Vermut v. Center for Culinary Culture

consideration of whether to contest the claims or to default]; Engebretson & Co. v. Harrison (1981) 125 Cal.App.3d 436, 442-443 [an amended pleading containing substantive changes must be served on any defendant who has not yet appeared in the action].) Golden Kaizer has previously served the first amended complaint on Blanca Jewelry and Alarcon; it does not need to re-serve any documents and the defaults remain entered against Blanca Jewelry and Alarcon. Golden Kaizer is to give notice.

24, 2026 JUDGE /DEPT: Eisenman/25 CASE NAME: Vermut v. Center for Culinary Culture PET. FILED: 04-20-26 CASE NUMBER: 26STCP01563 NOTICE: OK PROCEEDINGS: PETITION TO CONFIRM ARBITRATION AWARD MOVING PARTY: Petitioner Jennifer Absinthia Vermut RESP. PARTY: None PETITION TO CONFIRM ARBITRATION AWARD (CCP Sec. 1285) TENTATIVE RULING: The Court GRANTS Jennifer Absinthia Vermut's petition to confirm arbitration award. Vermut is to give notice. SERVICE: [X] Proof of Service Timely Filed (CRC, rule 3.1300) OK [X] Correct Address (CCP Sec.Sec. 1013, 1013a) OK [X] 16/21 Court Days Lapsed (CCP Sec.Sec. 12c, 1005(b)) OK OPPOSITION: None filed as of August 19, 2026 [] Late [X] None REPLY: None filed as of August 19, 2026 [] Late [X] None ANALYSIS: Jennifer Absinthia Vermut entered into an independent contractor agreement with Center for Culinary Culture.

Center breached the agreement by failing to perform any of the services outlined in the agreement, such as producing podcast episodes and securing distribution deals. Pursuant to an arbitration, Vermut was awarded

$8,950.00, reflecting $6,000.00 in principal and $2,950.00 in arbitration fees, to accrue interest at the rate of 18 percent per annum. Vermut now seeks to confirm that arbitration award. The Court finds that Vermut has complied with the relevant procedural prerequisites to confirm the award regarding filing requirements, service of the petition and notice of hearing, service of the award, and timeliness of the petition. (Code Civ. Proc., Sec.Sec. 1283.6, 1285.4, 1288, 1288.4, 1290.4.) Thus, the Court GRANTS the petition. Vermut is to give notice. | Home -->)" -->