JACQUELINE COLMENARES, et al. vs DENNY GREGOR, et al.

Order, which may be found on the LASC website (https://www.lacourt.ca.gov/home), "Attorneys" section, under the "Courtroom Information" link for Department X (Alhambra Courthouse). Trial counsel are ordered to personally appear - in court - for the Final Status Conference with a copy of their lodged binders so that same can be reviewed in preparation for trial. Unless waived by the parties, Plaintiffs are to give notice.

IN INTEREST TO THE ESTATE OF SANTIAGO JAO vs SOUTH PASADENA CARE CENTER, LLC, et al. Defendants have not answered the First Amended Complaint. The Case Management Conference is continued to December 14, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in Department X. The Court also sets an Order to Show Cause re: Responsive Pleading / Default of Defendants for the same date, time, and department. Court is to give notice. Case Number: 26NNCV02239 Hearing Date: September 1, 2026 Dept: X

#12 - BRITECAP FINANCIAL, LLC. vs KYJ BROS, LLC, et al. A proof of service as to Defendant KYJ BROS, LLC has been filed. Service remains outstanding as to Defendant SEUNG LEE. The Order to Show Cause hearing and Case Management Conference are continued to December 16, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in Department X. Court is to give notice. Case Number: 26NNCV02259 Hearing Date: September 1, 2026 Dept: X

#13 - MARIAM HAKOBYAN vs GENERAL MOTORS LLC Based on the information contained within the parties' respective Case Management Statements, the parties are expected to complete party depositions - at a minimum, Plaintiff and Defendant's PMK depositions - and the vehicle inspection by August 31, 2027. Additionally, and to the extent not already completed, the parties are ordered to complete mediation (private or one of the Court's mediation programs - MVP, MCLA, or Resolve LA https://www.lacourt.org/ADR/programs.html) by the following date: Mediation Completion Date (non-appearance): September 30, 2027 Trial Setting Conference: October 6, 2027 at 8:30 a.m. in Department X of the Alhambra Courthouse.

Trial will be set within 90 days of the TSC. Any party seeking a jury trial must post fees consistent with Code of Civil Procedure section 631. Court is to give notice. Case Number: 26NNCV02274 Hearing Date: September 1, 2026 Dept: X

#14 - WINDOWS BY JASMINE, INC., et al. vs LIOR DADON, et al. Service remains outstanding as to Defendants Ofrit Gal and Lior Dadon, and responsive pleadings remain outstanding as to the remaining two defendants. The Order to Show Cause hearing and Case Management Conference are continued to December 16, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in Department X. Court is to give notice. Case Number: 26NNCV02282 Hearing Date: September 1, 2026 Dept: X

#15 - GAGIK MELKONYAN vs GENERAL MOTORS LLC Based on the information contained within the parties' respective Case Management Statements, the parties are expected to complete party depositions - at a minimum, Plaintiff and Defendant's PMK depositions - and the vehicle inspection by August 31, 2027. Additionally, and to the extent not already completed, the parties are ordered to complete mediation (private or one of the Court's mediation programs - MVP, MCLA, or Resolve LA https://www.lacourt.org/ADR/programs.html) by the following date: Mediation Completion Date (non-appearance): September 30, 2027 Trial Setting Conference: October 6, 2027 at 8:30 a.m. in Department X of the Alhambra Courthouse.

Trial will be set within 90 days of the TSC. Any party seeking a jury trial must post fees consistent with Code of Civil Procedure section 631. Court is to give notice. Case Number: 26NNCV02297 Hearing Date: September 1, 2026 Dept: X

#16 - JACQUELINE COLMENARES, et al. vs DENNY GREGOR, et al. The Court sets the following dates: Final Status Conference: Thursday, September 23, 2027 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. X. Jury Trial: Tuesday, October 5, 2027 at 9:00 a.m. in Dept. X. Both parties have posted jury fees or obtained a fee waiver pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 631. The Court further orders the parties to comply with the Court's Trial Preparation Order, which may be found on the LASC website (https://www.lacourt.ca.gov/home), "Attorneys" section, under the "Courtroom Information" link for Department X (Alhambra Courthouse).

Trial counsel are ordered to personally appear - in court - for the Final Status Conference with a copy of their lodged binders so that same can be reviewed in preparation for trial. Unless waived by the parties, Plaintiffs are to give notice. Case Number: 26NNCV02572 Hearing Date: September 1, 2026 Dept: X

#19 - NASHAT METRI vs RUDY RODRIGUEZ, et al. CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE On its own motion, the Case Management Conference is continued to November 19, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in Department X.

DEMURRER AND MOTION TO STRIKE The demurrer is SUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND. Plaintiff's complaint alleges a single cause of action identified as "Intentional Tort" against Defendants Rudy Rodriguez and Fatima Maria Pacheco Molina Chirla. Plaintiff alleges that, on March 5, 2026, Rodriguez approached Plaintiff outside Plaintiff's mother's property after being "sent by" Pacheco, punched Plaintiff in the face and throat, and caused Plaintiff to lose consciousness and require hospitalization. The complaint sufficiently identifies the alleged direct tortfeasor and the physical conduct attributed to him. It does not, however, allege that Pacheco personally struck Plaintiff. Its only allegation connecting Pacheco to the incident is that Rodriguez was "sent by" her. That allegation does not identify what Pacheco allegedly sent Rodriguez to do. The demurrer is sustained.

The motion to strike is GRANTED. In an action seeking actual or punitive damages for personal injury, the complaint must not state the amount demanded. (Code Civ. Proc., Sec. 425.10(b).) Instead, the amount may be disclosed through a statement of damages under Code of Civil Procedure section 425.11. Here, Plaintiff designated this action as one for personal injury but stated a demand for $500,000 in paragraph 14. The stated amount is therefore not drawn in conformity with section 425.10(b), and must be stricken. Plaintiff may file and serve a first amended complaint within 20 calendar days after service of notice of this ruling. Court is to give notice. Case Number: 26NNCV02764 Hearing Date: September 1, 2026 Dept: X

#17 - VALERIA RAMOS vs RAFI KARNIK M KHACHADOORIAN The Court has reviewed the Case Management Statements filed by the parties. The Court issues the following Case Management Order: Plaintiff's medical damages currently do not exceed $50,000. The parties in the above-captioned case are ordered to the Mediation Volunteer Panel (MVP), a court-connected program administered by the Los Angeles Superior Court's Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Office. Cases referred to the MVP program will be eligible for three hours of virtual mediation at no cost with a qualified and impartial mediator who volunteers preparation time and the first three hours of the virtual mediation session.

Thereafter, if the parties wish to continue the mediation, the mediator may charge the hourly rate as listed in their MVP profile listed on the Court's website at www.lacourt.org/ADR. The ADR Office will email a detailed Notice of Referral to Mediation (Notice) to all parties and their attorneys of record. The Notice directs the parties or their attorneys to meet and confer regarding the selection of a mediator and submit an online Response to the Notice. Parties may select a mediator from the MVP profiles or request the ADR Office to assign a mediator.

Mediator profiles, including contact information, areas of