The Hon. Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. He was appointed to the bench in May of 2017 by former Governor Jerry Brown. He filled the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Jane L. Johnson (Ret.).
He is a registered Republican.
When Aenlle-Rocha was a small child his parents immigrated to the U.S. from Cuba.
Judge Aenlle-Rocha received his B.A. from Princeton University in 1983. He went on to earn his J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law in 1986.
After graduating from law school, Aenlle-Rocha joined the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office in 1987 as a deputy district attorney. During his time as a deputy with the Los Angeles D.A.'s office, Aenlle-Rocha was assigned to the Major Fraud Division as well as the Central Trial Unit.
In 1990 he became an assistant U.S. attorney for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida in Miami, where he practiced until 1994 when he joined the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California.
During his time as a federal prosecutor, Aenlle-Rocha helped train prosecutors in Venezuela on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.
In 1999 he left the DOJ to join the law firm of Stephan, Oringher, Richman, and Theodora, PC as an associate. After practicing with the firm for one year, Aenlle-Roche joined the Los Angeles law firm of McDermott, Will, and Emery, LLP as a partner where he practiced from 2000 to 2005. He then joined the law firm White and Case, LLP as a partner. He remained with the firm until his appointment to the Superior Court in 2017. As a litigator, Aenlle-Roche's areas of practice included complex civil litigation, white-color crimes, securities, tax, health care providers, and environmental fraud just to name a few.
Besides his partnership role at White and Case, LLP, Aenlle-Roche did pro bono work for the firm. He also provided pro bono legal assistance for the Los Angeles County Citizens' Commission.
His memberships have included the Mexican American Bar Foundation and the Clergy Misconduct Oversight Board for the Los Angeles Catholic Archdiocese.
Dec 18, 2020 | Los Angeles County
[TENTATIVE] RULING:
The court GRANTS Defendants’ motion. Defendants are to file their Cross-Complaint within 5 days of this order.
Defendants are instructed to give notice.
Background
Plaintiff Lakeshore Investment LLC (“Lakeshore”) alleges Defendant Now Solutions Inc. (“Now...
EVELYN MORENO VS JEWEL MEHLMAN, ET AL.
Dec 18, 2020 | Los Angeles County
[TENTATIVE] RULING:
The court OVERRULES the demurrer and DENIES the motion to strike in its entirety. Defendant Jewel Mehlman is ORDERED to file her Answer within 20 days.
Plaintiff is instructed to give notice.
Background
Plaintiff Evelyn Moreno (“Moreno” or “Plaintiff”) al...
Dec 18, 2020 | Los Angeles County
[TENTATIVE] RULING:
Plaintiff Mildred Mance (“Plaintiff”) brings this action by and through her representative and attorney-in-fact, Regina Mance. Plaintiff was allegedly admitted to Defendant Glen Park at Valley Village (“Glen Park” or “Defendant”), a licensed Residential Care Facility for the Eld...
CIT BANK, N.A. VS ACG CAPITAL COMPANY, LLC,, ET AL.
Dec 16, 2020 | Los Angeles County
[TENTATIVE] RULING:
Plaintiff CIT Bank, N.A.’s (“CIT”) Motion for Summary Adjudication:
The court CONTINUES the hearing on Plaintiff’s motion for summary adjudication to May 6, 2021.
Cross-Complainants Guy Starkman and GES Trading, LP’s (the “Starkman Parties”) Motions to Compel Res...
Dec 16, 2020 | Los Angeles County
TENTATIVE] RULING:
The court GRANTS the motion to withdraw as counsel.
Unlike their clients, attorneys do not have an absolute right to withdraw from representation at any time with or without cause. “The right of counsel to withdraw from pending litigation is not absolute.” Vann v. Shilleh...
HEATHER MURRAY, ET AL. VS FCA US, LLC, ET AL.
Dec 16, 2020 | Los Angeles County
TENTATIVE] RULING:
Plaintiffs Heather and Jacob Murray (the "Murrays” or "Plaintiffs") move to compel further responses to their Requests for Production of Documents, Set One, Nos. 1, 17, 21, 22, 24, 27, 31, 32, 42, 50, 81, and 82. Defendant FCA US, LLC (“FCA”) opposes the motion.
The court...
BROOKE LETITCHEVSKI VS DYLAN SOSA
Dec 16, 2020 | Los Angeles County
[TENTATIVE] RULING:
The court OVERRULES the demurrer in its entirety. The court GRANTS the motion to strike in-part as to the general denial on page 1 of the Answer. The motion is otherwise DENIED.
Plaintiff Ernest Sosa is instructed to give notice.
Background
This case aris...
EVELYN MORENO VS JEWEL MEHLMAN, ET AL.
Dec 15, 2020 | Los Angeles County
[TENTATIVE] RULING
Plaintiff Evelyn Moreno ("Moreno") filed a Motion to Compel Further Responses to Requests for Admissions, Set One to Defendant Felicia Bander ("Bander"), which came to hearing on July 15, 2020. After reviewing the parties' submitted papers and considering their arguments, the cou...
Dec 15, 2020 | Los Angeles County
TENTATIVE RULING:
This matter came to hearing on September 24, 2020, at which time the court continued the motion and ordered the parties to meet and confer. The parties have submitted a joint statement regarding their meet and confer efforts, in which they state Plaintiff has produced and is produ...
OUTSOURCE, LLC VS HORIZON COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES, INC., ET AL.
Dec 14, 2020 | Los Angeles County
[TENTATIVE] RULING:
Based on the priorities of Sunwest Bank and Plaintiff’s filings, the court finds Sunwest Bank has a senior lien on the Collateral from its UCC Statement securing the loan ending in 4001 and greater priority to the $193,973.41 on deposit with Comerica Bank.
Non-party Sunw...
MHJ GROUP INC ET AL VS JI LI ET AL
Dec 11, 2020 | Los Angeles County
[TENTATIVE] RULING:
Plaintiffs MHJ Group, Inc. and Kaihou Liang ("Plaintiffs") move to compel Defendant Ji Li ("Li") to provide further responses to Plaintiffs' Requests for Production, Set 3 and for monetary sanctions. This is the first of 17 discovery motions that have been reserved or scheduled ...
SUJEY TINOCO VS TERESA MEDICAL CENTER, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION
Dec 11, 2020 | Los Angeles County
[TENTATIVE] RULING:
The court OVERRULES the special demurrer to the entire FAC. The court SUSTAINS the demurrer to the seventh and ninth causes of action. At the hearing, Plaintiff should be prepared to address whether there is any reasonable possibility she can plead facts to state a CFRA claim.
Dec 11, 2020 | Los Angeles County
[TENTATIVE] RULING:
The court SUSTAINS the special demurrer to the Cross-Complaint with 20 days’ leave to amend.
Plaintiffs are instructed to give notice.
Background
Plaintiffs Edward Horowitz and Michelle Horowitz (collectively “Plaintiffs”) bring this action individually a...
Dec 10, 2020 | Los Angeles County
[TENTATIVE] RULING:
The court GRANTS Defendant California Hispanic Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse’s (“CHCADA”) Motion for Summary Judgment on Plaintiff 2309 Daly Street, Inc.’s (“2309 Daly”) First Amended Complaint. Plaintiff is GRANTED 20 days’ leave to amend to add a cause of action for hol...
FURONG YE, ET AL. VS GUOZHONG CHEN, ET AL.
Dec 10, 2020 | Los Angeles County
[TENTATIVE] RULING:
As Plaintiffs bear the burden of stating a valid real property claim and demonstrating the conveyance at issue was improper, the court CONTINUES the hearing on the subject motion to _________, 2021, and GRANTS Plaintiffs leave to file a 5-page supplemental opposition that addres...
SHAWN JONES VS INTERNATIONAL COFFEE & TEA, LLC
Dec 10, 2020 | Los Angeles County
[TENTATIVE] RULING:
The court SUSTAINS the demurrer to the fifth and seventh affirmative defenses with 10 days’ leave to amend. The demurrer is otherwise OVERRULED.
Plaintiff is instructed to give notice.
Background
Plaintiff Shawn Jones (“Jones” or “Plaintiff”) alleges she ...
MAFYS US., INC, A NEVADA CORPORATION, ET AL. VS ALEX ASSOULINE, ET AL.
Dec 09, 2020 | Los Angeles County
[TENTATIVE] RULING:
The court SUSTAINS the demurrers to the fourth cause of action without leave to amend and SUSTAINS the demurrers to the seventh and ninth causes of action with 20 days’ leave to amend. The demurrers are otherwise OVERRULED.
The court GRANTS the motions in-part and STRIKE...
BELL CANYON ASSOCIATION INC ET AL VS RSUI INDEMNITY COMPANY
Dec 09, 2020 | Los Angeles County
[TENTATIVE] RULING:
Given the liberal standards applied to motions for leave to amend, the court GRANTS Plaintiffs’ motion and GRANTS leave to amend, under the following conditions: (1) Plaintiff Bell Canyon Association, Inc. (“BCA”) shall make its general manager available for a second deposition ...
PAUL RAMAGLIA VS LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, ET AL.
Dec 08, 2020 | Los Angeles County
[TENTATIVE] RULING:
The court SUSTAINS the demurrer to the second and third causes of action for motor vehicle negligence and products liability with leave to amend to be discussed at the hearing. The demurrer is otherwise OVERRULED. The court GRANTS the motion to strike in-part, as to Defendant th...
STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY VS ALEXIS GRACE BALDWIN
Dec 08, 2020 | Los Angeles County
[TENTATIVE] RULING:
Petitioner State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (“State Farm” or “Petitioner”) moves to compel further responses to Demand for Inspection and Production of Documents, Set No. One (“DFIs”) 1-2, 6-7, 9-14, and 17-19, and to compel compliance with Respondent’s responses t...
BANK OF THE WEST VS RWIGEMA DENTAL CORPORATION, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, ET AL.
Dec 07, 2020 | Los Angeles County
[TENTATIVE] RULING:
As the party seeking an exemption, Defendant bears the burden of proof. See Code Civ. Proc. § 703.580(b). Defendant’s claim of exemption and submitted financial statement contain inconsistencies and ambiguities, and is insufficient to establish good cause for the requested exemp...
ANTELOPE VALLEY EAST KERN WATER AGENCY VS GABRIEL T FABELLA
Dec 04, 2020 | Los Angeles County
[TENTATIVE] RULING RE: MOTION TO BE RELIEVED AS COUNSEL TO DEFENDANT TAUZON
The court GRANTS the motion.
Defendant Tauzon’s attorney attests she has been unable to reach Defendant Tauzon as he has ceased communicating with counsel or any of the co-defendants for several months. Defendant ha...
ANTELOPE VALLEY-EAST KERN WATER AGENCY VS IRA SERVICES ET AL
Dec 04, 2020 | Los Angeles County
[TENTATIVE] ORDER RE: STATUS CONFERENCE RE: DEFAULT JUDGMENT
This matter arises in connection with a resolution enacted by Plaintiff Antelope Valley – East Kern Water Agency (“AVEK”) to acquire certain real property located in Los Angeles County, California, by eminent domain. On November 27, 2018,...
ALLEN BENNETT, ET AL. VS FCA US, LLC, ET AL.
Dec 04, 2020 | Los Angeles County
[TENTATIVE] RULING:
The court SUSTAINS the demurrer to the seventh cause of action with 20 days’ leave to amend. The motion to strike is MOOT.
Defendant Dennis Stilleto & Associates is instructed to give notice.
Background
This action arises in connection with Plaintiffs All...
Feb 04, 2021
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