Judge Christopher G. Rudy: Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

Defendant Bank of America, N.A. (“BANA”) moves for summary judgment, or in the alternative, summary adjudication in its favor and against plaintiff Sangeeta Bhargava (“Plaintiff” or “Barghava”) as to the claims asserted by her in the Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”).

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Defendants Nanoscale Combinatorial Synthesis, Inc. and Nanoscale Combinatorial Synthesis (collectively, “Nanosyn” or “Defendants”) demur to the First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) filed by plaintiff Anna Damota-McDevitt (“Plaintiff”) and move to strike portions contained therein.

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Defendants Tina Longo (“Longo”), Taylor Beck (“Beck”) and Collinsworth, Specht, Calkins and Giampaoli, LLP (“CSCG”) each demur to the Third Amended Complaint (“TAC”) filed by plaintiff Mariia Kravchuk (“Plaintiff”). Defendants Taylor Morrison of California, LLC (“TM”), CSCG, Beck, Longo,...

Defendant Sandra Pantages (“Pantages”) demurs to the complaint (“Complaint”) filed by plaintiff Mary B. Santomauro (“Mary” or “Plaintiff”).

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C. Factual

This is an action for breach of contract arising out of a trust dispute. According to the allegations of the Complain...

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The following motions are currently before the Court: (1) defendant Bradford Baugh’s (“Baugh”) demurer to the first amended complaint (“FAC”) filed by plaintiff Richard Beauchesne (“Plaintiff”); (2) Plaintiff’s motion to strike the foregoing demurrer; (3) Baugh’s special motion to stri...

Defendant State Bar of California (the “State Bar”) demurs to the Second Amended Complaint (“SAC”) filed by plaintiff xxxx xxxxxx (“Plaintiff”).

I. Background

A. Factual

This is an action for violation of privacy. According to the allegations of the SAC, in December 2004, Plaintiff ...

BACKGROUND

This case arises out of an insurance claim made by Wheeler Accountants LLP (Plaintiff) on behalf of one of its partners against Camico Mutual Insurance Company (Defendant) for coverage under an Accountant’s Professional Liability Insurance policy. The claim was tendered to Defendant. Def...

Defendant Thomas Kenefick (“Defendant” or “Kenefick”) moves to quash service of summons.

IV. Background

C. Factual

This is an action for fraud purportedly committed by Kenefick, among others, during plaintiff Robert Beauchesne’s (“Plaintiff”) divorce proceedings and actions subseque...

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Defendants Stanford Health Care (“SHC” or “Stanford”), Timothy Ando, M.D. (“Dr. Ando”), Daniel Sung-Joon Kim, M.D. (“Dr. Kim”), Ricardo Lozano, M.D. (“Dr. Lozano”), Peter Van Roessel (“Dr. Van Roessel”), M.D., Kelli Marie Smith, M.D. (“Dr. Smith”) and Mytilee Vemuri, M.D. (“Dr. Vemuri”) (coll...

Defendants J. Michael Fitzsimmons (“Fitzsimmons”) and Campbell, Warburton, Fitzsimmons, Smith, Mendell & Pastore (collectively, “Fitzsimmons” or “Defendants”) move for summary judgment, or in the alternative, summary adjudication, in their favor and against plaintiff Mahmoud Ascarie (“Plaintiff” or “Ascari...

Before the Court is a Motion of for Leave to File First Amended Complaint by Plaintiffs the People of the State of California, County of Santa Clara, Sara H. Cody M.D., in her Official Capacity as Health Officer for the County of Santa Clara. The Motion is opposed by Defendant.

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BACKGROUND

Before the Court is the Motion of Defendant Bitmain Technologies Holding Company, (Bitmain) For a Protective Order Regarding the Adequacy of Plaintiff Cryplex, Inc.’s (Cryplex) Trade Secret Disclosure under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 2019.210. The Motion is opposed by Cry...

Defendant WWV Holdings, LLC (“WWV”) moves to quash service of summons.

I. Background

A. Factual

This is an action for trade secret misappropriation and fraud, among other things. According to the allegations of the operative complaint (“Complaint”), plaintiff S3G Technology LLC (“S3...

Plaintiff/cross-defendant Palo Alto Property Owner LLC (“PAPO” or “Plaintiff”) and cross-defendant College Terrace Centre LLC’s (“CTC”) (collectively, “Cross-Defendants”) demur to the Second Amended Cross-Complaint (“SACC”) filed by defendants/cross- complainants The Grocery Men I, LLC (“TGM”), Addison Wri...

Before the Court is the Motion of Michael Delmoico (Defendant) to Dismiss the Complaint of Travis H. Whitfield (Plaintiff) and to Uphold the Mandatory Fee Arbitration Award. The Motion is opposed by Plaintiff

BACKGROUND

Defendant engaged Plaintiff to perform legal services. On May 1, 2019, ...

Defendant Renesas Electronics America Inc. f/k/a Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (“IDT” or “Defendant”) demurs to the complaint (“Complaint”) filed by plaintiff Abel Ramirez (“Plaintiff”).

IV. Background

C. Factual

This is a personal injury action arising from injuries purportedl...

BACKGROUND

Before the Court are the Motions of Defendants Tina Longo, Taylor Beck, Joyce Lee and James Ganion (Moving Defendants) for sanctions under section 128.7 of the Code of Civil Procedure ( CCP §128.7 ) against Mariia Kravchuk (Plaintiff ) in connection with Plaintiff’s third amended complai...

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BACKGROUND

Before the Court is the motion of Plaintiff Mariia Kravchuk (Plaintiff) for a Protective Order against Discovery Propounded by Defendant Tina Longo (Longo) and Request for Sanctions. The Motion is opposed by Longo. This motion is substantially the same as a motion for protective order br...

Defendant Tara Faye Smith (“Smith”) moves for summary judgment, or in the alternative, summary adjudication in her favor and against plaintiff Gloria Colin (“Plaintiff”).

IV. Background

C. Factual

This is an action for personal injuries arising out of a motor vehicle accident. Accor...

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Defendants CCMH Santa Clara, LLC (erroneously sued herein as Santa Clara Marriott and Marriott International, Inc.) and Crystal Gomez (collectively, “Defendants”) demur to the complaint (“Complaint”) filed by plaintiffs Nai Saetern and Karma Lopez-Lang (collectively, “Plaintiffs”) and move to...

Defendants All Metals, Inc. (“All Metals”), James Taggart (“James”) and Kenneth R. Taggart (“Kenneth”) (collectively, “Defendants”) demur to the complaint (“Complaint”) filed by plaintiff Veolia ES Technical Solutions, LLC (“Plaintiff”).

V. Background

E. Factual

This is an action fo...

Defendant Yeon Suk Chang (“Defendant” or “YS Chang”) demurs to the First Amended Complaint (“FAC”) filed by plaintiff Seung K. Lee (“Plaintiff”).

III. Background

C. Factual

This is an action for financial elder abuse and cancellation of instruments, among other things. According to ...

Cross-defendant James Lanz (“Lanz”) demurs to the cross-complaint (“Cross- Complaint”) filed by defendants/cross-complainants Mahmoud Ascarie (“Dr. Ascarie”) and Shayon Ascarie (“Ascarie”)

I. Background

A. Factual

1. Complaint

This is an action by the County to abate dangero...