Not stated v. Inter-con Security Systems

(Stanley Mosk Courthouse: Dept. 734) August 18, 2026 DEPARTMENT 734 LAW AND MOTION RULINGS

Plaintiff alleges that he was yelled at and belittled at work. Defendant Inter-con Security Systems moves to compel arbitration and stay this action.

Defendant Inter-con Security Systems' motion to compel arbitration and stay this action is CONTINUED to October 2, 2026. According to the proof of service attached to the moving papers, Defendant served Plaintiff, who is a self-represented party, by e-mail only. However, there is no proof that Plaintiff agreed to accept electronic service. " Unrepresented persons are exempt from any mandatory electronic filing imposed pursuant to this subdivision." (Civ. Proc. Code Sec. 1010.6(f)(2).) Self-represented parties or self-represented persons are to be served by non-electronic methods unless they affirmatively consent to electronic service. (Cal. Rules of Court, Rule 2.251(c)(3)(B).) Defendant is to immediately serve Plaintiff by mail or personal service with the moving papers and notice of continuance.

Case Number: 25STCV35786 Hearing Date: August 18, 2026 Dept: 734

Plaintiff alleges that after she performed her job duties of reporting unsafe conditions at the Palisades Charter High School, she suffered retaliation which led to her suffering health problems from stress and eventual termination from employment. Defendant Los Angeles Unified School District demurs to the Third Amended Complaint.

TENTATIVE RULING

Defendant Los Angeles Unified School District's demurrer to the Third Amended Complaint is OVERRULED as to the ninth cause of action and SUSTAINED without leave to amend as to the tenth cause of action. Defendant is to answer the remaining allegations of the Third Amended Complaint within 10 days.

ANALYSIS

Demurrer Meet and Confer

The Declaration of Samire Elhouty reflects that Defendant's counsel satisfied the meet and confer requirement set forth in Code Civ. Proc. Sec. 430.41.

Request For Judicial Notice

Plaintiff requests that the Court take judicial notice of the following: 1. May 6, 2026 Ruling on LAUSD's Demurrer to the Second Amended Complaint RJN Appendix pp. 2-12.