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: ...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...