Judge Barbara A. Lane: Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

Ventura County Superior Court, Department retired

CA Bar #: 69104 (June 1976)

Appointed By: Gov. Courken George Deukmejian, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. Barbara A. Lane (Ret.) was a judge for the Ventura County Superior Court in California. She was originally appointed to the Ventura Municipal Court in 1986 by former Governor George Deukmejian and was subsequently elevated to the Superior court as a result of the court's unification two years later. She retired from the bench on December 1, 2013, after serving 27 years as a judge.


She was registered as a Republican


Lane received her B.A. from Smith College in 1969. She went on to earn her J.D. from the University of Michigan in 1972.


Prior to her appointment to the Municipal Court, Lane practiced as a civil litigator with an emphasis on employment and business disputes.


Lane was named Judge of the Year by the Ventura County Trial Lawyers Association in 1997.


During her time on the bench, she presided over complex civil and environmental cases. In 1993, she was appointed to serve as the environmental law judge for Ventura County.


In 2016, the Ventura County Trial Lawyers Association presented the Superior Court with a formal portrait of Lane to be officially displayed in Courtroom 22 in the Hall of Justice.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Barbara A. Lane

  • Jan 16, 2014 Ventura County

    Deidrea Payne vs. Dignity Health, Inc.
    2013-00436194
    January 16, 2014
    Dept. 20
    Judge Reid
    Motion: Defendant's Demurrer to SAC
    Tentative Rulings:
    The Court OVERRULES Defendant's demurrer to the 1st C/A (CFRA-Retaliation). CCP § 430.10(e).
    The elements of a cause of action for retalia...

  • Jan 15, 2014 Ventura County

    Thermic Mutual Water Co v. Knopfler
    12-421166
    1-15-14
    Dept. 20
    Judge Reid
    Motion: Defendants motion for attorneys fees (Opposed)
    Tentative Ruling: The Court awards $4,068.75 to RRD II Enterprises, Inc. and denies the motion with respect to George and Deborah Knoplfer, neither of wh...

  • Jan 13, 2014 Ventura County

    Kelton v. City of Camarillo
    56-2013-00440749
    January 13, 2014
    Judge Reid
    Dept. 20
    Motion: Demurrer to first amended complaint and motion to strike punitive damages.
    Tentative Ruling: The City of Camarillo's demurrer to the first cause of action is sustained without leave to amend....

  • Jan 03, 2014 Ventura County

    No notice of intent to appear is required. If you wish to submit on the tentative decision, you may send a telefax to Judge Cody's secretary at 805-662-6712, stating that you submit on the tentative. Please include the hearing date, the case name and case number on your telefax. Do not call in lieu of send...

  • Dec 30, 2013 Ventura County

    No notice of intent to appear is required. If you wish to submit on the tentative decision, you may send a telefax to Judge Cody's secretary at 805-662-6712, stating that you submit on the tentative. Please include the hearing date, the case name and case number on your telefax. Do not call in lieu of send...

  • Nov 19, 2013 Ventura County

    No notice of intent to appear is required. If you wish to submit on the tentative decision, you may send a telefax to Judge Cody's secretary at 805-662-6712, stating that you submit on the tentative. Please include the hearing date, the case name and case number on your telefax. Do not call in lieu of send...

  • Nov 19, 2013 Ventura County

    No notice of intent to appear is required. If you wish to submit on the tentative decision, you may send a telefax to Judge Cody's secretary at 805-662-6712, stating that you submit on the tentative. Please include the hearing date, the case name and case number on your telefax. Do not call in lieu of send...

  • Nov 19, 2013 Ventura County

    No notice of intent to appear is required. If you wish to submit on the tentative decision, you may send a telefax to Judge Cody's secretary at 805-662-6712, stating that you submit on the tentative. Please include the hearing date, the case name and case number on your telefax. Do not call in lieu of send...

  • Nov 19, 2013 Ventura County

    No notice of intent to appear is required. If you wish to submit on the tentative decision, you may send a telefax to Judge Cody's secretary at 805-662-6712, stating that you submit on the tentative. Please include the hearing date, the case name and case number on your telefax. Do not call in lieu of send...

  • Nov 18, 2013 Ventura County

    No judgment having been filed, the case is dismissed without prejudice.

    ...

  • Nov 18, 2013 Ventura County

    No notice of intent to appear is required. If you wish to submit on the tentative decision, you may send a telefax to Judge Cody's secretary at 805-662-6712, stating that you submit on the tentative. Please include the hearing date, the case name and case number on your telefax. Do not call in lieu of send...

  • Nov 18, 2013 Ventura County

    No notice of intent to appear is required. If you wish to submit on the tentative decision, you may send a telefax to Judge Cody's secretary at 805-662-6712, stating that you submit on the tentative. Please include the hearing date, the case name and case number on your telefax. Do not call in lieu of send...

  • Nov 18, 2013 Ventura County

    No notice of intent to appear is required. If you wish to submit on the tentative decision, you may send a telefax to Judge Cody's secretary at 805-662-6712, stating that you submit on the tentative. Please include the hearing date, the case name and case number on your telefax. Do not call in lieu of send...

  • Oct 10, 2013 Ventura County

    YRC, Inc. v Davis
    11-00402321
    October 10, 2013
    8:20 a.m.
    Dept. 20
    Judge Reid
    Motion: Plaintiff's motion to impose liability for noncompliance with earnings withholding order (unopposed).
    Tentative Ruling: DENY without prejudice. Discount Shutters, Inc. is not a party to this acti...

  • Oct 09, 2013 Ventura County

    Von Kessler v. Alterman
    56-2013-00442342
    October 9, 2013
    8:20 a.m.
    Judge Reid Dept. 20
    Motion: Plaintiffs motion for a preliminary injunction. (unopposed)
    TENTATIVE RULING: Motion is denied without prejudice. Plaintiffs have failed to provide proof of service of the summo...

  • Oct 08, 2013 Ventura County

    Discover Bank v. Roger Martin
    2008-334174
    October 8, 2013, at 8:30 a.m.
    Judge Reid, Dept. 20
    Motion: Defendant/Judgment Debtor Roger Martin's Claim of Exemption – Wage Garnishment (Opposed)
    Tentative Ruling:
    Grant Defendant/Judgment Debtor Roger's ...

  • Oct 07, 2013 Ventura County

    MACHADO V LOS ROBLES HOSPITAL
    424615
    10-7-13
    CTRM. 20
    Judge Reid
    MOTION BY DEFENDANT MISSERIAN FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
    TENTATIVE RULING:
    GRANT Defendant Misserian's motion for summary judgment. Any side agreements between Plaintiff and Defendant are to be taken care of between the parties...

  • Oct 04, 2013 Ventura County

    MIRAMONTEZ V CISNEROS
    439312
    10-4-13
    CTRM. 20
    MOTION BY P FOR ATTORNEY FEES
    TENTATIVE RULING
    Grant attorney fees for 15 hours at $275 an hour for $4,125 in fees. Any additional fees and costs were not properly documented.
    ANALYSIS
    Plaintiff relied on CC 1717. That provides for attor...

  • Oct 04, 2013 Ventura County

    Carruthers v Nielsen
    11-00404519
    October 5, 2013
    8:20 a.m.
    Dept. 20
    Judge Reid
    Motion: Plaintiffs/cross-defendants' Brian and Donna Carruthers' motion to reopen discovery (opposed).
    Tentative Ruling: DENY. The motion does not include a meet and confer declaration as required...

  • Oct 03, 2013 Ventura County

    Lutton v. Baisden, et al.
    2012-410520
    10/3/13
    Judge Reid, Dept. 20
    APP
    Motion: Plaintiff, Stacey Deanne Lutton's Motion for Relief under California Code of Civil Procedure §473 to Vacate Dismissal - Unopposed
    Tentative Ruling: Deny.
    The motion wasn't filed within a reasonable time. No ...

  • Oct 03, 2013 Ventura County

    Luper v Ford Motor Company
    13-00434031
    October 3, 2013
    8:20 a.m.
    Dept. 20
    Judge Reid
    Motion: Defendant's demurrer to SAC (opposed).
    Tentative Ruling: OVERRULE the demurrers
    Grounds: Ford demurs to the first through fifth causes of action on the ground that they fai...

  • Sep 27, 2013 Ventura County

    TENTATIVE RULING POSTED BY JUDGE BARRY TAYLOR
    The court sustained defendant's objections. The court sustains plaintiff's objections 1, 4, 5 (there are two objection #5s; the court sustains the objection to page 2, line 26-page 3, line 3 of Beall's declaration), 6, 7, 9-11.
    The court disallows the fol...

  • Sep 27, 2013 Ventura County

    TENTATIVE RULING POSTED BY JUDGE BARRY TAYLOR
    The Court intends OVERRULES Defendant Aswathaiah's demurrer to the 2d (Abandonment) and 5th (Breach of Contract) Causes of Action. CCP § 430.10(e).
    The Court intends sustains, with leave to amend, Defendant's demurrer to the 3d (Intentional Misrepresentat...

  • Sep 18, 2013 Ventura County

    TENTATIVE RULING BY JUDGE BARRY TAYLOR
    Grant County's request for judicial notice. Because this is a demurrer, the court is limited to reviewing the petition and any request for judicial notice; therefore, the court refuses to consider any matter contained in the Request for Peremptory Writ, including ...

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Recent Cases by Hon. Barbara A. Lane

On December 2, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Barbara A. Lane presiding.

Filed

Dec 02, 2013

Status

Dismissal

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Ventura County

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Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

Insurance Coverage

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 10, 2021

On October 25, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Barbara A. Lane presiding.

Filed

Oct 25, 2013

Status

Dismissal

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Ventura County

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Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 06, 2022

On January 30, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Barbara A. Lane presiding.

Filed

Jan 30, 2013

Status

Default Judgment

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Ventura County

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Ventura County, CA

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Collections

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Apr 17, 2015

On January 30, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Barbara A. Lane presiding.

Filed

Jan 30, 2013

Status

Stipulated Judgment

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Ventura County

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Apr 17, 2015

On January 25, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Barbara A. Lane presiding.

Filed

Jan 25, 2013

Status

Dismissal

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Ventura County, CA

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Mar 10, 2021

On January 25, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Barbara A. Lane presiding.

Filed

Jan 25, 2013

Status

Default Judgment

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Apr 17, 2015

On January 25, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Barbara A. Lane presiding.

Filed

Jan 25, 2013

Status

Default Judgment

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Case Last Refreshed

Apr 17, 2015

On January 24, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Barbara A. Lane presiding.

Filed

Jan 24, 2013

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

General Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 10, 2021

On January 23, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Barbara A. Lane presiding.

Filed

Jan 23, 2013

Status

Consolidation

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Hon. Barbara A. Lane Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Barbara A. Lane

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Ventura County

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Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 10, 2021

On January 22, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Barbara A. Lane presiding.

Filed

Jan 22, 2013

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

Hon. Barbara A. Lane Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Barbara A. Lane

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Ventura County

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Ventura County, CA

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Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 17, 2015

On January 20, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Barbara A. Lane presiding.

Filed

Jan 20, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Barbara A. Lane Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Barbara A. Lane

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Ventura County

County

Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 10, 2021

On December 27, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Barbara A. Lane presiding.

Filed

Dec 27, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Ventura County

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Ventura County, CA

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May 13, 2022

On December 19, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Barbara A. Lane presiding.

Filed

Dec 19, 2012

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Ventura County

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Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 10, 2021

On October 25, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Barbara A. Lane presiding.

Filed

Oct 25, 2012

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Ventura County

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Ventura County, CA

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 10, 2021

On October 10, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Barbara A. Lane presiding.

Filed

Oct 10, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Ventura County

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Ventura County, CA

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2022

On September 18, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Barbara A. Lane presiding.

Filed

Sep 18, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Ventura County

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Ventura County, CA

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2022

On September 7, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Barbara A. Lane presiding.

Filed

Sep 07, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Ventura County

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Ventura County, CA

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May 13, 2022

On July 17, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Barbara A. Lane presiding.

Filed

Jul 17, 2012

Status

Default Judgment

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Ventura County, CA

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May 13, 2022

On June 28, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Barbara A. Lane presiding.

Filed

Jun 28, 2012

Status

Settlement

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Ventura County, CA

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May 14, 2022

On April 23, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Barbara A. Lane presiding.

Filed

Apr 23, 2012

Status

Stipulated Judgment

Judge

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Ventura County

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Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 10, 2021

On March 21, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Barbara Lane presiding.

Filed

Mar 21, 2012

Status

Dismissal

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Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2022

On February 8, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Barbara Lane presiding.

Filed

Feb 08, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Ventura County

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Ventura County, CA

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2022

On October 25, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Barbara A. Lane presiding.

Filed

Oct 25, 2011

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

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Ventura County

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Ventura County, CA

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 10, 2021

On September 28, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Barbara A. Lane presiding.

Filed

Sep 28, 2011

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Ventura County

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Ventura County, CA

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May 14, 2022

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