Excerpt: ...iff Solutech Pharmaceuticals, LLC CASE HISTORY: • 02/19/19: Complaint filed [lead case]. • 03/04/19: Cross-Complaint filed [lead case]. • 03/15/19: First Amended Complaint filed [lead case]. • 04/25/19: First Amended Cross-Complaint filed by Blaine Laboratories as to Paul Edalat et al. [lead case]. • 05/10/19: Second Amended Complaint filed [lead case]. • 06/05/19: Complaint filed [19STCV19489]. • 09/24/19: Cross-Complaint filed by ...

Excerpt: ...sition. On May 2, 2024, Plaintiff filed a reply. Allegations of the Operative FAC The FAC alleges that: Plaintiff is the owner of a condominium unit located at 136 South Clark Drive, Unit 5, Los Angeles, CA and by virtue of said ownership is a member/shareholder of the Clark Drive Homeowners Association. FAC ¶ 1. Defendant is a common interest homeowner association that oversee real property development consisting of 8 individual condominium uni...

Excerpt: ...en's socks in the United States and internationally via online services such as Amazon.com without Miri's consent. On August 22, 2022, Miri filed a complaint, asserting causes of action against TSI, Bok, TJ International, Taijin and DOES 1 -100 for: 1. Trademark Infringement Under 15 U.S.C. § 1114(1) 2. False Designation of Origin Under 15 U.S.C. § 1125(a) 3. Unfair Competition Under Bus. & Prof. Code §§ 17200 et seq. 4. Common Law Trademark ...

Excerpt: ...aintiff) business entity previously filed suit agamst Defendant City National Bank, N.A„ alleging (1) race and color discrimination; (2) retaliation; (3) failure to prevent discrimination and retaliation; (4) unfair business practices; (5) intentional infliction of emotional distress; and (6) fraud and deceit for allegedly discrimmating against it three times in five years for exercising its "freedom of speech" by "making a complaint about bein...

Excerpt: ...tion without leave to amend. The motion to strike is MOOT in part and GRANTED with leave to amend in part. Discussion This is a derivative action filed by Plaintiff Steven Liu on behalf of Defendant Saratoga Maintenance Corporation (“Saratoga”). Plaintiff originally pursued this action in his individual capacity, (see Case No. 19STCV25459), and alleged seven causes of act ion against Saratoga, Defendant John Leon, Defendant Frank Macciola, an...

Excerpt: ...h Causes of Action. The Court GRANTS the motion to strike paragraph 2 of Lo's prayer for relief and paragraph 2 of Chang's prayer for relief with leave to amend, but DENIES the motion to strike paragraph 77 and paragraph 2 of Wang's prayer for relief. Cross -Complainants must file and serve an amended cross -complaint within 20 days of the Court's order. Plaintiff is ordered to give notice of the Court's ruling within five calendar days of this o...

Excerpt: ...evens Defendants' demurrer is sustained with leave to amend. The motion to strike is denied as moot. Plaintiffs are granted 30 days leave to amend. Defendants to give notice. BACKGROUND O n November 15, 2019, Sean Michaels (“Michaels”) and PB Consulting, LLC (collectively “Plaintiffs”) filed a Complaint against Christopher M. Stevens; the Law Office of Christopher M. Stevens (collectively “Stevens”); LKP Global Law (“LKP”) and Doe...

Excerpt: ...3, Plaintiffs Juan Carlos Antonio and Belen Solano filed a complaint against Defendants Martha Mejia Campos and Cristine Annete Mejia Johnson for Violation Rent Stabilization Ordinance, Breach of the Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing , Unlawful and Unfair Business Practices in Violation of Business and Professions Code §17200, and Implied Warranty of Habitability. The parties entered into a rental agreement. Plaintiffs allege the unit they...

Excerpt: ...on arises out of Plaintiff Cam Luu's (Plaintiff) employment as a non- exempt employee with Defendants JV Property Management & Brokerage, Inc. (JVPM) and Noble Property Services, LLC (NPS) (collectively, Defendants) as an hourly leasing agent and concierge from approximately May 2021 until February 2022. (Complaint ¶1). On 3/2/22, Plaintiff gave written notice to the Labor Workforce and Development Agency (LWDA) and to Defendants of Plaintiff's ...

Excerpt: ...; Zou was named as its Director, CEO and CFO, while Cui was named as its Secretary. On August 29, 2020, Qian Yu (“Yu”) visited Zou/Cui 's house, during which time an oral agreement was entered into wherein Yu would become a 20% shareholder of CC Express for a $10,000.00 investment and Zou/Cui were to remain equal, majority shareholders with 40% each of the remaining shares. On September 4, 2020, CC Express received Yu's $10,000 investment. On...

Excerpt: ...st Amended Complaint filed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: Plaintiff was terminated by the Los Angeles Police Department following a Board of Rights hearing regarding misconduct by Plaintiff. Plaintiff alleges that her termination was in retaliation for whistleblowing regarding misconduct of other police officers . Plaintiff moves for discovery of peace officer personnel records pursuant to Evidence Code section 1043. TENTATIVE R...

Excerpt: ...I. Background A. Relevant Procedural History On August 25, 2022, Plaintiff Danny Bakewell, Sr. served a deposition notice on Defendant OneUnited Bank's General Counsel, Robert Cooper. On March 13, 2023, Plaintiff again served a deposition notice on Robert Cooper. On March 28, 2023, Plaintiff again served a deposition notice on Robert Cooper. On May 11, 2023, Plaintiff again served a deposition notice on Robert Cooper. On May 12, 2023, defense cou...

Excerpt: ...AL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is a toxic tort action alleging that Plaintiff Melendez -Murillo developed silicosis and consequential injuries by breathing in dust from Defendants' stone products generated by his work as a fabricator and polisher of stone countertops. Plaintiffs move for leave to file a First Amended Complaint. TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint is GRANTED conditioned on the revision...

Excerpt: ... (jointly, "Plaintiffs') filed this action against Defendants SMA Advisors LLC and Sulaiman Muhammad. The Complaint alleges causes of action for (1) breach of contract and (2) professional negligence. SM Advisors LLC and Sulaiman Muhammad (jointly, "Defendants") now move for an order granting summary judgment in their favor and against Plaintiffs on Plaintiffs' Complaint In the alternative, Defendants seek an order summarily adjudicating certain ...

Excerpt: ...(“UBE”) alleges that its former Director of Operations, Defendant Joice Yuliani, created the company Defendant Prime Machining, LLC, with her husband, Defendant Panji Budiman. Defendant Yuliani then used her position within UBE to fast- track the sale of equipment from Prime Machining to UBE, without UBE's knowledge of Defendant's interest in Prime Machining. Prime has cross -complained against UBE for the alleged failure to pay for goods rec...

Excerpt: ...ed to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a lemon law matter. On November 24, 2020, the Court compelled this matter to arbitration. Since that time, Plaintiff Vladimir Ouzdin did not initiate arbitration. Plaintiff now seeks reconsideration of the Court's November 24, 2020, arbitration order on the basis of new law that indicates that a non-signatory manufacturer like BMW of North America, LLC cann...

Excerpt: ..., they are strongly encouraged to appear by LACourtConnect rather than in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On July 28, 2021, Plaintiff Jeremy Pfau filed the operative Complaint against Defendants Riko Wiemer International, LLC and Riko Wiemer (actually spelled “Weimer”) for (1) violation of Labor Code §§ 1182.12, 1194, 1197, 1197.1, and 1198 (Unpaid Wages); (2) violation of Labor Code §§ 226.7 and 1198 (Failure to Authorize and Permit...

Excerpt: ... and Karen Betancur 's demurrer without leave to amend. The court has read and considered the moving papers and opposition (no reply was filed), and renders the following tentative decision. A. Statement of the Case 1. The Petition Petitioner Richter filed the Petition against Respondents and Real Parties -in -Interest Ariela Lousky (“Lousky”) and Universal Home Design, Inc. (“Design”) on October 17, 2023, alleging (1) traditional mandamu...

Excerpt: ...Material Facts OPPOSITION PAPERS: 1. Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Opposition to Motion for Summary Adjudication 2. Separate Statement of Undisputed Material Facts 3. Declaration of Lauren Kutasi REPLY PAPERS: 1. Reply in Support of Motion for Summary Adjudication 2. Evidentiary Objections BACKGROUND Plaintiff Lauren Kutasi (“Plaintiff”) filed a First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) alleging causes of action for (1) Tortuous [sic] Bre...

Excerpt: ...considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers filed in connection with this motion. EVIDENTIARY OBJECTIONS The court declines to rule on defendant AIDS Healthcare Foundation's evidentiary objections, filed on May 2, 2024, because those objections are directed to evidence that is not material to the court's disposition of this motion. (Code Civ. Proc., § 437c, subd. (q).) REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE The court grants defendant AIDS Healthcar...

Excerpt: ... Devin Davis (collectively, “Responding Plaintiffs”). In the alternative, Defendants request summary adjudication. The Court DENIES Defendants' motion for summary judgment. The Court DENIES Defendants' motion for summary adjudication. Background This is a landlord- tenant case. Danielle Diab, Harley Lally, Devin Davis, Karin Neuman, Laura Ramanei, and Claire Johnson (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) are tenants at real property located at 201 ...

Excerpt: ..."Plaintiff') filed this action against defendants County of Los Angeles ("the County"), City of Los Angeles ("the City"), Richard Ho ("Ho"), and Does 1 to 50 for damages arising from a trip and fall over an uneven and raised sidewalk. Plaintiff alleges that on December 20, 2020, he was riding his bicycle on the sidewalk of Tulsa Street when he tripped and fell on a part ofthe sidewalk located at 16854 Tulsa Street, Granada Hills, CA 91344. Plaint...

Excerpt: ...C (Bravery, LLC). On 8/17/2021, Baker and Bravery, LLC filed a cross -complaint (XC) against BMI and Erika Stallings, alleging: (1) declaratory judgment; (2) declaratory judgment; (3) breach of contract; (4) breach of fiduciary duty; (5) constructive fraud; (6) intentional infliction of emotional distress; and (7) fraudulent inducement On 2/23/2024, Adam Bravery, LLC (Bravery) moves for summary judgment. Discussion Bravery contends that there are...

Excerpt: ...iff's third and fourth causes of action is GRANTED. Background On December 15, 2022, Plaintiff Ana Gonzalez (“Plaintiff”) filed this employment action against Defendants The Regents of the University of California (“the Regents”) and Frederick Bush (“Bush”) alleging the following causes of action: C/A 1: Discrimination Based on Gender [Gov. Code § 12940(a)] against the Regents C/A 2: Discrimination Based on Race [Gov. Code § 12940(a...

Excerpt: ...s and then entered into subcontracts with SCEI and its assignor InScope Innovation, Inc. (“InScope”). Alliance filed a Cross-Complaint against SCEI for breaches of contract. After the Court sustained a demurrer with leave to amend, Alliance filed a First Amended Cross -Complaint (FACC) for breaches of subcontract agreements it had with SCEI and InScope. SCE I demurs to the FACC and Alliance opposes the demurrer. LEGAL STANDARD Demurrers are t...