Excerpt: ...sidential LP (“Defendant”) for damages arising out of fall when Plaintiff's foot fell into a hole. Defendant noticed a physical examination of Plaintiff five times, setting the examinations for October 19, 2021, January 31, 2022, March 29, 2022, August 16, 2022, and most recently January 6, 2023. Plaintiff did not appear for any of the examinations. At this time, Defendant moves to compel Plaintiff's physical examination. Defendant also seeks...

Excerpt: ... (“Defendants”) filed this motion to authorize the remote deposition of Defendants' non- retained expert Randy Scott Rosen, M.D. (“Dr. Rosen”) who is presently confined in state prison at California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Sugar Pine Conservation Camp #9 (“Sugar Pine”), or in the alternative authority to depose Dr. Rosen at Sugar Pine with a court reporter. Defendants request the deposition of Dr. Rosen to take p...

Excerpt: ...dant”), initially set to be heard on July 21, 2023. Defendant filed an opposition, and Plaintiff filed a reply. The Court previously reviewed the papers and noted that the parties agreed to and set Defendant's deposition for July 26, 2023. (Min. Order July 21, 2023.) Accordingly, the Court briefly continued this motion to August 3, 2023, and ordered Plaintiff to notify the Court at least five (5) court days prior to the rescheduled hearing date...

Excerpt: ...ent and Royal Dutch Shell PKC for injuries Plaintiff sustained after falling at Defendant's property located at 2477 Lomita Blvd., Lomita, CA 90717, because of an alleged dangerous condition. Plaintiff alleges that on August 15, 2021, as she was walking near gasoline pump, “she stepped on an unknown substance on the floor causing her to slip and fall,” which caused her injury. (Complaint p. 4, 5.) The operative complaint alleges causes of act...

Excerpt: ...Van Tran and Tymond Tran for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. Plaintiff alleges Dung Van Tran negligently rear-ended Defendants' vehicle into Plaintiff's vehicle. Defendants Dung Van Tran and Tymond Tran (collectively, the “Trans”) filed a cross-complaint against Uber Technologies, Inc. (“Uber") and Portier, LLC (collectively, the “Uber Defendants”) asserting claims for equitable indemnity, contribution and apportionment o...

Excerpt: ...gatories, special interrogatories, and request for admissions (“RFAs”) on Antionette Williams (“Plaintiff”) on October 10, 2022. The responses were due on or before November 22, 2022. To date, despite an attempt to meet and confer regarding the lack of responses and request for responses without objections no later than November 30, 2022, Plaintiff has not served responses. Defendant therefore seeks an order compelling Plaintiff to respon...

Excerpt: ..., County of Los Angeles, California Department of Transportation for damages relating to injuries Plaintiff sustained on January 20,2021 when “all of a sudden the wheel of Plaintiff's bicycle struck an uneven and/or raised and/or broken and/or deteriorating sidewalk and/or walkway” which caused Plaintiff to fall. (Compl. ¶ 5.) The operative complaint alleges a single cause of action premises liability against defendants pursuant to Governmen...

Excerpt: ...iranda (“Julie”), and Does 1-25 for damages arising from an automobile incident. Trial is currently set for March 6, 2024. At this time, Plaintiff moves to amend the Complaint to add Rachel Anne Miranda, the driver of the vehicle who impacted Plaintiff's vehicle, as a defendant in the action. Defendant Julie opposes the motion. 2. Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint CCP § 473(a)(1) provides, in relevant part: “The court may, i...

Excerpt: ...r damages arising out of a trip and fall on a sidewalk.¿The current trial date is September 18, 2023. On February 3, 2022, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) adding Jilk Heavy Construction Inc. as a defendant. On November 14, 2022, Plaintiff dismissed the County of Los Angeles. Defendants City of Los Angeles and Jilk Heavy Construction Inc. (“Defendants”) now move to briefly continue the current trial date by six months so...

Excerpt: ...ena Meloyan's (“Plaintiff”) deposition. Defendant noticed Plaintiff's deposition for Fe bruary 24, 2023 and most recently on June 7, 2023. Defense counsel avers that both depositions did not move forward because Plaintiff's counsel advised that they had calendar conflicts. (Mot. Decl. Macksoud, ¶ 8.) Defense counsel declares they attempted to meet and confer with Plaintiff's counsel multiple times, and that Plaintiff's counsel stated they wo...

Excerpt: ...pez (“Lopez”) (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against Defendants Lyft, Inc. (“Lyft”), Barrett Jeffers, and Jane Doe for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident that occurred on or about June 25, 2021. At this time, Lyft moves to compel arbitration and stay the action. Any opposition was due on or before July 18, 2023. To date, no opposition has been filed. Lyft provides that Plaintiffs used the Lyft application pl...

Excerpt: ...e, Inc. dba Dreier's Nursing Center, erroneously sued as Dreir's Nursing Care Center, (“Defendant”) for general negligence 1. The complaint alleges that on May 11, 2019, Plaintiff was injured in Defendant's facility when Defendant's employee negligently and carelessly operated the wheelchair in the hallway, which struck an uplift in the flooring and catapulted Plaintiff from his wheelchair. Defendant now moves for summary judgment. Any opposi...

Excerpt: ...�) for injuries Plaintiff sustained on May 29, 2019 from slipping and falling on a slippery substance present on the common area floor. The complaint alleges causes of action for negligence and premises liability against Defendant. Defendant now moves for summary judgment. Plaintiff opposes the motion. 2. Motion for Summary Judgment a. Moving Argument Defendant argues it is entitled to summary judgment because Plaintiff does not contend that the ...

Excerpt: ...ormer employee and Person Most Qualified (“PMQ”) deposition. Plaintiff asserts that Andrew Fierro (“Mr. Fierro”) is Defendant's former employee and designated PMQ. On February 20, 2023, Plaintiff served a notice of deposition on Mr. Fierro via a registered process server for the deposition to take place on March 7, 2023. Plaintiff's counsel avers that on March 6, 2023, defense counsel stated they spoke to Mr. Fierro, who claimed to have n...

Excerpt: ...nforce discovery, and to establish jurisdiction, over this Uninsured/Underinsured (“UM/UIM”) Motorist Arbitration claim pursuant to Insurance Code Section 11580.2 against Respondent Jocelyn Howell (“Respondent”). Petitioner alleges that it issued an automobile insurance policy to Respondent which included UM/UIM motorist coverage. Petitioner alleges that Respondent made a claim for UM/UIM motorist arbitration arising out of a motor vehicl...

Excerpt: ...m a motor vehicle incident that occurred on or about May 26, 2019 on the I-5 Freeway in Pacoima, California. On August 12, 2022, Defendants/Cross-Complainants Fook Choon Lee and PV Holding Corp. filed a cross-complaint against Defendants/Cross-Defendants Henry Muyomba, the Estate of Henry Muyomba, Susan Tamale Nantongo, and ROES 1 to 20. On May 11, 2022, the Court granted the request of Plaintiffs' counsel Kyle Valero to be relieved as counsel fo...

Excerpt: ...ainst Defendants the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, et. al for injuries Plaintiff sustained in an automobile incident. Trial is currently set for October 5, 2023. Defendant Rancho Palos Verdes (“Defendant”) now moves to the Court to specially set the hearing date on its motion for summary judgment (MSJ) and to continue the trial date to April 2, 2024, or alternatively to keep the current MSJ date reserved for July 3, 2024 and continue the trial...

Excerpt: ...adco LA, LLC (“Stadco”), Chargers Football Company, LLC, Chargers Football Company, and Contemporary Services Corporation for damages arising from a trip and fall at a stadium. On February 10, 2023, Plaintiff filed this instant motion for an order compelling further responses to special interrogatories, set one. On April 11, 2023, the Court, on its own motion, continued the hearing to provide the parties an opportunity to participate in an In...

Excerpt: ... Wilder Jackson and County of Los Angeles, erroneously sued separately as County of Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, for damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident. Plaintiffs now move for sanctions against Defendant County of Los Angeles (“Defendant”) pursuant to CCP § 128.5 for Defendant's filing of two motions to compel Plaintiffs' responses to Requests for Statement of Damages. Defendant opposes the motion, and Plaintiffs filed a r...

Excerpt: ...s action against Defendants, Scorpion Management, LLC, The Paja Group, LLC, Meridian Restaurant Group, LLC, Meridian Entertainment Group, Maddox Pace Clinkscales, Rajiv Fernando, Kathia Molina, Joshua Woodward, Johnathan Chu, and Nervon Whittingham for damages arising from an alleged assault and battery between a bar manager and patron at a bar. On March 9, 2020, Plaintiff filed four Amendments to Complaint naming Miranda Acquisitions, LLC as Doe...

Excerpt: ...ati, Elton Ehsan Rahmany (“Rahmany”), Sebastian Raz, and Turo, Inc. for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. On February 3, 2022, Plaintiffs filed proof of service of the summons and complaint showing substitute service on Rahmany showing the documents were left with California Department of Motor Vehicles (“DMV”) employee Juan Jarrett. At this time, specially appearing Rahmany moves to quash service of the summons and complaint...

Excerpt: ...�) 1, and the City of Santa Monica (the “City”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle vs. pedestrian accident. Plaintiff alleges that on July 23, 2021, Lily was operating a motor vehicle owned by Dylan, with Dylan's permission, and struck Plaintiff while Plaintiff was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk. Plaintiff alleges the City failed to maintain the crosswalk and created a dangerous condition of public property. Defendant Lily pr...

Excerpt: ... Vincent Davis (“Defendant”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle incident which occurred on March 3, 2017. Defendant filed an Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint on February 28, 2022. At this time, Defendant moves to dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint for delay in service of the summons and complaint and failure to prosecute. Plaintiff opposes the motion, and Defendant filed a response. 2. Motion to Dismiss for Failure to Prosecute A. Service of ...

Excerpt: ... Uber Technologies, Inc. (“Uber”), Raiser-CA, LLC, and Rasier, LLC for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident on June 5, 2022. The complaint alleges Plaintiff was a passenger in Can's vehicle when Can made a left turn and collided with Juan Ricardo Barrows. At the time of the accident, Can was allegedly acting as an agent for Uber. At this time, Defendants Uber Technologies, Inc., Raiser-CA, LLC, and Rasier, LLC (collectively, “Defen...

Excerpt: ... Discipleship (“New Beginnings”), GM Service & Management, and Does 1 to 25 for injuries Plaintiff sustained after falling from the second story of the premises located at 1165 W. 39th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90037. At this time, Plaintiff moves for terminating sanctions against New Beginnings for disobeying the Court's September 2, 2022 order compelling New Beginnings to serve verified responses to Plaintiff's set one of form interrogatories,...

Excerpt: ... City of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles, and State of California for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. The Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) alleges causes of action for motor vehicle and general negligence and premises liability. The SAC and includes a prayer for punitive damages. Defendants Oganes Abdunaryan and Lilit Shadarevian (“Defendants”) now move to strike the claim for punitive damages and exemplary damages from ...

Excerpt: ...a Castillo (“Plaintiffs”) filed this action against defendants Charter Communications, Inc., CCO SoCal Vehicles, LLC, Jacob Robles, (collectively, “Defendants”), Tanneka Smith, and Leon Payne Jr. for damages arising from a motor vehicle vs. motorcycle accident.¿ Defendants now move for an order compelling Plaintiff to appear for a mental examination with the Defendants' retained expert, Ari Kalechstein, Ph.D. (“Dr. Kalechstein”). Fur...

Excerpt: ...ing Manufacturing Co., Inc. (“Defendant”) for damages arising from Plaintiff's employment with Defendant when Plaintiff was operating a power press. On December 15, 2022, Plaintiff's motions to compel responses to form interrogatories, set one, and special interrogatories, set one, and request for production of documents (“RPDs”), set one, against Defendant were granted; the motion to compel responses to request for admissions (“RFAs”...

Excerpt: ...ores, Inc., (“Defendant”) for injuries Plaintiff sustained when she struck her forehead on a metal pole in Defendant's store. At this time, Plaintiff moves for a protective order to require Plaintiff's deposition testimony to be taken by written, instead of oral, examination. Defendant opposes the motion. Plaintiff provides that on May 24, 2023, defense counsel took the deposition of Plaintiff and that, during the deposition, defense counsel ...

Excerpt: ...Anne Miranda (“Defendants”) for damages arising from an automobile incident. Trial is currently set for March 6, 2024. At this time, Plaintiff moves to amend the Complaint to add Rachel Anne Miranda, the driver of the vehicle who impacted Plaintiff's vehicle, as a defendant in the action. 2. Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint CCP § 473(a)(1) provides, in relevant part: “The court may, in furtherance of justice, and on any ter...

Excerpt: ...ies arising from an automobile incident. Plaintiff alleges that, on August 21, 2021, while under the influence, Defendant operated a motor vehicle and collided with Plaintiff's automobile. The Complaint alleges a single cause of action for negligence. The Complaint includes a prayer for punitive damages. Defendant moves to strike:  Page 4, line 17-18, number 5 as follows: “Awarding plaintiff attorneys fees”;  Page 4, line 18-19, number ...

Excerpt: ..., and Candler Trucking (“Defendants”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. Defendants now move to continue the current trial date of September 19, 2023 to February 21, 2024, so that their motion for summary judgment (currently reserved for November 27, 2023) may be heard prior to trial. Plaintiff filed an opposition to the motion, and Defendants filed a reply. Although continuances of trials are disfavored, each request for a co...

Excerpt: ...ate of Paul Dewitt (“Plaintiff”) seeks an order consolidating this action, 21STCV21571, with 22STCV27702, contending the two actions are related on issues of causation and damages arising from allegations of assault on September 6, 2019. The two cases have been deemed related and are pending in this Department. (Min. Order, Jan. 12, 2023.) The Court notes that 21STCV21571 is the lead case. (Ibid.) Plaintiff filed this motion under 22STCV27702...

Excerpt: ...ts Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Los Angeles, erroneously sued as the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, (“Defendants”) for damages relating to Plaintiff's slip and fall “on an unknown liquid substance” while on Defendants' property. (Compl. p. 4.) The Complaint alleges a single cause of action for premises liability. Defendants now move for summary judgment as to Plaintiff's Complaint. Plaintiff oppo...

Excerpt: ...arms (“Defendant”). Plaintiff alleges negligence and premises liability against Defendant for an incident in which Plaintiff slipped and fell in a puddle of water while in Defendant's store. On February 1, 2023, this Court granted leave to allow Plaintiff to amend the Complaint to add a request for punitive damages. On February 7, 2023, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint containing prayers for punitive damages. On April 17, 2023, the C...

Excerpt: ...laintiff, Gael Jordan Fuentes, a minor and through his Guardian ad Litem, Mirian Ortiz (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendant, City of Burbank (“Defendant”), alleging that on or about May 14, 2020, Plaintiff was sitting at the park's bench when a tree broke and fell on him. The Complaint asserts two causes of action, both labelled as “negligence.” Defendant now demurs to the complaint. Any opposition to the motion was due o...

Excerpt: ...(“Defendant”) moves to compel Plaintiff Zhao Sheng Yuan Monsanto's guardian ad litem Diana Monsanto's (“Monsanto”) in-person deposition at the office of defense counsel located in Los Angeles. Defendant asserts that on February 9, 2023, Defendant noticed Monsanto's deposition for February 28, 2023. Monsanto did not object to the noticed deposition and did not appear for her deposition. Defendant took a Certificate of Non- Appearance. Coun...

Excerpt: ... arising from a trip and fall over a “chock” wheel located on Defendant's premises. Plaintiff, at this time, moves to compel the deposition of non-party Aaron Stone (“Stone”). As of June 30, 2023, no opposition has been filed. Plaintiff asserts she served Stone with a valid deposition subpoena that required Stone to appear for his deposition on December 7, 2022, but Stone did not appear or otherwise object to the subpoena. 2. Motion to Co...

Excerpt: ...ing out of slip and fall accident. At this time, Defendant moves to compel Plaintiff to appear for a physical examination with Defendant's orthopedic expert, Thomas Grogan, M.D. (“Dr. Grogan”), to take place 11704 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 11710, Los Angeles, CA 90025. Plaintiff opposes the motion, and Defendant filed a reply. Since the filing of this motion, Plaintiff's physical examination with Dr. Grogan had been completed as of June 2, 2023. ...

Excerpt: ...��VCA”), erroneously sued herein as VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital, and Selena Inouye (“Inouye”) for damages relating to a dog bite incident.¿Plaintiff brings two causes of action for negligence and for strict liability. More specifically, Plaintiff owned a dog named Wilson. Plaintiff and his dog were at VCA's reception desk when a VCA staff member led another leashed dog, Theodor, back to its owner, Inouye. While passing by, Plainti...

Excerpt: ...nter Concepts Inc. d/b/a Superior Grocers (“Defendant”) for damages relating to Plaintiff's slip and fall on Defendant's property. Defendant moves the Court for an order compelling Plaintiff to provide further responses to the following discovery request: Request for Production of Documents (“RPD”), Set No. 1:  Propounded: September 12, 2022  Responded: April 17, 2023  Motion Filed: June 5, 2023 Defendant requests full and comple...

Excerpt: ...ed this action against Defendants Tanner John Haynes (“Tanner”), Alan Douglas Haynes (“Alan”), and Does 1 to 50 for injuries arising from a motor vehicle accident that occurred on January 17, 2020. On August 23, 2021, Defendants/Cross-Defendants Tanner and Alan filed a Cross-Complaint against Cross-Defendant Hamazasb Aghajaniani (“Aghajaniani”). On June 20, 2023, Plaintiff filed an Amendment to Complaint naming Cross-Defendant Aghajan...

Excerpt: ... Los Angeles, and California Department of Transportation for premises liability relating to a trip and fall over a protruding metal pole on the sidewalk. At this time, Defendant City of Pico Rivera (“Defendant”) moves for summary judgment. Plaintiff opposes the motion, and Defendant filed a reply. 2. Motion for Summary Judgment a. Moving Argument Defendant argues it is entitled to summary judgment because Plaintiff failed to comply with the ...

Excerpt: ...ntis (“Plaintiff”) filed a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) against Defendant Michelle Proyect (“Defendant”) for damages arising from Plaintiff's left foot slipping between the space of concrete pavers in Defendant's backyard. Plaintiff alleges that on December 2, 2020, Plaintiff went to Defendant's residence for a Somato Therapy session, which involved a massage/therapy table set-up in the part of Defendant's backyard with cement pave...

Excerpt: ... Tran and Tymond Tran for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. Plaintiff alleges Dung Van Tran negligently rear-ended Defendants' vehicle into Plaintiff's vehicle. Defendants Dung Van Tran and Tymond Tran (collectively, the “Trans”) filed a cross-complaint against Uber Technologies, Inc. (“Uber") and Portier, LLC (collectively, the “Uber Defendants”) asserting claims for equitable indemnity, contribution and apportionment of f...

Excerpt: ...stoph Martin Schuenke (“Defendants”) for damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident.¿The current trial date is September 13, 2023. Defendants now move to continue the current trial date so that Defendants' motion to compel Plaintiff's second examination, set for November 9, 2023, may be heard. The motion is unopposed. Although continuances of trials are disfavored, each request for a continuance must be considered on its own merits. (CR...

Excerpt: ...aintiff noticed Defendant's deposition for December 2, 2022, January 3, 2023, and most recently on January 31, 2023. Plaintiff's counsel avers attempting to meet and confer by requesting alternative deposition dates, and that defense counsel stated its inability to contact Defendant for his deposition for months. (Mot. Decl. Peabody, ¶ 11.) Plaintiff contends that defense counsel's inability to contact Defendant is not substantial justification ...

Excerpt: ...this action against Defendant, Jack Swank (“Defendant”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. Defendant now moves the Court for an order deeming Requests for Admissions (“RFAs”), set two, admitted or in the alternative compelling further responses to RFAs and imposition of sanctions. In opposition, Plaintiff avers that Defendant Jack Swank is deceased, and that counsel for Defendant has no authority to propound discovery or b...

Excerpt: ...or injuries relating to Plaintiff's trip and fall on stairs located at Defendant's restaurant.¿ The complaint alleges causes of action for negligence and premises liability. Plaintiff alleges that, while a customer on Defendant's premises, she fell down the steps because Defendant (1) caused or permitted dangerous stairs to be present in the restaurant, (2) failed to inspect the stairs for such hazards or to make such stairs safe, (3) had insuff...

Excerpt: ...ies relating to Plaintiff's trip and fall in Defendant's restaurant.¿ Plaintiff alleges she tripped and fell on a curled-up carpet as she was exiting the restaurant.¿Trial is currently set for November 7, 2023. At this time, Defendant moves for a protective order quashing Plaintiff's demand for exchange of expert witnesses served on March 14, 2023. Defendant opposes the motion. Plaintiff filed a reply. Defendant provides that this action was pr...

Excerpt: ...s action against Defendant Super Center Concepts, Inc. d/b/a Superior Grocers (“Defendant”) alleging a cause of action for premises liability. The complaint bears no allegations. The complaint references allegations of “Prem.L-1 through Prem.L-5” without the referenced attachment. (Compl. at p. 3.) Trial is currently set for November 22, 2023. At this time, Plaintiff seeks leave to file a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) to add a new c...

Excerpt: ...lewood and Doty Bros. Equipment Co. (“Doty”) for damages arising from a trip and fall on the sidewalk. Plaintiff, at this time, seeks to quash three deposition subpoenas issued by Defendant Doty to T- Kaiser Permanente; Good Neighbor Clinic; United Medical Imaging; International Pain Management; Lavi Spine & Orthopaedic Medical; Precise Imaging; Weststar Physical Therapy; Neurology Now, Inc.; Westchester Advanced Imaging; Samimi Orthopedic Gr...

Excerpt: ...ts Bar and Grill, LLC, Tyrei Lacy, Sylvia Lacy, 5600 Gateway Center, LLC, H.B.D. Incorporated, Burger King Corporation for damages relating to an incident where Plaintiff alleges a security guard working for defendants pulled a gun and shot Plaintiff outside of a bar. The operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) alleges causes of action for (1) negligence, (2) negligent hiring, training, supervision, (3) assault & battery, and (4) premises l...

Excerpt: ...Chen (“Defendant”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. Defendant now moves to reopen discovery for the purpose of allowing Defendant to depose witnesses, conduct an IME of Plaintiff, designate expert witnesses, and obtain relevant medical records. Plaintiff does not oppose this motion. Any opposition should have been received by June 15, 2023. On September 8, 2022, the Court continued the initial trial date of September 22, 202...

Excerpt: ...ndant Linda Rivero (“Defendant”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. At this time, Defendant moves to compel Plaintiff's deposition. The motion is unopposed. 2. Motion to Compel Deposition CCP § 2025.450(a) provides, “If, after service of a deposition notice, a party to the action or an officer, director, managing agent, or employee of a party, or a person designated by an organization that is a party under Section 2025.230,...

Excerpt: ...fendants Delano Investors, LLC and Pacific Real Estate and Management, Inc. (collectively, “Defendants”), et al. for damages relating to Plaintiff's slip and fall allegedly caused by an “improperly repaired ceiling” that filled the floor of the subject property with water.¿ Defendants now move for terminating sanctions against Plaintiff dismissing Plaintiff's claims because of Plaintiff's misuse of the discovery process by failing to ser...

Excerpt: ...n as Trustee of The Ahn Family Trust, Grace Anh as Trustee of The Ahn Family Trust, and PMD &Company (“Defendants”) alleging causes of action for negligence and premises liability. The complaint alleges Defendant caused Plaintiff to fall due to inadequate lighting at or near the staircase and/or stairwell, and that the area was poorly lit and that the steps were unmarked. Defendants now move for summary judgment. Plaintiff opposes the motion,...

Excerpt: ...mages relating to a motor vehicle accident that occurred on December 10, 2021. The complaint alleges causes of action for motor vehicle and general negligence. On June 21, 2023, Plaintiff filed an amendment to the complaint naming Adrianna Caledron as Doe 1. Defendant now demurs to the complaint arguing the complaint fails to state a cause of action because the complaint merely alleges conclusory allegations without any material facts, and becaus...

Excerpt: ...sing from a motor vehicle accident. On March 22, 2023, the Court granted Plaintiff's motion for an order to deem Plaintiff's Request for Admissions (“RFAs”) admitted and imposed monetary sanctions. (Min. Order, March 22, 2023.) Plaintiff now moves to compel compliance with the Court's March 22, 2023 order, and requests the Court issue additional evidentiary and monetary sanctions. In the alternative, Plaintiff also requests the Court issue an...

Excerpt: ...efendant”) for damages Plaintiff sustained when he was riding his bicycle and encountered an alleged dangerous condition of public property. Plaintiff alleges that “as Plaintiff was riding his bicycle on the Subject Street, at the Subject Location, the tire(s) of the Plaintiff's bicycle fell into, got caught by, got stuck in, was affected by and/or became wedged in the Subject Fissures/Gaps/Cracks, causing Plaintiff to fly off of his bicycle ...

Excerpt: ... Imelda Alexandra Lux Joj, and Erick Francisco Ottoniel Lux Joj, minor, by and through his Guardian Ad Litem, Juana Joj Chacaj, as successors-in-interest to Francisco Lux Chacaj (“decedent”) (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against defendant Tyler Pringle (“Defendant”) for damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident. The complaint alleges Defendant operated a motor vehicle and caused the subject collision, thereby ca...

Excerpt: ...d are pending in Dept. 31, with 21STCV35287 as the lead case. (Min. Order, Nov. 23, 2022.) Defendants Irakli Beruashvili (“Irakli”) and Faridun Khamrokulov (“Faridun”) move to consolidate the two actions. Defendants Irakli and Faridun filed a notice of non-opposition on June 13, 2023. Defendants Irakli and Faridun properly filed a copy of the notice of motion in each case sought to be consolidated.¿ (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.350(a)(1)...

Excerpt: ...fendant, Shirley Marie Desy (“Defendant”) for injuries Plaintiff allegedly sustained in pedestrian v. automobile accident. Defendant moves the Court for an order compelling Plaintiff to provide further responses to the following discovery requests: Request for Production of Documents (“RPD”), Set No. 1:  Propounded: November 14, 2022  Responded: February 1, 2023  Motion Filed: June 5, 2023 Special Interrogatories, Set No. 1  P...

Excerpt: ...gainst Defendant, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (“Defendant”) for injuries related to a bus, in which she was injured after the bus suddenly braked. On April 17, 2023, Plaintiff served Defendant her Exchange of Expert Witnesses naming 72 non-retained experts. On April 28, 2023, Defendant filed the instant motion for a protective order. No opposition was filed. 1. Legal Standard Under Code of Civil Procedure section ...

Excerpt: ...f”), filed this action against Defendant, Dev Tailor (“Defendant”) for injuries related to an automobile accident. At this time, Defendant moves for terminating sanctions against Plaintiff. No opposition was filed. The Court notes that Plaintiff is currently in pro per, as Plaintiff's former counsel was relieved on January 10, 2023, with the proof of service on February 22, 2023. Defendant asserts that Plaintiff has failed to appear for his...

Excerpt: ...Plaintiff has noticed Defendant's deposition on November 18, 2022. Defendant is also a licensed attorney, and filed an Answer in Pro Per. CCP § 2025.450(a) provides, “If, after service of a deposition notice, a party to the action or an officer, director, managing agent, or employee of a party, or a person designated by an organization that is a party under Section 2025.230, without having served a valid objection under Section 2025.410, fails...

Excerpt: ...ugh his guardian ad litem, Carmen Dominguez (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendants Los Angeles Unified School District (“Defendant”), Mariela Chavira, Leonor Martinez-Ramirez, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive, alleging negligence, dangerous condition of public property, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Plaintiff alleges that on May 19, 2022, a large piece of the ceiling fell from directly above Plaintiff and s...

Excerpt: ...��Martin”), Gaio Trucking, Inc., (“Gaio”) and Lexmar Distribution, Inc. (“Lexmar”) (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. At this time, Plaintiff moves to compel Defendant Martin's deposition. Defendant opposes the motion, and Plaintiff filed a reply. 2. Motion to Compel Deposition CCP § 2025.450(a) provides, “If, after service of a deposition notice, a party to the action or an officer, d...

Excerpt: ... Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., Toyota Motor Corporation, Does 1-9, Autoliv Inc. Autoliv ASP Inc., Autoliv Safety Technology, Inc., Doe Airbag Manufacturers and/or Distributers 10-19, Richard Ryan Sotillo Baes (“Baes”), and Does 20-100 for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident and the wrongful death of Decedent Paula Bianca Udiong (“Decedent”). Decedent and Ancheta were passengers in a vehicle being driven by Baes in a negligen...

Excerpt: ... Litem Jesse Ronald Carrasco, and Jazelle Dimas (“Dimas”) filed this action against Defendants Positive Investments, Inc., PI Properties, LLC, (collectively, the “PI Defendants”) and Becky Radgowski in connection with a dog bite incident on December 17, 2019, alleging causes of action for strict liability for dog bite, premises liability, general negligence, and negligent infliction of emotional distress. On April 13, 2023, an Informal Di...

Excerpt: ...arising from an automobile incident (Case No. 22STCV28682). Plaintiff Jesse See (“Plaintiff”) filed a related action arising from the same automobile incident (Case No. 22LBCV00745). On March 1, 2023, the Court consolidated the two actions. Defendant's motion to strike pertains to Plaintiff See's operative Complaint. Plaintiff See's operative Complaint alleges that, on November 5, 2021, Defendant drove a 2019 Dodge Challenger and raced agains...

Excerpt: ...alty, LLC (“Group Realty”) and Star Parking Management (“Star Parking”) for damages arising out of a falling gate. On January 5, 2022, Plaintiffs filed an Amendment to the Complaint naming Maria V. Montgomery, individually, and as Trustee of the MVM Evergreen Trust, dated March 19, 2016, Montgomery Management Company, Francis J. Montgomery, individually and as Trustee of the Francis J. Montgomery Living Trust, dated November 24, 1993, and...

Excerpt: ...) and Aaliyah Poole (“Poole”), a minor by and through her Guardian ad Litem Shaun Poole, (collectively “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against Defendant City of Santa Clarita (“City”) in connection with an incident involving a swing at a park on approximately May 14, 2021. Plaintiffs filed the operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) on November 5, 2021, alleging their sole cause of action for dangerous condition of public proper...

Excerpt: ...��) filed this action against defendants Manuel Hernandez (“Hernandez”), Shatha Alhazmi, and Does 1-50 for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident that allegedly occurred on or about April 3, 2018. The complaint alleges a single cause of action for negligence against all defendants. Hernandez filed his answer to the complaint on April 27, 2022. Plaintiff filed amendments to complaint naming Uber Technologies, Raiser LLC, and Raiser-CA L...

Excerpt: ...fendant, Diane Inha Lee (“Defendant”) for injuries Plaintiff allegedly sustained on April 12, 2021, in a bicycle v. automobile incident. Defendant moves the Court for an order compelling Plaintiff to provide further responses to the following discovery requests: Request for Production of Documents (“RPD”), Set No. 2:  Propounded: October 18, 2022  Responded: December 5, 2022  Motion Filed: April 5, 2023 Special Interrogatories, S...

Excerpt: ...�) deposition. Plaintiffs assert they noticed Defendant's deposition four times for September 8, 2022, October 7, 2022, October 18, 2022, and November 21, 2022. The September 8, 2022 noticed deposition was served directly on Defendant Barela, and not Defendant's counsel. On September 6, 2022, Defendant's counsel informed Plaintiffs' counsel of their unavailability, and provided future dates in October 2022. Plaintiffs noticed the new deposition d...

Excerpt: ...fendant, Diane Inha Lee (“Defendant”) for injuries Plaintiff allegedly sustained on April 12, 2021, in a bicycle v. automobile incident. On February 14, 2023, Plaintiff did not participate in an Informal Discovery Conference (“IDC”). As there was no appearance or contact by Plaintiff and the issues remained unresolved, the IDC requirement for Defendant to bring her motion to compel further was met. (Min. Order, February 14, 2023.) On Apri...

Excerpt: ...and Stephen R Dixon Trust (collectively, “Defendants”) alleging negligence based on premises liability. The complaint alleges that while Plaintiff was on defendants' premises to repair the air conditioning located on the roof, the door hatch slammed shut onto his head and body as he walked down the ladder from the roof. Defendants move for summary judgment. Plaintiff opposes the motion. Defendants replied. On April 5, 2023, the Court continue...

Excerpt: ... against Defendants, Jose V. Quintanilla (“Quintanilla”) and AM Solutions Transport LLC (“AM Solutions”) (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising from an automobile incident. The instant Motion to Compel Further Responses to Requests for Admission, Set One, and the instant Motion to Compel Further Responses to Requests for Production of Documents, Set One as to AM Solutions were both filed on March 8, 2023. Although defense co...

Excerpt: ...o”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident that occurred on or about June 4, 2021. On August 3, 2022, Plaintiff filed an Amendment to Complaint naming Jasmine Wong Yumori as Doe 1. At this time, Lyft moves to compel arbitration and stay the action. This matter was originally set for hearing for March 10, 2023, but was continued to April 10, 2023 pursuant to Plaintiff's ex parte application to continue the hearing date. (Min. Order, M...

Excerpt: ...eal Estate Properties, LLC (“Defendant”) for injuries Plaintiff sustained due to an alleged unsafe condition on Defendant's property. Plaintiff alleges she was injured on or about January 10, 2018. The complaint alleges causes of action for general negligence and premises liability against Defendant. Defendant moves for judgment on the pleadings as to Plaintiff's complaint. Plaintiff opposes the motion, and Defendant filed a reply. At the May...

Excerpt: ...y”) and County of Los Angeles (the “County”) (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising out of a trip and fall over a sidewalk that occurred on February 4, 2022. The complaint alleges a single cause of action for dangerous condition of public property pursuant to Government Code § 835. The City at this time, moves for judgment on the pleadings. Plaintiff opposes the motion. 2. Evidentiary Objections Plaintiff's objections to the ...

Excerpt: ... (“Heitmann”), Aaron Jude Pina (“Pina”), and Does 1 to 10 for damages arising from two motor vehicle accidents that occurred one day apart. The complaint alleges damages arising from a motor vehicle accident on February 22, 2019. On April 5, 2023, Defendant Pina filed a Notice of Settlement providing Pina entered into a settlement agreement with Plaintiff, whereby Pina, through his insurer, agreed to pay $25,000.00 to Plaintiff (his insur...

Excerpt: ...st Defendants Helena Chemical Company, Billy Joe Deavours (“Deavours”), and Does 1 to 30 for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident that occurred on October 21, 2019 on State Route 65 in Tulare County. Plaintiffs assert causes of action for negligence and negligent hiring/supervision. Defendant Deavours now moves for an order transferring this action to Tulare County on the grounds that Los Angeles County is an improper venue pursuant ...

Excerpt: ...nable Attorney's Fees in the Amount of $2,756.65 Dept. 31 1:30 p.m. June 7, 2023 1. Background This action was filed by Shakela Murphy (“Plaintiff”) on January 8, 2021 after Plaintiff tripped and fell on a sidewalk Plaintiff alleges was uneven and negligently maintained. A First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) followed on February 3, 2022 that named the City of Los Angeles, the County of Los Angeles, and Jilk Heavy Construction, Inc. (collectiv...

Excerpt: ...ty”), County of Los Angeles (“the County”), and In-N-Out Burgers (“In-N-Out”) (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising from falling off a scooter after riding her scooter over an unknown substance. The Complaint alleges that Defendants negligently maintained the premises such that an unknown substance was allowed to exist and/or accumulate, thereby causing the area to be slippery. The Complaint alleges claims for premises li...

Excerpt: ...iella Martin, (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against Defendants Ernesto Santana (“Santana”), Infinity Insurance Company (“Infinity”), and Kemper Auto Insurance, erroneously sued as Kemper Auto (“Kemper”) (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. The complaint alleges cause of actions of action for motor vehicle and general negligence. Defendants Infinity and Kemper now demu...

Excerpt: ...arson Nicholson (“Plaintiff”), a minor by and through his guardian ad litem, Elizabeth Nicholson, filed a first amended complaint (“FAC”) on March 14, 2023 against Defendant Compton Unified School District (“Defendant”) and does 1 to 20 for injuries Plaintiff sustained while using a swing set at Defendant's school. The FAC alleges three causes of action: (1) breach of statutory duty concerning pupils (violation of education code § 44...

Excerpt: ...VCA”), erroneously sued herein as VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital, and Selena Inouye (“Inouye”) for damages relating to a dog bite incident.¿Plaintiff brings two causes of action for negligence and for strict liability. More specifically, Plaintiff owned a dog named Wilson. Plaintiff and his dog were at VCA's reception desk when a VCA staff member led another leashed dog, Theodor, back to its owner, Inouye. While passing by, Plaintiff...

Excerpt: ... Los Angeles and County of Los Angeles for injuries Plaintiff sustained after tripping and falling on a sidewalk. On April 7, 2022, Plaintiff dismissed the County of Los Angeles. The City of Los Angeles (“Defendant”) is the only remaining named Defendant. At this time, Plaintiff moves for terminating sanctions and/or monetary sanctions in the amount of $1,461.65 against Defendant for disobeying the Court's March 10, 2023 [sic] order compellin...

Excerpt: ...Background Plaintiff, Ron York (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendants, Julio Sanipatin (erroneously sued as Julio Villena) and Hollywood Glass Co., Inc. (collectively, “Defendants”) for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident. At this time, Defendants move to compel Plaintiff's deposition and Plaintiff's experts' depositions. Additionally, Defendants move to compel Plaintiff's physical examination. No oppositions have be...

Excerpt: ..., Inc. ("TJX"), Marshall's Department Sores of California, Inc. ("Marshall's"), and TIX Companies, Inc. (MTJXC"). The Complaintis based on injuries that Plaintiff suffered as a result ofa dangerous condition that existed at defendants department Store (the "Store"). On March 20, 2023, Defendants TJX and TJXC (hereinafter "Defendants") filed the instant Demurrer to the Complaint.[l] There is no opposition to the Demurrer. 2. Demurrer A demurrer is...

Excerpt: ...oberto") and Sarah Amici ("Sarah") (collectively, "Defendants") for damages arising out of a motor vehicle accident Plaintiffs move for terminating sanctions agamst Defendants to dismiss Defendants' Answer to Plamtiffs' Complaint be stricken and default entered because of Defendants' misuse of the discovery process by failing to serve responses to form interrogatories (Set Two) and failing to comply with the Courts Februaty 17, 2023 order pertain...

Excerpt: ...nd Does 1-50 alleging wrongful death. Defendant Dignity Health has been dismissed with prejudice. The mother and children of decedent Anthony Paul Newton bring this wrongful death action against defendants. The Complaint alleges that Mr. Newton was a patient of Defendants after being brought to Sherman Oaks Hospital for public intoxication. Thereafter, Defendants gave Mr. Newton a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, which caused him to choke and di...

Excerpt: ...as Brinker International, Inc.) ("Brinker") and Haagen Company, LLC ("Haagen") (collectively, "Defendants") for premises liability. The complaint alleges that Plamtiffwas injured on November 11, 2020 due to Defendants failure to maintam the premises located at 3490 W Century Blvd., Inglewood, CA 90303. On February 15, 2023, Haagen filed a Notice of Settlement providing Haagen entered into a settlement agreement with Plaintiff, whereby Haagen agre...

Excerpt: ...fendants General Wash LLC d/b/a Dapper Dan's Car Wash and General Wash Land I, LLC ("Defendants") for damages arising from a single-vehicle accident Jackson alleges that defendants operate a car wash where exiting vehicles spill soap-like and wax-like liquids onto the public road, and that the accumulation of these substances on the road crated a hazardous condition that caused Jackson's vehicle to lose traction and spin out of control. On June 1...

Excerpt: ... 2019. Plaintiff requested a default judgment against Defendants Luigi Interlandi and Maria Interlandi on September 19, 2019. A default judgment was entered on January 6, 2020. The default judgment was set aside on March 3, 2021. Default was then entered again on October 6, 2021 and a default judgment was requested on December 27, 2021. A defaultjudgmentwas entered on July 5, 2022. The default judgment was set aside on August 25, 2022. 2. Motion ...

Excerpt: ...gligence and Motor Vehicle arising from a vehicle collision in November 2017 _ On April 14, 2022, in case number 22STCV12550, Plaintiff filed a separate action against Defendant Vania Felipe Leon for General Negligence and Motor Vehicle arising from a vehicle collision in May 2020. Plaintiff now brings a motion to consolidate the actions. The motion is unopposed. "When actions involving a common question of law or fact are pending before the cour...

Excerpt: ...minguez ("Dominguez"), and Zion Delivety Service, Inc. ("Zion") for damages arising from a motor vehicle accident vs bicycle accident. On February 2, 2023, Plaintiff filed a motion to compel further responses to special interrogatories (set one) sewed on Ontrac. More specifically, Plaintiff moved to compel further responses to special interrogatories Nos. 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15 and 16, which Ontrachad sewed on November 17, 2022. On May 8, 2023, ...

Excerpt: ...on against Defendants State of California ("State") and City of Santa Monica ("City") (collectively, "Defendants"), alleging her sole cause of action for premises liabiliW under Government Code section 835 et seq. pertaining to dangerous conditions on public property arising out of an injury on a sidewalk near the beach on May 25, 2021 Plaintiff alleges a trip and fall on a crack on Ocean Front Walk in front of Shutters on the Beach hotel. On Dec...