Courts determining whether a court has exclusive concurrent jurisdiction apply an expansive subject matter test which considers whether the two actions arise from the same transaction. Plant Insulation Co. v. Fireboard Corp. (1990) 224 Cal.App.3d 781, 789. Additionally, a notice of related cases does not have estoppel effect. Code of Civ. DENIED. Proc. *******0918, Plaintiffs Ex Parte Application for Appointment of Receiver. C4D~5}5?&R o*@RA?CJ$^S[sn 1ka8Yg/{Q~=Lx(:s>M\7?W Kt Beginning in 2016, a series of lawsuits were filed concerning a 56-story condominium tower, colloquially referred to as "San Francisco's Leaning Tower," which has vertically moved more than 16 . While the motion is not well taken, defendant has not shown it was brought to harass or unnecessarily delay. CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARADVERTISER.COM. ] Mycogen Corp. v. Monsanto Co. (2002) 28 Cal.4th 888, 891. Traffic, ITS, and Transportation Planning. 'Leaning tower of South Padre' to be torn down - Chron 0000001976 00000 n When a party properly requests affirmative relief by demurrer or answer or by motion to dismiss, stay or transfer on the grounds of exclusive concurrent jurisdiction, the second court loses jurisdiction over the subject matter and cannot issue rulings on the merits. Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA), et al. 0000005000 00000 n The podium of the building was a large parking garage with the homes beginning at 55 feet (17m) above sea level. The remaining causes of action are not based on the alleged scheme but on defendants failure to indemnify plaintiff as required under the purchase agreements. endstream endobj 37 0 obj <>stream ;128.7 (g). Finally, plaintiff argues defendant wrongfully designated Omar Spahi as Windsors PMQ and made false representations in interrogatory responses. 0000010694 00000 n The court sustained to the extent the HOA sought relief for Spahis alleged sham sales but overruled to the extent the action sought to enforce indemnification provisions in the sale agreements. GRANTED, contingent on service on the State Bar. Punitive damages may not be granted in an action based on breach of contract, even if the defendants breach was willful or fraudulent. Crogan v. Metz (1956) 47 Cal.2d 398, 405. SMart (Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow) Last weeks column was Part 1. Regarding the demurrer, the primary right doctrine at issue in that ruling is distinct from the exclusive concurrent jurisdiction doctrine at issue here. 1. The . ] Cal. This place is a mess and we are so greatful that our escrow never closed. Nonetheless, they arise out of the same subject matter purchase agreements entered by Spahis alleged alter egos and seek the same damages the costs incurred by the HOA in defending against the US Bank litigation. . Spahi v. Superior Court of Los Angeles County et al. . Preliminary evaluation showed that the tower's core had sunk 14 to 16 inches (360 to 410mm), while the attached parking lot had shifted less than half that distance. 2021-06-25, California Courts Of Appeal | Other | He straight out explained to us that the above was the reason that we were not getting approved. 0000137496 00000 n In contrast to condominium owners who own a particular unit, cooperative building owners own a share in the Ocean Towers has 300 units, but voting power is allotted by square footage, and a formula that takes into account ocean views and sale price. Pier supports in the shifting clay more than 100 feet (30m) underground began buckling, stressing beams and columns, causing cracking, spalling, and breaking, eventually causing the building to lean towards the northwest corner, cracking the wall of the adjacent garage, which abuts the tower. Falk v. Childrens Hospital Los Angeles (2015) 237 Cal.App.4th 1454, 1469 fn. http://texasgeotechnicalengineer.blogspot.com/2010/01/ocean-tower-implosion-photos.html, https://www.fiverr.com/seoservice35/make-390-dofollow-backlinks-manually-blog-comments-low-obl. Proc. Defendants argue Spahi was not a party to the purchase agreements. As an alternative reason for dismissal, Stone argued that his statements were priviliged because they litigation or were protected communications between parties who share an "interest" in an It was nicknamed "Faulty Towers" and "The Leaning Tower of South Padre Island". at 788. Ocean Tower SPI was an unfinished, 31-story condominium in South Padre Island, Cameron County, Texas, United States, that was imploded when it was deemed unsafe to remain standing. hUQo0+=0N8RtHkhxHL!AI?M e]SYV;by@Q0?>xU RxL)PNp%pWJdynE)0Z0}r*:*yV(b E(0MP4-E^IvldN~ R-9;RMs~7_qZ*- %`o0l8or Welcome to the website of the Digital Media Law Project. The matter at hand is whether or not Ocean Towers had the right to pay attorney fees to protect its board of directors. In 2019, Ocean Towers HOA became the sole plaintiff in the 2015 action. The HOA alleges it has paid millions of dollars in litigation initiated against it by US Bank because of these sales and seeks indemnification from Spahi and his alter egos. This action involves plaintiffs contractual rights, while the 2015 action concerns plaintiffs right to be free from fraudulent/disloyal conduct by directors. He argues a significant risk of contradictory rulings in the two actions and that a stay will not conflict with the courts prior demurrer ruling because the demurrer ruling was based on the primary right doctrine, whereas this motion seeks to apply the broader exclusive concurrent jurisdiction doctrine. The purchase agreements contained indemnification provisions, under which buyers would indemnify the HOA. ClassifiedsDirectoryAboutContactAdvertise, Prestige property at 201 Ocean Ave. has completed three years of litigation. Did that happen? In 2015 Ocean Towers Housing Corporation (HOA) shareholder Michael Reach filed a derivative complaint, case no. Palisades News. The Domits' company received approximately $3.5 million from the settlement. Code of Civ. "That $11 million has never been accounted for," one resident told us. ;128.7(c) provides that sanctions shall be limited to what is sufficient to deter repetition of the conduct or comparable conduct by others. 0000003831 00000 n Zachary however was later dismissed from the lawsuit. Both surviving causes of action arise out of an alleged contract breach. Plaintiffs Motion for Sanctions against Windsor Housing, Inc. This action will be stayed pending the outcome of the original action. In 2008 construction was halted when large cracks were observed in parking garage walls and in beams in the hi-rise. GRANTED. Plaintiff argues the primary right in the 2015 action is the HOAs right to be governed by a board that fulfills its fiduciary duties, while the 2019 action involves the boards right to enforce its written agreements with Spahi. Code of Civ. . ge9O^Vr|9o+tE@sDkth%U&8ViY?=eI(ekTj17Z78]/b,?u:N}(kaYC9fh31]2zg()M Published March 2, 2018. To read this as a knowing misrepresentation under ;128.7 would require a narrow, counterintuitive reading. The HOA could seek to enforce the purchase agreements, even if plaintiff did not allege defendants misused their positions as HOA directors. The purchase agreements contained indemnification provisions, under which buyers would agree to indemnify the HOA against lender lawsuits arising out of the liens. 0000144111 00000 n The appeals court affirmed the ruling on essentially the same grounds. A dispute between two members of the Board of Directors of Santa Monica's only co-op, may put the prestigious property into receivership on Wednesday. Proc. Code of Civ. Ocean Tower - Wikipedia Case Number: *******0918 Hearing Date: March 12, 2020 Dept: P. Plaintiff HOA alleges defendant Spahi used his position as the HOAs controlling director to engineer sham sale agreements under which the HOA sold units to Spahi and his alter egos for less than market value. The complaint does not state when defendants allegedly repudiated their obligation to indemnify. another department of the same court to interfere with the exercise of the power of the department to which the proceeding has been so assigned[. NOTE: The information and commentary contained in this database entry are based on court filings and other informational sources that may contain unproven allegations made by the parties. Disabled Veterans Still Homeless After VA Opens New Housing, Police Investigate Assault at Santa Monica Restaurant, Suspect Still at Large, Mayor Karen Bass Releases Statement Regarding The Death of Former Mayor Richard Riordan, Councilmember Traci Park Advises Westside Residents To Tune In To Budget And Finance Meetings On Proposed Budget For The City, Los Angeles Delays Spending Most of the Funds Raised by Mansion Tax Until Legal Challenges Are Resolved. The current action alleges Spahi is responsible for paying any judgment that may be awarded against the HOA arising from his alter egos purchase of the units, due to the purchase agreements indemnification provisions. 0000006977 00000 n Declaration - DECLARATION OF HERBERT NACION RE: PAYMENT AND SUBMISSION OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION TO STATE BAR OF CA, Minute Order - MINUTE ORDER (CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE; DEFENDANT JOHN SPAHI'S DEMURRER -), Reply - JOHN SPAHIS REPLY MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF DEMURRER TO PLAINTIFFS FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT, Reply - DEFENDANT JOHN SPAHIS REPLY IN SUPPORT OF HIS REQUEST FOR JUDICAL NOTICE, Request for Judicial Notice - DEFENDANT JOHN SPAHIS SECOND REQUEST FOR JUDICAL NOTICE IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS JOHN SPAHIS DEMURRER TO THE FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT, Reply - JOHN SPAHIS REPLY MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO STRIKE THE PUNITIVE DAMAGES CLAIM FROM THE FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT, Objection - OBJECTION TO DEFENDANT JOHN SPAHI'S REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE FILED IN SUPPORT OF DEMURRER TO FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT, Opposition - OPPOSITION OF PLAINTIFF OCEAN TOWERS HOUSING TO SPAHI'S DEMURRER TO THE FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT, Opposition - OPPOSITION OF PLAINTIFF OCEAN TOWERS HOUSING TO SPAHI'S MOTION TO STRIKE PUNITIVE CLAIM FROM FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT, Response - RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF OCEAN TOWERS HOUSING CORPORATION'S EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR AN ORDER CONTINUING HEARING DATE), Ex Parte Application - EX PARTE APPLICATION OF PLAINTIFF OCEAN TOWERS HOUSING CORPORATION'S FOR AN ORDER CONTINUING HEARING DATE ON JOHN SPAHI'S DEMURRER AND MOTION TO STRIKE REGARDING THE FIRST AMEND, Cases involving other agreements or torts not classified elsewhere, 190, 1190, 2190, 3190, 4190, 4194, 5190, 5196. The same panel also concluded that settlement had not changed Millennium Tower's capability of resisting major earthquakes and the upgrade will increase that capability. It appears that a settlement was reached. Omar Spahi, who owns units in Ocean Towers near the intersection of Ocean Avenue and San Vicente Boulevard filed a lawsuit in 2010 against Isen Investments, Inc., alleging the firm had manipulated the market of his luxury apartments by defaming him. Plaintiffs argument is unavailing, and Dept. Ocean Towers apartments is at the North end of Palisades Park, one of the world's finest urban locations for an apartment building. Additionally, Spahi argues the statute of limitations bars the first and third causes of action. In 2015, an HOA shareholder filed a derivative complaint against Spahi and his alleged alter egos and co-conspirators. https://www.fiverr.com/seoservice35/make-390-dofollow-backlinks-manually-blog-comments-low-obl. According to the ruling, representatives of Isen Investments allegedly began defaming Spahi and conspiring to deflate the value of his real estate holdings after Spahi had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in December 2009. The Miami-based developer, led by president and CEO Edgardo Defortuna, built the 51-story beachfront tower at 17121 Collins Ave. as part . Relief Based on Rescission; 2. In November 2008. Plaintiff argues the two actions involve different primary rights. As a result, Spahi claimed loss of rental income and an inability to sell one of his units for $2.2 million. When two superior courts have concurrent jurisdiction over the subject matter and all parties involved in litigation, the first to assume jurisdiction has exclusive and continuing jurisdiction over the subject matter and all parties until all necessarily related matters have been resolved. If you are interested, please contact us for more details. A motion for sanctions brought for an improper purpose shall itself be subject to a motion for sanctions. Cal. O of this court, alleging John Spahi engaged in a scheme to fraudulently transfer title of various units in the complex to himself through sales to alter egos. Due to popular demand the Berkman Klein Center is keeping the website online, but. Case Number: *******0918 Hearing Date: July 31, 2020 Dept: P, Ocean Towers Housing Corporation v. Seif Ascar et al., Case No. 0000009967 00000 n The court also found that the litigation privilege didn't apply because both Stone and his comments were unrelated to the other Ocean Towers lawsuit. it is beyond the jurisdictional authority of. VS JOHN SPAHI, ET AL. O of this court, alleging John Spahi engaged in a scheme to fraudulently transfer title of various units in the complex to himself through sales to alter egos. ] Cal. Cause Of Action: 28 U.S.C. Defendants argue plaintiff was aware of defendants alleged fraudulent scheme by May 2015 at the latest. Thus, Spahi argues, the cases are necessarily related, and the concurrent jurisdiction rule applies. 0000008359 00000 n 0000007695 00000 n The DMLP was a project of the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society from 2007 to 2014. The lawsuit alleges that Spahi, who now owns a controlling interest and 40 units in the property, misappropriated $11 million out of $50 million FEMA paid Ocean Towers to make repairs after the 1994 Northridge earthquake.". OCEAN TOWERS HOUSING CORPORATION VS SEIF ASCAR AS THE TRUSTEE OF THE WINDSOR PROPERTY TRUST, ET AL. The second two causes of action are based on a primary right not involved in the 2015 action. ;128.7. Code of Civ. 0000007669 00000 n Plaintiff characterizes this as an improper third bite at the apple and argues exclusive concurrent jurisdiction cannot apply because both lawsuits were filed within the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Ingos Kevin Bludsos New Barbecue Location Will Be 1.5 Miles Away From the Pier. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. Construction activity ceased immediately because of the public safety risk and potential for partial collapse. . his wife, Maria. Also alleged: the firm stated the units owned by Spahi and his family were about to be auctioned off in bankruptcy court. Plaintiff Ocean Towers Corporation (HOA) argues the nominal owners defaulted on their indemnity obligations and seeks appointment of a receiver to preserve its collateral namely, the units and their rents. HomeClassifiedsDirectoryAboutContactAdvertise. %PDF-1.5 % But if you're a newcomer to our beautiful island you need to know that it is illegal to wear a necktie on South Padre Island. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Hotel Casa del Mar with your friends and Dos Hombres Mezcal! I can hypothesize, maybe Raba's engineer(s) thought the piles would be 100% skin friction piles but over-estimated the skin friction developed? Beginning in 2016, a series of lawsuits were filed concerning a 56-story condominium tower, colloquially referred to as "San Francisco's Leaning Tower," which has vertically moved more than 16 inches and is tilting as much as 20 inches. Code of Civ. The court recognized that Stone might have qualified for the privilege if he had made his statements in a letter to another interested party, but it determined that posting a statement on the Internet does not prove the required intent to reach a specific interested party. LEONARD LUDOVICO VS OCEAN TOWERS HOUSING CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION. Defendant seeks to stay this action, arguing the 2015 action seeks to recover litigation fees and expenses incurred in the bank lawsuits, while the instant action seeks contractual indemnification of the same fees and expenses. Id. Laura S. Lehman v. Transbay Joint Powers Authority, et al., No. Finally, one place to get all the court documents we need. Judicial Foreclosure; Filed by Ocean Towers Housing Corporation (Plaintiff); Ocean Towers Housing Corporation (Plaintiff), Notice of Case Reassignment and Order for Plaintiff to Give Notice; Filed by Clerk, Civil Case Cover Sheet; Filed by Ocean Towers Housing Corporation (Plaintiff), Complaint; Filed by Ocean Towers Housing Corporation (Plaintiff), Summons (on Complaint); Filed by Ocean Towers Housing Corporation (Plaintiff), Notice of Case Assignment - Unlimited Civil Case; Filed by Clerk, Notice of Case Management Conference; Filed by Clerk. I'm happy to . In May 2019 the HOA filed this complaint (the current action), alleging Spahi used alter egos to purchase several units (the same units at issue in the original action) from the HOA at prices far lower than their appraised value. 0000230961 00000 n Further, Spahi alleged the firm advertised he never returned the security deposits to anyone who rents one of his units, failed to pay the secured loans on each unit, was solicited by the banks as a fraud, and did not pay homeowner association fees. The fact that the parties in two actions are different does not preclude application of the rule if the two actions share a subject matter. The judge is Judge Lisa Hart Cole, not Marian Kohl. Plaintiff seeks to enforce those indemnification provisions and recover legal fees. The Superior Court denied the motion, finding that the statement constituted defamation per se and that there was evidence suggesting Stone's statements were false. Owners of more than 200 units filed individual actions and a putative class action was filed on behalf of the remaining unit owners. The original action was converted to a direct action by the HOA in 2019. Defendant seeks sanctions against plaintiff, arguing this motion was brought for an improper purpose. If the conditions for exclusive concurrent jurisdiction exist, the issuance of a stay order is a matter of right. People ex rel Garamendi v. American Autoplan, Inc. (1993) 20 Cal.App.4th 760, 772. No punitive damages may be recovered even if the facts alleged complaint amount to fraud. Judicial Foreclosure; Filed by Ocean Towers Housing Corporation (Plaintiff); Ocean Towers Housing Corporation (Plaintiff), DocketNotice of Case Reassignment and Order for Plaintiff to Give Notice; Filed by Clerk, DocketCivil Case Cover Sheet; Filed by Ocean Towers Housing Corporation (Plaintiff), DocketComplaint; Filed by Ocean Towers Housing Corporation (Plaintiff), DocketSummons (on Complaint); Filed by Ocean Towers Housing Corporation (Plaintiff), DocketNotice of Case Assignment - Unlimited Civil Case; Filed by Clerk, DocketNotice of Case Management Conference; Filed by Clerk, Case Number: *******0918 Hearing Date: August 07, 2020 Dept: P, Ocean Towers Housing Corporation v. Seif Ascar et al. They reassured them "Your unit will be delivered, and the building will be stronger and safer than ever", stating that completion of the construction would be delayed by "6 to 9 months". ocean tower lawsuit outcome. I remember when I started blogging a few months ago; I would put in a lot of effort into writing good quality articles, post them on my blog and somehow expect the comments to start pouring in. The litigation is still on-going and the matter has not been adjudicated fully yet. ;128.7 by stating in its answer answering Defendant denies that Plaintiff has or will sustain any damage or loss by reason of any act or omission of this answering Defendant, or its agent, employees, servants, officers, directors, shareholders, representatives or otherwise. Plaintiff argues this constitutes a representation that defendant has employees . DUE TO THE ONGOING COVID-19 PANDEMIC, PARTIES AND COUNSEL ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO AVOID IN-PERSON APPEARANCES AND TO APPEAR REMOTELY. Tree of Life Memorial In Palisades Park Celebrates Life of Marissa Rubin, Wife of Jerry Rubin. FEMA is the US government's Federal Emergency Management agency. Spahi demurs to plaintiffs three causes of action, arguing the claims alleged must have been brought in the 2015 lawsuit due to the primary right doctrine. assigned for hearing and determination to one department of the superior court by the presiding judge . Rel Garamendi v. American Autoplan, Inc. (1993) 20 Cal.App.4th 760, 774. RABA-KISTNER CONSULTANTS, INC. v. OCEAN TOWER, L. P. AND ANTUN T. DOMIT 0000305624 00000 n The Ocean Tower project was developed by Coastal Constructors Southwest Ventures, a subsidiary of Zachry Construction. 0000043094 00000 n In August 2009, while the divorce remained pending, the Ocean Tower Lawsuit settled. Defendant Spahi cites to Glade v. Glade, where an action was stayed pending the resolution of a prior action within the same superior court involving the same claims. Description. [10] At 9am on December 13, 2009, the building was imploded by Controlled Demolition, Inc. By the time it fell the building weighed 55,000 short tons (50,000t) and is reported to be the tallest and largest reinforced concrete structure ever imploded. 05/15/2009 - According to the case summary (search "BC359619"), the case was dismissed by the plaintiff without prejudice. In 2018, a receiver was appointed to operate the HOA, and Spahi was removed as a board member. Spahi argues new allegations in the 5AC mandate this case be stayed under the rule of exclusive concurrent jurisdiction. *******0918. LA COURT CONNECT IS NOW AVAILABLE. Joe Orlando was his henchman. By continuing to use this website, you agree to UniCourts General Disclaimer, Terms of Service, Los Angeles County Superior Courts | Property | Ocean Tower Settlement and Implosion - Blogger She continued the hearing to June 27 and recommended that the two parties, John Spahi and Michael Reach, attempt to settle their dispute. These easy peasy blog commenting tips will drive mad traffic to your blog. By Zach Armstrong The Shore Hotel, a James Heaps Worked at the UCLA Student Health Center and UCLA Medical Center Where Women Have Alleged He Assaulted Them. Eric Uller Allegedly Abused Young Boys Over a Multi-Decade Period Starting in the Late 1980s. Ct. San Francisco Cty., Cal. {MCS}, Subscribe to our content! This action is stayed pending the outcome of the 2015 action. Paragraph 2 of the complaint does not violate ;128.7, even if plaintiff proved Bainbridge has no agents, employees, servants, officers, directors or shareholders. The proclamation read 'The very . The hi-rise included a 4-level parking garage immediately adjacent and connected to it. And anyone who challenges him is immediately sued," she said.". This is not well-taken. Defendant claims the primary issue in the ongoing 2015 lawsuit is the HOAs right to be free from injury caused by Spahis alleged scheme to purchase units at a discount. We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. Once the columns had been fully braced, then garage beams would be cut away and the foundation would be repaired. The use of expandable clay, which compresses when weight is applied to it, compounded the issue and allowed the parking garage to remain relatively unsettled compared to the tower itself. In 2006 construction began on the 31-story condo building known at the "Ocean Tower" . Ocean Towers Lawsuit Permitted To Go Forward: - SM Mirror DEAN ZANDER VS OCEAN TOWERS HOUSING CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, ET AL. 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Though the developers initially vowed to fix the problem, studies discovered that repairs would have been too expensive, and plans for its demolition were announced in September 2009. Stone claimed that the company did this despite statements that it lacked sufficient funds to engage in "much needed building repairs.". Type: Other Statutes Personal Injury: Health Care/Pharmaceutical Personal Injury Product Liability. The HOA moves for an order striking Windsors answer and entering default. This litigation, involving a signature project in San Francisco with a number of well-known unit owners, including former 49ers' quarterback Joe Montana, was featured on a segment on 60 Minutes and heavily covered by local and national print and broadcast media. A $125 million lawsuit over the failed . BC359619 (Superior Ct.); B198657 (Appellate). Copyright 2007-22 Digital Media Law Project and respective authors. 0000074857 00000 n Plaintiff argues the rule only applies when different superior courts have jurisdiction over the cases in question. Ocean Tower condominium was expected to be the highest structure of luxury living in the Rio Grande but instead dubbed the leaning tower of South Padre because parts of it have sunk almost 16 inches, cracking beams and columns. 8. Defendant Spahi filed the motion to stay, which is granted, per the courts prior tentative. She did not make any such comments about misappropriation of funds. 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Although the facts of the case are not disclosed and difficult to obtain, the lawsuit does reveal that the exploratory borings were no deeper than 100 feet, and the design pile depth was 95 feet in the final construction drawings. officers, directors, shareholders, when Windsor knew it had none.