interventional spine care and orthopedic regenerative experts, Plaintiff, vs. metis law group, llp, et al., Defendants.

Case No.: 19STCV17029

Hearing Date: August 28, 2019

Hearing Time: 8:30 a.m.

[TENTATIVE] ORDER RE:

DEFENDANTS’ AND CROSS-COMPLAINANTS’ DEMURRER TO COMPLAINT

AND RELATED CROSS-ACTION

Background

On May 16, 2019, Plaintiff Interventional Spine Care and Orthopedic Regenerative Experts (“Plaintiff”) filed this action against Defendants Metis Law Group, LLP (“Metis”), Arpa Avanessian (“Avanessian”), and Zhana Aivazi (“Aivazi”) (collectively, “Defendants”). Plaintiff asserts causes of action for breach of written contract, breach of oral contract, and common counts (for reasonable value of services and account stated).

Plaintiff alleges that Avanessian was injured in an automobile accident on June 15, 2016. (Compl., ¶ 6.) Avanessian sought treatment from Plaintiff, who agreed to treat Avanessian on a medical lien basis. (Compl., ¶ 6.) Metis represented Avanessian in