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...

Excerpt: ...tiffs Yesenia Reyes, Veronica Romero, and Sam Barrad sue Defendants South Cord Holdings, LLC (SCH), Doe 1 562 Discount Med Inc., Doe 2 316 Florence Holdings, LLC, Doe 3 Ryan Cameron Rayburn Collective, Inc., Doe 4 Portlock Holdings, LLC, Doe 5 South Cord Management, LLC, Does 6 through 10 pursuant to a June 2, 2023 Complaint alleging claims of (1) Harassment, (2) Gender Discrimination, (3) Retaliation, (4) Retaliation (Labor Code § 1102.5), (5) ...

Excerpt: ...(MCCN), which operates non-profit community health centers throughout Southern California, sues Defendant Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) pursuant to an April 7, 2023 Third Amended Complaint (TAC) alleging three claims, only one of which remains operative: the TAC's second cause of action for Negligence. The negligence claim generally arises from allegations that DHCS has failed to compensate MCCN $9.9 million for services rendered to C...

Excerpt: ...oration, Cross-Complainant, v. STEPHANIE Y. YUN, an Individual; and ROES 1-20, INCLUSIVE, Cross-Defendants. ________ STEPHANIE Y. YUN, an individual, Cross-Complainant, v. CAROLINE KYUNG LEE, an individual, DOES 1-50, inclusive, Case No.: 21STCV45077 Hearing Date: 1/23/24 Trial Date: 7/9/24 [TENTATIVE] RULING RE: Defendant Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty, Inc.'s Motion to Compel Further Responses to Form Interrogatories (Set One) of Myung Ja Yun...

Excerpt: ... Motion to Compel Further Responses to Request for Production from Defendant FCA US LLC, and Request for Sanctions; and Plaintiffs Rene Hernandez and Maria Velasquez's Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories from Defendant FCA US LLC, and Request for Sanctions. Background Plaintiffs Rene Hernandez and Maria Velasquez sue Sierra LA CDJR LLC dba Los Angeles Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (Sierra), FCA US LLC (FCA US), and Does 1 thro...

Excerpt: ... Demand for Jury Trial. Background Plaintiff Alex Lloyd Yufa—in pro per and suing on behalf of rights held by Yelena V. Yufa, owner of parcels 4465-007-032 and 4465-007-033 in Los Angeles County, California—sues Defendants Los Angeles County Office of the Assessor and Does 1 through 10 pursuant to a March 10, 2023 Complaint. Without substantive elaboration, the Complaint alleges causes of action involving (1) Violations of Revenue and Taxatio...

Excerpt: ...ntiff Wawanesa General Insurance Company sues Defendants Cheryl Lyn Martinez, Joyce Robles, and Does 1 through 30 pursuant to a June 7, 2023 Complaint alleging a single claim for declaratory relief. Wawanesa seeks a declaration of rights and duties between the parties in relation to insurance coverage bargained for by Defendants with Wawanesa and pursuant to which Defendants seek a payout connected to a January 10, 2022 accident involving Defenda...

Excerpt: ...ions; Defendant Norberto Fregoso's Motion to Compel Responses to Special Interrogatories and Request for Monetary Sanctions; Defendant Norberto Fregoso's Motion to Compel Responses to Document Requests and Request for Monetary Sanctions; and Defendant Norberto Fregoso's Motion to Compel [sic] Have Deemed Admitted and Request for Monetary Sanctions. Background Plaintiff Abel Nevarez sues Defendant Norberto Fregoso, Complete Industrial Repair, Inc....

Excerpt: ...994's Demurrer to Second Amended Complaint of Plaintiff 5007 Holdings, LLC; and Defendant Jun I. Yoon, an individual, and as Trustee of the Jun I. Yoon Trust UDT August 15, 1994's Motion to Strike Second Amended Complaint. Background Plaintiff 5007 Holdings, LLC sues Defendants Jun I. Yoon, an individual, and as Trustee of the Jun I. Yoon Trust UDT August 15, 1994 (collectively, “Yoon”) and Does 1 to 10 pursuant to an August 7, 2023 Second Am...

Excerpt: ...y's Motion for Summary Judgment. Background Pleadings Framing Motion Plaintiff Samir Armaly (Armaly), in his capacity as cotrustee of the Samir B. Armaly and Kelly R. Armaly Revocable Trust (the Trust) sues Defendants Stephen L. Goodman (Goodman), Matthew Yang (Yang), Chris Chorebanian (Chorebanian), and Fidares Group, LLC (Fidares) pursuant to a June 22, 2022 First Amended Complaint (FAC) alleging claims of (1) Breach of Contract and (2) Fraud. ...

Excerpt: ...5, inclusive, Defendants. Case No.: 19STCV02723 Hearing Date: 1/18/24 Trial Date: N/A [TENTATIVE] RULING RE: Defendants Fornia Hospitality Group, LLC, Jatkinder K. Shante, and Bhupinder S. Shante's Motion for Attorney Fees of $48,385.62 and Costs of $540.00 After Appeal. Background Initial Pleadings and Judgment On January 25, 2019, Plaintiff First American Properties and Acquisitions, Inc. (First American) filed a Complaint suing Defendants Forn...

Excerpt: ...Interrogatories, Set 1 Sent to Everbrands, Inc. and Request for Sanctions Pursuant to $3,620.51, Against Everbrands, Inc. and Their Attorney of Record Allyson Thompson. 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 1-25 pu...

Excerpt: ...erated individual—sued Defendants Keith K. Kim, Esq., John P. Yasuda Esq., Herb Fox Esq., Joseph Walsh Esq. (collectively, counsel), and the State Bar of California pursuant to a Complaint alleging a single claim of Professional Negligence [Legal Malpractice]. The claims arose from allegations that counsel provided inadequate legal assistance to Plaintiff Jin Woo Park—among other things, concealment of evidence from Plaintiff—in criminal pr...

Excerpt: ...ney Williams in the Amount of $7,901.65. Background Plaintiff Danny Bakewell, Sr. sues Defendants OneUnited Bank (the Bank), Kevin Cohee (Chairman and CEO of the Bank), and Does 1 to 20 pursuant to an April 15, 2020 First Amended Complaint alleging claims of (1) Breach of Contract, (2) Fraud and Deceit, (3) Declaratory Relief, (4) Unfair Competition, (5) Breach of Fiduciary Duty, and (6) Fraudulent Sale of Securities. The claims arise from allega...

Excerpt: ...Mejia's Demurrer to Complaint and Motion to Strike. Background Plaintiff Orlando Garcia sues Defendants Esperanza Molina (in individual and representative capacity as trustee of The Esperanza Molina Revocable Trust - 1995 Executed September 6, 1995) (Molina), Samantha L. Mejia (Mejia), and Does 1 through 50 pursuant to an August 2, 2023 Complaint alleging claims of (1) Violation of the Unruh Civil Rights Act (Cal. Civ. Code §§ 51-53) and (2) Vi...

Excerpt: ... Complaint. Background Pleadings Plaintiffs filed this “lemon law” suit against Defendants (1) BMW of North America, LLC (“Defendant”) and (2) Does 1-10 on October 29, 2020. The Complaint alleges three causes of action under the Song-Beverly Act (the “Act”): (1) breach of express warranty, (2) breach of implied warranty, and (3) violation of Section 1793.2(b) of the Act. The claims arise from Plaintiffs' purchase of a used car (the �...

Excerpt: .... The motion is unopposed. After review, the Court GRANTS IN PART Plaintiff's Motion to Amend the Judgment and Add Non-Parties as Judgment Debtors. Background This action arises from the breach of a lease agreement as to commercial property. On September 20, 2018, Plaintiff Shama Enterprises, LLC (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint against Defendants Clinica Medica San Miguel I.P.A. Medical Group and Does 1 to 100, alleging a single cause of acti...

Excerpt: ...s Defendants Victory Professional Products, Inc. (Victory Products) and Does 1 through 50 pursuant to a July 19, 2023 First Amended Complaint (FAC) alleging claims of (1) Pregnancy Discrimination (Govt. Code § 12940, et seq.), (2) Interference in Violation of Pregnancy Disability Leave Law (Govt. Code § 12940, et seq.), (3) Disability Discrimination (Govt. Code § 12940, et seq.), (4) Retaliation (Govt. Code § 12940(h)), (5) Failure to Accommo...

Excerpt: ...fs Barry Robertson (“Barry”) and Elizabeth Robertson (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) sue Defendants Michael McClinton (“McClinton”), Esmeralda Rubio, and Does 1 through 30 pursuant to a September 19, 2022 Complaint alleging claims of (1) Breach of Oral Contract, (2) Breach of Express or Implied Warranty, (3) Breach of Implied Warranty, (4) Negligent Hiring, (5) Negligence, (6) Fraud, (7) Disgorgement, and (8) Declaratory Relief. The clai...

Excerpt: ...pursuant to California Civil Code § 51 et seq. The motion is unopposed. After review, the Court GRANTS Plaintiff's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings. Background This action arises from Plaintiff's visit to a restaurant on January 1, 2021, which did not comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) standards. On October 28, 2022, Plaintiff Michael Lopez (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint against Defendants Juliane Alexander Zara...

Excerpt: ... Premises, to which Defendants objected on December 26, 2023, and Plaintiff replied on January 2, 2024. After review, the Court DENIES WITHOUT PREJUDICE Plaintiff's Motion for an Order Compelling the Site Inspection of Defendants' Premises. Background On August 2, 2023, Plaintiff Aidee Jacqueline Tinoco Bucio (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint against Defendants Khowsrow Benji, Anna Benji, and Does 1 through 100 (collectively, “Defendants”),...

Excerpt: ... 23STCV19923 Hearing Date: 1/4/24 Trial Date: N/A [TENTATIVE] RULING RE: Specially Appearing Defendant Eric Canton's Motion to Quash Service of Summons and Complaint for Improper Service and Dismissal and/or Sanctions. 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), Steph...

Excerpt: ..., 31, 37-54, and 62. Background Pleadings Plaintiff Asaf Raz sues Defendants General Motors, LLC (GM) and Does 1 through 20 pursuant to an April 25, 2023 Complaint alleging claims of (1) Breach of Implied Warranty of Merchantability under The Song-Beverly Act and (2) Breach of Express Warranty under The Song-Beverly Act. The claims arise from allegations that on December 7, 2022, Plaintiff Asaf Raz purchased a 2023 Cadillac Escalade (Vehicle), pu...

Excerpt: ...ions Against Plaintiff, Bagrat Ogannes of $10,728.16. Background Pleadings and Other Actions Plaintiffs Bagrat Ogannes, Giorgi Imnaishvili, and Tigran Hakobyan initiated this action (Instant Action) on August 17, 2021, alleging a single claim of malicious prosecution against Defendant Armen Kavoukjian and Does 1 through 100. The claim arose from allegations that on October 6, 2015, Kavoukjian and his company, GreenEden, LLC (GreenEden)—alleged ...

Excerpt: ...dings Plaintiff Asaf Raz sues Defendants General Motors, LLC (GM) and Does 1 through 20 pursuant to an April 25, 2023 Complaint alleging claims of (1) Breach of Implied Warranty of Merchantability under The Song-Beverly Act and (2) Breach of Express Warranty under The Song-Beverly Act. The claims arise from allegations that on December 7, 2022, Plaintiff Asaf Raz purchased a 2023 Cadillac Escalade (Vehicle), pursuant to which Plaintiff received w...

Excerpt: ...k, and Mary Jones's Motion and Ex Parte Application to Compel Defendant BMW of North America, LLC's with the Court's September 14, 2023 Minute Order, and for Monetary Sanctions. Background Pleadings Plaintiffs Ian Zachary Botnick, Candy Michelle Botnick, and Mary Jones sue 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 Ex...

Excerpt: ...intiff's Further Responses to Form Interrogatories – Employment Law, Set One, and Request for Sanctions [CRS# 7662]; and Defendant Spectrum Laboratory Products, Inc.'s Motion to Compel Plaintiff's Further Responses to Requests for Production of Documents, Set One, and Request for Sanctions [CRS# 0507]. Background Plaintiff Gloria Franklin sues Defendant Spectrum Laboratory Products, Inc. (Spectrum Labs), Spectrum Chemical Manufacturing Corp. (S...

Excerpt: ...24, 2023 Complaint alleging claims of (1) Violation of Labor Code § 1102.5, (2) Harassment, (4) Retaliation, (4) Failure to Prevent Harassment, Discrimination, and/or Retaliation, (5) Failure to Pay Minimum or Contractual Wages, (6) Failure to Provide Accurate Wage Statement, and (7) Adverse Action in Violation of Public Policy. The claims arise from allegations that during Plaintiff's employment with LaserAway—an aesthetic dermatology company...

Excerpt: ...'s Demurrer to Complaint and Motion to Strike Portions of Complaint. Background Plaintiff Stephen Grollnek—in pro per—sues the City of Monrovia (sued as the Monrovia Police Department; Monrovia PD), Arcadia Police Department (Arcadia PD), T. Ortega (a Monrovia PD employee), Detective Foulks (an Arcadia PD employee), and Does 1 through 15 pursuant to an August 16, 2023 First Amended Complaint (FAC) alleging claims of (1) Negligence, (2) Breach...

Excerpt: ...ments, Set 1 Sent to Michael Florman and Request for Sanctions [CRS# 9888]; Plaintiff Karen Flores's Motion to Compel Responses to Request for Production of Documents, Set 1 Sent to Yon Lai and Request for Sanctions [CRS# 6660]; and Plaintiff Karen Flores's Motion to Compel Further Responses to Request for Production of Documents, Set 1 Sent to Everbrands and Request for Sanctions [CRS# 1235]. Background Pleadings Plaintiff Karen Flores (Plaintif...

Excerpt: ...DATED APRIL 11, 1994, an individual, JOSEPH THOMAS PRUETT, an individual, LEE ANDREW KRAMER, an individual, MICHAEL J. MARTS, an individual, JAWAD QURESHI, an individual, and ATLANTIC SCREEN COMPANY, a British Virgin Islands corporation, Defendants. Case No.: 22STCV33196 Hearing Date: 12/21/23 Trial Date: N/A [TENTATIVE] RULING RE: Plaintiff Access Road Capital, LLC's Motion for Summary Adjudication. Background Plaintiff Access Road Capital, LLC ...

Excerpt: ...OF LONG BEACH; and ROES 1- 100, inclusive, Cross-Defendants. Case No.: BC651307 Hearing Date: 12/20/23 Trial Date: N/A [TENTATIVE] RULING RE: Defendant/Cross-Complainant 1351 Orizaba Avenue, LLC's Motion for Attorney Fees and Costs in the Amount of $139,163.30; and Defendant/Cross-Complainant 1351 Orizaba Avenue, LLC's Motion to Appoint a Receiver [CCC § 17705.03(b)]. Background Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant HTL Automotive, Inc. (HTL) sued Defendant...

Excerpt: ...Fees. Background Plaintiff Geraldine Jaimerena sues Defendants Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC, Penske Jaguar Land Rover Cerritos (Cerritos), and Does 1 through 50 pursuant to a May 7, 2021 Complaint alleging claims of (1) Breach of Express Warranty Obligations Under the Act, (2) Breach of Implied Warranty Obligations Under the Act, and (3) Negligent Repair. On June 6, 2023, Plaintiff Jaimerena filed a notice of settlement of entire case. Th...

Excerpt: ...ENTATIVE] RULING RE: Defendants Los Pericos Food Products, LLC, and Employee Force Providers, Inc.'s Motion to Compel Arbitration. Background Plaintiff Charlene Manuyco, as an individual, on behalf of herself and on behalf of the State of California and other Aggrieved Employees, sues Defendants Los Pericos Food Products, LLC (Los Pericos) (a food products manufacturer), Employee Force Providers, Inc. (EFP) (a staffing agency), and Does 1-50. The...

Excerpt: ...No.: 19STCV07632 Hearing Date: 12/18/23 Trial Date: 2/9/24 [TENTATIVE] RULING RE: Plaintiff Western Union Financial Services, Inc.'s Motion for Summary Adjudication of First, Third, Fifth, and Seventh Causes of Action Against Defendant Kelly Ranghee Kang, individually and dba Aloha Deli Market. Background Pleadings Framing Motion On March 4, 2019, Plaintiff Western Union Financial Services Inc. (Western Union) sued individual defendants Kelly Ran...

Excerpt: ...er to Plaintiff, Stephen Newland's First Amended Complaint. Background Plaintiff Stephen Newland sues Defendants Tyler Gary Gallagher, Leah Ann Donoso, Christian Howard, Regal Assets, LLC (Regal Assets), Doe 1 Brink's Incorporated (Brink's) and Does 2-10 pursuant to a July 3, 2023 First Amended Complaint (FAC) alleging claims of: (1) Fraud (Intentional or Reckless Misrepresentation), (2) Fraud (False Promise), (3) Fraud (Concealment), (6) Breach ...

Excerpt: ...No.: 19STCV07632 Hearing Date: 12/15/23 Trial Date: 2/9/24 [TENTATIVE] RULING RE: Plaintiff Western Union Financial Services, Inc.'s Motion for Summary Adjudication. Background Pleadings Framing Motion On March 4, 2019, Plaintiff Western Union Financial Services Inc. (Western Union) sued individual defendants Kelly Ranghee Kang [wife] and Jeong Hoon Kang [husband], and entity defendants RJN Group, Inc. and RK Deli Corporation, all of whom operate...

Excerpt: ...Tian—also in pro per—and Does 1 through 5 pursuant to a December 7, 2022 Complaint alleging claims of (1) Breach of Contract, (2) Quantum Meruit, and (3) Open Book Account. The claims arise from allegations that on or about December 3, 2019, Defendant Tian entered into a written agreement with Plaintiff Shaw for Plaintiff Shaw to represent Defendant Tian in his marital dissolution action, pursuant to which agreement Defendant Tian would pay P...

Excerpt: ...City) and Does 1 through 40 pursuant to a May 16, 2023 Complaint alleging claims of (1) Inverse Condemnation, (2) Dangerous Condition of Public Property, (3) Trespass, and (4) Nuisance. The claims arise from allegations that Plaintiff has owned, possessed, and resided at 2057 N. Sunset Plaza Drive, Los Angeles, California 90069 (the Property) and that the City owned, constructed, operated, or maintained Sunset Plaza Drive generally. The Complaint...

Excerpt: ...hrough 60 pursuant to a November 28, 2022 Complaint alleging claims of (1) Childhood Sexual Abuse, (2) Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress, (3) Negligent Hiring, Supervision, and Retention of Unfit Employee, Government Code Sections 815.2 and 820, (4) Failure to Report Suspected Child Abuse (Government Code Sections 815.2, 815.6, and 820), (5) Negligent Supervision of a Minor, Government Code Sections 815.2 and 820, and (6) Negligence. T...

Excerpt: ...y 26, 2022, Plaintiff Creditors Adjustment Bureau, Inc. (CAB)—as assignee of interests held by State Compensation Insurance Fund (Assignor or State Fund)—sued Defendant J and S Painting, Inc. (J&S) and Does 1 through 10 pursuant to a Complaint alleging claims of (1) Breach of Contract, (2) Open Book Account, (3) Account Stated, and (4) Reasonable Value. The claims arise from allegations that Defendant J&S and Assignor entered into a written a...

Excerpt: ...o.: 21STCV14401 Hearing Date: 12/14/23 Trial Date: N/A [TENTATIVE] RULING RE: Plaintiff Public Health and Safety Advocates, LLC's Motion to Approve Proposition 65 Settlement and Consent Judgment. Background Plaintiff Public Health and Safety Advocates, LLC sued Defendants Hong Chang USA, Inc., Hong Chang Corporation, Hong Chang Corporation dba California Food International, Hong Chang Corporation dba Galleria Foods Wholesale, and Does 1 through 5...

Excerpt: ...h Academy, Inc. (“Judgment Creditor”) brings this unopposed Motion for Assignment seeking a Court Order assigning payments that Sean Kanan and Michele Kanan (collectively, “Judgment Debtors”) are entitled to receive from third-party entities (“Third-Party Entities”) to Judgment Creditor in order to fulfill a sister-state judgment awarding $251,339.56 to Judgment Creditor. There is no opposition to the Motion, and a facially valid proo...

Excerpt: ... RULING RE: Defendant Showtime Networks, Inc. and Paramount Global's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings Defendant Showtime/CBS filed a Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings of Plaintiff's 8th cause of action for attempted extortion and 9th cause of action for IIED on grounds that the actions are time- barred under CCP §583.210, attempted extortion is not a cause of action and there are insufficient allegations to impose liability on them for th...

Excerpt: ...tion. Plaintiff Rosalinda Galvez (“Plaintiff”) alleges that she was under the direct care of Defendants University of Southern California (“USC”); Keck Medicine of USC; Keck Hospital of USC; Keck School of Medicine of USC; Niels Kokot, M.D.; John Carmichael, M.D.; Sebina Bulic, M.D.; Efrain Martinez-Alvernia, Res.; Janet Choi, Res.; Clay Wu, Res.; Rajkumar Dasgupta, M.D.; Trevor Angell, M.D.; Reshma Patel, Res.; Braden Barnet, M.D.; Alyss...

Excerpt: ...rough 100, inclusive, Defendants. ________ RUNWAY OWNER, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Cross-Complainant, v. SANTA PLAYA VISTA PANINI INVESTMENTS, INC., a Nevada corporation; MIKE RAFIPOOR, an individual; and ROES 1 through 10, inclusive, Cross-Defendants. Case No.: 20STCV25326 Hearing Date: 12/08/23 Trial Date: 7/30/24 [TENTATIVE] RULING RE: [Plaintiff and Cross-Defendant Santa Playa Vista Panini Investments, Inc. and Cross-Defendan...

Excerpt: ...l) and Request for Sanctions in the Amount of $3,620.51 Against Yon Lai and his Attorney of Record Allyson Thompson (CRS ID: 8568) Background Allegations 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 1-25 pursuant to a January 18, 20...

Excerpt: ... Documents for Request for Production of Documents, Set One, and Motion for Monetary Sanctions. On January 19, 2023, Defendants Brian E. Claypool and Claypool Law Firm (“Defendants”) served Plaintiff Michelle Leonard (“Plaintiff”) with their Request for Production of Documents, Set One (“RPDs”) via electronic mail. On March 20, 2023, Plaintiff served her responses and only produced limited documents. In Plaintiff's responses, Plaintif...

Excerpt: ... 20, 2023, and Defendants replied on November 27, 2023. After review, the Court DENIES WITHOUT PREJUDICE Defendants' Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Standing. Background Pleadings On August 9, 2021, Plaintiffs Jesus Asael Herrera Lopez (individually and in his capacity as the Successor in Interest of Alejandro Lopez Herrera aka Alejandro La Pietra) and Does 1 through 10 filed a complaint against Defendants Eugene La Pietra, Alwin La Pietra (individ...

Excerpt: ...(“the Act”), Code of Civil Procedure section 1713, et seq. against Defendants Ling Yandong, and Does 1-50. Plaintiff alleges that the Higher People's Court of Jiangsu Province (Appellate Court) in in the People's Republic of China entered judgment against Defendants Suzhou Dingi and Shanghai Dingjin to pay Plaintiff 50,000,000 yuan, with interest, with Defendant Ling to have joint liability for satisfaction of the judgment. Plaintiff alleges ...

Excerpt: ...iffs' title thereto; and DOES 1 through 50, Inclusive, Defendants. Case No.: 22STCV05593 Hearing Date: 12/4/23 Trial Date: N/A [TENTATIVE] RULING RE: Defendant Maria Rosario Villagrana's Demurrer to Second Amended Complaint. Background Plaintiff Laura Gonzalez sues Defendants Maria Rosario Villagrana (individually and as Successor Trustee of the Jose G. Gonzalez Living Trust dated December 18, 2006), Jaime Villagrana (spouse of Maria Villagrana),...

Excerpt: ...n (General) and Request for Sanctions in the Amount of $3,620.51 Against Michael Florman and his Attorney of Record Allyson Thompson (CRS ID: 4116) 2) Motion to Compel Responses to Form Interrogatories (Set 1), Sent to Everbrands, Inc. (Employment) and Request for Sanctions in the Amount of $3,134.01 Against Everbrands Inc. and their Attorney of Record Allyson Thompson (CRS ID: 5535) Background Allegations Pleadings Plaintiff Karen Flores (Plaint...

Excerpt: ...ories - General, Set 1 Sent to Everbrands, Inc. and Request for Sanctions Pursuant to $3,620.51, Against Everbrands, Inc. and Their Attorney of Record Allyson Thompson [CRS ID # 8069]. 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), ...

Excerpt: ...ts. Case No.: 22STLC05097 Hearing Date: 11/29/23 Trial Date: N/A [TENTATIVE] RULING RE: Defendant/Cross-Complainant Stephanie Eun Young So's Motion to Reclassify. MOVING PARTY: Defendant/Cross-Complainant Stephanie Eun Young So. OPPOSITION: [None] Background Plaintiff Progressive West Insurance Company sues Defendants Alicia Cameron, Stephanie Eun Young So, and Does 1 to 20 pursuant to an August 3, 2022 Complaint alleging a claim of Motor Vehicle...

Excerpt: ...Marwah's Motion for Issue, Evidentiary, Terminating, and Monetary Sanctions of $1,286.65 as to Plaintiff Ronak Singh Bhatha and Plaintiff's Attorney of Record for Failure to Obey Court Order re Responses to Discovery and Payment of Monetary Sanctions; and Defendant Dr. Amarjit Singh Marwah's Motion for Issue, Evidentiary, Terminating, and Monetary Sanctions of $1,286.65 as to Plaintiff Sukjoodh Singh Johal and Plaintiff's Attorney of Record for F...

Excerpt: ... Civil Code § 8490). Background On August 31, 2023, Petitioner Vitali Elkabetz brought this Petition for Release of Property from Lien (Cal. Civil Code § 8490) against Respondent David Azoulay, who does business as AD Holding, as A D Remodeling Inc., and as A&D Construction, Inc. The Petition arises from the imposition of a May 22, 2020 mechanic's lien on 1651 S. Rimpau Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90019, real property owned by Petitioner Elkabetz. T...

Excerpt: ...Foulks's Demurrer to First Amended Complaint. Background Plaintiff Stephen Grollnek—in pro per—sues the City of Monrovia (sued as the Monrovia Police Department; Monrovia PD), Arcadia Police Department (Arcadia PD), T. Ortega, Detective Foulks, and Does 1 through 15 pursuant to an August 16, 2023 First Amended Complaint (FAC) alleging claims of (1) Negligence, (2) Breach of Promise, and (3) Emotional Distress. The claims arise from allegation...

Excerpt: ...suant to allegations that read in full: “Special Service for Groups for Groups physician Dr. Vincent prescribed two sleeping pills medications that cause Plaintiff male erectile dysfunction. Plaintiff cannot have sex anymore. Plaintiff['s] penis is permanently weak and cannot perform sexual function. Plaintiff is asking for damages in the amount of 100 million dollars.” On March 16, 2023, the Court related the present case to Udom v. Kress Ho...

Excerpt: ... Regents of the University of California's Motion to Compel Plaintiff's Deposition and Request for Monetary Sanctions. Background 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 Ju...

Excerpt: ...aintiff 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 action of (1) FEHA Discrimination, (2) FEHA Harassment, (3) FEHA Retaliation, (4) Failure to Prevent FEHA Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation, (5) Assault, (6) Battery, (7) Sexual Battery, (8)...

Excerpt: ...Marwah's Motion for Issue, Evidentiary, Terminating, and Monetary Sanctions of $1,286.65 as to Plaintiff Nirmal S. Sehmbey and Plaintiff's Attorney of Record for Failure to Obey Court Order re Responses to Discovery and Payment of Monetary Sanctions. Background Plaintiffs Nirmal S. Sehmbey, Ronak Singh Bhatha, and Sukjoodh Singh Johal, as successor in interest for the estate of Baldev Singh Johal, sue Defendant Dr. Amarjit Singh Marwah and Does 1...

Excerpt: .... Mejia's Demurrer to Complaint. Background Plaintiff Orlando Garcia sues Defendants Esperanza Molina (in individual and representative capacity as trustee of The Esperanza Molina Revocable Trust - 1995 Executed September 6, 1995) (Molina), Samantha L. Mejia (Mejia), and Does 1 through 50 pursuant to an August 2, 2023 Complaint alleging claims of (1) Violation of the Unruh Civil Rights Act (Cal. Civ. Code §§ 51-53) and (2) Violation of the Cali...

Excerpt: ...rch 24, 2023 Complaint alleging claims of (1) Violation of Labor Code § 1102.5, (2) Harassment, (4) Retaliation, (4) Failure to Prevent Harassment, Discrimination, and/or Retaliation, (5) Failure to Pay Minimum or Contractual Wages, (6) Failure to Provide Accurate Wage Statement, and (7) Adverse Action in Violation of Public Policy. The claims arise from allegations that during Plaintiff's employment with Laseraway—an aesthetic dermatology com...

Excerpt: ...a limited liability company; KATHY SMITH, an individual; and ROES 1 through 200, inclusive, Cross-Defendants. Case No.: BC701226 Hearing Date: 11/21/23 Trial Date: N/A [TENTATIVE] RULING RE: Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant St. Andrew's Pharmacy, LLC's Motion for Attorney's Fees. Background Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant St. Andrew's Pharmacy, LLC—as owned by Elite 126 Management, LLC and Elite's owner, Mr. Cobby Pourtavosi—sued Defendants St. Andrew's G...

Excerpt: ...hrough 10 pursuant to an April 19, 2023 Complaint alleging a single claim of Violation of the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, Civil Code Section 1790 et seq. The claim arises from allegations that on December 12, 2021, Plaintiff Araujo purchased or leased a 2022 Mercedes Benz GLE350W and that during the warranty period, the vehicle exhibited or developed significant nonconformities—e.g., electrical and body issues—which Mercedes Benz USA ...

Excerpt: ...er Discovery Responses to Requests for Production of Documents Set One and for Monetary Sanctions. Background Pleadings Plaintiff Jacqueline M. Aiche sues Defendants Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC, Mercedes-Benz of Beverly Hills, and Does 1 through 10 pursuant to an April 7, 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...

Excerpt: ...IVE] RULING RE: Defendant Keith M. Davidson's Motion to Compel the Deposition of Plaintiff on the Eighth and Ninth Causes of Action. MOVING PARTY: Defendant Keith M. Davidson. JOINDER: Defendant Emmanuel Pacquiao. OPPOSITION: Plaintiff Gabriel Rueda. REPLY: Defendant Keith M. Davidson. Background Pleadings Plaintiff Gabriel Rueda sues Defendants Emmanuel Pacquiao, Frederick Roach, Keith M. Davidson, Paramount Global (Paramount; formerly CBS Corpo...

Excerpt: ...e No.: 21STCV13920 Hearing Date: 11/16/23 Trial Date: N/A [TENTATIVE] RULING RE: Defendants/Cross-Complainants KBS Holdco, LLC and Brian Kennedy's Motion to Compel Non-Party Leonard Green & Partners LP's Compliance with Deposition Subpoena and Production of Responsive Documents; and Defendants/Cross-Complainants KBS Holdco, LLC and Brian Kennedy's Request for Monetary Sanctions. Background Pleadings Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant Randall L. Bort (here...

Excerpt: ...Hanassab sues the Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club (AAA) and Does 1 through 25 pursuant to an October 12, 2022 First Amended Complaint (FAC) alleging claims of (1) Breach of Written Contract, (2) Breach of the Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing, (3) Fraudulent Concealment, (4) Negligent Hiring, Retention and Supervision, and (5) Breach of Fiduciary Duty. The claims arise from allegations that, among other things, AAA mi...

Excerpt: ...ocuments. Background Pleadings Plaintiff Asaf Raz sues Defendants General Motors, LLC (GM) and Does 1 through 20 pursuant to an April 25, 2023 Complaint alleging claims of (1) Breach of Implied Warranty of Merchantability under The Song-Beverly Act and (2) Breach of Express Warranty under The Song-Beverly Act. The claims arise from allegations that on December 7, 2022, Plaintiff Asaf Raz purchased a 2023 Cadillac Escalade (Vehicle), pursuant to w...

Excerpt: ...rust dated March 16, 1987”; RICHARD 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: ... for Admissions, Set 1, and Request for Sanctions. Background 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 1-25 pursuant to a January 18, 2023 Complaint alleging claims of (1) Failure to Pay a Minimum Wage, (2) Failure to Pay Overtime, (3) Fa...

Excerpt: ...es 1 through 10 pursuant to a March 4, 2022 Complaint alleging claims of (1) Employment Discrimination in Violation of FEHA (Gov. Code §12940(a)), (2) Interference with Pregnancy Disability Leave Law in Violation of FEHA (Gov. Code §12945(a)), (3) Failure to Provide Reasonable Accommodation in Violation of FEHA (Gov. Code §12940(m), 12945(a)), (4) Failure to Engage in a Timely & Good Faith Interactive Process in Violation of FEHA (Gov. Code §...

Excerpt: ...ts First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company (First Citizens Bank or the Bank), Yegishe Nahabedian, Rick Lam, and Does 1 through 100 pursuant to an August 9, 2023 Complaint alleging claims of (1) Sex/Gender Harassment in Violation of Cal. Gov. Code § 12940 et seq., (2) Sex/Gender Discrimination in Violation of Cal. Gov. Code § 12940 et seq., (3) Sex/Gender Retaliation in Violation of Cal. Gov. Code § 12940 et seq., and (4) Wrongful Termination in Vi...

Excerpt: ..., Inc.'s Motion for Summary Judgment or, in the Alternative, Summary Adjudication. Background Pleadings Framing Motion Plaintiff American Ironworks Manufacturing, Inc. sues Defendants Fassberg Contracting Corporation (Fassberg), 1400 Fig LLC (1400 Fig), and Does 1 through 150 pursuant to a February 25, 2022 Complaint alleging claims of (1) Breach of Contract against Fassberg and Does 1-50, (2) Enforcement of Mechanics Lien against 1400 Fig and Do...

Excerpt: ...ground On July 6, 2023, after the Court issued an order sustaining a demurrer to the First Amended Complaint on June 22, 2023, Plaintiff Jane Doe filed a Second Amended Complaint (SAC) suing Defendants Los Angeles Southwest College (LASC), Los Angeles Community College District (the LACCD), Pedro Cristia, and Does 1 to 100 pursuant to claims of: (1) Sexual Assault/Battery, (2) False Imprisonment, and (3) Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distre...

Excerpt: ...z sued Defendants Peter Chhoeu Enterprises, Inc. and Does 1 through 25 to a February 17, 2022 Complaint alleging claims of (1) Failure to Provide Rest Periods – Labor Code §§ 226.7, 512, (2) Failure to Provide Meal Periods – Labor Code §§ 226.7, 512, and (3) Unfair Competition – Business and Professions Code §§ 17200 et seq. On July 21, 2022, the parties participated in a mandatory settlement conference, at which time the action was s...

Excerpt: ...aintiff Scot Hickey sues Defendant The Rand Corporation (Rand Corp.) and Does 1-10 pursuant 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 Preve...

Excerpt: ...nd Request for Sanctions. MOVING PARTY: Defendant Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. OPPOSITION: Plaintiffs Fidel Hernandez Medina and Patricia Hernandez. REPLY: Defendant Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. Background Plaintiffs Fidel Hernandez Medina and Patricia Hernandez (Plaintiffs) sue Defendant Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (Toyota USA) pursuant to an October 14, 2022 Third Amended Complaint (TAC) alleging claims of (1) Violation of Song-Bev...

Excerpt: ...ntiff Wawanesa General Insurance Company sues Defendants Cheryl Lyn Martinez, Joyce Robles, and Does 1 through 30 pursuant to a June 7, 2023 Complaint alleging a single claim for declaratory relief. Wawanesa seeks a declaration of rights and duties between the parties in relation to insurance coverage bargained for by Defendants with Wawanesa and pursuant to which Defendants seek a payout connected to a January 10, 2022 accident involving Defenda...

Excerpt: ...round 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 Ðiled by Defendants, erroneously sued as Fabrico Raul Bustos), and Does 1 through 20 pursuant a July 21, 2021 Complaint alleging claims of (1) MisclassiÐication of Employee Status, (2) Failure to Pay All Wages Owed, (3) Failure to Pay All Minimum Wages Owed, (4) Failure to Pr...

Excerpt: ...nd DOES 1 through 50, inclusive, Defendants. Background Plamtiff Marcus Webster sues Defendants the Regents of the University of California (the Regents)—as owner, operators, and/or entity controlling medical clmics 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, 2023 Second Amended Complaint alleging claims of (1) Discrimination ...

Excerpt: ...nd Does 1 through 100 pursuant to an August 31, 2021 Complaint alleging three lemon law claims: (1) Breach of Implied Warranty; (2) Breach of Express Warranty; and (3) Violation of the Song Beverly Consumer Warranty Act [Failure to Refund or Replace After Reasonable Number of Attempts]. The claims arose from allegations that Plaintiff Chiha purchased a new 2021 Aston Martin DB 11 (Vehicle) subject to an express warranty from Defendant Aston Marti...

Excerpt: ...TENTATIVE] RULING RE: Defendants Jimmy Hsieh, Lily Lin-Lih Hsieh, Jane Hsieh, Golden Hyde, LLC, Debby Margrate Hsieh, and A&K Plaza Limited's Motion to Compel Arbitration, and Request for Monetary Sanctions. Background Plaintiff Wen Lung Cheng sues Defendants Jimmy Hsieh (Jimmy), Lily Lin-Lih Hsieh (Lily), Jane Hsieh (Jane), Golden Hyde, LLC, Debby Margrate Hsieh (Debby), A&K Plaza Limited (A&K), and Does 1- 100 pursuant to a May 12, 2023 First A...

Excerpt: ...round Plaintiff John Villanueva Jr. sues Defendants Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and Does 1 through 10 pursuant to a March 25, 2022 Complaint alleging three Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (lemon law) claims: breach of express warranty; breach of implied warranty; and failure to commence repairs within a reasonable time. The claims arise from allegations that on July 10, 2021, Plaintiff leased a new 2021 Volkswagen ID4 (Vehicle), that Vol...

Excerpt: ...tiff Samantha Chapman sues Defendants 1516 Hobart Investments, LP, Concord Real Estate, and Does 1 through 50 pursuant to a May 1, 2023 Complaint alleging claims of (1) Breach of Warranty of Habitability (Violation of Civil Code § 1941.1), (2) Breach of Warranty of Habitability (Health & Safety Code § 17920.3), (3) Breach of Warranty of Habitability (Violation of Civil Code § 1942.4), (4) Negligence - Premises Liability, (5) Nuisance, (6) Inte...

Excerpt: ...EL A. HAMMER; VIKTOR HAMMER and ARMAND HAMMER, in their representative capacities as trustees of the MICHAEL A. HAMMER TRUST UDT AS OF MAY 22, 2013; and DOES 11 through 25, inclusive, Cross-Defendants. Case No.: 23STCV00478 Hearing Date: 11/1/23 Trial Date: N/A [TENTATIVE] RULING RE: Defendant/Cross-Complainant Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC's Motion for Protective Order. Background Pleadings On January 10, 2023, Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant Misty ...

Excerpt: .... GROUP, a California Limited Partnership; GEORGE HSU; ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT ADVERSE TO PLAINTIFF'S TITLE, OR ANY CLOUD UPON PLAINTIFF'S TITLE THERETO; and DOES 1-11, Defendants. ________ CITRUS REALTY INC. and ALBERT RODRIGUEZ, Cross-Complainant, v. DESILU STUDIOS INC.; CHARLES B. HENSLEY; AND ROES 1-10, inclusive, Cross-Defendants. ...

Excerpt: ...ment Agreement. Background Plaintiff Shama Enterprises, LLC sued Defendants Clinica Medica San Miguel I.P.A. Medical Group, Mahfouz M. Michael, and Does 1 through 15 pursuant to a February 6, 2019 First Amended Complaint alleging claims of (1) Breach of Contract and (2) Alter Ego. The claims—really, a single claim with an alter ego component—arose from allegations that Defendants leased from Plaintiff commercial property and that Defendants d...