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...

Excerpt: ...t L. Cobene (deceased) and Ronald Holmes—individuals within the “age” protected class of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)—sued Defendant Midnight Mission, a business entity, exact form unknown, and Does 1 through 100 pursuant to a July 1, 2019 Complaint alleging claims of (1) Discrimination Based on Age in Violation of FEHA (Cal. Govt. Code § 12940(a)), (2) Wrongful Discharge in Violation of Public Policy, (3) Failure to Preven...