Excerpt: ... motion as to Plaintiff Mary Shafer. Defendant shall file and serve a crosscomplaint that conforms with this ruling forthwith. Defendant to give notice. Discussion: The court may, in its discretion, after notce to the adverse party, allow, upon any terms as may be just, an amendment to any pleading. (Code Civ. Proc., S 473, subd. (a)). The court's discretion will usually be exercised liberally to permit amendment of the pleadings. (Nestle v Santa...

Excerpt: ...n July 21, 2023. This is a PAGA action for FEHA violations, wage and hour claims, and wrongful termination against Defendant Westchase Mini Suites, LLC dba Best Western Plus Thousand Oaks ("Defendant"). With respect to the PAGA wage and hour claims, the original complaint incorporates by reference Plaintiffs' PAGA notice to the LWDA. That notce states that the violations against Plaintiffs and other aggrieved employees occurred "throughout their ...

Excerpt: ...by CourtCall but is not equipped for Zoom. If appearing by CourtCall, call in no later than 8:30 a.m. If pu intend to appear by CourtCall, you must make arrangements with CourtCall the day before your scheduled hearing. Requests for approval of a CourtCall appearance made to the Court on the morning of the hearing will not be granted. No exceptions will be made. With respect to the below scheduled tentative ruling, no notice of intent to appear i...

Excerpt: ...but is not equipped for Zoom. If appearing by CourtCall, call in no later than 8:30 a.m. If you intend to appear by CourtCall, you must make arrangements with CourtCall the day before your scheduled hearing. Requests for approval of a CourtCall appearance made to the Court on the morning of the hearing will not be granted. No exceptions will be made. With respect to the below scheduled tentative ruling, no notice of intent to appear is required. ...

Excerpt: ...ntiffs as class representatives; 3) preliminarily appointing Jonathan Melmed, Kyle Smith, and Joanne Kim of Melmed Law Group P.C. as class counsel; 4) preliminarily approving the settlement as fair, adequate, and reasonable; 5) preliminarily approving payment of reasonable attorneys' fees in an amount not to exceed one-third of the Gross Settlement Amount (i.e., up to $116,666.67), plus necessary litigation costs not to exceed $15,000; 6) prelimi...

Excerpt: ...but is not equipped for Zoom. If appearing by CourtCall, call in no later than 8:30 a.m. If you intend to appear by CourtCall, you must make arrangements with CourtCall the day before pur scheduled hearing. Requests for approval of a CourtCall appearance made to the Court on the morning of the hearing will not be granted. No exceptions will be made. With respect to the below scheduled tentatve ruling, no notce of intent to appear is required. If ...

Excerpt: ...s secretary, Ms. McIntyre, at 805-289-8791 to gain entry. The Court allows appearances by CourtCall but is not equipped for Zoom. If appearing by CourtCall, call in no later than 8:30 a.m. If you intend to appear by CourtCall, you must make arrangements with CourtCall the day before pur scheduled hearing. Requests for approval of a CourtCall appearance made to the Court on the morning of the hearing will not be granted. No exceptions will be made...

Excerpt: ...sent waiver of notice and in the event an order is not signed at the hearing, the prevailing party shall prepare a proposed order and comply with CRC 3.1312 subdivisions (a), (b), (d) and (e). he signed order shall be served on all parties and a proof of service filed with the court. A "notice of ruling" in lieu of this procedure is not authorized. 1 Motion: Motion to Strike Punitive Damages from FAC (Unopposed) The Court intends to rule as follo...

Excerpt: ...ll be conducted in the absence of the non-appearing party. Absent waiver of notice and in the event an order is not signed at the hearing, the prevailing party shall prepare a proposed order and comply with CRC 3.1312 subdivisions (a), (b), (d) and (e). The signed order shall be served on all parties and a proof of service filed with the court. A "notice of ruling" in lieu of this procedure is not authorized. 1 Motion: Plaintiff's Motion to Compe...

Excerpt: ...non-appearing party. Absent waiver of notice and in the event an order is not signed at the hearing, the prevailing party shall prepare a proposed order and comply with CRC 3.1312 subdivisions (a), (b), (d) and (e). he signed order shall be served on all parties and a proof of service filed with the court. A "notice of ruling" in lieu of this procedure is not authorized. 1 Motions: By Plaintiffs Sergio üJpez Flores and Carolina Lopez (collective...

Excerpt: ...earing will be conducted in the absence of the non-appearing party. Absent waiver of notice and in the event an order is not signed at the hearing, the prevailing party shall prepare a proposed order and comply with CRC 3.1312 subdivisions (b), (d) and (e). he signed order shall be served on all parties and a proof of service filed with the court. A "notice of ruling" in lieu of this procedure is not authorized. 1 Moton: Plaintiff's Motion to Com...

Excerpt: ...ative, Motion for Summary Adjudication is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. The Motion for Summary Judgment is granted as to Cross-Defendants J&S Restaurants and William Jonker. The Mohon for Summary Adjudication as to Cross-Defendant Top End Enterprises, Inc., is DENIED as to the 1st cause of action but GRANTED as to the 2nd cause of action. For purposes of this motion only, the following facts are undisputed and established: Fact Nos. 1-16, 1...

Excerpt: ...fy the court by email to [email protected]. Please include the hearing date, the case name and case number on message. You must include all counsel and self-represented parties on your message. The court will not respond to your email. Do not use this email address for any other purpose without the court's express permission. Do not include the court in any email communications between counsel. Do not call in lieu of sending an em...

Excerpt: ...d in the event an order is not signed at the hearing, the prevailing party shall prepare a proposed order and comply with CRC3.1312 subdivisions (b), (d) and (e). he signed order shall be served on all parties and a proof of service filed with the court. A "notice of ruling" in lieu of this procedure is not authorized. 1 Motons: (1) Plaintiff Bauer Hockey, LLC's, successor in interest to Bauer Hockey Inc., motion to tax and strike memorandum of c...

Excerpt: ...pearing party. Absent waiver of notice and in the event an order is not signed at the hearing, the prevailing party shall prepare a proposed order and comply with CRC 3.1312 subdivisions (a), (b), (d) and (e). he signed order shall be served on all parties and a proof of service filed with the court. A "notice of ruling" in lieu of this procedure is not authorized. 1 Motion: Motion by Plaintiff Steven Scouten ("Plaintiff") for issue and/or eviden...

Excerpt: ...ative decision, you may send a telefax to Judge Borrell's secretary, Tammy Brantner, at 805-477-5894, stating that pu submit on the tentative. A copy of the telefax must be sent to all opposing parties contemporaneous with transmission to the court. Please include the hearing date, the case name and case number on pur telefax. Do not call in lieu of sending a telefax, nor should you call to see if your telefax has been received. If you submit on ...

Excerpt: ...lows appearances by CourtCall but is not equipped for Zoom. If appearing by CourtCall, please call in before 8:30 a.m. If you intend to appear by CourtCall, you must make arrangements with CourtCall the day before your scheduled hearing. Requests for approval of a CourtCall appearance made to the Court on the morning of the hearing will only be granted in extreme circumstances and under no circumstances if made after 8:15 am. With respect to the ...

Excerpt: ...ce and in the event an order is not signed at the hearing, the prevailing party shall prepare a proposed order and comply with CRC 3.1312 subdivisions (a), (b), (d) and (e). The signed order shall be served on all parties and a proof of service filed with the court. A "notice of ruling" in lieu of this procedure is not authorized. 1 Motion: Plaintiff Jeremy Lucero's motion for preliminary approval of class action settlement. (unopposed) The Court...

Excerpt: ...pearing party. Absent waiver of notice and in the event an order is not signed at the hearing, the prevailing party shall prepare a proposed order and comply with CRC 3.1312 subdivisions (a), (b), (d) and (e). he signed order shall be served on all parties and a proof of service filed with the court. A "notice of ruling" in lieu of this procedure is not authorized. 1 Motion: Defendant's motion to compel arbitration and for order staying proceedin...

Excerpt: ..., the tentative will be adopted by the Court. Absent waiver of notice and in the event an order is not signed at the hearing, the prevailing party shall prepare a proposed order and comply with CRC 3.1312 subdivisions (a), (b), (d) and (e). The signed order shall be served on all parties and a proof of service filed with the court. A "notice of ruling" in lieu of this procedure is not authorized. Motion: Plaintiffs Ernie Mansi and Aldersgate Inve...

Excerpt: ...nt waiver of notice and in the event an order is not signed at the hearing, the prevailing party shall prepare a proposed order and comply with CRC 3.1312 subdivisions (a), (b), (d) and (e). The signed order shall be served on all parties and a proof of service filed with the court. A "notice of ruling" in lieu of this procedure is not authorized. 1 Motion: Plaintiff Discover Bank's Motion for Summary Judgment or in the alternative, for Summary A...

Excerpt: ...non-appearing party. Absent waiver of notice and in the event an order is not signed at the hearing, the prevailing party shall prepare a proposed order and comply with CRC 3.1312 subdivisions (a), (b), (d) and (e). he signed order shall be served on all parties and a proof of service filed with the court. A "notice of ruling" in lieu of this procedure is not authorized. 1 Motion: Motion by Defendants Hyundai Motor America ("HMA" or "Hyundai") an...

Excerpt: ...Absent waiver of notice and in the event an order is not signed at the hearing, the prevailing party shall prepare a proposed order and comply with CRC 3.1312 subdivisions (a), (b), (d) and (e). he signed order shall be served on all parties and a proof of service filed with the court. A "notice of ruling" in lieu of this procedure is not authorized. 1 Motion: Plaintiffs' (1) Motion for Final Approval of Class Action and PAGA Settlements; and (2)...

Excerpt: ...equipped for Zoom. If appearing by CourtCall, please call in before 8:30 a.m. If you intend to appear by CourtCall, you must make arrangements with CourtCall the day before your scheduled hearing. Requests for approval of a CourtCall appearance made to the Court on the morning of the hearing will only be granted in extreme circumstances and under no circumstances if made after 8:15 am. With respect to the below scheduled tentative ruling, no noti...

Excerpt: ...d in the event an order is not signed at the hearing, the prevailing party shall prepare a proposed order and comply with CRC 3.1312 subdivisions (a), (b), (d) and (e). The signed order shall be served on all parties and a proof of service filed with the court. A "notice of ruling" in lieu of this procedure is not authorized. 1 Motion: Defendants' motion for judgment on the pleadings (Opposed) The Court grants Defendants' request for judicial not...