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View Judge DashboardThe Hon. Michael P. Linfield is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. He was appointed to the bench in 2003 by former governor Gray Davis. He filled the vacancy created by the elevation of the Hon. Madeleine Flier to the Court of Appeal.
Judge Linfield graduated cum laude with his B.A. in philosophy from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1972. After graduating from college, Linfield took a hiatus from his studies to become a volunteer for the United Farm Worker's Union (UFW), a U.S. labor union that got its start in 1962 when it was co-founded by the civil rights activist, Cesar Chavez. Linfield also served as the UFW's chief lobbyist in Sacramento at Chavez' behest. Then, in the early '80s, Linfield became the special liaison to the former governor of California, Jerry Brown, as well as served as the Deputy Mayor for the City of West Hollywood.
Linfield would ultimately resume his studies in 1986 in the pursuit of his law degree. He graduated magna cum laude with his J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1989. While at Harvard, Linfield served an internship from 1987 to 1988 for the Chief Justice of the Nicaraguan Supreme Court.
After graduating from law school, Linfield joined the law firm of Alschuler, Grossman, and Pines as an associate in 1989. During his three years with the firm, Linfield practiced complex financial litigation. Then, in 1992, Linfield entered into solo practice, where he specialized in discrimination, employment, and consumer fraud cases. He remained in private practice until his appointment to the Superior Court in 2003.
Linfield served as a judge pro tem, mediator, and arbitrator for the Superior Court. He has also been a panelist for his alma mater, Harvard Law School.
In 1990, Linfield published a book on the subject of civil liberties in times of war.
Feb 26, 2021 | Los Angeles County
SUBJECT: Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
Moving Party: Defendant California Institute of Technology
Resp. Party: Plaintiffs Michael Pham, by and through his Guardian ad Litem, Joseph Pham, Matthew Pham Duy Thien, a minor by and through his Guardian ad Litem, Paul Pham Hoang, Adyin Pham...
ETNA MICAELA OVALLE ESCOBAR VS DAESUNG MODE INC ET AL
Feb 26, 2021 | Los Angeles County
SUBJECT: Motion to Set Aside Dismissal
Moving Party: Plaintiff Etna Micaela Ovalle Escobar
Responding Party: None
Plaintiff’s motion to set aside dismissal is GRANTED.
BACKGROUND:
Plaintiff, a person with a disabling severe hernia and disabling pain in her neck, wris...
CENTURY PARK, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP VS LAURUS CORPORATION, A DELAWARE CORPORATION, ET AL.
Feb 25, 2021 | Los Angeles County
SUBJECT: (1) Motion to be Relieved as Counsel
Moving Party: Timothy R. Laquer, counsel for Defendant Laurus Corporation
Resp. Party: None
(2) Motion to be Relieved as Counsel
Moving Party: Damian D. Capozzola, counsel for Defendant Laurus Corporation
Resp. Party: Non...
HOLLYWOOD AND IVAR, LLC VS DWG INTERNATIONAL, LLC
Feb 25, 2021 | Los Angeles County
SUBJECT: Demurrer
Moving Party: Defendant DWG International, LLC
Resp. Party: None
The demurrer is SUSTAINED without leave to amend.
PRELIMINARY COMMENTS:
This demurrer is unopposed; the Court finds such silence to be troubling. If plaintiff believed that the demurre...
EZ INVESTMENT, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, ET AL. VS HOWARD WU, ET AL.
Feb 25, 2021 | Los Angeles County
SUBJECT: Demurrer
Moving Party: Defendants Howard Wu and Taylor Woods
Resp. Party: Plaintiffs EZ Investment, LLC and Pinghua Bian
The demurrer is OVERRULED.
BACKGROUND:
This action arises out of allegations that the defendants committed promissory fraud and breached ...
JADIN SANCHEZ VS THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, ET AL.
Feb 25, 2021 | Los Angeles County
SUBJECT: Motion for Leave to Amend Complaint
Moving Party: Plaintiff Jadin Sanchez
Resp. Party: Defendant The Regents of the University of California
The motion for leave to amend complaint is GRANTED.
BACKGROUND:
This action arises out of allegations that Defendants...
ANA HINDS, ET AL. VS THOMAS GRANT, JR.
Feb 24, 2021 | Los Angeles County
SUBJECT: (1) Motion to be Relieved as Counsel
Moving Party: Gary S. Austin, counsel for Plaintiff Delfina McKinnon
Resp. Party: None
(2) Motion to be Relieved as Counsel
Moving Party: Gary S. Austin, counsel for Plaintiff Anna Hinds
Resp. Party: None
The moti...
ALEX R. LAMBERD, ET AL. VS DAVID ZEPEDA, ET AL.
Feb 23, 2021 | Los Angeles County
SUBJECT: Motion to Strike Answer and Enter Default
Moving Party: Plaintiff Alex R. Lamberd and Ismenia B. Lamberd
Resp. Party: None
The motion to strike the answer by non-party is GRANTED. Plaintiff may request Entry of Default through the Clerk’s office.
BACKGROUND:
JACQUELINE GIBSON VS BERNARD WINGFIELD, ET AL.
Feb 22, 2021 | Los Angeles County
Moving Party: Defendant SCRRA aka Metrolink
Resp. Party: Plaintiff Jacqueline Gibson and Joinder by Colleen Gibson
Defendant’s motion for protective order is DENIED.
Plaintiff’s request for sanctions against Defendant is GRANTED in the amount of $2,400.00.
PRELIMINARY COMMEN...
KAREN SCHWARTZ VS TESS POBLETE, ET AL.
Feb 22, 2021 | Los Angeles County
SUBJECT: Motion to Quash Service of Summons and Complaint for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction
Moving Party: Specially-Appearing Defendant Homeaway.com, Inc.
Resp. Party: Plaintiff Karen Schwartz
The motion to quash service of summons and complaint for lack of personal jurisdiction is ...
Feb 22, 2021 | Los Angeles County
PLAINTIFF’S REQUEST FOR ENTRY OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT
BACKGROUND:
On December 30, 2019, Plaintiffs WW-5th & Seaton, LLC and XF-5th & Seaton, LLC filed a verified complaint for unlawful detainer against Defendant Bolt Mobility California, LLC, based on a commercial lease entered into between the...
Feb 19, 2021 | Los Angeles County
PLAINTIFF’S REQUEST FOR ENTRY OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT
BACKGROUND:
On September 1, 2020, Plaintiff Bank Hapoalim, B.M. commenced this action against Defendant Abraham Stuart Rubin, aka A. Stuart Rubin, aka Stuart Rubin for (1) breach of contract (promissory note); (2) money lent; and (3) account...
MARCUS R ELLINGTON VS STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Feb 19, 2021 | Los Angeles County
This medical malpractice action was filed almost three years ago, on April 2, 2018. The Plaintiff, Marcus Ellington, filed the case in pro per. He is serving a prison sentence.
On July 30, 2020, the Court granted the motion to quash service by the three defendants who had been served with the compl...
GOD VS 4106 ROSEWOOD CORPORATION
Feb 19, 2021 | Los Angeles County
SUBJECT: Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories
Moving Party: Defendant 4106 Rosewood Corporation
Resp. Party: None
The motion to compel further responses to special interrogatories is GRANTED in part.
Defendant’s request for sanctions against Plaintif...
Feb 19, 2021 | Los Angeles County
SUBJECT: Motion to Set Aside Entry of Default
Moving Party: Defendant Lee Wong
Resp. Party: Plaintiff Salisian | Lee LLP
The motion to set aside entry of default is GRANTED.
BACKGROUND:
This action arises out of allegations of the failure to pay for legal services re...
RYAN HOFFMAN VS SYSTEM1, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, ET AL.
Feb 18, 2021 | Los Angeles County
SUBJECT: Motion to Quash Deposition Subpoenas for Production of Records
Moving Party: Defendant OpenMail, LLC
Resp. Party: Plaintiff Ryan Hoffman
Defendant OpenMail, LLC’s motion to quash deposition subpoenas for production of records is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. The Court...
HARVEY KREITENBERG, ET AL. VS MICHAEL ROSENBERG, ET AL.
Feb 11, 2021 | Los Angeles County
SUBJECT: Motion to Compel Further Discovery Responses (FROG)
Moving Party: Plaintiff Harvey Kreitenberg
Resp. Party: Defendant Shul and Jewish Center Ahavath Israel, Inc.
The motion to compel further responses to Form Interrogatories, served on Defendant Shul and Jewish Center Ahava...
YANG NAM KIM VS KOREA SENIOR CITIZENS MUTUAL CLUB, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, ET AL.
Feb 11, 2021 | Los Angeles County
SUBJECT: Demurrer
Moving Party: Defendants Korean Senior Citizens Mutual Club, erroneously sued as Korea Senior Citizens Mutual Club, Yong I. Yi, and Soo Yong Jo
Resp. Party: Plaintiff Yang Nam Kim
Defendants’ demurrer is SUSTAINED with leave to amend.
PRELIMINARY COMMENT:
HARVEY KREITENBERG, ET AL. VS MICHAEL ROSENBERG, ET AL.
Feb 11, 2021 | Los Angeles County
SUBJECT: Motion to Compel Further Discovery Responses (FROG)
Moving Party: Plaintiff Harvey Kreitenberg
Resp. Party: Defendant Shul and Jewish Center Ahavath Israel, Inc.
The motion to compel further responses to Form Interrogatories, served on Defendant Shul and Jewish Center Ahava...
LA LIVE PROPERTIES, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY VS KA WAIKWAN, AN INDIVIDUAL, ET AL.
Feb 11, 2021 | Los Angeles County
SUBJECT: Demurrer to SAC
Moving Party: Defendants Triple 8 Holding Company, LLC, Tasty Dining Group, LLC, and Kin Hui
Resp. Party: Plaintiff LA Live Properties, LLC
The demurrer to the SAC is OVERRULED.
BACKGROUND:
Plaintiff LA Live Properties, LLC’s action arises fr...
YANG NAM KIM VS KOREA SENIOR CITIZENS MUTUAL CLUB, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, ET AL.
Feb 11, 2021 | Los Angeles County
SUBJECT: Demurrer
Moving Party: Defendants Korean Senior Citizens Mutual Club, erroneously sued as Korea Senior Citizens Mutual Club, Yong I. Yi, and Soo Yong Jo
Resp. Party: Plaintiff Yang Nam Kim
Defendants’ demurrer is SUSTAINED with leave to amend.
PRELIMINARY COMMENT:
Feb 11, 2021 | Los Angeles County
PLAINTIFF’S REQUEST FOR ENTRY OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT
BACKGROUND:
On May 15, 2020, Plaintiff NRN Holding Co., LLC commenced this action against Defendants LA Banquets, LLC, Vrej Sarkissian, and Hagop Supikian for (1) breach of written lease agreement; (2) waste; (3) specific performance; (4) fr...
CENTURY PARK, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP VS LAURUS CORPORATION, A DELAWARE CORPORATION, ET AL.
Feb 10, 2021 | Los Angeles County
SUBJECT: Motion for Determination of Good Faith Settlement
Moving Party: Defendant Jean Paul Szita
Resp. Party: None
The motion for determination of good faith settlement is GRANTED.
BACKGROUND:
This case arises out of allegations that the defendants breached a comme...
CHARLES A. MILLER VS BEVERLY HILLS CAR CLUB, INC., ET AL.
Feb 09, 2021 | Los Angeles County
SUBJECT: Motion to Bifurcate
Moving Party: Defendant Beverly Hills Car Club, Inc.
Resp. Party: Plaintiff Charles A. Miller
TENTATIVE RULING:
The motion to bifurcate is DENIED.
BACKGROUND:
This case is based on the purchase of a fake or “clone” 1976 Porsche 91...
Oct 25, 2019
Court-Ordered Dismissal - Other (Other) 07/01/2020
Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 24, 2019
Jan 08, 2021
Pending
Insurance Coverage (not complex) (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 23, 2019
Pending
Negligent Breach of Contract/Warranty (no fraud) (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 23, 2019
Pending
Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 23, 2019
Request for Dismissal - Before Trial not following ADR or more than 60 days since ADR 01/15/2020
Fraud (no contract) (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 22, 2019
Request for Dismissal - Before Trial not following ADR or more than 60 days since ADR 12/09/2019
Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 21, 2019
Pending
Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 21, 2019
Jan 28, 2021
Pending
Contractual Fraud (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 18, 2019
Jan 26, 2021
Pending
Quiet Title (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 18, 2019
Pending
Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 17, 2019
Pending
Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 17, 2019
Court-Ordered Dismissal - Other (Other) 08/27/2020
Contractual Fraud (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 17, 2019
Request for Dismissal - Before Trial not following ADR or more than 60 days since ADR 02/04/2020
Breach of Rental/Lease Contract (not unlawful detainer or wrongful eviction) (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 17, 2019
Pending
Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 16, 2019
Pending
Other Complaint (non-tort/non-complex) (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 16, 2019
Jan 21, 2021
Pending
Other Contract Dispute (not breach/insurance/fraud/negligence) (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 15, 2019
Request for Dismissal - Before Trial not following ADR or more than 60 days since ADR 04/08/2020
Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 15, 2019
Request for Dismissal - Before Trial not following ADR or more than 60 days since ADR 09/01/2020
Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 15, 2019
Pending
Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 11, 2019
Pending
Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 11, 2019
Pending
Other Commercial/Business Tort (not fraud/ breach of contract) (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 11, 2019
Jan 29, 2021
Pending
Breach of Rental/Lease Contract (not unlawful detainer or wrongful eviction) (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 10, 2019
Pending
Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 09, 2019
Request for Dismissal - Before Trial not following ADR or more than 60 days since ADR 02/19/2020
Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)
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