Excerpt: ... This is a premises liability action. Before the court is a motion for trial preference under Code of Civil Procedure section 36. Plaintiff Haykgohi Zargarian moves for an order granting a trial preference and setting the case for trial within 120 days of the hearing. Plaintiff argues that she is entitled to a trial preference under Code of Civil Procedure section 36, subdivision (a), because (1) she is over the age of 70; (2) she has a substanti...

Excerpt: ...) filed a Complaint against Defendants Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco”) and DOES 1 to 25, alleging causes of action for general negligence and premises liability. The complaint was later amended to substitute Defendant John Grove (“Grove”) for Doe 1. Plaintiff alleges that she tripped over a parking block outside a Costco store in Burbank. On December 15, 2023, Defendant Grove filed a demurrer to the first and second causes of acti...

Excerpt: ... to Strike Punitive Damages from Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint The court considered the moving papers filed in connection with Defendant's motion to strike. No opposition papers were filed. BACKGROUND On September 14, 2023, Plaintiff Sergio Corona (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint against Defendants Sevan Safyani (“Defendant”) and DOES 1 through 50, inclusive, alleging a single cause of action for negligence. The Complaint arises from...

Excerpt: ...aint The court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with the demurrer. BACKGROUND On December 21, 2022, Plaintiff Zhora Baghdasarian (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint against Defendants R Hazelhurst, M.R. Investments, MRVL Investments, Rami Grinwald, and DOES 1 through 100, inclusive, alleging 14 causes of action. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants wrongfully evicted her from a property she has rented si...

Excerpt: ...Defendant DP Care, Inc. dba Case Valle RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiffs Jamshid Nazarian, deceased, by and through his personal/legal representative, Carineh Nazarian; Carineh Nazarian, individually; and Gohar Nazarian, individually. Defendant DP Care, Inc. dba Case Valle's Demurrer to Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint The court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with this motion. BACKGROUND This is an el...

Excerpt: ...OR SANCTIONS MOVING PARTY: Plaintiff Nicholas Slaick RESPONDING PARTY: Defendant General Motors, LLC Motion to Compel Deposition of Defendant General Motors, LLC's Person(s) Most Qualified with Production of Documents and Request for Monetary Sanctions The court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with Plaintiff's motion. Motion to Compel Further Responses to Request for Production from Defendant General...

Excerpt: ...LLC RESPONDING PARTY: MIDO KHALIL D/B/A PYRAMIDO RESTAURANT Plaintiff Jaclyn, LLC's Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint The court considered the moving papers and notice of no opposition filed in connection with this motion. BACKGROUND This is a commercial unlawful detainer action. On October 25, 2023, plaintiff Jaclyn, LLC (Plaintiff) filed this action against defendant Mido Khalil d/b/a Pyramido Restaurant (Defendant) and Does 1 t...

Excerpt: ...on of Good Faith Settlement The court considered the moving papers filed in connection with this motion. No opposition papers were filed. BACKGROUND On April 26, 2021, Plaintiff Miguel Mora (“Plaintiff”) filed a complaint against Defendants 5547 Cleon Avenue, LLC (“Cleon”), Herc Rentals, Inc. (“Herc”), and DOES 1 to 50, inclusive, which arises from Plaintiff allegedly falling off a boom lift/cherry picker. On August 2, 2022, Plaintiff...

Excerpt: ...ndant James J. Jaber, M.D. RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiffs Carmen Onate, Eliana Jussen, and Mario Meza Defendant's Motion to Quash Deposition Subpoena, Request for a Protective Order, and Request for Sanctions The court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with this motion. Defendant's Motion to Quash is GRANTED. As such the motion for a protective order is moot. The request for sanctions is DENIED. BACKGROU...

Excerpt: ...ROM DEFENDANT FCA US LLC, AND REQUEST FOR SANCTIONS MOVING PARTIES: Plaintiffs Gabriel L. Angulo and Gabriel Angulo Jr. RESPONDING PARTY: Defendant FCA US LLC Motion to Compel Further Response to Special Interrogatories and Request for Sanctions The court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with this motion. BACKGROUND Plaintiffs Gabriel L. Angulo and Gabriel Angulo Jr. (“Plaintiffs”) filed this acti...

Excerpt: ...NT AND MOTION TO STRIKE PORTIONS THEREOF MOVING PARTIES: Defendants Levine Management Group, Inc. and Karina Akhtar RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiffs Blooming Life Hospice and Narine Rafikovna Shakhmuradyan Demurrer to the Third, Fifth and Sixth Causes of Action in Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint; Motion to Strike Portions of Plaintiffs' Second Amnded Complaint The court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply papers filed in connecti...

Excerpt: ...ld Plumbing and Kyle Koji Hiraoka RESPONDING PARTY: None Motion to Strike Portions of the Complaint The c ourt considered the moving papers. The motion is unopposed. BACKGROUND On August 4, 2023, Plaintiffs Narciso Dublan Lopez (“Lopez”) and Virgina Garcia (“Garcia”) (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) filed this action against Defendants Hot & Cold Plumbing, Inc. (“Hot & Cold”) and Kyle Koji Hiraoka (“Hiraoka”) (collectively, “Def...

Excerpt: ...P, INCL, AND AMERICAN GUARD SERVICES, INC.'S MOTIONS TO COMPEL ARBITRATION MOVING PARTIES: (1) Defendant S&S Entities, LLC (2) Defendant Vets Securing America, Inc. (3) S&S Management Services, LLC (4) Worldwide Sourcing Group, Inc. (5) American Guard Services, Inc. RESPONDING PARTY: (1)-(5) Plaintiff Creditors Adjustment Bureau, Inc. Motions to Compel Arbitration The court considered the moving papers and non- opposition papers. No reply papers ...

Excerpt: ...OVING PARTIES: Plaintiffs U-Haul Co. of California, U -Haul Co. of Arizona, and Arcoa Risk Retention Group, Inc. RESPONDING PARTY: N/A - Unopposed Plaintiffs' Motion To Set Aside And Vacate The Court's December 21, 2023 Dismissal Of Plaintiffs' Complaint The court considered the moving papers filed in connection with this motion. BACKGROUND This case stems from allegations of a staged motor vehicle collision involving Hayk Aleksandrovich, Armen M...

Excerpt: ...NDING PARTY: Plaintiff Tabitha De La Torre Motion for Relief from Waiver The court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with Defendant's motion. Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories, Set One, and Request for Sanctions The court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with Plaintiff's motion. BACKGROUND On June 2, 2023, Plaintiff Tabitha De La...

Excerpt: ... PARTY: Defendant Glendale Adventist Medical Center dba Adventist Medical Glendale RESPONDING PARTIES: None (no opposition filed as of February 5, 2024) 1. Motion to Deem RFAs on Plaintiff Eloise Ferrer Admitted 2. Motion to Deem RFAs on Plaintiff Patrick Ferrer Admitted The court has considered the moving papers filed in connection with these motion s. BACKGROUND On May 5, 2023, Plaintiffs Eloise Ferrer and Patrick Ferrer filed the operative fir...

Excerpt: ...G PARTY: None Motion to Deem Requests for Admissions Admitted The court considered the moving papers filed in connection with this motion. BACKGROUND On June 9, 2023, Plaintiffs Andreas George, McKenna Warde, Jaxon Eddy, by and through his Guardian ad Litem Andreas George filed a complaint against Defendants Jia Lun Shao and Eya “Rei” Hua, alleging (1) Breach of Contract; (2) Statutory Breach of the Warranty of Habitability; (3) Tortious Brea...

Excerpt: .... 36(ah The court considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with this motion. BACKGROUND Plaintiff Barbara Steinhauer filed this personal injuty action on October 17, 2023, against Defendants Walmart, Inc. and Hal Halmon. Plaintiff, an 83-year-old woman, alleges that she tripped and fell at the subject premises, Walmart Supercenter #5686 at 1301 N Victory Pl, Burbank, CA 91502, over a pallet Plaintiff moves for an or...

Excerpt: ...None. Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint The court considered the moving papers filed in connection with this motion. BACKGROUND On January 31, 2023, Plaintiff Maggie Young filed this Complaint against Defendants Alpaca Apartments, LLC; ADR/Preferred Business Properties; and DOES 1 through 50, inclusive, alleging causes of action for: (1) Negligence; (2) Breach of Contract; (3) Breach of the Implied Warranty of Habitabi lity; (4) Pr...

Excerpt: ... PARTIES: Defendants Estate of Patrick Aaron Levine and Levine Foot & Ankle, Inc. RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff Arno Sepanossian Demurrer to Complaint The court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with this demurrer. BACKGROUND On March 16, 2023, Plaintiff Arno Sepanossian filed the Complaint against Defendants Estate of Patrick Aaron Levine, Deceased; Levine Foot & Ankle, Inc.; Elite Foot & Ankle; Provide...

Excerpt: ... OF POSSESSION MOVING PARTIES: Plaintiff Financial Services Vehicle Trust RESPONDING PARTY: None Application for Writ of Possession The court considered the moving papers filed in connection with this motion. BACKGROUND On November 22, 2023, Plaintiff Financial Services Vehicle Trust filed a complaint against Defendants Armen Vardanyan and Mariam Vardanyan, alleging (1) Breach of Contract; (2) Common Count; (3) Claim & Delivery; and (4) Conversio...

Excerpt: ...Y: Plaintiff Pobeda Services Inc. Motion for Demurrer with Motion to Strike BACKGROUND Plaintiff Pobeda Services Inc. (“Plaintiff”) is a corporation doing business in the County of Los Angeles. (Complaint ¶ 18.) In approximately 2014, Pobeda opened an account with defendant U.S. Bank. (“U.S. Bank”). (Id. ¶ 19.) Plaintiff alleges that in or around April 11, 2023, it became aware of multiple fraudulent charges to its account. (Id. ¶ 21)....

Excerpt: ...urrer with Motion to Strike BACKGROUND Plaintiff Pobeda Services Inc. (“Plaintiff”) is a corporation doing business in the County of Los Angeles. (Complaint ¶ 18.) In approximately 2014, Pobeda opened an account with defendant U.S. Bank. (“U.S. Bank”). (Id. ¶ 19.) Plaintiff alleges that in or around April 11, 2023, it became aware of multiple fraudulent charges to its account. (Id. ¶ 21). Plaintiff notified U.S. Bank and followed U.S. ...

Excerpt: ...TIES: Defendant ARRI Americas, Inc., formerly known as ARRI Inc. RESPONDING PARTY: None filed. Demurrer and Motion to Strike The court considered the moving papers filed in connection with the demurrer and motion. No opposition has been filed. BACKGROUND Plaintiff Joseph Michaels (“Plaintiff”) sued Defendants Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution Inc., Bonanza Productions Inc., and Showtime Networks, ...

Excerpt: ...Select Insurance Company Demurrer The court considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with this motion. BACKGROUND Plaintiff Progressive Select Insurance Company (“Plaintiff”) initiated this action against Defendant Elva Saldana (“Defendant”) and Does 1 -50, asserting the following causes of action: (1) declaratory relief; and (2) specific performance. The operative complaint alleges that Plaintiff's i...