Judge: Christopher K. Lui, Case: 22STCV229114, Date: 2022-10-19 Tentative Ruling

Case Number: 22STCV229114    Hearing Date: October 19, 2022    Dept: 76

Pursuant to California Rule of Court 3.1308(a)(1), the Court does not desire oral argument on the demurreraddressed herein.  As required by Rule 3.1308(a)(2), any party seeking oral argument must notify ALL OTHER PARTIES and the staff of Department 76 of their intent to appear and argue.  Notice to Department 76 may be sent by email to smcdept76@lacourt.org or telephonically at 213-830-0776.  If notice of intention to appear is not given and the parties do not appear, the Court will adopt the tentative ruling as the final ruling.

            Plaintiff leased production studio space from Defendant, with an option to purchase the property. Defendant allegedly interfered with Plaintiff’s business from prospective clients who wished to rent studio space from Plaintiff. Moreover, Defendant was allegedly responsible for a flood to the building, which Plaintiff paid to have the resulting damages repaired.

Defendants Castaic Studios, LLC and Fred Faramarzi demur to the Complaint.

TENTATIVE RULING

            On October 6, 2022, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint. This was timely pursuant to CCP § 472(a) and § 1005(b). As such, the hearing on Defendants Castaic Studios, LLC and Fred Faramarzi’s demurrer to the original Complain is placed OFF-CALENDAR AS MOOT.