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D9198 ~po§2h778 PLM/bms August 6, 2009IN TEE COURT OF COMMON PLEASFRANKLIN COUNTY, OHIOcasts QOCVE 8 12017PPN: 180-004171-00CitiMortgage, Inc.1000 Technology DriveO'Fallon, Missouri 63304Plaintiff JUDGECOMPLAINT FOR FORECLOSUREWITH REFORMATION-vs-ANDNOTICE UNDER THE FAIR DEBTCOLLECTIONS PRACTICES ACTBerniece A. Estep3301 Latonia CourtColumbus, OH 43232; Randy L. Cheadle3301 Latonia CourtColumbus, OH 43232;First Franklin Financial Corp.subsidiary of National CityBank of Indiana2150 North First StreetSan Jose, CA 95131;ad E Wd O1 ony“OD NISV» OledynaTaxationc/o Ohio Attorney General, 150East Gay StreetColumbus, Ohio 43215;Ao-siunoo 40 wy37962The United States of Americac/o U.S. Attorney General950 Pennsylvania AvenueNorthwestWashington, DC 20530;The United States of Americac/o U.S. Attorney's Office303 Marconi BoulevardSuite 200))))))))))))))))))>))))))))State of Ohio Department of ))))))))))))))))Columbus, Ohio 43215 )3D9198 - F25-and-Treasurer373 SouthColumbus,of Franklin CountyHigh StreetOhio 43215-6306DefendantsD9198F26 FIRST COUNTi. Plaintiff says that it 1s the holder of a certainpromissory note and mortgage deed copies of wnich arehereto attached, marked EXHIBIT “A” and EXHIBIT “8” andmade a part hereof; that the Defendant, Berniece A. Estep,is the owner in fee simple of the real property, asdescribed herein, and further says that the real propertydescribed herein 1s commonly known as 3301 Latonia Court,Columbus, Ohio 43232 with the full legal description asfollows:Situated in the State of Ohio County of Franklin and in theTownship of Madison;Being Lot Number One Thousand Four Hundred Two (1402) ofBlacklick Estates No. 6 as the same js numbered anddelineated upon the recorded plat thereof of record in PlatBook 37 Page 42 through 45 inclusive, recorder's office,Franklin County, Ohio be the same more or less but subjectto all legal highways.2. Plaintiff further says that the Defendant,Berniece A. Estep 1s the owner of the hereinafter describedreal property, but that through inadvertence or error, thelegal description as contained in the mortgage deed doesnot conform to the legal description as set forth above;that the intention of the parties at the time of executionof the mortgage deed was to transfer to the Plaintiff allinterest the Defendant had in and to the aforementioneddescribed real property, but that through a scrivener’serror, the legal description was not entirely and properlycorrect.D9198 - F27, e @- Plaintiff requests reformation of the mortgagedeed to include the entire legal description as set forthabove.SECOND COUNT4. Plaintiff says that it is the holder of a certainpromissory note a copy of which 1s hereto attached, markedEXHIBIT “A” and made a part hereof that by reason ofdefault in payment of the said note and mortgage securingsame, 1t has declared said debt due; that there is due andunpaid thereon the sum of $68,755.43 plus interest at therate of 6.5% per annum from January 1, 2009.THIRD COUNT5. Plaintiff incorporates herein by reference all ofthe allegations contained in its first two counts, andfurther says that it is the holder of a certain mortgagedeed, securing the payment of said promissory note, a copyof which 1s attached hereto, marked EXHIBIT “B”, and beingPermanent Parcel #180-004171-00, and made a part hereof;and has been assigned to Plaintiff as evidenced by theassignment of mortgage, a copy of which is attached heretoand marked as EXHIBIT “C”; that said mortgage is a validand first lien upon said premises.6. Plaintiff says that the conditions of saidmortgage have been broken by reason cof default 1n payment,and the same has become absolute; that the Defendants namedin the Complaint, have or claim to have an interest in thepremises described 1n EXHIBIT “B”.D9198 - F28, e: Plaintiff says that pursuant to the covenants andconditions of said mortgage deed it may, from time to timeduring the pendency of this action, advance sums to payreal estate taxes, hazard insurance premiums and propertyprotection and maintenance.8. Plaintiff says that the Defendants, Berniece A.Estep, Randy L. Cheadle, First Franklin Financial Corp.subsidiary of National City Bank of Indiana, and Treasurerof Franklin County have or claim to have an interest in thepremises.9. Plaintiff further says that the Defendant, Stateof Ohio Department of Taxation, has or claims to have ananterest in the premises by virtue of a Certificate ofjudgment, a copy of which 1s attached hereto, and marked asEXHIBIT "EB", EXHIBIT "F", EXHIBIT "G", and EXHIBIT "H" andmade a part hereof as follows:Certified Judgment LienAmount: $714.70Date Filed: March 30, 1999Case No.: 89400387Judgment Docket: 993G-03-003809Certified Judgment LienAmount: $140.69Date Filed: August 22, 2001Case No.: 2993365153Judgment Docket: 019G-08-009271Certified Judgment LienAmount; $175.13Date Filed: October 28, 2002Case No.: 2903484439Judgment Docket: 02JG-10-014098D9198F29 e eCertified Judgment LienAmount: $410.45Date Filed: December 26, 2003Case No.: 2020440508Judgment Docket: 04JG-03~-00414410. Plaintiff further says that the Defendant, TheUnited States of America, has or claims to have an interestin the premises by virtue of a Federal Tax Lien, a copy ofwhich is attachea hereto, and marked as EXHIBIT "I" andmade a part hereof as follows:The United States of America -vs-Robert Moorec/o U.S. Attorney General950 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC20530Amount: $17,079.12Case No.: 310199277FOURTH COUNT11. Plaintiff further says that the Defendant, TheUnited States of America, has or claims to have an interestin the premises by virtue of a Mortgage from Berniece A.Estep ultimately assigned to The United States of America,Sectary of Housing and Urban Development and its successorsand/or assigns, dated December 27, 2007 and filed forrecord in January 9, 2008 in File No. 200801090004192 ofFranklin County, Ohio Records.FIETH COUNT12. Plaintiff incorporates herein by reference all ofthe allegations as contained in the first three counts, asif fully rewritten herein.13. Plaintiff states that the defendant, Berniece A.Estep, is the owner of the hereinafter described realD9198F30 @ e .property, and acquired the property through a SpecialWarranty Deed as filed in Fale No. 200703130044415; March13, 2007, of Franklin County, Ohio Records, a copy of which18 attached hereto marked as Exhibit “D”.14. Plaintiff states that the legal description ascontained in the Special Warranty Deed as filed in File No.200703130044415; March 13, 2007, of Franklin County, OhioRecords, is incorrect, and that the Defendant, Berniece A.Estep, is the owner in fee simple of the real property, asdescribed herein, and further says that the real propertydescribed herein 18 commonly known as 3301 Latonia Court,Columbus, Ohio 43232, with the full legal description asfollows:Situated in the State of Ohio County of Franklin andin the Township of Madison;Being Lot Number One Thousand Four Hundred Two (1402) ofBlacklick Estates No. 6 as the same is numbered anddelineated upon the recorded plat thereof of record in PlatBook 37 Page 42 through 45 inclusive, recorder's office,Franklin County, Ohio be the same more or less but subjectto all legal highways.15. Plaintiff requests reformation of the SpecialWarranty Deed as filed in File No. 200703130044415; March13, 2007 of Franklin County, Ohio Records to include theentire legal description as set forth above.WHEREFORE Plaintiff demands that the mortgagedeed attached hereto and marked as Exhibit “B”, be reformedto provide for the proper legal description as contained inthis pleading; Plaintiff asks the Court to reform theSpecial Warranty Deed as filed in File No. 200703130044415;D9198meee 13, 2007 of Franklin County, Ohio Records to correctthe legal description as contained herein; Plaintiffdemands judgment against the Defendant Berniece A. Estep inthe sum of $68,755.43 plus interest at the rate of 6.5% perannum from January 1, 2009 that the Defendants named hereinbe required to answer and set up any claim that they mayhave in said premises or be forever barred; that thePlaintiff be found to have a valid and first lien on saidPremises for this amount so owing together with itsadvances made pursuant to the terms of the mortgage forreal estate taxes, hazard insurance premiums, and thepremises be ordered appraised, advertised, and soldaccording to law, and that from the proceeds the Plaintiffbe paid the amount found due it, and for such other andfurther relief as equity entitled it to receive.—<—REIMER, ARNOVITZ, CHERNEK &JEFFREY CO., L.P.APeter L. Mehler (#0075283)P.O. Box 9682450 Edison Blvd.Twinsburg, OH 44087Phone: (330) 425-4201Fax: (330) 487-0923pmehler@reimerlaw.comD9198 - F32 eNOTICE UNDER THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES AcTIf your name appears as a Defendant in this Complaint, thefollowing notice applies to you.1.>IThisThe purpose of the attached documents 18 to collect adebt. Any information you provide to Reimer,Arnovitz, Chernek & Jeffrey Co., L.P.A., will be usedfor that purpose.The amount of the debt 1s stated in paragraph one ofthis Complaint.The plaintiff as named in this Complaint is thecreditor to whom the debt is owed.The debt described in the Complaint and evidenced bythe copy of the note attached hereto will be assumedto be valid by Reimer, Arnovitz, Chernek & JeffreyCo., L.P.A., unless, within thirty days after thereceipt of this notice, you dispute, in writing, thevalidity of the debt or some portion thereof.If you notify Reimer, Arnovitz, Chernek & Jeffrey Co.,L.P.A., 1n writing within thirty days of the receiptof this notice that the debt or any portion thereof isdisputed, Reimer, Arnovitz, Chernek & Jeffrey Co.,L.P.A., will obtain a verification of the debt andacopy of the verification will be mailed to you byReimer, Arnovitz, Chernek & Jeffrey Co., L.P.A.If the creditor named as plaintiff in this Complaintis not the original creditor, and if you make writtenrequest to Reimer, Arnovitz, Chernek & Jeffrey Co.,L.P.A., within thirty days from the receipt of thenotice, the name and address of the original creditorwill be mailed to you by Reimer, Arnovitz, Chernek &Jeffrey Co., L.P.A.Written requests should be addressed to Reimer,Arnovitz, Chernek & Jeffrey Co., L.P.A., P.O. Box 968,Twinsburg, Ohio 44087.is an attempt to collect a debt and any informationobtained will be used for that purpose.D9198F33 MING 100220522220067736 NOTE 9303 LATONIA COURT, COLUMBUS, OH 43232{Propany Adds]LPARTIES“Borrower” meont exch person mening s the end of this Noss, ind the person's successors and sangos. “Lender” means‘UMIOM SAVINGS BANKcand its sutcentors mod uspges.2. BORROWER'S PROMISE TO PAY; INTERESTtn remen for a loan received fram Leader, Borrower promuses to pity the principal mum ofSeventy Thousand, Two Sundred Thirty-Elghe dnd Wo/100 -——s0-—-wo-—sen—--Dollas (US $ 70,238.00 ). phan mnerest, to the Order Of Lender. Jaterest will be charged on unpaud principal,from the date of disbursem*nt of tho loan procotds by Lowder, at ihe rol 1x and Oue-Ual?peroens ( 8.5000 {%) per your nui] the fill amount af principal has been paul.J PROMISE TO PAY SECURED‘Borowes's promise i pay ws sccured by & morrgage, dond of trust or munulay security wstnanent that i dave! the same dame asBus Nows and called the “Secarny Instrument.” The Security Instrument protects the Leader from losses wiuch might result afBorrower defuuies umder tina Noto,4. MANNER OF PAYMENTfA) ThneBorrower shal makc a payment of pracipal and seres! w Lender om ua first day af cach momth begemag omMoy 1 » 2007 _ Aer Drip ad lore reacting ome fr ey of april 'aie page Gee om th te, whl 1 called the “Mananty DamPaymeru shall be meade at S550 HW. DUBLIN-GRARVILLE ROADCOLUMBUS, DHTO 49235 oF at auch place 0s Lender may desagnars in wriungDy nenice to Borrower{©) AmountEach monthly paymens of princige! and uerest wll be w the smanent of US. 5 443.95 Thin anoont‘will be part of a larger monthly payment required by the Security Ieserocnens, thes shall be apphed to priscyal, Insorest and othertoma me dr dena m the Socary borane(D) Allonge to this Note for payment‘Yam allonge ponding for peymen| adpesiracnts ws executed by Bocrower wether with cut Note, the covenants of theaifonge shall be incorporated imo and shail amend and supplemcet tho covenants of thes Not os if the aflongs were a pan of thesNote, [Chock applicable bax]Dcrsduaied Prymenr Anonge [lorie Bquny Altooge [lower tpacitys ror Ga yh ly Nom, oh np. hte on he et3 .searaaceae teat een tate tect ner SG tes are:Ferme a tir ges ss avr oe atc FVTA Mumtsbote Fhued Ruse Note « 10°76nana‘WAP tomagage Gobvtees [S0C}AI 1-721, EXHIBIT AD9198 F34 @ ©® @6. BORROWER'S FAILURE TO FAY(A) Late Charge for Overdue PaymentsUW Lender bas ont received the fall mamhly payment required by die Sec*nty Instrument, as described in Paragraph 4{C)0 la Ne, bythe Se offen cakes ny > thn arma don. Lender sty colle & Use ae fhe sm ofpercent ( 4.0809 %) of thc overdue amount of exch payment.(8) DefantXC Brower defn by fab to py ll ny EB Poe ee pal ote ec okthe Secretary in the case of payment defaalis, require immediic payrocns 2m fall of the principal balance remaning duc 20d ailaccrued wnsrest. Lender may choose not to exercise xt opnica withon! waiveng ics rights mn dhe event of any subsequera deLaule, Inmany cwc*mstances feguisuons issued hy the Sccretary will lonat Lender's nghis to require immediate payment m full wt the caseOf payment defaiie. Thu Now dees nel auhorae acceleranon when not poreaed by HUD regalshons Aa wed m Oud Not,“Sccretary” manta the Secretary of Housmg and Urhen Devclopesem of his of her degnoe,(C) Paycoent of Costs and ExpensesTe Leder fas ogee sated payment ial deere above, Leta 229 require. Borrower to pay costs andexpunsce including reasonable and castomery * toca for eaforzng dhs Note to thea wo proband by tpt.‘Such fees and cnsis zhall bear interest from the date of disbursemont at the: same rate as the principal of tus Note,7. WALVERSBorrower and any other persgn who has oblegebons wade thes Note warve chs gies of proseatment and noacs of dithonor"Preseanmest” mcans the right to secure Lender io demand payment of amounts due. “Nnuce of dishonor” means the nent inrequre Lender ta give notice 1 oiher fiersons that amounts des have not boom paid.§. GIVING OF NOTICES(Unless applicable sw requires a diffeeont seshodl, any douce thas must be given to Berrawer under tus Note will be grven bydedorcang or by mang a by fir clas rel wm Bomower ate propery area above ora dlfeent dares i Benrowes atpven Lender a nonce of‘Ay nobce tat rant be Gren Wo Lander wicer tus Non wil be pve by fir lew mad wo Leas tthe adress sme m‘Paragraph 4(B) or ata dellcrent address if Borrower w given s notice of that different eckdress,9. OBLIGATIONS OF PERSONS UNDER TRIS NOTE‘If more than one person aigns ths Nowe, cach person ts fully and personally oblagated to keep all of the promiscs made mi thisNow, Including dhe promise to pay the fall smoaal owed. Any Porson who x 8 MUATAT@N, ‘surely of codorser of ther Note 1 a!90Gelgued t OF Seve timgs, Aay pron who takes over ihose obligadons, uchaing the obbigauons of « guaramor, Surety orndurser of tia Now, 1 ats obtyeaed wo keep al ofthe promuses made mts Nobs Lene auty cxlioro a righ uader ft Ko‘Aguesi cach pecoon widividually of sgamat oll mgnatortes together. Any noc persow ngmag this Note may be required 0 pay all ofthe poousts Owed unger this Now,BY SIGNING BELOW, Borrowes mccepes and agvecs tn te arms sod covenants contzned as this Note. “Be A Gasp esp )ERRIECE @, ESTER -Berower BorerwesSed) GanBorven ‘Benmeer(sea (sayBenoser Reon(sea san‘Burrvear RomerPAY TQ THE ORDER GF CITIMORTGAGE, IMC.ROUTCOURSE. THIS sth DAY OFUNION SAVINGSBQove cw, nhSy:PATRICIA A. BORGHESE, A.@ _@ EXHIBIT ByD9198 - F35 wrmeacenc. «ne.. 120 EAST FOURTH STREET - 2ND FLOOR!!| Rena To:|IHAC2007031300404151 ehialsoote a fon aoRober! G MontgoseryFranklin County Recorder———_—__________—___~__—_ [Space Above Tals Line For Recording Dats} —-——————___—_______.‘ FHA Case NasState or One OPEN-END MORTGAGE| 413-s82508-1-MIN 100229522220067736 THIS MORTGAGE ("Sec*nty Instrument”) is givenon March 3, 2607‘The Mortgagor 1s1 BERNIECE A. ESTEP, MARRIED AND RANDY L. CHEADLE, HER HUSBAND,SIGNING SOLELY TO RELEASE HIS DOWER AIGHTS HEREINwhose current mailing address 1s 81 §. RICHARDSON AVENUE, COLUMBUS, OH 43204(‘Borrowez"). This Security Instrument is given to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), (solely asGominee for Lender, as hereinafter defined, and Lender's successors and assigns), as mortgagee. MERS is organized andexisting under the laws of Delaware, and has an address and telephone number of P.O Box 2026,Flint, MI 48501-2026, tel. (888) 679-MERS.UNION SAVINGS BANK :1 (“Lender”) is organized and existing under the laws of THE STATE OF OHIO andhas an address of 3550 W. GUBLIN-GRANVILLE ROAD' COLUMBUS, OHIG 43235 ; Borrower owes Lender the principal sum ofSeventy Thousand, Two Hundred Thirty-Elght and No/100 ~--------------.~---Dollars (U.S. $ 70,238.00 ).This debt is evidenced by Borrower's note daicd the same date as this Security Instrument ("Note"), whichprovides for monthly payments, with the full debt, sf not paid earlier, duc and payable on April 1, 2037. This Security Instrument secures to Lender: (a) the repayment of the debt evidenced by theNote, with interest, and all renewals, extensions and modifications of the Note; (b) the payment of all other sums, withinterest, advanced under paragraph 7 to protect the sec*nty of this Security Instrument; and (c) the performance ofBorrower's covenants and agreements under this Security Instrument and the Note. For this purpose, Borrower002004223222FHA Obie Open-Ead Mortgage with MERS- 4/96Wolters Kiuwer Financial Services:VMP 9-4N(OH) (0408) 03 Amended 2/01ae ae (evCcD9198.- F36does hereby mortgage, grant and convey to MERS (solely as nominee for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns)and to the successors and assigns of MERS, the following described property located inFRANKLIN County, Ohio:Parcel 1D Number. 180-004171-00which has the address of 3301 LATONIA COURT (Street)COLUMBUS {Cay}, Ohio 43232 [Zip Code] (“Property Address");TOGETHER WITH all the improvements now or hereafter erected on dic property, and all eascments,appurtenances and fixtures now or heseafier a part of the property. Ail replacements and additions shall also be coveredby Os Seewry Tnsruest All of te foregoing wrfeed Wo in dha Scary insane ste Prope Borrowerunderstands and agrees that MERS holds only legal utle to the mtcrests granted by Borrower in this Security Instrument;but, if necessary to comply wath law or custom, MERS, (@s nomines for Lender and Lender's successors and assigns),thas the right: to exercise any or all of those interests, including, but not limited to, the nght to foreclose and sell theProperty; and to take any action required of Lender including, but not limited to, releasing or canceling this Sec*ntyInstrument.BORROWER COVENANTS that Borrower is lawfully serzed of the estate hereby conveyed and has the right tomostgage, grant and convey the Property and that che is unencumbered, except for encumbrances of record.Borrower warrants and will defend generally the dle to the Property against all claims and demands, subject to anyencumbrances of record,THIS SECURITY INSTRUMENT combines uniform covenants for national use and non-uniform covenants withlimited variations by jurisdiction to constitute a uniform security instrument covering real property.Borrower and Lender covenant and agree as follaws:UNIFORM COVENANTS.1. Payment of Principal, Jnterest and Late Charge. Borrower shall pay when due the principal of, and intereston, the debt evidenced by the Note and late charges dus under the Note,2. Mouthly Payment of Taxes, Insurance and Other Charges. Borrower shall include in each monthly payment,together with the principal and interest as set forth in the Note and any late charges, a sum for (a) taxes and specialassessments levied of 10 be levied against the Property, (6) keasehold payments or ground rents on the Propesty, and (c)premium 2 Serer a Nee a Uae wore C3 aM 7 year ih which atto Secretary"), or in any year in wi premomwould have been required if Lender still held the aig seated ripe an ie Beh tal3 sam for the annual morigage insurance. premium to be paud by Lender to the Secretary, or (ii) a monthly charge insteadofa msurance premium if this Security Instrument is held by the Secretary, in a reasonable amount to bedetermined by the Secretary. Except for the monthly charge by the Secretary, these items are called "Escrow Items” andthe sums paid to Lender are called “Escrow Funds.“002004223222nvale,_ BAVMP®-4N(OH) 040s) 03 PagazoloD9198. - F37Lender may, at any time, collect and hold amounts for Escrow Items in an aggregate amount not to exceed themaximum amount that may be required for Borrower's escrow account under the Real Estate Seulement Procedures Actof 1974, 12 U.S.C. Section 2601 et seq. and implementing regulations, 24 CFR Part 3500, as they may be amendedfrom time to ome ("RESPA"), except that the cushion of reserve permitted by RESPA for unanticipated disbursem*ntsor disbursem*nts before the Borrower’s payments are avatlable in the account may not be based on amounts due for themortgage insurance premium.If the amounts held by Lender for Escrow Items exceed the amounts permitted to be held by RESPA, Lender shallaccount to Borrower for the excess funds as required by RESPA. If the amounts of funds held by Lender at any timeate not sufficient to pay the Escrow liems when due, Lender may notify the Borrower and require Borrower to make upthe shortage as permitted by RESPA.‘The Escrow Funds are pledged as addivonal sec*nty for all sums secured by this Security Instrumeat If Borrowertenders to Lender the full payment of all such sums, Borrower’s sccount shail be credited with the balance remaining foral} mstallment items (a), (b), and (c) and any mortgage insurance premium installment that Lenders has not becomeobligated to pay to the Secretary, and Lender shall promptly refund any excess funds lo Borrower. Immediately pnor toa foreclosure sale of the Property or its acquisiuon by Lender, Borrower's account shall be credited with any balanceremamung for all installments for items (a), (b), and (c).3. Application of Payments. All payments under paragraphs 1 and 2 shall be applied by Lender as follows:Eirst. to the mortgage insurance premium to be paid by Lender to the Secretary or tw the monthly charge by theSecretary instead of the monthly mortgage insurance premium;Second, to any taxes, special assessments, feaschold payments or ground rents, and fire, flood and other hazardinsurance premiums, as required;‘Third, to interest due under the Note;Enuzth, to amortization of the princrpal of the Note; andFilth, to late charges due under the Note.4, Fire, Flood and Other Hazard Insurance. Borrower shall insure all improvements on the Property, whethernow in existence or subsequently erected, against any hazards, casualties. and contingencies, includmg fire, for whichLender requires insurance, This msurance. shall be maintained in the amounts and for the periods that Lender requires.Borrower shall elso insure all unprovernents on the Property, whether now in existence or subsequently erected, againstloss by floods to the extent required by the Secretary, All insurance shall be carried with companies approved by Lender.‘The insurance policies and any renewals shall be held by Lender and shall include loss payable clauses in favor of, andima form acceptable to, Lender.In the event of toss, Borrower shall give Lender immediate notice by mail. Lender may make proof of Joss if notmade promptly by Borrower, Each msurance company cuncémed is hereby authorized and directed to make payment forSuch loss directly to Lender, instead of to Borrower and to Lender joindly Ail or any part of the insurance proceeds maybe applied by Lender, at its option, either (a) to the reduction of the indebtedness onder the Note and this Sec*ntyInstrument, first to any delinquent amounts applied in the order in paragraph 3, and then to prepayment of principal, or(b) 10 the restoration or repair of the damaged Property. Any apphication of the proceeds to the principal shal! not extend‘or postpone the due date of the monthly payments which are referred to in paragraph 2, or change the amount of suchpayments. Any excess insurance proceeds over an amount required to pay all outstanding indchtedness under the Note.and this Security Instrument shall be paid to the entity legally entitled thereto.In the event of foreclosure of this Sccurity Instrument or other transfer of ttle to the Property that extinguishes theindebtedness, all right, utle and interest of Borrower in and to insurance policies in force shall pass to the purchaser.002004223222e-aworn sence “oVMP®.4! (0408) 03CcD9198: - F38S. Occupancy, Preservation, Maintenance and Protection of the Property; Borrower's Loan Application;‘ Leaseholds. Borrower shall occupy, establish, and use the Property as Borrower's principal residence within sixty daysafter the execution of this Security Instrument (or within sixty days of a later sale or transfer of the Property) and shal}continue to occupy tie Property as Borrower's principal residence for at least one year after the dais of occupancy,unless Lender determines that requirement will cause undue hardship for Borrower, or unless extenuabng circ*mstancesexist which are beyond Borrower's control, Borrower shal! notify Lender of any extenuating circ*mstances. Borrowershall not commut waste or destroy, damage or substantially change the Property or allow the Property to detenorate,| reasonable wear and wear excepted. Lender may inspect the Property if the Property is vacant or abandoned or the loan isin default. Lender may take reasonable action 10 protect and preserve such vacant or abandoned Property. Borrower shal?also be in default if Borrower, during the loan applicaton process, gave materially false or inaccurate mformution orstatements to Lender (or failed to provide Lender with any material information) in connection with the loan evidencedby the Note, mcluding, but not limited to, representanons concerning Borrower’s occupancy of tie Property as aprincipal residence. If this Security Instrument 1s on a Jeaschold, Borrower shall comply with the provisions of the lease.If Borrower acquires fee title to the Property, the leasehold and fee title shall not be merged unless Lender agrees to themerger in writing.' 6. Condemnation. The proceeds of any award or clam for damages, direct or consequential, in connection withany condemnation or other taking of any part of the Property, or for conveyance in place of condemnation, are herebyassigned and shall be paid to Lender to the extent of the full amount of the indebtedness that remains unpaid under theNote and this Security Instrument. Lender shall apply such proceeds to the reduction of the indebtedness under the Noweand this Security Instrument, first to any delinquent amounts applied in the order provided in paragraph 3, and then toprepayment of principal. Any applicanon of the proceeds to the principal shall not extend or postpone the duc date of themonthly payments, which are referred to in paragraph 2, or change the amount of such payments. Any excess proceedsover an amount required to pay all outstandmg indebtedness under the Note and this Security Instrument shall be paid tothe enoty legally entitled thereto.7. Charges to Borrower and Protection of Lender's Rights in the Property. Borrower shall pay allgovernmental or municipal charges, fines and umpositions that are not mcluded in paragraph 2. Borrower shall pay theseobligations on time directly to the entity which is owed the payment. If failure to pay would adversely affect Lender's.interest in the Property, upon Lender's request Borrower shall promptly furnish to Lender recespis evidencing thesepaymenis.If Borrower fails to make these payments or the payments required by paragraph 2, or fails to perform any othercovenants and agreements contamed m this Sec*nty instrument, or there is a legal proceeding that may significanlyaffect Lender's nghts in the Property (such as a proceeding in bankruptcy, for condemnation or to enforce laws orregulations), then Lender may de and pay whatever is nocessary lo protect the value of the Property and Lender's rightsin the Property, including payment of taxes, hazard insurance and other items mentioned in paragraph 2.Any amounts disbursed by Lender under this paragraph shall become an additional debt of Borrower and besecured by tis Security Instrument These amounts shall bear interest from the dale of disbursem*nt, at the Note rate,and at the option of Lender, shall be immediately due and payable.Borrower shall promptly discharge any lien which has pnority over this Sec*nty Instrument unless Borrower: (a)agrees in writing to the payment of the obligation secured by the hen in a manner acceptable to Lender; (b) contests ingood faith the lien by, or defends against enforcement of the lien in, legal proceedings which in the Lender's opinionoperate to prevent the enforcement of the lien; or (c) secures from the holder of the lien an agreement satisfactory toLender subordinating the lien to thes Security Instrument. If Lender determines that any part of the Property ts subject toa hen which may anain priority over this Security Instrument, Lender may give Borrower a notice dennfying the002004223222toniatsVAP ®-81(OH) (9405) 03 Page dots KiD9198.- F39lien. Borrower shall satisfy the lien or take one or more of the actions set forth above within 10 days of the giving ofnowce.8. Fees. Lender may collect fees und charges authonzed by the Secretary.9. Grounds for Acceleration of Debt.(a) Default. Lender may, except as limited by regulanons issued by the Secretary, in the case of paymentdefaults, require immediate payment in full of ail sums secured by this Security Instrument if:@) Borrower defaults by failing to pay 1m full any monthly payment required by this Secumty instrumentprior to or on the due date of the next monthly payment, or@) Borrower defaults by failing, for a period of tharty days, to perform any other obligations contained inthis Security Instrument.(b) Sale Without Credit Approval, Lender shall, if permiued by applicable law (including Secnon 341(d) ofthe Garn-St. Germain Depository Institutions Act of 1982, 12 U.S.C. 1701}-3(q)} and with the pnor approval ofthe Secretary, require immediate payment in full of all sums secured by this Security Instrument if:(i) All or part of the Property, or a beneficial interest in a trust owning all or part of the Property, is sold orotherwise transferred (other than by devise or descent), and(ti) The Property is not occupied by the purchaser or grantee as his or her principal residence, or thepurchaser or grantee does so occupy the Property but his or ber credit has not been approved in accordancewith the requirements of the Secretary.(c) No Waiver. If circ*mstances occur that would permit Lender to require immediate payment in full, butLender does not require such payments, Lender does not waive its rights with respect to subsequent events,(d) Regulations of HUD Secretary. In many circ*mstances regulations issued by the Secretary will limtLendez’s rights, in the case of payment defaults, to require immediate payment in full and foreclose if not paid.‘This Security Instrument does not authorize acceleration or foreclosure if not penmitied by regulauions of theSecretary.(©) Mortgage Not Insured. Borrower agrecs that if this Sec*nty Instrument and the Note are not determined tobe eligible for msucance under the National Housing Act within 60 days from the daiz hercof, Lender may, atiis option, require immediate payment in full of all sums secured by this Security Instrument. A wnitenstatement of any authonzed agent of the Secretary dated subsequent to 60 days from the date hereof, decliningto insure this Security Instrument and the Not, shall be deemed conclusive proof of such ineligibility.Notwithstanding the foregoing. this option may not be exercised by Lender when the unavailabihty ofinsurance is solely due to Lender's failure to remit a mortgage insurance premium to the Secretary.10, Reinstatement, Borrower has a right to be reinstated 1f Lender has required immediate payment in full becauseof Borrower's failure to pay an amount due under ibe Nole or this Sccurity Instrument. This right apples even afterforeclosure proceedings are instituted, To remstate the Security Instrument, Borrower shall tender in a lump sum allamounts required to bnng Borrower's account current including, to the extent they are obligations of Borrowes underthis Security Instrument, foreclosure costs and reasonable and customary attorneys’ fees and expenses properlyassociated with the foreciosure proceeding. Upon reinstatement by Borrower, this Security Instrument and theobliganons that it secures shall remain in effect as uf Lender had not required immediate payment in full. However,Lender 1s not required to permit reinstatement if: (i) Lender has accepted reinstatement after the commencemeat offoreclosure proceedimgs within two years immediaiely preceding the commencement of a current foreclosureproceeding, (ii) reinstatement will preclude foreclosure on different grounds in the future, or (iii) reinstaremeat willadversely affect the priority of the lien created by this Security Instrument.002004223222 wan BATEVMP®-4N(OH) (o«08).03 Page Sot 9 ZCD9198. - F4011. Borrower Not Released; Forbearance By Lender Not a Waiver. Extension of the time of payment of' modification of amortization of the sums secured by this Security Instrument granted by Lender to any successor ininterest of Borrower shall not operate to release the labibty of the original Borrower or Borrower's successor in interest.Lender shall nat be required to commence proceedings against any Successor in interest or refuse to extend time forpayment or otherwise modify amortizayon of the sums socured by this Security Instrument by reason of any demandmade by the onginal Borrower or Borrower's successors in interest. Any forbearance by Lender in exercising any rightor remedy shall not be a waiver of or preclude the exercise of any nght or remedy.12, Successors and Assigns Bound; Joint and Several Liability; Co-Signers. The covenants and agreements ofthis Security Instrument shall bind and benefit the successors and assigns of Lender and Borrower, subyect io theprovisions of paragraph 9(b), Borrower's covenants and agreements shall be joint and several. Any Borrower whoco-signs this Sec*nty Instrument but does not execute the Note. {a) is co-signung this Security Instrument only tomortgage, grant and convey that Borrower's interest in the Property under the terms of this Security Instrument; (b) isRot personally obligated to pay the sums secured by this Security Instrument, and (c) agrees that Lender and any otherBorrower may agree to extend, modify, forbear or make any accommodanions with regard to the terms of this SecurityInstrument or the Note without that Borrower's consent,13. Notices. Any notice to Borrower provided for m this Security Insument shall be given by delivering it or bymailing it by first class mail unless applicable law requires use of another method. The nobce shall be directed to theProperty Address or any other address Borrower designates by notice to Lender. Any notice to Lender shall be given byfirst class mail to Lender’s address stated herein or any address Lender designates by notice to Borrower. Any noticeprovided for in thus Securuy Lostrument shall be deemed ta have been grven to Borrower or Lender when given asprovided in this paragraph.14. Governing Law; Severability. This Sec*nty Instrument shall be governed by Federal law and the law of thejunsdiction in which the Property is located. In the event that any provision or clausa of dus Security Instrument or theNote conflicts with applicable law, such conflict shall not affect other provissons of thus Security Instrument or the Notewhich can be given effect without the conflicting provision. To this end the provisions of this Security Instrument andthe Note are declared to be severable,15, Borrower's Copy. Borrower shall be given one conformed copy of the Note and of this Sec*nty Instrument.16, Hazardous Substances. Borrower shall not cause of permit the presence, use, disposal, storage, or release ofany Hazardous Substances on or in the Property. Borrower shall not do, nar allow anyone else to do, anythmg affecungthe Property that ts in violation of any Environmental Law. The preceding two sentences shal? not apply to the presence,use, Or storage on the Property of small quantities of Hazardous Substances that are generally recognized to beappropnate ty normal residential uses and to maintenance of the Property.Borrower shall promptly give Lender wntien notce of any mvestigation, claim, demand, lawsuit or other action by‘any governmental or regulatory agency or private party involving the Property and any Hazardous Substance orEnvironmental Law of winch Borrower has actual knowledge. If Borrower leams, or is nonfied by any governmental orTegulaiory authority, that any remova) or other remediation of any Hazardous Substances affecting the Property isnecessary, Borrower shall prompuy take ali necessary remedial actions in accordance with Environmental Law.As used m tins paragraph 16, “Hazardous Substances” are those substances defined as toxic or hazardous' substances by Environmental Law and the following substances: gasoline, kerosene, other flammable or toxic petroleumproducis, toxic pesticides and herbicides, volatile solvents, materials containing asbestos or formaldehyde, andradioactive Matenals. As used in this pafa*graph 16, “Environmental Law" means federal laws and laws of theJjurisdaction where the Property is located that relate to health, safety or enviroamental protection.002004223222nae Dope=VMP®-4N(QH) o408}.03 Pagesots “EC CcD9198, -F4l e eNON-UNIFORM COVENANTS. Borrower and Lender further covenant and agree as follaws:17, Assignment of Rents. Borrower unconditionally assigns and transfers to Lender ail the rents and revenues ofthe Property. Borrower authorizes Lender or Lender's agents to collect the rents and revenues and hezeby directs eachtenant of the Property to pay the rents to Lender or Lender's agents. However, prior to Lender's notice to Borrower ofBorrower's breach of any covenant or agreement in the Security Instument, Borrower shal! collect and receive al) rents‘and revenues of the Property as trustee for the benefit of Lender and Borrower. This assignment of rents constitutes anabsolute assignment and not an assignment for additional sccurity only.If Lender gives notice of breach 10 Borrower: (a) all rents received by Borrower shall be beld by Borrower astrustee for benefit of Lender only, to be applied to the sums sccured by the Sec*nty Instrument, (b) Lender shall beenutled to collect and receave all of the rents of the Property; and (c) each tenant of the Property shall pay al! rents dueand wnpaid to Lender or Lendes’s agent on Lender's written demand to the tenant.Borrower has not executed any pricr assignment of the rents and has not and will not perform any act that wouldprevent Lender from exercising its nghts under this paragraph 17.Lender shall not be required to enter upon, take control of or maintain the Property before or afies giving nouce ofbreach to Borrower, However, Lender or a judicially appointed receiver may do so al any ume there is a breach. Anyapplication of rents shail not cure or waive any default or mvalidate any other right or remedy of Lender. Thisassignment of rents of the Property shall terminate when the debt secured by the Sec*nty Instrument is paid sn full.18. Foreclosure Procedure. If Lender requires immediate payment im full ander paragraph 9, Lender mayforeclose this Security Instruntent by judicial proceeding. Lender shall be entitled to collect all expenses incurredin pursuing the remedies provided in this paragraph 18, including, but not Limited to, costs of title evidence.If the Lender's interest in thia Security Instrument is held by the Secretary and the Secretary requiresimmediate payment in full under Paragraph 9, the Secretary may invoke the nonjudicial power of sale providedim the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994 ("Act") (12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq.) by requesting aforeclosure commissioner designated under the Act to commence foreclosure and to sell the Property 23provided in the Act. Nothing in the preceding sentence shall deprive the Secretary of any rights otherwiseavailable to a Lender under this Paragraph 18 or applicable law.19. Release. Upon payment of all sums secured by this Security Instrument, Lender shall discharge this SecurityInstrument without charge to Borrower. Borrower shall pay any recordation costs.20. Advances to Protect Security. This Sec*nty Instrument shal] secure the unpaid balance of advances made byLender, with respect to the Property, for the payment of taxes, assesem*nis, insurance premiants and costs mcurred forthe protection of the Property.21. Riders to this Security Instrument. If one or morc nders are executed by Borrower and recorded togetherwith this Security Instrument, the covenants of cach such rider shall be incorporated into and shal} amend andsupplement the covenants and agreements of this Security Instrument as if the rider(s) were a part of this SecurityIns neat, [Check applicable box(es)!Contominjum Rider Growing Equity Ruder CD Other fspecafy}Planned Unil Development Rider Graduated Payment Rider002004223222wae BEVMP®-4N(OH) (0405) 03 Page tots ECD9198 - F42 eBY SIGNING BELOW, Borrower accepis and agrees to the terms contained in this Security Instrument and in anyI Tider(s) executed by Borrower and recorded with 1.‘Wimesses: “Sous Arse —_anANIECE A. ESTEP Borrower (Seal)Borroweroop Bisa (Seal) (Seal)RANDY“L. GHEADLE “Borrower Borrower(Seal) (Seal)-Borrower -Borrower(Seal) (Seal)-Borrower -Borower002004223222VMP ®-4N(QH) casos) 03DQ198.- F43 e eSTATE OF OHIO, FRANKLIN County ss:This instrument was acknowledged before me this 9th dayof March, 2007 abyBERNIECE A. ESTEPand RANDY L. CHEADLE GARY BERTELSENNotary Public o ‘This instrument was prepared by:"oom aneein. UNTON SAVINGS BANKOctober 23, 2007My Commission Expires: tofe{e7002004223222tomas BE\VMP®-4N{OH) (0405) 03 Pagesote C-D9g198 - F44 e e® eI mo _ File No: 1R06001268EXHIBIT "A"SITUATED IN THE STATE OF OHIO COUNTY OF FRANKLIN AND IN THE TOWNSHIP OF MADISON:Being Lot Number Oue Thousand Four Hundred Two (1402) of Blacklick No 6 as the same is numbered anddelineated upon the recorded plat thereof of record in Plat Book 37 Page 42 through 45 inclusive, Recorder'sOffice, Franklin County, Ohio be the same more or less but subject te all legal highways.PARCEL NO. 180-004171-00ALTA Ce #7.omgmtiment (6 06) Page2D9198 - F45 @ @ EXHIBIT Cuh9%Return To:REIMER, LORBER AND ARNOVITZ2450 EDISON BLVD.TWINSBURG, OH 44087FR- WTSASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGEKNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the undersigned,Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. whose address isc/o CitiMortgage, Inc., 1000 Technology Drive, O’Fallon, MO63368-2240, does hereby sell, assign, transfer and set over untoCitiMortgage, Inc., whose address is 1000 Technology Drive,O'Fallon, MO 63368-2240, a certain mortgage from BERNIECE A.ESTEP & RANDY L. CHEADLE, MARRIED to Mortgage ElectronicRegistration Systems, Inc., as nominee for UNION SAVINGS SANK,dated MARCH 9, 2007, recorded 03/13/07, in Instrument Number200703130044415, in the office of the FRANKLIN County Recorder,together with the Promissory Note secured thereby and referred totherein; and all sums of money due and to become due thereon, andsecured by the following real estate:AS PER LEGAL DESCRIPTION ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF BYREFERENCEIN WITNESS WHEREOF, Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems,Inc.,“has set its hand this 28 July 2009.t Qs Nominee For Sew Vorts jLectronic Registration; t Qa ASpaint ° S Syst xor tggncs\ Joann anuunt470,338.00 nySTATE OF MISSOURI«Barcode»«BarcodeLabel»D9198 - F46 e @ss.COUNTY OF ST CHARLESBefore me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State,personally appeared Aaron Menne, Vice President, of MortgageElectronic Registration Systems, Inc.,# who acknowledged thesigning thereof to be their free and voluntary act and deed andthe free act and deed of said corporation.IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name, andaffixed my official seal on the day and year last aforesaid.Notary PubliciSt Charles C,Commissi ouMy Commissiont Msne Conmiseon Eres cv Wane Thy9 inst it was prepared by:GINA WEINANDFirst American1000 Technology Drive, O'Fallon, MO 63368-2240D9198P09-3447/ FO9-02778LEGAL DESCRIPTIONSituated in the State of Ohio County of Franklin and in the Township of Madison;Being Lot Number One Thousand Four Hundred Two (1402) of Blacklick Estates No. 6 asthe same is numbered and delineated upon the recorded plat thercof of record in Plat Book37 Page 42 through 45 inclusive, recorder's office, Franklin County, Ohio be the same moreor less but subject to all legal highways.Page | of 1D9198F48ee re== nae‘Deod is from Deuteche Bank Trost Compasy Asoneas, ax Trusics snd Castodian forLoan Tras 2005-1, a corporarion organized and exising inde tes laws ofof ((’Geantar”, to Bormiooe, Estee, Gentes")received, Gramor bachy prmts, ramet, alzxs end comeys um Grantco, and toGrasmoe’s heirs and extn forever, it without recowsss, reprapetistlOn Ox WarrKMty, EXCSPL Aeapcemed herun, all of grantor’ nigh, le wed saterest ww xad 2 that Cerra cect oF parcel oFlund commonty innowa ae 3301 Latonie Coon, Cofurnbus, OH 43232 and siteatcd in the Ciy of“Premises”.i ehPennanent Paget # 180-006171-00Te Maing Adtes 2301 Ladonsc Ct Cols Ot UapaaPhos tnwvument Reference, Dnctvment €200610100202304 of the Deed Records of Fraekia(Coury, Obie,‘And Grantor, for self and jis succestars does coveapat, promst atc agree, to and with Creston,‘Grantee's heirs andl sawegne, that Grantor has not dona or caused saything wheraby the Prentiteshereby granied are, or mixy be, by xxy waxiner cacavabered or charged, except as bereas rocited,‘and that Gramior well spuclally warrant tin to the Promises, against all porconss kre fhlly clanrng(or who may claien tha game, by, dhrowgh or under Grantor bur nck ocberstse,pedis Lp dy F0i sooPop recorchedt | 1A lo ‘Denteche Brak Trust CormpenyUs Unt 26570) ee eT oon len Tree OTteSERRE St Artz SPS SEY ot bee trae berg- of Samm Moerigngs ere,Tae, as Atiarany im Pact for Deatsche Bank Trost Cimpany Americas, ox Truvtes xd(Comtadion for ExgaiF irs Mortgage Loan Trost 2005-3, the Grestor fn the fosegoing Deod, endacknowlatiged the signing thereof to be tasfher voluntary act and dood end thy volentary act ancldeed os bobalf of tho corparanon.IN TESTIMONY TEEREOP, I beve bercuso subscribed my name end sfiged wy Offical‘eal ow the day end yeat last aforesaid. dtata iri EXHIBIT Die @ EXHIBIT ED9198 - F49MERERAL THSOGLOPRIN? DATE = 07/17/C9 CRHOTTOR ATYY: BETTY D WONTCOMERY TUDGMENT BO.: SXTU-03-003809SUPSEME CT. REQ. BO,s 000007102 99TX-03-003009TAX TYPH: SALES 13400387 Topamert CRaprroR (5)GHXO STATE DRYARTWANT TAXATION‘308 BROAD ST, COLUMBUS, OH 43215JUDGMENT DEBTOR (3)‘PAUL MOOREDBA MOORES FAMILY DEST, M PT MYERS, PL 33918DBA -WOORES FAMILY pXSTSUSAN WOOREDBA MOORES FAMILY REST, M FI MYERS, FU 33918DBA -MOORES PAMILY XESTAMOOWT OF SODGWENT § 14.70WITH TRTKGEST FROM AT 0 OO% FER ANNUM AMD COSTOF $ 0.00.JUDGMENT O8 DECREK RENDERED: 05/02/89. FIRED: 03/30/99.denearveneesvecrsnnece: Hee Aer edeeee: eeeravereseetiaeuanseebareteneentyASE YJHFORNATIONReeeeereereaRennaerretenseeeetessanaterensteseneese 01/16/07 4023 «= -RLS-WREMIS PER COURT © CES6D 20 5¢crrqea)EXHIBITD9198 - F50 e @PRINT OATE: 07/17/09A . MO.1 01cG-08-009271SUPREME CI. EEG. MO.: 000007102 ‘Tax Book MO.1 017%-08-009271BQ.: 2993365153ONTO STATE DEPARTMENT TAXATION30 © BROAD GT, COLUMBUS, OH 43225ROBERT L MOOREDO BOX 981, MASCOTYE, FL 34753HOUT OF DOME: ¢ 10-89 oy pax aw orsWITH INTEREST PROM aT 0.c ANMOH AND COST 0.00.JUDGMENT OR DECRER RENDERED: 12/09/00, FULED: 09/22/01.{erzgos)EXHIBITEXHIBIT Foe @ EXHIBIT GD9198 - F51RENEWAL 9296-10 19852PRINT DATE: 07/17/03COTO GTATE DEFARTWENT TAXATIONFLAISTIFE,va.ROBERT MOORE‘ORFENDAST.eves CERTIFICATH OF JUDGMENT +++?CREDTIOR ATTY: BETTY D. MONTCOMRLY JUDGMENT Wo.: 0250-10-016088SOpMEME CT. BEG. BO.: 000007202 AX BOOK WO. 7 027

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Case Number: 23STCV27937 Hearing Date: August 19, 2024 Dept: 55 NATURE OF PROCEEDINGS: Demurrer without Motion to Strike The Court having read and considered the moving papers and oral argument, hereby rules as follows: The Court sustains the demurrer to the First Cause of Action, Eighth Cause of Action, Tenth Cause of Action with leave to amend. BACKGROUND On 03/26/24, ROBERT M. ABER, and individual and TRUSTEE OF ROBERT M. ABER REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST CREATED FEBRUARY 11, 2004 (Plaintiff) filed the operative First Amended Complaint (FAC) against PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION, MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT and other defendants (Defendants) related to defendants allegedly enabling Plaintiffs estranged sons to fraudulently sell Plaintiffs home, when they knew or should have known of the fraud. The causes of action are: 1) Violations of Welfare & Institutions Code §15600 et seq. (Elder Abuse); 2) Violations of Civil Code § 1798.93; 3) Violations of Civil Code § 2924.11; 4) Violations of Civil Code § 2924.17; 5) Violations of Civil Code § 3273.11; 6) Violations of the Home Equity Sales Contract Act (HESCA), Civil Code §1695; 7) Slander of Title; 8) Unfair Business Practices; 9) Violations of the Rosenthal Act; 10) Negligence; 11) Breach of Contract; 12) Breach of the Implied Covenant; 13) Fraud; 14) Negligent Misrepresentation; 15) Intentional Interference with Contract; 16) Quiet Title; and 17) Cancellation of Deed. Defendant Wilshire Escrow Company (Wilshire) demurs to the First, Eighth and Tenth causes of action on the grounds that the FAC fails to state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action. LEGAL STANDARD The primary function of a pleading is to give the other party notice so that it may prepare its case [citation], and a defect in a pleading that otherwise properly notifies a party cannot be said to affect substantial rights. (Harris v. 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First Cause of Action for Elder Abuse The cause of action for elder abuse fails to state a cause of action against Wilshire because Plaintiff has not alleged facts showing Wilshire actually assisted Plaintiffs children in their alleged elder abuse. Financial elder abuse requires that (1) the defendant took, obtained or retained a plaintiffs property (or assisted in that act), (2) that the plaintiff is 65 years of age or older, (3) that the defendant took, obtained or retained the plaintiffs property for a wrongful use or with the intent to defraud, (4) that the plaintiff was harmed, and (5) the defendant's conduct was a substantial factor in causing that harm. (Welf & Inst. Code section 15610.30.) Here the FAC fails to provide any allegations showing that Defendant Wilshire obtained or retained the Plaintiffs property for a wrongful use or with the intent to defraud. For instance, the FAC states, Moreover, at a bare minimum, Wilshire is committing elder abuse by continuing to retain the fees it charged the Plaintiff for facilitating this fraudulent transaction. On this point, Wilshire charged the Plaintiff for acting as an escrow holder, even though he never authorized same, and they have never returned these funds. (FAC ¶ 211.) The FAC further alleges, Wilshire Escrow also should have been aware of this fraud and facilitated its execution. (FAC ¶ 214.) The FAC also alleges, If Wilshire had exercised the basic due diligence of calling the number listed, or simply performing a web search of that number, it would have been apparent that the number does not belong to Dr. Morovati, but instead to Eugene J. Fay, who is not a doctor, and is an associate of Solange Meshay. (FAC ¶ 216.) The FAC further alleges, Wilshire also certainly knew of the Hatchett brothers fraud as they had the Hatchett brothers drivers license and knew their age. (FAC ¶ 226.) The FAC states Wilshire was readily aware that the 2006 amend trust was fraudulent. As stated herein, the Hatchett Brothers would have been 15, and Wilshire had their identification cards and was aware of their age. Nonetheless, they pushed forward with the transaction in order to collect their fees and aided and abetted the Hatchett Brothers in their fraudulent scheme. On this score, Wilshire offered substantial encouragement and assistance to the Hatchett Brothers in completing their fraud. The Hatchett brothers would not have been able to accomplish their scheme without Wilshire's assistance. (FAC ¶ 227.) These allegations are conclusory and fail to show Wilshires intent to defraud. Therefore, the demurrer is sustained with leave to amend as to the first cause of action for elder abuse. Eighth Cause of Action for Unfair Business Practices Defendant argues that the cause of action for unlawful business practices fails as a matter of law. To bring a UCL claim, a plaintiff must show either an (1) unlawful, unfair, or fraudulent business act or practice, or (2) unfair, deceptive, untrue or misleading advertising. (Adhav v. Midway Rent A Car, Inc. (2019) 37 Cal.App.5th 954, 970.) A plaintiff alleging unfair business practices under these statutes must state with reasonable particularity the facts supporting the statutory elements of the violation. (Khoury v. Maly's of California, Inc. (1993) 14 Cal.App.4th 612, 619.) An unlawful business practice or act within the meaning of the UCL is an act or practice, committed pursuant to business activity, that is at the same time forbidden by law. (Bernardo v. Planned Parenthood Federation of America (2004) 115 Cal.App.4th 322, 351.) The FAC alleges in a conclusory manner the unlawful acts and practices of Defendants alleged herein constitute unlawful, unfair or fraudulent business practices within the meaning of Business and Professions Code§ 17200. (FAC ¶414.) Plaintiff further alleges Wilshire is readily aware of the fraud exhibited herein, and was aware of said fraud before the transaction closed. Nonetheless, Wilshire has improperly charged the Plaintiff for its services to the tune of thousands of dollars and continues to refuse to refund said fees to Plaintiff. (FAC ¶415.) Moreover, Plaintiff alleges that Wilshires failure to speak to Mr. Aber or Maxine Aber ... certainly indicates they should have known of the fraud, and could have discovered it easily in the routine course of their work as escrow company professionals. (FAC ¶394.) As discussed above, the FAC fails to allege sufficient facts supporting that Wilshire knew the sale and/or payoff demand were fraudulent prior to its recordation of the Deed of Trust on May 8, 2023. Thus, a reasonable jury could not infer from the face of the FAC that Wilshire acted unlawfully, unfairly, or fraudulently towards Plaintiff in recording the Deed of Trust. Therefore, the demurrer is sustained with leave to amend as to the eighth cause of action for unfair business practices. Tenth Cause of Action for Negligence Defendant argues that the cause of action for negligence fails to state a claim against Wilshire because an escrow holders fiduciary duty is to strictly comply with the instructions of the parties. The elements for negligence cause of action are duty, breach, causation and damages. (County of Santa Clara v. Atlantic Richfield Co. (2006) 137 Cal.App.4th 292, 318.)¿ Ordinarily, negligence may be alleged in general terms, without specific facts showing how the injury occurred, but there are limits to the generality with which a plaintiff is permitted to state his cause of action, and the plaintiff must indicate the acts or omissions which are said to have been negligently performed. He may not recover upon the bare statement that the defendants negligence has caused him injury. (Berkley v. Dowds (2007) 152 Cal.App.4th 518, 527 [Internal quotations and ellipses omitted].) However, there is no requirement that plaintiff identify and allege the precise moment of the injury or the exact nature of the wrongful act. (Hahn v. Mirda (2007) 147 Cal.App.4th 740, 747 [internal brackets omitted].) The FAC alleges in a conclusory manner PHH and Wilshires utter failure to take any reasonable steps to prevent the fraudulent sale of the home after being informed that the parties who provided the payoff were not authorized thus constituted negligence by these parties. (FAC ¶ 463.) The FAC further states Moreover, Wilshire Escrow also breached their duty of care to the Plaintiff, a senior citizen and the trustee of the trust for which it was purporting to act as escrow agent. As an initial matter, as set forth herein, the forged 2006 Restatement of Trust contained a myriad of inconsistencies and outright illegalities, such as the status of the Hatchett brothers as minors while supposedly being appointed co-trustees. (FAC ¶ 444.) The FAC further alleges Wilshires failure to speak to Mr. Aber or Maxine Aber even once, solely based on Alvin Hatchetts request not to do so, certainly indicates they should have known of the fraud, and could have discovered it easily in the routine course of their work as escrow company professionals. (FAC ¶ 447.) Additionally, in Summit Financial Holdings Ltd. v. Continental Lawyers Title Co., the Supreme Court of California held that [a]n escrow holder has a fiduciary duty to comply strictly with the instructions of the parties but "has no general duty to police the affairs of its depositors". (Summit Financial Holdings, Ltd. v. Continental Lawyers Title Co. (2002) 27 Cal.4th 705, 711.)"Absent clear evidence of fraud, an escrow holder's obligations are limited to compliance with the parties' instructions." (Id.) Notably, the FAC fails to provide any facts showing the duties of an Escrow Holder, such as Wilshire, are only owed if found in the escrow instruction or set forth in the statute alleged. Here, Plaintiff provides no basis, factually or legally, that supports its allegations that Wilshire negligently performed any duty it accepted in its escrow instructions. Therefore, the demurrer is sustained with leave to amend as to the tenth cause of action for negligence. Conclusion Therefore, the Court sustains the demurrer as to the First Cause of Action, Eighth Cause of Action, and Tenth Cause of Action with leave to amend. Plaintiff to notice.

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Sol Selection, LLC vs. All persons unknown

Aug 25, 2024 |23CV-0203590

SOL SELECTION, LLC VS. ALL PERSONS UNKNOWNCase Number: 23CV-0203590This matter is on calendar for review regarding status of default judgment. The Court notes that Plaintiff’s Requestto Enter Default Judgment was denied without prejudice on June 22, 2024. It appears that no further attemptshave been made to resolve the matter. An appearance is necessary on today’s calendar.

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LAURA ORIHUELA, ET AL. VS LOS ANGELES GROWTH GROUP LLC, A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, ET AL.

Aug 22, 2024 |23STCV12404

Case Number: 23STCV12404 Hearing Date: August 22, 2024 Dept: 68 Dept. 68 Date: 8-22-24 Case #23STCV12404 MINORS COMPROMISE PETITIONER: Laura Orihuela MINORS NAME: David Anthony Orihuela Rosas RESPONDING PARTY: Unopposed/Defendant, Los Angeles Growth Group LLC, et al. RELIEF REQUESTED Minors Compromise SUMMARY OF ACTION Plaintiffs Laura Orihuela, et al. were residents 325 Witmer St., Unit 11. The property is owned and/or managed by defendants Los Angeles Growth Group LLC, et al. Plaintiffs allege substandard conditions in the unit. On June 1, 2023, Plaintiffs filed a complaint for Breach of Warranty of Habitability, Breach of Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment, Negligence, and Breach of Contract. RULING: Granted. Plaintiffs settled with defendants Los Angeles Growth Group LLC, et al. for $80,000 described as $35,000 to the adult plaintiffs and $5,000 to the minors. The complaint lists two (2) adult plaintiffs, and three (3) minors, which creates a $5,000 disparity in the total. Notwithstanding, for 14 year old David Anthony Orihuela Rosas, the petition indicates a total settlement of $5,000, with $1,250 in attorney fees, and $737.14 in costs (an amount representing a one-fifth split amongst the Plaintiffs). Total net recovery of $3,012.86. The disparity in the total in no way appears to impact the settlement for the minor. The petition is granted. The $3,012.86 payment to be provided to parent, Laura Orihuela. (Probate Code § 3401, 3611, subd. (a).) Trial on calendar for October 7, 2024. Moving party to provide notice.

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VICTOR GODALES VS MEI KUEN CHEUNG AND JIMMY TM CHEUNG AS TRUSTEES OF THE CHEUNG FAMILY TRUST DATED OCT 10, 1996

Aug 27, 2024 |24STCV01620

Case Number: 24STCV01620 Hearing Date: August 27, 2024 Dept: 48 SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES - CENTRAL DISTRICT VICTOR GODALES, Plaintiff, vs. MEI KUEN CHEUNG AND JIMMY TM CHEUNG AS TRUSTEES OF THE CHEUNG FAMILY TRUST DATED OCT 10, 1996, Defendant. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) CASE NO.: 24STCV01620 [TENTATIVE] ORDER GRANTING MOTIONS TO COMPEL RESPONSES AND MOTION TO DEEM RFAs ADMITTED Dept. 48 8:30 a.m. August 27, 2024 On January 22, 2024, Plaintiff Victor Godales filed this action against Defendant Mei Kuen Cheung and Jimmy Tm Cheung as Trustees of the Cheung Family Trust Dated Oct 10, 1996. On May 20, 2024, Defendant served Form Interrogatories, Special Interrogatories, Requests for Production of Documents, and Requests for Admissions on Plaintiff. Plaintiff did not provide any responses. On August 1 and 2, 2024, Defendant filed motions to compel responses and to deem the RFAs admitted. Where a party fails to serve timely responses to discovery requests, the court may make an order compelling responses. (Code Civ. Proc., §§ 2030.290, 2031.300; Healthcare Consulting, Inc. v. Pacific Healthcare Consultants (2007) 148 Cal.App.4th 390, 403.) A party that fails to serve timely responses waives any objections to the request, including ones based on privilege or the protection of attorney work product. (Code Civ. Proc., §§ 2030.290, subd. (a), 2031.300, subd. (a).) When a party fails to timely respond to a request for admission, the propounding party may move for an order that the genuineness of any documents and the truth of any matters specified in the requests be deemed admitted. (Code Civ. Proc., § 2033.280, subd. (b).) The party who failed to respond waives any objections to the demand, unless the court grants them relief from the waiver, upon a showing that the party (1) has subsequently served a substantially compliant response, and (2) that the partys failure to respond was the result of mistake, inadvertence, or excusable neglect. (Code Civ. Proc., § 2033.280, subds. (a)(1)-(2).) The court shall grant a motion to deem admitted requests for admissions, unless it finds that the party to whom the requests for admission have been directed has served, before the hearing on the motion, a proposed response to the requests for admission that is in substantial compliance with Section 2033.220. (Code Civ. Proc., § 2033.280, subd. (c).) Plaintiff filed no oppositions to these motions and did not serve timely responses. It does not appear that Plaintiff served substantially compliant responses prior to the hearing. Accordingly, the motions are GRANTED. Plaintiff is ordered to provide verified responses, without objections, to Form Interrogatories, Special Interrogatories, and Requests for Production of Documents within 30 days. The Requests for Admission served on May 20, 2024 are deemed admitted by Plaintiff. The requests for sanctions are granted. Plaintiff is ordered to pay total sanctions of $3,400.00 ($850 each for 4 motions) to Defendant within 30 days. Moving party to give notice. Parties who intend to submit on this tentative must send an email to the Court at SMCDEPT48@lacourt.org indicating intention to submit. If all parties in the case submit on the tentative ruling, no appearances before the Court are required unless a companion hearing (for example, a Case Management Conference) is also on calendar. Dated this 27th day of August 2024 Hon. Thomas D. Long Judge of the Superior Court

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RADOJE DRMANAC, et al vs PAJARO DUNES ASSOCIATION, et al

Aug 20, 2024 |23CV01971

23CV01971DRMANAC et al. v. PAJARO DUNES ASSOCIATION, et al. MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS’ FEES FOLLOWING DEFENDANTS’ SPECIAL MOTION TO STRIKE COMPLAINT The motion for defendants’ attorneys’ fees is continued to October 9, 2024, so that bothparties can provide additional information. No later than August 30, 3024, defense counselTagliere and Li shall file their itemized billable entries (as Mr. Ciliberto has). No later thanSeptember 18, 2024, plaintiffs shall file one supplemental declaration supporting the breakdownfor their proposed reduced fee order of $59,391.20 ($42,214.50 for the anti-SLAPP motion and$17,176.70 for the enforcement action). Defendants may file a reply of no more than five (5)pages in response to plaintiffs’ supplemental declaration no later than September 25, 2024.Plaintiffs’ Request for Judicial Notice: 1. Monterey County Superior Court Local Rule 4.160: Granted. 2. San Benito County Superior Court Local Rule 2.11: Granted. 3. Order in motion for attorneys’ fees, Wu v. Fong, Los Angeles County Superior Court, case no. 22AHCV00376: Denied. Trial court orders have no precedential value. (Bolanos v. Sup. Ct., supra, 169 Cal.App.4th at 761.)

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CARDENAS vs CARDENAS

Aug 20, 2024 |CVSW2308997

DEMURRER TO COMPLAINT BYCVSW2308997 CARDENAS VS CARDENASMICHAEL R CARDENASTentative Ruling: SUSTAIN without leave to amend. This matter needs to be pursued in theFamily Court. The matter will be dismissed without prejudice.

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RITTERSBACHER SUNSET, LLC VS OSIK MEDIA, LLC

Aug 21, 2024 |22SMCV00828

Case Number: 22SMCV00828 Hearing Date: August 21, 2024 Dept: 205 Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles West District Beverly Hills Courthouse / Department 205 RITTERSBACHER SUNSET LLC, Plaintiff, v. OSIK MEDIA LLC and DOES 1 through 10, inclusive, Defendants. Case No.: 22SMCV00828 Hearing Date: August 21, 2024 [TENTATIVE] ORDER RE: PLAINTIFF/CROSS-DEFENDANT RITTERSBACHER SUNSET, LLCS DEMURRER TO THIRD AMENDED CROSS-COMPLAINT BACKGROUND This action stems from a dispute over a billboard lease. Plaintiff Rittersbacher Sunset LLC (RSL) was the owner of the real property located at 8300 West Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood California (Property), which was the previous site of the Hollywood Standard Hotel. Plaintiff claims Defendants Osik Media LLC (Osik) and Nicholas Petralia (Petralia, and together with Osik, the Osik Defendants) wrongfully possessed and held over a portion of the Property to operate a billboard. Defendants New Tradition Media, LLC (New Tradition), Bret Richheimer and Evan Richheimer (collectively, the New Tradition Defendants) sell advertising space on the billboard on behalf of the Osik Defendants in exchange for a portion of the revenue generated from operation of the billboard. Plaintiff alleges Defendants engaged in a scheme or conspiracy designed to disrupt and/or cause the termination of Plaintiffs sale of the Property to 8300 Sunset Owner LLC (the New Owner). Plaintiff claims Defendants were attempting to leverage the unlawful occupation of the Property to extort either a financial windfall in exchange for vacating the Property or a lucrative lease for a billboard that Defendants hoped to convert into digital signage in the future. Plaintiff alleges it suffered damages in excess of $15 million, as a result of having to reduce the purchase price to close the sale to the New Owner, to account for the continuing unlawful possession of the Osik Defendants. The operative complaint alleges claims for (1) holdover damages, (2) trespass, (3) intentional interference with prospective economic advantage (relating to the economic relationship with New Owner), (4) intentional interference with prospective economic advantage (relating to the economic relationship with Osik), (5) intentional interference with contractual relations and (6) unlawful business practices. Osik Media LLC countersued, for (1) restitution/unjust enrichment arising out of RSLs alleged unjust retention of benefits Osik conferred on the Property; (2) slander/disparagement of title based on RSLs publication of allegedly false statements that Osik did not own the static billboard that was located on the Property and did not own the City-approved design for a digital billboard that potentially could be located on the Property; and (3) intentional interference with Osiks prospective business advantage arising out of RSLs preventing potential buyers of the Property from entering into arrangements with Osik that would allow the buyers to acquire the income streams that were derived from Osiks static billboard and that were anticipated from the digital billboard.. (Third Amended Cross-Complaint (TAXC) ¶1.) This hearing is on RSLs demurrer to the TAXC. RSL argues that (1) California does not recognize a cause of action for restitution or unjust enrichment; (2) the TAXC fails to state a claim for slander/disparagement of title, as the facts pleaded establish that RSL never maliciously made any untruthful, non-privileged statement that disparaged Osiks property rights in the static signage or the digital billboard, and (3) the TAXC does not state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action for intentional interference with prospective business advantage because Osik has not alleged, and cannot allege, facts demonstrating the existence of a pre-existing business or economic relationship with any person at the time of RSLs alleged statements. REQUESTS FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE The Court takes judicial notice of the following: 1. The Opinion of the Appellate Division of the Superior Court, County of Los Angeles, 4 dated June 13, 2023, in the matter of 8300 Sunset Owner, LLC v. Osik Media, LLC, LASC Case No. 22SMUD00094 and Appellate Division Case No. 22APLC0033. (Ex. A to RSLs Request for Judicial Notice (RJN).) Judicial notice of the Opinion is proper pursuant to Evid. Code § 452(d), which authorizes the Court to take judicial notice of Records of (1) any court of this state or (2) any court of record of the United States or of any state of the United States. Pursuant to the holding in Garcia v. Sterling (1985) 176 Cal.App.3d 17, 22, the Court may take judicial notice of the truth of the contents of the Opinion. 2. Court Order, dated October 13, 2022, in the matter of Rittersbacher Sunset, LLC v. Osik Media, LLC, LASC Case No. 22SMUD00094. (Ex. B to RSLs RJN.) Judicial notice of the Court Order is proper pursuant to Evidence Code § 452(d), which authorizes the Court to take judicial notice of court records. 3. Judgment in the matter of Rittersbacher Sunset, LLC v. Osik Media, LLC, LASC Case 19 No. 22SMUD00094. (Ex. C to RSLs RJN.) Judicial notice of the Judgment is proper pursuant to Evid. Code § 452(d), which authorizes the Court to take judicial notice of court records. 4. City of West Hollywood Sunset Boulevard Off-Site Advertising Signage Program 26 Design Excellence Screening Applications, dated November 4, 2019 and August 25, 2020, respectively. (Ex. D to RSLs RJN.) Judicial notice of the Applications is proper pursuant to Evid. Code § 452(c), which authorizes the Court to take judicial notice of Official acts of the legislative, executive, and juridical departments of the United States and any state of the United States. (See Rodas v. Spiegel (2001) 87 Cal.App.4th 2 513, 518 (Official acts include records, reports and orders of administrative agencies.).) Judicial notice is also proper pursuant to Evid. Code § 452(h), which authorizes the Court to take judicial notice of Facts and propositions that are not reasonably subject to dispute and are capable of immediate and accurate determination by resort to sources of reasonably indisputable accuracy. Pursuant to the holding in Del E. Webb Corp v. Structural Materials Co. (1981) 123 Cal.App.3d 593, 7 604-605, the Court may also take judicial notice of the truth of the contents of the Application insofar as they consist of statements made by the party whose pleading is being challenged. 5. March 26, 2021 Sunset Boulevard Off-Site Advertising Signage Program Design Excellence Screening Concept Award. (Ex. E to RSLs RJN.) Judicial notice of the Concept Award is proper pursuant to Evid. Code § 452(c), which authorizes the Court to take judicial notice of Official acts of the legislative, executive, and juridical departments of the United States and of any state of the United States. Judicial notice is also proper pursuant to Evid. Code § 452(h), which authorizes the Court to take judicial notice of Facts and propositions that are not reasonably subject to dispute and are capable of immediate and accurate determination by resort to sources of reasonably indisputable accuracy. 6. City of West Hollywood Sunset Specific Plan and Amendments, dated January 25, 2019. (Ex. F to RSLs RJN.) Judicial notice of the Specific Plan is proper pursuant to Evid. Code § 452(b), which authorizes the Court to take judicial notice of Regulations and legislative enactments issued by or under the authority of the United States or any public entity in the United States. Judicial notice is also proper pursuant to Evid. Code § 452(c), which authorizes the Court to take judicial notice of Official acts of the legislative, executive, and juridical departments of the United States and of any state of the United States. Still further, judicial notice is proper pursuant to Evid. Code § 452(h), which authorizes the Court to take judicial notice of Facts and propositions that are not reasonably subject to dispute and are capable of immediate and accurate determination by resort to sources of reasonably indisputable accuracy. 7. July 9, 1959 Ground Lease. (Ex. A to Osiks RJN.) Judicial notice is proper pursuant to Evid. Code § 452(h), which authorizes the Court to take judicial notice of Facts and propositions that are not reasonably subject to dispute and are capable of immediate and accurate determination by resort to sources of reasonably indisputable accuracy. 8. May 18, 2020 Design Excellence Screening Application. (Ex. B to Osiks RJN.) Judicial notice is proper pursuant to Evid. Code § 452(h), which authorizes the Court to take judicial notice of Facts and propositions that are not reasonably subject to dispute and are capable of immediate and accurate determination by resort to sources of reasonably indisputable accuracy. 9. July 11, 2022 Copyright, The Digital Billboard No. VA 2-326-025. (Ex. D to Osiks RJN.) Judicial notice is proper pursuant to Evid. Code § 452(h), which authorizes the Court to take judicial notice of Facts and propositions that are not reasonably subject to dispute and are capable of immediate and accurate determination by resort to sources of reasonably indisputable accuracy. 10. October 13, 2023 Order re Plaintiffs and Defendants cross-motions for partial summary judgment in New Tradition Media LLC v. Rittersbacher Sunset LLC, Case No. 2:22-cv-08670-WLH-AS. (Ex. F to Osiks RJN.) Judicial notice of the Court Order is proper pursuant to Evidence Code § 452(d), which authorizes the Court to take judicial notice of court records. The Court declines to take judicial notice of the following: August 29, 2023 RSLs Third Amended Complaint. (Ex. E to Osiks RJN.) RSLs demurrer to Osiks Third Amended Cross-Complaint. (Ex. A to Osiks 2d RJN.) Judicial notice is unnecessary for documents previously filed in this action. [A]ll that is necessary is to call the courts attention to such papers. (Weil & Brown, Cal. Practice Guide: Civil Procedure Before Trial (The Rutter Group 2016) ¶ 9:53.1a.) LEGAL STANDARD¿ [A] demurrer tests the legal sufficiency of the allegations in a complaint. (Lewis v. Safeway, Inc. (2015) 235 Cal.App.4th 385, 388.) A demurrer can be used only to challenge defects that appear on the face of the pleading under attack or from matters outside the pleading that are judicially noticeable. (See Donabedian v. Mercury Ins. Co. (2004) 116 Cal.App.4th 968, 994 (in ruling on a demurrer, a court may not consider declarations, matters not subject to judicial notice, or documents not accepted for the truth of their contents).) For purposes of ruling on a demurrer, all facts pleaded in a complaint are assumed to be true, but the reviewing court does not assume the truth of conclusions of law. (Aubry v. Tri-City Hosp. Dist. (1992) 2 Cal.4th 962, 967.) Leave to amend must be allowed where there is a reasonable possibility of successful amendment. (See Goodman v. Kennedy (1976) 18 Cal.3d 335, 349 (court shall not sustain a demurrer without leave to amend if there is any reasonable possibility that the defect can be cured by amendment); Kong v. City of Hawaiian Gardens Redevelopment Agency (2002) 108 Cal.App.4th 1028, 1037 (A demurrer should not be sustained without leave to amend if the complaint, liberally construed, can state a cause of action under any theory or if there is a reasonable possibility the defect can be cured by amendment.).) The burden is on the complainant to show the Court that a pleading can be amended successfully. (Blank v. Kirwan (1985) 39 Cal.3d 311, 318.) MEET AND CONFER Code Civ. Proc. § 430.41 requires that before the filing of a demurrer the moving party shall meet and confer in person or by telephone with the party who filed the pleading that is subject to demurrer for the purpose of determining whether an agreement can be reached that would resolve the objections to be raised in the demurrer. (Code Civ. Proc. § 430.41(a).) The parties are to meet and confer at least five days before the date the responsive pleading is due. (Code Civ. Proc. § 430.41(a)(2).) Thereafter, the moving party shall file and serve a declaration detailing their meet and confer efforts. (Code Civ. Proc. § 430.41(a)(3).) RSL submits the Declaration of Eric Marcus, which shows the parties had a telephonic meet and confer on June 17, 2024, which is not five days before the motion was filed on June 21, 2024. Notwithstanding, the Court cannot overrule a demurrer based on an insufficient meet and confer. (Code Civ. Proc. § 430.41(a)(3).) OVERSIZE BRIEF RSLs reply in support of its demurrer exceeds the page limits for a reply brief. The limit is 10 pages, and RSLs reply is 11 pages. The Court has discretion to¿disregard RSLs oversize brief. An¿oversize brief is treated the same as a late-filed brief. (Cal. R. Ct. 3.1113(g).) The Court has discretion to¿disregard late-filed papers and therefore also has discretion to consider or¿disregard oversize briefs. (See¿Cal. R. Ct. 3.1300(d).) The Court exercises its discretion to disregard the reply. Additionally, Osik filed objections to the reply on the ground it purportedly raises new arguments. Given the Court is not considering the reply, it will also decline to consider Osiks objections to the reply and its related Request for Judicial Notice, and RSLs response thereto. ANALYSIS Restitution/Unjust Enrichment RSL argues that Osiks claim for restitution/unjust enrichment fails because there is no such cause of action in California. In fact, this Court has ruled twice previously that unjust enrichment is not a cause of action. In response, Osik argues that California cases have recognized a cause of action for such relief in quasi-contract cases. (Opp. at 6, citing Munoz v. Macmillan (2011) 195 Cal.App.4th 648, 661 and Rutherford Holdings LLC v. Plaza Del Rey (2014) 223 Cal.App.4th 221, 231.) However, even accepting Osiks argument, Osik has not alleged there was a quasi- or implied contract between it and RSL. (TAXC ¶¶ 26-32.) Accordingly, the Court sustains the demurrer to Osiks unjust enrichment claim. Slander of Title RSL argues that Osiks claim for slander of title fails because the alleged statements by RSL were true and privileged and because Osik has failed to allege pecuniary harm. The Court agrees that there is no falsity and declines to consider other grounds raised for dismissing the slander of title claim. Slander or disparagement of title occurs when a person, without a privilege to do so, publishes a false statement that disparages title to property and causes the owner thereof some special pecuniary loss or damage. (Sumner Hill Homeowners Assn., Inc. v. Rio Mesa Holdings, LLC (2012) 205 Cal. App. 4th 999, 1030.) The property may be real or personal, tangible or intangible. (Gudger v. Manton (1943) 21 Cal.2d 537, 541 disapproved in part on other grounds, Albertson v. Raboff (1956) 46 Cal.2d 375.) The elements of slander of title are (1) a publication, (2) without privilege or justification, (3) falsity, and (4) direct pecuniary loss. (Sumner Hill, 205 Cal.App.4th at 1030.) The TAXC fails to allege the falsity of any statement. The only affirmative statement on the part of RSL alleged in the TAXC is that it might be possible to generate income from the operation of a static and/or digital billboard at the Subject Property. (TAXC ¶ 18.) This statement is indisputedly true. Osiks claim is not that RSL made a false statement; rather its claim is that Osik failed to say Osik owned the static billboard structure. This is insufficient. A false or misleading statement (1) must specifically refer to the plaintiffs product or business, and (2) must clearly derogate that product or business. (Hartford Casualty Ins. Co. v. Swift Distribution Inc. (2014) 59 Cal.4th 277, 291-292.) Because the Court concludes Osik has not alleged falsity, it declines to consider other grounds for a demurrer to Osiks claim for slander of title. Intentional Interference Claim RSL argues that Osiks interference claim fails because it has not alleged an existing economic relationship with New Buyer. The Court agrees. The elements of a claim for intentional inference with prospective economic advantage are (1) an economic relationship between the plaintiff and some third party, with the probability of future economic benefit to the plaintiff; (2) the defendants knowledge of the relationship; (3) intentional acts on the part of the defendant designed to disrupt the relationship; (4) actual disruption of the relationship; and (5) economic harm to the plaintiff proximately caused by the acts of the defendant. (Korea Supply Co. v. Lockheed Martin Corp. (2003) 29 Cal.4th 1134, 1153.) The tort presupposes that the economic or business relationship existed at the time of the defendants allegedly tortious acts lest liability be imposed for actually and intentionally disrupting a relationship which has yet to arise. (Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc. v. American Asphalt South, Inc. (2017) 2 Cal.5th 505, 512, 518.) Here, Osik has failed to allege the existence of any economic relationship between it and any third party, nor any probability that it was engaged in any relationship likely to lead to an economic benefit as pertains to the Subject Property. (Sole Energy Co. v. Petrominerals Corp. (2005) 128 Cal.App.4th 212, 243 (finding no pre-existing economic relationship when possibility of stock purchase had just begun in earnest).) In fact, by the plain language of the TAXC, Osik never held an economic relationship with any potential buyer. Osik is alleging nothing more than a speculative hope that a potentially beneficial relationship would arise based on the outcome of a sale that had not been consummated at the time of the conduct alleged. (See Roy Allan, 2 Cal.5th at 517-518 (a party cannot rely on the outcome of later events to prove interference with an existing economic relationship).) Insofar as the crux of Osiks TAXC is RSLs alleged conduct that resulted in parties choosing not to enter into an economic relationship with Osik, Osiks interference claim necessarily fails. (Korea Supply Co., 29 Cal.4th at p. 1159.) Accordingly, the Court sustains the demurrer to the interference claim. Unclean Hands RSL argues that Osiks claims are barred by unclean hands. Given the Court has dismissed all the claims on other grounds, the Court declines to consider this additional basis for sustaining the demurrer. Conclusion For the foregoing reasons, the Court SUSTAINS RSLs demurrer with 20 days leave to amend. IT IS SO ORDERED. DATED: August 21, 2024 ___________________________ Edward B. Moreton, Jr. Judge of the Superior Court

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Sol Selection, LLC vs. All persons unknown

Aug 25, 2024 |23CV-0203591

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