Excerpt: ...eneral contractor for the Project. In furtherance of the Project, Specialty hired subcontractors. At some point, for disputed reasons, payments stopped, resulting in Specialty and various subcontractors recording mechanics' liens. On October 4, 2019, one of those subcontractors, Sahara Construction Co., Inc. (Sahara), filed a complaint against Specialty for damages. On March 13, 2020, Specialty filed a complaint in a separate lawsuit (20CV‐0167...

Excerpt: ... by Accessor's Parcel Number 017‐041‐036 in San Luis Obispo (“Property”). Pavao originally took title with Michael Szulborski (“Szulborski”), unmarried, on April 5, 2019. (Complaint ¶ 4.) At the time, Pavao and Szulborski were in a long‐term relationship but are no longer. (Id.) Pavao and Szulborski purchased the vacant land with the intention of establishing a cannabis farm. (Id.) Pavao put in the funds and was 80% owner while Szu...

Excerpt: ...ow moves pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 708.610, et. seq., to appoint a receiver for the purpose of transferring Rabbit Ridge's interest in two liquor licenses and for an order applying the proceeds from the sale of the licenses. The motion was served by mail on Rabbit Ridge by Leroy Codding, its registered agent and CEO. No opposition is on file. The Court grants Aggreko's Request for Judicial Notice (RJN) of the judgment in this ma...

Excerpt: ...es pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 437c for summary judgment on the complaint or in the alternative summary adjudication as to damages and each of the causes of action. Plaintiff opposes the motion. I. Standard of Review on Summary Judgment A party may move for summary judgment in an action or proceeding if it is contended that there is no defense to the action or proceeding. (Code Civ. Proc., § 437c(a)(1).) A party may, in the alter...

Excerpt: ... the Russell M. Sheppel 2009 Irrevocable 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 TAC asserts thirteen causes of action against the various Defendants. Plaintiffs' lawsuit arises from their investments in various real estate projects through Defendants John Belsher a...

Excerpt: ...s Mondragon and Jiminez, dba Paradise Grill (“Lessee”) leased the Property, as well as furniture and fixtures contained therein, for the purpose of running a sit down family restaurant. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants failed to pay rent as required and that rent is now due in excess of $194,663.20. Now before the Court is Plaintiff's Application for the Right to Attach Order and Order for Issuance of Writ of Attachment (“Application”) a...

Excerpt: ...uly 14, 2022, the Court ordered the Defendant to produce her telephone records as requested in Plaintiff's Request for Production. This order came after Plaintiff filed an unopposed motion to compel further responses to Request for Production (Set Three). The responses were due on or before August 4, 2022, but Defendant did not provide the responses as ordered. (Declaration of Tanya Ortega (“Ortega Dec.”) ¶ 3.) On August 11, 2022, Defendant ...

Excerpt: ...ia. No response was filed, and default was entered against Defendant on June 14, 2022. Defendant now brings a motion to set aside the default pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 473, subdivisions (b) and (c), and section 473.5. The motion was filed within six months after the entry of default. Defendant's motion and supporting documents were properly served by mail on August 29, 2022. No opposition was filed. Defendant declares that altho...

Excerpt: ...nch Limited Partnership (the Partnership); and other Defendants who are no longer party to the lawsuit. Intervening Plaintiff Daniel Eddleman (Dan2 ) joined the lawsuit shortly before trial, on October 26, 2020. A court trial commenced on October 27, 2020. On July 20, 2021, this Court issued its Statement of Decision, wherein the Court found in the Jones Defendants' favor and declined to award any relief to Plaintiffs. On May 6, 2022, this Court ...

Excerpt: ...ants' special motion to strike pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 425.16 (“anti‐SLAPP statute”) and dismissed the matter. Now before the Court is Defendants' motion for mandatory attorney fees and costs pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure 426.16(c).1 Under this section, any SLAPP defendant who brings a successful motion to strike is entitled to mandatory attorney fees.” (Ketchum v. Moses (2001) 24 Cal.4th.1122, 1131‐32.) Thus, ...

Excerpt: ...ot 1), which is located in a neighborhood known as Spanish Lakes (the Development). The Development is subject to both the Davis‐ Stirling Common Interest Development Act (Civ. Code, § 4000 et seq.; the Davis‐Stirling Act) and a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, which was recorded in December 1999 (the CC&Rs). (Cmp., Ex. 1.) The Association exists to serve the Development, and the Water Company provides water to the Deve...

Excerpt: ...nt on June 28, 2021 (TAC). In May 2022, the Court sustained Scott's demurrer, without leave to amend, as to all the causes of action in which he was named as a defendant in the TAC. Scott filed a Memorandum of Costs on June 8, 2022, in which he seeks total costs of $33,678.92. Plaintiffs move to strike or tax those costs. No opposition has been filed despite proof that the motion was served electronically on Scott's counsel. 2 The Court rules as ...

Excerpt: ...erson, Deceased v. John Crane, Inc. (Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Case No. 2019‐012850) (the Illinois Action). In the Illinois Action, the plaintiff alleges that the decedent, Bruce Torgerson (“Decedent”), was exposed to asbestos from the acts and omissions of various companies, including John Crane, Inc., the petitioner in the instant action (“Crane”). (Petition p. 2.) Crane contends that Decedent's exposure to asbestos and ...

Excerpt: ...executed Stipulation for Settlement (“Stipulation”) and the matter was dismissed. Plaintiff now seeks to enforce the parties' Stipulation and have judgment entered pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 664.6 (“Section 664.6”). Specifically, Plaintiff seeks judgment in the amount of $7,956.36, which represents the amount still owing under the Stipulation, plus court costs of $265. The Court entered a dismissal on October 25, 2021. Cu...

Excerpt: ...o recover $167,686.23 from Defendant, representing unpaid overtime, meal and rest period premiums, liquidated damages, and penalties. The ODA states: The parties herein are notified and advised that this Order, Decision or Award of the Labor Commissioner shall become final and enforceable as a judgment in a court of law unless either or both parties exercise their right to appeal to the appropriate court within ten (10) days of service of this do...

Excerpt: ...hysical harm; 5) elder abuse‐financial fraud; 6) conversion; 7) misappropriation of trade secrets, unjust enrichment; 8) false imprisonment; and 9) intentional infliction of emotional distress. Defendants demurred to the complaint and to each cause of action pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 430.10(e) on the grounds that they each were barred by the doctrine of res judicata based on a limited civil lawsuit filed by Plaintiff against D...

Excerpt: ...executed a Stipulation for Settlement (“Stipulation”) and the matter was dismissed. Plaintiff now seeks to enforce the parties' Stipulation and have judgment entered pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 664.6 (“Section 664.6”). Specifically, Plaintiff seeks judgment of $7,956.36, which represents the amount still owing under the Stipulation, plus court costs of $265. The Court entered a dismissal on October 25, 2021. Currently befo...

Excerpt: ...ace at McLintock's. Plaintiff alleges Breig, who was employed by McLintock's, was one of his assailants. Plaintiff brings causes of action for 1) negligence; 2) premises liability; 3) negligent hiring; and 4) intentional tort.1 Defendant Breig moves for summary judgment on all claims against him. The Court grants Breig's request for judicial notice of the complaint and answer filed in this matter. Breig's evidentiary objections to the declaration...

Excerpt: ... behalf with various film studios and sports entities for scripts or other work performed by Plaintiff. It is unclear whether Defendant failed to send the work in as promised, or whether it is alleged that she took money for the work and did not pay Plaintiff. Now before the Court is Plaintiff's motion to toll the statute of limitations in order to file a complaint and serve Defendant Westphal. Plaintiff states that the statute of limitations on ...

Excerpt: ...veira. Funke‐Bilu served as counsel for Oliveira in a criminal prosecution where Oliveira was charged with felony counts for sexual assault, false imprisonment, and criminal threats. During the course of the underlying criminal matter, Plaintiff alleges that Funke‐Bilu's office subpoenaed medical records directly from Plaintiff's health care providers without notice to Plaintiff. The health care providers supplied a copy of the medical record...

Excerpt: ...hired subcontractors. At some point, for disputed reasons, payments stopped, resulting in Specialty and various subcontractors recording mechanics' liens. On October 4, 2019, one of those subcontractors, Sahara Construction Co., Inc. (Sahara), filed a complaint against Specialty for damages. On May 8, 2020, Specialty filed a cross‐complaint for indemnification against Garden Street. Garden Street responded by filing its own cross complaint on O...

Excerpt: ...C) alleging causes of action for negligence and breach of contract. Plaintiffs' lawsuit centers around their purchase of a mobile home located at 3960 South Higuera Street, Unit 178 in San Luis Obispo (the Property). (FAC, ¶ 12.) Plaintiffs allege they purchased this home from Newitt for approximately $213,741.54 on April 29, 2019. (Ibid.) Plaintiffs allege Newitt was represented by Engle of Defendant BHG. (FAC, ¶ 13.) Plaintiffs allege BHG hel...

Excerpt: ...tiff alleges that on this date, a murphy bed in her room was negligently maintained and set up so that a bar was sticking out into a pathway. Plaintiff alleges she tripped over this bar, suffering three pelvic fractures which required hospitalization. Plaintiff alleges she has constant pain, uses a cane, and has sustained medicals of more than $100,000. On May 8, 2020, a registered process server served both Defendants with the summons, complaint...

Excerpt: ... Paul A Flinn Revocable Living Trust, dated May 2, 2012 (“Trust”). Petitioners and Respondents are the children of Paul A. Flinn (“Paul”) and are the successor co‐ trustees of the Trust. However, Respondent's powers as co‐trustee were suspended by this Court on July 19, 2021. Respondent now asks the Court to dismiss the Petition based on forum non conveniens. (Code Civ. Proc., § 418.10(a)(2).) As the moving party, Respondent bears th...

Excerpt: ... the alleged misuse of a business name. Defendants demur to each claim pursuant to Code Civil Procedure sections 430.10(e) and 430.10(f). Defendants have simultaneously filed a Motion to Strike that will be addressed herein. Defendants request judicial notice of multiple exhibits labeled 1‐12. Plaintiffs oppose both motions and the request for judicial notice. I. Background Gavin is the owner and president of Patriot Sportfishing, Inc. dba Morr...

Excerpt: ...at on or about December 4, 2018, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Plaintiff was walking towards the elevator at Sierra Vista, when she suddenly and without warning was caused to slip where a clear liquid having the appearance of water had accumulated. As Plaintiff slipped, she fell to the ground landing on both knees and both hands as she tried to break her fall. As a result of the fall, Plaintiff sustained serious bodily injury. (Comp., p. 4, ¶ GN�...

Excerpt: ...is Respondent's motion to dismiss the amended petition. Respondent raises three grounds for dismissal: (1) statute of limitations (Code Civ. Proc., § 366.3); (2) failure to join an indispensable party (Code Civ. Proc., § 389); and (3) failure to prosecute (Code Civ. Proc., § 583.410). Petitioners oppose the motion. Respondent reports that service of Petitioners' opposition was untimely and requests a continuance to address the merits of the op...

Excerpt: ... before the Court is Defendants' demurrer or in the alternative motion to stay on the grounds that another action is currently pending and that the primary rights doctrine prohibits Kimball from splitting a cause of action and maintaining two separate lawsuits. Defendants allege that Plaintiff only filed the Second Action because the parties could not agree on allowing Plaintiff to file an amended complaint in a different pending action. Plaintif...

Excerpt: ...tiffs' injuries because their father (also named, Andrew McTaggart)1 was killed by Maneely on Defendant's premises. Both McTaggart and Maneely rented storage units at Defendant's facility. Defendant now moves for summary judgment. Defendant's motion raises a single issue, i.e., whether it owed a duty to Plaintiffs' father.2 For the reasons set forth below, the motion is granted. I. STANDARD Summary judgment is proper when there are no triable iss...

Excerpt: ...ers filed a First Amended Petition on March 29, 2022, for (1) invalidation of trust amendment; (2) invalidation of will; (3) to suspend and remove successor trustees; (4) for constructive trust and equitable lien to recover trust property; (5) breach of trust, (6) undue influence, and (7) for an accounting. The Amended Petition seeks damages, special damages, and punitive damages.1 On March 30, 2022, Petitioners filed an Ex Parte Application for ...

Excerpt: ... at property located at or near 650 Tank Farm Road in San Luis Obispo on October 6, 2021, when a large tree branch fell on him. Plaintiff now moves for an order granting trial preference pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure2 section 36(a). Oppositions are on file from Agera, Bunyon, and Covelop. The City has filed a joinder to all three oppositions; Covelop has filed a joinder to the oppositions filed by Ager and Bunyon. Legal Authority. Section 3...

Excerpt: ...for necessary expenditures or losses and unfair competition. Plaintiff seeks penalties and damages under the Labor Code, Business and Professions Code, and the Private Attorney General's Act (“PAGA”). The action was settled and on May 4, 2022 the Court preliminarily approved the settlement. Plaintiff has now filed a Motion for Final Approval of Class Action Settlement (“Motion”.) The Motion is unopposed. The settlement Class consists of �...

Excerpt: ...y evidentiary hearing, on August 1, 2022, this Court (Hon. Hernaldo J. Baltodano, presiding) issued a ruling in Petitioners' favor, ordering a three‐year civil harassment order against Respondent. On August 23, 2022, Petitioners filed a cost memorandum seeking $7,660.70 in costs. Now before the Court is Respondent's motion to tax costs. Respondent first argues that Petitioners' memorandum of costs is untimely. A memorandum of costs must be serv...

Excerpt: ...tiff alleges that Jefferson is the owner of 1650 Buggy Whip Lane in Paso Robles, California (the Property) and is a member of the HROA. Plaintiff alleges that Jefferson constructed a twenty‐five foot fence on the Property (the Fence) without approval from the HROA and in violation of the HROA's Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions, recorded in the Official Records of the County of San Luis Obispo on May 25, 1972, as Document N...

Excerpt: ..., and specifically a sum of $60,000 rent paid in advance. Plaintiff alleges Defendants misrepresented or concealed various conditions, including that they were subtenants and not authorized to sublease. On May 7, 2021, Plaintiff filed proofs of personal service of the summons, complaint and related documents on Dugan, Eagle Oak and Raylyn Farms. The documents were served by a registered process server on April 5, 2021. No response was filed or se...

Excerpt: ...Laguna Shores‐‐Tract 718 (“CC&Rs”), which was recorded on May 10, 1980, and the Association is regulated by its Articles of Incorporation (“Articles”) and its Amended and Restated Bylaws of Laguna Shores Homeowner's Association (“Bylaws”).1 On July 7, 2022, Petitioner filed a Petition to Reduce the Required Voting Percentages to Amend the CC&Rs (“Petition”), pursuant to Civil Code section 4275. On July 25, 2022, this Court iss...

Excerpt: ...sing the action under the conditions stipulated to by the parties and retaining jurisdiction under Code of Civil Procedure section 664.6 (the Order). The Order provides that: The court hereby approves the settlement of the parties and orders that judgment be entered upon the application of plaintiff pursuant to stipulation in the event the defendant shall default on any of the terms of the settlement as set forth in the stipulation. Plaintiff's a...

Excerpt: ...ner in a personal injury action against the other driver (Case No. 18CVP‐0338).1 The personal injury action ultimately settled for $37,000. CCPMS and Galileo asserted liens, totaling $23,475.36, against the settlement proceeds. After payment of attorney's fees and costs, Harris currently holds $16,165.02 in her client trust account. In light of the competing claims, Harris filed this complaint in interpleader on April 20, 2022, against CCPMS, G...

Excerpt: ...s of record in the amount of $2,205. Ford opposes the motion. Plaintiff served his first set of requests for production (RFPs) on May 17, 2022. (Declaration of Armando Lopez (Lopez Dec.), ¶ 3; Ex. A.) On June 16, 2022, Ford served responses. (Id., ¶ 4; Ex. B.) Plaintiff contends the responses were not code‐ compliant, contained numerous objections, and failed to include a production of documents. (Ibid.) On June 27, 2022, Plaintiff initiated ...

Excerpt: ...d against Defendants on December 27, 2021. On January 12, 2022, a default judgment was entered against Defendants. An amended judgment was filed on February 1, 2022 and notice of entry of judgment was filed and served on Defendants on February 2, 2022. On March 21, 2022, Defendants filed a motion to set aside the default and default judgment pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure, section 473, subdivision (b), on the grounds of excusable neglect. Pl...

Excerpt: ...on for declaratory relief and quiet title. On May 2, 2019, Eureka filed a cross‐complaint against Plaintiffs and HomeFed Corporation (HomeFed), also alleging causes of action for declaratory relief and quiet title. 1. The Parties The parties' dispute centers around a lease agreement (the 1968 Lease) entered into between Luigi Marré Land and Cattle Company (LMLCC), the lessor, and Diablo Canyon Corporation (Diablo), the lessee,1 for use of the ...

Excerpt: ... (Business and Professions Code section 17200, et. seq.). Plaintiff moved for summary adjudication. The Court granted summary adjudication of the first two causes of action for civil penalties under Labor Code section 226, subdivision (f) [payroll records], and Labor Code section 1198.5, subdivision (k) [personnel records], as well as Plaintiff's claim for attorney fees and costs under Labor Code section 1198.5 pursuant to motion. The Court denie...

Excerpt: ...court places its imprimatur when submitted to the clerk for entry. [Citation.]” (Efstratis v. First Northern Bank (1997) 59 Cal.App.4th 667, 672 (Efstratis).) The Confession of Judgment was accompanied by the required declaration of counsel confirming he had advised his clients, Nicola Allegretta and Carmen Escobeda (Defendants), of the waiver of their rights and defenses under the confession of judgment procedure. (Merzon Supp. Decl., ¶ 2; Co...

Excerpt: ...26, 2022 after the Court sustained, in part, Defendant Puckett's demurrer. A hearing on the Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction was held on July 12, 2022 at which time the Court denied the Plaintiff's motion. Now before the Court is Plaintiff's motion for reconsideration pursuant to Code Civil Procedure section 1008. Under that section, a party affected by a prior court order “may, within 10 days after service upon the party of writte...

Excerpt: ...ed the demurrer as to the defamation claim and granted leave to file an amended complaint against Puckett for intentional infliction of emotional distress. On April 26, 2022 Plaintiff filed her First Amended Complaint (FAC). The FAC outlines the escalating feud between the parties regarding noises alleged caused by roosters, dogs and explosives kept or used by Defendants. As a result of the ongoing conflict, Puckett3 and Beltran III4 both obtaine...

Excerpt: ...2022, Daniel's wife, Kristin Ciecek, filed a CHRO request against Ingham (San Luis Obispo Superior Court Case No. 22CV‐0072). ‐ On February 22, 2022, Ingham filed a CHRO request against Daniel (San Luis Obispo Superior Court Case No. 22CV‐0085). On April 25, 2022, after two days of hearings, the Court denied Ingham's request for a restraining order and granted Kristin's request for a restraining order. The Court issued a three‐ year restr...

Excerpt: ... Trust UDT dated 2/27/01, and Marco Specchierla on December 31, 2020 (the “Cziraki Action”). Plaintiffs filed a First Amended Complaint on March 22, 2021. They assert causes of action for: (1) wrongful interference with easement; (2) quiet title to easement; (3) trespass: (4) nuisance; (5) intentional infliction of emotional distress; (6) declaratory relief; and (7) injunctive relief. Now before the Court is Plaintiff's Motion for Temporary R...

Excerpt: ... appear at a case management conference. As a result, the Court set an OSC re Dismissal for hearing on September 14, 2021. On May 24, 2021, Plaintiff filed an ex parte Application for Writ of Possession and a request for a TRO. At a hearing conducted on July 6, 2021, the Court found that Plaintiff had established the probable validity of his claim to possession of the Jeep, and probable cause to believe it was located at Defendant's property in A...

Excerpt: ... to undergo a spinal tap. Plaintiff alleges he was injected with something to be “put to sleep,” and that after a second injection, he felt “like he was going to die.” Plaintiff alleges he could not move his body, could not speak, and vomited. Plaintiff alleges he was injected with something to stop the vomiting, but that Dr. Cruz wanted to proceed with the “surgery” without anesthesia. Plaintiff alleges he refused and postponed his s...

Excerpt: ...lileo) to undergo a spinal tap. Plaintiff alleges he was injected with something to be “put to sleep,” and that after a second injection, he felt “like he was going to die.” Plaintiff alleges he could not move his body, could not speak, and vomited. Plaintiff alleges he was injected with something to stop the vomiting, but that Dr. Cruz wanted to proceed with the “surgery” without anesthesia. Plaintiff alleges he refused and postponed...