Excerpt: ...tiff failed to file an opposition. As an initial matter, Defendant failed to file and serve a declaration showing an attempt to meet and confer prior to filing the demurrer. (Code Civ. Proc., § 430.41.) Nonetheless, a determination by the Court that the meet and confer process was insufficient shall not be grounds to overrule or sustain a demurrer. (Code Civ. Proc., § 430.41(a)(4).) Defendant demurs, pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section ...

Excerpt: ...“Seaside”; collectively, “Defendants”).1 Marissa and Seaside filed answers to the complaint on July 29, 2019, and Donald filed an answer on September 3, 2019. The dispute arises out of a Property Management Agreement entered into between Plaintiff and Seaside regarding the management of Plaintiff's residential units located on Monterey Avenue in Morro Bay, California. Under the agreement, Defendants were given the right to rent, lease, op...

Excerpt: ...p. The amended petition seeks appointment of a third‐party professional fiduciary as conservator of Respondent's person,1 based on allegations that he lacks capacity to give informed consent to medical treatment. The amended petition, however, does not seek dementia powers. The amended petition also seeks to limit contact between Respondent and his niece (Virginia Garcia), as well as her husband (Allen Garcia). The amended petition alleges that...

Excerpt: ... to deliver certain documents by April 23, 2019. At the same time, Petitioner served a Deposition Subpoena for Personal Appearance and Production of Documents and Things on both individuals. The depositions were scheduled to take place in early May 2019. Respondent's prior counsel (Adam Daner) objected to the subpoenas on behalf of Black and Chafin. Black and Chafin did not appear for their depositions, nor did they produce any documents in respo...

Excerpt: ... Obispo, California. (Compl., ¶ 4.) Plaintiff alleges the Subject Vehicle had various nonconformities to warranty, including but not limited to shaking excessively while driving (under normal driving conditions, “in hot weather,” and “after sitting in warm weather and subsequently being driven”) and abnormally clunking when braking. (Compl., ¶ 11.) Now before the Court is Plaintiff's motion to compel a further deposition of Defendant's ...

Excerpt: ...of that order pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 1008(a).2 Under that section, a party may make a motion before the same judge to reconsider the judge's earlier ruling and enter a different order, provided the party meets certain conditions. First, a party seeking reconsideration must make the application “within 10 days after service upon the party of written notice of entry of the order.” (Code Civ. Proc., § 1008(a).) Here, Hazelt...

Excerpt: ...addition to the cross‐complaint, NFP and Davis have sued Knudson, but not Plaintiff, in San Diego County. (RJN, Exs. 1, 2.)1 The cross‐complaint in this action and the amended complaint in the San Diego action assert the same five causes of action. Nunes is not named as a defendant in either of those pleadings. After a successful demurrer to the interpleader cause of action filed by Knudson, Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint (“FAC�...

Excerpt: ...alleges that he accepted a settlement offer that Corentec belatedly claimed was revoked, refusing to comply with the agreement's terms. (Cmp., ¶ 2.) This civil action is referred to herein as the “Ferro Action.” The dispute underlying the arbitration arose from a consulting agreement entered into between the parties in March 2015, under which Dr. Ferro alleged Corentec owed him royalties. The arbitration itself began in December 2020, and af...

Excerpt: ... by an authorized dealership in California1 . (Compl., ¶ 9.) Plaintiff further alleges that she submitted the Fiesta to PRF for substantial repair on at least on occasion. (Compl., ¶ 50.) Plaintiff's complaint alleges seven causes of action: 1) Violation of Subdivision (D) of Civil Code section 1793.2, against FMC, based on FMC's Express Written Warranty (Exh. A to the Compl.); 2) Violation of Subdivision (B) of Civil Code section 1793.2 agains...

Excerpt: ...are of the rent generated by the Property's three rental units. Defendant answered the complaint on May 1, 2019 and filed a cross‐complaint alleging common counts that same day. The form cross‐complaint does not set forth the facts on which the common counts are based. However, Defendant's discovery responses indicate the claims are based on upkeep and repairs undertaken by Defendant to maintain the Property. On March 3, 2020, the parties rea...

Excerpt: ...for an order deeming the facts and documents in the RFAs admitted. This Court granted Plaintiff's motion in a July 22, 2020 order. Plaintiff thereafter moved for judgment on the pleadings. In the motion, Plaintiff requested the Court grant judgment on Plaintiff's complaint and find as a matter of law that the complaint states facts sufficient to constitute a cause or causes of action against Defendants, and that the answer fails to state facts su...

Excerpt: ...e and owing unpaid balance of $168,168.18, and interest of $6,240.59, with interest accruing at the rate of $56.06 per diem. (Compl., ¶ 8.) On June 8, 2021, this Court granted Plaintiff's unopposed motion for summary judgment. Plaintiff now moves for its attorney's fees and costs. No opposition is on file; Plaintiff's proof of service evidences that service was effected on Defendant's attorney. Plaintiff seeks to recover attorney's fees in the a...

Excerpt: ...rney, filed a response to the complaint, and two purported “counterclaims” for breach of written contract and “material misrepresentation – fraud.” On April 22, 2021, Defendant filed a substitution of attorney, indicating he is now represented by counsel. A court trial is set to begin on September 13, 2021. Now before the Court is Defendant's motion for leave to file a cross‐complaint. Legal Authority. “The court may, in furtherance...

Excerpt: ...dividuals employed under common circumstances and facts, have filed this class action lawsuit against Defendants The Berry Man, Inc.; All About Produce Corp.; Les Clark; and Oscar Camacho. Plaintiffs' third amended complaint1 (TAC) alleges wage and hour violations, including unpaid minimum wages and overtime, failure to provide meal and rest periods, failure to provide accurate wage statements, and failure to reimburse for business expenses. Plai...

Excerpt: ...the California Department of Transportation. On May 20, 2021, Levonian and Wandzell (collectively “Cross‐Complainants”) filed a Cross‐Complaint for Equitable Indemnity against Steve's RV. The Cross‐Complaint was served by email on counsel for Steve's RV. On June 14, 2021, Steve's RV, specially appeared and filed a motion to quash service of summons based on lack of personal jurisdiction. Steven Stevens, one of the owners and managers of...

Excerpt: ...ion for Entry of Judgment and Order Thereon (Stipulated Judgment), which was signed by the Court this same date. The Stipulated Judgment provides that Plaintiff is entitled to possession of the Property. (Stipulated Judgment, ¶ 2.) The Stipulated Judgment also provides that Defendant shall vacate the Property on or before April 5, 2020. (Ibid.) The Stipulated Judgment also states that a writ of possession shall issue upon default. (Id. at ¶ 4.)...

Excerpt: ...cific inspection date but asked for a “mutually agreeable time and date no less than thirty (30) days after service of [the] demand.” (Plaintiff's Ex. A.) Hazeltine provided verified written responses by mail (and email) on September 18, 2020. (Plaintiff's Ex. B.) Plaintiff, however, did not reach out to coordinate an inspection time until February 27, 2021. (Hazeltine's Ex. A.) Inspection of the documents ultimately occurred over several day...

Excerpt: ...ian Cuellar and Ruben Cuellar. The second occurred on June 12, 2018, and involved Plaintiff as a pedestrian and Brenda Pettit, driving a car owned by Joseph Pettit. Plaintiff and the Cuellar Defendants have reached a settlement, and the Cuellar Defendants move for an order determining the settlement is in good faith. (Code Civ. Proc., § 877.6, et seq.) After negotiations, Plaintiff and the Cuellar Defendants have agreed to settle Plaintiff's cla...

Excerpt: ...tively “Defendants”). Plaintiff brings this action pursuant to the Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (“PAGA”), Labor Code section 2698, et. seq., on behalf of the State of California, for approximately 2,000 non‐exempt similarly situated current and former aggrieved employees of Defendants who worked for Defendants or who were terminated at any time from December 6, 2019, through resolution of this action. The complaint a...

Excerpt: ...ee of The Brian J. Vincik Living Trust dated May 1, 2001, and the B&E Vincik Family Trust. Plaintiffs' complaint alleges causes of action for (1) breach of contract; or (2) “alternatively, promissory estoppel.” Defendants have also filed a cross‐complaint against Plaintiffs alleging causes of action for (1) intentional interference with prospective economic relations; (2) negligent interference with prospective economic relations; and (3) s...

Excerpt: ...in the District Court of Barton County, Kansas, Case No. 2015‐CV‐000055. Schaefers filed an appeal, and on April 19, 2019, the Kansas Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's fraud judgment against Schaefers. On May 17, 2019, Schaefers filed a Petition for Review with the Kansas Superior Court. On December 19, 2019, the Kansas Supreme Court denied the petition for review. The Kansas judgment is final. Schaefers initially sought a stay of t...

Excerpt: ... Trust; PB Opportunities, LLC; JB Devco, LLC; The Obispo Company, LLC; John W. Belsher and Jody Belsher, trustees of the El Cerrito Irrevocable Trust; Jody Belsher, individually; 2130 Morro Bay, LLC; and Belsher Law, PC. The SAC asserts eighteen causes of action against the various Defendants. Now before the Court is Wright's motion to quash untimely and duplicative expert witness exchange demand and for related protective order, and for monetary...

Excerpt: ...nd Firestone Brewing Company. Martinez‐Gonzalez's second amended complaint alleges various wage and hour causes of action under the Labor Code and the Private Attorneys General Act1 (PAGA). On October 1, 2020, Plaintiff Guillermo Ojeda filed a class action employment lawsuit in the San Luis Obispo Superior Court, case no. 20CVP‐0318 (the Ojeda Action), against Defendant Firestone Walker, Inc. Ojeda is represented by the same counsel as Martin...

Excerpt: ...rently on calendar is Petitioner's Motion to Compel a Mental Evaluation of Respondent, made pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure sections 2032.020 and 2032.310, et seq. In response, Respondent has submitted a document entitled, “Objection to Court Proceeding with Conservatorship and to Exercise of Jurisdiction.” Respondent objects to the current request on various grounds. First, Respondent states he was never served with the motion, which was...

Excerpt: ...d Roberta Chavez, alleging seven causes of action, for (1) breach of contract; (2) breach of fiduciary duty; (3) fraud; (4) accounting and production of documents; (5) injunctive relief and constructive trust; (6) intentional interference with contractual relationship; and (7) negligent interference with contractual relationship (the “FAC”). On October 7, 2020, Plaintiffs filed a doe amendment naming Cornerstone Residential Real Estate, Inc. ...