Tentative ruling in department 58 on Sep. 26, 2023 in Los Angeles County, CA - Case no: xxxxx567

Case Number: 22STCV34567 Hearing Date: September 26, 2023 Dept: 58 Judge Bruce G. Iwasaki
Department 58

Hearing Date:
September 26, 2023
Case Name:
Jackson v. Amaru Entertainment, Inc.
Case No.:
22STCV34567
Matter:
Demurrer with Motion to Strike

Moving Party: Defendant Amaru Entertainment Inc.
Responding Party:
Plaintiffs Capucine Jackson and Klock Work Entertainment, Inc.

Tentative Ruling: The Demurrer to the first and second causes of action is sustained without leave to amend in part and overruled in part, and the demurrer to third cause of action is sustained without leave to amend. The Motion to Strike is denied.

This action arises over a dispute over entitlement to the distribution of certain music royalties.

Plaintiff Capucine Jackson (Jackson) is the widow and successor-in-interest to music producer Johnny Jackson a/k/a Johnny J (Johnny J) who passed away in 2008. Johnny J pr….....