Excerpt: ...olves allegations that Plaintiff and decedent, Alfonso Elizondo, entered into an oral agreement to purchase 10246 Avenue 388, Dinuba, California (the “Subject Property”) in 2006, that Plaintiff and her family resided at the Subject Property since 2006, and were was financially responsible for the Subject Property, paying all property taxes, trash/water, utility payments and maintenance. Alfonso passed away and his son, Defendant Jason Elizond...

Excerpt: ...ivil Procedure Section 526a to Restrain Waste and Illegal Expenditure of Funds), (8) Violation of Bane Act under Civil Code section 52.1, (14) Penal Code 646.9, (15) “Ralph Civil Rights Act” (Civil Code section 51.7) (16) False Imprisonment (FAC ¶958), (17) Assault (FAC ¶959); To sustain the demurrer without leave to amend as to the individual defendants (Jason Salazar, Sergio Pineda, Marisa Burkdoll, Nathan Berry, Nicholas Fistolera, Luma ...

Excerpt: ...wful detainer matter involving residential property located at 1017 W. Goshen Ave ‐ #8B, Visalia, CA 93291, the Court held trial on October 19, 2022, granted judgment for possession for Plaintiff after trial, cancelled the rental agreement, issued the writ immediately, and awarded $2,137.50 to Plaintiff. Defendants did not appear at trial. Defendants, on October 28, 2022, filed this ex parte motion to vacate judgment after trial or to stay exec...

Excerpt: ...as not filed a response. This matter, involving the building of a 1966 Jeep CJ5, was settled at mediation wherein Defendants agreed to pay Plaintiff a total of $20,500 by September 18, 2022 via two payments: A first payment of $5,000 was to be by cashier check and exchanged “at the time of the subject Jeep and parts purchased by Defendant, and items built by Defendant” (“Jeep Components”) were picked up by the Plaintiff or Plaintiff's aut...

Excerpt: ... (“PAGA”) action, Case No. VCU292204, (“PAGA Action”) for all pre‐trial purposes, turns the demurrer by Defendant. Facts Defendant demurs on the basis that a separately filed case, Tim Penny, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated, v. Universal Protection Service, LP, Sacramento County Superior Court Case No. 34‐2022‐00314013 (filed January 18, 2022) (the “Penny Case”) seeks the same relief for the same gro...

Excerpt: ...arties may appear in any manner. Facts In this unlawful detainer matter involving residential property located at 1425 S Central St. Ap #4, Visalia, CA 93277, the Court held trial on October 17, 2022, granted judgment for possession for Plaintiff after trial, cancelled the rental agreement, issued the writ immediately, and awarded $1,456.40 to Plaintiff. Defendant Cox did not appear at trial. Defendant Cox, on October 27, 2022, filed this ex part...

Excerpt: ...plaint ¶ 6.) On September 28, 2022, Plaintiff caused a notice to quit (“Notice”) based on non‐compliance in the lease agreement as follows:  “Section 2 : Only one Tenant on Agreement. Tenant plus two now living on property.”  “Section 1: Landlord drops by rental and finds a dog occupying the home”  “Section 4: Tenant subleting (sic) to others”  Section 5. Failure to pay rent and excessive water useage (sic) from her...

Excerpt: ... personal service on Defendants Auerlio Bernal and Maria Bernal occurred on October 8, 2022 and that substitute service was made on Angel Bernal on October 10, 2022. On October 17, 2022, default judgment was entered as to Defendants Auerlio Bernal and Maria Bernal only. On October 24, 2022, Defendants Auerlio Bernal and Maria Bernal file this ex parte motion to vacate the default judgment. However, Defendants provide no factual basis or legal arg...

Excerpt: ...ity located at 350 North Villa Street (the “Facility.”) Plaintiffs are the heirs and successors in interest to Decedent. Defendant Sun and Defendant Providence Group of California, LLC are alleged to be the licensee, owner operator, a skilled nursing facility, and/or a intermediate care facility within the meaning of Health and Safety Code section 1250. Defendant Terri Tate served as the director for the facility and/or had custodial obligati...

Excerpt: ...ment of approximately $8.86. The Class Members consist of: “all non‐exempt employees employed by Grapes FLC from January 1, 2018 through June 30, 2022..” Plaintiff alleges Defendant (1) failed to pay minimum wages for all hours worked; 2) failed to pay overtime wages for all hours worked including for the time associated with washing grape trays; 3) failed to provide lawful meal periods; 4) failed to provide lawful rest periods; 5) failed t...

Excerpt: ...h settlement as to their lability. The complaint alleges one count of negligence involving a dog attack in March 2021. Plaintiff is the guardian ad litem of the injured minor child who was playing outside his grandmother's house. The dog at issue was owned by Jesse Enriquez and Defendant Gina Enriquez, who lived nearby in a rental house owned by Norman and Martha Faucett. Defendant SCC is alleged to have removed sections of a fence and failed to ...

Excerpt: ...nd the motions to strike [(2), (4) and (7)] moot by the Court's ruling on demurrer. 1. Facts Common to All Motions Plaintiff filed a complaint on May 5, 2022. Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint on August 25, 2022. Although the Court sustained a demurrer by Dr. Benjamin that did not provide leave to amend as to a number of causes of action, Plaintiff's amended complaint pled, again, every cause of action from the initial complaint as follow...

Excerpt: ... deemed moot via the Court's ruling on demurrer. The Court notes the August 15, 2022 Notice of Hearing indicates both the demurrer and motion to strike were reset to this date. (1) Facts Plaintiff Kim Martinez, individually and as successor in interest to the Estate of Bonnie Van Tassel, for elder abuse, willful misconduct and wrongful death arising out of her death from COVID‐19 on or about April 14, 2020. Decedent Tassel resided at Defendants...

Excerpt: ...ass action and PAGA settlement, attorneys' fees, costs, enhancement award, LWDA payment and class certification for settlement purposes came on for hearing on October 24, 2022. The court finds and rules as follows: On July 5, 2022, the settlement administrator, Rust Consulting Inc., received a mailing list of 2,447 potential class members from Defendant's counsel with names, contact information, social security numbers and relevant employment inf...

Excerpt: ...2022. The case is now set for trial January 12, 2023, five years and eight months after filing of the complaint. Defendants, having obtained relief from default and filed an answer, now move to dismiss the matter for the failure to bring the matter to trial within the five‐year limits established in Code of Civil Procedure sections 583.310 and 583.360. Plaintiff filed an opposition and supplemental opposition to this motion on October 17, 2022,...

Excerpt: ... is set for April 27, 2023; 8:30 am; D1. Plaintiff's motion for final approval of class action and PAGA settlement, attorneys' fees, costs, enhancement award, LWDA payment and class certification for settlement purposes came on for hearing on October 20, 2022. The court finds and rules as follows: On March 24, 2021, the settlement administrator, Simpluris, received a data file from Defendant's counsel of 651 potential class members from Defendant...

Excerpt: ...t notes that Cross‐Complainants Bob Denney and Joetta Denney have dismissed the cross‐complaint that is the subject of this special motion to strike. The Court notes that Cross‐Defendants requested fees and provided a supporting declaration within their special motion to strike. The threshold issue, therefore, is whether the dismissal renders the special motion to strike moot and whether attorneys' fees may be awarded to Cross‐Defendants....

Excerpt: ...collision wherein Defendant Clinton, operating Defendant City of Tulare's police vehicle, ran into the front of Plaintiff's vehicle. Defendants noticed Plaintiff's deposition for August 22, 2022 and confirmed it would go forward. However, Plaintiff's counsel indicated they “could not guarantee their client would appear…” While counsel for Defendants and counsel for Plaintiff attended the deposition, Plaintiff failed to appear. After twenty ...

Excerpt: ...rney's Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel; and (3) MC‐053 ‐ Order Granting Attorney's Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel Additionally, Plaintiff's Counsel has filed proofs of service of these documents as to Plaintiff by mail and electronic mail on Plaintiff and Defendant's counsel. The Court notes an objection to this motion by both Plaintiff herself and Defendant. Plaintiff indicates she is not available for the October 18, 2022 hearing and tha...

Excerpt: ... was returned June 16, 2022, indicating that Plaintiff was placed in quiet and peaceful possession of the premises on June 15, 2022. On July 25, 2022, Defendant filed an ex parte motion for relief from default judgment. On July 26, 2022, this Court denied the motion. On October 17, 2022, Defendant filed an ex parte motion again for relief from default and to stay the eviction. In support, Defendant states she did not receive the summons and compl...

Excerpt: ...(Complaint ¶ 6.) On September 1, 2022, it appears Plaintiff served a “notice” indicating that Defendant was behind on the rent for a total of four months in the amount of $2,800. The document fails to identify what months for which rent is due, does not provide an opportunity to cure and simply seeks that Defendant vacate the premises. On September 20, 2022, a document entitled “5 Day Notice” indicates “This is your 3 day eviction noti...

Excerpt: ...edure section 382…” are “Tulare County Sheriffs Department.” The complaint alleges general negligence and intentional tort and alleges compliance with the applicable claims statute. An unstamped liability claim report attached to the complaint and addressed to the Risk Management of the Defendant City of Visalia indicates an incident date of “3‐26‐22” and the date of the claim as June 28, 2022. The City brings this demurrer for fa...

Excerpt: ...emental declaration from counsel for Defendant/Cross‐Complainant IDC. It is within the court's discretion to require compliance with Rule 3.1324 before granting leave to amend. (Hataishi v. First American Home Buyers Protection Corp. (2014) 223 Cal.App.4th 1454, 1469.) The Court previously found there was a close relation of the proposed amendments to the activities and transactions stated in the initial Cross‐Complaint, no prejudice to Cross...

Excerpt: ...against their parents, Billy J. and Lois Newsome, both of whom are now deceased. Robert additionally challenges a set of 2017 estate planning documents, including a trust purportedly established by Billy J.; and a deed transferring Billy J. and Lois's residence to the trust, executed by Billy J. individually, and on behalf of Lois as agent under a previously established power of attorney. Robert alleges his parents lacked capacity to execute the ...

Excerpt: ... service indicating personal service on Defendant Arteaga occurred on September 30, 2022. On October 10, 2022, default judgment was entered and the writ of possession was issued. On October 12, 2022, Defendant file this ex parte motion to vacate the default judgment. Defendant states that service of the summons and complaint lacked forms UD‐105, FW00‐1, FW00‐3 and Defendant therefore needed extra time to get the forms and respond. Additiona...

Excerpt: ...osed first amended complaint and Defendant shall have ten (10) days from the service of the first amended complaint to file a responsive pleading. (2) The Court's minute order of September 22, 2022 indicates that the parties reached an agreement as to the discovery issues and may appear remotely as to any remaining issues. Case management conference is continued to December 15, 2022; 8:30 am; D1. (1) Facts This is a personal injury case wherein P...

Excerpt: ...Facts On or about September 09, 2021, HALL agreed to purchase a 2019 Nissan Murano with vehicle identification number 5N1AZ2MJXKN138431 (hereinafter referred to as the “2019 Nissan”) (Decl. of Donald Groppetti ‐ Exhibit A – Retail Installment Sales Contract (“RISC”) as to the 2019 Nissan.) The RISC provides for arbitration as to claims arising from the sale of the vehicle. The RISC also contains the “Seller's Right to Cancel” when...

Excerpt: ...ring. 1. Facts In a first amended complaint, Plaintiff, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated, sued Defendants Kuubix Electric, Inc., Kuubix Energy, Inc., Kuubix Global, LLC and Kuubix Energy, LLC. for 1. Violation of B&PC §17200, et seq. 2. Failure to Pay All Wages 3. Meal Period Violations 4. Rest Period Violations 5. Work Expense Reimbursement Violations 6. Waiting Time Penalty 7. Wage Statement Penalty 8. Penalties Under PAG...

Excerpt: ...two employees, Rodriguez and Hire, (collectively the “County”) for two causes of action: 1) Violations of the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act as codified within California Civil Code § 56.20(b) and 2) Violations of the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act as codified within California Civil Code § 56.20(c). Plaintiffs were employed by the County as special education teachers. (Complaint ¶¶4, 29.) The County, in accordance...

Excerpt: ...pproval for April 21, 2022. After preliminary approval, the settlement administrator determined worked additional workweeks not accounted for in the previously determined maximum settlement amount. The parties subsequently agreed to increase the maximum settlement amount from $980,000 to $1,278,998, and to continue hearing on final approval of the settlement to finalize and present a stipulation for the court's review and approval regarding the r...

Excerpt: ... motion for final approval of class action and PAGA settlement, attorneys' fees, costs, enhancement award, LWDA payment and class certification for settlement purposes came on for hearing on October 6, 2022. The Court finds and rules as follows: On June 16, 2022, the settlement administrator, ILYM Group, received a mailing list of 1,423 potential class members from Defendant's counsel with names, contact information, social security numbers and r...

Excerpt: ...mones. Petitioner now brings a petition to approve the compromise of a settlement offer to the minor child in this case. According to the Petition, on February 21, 2020, the minor child was walking or jogging northbound on Prospect Street when Defendant entered the crosswalk and struck the minor child as she was crossing. (Petition at 6) The minor suffered pain to her left arm, left shoulder, abdomen, chest and back. (Petition at 7.) She was take...

Excerpt: ... Members, providing an estimated average payout of $241.35 per member. The Class Members consist of: “All current and former non‐exempt employees of Defendant Gutierrez FLC, Inc. in California who worked at least one shift performing work for Defendant WesPak, Inc. at any time during the period of January 1, 2019 to September 2, 2022.” Plaintiff primarily alleged the following violations: (1) minimum wage violations (2) failure to pay all o...

Excerpt: ... (2) This complaint alleges one count of negligence involving a dog attack in March 2021. Plaintiff is the guardian ad litem of the injured minor child who was playing outside his grandmother's house. The dog at issue was owned by Jesse Enriquez and Defendant Gina Enriquez, who lived nearby in a rental house (the “Floral Property.”) The minor child is the cousin of Defendant Gina Enriquez and the minor's grandmother is the aunt of Defendant G...

Excerpt: ... per, filed a complaint on July 6, 2022 for against Defendant Visalia Police Department and “joined under Code of Civil Procedure section 382…” are “Tulare County Sheriffs Department.” The complaint alleges general negligence and intentional tort and alleges compliance with the applicable claims statute. An unstamped liability claim report attached to the complaint and addressed to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors indicates an inci...

Excerpt: ...., #2, Visalia, CA 93277 (“Subject Property”) based upon a ninety‐day notice for cause under substantial remodel of the Subject Property pursuant to Civil Code section 1946.2(2)(D)(i). On September 7, 2022 the complaint was filed. On September 12, 2022, Plaintiff filed a proof of service indicating personal service on Defendant Noyola occurred on September 10, 2022. On September 21, 2022, default judgment, for possession only, was entered. ...

Excerpt: ...rty (30) days from notice of this ruling; Defendant and moving party Abeer A Hafez DDS, Inc shall give notice; to impose sanctions of $265 on Plaintiffs jointly and severally. This is a dental malpractice action brought by Plaintiffs against, amongst others, Defendant Abeer A Hafez DDS, Inc. On or about February 7, 2022, Abeer A Hafez DDS, Inc. propounded form interrogatories, special interrogatories and requests for production of documents on Pl...

Excerpt: ...nrelated to the qualified medical examination related to the workers compensation claim or those that would fit an exception to the exclusivity rule. As noted, this case involves alleged acts by Defendant Dr. Micah Hoffman, a worker's compensation qualified medical examiner who performed a psychiatric evaluation of Plaintiff Samreen Riaz arising out of her workers compensation claim. The causes of action in the second amended complaint include: (...

Excerpt: ...h leave to amend; to grant the Court's own motion to strike as to allegations of conduct between the time period of June 18, 2013 and July 15, 2015 and references thereto in in paragraphs 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 36, 42, and 44 based upon res judicata. Facts Common to (1) and (2) Defendants Pleasant Valley Canal Company, Richard Waller and Roger Patterson (collectively “PVCC”) demur to the operative first amended complaint filed in this mat...

Excerpt: ...t's final determination on this issue must be made after permitting presentation of additional evidence at the hearing pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 946.6 Facts Plaintiff's first amended complaint alleges a number of causes of action against Defendants City of Visalia, Jason Salazar, Sergio Pineda, Marisa Burkdoll, Nathan Berry, Nicholas Fistolera, Luma Fahoum, Damon Maurice and “Defendant Velverde” (hereinafter collectively “...

Excerpt: ...ore, the Court preliminarily approves the settlement as indicated herein. The final approval hearing is set for March 28, 2022, 8:30 am in Department 7. 1. Sufficiency of Amount of Settlement (Net Estimated: $118,250) The gross settlement amount is $275,000. Plaintiff estimates approximately 576 proposed Class Members, providing an estimated average payout of $205.30 per member. The Class Members consist of all current and former hourly‐paid or...

Excerpt: ... (6) Vicarious Liability; (7) Defamation; (8) Deprivation of Civil Rights under 51 (Unruh Act); (9) Personal Injury; (10) Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress; (11) Retaliation in Violation of Labor Code §1102.5/Health & Safety Code sec. 1278.5(b)(1); (12) Disability Discrimination; (13) Assault and Medical Battery; (14) False Imprisonment; (15) Depravation in Violation 42 U.S. Code § 1983—Civil Action for Deprivation of Rights; (16) ...

Excerpt: ...r, as noted below, the Court's final determination on this issue must be made after permitting presentation of additional evidence at the hearing pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 946.6(e); (2) To sustain the demurrer without leave to amend; (3) To deny the motion to amend. (1) Plaintiff's Petition for Leave from the Government Tort Claims Act Facts Plaintiff alleges various dates of alleged compliance with the Tort Claims Act that are ...

Excerpt: ...ngs; (2) To continue the demurrer to October 17, 2022, to be ruled upon after the consolidation; the Court intends to grant the demurrer as indicated below, after consolidation. (1) Motion to Consolidate Facts Defendant Universal Protection Service, LP (“Defendant”) requests this Court consolidate Plaintiff Charles Williams Olivares' (“Plaintiff”) class action, Case No. VCU291111, and his Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) action, Case N...

Excerpt: ...t during the length of the proposed stay, capped at 40 days. Facts This is an unlawful detainer matter involving 11926 Ave 272 Visalia CA 93277 (“Subject Property”) based upon a thirty‐day notice. On September 8, 2022 the complaint was filed. On September 9, 2022, Plaintiff filed a proof of service indicating personal service on Defendant James occurred on September 8, 2022. On September 19, 2022, default judgment, for possession only, was ...

Excerpt: ...days of this hearing; (2) To continue this motion to October 17, 2022 to permit a supplemental declaration to be filed addressing California Rule of Court 3.1324(b). Facts Common to (1) and (2) This personal injury case involves Plaintiff, working as a cement foreman for Simmons Construction, Inc. (“Simmons”), on a job to create a large pit at Defendant Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella (“Setton.”) Defendant Industrial Design & Construction...

Excerpt: ...ff seeks judicial notice of these admissions and various recorded grant deeds. Defendants Julian Mendez and Hilda Mendez acquired property located at 667 Walnut Street, Pixley, CA (“Subject Property”). (Exhibit C – Requests for Admissions (“RFA”) Nos. 2‐4.) Defendants Julian Mendez and Hilda Mendez transferred the Subject Property into their family trust in April 2008. (Exhibit C – RFA Nos. 5, 6, 7; Exhibit E.) On or about January 2...

Excerpt: ...nsurance Company, State Farm agent Jim Parsley, Sr., and Bank of America. Background As relevant here, Robert alleges as follows: In 2005, Robert's parents, Billy J. and Lois Newsome, drafted separate wills providing for equal distribution of their assets to their three children, which include Robert; Janet; and Billy D. Newsome (who is not the subject of any allegations of wrongdoing). Janet had an attorney draft a trust and new will for Billy J...

Excerpt: ...demurrer as to the third cause of action for breach of contract. Facts On June 21, 2022, Defendant, Cross‐Defendant and Cross‐ Complainant Pacific Properties Sales & Management Inc. (“Pacific”) filed a verified cross‐complaint for unjust enrichment, negligent misrepresentation and breach of contract. The underlying dispute involves the validity of a lease of a private air landing strip and whether the lease is invalid because it does no...

Excerpt: ... of express warranty and violations of building standards against builders Woodside 06N, LP, Woodside Sousa, Inc., Woodside Visalia Il, Inc., WDS GP, Inc. and Woodside 07N (collectively “Woodside”) and seek damages in excess of $75,000 per home. Woodside cross‐complained against a number of cross‐defendants, including moving party Anlin Industries (Doe 202) for comparative negligence, express indemnity, equitable indemnity, contribution, ...