Judge Daniel S. Murphy: Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

CA Bar #: 132444 (December 1987)

Appointed By: Gov. Arnold A. Schwarzenegger

Biography

The Hon. Daniel S. Murphy is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2005.


He is registered as a Republican.


Judge Murphy graduated in 1984 with his B.A. in Political Science from the University of California Los Angeles and went on to earn his J.D. from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles in 1987.


During law school, Murphy clerked for the law firm of Chase, Rotchford, Drukker, and Bogust. After his clerkship, Judge Murphy joined the Long Beach City Attorney's Office. At the time of his appointment to the Superior Court, he was working for the Long Beach branch of the District Attorney's Office. He worked for the city of Long Beach for 17 years.


One of his more high-profile cases while on the Superior Court dealt with the famous radio personality, Casey Kasem, regarding his care during a family dispute.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Daniel S. Murphy

  • Jun 04, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Hamid HARIRI, an individual; and NAHID HARIRI, an individual; H AND N PROPERTY

    MANAGEMENT, LLC, a California limited

    Liability company, Plaintiffs, v. CASHBLOOM LLC, a California limited, Liability company; CASHBLOOM BUSINESS LOANS LLC, a California limited liability company; FRN HOLDINGS L...

  • Apr 20, 2021 Los Angeles County

    eLAINE COURTNEY, Plaintiff, v. HEALTH NET, INC, et al., Defendants.

    Case No.: 18STCV05327

    Hearing Date: April 21, 2021

    [TENTATIVE] order RE:

    Plaintiff’s motion for leave TO FILE A FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT

    BACKGROUND

    Plaintiff Elaine Courtney (“Plaintiff”) file...

  • Mar 25, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Westlake flooring company, llc, dba westlake flooring services, et al., Plaintiffs, v. warner auto corp, dba CHAMPION AUTO SUPERSTORE HB, et al., Defendants.

    Case No.: 20STCV03187

    Hearing Date: March 29, 2021

    [TENTATIVE] order RE:

    defendant abdullah achouri’s demurrer to sec...

  • Feb 01, 2021 Los Angeles County

    JOSE EDUARDO VAZQUEZ, et al. Plaintiffs, v. RUBEN ARMANDO CHAVEZ, Defendant.

    Case No.: BC535416

    Hearing Date: February 3, 2021

    [TENTATIVE] order RE:

    motion to set aside default and default judgment against ruben armando chavez

    BACKGROUND

    On February 6, 2014, ...

  • Feb 01, 2021 Los Angeles County

    ANTHONY FERNANDEZ, Plaintiff, v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, et al. Defendants.

    Case No.: 20STCV17219

    Hearing Date: February 3, 2021

    [TENTATIVE] order RE:

    (1) Demurrer to Second amended complaint

    (2) Motion to strike portions of the Second amended complaint

    BACKGROU...

  • Feb 01, 2021 Los Angeles County

    CAROLINE CONTRERAS & ROBERT C. ANAYA, Plaintiffs, v. KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. et al., Defendants.

    Case No.: 20STCV08729

    Hearing Date: February 3, 2021

    [TENTATIVE] order RE:

    MOTION TO COMPEL FURTHER RESPONSES TO

    (1) FORM INTERROGATORIES

    (2) SPECIAL INTERROGATO...

  • Jan 11, 2021 Los Angeles County

    MONICA MEDA, Plaintiff, v. AUTOZONE, INC., et. al., Defendants.

    Case No.: BC683600

    Hearing Date: January 8, 2021

    order RE:

    MOTION for summary judgment

    Background

    Plaintiff Monica Meda (Meda), on behalf of herself and others similarly situated, commenced this ...

  • Jan 11, 2021 Los Angeles County

    lawrence farry, Plaintiff, v. HNJ STARFISH, et. al., Defendants.

    Case No.: 19STCV18266

    Hearing Date: January 8, 2021

    order RE:

    MOTION for judgment on the pleadings

    Background

    Plaintiff Lawrence Farry (Plaintiff) commenced this action against Defendant HNJ Sta...

  • Jan 11, 2021 Los Angeles County

    the sunset landmark investment, llc, Petitioner, v. city of los angeles, et al. Respondents.

    Case Nos.:

    19STCP01027 (Sunset Case) 19STCP00988 (Maddren Case)

    Hearing Date: January 6, 2021

    order RE:

    petitions for writ of mandate

    Casey Maddren,

    Petitione...

  • Dec 09, 2020 Los Angeles County

    alejandra mora,

    Plaintiff and Respondent, v. CARLOS MIER,

    Defendant and Appellant.

    Case No.: BS173595

    Hearing Date: December 9, 2020

    [TENTATIVE] order RE:

    motion for disbursement of undertaking to plaintiff

    Background

    Appellant and Defendant C...

  • Dec 09, 2020 Los Angeles County

    jose cortez, et al. Plaintiffs, v. VIP DETAIL CENTER, et al. Defendants.

    Case No.: 18STCV04932

    Hearing Date: December 9, 2020

    [TENTATIVE] order RE:

    (1) Motion to compel responses to requests for produciton of documents, set one

    (2) motion to compel responses to speci...

  • Dec 09, 2020 Los Angeles County

    ignacio lee, Plaintiff, v. ASB WATERMARKE OWNER, LLC, et al. Defendants.

    Case No.: 20STCV06586

    Hearing Date: December 9, 2020

    [TENTATIVE] order RE:

    (1) Demurrer to operative complaints

    (2) motion to strike portions of the operative complaints

    Background

    ...

  • Dec 04, 2020 Los Angeles County

    johannes zuurveen & Gloria zuurveen, Plaintiffs, v. LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES, et. al. Defendants.

    Case No.: BC709564

    Hearing Date: December 4, 2020

    [TENTATIVE] order RE:

    MOTION To Compel Cross-defendant zuurveen to respond to discovery and request for...

  • Dec 04, 2020 Los Angeles County

    felix delarosa, an individual, Plaintiff, v. Volkswagen Group of america, Inc.; et al., Defendants.

    Case No.: 20STCV14775

    Hearing Date: December 4, 2020

    [TENTATIVE] order RE:

    motion to compel further responses to plaintiff’s request for production of documents

    The Co...

  • Dec 04, 2020 Los Angeles County

    merco llc, Plaintiff, v. CRUM & FORSTER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, et al. Defendants.

    Case No.: 19STCV34054

    Hearing Date: December 4, 2020

    [TENTATIVE] order RE:

    (1) Demurrer to SECOND AMENDED Complaint

    (2) motion to strike portions of the second amended complaint

  • Dec 04, 2020 Los Angeles County

    2009 wellington road, llc, Plaintiff, v. MICHELLE HAGUE, et al. Defendants.

    Case No.: 20STCV04978

    Hearing Date: December 4, 2020

    [TENTATIVE] order RE:

    (1) Demurrer to FIRST AMENDED Complaint

    (2) motion to strike portions of the FIRST amended complaint

    Backgro...

  • Dec 02, 2020 Los Angeles County

    deidre kennedy, et al. Plaintiffs, v. PAMA V PROPERTIES LP, et al. Defendants.

    Case No.: 20STCV02907

    Hearing Date: December 2, 2020

    [TENTATIVE] order RE:

    Motion to strike portions of the first amended complaint

    Background

    Plaintiffs Deidre Kennedy, Amadee Dia...

  • Dec 02, 2020 Los Angeles County

    bldg edinburgh, llc, Plaintiff, v. FRANK BARBANO, et. al. Defendants.

    Case No.: 20STCV15334

    Hearing Date: September 2, 2020

    [TENTATIVE] order RE:

    MOTION FOR ATTORNEY FEES UNder ccp section 425.16

    Background

    Plaintiff BLDG Edinburgh, LLC (Plaintiff) commenced ...

  • Dec 02, 2020 Los Angeles County

    mustafa hassanzai, Plaintiff, v. ANTHEM BLUE CROSS LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY, et al., Defendants.

    Case No.: 19STCV37047

    Hearing Date: December 2, 2020

    [TENTATIVE] order RE:

    demurrer to first amended complaint

    Background

    This is an insurance case broug...

  • Dec 02, 2020 Los Angeles County

    CARLOS HALILI, Plaintiff, v. FCA US LLC; ET AL Defendants.

    Case No.: 20stcv17362

    Hearing Date: December 2, 2020

    [TENTATIVE] order RE:

    MOTION to compel deposition of defendant fca’s person most knowledgeable

    Background

    Plaintiff CARLOS HALILI (Plaintiff) comme...

  • Dec 02, 2020 Los Angeles County

    jason smith, Plaintiff, v. GENERAL MOTORS, LLC; et al., Defendants.

    Case No.: 19STCV10080

    Hearing Date: December 2, 2020

    [TENTATIVE] order RE:

    MOTION to compel deposition of defendant GM’s person most knowledgeable

    Background

    Plaintiff Jason Smith (Plaintiff)...

  • Nov 30, 2020 Los Angeles County

    marcus laun, Plaintiff, v. JAMES PAKULIS, et al., Defendants.

    Case No.: 20STCV09649

    Hearing Date: November 30, 2020

    [TENTATIVE] order RE:

    (1) pakulis’s motion to quash service of summons

    (2) transcanna’s motion to quash service of summons

    Background

    P...

  • Nov 30, 2020 Los Angeles County

    merco llc, Plaintiff, v. CRUM & FORSTER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, et al. Defendants.

    Case No.: 19STCV34054

    Hearing Date: November 30, 2020

    [TENTATIVE] order RE:

    (1) Demurrer to SECOND AMENDED Complaint

    (2) motion to strike portions of the second amended complaint<...

  • Nov 30, 2020 Los Angeles County

    joseph gressis, Plaintiff, v. CORPORATE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, INC., et al. Defendants.

    Case No.: 19STCV30965

    Hearing Date: November 30, 2020

    [TENTATIVE] order RE:

    (1) motion to set aside writ of execution

    (2) motion for leave to file a first amended complaint

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Recent Cases by Hon. Daniel S. Murphy

On May 28, 2024 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Hon. Daniel S. Murphy presiding.

Filed

May 28, 2024

Status

Pending

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Product Liability ? Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act¿(Lemon Law) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

Case Last Refreshed

May 28, 2024

On May 28, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Hon. Daniel S. Murphy presiding.

Filed

May 28, 2024

Status

Pending

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 28, 2024

On May 28, 2024 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel S. Murphy presiding.

Filed

May 28, 2024

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Active

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Product Liability ? Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act¿(Lemon Law) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

Case Last Refreshed

May 28, 2024

On May 24, 2024 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel S. Murphy presiding.

Filed

May 24, 2024

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Product Liability ? Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act¿(Lemon Law) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

Case Last Refreshed

May 24, 2024

On May 24, 2024 an other promissory note/collections case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel S. Murphy presiding.

Filed

May 24, 2024

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Active

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

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Other Promissory Note/Collections Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

May 24, 2024

On May 23, 2024 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel S. Murphy presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 23, 2024

Status

Active

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 24, 2024

On May 22, 2024 an other complaint (non-tort/non-complex) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel S. Murphy presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 22, 2024

Status

Active

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

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Other Complaint (non-tort/non-complex) (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

May 22, 2024

On May 22, 2024 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel S. Murphy presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 22, 2024

Status

Active

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 23, 2024

On May 22, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel S. Murphy presiding.

Filed

May 22, 2024

Status

Active

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Superior

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Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 22, 2024

On May 21, 2024 a negligent breach of contract/warranty (no fraud) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel S. Murphy presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 21, 2024

Status

Active

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Category

Negligent Breach of Contract/Warranty (no fraud) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Negligent Breach

Case Last Refreshed

May 21, 2024

On May 21, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel S. Murphy presiding.

Filed

May 21, 2024

Status

Active

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 21, 2024

On May 21, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel S. Murphy presiding.

Filed

May 21, 2024

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Active

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 22, 2024

On May 20, 2024 an other real property (not eminent domain, landlord/tenant, foreclosure) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel S. Murphy presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 20, 2024

Status

Active

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Other Real Property (not eminent domain, landlord/tenant, foreclosure) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 21, 2024

On May 20, 2024 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel S. Murphy presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 20, 2024

Status

Active

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Los Angeles County, CA

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Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 20, 2024

On May 17, 2024 an intentional conduct - sexual abuse case (in any form) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel S. Murphy presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 17, 2024

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Active

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Intentional Conduct - Sexual Abuse Case (in any form) (General Jurisdiction)

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May 17, 2024

On May 17, 2024 a medical malpractice - physicians & surgeons (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel S. Murphy presiding.

Filed

May 17, 2024

Status

Active

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Medical Malpractice - Physicians & Surgeons (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2024

On May 17, 2024 a breach of rental/lease contract (not unlawful detainer or wrongful eviction) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel S. Murphy presiding.

Filed

May 17, 2024

Status

Active

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Breach of Rental/Lease Contract (not unlawful detainer or wrongful eviction) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

May 20, 2024

On May 16, 2024 a collections case - seller plaintiff (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel S. Murphy presiding.

Filed

May 16, 2024

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Active

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Collections Case - Seller Plaintiff (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2024

On May 16, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel S. Murphy presiding.

Filed

May 16, 2024

Status

Active

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2024

On May 16, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel S. Murphy presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 16, 2024

Status

Active

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

May 17, 2024

On May 15, 2024 an other real property (not eminent domain, landlord/tenant, foreclosure) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel S. Murphy presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 15, 2024

Status

Active

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

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Other Real Property (not eminent domain, landlord/tenant, foreclosure) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2024

On May 15, 2024 a wrongful termination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel S. Murphy presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 15, 2024

Status

Active

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Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2024

On May 14, 2024 a wrongful termination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel S. Murphy presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 14, 2024

Status

Active

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Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2024

On May 14, 2024 a breach of rental/lease contract (not unlawful detainer or wrongful eviction) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel S. Murphy presiding.

Filed

May 14, 2024

Status

Active

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Breach of Rental/Lease Contract (not unlawful detainer or wrongful eviction) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2024

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