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Download Hon. Chalfant ReportThe Hon. James C. Chalfant is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. He was originally appointed to the Los Angeles Municipal Court by former governor Pete Wilson in 1996. He was ultimately elevated to the Superior Court in 1998 by then-governor Wilson.
Judge Chalfant graduated with his B.A. in zoology from Pomona College in 1974. He went on to earn his J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley Boalt Hall School of Law in 1979.
After graduating from law school, Chalfant worked as an associate for the law firms of Sidley and Austin from 1979 to 1980 and for Irell and Manella from 1980 to 1982.
Chalfant left the private sector in 1982 to join the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California, where he served as an assistant U.S. Attorney for four years.
Then, in 1986, Chalfant joined the erstwhile law firm of Hochman, Salkin, and DeRoy, where he practiced until 1988, when he became a partner at the law firm of McCambridge, Deixler, Marmaro, and Goldberg. He would practice in that capacity for seven years before entering into private practice as a sole practitioner in 1995. He would remain in solo practice until being appointed to the Municipal Court a year later.
While on the bench, Judge Chalfant was chosen in 2008 to replace the Hon. Dzintra Janavs (Ret.) in the Writs and Receivers department after she retired from the bench. His responsibilities in the department involved handling complicated matters, which included the task of reviewing administrative records.
JUAN SAAVEDRA ET AL VS CITY OF GLENDALE
Aug 06, 2020 | Los Angeles County
Glendale Coalition for Better Government v. City of Glendale, et al., BS 147376; Juan Saveedra, et al. v. City of Glendale, BC 539160
Tentative decision on remedy for petition for writ of mandate after remand
Respondent City of Glendale (“City”) seeks a judgment on remand denying Petitioner...
GLENDALE COALITION FOR BETTER GOVERNMENT VS CITY OF GLENDALE
Aug 06, 2020 | Los Angeles County
Glendale Coalition for Better Government v. City of Glendale, et al., BS 147376; Juan Saveedra, et al. v. City of Glendale, BC 539160
Tentative decision on remedy for petition for writ of mandate after remand
Respondent City of Glendale (“City”) seeks a judgment on remand denying Petitioner...
KHUE TRINH VS JOHN DOE, AN INDIVIDUAL, ET AL.
Aug 06, 2020 | Los Angeles County
Khue Trinh v. John Doe, et al., 19STCV09464
Tentative decision on application for writ of possession: granted
Plaintiff Khue Trinh (“Trinh”) applies for a writ of possession against Defendant Jeffrey McKirdy (“McKirdy”) to recover Wilbur, a black-and-white male French bulldog, implanted wit...
Aug 04, 2020 | Los Angeles County
Jakks Pacific, Inc., et al. v. CitCo Enterprises, Inc., et al., 20STCV07934
Tentative decision on applications for right to attach orders: granted
Plaintiffs Jakks Pacific, Inc, Jakks Sales LLC (collectively “Jakks”) and Disguise, Inc. (“Disguise”) apply for right to attach orders against D...
LOS ANGELES WATERKEEPER VS CALIFORNIA STATE WATER RESOURCE
Aug 04, 2020 | Los Angeles County
Los Angeles Waterkeeper v. State Water Resources Control Board, et al., BS171009
Tentative decision on petition for writ of mandate: granted in part
Petitioner Los Angeles Waterkeeper (“Waterkeeper”), in the consolidated briefing and trial of BS171009 (Burbank), BS171010 (Glendale), BS17101...
FAB ROCK INVESTMENTS, LLC VS YEHUDA BENEZRA, ET AL.
Jul 30, 2020 | Los Angeles County
Fab Rock Investments, LLC v. Yehuda Benezra, et al., 20STCV21042
Tentative decision on motion for order appointing receiver: denied
Plaintiff Fab Rock Investments, LLC (“Fab Rock”) moves for appointment of a receiver to manage Defendant RS West Hollywood, LLC (“RS West Hollywood”).
...
LOREN ROBINSON VS CITY OF INGLEWOOD
Jul 30, 2020 | Los Angeles County
Loren Robinson v. City of Inglewood, et al., 19STCP04247
Tentative decision on petition for writ of mandate: denied
Petitioner Loren Robinson (“Robinson”) seeks a writ of traditional mandate directing Respondent City of Inglewood (“City”) to set aside its demotion of Robinson.
The c...
BARRY CASSILLY, ET AL. VS CITY OF LOS ANGELES
Jul 28, 2020 | Los Angeles County
Barry Cassilly, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., 19STCP00586
Tentative decision on petition for writ of mandate: granted in part
Petitioners Barry Cassilly (“Cassilly”), Linden Living Project, LLC (“Linden”), and Venice Homeowners Alliance (“VHA”) petition for a writ of traditional ma...
CITY OF COMMERCE, ET AL. VS CENTRAL BASIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT, A SPECIAL DISTRICT, ET AL.
Jul 23, 2020 | Los Angeles County
City of Commerce, et al. v. Central Basin Municipal Water District, et al., 20STCP01180
Tentative decision on petition for writ of mandate: granted in large part
Petitioners City of Downey, City of Lakewood, City of Paramount, City of Santa Fe Springs, City of Signal Hill, City of Whittier,...
Jul 23, 2020 | Los Angeles County
Travelers Property Casualty Company of America v. Ricardo Lara, 19STCP00866
Tentative decision on motion for attorney’s fees: granted
Real Party-in-Interest Davidson Hotel Company, LLC (“Davidson”) moves for an award of attorneys’ fees against Petitioner Travelers Property Casualty Company ...
Jul 23, 2020 | Los Angeles County
Sweetflower Pasadena, LLC v. City of Pasadena, et al., 20STCP00038
Tentative decision on demurrer: overruled
Respondent City of Pasadena (“City”) demurs to the Petition for writ of mandate filed by Petitioner SweetFlower Pasadena, LLC (“SweetFlower”).
The court has read and consider...
COMFORT DRYWALL, INC. VS T.B. PENICK & SONS, INC., ET AL.
Jul 23, 2020 | Los Angeles County
Comfort Drywall, Inc. v. T.B. Penick & Sons, Inc., et al., 19STCV13031
Tentative decision on application for right to attach order: granted
Plaintiff Comfort Drywall, Inc. (“Comfort”) applies for a right to attach order against Defendant T.B. Penick & Sons, Inc. (“T.B.”) in the amount of $1...
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES VS CITY OF NORWALK, ET AL.
Jul 21, 2020 | Los Angeles County
County of Los Angeles v. City of Norwalk, et al., 20STCP01480
Tentative decision on application for preliminary: granted in part
Plaintiff County of Los Angeles (“County”) applies for a preliminary injunction enjoining Defendant City of Norwalk (“Norwalk” or “City”) (a) by directing it to c...
Jul 21, 2020 | Los Angeles County
ABC Construction & Restoration Services, Inc. v. Employment Development Department of the State of California, 20STCP00643
Tentative decision on demurrer: sustained without leave to amend
Respondent Employment Development Department of the State California (“Department” or “EDD”) demurs to ...
JEFF ROSE VS COMMISSION ON PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE FOR THE CULVER CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Jul 21, 2020 | Los Angeles County
Jeff Rose v. Commission on Professional Competence for the Culver City Unified School District, et al., 19STCP04127
Tentative decision on petition for writ of mandate: denied
Petitioner Jeff Rose (“Rose”) moves for a writ of mandate compelling Respondent Commission on Professional Competenc...
NAREK DAVITYAN VS CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL S
Jul 21, 2020 | Los Angeles County
Narek Davityan v. City of Los Angeles, et al., BS172765
Tentative decision on motion to vacate judgment: denied
Petitioner Narek Davityan (“Davityan”) moves to vacate the court’s judgment entered on April 30, 2019. The court has read and considered the moving papers, opposition, and reply, ...
Jul 21, 2020 | Los Angeles County
Granville Marshall v. Medical Board of California, 19STCP00889
Tentative decision on petition for writ of mandate: denied
Petitioner Granville Marshall, M.D. (“Marshall") seeks a writ of mandate reversing the decision by Respondent Medical Board of California (“Board”) to revoke his physici...
INFINITY INSURANCE COMPANY VS JOHN C LOPEZ
Jul 16, 2020 | Los Angeles County
Oswaldo Echeverria v. County of Los Angeles, et al., BS172548
Tentative decision on petition for writ of mandate: granted in part
Petitioner Oswaldo Echeverria (“Echeverria”) petitions the court for a writ of mandate compelling Respondents County of Los Angeles (“County”), County Department...
IN THE MATTER OF TIMOTHY WILLIAMS
Jul 16, 2020 | Los Angeles County
Mary Jack, et al., v. City of Los Angeles, et al., BS175256
Tentative decision on petition for writ of mandate: denied
Petitioners Mary Jack (“Jack”) and Sue Kaplan (“Kaplan”) petition the court for a writ of mandate directing Respondent California Coastal Commission (“Commission”) to set a...
IN THE MATTER OF CARMEN IRENE DE JESUS
Jul 16, 2020 | Los Angeles County
Mary Jack, et al., v. City of Los Angeles, et al., BS175256
Tentative decision on petition for writ of mandate: denied
Petitioners Mary Jack (“Jack”) and Sue Kaplan (“Kaplan”) petition the court for a writ of mandate directing Respondent California Coastal Commission (“Commission”) to set a...
LIJUAN GUAN VS JCP, L.P., A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, ET AL.
Jul 16, 2020 | Los Angeles County
Lijuan Guan v. JCP, L.P., et al., 20STCV23624
Tentative decision on application for preliminary injunction: granted
Plaintiff Lijuan Guan (“Guan”) applies for a preliminary injunction enjoining Defendants JCP, L.P. (“JCP”) and Total Lender Solutions, Inc. (“TLS”) from proceeding with the fo...
SUREN SAHAKYAN VS LOS ANGELES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION, RESPONDENT, ET AL.
Jul 14, 2020 | Los Angeles County
Suren Sahakyan v. Los Angeles Civil Service Commission, et al., 19STCP03117
Tentative decision on petition for writ of mandate: granted in part
Petitioner Suren Sahakyan (“Sahakyan”) seeks a writ of mandate compelling Respondent Los Angeles Civil Service Commission (“Commission”) to set asi...
Jul 14, 2020 | Los Angeles County
Stillwell Madison, LLC v. Girardi & Keese, et al., 20STCV07853
Tentative decision on applications for right to attach orders: granted
Plaintiff Stillwell Madison, LLC (“Stillwell”) seeks right to attach orders against Defendants Girardi & Keese, dba Girardi Keese (“Law Firm”) and Thomas V. ...
RONALD AUSTIN VS BURBANK POLICE DEPARTMENT
Jul 14, 2020 | Los Angeles County
Ronald Austin v. Burbank Police Dept., 19STCP04741
Tentative decision on petition for writ of mandate: denied
Petitioner Ronald Austin (“Austin”) seeks a writ of mandate directing Respondent City of Burbank[1] (“City”) to comply with Austin’s California Public Records Act (“CPRA”) request t...
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