The 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.
ADRIAN MADDEN VS GURUCUL SOLUTIONS, LLC
SUBJECT: Motion to Seal the Unredacted FAC
Moving Party: Defendant Gurucul Solutions, LLC
Resp. Party: None
The motion to seal the unredacted FAC is GRANTED.
BACKGROUND:
In bringing this action against Defendant Gurucul Solutions, LLC, Plaintiff Adrian Madden alleges...
PLAINTIFF’S REQUEST FOR ENTRY OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT
BACKGROUND:
On June 26, 2020, Plaintiff Alessandra M. Strahl, Trustee of the Alessandra Strahl Revocable Living Trust U/T/D 09-24-93 commenced this action against Defendant JNY Investments LLC for (1) breach of contract; and (2) negligence.<...
FROM THE EARTH, LLC VS CITY OF COMMERCE, ET AL.
SUBJECT: Anti-SLAPP Motion
Moving Party: Defendant Mario Beltran
Resp. Party: Plaintiff From the Earth, LLC
Defendant’s anti-SLAPP motion is DENIED.
PRELIMINARY COMMENTS:
The issue presented here is simple: is an alleged extortion scheme protected by the anti-SLAPP s...
BAHRAM JARIDIAN VS SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC., ET AL.
SUBJECT: Demurrer and Motion to Strike
Moving Party: Defendant Subaru of America, Inc.
Resp. Party: Plaintiff Bahram Jaridian
Defendant’s demurrer is OVERRULED.
Defendant’s motion to strike is DENIED.
BACKGROUND:
This action arises out of the warranty obligat...
STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY VS EMMA GRISHAI SARKISJAN, ET AL.
PLAINTIFF’S REQUEST FOR ENTRY OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT
BACKGROUND:
This action arises out of an insurance claim involving an alleged automobile accident that reportedly occurred on May 17, 2019.
On May 19, 2020, Plaintiff State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company commenced this acti...
YANG NAM KIM VS KOREA SENIOR CITIZENS MUTUAL CLUB, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, ET AL.
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: None
Defendants’ demurrer is SUSTAINED with leave to amend.
PRELIMINARY COMMENTS:
Plainitff ...
DOMINGO DE LA CRUZ VS LA CORONA RESTAURANT, A BUSINESS ENTITY OF UNKNOWN FORM, ET AL.
SUBJECT: Motion to be Relieved as Counsel
Moving Party: Law Offices of Ramin R. Younessi, A.P.L.C and Ramin R. Younessi, counsel for Plaintiff Domingo De La Cruzz
Resp. Party: None
The motion to be relieved as counsel is GRANTED.
BACKGROUND:
Plaintiff, formerly emplo...
ERIKA COLMENARES VS LAS PALMITAS FRESH FRUIT INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, ET AL.
PLAINTIFF’S REQUEST FOR ENTRY OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT
BACKGROUND:
On April 29, 2020, Plaintiff Erika Colmenares commenced this action against Defendants Las Palmitas Fresh Fruit Inc. and Don Luis aka Luis Gil for (1) sexual harassment/hostile work environment; (2) discrimination based upon sex/...
DAVID BABAIE, ET AL. VS TRANS WEST INVESTIGATIONS, INC., A CORPORATION, ET AL.
SUBJECT: Demurrer and Motion to Strike
Moving Party: Defendant Trans West Investigations, Inc.
Resp. Party: Plaintiff David Babie
Defendant’s demurrer is OVERRULED.
Defendant’s motion to strike is DENIED.
BACKGROUND:
This case arises out of allegations of the...
CATHERINE M PACAS VS MANINDER KAUR
SUBJECT: Motion to Continue Trial
Moving Party: Defendant Maninder Kaur
Resp. Party: None
The motion to continue trial is DENIED.
BACKGROUND:
This action arises from the failure to pay wages for Plaintiff Catherine M. Pacas, a cashier, employed by Defendant Maninder ...
DEBORAH ROSE, ET AL. VS FOUR TREES APARTMENTS, ET AL.
SUBJECT: Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint
Moving Party: Plaintiffs Deborah Rose and Christine Williams
Resp. Party: None
The motion for leave to file a first amended complaint is GRANTED.
BACKGROUND:
Plaintiffs bring this action to allege that while t...
NASSER SEDAGHAT VS TARZANA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
SUBJECT: (1) Motion to Vacate Dismissal
Moving Party: Plaintiff S. David Sedaghat
Resp. Party: Defendants SSC Tarzana Operating Company, LP dba Tarzana Heath and Rehabilitation Center (Doe 1) and Savaseniorcare Administrative Services, LLC (Doe 2)
(2) Motion to Vacate Order Granting...
HWA JA PARK, ET AL. VS SAMHO TOUR, INC. , ET AL.
SUBJECT: (1) Motion to Compel Further Responses to Form Interrogatories (Plaintiff Diana Park)
Moving Party: Defendant Samho Tour, Inc.
Resp. Party: None
(2) Motion to Compel Further Responses to Form Interrogatories (Plaintiff Hwa Ja Park)
Moving Party: Defendant Samho Tour...
BLACK CANYON FUNDING, LLC VS METLIFE TOWER RESOURCES GROUP, INC.
SUBJECT: Motion for Transfer of Structured Settlement Payment Rights
Moving Party: Petitioner Black Canyon Funding, LLC
Resp. Party: None
Prior to ruling on this motion, the Court would be interested in hearing from Petitioner Black Canyon Funding, LLC how it determined to use a dis...
BLACK CANYON FUNDING, LLC VS METLIFE TOWER RESOURCES GROUP, INC.
SUBJECT: Motion for Transfer of Structured Settlement Payment Rights
Moving Party: Petitioner Black Canyon Funding, LLC
Resp. Party: None
Prior to ruling on this motion, the Court would be interested in hearing from Petitioner Black Canyon Funding, LLC how it determined to use a dis...
ADRIAN MADDEN VS GURUCUL SOLUTIONS, LLC
SUBJECT: Motion to Strike
Moving Party: Defendant Gurucul Solutions, LLC
Resp. Party: Plaintiff Adrian Madden
The motion to strike is DENIED.
BACKGROUND:
In bringing this action against Defendant Gurucul Solutions, LLC, Plaintiff Adrian Madden alleges that “Gurucul, ...
ADRIAN MADDEN VS GURUCUL SOLUTIONS, LLC
SUBJECT: Motion to Strike
Moving Party: Defendant Gurucul Solutions, LLC
Resp. Party: Plaintiff Adrian Madden
The motion to strike is DENIED.
BACKGROUND:
In bringing this action against Defendant Gurucul Solutions, LLC, Plaintiff Adrian Madden alleges that “Gurucul, ...
NATIONAL COLLEGIATE STUDENT LOAN TRUST 2006-3, A DELAWARE STATUTORY TRUST(S) VS YOUNG C YANG
PLAINTIFF’S REQUEST FOR ENTRY OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT
BACKGROUND:
On January 13, 2020, Plaintiff National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2006-3, a Delaware Statutory Trust(s), commenced this action against Defendant Young C Yang for breach of contract, seeking damages in the amount of $52,434.41...
DAVID CHAVEZ VS FCA US, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
SUBJECT: (1) Motion to Compel Deposition and Production of Documents
Moving Party: Plaintiff David Chavez
Resp. Party: None
(2) Motion to Compel Further Discovery Responses to Special Interrogatories
Moving Party: Plaintiff David Chavez
Resp. Party: Defendant FCA US,...
DAVID CHAVEZ VS FCA US, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
SUBJECT: (1) Motion to Compel Deposition and Production of Documents
Moving Party: Plaintiff David Chavez
Resp. Party: None
(2) Motion to Compel Further Discovery Responses to Special Interrogatories
Moving Party: Plaintiff David Chavez
Resp. Party: Defendant FCA US,...
YADIRA VELASQUEZ VS NORTHGATE GONZALEZ MARKETS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, ET AL.
SUBJECT: Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay Proceedings
Moving Party: Defendants Northgate Gonzalez Markets, Inc. and Jose Garcia
Resp. Party: Plaintiff Yadira Velasquez
Defendants’ motion to compel arbitration and stay of proceedings is DENIED.
BACKGROUND:
Plaint...
SUBJECT: Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay of Proceedings
Moving Party: Defendants Hyundai of Glendale, LLC and Jae Park
Resp. Party: Plaintiff Noyemi Karoyan
Defendants’ motion to compel arbitration and stay of proceedings is GRANTED.
BACKGROUND:
Plaintiff Noyem...
YADIRA VELASQUEZ VS NORTHGATE GONZALEZ MARKETS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, ET AL.
SUBJECT: Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay Proceedings
Moving Party: Defendants Northgate Gonzalez Markets, Inc. and Jose Garcia
Resp. Party: Plaintiff Yadira Velasquez
Defendants’ motion to compel arbitration and stay of proceedings is DENIED.
BACKGROUND:
Plaint...
MARY CRUZ CRESPO VS NORA FLORES, ET AL.
SUBJECT: (1) Motion to Compel Further Discovery – RFPD, Set Two
Moving Party: Plaintiff Mary Cruz Crespo
Resp. Party: Defendant Culmin Staffing Group, Inc.
(2) Motion to Compel Further Discovery – SROG, Set Two
Moving Party: Plaintiff Mary Cruz Crespo
Resp. Party: De...
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