Excerpt: ...ugh their companies (East Rex, Yinrex, and Bonds) formed a general partnership (Seaker) to own, develop, operate, lease, and deal with real and personal property in San Francisco (specifically, real property at 135 Post Street). Cross-complainants Seaker, Yinrex, Anson Chan, and Bonds allege that cross-defendant Johnson Chan misappropriated assets, engaged in self-dealing behavior, and wasted corporate assets with the aid of a company attorney, J...

Excerpt: ...ugh their companies (East Rex, Yinrex, and Bonds) formed a general partnership (Seaker) to own, develop, operate, lease, and deal with real and personal property in San Francisco (specifically, real property at 135 Post Street). Cross-complainants Seaker, Yinrex, Anson Chan, and Bonds allege that cross-defendant Johnson Chan misappropriated assets, engaged in self-dealing behavior, and wasted corporate assets with the aid of a company attorney, J...

Excerpt: ... this motion. Prior to the hearing all parties to the motion will be asked to sign a stipulation agreeing that the motion may be heard by the Pro Tem Judge. If all parties to the motion sign the stipulation, the hearing will proceed the Judge Pro Tem who will decide the motion with the same authority as a Superior Court Judge. If a party appears by telephone, the stipulation may signed via fax or consent to sign given by email. If not all parties...

Excerpt: ... the California State Bar who meets all the requirements set forth in CRC 2.812 to serve as a temporary judge, has been assigned to hear this motion. Prior to the hearing all parties to the motion will be asked to sign a stipulation agreeing that the motion may be heard by the Pro Tem Judge. If all parties to the motion sign the stipulation, the hearing will proceed before the Judge Pro Tem who will decide the motion with the same authority as a ...

Excerpt: ...on is a "consumer" arbitration and the protections of CCP 1281.97 et seq. apply. CCP 1280(c) defines a "consumer" as "an individual who seeks, uses, or acquires, by purchase or lease, any goods or services for personal, family, or household purposes." The JAMS initiating form similar defines consumer arbitrations as applying to "individuals." (Buchanan Decl., par. 7). Here, plaintiff Kwan signed the legal services agreement with defendant Thoits ...

Excerpt: ...r mandatory relief under CCP 473(b) is denied as follows. Elias argues his attorneys committed excusable neglect by failing to oppose defendant Lyft, Inc. 's motion to dismiss for forum non conveniens. The mandatory relief provision of CCP 473(b) directs the court to relieve a party from entry of judgment caused by their attorney's mistake, inadvertence, surprise, or excusable neglect. An application for mandatory relief, however, must be brought...

Excerpt: ... denied. Defendants' request for judicial notice is granted. "Litigation of an anti- SLAPP motion involves a two-step process. First, the moving defendant bears the burden of establishing that the challenged allegations or claims arise from protected activity in which the defendant has engaged. Second, for each claim that does arise from protected activity, the plaintiff must show the claim has at least minimal merit." (Bonni v. St. Joseph Health...

Excerpt: ...l the requirements set forth in CRC 2.812 to serve as a temporary judge, has been assigned to hear this motion. Prior to the hearing all parties to the motion will be asked to sign a stipulation agreeing that the motion may be heard by the Pro Tem Judge. If all parties to the motion sign the stipulation, the hearing will proceed before the Judge Pro Tem who will decide the motion with the same authority as a Superior Court Judge. If a party appea...

Excerpt: ...der Staying Proceedings Defendant BB/CCs motion for declaratory relief and clarification of January 25, 2023 order staying proceedings" is denied. A focus of this construction litigation is whether Uponor, Inc. PEX plumbing pipes in an apartment building are defective. That is among issues being resolved in an arbitration between some of the same parties. Thus, the court granted a defense motion to stay this court case pending completion of the a...

Excerpt: ... Alireza Alavi's motion for summary judgment is denied. On a summary judgment motion, the court strictly construes the moving party's evidence and liberally construes the opposing evidence. (See Stratton v. First National Life Insurance Co. (1989) 210 Cal.App.3d 1071, 1083.) In opposition, plaintiff presents expert evidence that Alavi caused plaintiff's injuries. (Response to UMFs 27; Declarations of Deborah Gold, M.D. and Lance Downing, M.D.) "A...

Excerpt: ...e entered in 2005-some 18 years ago. Defendant cannot obtain relief under CCP 473(b) or CCP 473.5 because the motion is untimely. (CCP 473(b) [the motion "shall be made within a reasonable time, in no case exceeding six months, after the judgment"]; CCP 473.5(a) ["The notice of motion shall be served and filed within a reasonable time, but in no event exceeding the earlier of: (i) two years after entry of a default judgment against him or her; or...

Excerpt: .... Specially Appearing Defendant The SM Companies, LLC
Ea The Save Mart Companies, Inc.'s second mo
Ÿon to quash service of summons and mo
Ÿon to dismiss complaint with prejudice, which is unopposed, is GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART. The mo
Ÿon to quash service is GRANTED. The mo
Ÿon to dismiss with prejudice is DENIED. The la
©er mo
Ÿon is made under California Rules of Court, rule 3.110. Under that rule, a failure to
Ÿmely serve a ...

Excerpt: ...by reasons of the defendant's mistake, inadvertence, surprise, or excusable neglect. CCP 473(b). Courts liberally construe CCP 473 to dispose of the case on the merits where possible. Zamora v. Clayborn Contracting Group, Inc. (2002) 28 Cal.4th 249, 256. A mistake of law, however, only justifies relief if it is excusable. Fidelity Federal Savings and Loan Ass'n of Glendale v. Long (1959) 175 Cal.App.2d 149, 154. The determining factor is the reas...

Excerpt: ...d WAYMO LLC (collectively, "Waymo"). Plaintiff has leave to plead facts (e.g. Waymo controlled the means and manner of plaintiffs work) that show a employment or joint employment relationship. (Vernon v. State of Cal. (2004) 116 Cal.App.4th 114, 126- 127 [sustaining demurrer where there were insufficient allegations regarding a joint employment relationship].) It is not enough to note, as plaintiff does, that joint employment may be a viable theo...

Excerpt: ...rts are to liberally permit such amendments, at any stage of the proceeding, has been established policy in this state since 1901." (Hirsa v. Sup. Ct. (1981) 118 Cal.App.3d 486, 488-89; see also CCP 428.50(c).) A proposed amended complaint's validity is not considered when deciding leave to amend. (See Ki
©redge Sports Co. v. Sup. Ct. (1989) 213 Cal.App.3d 1045, 1048.) Opposi
Ÿon papers refer to a "stay," but not to any ordered by the court. Fo...

Excerpt: ...ssuing preliminary injunction in aid of receiver" in this dispute over a restaurant is denied for several reasons. First, as plaintiff concedes, receivership is an "extraordinary remedy ' (Memo. 9:7); it is "drastic" and "exercised sparingly" and unwarranted here. (In re Jamison Steel Corp. (1958) 158 Cal.App.2d 27, 35; Morand v. Sup. Ct. (1974) 38 Cal.App.3d 347, 350.) Second, plaintiff fails to carry her burden to show that the property 'is in ...

Excerpt: ...ational Life Insurance Co. (1989) 210 Cal.App.3d 1071, 1083.) Defendant maintained its initial burden of on the issues of breach and causation. (See CCP 437c(p)(2).) The declaration of Lakeisha N. Falwell, RN, NP, AOCNP, shows that defendant's employees and/or claimed agents complied with the standard of care and their conduct was not a substantial factor in causing injury to plaintiff. (Defendant's Evidence, Ex. 3; see also Ex. 2 [Johnson-Wicks ...

Excerpt: ...entire tentative ruling has been emailed to counsel. For the 9:30 a.m. Law & Motion calendar, all attorneys and parties may appear in Department 302 remotely. Remote hearings will be conducted by videoconference using Zoom. To appear remotely at the hearing, go to the court's website at sfsuperiorcourt.org under "Online Services," navigate to "Tentative Rulings," and click on the appropriate link, or dial the corresponding phone number. Any party...

Excerpt: ...prtnf to demonstrate proper service. (Floveyor Internat., Ltd v. Superior Court (1997) 59 Cal.App.4th 789, 793.) Where defendants have actual notice of the action (as in this case), the service statutes are liberally construed. (American Express Centurion Bank v. Zara (2011) 199 Cal.App.4th 383, 392.) Plaintiff demonstrates substantial compliance with the substitute service statute. Plaintiffs evidence shows that the summons and complaint were le...

Excerpt: ...Plaintiff?S Causes Of Acton Nos. 1-11. Defendant CCSF and Mabry's moton for summary judgment is denied. Defendants' alternative motion for summary judgment is granted and denied as follows: The moton for summary adjudication is granted as to causes of action (1) for breach of duty of common carrier under Civil Code Section 211N, (2) breach of duty to provide and maintain safe equipment under Civil Code Section 2101, (3) breach of duty of common c...

Excerpt: ... that plaintiff Creditors Adjustment Bureau, Inc. failed to properly serve SHA. Whether SHA generally appeared, thereby curing defective service, is a closer call. A general appearance requires participation in a manner which recognizes the court's jurisdiction. (Mansour v. Superior Court (1995) 38 Cal.App.4th 1750, 1756.) A defendant does not generally appear by participating in a status conference or similar proceeding to inform the court of ju...

Excerpt: ...ees And Costs Plaintiffs "motion for reconsideration pursuant to CCP sections 1008 and 473(b)" is denied. The moton is yet another attempt by plaintiff to avoid the arbitration he contractually agreed to - an arbitration this court ordered more than a year ago. Plaintiff is a sophisticated businessman who declares he has "spent more than $800,000 of my own money" on a marijuana dispensary. (7/26/23 Order 2:10-11.) A reconsideration motion must be...

Excerpt: ...t is a mere holding company and cannot be liable for the alleged torts. But the FAC alleges that PG&E Corporation was involved in the alleged wrongdoing and is liable. The court accepts those allegations as true on demurrer. PG&E Corporation's citation to PG&E Corp. v. Public Utilities Com. (2004) 118 Cal. App. 4th 1174, 1188, is not persuasive. At most, that decision shows that approximately twenty years ago it was a holding company. Factual iss...

Excerpt: ... and with as much detail as the facts which constitute the cause of action and are alleged in the complaint." (FPI Development, Inc. v. Nakashima (1991) 231 Cal.App.3d 367, 384; see also Edmon & Karnow, California Practice Guide: Civil Procedure Before Trial (TRG 2016) 6:459.) Plaintiff says affirmative defenses 2-5, 8-9, 11-12, 14-15 and 23-28 do not meet this standard. (Memo. 4:7-10.) The court agrees and sustains this demurrer with leave to am...

Excerpt: ...quirements set forth in CRC 2.812 to serve as a temporary judge, has been assigned to hear this motion. Prior to the hearing all parties to the motion will be asked to sign a stipulation agreeing that the motion may be heard by the Pro Tem Judge. If all parties to the motion sign the stipulation, the hearing will proceed before the Judge Pro Tem who will decide the motion with the same authority as a Superior Court Judge. If a party appears by te...