Tentative ruling in department 31 on May. 22, 2023 in Los Angeles County, CA - Case no: xxxxx062

Case Number: 22STCV33062 Hearing Date: May 22, 2023 Dept: 31 TENTATIVE

Plaintiffs motion for a preliminary injunction is GRANTED on the terms set forth below.

Background

On October 7, 2022, plaintiffs Peter Chen and Penny Chen sued defendant Maziar Yarahmadi for trespass, nuisance, declaratory relief to confirm an express easement, and a preliminary and permanent injunction. Plaintiffs filed their operative first amended complaint (FAC) on December 8, 2022.

Plaintiffs own the property located at 1040 S. Gabriel Blvd. in Pasadena, CA (Parcel 1). (Declaration of Peter Chen (Chen Decl.), ¶ 3.) Defendant Maziar Yarahmadi owns the property 1046 S. Gabriel Blvd., Pasadena (Parcel 2). (Declaration of Maziar Yarahmadi (Yar. Decl.), ¶ 3.)

Parcel 1 directly abuts San Gabriel Blvd. (DRJN, Ex. 6.) Most of Parcel 2 is situated behind Parcel 1 and does not abut the street. (Ibid.) But one portion of Parcel 2, used as a driveway, runs along the si….....