united states bankruptcy court central district of...

United States Bankruptcy CourtCentral District of California

Judge Sandra Klein, PresidingCourtroom 1575 Calendar

Los Angeles

Wednesday, June 24, 2020 1575 Hearing Room

8:30 AMVincent J. Reyes2:20-14764 Chapter 11

#1.00 Hrg re motion in individual case for order imposing a stay or continuing the automaticstay

9Docket

6/24/20Telephonic appearances required. Because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building and United States Courthouse is closed through 6/30/20. See 5/28/20 Third Amended Order of the Chief Judge of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California 20-02. https://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/sites/cacb/files/documents/general-orders/3rd%20Amended%20GO20-02.pdf

All appearances on this matter must be made telephonically. You must contact Court Call at (866) 582-6878 at least thirty minutes before the hearing time to schedule a telephonic appearance. Court Call is offering free access for pro se parties and discounted charges for attorneys through June 30, 2020.

Tentative Ruling:

Party Information

Debtor(s):

Vincent J. Reyes Represented ByJonathan J. Lo

Movant(s):

Vincent J. Reyes Represented ByJonathan J. Lo

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8:30 AMIsrael Guerrero Santiago2:20-14352 Chapter 7

#2.00 Motion for relief from stay

SANTANDER CONSUMER USA INC.vsDEBTOR

ECF [pers. prop.] Sheryl Ith, atty/movant

9Docket

6/24/20The motion is granted under 11 U.S.C. § 362(d)(1) and 11 U.S.C. § 362(d)(2). The 14-day stay provided by FRBP 4001(a)(3) is waived. No timely opposition was filed. Pursuant to LBR 9021-1(b)(1)(B), movant must serve and lodge a proposed order via LOU within 7 days of the hearing. Appearances waived.

Because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building and United States Courthouse is closed through 6/30/20. See5/28/20 Third Amended Order of the Chief Judge of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California 20-02. https://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/sites/cacb/files/documents/general-orders/3rd%20Amended%20GO20-02.pdf

All appearances on this matter must be made telephonically. If you wish to have your matter heard by Judge Klein despite the tentative ruling, you must contact Court Call at (866) 582-6878 at least thirty minutes before the hearing time to schedule a telephonic appearance. Court Call is offering free access for pro se parties and discounted charges for attorneys through June 30, 2020. You must also notify opposing counsel that you will be appearing on the matter at least 30 minutes before the hearing. If you wish to submit on the tentative ruling you do not need to do anything further (i.e., it is not necessary to contact chambers).

Tentative Ruling:

Party Information

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8:30 AMIsrael Guerrero SantiagoCONT... Chapter 7

Debtor(s):

Israel Guerrero Santiago Represented BySteven Ibarra

Movant(s):

Santander Consumer USA Inc. as Represented BySheryl K Ith

Trustee(s):

John J Menchaca (TR) Pro Se

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8:30 AMGary Zaghikian and Karine Zaghikian2:19-10445 Chapter 13


VW CREDIT LEASING, LTD.vsDEBTORS

ECF [pers. prop.] Austin Nagel, atty/movant

31Docket

6/24/20The motion is granted under 11 U.S.C. § 362(d)(1). The 14-day stay provided by FRBP 4001(a)(3) is waived. No timely opposition was filed. Pursuant to LBR 9021-1(b)(1)(B), movant must serve and lodge a proposed order via LOU within 7 days of the hearing. Appearances waived.



Tentative Ruling:

Party Information

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8:30 AMGary Zaghikian and Karine ZaghikianCONT... Chapter 13

Debtor(s):

Gary Zaghikian Represented BySteven L Bryson

Joint Debtor(s):

Karine Zaghikian Represented BySteven L Bryson

Movant(s):

VW Credit Leasing, Ltd. Represented ByAustin P Nagel

Trustee(s):

Kathy A Dockery (TR) Pro Se

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8:30 AMJose Alirio Molina and Marta Alicia Molina2:16-17270 Chapter 13

#4.00 Motion for relief from stay APO ENT. 6/16/20

U.S. BANK, N.A. vsDEBTORS

ECF [real prop.] Nancy Lee, atty/movant

fr. 6-3-20

31Docket

6/24/20The motion for relief from stay was resolved by stipulation of the parties per order of the Court entered on 6/16/20. Appearances waived.



Tentative Ruling:

Party Information

Debtor(s):

Jose Alirio Molina Represented ByHeather J Canning

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8:30 AMJose Alirio Molina and Marta Alicia MolinaCONT... Chapter 13

Joint Debtor(s):

Marta Alicia Molina Represented ByHeather J Canning

Movant(s):

U.S. Bank National Association, as Represented ByJoseph C DelmotteNancy L Lee

Trustee(s):


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8:30 AMGloria Elizabeth Diaz2:16-25566 Chapter 13


U.S. BANK, N.A.vsDEBTOR

ECF [real prop.] Jacky Wang, atty/movant

fr. 5-6-20

62Docket



Because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building and United States Courthouse is closed through 6/1/20. See 4/14/20 Order of the Chief Judge of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California 20-02. https://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/sites/cacb/files/documents/general-orders/SecondAmendedGO-20-02.pdf

All appearances on this matter must be made telephonically. If you wish to have your matter heard by Judge Klein despite the tentative ruling, you must contact Court Call at (866) 582-6878 at least thirty minutes before the hearing time to schedule a telephonic appearance. Court Call is offering free access for pro se parties and discounted charges for attorneys through June 30,

Tentative Ruling:

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8:30 AMGloria Elizabeth DiazCONT... Chapter 13

2020. You must also notify opposing counsel that you will be appearing on the matter at least 30 minutes before the hearing. If you wish to submit on the tentative ruling you do not need to do anything further (i.e., it is not necessary to contact chambers).

Party Information

Debtor(s):

Gloria Elizabeth Diaz Represented ByCynthia Grande

Movant(s):

U.S. Bank National Association, as Represented ByJoseph C DelmotteAngie M MarthJacky Wang

Trustee(s):


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8:30 AMHarold Steven Harris, Jr.2:17-16618 Chapter 13


US BANK TRUST, N.A. vsDEBTOR

ECF [real prop.] Lemuel Jaquez, atty/movant

fr. 2-5-20, 4-1, 5-6,

35Docket



5/6/20Telephonic appearances required. Because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building and United States Courthouse is closed through 6/1/20. See 4/14/20 Order of the Chief Judge of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California 20-02. https://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/sites/cacb/files/documents/general-orders/SecondAmendedGO-20-02.pdf

Tentative Ruling:

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8:30 AMHarold Steven Harris, Jr.CONT... Chapter 13


4/1/20Telephonic appearances required. Because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building and United States Courthouse is closed through 5/1/20. See 3/19/20 Order of the Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California 20-042. https://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/sites/cacb/files/documents/general-orders/USDC-Order-20-042.pdf All appearances on this matter must be made telephonically.

2/5/20The motion is granted under 11 U.S.C. § 362(d)(1). The request that the co-debtor stay be lifted is granted. The 14-day stay provided by FRBP 4001(a)(3) is waived. Pursuant to LBR 9021-1(b)(1)(B), movant must serve and lodge a proposed order via LOU within 7 days of the hearing. Appearances waived.

No timely opposition was filed. Accordingly, no court appearance by the movant is required. Should an opposing party file a late opposition or appear at the hearing, the Court will determine whether a further hearing is required and movant will be so notified.

Party Information

Debtor(s):

Harold Steven Harris Jr. Represented ByNicholas M Wajda

Movant(s):

U.S. Bank Trust National Represented ByD Anthony SottileLemuel Bryant JaquezKristin A Zilberstein

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8:30 AMHarold Steven Harris, Jr.CONT... Chapter 13

Trustee(s):


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8:30 AMKamran A Souresrafil2:18-13816 Chapter 13



ECF [real prop.] Joseph Delmotte, atty/movant

fr. 4-29-20

72Docket



4/29/20The motion is granted under 11 U.S.C. § 362(d)(1). The request that the co-debtor stay be lifted is granted. The 14-day stay provided by FRBP 4001(a)(3) is waived. No timely opposition was filed. Pursuant to LBR 9021-1(b)(1)(B), movant must serve and lodge a proposed order via LOU within 7 days of the hearing. Appearances waived.

Because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Edward R. Roybal Federal

Tentative Ruling:

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8:30 AMKamran A SouresrafilCONT... Chapter 13

Building and United States Courthouse is closed through 6/1/20. See 4/14/20 Order of the Chief Judge of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California 20-02. https://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/sites/cacb/files/documents/general-orders/SecondAmendedGO-20-02.pdf


Party Information

Debtor(s):

Kamran A Souresrafil Represented ByAli R Nader

Movant(s):

U.S. Bank Trust National Represented ByMerdaud JafarniaJoseph C Delmotte

Trustee(s):


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8:30 AMKamran A Souresrafil2:18-13816 Chapter 13




72Docket

6/24/20This matter is duplicative of matter #7. Appearances required.

Tentative Ruling:

Party Information

Debtor(s):

Kamran A Souresrafil Represented ByAli R Nader

Movant(s):

U.S. Bank Trust National Represented ByMerdaud JafarniaJoseph C Delmotte

Trustee(s):


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8:30 AMElena Maria Enciso2:18-18470 Chapter 13


IMPAC MORTGAGE CORP.vsDEBTOR

ECF [real prop.] Erin McCartney, atty/movant

fr. 2-26-20, 4-1, 5-20,

24Docket




4/1/20Telephonic appearances required. Because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building and United States Courthouse is closed through 5/1/20. See 3/19/20 Order of the Chief Judge of the U.S.

Tentative Ruling:

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8:30 AMElena Maria EncisoCONT... Chapter 13

District Court for the Central District of California 20-042. https://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/sites/cacb/files/documents/general-orders/USDC-Order-20-042.pdf All appearances on this matter must be made telephonically.

2/26/20Appearances required.

Party Information

Debtor(s):

Elena Maria Enciso Represented ByD Justin Harelik

Movant(s):

IMPAC Mortgage Corp. Represented ByErin M McCartney

Trustee(s):


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8:30 AMAimee Nichole Sandoval2:18-24725 Chapter 13


LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLCvsDEBTOR

ECF [real prop.] Caren Castle, atty/movant

fr. 4-15-20, 5-27,

25Docket




Tentative Ruling:

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8:30 AMAimee Nichole SandovalCONT... Chapter 13


4/15/20Telephonic appearances required. Because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building and United States Courthouse is closed through 5/1/20. See 3/19/20 Order of the Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California 20-042. https://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/sites/cacb/files/documents/general-orders/USDC-Order-20-042.pdf

All appearances on this matter must be made telephonically. You must contact Court Call at (866) 582-6878 at least thirty minutes before the hearing time to schedule a telephonic appearance. Court Call is offering free access for pro se parties and discounted charges for attorneys through April 30, 2020.

Party Information

Debtor(s):

Aimee Nichole Sandoval Represented ByHale Andrew Antico

Movant(s):

Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC Represented ByDaniel K FujimotoKinnera BhoopalCaren J Castle

Trustee(s):


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8:30 AMJudy McCann2:19-10140 Chapter 13

#11.00 Motion for relief from stay VOL. DISM. OF MTN. FILED 6/1/20


ECF [real prop.] Cassandra Richey, atty/movant

45Docket

6/24/20The motion for relief from the automatic stay was voluntarily dismissed on 6/1/20. Docket #49. Appearances waived.

Tentative Ruling:

Party Information

Debtor(s):

Judy McCann Represented ByThomas B Ure

Movant(s):

U.S. Bank National Association Represented ByCassandra J Richey

Trustee(s):


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8:30 AMJohn Siwek2:19-13028 Chapter 13



ECF [real prop.] Kristen Martinez, atty/movant

fr. 6-3-20

52Docket




All appearances on this matter must be made telephonically. If you wish to have your matter heard by Judge Klein despite the tentative ruling, you must contact Court Call at (866) 582-6878 at least thirty minutes before the hearing time to schedule a telephonic appearance. Court Call is offering free access

Tentative Ruling:

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8:30 AMJohn SiwekCONT... Chapter 13

for pro se parties and discounted charges for attorneys through June 30, 2020. You must also notify opposing counsel that you will be appearing on the matter at least 30 minutes before the hearing. If you wish to submit on the tentative ruling you do not need to do anything further (i.e., it is not necessary to contact chambers).

Party Information

Debtor(s):

John Siwek Represented BySunjay Bhatia

Movant(s):

U.S. Bank National Association, as Represented ByKirsten Martinez

Trustee(s):


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8:30 AMGloria Gomez2:19-15845 Chapter 13


PHH MORTGAGE CO.vsDEBTOR


fr. 5-13-20

33Docket




Because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Edward R. Roybal Federal

Tentative Ruling:

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8:30 AMGloria GomezCONT... Chapter 13

Building and United States Courthouse is closed through 6/1/20. See 4/14/20 Order of the Chief Judge of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California 20-02. https://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/sites/cacb/files/documents/general-orders/SecondAmendedGO-20-02.pdf


Party Information

Debtor(s):

Gloria Gomez Represented ByScott Kosner

Movant(s):

PHH Mortgage Co Represented ByJoseph C Delmotte

Trustee(s):


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8:30 AMKristi Alvarez2:19-16311 Chapter 13


US BANK, N.A.vsDEBTOR

ECF [real prop.] Sean Ferry, atty/movant

fr. 4-22-20

44Docket




Because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building and United States Courthouse is closed through 5/1/20. See 3/19/20

Tentative Ruling:

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8:30 AMKristi AlvarezCONT... Chapter 13

Order of the Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California 20-042. https://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/sites/cacb/files/documents/general-orders/USDC-Order-20-042.pdf

All appearances on this matter must be made telephonically. If you wish to have your matter heard by Judge Klein despite the tentative ruling, you must contact Court Call at (866) 582-6878 at least thirty minutes before the hearing time to schedule a telephonic appearance. Court Call is offering free access for pro se parties and discounted charges for attorneys through April 30, 2020. You must also notify opposing counsel that you will be appearing on the matter at least 30 minutes before the hearing. If you wish to submit on the tentative ruling you do not need to do anything further (i.e., it is not necessary to contact chambers).

Party Information

Debtor(s):

Kristi Alvarez Represented ByW. Derek May

Movant(s):

U.S. Bank National Association Represented ByEric P EncisoSean C Ferry

Trustee(s):


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8:30 AMKristi Alvarez2:19-16311 Chapter 13

#15.00 Motion for relief from stay APO FILED 6/12/20

JPMC SPECIALTY MORTGAGE LLCvsDEBTOR

ECF [real prop.] Joseph Delmotte, atty movant

fr. 3-11-20, 5-6,

41Docket




3/11/20The motion is granted under 11 U.S.C. § 362(d)(1). The 14-day stay provided by FRBP 4001(a)(3) is waived. Pursuant to LBR 9021-1(b)(1)(B), movant must serve and lodge a proposed order via LOU within 7 days of the hearing.

Tentative Ruling:

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8:30 AMKristi AlvarezCONT... Chapter 13

Appearances waived.

No timely opposition was filed. Accordingly, no court appearance by the movant is required. Should an opposing party file a late opposition or appear at the hearing, the Court will determine whether a further hearing is required and movant will be so notified.

Party Information

Debtor(s):

Kristi Alvarez Represented ByW. Derek May

Movant(s):

JPMC Specialty Mortgage LLC Represented ByJoseph C Delmotte

Trustee(s):


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8:30 AMJonathan Colombo and Anne Martina Frederick-Colombo2:19-16347 Chapter 13


DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST CO.vsDEBTORS

ECF [real prop.] Sean Ferry, atty/movant

fr. 5-13-20

48Docket




Tentative Ruling:

Party Information

Debtor(s):

Jonathan Colombo Represented ByMichael Jones

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8:30 AMJonathan Colombo and Anne Martina Frederick-ColomboCONT... Chapter 13

Sara Tidd

Joint Debtor(s):

Anne Martina Frederick-Colombo Represented ByMichael JonesSara Tidd

Movant(s):

Deutsche Bank National Trust Represented BySean C Ferry

Trustee(s):


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8:30 AMMary Shupleck2:20-10441 Chapter 13


GOOD DEEDS, INC., etc.vsDEBTOR

ECF [real prop.] Kathrine Walker, atty/movant.

44Docket



Tentative Ruling:

Party Information

Debtor(s):

Mary Shupleck Represented ByDouglas A Crowder

Movant(s):

Good Deeds, Inc., Trustee Trust Represented ByKatherine S Walker

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8:30 AMMary ShupleckCONT... Chapter 13

Trustee(s):


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9:00 AMLonnie Todd Moore2:16-12889 Chapter 7

#18.00 Hrg re objection to claim #7 filed byclaimant James MacDonald. in the amount of $ 2,304,148.00

182Docket



Tentative Ruling:

Party Information

Debtor(s):

Lonnie Todd Moore Represented ByKhachik Akhkashian

Trustee(s):

Elissa Miller (TR) Represented ByJessica VogelAsa S HamiDavid J Richardson

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9:00 AMOralee Pittman2:18-15813 Chapter 7

#19.00 Hrg re motion for denial of discharge pursuant to 11 U.S.C §727(a)(8

40Docket

6/24/20No oppositions having been filed, and good cause appearing, the "Motion for Denial of Discharge Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. [Section] 727(a)(8)" Docket #40, filed by the United States Trustee (UST) is granted. Pursuant to LBR 9021-1(b), the UST must lodge and serve a proposed order via LOU within seven days of the hearing. Appearances waived.



Tentative Ruling:

Party Information

Debtor(s):

Oralee Pittman Represented ByJennifer Ann Aragon - SUSPENDED -Sanaz S Bereliani

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9:00 AMOralee PittmanCONT... Chapter 7

Movant(s):

United States Trustee (LA) Represented ByKenneth G Lau

Trustee(s):

Brad D Krasnoff (TR) Pro Se

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9:00 AMChristopher Woodrow2:19-12753 Chapter 7

#20.00 Hrg re motion for reconsideration, or in the alternative, to set hearing on motion to dismiss adversary proceeding

80Docket

6/24/20This matter is continued to 7/1/20 to be heard with the "Motion for Stay Pending Appeal of May 29, 2020 Amended Order Granting Relief from Automatic Stay." Docket #96. Appearances waived.



Tentative Ruling:

Party Information

Debtor(s):

Christopher Woodrow Represented ByLeslie A CohenDamion Robinson

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9:00 AMChristopher WoodrowCONT... Chapter 7

Movant(s):

Christopher Woodrow Represented ByLeslie A CohenDamion Robinson

Trustee(s):

Jason M Rund (TR) Pro Se

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9:00 AMCURIOUS APPAREL2:19-24531 Chapter 7

#21.00 Hrg re motion to terminate exclusivity

80Docket

6/24/20On 5/27/20, the Court entered an "Order Denying A Plus Fabric, Inc.'s Motion to Convert Case to Chapter 11." Docket #89. This matter is moot. Appearances waived.

Tentative Ruling:

Party Information

Debtor(s):

CURIOUS APPAREL Represented ByJaenam J Coe

Movant(s):

A Plus Fabric, Inc. Represented ByLeib M LernerDouglas Harris

Trustee(s):

Sam S Leslie (TR) Represented ByDavid SerorJorge A GaitanJessica L Bagdanov

Brutzkus Gubner

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9:00 AMS & J Apparel, Inc.2:19-24572 Chapter 7

#22.00 Status conference re involuntary bankruptcy case

fr. 1-15-20, 2-26,

1Docket





Tentative Ruling:

Party Information

Debtor(s):

S & J Apparel, Inc. Pro Se

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9:00 AMRosaen De La Cruz Gamboa and Vicher Alcaraz Leyva2:19-24736 Chapter 7

#23.00 Hrg re debtor's motion to convert case from Chapter 7 to 13

26Docket



Tentative Ruling:

Party Information

Debtor(s):

Rosaen De La Cruz Gamboa Represented ByRaymond Perez

Joint Debtor(s):

Vicher Alcaraz Leyva Represented ByRaymond Perez

Movant(s):

Rosaen De La Cruz Gamboa Represented ByRaymond Perez

Vicher Alcaraz Leyva Represented ByRaymond Perez

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9:00 AMRosaen De La Cruz Gamboa and Vicher Alcaraz LeyvaCONT... Chapter 7

Trustee(s):

Wesley H Avery (TR) Pro Se

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9:00 AMWilliam C Molenkamp2:19-12900 Chapter 7

Pereyda v. Molenkamp et alAdv#: 2:19-01179

#24.00 Status conference re complaint to VOL. DISM. OF AP FILED 6/8/20

determine dischargeability of a debt and objection todischarge of debtor

fr. 9-4-19, 11-13, 2-12-20, 2-26,

1Docket

6/24/20This adversary proceeding was voluntarily dismissed on 6/8/20. Docket #13. Appearances waived.


2/19/20In response to the Court's 2/12/20 tentative ruling, William Molenkamp contacted court staff indicating that he was unavailable for a continued status conference on 2/19/20. This matter is continued to 2/26/20 at 9:00 a.m. Appearances waived.

2/12/20This matter is continued to 2/19/20 at 9:00 a.m. Appearances waived.

Hearings will not be held on 2/12/20 at 9:00 a.m. If you wish to have your matter continued to a different date and time than 2/19/20 at 9:00 a.m., you must contact Judge Klein's law clerk at (213) 894-0992 by 9:00 a.m. on 2/12/20. If you wish to have your matter continued to the date and time indicated above, you do not need to do anything further (i.e., it is not necessary to contact chambers).

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9:00 AMWilliam C MolenkampCONT... Chapter 7



Party Information

Debtor(s):

William C Molenkamp Represented ByBarbara J Craig

Defendant(s):

William C Molenkamp Pro Se

Jennifer J Molenkamp Pro Se

Joint Debtor(s):

Jennifer J Molenkamp Represented ByBarbara J Craig

Plaintiff(s):

Marlene Pereyda Pro Se

Trustee(s):

Howard M Ehrenberg (TR) Pro Se

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9:00 AMTonantzin Talavera2:19-10223 Chapter 7

John J. Menchaca, Chapter 7 Trustee of the Bankrup v. Talavera, an Adv#: 2:19-01212

#25.00 Status conference re complaint for: (1-6) avoidance of fraudulent transfer(7) recovery of avoided transfers; (8) a declaratory judgment quieting title to real property(9) imposing of a constructive trust(10) accounting(11) turnover(12) injunctive relief; and(13) denial of discharge

fr. 9-18-19, 12-18, 3-11-20,

1Docket




12/18/19

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9:00 AMTonantzin TalaveraCONT... Chapter 7

Appearances required.


Party Information

Debtor(s):

Tonantzin Talavera Represented BySteven IbarraLeonard Pena

Defendant(s):

Tonantzin Talavera, an individual Represented ByLeonard Pena

Angel Juarez, an individual Pro Se

Plaintiff(s):

John J. Menchaca, Chapter 7 Trustee Represented ByZi Chao LinAdjoa Anim-Appiah

Trustee(s):

John J Menchaca (TR) Represented ByZi Chao Lin

Garrett & Tully

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9:00 AMWayne Gary Samuel2:19-12178 Chapter 7

Singer v. SamuelAdv#: 2:19-01430

#26.00 Status conference re complaint todetermine dischargeability of debt

fr. 12-4-19, 2-26-20,

1Docket





Tentative Ruling:

Party Information

Debtor(s):

Wayne Gary Samuel Represented ByWilliam G Cort

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9:00 AMWayne Gary SamuelCONT... Chapter 7

Defendant(s):Wayne Gary Samuel Represented By

William G Cort

Plaintiff(s):

Ian J. Singer Represented ByEric A Jimenez

Trustee(s):

David M Goodrich (TR) Pro Se

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9:00 AMAlfonso Ugalde-Utreras2:19-17128 Chapter 7

Avery (TR) v. UgaldeAdv#: 2:19-01437

#27.00 Status conference re complaint for: (1) avoidance, preservation, and recovery of intentional fraudulent transfer;(2) avoidance, preservation and recoveryof constructive fraudulent transfer; and(3) turnover of property

fr. 12-18-19, 4-29,

1Docket

6/24/20On 6/4/20, the Court entered an "Order Approving Second Stipulation to Continue Status Conference; and Discovery Cut-Off Date." Docket #16. This matter is continued to 8/19/20 at 9:00 a.m. Appearances waived.

4/29/20On 4/14/20, the Court entered an "Order Approving Stipulation to Continue Status Conference." Docket #13. This matter is continued to 6/24/20 at 9:00 a.m. Appearances waived.


Tentative Ruling:

Party Information

Debtor(s):

Alfonso Ugalde-Utreras Represented ByMichael H Colmenares

Defendant(s):

Alejandro Alfonso Ugalde Represented ByKathleen P March

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9:00 AMAlfonso Ugalde-UtrerasCONT... Chapter 7

Plaintiff(s):

Wesley H. Avery (TR) Represented ByTinho MangChad V Haes

Trustee(s):

Wesley H Avery (TR) Represented ByChad V Haes

Marshack Hays LLPTinho Mang

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9:00 AMRobert W. Bell2:19-19859 Chapter 7

Sacor Financial, Inc. v. Bell et alAdv#: 2:20-01076

#28.00 Status conference re complaint to determinedischargeability of debt and for denial of discharge

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6/24/20This matter is continued to 7/15/20 at 9:00 a.m. to be heard with the "Motion for Default Judgment Under LBR 7055-1." Docket #7. Appearances waived.



Tentative Ruling:

Party Information

Debtor(s):

Robert W. Bell Represented ByDaniel King

Defendant(s):

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9:00 AMRobert W. BellCONT... Chapter 7

Geraldine Marie Bell Pro Se

Joint Debtor(s):

Geraldine Marie Bell Represented ByDaniel King

Plaintiff(s):

Sacor Financial, Inc. Represented ByEddie R Jimenez

Trustee(s):

Edward M Wolkowitz (TR) Represented ByElissa Miller

SulmeyerKupetz, APC

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9:00 AMKareem Eldin Samir Farag2:19-20783 Chapter 13

Valdez et al v. FaragAdv#: 2:19-01509

#29.00 Status conference to determine dischargeability of debt

fr. 2-12-20

1Docket

6/24/20On 2/20/20, the Court entered an "Order to Continue June 24, 2020, Status Conference to Determine Dischargeability of Debt." Docket #9. This matter is continued to 9/10/20 at 9:00 a.m. Appearances waived.

2/12/20Per request of the parties in the "Joint Status Report," Docket #7, this matter is continued to 6/24/20 at 9:00 a.m. Appearances waived.


Tentative Ruling:

Party Information

Debtor(s):

Kareem Eldin Samir Farag Represented ByMichael F Chekian

Defendant(s):

Kareem Eldin Samir Farag Represented ByMichael F Chekian

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9:00 AMKareem Eldin Samir FaragCONT... Chapter 13

Plaintiff(s):Elizabeth Valdez Represented By

Christopher BarryMichael Klitzke

Armando Pacheco Represented ByChristopher BarryMichael Klitzke

Trustee(s):


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9:00 AMBobby Frank Gonzales2:19-22916 Chapter 13

Hallman v. GonzalesAdv#: 2:20-01025

#30.00 Status conference re complaint for non-dischargeability of debt

fr. 4-8-20

1Docket



4/8/20On 3/23/20, the Court issued "Another Summons and Notice of Status Conference in Adversary Proceeding." Docket #6. This status conference is continued to 6/24/20 at 9:00 a.m. Appearances waived.

Tentative Ruling:

Party Information

Debtor(s):

Bobby Frank Gonzales Represented ByRoseann Frazee

Defendant(s):

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9:00 AMBobby Frank GonzalesCONT... Chapter 13

Roseann Frazee

Joint Debtor(s):

Elena Gonzales Represented ByRoseann Frazee

Plaintiff(s):

Randy Hallman Represented BySteven T Lowe

Trustee(s):


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9:00 AMJohn Emil Alle2:13-38801 Chapter 7

Gales, Jr. et al v. AlleAdv#: 2:14-01146

#31.00 Pre-trial conference Re: Remand

fr. s/c 4-29-20

1Docket





Tentative Ruling:

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9:00 AMJohn Emil AlleCONT... Chapter 7



10/16/19This matter is continued to 10/23/19 at 9:00 a.m. Appearances waived.




1/30/19This status conference is continued to 2/20/19 at 9:00 a.m. to be heard on the same date and time as John Alle's "Motion for Order Forcing Plaintiffs to Prove Every Element of Every Cause of Action at Trial . . . ." Appearances waived.




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Party Information

Debtor(s):

John Emil Alle Represented ByRaj T WadhwaniBaruch C CohenDavid Brian Lally

Defendant(s):

John Emil Alle Represented ByBaruch C CohenDavid Brian Lally

Joint Debtor(s):

Mary Reilly Alle Represented ByRaj T WadhwaniBaruch C CohenDavid Brian Lally

Plaintiff(s):

Robert L. Oppenheim Represented BySteven L BrysonJoseph M WelchAnthony J Napolitano

Lois J. Oppenheim Represented BySteven L BrysonJoseph M WelchAnthony J Napolitano

Earl E. Gales Jr. Represented BySteven L BrysonJoseph M WelchAnthony J Napolitano

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Starla Gales Represented BySteven L BrysonJoseph M WelchAnthony J Napolitano

Trustee(s):

Heide Kurtz (TR) Represented ByHoward N Madris

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#32.00 Hrg re plaintiffs' motion in limine to exclude the expert report and expert testimony of defendants computer expert

358Docket



Tentative Ruling:

Party Information

Debtor(s):


Defendant(s):


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Joint Debtor(s):Mary Reilly Alle Represented By

Raj T WadhwaniBaruch C CohenDavid Brian Lally

Movant(s):





Plaintiff(s):



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#33.00 Hrg re plaintiffs' motion to compel payment of plaintiffs' expert witness fees

359Docket



Tentative Ruling:

Party Information

Debtor(s):


Defendant(s):


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#34.00 Hrg re defendants' motion in limine to exclude at trial email dated April 13, 2012

362Docket



Tentative Ruling:

Party Information

Debtor(s):


Defendant(s):


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