Judge Daniel J. Buckley: Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

CA Bar #: 93583 (December 1980)

Appointed By: Gov. Joseph Graham Davis, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. Daniel J. Buckley is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. He was appointed to the bench in 2002 by former Governor Gray Davis.


Judge Buckley received both his B.A. and J.D. from the University of Notre Dame.


Prior to his appointment to the Superior Court, Buckley was a managing partner for the law firm of Breidenbach, Buckley, Huchting, Halm, and Hamblet. He joined the firm in 1980 and practiced there until his appointment in 2002. During his 22 years with the firm, his area of practice focused on civil defense in regards to the matters of personal injury as well as negligence and insurance.


Judge Buckley has been a lecturer on judicial ethics for the Judicial Council in San Francisco and has also taught as an adjunct professor for the University of California Gould School of Law, the University of Notre Dame, Loyola Law School, and Southwestern Law School on trial advocacy, California civil procedures, jury instruction, ethics, and evidence.


Buckley has also taught computer skills for judges and has been active in the court's efforts toward technological advancement specifically in regards to case management.


During his time on the Superior Court, Judge Buckley has served as the assistant supervising judge, the supervising judge in 2012, the assistant presiding judge in 2015, and the presiding judge in 2017. He has also served as a court liaison for the counties of Orange, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura.


Buckley has been honored by the Armenian Bar Association for his service as a judge.


He is a fan of the Fighting Irish, and he also enjoys swimming and reading the newspaper.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Daniel J. Buckley

  • Aug 26, 2020 Los Angeles County

    RULING

    MOTION: PAGA Settlement Approval

    HEARING DATE: August 26, 2020

    CASE NUMBER: BC700752

    CASE NAME: Bustillo v. Swissport SA LLC

    MOVING PARTY: Plaintiff Daniela Bustillo

    RESPONDING PARTY: Unopposed

    TRIAL DATE: Not Set

    Discussion

    Upo...

  • Jun 29, 2020 Los Angeles County

    Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement

    Department SSC-1

    Hon. Daniel J. Buckley

    Angela Estrada v. Galleria Market, LP, et al.

    Case No.: 19STCV21959

    Hearing: June 29, 2020

    TENTATIVE RULING

    CONTINUE preliminary approval for the parties to addres...

  • Feb 11, 2020 Los Angeles County

    Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement

    Department SSC-1

    Hon. Daniel Buckley

    Smith et al. v. Del Rey Restaurant Corporation, et al.

    Case Number: BC648826 r/t BC661228

    Hearing: February 11, 2020

    TENTATIVE RULING

    Continue Preliminary Approval fo...

  • Feb 03, 2020 Los Angeles County

    Final Approval of Class Action Settlement

    Department SSC-1

    Hon. Daniel Buckley

    Sanchez v. Pueblas Restaurant Inc., et al.

    Case Number: BC697241

    Hearing Date: February 3, 2020

    TENTATIVE RULING

    Continue Final Approval for counsel to address the followin...

  • Jan 29, 2020 Los Angeles County

    Final Approval of Class Action Settlement

    Department SSC-1

    Hon. Daniel Buckley

    Vukovic v. PennyVision, LLC

    Case No. 30-2014-00744629

    Hearing Date: January 29, 2020

    TENTATIVE RULING

    Continue Final Approval for counsel to address the following:

    ...

  • Jan 23, 2020 Los Angeles County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    Continue Preliminary Approval for counsel to address the following:

    1. Proposed Terms of Settlement Agreement:

    a. Scope of the PAGA Release: This release is overbroad. The Court will not release claims on behalf of the LWDA or the State of California. Revise paragra...

  • Jan 13, 2020 Los Angeles County

    Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement

    Department SSC-1

    Hon. Daniel J. Buckley

    James Carter, et al. v. United Pacific Services, Inc.

    Case No.: BC681388

    Hearing: January 13, 2020

    TENTATIVE RULING

    CONTINUE preliminary approval for the parties t...

  • Dec 20, 2019 Los Angeles County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    MOTION: (1) Demurrer; (2) Anti-SLAPP

    HEARING DATE: December 20, 2019

    CASE NUMBER: NC061591

    CASE NAME: City of Los Angeles v. L.A. Terminals, Inc.

    MOVING PARTY: (1) Defendant and Cross-Defendant Occidental Chemical Corporation (“Occidental”); (2) Plai...

  • Dec 10, 2019 Los Angeles County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    MOTION: Demurrer

    HEARING DATE: December 10, 2019

    CASE NUMBER: 19STCV23562

    CASE NAME: Schrage v. Parker, Milliken, Clark, O’Hara & Samuelian

    MOVING PARTY: Defendant Parker, Milliken, Clark, O’Hara & Samuelian.

    RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff Leona...

  • Dec 04, 2019 Los Angeles County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    GRANT final approval and award/approve as follows:

    (1) $56,661 for attorney fees to Class Counsel, Harris & Ruble (60%) and Forouzan Law (40%); (2) $8,193.04 for attorney costs to Class Counsel; (3) $10,000 for enhancement awards to the class representatives [$5k x 2]; (4) ...

  • Nov 20, 2019 Los Angeles County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    GRANT final approval and award/approve as follows:

    (1) $666,666 for attorney fees to Class Counsel, Gartenberg Gelfand Hayton, LLP (60%) and Caskey & Holzman (40%); (2) $9,734.92 for attorney costs to Class Counsel; (3) $10,000 for an enhancement award to the class represen...

  • Oct 21, 2019 Los Angeles County

    Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement

    Department SSC-1

    Hon. Daniel Buckley

    Taylor v. Sherman’s Delicatessen & Bakery

    Case Number: BC722765

    Hearing: October 21, 2019

    TENTATIVE RULING

    Continue Preliminary Approval for counsel to address the fo...

  • Oct 17, 2019 Los Angeles County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    MOTION: Motion to Strike

    HEARING DATE: October 17, 2019

    CASE NUMBER: 18STCV03092

    CASE NAME: Aguilar v. Los Angeles Dep’t of Water & Power

    MOVING PARTY: Defendants Los Angeles Department of Water & Power and City of Los Angeles (collectively, “City”)....

  • Oct 15, 2019 Los Angeles County

    TENTATIVE RULINGS

    MOTION: Demurrers and Motions to Strike

    HEARING DATE: October 15, 2019

    CASE NUMBER: JCCP4965

    CASE NAME: Southern California Fires Cases

    MOVING PARTIES: (1) Defendant and Cross-Defendant Montecito Water District (“MWD”); (2) Cross-Defendants County o...

  • Oct 02, 2019 Los Angeles County

    Motion for Approval of PAGA Settlement

    Department SSC-1

    Hon. Daniel Buckley

    Gonzalez v. Kindercare Education, LLC

    Case No. BC719074

    Hearing: October 2, 2019

    TENTATIVE RULING

    DENY approval without prejudice as to Counsel’s ability to bring a noticed Mo...

  • Aug 13, 2019 Los Angeles County

    Final Approval of Class Action Settlement

    Department SSC-1

    Hon. Daniel J. Buckley

    Jeff Henry, et al. v. Wellness Corporate Solutions, LLC

    Case No.: BC 714158

    Hearing: August 13, 2019

    TENTATIVE RULING

    GRANT final approval and award/approve as follows:<...

  • Jul 08, 2019 Los Angeles County

    Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement

    Department SSC-1

    Hon. Daniel J. Buckley

    Jason Henriquez v. NGU Transport LLC, et al.

    Case No.: BC714165

    Hearing: July 8, 2019

    TENTATIVE RULING

    CONTINUE preliminary approval for the parties to address the...

  • May 31, 2019 Los Angeles County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    HEARING DATE: May 31, 2019

    CASE NUMBER: BC579623

    CASE NAME: Schrage v. Schrage

    MOVING PARTY: Defendants Joseph Schrage and Michael Schrage

    RESPONDING PARTY: Plaintiff

    MOTION: Motion to Tax Costs

    The right to recover costs of suit is d...

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Recent Cases by Hon. Daniel J. Buckley

On March 23, 2022 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel J. Buckley presiding.

32 Files
Filed

Mar 23, 2022

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

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

Oct 17, 2023

On February 25, 2022 a contract/warranty breach - seller plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (limited jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel J. Buckley presiding.

Filed

Feb 25, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Contract/Warranty Breach - Seller Plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (Limited Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 14, 2023

On December 20, 2021 an other commercial/business tort (not fraud/ breach of contract) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel J. Buckley presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Dec 20, 2021

Status

Removal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Commercial/Business Tort (not fraud/ breach of contract) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 22, 2023

On December 9, 2021 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel J. Buckley presiding.

1 File
Filed

Dec 09, 2021

Status

Removal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 18, 2023

On December 8, 2021 a fraud (no contract) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel J. Buckley presiding.

Filed

Dec 08, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Fraud (no contract) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 26, 2023

On December 7, 2021 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel J. Buckley presiding.

1 File
Filed

Dec 07, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 17, 2023

On December 1, 2021 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel J. Buckley presiding.

15 Files
Filed

Dec 01, 2021

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

May 11, 2023

On November 17, 2021 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel J. Buckley presiding.

1 File
Filed

Nov 17, 2021

Status

Removal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

May 11, 2023

On November 12, 2021 a toxic tort/environmental (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel J. Buckley presiding.

Filed

Nov 12, 2021

Status

Removal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Toxic Tort/Environmental (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Toxic,Environmental

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 04, 2023

On November 8, 2021 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel J. Buckley presiding.

Filed

Nov 08, 2021

Status

Removal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

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

Aug 06, 2023

On November 4, 2021 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel J. Buckley presiding.

11 Files
Filed

Nov 04, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

May 11, 2023

On October 20, 2021 a personal injury/property damage/wrongful death - uninsured motorist (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel J. Buckley presiding.

Filed

Oct 20, 2021

Status

Voluntary Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death - Uninsured Motorist (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 06, 2023

On October 15, 2021 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel J. Buckley presiding.

1 File
Filed

Oct 15, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

May 11, 2023

On October 14, 2021 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel J. Buckley presiding.

1 File
Filed

Oct 14, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

May 11, 2023

On September 30, 2021 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel J. Buckley presiding.

20 Files
Filed

Sep 30, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 16, 2023

On September 15, 2021 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel J. Buckley presiding.

13 Files
Filed

Sep 15, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

May 11, 2023

On September 3, 2021 an other commercial/business tort (not fraud/ breach of contract) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel J. Buckley presiding.

Filed

Sep 03, 2021

Status

Removal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Commercial/Business Tort (not fraud/ breach of contract) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 05, 2023

On July 27, 2021 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel J. Buckley presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jul 27, 2021

Status

Removal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

May 11, 2023

On July 20, 2021 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel J. Buckley presiding.

11 Files
Filed

Jul 20, 2021

Status

Removal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 17, 2023

On June 25, 2021 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel J. Buckley presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jun 25, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 19, 2023

On June 22, 2021 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel J. Buckley presiding.

16 Files
Filed

Jun 22, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Los Angeles County

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 17, 2023

On June 15, 2021 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel J. Buckley presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jun 15, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 04, 2023

On June 14, 2021 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel J. Buckley presiding.

25 Files
Filed

Jun 14, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

May 11, 2023

On June 9, 2021 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel J. Buckley presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jun 09, 2021

Status

Removal

Judge

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Court

Stanley Mosk

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 05, 2023

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