California Tentative Rulings
The demurrers to the complaint, filed by defendants David Blair, Douglas Cristofo, and Zachary Lazarus, are sustained in part and overruled in part. Cristofo and Lazarus’ demurrers are overruled, in part, as to Count 2 of the 1st cause of action,...
The demurrer to first amended complaint (“FAC”), filed by defendant The Regents of the University of California, is sustained without leave to amend. Factual and Procedural Background As detailed in the Court’s 2/26/16 ruling on the demurrer to...
The demurrer to second amended and supplemental complaint (“SAC”), filed by defendants Southern California Off Track Wagering, Inc. (“SCOTWINC”); Southern California Off Track Wagering Ltd. (“SCOTWLTD”); Thoroughbred Owners of California (“TOC”); Hollywood Park Racing Association, LLC; and Hollywood Park Fall...
The unopposed motion for summary judgment, filed by defendant Karwan Sadi, is granted. David Achord’s unopposed motion to be relieved as counsel for plaintiff is granted. Counsel will be relieved as of the date that proof of service of...
The motion for summary judgment, filed by defendant Higgs Fletcher Mack LLP (“HFM”), is denied. Defendant’s alternative motion for summary adjudication is granted on the 1st and 5th – 7th causes of action and is denied as to the remaining causes...
The motion for judgment on the pleadings, filed by defendants Alfred Baldwin and Baldwin & Sons, LLC, is denied. Preliminary Matters The requests for judicial notice are granted. Discussion As a result of the Court’s ruling on defendants’...
The motion for attorney’s fees, filed by defendant Lemon Grove Plaza, LP is denied. Preliminary Matters The Court has considered plaintiffs’ late-filed opposition. Factual and Procedural Background Plaintiffs’ claims are set out in the ruling on defendants’ demurrers...
The motion to strike the punitive damages allegations, filed by defendants Nita Shah; Bankim Shah; Nita Shah and Bankim Shah as Co-Trustees of the Shah Revocable Family Trust; and All Property Management (collectively, “Shah”), is sustained with 20 days leave...
The petition to compel arbitration, filed by defendants Component Control.com, Inc. (“CCI”); CAMP Systems International, Inc. (“CAMP”); Todd Lewis; and Svi Bar-On, is granted. This action is stayed pending the arbitration. Factual and Procedural Background Plaintiff Jocelyn Scott filed...
The demurrer to first amended complaint (“FAC”), filed by defendants Lawton Ferreira and Top Flight Corvette, Inc., is sustained as to the 1st-5th causes of action, and overruled as to the remaining claims. Plaintiff has 20 days leave to amend....