Excerpt: ... (“Kalaydjian”) at 11705 Ventura Blvd. in Studio City. He alleges he was a customer of Defendant Perennial Holistic Wellness Center, Inc.'s store (“Perennial”), which is a tenant of Kalaydjian. He alleges that as he was exiting the store, he could not appreciate or see an elevation change, which caused him to lose his balance and fall to the ground. He alleges that Defendants maintained the property in a negligent manner and failed to war...

Excerpt: ... Richard Boyd Living Trust Dated April 20, 2010 (“Trust”), began dating in 1997. During that time, Payne was gainfully employed and moved in with Boyd. In May 1998, Payne alleges that Boyd promised to take care of her and that all real property acquired would be held jointly irrespective of record title. In 2001, she alleges that Boyd convinced her to quit her job and to pursue her own business selling luxury women's clothing and accessories....

Excerpt: ...fendant”) for more than 20 years at Defendant's Sun Valley business location. On January 11, 2019, Defendant notified Plaintiff that Plaintiff's services were no longer needed. Plaintiff then submitted over $50,000 in invoices for services performed at Defendant's specific request. Plaintiff alleges that it demanded payment, but Defendant has failed and refused to pay the sums due and owing to Plaintiff. The third amended complaint (“TAC”),...

Excerpt: ...ACKGROUND A. Allegations Plaintiffs Rachele Rivera and Raymond Rivera (“Plaintiffs”) are husband and wife. Plaintiffs allege that on April 14, 2017, they were eating at a sushi restaurant owned by Defendant JJ F&B, Inc. dba the Sushi by Jin (“Defendant”). They allege that Defendant's agent dropped a case of beer on Mrs. Rivera, causing her injuries. Mr. Rivera alleges a derivative claim for loss of consortium. The complaint, filed October...

Excerpt: ...levard at the intersection of West Floral Drive in Monterey Park. Plaintiff Jacqueline Perez (“Plaintiff”) alleges that she was driving her vehicle when Defendant Maria Angelica Canedo's (“Defendant”) vehicle collided with Plaintiff's vehicle. Plaintiff alleges that she sustained serious injuries due to the collision, including several disc herniations. The complaint, filed August 5, 2019, alleges causes of action for: (1) negligence; and...

Excerpt: ...anasserian and Nune Simonian allege that Defendants Suzanna Tsilikyan and Migran Gumruyan held title to the property as husband and wife as joint tenants, evidenced by a grant deed recorded April 30, 2004. On July 18, 2006, Gumruyan obtained a $531,000 loan from Argent Mortgage Company, LLC, which was secured against the property by a deed of trust recorded August 2, 2006 (“Argent Loan”). The property was then transferred to Tsilikyan pursuan...

Excerpt: ... action arises out of a motor vehicle accident that occurred on the night of November 6, 2015. Plaintiff Jeremy M. Stage (“Stage”) was driving his vehicle and Plaintiff Dennis Garr (“Garr”) was a passenger in Stage's vehicle. Plaintiffs allege that Defendant Southern California Edison Company (“SCE”) caused a power outage, which caused the traffic control signals and streetlights to malfunction or become inoperative. It is further all...

Excerpt: ..., entered into a written Lease Agreement on May 24, 2017 with Defendant Sundial Industries, Inc. dba Sundial Powder Coating (“Sundial”), wherein Sundial promised to pay lease payments over 60 months at a monthly rent with tax of $3,194.25. Plaintiff alleges US Business Funding assigned all of its right, title, and interest in the Lease Agreement to Plaintiff. (Compl., ¶6, Ex. 1.) Plaintiff alleges that on June 1, 2020, Sundial failed to make...

Excerpt: ...stallment Sales Contract with Eurocar on May 21, 2016, whereby Eurocar sold to Minasyan a 2010 Bentley Continental Convertible 2D motor vehicle (VIN SCBDP3ZA5AZ064001). Minasyan took possession of the vehicle but Plaintiff was the registered owner and lienholder of record with such ownership being registered with Defendant State of California Department of Motor Vehicles (“DMV”). Pursuant to the agreement, Minasyan paid a $20,000 down payment...

Excerpt: ...ND PAGA SETTLEMENT BACKGROUND This is a wage and hour class action filed by Plaintiff Rene Alvarez (“Plaintiff”), on behalf of all other similarly situated aggrieved employees, and Defendant Bershtel Enterprises LLC dba WePackItAll (“Defendant”). Plaintiff filed this action on January 15, 2019. Plaintiff alleged causes of action for: (1) failure to pay all wages due to illegal rounding; (2) failure to provide required all meal periods; (3...

Excerpt: ...AN; AND (4) MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES BACKGROUND A. Allegations Plaintiff Zachary Summers alleges that he attended Universal Studios Halloween Horror Night (“HHN”) on October 21, 2017. He alleges that as he was exiting one of the mazes, he was approached by a security guard and asked if he had touched or bumped into some of the props in one of the mazes. Plaintiff alleges that he denied any wrongful conduct, but within minutes, addit...

Excerpt: ...r “Plaintiff”) commenced this action against Defendant Brunton Enterprises, Inc. dba Plas‐Tal Manufacturing Co. (“Plas‐Tal”). Garcia alleges that at the time of the subject incident, he was on a building construction site at Universal Studios in his role as a carpenter for his employer, Matt Construction Company (“Matt”). Plaintiff alleges he was using hand signals to communicate instructions with the crane operator, Plas‐Tal, t...

Excerpt: ...ation Proceedings, and to Appoint Arbitrator against Respondent Arch Insurance Company (“Arch”). PHG alleges that it entered into a Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor where the basis of payment is the Cost of the Work Plus a Fee with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (AIA Document A102) made as of July 23, 2015, and General Conditions of Contract for Construction (AIA Document A201) (collectively, “Construction Contract”) wi...

Excerpt: ... as a former client and a successor‐in‐interest to a former client Marsha Stern (an elder) against attorney Defendant Shirlee Lynn Bliss (“Bliss”). He also filed this derivative suit against the association Defendant Federal Homeowners Relief Foundation (“Foundation”), of which Stern is the managing trustee and Kenneth Adler is her successor. He alleges that he paid Bliss $7,000 for legal services and that she caused her clients to lo...

Excerpt: ...nvolves a motor vehicle accident between Plaintiff Sabine Kaprielian and Defendant Genoa Genoa Peak on April 14, 2016. Plaintiff alleges that Peak was employed by Defendants MV Transportation (“MVT”) and Los Angeles City Transit Services (“LACTS”). The complaint, filed April 6, 2018, alleges a single cause of action for motor vehicle accident. 2. Motions on Calendar On July 19, 2018, Plaintiff filed a motion for protective order. The hear...

Excerpt: ... RESPONSES TO REQUESTS FOR ADMISSIONS BACKGROUND 1. Allegations of the Operative Complaint This action involves a motor vehicle accident between Plaintiff Gourgen Dalir and Defendants Uber Technologies, Inc., Raiser, LLC, Raiser-CA, LLC, Eugenio Mendoza Enciso, and Sara Tek that occurred on September 18, 2017 on the I-5 by Western Ave. in Glendale. The complaint, filed September 16, 2019, alleges causes of action for: (1) general negligence; and ...

Excerpt: ... that it entered into a Professional Services Agreement dated November 11, 2014 with Defendant Koury Engineering & Testing, Inc. (“KET”), whereby KET was to perform inspection and testing services for a construction project at 18131 Ventura Blvd. in Tarzana. The agreement indicated that it was a “not to exceed” contract and set forth specific exceptions where KET could charge more than the agreed budget. Tristar alleges that KET sought ne...

Excerpt: ...ich was a TV, film, and audio vocational college in Burbank. VS on various dates in 2012‐2015 obtained all legal rights to certain accounts receivable owned by VSE, include those of Defendants Meyghan Hill (“Hill”) and James Scott's (“Scott”). VS alleges Defendants entered into promissory notes and contracts with VSE. Hill was a student of VSE and on June 11, 2009, entered into a written agreement, “Video Symphony Career Training Prog...

Excerpt: ...alifornia 91607. He alleges that in February 2020, he engaged Landmark Construction Crew, Inc. (“Landmark”) to construct a new residential, two‐story, single‐family house on the property site. He alleges that on February 5, 2020, Landmark and Defendants DM & C Steel Corporation (“DM&C”) and Domingo Madrigal (“Madrigal”) entered into an oral agreement whereby Defendants agreed to furnish all labor and materials to perform all work ...

Excerpt: ...Plaintiffs”) allege that on July 28, 2016, they entered into a written Commercial Property Purchase Agreement and Escrow Instructions (“Agreement”) with Defendants Ofek Holdings, LLC and Ofek Holdings, LP (“Defendants”). In the Agreement, Plaintiffs agreed to buy and Defendants agreed to sell property located at 10446 Scoville Avenue in Sunland, California. Under the provisions of the Agreement, the anticipated closing date of the sale ...

Excerpt: ...Two Michaels LLC and MRRS Co. LLC. Two Michaels LLC owns and operates 2 businesses located at 10057 Riverside Drive in Toluca Lake, consisting of a lounge and restaurant in the back of the property called “The Red Door”, and a full restaurant in the front called “Riverside.” Plaintiff is the head chef and kitchen manager of the businesses, while Defendant is the bar manager, maintains the corporate records, and manages finances. Plaintiff...

Excerpt: ...1605 (“Lamed Property”), which has various stores occupied by tenants. Plaintiff alleges that its real property and the real property of Defendants Marbles Bros. at 12537 Sherman Way (“Marble”); 12525 Sherman Way, L.P. and its co‐trustees Juliette Bouzaglou, Rebecca Allen, and Monique Shabtia at 12525 Sherman Way (“Sherman Way” and “Co‐Trustees”); D.D.R. Capital Management, LLC at 12515 and 12517 Sherman Way (“DDR”); and B...

Excerpt: ... that Defendant County of Los Angeles (“County”) received notice on June 23, 2018 that Decedent had a serious mental illness. On August 11, 2018, County social worker Chris Li received notice that Decedent was hospitalized on a 5150 involuntary psychiatric hold due to her suicidal tendencies and was diagnosed by College Medical Center in Long Beach with schizoaffective bipolar disorder. On August 21, 2018, J.H. and A.H. were removed from the ...

Excerpt: ...gerous condition while on her way to work. She alleges that Defendants were the possessors, controllers, managers, designers, maintainers, inspectors, supervisors, and owners of the portion of public sidewalk, parkway, and trees abutting the real property at 1013 Mound Avenue, South Pasadena, California 91030. The complaint, filed October 18, 2017, alleges a single cause of action for negligence/premises liability. On August 22, 2018, Defendant C...

Excerpt: ...dual) and Rafael Castillo Cabrera dba Real Estate Services dba RCT Home Loan Services (“Defendant”) to recover $48,5000 taken under false pretenses. Plaintiff alleges that Cabrera operates Real Estate Services and RCT Home Loan Services as dba's, posing as a real estate agent when he does not have a real estate license in California. Plaintiff alleges that on August 8, 2017, Defendant offered to help him buy a house, and on August 13, 2017, P...