LAW OFFICES oF Jack K. Conway Jack K. Conwax 2460 HUNTINGTON DRIVE FAX (626) 285-1526 srronwey Ar Law SAN MARINO. CALIFORNIA 1108-2643, a TELEPHONE (626) 265-4208 RETAINER AGREEMENT sort Acet ab. B77 - B00F The Client, JOSE CASTENADA, hereinafter referred to as Client, by signing this Retainer Agreement, hereby retains JACK K, CONWAY, Attomey At Law, hereinafter lercade! referred to as Attorney, effective January 4, 2008, lient as recover é appea e been misappro: afinar fitution and/or an attorney: who represented Client's mother in a personal injury action filed in the Superior Court of Los Angeles County. Client is involved in a pending legal action that will require that Attorney substitute in place of the present attorney. Client will ad a retainer the sum ‘of $5000.00 for attorney's fees/costs. The retainer shall be credited for time, at the hourly rate of $250.00, utilized by Attorney in performing legal services. Client shall receive Denied statements itemizing the legal services performed and the time and charges for Said services. Any costs to be incurred in excess of $500 will be discussed with Client and Client's approval will be obtained before such costs are incurred. Attorney shail have a lien for fees and advances upon any settlement, judgment and award made or secured by Client or any representative thereof. It is agreed that JACK K. CONWAY has made no guarantees regarding the successful termination of Client's case and all expressions are opinions only. have read and agree otis agreement and hereby acknowledge receipt of a copy reof. DATED: /= 4-2 [HOF pelrermeer lent JOSE CASTENADA EXHIBIT “p” IgllCase SiL/-cv-ULUs>-DI VOCUMeNt 1-1 Pea U/LuL/ Hage dY OF DU WM financial services vette Maa be Caney February 6, 2007 Jose Castaneda 1377 Rutan Way Pasadena, CA 91104 Dear Mr. Castaneda: ‘We appreciate your patience while WM Financial Services’ (WMFS) Compliance Department reviewed your concems noted in your letter dated January 26, 2007. As you know, WMFS has previously provided you with information conceming your inquiry in letters dated December 6, 2006 and January 17, 2007. In your most recent letter, you ate seeking answers to several questions related to Ms. Castaneda’s account. ‘As the registered owner, Ms, Castaneda is responsible for managing her WMFS ‘account. A Financial Consultant assigned to a client’s account can make investment recommendations but is not authorized to do anything on the account without the account owner’s authorization, ‘As you know, the February 2000 steternent from WMFS indicates that $36,636.25 was credited to bank account no. 0877-000800450-2. However, this is the only amount <——— from the sale proceeds that we can verify was sent to a bank account. at tame. RR REN rer Further, we are unable to address who at the bank is allowed to take instructions to transfer money. Please contact a representative at Washington Mutual Bank to have this question addressed. Additionally, please refer to the investor information section on the NASD website at www.nasd.com to obtain information regarding former Financial Consultant, Christian Holt, Lastly, the $26,636.25 redemption of the WM Flexible Income Portfolio occurred on ‘January 28, 2000 and remained in the account. Any time an investment is sold there is a mandatory three day settlement period before the sale proceeds are made available. The earliest this amount could have been transferred from the account was on February 2, 2000. ‘We appreciate your business and thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. ‘However, we have provided you with all of the information which we have available neaiona ornce P.O. Box 19399 | Irving, California 92623-9399 ‘e 800 888 0055 un www.wmfinancial.com 2g llCase siur-cy-uiu/o-1 VOCUMent 1-1 Pied UTLI/L/ Page DU OF OU to us, We do not believe additional correspondence conceming this matter will be Sincerely, ‘WM Financial Services, Inc. eee David W. Andersen ‘Compliance Specialist 34llAcet # 817-800450-2 se oye alt wee wasnt grea ee GS TeSS | §77- 111 924-6 ited sutyand'd BL ‘Sarsen | f. cvarsemee smn mos / THU LTRs IPO eye Hef i6-23-00 2D). SD BTTAT IAL salpited suNeood Mitt ‘crazaeyenz HEMT NOUSOOLS / TRIN WOUSTNSYE-BOLy PRIDE LOIS canetal aa os i Re) zit AY ABS 2 uw e Te 877-09 5 £ k ze ll sowvse wousoous / ‘Winn wouputusyarsosg —meeLe0L —J0-F21D nied guoyioo'd YL eyaznavecz[El Washington Mutual Bank ACCOUNT TRANSACTION HISTORY ACCOUNT # ACCOUNT NAME PRODUCT 035700006246249, ‘CASTANEDA FELICITAS PLATINUM SAVINGS: ie a ———— CURRENT BALANCE: 30.00 | DATE WITHDRAWALS DEPOSITS _CHECK # __ DESCRIPTION 01/06/2006 $25,026.48 "CLOSE ODA (INTEREST BEARING) ACCOUNT 01/06/2006 98.96 *INTEREST PAYMENT. 12/80/2005 917.52 “INTEREST PAYMENT 12/22/2008 $25,000.00 “TRANSFER DEPOSIT iy Maclarley stolef2sk sql ears] 07/27/2009 16342:37 Page 1 of 1ACCOUNT TRANSACTION HISTORY [washington mutual Bank ACCOUNT # ACCOUNT NAME PRODUCT (087700001719215 CASTANEDA FELIGITAS FREE CHECKING ‘CURRENT BALANCE: 90,00 | ee DATE DePosirs DESCRIPTION 04/03/2008 *CLOSE DDA ACCOUNT 92/90/2008 1871 09/90/2008 1567 (03/20/2006 1569 (03/28/2008 *CUSTOMER WITHDRAWAL 0327/2006, $200.00 2533 NLAKEAVE ALTADENA 0920 G 03/27/2008 $208.64 1220W FOOTHILL AZUSA 025 02/22/2008 #9,904.81 ‘TA OCCIDENTAL LF ANNUITYPAY 87219270042 03/21/2006 -#9.99 VISA-TLG*GREATFN4670263800.285-5003 CT 02/21/2008 40.72 1329 NO. LAKE AVE. PSADENA 0321 S 03/20/2008 “$98.86 VISA-SOUPLANTATION #11 ARCADIA CA 03/20/2008 “428.18 2425 E COLORADO BLVD PASADENA 0318 S 09/07/2008 -#200.00 “CUSTOMER WITHORAWAL 03/01/2008 91,242.28 WASH MUTUAL LOAN PYMT 0704679943 03/01/2008 "$100.00, 1502 03/01/2008 “4200.00 1563 02/27/2008 2,000.00 *cusToMER WITHDRAWAL 02/24/2008 “$100.00 1501 0212/2008 “$9.99 Visa-TL6*GREATFN4670263800.285-5003 CT 02/22/2008 #9,908.81 TA OCCIDENTAL LF ANNUITYPAY 872192T004z 02/21/2008 12.84 ViSA-COCO’S #0861 PASADENA CA 02/21/2008 -#200.00 1045 LOS OSOS VLY AD. LOS OSOS, 0220 02/09/2008 “940.00 1560 02/01/2008 $1,242.28 WASH MUTUAL LOAN PYMT 0704679943 01/80/2008 $100.00 1858 01/30/2008 “649.50 VISA-SOUPLANTATION #8 PASADENA CA 01/20/2008 -#2,000.00 CUSTOMER WITHORAWAL 01/27/2008 $60.00 1589 1/27/2008 -#2000.00 *cusToMen WITHDRAWAL 01/20/2008 7367.01 SEARS PAYMENT. CHECK PYMT 1557 01/25/2008 $140.00 VISA-MICHAEL S SCHWARTZPASADENA CA 0129/2008 $8.99 VISA-TLG*GREATFN4670263800-285-5903 CT 0123/2006 £85.62 VISA-CAMERON'S SEAFOOD PASADENA CA 01/28/2006 $3,908.81 TA OCCIDENTAL LF ANNUTTYPAY 87219270042 1/23/2008 $261.28 1220W FOOTHILL AZUSA 0122'S o1/ie/2006 -95,000,00 1586 1/18/2008 “960.00 1455; o1ster2008 $140.00 1453 01/12/2008 -#3,000,00 asa 1/12/2008 “$5,000.00 *cUsTONER WITHORAWAL 1/12/2008 #10,000.00 =cUsTOMER DEPOSIT 11/2008 -$1,000.00 1480 adil si2im ona ovrarra009 14362310 moet of 5[i Washington Mutual Bank ACCOUNT TRANSACTION HISTORY account # ACCOUNT NAME prooucr DATE WITHDRAWALS DEPOSITS CHECK DESORTION oinia00 asi ae GEDBATHLEEYONDHUIED PASADENA O17 § camuocs susp CCoStaMn MTVORASAL oumezess atta? TE ORANGE GROVE PHGAOA 08 8 ouoaaeee —_zc00.0 “Gastown wMnORAWAC owvsoes eggs ISRCAMEROWS SEAFOOD PASADENA _ cA ovvso0s —“aave70 Toto sau Femano RD BURBANK o108 § oice20e ager MACYS WEST 080 e01SOPASADENA OT08'§ oiizoe 420000 “CUSTOMER WITHORAWAL ouoaisee arenas WASHMTUAL OAM Pr o7oKeToOK8 owmuaons zona v2 ‘easame —-azcoom we tazraees on eaeeenener Meret ong et vances st feos ue pacapaa 122 5 tazaa00s —-eason00 “transren woman vazaao0s —“seoazco “cusrowen wmonans varios oa (ion TasoneaTrM7026900205509 CT fe eros em ssoe scores wre tavawe “sone a3 tanarame “soos we linaaoos “att T320N0. AKEAVE. POADENA 1212 8 venoms ano Tors MONTES BLUOMONTERLLO 12118 raosaaos usr THLONOLACEAVEPSADENA 1208 © tavsiao0s ——_aan00 ISA ALASKA AR O272T9SEATUE A taoaztcs sree MAS CLENT 188 GCKOAVT 18 raoams a SEARS PANMENT” CHECK PMT 107 visomoos —-eoameo va 124m 08021 07/27/2009 14342310[washington Mutual Bank ACCOUNT TRANSACTION HISTORY ACCOUNT # ACCOUNT NAME PRODUCT (087700001718215 CASTANEDA FELICITAS FREE CHECKING ———————— | CURRENT BALANCE: $0.00 | DATE WITHDRAWALS DEPOSITS _CHECK #__ DESCRIPTION 11/29/2008 $1,600.00 1438 11/28/2008 -$100.00 1434 11/25/2005 964.07 \VISA-LAKE AVENUE MEDICAPASADENA CA 11/22/2005 92,280.51 ‘TA OCCIDENTAL LF ANNUITYPAY 872192TOO7Z 11/22/2008 $1,510.87 ‘TA OCCIDENTAL LF ANNUITYPAY 87219270042 11/22/2005 $2,000.00 “CUSTOMER WITHDRAWAL 11/21/2005 “#40,00 1432 11/18/2005 -#20.00 1430 41/17/2005 -$1,000.00 “= CUSTOMER WITHDRAWAL 11/18/2005 $20.00 DELUXE CHECK — CHECK/ACC. 11/14/2008 $25.00 1429 11/14/2005 $58.69, 1329 NO. LAKE AVE. PSADENA 1114 S 11/10/2005 $48.17 475 E ORANGE GROVE PASADENA 1110 S. 11/08/2008 -#8,000.00 1431 11/08/2008 “$53.88 1459 EAST ORANGE GROVE PASADENA 1109 S 11/08/2005 -#10,000.00 1427 11/08/2005 \VISA-CTX*TM98060P 03128945000 IL 11/08/2005 VISA-ALASKA AIR TO27154NASHVILLE TN 111072008 ~82,000.00 1426 11/07/2008 -81,242.23 =CUSTOMER WITHDRAWAL 1107/2008 $1,000.00 “CUSTOMER WITHDRAWAL 11/01/2008 $1,000.00 "CUSTOMER WITHDRAWAL 10/31/2005 -$3,000.00 1425 10/28/2005 “$25.00 142i 10/28/2005 -$100.00 1420 10/28/2005 -8100,00 475 E ORANGE GROVE PASADENA 1028 S. 10/28/2005 $54.92 459 EAST ORANGE GROVE PASADENA 1028 S ql 2r24m (0802 07/27/2009 14:42:10 Page 3 of 3sects SI 100, SUMMONS oS Mere (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTIGE TO DEFENDANT: 0 SOSE8 Ckctaneda, Bvelya Christina Ramirez, Alonso Manuel Castaneda, and Amador Ray Reyes and Does 1-100 ORIGINAL FILED YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTF: AUG 14 2007 ee Tercera LOS ANGELES aay SUPERIOR COURT ‘You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after thie summons and legal papers are served on you to file a writin response at this court and have a ‘copy served on the plalntif, A eter or phone call wil not protact you. Your wrtion responee must bein proper lgal form if you want the ourtto hest your cron. Thore may be a court form that you can use for Your response. You can fad these cour forms and more Information sf the California Courts Online SatsHalp Contr {wor courlafo.c govleafvalp), your county law library, or te courthouse ‘earest you. H'you cannot pay the ling fs, ak the court ork fora fos waiver form. you do Net fle your response On ne, You Fa Toes the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without forther warning from the court. _stomey referral service. Hou cannot afford an atiome, you may be eligible for foe legal legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups atthe Calforia Logal Services Web site (worw.tawhalpcalforiaorg), the Callfomia Courts Online Salt-Help Cantor (wurw.courtinfo.ca.govselfelp), of by contacting your local court or county bar association. Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO desputs de que le entreguen esta citacin y papeleslegales para presentar una respuesta por escrito ‘en este corte y hacar que e entregue uns copie al demandanfe. Una carta o una llamada telefénica nolo protegen. Su respuesta por ‘certo Gene que estar en formato legal correcto al deses que procesen su caso en la corte. Es poste que haya un formutario que usted ‘pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularlos dela corte y més Informacién en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de Callorne (worw.courtnf.ca.govisalfalplespanel), en a Bisiotoca de lees de su condado 0 en la corte que fe quede més cerca. Sino puede pagar coota de pracentacisn, pide al socretario de Ia corte que ed un formularo de exanctin de pago de cuotss. Sino presenta u respuesta «tempo, puede perder ef caso por Incumplinletoy Te corte e podrd quite’ su sueldo, dinero y Bienes sin mas edvertencie. Hay otros requis logales. = ecomendable que lame a un abogedo Inmeditamente. Sino conoce aun abogado, pete Hamar # Wn servicio de remisisn » sbogedes. SI no puede pagar un abogado, es Posie Que Cumpla con oe requitios pare abtener servicios, Iegalesgratallos de un programe de sarviciosleguies si fines de lero, Puede encontrar estos gropos sin fies de wero on of s0 web CaiforiaLagal Services, (wusrlewtelpesitoris.ond, en el Contr de Ayude de as Cortes de Calor, (wens. courtnfo.ca govislnelplespanal) 0 ponkéndese en contacto con Ia corte 0 el colegio de abogados locales. “The name and address ofthe court is: essemmeer, 09 3G05G (Cloambre y creccién de Is cote 63): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 300 East Walnut Street Pasadena, CA 91101 ‘The name, address, and telephone number of plant's attomey, or plaintiff without an attomey, is: (El nombre, la dec6n y el nimero de tolétono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): CHAD T-W PRATT Sr. (Bar # 149746) Phone No. (626) 441-2423 So N cee eee conte CA91103 ELA ond Ave sui na, $. VALENZUEL. DATE Clerk, Deputy fecha) AUG 1 4 2007_JOHN A. CLARKE {Sector eepunty ‘For proof of servos of this summons, use Proof of Service of Sianmons form POSO7O). (Para prueba de entroga de asta cate usa a formularo Proof of Service of Summons, (POS-010)), NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served ae 1. CXC) 2s an individual defendant. 2. [7] as the person sued under the fitiious name of (speciy): 3, [1 on behat of (specify): under: 2]. CCP 416.10 (corporation) cer 416.60 (minor) [1] cP 416.20 (defunct corporation) [=] CCP 416.70 (conservatee) [5 cP 416.40 (association or partnership) [—] CCP 416.90 (authorized person ) oter pei rey Lo poe wae eG Tela Edels eer caainareantieniot shea fe emer SUMMONS ere arancaoraray — MI SHAD EW PRATT Si. (Gate Bar F149748) | SHAD T-W PRATT a Associates Ino = 30N Raymond Ave Penthouse Suite, Pasadens CA 91103 sate ln Cael rpg | ORIGINAL. FELED \sureroon count or carom, coun oF LOX ‘srreeraconess 300 East Walnut Street AUG 14 2007 crvnoar ove 91101 LOS ANGELES sewexinue Northeast ame SUPERIOR COURT Felicitas Castaneda v, Susan Castaneda, etal. CIVIL GASE COVER SHEET ‘Complex Case Designation ea GOIONGS — [1 counter (2) soinder demanded Semanded's | Fed with fret appearance by defendant | *% fexcoeds $25,000) $25,000 orless)| (Cal Rules of Court rule 3.402) | cer THems 1-6 bolow must be completed (see instructions on page 2). [I- Check one box below forthe case ype that best describes this case: Tort ontmct Provisionlly Complex Chil Ligation CT to cz) AT Seach of contactwarany (6) (Cal Rules OF Goatees 34005503) Uninsured motorist 48) 1 ate 3.749 cotections (08) (1 Antrustrtrade regulation (08) ther PUPDIWD (Personal InjuyProperty tre eotesons (09) (5) constucion detect 0) Se eee bexhsrert irerencs coverage (18) 1 nese ort 4) Ty Aesos 0) 1 oter contrac an (1 secures gabon 2) ‘Produc Haity (24) eye, A Environmental Toxic fort (30) Ms malpracce (48) Eminent omaivoverse Insurance clans arcing tom the CO otereveomwn (23) ‘condemnation (14) Shove kate provlonay complex case ‘Non-PUPDAWD (Other) Tort 1 Wrong evicbon (3) types (41) [Ey ines ont bsiess practice (or) LIE Other eal property (25) aaa Seaeaee [1 cova tants (8) Detainee 1 Enforcement ofadgment (20) Defamation (1) ‘Commer (2) eee CE] Fraud (16) J Residertat (32) CO rcoen [) etotoctal property (10) 1 bos 0) omer comptint nt spect above) (2) Professional negigence (2) deat Review sestnoun Caton TS) cmernon PURO tt 25) TEP noot etture (05 een eer [1 reemrcetitemnonrdtsn =] Peale an savant gramencsd FF Pregl eminten 5) i wrtormanaate 02) oon aa (1 otter employment 15) [1 coor ptt ron 35) Z Thisease Lis [XTisnot complex under nie 2.400 of the Calforla Rules of Cou te cae complex, mark be factors requiring exceptional judicial management: 2.2] Large number ofsopartely represented partes o.[_—] Large numberof witnesses [J extensive motion practice rating cffcut or novel e, (} Coordination wth related actions pending in one or mor courts issues that willbe Sme-consung to recolve inoter counts, sates, or counties orin a federal cout (1 Substantial amount of documentary evince ¢. (] Substantial posjudgment jude supersion 2. Remedies sought (teckel that app: [3] monetary b.[5] nonmoncary; dearer or kjunctiverelet «Cx lpunive 4. Number of uses of acion (speci: THREE (3) 5. Thiscase Clis Lx]isnot aciass action sut 6. there ae any known related cases, fe and serve a notice of related term Date: 814-0 F CHAD T-W PRATT Sr. “COPE OR aT NA NOTICE «* Plintif must file this cover sheet with the fist paper filed in the action or proceeding (except small claims cases or cases filed under the Probate Code, Family Code, or Welfare and institutions Code). (Cal. Rules of Cour, rule 3220.) Failure to fle may result irearesons, ** File this cover sheet in addition to any cover sheet required by local court rule. + Hts ease complex undr nie 400 et oy ofthe Cale Rules of Gout, you must sae a copy of his cove shoe nal ctor pares os ecton or procoeing + Urios the a calocton cao under e 2.740 ora. complex case this cover sheet wil be used fe stasical purposes on =a ‘Givi CASE COVER SHEET SES rane oe eae este tomate Calta hcl Cae Re(CM-010 INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO COMPLETE THE COVER SHEET To Panis and ots fing Fst Papers. ou wg 9 pags (rex, amp) n cnn, you mut sees wt yours paper, er Shot conta en pogo 1. Ths nenraton eons hg cera yo ate Ge Tou ost complete tem 1 ough Sone set. Ra You mut check ss trie case ype tat box doscrbes the cas. if te case ts bth a general and» more specie ype of cace Ise in kom 1 sresgtete net tte cane has mulpe calises of acon, check the box tal best indicates the primary cause of acon. To esse you m coping ine shee craropes Otho cove tal belong under eech case ype fm | ae provides below. A over Sheet must be fed ony win your ntl pepe. Fare to fe cover shen wih ho fst pane ed's ci casa may sue pry, Seen Pca hnatone under tot 2:30 and 8220 of he Caleta Fost Cure To Pardes In fle 2740 Golecions Caves. A “otectons case" unde ne 3.740 is defined as an acon for recover of money Coe insu stated fo be crt at ot mre than $2500, excieve of hres and atime’ ee, ang fom a ransacon ‘a pope sf, rtaney was ogre on Ge. Ales cas ees tee aac ekg he oa () amagen, 2 pune, damages) recnaly ot ral propery, () recovery of personal prepay, (8) «phonon wt Stactrnent "The Wovticafon of aca ses fu 5140 colclons case on Bs form rears iat kw be exept fom te goer {Eneor service requirements and case management res, nies a defendant lea respensve plosding. Aras 2740 colecsone case will be subject to the requirements for service and obtaining a judgment in rule 3.740. To Parties in Complex Cases. In complex cases ony, pares mist sso use the Ci Case Cover Shooto desi wheter the Case is complex. pla boeves th cases comlx unr rule 2400 ofthe Calor Rules of Court his mest be inestes by ples te apropate boxes in fms f and 2s plain designates cave as complex the cover chest must be served wih te emblant onal pares tothe acton. A defendant may Se and serve no ltr than te Se off Sst appearance a jnde the Platte designation, «couter-destnaton that he cas ot complexe # te plait has nae no desenaton, a designation ht ‘the-cese be complex, (CASE TYPES AND EXAMPLES Aton conent "iS 2 penonlinhnyP pay Tr of Congecrary 0) ill Teminaon 6) Oter Enploment (15) Oa tea er Oder Note tesa 3¢lS exeerocse cian IVIL CASE COVER SHEET une some Calla tel Comoeiia Felictas Castaneda v. Susan Castaneda, eta. [ | CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET ADDENDUM AND STATEMENT OF LOCATION (CERTIFICATE OF GROUNDS FOR ASSIGNMENT TO COURTHOUSE LOCATION) “Tuas tom ts eruleed pursuant LASC Local Rule 20 in all new civil case filings Inthe Loe Angolee Superior Court Vet, Check te pes of Rearing and inthe estimated Yength of hearing expected fr his case= vuryTRuw? [xX] yes cuassacnon? Clves ummepcaser Clyes nme esrmaren For TRL, Hours O DAYS Item II. Select the correct district and courthouse location (4 steps — If you checked “Limited Case”, skip to Item Ill, Pg. 4): Step 4: After frst completing tre Ci Case Cover Sheet For, find the main cl case cover sheet heading for Your case in the left margin below, and, to the right in Column A, the Civil Case Cover Sheet case type you selected. Step 2: Check one Supetior Court type of action in Colurin B below which best describes the nature of this case. ‘Step 3: In Column C, circle the reason for the court location choice that applies to the type of action you have checked. For any exception to the court location, see Los Angeles Superior Court Local Rule 2.0. [Applicable Reasons for Choosing Courthouse Location (see Column G below) fob ted Gone (Gar eouy, otro Soar Proper) Cameos). 7. neato were pare retes one cane es cane, 5 eee sanctions wl. Pa age gcd, eect at SAS SRR TT. ‘eae Wengesmenee ‘Step 4: Fil in the information requested on page 4 in Item III; complete Item IV._ Sign the declaration. B c Chal case Cover soot | typeof Aton Aepteabn Reson [Se etepete (@heck ony on) Seeatn SAsore ° ‘Autto (22) C1 AT100 Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongitd Death 12,4. | Uninsured Motorist (46) | C1_AT110 Personal IjuryProperty Damage/Wrongful Death ~Urinsured Motorist | 1.,2.4. 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Ee 12 anh EokeeeDsahdGonemenin Naber arpeed_ 2 aT, Wrorapt evn | T azaza Wonghd EWtan Cate 2.08 aa Ase wage Force ae ay” | sense cute @ ZZ A6060 Other Real Property (not eminent domain, landiorditenant, forectosure) aye Unni Dane Cormeri ft go : el rt ge rgd even) 28 Uw Deter Deere tangs we [zo ut cacaaenewemn nt ze hla eter mctoanewe | netca. tm Onieronge ae entroman 05) [1 Avie AaetForne Gm ry ela Hea | [pee pans Opa in ao Ee aaa SHls "] TAS nioBo CASE COVER SHEET ADDENDUI bp nic ng CNIEND STATEMENT OF LOCATION Page 2014 Texlaexis® Asdomoted Coliform Coty Forms LASC Approved 05-06Litigation Judiotal Review Cont'd.) Provisionally Complox Enforcement of Judgment i 3 i sire Felicitas Castaneda v. Susan Castaneda, tal, A B S Chil Case Cover Shoot “Type of Action ‘Applicable Reasons - ‘Category Ho. (Cheek only one) Bee Siop 3 Above |_Caepone ff OEE rt 1D Ao161 Wat-Aarinaave Mandan 2.8 Wt of Mandate D Ast52 Wht-Mandamus on Lnted Cout Case Mater Bt oO 1 A6159Wit- Cor Lined Court Case Review a on A650 Other wit Judicial Review 28 ‘Anti Tade ae Casc0s AntiusyTrede Reguaon 1.2.8 Censtucion Defec(0) |) agoaT_Constucon defect 1.2.8 ia tog Mass as an C8006 Gian inching Mass Tort 4.2.8 Secures gation (26) | C1 M6035 Secures Lagan Case 1.248. “ose Tet ee 6096 Tose TarEndonmentat 1.2.8.8 Irsurance rere Corea 1 As0t4 insurance Coverage/Subrogaton (complex case ony) 1.2.5.8. ‘case ety Ast4t Sister Sate Judgment 2.8 1D Ast00 Abstract of sdoment 2.6 cf dgment Cl Ast07 contestion of sugment (non domesteriatons) 20 a C1 A640. Admins Agency Award (ook unpaid taxes) 20 C1 Ast14 Pettton'Certicate for Enty of Judgment on Unpaid Tax ao 1 Ast12 Omer Enforcement of sudgment Case ata! RIO @7) 1 A8083_ Rackateerng (RICO) Case 44208 1D 8090 ecaratry Reber Only 1.2.8 ‘ner Complaints 1 As040 jee Ret Only (oot domestcherasment 28 ons cree er) C1 A2011 Other Commer Complaint Case (nortan complex) 4.2.8, 42) C1 A800 Ober Gia Comps fnoe adnan conpien) 1.2.8, ar en | Cl asta Pe and Governance Case romp Caper enersip and Corpeata 2.8. Cl 6121 Ct Harassment Gotz Wotpice Harassment i Aat24 ExerDependent Adit Abuse Case eet | C210 xa cent a 1 Ast10_Petton or Change of Name 1 A6170 Pelton for Rose rom Lata Clam Law 1 6100 Omer cv Pein Gots ‘ACI 100 on. 01807) CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET ADDENDUM TASC, ule 20 LASC Approved 03-04 AND STATEMENT OF LOCATION Page 3.0f4 LexisNexis® Automated California Cony Ferm(wes Felictas Castaneda v. Susan Castaneda, etal ie ‘Rem It, Statement of Location: Enter the address of the accident, party's residence or place of business, performanoa, or ‘other circumstance indicated in Item Il., Step 3 on Page 1, as the proper reason for filing in the court location you selected. "REASON: CHECKTTHE NUMBER UNDER COUMNG RSE WHICH APPLES IN THIS CASE D1. 02, 03,04, 05. 6.07.08, 09.040. [1377 Rytan Way [Pasadena Ica 1104 Item IV. Dectaration of Assignment: | dectare under penaly of perjury under the laws ofthe Stato of Calforis that the foregoing le ‘tue and corect and that the above-entited matter Is property filed for assignment to the___Pasadena courthouse inthe Northeast ___ istict ofthe Los Angeles Superior Court (Code Civ, Proc, § 392 et seq., and LASC Local Rule 2.0, ‘subds. (b), (c) and (4). er ON to Mees PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS COMPLETED AND READY TO BE FILED IN ORDER TO PROPERLY COMMENCE YOUR NEW COURT CASE: Original Complaint or Petition, If filing a Complaint, a completed Summons form for issuance by the Clerk, Chil Case Cover Sheet form CM-010. ‘Complete Addendum to Civil Case Cover Sheet form LACIV 108 (Rev. 01/07), LASC Approved 03-04. Payment in ful ofthe fling fee, unless fees have been waived. ‘Signed order appointing the Guardian ad Litem, JC form FL-935, ifthe plaintiff or petitioner is a minor under 18 years of age, or if required by Cour. 7. Additional copies of documents to be conformed by the Clerk. Copies of the cover sheet and this addendum ‘must be served along with the summons and complaint, or other initiating pleading in the case. a4is CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET ADDENDUM TASC, rle20 ‘aGiv 108 ev 17) ION Page 4 of4 LSC Approved 04 AND STATEMENT OF LOCATI ; age totCOMES NOW THE PLAINTIFF, FELICITAS CASTANEDA, a single adult woman to complain and allege as follows: 1. Plaintiff is an adult and single widow of (80 years old) and resident lof Pasadena, CA., 1377 Rutan way , Pasadena, CA., and was doing so at all relevant times'herein, (hereafter the “property” ) Complaint for Damages ee eoret CHAD T-W PRATT, Sr. (SBN: 149746) : CHAD T-W PRATT & Associates, Inc. ORIGINAL FILED 30 N. Raymond Avenue, Penthouse Suite AUG 14 2007 Pasadena, CA 91103 Los AN (626) 441-CHAD SUPER TORRES s : For Plaintiff . SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) Case No.: 27039459 FELICITAS CASTANEDA, ) ‘: ) Plaintiff, ) ) ‘COMPLAINT FOR Vs. > DAMAGES: ) SUSANA CASTANEDA, ) 1. Quiet Title; EVELYN CHRISTINA RAMIREZ, —_) 2. Conversion; ALONSO MANUEL CASTANEDA, ) 3, Fraud. |AMADOR RAY REYES, ) And DOES 1- 1000; ) ) Defendants. ) SHSBES 8B BRRB 2. ‘The legal description of the property is Tract #6546 $ 45 FT of LOT 4 and N 15 of LOT 5. All acts complained of concem the property, and, therefore, this Court is the Court of proper jurisdiction. 3, Defendant, Susana Castaneda is the adult daughter of Plaintiff and resides in Los Osos, CA., 1440 17" Street , Los Osos, CA, 93402, and was doing so at all relevant times herein. 4, Defendant , Evelyn Christina Ramirez, is the adult daughter of Defendant Susana Castaneda and resides in Los Osos, CA., 1440 17" Street , Los Osos, CA, 93402, and was doing so at all relevant times herein. 5. Defendant , Alonso Manuel Castaneda is the adult son of Susana Castaneda and resides in Los Osos, CA., 1440 17" Street , Los Osos, CA, 93402, and was doing so at all relevant times herein. 6. Defendant Amador Ray Reyes is a notary public in Los Angeles County, Comm# 1385951, and was doing so at all relevant times herein. 7. Plaintiff is ignorant of the true names and capacities of the defendants sued herein as DOES 1-1000 inclusive, and therefore, sues {these defendants by such fictitious names. Plaintiff will allege such true names, and capacities when such “ ascertained. als Complaint for Damages 2Car annaeune 8. Atall times herein mentioned, each defendant was the agent, servant, and/or employce of each of the remaining defendants, and was at all times acting within the course and scope of such agency, employment, or servility 9. On or about APRIL 17%, 1998, Plaintiff acquired an ownership interest in 1377 Rutan Way, Pasadena, CA., (hereafter the “property”) along with Gonzalo Castaneda , Martha Castaneda , husband and wife; and Martha Castaneda , a single woman. 10. On or about JANUARY 14*, 2006, Plaintiff allegedly by grant deed for no consideration granted her interest in the property to defendants, Evelyn Christina Ramirez and Alonso Manuel Castaneda. [Exhibit A] 11. Plaintiff unequivocally denies the validity of such grant deed as stated in paragraph 10 above as a complete fraud, sham ; and without legal merit. 12, Defendant, Amador Ray Reyes, notary public , Comm# 1385951, Los Angeles County was the notary public for such sham grant deed and took part in the fraudulent transaction. 13. Plaintiff has asked that the defendants set aside the grant deed of JANUARY 14%, 2006, and return the property to her without success. Complaint for Damages ee 3 jon's14. Plaintiff has, therefore, retained CHAD T-W PRATT, Sr., as trial counsel to regain her legal rights to the property , and shall seek all such ‘fees & costs for the pursuit thereof. FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION TITLE AGAINST ALL DEFENDANTS 15. Plaintiff repeats and repleads paragraphs 1- 14 as if fully set forth herein. 16, Plaintiff was a lawful owner of the property from 1998 to 2006. 17. On or about JANUARY 14*, 2006 per Exhibit A, defendants, Evelyn Christina Ramirez and Alonso Manuel Castaneda allegedly gained ownership of the property. 18.Defendant, Amador Ray Reyes notary public , Los Angeles County, Comm # 1385951, took part in such fraudulent transaction as the notary public and knew or should have known the transaction was false. 19, Plaintiff has repeatedly asked that the property be returned to her -without success. 20. Plaintiff is informed and believes and thereon alleges that all such Defendants agre that they have the right, tile, and interest tothe property per the JANURY 14%, 2006 transaction. is “gis Complaint for DamagesBRRERBB 21. As such, Plaintiff seeks to quiet title in her favour, and for all enhanced remedies for abuse of an dependent adult, per Welfare & Institutions Code section 15657 and 15610.30. SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION CONVERSION AGAINST SUSAN CASTANEDA and DOES 1- 1000 22. Plaintiff repeats and repleads paragraphs 1- 21 as if fully set forth. 23. Plaintiff had a checking account at Washington Mutual , Account '# 877- 171921-5 within two years . 24. Defendant, Susan Castaneda “convinced” Plaintiff to put her on as aco-signor of such account. 25.Within two years past, and without the knowledge, consent, or approval of Plaintiff , Defendant Susan Castaneda “converted” , “stole” and/or “borrowed” sums from Plaintiff's account within the jurisdictional ‘limits of this Honorable Court. The amount is presently unknown . 26. Plaintiff shall seek leave of court to amend this complaint when such amount is ascertained, in an amount according to proof at trial. Complaint for Damages poolswe wer anae 27. Additionally, upon information and belief, this defendant “converted” “stole” or “borrowed” other such amounts, ‘presently unknown from Plaintiff in an amount within the limits of {this court. 28.When such amount is ascertained, Plaintiff shall seek leave of ‘Court to amend this complaint to reflect the true amounts converted. 29. As such, Plaintiff seeks a return or reimbursement of all sum ‘or sums converted by defendant Susan Castaneda and for all enhanced. penalties, interest and damages per Welfare-& Institutions Code section 15657 and 15610.30. ‘THIRD CAUSE OF ACTION FRAUD AGAINST ALL. ANTS 30. Plaintiff repeats and repleads paragraphs 1- 29. 31.The JANUARY 14", 2006 “grant deed” of the property was and is [a complete sham. 32. The defendants and each of them willfully, maliciously, fraudulently, and oppressively sought to gain title to Plaintiff's property {for no consideration and without cause. S Complaint for Damages [3aRBs BR RB 33. Moreover, the defendant , Susan Castaneda willfully, fraudulently, land oppressively “stole” or “borrowed” a sum of money within the limits of this court. 34, All such acts were done willfully, recklessly, maliciously, intentionally in an effort to deprive the Plaintiff of her property and money. 35. As such, Plaintiff shall seek leave of court to obtain all exemplary or punitive damages for such conduct. [CC: 3294] 36. Additionally, Plaintiff shall seek all such enlianced damages per Welfare & Institutions Code sections 15657 and 15610.30. na Complaint for Damages ae 1Cer anna ene i 2 13 14 16 7 18 yNRBRBBRBS WHEREFORE Plaintiff prays for judgment against all defendants as follows: 1. For an order quieting title in the property in her favour and against all defendants; 2. For general and special damages for all causes of action; 3. For a return of all sums converted by defendant, Susan Castaneda; 4. For enhanced damages per W&I Code sections 15657 and 15610.30; 5. For attorneys’ fees & costs; 6. For pre-judgment interest; 7. For such other and further relief as the court deems just and proper. Respectfully submitted, CHADT-W PRATT, Sr.) i: Attorney for Plaintiff DATED: August 14, 2007 sls Complaint for Damages B__sum-100 SUMMONS aga ony (CITACION JUDICIAL) os ome NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: ~: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): , i ORIGINAL FILED Washington Mutual Bank, Inc., Washington Mutual Financial Services, Inc., Griffin Financial Services, Inc., and Does 1-1000 AUG 16 2007 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: SUS ANGELES 5 JPERIOR COURT (0 ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): z oe NORTHEAST DISTRICT ‘You have $0 CALENDAR DAYS aftr this summons and legal papers are sorved on you to ile a writin respon at this court and have a ‘copy served on the plalntf. A lotior or phone call wil not protect ou. Your wition response must be In proper legal form you want te ‘court fo hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your responce. You can find tse court forms and more Intormation the Callforia Courts Online Self Holp Cantor (wwrw.courtinfo.ca goveoltalp), Your county law Hbrary o te courthouse nearest you. H you cannot pay the fling foe, ask the court clerk ora fos waiver form. you do not le your reapotie on en, ou ay {ose the case by detaul, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. “There are other legal requirements. You may want fo call an atfomey right away. H you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an _atiomey referral eorvie. 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Puede oncontrar estos grup in fines de hero en 210 eb Jo Catomia Legal Services, (ww:lawhelpcaltomia org), en ol Centro de Ayuce de las Cortes de Caloris, (err courtnfoca.goviseielprespanel) 0 pontiedose on contacto con la corte el colegio de abogedoe locales, ‘The name and address ofthe cour is: Josemnere 2020875 {G oomare x cctn do co 0 es ‘SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 300 East Walnut Street Pasadena, CA 91101 ‘The name, address, and telephone number of paints attorney, or plaintiff without an attomey, is: (El nombre, ta cireccisn y 6 ndmero de tléfono del abogado de! demandante,o del demandante que no tiene abogado, €) CHAD T-W PRATT Sr. (Bar# 149746) Phone No. (626) 441-2423 CHAD T-W PRATT & Associates, Inc. 30 N Raymond Ave Penthouse Suite, Pasadena , CA 91103 aa & «Deputy Gach) AUG 6 2007 20H cage —_ (Gece) efor) oto eanica ois sons so reat erica a ivr form POSTTOT (Para prueba de entrega de esta citatién use 1 formutario Proof of Service of Summons, (POS-010)). NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED. You ere sow BEAD 1. [2] as an individual defendant. 2. [=] 2s the person sued under the fictitious name of (speci): 3. (2) on behait of (specify): under; C=]. cc 418.10 (corporation) ccP 416.60 (minor) TE cc 41620 (detunct corporation) — F=}_ CCP 416.70 (conservatee) J CoP 416.40 (association or partnership) [—] CCP 416.90 (authorized person) other fepoctty: ee nea Se ce EXHIBIT “F“/¢/2 Fa Apna ‘RED fx ony, 000 ‘SUMMONS Leste Astomated Calf ute Comme Formcm-019 a PCHAD TW PRATT Sr. (State Bar #140746) retest CHADT-WPRATT@ Associates ne - 30'N Raymond Ave Penth« Si Pasadena , 0 Tamanna. (026) 442428 ea ORICINAL FILE) _Arronney FoR one): Felicitas Castane Plaint Prmmnomen oee Cenr es OE 6 18200 aa es i LE icles) ANGE: or eae Nata SUPERIOR COURT CASE Nae: NORTHEAST DISTRICT Felicitas Castaneda v Washington Mutual Bank, Inc. et al. GIL CASE COVER SHEET ‘Complex Case Designation RR ROL TG CE Yetta used counter TI somaar | Gio Semis | Pudet Solschotm byaemtat seconii25, 000) $8000crless)| "(Car muce chem mle S400). | oo Ttems 1-6. must be completed (see instructions on page 2). ‘Check one box below forthe case type thet best describes this case: ‘Auto Tort ‘contract ‘ito 2) Unieired motott 4) ‘ther PUPDIND (Personal njury/Proparty ‘Damagarongtit Dee) Tort LF Asbestos (04) Product Baby (24) Medal alraco (4) 1 other puro (23) ow PUPDIWD (Other Tort uses ora buns practice (07) C1 cova rigtts 08) Detain (13) Fad (19) Isbin propery (1) Profesional egigence 25) tne on-PUPOMND tot (25) Wrongful termination (96) |_[1 onerempet 6) 2 This case [Tis factors requiring exception TET bret of contenant (98) Rule 3740 calectons (02) ome coectons (0) treuance coverage (18) 1 otner contract 7) eal Property (1 Eien domaintnverse conderaton (4) TE) Wrong evi (33) 1 otter reat property (26) Uniewt Detaner conmere 91) TS) Residential 22) 1 ons 8) Judleal Review [J Asset toretare (05) Peston: ation award (11) 1) weit of mandate (02) [) oer jes review 9) Provistonally Complex Civil Ligation (Gal Rules of Court ruloa 3.400-3-403) (2) Antirustrtrade regulation (3) (1 construction defect (10) [J ass tot (40) [1 seautis tigation (28) Environmental Toe tot (0) Irauranca easing rom the ‘lov ied poser Sate ase Enforcamont of Judgment Erforement of adgment (20) Macetlansous Chil Complaint CO rcoen (ther complaint (at pected above) 42) feeotron Ct Peon (1 Parinertip and corporate governance (21) (J otter petition (not spectied above) (43) TxTis not “complex under rule 3.400 of the California Rules of Court Ifthe case is complex, mark the judicial management: [tage numberof wineeses e ‘Coordination with related actions pending in one or more courts: Inoter cous satos or course, or a federal cout £. (7) Substantial postiudgment judicial supervision Ai) 2.1 Large number of separately represented parties, .[—] Extensive motion practice raising difficult or novel ‘eaves that willbe time-consuming fo resolve ¢ 1 Substantial amount of documentary evidence Remedies sought (check all that apply): 2.30] monetary b.[5E] nonmonetary: dectaratory or ‘Number of causes of action (speci): ONE (1) pone Tris case [is snot a class action sut. there are Date; BA6~ © i WOTICK + Plaintiff must fle this cover sheet with the first paper fied in the action or proceeding (except small claims cases or cases fled Under the Probate Code, Family Code, or Welfare and Institutions Code). (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.220.) Fallure to fle may resut in sanctions. ‘ File this cover sheet in addition to any cover sheet required by local court rule, «If this case fs complex under rule 3.400 et seq. ofthe Califonia Rules of Cour, you must serve @ copy ofthis cover sheet on all ‘other parties o the action or proceeding. 2 3s I collections case under rule 3.740 or a complex case, this cover sheet willbe used for statistical purposes only. CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET i LeniNei Automated Cafornia Jil Cone ForHOTS INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO COMPLETE THE COVER SHEET To Plaintiffs and Others Filing First Papers. if you are fling a frst paper (for example, a complaint) in a civil case, you must “crglets arta, song wth Your fr paper, te Ca Case Cover Shes consines on page 1. Thisinfmatn wil be used fo comple Statistics about the types and numbers of cases fied. You must complete items 1 through 6 on the sheet. In item 1, you must check ‘one box for the case type that best describes the case, Ifthe case fits both a general and a mote specific type of case listed in item 1, check the more specific one. If the case has multiple causes of action, check the box that best indicates the primary cause of action. ‘To assist you in completing the sheet, examples of the cases that belong under each case type in tem 1 are provided below. A cover ‘sheet must be filed only with your intial paper. Failure to fle a cover sheet withthe first paper filed in a civil case may subject a party, its counsel, or both to sanctions under rules 2.30 and 3.220 of the California Rules of Court. To Parties in Rule 3.740 Collections Cases, A “collections case" under rule 3.740 is defined as an action for recovery of money ‘owed in a sum stated to be certain that is not more than $25,000, exclusive of interest and attomey’s fees, arising from a transaction in whiich property, services, or money was acquired on credit, A collections case does not include an action seeking the following: (1) tort damages, (2) punitive damages, (3) recovery of real property, (4) recovery of personal property, or (5) a prejudgment writ of attachment. The identification of a case as a rule 3.740 collections case on this form means that it will be exempt from the general ‘time-for-service requirements and case management rules, unless a defendant files a responsive pleading. A rule 3.740 collections ase will be subject to the requirements for service and obtaining a judgment in rule 3.740. To Parties in Complex Cases. In complex cases only, parties must also use the Civil Case Cover Sheet to designate whether the case is complex. If @ plaintiff believes the case is complex under rule 3.400 of the California Rules of Court, this must be indicated by ‘completing the appropriate boxes in items 1 and 2, Ifa plaintiff designates a case as complex, the cover sheat must be served with the ‘complaint on all parties to the action. A defendant may file and serve no lator than the time of its fst appearance a joinder in the plaintiffs designation, a counter-designation that the case is not complex, or, If the plaintiff has made no designation, a designation that the case is complex. (CASE TYPES AND EXAMPLES. Auto Tort ona Provan Complex Chil Ligation (Ca "is 2)-Preal hyPrpary Tc of conrecrvarrt (8) Hiserctu et herbie ‘arayeMorll Da sseeehceetar oe ‘vos ise Regasion nnsuted oot) te ‘Sos fc ol dlainer Soren ot ca toch "r orengh one) Cine fing a Fon 40) ‘realm eu Coney reac ter Searbes ‘Toon choot fom Pana (ra aud retgenee) Eran Toner (20) ‘toads gig sect Gono inoue Covoge Cas ‘ther PUPDIND (Porson nun! ‘vara ‘aly fo Sropey Damagutrongl Death) Coe rat of Coneadarany ‘Soo ie aad abo) Tore Cctacton ea coney one, opon Exfowomert Judgment asbestos Sonesta) See re oo hess Propary Dane Staron ree Ste bere of pet (Oo ‘Asbestos Personal injury! Other Promissory Note/Collections: ‘County) “tenga oa ts Corson of gent (nor ‘Product Liability (nof asbestos or Insurance Coverage (not provisionally domestic sonar) Sona Ch ute Saa homer ede ace Sao Sdetion aera ens ne tiedenaeac Ctr Sorta eae aes Spe & Sameera omer conan) rola ety ot tet tena ath Care Sorat gmat on Urges ance one pea eC te ong omer rot Tromso sty (29 9 Chinen Sonainfnere Miscetansoun Chl Compl ‘a Craeoraton 0) moon Intertional Badly InjuryPOWD ‘Wrongful Eviction (33) Other Complaint (not speciiod il. nan vandal) ‘Other Real Property (0.9. que te) (26) fee cts come wt troneaia oe Prot Peseta. Neatpet tition of Meroaaet et een Dares oe eee ects as Seca ey te SiaSietanconart Non 2UPOIWD (Other Tot tee orp Business TortUnfair Business: ‘Unlawful Detainee ren Compal Pedic Sommer fore como) owt ae (o rninaten, esr 2) Miecglanocus Ci Patton, forest Oage Sack shart cba, one nti ar, su Sets Co Pay mein (et spaced ce Es os) Tet Pole Le ea i elec Sree es Negigence (25) Wit of Mandate (02) oe (er real Mayen \Wcenéanus on Lined out ator Rane Change he ee nee, Case Matte tion fr Rell From Late oh (35) Otis Lae | Court Case ‘Claim org Temas (98) von ter Gt Ptten ‘Merl emit © Oe su ee 3408 Neo tage iabe CEG er. ay 1 2007) ease ‘CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET —(PEESnscontnoda-v Washington Mutnal Bank, Tne-et eh (am CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET ADDENDUM AND STATEMENT OF LOCATION (CERTIFIGATE OF GROUNDS FOR ASSIGNMENT TO COURTHOUSE LOCATION) | 32939473 | This form is required pursuant to LASC Local Rule 2.0 in all new civil case filings In the Los Angeles Superior Court. Rem |. Chack the types of hearing and filin the estimated length of hearing expected for this case: wuryteut? C] yes ctassaction? Cves ummencaser Clyes tive ESTIMATED FOR TRIAL _HOURS/D DAYS: tem I. Select the correct district and courthouse location (4 steps — Ifyou checked “Limited Case’, skip fo lem Il, Pg. 4): ‘Step 1: After first completing the Civil Case Cover Sheet Form, find the main civil case cover sheet heading for your case in the left margin below, and, tothe right in Column A, the Civil Case Cover Sheet case type you selected. ‘Step 2: Check one Superior Court type of action in Column Bi below which best describes the nature ofthis case. ‘Step 3: in Column C, circle the reason for the court location choice that apples to the type of action you have checked. For any exception to the court location, see Los Angeles Superior Court Local Rule 2.0. Applicable Reasons for Choosing Courthouse Location (see Column C below) + gos apt a Ba eo oar Sameer omen ie [GUE Re CN ie | amacrine Se eee Sy EAR ie eee ae caret { ere eeereemenas ‘Step 4: Fill in the information requested on page 4 in Item III; complete Item IV._ Sign the dectaration. 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Statement of Location: Enter the address of the accident, party's residence or place of business, performance, or ther circumstance indicated in tem I, Step 3 on Page 1, as the proper reason for fling in the court location you selected. 39873 REASON: CHECK THE NUMBER UNDER COLUMNG | ADDRESS: “yc APPLIES IUTHIS CASE Ot. 02. 03, 04,05.06.07.88. 9.010. 4137 Rutan Way [Pasadena ICA 91104 | Item 'V, Decteration of Assignment: | dectare under penalty of perjury under the laws ofthe State of Caifomia that the foregoing is. true and correct and that the above-entted matter ls propery fled for assignment tothe __Pasadena courthouse in the Northeast ___ Distict of the Los Angeles Superior Court (Code Cv, Proc, § 382 et seq., and LASC Local Rule 2.0, ‘subds. (b).(¢) and (4). ome 8 6/0 Tey 4 PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS COMPLETED AND READY TO BE FILED IN ORDER TO PROPERLY COMMENCE YOUR NEW COURT CASE: |. Original Complaint or Petition. 1 2. If fling a Complaint, a completed Summons form for issuance by the Clerk. 3. Civil Case Cover Sheet form CM-010. 4. Complete Addendum to Civil Case Cover Sheet form LACIV 109 (Rev. 01/07), LASC Approved 03-04 5. Payment in ful ofthe fling fee, unless fees have been waived. 66. Signed order appointing the Guardian ad Litem, JC form FL-935, if the plaintiff or pettioner is a minor Under 18 years of age, or if required by Court. 7. Additonal copies of documents to be conformed by the Clerk. Copies of the cover sheet and tis addendum must be served along with the summons and complaint, or other Iniating pleading inthe case. Tas ‘AGW 108 (Raw 0107 CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET ADDENDUM TASG, rule 20 ASC Approved 02-04 AND STATEMENT OF LOCATION Page 4of 4 Leste datomated California Cost FormsCHAD T-W PRATT, Sr. (CSB# 149746) CHAD T-W PRATT & Associates, Inc. 30 N. Raymond Avenue, Penthouse Suite ORIGINAL FILED Pasadena, CA 91103 (626) 441-CHAD AUG 16 2007 For Plaintiff subenieieshes ‘or Plaint ERIOR C NORTHEAST DB TRIP SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Case No.: FELICITAS CASTANEDA, Plaintiff, COMPLAINT FOR vs. DECLARATORY RELIEF Washington Mutual Bank, Inc. [CCP 1060] Washington Mutual Financial Services, Inc., Griffin Financial Services, Inc., And DOES 1- 1000; Defendants. pee ee ee) COMES NOW THE PLAINTIFF, FELICITAS CASTANEDA, a single adult woman to complain and allege as follows: 1. Plaintiff Felicitas Castaneda is an adult and single widow, (80 years old) and resident of Pasadena, CA., and was doing so at all relevant timés herein. Plaintiff is primarily Spanish speaking and understands and comprehends very little English, if any. el8 Complaint for Declaratory Relief2. Defendant Washington Mutual Bank, Inc., is a banking corporation duly organized and operating in California as a banking corporation. 3, Defendant, Washington Mutual Financial Services is an subsidiary of all other such defendants, and a banking corporation duly organized under the Jaws of the State of California. 4, Griffin Financial Services, Inc. is an subsidiary of all other such Defendants, and a banking corporation duly organized under the Jaws of the State of California. 5. Plaintiff is ignorant of the true names and capacities of the defendants sued herein as DOES 1-1000 inclusive, and therefore, sues these defendants by such fictitious names. Plaintiff will allege such true names, and capacities when such are ascertained. 6. Atall times herein mentioned, each defendant was the agent, servant, and/or employee of each of the remaining defendants, and ‘was at all times acting within the course and scope of such agency, employment, or servility 7. On or about SEPTEMBER of 1997, Plaintiff opened a bank account at the Los Angeles downtown branch of Washington Mutual at the instructions of her then attorney Sonia Mercado. [Account # 001-196449-1] Hereafter the “account” . Complaint for Declaratory Relief qn8. Plaintiff deposited over $170,000.00 (one hundred seventy thousand) in the account, with defendants and each of them in or about SEPTEMBER of 1997. 9. Plaintiff on or about JANUARY of 2007, discovered to her horror, shock and astonishment that her $170,000.00 (one hundred seventy thousand) account is now overdrawn or worthless. 10. Plaintiff, her adult son Jose Castaneda and attorneys have contacted defendants and each of them without success to determine the loss of such money. 11. Plaintiff has retained Chad T-W Pratt , Attorney at law to recover such sum and/or determine its whereabouts. 12. All such actions occurred in the Pasadena judicial district as Defendants, and each of them, “stole” “converted” and/or fraudulently misused Plaintiff's funds from Pasadena area. FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION DECLARATORY RELIEF AGAINST ALL DEFENDANTS 13.Plaintiff repeats paragraphs 1-12 as if fully set forth herein. 14. There presently exists a dispute and controversy between Plaintiff, and defendants concerning account #011- 196449-1, and the amount in such account. Complaint for Declaratory Relief [oa BRBRRRRBB 15. Plaintiff has no records or documents for such account, and is unclear as to its contents. Indeed , Plaintiff believes and thereon alleges that $170,000.00 (one hundred seventy thousand) plus interest from 1997 is and should be in such account. 16. Defendants deny all of same and assert that they acted properly, and within state banking rules and regulations. 17. It should be noted , however , that defendants and each of them refuse to cooperate or communicate, refuse to turn over records or proof, and simply offer no explanation or response to Plaintiff. 18. As such, Plaintiff is left with no other remedy other than to file a lawsuit for declaratory relief to determine her legal rights and interest in such bank account. [Code of Civil Procedure section 1060 et seq.] 18. Plaintiff seeks a return or reimbursement of all sum or sums in such bank account, of at least $170,000.00 plus all penalties, interest and damages per Welfare & Institutions Code section 15657 and 15610.30. Complaint for Declaratory Relief aldCaran ewn WHEREFORE Plaintiff prays for Judgment as follows: 1. For Judgment in favour of the Plaintiff; 2. For an prompt and immediate judicial determination of all sums in account # 011- 196449-1; 3. For all penalties and interest per Welfare & Institutions Code Sections 15657 and 15610.30; 4, For attorneys’ fees & costs; 5, For such other and further relief as the court deems just and proper. Respectfully submitted, CH. Ci DATED: {oF Corin CHAD T-W PRATT, Sr. Attomey for Plaintiff Complaint for Declaratory Relief Ro l8STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of Los Angeles] I, the undersigned, say; Tam the Plaintiff in the above-entitled action; I have read the foregoing: Declaratory Relief_(Washin: and know the contents thereof; and that the same is true of my own knowledge, except as to matters which are stated upon my information and belief, and as to those matters I believe them to be true. The foregoing was translated from English into Spanish, and Spanish into English and fully explained and understood by me, such that I am fully Able to verify such complaint upon my personal information and belief. I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct, and that this was executed at Pasac A. Dated: 81-87 ofibthaa Laiawseole ‘elicitas Castaneda Plaintiff [3ald