Excerpt: ...) Discriminaton (disability) against Caremore Plan, Caremore System, Elevance, Elevance CA, and Elevance Cos. [collectively "Elevance-caremore"]; (2) Failure to accommodate against Elevance-Caremore; (3) Failure to interact against Elevance-Caremore; (4) Wrongful termination against Elevance-Caremore; (5) Retaliation (FEHA) against Elevance-Caremore; (6) Wrongful termination against Elevance-Caremore; (7) Retaliation (CFRA) against Elevance-Carem...

Excerpt: ...ssor in interest to the Estate of Juan Antonio Alvarado-Martinez ("Decedent"). Plaintiffs allege Defendants negligently caused an automobile accident in which Decedent was killed and Chastity and her three daughters—Lyric, Jessie, and Raylene—were injured. Relevant to this demurrer, Plaintiffs allege they are all residents of the State of Utah (Comp'. "3-8) and the accident occurred in Nevada (Comp'. 915). The defendants are located in the St...

Excerpt: ...ff, in pro per, filed a general denial. Attached to his general denial is a response in which he states he feels he is being unfairly charged for transactions he made with the State Fund. He states: "I would like to come to an agreement with the Plaintiffs for a less amount. If we are unable to come to an agreement I may have to file bankruptcy as a last resort." (Def's Response attached to his General Denial, filed 10/5/22.) On December 7, 2022,...

Excerpt: ...sonable number of attempts. Ford also allegedly failed to repurchase the vehicle or make restitution. As a result, Rubio commenced suit against Ford on December 23, 2022, for breach of express warranties under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (the Act) and violation of section 1793.2 of the Act, which requires the repairs to be commenced and completed within, respectively, a reasonable time and 30 days. (See Compl. at 15-39.) Also named as ...

Excerpt: ... attempts despite the existence of express and implied warranties. Honda also purportedly failed to make restitution or replace the vehicle. Finally, Honda was also purportedly aware of the defects in advance of the lease and actively concealed the information. Based on these facts, the initial complaint contained claims for (1) breach of express warranty under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act (the Act); (2) breach of implied warranty under...

Excerpt: ...ty; and (5) breach of warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. Defendant answered. Now at issue is Defendant's motion to compel arbitration. Statement of Law — Motion to Compel Arbitration: Code of Civil Procedure sectons 1280 et seq. provide a procedure for the summary determination of whether a valid agreement to arbitrate exists, and such summary procedure satisfies both state and federal law. (Rosenthal v. Great Western Fin. Securities...

Excerpt: ...vina Sabbah), the estate of the brother's father (the Estate of Ziad Sabbah), the brother's paternal uncle (Ghaleb Sabbah), St. Michael Service Corp., (St. Michael), ZSS Marketing, Inc. (ZSS), and St. Benedict Corporation ("St. Benedict"). The FAC pleads 9 causes of action: (1) Partiton against Omar, Amer, St. George, Savina, the Estate, Ghaleb, ZSS, St. Benedict, and Ted's Plaza; (2) Breach of fiduciary duty against Omar, Amer, St. George, Savin...

Excerpt: ...4, 11, and 86-87.) As a result, through their complaint the Bennetts assert claims for (1) breach of express warranty under the Song-Beverly Act (the Act), (2) breach of implied warranty under the Act, (3) violation of section 1793.2 of the Act (requiring, among other things, commencement and completion of the repairs within, respectively, a reasonable time and 30 days), and (4) fraudulent inducementconcealment. The fraud claim is based upon GM's...

Excerpt: ... section 1430, subdivision (b) (survival), and (4) negligence (wrongful death). The Complaint alleges Norcal and own, control, and operate the facility at 819 Salem Dr„ Redlands (i.e., Plymouth Village). Krueger is the administrator 31). Decedent who was 79 years old was placed at Plymouth Village due to stroke symptoms, carotid artery disease, diminishing cognitive ability, and feeding tube-related needs. It is alleged that, during her stay, D...

Excerpt: ...obable cause. He was booked in jail and charged under Penal Code section 288, subdivision (a), and 287.7, subdivision (b). The arrest was initiated by Beckman and Ilagan. He was released after the District Attorney felt further investigation was needed. The charges were dismissed on February 26, 2020. It was further alleged that there was no basis for the arrest and that the investigation was biased and discriminatory ("12-15 & 18). Defendants Ci...

Excerpt: ...ally served on January 20, 2023 at 16333 Windcrest Drive in Fontana. Rodriguez has moved to quash service of summons and complaint under Code Civ. Proc. S 418.10, subd. (a)(l), which states: A defendant, on or the last day of his or her time to plead or within any further time that the court may for cause allow, may serve and file a notice of motion for one or more of the following purposes: (1) To quash service of summons on the ground of lack o...

Excerpt: ..."1 7, 9; Exhibit 1.) An express condition of the lease was that the landlord would develop the land with buildings, water and power, telephone, roads and perimeter security. (SAC '1 9.) Decedents Ronnie Roth Herndon and Ron Alan Herndon were the trustees of the Family Trust, but both died by October 2021. (SAC "1 2-3.) Plaintiff alleges Decedents held themselves out as licensed contractors (SAC 5, 8, 26), and they agreed to complete the construct...

Excerpt: ...ure to prevent harassment, discrimination and retaliation. Defendants Amazon.com Services LLC, Brittanee Mondy and Thomas Carr (collectively, "Defendants") filed this demurrer challenging the first and second cause of action by asserting they do not state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action. Demurrer--Statement ofthe Law: The function of a demurrer is to test the legal sufficiency of the challenged pleading. (Kendrick v. City of Eure...

Excerpt: ...2006 between Guzman, Valdez Sr., and thirdparty Salvador Garc:ia. Shortly thereafter, Valdez Jr. joined the partnership by oral or implied agreement. Guzman contributed $25,000 and it was understood that Guzman and Garcia would handle the day-to-day business, while Valdez Sr. was to handle the administrative tasks and Valdez Jr. performed managerial tasks. Even so, the business decisions were to be made by all the partners. (FAC at "1 10-12 and 3...

Excerpt: ...le Plaintiff was in custody. On May 27, 2022, Default was entered against San Bernardino County. After Plaintiff's request for a Clerk's Judgment was refused (this was not a contract case), Plaintiff filed a default packet and appeared before Judge Foster on December 7, 2022 for a prove- up hearing. The Court then entered judgment against the County. The Specially Appearing County has brought the present Motion to Expunge [Vacate] Default and Def...

Excerpt: ...es for summary judgment. Timely opposition has not been filed. Statement of the Law: A summary judgment moton cuts through the parties' pleadings to determine if a trial on the facts is necessary. (Aguilar v. Atlantic Richfield Co. (2001) 25 Cal.4th 826, 843 ["Aguilar"].) Only the pleadings establish the grounds for granting or denying summary judgment. (Tsemetzin v. Coast Federal Savings & Loan Assn. (1997) 57 Cal.App.4th 1334, 1343.) When the d...

Excerpt: ...of Good Faith and Fair Dealing (Failure or Delay in Payment), (3) Bad Faith and Breach of the Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing (Failure to Properly Investigate Claim), and (4) Unfair Business Practices. According to the Complaint, between November 1, 2019 and November 1, 2020, Defendant provided insurance coverage for real property owned by Plaintiff, including ccwerage for vandalism, theft and/or fire damage. (Comp. , '1 8.) On De...

Excerpt: ...ainst Defendants Brickley Construction Company, Inc., and James Lawrence Brickley (dismissed), alleging causes of action for (1) failure to pay wages; (2) failure to pay minimum wage; (3) failure to pay overtime; (4) failure to pay wages due upon termination, waiting time penalty; (5) failure to issue accurate wage statements; (6) constructive discharge; and (7) unlawful/unfair business practices. Plaintiff alleges he is a former non-exempt emplo...

Excerpt: ...s roof to fix a leak. Plaintiff sustained injuries when he fell off the roof. At issue is Defendant Patricia Perry's, individually and as Trustee of Perry Family Living Trust, motion for summary judgment, or in the alternative, summary adjudication. Defendant Perry raises the following issues: (1) the case of Privette v. Superior Court (1993) 5 Cal.4th 689, demonstrates Defendant is not liable; (2) there are not triable issue of fact that there w...

Excerpt: ...ly had problems with its totally integrated power module or TIPM. It is further alleged that FCA was unable to repair the vehicle within a reasonable number of attempts and failed to replace the vehicle or provide restitution. The complaint further indicates FCA was aware of the defects in advance and concealed relevant facts. Finally, the repairs were also negligently performed by defendant West Covina Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (WC). Overall, the ...

Excerpt: ...amount of $75,853.16, with fees to be decided by motion. (Kirnos Decl., 921; Exh. D.) On March 30, 2023, Plaintiffs filed this motion for attorney fees ($100,680.00); a 0.5 multiplier ($50,340.00); and costs ($46,046.13)—a total request of $197,066.13. Evidentiary Objections: Defendant objects to portions of the declaration of Plaintiff's attorney Roger Kirnos as lacking personal knowledge and foundation, hearsay, and relevance. • Objections ...

Excerpt: ...tarted by Dale Singh ("Dale") in 2009. Lopez currently serves as the company's president. Upon his initial employment, Lopez alleges he purchased 25% of Dale's shares for $100,000. Dale died on February 6, 2013. Dale's widow, defendant Amelia Singh, inherited his shares. Since Dale's death, Lopez has run the business by himself. Lopez and Amelia make up two members of the three-person board of directors of HSST. Disputes arose between ü)pez and ...

Excerpt: ...defenses. On April 3, 2023, Plaintiff filed the instant demurrer to seven of the affirmative defenses. Defendant opposes and Plaintiff replies. Statement of Law — Demurrer to Answer: "When any ground for objection to [an] answer appears on the face thereof, or from any matter of which the court is required to take judicial notice, the objection on that ground may be taken by a demurrer to the pleading." (Code Civ. Proc., 5430.30, subd. (a) .) "...

Excerpt: ...ims for breach of contract (5 contracts-one per barn) and a 6th cause of action for common counts. In response to the lawsuit, Silver-Bronze filed a cross-complaint against Jocer followed by the operative first amended cross-complaint (FACC) against Jocer and its principal, Spencer Graffam. The FACC indicates Silver-Bronze owns the Coto Equestrian Preserve in Orange County and it contracted for the five barns. Jocer, however, failed to properly a...

Excerpt: ...r to trade in her 2004 F-150 truck and purchase a new F-150. After receiving $12K for her trade-in and placing $7K down on the new truck, Gates financed a total of $37,198.15 for the purchase of the new 2015 Ford F-150. However, Bowers agreed to guarantee the financing because Gates could not qualify alone. Gates paid for all of the payments and insurance on the vehicle through the final payment, which she made on October 3, 2021. (Compl. "8-13.)...

Excerpt: ...excessive overtime or for poor performance while non-Caucasian and non-U.S.-born employees were reprimanded. Plaintiff was defendants' Chief Medical Information Officer and is of Persian and Iranian descent. Based on these allegations, among others, plaintiff commenced suit against defendants on May 26, 2022, for (1) wrongful termination in violation of public policy, (2) race and national origin discrimination, (3) failure to prevent discriminat...

Excerpt: ... violation of FEHA; (2) discrimination the basis of disability in violation of FEHA; (3) harassment on the basis of disability in violation of FEHA; (4) failure to provide reasonable accommodation in violation of FEHA; (5) failure to engage in the interactive process; (6) retaliation for engaging in a protected activty in violation of FEHA; (7) failure to prevent discrimination, harassment and retaliation in violation of FEHA; (8) wrongful termin...

Excerpt: ...ud, and violation ofthe Unruh Act. The Complaint alleges Village Owner purchased the Lake Arrowhead Village in 2019. It indicated to the community that it intended to improve the property. Broussard eventually leased unit 02-150 of the Village to operate the Yeshua and Sweets Bakery. However, she was required to do all the repairs within 60 days without any assistance from Village Owner other than it proposing she uses üJgan Construction for the...

Excerpt: ...ud, and violation ofthe Unruh Civil Rights Act ("Unruh Act"). The Complaint alleges Village Owner purchased the Lake Arrowhead Village in 2019. It indicated to the community that it intended to improve the property. Broussard eventually leased unit 02-150 of the Village to operate the Yeshua and Sweets Bakery. However, she was required to do all the repairs within 60 days without any assistance from Village Owner other than it proposing she uses ...

Excerpt: ...r breach of contract, common counts, conversion (or 5 claims total, one as to each project), and unfair competition (the 7th cause of action). Through the course of discovery, Plaintiff, Golden State, served a records upon Liberty Mutual Insurance Company (Liberty). According to Golden State, the seeks documents related to (1) the two projects; (2) Tate's claim he had no money to pay Golden State for the projects because Allen was winding down it...

Excerpt: ...nd (5) Negligent Misrepresentation [as to Giant only]. Plaintiff alleges that on or about August 8, 2021, she and her husband went to Giant's retail location in Montclair, California to consider the purchase of a motor home. After talking to one sale representative about their needs and intended use of a motor home, Plaintiff and her husband left and returned the next day. They talked to the same sale representative, and he introduced them to his...

Excerpt: ...l back pay and benefits, and reimburse her for attorney's fees related to this action. On February 7, 2022, the Court (Judge Arreola) sustained the District's demurrer to Kammeyer's petition with leave to amend. 2) Demurrer Sustained to Kammeyer's First Amended Petiton for Writ of Mandate On March 1, 2022, Kammeyer filed her verified First Amended Petitoner (FAP) for writ of traditional mandate (Code Civ. Proc., S 1085) or administrative mandate ...

Excerpt: ...(4) violation of Health & Safety Code secton 13007, (5) violation of Public Resources Code section 4421, (6) violation of Public Resources Code section 4435, (7) negligent infliction of emotional distress, (8) loss of consortium, and (9) negligent interference with prospective economic advantage. As for the underlying allegations, plaintiffs contend that Gentry was operating an excavator on August 25, 2021, on 1-15 Log-stics's property located at...

Excerpt: ...ustee of the Donald and Barbara Atkinson Revocable Trust dated 8/23/1994; Richard Lee Atkinson (Richard); All Persons unknown Claiming a Legal Interest in the Real Property Commonly Described as 16586 Paine Street, Fontana, California 92336; and DOES 1 through 50, inclusive: (1) Receivership Against All Defendants; (2) Public Nuisance Against All Defendants; and, (3) Nuisance Per Se Against All Defendants. On November 12, 2022, the City filed a P...

Excerpt: ...dant's request, and for a loan extended at Razo's request. On May 6, 2022, Razo filed an answer admitting three (3) paragraphs and generally denying all other allegations. She also asserted two (2) affirmative defenses. On November 22, 2022, Discover filed this motion for summary judgment. Razo has not filed opposition as of April 4, 2023. DISCUSSION: Although summary judgment might no longer be considered a "disfavored" procedure, the rule conti...

Excerpt: ...ged Defendants City of Ontario ("the City") and County of San Bernardino allegedly knew about the fireworks and failed to protect the public. In particular, several 911 calls had been made to the City for the past three years about the fireworks and the City failed to reasonably investigate or inspect the property. Plaintiffs also alleged that the ATF ignited the remaining ammunition and fireworks, which the County failed to stay for, which then ...

Excerpt: ...Merchantability. On June 8, 2021, Plaintiff served his Requests for Production of Documents, Set One, on GM. On July 6, 2021, GM served unverified, objections and responses. GM refused to supplement the responses, despite the parties' meet confer efforts. On August 18, 2021, Plaintiff filed a Mohon to Compel GM's Further Responses to Requests for Production of Documents, Set One, which GM opposed. On February 25, 2022, the Court heard and granted...

Excerpt: ...chattels [work tools, mobile home, fiat-bed trailer); and (8-9) conversion ["doom buggies" and Razor off-road vehicle. Ostensibly, Plaintiff means "dune buggies." But for purposes of this statement, the Court will adopt Plaintiff's use of "doom buggies." l.) Plaintiff alleges the follow-ng: In 2020, after four years of marriage to Plaintiff, Defendant filed a dissolution of marriage action. (Compl. 4.) On July 15, 2022, Defendant appeared at Plai...

Excerpt: ... complaint. While difficult to follow, the complaint indicates Broussard is a sole proprietor that leases unit 02-150 in Lake Arrowhead Village (the Village). Defendant, which one it is unclear, purchased the Village in 2019 with the stated intent of making improvements, addressing restorative deferred maintenance, and providing tourists with a "welcoming place." (Compl. at p. 2.) At the time of plaintiff's lease, Unit 02-150 was in dire need of ...

Excerpt: ...on March 24, 2023. This action was commenced on September 28, 2020 by Plaintiff Luoshan International, Inc. ("Plaintiff" or "Luoshan") asserting causes of action for (1) breach of contracts; (2) account stated; (3) unjust enrichment; (4) quantum meruit; and (5) Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code, 517200. The Complaint seeks recompense for the breaches of contract Defendant eGreen committed in failing to pay invoices. Plaintiff Luoshan is a California company...

Excerpt: ...aintiffs leave to amend. On October 17, 2022, Plaintiffs Celia Espinosa and Eduardo Espinosa ("Plaintiffs") filed the operative First Amended Complaint ("FAC"). According to the FAC, on October 14, 2020, Plaintiffs leased a new 2020 Honda CR-V, with express and implied warranties from Honda. (FAC, '1 8.) Defendant American Honda Motor Co., Inc. ("AHM") breached the express and implied warranties because the vehicle suffered from serious defects a...

Excerpt: ...(6) constructive discharges; and (7) unlawful/unfair business practices. Plaintiff was a hazardous materials worker employed by defendant Berkley, involved in the abatement of asbestos, lead, and other environmental clean-up. Defendant Berkley seeks summary adjudication of the issue of constructive discharge attendant to the sixth cause of action of the complaint. During the course of discovery, the plaintiff has raised the contentions, among oth...

Excerpt: ..., (6) failure to prevent discrimination and retaliation, and (7) wrongful termination. Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment Now, through the pending motion, defendants seek summary judgment, or in the alternative summary adjudication, on the grounds that Flores cannot establish his prima facie case; there was a legitmate business reason for the termination; and Flores was fully accommodated. The facts presented with the motion indicate TiVa cu...