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COMPLAINT
PROFESSIONAL INVESTMENT AND FINANCES LLC VS, DAVID P. CIOLINO et al
001002114892
Instructions:
Please place this sheet on top of the document to be scanned.SUMMONS
C, CITACION JUDICIAL) C
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT:
(AVISO AL DEMANDADO)
FOR COURT USE ONLY
(SOLD PARA USO DE LA CORTE)
DAVID P CIOLINO,
DOFS 1 TO 100, INCLUSIVE
YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF:
(LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE)
Professional Investment and Finances LLC
¥ ou to file = typewritten response at this court and have a copy served on the
Plaintiff. A letter or phone csit will not protect you, Your writtes response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case.
‘There may be a eoort form that you can use for your response, You can find these court forms snd more information at the California Courts Online
Self-Help center (www.courtinfo.ca.goviseifhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you, Ifyou cannot pay the filing fee, ask the
court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the ease by default, snd your wages, money and property
Tiene 50 DIAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta cltactén y papetes legoles para pretentar une respuesta por escrito en esta conte
J hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante, Una carta o una llamada telefantca no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tlene que estar en
formato legal correcta si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formatario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede
encontrar estos formutarios de ta corte y mds informacién en el Centro de Ayuda de las cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca, setp/espanol),
en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado 0 en ta corte que le quede mds cerca. Sino puede pagar la cuota de presentacidn, plda el secretario dé la corte
ruc le de un formularte de exencién de pago de cuctas, St no presenta ra respuesia a tempo, puede perder el caso por Incumptimiento y a cortele podra
guitar st sueldo, dinero y blenes sin mas advcertencia.
Hay otros requisites legales. Es recomendable que Dame a un abogado Inmediatamente. Sino conoce «un abogedo, puede lamar aun servicio
de remistin de abogados. Sino puede pagar @ un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisttos para obtener servicios legales gratultos de un
programa de servicios legates sin fincs de lucro. Puede encontrar estos groupes in fines de lucro en et sitio web de California Legal Services,
(www. lawhelpealifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de Californie, (www.courtinfo.ca goviseiph © ponlénose en contacto con
timmeaiee RBBB ~$75021
The name and address of the court is; (£7 nombre y direccida de la corte es)
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
FOR TIE COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO-CIVIL DIVISON,
LIMITED CIVIL
400 MCALLISTER STREET, RM 103
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102
‘The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiffs sttomey. or plansiff without an antomney, ia:
Pi nombre, ba dhreccvén y ef mimecro de | del oboe del demande, © el demesne gue mo ene aboga 3)
Erica L. Brachfeld, Esq., $.B.N. 180683 883/856-2120
Brachfeld & Associates, PC
300 S. Vermont Ave., Ste.120
Tomanee, CA SOS02 SS" Gordon Park-Li
. . _Selras.
pare: MAY ~7 2008 (Secreta) EAS BTR ey
For proof of service of tes suarenons, use Proof of Scrvice of Sammons (form POS-010)).
{Para prucha de entrega de exia crandn use ef formularie Proof of Serace of Summons, (POS-010)
NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served
1. ]asan individual defendant,
2.{. Jas the person sued under the fictitious name of (specifi):
3.1 Jon behalf of (specifiy:
under: [ ] CCP 416.10 (corporation) {1 CCP-416.60 (minor)
[J CCP 416.20 (defunct corporation) [__ ] CCP-416.70 (conservatce)
[T ] CCP 416.40 {association or partnership)[ ] CCP 416.90 (individual)
J other:
[
4.[ | by personal delivery on (dare):
‘Code of Civil Procedure &&
Judicial Council of California SUMMONS ° 412.20, 465
SUM-100 {Ree. Jamuary 1, 2004)
982.1(20)ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY
Enca L. Brachfeld, Esq., S.B.N. 180683
Brachfeld & Associates, PC
20300 S. Vermont Ave., Ste.120 . ogo
Torrance, CA 90502-1338 4:
TELEPHONE NO.: 888/856-2120 FAX NO.: 310/273-9867 .
ATTORNEY FOR (Name): PLAINTIFF
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
STREET ADDRESS: 400 MCALLISTER STREET, RM 103
CITY AND ZIP CODE: SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102
BRANCH NAME: CIVIL DIVIISON,
C State bar number, and address): C FOR COURT USE ONLY
San Francisco County Saperior Court
MAY - 7 2008
GORDON PARK-LI, Clerk
Professional Investment and Fi nances LLC
vs.
DAVID P CIOLINO,
1 et ag ASE SOvERS SHEET 1 Tee Case Designation CASE NUMBER:
irmit ounter joinder
(Amount (Amount, il it y o
Cae aa Phduinictemmeamnieni dint = | BRB ODG ~A7 9021
exceeds $25,000) $25, 000 of ress)
4, Check one box below for the case type that best describes this case:
Auto Tort Contract Provistonatty Comptex Civil Litigation
{[ ] Auto (22) { ] Breach of contract/warranty (06) (Caf. Rules of Court, rules 1800-1812)
L ] Uninsured motorist (46) { X] Rute 3.740 collections (09) [ ] Antitrust/Trade regulation (03)
Other PYPD/WD (Personal injury/Property —_[ ]Other collections (09) [ ] Construction defect (10)
Damage/Wrongful Death) Tort [ ] Insurance coverage (18) { ] Ctaims involving mass tort (40)
[ ] Asbestos (04) [_] Other contract (37) [ ] Securities litigation (28)
{ ] Product liability (24) Real Property [ ] Environmental/Toxic tort (30)
{ ] Medical malpractice (45) [ ] Eminent domain/inverse [ ] Insurance coverage claims arising from the
{_] Other PUPDAWD (23) condemnation (14) above listed provisionally complex
Non-PU/PD/WD (Other) Tort { ] Wrongfut eviction (33) case types (41)
{ ] Business tort/unfair business practice (07) [ ] Other real property(26) Enforcement of Judgment
[ ] Civil rights (08) Untawful Detalled [_] Enforcement of judgment (20)
I ] Defamation (13) 1 ] Commercial (31) Miscellaneous Civil Complaint
{ ] Fraud (16) [ ] Residential (32) { ] RICO (27)
[ ] Intellectuat property (19) [ ] rugs (38) [ ] Other complaint (not specified above) (42)
{ ] Professional negligence (25) Judiciat Review Miscellaneous Civil Petition
{_] Other non-P1/PDWD tort (35) ( ] Asset forfeiture (05) [ ] Partnership and corporate governance (21)
Emptoyment ( ] Petition re: arbitration award (11) [_] Other petition (not specified above) (43)
{ ] Writ of mandate (02)
I} Wrongful ter termination 36)
requiring exceptional judicial management:
a. [ ] Large number of separately represented parties d.[ ] Large number of witnesses
b. [ ] Extensive motion practice raising difficult or nove! e. [| ] Coordination and related actions pending in one or more courts
issues that will be time-consuming to resolve in other counties, states or countries, or in a federal court
c. [ ] Substantial amount of documentary evidence f. [ ] Substantial post-disposition judicial disposition
3. Type of remedies sought (check all that apply):
a.[X]monetary b.[ ]nonmonetary; declaratory or injunctive relief c.[ } punitive
4. Number of causes of action (specify): 2
5.Thiscase [ ]is [XJ is notaciass action suit.
6. If there are any known related cases, file and serve a notice of related case.
Date:January 31, 2008 "
Erica L. Brachfeld, Esq.
(TYPE OR PRINT NAME)
(SIGNATURE OF PARTY OR ATTORNEY FORPARTY)
NOTICE
* be Cotes Fara or eta ona nathan ose) (ca Fal Co proce ier aims cases or cases fled under
the Probate . es capy meade Fs tothe oy result in sanctions,
to any cover
Sits coco ts complen under Ate 3400 et seq, of tne Coktomta Rcles f Court you must serve a copy ofthis cover sheet on all other
« Griese tas s a cotechons case ch
this is a coftectons case under rule 3.740 or a complex case, this cover sheet shall be used for statistical purposes only Page 1of2
Form Adopted for Mandatory Use CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET Cal, Rules of Court, rules 2.30,3.220,3.400-3.403,3.740,
Judicial Council of California Cal, Standards of Judicial Administration, std 3.10
CM-010 [Rev. July 1, 2007] www.courtinfo.ca.gov- COURT USE ONLY
0300 S. Vermont Ave., Ste.120
Torrance, CA 90S02-1338 SUMMONS ISSUED
TELEPHONE NO: 888/856-2120
[E-MAIL ADDRESS
Plaintiff s
: an Francisco County Superior Court
MAY ~ 7 2008
GORDON PARK-LI, Clerk
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102 2
CIVIL DIVIISON Beputy Clan
400 MCALLISTER STREET, RM 103
DEFENDANTDAVID P CIOLINO,
@ DOES 1 TO 100, INCLUSIVE
@ COMPLAINT O AMENDED COMPLAINT (Number):
0 CROSS-COMPLAINT © AMENDED CROSS-COMPLAINT (Number):
CASE NUMBER:
@ ACTION IS ALIMITED CIVIL CASE
Amount demanded B does not exceed $10,000
D exceeds $10,000, but does not exceed $25,000
0 ACTION IS AN UNLIMITED CIVIL CASE (exceeds $25,000) ~
1 ACTION IS RECLASSIFIED by this amended complaint or cross-comptaint G &G -3 8 4 7 5 021
OC from Iimited to unlimited
O from unlimited to limited
1, PLAINTIFF* (names) Professional Investment and Finances LLC
alleges causes of action against DEFENDANT* (names): DAVID P CIOLINO,
2. This pleading, including attachments and exhibits, consists of the following number of pages:
3. a. Each plaintiff named above is a competent adult
®@ except plaintiff (name) Professional Investment and Finances LLC = except plaintiff (name) Professional Investment and Fi
nances LLC
(1) & a corporation qualified to de business in Califomia
(2) Gan unincorporated entity (describe)
(3) O other (specify):
b. D Plaintiff (name):
a. ( has complied with the fictitious business name laws and is doing business under the fictitious name of (specify):
b. 1 has complied with all ficensing requirements as a licensed (specify):
c. O information about additional plaintiffs who are not competent adults is shown in Comptaint—Attachment 3c.
4. a. Each defendant named above is a naturat person
O except defendant (name): Dexcept defendant (name):
(1) D a business organization, form unknown. (1) OG abusiness organization, form unknown.
(2) O a corporation “ (2) O acorporation
(3) O an unincorporated entity (describe): (3) O anunincorporated entity (describe):
(4) O a public entity (describe): (4) © apublic entity (describe).
(5) D other (specify): (6) © other (specify):
* If this form is used as a cross-complaint, plaintiff means cross-complaint and defendant. Code of Civ. Proc.,
§425.12
Form Approved for Optional Use COMPLAINT—Contract American LegaiNet, inc,
Judicial Council of California www.USCourtForms.co
PLD-C-001 [Rev. January 1, 2007] m’
SHORT TITLEProfessional Investment and Fi,VS. DAVIQ P CIOLJNO, ET °
“oy \' COMPLAINT—Contract
aoe
4, (Continued)
b. The true names and capacities of defendants sued as Does are unknown to plaintiff.
c. 0 Information about additional defendants who are not natural persons is contained in Complaint—Attachment 4c.
d. O Defendants who are joined pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 382 are (names):
h
5. O Plaintiff is required to comply with a claims statute, and
a. © plaintiff has complied with applicable claims statutes, or
b. C plaintiff is excused from complying because (specify):
6. a. (_ ]is[X]is not ona contract or installment sale for goods or services subject to Civ. Codes, § 1801 et seq. (Unruh
Act).
b. [ Jis[X ]Jis not on a conditional sales contract subject to Civ. Code, § 2981 et seq. (Rees-Levering Motor Vehicle
Sales and Finance Act).
¢. [X]Jis[ ]is not on an obligation for goods, services, loans or extensions of credit subject to Code Civ, Proc., §
395(b).
7. This court is the proper court because
a. 0 a defendant entered into the contract here.
b. Da defendant lived here when the contract was entered into.
c. @ a defendant lives here now.
d. the contract was to be performed here.
e.adefendant is a corporation or unincorporated association and its principal place of business is here.
f.0 real property that is the subject of this action is located here.
g.® other (specify): CCP 395 (B)
8. The following causes of action are attached and the statements above apply to each (each complaint must have one or
more causes of action attached):
®& Breach of Contract
| Common Counts
1 Other (specify):
9, O Other allegations:
10. PLAINTIFF PRAYS for judgment for costs of suit; for such relief as is fair, just and equitable; and for
a. @ damages of $1,812.83
b. @ interest on the damages
(1) B according to proof
(2) O atthe rate of percent per year from (date):
¢. @ attorney's fees
(1) O of $
(2) & according to proof.
d. @other (specify): Such other relief as the court deems proper
11. @ The following paragraphs of this pleading are alleged on information and beli ecify paragraph numbers): 1,4,7
Date: January 31, 2008
Erica L. Brachfeld, Esq.
(TYPE OR PRINT NAME) IGNATURE OF PLAINTIFF OR ATTORNEY)
a verification,
Form Approved for Optional Use COMPLAINT—Contract Page 2 of 2
Judicial Council of Catifornia
PLO-C-001 [Rev. January 1, 2007]S Professional Investment and Fi VS. DAVID P CIOLINO, ET AL. CASE NUMBER:
FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION—Common Counts C Page THREE
(number) oo y
ft
ATTACHMENT TO & Complaint O Cross-Complaint
(Use a separate cause of action form for each cause of. action.)
CC-1. Plaintiff (name): Professional Investment and Fi nances LLC
alleges that defendant (name): DAVID P CIOLINO,
became indebtedto @ plaintiff © other (name):
a. within the last four years
(1) Bon anopen book account for money due.
(2) 8 because an account was stated in writing by and between plaintiff and defendant in which it was
agreed that defendant was indebted to plaintiff,
b.@ withinthetast © two years ® four years
{1) & for money had and received by defendant for the use and benefit of plaintiff.
(2) @ for work, labor, services and materials rendered at the special instance and request of defendant and for which
defendant promised to pay plaintiff
OC the sum of $
C the reasonable vatue.
(3) G for goods, wares and merchandise sold and delivered to defendant and for which defendant promised to pay plaintiff
O the sum of $
© the reasonable value.
(4) for money lent by plaintiff to defendant at defendant's request.
(7) D for money paid, laid out, and expended to or for defendant at defendant's ‘special instance and request.
(8) & other (specify):
By the terms of the said agreement(s), Plaintiff or Plaintiffs assignor, provided defendants, and each of them, with services rendered
and/or goods, wares, and merchandise and/or extension of credit at defendant's special instance and request and in consideration
thereof defendants promised to provide payment in the sum of $1,812.83 and interest thereon which defendants and each of them
failed to provide.
ce2. $ . which is the reasonable value, is due and unpaid despite plaintiffs demand,
plus prejudgment interest 1 according to proof O atthe rate of percent per year from (date):
CC-3, ® Plaintiff is entitled to attomey fees by an agreement or a statute
O ofS
® according to proof.
CC-4. & Other:$1,812.83 which is fixed and agreed amount, is due and unpaid despite Plaintiff's demand, plus pre-
judgment interest according to proof.
Form Approved for Optional Use ARIS COR RET
Form Approved for Optional Use CAUSE OF ACTION-Common Counts CCP 425.12
Judicial Council of Califormia American LegaiNet, Inc,
PLD-C-001(2) [Rev. January 1, 2007] www.USCourForms.comSHORT TITLE: Professional Investmen' Fi VS. DAVID P CIOLINO, ET AL. { CASE NUMBER:
Tae,
‘
SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION—Breach of Contract Page FOUR
(number)
ATTACHMENT TO @Complaint © Cross-Complaint
(Use a separate cause of action form for each cause of action.)
BC-1. Plaintiff (name) Professional investment and Finances LLC
alleges that on or about (date): Within the last four years
a written Doral Dother (specify):
agreement was made between (name parties to agreement):
Professional Investment and Finances LLC
AND DAVID P CIOLINO,
OCA copy of the agreement is attached as Exhibit A, or
® The essentiat terms of the agreement Dare stated in Attachment BC-1 @ are as follows (specify):
Plaintiff, or Plaintiffs assignor, and defendants, and each of them, entered into a written agreement. By the terms of the said
agreement(s), plaintiff provided defendants, and each of them, with [services rendered] and/or [goods, wares, and merchandise]
and/or [extension of credit] and/or [monies paid laid out or expended] at defendant(s) request.
BC-2. On or about (dates): March 11, 2005 defendant breached the agreement by
© the acts specified in Attachment BC-2 @ the following acts (specify):
By the terms of the said agreement(s), Plaintiff, or Plaintiff's assignor, provided defendants, and each of them, with [services
rendered] and/or [goods, wares, and merchandise] and/or [extension of credit] and/or [monies paid laid out or expended] and in
consideration thereof defendants promised to provide payment in the sum of $1,812.83 and interest thereon which defendants and
each of them failed to provide.
BC-3. Plaintiff has performed all obligations to defendant except those obligations plaintiff was prevented or excused from
performing.
BC-4. Plaintiff suffered damages legally (proximately) caused by defendant's breach of the agreement
D as stated in Attachment BC-4_—_& as follows (specify):
Defendants, and each of them, caused damages by failing to provide payment due in the sum of $1,812.83 pursuant to the terms of
said agreement(s). There is now due, owing and unpaid by reason thereof the principal sum of $1,812.83 plus interest according to
proof.
BC-5. & Plaintiff is entitled to attorney fees by an agreement or a statute
0 of$
®@ according to proof.
BC-6. O Other:
Form Approved for Optional Use CAUSE OF ACTION-Breach of Contract CCP 425.12
Judicial Council of Califomia American LegatNet, Inc.
PLD-C-001(1) [Rev. January 1, 2007] www.USCourtForms.comDECLAK -ION OF JURISDICTIONAL Fact
. .
I, the undersigned, declare: “ a,
1 Tam the attorney of record for Plaintiff in this action.
2. The above-entitled action is not subject to the provisions of Civil Code Section
1812.10 or Civil Code Section 2984.4,
3, The above-entitled action is subject to the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure
Section 395(b) and/or 396(a).
4. Venue for this action is proper in the above-entitled Court because at the
commencement of this action, one or more of the named Defendants resided in this Judicial
District.
5. If called as a witness, I would competently so testify.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of California that he
foregoing is true and correct.
Erica L. Brachfeld
Attomey for Plaintiff
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AACA San Francisco Superior Courts Information Technology Group Document Scanning Lead Sheet May-07-2008 10:53 am Case Number: CGC-08-475021 Filing Date: May-07-2008 10:45 Juke Box: 001 Image: 02114892 COMPLAINT PROFESSIONAL INVESTMENT AND FINANCES LLC VS, DAVID P. CIOLINO et al 001002114892 Instructions: Please place this sheet on top of the document to be scanned.SUMMONS C, CITACION JUDICIAL) C NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO) FOR COURT USE ONLY (SOLD PARA USO DE LA CORTE) DAVID P CIOLINO, DOFS 1 TO 100, INCLUSIVE YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE) Professional Investment and Finances LLC ¥ ou to file = typewritten response at this court and have a copy served on the Plaintiff. A letter or phone csit will not protect you, Your writtes response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. ‘There may be a eoort form that you can use for your response, You can find these court forms snd more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help center (www.courtinfo.ca.goviseifhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you, Ifyou cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the ease by default, snd your wages, money and property Tiene 50 DIAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta cltactén y papetes legoles para pretentar une respuesta por escrito en esta conte J hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante, Una carta o una llamada telefantca no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tlene que estar en formato legal correcta si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formatario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formutarios de ta corte y mds informacién en el Centro de Ayuda de las cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca, setp/espanol), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado 0 en ta corte que le quede mds cerca. Sino puede pagar la cuota de presentacidn, plda el secretario dé la corte ruc le de un formularte de exencién de pago de cuctas, St no presenta ra respuesia a tempo, puede perder el caso por Incumptimiento y a cortele podra guitar st sueldo, dinero y blenes sin mas advcertencia. Hay otros requisites legales. Es recomendable que Dame a un abogado Inmediatamente. Sino conoce «un abogedo, puede lamar aun servicio de remistin de abogados. Sino puede pagar @ un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisttos para obtener servicios legales gratultos de un programa de servicios legates sin fincs de lucro. Puede encontrar estos groupes in fines de lucro en et sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpealifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de Californie, (www.courtinfo.ca goviseiph © ponlénose en contacto con timmeaiee RBBB ~$75021 The name and address of the court is; (£7 nombre y direccida de la corte es) SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR TIE COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO-CIVIL DIVISON, LIMITED CIVIL 400 MCALLISTER STREET, RM 103 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102 ‘The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiffs sttomey. or plansiff without an antomney, ia: Pi nombre, ba dhreccvén y ef mimecro de | del oboe del demande, © el demesne gue mo ene aboga 3) Erica L. Brachfeld, Esq., $.B.N. 180683 883/856-2120 Brachfeld & Associates, PC 300 S. Vermont Ave., Ste.120 Tomanee, CA SOS02 SS" Gordon Park-Li . . _Selras. pare: MAY ~7 2008 (Secreta) EAS BTR ey For proof of service of tes suarenons, use Proof of Scrvice of Sammons (form POS-010)). {Para prucha de entrega de exia crandn use ef formularie Proof of Serace of Summons, (POS-010) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served 1. ]asan individual defendant, 2.{. Jas the person sued under the fictitious name of (specifi): 3.1 Jon behalf of (specifiy: under: [ ] CCP 416.10 (corporation) {1 CCP-416.60 (minor) [J CCP 416.20 (defunct corporation) [__ ] CCP-416.70 (conservatce) [T ] CCP 416.40 {association or partnership)[ ] CCP 416.90 (individual) J other: [ 4.[ | by personal delivery on (dare): ‘Code of Civil Procedure && Judicial Council of California SUMMONS ° 412.20, 465 SUM-100 {Ree. Jamuary 1, 2004) 982.1(20)ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY Enca L. Brachfeld, Esq., S.B.N. 180683 Brachfeld & Associates, PC 20300 S. Vermont Ave., Ste.120 . ogo Torrance, CA 90502-1338 4: TELEPHONE NO.: 888/856-2120 FAX NO.: 310/273-9867 . ATTORNEY FOR (Name): PLAINTIFF SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO STREET ADDRESS: 400 MCALLISTER STREET, RM 103 CITY AND ZIP CODE: SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102 BRANCH NAME: CIVIL DIVIISON, C State bar number, and address): C FOR COURT USE ONLY San Francisco County Saperior Court MAY - 7 2008 GORDON PARK-LI, Clerk Professional Investment and Fi nances LLC vs. DAVID P CIOLINO, 1 et ag ASE SOvERS SHEET 1 Tee Case Designation CASE NUMBER: irmit ounter joinder (Amount (Amount, il it y o Cae aa Phduinictemmeamnieni dint = | BRB ODG ~A7 9021 exceeds $25,000) $25, 000 of ress) 4, Check one box below for the case type that best describes this case: Auto Tort Contract Provistonatty Comptex Civil Litigation {[ ] Auto (22) { ] Breach of contract/warranty (06) (Caf. Rules of Court, rules 1800-1812) L ] Uninsured motorist (46) { X] Rute 3.740 collections (09) [ ] Antitrust/Trade regulation (03) Other PYPD/WD (Personal injury/Property —_[ ]Other collections (09) [ ] Construction defect (10) Damage/Wrongful Death) Tort [ ] Insurance coverage (18) { ] Ctaims involving mass tort (40) [ ] Asbestos (04) [_] Other contract (37) [ ] Securities litigation (28) { ] Product liability (24) Real Property [ ] Environmental/Toxic tort (30) { ] Medical malpractice (45) [ ] Eminent domain/inverse [ ] Insurance coverage claims arising from the {_] Other PUPDAWD (23) condemnation (14) above listed provisionally complex Non-PU/PD/WD (Other) Tort { ] Wrongfut eviction (33) case types (41) { ] Business tort/unfair business practice (07) [ ] Other real property(26) Enforcement of Judgment [ ] Civil rights (08) Untawful Detalled [_] Enforcement of judgment (20) I ] Defamation (13) 1 ] Commercial (31) Miscellaneous Civil Complaint { ] Fraud (16) [ ] Residential (32) { ] RICO (27) [ ] Intellectuat property (19) [ ] rugs (38) [ ] Other complaint (not specified above) (42) { ] Professional negligence (25) Judiciat Review Miscellaneous Civil Petition {_] Other non-P1/PDWD tort (35) ( ] Asset forfeiture (05) [ ] Partnership and corporate governance (21) Emptoyment ( ] Petition re: arbitration award (11) [_] Other petition (not specified above) (43) { ] Writ of mandate (02) I} Wrongful ter termination 36) requiring exceptional judicial management: a. [ ] Large number of separately represented parties d.[ ] Large number of witnesses b. [ ] Extensive motion practice raising difficult or nove! e. [| ] Coordination and related actions pending in one or more courts issues that will be time-consuming to resolve in other counties, states or countries, or in a federal court c. [ ] Substantial amount of documentary evidence f. [ ] Substantial post-disposition judicial disposition 3. Type of remedies sought (check all that apply): a.[X]monetary b.[ ]nonmonetary; declaratory or injunctive relief c.[ } punitive 4. Number of causes of action (specify): 2 5.Thiscase [ ]is [XJ is notaciass action suit. 6. If there are any known related cases, file and serve a notice of related case. Date:January 31, 2008 " Erica L. Brachfeld, Esq. (TYPE OR PRINT NAME) (SIGNATURE OF PARTY OR ATTORNEY FORPARTY) NOTICE * be Cotes Fara or eta ona nathan ose) (ca Fal Co proce ier aims cases or cases fled under the Probate . es capy meade Fs tothe oy result in sanctions, to any cover Sits coco ts complen under Ate 3400 et seq, of tne Coktomta Rcles f Court you must serve a copy ofthis cover sheet on all other « Griese tas s a cotechons case ch this is a coftectons case under rule 3.740 or a complex case, this cover sheet shall be used for statistical purposes only Page 1of2 Form Adopted for Mandatory Use CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET Cal, Rules of Court, rules 2.30,3.220,3.400-3.403,3.740, Judicial Council of California Cal, Standards of Judicial Administration, std 3.10 CM-010 [Rev. July 1, 2007] www.courtinfo.ca.gov- COURT USE ONLY 0300 S. Vermont Ave., Ste.120 Torrance, CA 90S02-1338 SUMMONS ISSUED TELEPHONE NO: 888/856-2120 [E-MAIL ADDRESS Plaintiff s : an Francisco County Superior Court MAY ~ 7 2008 GORDON PARK-LI, Clerk SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102 2 CIVIL DIVIISON Beputy Clan 400 MCALLISTER STREET, RM 103 DEFENDANTDAVID P CIOLINO, @ DOES 1 TO 100, INCLUSIVE @ COMPLAINT O AMENDED COMPLAINT (Number): 0 CROSS-COMPLAINT © AMENDED CROSS-COMPLAINT (Number): CASE NUMBER: @ ACTION IS ALIMITED CIVIL CASE Amount demanded B does not exceed $10,000 D exceeds $10,000, but does not exceed $25,000 0 ACTION IS AN UNLIMITED CIVIL CASE (exceeds $25,000) ~ 1 ACTION IS RECLASSIFIED by this amended complaint or cross-comptaint G &G -3 8 4 7 5 021 OC from Iimited to unlimited O from unlimited to limited 1, PLAINTIFF* (names) Professional Investment and Finances LLC alleges causes of action against DEFENDANT* (names): DAVID P CIOLINO, 2. This pleading, including attachments and exhibits, consists of the following number of pages: 3. a. Each plaintiff named above is a competent adult ®@ except plaintiff (name) Professional Investment and Finances LLC = except plaintiff (name) Professional Investment and Fi nances LLC (1) & a corporation qualified to de business in Califomia (2) Gan unincorporated entity (describe) (3) O other (specify): b. D Plaintiff (name): a. ( has complied with the fictitious business name laws and is doing business under the fictitious name of (specify): b. 1 has complied with all ficensing requirements as a licensed (specify): c. O information about additional plaintiffs who are not competent adults is shown in Comptaint—Attachment 3c. 4. a. Each defendant named above is a naturat person O except defendant (name): Dexcept defendant (name): (1) D a business organization, form unknown. (1) OG abusiness organization, form unknown. (2) O a corporation “ (2) O acorporation (3) O an unincorporated entity (describe): (3) O anunincorporated entity (describe): (4) O a public entity (describe): (4) © apublic entity (describe). (5) D other (specify): (6) © other (specify): * If this form is used as a cross-complaint, plaintiff means cross-complaint and defendant. Code of Civ. Proc., §425.12 Form Approved for Optional Use COMPLAINT—Contract American LegaiNet, inc, Judicial Council of California www.USCourtForms.co PLD-C-001 [Rev. January 1, 2007] m’ SHORT TITLEProfessional Investment and Fi,VS. DAVIQ P CIOLJNO, ET ° “oy \' COMPLAINT—Contract aoe 4, (Continued) b. The true names and capacities of defendants sued as Does are unknown to plaintiff. c. 0 Information about additional defendants who are not natural persons is contained in Complaint—Attachment 4c. d. O Defendants who are joined pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 382 are (names): h 5. O Plaintiff is required to comply with a claims statute, and a. © plaintiff has complied with applicable claims statutes, or b. C plaintiff is excused from complying because (specify): 6. a. (_ ]is[X]is not ona contract or installment sale for goods or services subject to Civ. Codes, § 1801 et seq. (Unruh Act). b. [ Jis[X ]Jis not on a conditional sales contract subject to Civ. Code, § 2981 et seq. (Rees-Levering Motor Vehicle Sales and Finance Act). ¢. [X]Jis[ ]is not on an obligation for goods, services, loans or extensions of credit subject to Code Civ, Proc., § 395(b). 7. This court is the proper court because a. 0 a defendant entered into the contract here. b. Da defendant lived here when the contract was entered into. c. @ a defendant lives here now. d. the contract was to be performed here. e.adefendant is a corporation or unincorporated association and its principal place of business is here. f.0 real property that is the subject of this action is located here. g.® other (specify): CCP 395 (B) 8. The following causes of action are attached and the statements above apply to each (each complaint must have one or more causes of action attached): ®& Breach of Contract | Common Counts 1 Other (specify): 9, O Other allegations: 10. PLAINTIFF PRAYS for judgment for costs of suit; for such relief as is fair, just and equitable; and for a. @ damages of $1,812.83 b. @ interest on the damages (1) B according to proof (2) O atthe rate of percent per year from (date): ¢. @ attorney's fees (1) O of $ (2) & according to proof. d. @other (specify): Such other relief as the court deems proper 11. @ The following paragraphs of this pleading are alleged on information and beli ecify paragraph numbers): 1,4,7 Date: January 31, 2008 Erica L. Brachfeld, Esq. (TYPE OR PRINT NAME) IGNATURE OF PLAINTIFF OR ATTORNEY) a verification, Form Approved for Optional Use COMPLAINT—Contract Page 2 of 2 Judicial Council of Catifornia PLO-C-001 [Rev. January 1, 2007]S Professional Investment and Fi VS. DAVID P CIOLINO, ET AL. CASE NUMBER: FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION—Common Counts C Page THREE (number) oo y ft ATTACHMENT TO & Complaint O Cross-Complaint (Use a separate cause of action form for each cause of. action.) CC-1. Plaintiff (name): Professional Investment and Fi nances LLC alleges that defendant (name): DAVID P CIOLINO, became indebtedto @ plaintiff © other (name): a. within the last four years (1) Bon anopen book account for money due. (2) 8 because an account was stated in writing by and between plaintiff and defendant in which it was agreed that defendant was indebted to plaintiff, b.@ withinthetast © two years ® four years {1) & for money had and received by defendant for the use and benefit of plaintiff. (2) @ for work, labor, services and materials rendered at the special instance and request of defendant and for which defendant promised to pay plaintiff OC the sum of $ C the reasonable vatue. (3) G for goods, wares and merchandise sold and delivered to defendant and for which defendant promised to pay plaintiff O the sum of $ © the reasonable value. (4) for money lent by plaintiff to defendant at defendant's request. (7) D for money paid, laid out, and expended to or for defendant at defendant's ‘special instance and request. (8) & other (specify): By the terms of the said agreement(s), Plaintiff or Plaintiffs assignor, provided defendants, and each of them, with services rendered and/or goods, wares, and merchandise and/or extension of credit at defendant's special instance and request and in consideration thereof defendants promised to provide payment in the sum of $1,812.83 and interest thereon which defendants and each of them failed to provide. ce2. $ . which is the reasonable value, is due and unpaid despite plaintiffs demand, plus prejudgment interest 1 according to proof O atthe rate of percent per year from (date): CC-3, ® Plaintiff is entitled to attomey fees by an agreement or a statute O ofS ® according to proof. CC-4. & Other:$1,812.83 which is fixed and agreed amount, is due and unpaid despite Plaintiff's demand, plus pre- judgment interest according to proof. Form Approved for Optional Use ARIS COR RET Form Approved for Optional Use CAUSE OF ACTION-Common Counts CCP 425.12 Judicial Council of Califormia American LegaiNet, Inc, PLD-C-001(2) [Rev. January 1, 2007] www.USCourForms.comSHORT TITLE: Professional Investmen' Fi VS. DAVID P CIOLINO, ET AL. { CASE NUMBER: Tae, ‘ SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION—Breach of Contract Page FOUR (number) ATTACHMENT TO @Complaint © Cross-Complaint (Use a separate cause of action form for each cause of action.) BC-1. Plaintiff (name) Professional investment and Finances LLC alleges that on or about (date): Within the last four years a written Doral Dother (specify): agreement was made between (name parties to agreement): Professional Investment and Finances LLC AND DAVID P CIOLINO, OCA copy of the agreement is attached as Exhibit A, or ® The essentiat terms of the agreement Dare stated in Attachment BC-1 @ are as follows (specify): Plaintiff, or Plaintiffs assignor, and defendants, and each of them, entered into a written agreement. By the terms of the said agreement(s), plaintiff provided defendants, and each of them, with [services rendered] and/or [goods, wares, and merchandise] and/or [extension of credit] and/or [monies paid laid out or expended] at defendant(s) request. BC-2. On or about (dates): March 11, 2005 defendant breached the agreement by © the acts specified in Attachment BC-2 @ the following acts (specify): By the terms of the said agreement(s), Plaintiff, or Plaintiff's assignor, provided defendants, and each of them, with [services rendered] and/or [goods, wares, and merchandise] and/or [extension of credit] and/or [monies paid laid out or expended] and in consideration thereof defendants promised to provide payment in the sum of $1,812.83 and interest thereon which defendants and each of them failed to provide. BC-3. Plaintiff has performed all obligations to defendant except those obligations plaintiff was prevented or excused from performing. BC-4. Plaintiff suffered damages legally (proximately) caused by defendant's breach of the agreement D as stated in Attachment BC-4_—_& as follows (specify): Defendants, and each of them, caused damages by failing to provide payment due in the sum of $1,812.83 pursuant to the terms of said agreement(s). There is now due, owing and unpaid by reason thereof the principal sum of $1,812.83 plus interest according to proof. BC-5. & Plaintiff is entitled to attorney fees by an agreement or a statute 0 of$ ®@ according to proof. BC-6. O Other: Form Approved for Optional Use CAUSE OF ACTION-Breach of Contract CCP 425.12 Judicial Council of Califomia American LegatNet, Inc. PLD-C-001(1) [Rev. January 1, 2007] www.USCourtForms.comDECLAK -ION OF JURISDICTIONAL Fact . . I, the undersigned, declare: “ a, 1 Tam the attorney of record for Plaintiff in this action. 2. The above-entitled action is not subject to the provisions of Civil Code Section 1812.10 or Civil Code Section 2984.4, 3, The above-entitled action is subject to the provisions of Code of Civil Procedure Section 395(b) and/or 396(a). 4. Venue for this action is proper in the above-entitled Court because at the commencement of this action, one or more of the named Defendants resided in this Judicial District. 5. If called as a witness, I would competently so testify. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of California that he foregoing is true and correct. Erica L. Brachfeld Attomey for Plaintiff