Excerpt: ... v. Lawndale Elementary School Dist. (2021) 72 Cal.App.5th 113, 131 - 132, 137 -138; FAC, ¶¶ 35- 39.) WCS' demurrer as to the seventh (intentional misrepresentation), eighth (concealment), ninth (promise without intention of performing), and tenth (negligent misrepresentation) causes of action are OVERRULED. (Code Civ. Proc., § 430.10, subd. (e).) WCS has not shown that the FAC fails to state facts sufficient to constitute these causes of acti...

Excerpt: ...Cal.4th 415, 422 [a precondition to the taking of judicial notice in either its mandatory or permissive form must be relevant to a material issue].) The Court rules on defendant's demurrer to plaintiff Steven Bennett's first amended complaint (“FAC ” ) as follows: The demurrer to plaintiff's fourth cause of action [fraud] is OVERRULED. (Code Civ. Proc., 431.10, subd. (e).) The Court fi nds that plaintiff has pled facts suff icient to state ...

Excerpt: ...DENIED . (Code Civ. Proc., § 1094.5; see Lake v. Reed (1997) 6 Cal.4th 448, 456 – 457.) The Court finds as follows: 1. Respondent California Department of Motor Vehicles did not abuse its discretion in admitting Exhibits 1 and 2 at the hearing. (Veh. Code, § 135 57, subd. (a); Gov. Code, § 11513, subds. (c), (d); Evid. Code, §§ 1220, 1280; Gananian v. Zolin (1995) 33 Cal.App.4th 634, 639 [the object of the hearsay rule exception pursuant ...

Excerpt: ... Omidv ar (collectively, “cross -defendants”) filed an untimely reply. (Code Civ. Proc., § 1005, subd. (b) [all reply papers must be filed with the court and a copy served on each party at least five court days before the hearing].) Despite being untimely, the C ourt will consider cross-complainants' opposition and cross -defendants' reply. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1300(d); Rancho Mirage Country Club Homeowners Assn. v. Hazelbaker (20...

Excerpt: ... P roc., § 437c, subd. (q).) The Court rules on defendants' motion for summary judgment and summary adjudication as follows: The motion for summary judgment on the ground that plaintiff was not a licensed contractor is DENIED. (Code Civ. Proc., § 437c, subd . (p)(2); Aguilar v. Atlantic Richfield Co. (2001) 25 Cal.4th 826, 850.) The Court finds that defendants have failed to meet their initial burden of showing that plaintiff was required to ...

Excerpt: ...e SAC on th e ground that it fails to state any cause of action against individual defendants Trevor Tauzer, Claire Tauzer, and Mark Tauzer. (Code Civ. Proc., § 430.10; see Blank v. Kirwan (1985) 39 Cal.3d 311, 318.) The Court finds that plaintiffs have failed to all ege facts sufficient to maintain any cause of action against these individual defendants. (Lab. Code, § 558.1; Usher v. White (2021) 64 Cal.App.5th 883, 896 - 897; see Noe v. Supe...

Excerpt: ...ion].) Defendant County of Yolo's request for judicial notice is GRANTED. (Evid. Code, §§ 452, subd. (b), (h), 453.) The Court rules on defendant's demurrer to plaintiffs Michele Flores and Ryan Campbell's petition for writ of mandate and complaint (“Pet. & Compl.'), as follows: Defendant's demurrer to the first cause of action [writ of mandate] is SUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND. (Code Civ. Proc., § 430.10, subd. (e); Aubry v. Tri -City Hosp...

Excerpt: ...k Foods Co. (2000) 24 Cal.4th 415, 422 [a precondition to the taking of judicial notice in either its mandatory or permissive form must be relevant to a material issue].) The Court rules on defendant's unopposed demurrer to plai ntiff Ryan Stanfield's first amended complaint as follows: The demurrer to plaintiff's fourth cause of action [fraud] is OVERRULED. (Code Civ. Proc., 431.10, subd. (e).) The Court finds that plaintiff has pled facts su...

Excerpt: ...300(c) [“Proof of service of the moving paper must be filed no later than five court days before the time appointed for the hearing”].) The Court also notes that petitioner has failed to show a reasonable and good faith attempt at informal resolu tion of each issue presented prior to the filing of this motion. (Code Civ. Proc., §§ 2016.040, 2025.280, subd. (b); Green Decl., ¶ 12, Exhibit 10.) Oppenheim's request for judicial notice is D...

Excerpt: ...nt to constitute this cause of action. Plainti
¯ alleges that her termination was substantially motivated by complaints about a rumor, which was not based upon her gender, and no amendment can cure this deÞciency of the complaint. (Gov. Code, § 12940, subd. (a); Caldwell v. Paramount UniÞed School Dist. (1995) 41 Cal.App.4th 189, 202, fn.7; Guz v. Bechtel Nat., Inc. (2000) 24 Cal.4th 317, 354, fn. 21; Blank v. Kirwan (1985) 39 Cal.3d 311, 318...

Excerpt: ...tute this cause of action. Plaintiff alleges that her termination was substantially motivated by complaints about a rumor, which was not based upon her gender, and no amendment can cure this deficiency of the complaint. (Gov. Code, S 12940, subd. (a); Caldwell v. Paramount Unified School Dist. (1995) 41 Cal.App.4th 189, 202, fn.7; Guz v. Bechtel Nat., Inc. (2000) 24 cal.4th 317, 354, fn. 21; Blank v. Kirwan (1985) 39 cal.3d 311, 318; compl., 11 �...

Excerpt: ... Kaplan has produced evidence establishing that his conduct did not fall below the requisite standard of care, negating the breach of duty element. (Hanson v. Grode (1999) 76 Cal.App.4th 501, 606-607; UMFs 1-18; Shen decl., 3, 6, 17, 19.) Plaintiff has not shown that a triable issue of material fact exists. (Code Civ. Proc., S 437c, subd. (p)(2).) If no hearing is requested, this tentative ruling is effective immediately. No formal order pursuant...

Excerpt: ...laire Tazuer, and Mark Tauzer. (Code Civ. Proc., S 430.10; Aubryv. Tri-City Hospital Dist. (1992) 2 Cal.4th 952, 967.) The Court finds that plaintiffs have failed to allege facts sufficient to maintain any cause of action against these individual defendants based upon alter ego liability or joint and several liability. (Lab. Code, S 558.1; see Leek v. cooper ( 2011) 194 cal.App.4th 399, 415; see also Noe v. superior court (2015) 237 cal.App.4th 3...

Excerpt: ...ncertainty as a basis for their demurrer. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1320(a) ["Each ground of demurrer must be in a separate paragraph and must state whether it applies to the entire complaint, cross- complaint, or answer, or to specified causes of action or defenses."l; see also Code Civ. Proc., S 430.60; Notice of demurrer, p. 2.) Defendants' unopposed demurrer to the FAC based on the failure to state a cause of action is OVERRULED. (Code Civ...

Excerpt: ... 6; see Malek Media Group LLC v. AXQG Corp. (2020) 58 Cal.App.5th 817, 825; People ex rel. Lockyer v. Shamrock Foods Co. (2000) 24 Cal.4th 415, 422 [a precondition to the taking of judicial notice in either its mandatory or permissive form must be relevant to a material issue].) The Court rules upon plaintiff's motion for judgment on the pleadings as follows: • The moton is DENIED as it pertains to plaintiff's verified complaint stating facts s...

Excerpt: ...cument is genuine and accurate. [Citation]" ; Compl., 26.) Defendants' demurrer to plaintiffs' complaint as to defendant Cheryl walker, individually, is SUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND. (Code Civ. Proc., S 430.10, subd. (e); cal. Rules of court, rule 3.1320(g); see Buss v. J. O. Martin co. (1966) 241 cal. App. 2d 123, 133; Aubry v. Tn-City Hospital Dist. (1992) 2 Cal.4th 962, 967.) The Court finds that, based on the ShortForm Settlement Agreement e...

Excerpt: ...e causes of action are not duplicative. (Award Metals, Inc. v. Superior Court (1991) 228 Cal.App.3d. 1128, 1135; Palm Springs Villas II Homeowners Assn„ Inc. v. Parth (2016) 248 cal.App.4th 268, 290; complaint, 25-33, 72-76.) WCS' demurrer as to the fourth cause of action (sexual battery) is SUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND. (Code Civ. Proc., S 430.10, subd. (e).) The complaint fails to allege this cause of action with sufficient particularity. (C...

Excerpt: ...tute this cause of action. Plaintiff alleges that her termination was substantially motivated by complaints about a rumor, which was not based upon her gender, and no amendment can cure this deficiency of the complaint. (Gov. Code, S 12940, subd. (a); Caldwell v. Paramount Unified School Dist. (1995) 41 Cal.App.4th 189, 202, fn.7; Guz v. Bechtel Nat., Inc. (2000) 24 cal.4th 317, 354, fn. 21; Blank v. Kirwan (1985) 39 cal.3d 311, 318; compl., 11 �...

Excerpt: ...court finds that this cause of action may not be maintained against a public entity like defendant. (See Kim v. Regents of University of California (2000) 80 Cal.App.4th 160, 164 — 165.) Defendant's demurrer to the second cause of action for intentional infliction of financial losses is SUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND. (Code Civ. Proc., S 430.10, subd. (e); Aubry v. Tri-City Hospital Dist. (1992) 2 cal.4th 962, 967.) The court finds that plaintif...

Excerpt: ...., S 437c, subd. (q).) The Court declines to rule on defendants' objections to evidence as the evidence objected to is not relevant to deciding this motion. (Code Civ. Proc., S 437c, subd. This Court construes defendants' motion for summary judgment or, in the alternative, motion for summary adjudication as a motion for summary judgment. (See Sole Energy Co. v. Petrominerals Corp. (2005) 128 Cal.App.4th 187, 193 [the nature of a motion is determi...

Excerpt: ...35.5, subd. (a)(4).) Demurrer: Polley's demurrer to the third cause of action (civil RICO 18 U.S.C. S 1961 et seq.) within defendants/cross-complainants Ravinder Tumber and You Only ive Once Farms LLC's ("cross- complainants") cross-complaint is SUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND. (Code Civ. Proc., S 430.10; Aubry v. Tri-City Hospital Dist. (1992) 2 Cal.4th 962, 957.) The Court finds that the cross-complaint fails to state facts sufficient to constitu...

Excerpt: ...alek]; People ex rel. Lockyer v. Shamrock Foods Co. (2000) 24 Cal.4th 415, 422 [ex rel. Lockyer) [a precondition to the taking of judicial notice in either its mandatory or permissive form must be relevant to a material issue].) Defendants Dignity Health and Dignity Community Care's request for judicial notice is GRANTED. (Evid. Code, SS 452, subd. (d), 453.) Plaintiff's motion for relief from stay is DENIED. The Court finds that plaintiff has fa...

Excerpt: ...) 24 Cal.4th 415, 422 [a precondition to the taking of judicial notce in either its mandatory or permissive form must be relevant to a material issuel.) The Court declines to rule on Gunn's objections to the declaration of Thomas Patrick Jr., as the Court did not rely upon the challenged declaration in determining this motion. The Court rules upon plaintiff Peter C. Craig and cross-defendant Pacific Livestock, Inc.'s motion to tax costs as follow...

Excerpt: ...ted to is not relevant to the disposition of defendant's motion for summary judgment. (Code Civ. Proc., S 437c, subd. (q).) The Court declines to rule on defendant's evidentiary objections to plaintiffs' evidence as the evidence objected to is not relevant to the disposition of defendant's motion for summary judgment. (Code Civ. Proc., S 437c, subd. (q).) Defendant's motion for summary judgment is GRANTED. (Code Civ. Proc., S 437c, subd. (p)(2); ...

Excerpt: ...t-A-Car Co. of San Francisco (2000) 79 Cal.App.4th 1127, 1133- 1134 ["When the liability issues are so interrelated that it would have been impossible to separate them into claims for which attorney fees are properly awarded and claims for which they are not, then allocation is not required." l; see also Cruz v. Fusion Buffet, Inc. (2020) 57 Cal.App.5th 221, 235—236; Adams decl., "15-7.) The Court finds that the hourly rates requested by plaint...

Excerpt: ...(e).) Therefore, the demurrer is properly overruled if one cause of action "is not vulnerable to [this] objection." (Shook v. Pearson (1950) 99 Cal.App.2d 348, 351; Bacon v. Wahrhaftig (1950) 97 Cal.App.2d 599, see also Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1320(a).) The FAC contains sufficient factual allegations to support a cause of action for breach of fiduciary duty. (Meister v. Mensinger (2014) 230 Cal.App.4th 381, 395; Quelimane Co. v. Stewart Title...

Excerpt: ...uring, LLC's verified answer to plaintiff Bradley Ashmore's complaint — because it was never filed with the Court. The Court notes that as defendant Proterp Manufacturing, LLC, has never made a formal appearance in this action, the opposition to this motion is only being considered as being filed by defendant Proterp Holdings, LP (hereinafter "defendant"). Plaintiff's motion for attorney's fees is GRANTED IN PART. (CINIe Civ. Proc., SS 685.040 ...

Excerpt: ...decline to consider any argument or legal authority found in pages exceeding the maximum permitted number of pages. Motion to compel further responses to special interrogatories: Petitioner's motion to compel further responses to special interrogatories, set one, is DENIED. (Code Civ. Proc., S 2030.300, subd. (a).) Petitioner has failed to make an adequate showing that the discovery requests at issue are likely to aid in the resolution of the par...

Excerpt: ...2020) 58 Cal.App.5th 817, 825; People ex rel. Lockyer v. Shamrock Foods Co. (2WO) 24 Cal.4th 415, 422 [a precondition to the taking of judicial notice in either its mandatory or permissive form must be relevant to a material issuel.) Defendants' demurrer to first amended complaint of plaintiff State of California, by and through the Department of Water Resources is SUSTAINED and the case is DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. (Code Civ. Proc., SS 389, s...

Excerpt: ...an open book account aga-nst defendant Davis Williams Adams aka Davis W. Adams, and defendant has failed to show that a triable issue of one or more material facts exists as to this claim or a defense thereto. (Code Civ. Prw SS 337a, 437c, subds. (b)(3), (p)(l); Aguilar, supra, 25 Cal.4th at p. 862; Lyons v. Security Pacific National Bank (1995) 40 Cal.App.4th l[nl, IW5 — Interstate Group Administrators, Inc. v. Cravens, Dargan & Co. (1985) 174...

Excerpt: ...rder pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 3.1312 or further notice is required. Byrd's motion: On the Court's own motion, cross-defendant Justin Byrd's ("Byrd") motion for attorney's fees and costs is CONTINUED to September 7, 2023, at a.m. in Department 11. Byrd is DIRECTED to billing records and/or invoices from Scott Radcliffe in support of the claimed attorney's fees, and a supporting supplemental declaration from Mr. Radcliffe, which ...

Excerpt: ...aintiff timely filed its opposition without objecting to this deficiency. The Court deems this deficiency waived. Defendants' request for judicial notice is DENIED. (Evid. Code, SS 452, 453.) The proffered documents are not relevant to the Court's determination of this motion. (People v. Rowland (1992) 4 Cal.4th 238, 268, fn. 6; see Malek Media Group LLC v. AXQG Corp. (2020) 58 Cal.App.5th 817, 825.) Defendants' motion for summary judgment or, in...

Excerpt: ...he Court finds that defendants were the prevailing party on the second and third causes of action [for fraud and negligent misrepresentation, respectively), only, within plaintiff West Sacramento Hospitality, LLC's complaint. (Civil Code, S 1717, subd. RJN, Exhibits A, B; Folsom Decl., Exhibit D, '1 24.) However, defendants fail show that their 75%-25% apportionment within the billing records [for work performed to defend against plaintiff's comp...

Excerpt: ... "a trial court has broad discretion to accept or reject late-filed papers."]; Code Civ. Proc., S 437c, subd. (b)(2).) Plaintiff Julie Su, State Labor Commissioner, Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, Department of Industrial Relations, State of California's request for judicial notice is GRANTED. (Evid. Code, SS 452, 453.) Defendants' objections to plaintiffs request for judicial notice are OVERRULED. (See Evid. Code, SS 1200, 702, 800, 140...

Excerpt: ... broad discretion to accept or reject late-filed papers."]; Code Civ. Proc., S 437c, subd. (b)(2).) Plaintiff Julie Su, State Labor Commissioner, Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, Department of Industrial Relations, State of California's request for judicial notice is GRANTED. (Evid. Code, SS 452, 453.) Defendants' objections to plaintiff's request for judicial notice are OVERRULED. Defendants' objections to evidence in support of oppositi...

Excerpt: ...ents attached thereto. (Evid. Code, SS 452, 453.) Defendant's request for judicial notice file with defendant's reply is DENIED. (Evid. Code, SS 452, 453.) New arguments may not be raised for the first time in a reply brief. (High Sierra Rural Alliance v. County of Plumas (2018) 29 Cal.App.5th 102, 112 fn. 2.) The rule is that points raised in the reply brief for the first time will not be considered, unless good reason is shown for failure to pr...

Excerpt: ...sonable attorney's fees. Except as otherwise expressly provided by statute, a prevailing party is entitled as a matter of right to recover costs in any action or proceeding. (Code Civ. Proc„ S 1032, (b).) The statute defines "prevailing party" as including "a defendant in whose favor a dismissal is entered...." (Code Civ. Proc., S 1032, subd. (a)(4).) Hotel Winters is a preva-ling party as a defendant in whose favor a dismissal was entered. The...

Excerpt: ...1161(2) which states that a tenant is guilty of unlawful detainer if they fail to pay their rent and then subsequently fail to comply with a three-day to pay rent or quit order. Plaintiff has stated facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action. (Code Civ. Proc., S 430.10, subd. (e).) Those facts include: 1. Plaintiff is a limited liability company which owns the real property located within the above-described judicial district and commonly k...

Excerpt: ...from defendant after unsuccessful attempts to repair plaintiffs' vehicle, and defendant declined to do so. (Code Civ. Proc, S 338; Britton v. Girardi (2015) 235 Cal.App.4th 721, 734; Compl., 23.) The Court further finds that plaintiffs have stated facts sufficient to consttute a cause of action for fraudulent inducement concealment. (See Alfaro v. Community Housing Improvement System & Planning Assn., Inc. (2009) 171 Cal.App.4th 1356, 1382 — 13...

Excerpt: ...round that the memorandum of costs was filed prematurely. 2 of 2 2. Regarding defendant's deposition costs, service of process, and fees for electronic filing or service, this Court DENIES the motion to tax costs. These are all allowable costs. (Code Civ. Proc., S 1033.5, (a)(3)(A), They were also incurred, reasonably necessary to the conduct of the litigation, and reasonable in amount. (Code Civ. Proc., S 1033.5, subd. (c).) 3. Regarding defenda...

Excerpt: ... have established that there are a triable issues of material fact as to duty, breach of duty and causation. (Civ. Code, S 1714; Ladd v. County of San Mateo (1996) 12 Cal.4th 913, 917; T.H. v. Novartis Pharmaceuticals corp. (2017) 4 cal.5th 145, 163; Knight v. Jewett (1992) 3 cal.4th 296, 315; Cabral v. Ralphs Grocery co. (2011) 51 Cal.4th 764, 771 ["in the absence of a statutory provision establishing an exception to the general rule of Civil Co...

Excerpt: ...f negating an element of this cause of action — that plaintiff Eseosa D. Osunde was performing competently in the position he held. (Code Civ. 2 of 3 Proc„ S 437c, subd. (p)(2); Gov't. Code, S 12940, subd. (a); Moore v. Regents of Univ. of Cal. (2016) 248 Cal.App.4th 216, 235; Guz v. Bechtel Nat'l Inc. (2Cm) 24 cal.4th 317, 355; UMFs 29—43, 51 53, 55, 58, 60-62, 54, 65.) The court further finds that plaintiff has failed to identify admissib...

Excerpt: ...the remainder of the proffered documents [Attachments 2, 3, 5 and 6] as they are not relevant to the Court's determination of the instant motion. (Evid. Code, SS 452, 453; People v. Rowland (1992) 4 Cal.4th 238, 268, fn. 6; see Malek Media Group LLC v. AXQG corp. (2020) 58 cal.App.5th 817, 825; People ex rel. Lockyer v. Shamrock Foods Co. (2000) 24 Cal.4th 415, 422.) Accordingly, defendants Robert Chavez, Sky Webb, and Michael Williams' objection...

Excerpt: ...ds that defendants/cross-complainants may not recover fees incurred as to the first cause of achon in plaintiff West Sacramento Hospitality, 3 of 3 LLC's complaint for breach of contract, which was voluntarily dismissed on December 1, 2022. (Civil Code, S 1717, subd. RJN, Exhibits A, B; Folsom Decl., Exhibit D, '1 24.) The Court also finds that while defendants/cross-complainants are the prevailing party on the second and third causes of action [...

Excerpt: ...) 174 Cal.App.4th 1453, 1458 [facts of which a party seeking reconsideration was aware of at the time of the original ruling are not "new or different facts," as would support a trial court's grant of reconsideration]; see also Lucas v. Santa Maria Public Airport Dist. (1995) 39 Cal.App.4th 1017, 1028.) The Court also finds that plaintiff failed to file an affidavit in support of this motion, as required. (Code Civ. Proc., S 1008, subds. (a), (b)...

Excerpt: ... Jamie Wagner's objections to the declaration of Daniel Johnson are SUSTAINED. (Hayman v. Block (1985) 176 Cal.App.3d 629, 638—639; Evid. code, SS 210, 403, 350, 352, 702(a), 800.) All other requests are DENIED and all other objections are OVERRULED. Defendant Jamie Wagner's motion for summary judgment is GRANTED. (Code Civ. Proc., S 437c, subd. Plaintiff asserts two causes of action against Wagner, both dependent on Wagner being the owner of t...

Excerpt: ...fornia Rules of Court, rule 3.1345(d). (Mills v. U.S. Bank (2008) 166 Cal.App.4th 871, 892.) The Court further finds that defendant has failed to include any legal argument in fts supporting memorandum of points and authorities regarding plaintiff Eseosa Osunde's provision of verifications to his responses to defendant's request for admission and special interrogatories; thus, fails to comply with California Rules of Court, rule 3.113(b). Finally...

Excerpt: ...fs are estopped from repudiating defendant's enforcement of the express arbitration provision found in the Retail Installment Sale Contract — Simple Finance Charge (With Arbitration Provision) ("Sales Contract") between plaintiff Thomas McGregor ("Mr. McGregor") and Hoblit Chrysler Jeep Dodge Inc. (erroneously sued as and Hoblit Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram) ("Hoblit"). (Felisilda, supra, 53 Cal.App.5th 486, 495— 499; Sandhu Decl., '1 2, Exhibit A...

Excerpt: ...fornia Rules of court, rule 3.1345(d). (Mills v. U.S. Bank (2008) 166 cal.App.4th 871, 892.) The court further finds that defendant has failed to include any legal argument in its supporting memorandum of points and authorities regarding plaintiff Eseosa Osunde's provision of verifications to his responses to defendant's request for admission and special interrogatories; thus, falls to comply with California Rules of Court, rule 3.113(b). Finally...

Excerpt: ...ioned Ricardo Alexander Ocampo, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. NorCal Beverage co., Inc., case No. 30-2021-01226173-CU-OE-CXC. is GRANTED. (Evid. code, S 452, subd. (d); RJN, Ex. A.) Defendant's request for judicial notce of plaintiff Ricardo Alexander Ocampo's first amended complaint is GRANTED. (Evid. Code, S 452, subd. (d); RJN, Ex. A.) Defendant's motion to stay is GRANTED. The Orange County Superior Court exe...