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: ...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: ... 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: ...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: ... 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: ...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: ...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: ...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: ...'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: ...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: ...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...