Excerpt: ... Firm For Defendant Elizabeth Neuman: Self‐Represented TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff is ordered to appear at the hearing on defendant's motion to quash, in accordance with this ruling. Should plaintiff fail to appear at the hearing and provide information in accordance with the Court's ruling herein, defendant's motion will be granted. Background: On May 24, 2022, plaintiff Sandpiper Property Management Inc. (“Sandpiper”) filed a complaint fo...

Excerpt: ...Phair, Daniel R. Stefany, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP TENTATIVE RULING: The Demurrer of Defendant Bath & Body Works, LLC to plaintiff's complaint is overruled. Defendant shall file and serve its answer to the complaint on or before July 21, 2022. Background: Plaintiff Matilda Dahlin's putative class action complaint for violations of Title 15 United States Code section 1681(c)(g) (the “Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 or “FACTA�...

Excerpt: ... Documents and Request for Sanctions ATTORNEYS: For Plaintiff Alan Cerf: Stephen McElroy, Josh Dowell, Ryan Davidson, McElroy Parris Trial Lawyers, Richard R. Bredlau, Law Offices of Richard R. Bredlau For Defendant William Woodward: Craig A. Livingston, John C. Hentschel, Livingston Law Firm TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff's motions are granted, except as to sanctions. Defendant William Woodward shall serve verified further responses to plaintiff's ...

Excerpt: ...anctions ATTORNEYS: For Plaintiff Yvonne Saldana: Elliot J. Siegel and Margaret R. Wright, King & Siegel LLP For Defendants Brown & Brown Insurance Services of California, Inc., Brown & Brown, Inc. and John Esposito: Daniel B. Chammas and Caleb Y. Lee, Ford & Harrison LLP TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff's motion of plaintiff to compel further responses to discovery, and for sanctions, filed on January 10, 2022, is granted. (2) Defendant Brown & Brown...

Excerpt: ...ntiff the People of the State of California: Joyce Dudley, Christopher B. Dalbey, Morgan S. Lucas, Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office, Michael N. Feuer, Robert Cha, Christina V. Tusan, William R. Pletcher, Miguel J. Ruiz, Office of the Los Angeles City Attorney Criminal and Special Litigation Branch For Defendant Sunseeker Enterprises, Inc. dba Sun Firedefense: Scott McEwen, Huston & McEwen For Defendant James Moseley: William Chapma...

Excerpt: ...rown, Jessica M. Garcia, William Bellor-Yeh, Zwicker & Associates, P.C. For Defendant Christopher A. Thierfelder: Self-represented TENTATIVE RULING: For the reasons set forth herein, the motion of plaintiff U.S. Bank National Association for summary judgment is granted for judgment in favor of plaintiff and against defendant Christopher A. Thierfelder in the amount of $4,640.62. Background: On March 19, 2021, plaintiff U.S. Bank National Associat...

Excerpt: ...essive Casualty Insurance Company) for defendant Madison Nicholas TENTATIVE RULING: The motion is granted; the action is ordered dismissed. Background: This action arises from an automobile accident which occurred on March 27, 2017. Plaintiff filed her complaint on March 26, 2019. When there were no appearances for multiple Case Management Conferences, the Court dismissed the case without prejudice on December 23, 2019. One day short of 6 months ...

Excerpt: ...IVE RULING: The motion is granted. Background: This is a collections action, which arose from credit extended by plaintiff to defendant on a credit account. The complaint was filed on December 2, 2021, and alleges causes of action for common counts (open book account, account stated, goods sold, and credit extended), and seeks damages of $10,432.09, as the amount due and unpaid. Defendant Francisco de Las Heras answered the complaint on December ...

Excerpt: ...Wright LLP For Defendants Dario L. Pini, D.L.P. Properties, Dario L. Pini, trustee of the Dario L. Pini Trust dated March 2, 2015, Nonnie Investments, LLC, 104 Las Aguajes, LLC, Alamar II, LLC, and Alamar III, LLC: Paul R. Burns, Solange D. Sanhueza, Law Offices of Paul R. Burns, P.C. For Defendant JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.: John M. Sorich, Matthew S. Henderson, Parker Ibrahim & Berg LLP For Defendant Colony American Finance 2015-1 LTD: David M. ...

Excerpt: ...Wright LLP For Defendants Dario L. Pini, D.L.P. Properties, Dario L. Pini, trustee of the Dario L. Pini Trust dated March 2, 2015, Nonnie Investments, LLC, 104 Las Aguajes, LLC, Alamar II, LLC, and Alamar III, LLC: Paul R. Burns, Solange D. Sanhueza, Law Offices of Paul R. Burns, P.C. For Defendant JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.: John M. Sorich, Matthew S. Henderson, Parker Ibrahim & Berg LLP For Defendant Colony American Finance 2015-1 LTD: David M. ...

Excerpt: ... Lambrous, Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County For Defendant Jaime Cazares, Jr.: H. Frederick Seigenfeld, Seige Law PC TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant's demurrer is overruled. Defendant shall file an answer to plaintiff's First Amended Complaint on or before June 3, 2022. Background: On December 27, 2021, plaintiff Martin Cazares filed a verified complaint against his nephew, defendant Jaime Cazares, Jr., to quiet title, for cancellation of ...

Excerpt: ... Partners and Naomi R. Dewey/Nicole Hornick of Trusted Legal, PLC for respondents TENTATIVE RULING: The motion is granted, in the amount of $49,722.00. Background: Petitioner Jonas Svensson (“Svensson”) is a current shareholder and director of respondent i073 Investments, Inc. (“i073”), an investment management company that buys, manages, and sells stocks, bonds, and other securities for investors. Svensson is the former Executive Chairma...

Excerpt: ... Duenas: Royce J. Borgeson, Henderson & Borgeson For Defendant Daniel Ahmadian: Jennifer M. Damon, Matthew Balmuth, Mandell, Damon & Associates, LLP TENTATIVE RULING: The Court continues the hearing on defendant's motion to July 11, 2022, pending a further meet and confer requirement and supplemental briefing in accordance with this ruling. Background: This case arises from a vehicle collision that occurred on January 13, 2019 on Highway 154 in S...

Excerpt: ...Millan, and Ross McMillan John C. Eck of Griffith & Thornburgh, LLP for defendants William Braconi & Sabrina Braconi TENTATIVE RULING: For the reasons and in the manner and scope articulated below, the Court will issue the preliminary injunction, and impose a bond of $5,000, to be posted no later than June 2, 2022. Background: The MDLV Condominium Conversion Project consists of three units, located at 603 De La Vista Avenue, 607 De La Vista Avenu...

Excerpt: ...ttage Health dba Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital: Stephen C. Fraser, Alexander M. Watson, Daniel K. Dik, Fraser Watson & Croutch, LLP TENTATIVE RULING: (1) Defendant's motion is granted. Plaintiff shall submit to a physical examination in accordance with this ruling, on or before June 2, 2022. (2) Plaintiff's request for sanctions is denied. (3) Defendant's request for an order to show cause re sanctions is denied without prejudice. Background...

Excerpt: ...iscovery and Request For Sanctions ATTORNEYS: For Plaintiff Yvonne Saldana: Elliot J. Siegel and Margaret R. Wright, King & Siegel LLP For Defendants Brown & Brown Insurance Services of California, Inc., Brown & Brown, Inc. and John Esposito: Daniel B. Chammas and Caleb Y. Lee, Ford & Harrison LLP TENTATIVE RULING: (1) Plaintiff's motion is granted in part. (2) Defendant is ordered to provide a further response to plaintiff's Form Interrogatory N...

Excerpt: ...Nye, Stirling, Hale & Miller, LLP For Defendant Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC: Paul J. Lipman, Wesierski & Zurek, LLP TENTATIVE RULING: (1) The demurrer of defendant Ritz Carlton Hotel Company, LLC, also sued as defendant Marriott International, Inc., is sustained, with leave to amend, as to the first, third, and fourth causes of action, and is otherwise overruled. Plaintiff Kai Jolly shall file and serve her first amended complaint on or befor...

Excerpt: ...ope Engagement) Ronak Patel For Cross-Defendant Wolf Baschung: Rinat Klier-Erlich, Brian Smith, Zelms Erlich & Mack TENTATIVE RULING: The motion of cross-defendant Wolf Baschung for summary judgment as to the cross-complaint of Henry Aguila is granted. Cross- defendant Baschung is therefore entitled to judgment on the cross-complaint in his favor. Background: (1) Background Facts Henry Aguila was the president of Thee Aguila, Inc., (TAI) which ow...

Excerpt: ...Nye, Stirling, Hale & Miller, LLP For Defendant Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC: Paul J. Lipman, Wesierski & Zurek, LLP TENTATIVE RULING: (1) The demurrer of defendant Ritz Carlton Hotel Company, LLC, also sued as defendant Marriott International, Inc., is sustained, with leave to amend, as to the first, third, and fourth causes of action, and is otherwise overruled. Plaintiff Kai Jolly shall file and serve her first amended com plaint on or befo...

Excerpt: ... A. Albert, Walter Clark Legal Group For Defendant Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club: No appearance TENTATIVE RULING: The hearing on the petition to compel arbitration is continued to June 13, 2022 in accordance with this ruling. Background: This action arises out of a motor vehicle accident that occurred on the US-101 northbound, approximately 320 feet east of San Ysidro Road. As alleged in the petition to compel arbitration filed b...

Excerpt: ...Alan D. Condren; Bruce W. Hogan, Kingston, Martinez, & Hogan, LLP For Defendant-Judgment Debtor Superior Millwork of SB, Inc.: Robert B. Locke For Joseph Morin: Self-represented For Diana Lynn Morin: Self-represented For A&E Cabinets, LLC: No appearance TENTATIVE RULING: For the reasons set forth herein, the motion of plaintiff-judgment creditor Peoples' Self-Help Housing Corporation to add judgment debtors is granted in part and denied in part. ...

Excerpt: ...and Cal Green Medical, LLC: Nicole K. Howell, Daniel E. Dersham, Katherine A. Podein, Clark Howell LLP For Defendants Jeddediah Delmar Hazard and Mark Valdez Russell: Joshua E. Lynn, Elizabeth A. O'Brien, Lynn & O'Brien, LLP For Defendant City of Goleta: Megan K. Garibaldi, John M. Natalizio, Best Best & Krieger LLP TENTATIVE RULING: For the reasons set forth herein, the hearing on plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction is continued to J...

Excerpt: ...er, Pfau, Pyle & McRoy LLP For Defendants Adam Pirozzi and 4602 Via Carretas, LLC: Jasper L. Ozbirn, Ozbirn Law TENTATIVE RULING: Defendants' demurrer is sustained in part. Plaintiff shall file his amended pleading, in accordance with this ruling, on or before May 20, 2022. Background: Plaintiff's verified complaint filed on November 30, 2021 alleges three causes of action against defendant Adam Pirozzi for (1) Fraudulent Inducement (Purchase Agr...

Excerpt: ...Alan D. Condren; Bruce W. Hogan, Kingston, Martinez, & Hogan, LLP For Defendant-Judgment Debtor Superior Millwork of SB, Inc.: Robert B. Locke For Joseph Morin: Self-represented For Diana Lynn Morin: Self-represented For A&E Cabinets, LLC: No appearance TENTATIVE RULING: For the reasons set forth herein, the motion of plaintiff-judgment creditor Peoples' Self-Help Housing Corporation to add judgment debtors is granted in part and denied in part. ...

Excerpt: ...Cazares, Jr.: H. Frederick Seigenfeld, Seige Law PC TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff's motion is granted. Case number 21CV00487 (Jaime Cazares, Jr., vs. Jaime Cazares, Sr., et al.) shall be consolidated for all purposes with this action, with Case No. 21CV05042 as Lead Case. All further documents are to be filed in Case No. 21CV05042. Case number 21CV00487 is stayed pending final disposition of the consolidated action. Background: Plaintiff Martin Caz...