VALERIA RAMOS vs RAFI KARNIK M KHACHADOORIAN

), "Attorneys" section, under the "Courtroom Information" link for Department X (Alhambra Courthouse). Trial counsel are ordered to personally appear - in court - for the Final Status Conference with a copy of their lodged binders so that same can be reviewed in preparation for trial. Unless waived by the parties, Plaintiffs are to give notice. Case Number: 26NNCV02572 Hearing Date: September 1, 2026 Dept: X #19 - NASHAT METRI vs RUDY RODRIGUEZ, et al. CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE On its own motion, the Case Management Conference is continued to November 19, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in Department X.

DEMURRER AND MOTION TO STRIKE The demurrer is SUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND. Plaintiff's complaint alleges a single cause of action identified as "Intentional Tort" against Defendants Rudy Rodriguez and Fatima Maria Pacheco Molina Chirla. Plaintiff alleges that, on March 5, 2026, Rodriguez approached Plaintiff outside Plaintiff's mother's property after being "sent by" Pacheco, punched Plaintiff in the face and throat, and caused Plaintiff to lose consciousness and require hospitalization. The complaint sufficiently identifies the alleged direct tortfeasor and the physical conduct attributed to him.

It does not, however, allege that Pacheco personally struck Plaintiff. Its only allegation connecting Pacheco to the incident is that Rodriguez was "sent by" her. That allegation does not identify what Pacheco allegedly sent Rodriguez to do. The demurrer is sustained. The motion to strike is GRANTED. In an action seeking actual or punitive damages for personal injury, the complaint must not state the amount demanded. (Code Civ. Proc., Sec. 425.10(b).) Instead, the amount may be disclosed through a statement of damages under Code of Civil Procedure section 425.11.

Here, Plaintiff designated this action as one for personal injury but stated a demand for $500,000 in paragraph 14. The stated amount is therefore not drawn in conformity with section 425.10(b), and must be stricken. Plaintiff may file and serve a first amended complaint within 20 calendar days after service of notice of this ruling. Court is to give notice. Case Number: 26NNCV02764 Hearing Date: September 1, 2026 Dept: X #17 - VALERIA RAMOS vs RAFI KARNIK M KHACHADOORIAN The Court has reviewed the Case Management Statements filed by the parties.

The Court issues the following Case Management Order: Plaintiff's medical damages currently do not exceed $50,000. The parties in the above-captioned case are ordered to the Mediation Volunteer Panel (MVP), a court-connected program administered by the Los Angeles Superior Court's Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Office. Cases referred to the MVP program will be eligible for three hours of virtual mediation at no cost with a qualified and impartial mediator who volunteers preparation time and the first three hours of the virtual mediation session.

Thereafter, if the parties wish to continue the mediation, the mediator may charge the hourly rate as listed in their MVP profile listed on the Court's website at www.lacourt.org/ADR. The ADR Office will email a detailed Notice of Referral to Mediation (Notice) to all parties and their attorneys of record. The Notice directs the parties or their attorneys to meet and confer regarding the selection of a mediator and submit an online Response to the Notice. Parties may select a mediator from the MVP profiles or request the ADR Office to assign a mediator.

Mediator profiles, including contact information, areas of

expertise, and hourly rates, are available on the Court's ADR webpage. Regardless of the method of mediator selection, the plaintiff or plaintiff's counsel must submit an online Response within 15 calendar days of the date on the Notice. A link to the Response Form is available on the Court's ADR webpage and on the Notice of Referral to Mediation. The ADR Office will email a Notice of Mediator Assignment to the mediator and the parties in all MVP cases once the Response Form is received and processed.

If an MVP mediator is not available, the ADR Office may refer cases to other no-cost or low-cost mediation resources when necessary (e.g. Mediation Center of Los Angeles or the Civil Mediation Vendor Resource List). The assigned MVP mediator will communicate mediation details, including preparation instructions and the date, time, and links to the virtual mediation session. The entire mediation process must be completed prior to the completion date set by the judge. Parties and attorneys are responsible for attending the mediation session and ensuring that all persons necessary to resolve the case participate.

The mediation shall be completed by September 30, 2027. Submission of an action to mediation does not affect time periods specified in the Trial Court Delay Reduction Act (Gov. Code, Sec. 68600 et seq.) except as provided in C.R.C. 3.896 (a). Parties are directed to read and comply with the MVP information and procedures outlined in the General Order in re Mediation Volunteer Panel and Notice of Referral to Mediation. For questions, parties should contact the ADR Office at 213-830-0458 or [email protected] .

The Court also sets the following dates: Trial Setting Conference: Wednesday, October 6, 2027 at 8:30 a.m. in Department X of the Alhambra Courthouse. Trial will be set within 120 days of the TSC. Any party seeking a jury trial must post fees consistent with Code of Civil Procedure section 631. Court is to give notice. Case Number: 26NNCV04945 Hearing Date: September 1, 2026 Dept: X #1 - PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC AS ASSIGNEE OF DEPARTMENT STORES NATIONAL BANK vs ASHOT AYVAZYAN The Court has reviewed the declarations regarding the status of service.

The Order to Show Cause hearing is continued to November 30, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in Department X. Case Number: 26NNCV04978 Hearing Date: September 1, 2026 Dept: X #2 - LIANA MKRYTCHYAN vs COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, et al. Service remains outstanding as to the State of California and the Department of Transportation. The Order to Show Cause hearing is continued to December 1, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in Department X. | Home -->)" -->