Category: California Tentative Rulings

Case Name:??? Karen Frugoli O?Hare v. LinkedIn Corporation, et al. Case No.:??????? 16-CV-291808 This is a personal injury lawsuit.? A defective electronic gate closed on plaintiff Karen Frugoli O?Hare (?Plaintiff?) at the Sunnyvale campus of defendant LinkedIn Corporation (?LinkedIn?) causing injury to her left arm and side.? (Compl., p. 4.)? Plaintiff asserted causes of action […]

Case Name:????????????? Ajay Shingal, et al. v. Scottline Healthcare Solutions, Inc., et al. Case No.:????????????????? 17-CV-307141 Currently before the Court is the demurrer and request for monetary sanctions by plaintiffs and cross-defendants Ajay Shingal (?Ajay?) and Myra Shingal (collectively, ?Plaintiffs?).[1] Factual and Procedural Background ????????????????????????????????? This is an action for breach of contract and fraud. […]

Case Number:CGC17557549 Case Title:PETER DAYTON VS. CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO-WATER ENTERPRISE ET AL Court Date:FEB-07-2018 09:30 AM Calendar Matter:MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT , Or In The Alternative, Summary Adjudication Rulings:The matter is on calendar for Wednesday, February 7, 2018, Line 9, DEFENDANT CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, Or […]

Case Number:CGC16555176 Case Title:SOHNI AHLUWALIA VS. ANNE KERR KENNEDY LHEUREUX ET AL Court Date:FEB-07-2018 09:30 AM Calendar Matter:Motion For Terminating Sanctions Or To Compel The Deposition Of Plaintiff Sohni Ahluwalia And For Monetary Sanctions, Per 11/17 Ex Parte Order [Oppos 11/29; Reply 12/04; Ex Parte Papers Are Moving Papers] Rulings:The matter is on calendar for […]

Case Number:CGC14543006 Case Title:HERSHORIN & HENRY, LLP, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED VS. RAYMOND ZHANG AKA RAYMOND XIANG KALZHANG, AN ET AL Court Date:FEB-07-2018 09:30 AM Calendar Matter:Defendant Zhangs Notice Of Motion And Motion To Strike Third Amended Complaint Rulings:The matter is on calendar for Wednesday, February 7, 2018, Line 4, DEFENDANT’S CINDY ZHANG AND RAYMOND ZHANG […]

Case Number:?VC066845????Hearing Date:?February 06, 2018????Dept:?SEC EMORY PARK, INC. v. 2202 E. ANDERSON ST., LLC CASE NO.:??VC066845 HEARING:??02/06/18 JUDGE:???????LORI ANN FOURNIER #9 TENTATIVE ORDER Defendant 2202 E. ANDERSON ST., LLC?s unopposed motion to quash service of the summons and complaint is?GRANTED. CCP ?418.10(a). Moving Party to give Notice. Defendant makes a special appearance in order to […]

Case Number:?VC066556????Hearing Date:?February 06, 2018????Dept:?SEC HERINGTON v. THE REO GROUP, INC. CASE NO.:??VC066556 HEARING:??02/06/18 JUDGE:???????LORI ANN FOURNIER #8 TENTATIVE ORDER Defendant THE REO GROUP, INC.?s unopposed demurrer to Plaintiff?s Complaint is?SUSTAINED without leave to amend. C.C.P. ? 430.10(e). Moving Party to give Notice. No Opposition filed as of February 5, 2018. On December 27, 2017, […]

Case Number:?VC066044????Hearing Date:?February 06, 2018????Dept:?SEC LEGAL SUPPORT, INC. v. MONTECLARO CASE NO.:??VC066044 HEARING:??02/06/18 JUDGE:???????LORI ANN FOURNIER #6 TENTATIVE ORDER Defendant VANESSA CABRERA?s demurrer to Plaintiff?s Second Amended Complaint is?CONTINUED?toTuesday, March 6, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. in Dept. SE-C. CCP ?430.41. Moving Party to give notice. No Opposition filed as of August 16, 2017. The parties […]

Case Number:?VC065948????Hearing Date:?February 06, 2018????Dept:?SEC MCGUIRE v. DIAZ CASE NO.:??VC065948 HEARING:??02/06/18 JUDGE:???????LORI ANN FOURNIER #5 TENTATIVE RULING Defendant/Cross-Complainant/Cross-Defendant SANDRA DIAZ?s motion for protective order regarding MCGUIRE?s subpoena to Union Bank seeking production of business records is?GRANTED. CCP ?1987.1. Moving Party to give Notice. ?(a) If a subpoena requires the attendance of a witness or the […]

Case Number:?VC064688????Hearing Date:?February 06, 2018????Dept:?SEC YOUSSEF v. 5D BUILDING SYSTEMS, INC. CASE NO.:??VC064688 HEARING:??02/06/18 JUDGE????????LORI ANN FOURNIER #3 TENTATIVE ORDER Plaintiff?s Motion for Leave to Augment or Amend Expert Witness List or Declaration is?GRANTED.?CCP ? 2034.620 Moving Party to give Notice. ?(b) A motion under subdivision (a) shall be made at a sufficient time in […]

Case Number:?VC063644????Hearing Date:?February 06, 2018????Dept:?SEC MACDUE INTERNATIONAL LTD v. JAM?N PRODUCTS, INC. CASE NO.:??VC063644 HEARING:??02/06/18 JUDGE:???????LORI ANN FOURNIER #2 TENTATIVE ORDER Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant MACDUE INTERNATIONAL, LTD?s motion to set aside default judgment isGRANTED. CCP ?473(d) Moving Party to give Notice. Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant MACDUE INTERNATIONAL, LTD is?ORDERED?to FILE AND SERVE a proposed Answer within 5 court days of […]

Case Number:?BC623786????Hearing Date:?February 06, 2018????Dept:?SEC ESPINOZA v. SUPER CENTER CONCEPTS, INC. CASE NO.:??BC623786 HEARING:??02/06/18 JUDGE:???????LORI ANN FOURNIER #10 TENTATIVE ORDER Plaintiff JOSE ESPINOZA?s motion for reconsideration is?GRANTED.?CCP ?1008. Moving Party to Give Notice. Plaintiff seeks an order granting reconsideration of this Court?s Order on Defendant?s Motion to Enforce Protective Order. He argues that there are […]

Case Number:?BC594242????Hearing Date:?February 06, 2018????Dept:?SEC VILLANUEVA v. MEB FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP #2 CASE NO.:??BC594242 HEARING:??02/06/18 JUDGE:???????LORI ANN FOURNIER #1 TENTATIVE RULING Defendant MEB FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP #2?s motion to compel the deposition of Plaintiff ELVIRA VILLANUEVA is?GRANTED. CCP ? 2025.450. Plaintiff ELVIRA VILLANUEVA is?ORDERED?to appear for a deposition at a reasonable date and time to […]

Case Number:?BC624620????Hearing Date:?February 06, 2018????Dept:?A # 3.?Anna G. v. Paramount Iceland Skating Rink, Inc., et al. Case No.:?BC624620 Matter on calendar for:?Hearing on demurrer Tentative ruling: Background In her First Amended Complaint (?FAC?), Plaintiff Anna G. asserts causes of action for: (1)????Premises Liability; (2)????Violations of Penal Code; (3)????Negligence; (4)????Negligent Misrepresentation; (5)????Intentional or Reckless Misrepresentation; (6)????Fraud […]

Case Number:?BC454464????Hearing Date:?February 08, 2018????Dept:?310 FAITRO v. TOP SURGEONS, INC. MOTION TO DISQUALIFY CLASS COUNSEL AND DISGORGEMENT OF PRIOR SETTLEMENTS BY CLASS COUNSEL AND CLASS REPRESENTATIVE ORDER FILING RECORDS UNDER SEAL TENTATIVE RULING Deny motion to disqualify Grant motion to seal DISCUSSION Background ??????????? In the?Faitro?litigation, counsel for Defendants Top Surgeons, LLC and Surgery Center […]

Case Number:?BC472069????Hearing Date:?February 06, 2018????Dept:?310 ZERBO v. KB HOME, ET AL. MOTION TO ENFORCE SETTLEMENT BETWEEN KB HOME GREATER LOS ANGELES, INC. AND PETERSEN-DEAN, INC. TENTATIVE RULING ??????????? Grant motion to enforce settlement and grant request for fees and costs in the total amount of $2,257.75 DISCUSSION Background ??????????? In this construction defect litigation, Plaintiffs, […]

Case Number:?BC667311????Hearing Date:?February 06, 2018????Dept:?309 Dept. 309 BC 667311 Smith, et al. v. American Addiction Centers, Inc., et al. Feb. 5, 2018 Tentative Rulings: Demurrer to Amended Complaint Sustain the demurrer with leave to amend as to Defendant Jerrod Menz.? Sustain the demurrer without leave to amend as to the Fourth Cause of Action for […]

Case Number:?EC067284????Hearing Date:?February 09, 2018????Dept:?A Rafkhod v City of Los Angeles? MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS Item:????????????????8 Case:???????????????EC067284 Date:???????????????2/9/18 MP:?????????????????Defendant, City of Los Angeles RP:??????????????????Plaintiff, Rafkhod ALLEGATIONS IN COMPLAINT: ????????????The Plaintiff operates a marijuana business.??The Defendant has enacted business regulations that violate the Adult Use of Marijuana Act that was adopted by California?s voters […]

Case Number:?EC066262????Hearing Date:?February 09, 2018????Dept:?A Lucky Montebello Shopping Center v 5 Star Body & Foot? MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT Calendar:?????????????????????5 Case:???????????????????????????EC066262 Date:???????????????????????????2/9/18 MP:?????????????????????????????Plaintiff, Lucky Montebello, LLC RP:??????????????????????????????Defendant, Ming He RELIEF REQUESTED: Summary Judgment of Complaint. SUMMARY OF COMPLAINT: ????????????The Defendants obtained commercial property from the Plaintiff under a written lease.??The Defendants breached the lease agreement […]

Case Number:?EC063893????Hearing Date:?February 09, 2018????Dept:?A Green v Signature Healthcare MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION? Calendar:?????????4 Case No:?????????EC063893 Date:???????????????2/9/18 MP:?????????????????Plaintiff, Gabriel Green RP:??????????????????Defendants, Signature Healthcare Services, LLC, Aurora Las Encinas, LLC, and Jerry Conway RELIEF REQUESTED: Order reconsidering the November 3, 2017 order that granted leave to Gary Brown to withdraw from the representation of the Plaintiff DISCUSSION: […]

Case Number:?BC619782????Hearing Date:?February 09, 2018????Dept:?A Sellecchia v Sunrise Senior Living Management PETITION TO CONFIRM ARBITRATION AWARD Calendar:?????????1 Case No:?????????BC619782 Date:???????????????2/9/18 RELIEF REQUESTED: Confirm arbitration award in favor of Petitioner DISCUSSION: This case arises from the Plaintiff?s claim that the Defendants provided care below the standard of care and engaged in elder abuse when they left […]

Tentative Ruling Re: ????????????????? ??????????? Mewa Padda v. Blue Eagle Contracting, Inc.? ??????????????????????????????????? Superior Court No. 17CECG00034 Hearing Date: ?????????? Wednesday January 24, 2018 (Dept. 501) Motion: ????????? ??????????? Defendants? Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings Tentative Ruling: Request for Judicial Notice of Plaintiff?s November l4, 2016 letter to the California Labor & Workforce Development […]

Tentative Ruling Re: ????? ??????????? ??????????? ??????????? Culcasi v. Lucido ?? Superior Court Case No. 15 CECG 00541 Hearing Date: ?????????? ??????????? January 24, 2018 (Dept. 403) Motion: ????????? ??????????? ??????????? By Defendants to enforce settlement pursuant to CCP?664.6 Tentative Ruling: ?To grant Plaintiff?s requests for judicial notice pursuant to Evidence Code ? 452(d)(2) and […]

Tentative Ruling Re: ???????????????????????????? Filoli Partners, LLC v. Taylor ??????????? ??????????? ??????????? Court Case No. 17CECG01751 Hearing Date: ????????? January 24, 2018 (Dept. 403) Motion: ????????????????????? Defendant Robert Taylor?s Motion to Set Aside Default Tentative Ruling: To grant the motion to set aside the default of defendant Robert Taylor. However, defendant Taylor is not granted […]

Tentative Ruling Re: ???????????????????????????? Crouch v. Federal National Mortgage Association, et al. Superior Court Case No. 17CECG01662 Hearing Date: ?????????? January 24, 2018 (Dept. 403) Motion:? ???????????????????? Defendant Federal National Mortgage Association?s motion for relief from waiver Tentative Ruling: ?????? ? To grant. (Code Civ. Proc. ?? 2030.290(a), 2031.300(a).) Explanation: Where a party to whom […]