On 04/06/2020 VW CREDIT INC , A CORPORATION filed a Contract - Debt Collection lawsuit against IAMMELROSE, LLC, A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. This case was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Courts, Spring Street Courthouse located in Los Angeles, California. The Judge overseeing this case is JAMES E. BLANCARTE. The case status is Pending - Other Pending.
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04/06/2020
Pending - Other Pending
Los Angeles County Superior Courts
Spring Street Courthouse
Los Angeles, California
JAMES E. BLANCARTE
VW CREDIT INC. A CORPORATION
STANLEY DASHONE D. AKA DASHONE STANLEY AN INDIVIDUAL
HELIOS AUTOMOTIVE A CORPORATION
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE A CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY
IAMMELROSE LLC A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
VANLOCHEM MICHAEL D
11/20/2020: Request for Entry of Default / Judgment - Request for Entry of Default / Judgment
11/20/2020: Declaration Pursuant to 585 CCP in Support of Default Judgment - Declaration Pursuant to 585 CCP in Support of Default Judgment
11/20/2020: Request for Entry of Default / Judgment - Request for Entry of Default / Judgment
11/20/2020: Request for Dismissal - Request for Dismissal
11/20/2020: Declaration Pursuant to 585 CCP in Support of Default Judgment - Declaration Pursuant to 585 CCP in Support of Default Judgment
11/30/2020: Notice of Rejection - Application for Default Judgment by Court - Contract or Tort - Notice of Rejection - Application for Default Judgment by Court - Contract or Tort
12/8/2020: Minute Order - Minute Order (APPLICATION OF PLAINTIFF, VS CREDIT INC., FOR WRIT OF POSSESS...)
7/14/2020: Notice of Application and Hearing for Claim and Delivery (CCP 512.030) - Notice of Application and Hearing for Claim and Delivery (CCP 512.030)
7/14/2020: Application for Writ of Possession (Claim and Delivery) - Application for Writ of Possession (Claim and Delivery)
7/14/2020: Application for Writ of Possession (Claim and Delivery) - Application for Writ of Possession (Claim and Delivery)
7/14/2020: Application for Writ of Possession (Claim and Delivery) - Application for Writ of Possession (Claim and Delivery)
7/14/2020: Memorandum of Points & Authorities - Memorandum of Points & Authorities
5/18/2020: Stipulation and Order (name extension) - Stipulation and Order REGARDING WAIVER OF APPEARANCE BY AND OF MONETARY RECOVERY AGAINST DEFENDANT CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
4/20/2020: Proof of Personal Service - Proof of Personal Service
4/6/2020: Complaint - Complaint
4/6/2020: Summons - Summons on Complaint
4/6/2020: Civil Case Cover Sheet - Civil Case Cover Sheet
4/6/2020: Notice of Case Assignment - Limited Civil Case - Notice of Case Assignment - Limited Civil Case
Hearing04/10/2023 at 08:30 AM in Department 25 at 312 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012; Order to Show Cause Re: Failure to File Proof of Service
Hearing10/04/2021 at 08:30 AM in Department 25 at 312 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012; Non-Jury Trial
DocketNotice of Ruling; Filed by: VW Credit Inc., a corporation (Plaintiff)
DocketMinute Order (APPLICATION OF PLAINTIFF, VS CREDIT INC., FOR WRIT OF POSSESS...)
DocketHearing on Application for Writ of Possession (CCP 512.010) scheduled for 12/08/2020 at 09:30 AM in Stanley Mosk Courthouse at Department 82 updated: Result Date to 12/08/2020; Result Type to Held
DocketNotice of Rejection - Application for Default Judgment by Court - Contract or Tort; Filed by:
DocketJudgment Judgment - Rejected; Submitted by: VW Credit Inc., a corporation (Plaintiff); As to: Iammelrose, LLC, a limited liability company (Defendant); Dashone D. Stanley (Defendant); California Department of Motor Vehicle, a California Governmental Agency (Defendant)
DocketJudgment By Default By Court - Rejected; Submitted by: VW Credit Inc., a corporation (Plaintiff); As to: Iammelrose, LLC, a limited liability company (Defendant); Dashone D. Stanley (Defendant); California Department of Motor Vehicle, a California Governmental Agency (Defendant)
DocketRequest for Dismissal; Filed by: VW Credit Inc., a corporation (Plaintiff); As to: Helios Automotive, a corporation (Defendant)
DocketDeclaration Pursuant to 585 CCP in Support of Default Judgment; Filed by: VW Credit Inc., a corporation (Plaintiff)
DocketNotice of Application and Hearing for Claim and Delivery (CCP 512.030); Filed by: VW Credit Inc., a corporation (Plaintiff)
DocketUpdated -- Stipulation and Order REGARDING WAIVER OF APPEARANCE BY AND OF MONETARY RECOVERY AGAINST DEFENDANT CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES: Filed By: California Department of Motor Vehicle, a California Governmental Agency (Defendant); Result: Granted; Result Date: 05/18/2020
DocketProof of Personal Service; Filed by: VW Credit Inc., a corporation (Plaintiff); As to: California Department of Motor Vehicle, a California Governmental Agency (Defendant); Service Date: 04/07/2020; Service Cost: 126.00; Service Cost Waived: No
DocketNon-Jury Trial scheduled for 10/04/2021 at 08:30 AM in Spring Street Courthouse at Department 25
DocketOrder to Show Cause Re: Failure to File Proof of Service scheduled for 04/10/2023 at 08:30 AM in Spring Street Courthouse at Department 25
DocketComplaint; Filed by: VW Credit Inc., a corporation (Plaintiff); As to: Iammelrose, LLC, a limited liability company (Defendant); Dashone D. Stanley (Defendant); Helios Automotive, a corporation (Defendant) et al.
DocketCivil Case Cover Sheet; Filed by: VW Credit Inc., a corporation (Plaintiff); As to: Iammelrose, LLC, a limited liability company (Defendant); Dashone D. Stanley (Defendant); Helios Automotive, a corporation (Defendant) et al.
DocketSummons on Complaint; Issued and Filed by: VW Credit Inc., a corporation (Plaintiff); As to: Iammelrose, LLC, a limited liability company (Defendant); Dashone D. Stanley (Defendant); Helios Automotive, a corporation (Defendant) et al.
DocketNotice of Case Assignment - Limited Civil Case; Filed by: Clerk
DocketCase assigned to Hon. James E. Blancarte in Department 25 Spring Street Courthouse
Case Number: 20STLC03099 Hearing Date: December 08, 2020 Dept: 82
VW Credit Inc.
v.
Iammelrose LLC, et al.,
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Judge Mary Strobel Hearing: December 8, 2020 |
20STLC03099 |
Tentative Decision on Applications for Writ of Possession: DENIED |
Plaintiff Ally Financial, Inc. (“Plaintiff”) seeks a writ of possession against Defendants Iammelrose, LLC, and Dashone D. Stanley (“Defendants”), and the California Department of Motor Vehicles (“DMV”) over the following property: 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, motor vehicle, Vehicle Identification Number 3VWC57BU3KM178828 (“Vehicle”).
Statement of the Case
According to Scott Ellefson, an employee of Plaintiff responsible for collection of the account of Iammelrose, LLC and Dashone Stanley, Defendants entered into an Agreement regarding lease of the Vehicle on or about May 22, 2019. Defendants failed to make payments required by the Agreement starting November 6, 2019. Defendants are in default under the Agreement, and Plaintiff seeks possession of the Vehicle after making demand for Defendants to surrender the Vehicle. (Ellefson Decl. ¶¶ 4-6, Exh. A-B.)
Procedural History
Plaintiff filed its complaint on April 6, 2020. Plaintiff filed its applications for writ of possession on July 14, 2020.
On May 18, 2020, the court entered a stipulation, acceptance of service, and order re: waiver of appearance by and monetary recovery against Defendant California Department of Motor Vehicles.
On July 14, 2020, Plaintiff personally served Defendant Stanley with the summons, complaint, application for writ of possession, and notice of hearing.
On July 27, 2020, Plaintiff sub-served Defendant Iammelrose, LLC with the summons, complaint, application for writ of possession, and notice of hearing.
On November 20, 2020, the court entered Plaintiff’s request for dismissal of Defendant Helios Automotive and Does 1-10.
On November 20, 2020, the court entered defaults of Iammelrose, LLC and Stanley, and also apparently of DMV.
On November 30, 2020, the court rejected Plaintiff’s application for entry of default judgment
No opposition has been received.
Summary of Applicable Law
“Upon the filing of the complaint or at any time thereafter, the plaintiff may apply pursuant to this chapter for a writ of possession by filing a written application for the writ with the court in which the action is brought.” (CCP, § 512.010, subd. (a).)
Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 512.010, subdivision (b), the application must be submitted under oath and include:
(1) A showing of the basis of the plaintiff's claim and that the plaintiff is entitled to possession of the property claimed. If the basis of the plaintiff's claim is a written instrument, a copy of the instrument shall be attached.
(2) A showing that the property is wrongfully detained by the defendant, of the manner in which the defendant came into possession of the property, and, according to the best knowledge, information, and belief of the plaintiff, of the reason for the detention.
(3) A particular description of the property and a statement of its value.
(4) A statement, according to the best knowledge, information, and belief of the plaintiff, of the location of the property and, if the property, or some part of it, is within a private place which may have to be entered to take possession, a showing that there is probable cause to believe that such property is located there.
(5) A statement that the property has not been taken for a tax, assessment, or fine, pursuant to a statute; or seized under an execution against the property of the plaintiff; or, if so seized, that it is by statute exempt from such seizure.
Before the hearing on the Writ of Possession, the defendant must be served with (1) a copy of the summons and complaint; (2) a Notice of Application and Hearing; and (3) a copy of the application and any affidavit in support thereof. (Id., § 512.030.)
“The writ will be issued if the court finds that the plaintiff's claim is probably valid and the other requirements for issuing the writ are established.” (Id., § 512.040, subd. (b).) “A claim has ‘probable validity’ where it is more likely than not that the plaintiff will obtain a judgment against the defendant on that claim.” (Id., § 511.090.)
Prior to the issuance of a writ of possession, the Plaintiff must file an undertaking “in an amount not less than twice the value of the defendant's interest in the property or in a greater amount.” (Id., § 515.010, subd. (a).)
Analysis
1. Notice
Notice is adequate as stated above.
2. Basis of Plaintiff’s Claim
Plaintiff seeks a writ of possession based on its claims for claim and delivery and money due on a contract. Ellefson represents that Plaintiff is the owner of the Agreement pursuant to an assignment. (Ellefson Decl. ¶ 4, Exh. A.) The lease agreement states that the lessor assigned the lease to Plaintiff, apparently on May 22, 2019, when the lease was executed. (Ibid.) Ellefson, an employee of Plaintiff, declares that Defendants Iammelrose, LLC and Stanley failed to make payments owing November 6, 2019, and that Defendants presently owe $23,101.55. (Id. ¶ 5.)
Based on the foregoing, Plaintiff appears to show a probable validity claim against Defendants for breach of the lease agreement. However, Plaintiff has not satisfied other requirements for writ of possession, as analyzed below.
3. Description and Value of Property
Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 512.010, subdivision (b)(3), the application must include a particular description of the property and a statement of its value.
Plaintiff has provided a particular description of the property, by make, model, and VIN number. Plaintiff has also given a statement as to value. (Appl. ¶ 4; Ellefson Decl. ¶¶ 4-9.) Plaintiff therefore satisfies section 512.010, subdivision (b)(3).
5. Statutory Statements
Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 512.010, subdivision (b)(4)-(5), the application must include:
(4) A statement, according to the best knowledge, information, and belief of the plaintiff, of the location of the property and, if the property, or some part of it, is within a private place which may have to be entered to take possession, a showing that there is probable cause to believe that such property is located there.
(5) A statement that the property has not been taken for a tax, assessment, or fine, pursuant to a statute; or seized under an execution against the property of the plaintiff; or, if so seized, that it is by statute exempt from such seizure.
Plaintiff has provided a statement that the property has not been taken for a tax, assessment, or fine, pursuant to statute and has not been seized under an execution against the Plaintiff’s property.
With regard to the location of the vehicle, Ellefson declares: “Prior to the commencement of this action, Defendants Iammelrose, Dashone Stanley, and each of them, transferred the subject vehicle to defendant Body shop to repair/ store the subject vehicle. Plaintiff is informed and believed and thereon alleges that some repairs were made, and that there may be accrued storage fees. Defendants Iammelrose, Dashone Stanley, and each of them, never retrieved the subject vehicle from defendant Body shop.” (Ellefson Decl. ¶ 8.) The “Body Shop” refers to Defendant Helios Automotive, which was dismissed from this action on November 20, 2020.
Ellefson further declares: “The file at Plaintiff reflects that defendant Iammelrose , LLC has its principal place of business at 7353 Melrose Ave., Suite C, Los Angeles, CA 90046. Dashone Stanley resides at 9379 W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212. Defendant Body Shop has its principal place of business at Helios Automotive at 8418 S. Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90003. In reliance upon the information contained in the file and computer system of Plaintiff pertaining to the subject motor vehicle, to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, the current location of the subject motor vehicle is as follows: 7353 Melrose Ave., Suite C, Los Angeles, CA 90046 or 9379 W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212 or 8418 S. Main St., Los Angeles, CA 90003.” (Id. ¶ 15.)
Because the application asks for an order permitting a levying officer to enter the Property and take possession of the Vehicle, Plaintiff must establish “probable cause” to believe that the Vehicle is located at the Property. (See CCP §§ 512.010, subd. (b)(4), 512.080.) Plaintiff has not submitted a declaration of any agents or repossessors that spotted the Vehicle at the stated locations. Furthermore, Ellefson declares that Defendants “Iammelrose, Dashone Stanley, and each of them, never retrieved the subject vehicle from defendant Body shop.” (Ellefson Decl. ¶ 8.) Thus, Plaintiff does not show probable cause to believe the Vehicle is located at the business of Iammelrose or residence of Stanley.
Because Helios Automotive has been dismissed from this action, Plaintiff cannot obtain a writ of possession against Helios Automotive or an order entering private property of Helios Automotive. In addition, because Helios Automotive was dismissed, the court does not analyze Plaintiff’s arguments for obtaining a writ of possession against Helios Automotive, including that Helios “waived its right to a statutory lien” under Civil Code section 3068. (See Mot. 4-5.)
Based on the foregoing, the applications for writ of possession are DENIED.
Request to Take Evidence at Hearing
Plaintiff contends that there is good cause for oral testimony or other evidence at the hearing to show probable cause for the Vehicle’s location. (Points and Authorities 3, citing CCP § 512.050.) The court denies this request. Plaintiff does not show good cause to take oral testimony for the reasons stated above.
Conclusion
The applications are DENIED.