Excerpt: ...he moving papers. There was no opposition filed. Plaintiff filed an unauthorized supplemental brief in support of the Motion for Summary Judgment/Adjudication. The Court does not consider Plaintiff's unauthorized supplement brief, which contains new evidence. Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED. Background Plaintiff leased commercial property to Defendant DZLA, LLC. Plaintiff served Defendant with three 10 -day Notices to Cure or Q...

Excerpt: ...Set One) The court has considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply. The court DENIES defendant Robert O'Neill's motion to compel further responses to Special Interrogatories (Set One). The court DENIES defendant Robert O'Neill's request for monetary sanctions for his motion to compel further responses to Special Interrogatories (Set One). Background Plaintiff CR&R, Incorporated filed this action on March 2, 2022 against defendant Robert O...

Excerpt: ...David Wu Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment or in the Alternative, Summary Adjudication The Court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply. Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment or in the Alternative, Summary Adjudication is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. The Motion is granted as to the eleventh, twelfth, thirteenth, sixteenth, and seventeenth causes of action as against Chef on Fire, LLC. The Motion is denied as to the fir...

Excerpt: ...ed the moving papers, opposition papers, supplemental opposition, and reply papers. The court CONTINUES Defendant Derek Keane's Motion for Summary Judgment pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure § 437c(h) to May 31, 2024 in order to accommodate the taking of Keane's deposition. Plaintiff is permitted to submit its supplemental opposition papers on or before May 17, 2024. Keane is permitted to file a supplemental reply on or before May 27, 2024. Bac...

Excerpt: ...ant Hollywood Production Center Responding Party: Plaintiff Marciano Rafael Valdez Motion to Compel Arbitration and Request for Stay of the Action. The Court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply. The motion is GRANTED. The matter is STAYED pending a final resolution of Plaintiff's claims in the arbitration proceedings as provided by the parties' agreement. Moving party is ordered to give notice. Background On November 27, 2023, Pla...

Excerpt: ...ing Party: Defendant Devoto -Wade LLC dba Golden State Cider Motion for Issue and Monetary Sanctions The Court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply. Background On January 13, 2023, Plaintiff Ben Myerson Candy Co., Inc. dba Wine Warehouse (“Plaintiff”) filed the operative Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) against Defendant Devoto - Wade LLC dba Golden State Cider (“Defendant”), and DOES 1-10, inclusive for: (1) Breach of ...

Excerpt: ...oldings, LLC Demurrer to Second Amended Complaint The Court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply. The Demurrer is overruled. Defendants Julio Jones and Sharod “Roddy” White to answer in 20 days. Background Plaintiff SLW Holdings, LLC invested approximately $4,240,000 into two cannabis business ventures based on Defendants Tyrone Freeman, Wolfgang & Associates LLC, Daude Sherrills and Lamarr House fraudulent misrepresentations. ...

Excerpt: ...ete Responding Party: Defendant/Cross -Complainant Derek Keane Motion to Set Aside Order Dated October 3, 2023 The court has considered the moving papers and opposition. No reply was received. The court on its own motion reconsiders its October 3, 2023 order. Consequently, the October 3, 2023 order is VACATED , and Keane's motion to compel filed on May 15, 2023 is DENIED as moot. Background Plaintiff Lafayette Apt. Associates, L.P. (hereinafter �...

Excerpt: ...riters at Lloyd's, London, Subscribing to Policy Number HGB0140086 (“Lloyd's”) and Washington & Finnegan Inc Motion to Compel the Deposition of the Person Most Qualified and Request for Sanctions The court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply. The court GRANTS Plaintiffs' motion to compel Those Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's, London, Subscribing to Policy Number HGB0140086's PMQ's deposition. Nick Sargeant's deposition shall t...

Excerpt: ...een received. The court GRANTS Defendant Sergio Rodriguez Vasquez's motion for judgment on the pleadings on the ground that the complaint is barred by the doctrine of collateral estoppel. Background Plaintiff Norma Angelica Farias (“Plaintiff”) initiated this action on October 24, 2022 against Defendant Sergio Rodriguez Vasquez (“Defendant”) alleging causes of action for: (1) Unjust Enrichment; (2) Negligent/Intentional Infliction of Emot...

Excerpt: ...New Trial and Notice of Motion to Vacate Judgment. The court considered the moving papers and opposition papers. No reply has been filed. The court DENIES plaintiffs David Ortiz and Yuko Ortiz's motion for new trial and notice of motion to vacate judgment because the court lacks jurisdiction because of Plaintiffs' notice of appeal filed on October 6, 2023. Background On October 19, 2018, plaintiffs David A. Ortiz and Yuko Ortiz filed this action ...

Excerpt: ...rt considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply. The motion is GRANTED. The requests for sanctions are DENIED. Background On September 15, 2022, Plaintiffs Joshua King (“King”) and Arianna Rangel (“Rangel”) (collectively “Plaintiffs”) filed a Complaint against Defendants Passons LLC; Ideal Property and Realty, Inc.; Jesus Diaz (“Defendants”); and DOES 1 -100, inclusive for: (1) Violation of California Civil Code § 1942.4; ...

Excerpt: ...ments (Set One) The Court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply. The motion is GRANTED. Defendant is to provide supplemental responses to Request for Production of Documents (Set One) Nos. 13- 16 and 34-35, and responsive documents within 20 days of this order. The request for sanction is GRANTED in the amount of $2004.15, payable within 30 days. Background On January 31, 2023, Plaintiff Miguel Diego Beltran (“Plaintiff”) filed ...

Excerpt: ...t considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply. The motion is DENIED. The request for sanctions is also DENIED. Background On June 1, 2021, Plaintiff Angeline Brown (“Plaintiff”) filed the operative Complaint against Defendants Beverly Hills Properties, LLC, a California limited liability company; Donald T. Sterling Corporation, a California corporation; Rochelle Sterling, as Trustee of the Sterling Family Trust; The Sterling Family Tr...

Excerpt: ...IVE] RULING Action Filed: 03/03/22 [1st Amended Complaint Filed: 02/27/23] Trial Date: 10/24/24 Hearing date: 04/17/24 Moving Party: Defendant Department of Social Services Responding Party: Plaintiffs A.B., a minor, C.D., a minor, E.F., a minor, G.H., a minor, by and through their guardian ERICKA ROSAL Defendant's The Court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply. The Defendant Department of Social Services' Demurrer to Plaintiffs' S...

Excerpt: ...ke Portions of Plaintiff's Complaint Pursuant to CCP § 425.16 The Court has considered the moving papers. No opposition papers were filed. The motion is GRANTED. Background This action arises from the filing of an unlawful detainer action, LASC Case No. 22STUD06657 (the “UD Action”), against Plaintiff Derrick Lamont Beverly (“Plaintiff”) by Fox Normandie Apartments, LP. (Complaint at p. 1:18 -28.) On April 14, 2023, Plaintiff filed a Com...

Excerpt: ...sidered the moving and opposition papers. No reply papers were filed. The motion is DENIED. Background This action arises from the breach of a month- to-month rental agreement for a property located at 10523 Selkirk Lane, Los Angeles, CA 90077 (the “Property”). On August 29, 2023, Plaintiff Thuong Luong (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint against Defendants Veronika Mikhaylova (“Defendant”) and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive, alleging a si...

Excerpt: ...to Compel Further Responses to Set One of Defendant Rochelle Sterling, as Trustee of the Sterling Family Trust's Special Interrogatories and Request for Sanctions The Court has considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers. The motion is DENIED as it is untimely under CCP § 2030.300(c). Background This action arises from the alleged failure to warn residents, visitors, and workers that they have been exposed to asbestos containing material...

Excerpt: ...ty: None. Motion to Seal The Court considered the moving papers. No opposition has been filed. Background On January 13, 2023, Plaintiff Ben Myerson Candy Co., Inc. dba Wine Warehouse (“Plaintiff”) filed the operative Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) against Defendant Devoto - Wade LLC dba Golden State Cider (“Defendant”), and DOES 1-10, inclusive for: (1) Breac h of Contract and (2) Common Count in Quantum Meruit. On December 13, 202...

Excerpt: ... received. The court GRANTS defendant's motion to deem admitted Requests for Admission (Set One). The court deems admitted the truth of the matters set forth in Requests for Admissions (Set One) to plaintiff Armani Marsalis Gates I. The court GRANTS defendant's request for monetary sanctions against plaintiff Armani Marsalis Gates I in the reduced amount of $540.00. The court orders plaintiff Armani Marsalis Gates I to pay $540.00 to defendant Le...

Excerpt: ...; KAYLA S. JAGODA, M.D., an individual; TAYLOR W. BURKHOLDER, M.D., an individual; SYLVIA HSIN -HUE YEH, M.D., an individual; MICHAEL LEESON, M.D., an individual; ANNIE LE, R.N., an individual; CASEY RODRIGUEZ, R.N., an individual; TRA CY HARADA, R.N., an individual; STEPHANIE LUONG, R.N., an individual; and DOES 1 to 100, Inclusive, Defendants. Case No.: 21STCV46931 DEPARTMENT 45 TENTATIVE RULING Complaint Filed: 12/23/21 Trial Date: None set He...

Excerpt: ...ntities) Responding Parties: None Motion for Determination of Good Faith Settlement The court considered the moving papers and Defendants Those Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's, London Subscribing to Policy Number HGB0140086 and Washington & Finnigan, Inc.'s response (not an opposition) that was filed on February 1, 2024. The court GRANTS Defendant's application for determination of good faith settlement. The court determines the settlement entere...

Excerpt: ...s. The Motion to Expunge Lien filed by Plaintiff Jose Villagomez is DENIED. Background This is a toxic tort action. On April 25, 2019, Jose Villagomez (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Does 1 through 100, alleging five causes of action for (1) Negligence; (2) Strict Liability – Failure to Warn; (3) Strict Liability – Design Defect; (4) Fraudulent Concealment; and (5) Breach of Implied Warranties. The Complaint alleges the following:...

Excerpt: ...opposition papers have been filed as of April 9, 2024. Defendant Varela filed notice of no opposition on April 2, 2024. The Court GRANTS Defendant Varela's unopposed motion to compel arbitration. The case is stayed pending binding arbitration as to the entire action. Background This is an action for breach of contract and related employment claims. On December 9, 2022, Omar Moreno (“Plaintiff”) filed his Complaint against Central City Communi...

Excerpt: ...n Filed: 07/20/21 2nd Amended Complaint Filed: 10/26/22 Trial Date: 05/20/24 Hearing date: April 11, 2024 Moving Party: Defendant Philip Michels, et al. Responding Party: Plaintiff Stanley Orwasher Motion for Summary Judgment or, in the alternative, Summary Adjudication The Court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply. The motion is DENIED. Background On October 26, 2022, Plaintiffs Stanley Orwasher, individually and the Estate of Ph...