Courtroom 44 - Honorable Judge Charmaine H. Buehner

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Courtroom 44 Tentative Rulings

Case Number Event Type Event Date/Time Department Document
2026CUOE059797 CMC: Complex Track 6/5/2026 8:35 AM 44 Tentative
2023CUBC016051 Motion for Summary Adjudication 6/4/2026 8:20 AM 44 Tentative
2024CUBC022351 Motion TO SUBSTITUTE CELINA CASTILLO CAMARILLO IN PLACE OF DECEASED PLAINTIFF, RAUL ROMO 6/4/2026 8:20 AM 44 Tentative
2023CUOE013035 Motion to be Relieved as Counsel 5/29/2026 8:20 AM 44 Tentative
2024CUOE020097 Hearing on Motion for Final Approval of Settlement 5/28/2026 1:30 PM 44 Tentative
2024CUBC031700 Motion for Summary Adjudication 5/28/2026 8:20 AM 44 Tentative
2024CUBC031403 Motion for Summary Judgment 5/28/2026 8:20 AM 44 Tentative
2024CUBC028583 Motion to Tax Counsel's Memorandum of Costs 5/28/2026 8:20 AM 44 Tentative

Courtroom 44 Calendar

Event Date/Time Case Number Event Type Event Status Case Title Case Type Dept.
6/2/2026 8:35 AM 2025CUBC056038 MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Not Held - Continued - Court's Motion LIZETH RAMOS, et al. vs HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION Civil Unlimited 44
6/2/2026 8:35 AM 2025CUBC055229 MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Not Held - Rescheduled by Court ORR HERSH vs GENERAL MOTORS, LLC Civil Unlimited 44
6/2/2026 8:35 AM 2025CUBC055252 MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Not Held - Rescheduled by Court SARAH PARKER vs FCA US LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Civil Unlimited 44
6/3/2026 8:20 AM 2024CUBC020830 Motion to Set Aside/Vacate Judgment Rescheduled NELSON vs FCA US LLC Civil Unlimited 44
6/3/2026 8:20 AM 2025CUOE046790 Motion for preliminary approval RESERVED by counsel for plaintiff Vacated LETICIA BONNET vs VITAL PLUS HOME HEALTH CARE Civil Unlimited 44
6/3/2026 8:20 AM 2025CUBC042759 Motion to Strike and/or Tax Defendant's Fees and Costs Rescheduled BRITTANY R. MARLEY vs FORD MOTOR COMPANY, et al. Civil Unlimited 44
6/3/2026 8:20 AM 2025CUAS047359 Motion to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice Vacated ALVIN RAY GRAHAM, et al. vs CARLISLE INDUSTRIAL BRAKE & FRICTION, INC., et al. Civil Unlimited 44
6/3/2026 8:20 AM 2024CUOE027766 Motion to Compel Further Discovery Responses to Requests for Production Set No. 1 and Special Interrogatories Set No. 1 Rescheduled JUAN JUAREZ AN INDIVIDUAL AND ON BEHALF OF ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED vs B & S PLASTICS INC Civil Unlimited 44
6/3/2026 8:20 AM 2024CUPL034569 Motion for Attorney Fees/Costs Vacated RAMYAR MAHDAVI vs BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, et al. Civil Unlimited 44
6/3/2026 8:30 AM 2025CUBC054207 Order to Show Cause re: Defendant's Counsel's FTA at Mandatory CMC of 5-4-26/Sanctions of $200 per CCP 177.5 Rescheduled RONI MACCABEE vs BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Civil Unlimited 44
6/3/2026 8:35 AM 2025CUBC055023 MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Rescheduled RUEL DELEON vs BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Civil Unlimited 44
6/3/2026 8:35 AM 2025CUBC054207 Mandatory Appearance Case Management Conference Rescheduled RONI MACCABEE vs BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Civil Unlimited 44
6/3/2026 8:35 AM 2025CUOE042073 CMC: Complex Track Rescheduled MACKENZIE CHASE vs DIOJI, INC. DBA DIOJI K-9 RESORT & ATHLETIC CLUB, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION; Civil Unlimited 44
6/3/2026 8:35 AM 2025CUBC056077 MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Rescheduled JUAN PACHECO vs GENERAL MOTORS, LLC Civil Unlimited 44
6/3/2026 8:35 AM 2025CUBC056038 MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Vacated LIZETH RAMOS, et al. vs HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION Civil Unlimited 44
6/3/2026 8:35 AM 2025CUPL055270 MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Rescheduled JOHN D TEPASKE vs FORD MOTOR COMPANY, A CORPORATION, et al. Civil Unlimited 44
6/3/2026 8:35 AM 2025CUBC055082 MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Vacated DORIS CONTRERAS vs FCA US, LLC Civil Unlimited 44
6/3/2026 8:35 AM 2026CUWM063043 MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Vacated BOWIE CHAFFEY, et al. vs CALIFORNIA INTERSCHOLASTIC FEDERATION, et al. Civil Unlimited 44
6/3/2026 8:35 AM 2025CUBC056130 MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Rescheduled GUS R. GOUGAS vs HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA, A CORPORATION Civil Unlimited 44
6/3/2026 1:30 PM 2023CUOE010656 Motion for Preliminary Approval Rescheduled ARELLANO, et al. vs SHAFFER ENTERPRISE LLC, et al. Civil Unlimited 44
6/3/2026 1:30 PM 2024CUOE028009 Motion for PAGA Approval (Labor Code 2698, Et Seq.) Settlement Agreement Rescheduled WARDLAW vs DIOJI INC Civil Unlimited 44
6/3/2026 1:30 PM 2023CUOE016598 Court Trial Vacated GAKHARIA vs THE ANDWIN CORPORATION Civil Unlimited 44
6/3/2026 1:30 PM 202200567741CUOE Motion for Approval of Private Attys General Act (Cal Labor Code 2698 et seq) Settlement agreement and Award of Atty Fees and Costs Rescheduled Sandez vs. Miners Ace Hardware Inc Civil Unlimited 44
6/3/2026 1:30 PM 2024CUOE023659 Hearing on Motion for Preliminary Approval of Settlement Rescheduled PILLADO vs ASPHALT PROFESSIONALS, INC Civil Unlimited 44
6/3/2026 1:30 PM 2023CUBC017363 Jury Trial (5-day) Rescheduled COVARRUBIAS vs MOTORS Civil Unlimited 44
6/4/2026 8:20 AM JCCP5449 Petition for Coordination Scheduled RE: Vista at Simi Valley, LLC Cases Civil Unlimited 44
6/4/2026 8:20 AM 2024CUBC022351 Motion TO SUBSTITUTE CELINA CASTILLO CAMARILLO IN PLACE OF DECEASED PLAINTIFF, RAUL ROMO Scheduled ROMO vs GENERAL MOTORS, LLC Civil Unlimited 44
6/4/2026 8:20 AM 2023CUBC016051 Motion for Summary Adjudication Scheduled MACARTHUR MULDOWNEY vs FORD MOTOR COMPANY, et al. Civil Unlimited 44
6/4/2026 8:30 AM 2024CUOE025470 Order to Show Cause re: Filing of Motion for Preliminary Approval of Settlement Scheduled FUENTES vs CLOVER CONSTRUCTION, INC. Civil Unlimited 44
6/4/2026 8:30 AM 2026CUWM062660 MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Scheduled RODRIGO FLORES vs CITY OF SANTA PAULA, A CALIFORNIA GENERAL LAW CITY, et al. Civil Unlimited 44
6/4/2026 8:30 AM 2024CUBC021606 Court's Order to Show Cause re: Dismissal Pursuant to Representation of Settlement Scheduled HADDAD vs NISSAN NORTH AMERICA INC Civil Unlimited 44
6/4/2026 8:30 AM 2025CUBC054527 Order to Show Cause re: Defendant's Counsel's FTA at Mandatory CMC of 5-4-26/Sanctions of $400 per CCP § 177.5 Scheduled MOISES CORONEL DE LA CRUZ vs GENERAL MOTORS LLC, et al. Civil Unlimited 44
6/4/2026 8:35 AM 2025CUBC055341 MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Scheduled JESUS RUIZ, et al. vs NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION Civil Unlimited 44
6/4/2026 8:35 AM 2025CUBC056623 MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Scheduled ALEKSEI SHAFIGULIN vs FCA US, LLC, A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Civil Unlimited 44
6/4/2026 8:35 AM 2025CUBC055274 MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Scheduled JOSE ENRIQUE MAGALLON, et al. vs FORD MOTOR COMPANY, A DELAWARE CORPORATION Civil Unlimited 44
6/4/2026 8:35 AM 2025CUPL055590 MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Scheduled KENDY COFFEE vs FCA US LLC Civil Unlimited 44
6/4/2026 8:35 AM 2025CUBC055229 MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Scheduled ORR HERSH vs GENERAL MOTORS, LLC Civil Unlimited 44
6/4/2026 8:35 AM 2025CUBC054527 Mandatory Appearance Case Management Conference Scheduled MOISES CORONEL DE LA CRUZ vs GENERAL MOTORS LLC, et al. Civil Unlimited 44
6/4/2026 8:35 AM 2025CUBC056679 MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Scheduled JOLENE GARCIA, et al. vs FCA US LLC., A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Civil Unlimited 44
6/4/2026 8:35 AM 2026CUOE059601 CMC: Complex Track Scheduled RILEY SNYDER vs ONYX CREATIVE INC. Civil Unlimited 44
6/4/2026 1:30 PM 2024CUPL034094 Jury Trial with a 5-day time estimate Vacated THOMAS DEWING, et al. vs KIA MOTORS AMERICA Civil Unlimited 44
6/4/2026 1:30 PM 2024CUBC023706 Jury Trial (7-Days) Vacated MARTINEZ vs NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. Civil Unlimited 44
6/5/2026 8:30 AM 2024CUCD027886 Court's Order to Show Cause re: Dismissal for Failure to Proceed Scheduled MICHAEL AND ANN NAPAL, TRUSTEES OF THE MICHAEL AND ANN NAPAL FAMILY TRUST, et al. vs LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, et al. Civil Unlimited 44
6/5/2026 8:30 AM 2025CUPL049535 Order to Show Cause re: Further Sanctions $600 per CCP § 177.5 for Plaintiff's Counsel's Failure to File Proof of Service as to defendant, British Motorcars Ventura, Inc., Scheduled EILEEN P. BURLISON REVOCABLE TRUST vs JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC, A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, et al. Civil Unlimited 44
6/5/2026 8:30 AM 2023CUOE010215 Status Conference re: Settlement Scheduled BARRON DE ESPINOZA vs SILICON RESOURCING SOLUTIONS LLC, et al. Civil Unlimited 44
6/5/2026 8:30 AM 2025CUBC046575 Mandatory Appearance Case Management Conference Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Scheduled KRISTOPHER M HASSELL vs FCA US LLC, et al. Civil Unlimited 44
6/5/2026 8:30 AM 2026CUWM066715 Ex Parte Application for Temporary Restraining Order Reserved WEST COAST CANE CORSO RESCUE vs COUNTY OF VENTURA, et al. Civil Unlimited 44
6/5/2026 8:30 AM 2023CUOE008132 Court's Order to Show Cause re: Dismissal Pursuant to Representation of Settlement Scheduled OTT, et al. vs COOPER INTERCONNECT INC, et al. Civil Unlimited 44
6/5/2026 8:30 AM 2025CUBC046575 Order to Show Cause re: Further Sanctions of $400 per CCP 177.5 Failure to Enter Default per CRC 3.110(g) Scheduled KRISTOPHER M HASSELL vs FCA US LLC, et al. Civil Unlimited 44
6/5/2026 8:30 AM 2024CUBC033451 Pretrial Conference Vacated PEREZ vs NISSAN NORTH AMERICA INC Civil Unlimited 44
6/5/2026 8:30 AM 2025CUAS047359 Order to Show Cause re: Dismissal Scheduled ALVIN RAY GRAHAM, et al. vs CARLISLE INDUSTRIAL BRAKE & FRICTION, INC., et al. Civil Unlimited 44
6/5/2026 8:35 AM 2026CUOE059797 CMC: Complex Track Scheduled ESTEFANIA AYALA vs FOOT & ANKLE CONCEPTS, INC. Civil Unlimited 44
6/5/2026 8:35 AM 2025CUBC055252 MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Scheduled SARAH PARKER vs FCA US LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Civil Unlimited 44
6/5/2026 8:35 AM 2025CUBC055349 MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Scheduled ZHANNA KALASHNIKOVA vs NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION Civil Unlimited 44
6/5/2026 8:35 AM 2025CUBC055347 MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Scheduled ROSEMOND PETROLEUM CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION vs BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Civil Unlimited 44
6/5/2026 8:35 AM 2025CUBC055343 MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Scheduled WILLIAM WAYNE PALMER, et al. vs FCA US LLC, A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Civil Unlimited 44
6/5/2026 8:35 AM 2025CUPL049535 Mandatory Appearance Case Management Conference Scheduled EILEEN P. BURLISON REVOCABLE TRUST vs JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC, A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, et al. Civil Unlimited 44
6/5/2026 8:40 AM 2024CUCD027886 Non-Appearance Case Review Post ADR Status re: Dismissal Scheduled MICHAEL AND ANN NAPAL, TRUSTEES OF THE MICHAEL AND ANN NAPAL FAMILY TRUST, et al. vs LENNAR HOMES OF CALIFORNIA, et al. Civil Unlimited 44
6/5/2026 8:40 AM 2025CUOE052482 Non-Appearance Case Review re Reservation of Class Certification Motion Hearing and Briefing Schedule Scheduled RAL GUZMAN, et al. vs LATHAM POOL PRODUCTS, INC. Civil Unlimited 44
6/5/2026 8:40 AM 2025CUOE052482 Non-Appearance Case Review re mediation efforts Scheduled RAL GUZMAN, et al. vs LATHAM POOL PRODUCTS, INC. Civil Unlimited 44
6/5/2026 8:40 AM 2023CUNP012132 Non-Appearance Case Review Filing of Class Certification Vacated DOE vs AMGEN INC Civil Unlimited 44
6/5/2026 8:40 AM 2025CUOE045100 Non-Appearance Case Review re: filing of Motion for PAGA Settlement Approval Scheduled ADDIE BAYOU vs ONE CALL MEDICAL, INC., A CORPORATION, et al. Civil Unlimited 44
6/8/2026 8:20 AM 2026CUPL062016 Motion to Compel Binding Arbitration Scheduled NAVID MOEINI, AN INDIVIDUAL vs HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA Civil Unlimited 44
6/8/2026 8:20 AM 2025CUOE053852 Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay Proceedings Scheduled COOPER COY vs SWICKARD TOG, LLC Civil Unlimited 44
6/8/2026 8:20 AM 2025CUOE056898 Motion to Compel Arbitration and Dismiss Class Claims, or, in the Alternative, Strike Class Claims Vacated AINA VIOLA vs REMARKABLE CAREGIVERS RCSM LLC, et al. Civil Unlimited 44
6/8/2026 8:30 AM 2025CUOE052616 Status Conference Re: Parties Failure to Comply with 3-9-26 Order Scheduled ERICK FRANCO vs PAC FOUNDRIES, INC. Civil Unlimited 44
6/8/2026 8:30 AM 2024CUOE032691 Order to Show Cause re: Both Parties Failure to follow Court Order of 3-9-26/Sanctions per side of $200 per CCP 177.5 Vacated CONTRERAS vs SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES INC, et al. Civil Unlimited 44
6/8/2026 8:30 AM 2024CUOE032691 Order to Show Cause re: Status Review/Dismissal of defendant, Peak Technical Services LP, Vacated CONTRERAS vs SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES INC, et al. Civil Unlimited 44
6/8/2026 8:30 AM 2024CUOE020252 Status Conference Re Status of Arbitration Scheduled DULAY vs VICTORIA VENTURA HEALTHCARE LLC Civil Unlimited 44
6/8/2026 8:30 AM 2025CUOE052870 Order to Show Cause re: Plaintiff's Counsel's Failure to Enter Default per CRC 3.110/Sanctions $200 per CCP § 177.5 Scheduled LEONARDO GONZALEZ TAPIA, ON BEHALF OF HIMSELF AND OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED AND CURRENT AND FORMER AGGRIEVED EMPLO... vs NATURAL GREEN LANDSCAPE, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION Civil Unlimited 44
6/8/2026 8:35 AM 2025CUOE052870 CMC: Complex Track Scheduled LEONARDO GONZALEZ TAPIA, ON BEHALF OF HIMSELF AND OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED AND CURRENT AND FORMER AGGRIEVED EMPLO... vs NATURAL GREEN LANDSCAPE, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION Civil Unlimited 44
6/8/2026 8:35 AM 2025CUBC055357 MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Scheduled HAILEY PACHECO vs NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. Civil Unlimited 44
6/8/2026 8:35 AM 2025CUBC055350 MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Scheduled DEBORAH K. CARROLL vs MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, et al. Civil Unlimited 44
6/8/2026 8:35 AM 2025CUOE053852 CMC: Complex Track Scheduled COOPER COY vs SWICKARD TOG, LLC Civil Unlimited 44
6/8/2026 8:35 AM 2025CUBC056157 MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Scheduled GUADALUPE ALVARADO vs FCA US LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Civil Unlimited 44
6/8/2026 8:40 AM 2025CUOE038050 Non-Appearance Case Review re: Filing of Motion for Preliminary Approval Scheduled LEON RAMON vs GLESBY BUILDING MATERIALS COMPANY, INC. Civil Unlimited 44
6/8/2026 10:00 AM 2024CUBC034808 Court Trial with a 5-day time estimate Vacated JS BEST CHOICE, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION vs GENERAL MOTORS LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Civil Unlimited 44
6/8/2026 1:30 PM 2024CUBC033071 Jury Trial (7 days) Scheduled GABALL vs FCA US LLC, et al. Civil Unlimited 44
6/8/2026 1:30 PM 2024CUBC024663 Jury Trial (6 day) Scheduled WATERS vs FORD MOTOR COMPANY, et al. Civil Unlimited 44
6/8/2026 1:30 PM 2024CUBC031352 Jury Trial with a 5-day time estimate Vacated AHUEHUETL-MEDIAS vs TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC. Civil Unlimited 44
6/8/2026 1:30 PM 2024CUBC028434 Jury Trial (5-7 days) Scheduled KAVON, et al. vs FCA US LLC Civil Unlimited 44
6/8/2026 1:30 PM 2024CUBC033071 Order to Show Cause re: why plaintiff’s counsel, Larry Chae and/or David Lunn, should not be sanctioned in the amount of $1,500 under CCP section 177.5 for failure to appear at trial and failure to follow the Court’s orders of April 3, 2026 and April 13, 2026. Scheduled GABALL vs FCA US LLC, et al. Civil Unlimited 44
6/8/2026 1:30 PM 2024CUBC033071 Order to Show Cause re: why defense trial counsel, Robert Miller, should not be sanctioned in the amount of $900 under CCP section 177.5 for failure to appear at trial and failure to follow the Court’s orders of April 3 and April 13, 2026 Scheduled GABALL vs FCA US LLC, et al. Civil Unlimited 44
6/8/2026 1:30 PM 2024CUBC031479 Jury Trial (5-7 days) Scheduled CEJA, et al. vs JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA LLC Civil Unlimited 44