SBD Real Estate Four, LLC v. Nomura Dry Cleaners, Inc. et al.

I. INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND

The background of this case is known to the parties and detailed in the Court’s November 3, 2025 order. Dkt. On February 19, 2025, plaintiff SBD Real Estate Four, LLC (“Plaintiff’ or “SBD”) filed this action against defendants Nomura Dry Cleaners, Inc. (“Nomura Dry Cleaners’), Yoshiharu Nomura (“Nomura”), Kazuko Nomura, Emiko Aoki, Hiroaki Aoki, Myung Sook Carpenter (aka Julie Carpenter), the Estate Of Michael F. Carpenter, Won Ju Lee, Ryang Yim Lee, Chang Soo Ra, Ok Soon Ra, San L. Ra, and Does 1 through 10 (collectively, “Defendants”). Plaintiff's complaint alleges six causes of action against all defendants: (1) cost recovery under Section 107 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”); (2) declaratory relief under CERCLA; (3) declaratory relief under 28 U.S.C. §§ 2201-2202; (4) continuing nuisance; (5) continuing trespass; and (6) equitable indemnity and contribution. Dkt. 1 (“Compl.”).

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

CIVIL MINUTES — GENERAL ‘Oo’ Case No. 2:25-cv-01395-CAS-RAOx Date December 15, 2025 Title SBD Real Estate…