Judge James T. Latting (Retired): Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

Grant motion to continue the trial. Dates to be determined at hearing.

The matter is continued to September 22, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. this department, via WebEx, to allow amendments to the agreement to correct the following problems: 1. has “released parties” definition been added to the settlement agreement?; 2. define “work week”; 3. add the settlement administrator’s address t...

Plaintiff’s motion to quash is denied. Requested discovery is appropriate. Sanctions awarded to defendant in the amount of $500.00.

Deny motion to compel arbitration.

Tax Records and Tax Audits and Reviews

Plaintiff asserts without authority, the authorities cited by Defendants pre-date Civil Code section 3295(c) and therefore do not apply since the Court granted Plaintiff’s motion pursuant to Civil Code § 3295(c).

The reasoning for establishing that tax...

The motion is procedurally defective in its noncompliance with CRC 3.1324(a)(2)-(3) and CRC 3.1324(b)(1)-(4). However, since these defects were not raised by Respondent, the Court finds the motion has merit and grants the motion.

Petitioner will file and serve the Second Amended Complaint within 20...

Off calendar.

Plaintiff filed a declaration in opposition stating supplemental responses and documents were provided.

Plaintiff’s responses were late, with the initial supplemental responses unverified. Plaintiff’s responses referred “to deposition transcript of Sadiyyiah Parker taken in this matter as well as t...

A settlement that seems disproportionately low may be justified by showing the settling defendant had no insurance or was underinsured or insolvent. Tech-Bilt, Inc. v. Woodward-Clyde & Assocs. (1985) 38 Cal.3d 488 at 499.

Defendants also claim collusion on the part of Staubli and Plaintiff. However...

Plaintiff was previously granted reasonable attorney fees at the time the Motion to Set Aside the Default was granted. Motion is granted in the amount of $2400. Plaintiff is to give notice.

No tentative ruling. Appearances required via Webex, 8:30 a.m., this department.

No tentative ruling. Appearances required via Webex, 8:30 a.m., this department.

No tentative ruling. Appearances required via Webex, 8:30 a.m., this department.

Motion to compel for special interrogatories 18, 28, 36-54 Granted. Demand for production of documents 27, 31, 33, 34, 39-43, 49, 51, 52, 54 Granted. For Defendant Hartley--$90 sanctions against Shupp to cover filing fee of Hartley.

No tentative ruling. A hearing will be conducted, and the parties are to appear remotely via Webex.

No tentative ruling. A hearing will be conducted, and the parties are to appear remotely via Webex.

This matter is being heard by Hon. Alan S. Rosenfield, retired Judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court under assignment by the Chief Justice. The court has read and considered all written submissions in connection with the demurrer to the third amended complaint (TAC) and the motion to strike [and has cons...

Motion for Summary Judgement is deemed moot in light of granting motion to amend.

Motion Granted. No Opposition received.

No Opposition. Motion granted. Defendant to file answer within 20 days.

Granted. Answers with any appropriate objections due within 20 days.

Granted. Trial set for 8/27/2021 is continued to 4/1/2022 at 8:30 in PS2. The Pretrial Conference is set for 3/25/2022 at 8:30.

Motion granted. Appearances required to hear re sanctions.

Motion granted. August 20, 2021 Motion to Strike confirmed. November 3, 2021 Order to Show Cause vacated and Case Management Conference set for November 3, 2021 at 8:30 .am., Department PS2.