Excerpt: ... OF ACTION This is a failure to pay rent case filed by Plaintiff Oakridge Family Homes, LP (Plaintiff) on October 10, 2023. On August 26, 2023, the Notice to Pay Rent or 30 Days to Quit was served on Defendants Karina Hernandez and Leilani Hernandez (Defendants). The Notice expired on September 26, 2023. Plaintiff filed proofs of personal and substituted service on November 15, 2023, indicating that Defendants were served on November 6, 2023. Def...

Excerpt: ...OCEEDING: Renewed Motion for Summary Adjudication as to the 12th Cause of Action in Plaintiff's Fourth Amended Complaint OPPOSITION: 1 May 2024 REPLY: 10 May 2024 TENTATIVE: Plaintiff's Renewed Motion for Summary Adjudication is denied. Plaintiff to give notice. BACKGROUND This action arises out of real estate development projects in Los Angeles, California concerning properties with assessor parcel numbers 4419 -015 -196, 4419 -015 -907, 4419 -0...

Excerpt: ... Rules of Court, Rule 3.1308(a)(1) whereby notice of intent to appear is requested. Unless the Court directs argument in the Tentative Ruling, no argument is requested and any party seeking argument should notify all other parties and the court by 4:00 p.m. on the court day before the hearing of the party's intention to appear and argue. The tentative ruling will become the ruling of the court if no argument is rec eived. Notice may be given eith...

Excerpt: ...ry awarded Plaintiff $10,000,000 with some express and potentially some implied adjustments. That same day, the Court entered judgment on the jury verdict, reducing the total verdict to $6,800,000, deducting the full amount of the past non-economic loss, and the full amount of the future non -economic loss that the jury awarded, and accounting for the comparative fault of Brian D. Witzer at 15%. Now, Plaintiff moves this Court to award costs and ...

Excerpt: ...ND INSTRUCTING LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO ENFORCE JUDGMENT BACKGROUND A. Allegations Plaintiff Robin Kim (“Plaintiff” or “Kim”), as sole trustee of the McIntosh Trust (“Trust” or “MT”), commenced this action against Defendants Yonatan Rabin and Liat Rabin and the company they owned and operated, Defendant Sapphire Development & Constructio n, Inc. (“SDC”).[1] Plaintiff alleges that the Trust owns real property loca...

Excerpt: ...s Plaintiff Sashae Garcia sues Defendant Molina Healthcare, Inc. (MHI), Marlene Grosch, and Does 1-20 pursuant to a March 14, 2022, Complaint alleging claims of (1) Discrimination on the Basis of Medical Condition and/or Disability in Violation of FEHA, (2) Retaliation for Complaining of Discrimination on the Basis of Medical Condition and/or Disability in Violation of FEHA, (3) Failure to Prevent Discrimination and Retaliation in Violation of FE...

Excerpt: ...or discrimination, retaliation, failure to engage and accommodate, and failure to prevent. On November 9, 2023, Defendant filed the instant motion for summary judgment or adjudication in the alternative. Plaintiff has not filed an opposition. LEGAL STANDARD The function of a motion for summary judgment or adjudication is to allow a determination as to whether an opposing party cannot show evidentiary support for a pleading or claim and to enable ...

Excerpt: ...iled this medical malpractice\ action against defendants Huntington Health and Huntington Memorial Hospital (collectively, “Defendants”) on November 2, 2022. Plaintiff alle\ ges that Defendants failed to provide a safe environment in which diagnosis, treatment and recovery could be carried out, failed to implement proper procedures, policies, protocols, guidelines, and rules, failed to insure adherence to existing procedures, policies, protoc...

Excerpt: ...n of EMTALA, 42 USC Section 13996dd, et seq. * *Request for Dismissal of the 2nd Cause of Action against defendant Alec Bradleigh Freling, M.D. filed and dismissal entered April 21, 2023. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND: Plaintiff Jamie Black alleges that in October of 2022, plaintiff, who had a history of depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD and schizophrenia, for which she had previously been placed on several 5150 involuntary psychiatric holds...

Excerpt: ...niel V. Behesnilian is ordered to release all funds presently held in his attorney -client trust account on behalf of Cemil Gunday, recovered in Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV15444, which shall be released to counsel for Defendants -in- Intervention Jason Cuellar, M.D.; John Greenfield, M.D.; Glendale Diagnostic Imaging Network, Inc.; San Dimas Pain Management Center, Inc.; Pasadena Laser & Surgery Center; Spectrum Health Center; Coas...

Excerpt: ...rd Studio Center, located at 4024 Radford Ave., Studio City, CA 91604. This action was filed against Defendants SMAC Entertainment, LLC (“SMAC”), Sony Pictures Television, Inc. (“Sony”), and Radford Studio Center, LLC (“Radford”). Plaintiff alleges she was on the premises in the course of her employment as a prop master for the television show “The Talk,” which was being taped at the premises. Plaintiff alleges at that time and pl...

Excerpt: ...es; (3) constructive discharge; and (4 - 5) intentional/negligent infliction of emotional distress. The operative First Amended Complaint, filed May 27, 2022, adds causes of action for discrimination, harassment, and violation of civil rights. Shekerdemian alleges that Desai hired him as the general manager at R Bar. Desai did not classify or pay Shekerdemian as an employee but rather as an independent contractor. Desai initially ignored Shekerde...

Excerpt: ...intiff Wendy Villalobos Saucedo, a minor by and through her guardian ad litem Manuel Villalobos Rodriguez (“Plaintiff”), alleges that Defendants Samsung SDI America, Inc. (“SDIA”), Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (“SEAI”), Doe Cell Phone Designer/Manu facturer/Distributer 1 -10, Cell Phone Battery Company/Manufacturer/Distributor/Designer Does 11 -20, AT&T Store, Doe Store/Owners/Employees 21 -30, AT&T Wireless Inc., AT&T Inc., and ...

Excerpt: ... Defendants Dena Waldon and Joe Ann Waldon entered into a written lease agreement whereby Defendants agreed to lease the premises located at 12246 Moorpark Street, Apt. 106T in Studio City from Plaintiff. The lease term was for 9 months, such that the lease expired on July 31, 2020. Per the latest rent increase, the current rent is alleged to be $3,529 per month, effective April 1, 2022. Plaintiff alleges that on September 7, 2021, Plaintiff serv...

Excerpt: ...es need not be responded to or, alternatively, that the number of specially prepared interrogatories as to defendant be limited. SUMMARY OF FACTS: Plaintiffs Jozef Gharabigi and Meganoush Azarjeh allege that in May of 2023 their vehicle was rear - ended by a vehicle being operated by defendant Narine Gharibyan while defendant was speeding and failed to keep proper distance. Plaintiffs allege that defe ndant caused damages to plaintiffs, as they s...

Excerpt: ...d the compl aint on October 19, 2020. Defendants have cross-complained against Plaintiffs, with a First Amended Cross - Complaint filed March 28, 2022. On April 12, 2024, 21 of the Plaintiffs filed the instant motion for protective order. Plaintiffs Jeremy Katz and Adrian Katz filed a joinder to the motion on April 22, 2024.[1] On May 6, 2024, Defendants Hung R. Wang, Vivine H. Wang, and VHW, LLC filed their opposition, and Defendant Paez filed a...

Excerpt: ... a preliminary injunction is granted as set forth below. BACKGROUND On August 4, 2023, David Feeley (“Feeley) and Porter Ranch Physical Therapy, Inc. (“Porter Ranch PT”) (collectively “Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint against Jeffrey R. Vargo (“Vargo”); Vargo Physical Therapy (“Vargo PT”) (collectively “Defendants”) ; and Doe s 1 to 50. The operative First Amended Complaint (“FAC”), filed November 30, 2023, alleges six caus...

Excerpt: ...led pursuant to this part. The proposed settlement shall be submitted to the agency at the same time that it is submitted to the court.” (Lab. Code, § 2699, su bd. (l)(2).) “[A] trial court should evaluate a PAGA settlement to determine whether it is fair, reasonable, and adequate in view of PAGA's purposes to remediate present labor law violations, deter future ones, and to maximize enforcement of state labor laws.” ( Moniz v. Adecco ...

Excerpt: ... Family Limited Partnership (“BFLP”) and Ruth Ann Biafora (“Ruth”) RESPONDING PARTY: Cross-Complainants and Plaintiffs in BC713448, BFLP, Joseph R. Biafora, Jr. (“Joseph Jr.”) and Diana Biafora Sparagna (“Diana”) The Court has considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers. BACKGROUND On April 15, 2002, the BFLP was formed by a written limited partnership agreement between Joseph Biafora, Sr. (“Joseph Sr.”) and his wife, ...

Excerpt: ...LLC, Casa La Merced, L.P., SPE Merced, LLC, and Doug Gilland STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an action for conversion and breach of contract filed on April 10, 2019. Plaintiffs allege that, after contracting with Defendants Gilland and Silver Tree to purchase a parcel of low -income elderly housing, Defendants conspired to sabotage Plaintif fs' efforts so that Defendants Housing Preservation, SPE Merced, and Casa La Merced...

Excerpt: ...t child abuse under Government Code section 815.6; and (2) The Eighth Cause of Action: Negligence under Government Code section 815.2. The jury found in favor of Defendant on the fifth cause of action, finding that the LAUSD did not violate its mandatory reporting duty under Penal Code section 11166. Now, Defendant moves for a judgment notwithstanding the verdict, arguing: (1) There is no claim for negligence because the jury found that the LAUSD...

Excerpt: ...Medical Center (“CSMC”), and Does 11 through 50 when Defendant Nune Badalyan (“Badalyan”) drove her vehicle over Plaintiff Soto's foot, causing her severe injuries. On September 29, 2021, Plaintiffs filed the Complaint in this action, asserting five causes of action: (1) Plaintiff Soto asserts a motor vehicle negligence claim against Badalyan and Does 1 through 10; (2) both Plaintiff assert a general negligence claim against Badalyan and ...

Excerpt: ...f and Jabari's Inc. against Lawrence and Moving Defendants' representation of Lawrence in that lawsuit. Moving Defendants previously brought a motion to strike under Code Civ. Proc. section 425.16, which extends protections to strategic lawsuits against public participation (“SLAPP” actions). On 1/31/24, the Court issued an order striking the entire Complain t as to Moving Defendants. Moving Defendants now move for an award of mandatory attor...

Excerpt: ...TING MOTION: Reasonable and good faith attempt to resolve informally: Yes, Ex. C FACTUAL BACKGROUND: Plaintiffs Ana I. Martinez and Alvaro O. Hernandez allege that in October of 2022, plaintiffs purchased a 2022 Kia EV6 with an accompanying written warranty issued by defendant Kia America Inc., pursuant to which Kia America, Inc. agreed to preserve or maintain the utility or performance of the vehicle or provide compensation if there was a failur...

Excerpt: ...egner; Douglas Sanchez; Dee Brothers; and Jed Wiltchik ; alleging elder financial abuse in connection with the sale of her residential home in January 2020. Stewart Title brought a cross -complaint for declaratory relief regarding implied indemnity/contribution against Cross -Defendants Jafiel D. Drinkwater, also known as Jafiel Drinkwater; Andre Nevin Wegner also known as (aka) Andre Wegner, aka Andre Falcon, aka Andre Nevil, aka Austin Taylor W...

Excerpt: ...ashi Kinoshita on December 10, 2019. The property at issue is located at 4002- 4004 West Burbank Blvd., Burbank, CA 91505. Plaintiff is the landlord of the property. Plaintiff alleges that its agent entered into a written agreement with the Kinoshitas on January 30, 2019 for a fixed term expiring January 31, 2024 with monthly rent of $13,700. Plaintiff alleges that it served a 3 -day notice to pay rent or quit on November 14, 2019. Plaintiff seek...

Excerpt: ...ended Complaint filed. • 07/10/23: Cross-Complaint filed. • 02/27/24: Cross -Complaint dismissed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an action for breach of contract, fraud, defamation, and declaratory relief. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants terminated his employment as CEO of Additive Circuits Technologies on false pretenses to avoid providing him the compensation and ownership interest due to him under the agreement. ...

Excerpt: ...n Defendant Los Angeles Unified School District (Defendant) moved to strike and/or tax Plaintiff Jane Doe's (Plaintiff) Cost Memo. Defendant placed into issue Plaintiff's Item nos. 4, 5, 11, 12, and 16, in the total amount of $39,550.80. Discussion Defendant's motion to strike the Cost Memo is unpersuasive because the motion failed to present any argument or legal authority to support its contention that the entire Cost Memo is improper. Defendan...

Excerpt: ...otice of intent to appear is requested. Unless the Court directs argument in the Tentative Ruling, no argument is requested and any party seeking argument should notify all other parties and the court by 4:00 p.m. on the court day before the hearing of the party's intention to appear and argue. The tentative ruling will become the ruling of the court if no argument is rec eived. Notice may be given either by email at [email protected] or by te...

Excerpt: ...ION Plaintiffs Adela Mercado, Francisco, Munoz, Hyun Sook Lim, Jorge Ochoa, and Ildeliza Ochoa (Plaintiffs) filed this action on May 18, 2020. One of the Defendants sued by Plaintiffs was San Francisco Townhomes Association. On November 1, 2023, San Francisco Townhomes' motion for summary judgment was granted. After the motion was granted, Defendants Golden State Claims Adjusters; Anchor Prime Builders, Inc.; Rober Lazo; Ramon Ulloa; and Jose Pab...

Excerpt: ...ion of plaintiff Katherine Vargas - Moreno, have Vargas-Moreno re- examined by their expert, Dr. Paul Kaloostian and take the deposition of plaintiff's surgeon, Dr. Stephen Kasimian. A Final Status Conference is scheduled for September 13, 2024 and trial is scheduled for October 14, 2024. BACKGROUND AND STATEMENT OF CONTENTIONS On September 14, 2019, Vargas -Moreno sustained the injuries at issue. On October 10, 2022, Dr. Kaloostian testified at ...

Excerpt: ...ion of plaintiff Katherine Vargas - Moreno, have Vargas-Moreno re- examined by their expert, Dr. Paul Kaloostian and take the deposition of plaintiff's surgeon, Dr. Stephen Kasimian. A Final Status Conference is scheduled for September 13, 2024 and trial is scheduled for October 14, 2024. BACKGROUND AND STATEMENT OF CONTENTIONS On September 14, 2019, Vargas -Moreno sustained the injuries at issue. On October 10, 2022, Dr. Kaloostian testified at ...

Excerpt: ...m unreasonable or oppressive demands, including unreasonable violations of the right of privacy of the person.” (CCP § 1987.1(a).) Defendant Clan Co issued a subpoena to Bank of America for two categories of documents. (Belisle Decl., Ex. A.) No. 1 demands, “Any and all DOCUMENTS, bank statements, checks, deposits, withdrawals, transactions related to NEDA ALHILALI's bank account number ending in 33961 between January 1, 2018 until the DATE ...

Excerpt: ...laintiff BMO Bank, N.A. (“Plaintiff”) NOTICE: OK RELIEF REQUESTED: An order to quash the service of summons and complaint upon Defendant MT&T. TENTATIVE RULING: The motion is DENIED. BACKGROUND This action arises from an alleged breach of contract. On October 18, 2023, Plaintiff initiated the action against Defendants MT&T, Salvador Medina (collectively, “Defendants”), and Does 1- 20. The Complaint alleges: (1) Breach of Written Agreement...

Excerpt: ...ing with defendants' products containing crystalline silica. Specially -Appearing Defendant STYLENQUAZA LLC (“Defendant LLC”) moves to quash service of the Summons and Complaint based on lack of personal jurisdiction. Plaintiffs oppose the motion. The Court previously continued Defendant LLC's motion to quash so that Plaintiffs could take the deposition of Defendant LLC's person most qualified. Defendant LLC and Plaintiff then filed supplemen...

Excerpt: ... Place and San Marino Street in Los Angeles. On November 2, 2021, Plaintiffs amended the complaint to name Fernan Marticio Balicoco (“Defendant”) as Doe 1. On January 10, 2022, Plaintiffs filed a request to dismiss, with prejudice, the causes of action in the complaint against Defendant Adelio Anglito Cruz (only). On August 19, 2022, the Court granted Defendant's first motion to quash service of summons and complaint, based on evidence that D...

Excerpt: ...ended Complaint filed. • 07/10/23: Cross-Complaint filed. • 02/27/24: Cross -Complaint dismissed. STATEMENT OF MATERIAL FACTS AND/OR PROCEEDINGS: This is an action for breach of contract, fraud, defamation, and declaratory relief. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants terminated his employment as CEO of Additive Circuits Technologies on false pretenses to avoid providing him the compensation and ownership interest due to him under the agreement. ...

Excerpt: ...g, no argument will be permitted unless a “ party notifies all other parties and the court by 4:00 p.m. on the court day before the hearing of the party's intention to appear and argue. The tentative ruling will become the ruling of the court if no notice of intent to appear is received.” Notice may be given either by email at [email protected] or by telephone at (818) 260 - 8412. ALLEGATIONS: Erik Sords (Plaintiff) brings this action agai...

Excerpt: ... (No Opposition) Name of Deponent: Albert Markarian David Yerushalmi Status of Deponent: Plaintiff (party) Defendant (party) DEPO ATTENDANCE REQUIRED BY: Formal Notice [Notice, Exhibit C] Formal Notice [Notice, Exhibit B] RELIEF REQUESTED BY MOVING PARTY: Markarian Order compelling the production of plaintiff Albert Markarian for deposition and the production by Markarian of all documents demanded at his prior deposition, without objections. Yeru...

Excerpt: ...to Special Interrogatories (Set One) (3) Motion to Compel Responses to Requests for Production of Documents (Set One) (4) Motion to Deem Admitted Requests for Admission (Set One) The court considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers. The court GRANTS Plaintiff's motion to compel responses to Form Interrogatories (Set One). The court orders Defendant to serve responses to Form Interrogatories (Set One), without objections , within 30 days ...

Excerpt: ...n of Song -Beverly Act – Breach of Implied Warranty, and (3) Violation of Song -Beverly Act Section 1793.2. MOTION 1 - RELIEF REQUESTED¿ “Plaintiff, BENIGNO T. EVARDONE, JR. (hereinafter “Plaintiff”), will, and hereby do, move for an order to compel responses, without objections, to Plaintiff's Requests for Production of Documents, Set One (“RFPs”). Plaintiff's Requests for Production of Do cuments, Set One, was initially served and ...

Excerpt: ...ness on March 14, 2024 Alternatively, order compelling responses pursuant to CCP section 2031.310 and/or 2031.300 as to requests from August 2024 [sic]. FACTUAL BACKGROUND: Plaintiff Gewo Khachadoorian alleges that in March of 2020 plaintiff commenced a boyfriend -girlfriend relationship with defendant Talin Mouradian, who was working at a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility. Defendant Mouradian represented that she was an expert and well -i...

Excerpt: ...ACKGROUND On June 25, 2021, Plaintiff Marchel Gabrielle Auguste (“Plaintiff” or “Auguste”) filed a Complaint (the “Auguste Lawsuit”) against Defendant Thomas Wesley Pentz (“Defendant” or “Pentz”), alleging causes of action for (1) Sexual Battery; (2) Gender Violence ; (3) Violation of the Ralph Civil Rights Act; (4) Violation of the Tom Bane Civil Rights Act; (5) Action Based on Civil Code § 1708.85; (6) Intentional Intrusion...

Excerpt: ...es to requests for production is granted. Plaintiff's requests for sanctions are granted in part and denied in part. Dolce's request for sanctions is denied. Background On May 26, 2020, Plaintiff Renee Agnew (“Plaintiff”) filed the complaint in this action against Defendants Jensen Enterprises, Inc., Jensen Precast, and Does 1 through 50, asserting causes of action for premises liability and negligence arising out of inju ries Plaintiff alleg...

Excerpt: ...sion. On October 13, 2023, Plaintiff Ivana Medina filed a complaint against Defendants Francis Mendoza Pacia, Melizza Mendoza Pacia, and Emanual Pacia for motor vehicle and general negligence. [TENTATIVE] RULING Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Further Responses to Request for Production of Documents from Defendant Francis Mendoza Pacia, Set One is GRANTED, in part. Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Further Responses to Form Interrogatories from Defendant...

Excerpt: ...The Shamsi Law Firm a Professional Corporation (“Shamsi Firm”) and attorney Shahab Sean Shamsi (“Mr. Shamsi”) (collectively, “Defendants”). Plaintiff alleges that the underlying action involved a slip -and -fall incident that occurred on September 23, 2020 at a Cardenas Market. She alleges that she promptly retained the legal services of Shamsi Firm on September 29, 2020. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants failed to act as an advocate ...

Excerpt: ...Unless the Court directs argument in the Tentative Ruling, no argument is requested and any party seeking argument should notify all other parties and the court by 4:00 p.m. on the court day before the hearing of the party's intention to appear and argue. The tentative ruling will become the ruling of the court if no argument is rec eived. Notice may be given either by email at [email protected] or by telephone at (818) 260 - 8412. ALLEGATIONS...

Excerpt: ...ted, in part, and denied, in part, as set forth below. Further responses are due within 30 days. Sanctions are denied. I. BACKGROUND On August 20, 2021, Plaintiffs Yedam, Inc. (“Yedam") and Eun Kyung Choi (“Choi") brought this breach of loyalty and unfair business practices action against Daniel N. Lee (“Lee") and Jin Sook Lee (together, “the Lees"), and DM Cosmetics, Inc. (“DM Cosmetics"). On March 15, 2022, Plainti...

Excerpt: ...g this action against Julie Lynn McIntire dba Golden Bear Management (McIntire), Carol Lee Walsh (Walsh), and the Carol Lee Walsh Trust (Trust) (collectively Defendants) in connection with an alleged mold issue in Plaintiffs' former apartment. Plaintiffs allege they experienced adverse health conditions while residing at 4918 Cahuenga Boulevard, North Hollywood, CA 91601 which ultimately forced them to vacate the premises. Before the Court are a ...

Excerpt: ... follows: On April 25, 2021, Plaintiff purchased a new 2020 Chevrolet Sonic (“Vehicle”) manufactured by GM. During the warranty period the vehicle developed defects. LEGAL STANDARD Attorney's fees are mandatory to the prevailing plaintiff under the Song- Beverly Act. (Kim v.Euromotors West/The Auto Gallery (2007) 149 Cal.App.4th 170, 178; Drouin v. Fleetwood Enterprises (1985) 163 Cal.App.3d 486, 493. Pursuant to California Civil Code, Sectio...