Judge Daniel M. Crowley: Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

CA Bar #: 131433 (December 1987)

Appointed By: Gov. Edmund G. Brown, Jr.

Biography

Hon. Daniel M. Crowley is a judge for the Los Angeles Superior Court in California. Crowley succeeded the Hon. Rita J. Miller when he was appointed to the bench by the former Governor Jerry Brown on November 29, 2018.


Crowley graduated with a bachelor's degree from Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California in 1982 and went on to earn his J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1987.


After graduation Judge Crowley began his career as an Associate for the law firm Booth, Mitchel and Strange LLP and went on to become a Partner in the firm in 1992. He remained at the firm until his appointment to the Superior Court in 2018.


Crowley, an experienced trial and appellate lawyer, has presented cases before the California Court of Appeal, the California Supreme Court, as well as the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. His areas of expertise include personal injury, environmental, consumer rights, employment law, corporate law, and criminal law.


Crowley has served as the Trustee of the Los Angeles County Bar Association's (LACBA) Litigation Section, as well as chair of the LACBA chapter of the American Inns of Court. Some of his memberships include being on the Los Angeles County Superior Court's Central Civil Liaison Committee, the Bench Bar Relations Committee, the American Board of Trial Advocates, and the Los Angeles Irish American Bar Association.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Daniel M. Crowley

  • Sep 09, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Julia Benore’s Motion to Deem Requests for Admission Admitted; Request for Sanctions

    Having reviewed the motion, the Court rules as follows.

    BACKGROUND

    On January 14, 2020, Plaintiff Desiree Colette Erosa filed a Complaint against Defendants Julia Benore (erroneously sued as Julia B...

  • Sep 08, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Michelle Lari’s Petition to Approve Compromise of Disputed Claim on behalf of Minor Jonah Lari

    Having reviewed the petition, the Court rules as follows.

    BACKGROUND

    On November 20, 2019, Jonah Lari (“Claimant”), by and through his guardian ad litem, Michelle Lari (“Petitioner”) filed...

  • Sep 07, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Plaintiff filed a Notice of Settlement on 9/2/21.Motions on calendar on 9/7/21 are off calendar on the Court's own motion. All future dates are advanced to 9/7/21 and vacated.An Order to Show Cause Re Dismissal (Settlement is scheduled on 11/18/2021 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 28, Spring Street Courthouse.Plaint...

  • Sep 07, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Application for Determination of Good Faith Settlement

    Having reviewed the notice of settlement, application, and proposed order, the Court rules as follows.

    BACKGROUND

    On August 13, 2020, Plaintiffs Kamal McHantaf and Dani McHantaf filed a Complaint against Defendants The People of...

  • Sep 02, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Motion to Set Aside / Vacate Dismissal

    Having reviewed the motion, the Court rules as follows.

    BACKGROUND

    On September 23, 2019, Plaintiff Maria C. Anaya filed a Complaint against Defendants City of Los Angeles; Aerovias de Mexico; S.A. DE C.V. (Inc.) d/b/a Aeromexico; and DOES 1 – ...

  • Sep 02, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Motion to Compel Arbitration and Appoint a Neutral Arbitrator

    Having reviewed the motion, Opposition, and Reply, the Court rules as follows.

    BACKGROUND

    On July 21, 2021, Petitioner Jorge Loza (“Petitioner”) filed a Petition to Commence Discovery and Assign Case Number against Respon...

  • Sep 02, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings

    Having reviewed the motion and declaration in support, the Court rules as follows.

    BACKGROUND

    On June 13, 2019, Plaintiff Jose Miguel Angel Escoto Garcia (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint against Defendant Robertson’s Transportation, Ltd., Robertso...

  • Sep 02, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Motion to Continue Trial

    Having reviewed the motion, Opposition, and Reply, the Court rules as follows.

    BACKGROUND

    On June 18, 2019, Plaintiff Margo Migatz (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint against Defendant Hannah Hale Redfern (“Defendant”) and DOES 1 – 10, alleging 1 cause of action...

  • Sep 02, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Special Motion to Strike (Anti-SLAPP)

    Having reviewed the motion, the Court rules as follows.

    BACKGROUND

    On April 9, 2021, Plaintiffs Mistura Smith and Naphew Shonekan (by and through his guardian, Mistura Smith) filed a Complaint against Juan Carlos Valdivia Rosales; Juana Ceja Cha...

  • Sep 02, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Demurrer to Amended Answer

    Having reviewed the demurrer, declaration with exhibits in support, Opposition, and Reply, the Court rules as follows.

    BACKGROUND

    On May 24, 2021, Plaintiff Leslie Lawrence (”Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint against The Vons Companies, Inc.; Pacific West Mana...

  • Sep 02, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Demurrer w/ Motion to Strike

    Having reviewed the demurrer & motion to strike, the Oppositions, the declarations, the requests for judicial notice, and the Replies, the Court rules as follows.

    BACKGROUND

    On January 29, 2021, Plaintiffs Lawrence Reed (“Decedent”), by and through his s...

  • Sep 01, 2021 Los Angeles County

    The Court would like to hear argument. If the Plaintiff would provide the requested discovery within 10 days, would a continuance still be necessary? The Court's trial calendar is full through most of 2022. The Court urges the parties to discuss an alternative resolution of this issue.

    ...

  • Sep 01, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Motion for Attorney’s Fees

    Having reviewed the motion, Opposition, and Reply, the Court rules as follows.

    BACKGROUND

    On April 9, 2018, Plaintiff Angelique Rodarte (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint against Alberto Luis Duarte DOES 1 – 50, alleging a cause of action arising from a dog a...

  • Sep 01, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Schindler’s Motion for Summary Judgment

    Having reviewed the motion, declarations, separate statement, Opposition, declarations opposed, response to separate statement, separate statement in opposition, request for judicial notice, and Reply, the Court rules as follows.

    BACKGROUND

    On...

  • Aug 31, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Demurrer

    Having reviewed the demurrer, Opposition, and Reply, the Court rules as follows.

    BACKGROUND

    On January 25, 2021, Plaintiff Photon Murr (“Plaintiff”), successor-in-interest to William Benjamin Harris, IV, filed a Complaint against Defendants Weedmaps Media, LLC; Ghost Manage...

  • Aug 25, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Motion for Terminating Sanctions

    Having reviewed the motion, the opposition, the reply, and the supplemental opposition, the Court rules as follows.

    BACKGROUND

    On June 18, 2018, Plaintiffs Cameron Grimsel (“Grimsley”) and Jessica Burgo (“Burgo”) filed a Complaint against Defendants ...

  • Aug 24, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Motion to be Relieved as Counsel

    Having reviewed the motion, declaration, and order, the Court rules as follows.

    BACKGROUND

    On December 11, 2019, Plaintiff Kaelin Edmonds (“Plaintiff”), by and through her guardian ad litem, Deana Thorp, filed a Complaint against Agua Dulce General S...

  • Aug 24, 2021 Los Angeles County

    The Court wants to know the status of Mr. Mendoza'd deposition.

    ...

  • Aug 24, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Motion to Compel Plaintiff Alma Barimbad’s Responses to 1) Form Interrogatories; 2) Special Interrogatories; 3) Demand for Inspection & Production of Documents; Request for Sanctions

    Having reviewed the motion, the Court rules as follows.

    BACKGROUND

    On December 19, 2018, Plaintiff A...

  • Aug 24, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Motion to Set Aside/ Vacate Dismissal

    Having reviewed the motion, the Court rules as follows.

    BACKGROUND

    On July 18, 2019, Plaintiff Anna Larmie (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint against Defendant Youthfill MD XIX, LLC (“Defendant”) and DOES 1 – 25, alleging 1 cause of action arising ...

  • Aug 24, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Motion to Compel Cosma Management to Comply with Deposition Subpoena for Production of Documents

    Having reviewed the motion, Opposition, and declaration in opposition, the Court rules as follows.

    BACKGROUND

    On November 9, 2017, Plaintiff Martin Armando Renteria (“Plaintiff”) filed a...

  • Aug 24, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Motion to Compel LAPD to Produce Its Report Related to the Sexual Battery Involving Plaintiff S.C.

    Having reviewed the motion and notice of joinder, the Court rules as follows.

    BACKGROUND

    On January 29, 2020, Plaintiff S.C. (“Plaintiff”), a minor, by and through her guardian ad lite...

  • Aug 24, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Motion for Appointment of Martha Alicia Sanchez as Successor In Interest to the Estate of Francisco Sanchez-Reyes

    Having reviewed the motion, the Court rules as follows.

    BACKGROUND

    On April 29, 2021, Plaintiffs Martha Alicia Sanchez, Ramon Sanchez, Rocio Rodriguez, Mireya Rosales, M...

  • Aug 13, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Motion to Compel Plaintiff’s Responses to Form Interrogatories

    Having reviewed the motion, the Court rules as follows.

    BACKGROUND

    On January 16, 2020, Plaintiff Juan Ramirez (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint against Defendants Josue Fernandez & Luna Lugosi (“Defendants”) and DOES 1 – ...

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Recent Cases by Hon. Daniel M. Crowley

On June 11, 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 M. Crowley presiding.

Filed

Jun 11, 2024

Status

Pending

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 11, 2024

On June 10, 2024 an insurance coverage (not complex) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Hon. Daniel M. Crowley presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jun 10, 2024

Status

Pending

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Insurance Coverage (not complex) (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 11, 2024

On June 10, 2024 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Hon. Daniel M. Crowley presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jun 10, 2024

Status

Pending

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 11, 2024

On June 10, 2024 a wrongful termination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel M. Crowley presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jun 10, 2024

Status

Active

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 10, 2024

On June 7, 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 M. Crowley presiding.

Filed

Jun 07, 2024

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Active

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Category

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

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 10, 2024

On June 7, 2024 an other contract dispute (not breach/insurance/fraud/negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel M. Crowley presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jun 07, 2024

Status

Active

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Contract Dispute (not breach/insurance/fraud/negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

General Insurance

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 10, 2024

On June 7, 2024 an other promissory note/collections case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel M. Crowley presiding.

Filed

Jun 07, 2024

Status

Active

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Promissory Note/Collections Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 10, 2024

On June 6, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel M. Crowley presiding.

Filed

Jun 06, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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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

Jun 07, 2024

On June 5, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel M. Crowley presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jun 05, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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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

Jun 07, 2024

On June 5, 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 M. Crowley presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jun 05, 2024

Status

Active

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

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

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 07, 2024

On June 5, 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 M. Crowley presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jun 05, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Superior

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

Jun 06, 2024

On June 5, 2024 a legal malpractice (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel M. Crowley presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jun 05, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Legal Malpractice (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 06, 2024

On June 4, 2024 an intentional infliction of emotional distress (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel M. Crowley presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jun 04, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 05, 2024

On June 4, 2024 a civil rights/discrimination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel M. Crowley presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jun 04, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Rights/Discrimination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 05, 2024

On June 4, 2024 a personal injury/property damage/wrongful death - uninsured motorist (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel M. Crowley presiding.

Filed

Jun 04, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Superior

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

Jun 04, 2024

On June 4, 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 M. Crowley presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jun 04, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Superior

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

Jun 04, 2024

On June 3, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel M. Crowley presiding.

Filed

Jun 03, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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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

Jun 04, 2024

On May 31, 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 M. Crowley presiding.

Filed

May 31, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Superior

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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 31, 2024

On May 31, 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 M. Crowley presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 31, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

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

May 31, 2024

On May 31, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel M. Crowley presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 31, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

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 03, 2024

On May 31, 2024 a civil rights/discrimination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel M. Crowley presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 31, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Rights/Discrimination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 03, 2024

On May 30, 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 M. Crowley presiding.

Filed

May 30, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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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 30, 2024

On May 30, 2024 a civil rights/discrimination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel M. Crowley presiding.

Filed

May 30, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Civil Rights/Discrimination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

Case Last Refreshed

May 30, 2024

On May 30, 2024 a wrongful termination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Daniel M. Crowley presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 30, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

May 30, 2024

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