Courtroom 44 - Honorable Judge Charmaine H. Buehner
Rules & Procedures
- Department 44 Rules and Procedures (Effective February 23, 2026)
- Department 44 Zoom Appearance Protocols (Effective February 23, 2026)
Zoom Appearances (Effective February 23, 2026):
Attorneys, parties, self-represented parties, and court-approved witnesses may appear remotely via Zoom (Court Call is not accepted). In-person appearance is required for trials and evidentiary hearings, including default prove-up hearings, unless the Court authorizes otherwise. To appear remotely, you must register by 4:00 PM the court day before your hearing. Late registrations will be denied. If approved, you will receive a Zoom link by 5:00 PM the day before your hearing. No advance notice is needed for in-person appearances.
Courtroom 44 Zoom Registration link:
https://ventura-courts-ca.zoom.us/meeting/register/iqN7uhQSQMuOqs-9TQXgEQ
Courtroom 44 Tentative Rulings
| Case Number | Event Type | Event Date/Time | Department | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025CUPA046389 | Motion to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice | 2/20/2026 8:20 AM | 44 | Tentative |
| 2025CUBC054742 | Demurrer | 2/24/2026 8:20 AM | 44 | Tentative |
| 2023CUBC016696 | Motion for Attorney Fees/Costs | 2/25/2026 8:20 AM | 44 | Tentative |
| 2025CUBC039282 | Motion for Compliance and Sanctions | 2/25/2026 8:20 AM | 44 | Tentative |
| 2023CUOE008785 | Hearing on Motion for Final Approval of Settlement | 2/25/2026 1:30 PM | 44 | Tentative |
Courtroom 44 Calendar
| Event Date/Time | Case Number | Event Type | Event Status | Case Title | Case Type | Dept. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/25/2026 8:20 AM | 2024CUBC028583 | Motion to Compel the Deposition of Defendant's Person Most Qualified | Vacated | MEJIA, et al. vs GENERAL MOTORS LLC | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/25/2026 8:20 AM | 2025CUBC039282 | Motion for Compliance and Sanctions | Scheduled | JEREMY LOOKOFSKY, et al. vs GENERAL MOTORS, LLC | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/25/2026 8:20 AM | 2023CUBC016696 | Motion for Attorney Fees/Costs | Scheduled | ZAPATA, et al. vs FCA US LLC, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/25/2026 8:20 AM | 2023CUOE007584 | Motion for Final Hearing Date RESERVED by Plaintiff | Reserved | AARSVOLD vs LLC | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/25/2026 8:30 AM | 2024CUBC024663 | Court's Order to Show Cause Re: Plaintiff's Counsel Failure to Take Default Pursuant to CRC 3.110 | Scheduled | WATERS vs FORD MOTOR COMPANY, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/25/2026 8:30 AM | 2024CUBC024663 | Trial Setting Conference | Scheduled | WATERS vs FORD MOTOR COMPANY, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/25/2026 8:30 AM | 2024CUBC024663 | Court's Order to Show Cause Re: Imposition of $200 Monetary Sanctions per CCP 177.5 for Plaintiff's Failure to File Default Pursuant to CRC 3.110 | Scheduled | WATERS vs FORD MOTOR COMPANY, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/25/2026 8:30 AM | 2025CUBT041393 | Order to Show Cause re: Submission of Default Judgment Packet | Scheduled | MARTIN vs HOME | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/25/2026 8:35 AM | 2025CUBC050490 | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Vacated | MANUEL SANCHEZ HERNANDEZ vs GENERAL MOTORS LLC | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/25/2026 8:35 AM | 2025CUPL050526 | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Scheduled | JEFFREY D PARKHURST vs PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA INC., A CORPORATION | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/25/2026 8:35 AM | 2025CUBC042759 | Mandatory Appearance Case Management Conference | Scheduled | BRITTANY R. MARLEY vs FORD MOTOR COMPANY, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/25/2026 8:35 AM | 2025CUBC046583 | Mandatory Appearance Case Management Conference /Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Scheduled | CHRISTOPHER T TAYLOR vs FCA US LLC, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/25/2026 8:40 AM | 2025CUOE046391 | Non-Appearance Case Review Re the Filing of a First Amended Complaint | Scheduled | KASEY R. KOMP vs SIDESHOW, INC. | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/25/2026 8:40 AM | 2025CUOE046391 | Non-Appearance Case Review Re Reservation of Class Certification Motion Hearing and Briefing Schedule | Scheduled | KASEY R. KOMP vs SIDESHOW, INC. | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/25/2026 1:30 PM | 2023CUOE008785 | Hearing on Motion for Final Approval of Settlement | Scheduled | ACEVEDO vs TURBONETICS HOLDINGS INC, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/26/2026 8:20 AM | 2025CUOE042961 | Motion to Stay Pending Appeal | Scheduled | LUIS ARDON vs SHAVER AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, INC. | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/26/2026 8:20 AM | 2024CUBC031700 | Motion for Summary Adjudication | Rescheduled | CAZARES GARCIA vs FORD MOTOR COMPANY, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/26/2026 8:20 AM | 2025CUAS053902 | Motion for Trial Preference RESERVED on behalf of plaintiffs | Vacated | ADDISON WIGHTMAN, SR., et al. vs AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC., et al. | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/26/2026 8:20 AM | 2025CUAS047787 | Motion for Leave to | Reserved | EARL BRISCO vs CARLISLE INDUSTRIAL BRAKE & FRICTION, INC., et al. | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/26/2026 8:30 AM | 2024CUBC031479 | Ex Parte Application to Shorten Time for Motion or to Continue Trial | Reserved | CEJA, et al. vs JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA LLC | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/26/2026 8:30 AM | 2023CUOE013035 | Status Conference Settlement or Confirm Arbitration | Scheduled | LEAL, et al. vs STAR MSO, INC. | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/26/2026 8:35 AM | 2025CUBC050614 | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Scheduled | JESSICA G GALINDO vs FCA US LLC | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/26/2026 8:35 AM | 2025CUBC050811 | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Scheduled | ADAM CHIRCHICK vs TESLA, INC. | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/26/2026 8:35 AM | 2025CUOE050032 | CMC: Complex Track | Scheduled | JANET HARITOUNI-GOZALIAN, INDIVIDUALLY, AND ON BEHALF OF ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED vs SOLOMONEDWARDSGROUP, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/26/2026 1:30 PM | 2024CUOE020092 | Hearing Final Fairness and Approval Hearing | Rescheduled | GOMEZ vs WESTCOAST PARATRANSIT INC, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/26/2026 1:30 PM | 2024CUBC020830 | Jury Trial | Scheduled | NELSON vs FCA US LLC | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/27/2026 8:30 AM | 2025CUOE038599 | Ex Parte Application to Continue Deadline to File Class Certification | Scheduled | DULCE SOFIA GONZALEZ FLORES vs DIVERSIFIED RESTAURANT GROUP, LLC., et al. | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/27/2026 8:30 AM | 202300575575CUWM | Status Conference re: Stay | Scheduled | City of Oxnard vs. Rio School District | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/27/2026 8:30 AM | 202300575575CUWM | Court's Order to Show Cause re: Why this Case Should Not be Dismissed Pursuant to Settlement Agreement | Scheduled | City of Oxnard vs. Rio School District | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/27/2026 8:30 AM | 202100549256CUBC | Motion Determine Applicability of Five-Year Statute | Scheduled | Bajo Parklands vs. Gouvis | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/27/2026 8:30 AM | 202100549252CUBC | Motion Determine Applicability of Five-Year Statute | Scheduled | Ventura Heritage Corp vs. Gouvis | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/27/2026 8:30 AM | 2025CUOE039366 | Court's Order to Show Cause re: Dismissal Pursuant to Representation of Settlement | Scheduled | RODRIGO RAMIREZ vs CARLS JR. RESTAURANTS LLC, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/27/2026 8:30 AM | 2025CUBC049359 | Order to Show Cause re: Sanctions of $200 for Defendant's counsel's Failure to File a Case Management Statement per CCP § 177.5 | Scheduled | JOSUE MIGUEL PINEDA SANABRIA vs AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/27/2026 8:30 AM | 2024CUCO025262 | Ex Parte Application to Advance Motion to Compel Depo of Person Most Knowledgeable | Reserved | AUSTIN vs FCA US LLC, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/27/2026 8:30 AM | 2025CUPT052746 | Hearing on Petition for Approval of Compromise of Claim or Action or Disposition of Proceeds of Judgment for Minor or Person with Disability RE: Sara Papenfus | Scheduled | IN THE MATTER OF: KRISTINA PAPENFUS | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/27/2026 8:35 AM | 2025CUBC049264 | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Scheduled | JOE BRUNES vs VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC., et al. | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/27/2026 8:35 AM | 2025CUBC049359 | Order to Show Cause re: Sanctions of $200 for Plaintiff's counsel's FTA at CMC of hearing of 1/28/26 per CCP § 177.5 | Scheduled | JOSUE MIGUEL PINEDA SANABRIA vs AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/27/2026 8:35 AM | 2025CUBC049359 | Mandatory Appearance Case Management Conference | Scheduled | JOSUE MIGUEL PINEDA SANABRIA vs AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/27/2026 8:35 AM | 2025CUOE045100 | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Vacated | ADDIE BAYOU vs ONE CALL MEDICAL, INC., A CORPORATION, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/27/2026 8:40 AM | 2025CUOE045100 | Non-Appearance Case Review re: filing of Motion for PAGA Settlement Approval | Rescheduled | ADDIE BAYOU vs ONE CALL MEDICAL, INC., A CORPORATION, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/27/2026 8:40 AM | 2024CUOE019854 | Non-Appearance Case Review re: Filing of Motion for Class Certification | Vacated | ARELLANO vs WIGGINS LIFT CO INC, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 2/27/2026 1:30 PM | 2025CUOE038599 | Informal Discovery Conference (IDC) | Scheduled | DULCE SOFIA GONZALEZ FLORES vs DIVERSIFIED RESTAURANT GROUP, LLC., et al. | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 3/2/2026 8:20 AM | 2025CUBC055350 | Motion to Compel BINDING ARBITRATION AND MOTION TO STAY ACTION | Scheduled | DEBORAH K. CARROLL vs MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 3/2/2026 8:30 AM | 2024CUOE034352 | Order to Show Cause re: Filing of Motion for Approval of Settlement | Scheduled | OCHOA vs VENTURA COUNTY CREDIT UNION | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 3/2/2026 8:30 AM | 202200570355CUOE | Order to Show Cause re: Failure to follow minute order dated September 25, 2025 | Scheduled | Cardenas vs. G I Security Inc | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 3/2/2026 8:30 AM | 2024CUOE020626 | Status Conference re: Stay and Motion to Vacate | Scheduled | ESPINOZA vs BMW OF NORTH AMERICA LLC | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 3/2/2026 8:30 AM | 2025CUBC046073 | Court's Order to Show Cause re: Dismissal Pursuant to Representation of Settlement | Vacated | MITCHELL NAIDRICH vs SHAVER AUTOMOTIVE GROUP INC | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 3/2/2026 8:30 AM | 2025CUOE041622 | Order to Show Cause re: Further Imposition of $400 Sanctions/Plaintiff's counsel's FTA at CMC of 12/1/25 per CCP § 177.5 | Rescheduled | JESSICA FISHER vs DOTERRA INTERNATIONAL, LLC | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 3/2/2026 8:30 AM | 2024CUOE034864 | Order to Show Cause re: the parties failure to follow the August 27, 2025 CMO at paragraph 4, and sanctions of $200 per side under CCP § 177.5 | Scheduled | DALISANDRA R. PARTIDA, ON BEHALF OF HERSELF AND ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED, AND THE GENERAL vs RESPONSIBLE AND COMPLIANT RETAIL VENTURA LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 3/2/2026 8:30 AM | 2025CUOE038599 | Ex Parte Application for Discovery Stay Pending Resolution of 3-26 Motion to Amend Pleading | Scheduled | DULCE SOFIA GONZALEZ FLORES vs DIVERSIFIED RESTAURANT GROUP, LLC., et al. | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 3/2/2026 8:35 AM | 2025CUOE041622 | Mandatory Appearance Case Management Conference | Rescheduled | JESSICA FISHER vs DOTERRA INTERNATIONAL, LLC | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 3/2/2026 8:35 AM | 2025CUOE047434 | Order to Show Cause re: Sanctions of $200 CP § 177.5 for Each Side for Parties' Failure to File a Joint Case Management Report per local rule 3.08 | Scheduled | RICARDO MARTINEZ CASTRO vs CALIFORNIA BOILER, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 3/2/2026 8:35 AM | 2025CUOE047434 | CMC: Complex Track | Scheduled | RICARDO MARTINEZ CASTRO vs CALIFORNIA BOILER, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 3/2/2026 8:35 AM | 2025CUOE047377 | CMC: Complex Track | Vacated | DILLON BOWEN vs COASTAL VIEW HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 3/2/2026 8:35 AM | 2025CUBC051463 | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Scheduled | AARON HIGHSMITH, et al. vs GENERAL MOTORS, LLC | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 3/2/2026 8:35 AM | 2024CUBC032825 | Mandatory Appearance Case Management Conference | Scheduled | MEJIA ESTRADA, et al. vs NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 3/2/2026 8:35 AM | 2025CUBC050527 | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Scheduled | MATTHEW WECHSLER vs VOLVO CAR USA LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 3/2/2026 1:30 PM | 2024CUBC030383 | Court's Order to Show Cause regarding Failure to Follow Department Rules and Sanctions Pursuant to CCP 177.5 in the amount of $900 | Scheduled | AGUILAR vs FCA US LLC | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 3/2/2026 1:30 PM | 2024CUBC034355 | Court's Order to Show Cause regarding Failure to Follow Department Rules and Sanctions Pursuant to CCP 177.5 in the amount of $900 | Scheduled | EVELIN L. MONTES BARRERA, et al. vs GENERAL MOTORS LLC | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 3/2/2026 1:30 PM | 2024CUBC030253 | Court's Order to Show Cause regarding Failure to Follow Department Rules and Sanctions Pursuant to CCP 177.5 in the amount of $900 | Scheduled | MARTINEZ vs FCA US LLC | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 3/2/2026 1:30 PM | 2024CUBC030383 | Jury Trial (5 days) | Scheduled | AGUILAR vs FCA US LLC | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 3/2/2026 1:30 PM | 2024CUBC024910 | Court's Order to Show Cause regarding Failure to Follow Department Rules and Sanctions Pursuant to CCP 177.5 in the amount of $900 | Scheduled | STARK vs FCA US LLC | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 3/2/2026 1:30 PM | 2024CUBC030253 | Jury Trial (5-7 days) | Scheduled | MARTINEZ vs FCA US LLC | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 3/2/2026 1:30 PM | 2024CUBC034355 | Jury Trial (5-7 days) | Scheduled | EVELIN L. MONTES BARRERA, et al. vs GENERAL MOTORS LLC | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 3/2/2026 1:30 PM | 2023CUBC009476 | Court's Order to Show Cause regarding Failure to Follow Department Rules and Sanctions Pursuant to CCP 177.5 in the amount of $900 | Scheduled | NANDA vs GENERAL MOTORS LLC | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 3/2/2026 1:30 PM | 2024CUBC024910 | Jury Trial (5-day) | Scheduled | STARK vs FCA US LLC | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 3/2/2026 1:30 PM | 2023CUBC009476 | Jury Trial with a 5-day time estimate | Scheduled | NANDA vs GENERAL MOTORS LLC | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 3/3/2026 8:20 AM | 2025CUBC050323 | Motion to Strike PUNITIVE DAMAGES FROM PLAINTIFFS FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT | Scheduled | JIM RADEMACHER vs GENERAL MOTORS, LLC | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 3/3/2026 8:20 AM | 2025CUBC050323 | Demurrer to Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint | Scheduled | JIM RADEMACHER vs GENERAL MOTORS, LLC | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 3/3/2026 8:20 AM | 2025CUBC046583 | Demurrer RE: FCA US LLC | Scheduled | CHRISTOPHER T TAYLOR vs FCA US LLC, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 3/3/2026 8:30 AM | 2023CUOE017494 | Hearing Final Accounting | Scheduled | ESCAMILLA vs FERMENTED SCIENCES, INC., et al. | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 3/3/2026 8:35 AM | 2025CUBC050323 | Mandatory Appearance Case Management Conference | Scheduled | JIM RADEMACHER vs GENERAL MOTORS, LLC | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 3/3/2026 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 |
| 3/3/2026 8:35 AM | 2025CUOE052616 | CMC: Complex Track | Scheduled | ERICK FRANCO vs PAC FOUNDRIES, INC. | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 3/3/2026 8:35 AM | 2025CUBC050885 | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Scheduled | FERNANDO MARTINEZ RAMIREZ, et al. vs FCA US LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 3/3/2026 8:35 AM | 2025CUPL050828 | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Scheduled | MAVIS ELAINE THEODOROU-HUSK vs FORD MOTOR COMPANY, A CORPORATION | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 3/3/2026 8:40 AM | 2025CUOE052102 | Non-Appearance Case Review re Reservation of Class Certification Motion Hearing and Briefing Schedule | Scheduled | JANIELLE SOLIS vs RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 3/3/2026 8:40 AM | 2025CUOE052102 | Non-Appearance Case Review regarding the parties’ compliance with CRC 3.110 | Scheduled | JANIELLE SOLIS vs RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 3/3/2026 1:30 PM | 2024CUWM022338 | Court Trial (2 hours) | Rescheduled | ALVARADO vs CITY OF FILLMORE | Civil Unlimited | 44 |
| 3/3/2026 1:30 PM | 2024CUWM022338 | Motion to Admit Extra-Record Evidence in Support of Petitioner's Opening Brief | Rescheduled | ALVARADO vs CITY OF FILLMORE | Civil Unlimited | 44 |