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: ...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: ...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: ...rike The court has considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers. The court SUSTAINS William Rawlings' demurrer to the third and sixth causes of action of the First Amended Complaint, with 20 days leave to amend. The court SUSTAINS William Rawlings' demurrer to the fifth cause of action of the First Amended Complaint without leave to amend. The Motion to Strike is MOOT because the court sustained the demurrer with leave to amend as to the t...

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...

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: ...Admitted Requests for Admission (Set One) (3) Motion to Compel Responses to Form Interrogatories (Set One) (4) Motion to Compel Responses to Special Interrogatories (Set One) The court considered the moving papers. No opposition was received. The court GRANTS Plaintiff's motion to compel responses to Special Interrogatories (Set One). The court orders defendant Bolsabuy, Inc. to serve verified responses, without objections , to Special Interrogat...

Excerpt: ...on the Pleadings The Court has considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers. The Court DENIES Defendant's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings. Background Plaintiff R.K. filed this action against Defendant on May 19, 2022. The operative First Amended Complaint alleges causes of action for negligence and negligent hiring, training, and supervision, based on childhood sexual abuse while under the care of Defendant. Legal Standard A motion fo...

Excerpt: ...n The court has considered the moving papers. No opposition has been received. The court GRANTS Defendant Mission Critical Restoration Services, Inc. dba Servpro of Torrance's motion for site inspection. The site inspection of Plaintiffs' premises shall occur within 30 days of this Order. Also, the court GRANTS the request for monetary sanctions against Plaintiffs and their attorney of record, jointly and severally, in the reduced amount of $622....

Excerpt: ...r Responses to RFPs (Set One) (2) Motion to Compel Further Responses to RFPs (Set Two) (3) Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories (Set One) The Court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, as well as the parties' Joint Statement. Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Further Responses to RFPs (Set One) is GRANTED as to RFP Nos. 28 -34 and DENIED as to RFP Nos. 1- 27. Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Further Responses to RF...

Excerpt: ...position has been received. The court GRANTS Defendants' motion to compel compliance with subpoena duces tecum. Specialty Eye Center is ordered to produce the requested documents within twenty (20) days of this Order. Background This is a legal malpractice case. Plaintiff Lisa Berberian filed this action on October 5, 2022 against defendants Stephan Filip P.C. and Stephan Airapetian, alleging causes of action for (1) Professional Negligence; (2) ...

Excerpt: ...NIES in part Plaintiff's motion to tax costs. The court taxes Defendant Mueller's memorandum of costs in the amount of $5,500. Thus, the court awards Defendant Mueller costs in the reduced amount of $9,760.71. Background On April 21, 2021, Plaintiff John Ploense (“Plaintiff”) initiated this action against Defendants Timothy Mueller (“Mueller”) and Abxtract Tattoo LLC, alleging the following causes of action: (1) negligence; (2) breach of ...

Excerpt: ... Aldibert Esteban, Maisha Sykes, Deborah Berens, and Linda Hinkley Responding Party: None Motion for Final Approval of Class Action Settlement and Provisional Certification of Class The Court has considered the moving papers and supplemental briefing. No opposition was received. The Court GRANTS Plaintiffs' motion for final approval of class action settlement. Counsel is awarded $8,000,000 in fees and $60,000 in costs. The administrator is awarde...

Excerpt: ...dena Responding Party: None (1) Cross- Defendant Gardena Hospital, L.P. dba Memorial Hospital of Gardena's Motion for Order to Compel Cross- Complainant Cunningham and Guerra Enterprises, Inc dba Guerra-Cunningham -Bagues Funeral Directors' Responses to Request for Production of Documents, Set One (2) Cross- Defendant Gardena Hospital, L.P. dba Memorial Hospital of Gardena's Motion for Order to Compel Cross- Complainant Cunningham and Guerra Ente...

Excerpt: ... moving papers, opposition, and reply. Defendant Robert O'Neill's Motion to Continue Trial is DENIED. Background This case stems from allegations for breach of contract and money owed. On February 1, 2019 CR&R Incorporated (Plaintiff) entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement whereby the assets of a separate company – United Pacific Waste – were acquired. (Complaint, ¶ 7.) Included in these assets was a contract where United Pacific Waste pro...

Excerpt: ...n Filed: 07/20/21 2nd Amended Complaint Filed: 10/26/22 Trial Date: 05/20/24 Hearing date: March 29, 2024 Moving Party: Defendant Philip Michels Responding Party: Plaintiffs Stanley Orwasher and Estate of Phyllis Orwasher Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories (Set One) The Court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply. The motion is GRANTED, further responses in 20 days. The request for sanctions is also GRANTE...