Superior Court of California

County of Los Angeles

Southwest District

Torrance Dept. B

JASON M. YAMADA, et al., Plaintiffs,

Case No.: 18TRCV00095 vs. [Tentative] Ruling

ABDOLLAH SHARIFF, et al., Defendants.

Hearing Date: April 15, 2019

Moving Parties: Defendants Abdollah Shariff and Eastbluff Insurance Agency, Inc.

Responding Party: Plaintiffs Jason M. Yamada, Chisato Janice Matsuyama Yamada, and JMY Properties I, LLC

Demurrer to Complaint

The court considered the moving, opposition, and reply papers.

RULING

The demurrer is OVERRULED as to the 2nd cause of action and SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND as to the 3rd cause of action.

BACKGROUND

On November 14, 2018, Jason M. Yamada, Chisato Janice Matsuyama Yamada, and JMY Properties I, LLC filed a complaint against Abdollah Shariff and Eastbluff Insurance Agency, Inc. for breach of contract, professional negligence, and breach of fiduciary duty.

LEGAL AUTHORITY

When considering demurrers, courts read the allegations liber