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Download Hon. Geck ReportThe Hon. Donna D. Geck is a judge for the Santa Barbara County Superior Court in California. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2010.
She is registered decline-to-state.
Judge Geck graduated with her B.A. in journalism from Marquette University in Wisconsin in 1971. She then earned her J.D. from the University of North Dakota Law School in 1976.
After law school, Geck worked briefly as an assistant public defender with the State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense at the Second District Management Office. After a year there, she would enter into private practice, where she would remain until her appointment to the Superior Court in 2010.
During her time in private practice, Geck worked for various law firms in Minnesota before landing at the Santa Barbara law firm of Hager and Dowling in 1995. Her practice centered on civil litigation, which included jury and court trials as well as arbitrations and mediations. She was certified as a Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and also served as a settlement master for the Superior Court. Geck was licensed to practice in North Dakota (1976), Minnesota (1976), Wisconsin (1989), and California (1996).
While on the bench, Judge Geck has presided over criminal arraignments as well as a civil calendar.
Her memberships have included the American Board of Trial Advocates, the William L. Gordon Inns of Court, the Santa Barbara Women Lawyers, the California Judges Association, and past-president of the California Coast Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates.
Geck received the Deborah Talmage Attorney of the Year Award from the Santa Barbara Women Lawyers in 2011.
She has served as a judge for the Teen Court.
SANTA BARBARA FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT VS N SCOTT VINCENT ET AL
Jul 01, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Motion for Order
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...VAL KNEZEVIC, JR VS W2 ENERGY DEVELOPMENT CORP
Jul 01, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Motion: Dismiss
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...NATALIE HOCKEY VS BRIGHTON COLLECTIBLES LLC
Jul 01, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Motion to Strike
TENTATIVE RULING:
For the reasons set forth herein, the special motion to strike of cross-defendant Natalie Hockey is granted in part and denied in part. The motion is granted to strike the second cause of action (fraud) of the cross-complaint of Brig...
VAL KNEZEVIC, JR VS W2 ENERGY DEVELOPMENT CORP
Jul 01, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Motion: Dismiss
TENTATIVE RULING: The motion is granted; the case is ordered dismissed.
This action was filed on January 21, 2015. The Court file reflects that the last event which took place in the case was a motion to compel, heard on July 27, 2016, by the Honorable...
DOWN TO EARTH LANDSCAPES INC VS ANNETTE RUBIN
Jul 01, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Default
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...SANTA BARBARA FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT VS N SCOTT VINCENT ET AL
Jul 01, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Motion for Order
TENTATIVE RULING:
Counsel are required to appear for the hearing on this matter (by Zoom) and to be prepared to discuss the matters set forth herein. The court will continue the hearing on this matter to a date to be determined at the hearing.
NATALIE HOCKEY VS BRIGHTON COLLECTIBLES LLC
Jul 01, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Motion to Strike
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...START INC VS LONMAR GLOBAL RISKS LIMITED ET AL
Jun 26, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Demurrer
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...START INC VS NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY ET AL
Jun 26, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: 3 Motions to Compel
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...START INC VS LONMAR GLOBAL RISKS LIMITED ET AL
Jun 26, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Demurrer
TENTATIVE RULING: Defendant All Risks, Ltd.’s demurrer to plaintiff’s second amended complaint is sustained without leave to amend.
BACKGROUND:
This is an insurance coverage dispute. Plaintiff Start, Inc. (“Start”) operated a cannabis nursery business...
MAX HENNARD VS ASIAN PACIFIC HEALTH CARE VENTURE INC ET AL
Jun 26, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Demurrer and Motion to Strike
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...WINDSOR CAPITAL GROUP INC VS JOHN MOLLER ET
Jun 26, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Motion: Reconsideration
TENTATIVE RULING: See below.
Background: This action was filed by plaintiff Windsor Capital Group, Inc. (Windsor) on November 17, 2016, and alleged causes of action arising from the alleged usurpation of a joint venture opportunity, i.e., the p...
MAX HENNARD VS ASIAN PACIFIC HEALTH CARE VENTURE INC ET AL
Jun 26, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Demurrer and Motion to Strike
Tentative Ruling:
The demurrer and special motion to strike of defendant Dana Cook are continued to July 31, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., to permit the filing of supplemental responses to the special motion to strike. Plaintiff Max Hennard shall ...
START INC VS NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY ET AL
Jun 26, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: 3 Motions to Compel
Motions taken off-calendar by moving party.
...WINDSOR CAPITAL GROUP INC VS JOHN MOLLER ET
Jun 26, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Motion: Reconsideration
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...LILIBETH CASTILLO ET AL VS THOMAS J CAHILL
Jun 19, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Case Management Conference; Minor's Compromise
TENTATIVE RULING: The hearing on Petition to Approve Compromise of Disputed Claim of Minor is ordered continued to July 17, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., in this department for the reasons stated herein.
An original or photocopy o...
ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY VS SCOTT WILLIAM POWERS ET AL
Jun 19, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Motion for Summary Adjudication
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...NORTH AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY USA VS BUTLER PRECISION
Jun 19, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Case Management Conference; Motion to Compel
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...VENANCIO MIRANDA VS MAXIMUM NURSERY INC
Jun 19, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Motion: Approval Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement
TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff’s motion for preliminary approval of the class action settlement and class certification is granted as set forth herein.
BACKGROUND:
This is a class action wage and ho...
VENANCIO MIRANDA VS MAXIMUM NURSERY INC
Jun 19, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Motion: Approval Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement
TENTATIVE RULING: Plaintiff’s motion for preliminary approval of the class action settlement and class certification is granted as set forth herein.
BACKGROUND:
This is a class action wage and ho...
ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY VS SCOTT WILLIAM POWERS ET AL
Jun 19, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Motion for Summary Adjudication
TENTATIVE RULING:
For the reasons set forth here, the motion of Allstate Insurance Company for summary adjudication is denied in its entirety.
Background:
This is an insurance coverage dispute arising out of the insurer’...
NORTH AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY USA VS BUTLER PRECISION
Jun 19, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Case Management Conference; Motion to Compel
TENTATIVE RULING:
For the reasons set forth herein, the motion of plaintiff North American Specialty Insurance Company USA to compel further responses to discovery is granted. Defendants Butler Precision Components, Inc., a...
ROY E STEPHENSON VS HICKINGBOTHAM LIMITED ET AL
Jun 19, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: Demurrer
TENTATIVE RULING: The demurrer is overruled, and defendant AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. is directed to file and serve its answer to the SAC on or before June 29, 2020.
Background: In his second amended complaint (SAC), plaintiff Roy E. Stephenson alleges ...
ASTRID G NELSON MEGEL ET AL VS THE STANDARD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY ET AL
Jun 19, 2020 | Santa Barbara County
Nature of Proceedings: 2 Motions to Compel
TENTATIVE RULING: For the reasons explained herein:
(1) The motion to compel defendant Baratto’s attendance, testimony, and production at deposition is granted, and Baratto shall produce its representative for deposition within 30 days of the date ...
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