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San Diego Court

California

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Case Information

Filed 2023-07-14
Status All Proceedings Stayed
Type (u)construction Defect
Docket 60 entries
Disposition dismiss

Parties

Plaintiff Barbara Lortscher Co Trustee Of The Lortscher Jd & Ba Living Trust | Carny H Cheng Co Trustee Of The Cheng Family 2022 Living Trust | Cheng Family 2022 Living Trust | Christopher Olsen Co Trustee Of The Como Trust | Como Trust | Gary D Seideman Trustee Of The Seidman Gd Trust | John D Lortscher Co Trustee Of The Lortscher Jd & Ba Living Trust | Kara Cheng Co Trustee Of The Cheng Family 2022 Living Trust
Defendant Black Mountain Ranch Llc | Calatlantic Group Llc Standard Pacific Corporation Inc
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Judge

Hon. Blaine K Bowman

San Diego County (CA)

California

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Docket Entries

  1. Stipulation - Fee Due and Order Re Dismissal of Black Mountain Ranch LLC and Lennar Corporation Filed by Barbara Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust, Calatlantic Group LLC, Christopher Olsen Co-Trustee of the Como Trust, Gary D Seideman Trustee of the Seidman GD Trust, John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust, Kara Cheng Co-Trustee of the Cheng Family 2022 Living Trust, Megan Olsen Co-Trustee of the Como Trust, SPIC DEL SUR LLC Filed By: Defendant SPIC DEL SUR LLC Defendant Calatlantic Group LLC Plaintiff John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust Plaintiff Barbara Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust Plaintiff Gary D Seideman Trustee of the Seidman GD Trust Plaintiff Kara Cheng Co-Trustee of the Cheng Family 2022 Living Trust Plaintiff Christopher Olsen Co-Trustee of the Como Trust Plaintiff Megan Olsen Co-Trustee of the Como Trust
  2. Proof of Service Filed by Calatlantic Group LLC, SPIC DEL SUR LLC Filed By: Defendant Calatlantic Group LLC Defendant SPIC DEL SUR LLC
  3. Notice of Hearing
  4. Proof of Service Filed by SPIC DEL SUR LLC, Standard Pacific Corporation Inc Filed By: Defendant SPIC DEL SUR LLC Defendant Calatlantic Group LLC
  5. Stipulation - Fee Due and Order signed 9/13/2024 Filed by Barbara Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust, John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust, SPIC DEL SUR LLC, Standard Pacific Corporation Inc Filed By: Plaintiff John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust Plaintiff Barbara Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust Defendant SPIC DEL SUR LLC Defendant Calatlantic Group LLC
  6. Proof of Service of Summons Proof of Service of Summons (Proof of Service) Filed By: Plaintiff LORTSCHER LIVING TRUST
  7. Proof of Service of Summons Proof of Service of Summons (Proof of Service) Filed by LORTSCHER LIVING TRUST Filed By: Plaintiff LORTSCHER LIVING TRUST
  8. OSC - Non-Sanction Hearing Date: 7/12/2024 10:30 AM Judicial Officers: BOWMAN, BLAINE K.; Central, C-74 Department: C-74
  9. Minute Order
  10. Declaration/Pleading DECLARATION OF LEVI PLESSET IN ADVANCE OF ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: SANCTIONS Filed By: Plaintiff LORTSCHER LIVING TRUST
  11. Proof of Service of Summons & Complaint - Unnamed Occupants Proof of Service of Summons & Complaint - Unnamed Occupants filed by John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust.; Transaction Number: 22109056 Filed By: Plaintiff John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust
  12. Proof of Service of Summons & Complaint - Unnamed Occupants Proof of Service of Summons & Complaint - Unnamed Occupants filed by John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust.; Transaction Number: 22109056 Filed By: Plaintiff John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust
  13. Proof of Service of Summons & Complaint - Unnamed Occupants Proof of Service of Summons & Complaint - Unnamed Occupants filed by John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust.; Transaction Number: 22109056 Filed By: Plaintiff John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust
  14. Summons (Civil) Original Summons (on First Amended Complaint) filed by John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust.; Transaction Number: 22071679 Filed By: Plaintiff John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust
  15. Proof of Service of 30-day Summons & Complaint Proof of Service of 30-day Summons & Complaint - Personal filed by John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust.; Transaction Number: 22055691 Filed By: Plaintiff John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust Refers To: Defendant SPIC DEL SUR LLC
  16. Case reassigned from Katz,Keri to Bowman,Blaine effective 03/06/2024
  17. Case Management Conference Hearing Date: 3/1/2024 10:30 AM Judicial Officer: KATZ, KERI G. Department: C-74
  18. Order to Show Cause (Non-Sanctions) SD generated.
  19. Notice of Hearing SD generated.
  20. OSC - Non-Sanction scheduled for 07/12/2024 at 10:30AM before Judge Blaine K. Bowman.
  21. Stipulation - Fee Due and Order Re Dismissal of Black Mountain Ranch LLC and Lennar Corporation Filed by Barbara Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust, Calatlantic Group LLC, Christopher Olsen Co-Trustee of the Como Trust, Gary D Seideman Trustee of the Seidman GD Trust, John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust, Kara Cheng Co-Trustee of the Cheng Family 2022 Living Trust, Megan Olsen Co-Trustee of the Como Trust, SPIC DEL SUR LLC Filed By: Defendant SPIC DEL SUR LLC Defendant Plaintiff Plaintiff Plaintiff Plaintiff Plaintiff Plaintiff
  22. Proof of Service Filed by Calatlantic Group LLC, SPIC DEL SUR LLC Filed By: Defendant Calatlantic Group LLC Defendant
  23. Notice of Hearing
  24. Proof of Service Filed by SPIC DEL SUR LLC, Standard Pacific Corporation Inc Filed By: Defendant SPIC DEL SUR LLC Defendant
  25. Stipulation - Fee Due and Order signed 9/13/2024 Filed by Barbara Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust, John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust, SPIC DEL SUR LLC, Standard Pacific Corporation Inc Filed By: Plaintiff John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust Plaintiff Defendant Defendant
  26. Proof of Service of Summons Proof of Service of Summons (Proof of Service) Filed By: Plaintiff LORTSCHER LIVING TRUST
  27. Proof of Service of Summons Proof of Service of Summons (Proof of Service) Filed by LORTSCHER LIVING TRUST Filed By: Plaintiff LORTSCHER LIVING TRUST
  28. Minute Order
  29. Declaration/Pleading DECLARATION OF LEVI PLESSET IN ADVANCE OF ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: SANCTIONS Filed By: Plaintiff LORTSCHER LIVING TRUST
  30. Proof of Service of Summons & Complaint - Unnamed Occupants Proof of Service of Summons & Complaint - Unnamed Occupants filed by John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust.; Transaction Number: 22109056 Filed By: Plaintiff John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust
  31. Proof of Service of Summons & Complaint - Unnamed Occupants Proof of Service of Summons & Complaint - Unnamed Occupants filed by John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust.; Transaction Number: 22109056 Filed By: Plaintiff John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust
  32. Proof of Service of Summons & Complaint - Unnamed Occupants Proof of Service of Summons & Complaint - Unnamed Occupants filed by John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust.; Transaction Number: 22109056 Filed By: Plaintiff John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust
  33. Summons (Civil) Original Summons (on First Amended Complaint) filed by John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust.; Transaction Number: 22071679 Filed By: Plaintiff John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust
  34. Proof of Service of 30-day Summons & Complaint Proof of Service of 30-day Summons & Complaint - Personal filed by John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust.; Transaction Number: 22055691 Filed By: Plaintiff John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust Refers To: Defendant SPIC DEL SUR LLC
  35. Case reassigned from Katz,Keri to Bowman,Blaine effective 03/06/2024
  36. Order to Show Cause (Non-Sanctions) SD generated.
  37. Notice of Hearing SD generated.
  38. OSC - Non-Sanction scheduled for 07/12/2024 at 10:30AM before Judge Blaine K. Bowman.
  39. Minutes finalized for Civil Case Management Conference heard 03/01/2024 10:30:00 AM.
  40. Civil Case Management Conference continued pursuant to Court's motion to 03/01/2024 at 10:30AM before Judge Keri Katz.
  41. Stipulation - Fee Due and Order Re Dismissal of Black Mountain Ranch LLC and Lennar Corporation Filed by Barbara Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust, Calatlantic Group LLC, Christopher Olsen Co-Trustee of the Como Trust, Gary D Seideman Trustee of the Seidman GD Trust, John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust, Kara Cheng Co-Trustee of the Cheng Family 2022 Living Trust, Megan Olsen Co-Trustee of the Como Trust, SPIC DEL SUR LLC Filed By: Defendant SPIC DEL SUR LLC Defendant Plaintiff Plaintiff Plaintiff Plaintiff Plaintiff Plaintiff
  42. Proof of Service Filed by Calatlantic Group LLC, SPIC DEL SUR LLC Filed By: Defendant Calatlantic Group LLC Defendant
  43. Proof of Service Filed by SPIC DEL SUR LLC, Standard Pacific Corporation Inc Filed By: Defendant SPIC DEL SUR LLC Defendant
  44. Stipulation - Fee Due and Order signed 9/13/2024 Filed by Barbara Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust, John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust, SPIC DEL SUR LLC, Standard Pacific Corporation Inc Filed By: Plaintiff John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust Plaintiff Defendant Defendant
  45. Proof of Service of Summons Proof of Service of Summons (Proof of Service) Filed By: Plaintiff LORTSCHER LIVING TRUST
  46. Proof of Service of Summons Proof of Service of Summons (Proof of Service) Filed by LORTSCHER LIVING TRUST Filed By: Plaintiff LORTSCHER LIVING TRUST
  47. Declaration/Pleading DECLARATION OF LEVI PLESSET IN ADVANCE OF ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: SANCTIONS Filed By: Plaintiff LORTSCHER LIVING TRUST
  48. Proof of Service of Summons & Complaint - Unnamed Occupants Proof of Service of Summons & Complaint - Unnamed Occupants filed by John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust.; Transaction Number: 22109056 Filed By: Plaintiff John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust
  49. Proof of Service of Summons & Complaint - Unnamed Occupants Proof of Service of Summons & Complaint - Unnamed Occupants filed by John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust.; Transaction Number: 22109056 Filed By: Plaintiff John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust
  50. Proof of Service of Summons & Complaint - Unnamed Occupants Proof of Service of Summons & Complaint - Unnamed Occupants filed by John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust.; Transaction Number: 22109056 Filed By: Plaintiff John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust
  51. Summons (Civil) Original Summons (on First Amended Complaint) filed by John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust.; Transaction Number: 22071679 Filed By: Plaintiff John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust
  52. Proof of Service of 30-day Summons & Complaint Proof of Service of 30-day Summons & Complaint - Personal filed by John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust.; Transaction Number: 22055691 Filed By: Plaintiff John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust Refers To: Defendant SPIC DEL SUR LLC
  53. Amended Complaint Amended Complaint (First) filed by John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust; Barbara Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust; Gary D Seideman Trustee of the Seidman GD Trust; Carny H Cheng Co-Trustee of the Cheng Family 2022 Living Trust; Kara Cheng Co-Trustee of the Cheng Family 2022 Living Trust; Christopher Olsen Co-Trustee of the Como Trust; Megan Olsen Co-Trustee of the Como Trust.; Transaction Number: 21904130 Filed By: Plaintiff John D Lortscher Co-Trustee of the Lortscher JD & BA Living Trust Plaintiff Plaintiff Plaintiff Plaintiff Plaintiff Plaintiff Refers To: Defendant SPIC DEL SUR LLC Defendant
  54. Civil Complaint Complaint filed by LORTSCHER LIVING TRUST; SEIDEMAN TRUST; COMO TRUST; CHENG FAMILY 2022 LIVING TRUST.; Transaction Number: 21741844 Filed By: Plaintiff LORTSCHER LIVING TRUST Plaintiff Plaintiff Plaintiff Refers To: Defendant LENNAR CORPORATION Defendant Defendant
  55. Civil Case Cover Sheet Civil Case Cover Sheet filed by LORTSCHER LIVING TRUST.; Transaction Number: 21741844 Filed By: Plaintiff LORTSCHER LIVING TRUST Refers To: Defendant BLACK MOUNTAIN RANCH LLC
  56. Summons (Civil) Original Summons filed by LORTSCHER LIVING TRUST.; Transaction Number: 21741844 Filed By: Plaintiff LORTSCHER LIVING TRUST Refers To: Defendant BLACK MOUNTAIN RANCH LLC
  57. Minute Order
  58. Minutes finalized for Civil Case Management Conference heard 03/01/2024 10:30:00 AM.
  59. Minutes finalized for Civil Case Management Conference heard 12/22/2023 09:30:00 AM.
  60. OSC - Non-Sanction Hearing Date: 7/12/2024 10:30 AM Judicial Officers: BOWMAN, BLAINE K.; Central, C-74 Department: C-74

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