Rafael Davila Madrigal and Alicia Brisila Davila's Motion to Set Aside/Vacate Judgment and Stay Writ of Execution and Request for Court Order to Set a New Hearing Date. I. Background A. Pleadings, Judgment, and Writ of Possession On September 19, 2023, Plaintiff Union Mutualista de San Jose (Union Mutualista) initiated this unlawful detainer (UD) action against Union Mutuali...

Excerpt: ...t. I. Background A. Pleadings Plaintiffs Rene Hernandez and Maria Velasquez sue Sierra LA CDJR LLC dba Los Angeles Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (Sierra LA), FCA US LLC (FCA), and Does 1 through 10 pursuant to A December 6, 2022, Complaint alleging claims of (1) Violation of Song -Beverly Act – Breach of Express Warranty against FCA and (2) Negligent Repair against Sierra LA. The claims arise from the following allegations. On February 6, 2021, Plain...

Excerpt: ...d A. Pleadings Plaintiff Michelle Leonard sues Defendants Brian E. Claypool (Brian Claypool), The Claypool Law Firm (Claypool Law), and Does 1 to 20 pursuant to a May 3, 2023, First Amended Complaint (FAC) alleging claims of (1) Legal Malpractice and (2) Breach of Fiduci ary Duty. The claims arise from allegations that, in the course of their legal representation of Michelle Leonard in claims surrounding her injuries arising from the Route 91 Har...

Excerpt: ... and High Heals Kitchen, Inc.'s Motion to Compel Further Responses to Requests for Production. I. Background A. Pleadings Plaintiffs High Heals Kitchen, Inc. and Michelle Mangione sue Defendants Global Cannabis Applications Corp. (Global) and Does 1 through 10 pursuant to a September 29, 2023, First Amended Complaint (FAC) alleging claims of (1) Breach of Contract and (2) Fra ud. The breach of contract claim arises from the following allegations....

Excerpt: ...AFT ELECTRIC COMPANY, a California corporation; and ROES 1 through 10, inclusive, Cross -Defendants. Case No.: 19STCV12991 Hearing Date: 4/12/24 Trial Date: N/A [TENTATIVE] RULING RE: Plaintiff/Cross -Defendant Taft Electric Company's Motion for an Award of Attorney's Fees and Costs. I. Background A. Pleadings On April 5, 2019, Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant Taft Electric Company, Inc. (Taft Electric) initiated this action by filing a Complaint allegi...

Excerpt: ...ion of Documents. I. Background A. Pleadings Plaintiff Stephanie Ramirez sues Defendants General Motors, LLC and Does 1 through 20 pursuant to an October 2, 2023, Complaint alleging claims of (1) Breach of Implied Warranty of Merchantability under The Song -Beverly Act and (2) Breach of Express Warran ty under The Song- Beverly Act. The claims arise from allegations that on March 28, 2023, Plaintiff purchased a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse (Subject Ve...

Excerpt: ...; COVELLO INVESTMENTS, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company; CHASE MEDICAL ASSISTING AND SUPPLIES, INC., a California Corporation; CARE EVOLUTION, INC., a California Corporation; B LUEBELL FARMS, INC., a California Corporation; JULIA PERLMAN, an Individual; MICHAEL PERLMAN, an Individual; IGOR DEKHTERMAN, an Individual; and DOES 1 - 100, inclusive; Defendants. Case No.: 23STCV12977 Hearing Date: 4/09/24 Trial Date: 2/25/24 [TENTATIVE] RULI...

Excerpt: ...-100 pursuant to an October 24, 2023, Complaint alleging claims of (1) Failure to Pay Wages in Violation of Cal. Labor Code § 201, et seq., (2) Unfair Business Practices in V iolation of Cal. Business & Professions Code § 17200, and (3) Wrongful Constructive Discharge in Violation of Public Policy. The claims arise from the following allegations. Defendants—which appear to operate as an electric vehicle company—enticed Plaintiff Hashim to l...

Excerpt: ...XXON MOBIL CORPORATION, f/k/a MOBIL OIL REFINING CORPORATION a Delaware corporation; GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY, an Ohio corporation, previously sued as Doe No. 15; KA NEKA NORTH AMERICA LLC, a Texas limited liability company, previously sued as Doe No. 7; KERN OIL & REFINING COMPANY, a California corporation; KINDER MORGAN LIQUIDS TERMINALS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, previously sued as Doe No. 2; LUBRIZ OL CORPORATION, an Oh...

Excerpt: ...limited liability company, Cross -Complainants, v. THE HATCH GROUP, INC., a California Corporation; and DOES 1 through 20, inclusive. Cross -Defendants . ________ THE HATCH GROUP, INC., a California corporation Cross -Complainants, v. ROLLING GREENS NURSERY, INC., a California corporation; and ROES 1 through 100, inclusive, Case No.: 23STCV07389 Hearing Date: 3/29/24 Trial Date: 11/12/24 [TENTATIVE] RULING RE: Plaintiff Calima Electric, Inc.'s Mo...

Excerpt: ...e of the John Richard Jackson and Sharon Elaine Jackson Revocable Inter -Vivos Trust; and DOES 1 - 10, Defendants . Case No.: 24STCV00917 Hearing Date: 3/7/24 Trial Date: N/A [TENTATIVE] RULING RE: Plaintiff Cetera Advisor Networks LLC's Motion to File Portions of Cetera Advisor Networks LLC's Complaint in Interpleader Under Seal. Court Order I. Background A. Pleadings Plaintiff Cetera Advisor Networks LLC sues Defendants Kimberly Tuminello, in h...

Excerpt: ...imited liability company; KATHY SMITH, an individual; and ROES 1 through 200, inclusive, Cross -Defendants . Case No.: BC701226 Hearing Date: 3/26/24 Trial Date: N/A [TENTATIVE] RULING RE: Plaintiff/Cross -Defendant St. Andrew's Pharmacy, LLC's Motion for Order Compelling Responses to Judgment Creditor Special Interrogatories and for an Award of Sanctions; and Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant St. Andrew's Pharmacy, LLC's Motion for Order Compelling Resp...

Excerpt: ...cus Webster's Motion to Quash Subpoena to Plaintiff's Current Employer, Aya Healthcare, Inc. I. Background A. Pleadings Plaintiff Marcus Webster sues Defendants the Regents of the University of California (the Regents)—as owner, operator, and/or entity controlling medical clinics and hospitals that are part of the UCLA health system, including the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center (UCLA Reagan) —and Does 1 through 50 pursuant to a June 22, 20...

Excerpt: ...nded Complaint. I. Background A. Pleadings Plaintiffs Mark Marras and Shelby Marras —husband and wife—sue Defendant Justin Houman, M.D. and Does 1 through 100 pursuant to a November 22, 2023, First Amended Complaint (FAC) alleging claims of (1) Medical Negligence and Detrimental Reliance by Mark Mar ras against all Defendants and (2) Medical Negligence by Shelby Marras against all Defendants. The claims arise from allegations that Defendants'...

Excerpt: ...331 Hearing Date: 3/22/24 Trial Date: N/A [TENTATIVE] RULING RE: Defendants Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., The Permanente Federation LLC, and Southern California Permanente Medical Group's Demurrer to First Amended Complaint. Court Order I. Background A. Pleadings Plaintiffs Heeshik Ganocy D.D.S.—individually and as successor -in -interest to Terry Kent Ganocy, M.D., deceased (Dr. Ganocy)—Alexa Gisela Ganocy, Sophia Isabella Ganocy, and...

Excerpt: ...ction of Documents, Set One. I. Background A. Pleadings Plaintiffs Elisa Morales Sanchez and Luis Aguilar Galvan sue Defendants General Motors LLC (GM) and Does 1 through 10 pursuant to a June 8, 2023, Complaint alleging claims of (1) Violation of Subdivision (d) of Civil Code Section 1793.2, (2) Violation of S ubdivision (b) of Civil Code Section 1793.2, (3) Violation of Subdivision (a)(3) of Civil Code Section 1793.2, (4) Breach of Express Writ...

Excerpt: ..., INC., a corporation; SYDNEY KLITTIVIT; and DOES 1 -200, inclusive, Defendants. Case No.: 23STCV05645 Hearing Date: 3/21/24 Trial Date: N/A [TENTATIVE] RULING RE: Defendant Garrett Electric's Demurrer [CRS# 3811]. Court Order I. Background A. Pleadings Plaintiff David Gastelo sues Defendants Automobile Club of Southern California, Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club (Auto Club), ACSC Management Services, Inc. (ACSC), HVACi (business e...

Excerpt: ... Confirm Arbitration Award On July 17, 2023, Petitioner Swift Financial LLC, as Servicing Agent for WebBank (Swift Financial) filed a petition to confirm a contractual arbitration award as against Defendants Respondents Passu, Inc., d/b/a Dims (Passu Inc.), Eugene Kim, and Does 1 to 10 inclusive. The arbitration award of $85,244.16 in Swift Financial's favor was made on April 13, 2023, by arbitrator Brent O.E. Clinkscale of the American Arbitrati...

Excerpt: ...s Castro sues Defendants American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) and Does 1 through 10 pursuant to a June 9, 2023, Complaint alleging claims of (1) Violation of Subdivision (d) of Civil Code Section 1793.2, (2) Violation of Subdivision (b) of Ci vil Code Section 1793.2, (3) Violation of Subdivision (a)(3) of Civil Code Section 1793.2, (4) Breach of Express Written Warranty, Civil Code Section 1791.2 Subdivision (a); Section 1794; and (5) Breach of I...

Excerpt: ...st dated March 16, 1987”; R ICHARD L. NORLUND as Trustee of “Richard L. Norlund Separate Property Trust dated December 11, 1997”; RICHARD L. NORLUND and SHARON K. BACON - NORLUND, as Trustees of the “Norlund Family Trust dated May 13, 2019” and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive, Defendants . NANCY HYMAS, as Trustee for Trust A FBO NANCY HYMAS and Trust B FBO NANCY HYMAS, Nominal Defendants . ________ NANCY HYMAS, NANCY HYMAS, Trustee of Tru...

Excerpt: ...itted and Request for Order Awarding Monetary Sanctions Against Defendant and Defense Counsel in the Sum of $1,500. I. Background A. Pleadings Plaintiff North Mariposa Solutions L.P. (North Mariposa) sues Defendant Derrick Paine and Does 1 through 10 pursuant to a March 30, 2022, Complaint alleging claims of (1) Breach of Contract, (2) Unjust Enrichment, (3) Breach of Fiduciary Duty, and (4) Comm on Counts. The claims arise from allegations that,...

Excerpt: ...orneys of Record; and Plaintiff Aidee Jacqueline Tinoco Bucio's Opposition Cross -Request for Monetary Sanctions. I. Background A. Pleadings Plaintiff Aidee Jacqueline Tinoco Bucio sues Defendants Khowsrow Benji, Anna Benji, and Does 1 through 100 pursuant to an August 2, 2023, Complaint alleging 21 counts involving Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Labor Code, assault and battery, and ot her claims. B. Motion Before the Court Once on Septe...

Excerpt: ...clusive, Defendants. Case No.: 22STCV00001 Hearing Date: 3/19/24 Trial Date: 10/29/24 [TENTATIVE] RULING RE: Defendant K S Bennett Enterprises, Inc. dba International Realty and Investments' Motion for Leave to File Cross -Complaint. I. Background A. Pleadings Plaintiff Qeetoya Lay sues Defendants Defendant International Realty and Investments (the dba for K S Bennett Enterprises, Inc.), Shoushan Movsesian, Ruth P. Isaacs (as an individual and as...

Excerpt: ...murrer to the Complaint. I. Background A. Pleadings Plaintiff Robert Drummond, as trustee of the Drummond Family Trust of 1991 sues Defendants Armin Monfared, Innovate Realty, Inc. (sued as Innovative Realty, Inc.; hereafter, Innovative), Bye Bye House, Inc. (Bye Bye), Stephen Couig, Paul Hanson, Michael Ma rshall and Does 1 to 50 pursuant to an October 10, 2023 Complaint alleging claims of (1) Specific Performance, (2) Breach of Contract, (3) Br...

Excerpt: ...utives, Inc. (NS Executives) sued Defendants Non -Stop Enterprise, Inc. (Non -Stop) and Does 1 through 10 pursuant to an unlawful detainer (UD) Complaint. The UD claim arises from Non -Stop's tenancy of premises from NS E xecutives pursuant to a commercial lease agreement and Non-Stop's breach of that agreement through nonpayment of rent. NS Executives pray for possession of the premises, costs, past -due rent of $100,000, and reasonable attorney...

Excerpt: ...ication. I. Background A. Pleadings Framing Summary Judgment and Adjudication Plaintiff Mariah Howard sues Defendants Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (the MTA) and Does 1 through 10 pursuant to a January 31, 2022, Second Amended Complaint (SAC) alleging claims of (1) Civil Rights (Multiple Counts) (Unruh Civ il Rights Act, Cal. Civ. Code Sect. 51, 51.5, 51.7, 52, 52.3, 52.45, (2) Negligence and Negligent Infliction of Emo...

Excerpt: ...RE: Motion for Order Discharging Plaintiff Progressive Select Insurance Company from Liability and for Related Orders. I. Background A. Complaint in Interpleader On September 12, 2022, Plaintiff in Interpleader Progressive Select Insurance Company (Progressive) filed a Complaint in Interpleader. The Complaint in Interpleader involves settlement proceeds held by Progressive as the insurer for Defendant Moris Sakhai (Sakhai), who was represented by...

Excerpt: ...Defendants Doe 1 Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and Does 2 through 25 pursuant to a January 6, 2023, First Amended Complaint (FAC) alleging claims of (1) Negligence (School), (2) Negligence (Does 2 through 25), (3) Negligent Hiring, Retention, and Supervision (School), and (4) Negligent Hiring, Retention, and Supervision (Does 2 through 25). The claims arise from the following allegations. From approximately 1987 to 1988, when Plaint...

Excerpt: ...s -Defendants. Case No.: 23STCV28278 Hearing Date: 3/13/24 Trial Date: N/A [TENTATIVE] RULING RE: Plaintiff America Business Bank's Petition for An Order Compelling Arbitration . I. Background A. Pleadings On November 17, 2023, American Business Bank (ABB) filed a Complaint suing Defendants D T S Enterprise, Inc. (DTSE), D T S Builders Inc. (DTSB), Leslie Dain Sorg (Sorg), Ryan Thomas Isbell (Isbell), and Does 1 through 25 pursuant to nine claims...

Excerpt: ...us Webster's Motion for an Order Compelling Jasmine Briones's Answers to Deposition Questions and Request for Sanctions; and Plaintiff Defendant The Regents of the University of California's Cross -Request for Monetary Sanctions. I. Background A. Pleadings Plaintiff Marcus Webster sues Defendants the Regents of the University of California (the Regents)—as owner, operator, and/or entity controlling medical clinics and hospitals that are part of...

Excerpt: .... I. Background A. Pleadings Plaintiffs Jorge Hernandez Camacho and Sara Martinez sue Defendants Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc. (Toyota USA) and Does 1 through 10 pursuant to a May 18, 2023, Complaint alleging claims of (1) Violation of the Song -Beverly Act – Breach of Express Warran ty, (2) Violation of the Song -Beverly Act – Breach of Implied Warranty, and (3) Violation of the Song -Beverly Act Section 1793.2. The claims arise from the f...

Excerpt: ...RD HOLDINGS, INC., a California corporation, LOCKEFORD HOLDINGS WATER DISTRICT, LLC, a California limited liability company, and DOES 1 through 50, inclusive, Defendants. Case No.: 23STCV04491 Hearing Date: 3/11/24 Trial Date: N/A [TENTATIVE] RULING RE: Defendants Patrick W. Daniels, Scott Sinnett, Aaron Greene, Mark Greene, Michelle Greene Johnson, Greene Brothers Farm, Inc., Greene Bros, Inc., Lockeford Holdings, Inc., and Lockeford Holdings Wa...

Excerpt: ...les's Demurrer to Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint [CRS# 4712]. I. Pleadings A. Pleadings Plaintiff S.C., by and through his guardian ad litem, Sergio Cardenas Sr. (S.C.'s father), sues Defendants County of Los Angeles (L.A. County) through its Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), College Hospital, Los Angeles Unified School Distr ict (LAUSD), ABC Unified School District (ABC Unified), William Gee (Gee), and Does 1 through 10 pur...

Excerpt: ...rporation, Cross -Respondents. Case No.: 23STCP03462 Hearing Date: 3/8/24 Trial Date: N/A [TENTATIVE] RULING RE: Petitioners/Cross -Respondents Robert Schumann, and Real Estate West, Inc.'s Petition to Vacate Arbitration Award; and Respondents/Cross-Petitioners Robert Y. Greenberg and M. Susan Greenberg, as Trustees of the Greenberg Family Trust dated May 3, 1998's Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award. Background On September 19, 2023, Petitione...

Excerpt: ...Defendants Brian E. Claypool and The Claypool Law Firm's Motion for Monetary Sanctions Against Plaintiff Michelle Leonard and Her Counsel of Record[,] The Law Officers of Kevin Gerry, Jointly and Severally, in the Amount of $2,445 Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §§ 2023.010, 2023.030, and 2025.450. Background Pleadings in Lead Case [22STCV07972] Plaintiff Michelle Leonard sued Defendants Brian E. Claypool (Brian Claypool), The Claypool Law ...

Excerpt: ...nez sued Defendants FCA US LLC, Russell Westbrook CDJR, and Does 1 through 50 pursuant to a December 23, 2022 Complaint alleging claims of (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(b), and (4) Negligent Repair. On December 6, 2023, Plaintiff Martinez filed a notice of conditional settlement of the entir...

Excerpt: ...ively Issue Sanctions Against Everbrands in the Form of Admission of the Facts Stated, and Request for Monetary Sanctions in the Amount of $4,661.52. Background Pleadings Plaintiff Karen Flores (Plaintiff) sues Defendants Everbrands, Inc., a California Corporation (Everbrands CA), Everbrands, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (Everbrands DE) (collectively, Everbrands, Inc.), Michael Florman (Florman), Yon Lai (Lai), and Does 1 -2 5 pursuant to a Janua...

Excerpt: ...ground Plaintiff Rocco Distefano sues Defendants Equinox Holdings, Inc., Melvin Myles, and Does 1 through 22 pursuant to February 7, 2022 Complaint alleging claims of (1) Retaliation – (FEHA) (Gov. Code, § 12940(h)), (2) Wrongful Termination – Violation of Public Policy, (3) Breach of Implied Contract, (4) Breach of Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing, (5) Discrimination (FEHA) – Sexual Harassment, (6) Discrimination (FEHA) –...

Excerpt: ... Petition to Compel Arbitration. Background Pleadings Plaintiffs Antonio Becerra and Guadalupe Becerra (the Becerras) sue Defendants Defendant Roger Anderson, Trustee of the RWA Trust Dated March 14, 2014 (the Trust), FCI Lender Services Inc. (FCI), California TD Specialists (Cal TD), and Does 1 -20 pursuant to a December 1, 2023 Complaint. The Complaint alleges claims of (1) Violation of California Constitution Article XV, Section One and Califo...

Excerpt: ...and Request for Sanctions of $2,439.98 Against Defendant Nurbeh Baravarian and Counsel Barbara Mandell [CRS# 9659]; Plaintiff Janet Weiss's Motion to Compel Further Responses to 8-19- 23 For Interrogatories, Set Two, and Request for Sanctions of $2,054.98 Against Defendant Nurbeh Baravarian and Counsel Barbara Mandell [CRS# 1482]; and Plaintiff Janet Weiss's Motion to Compel Further Responses to 8-19- 23 Requests for Production, Set Two, and Requ...

Excerpt: ...NNIS TREADAWAY; REGINA JASINKSI; and DOES 1 through 20, inclusive, Defendants. Case No.: 21STCV20276 Hearing Date: 3/4/24 Trial Date: N/A [TENTATIVE] RULING RE: Defendant FPI Management, Inc.'s Demurrer to Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint; and Defendant FPI Management, Inc.'s Motion to Strike Portions of Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint. Background Pleadings Plaintiffs Marisela Vasquez, Anthony Ixta, Anabelle Ixta, Luna Vasquez, and Manuel ...

Excerpt: ...t dated March 16, 1987”; R ICHARD L. NORLUND as Trustee of “Richard L. Norlund Separate Property Trust dated December 11, 1997”; RICHARD L. NORLUND and SHARON K. BACON - NORLUND, as Trustees of the “Norlund Family Trust dated May 13, 2019” and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive, Defendants . NANCY HYMAS, as Trustee for Trust A FBO NANCY HYMAS and Trust B FBO NANCY HYMAS, Nominal Defendants. Case No.: 20STCV27665 – Lead Case (Related Case N...

Excerpt: ...RRO, RICARDO NEWSOM, JESSICA ROMERO, ODILIA SIFONTES and TIFFANNE STRONG, Plaintiff, v. EQUITY RESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT, LLC, TRANSUNION RENTAL SCREENING SOLUTIONS, INC. and DOES 1 through 10, Defendants. Case No.: 23STCV17235 Hearing Date: 2/29/24 Trial Date: N/A [TENTATIVE] RULING RE: Plaintiffs' Motion for Order Enforcing Stipulation for Bellwether Case. Background Plaintiffs Jason Gunnels, et al., sue Defendants Equity Residential Management, L...

Excerpt: ...otion in Limine No. 4 and Exhibits A, B, E, and F Filed ISO Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion in Limine Nos. 10 -11. Background Pleadings Plaintiff Kenneth D. Rickel sues Defendants Martin W. Enright, Esq. (Enright), Littman Krooks, LLP (Littman Krooks), and Does 1 through 20 pursuant to a March 13, 2017 Second Amended Complaint (SAC) alleging claims of (1) Breach of Fiduciary Duty, (2) Frau d, (3) Legal Malpractice, (4) Breach of Cont...

Excerpt: ...ERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, LLC, a limited liability company; PARADIGM INTERMEDIATE, LLC, a limited liability company; PT INNERCEPT INC., a corporation; INNERCEPT, LLC, a limited liability company; PARAD IGM SERVICES HOLDINGS, LLC, a limited liability company; PARADIGM TREATMENT CENTERS, LLC, a limited liability company; PSYCH ME, LLC, a limited liability company; JEFF SETTEMBRINO, an individual; ROBERTO CANTO, an individual; THOMAS WILCOP, an individual...

Excerpt: ... formerly known as Strategic Partners, Inc. (Careismastic Brands) sues Defendants Michelman & Robinson (M&R), Sanford L. Michelman (Michelman), and Does 1 -100 pursuant to a December 8, 2023 Complaint alleging claims of (1) Breach of Fiduciary Duty against All Defendants, (2) Breach of Written Contract [Engagement Agreement] against M&R, and (3) Declaratory Relief against All Defendants. The claims arise from allegations that Plaintiff engaged De...

Excerpt: ...itration award in its favor, as against Respondent Dub Brothers Management, LLC (Dub Brothers), and awarded by a JAMS arbitrator on October 20, 2023, assigned to Department 40 at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse (the Court). The Petition attaches a copy of the final award, which reads: “Having read and considered Cross-Respondent Goodgreens, LLC's ("Goodgreens") Offer to Compromise Pursuant to California Civil Procedure§ 998 for $110,00...

Excerpt: ... Eman A. Rushdi sues Defendants FCA US LLC and Does 1 through 10 pursuant to a June 12, 2023 Complaint alleging claims of (1) Violation of Subdivision (d) of Civil Code 1793.2, (2) Violation of Subdivision (b) of Civil Code 1793.2, (3) Violation o f Subdivision (a)(3) of Civil Code 1793.2, (4) Breach of Express Warranty, Civil Code Section 1791.2 Subdivision (a); Section 1794, and (5) Breach of Implied Warranty of Merchantability, Civil Code Sect...

Excerpt: ...24,845. Background Pleadings Plaintiff Karyna Myres brings this habitability suit against Defendants (1) Ernst Hacker, (2) Kape Property Management, Inc. (Kape Property Management), (3) Doe 1 Tamir Hacker, as Successor Co - Trustee of the Survivor's Trust established under The Hacker Family Trust dated March 24, 1988, and as Successor Trustee of Survivor's Trust established under the Ernst Hacker and Bila Hacker Trust, restated March 16, 2012, (4...

Excerpt: ...o Compel Further Production Based on Statements of Compliance]. Background Pleadings Plaintiff Mirta Obregon sues Defendants Personnel Staffing Group, LLC (PSG), OS4Labor LLC (OS4Labor), Molex LLC (Molex), Arsenio Rojo (correct surname Rojas), Richard Orozco, Doe 1 Bryan Gordon, and Does 2- 25 pursuant to a Complaint alleging causes of acti on of (1) FEHA Discrimination, (2) FEHA Harassment, (3) FEHA Retaliation, (4) Failure to Prevent FEHA Discr...

Excerpt: ...tober 10, 2020, Plaintiff Finnegan's Wake initiated this action by filing a Complaint alleging claims of (1) Breach of Contract and (2) Money Had and Received against Defendants Hero Mountain, LLC and Does 1 through 20. On September 15, 2023, trial was held in this action. On September 19, 2023, the Court issued its ruling after bench trial. In relevant part, the Court found in favor of Defendant Hero Mountain on both causes of action and held th...

Excerpt: ....: 23STCV19923 Hearing Date: 2/23/24 Trial Date: N/A [TENTATIVE] RULING RE: Defendant Yankyoung Lee's Demurrer to Plaintiff's Complaint; and Defendant Yankyoung Lee's Motion to Strike Portions from Plaintiff's Complaint. Background Pleadings Plaintiff Nathaniel Howard sues Defendants Kenneth Melrose (Melrose), Law Offices of Ken J. Melrose (Melrose Law), Law Offices of Kenneth J. Melrose, LLC (Melrose LLC), BMS Legal Services LLC (BMS Legal), Ste...

Excerpt: ...nt Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) and Does 1 through 10 pursuant to a July 6, 2023 Complaint alleging claims of (1) Violation of Subdivision (d) of Civil Code Section 1793.2, (2) Violation of Subdivisi on (b) of Civil Code Section 1793.2, (3) Violation of Subdivision (a)(3) of Civil Code Section 1793.2, (4) Breach of Express Written Warranty [Civil Code Section 1791.2 Subdivision (a); Section 1794], and (5) Breach of the Implied Warranty ...

Excerpt: ...tion; COVELLO INVESTMENTS, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company; CHASE MEDICAL ASSISTING AND SUPPLIES, INC., a California Corporation; CARE EVOLUTION, INC., a California Corporation; B LUEBELL FARMS, INC., a California Corporation; JULIA PERLMAN, an Individual; MICHAEL PERLMAN, an Individual; IGOR DEKHTERMAN, an Individual; and DOES 1 - 100, inclusive; Defendants. Case No.: 23STCV12977 Hearing Date: 2/22/24 Trial Date: N/A [TENTATIVE] RULI...

Excerpt: ...l, Inc. dba College Hospital's Demurrer to Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint [CRS# 4003]; Defendant Los Angeles Unified School District's Demurrer to First Amended Complaint [CRS# 1058]; and Defendants ABC Unified School District and William Gee's Demurrer to Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint [CRS# 3643]. Background Pleadings Plaintiff S.C., by and through his guardian ad litem, Sergio Cardenas Sr. (S.C.'s father), sues Defendants County of L...

Excerpt: ...e No.: 19STCV09659 Hearing Date: 2/6/24 Trial Date: N/A [TENTATIVE] RULING RE: Defendant 1812 Investments, LLC's Motion to Set Aside Monetary and Evidentiary Sanctions [CRS# 7032]; Defendant 1812 Investments, LLC's Motion for Offset [in Judgment] [CRS# 2302]; Plaintiff Mehdi Yahyanejad's Motion for an Award of Attorney's Fees and Costs Against Defendant 1812 Investments, LLC [CRS# 3078]; and Plaintiff Mehdi Yahyanejad's Motion for New Trial and/o...

Excerpt: ...suant to an April 19, 2021 Complaint alleging claims of (1) Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) Disability Discrimination, (2) FEHA Failure to Provide Reasonable Accommodation, (3) FEHA Failure to Engage in the Interactive Process, (4) California Family Rights Act (CFRA) Retaliation, (5) FEHA Retaliation, (6) FEHA Age Discrimination, (7) FEHA Failure to Prevent Retaliation, and (8) Labor Code Retaliation (Lab. Code, § 1102.5). The claims aris...

Excerpt: ...r Complaint in this action (LASC No. 23STUD14574) against Defendants Richard McCoy and Does 1 to 5, which seeks possession of 3322 Barham Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90068 (Subject Premises), costs of suit, past due rent of $1,839.99, forfeiture of the lease agreement, and damages of $31 per day from November 1, 2023. Motion Before the Court On December 18, 2023, Defendant McCoy filed a motion for summary judgment in this unlawful detainer pro...

Excerpt: ... N/A [TENTATIVE] RULING RE: Defendants Yehuda Schmukler and Elliot Zemel's Motion to Strike Portions of Plaintiff's Complaint; and Defendants Yehuda Schmukler and Elliot Zemel's Demurrer to the Complaint. Background Pleadings Plaintiffs Hand- in-Hand Homecare, Inc. (HHH) and Generous Hand Homecare (GHH) sue Defendants Lakeview Terrace Skilled Nursing Facility LLC (Lakeview Terrace), Yehuda Schmukler and Elliot Zemel (using Lakeview Terrace as alt...

Excerpt: ... to Dismiss or Stay Action on Ground of Inconvenient Forum; and Plaintiff Stephen Newland's Motion to Compel Defendant Brink's Incorporated to Serve Further Responses to Plaintiff's Request for Production (Set No. 1) Without Boilerplate Objections, to Serve a Privilege Log and to Produce All Responsive Writings and ESI, and Provisional Request for $4,200.00 in Monetary Sanctions Against Brink's Incorporated. Background Pleadings Plaintiff Stephen...

Excerpt: ...ground Plaintiff David Grylls sued Defendants Virgin Galactic, LLC (VG), Galactic Co., LLC (Galactic), and Does 1 through 10 pursuant to an October 10, 2023 Complaint alleging claims of (1) Wrongful Termination in Violation of Public Policy, (2) Discrimination in Violation of Government Code Section 12940(a), (3) Retaliation for Harassment and/or Discrimination Complaints in Violation of Government Code Section 12940(h), (4) Failure to Prevent in...

Excerpt: ...y and as trustee of the Janet Weiss Separate Property Trust Dated August 10, 2020—sues Defendants Nurbeh Baravarian and Does 1 through 20 pursuant to a June 6, 2022 Complaint alleging claims of (1) IIED/NIED, (2) Violation of Easement, (3) Violation of Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing, and (4) Negligence. The claims arise from the following allegations. Plaintiff Weiss owns Unit 705 at 321 North Oakhurst, Beverly Hills, California (the W...

Excerpt: ...ternative, Enter Additional Sanctions for Contempt and Failure to Comply with Court Order. Background Pleadings Plaintiff Jose Garcia sues Defendants Bustos Auto Body (his former employer), Fabricio Busto (Bustos Auto Body's owner and operator, and, according to prior papers filed by Defendants, erroneously sued as Fabrico Raul Bustos), and Does 1 through 20 pursuant a July 21, 2021 Complaint alleging claims of (1) Misclassification of Employee S...

Excerpt: ...for Summary Judgment/Adjudication Regarding Plaintiff's First Cause of Action for Breach of Express Warranty Under the Song- Beverly Act. Background Pleadings Framing Motion Plaintiffs Ian Zachary Botnick, Candy Michelle Botnick, and Mary Jones sued Defendants BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) and Does 1 through 10 pursuant to an October 29, 2022 Complaint alleging claims of (1) Violation of Song-Beverly Act – Breach of Express Warranty, (2) Viol...

Excerpt: ...rtation's Demurrer to Complaint. Background Pleadings Plaintiff Apex Development, Inc. (Apex) sues Defendant The People of the State of California (the State), acting by and through the Department of Transportation (erroneously sued as “California Department of Transportation, a department of the State of California”) and Does 1 through 20 pursuant to a December 1, 2023 Complaint alleging claims of (1) Unjust Enrichment and (2) Intentional In...

Excerpt: ...N, INC., a corporation; SYDNEY KLITTIVIT; and DOES 1-200, inclusive, Defendants. Case No.: 23STCV05645 Hearing Date: 2/8/24 Trial Date: N/A [TENTATIVE] RULING RE: Defendant Excel Restoration, Inc.'s Demurrer to Plaintiff's Complaint; and Defendant Excel Restoration, Inc.'s Motion to Strike Portions of Plaintiff's Complaint. Background Pleadings Plaintiff David Gastello sues Defendants Automobile Club of Southern California, Interinsurance Exchang...

Excerpt: ...oes 1 through 10 pursuant to an April 20, 2023 Complaint alleging Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (SBA) claims of (1) Violation of Subdivision (d) of 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 Express Warranty, Civil Code Section 1791.2 Subdivision (a); Section 1794, and (5) Breach of the Implied Warranty of Merchantab...

Excerpt: ...lternatively, Evidentiary Sanctions, Issue Sanctions, and Monetary Sanctions in the Amount of $11,995.30 Against Defendant and Its Counsel. Background Pleadings Plaintiff Gloria Franklin sues Defendant Spectrum Laboratory Products, Inc. (Spectrum Labs), Spectrum Chemical Manufacturing Corp. (Spectrum Chemical), and Does 1 through 25 pursuant to a December 5, 2022 Complaint alleging claims of (1) Discrimination based on Disability and/or Perceived...

Excerpt: ...] RULING RE: Plaintiff Gabriel Rueda's Motion to Seal. Background Pleadings Plaintiff Gabriel Rueda sues Defendants Emmanuel Pacquiao, Frederick Roach, Keith M. Davidson, Paramount Global (Paramount; formerly CBS Corporation), Showtime Networks, Inc. (Showtime) (with Paramount, the Showtime Defendants), and Does 1-25 pursuant to a January 10, 2024 Second Amended Complaint (SAC) that alleges claims of (1) Breach of Oral Contract, (2) Breach of Imp...

Excerpt: ...tted as Against Defendant, Addition Building & Design, Inc., and Request for Monetary Sanctions of $2,061.65 [CRS# 8366]; and Plaintiff Creditors Adjustment Bureau, Inc.'s Motion for Order That Matters Be Deemed Admitted as Against Defendant, Michael Ross aka Michael Edward Ross dba Green Build Design LA, and Request for Monetary Sanctions of $811.65 [CRS# 8979]. Background Pleadings On February 25, 2021, Plaintiff Creditors Adjustment Bureau, In...

Excerpt: ...cations Corp.'s Demurrer to First Amended Complaint Filed by Plaintiffs High Heals Kitchen, Inc. and Michelle Mangione. Background Pleadings Plaintiffs High Heals Kitchen, Inc. and Michelle Mangione sue Defendants Global Cannabis Applications Corp. and Does 1 through 10 pursuant to a September 29, 2023 First Amended Complaint (FAC) alleging claims of (1) Breach of Contract and (2) Fraud. The breach of contract claim arises from the following alle...

Excerpt: ...aria R. Villagrana (Maria Villagrana) filed a Complaint – Unlawful Detainer against Defendants Laura Gonzalez, Maria Guadalupe, and Does 1 to 10 (the Unlawful Detainer Action). The Complaint is based on allegations that Defendants breached a subtenancy agreement first entered in January 1, 2006 for tenancy at 12136 Lowemont Street, Norwalk, California 90650 (the Property), with Defendants first entering the agreement with the prior owner of the...

Excerpt: ...m Interrogatories General Set One, Form Interrogatories Law Set One, and Production of Documents, and Request for Sanctions in the Amount of $3,675.00. Background Pleadings Plaintiff Maria Reyes, on behalf of herself, sues Defendants Lyneer Staffing Solutions, LLC and Does 1-20 pursuant to an August 1, 2023 Complaint alleging claims of (1) Retaliation in Violation of FEHA (Government Code § 12940(h)), (2) Discrimination in Violation of FEHA (Gov...

Excerpt: ...ant Joe Rechtman's Demurrer to Plaintiff's Compl[]aint. Background Pleadings On August 21, 2023, Plaintiff Richard McCoy filed a Complaint suing Defendants Joseph Rechtman—as an individual, as Trustee of The Hillel chabd Trust dated March 12, 2020, and as Trustee of The Hillel chabd Trust as Joseph Rechtman trustee dated March 12, 2020—and Does 1 to 50. The Complaint alleged claims of (1) Tortious Breach of the Warranty of Habitability, (2) B...

Excerpt: ...ns by noting that Plaintiff Aidee Jacqueline Tinoco Bucio's filing of a January 16, 2024 First Amended Complaint mooted Defendants' December 1, 2023 motion to strike. On August 2, 2023, Plaintiff Aidee Jacqueline Tinoco Bucio sued Defendants Khowsrow Benji, Anna Benji, and Does 1 through 100 pursuant to a Complaint alleging 21 counts involving Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Labor Code, assault and battery, and other claims. On September ...

Excerpt: .... One, and for Monetary Sanctions. Background Pleadings Plaintiff Karyna Myres brings this habitability suit against Defendants (1) Ernst Hacker, (2) Kape Property Management, Inc. (Kape Property Management), (3) Doe 1 Tamir Hacker, as Successor Co- Trustee of the Survivor's Trust established under The Hacker Family Trust dated March 24, 1988, and as Successor Trustee of Survivor's Trust established under the Ernst Hacker and Bila Hacker Trust, r...

Excerpt: ...E] RULING RE: Defendants Showtime Network Inc. and Paramount Global's Motion for Attorneys' Fees Incurred on Anti-SLAPP Appeal. Background Pleadings Plaintiff Gabriel Rueda sues Defendants Emmanuel Pacquiao, Frederick Roach, Keith M. Davidson, Paramount Global (Paramount; formerly CBS Corporation), Showtime Networks, Inc. (Showtime) (with Paramount, the Showtime Defendants), and Does 1-25 pursuant to a January 10, 2024 Second Amended Complaint (S...

Excerpt: ...a Michael Edward Ross dba Green Build Design LA, to Provide Responses to Plaintiff's Third Set of Form Interrogatories and Request for Monetary Sanctions of $811.65 [CRS# 2799]; Plaintiff Creditors Adjustment Bureau, Inc.'s Motion to Compel Defendant, Michael Ross aka Michael Edward Ross dba Green Build Design LA, to Provide Responses to Plaintiff's Third Set of Special Interrogatories and Request for Monetary Sanctions of $811.65 [CRS# 2799]; Pl...

Excerpt: ...EDIATE HOLDINGS, LLC, a limited liability company; PARADIGM INTERMEDIATE, LLC, a limited liability company; PT INNERCEPT INC., a corporation; INNERCEPT, LLC, a limited liability company; PARADIGM SERVICES HOLDINGS, LLC, a limited liability company; PARADIGM TREATMENT CENTERS, LLC, a limited liability company; PSYCH ME, LLC, a limited liability company; JEFF SETTEMBRINO, an individual; ROBERTO CANTU, an individual; THOMAS WILCOP, an individual; an...

Excerpt: ... as follows. 1) The Order to Show Cause Re Default Judgment will be continued. While Plaintiff secured entry of default against Defendant UCLA Health Auxiliary on February 28, 2022, since that time, Plaintiff has not filed a default judgment package. Plaintiff is reminded that “[w]hen a default is entered, the party who requested the entry of default must obtain a default judgment against the defaulting party within 45 days after the default wa...

Excerpt: ...TCV45276 Hearing Date: 1/26/24 Trial Date: N/A [TENTATIVE] RULING RE: Defendant Debra Gassman's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings. Background Pleadings Plaintiff Alida L. Ross (Alida)—individually and derivatively on behalf of Defendant Spec Tool Company (Spec Tool)—sues Defendants Spec Tool, David B. Fink, individually and as Trustee of The Albert G. Fink, Jr. Revocable Living Trust of 2000 (David), Debra L. Gassman, as Trustee of The Gas...

Excerpt: ...se No.: 23STCV19923 Hearing Date: 1/25/24 Trial Date: N/A [TENTATIVE] RULING RE: Defendants Kenneth Melrose, Law Offices of Ken J. Melrose, and Law Offices of Kenneth J. Melrose, LLC's Motion to Stay the Case. Background Pleadings Plaintiff Nathaniel Howard sues Defendants Kenneth Melrose (Melrose), Law Offices of Ken J. Melrose (Melrose Law), Law Offices of Kenneth J. Melrose, LLC (Melrose LLC), BMS Legal Services LLC (BMS Legal), Stephen Solend...

Excerpt: ...ca—acting in pro per—sued Defendant PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital (the Hospital) pursuant to a January 30, 2023 handwritten Complaint. Unconnected to any stated cause of action, the Complaint alleges that staff at the Hospital received and released Plaintiff Jessica Martinez's partner, who later died. More specifically and among other things, the Complaint alleges that the staff at the Hospital admitted Plaintiff Martinez's partner for C...

Excerpt: .../25/24 Trial Date: N/A [TENTATIVE] RULING RE: Petitioners Robert Luo-Wen's Motion for Award of Costs and Attorney's Fees. Background Petition to Vacate Arbitration Award On April 7, 2023, Claudette Selvin and Zachary Selvin (the Selvins) filed an action (LASC No. 23STCP01081) to vacate or correct an arbitration award against them and in favor of Roberto Luo-Wen (Mr. Luo-Wen). The Petition was assigned to Department 40 at the Stanley Mosk Courthou...

Excerpt: ...e: 1/25/24 Trial Date: N/A [TENTATIVE] RULING RE: Defendants Lorraine D'Alessio and Lorraine D'Alessio, A Professional Law Corporation's Demurrer to Plaintiff's Complaint; and Defendants Lorraine D'Alessio and Lorraine D'Alessio, A Professional Law Corporation's Motion to Strike Plaintiff's Complaint. Background Pleadings Plaintiff SmartSilk Corp. sues Defendants Lorraine D'Alessio, Lorraine D'Alessio, A Professional Law Corporation (D'Alessio La...

Excerpt: ... JOO, an individual, aka Young Joo Lee; and MADANGSAE, INC., a California corporation, dba Madangsae BBQ Restaurant, dba Ma Dang Soi; and HO BOK INC., a California corporation, dba HO BOK BBQ; and IN HO LEE, an individual; and BOK KIM TAE, an individual, aka TAE BOK KIM; and 153 OK, INC., a California corporation; and IN GAP CHUN, an individual, and DOES 1 to 10, inclusive; Defendants. Case No.: BC419058 Hearing Date: 1/24/24 Trial Date: N/A [TEN...

Excerpt: ... America, Inc.'s Person(s) Most Knowledgeable with Production of Documents. Background Pleadings Plaintiffs Ivy Flores and Amanda Portobanco (Plaintiffs) sue Defendant Mazda Motor of America, Inc. (Mazda) and Does 1 through 20 pursuant to a Complaint alleging two Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act claims and an Unfair Competition claim pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 17200, et seq. The claims arise from allegations that on April...