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View Judge AnalyticsThe Hon. David Sotelo is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Gray Davis in 2002. Sotelo filled the vacancy created by the retirement of Robert Letteau.
Judge Sotelo received his bachelor's degree in politics from the University of California, Santa Cruz Merrill College in 1983. He went on to earn his J.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law in 1986.
After graduating from law school, Sotelo entered into private practice for one year. In 1988 he joined the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office as a deputy district attorney. After six years working as a prosecutor for the D.A.'s office, he became a court commissioner for the Municipal Court in 1994. In 2000, after the unification of the courts, he moved to the Superior Court to serve as a court commissioner and remained there until his appointment to the bench in 2002.
In 2003 Judge Sotelo began presiding over the Teen Court for Carson High School.
He was recognized by his alma mater in 2013, receiving the Distinguished Social Sciences Alumni Award from UC Santa Cruz. He has been a member of the Mexican American Bar Association.
SAMSON FILMS, LTD. VS 108 MEDIA CORP.
Jan 14, 2021 |  Los Angeles County
MOVING PARTY: Petitioner Samson Films, LTD
OPPOSITION: None Submitted
Petitioner Samson Films, LTD (“Petitioner”) brings this petition requesting the confirmation of a final arbitration award issued on October 8, 2020, against Respondent 108 Media Corp (“Respondent.”)
Petitioner and...
BANK OF HOPE, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION VS SAEED FARKONDEHPOUR, ET AL.
Jan 13, 2021 |  Los Angeles County
MOVING PARTY: Cross-Defendant Saeed Farkhondehpour, individually, and as Trustee of the 1993 Farkhondehpour Family Trust
OPPOSITION: Defendant/Cross-Complainant,
Morad B. Neman, individually and
as Trustee of the Neman Family Irrevocable Trust
Plaintiff Bank of Hope foreclos...
PAULA QUEZADA VS ROGELIO QUEZADA, ET AL.
Jan 12, 2021 |  Los Angeles County
MOVING PARTY: Defendant Samuel Quezada
OPPOSITION: Plaintiff Paula Quezada
Plaintiff Paula Quezada is Defendant Samuel Quezada’s (“Defendant” here) former sister-in-law. Plaintiff divorced Rogelio Quezada, her husband and Defendant’s brother, and alleges that during the divorce proceedings ...
DEREK STALIANS VS AT&T, INC., ET AL.
Jan 12, 2021 |  Los Angeles County
MOVING PARTY: Defendants AT&T Inc.,
Pacific Bell Telephone Company dba AT&T California, and DirecTV, LLC
OPPOSITION: Plaintiff Derek Stalians
Plaintiff Derek Stalians obtained television, internet, and phone service from Defendants AT&T Inc., Pacific Bell Telephone Company dba AT&T ...
ANDREA LEHMAN VS U.S. LAW GROUP, ET AL.
Jan 12, 2021 |  Los Angeles County
MOVING PARTY: Plaintiffs Andrea A. Lehman and the Law Office of Andrea A. Lehman
OPPOSITION: Defendants Ray Markovich, Usman Shaikh, and US Law Group
Plaintiffs Andrea A. Lehman (“Lehman”) and the Law Office of Andrea A. Lehman (hereinafter, “Lawcorp”) sue Defendants US Law Group (“USLG”), ...
CHRISTIAN MORAN CAMPUZANO VS CLASSIC DISTRIBUTING AND BEVERAGE GROUP, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION
Jan 11, 2021 |  Los Angeles County
MOVING PARTY: Defendant Classic Distributing and Beverage Group, Inc.
OPPOSITION: Plaintiff Christian Moran Campuzano
Plaintiff Christian Moran Campuzano (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint against his employer Defendant Classic Distributing and Beverage Group, Inc., (“Defendant”) alleging vari...
VICENTE SANCHEZ-FLORES, ET AL. VS HIGHFLY, INC
Jan 07, 2021 |  Los Angeles County
MOVING PARTY: Plaintiffs’ Counsel
OPPOSITION: None Submitted
Vanoohi Torossian, an associate, and A. Jacob Nalbandyan, a partner, of the law firm of Levin and Nalbandyan, LLP (collectively, “Counsels”), seek to be relieved as counsel for Plaintiffs Vicente Sanchez-Flores, Jose Roberto Godin...
HIPOLITO SOLANO ET AL VS RUGIERE NELSON GALVEZ MARCUCCI ET A
Jan 07, 2021 |  Los Angeles County
DEFAULT JUDGMENT PROVE-UP CHECKLIST
(CRC Rule 3.1800)
Case Name: Hipolito Solano v. Rugiere Nelson Galvez Marcucci
Case #: BC524540
Hearing Date: 1/7/21 (OSC Re: entry of default judgment)
Defaulting Party: Defendant Rugiere Nelson Galvez Marcucci; Defendant Maruquel...
Jan 07, 2021 |  Los Angeles County
DEFAULT JUDGMENT PROVE-UP CHECKLIST
(CRC Rule 3.1800)
Case Name: Forwardline Financial, LLC v. BG United Corporation
Case #: 20STCV21164
Hearing Date: 1/7/21 (OSC Re: entry of default judgment)
Defaulting Party: Defendant Galin Y. Petkov
Total Amount: $75,243...
3123 SMB LLC ET AL VS STEVEN J HORN
Jan 06, 2021 |  Los Angeles County
MOVING PARTY: Petitioner Steven J. Horn dba Law Offices of Steven J. Horn
OPPOSITION: Respondents Anthony Kling and Mary Kling
Petitioner Steven J. Horn was the counsel for Respondents Anthony Kling and Mary Kling (the “Klings”) in a property dispute. The attorney-client relationship broke ...
ANDRES BARAJAS VS FORD MOTOR COMPANY, ET AL.
Jan 06, 2021 |  Los Angeles County
MOVING PARTY: Plaintiff Andres Barajas
OPPOSITION: Defendants Ford Motor Company and Worthington Ford Inc.
In this is a lemon law action arising out of Plaintiff Andres Barajas (“Plaintiff”) purchase of a 2013 Ford Explorer, Plaintiff alleges Song-Beverly claims against Defendants Ford Moto...
Jan 05, 2021 |  Los Angeles County
MOVING PARTY: Defendants Fornia Hospitality Group, LLC, Jatinder K. Shante, Bhupinder S. Shante
OPPOSITION: None Submitted
Defendants Jatinder K. Shante and Bhupinder S. Shante were members and fifty percent owners of Defendant Fornia Hospitality Group, LLC (collectively, “Defendants”). For...
Jan 04, 2021 |  Los Angeles County
MOVING PARTY: Defendant and Judgment Creditor David Zislis
OPPOSITION: Plaintiffs and Judgment Debtors Ryan Harper and Barbara Harper
On September 30, 2020, the Court issued an Order awarding $11,875.00 in attorneys’ fees incurred in an anti-SLAPP motion to Defendant and Judgment Creditor D...
JOSE D. ESPINOZA AGUIRRE VS NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION
Dec 17, 2020 |  Los Angeles County
MOVING PARTY: Defendant Nissan North America, Inc.
OPPOSITION: Plaintiff Jose D. Espinoza Aguirre
In 2016, Plaintiff Jose D. Espinoza Aguirre purchased a 2016 Nissan Altima, which was manufactured and distributed by Defendant Nissan North America, Inc (“Nissan”). Aguirre alleges the vehicle...
GUNNLAUGER PETUR ERLENDSSON VS DAVID GLASSER ET AL
Dec 16, 2020 |  Los Angeles County
MOVING PARTY: Plaintiff/Judgment Creditor Gunnlaugur Petur Erlendsson
OPPOSITION: Defendant and Judgment Debtor David Glasser
In 2012 a judgment was entered in Plaintiff/Judgment Creditor Gunnlaugur Petur Erlendsson’s (“Erlendsson”) favor in New York and a sister state judgment was entered ...
NESTOR E MANRIQUE VS PEGGI CARBONEL, ET AL.
Dec 15, 2020 |  Los Angeles County
MOVING PARTY: Defendant Instagram LLC
OPPOSITION: None Submitted (Due on 12/2.)
Self-Represented Plaintiff Nestor E. Manrique alleges that defendant Peggi Carbonel made false statements about him on Instagram. Plaintiff filed a Complaint alleging causes of action for libel, libel per se, in...
CATHERINE CLARK-PERKINS VS LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT A PUBLIC ENTITY, ET AL.
Dec 15, 2020 |  Los Angeles County
MOVING PARTY: Defendants County of Los Angeles,
Jim McDonnell, and
Greg Sivard
OPPOSITION: None Submitted (Due on 12/2.)
Plaintiff Catherine Clark-Perkins (“Plaintiff”) filed a Complaint against her former employers Defendants County of Los Angeles, Jim McDonnell, and Greg S...
NESTOR E MANRIQUE VS PEGGI CARBONEL, ET AL.
Dec 15, 2020 |  Los Angeles County
MOVING PARTY: Defendant Instagram LLC
OPPOSITION: None Submitted (Due on 12/2.)
Self-Represented Plaintiff Nestor E. Manrique alleges that defendant Peggi Carbonel made false statements about him on Instagram. Plaintiff filed a Complaint alleging causes of action for libel, libel per se, in...
Dec 14, 2020 |  Los Angeles County
MOVING PARTY: Defendants Richard L. Norlund, an individual (in pro per);
Richard L. Norlund, successor trustee of Trust A of the Norlund Family Trust Dated 03/16/87;
Richard L. Norlund, successor trustee of Trust B of the Norlund Family Trust Dated 03/16/87;
Richard L. Norlund, trus...
ERIC JOSE QUINLAN MARTINEZ VS ARACELI MARTINEZ MALONEY
Dec 14, 2020 |  Los Angeles County
MOVING PARTY: Petitioners/Defendants Araceli Martinez Maloney,
Richard Maloney, and
Denise Maloney Flores
OPPOSITION: Respondent/Plaintiff Eric Jose Quinlan Martinez
In 2016, Respondent/Plaintiff Eric Jose Quinlan Martinez (“Eric”) and Bambi Gicana (“Gicana”) filed a Petitio...
CHERYL THURSTON, AN INDIVIDUAL VS SAISON HOSPITALITY, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Dec 14, 2020 |  Los Angeles County
DEFAULT JUDGMENT PROVE-UP CHECKLIST
(CRC Rule 3.1800)
Case Name: Cheryl Thurston v. Saison Hospitality, LLC
Case #: 19STCV45644
Hearing Date: 12/14/20 (OSC Re: entry of default judgment)
Defaulting Party: Defendants Saison Hospitality, LLC; GKSB, LLC
Total Am...
SILVIANO CEDANO QUEZADA VS JOHN ESPOSITO ET AL
Dec 11, 2020 |  Los Angeles County
DEFAULT JUDGMENT PROVE-UP CHECKLIST
(CRC Rule 3.1800)
Case Name: Silviano Cedano Quezada v. John Esposito
Case #: BC702521
Hearing Date: 12/11/20 (OSC Re: entry of default judgment)
Defaulting Party: Defendants John Esposito; John Esposito Porsche Repair
Tota...
IN THE MATTER OF: MARY ANN VALDEZ MANOSA
Dec 11, 2020 |  Los Angeles County
MOVING PARTY: Petitioner Mary Ann Valdez Manosa (pro per)
OPPOSITION: None Submitted
Petitioner’s Proof of Services filed indicate that Petitioner was unable to serve Respondent at their former business location. Respondent’s Contractor License Number and the license appear to have been rev...
MICHAEL FLINT VS KONRAD TROPE, ET AL.
Dec 10, 2020 |  Los Angeles County
MOVING PARTY: Plaintiff Michael Flint
OPPOSITION: Defendants Konrad Trope and Trope Law Group, P.C.
Plaintiff Michael Flint filed a Complaint against his former attorneys Defendants Konrad Trope and Trope Law Group, P.C., (collectively, “Defendants”). On August 7, 2020, the Court sustained ...
Oct 24, 2019
Court-Ordered Dismissal - Other (Other) 07/14/2020
Civil Rights/Discrimination (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 24, 2019
Pending
Civil Rights/Discrimination (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 23, 2019
Request for Dismissal - Before Trial not following ADR or more than 60 days since ADR 04/03/2020
Unlawful Detainer/Commercial (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 23, 2019
Request for Dismissal - Before Trial not following ADR or more than 60 days since ADR 12/31/2019
Other Civil Petition (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 23, 2019
Pending
Contractual Fraud (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 22, 2019
Pending
Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 22, 2019
Jan 06, 2021
Pending
Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 22, 2019
Pending
Other Non-Personal Injury/Property Damage tort (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 21, 2019
Request for Dismissal - Before Trial not following ADR or more than 60 days since ADR 04/03/2020
Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 21, 2019
Request for Dismissal - Before Trial not following ADR or more than 60 days since ADR 02/14/2020
Insurance Coverage (not complex) (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 18, 2019
Jan 07, 2021
Pending
Civil Rights/Discrimination (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 18, 2019
Pending
Legal Malpractice (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 17, 2019
Pending
Breach of Rental/Lease Contract (not unlawful detainer or wrongful eviction) (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 16, 2019
Pending
Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 16, 2019
Pending
Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 16, 2019
Jan 11, 2021
Pending
Insurance Coverage (not complex) (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 16, 2019
Pending
Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 15, 2019
Request for Dismissal - Before Trial Within 60 Days of Judicial Arbitration 02/10/2020
Other Civil Petition (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 15, 2019
Pending
Contractual Fraud (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 15, 2019
Court-Ordered Dismissal - Other (Conditional Settlement) 10/29/2020
Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 11, 2019
Pending
Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 11, 2019
Request for Dismissal - Before Trial not following ADR or more than 60 days since ADR 09/01/2020
Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 10, 2019
Request for Dismissal - Before Trial not following ADR or more than 60 days since ADR 03/18/2020
Civil Rights/Discrimination (General Jurisdiction)
Oct 10, 2019
Pending
Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)
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