Judge Eddie C. Sturgeon: Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

CA Bar #: 62940 (December 1974)

Appointed By: Gov. Courken George Deukmejian, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. Eddie C. Sturgeon is a judge for the Superior Court of San Diego County in California. He was initially appointed to the El Cajon Municipal Court by former Governor George Deukmejian in 1988, filling a vacancy created by the elevation of the Hon. William Howatt, Jr. He was then elevated to the Superior Court of San Diego County after the unification of superior and municipal courts in 1998.


Sturgeon earned a J.D. from the University of Santa Clara School of Law in 1973.


He began his legal career as an associate with Tolman & Lorella, a San Diego-based law firm that handled both civil and criminal cases. He quickly became a partner, practicing with the firm for fourteen years before starting his own private practice in 1988.


Sturgeon served as president of the Foothills Bar Association.


He was named Trial Judge of the Year by the San Diego Trial Lawyers Association in 1990 and 2014.


He was born and raised in San Diego, California.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Eddie C. Sturgeon

  • Sep 09, 2021 San Diego County

    No papers have been filed. The matter is off calendar.

    ...

  • Sep 09, 2021 San Diego County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    Defendants' Motion to Quash Plaintiff's deposition subpoena for production of business records to Pure Financial Advisors Inc. is GRANTED in part, and DENIED in part.

    Defendants' motion to quash is granted in part in that no financial records are to be produced at this time...

  • Sep 09, 2021 San Diego County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    Plaintiff Sandoval's Motion to Compel Further Responses to Form Interrogatories and for Sanctions is DENIED.

    Plaintiff's request for sanctions is DENIED.

    Defendant Mar-Con Construction Inc.'s request for sanctions is RESERVED.

    The court has reviewed Defendan...

  • Sep 09, 2021 San Diego County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint (FAC) is GRANTED. This case and the related case Veteran Advantage Enterprises, LLC., et al v. Moorehouse et al. (case no. 2018-54740) were previously stayed pending final resolution in the lead case Lujan et al. v. Value...

  • Sep 09, 2021 San Diego County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint (SAC) is GRANTED. This case and the related case Veteran Advantage Enterprises, LLC., et al v. Briceno et al. (case no. 2018-59770) were previously stayed pending final resolution in the lead case Lujan et al. v. Valued ...

  • Sep 09, 2021 San Diego County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    Defendant Cunningham's Anti-SLAPP Motion to Strike each cause of action asserted in Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint (FAC) is DENIED.

    Plaintiff's Request for Judicial Notice is GRANTED.

    Plaintiff's Objections to Defendant's Reply are OVERRULED.

    On Decembe...

  • Sep 07, 2021 San Diego County

    Plaintiffs' Motion to Compel Defendant General Motors, LLC's Further Response to Form Interrogatory No. 12.1 is GRANTED. The court finds Plaintiffs' meet and confer efforts sufficient. Defendant's response was not complete and the objections were too general or without merit. Defendant is ordered to serve ...

  • Sep 02, 2021 San Diego County

    The Court rules on plaintiff Citibank, N.A.'s (Plaintiff) motion for judgment on the pleadings as follows: This unopposed motion is granted without leave to amend for the reasons stated below. Defendant Christopher T. Carstens (Defendant) does not deny that he owes the debt and has asserted no affirmative ...

  • Sep 02, 2021 San Diego County

    The Court rules on plaintiff Cavalry SPV I, LLC, as Assignee of Synchrony Bank fka GE Capital Retail Bank's (Plaintiff) motion to deem facts as admitted as follows:

    Plaintiff brings this motion pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure sections 2033.280 subd. (b) and 2023.010 et seq.

    The relevant...

  • Sep 02, 2021 San Diego County

    The Court rules on plaintiff Discover Bank's (Plaintiff) motion for summary judgment or, in the alternative, summary adjudication as follows:

    Standard for Summary Judgment and Summary Adjudication

    A motion for summary judgment asks the court to determine that the entire action has no merit ...

  • Sep 02, 2021 San Diego County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    The unopposed demurrer of Defendants Mark Haines and Mark S. Haines, Trustee of the Haines Family Trust dated March 28, 1990, and Haines Construction, Inc. to Plaintiff's second amended complaint is SUSTAINED without leave to amend.

    Defendants' request for judicial notice i...

  • Sep 02, 2021 San Diego County

    Plaintiff Jason White's Motion to Compel Defendant Andrew Wooster's Further Responses to Form Interrogatories (Set One) and Request for Production of Documents (Set One) and Plaintiffs C&G Consulting & Design, Inc.'s and Gregory B. Hearn's Motion to Compel Defendant Andrew Wooster's Answers and Further Res...

  • Sep 02, 2021 San Diego County

    No papers have been filed. The matter is off calendar.

    ...

  • Sep 02, 2021 San Diego County

    The Court rules on plaintiff Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC's (Plaintiff) motion for order that matters in request for admission of truth of facts be admitted as follows:

    Plaintiff brings this motion pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure sections 2033.280 subd. (b) and 2023.010 et seq.

    Th...

  • Sep 01, 2021 San Diego County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    Plaintiff the People's unopposed motion to seal is GRANTED.

    The court enters the following sealing order, finding the request is narrowly drawn to protect the personal identifying information and sensitive financial information of nonparty students and/or employees of Defen...

  • Sep 01, 2021 San Diego County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    Defendant/cross-complainant/cross-defendant Red-D-Arc, Inc.'s (RDA) application for good faith settlement is GRANTED.

    RDA's requests for judicial notice are GRANTED.

    In its motion contesting RDA's application for good faith settlement, defendant/cross-defendant Inte...

  • Sep 01, 2021 San Diego County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    Plaintiff Kassab's Motion for Reconsideration and Request for Statement of Decision was rejected on March 24, 2021 for failure to pay the required filing fee. Plaintiff has not refiled the motion. Therefore, the matter is off calendar.

    ...

  • Sep 01, 2021 San Diego County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    Defendants' demurrer to the complaint is OVERRULED.

    Plaintiff's request for judicial notice is GRANTED.

    Defendants demur on the grounds that the complaint fails to state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action, the three-day notice to quit was improperly se...

  • Aug 31, 2021 San Diego County

    Defendant Rainbow International Restoration's unopposed demurrer as to Plaintiff Najib Hallaq's third cause of action is sustained without leave to amend. Plaintiff did not allege specific facts or allegations related to any act or omission by Defendant sufficient to support a claim. (See Code Civ. Proc., ...

  • Aug 26, 2021 San Diego County

    Matter is off calendar because no moving papers were filed.

    ...

  • Aug 26, 2021 San Diego County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    Defendant's Demurrer is SUSTAINED without leave to amend.

    Defendant's Request for Judicial Notice is GRANTED.

    On February 3, 2021, Plaintiff filed a complaint for (1) breach of contract, (2) breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and (3) declarat...

  • Aug 26, 2021 San Diego County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    Plaintiff's unopposed Application for Prejudgment Writ of Attachment is GRANTED. Plaintiff is ordered to post bond in the amount of $10,000 pursuant to CCP §§ 489.210 and 489.220. Plaintiff's Request for Judicial Notice is GRANTED.

    ...

  • Aug 26, 2021 San Diego County

    Matter is off calendar because no moving papers were filed.

    ...

  • Aug 26, 2021 San Diego County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to Amend Complaint is GRANTED. Plaintiffs shall file the second amended complaint within 10 days of this order.

    The court is vested with discretionary authority to allow a party to amend the pleadings in a petition in the interest of justice, an...

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Recent Cases by Hon. Eddie C. Sturgeon

On September 16, 2026 a property - easement dispute case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Eddie C. Sturgeon presiding.

1 File
Filed

Sep 16, 2026

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San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Court Category

Property - Easement Dispute

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 16, 2026

On January 12, 2024 an enforcement case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Eddie C. Sturgeon presiding.

Filed

Jan 12, 2024

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Court Category

Enforcement

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 04, 2024

On November 20, 2023 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Eddie C. Sturgeon presiding.

Filed

Nov 20, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Eddie C. Sturgeon Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Eddie C. Sturgeon

Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Court Category

Civil

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2025

On November 13, 2023 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Eddie C. Sturgeon presiding.

Filed

Nov 13, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Court Category

Civil

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2025

On October 26, 2023 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Eddie C. Sturgeon presiding.

Filed

Oct 26, 2023

Status

Trial Verdict

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Court Category

Civil

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2025

On September 25, 2023 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Eddie C. Sturgeon presiding.

Filed

Sep 25, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Eddie C. Sturgeon Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Eddie C. Sturgeon

Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Court Category

Civil

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2025

On September 25, 2023 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Eddie C. Sturgeon presiding.

Filed

Sep 25, 2023

Status

Trial Verdict

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Court Category

Civil

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2025

On September 18, 2023 a petitions - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Eddie C. Sturgeon presiding.

Filed

Sep 18, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Court Category

Petitions - Other

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2024

On August 22, 2023 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Eddie C. Sturgeon presiding.

Filed

Aug 22, 2023

Status

Trial Verdict

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Court Category

Civil

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2025

On July 21, 2023 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Eddie C. Sturgeon presiding.

Filed

Jul 21, 2023

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Court Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2025

On July 19, 2023 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Eddie C. Sturgeon presiding.

Filed

Jul 19, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Court Category

Civil

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 15, 2025

On June 23, 2023 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Eddie C. Sturgeon presiding.

Filed

Jun 23, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Court Category

Civil

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2025

On May 11, 2023 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Eddie C. Sturgeon presiding.

Filed

May 11, 2023

Status

Relief Denied

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Court Category

Civil

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2025

On May 4, 2023 a pi/pd/wd - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Eddie C. Sturgeon presiding.

Filed

May 04, 2023

Status

Mediation

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Court Category

PI/PD/WD - Auto

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2024

On May 3, 2023 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Eddie C. Sturgeon presiding.

Filed

May 03, 2023

Status

Mediation

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Court Category

Breach of Contract/Warranty

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 28, 2023

On May 1, 2023 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Eddie C. Sturgeon presiding.

Filed

May 01, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Eddie C. Sturgeon Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Eddie C. Sturgeon

Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Court Category

Civil

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2025

On May 1, 2023 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Eddie C. Sturgeon presiding.

Filed

May 01, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Eddie C. Sturgeon Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Eddie C. Sturgeon

Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Court Category

Civil

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2025

On April 17, 2023 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Eddie C. Sturgeon presiding.

Filed

Apr 17, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Eddie C. Sturgeon Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Eddie C. Sturgeon

Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Court Category

Civil

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2025

On April 6, 2023 a civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Eddie C. Sturgeon presiding.

Filed

Apr 06, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Court Category

Civil

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

May 16, 2025

On April 5, 2023 a pi/pd/wd - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Eddie C. Sturgeon presiding.

Filed

Apr 05, 2023

Status

Removal

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Court Category

PI/PD/WD - Other

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 20, 2023

On February 21, 2023 a fraud case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Eddie C. Sturgeon presiding.

Filed

Feb 21, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Court Category

Fraud

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Economic Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2024

On February 14, 2023 an enforcement case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Eddie C. Sturgeon presiding.

Filed

Feb 14, 2023

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Eddie C. Sturgeon Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Eddie C. Sturgeon

Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Court Category

Enforcement

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 03, 2023

On January 24, 2023 other collections case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Eddie C. Sturgeon presiding.

Filed

Jan 24, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Court Category

Other Collections

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2024

On December 30, 2022 a mass tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Eddie C. Sturgeon presiding.

Filed

Dec 30, 2022

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Eddie C. Sturgeon Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Eddie C. Sturgeon

Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Court Category

Mass Tort

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 03, 2023