Tentative ruling in department 40 on Jun. 08, 2022 in Los Angeles County, CA - Case no: xxxxx376

Case Number: 20STCV18376 Hearing Date: June 8, 2022 Dept: 40 MOVING PARTY:
Plaintiffs Krista Marie Li and Raymond Li.

Plaintiffs Krista Marie Li and Raymond Li (Plaintiffs) brought this action against the named Defendants, alleging that the Plaintiffs were sold a home subject to a property tax assessment that was not disclosed during escrow, leading to damages.
The Defendants against whom this suit was brought include the seller of the home (Defendants/Cross-Defendants MEK Acquisitions, LLC and its Managing Member Kenneth Berry) and State of California and Los Angeles County entities that either provided the loan that created the undisclosed property tax assessment or required and/or collected the payment the assessment derived therefrom.
Since bringing this action, Plaintiffs have obtained satisfaction for their damages by leveraging the title insurance policy they obtained during their purchase of the home.
As a result, Plaintiffs now bring this Moti….....