Judge Katherine A. Bacal: Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

CA Bar #: 157002 (December 1991)

Appointed By: Gov. Arnold A. Schwarzenegger

Biography

The Hon. Katherine A. Bacal is a judge for the Superior Court of San Diego County in California. She was appointed by former governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2008, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Thomas C. Hendrix.


Bacal earned a B.A. from the University of Redlands in 1985. She then received a J.D. from the University of Texas at Austin in 1991.


She began her legal career as an associate with Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher in 1991. After working with the firm for nine years, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher closed its San Diego office in 2000. She then joined Baker & McKenzie as an associate, eventually becoming a national partner in 2003. She held this position until her appointment to the bench.


Bacal has served as president of the Lawyers Club of San Diego. She has also been a member of the Louis M. Welsh Chapter of the American Inns of Court.


She is a recipient of the Belva Lockwood Award from the Lawyers Club of San Diego.


She is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Katherine A. Bacal

  • Sep 09, 2021 San Diego County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    While the motions have been pending the parties further met and conferred and defendant has agreed to supplement some of its responses, although apparently it has not yet done so. In light of this, the motions are continued until 10/1/2021 at 1:30 p.m. Sharp may file and serve supp...

  • Sep 09, 2021 San Diego County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    Defendant Sebastien Dufort's motion to dismiss based on forum non conveniens is DENIED. Preliminary Matters

    Plaintiff's unopposed request for judicial notice of exhibits A and B is granted. The request for judicial notice of exhibits C and D are not necessary, as they are p...

  • Sep 09, 2021 San Diego County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    Plaintiff Alan Ramirez's unopposed motion for preliminary approval of class and PAGA settlement is GRANTED. A hearing for final approval as well as approval of the PAGA settlement is set for February 18, 2022 at 1:30 p.m.

    Discussion

    The Court reviewed the moving pap...

  • Sep 09, 2021 San Diego County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    The unopposed motion to deem requests for admissions admitted, filed by defendant City of San Diego, is GRANTED. All matters set forth in defendant's request for admissions are deemed admitted. CCP § 2033.280(b).

    The amount of time spent preparing the motion appears excessi...

  • Sep 09, 2021 San Diego County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    Plaintiff's motion to compel further responses to RFP Numbers 1-45 and 50-52 is GRANTED. Background and Preliminary Matters

    Plaintiff Xifin served 52 requests for production. Defendant responded with objections only. While the objections are not verified, did they not need ...

  • Sep 09, 2021 San Diego County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    Plaintiffs' unopposed motion to approve PAGA settlement is GRANTED.

    Background

    Plaintiffs Cristina Moreno, Carlos Sosa and Rosa Hernandez filed a second amended complaint against defendants. ROA # 69. The SAC was filed pursuant to a stipulation and order and conditi...

  • Sep 09, 2021 San Diego County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    Defendant Kia Motors America, Inc.'s unopposed demurrer to plaintiffs' complaint is SUSTAINED without leave to amend. Defendant's motion to strike is moot.

    Background

    Plaintiffs Angelica and Ceferino Aguirre's complaint alleges six causes of action: three causes of ...

  • Sep 07, 2021 San Diego County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    The hearing on the motions to compel requests for production and the motion to compel compliance with subpoena for business records is CONTINUED to Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Parties to appear only if there is a problem with the proposed date and time.

    ...

  • Sep 07, 2021 San Diego County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    The hearing in this matter is CONTINUED to next Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Parties to appear only if there is a problem with the proposed date and time.

    ...

  • Sep 02, 2021 San Diego County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    Plaintiff Discover Bank's second motion for summary judgment/summary adjudication is DENIED. "A party shall not move for summary judgment based on issues asserted in a prior motion for summary adjudication and denied by the court unless that party establishes, to the satisfaction o...

  • Sep 02, 2021 San Diego County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    Petitioners' motion to amend the first amended petition and complaint ("FAP") is GRANTED. The answer previously filed by Respondent the San Diego Housing Commission ("Housing Commission") will be deemed the answer to the Amended FAP.

    The Housing Commission reasserts essenti...

  • Sep 02, 2021 San Diego County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    Due to a delay in the electronic file processing of the parties' stipulation, the hearing on the motion for summary judgment/summary adjudication is CONTINUED to September 10, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. Parties to appear only if there is a problem with the proposed date and time.

    ...

  • Sep 02, 2021 San Diego County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    Due to a delay in electronic filing processing, the application regarding judgment creditor's name change submitted by Fidelity National Law Group has not yet been processed and uploaded to the register of actions. Accordingly, to permit time for the record to correctly reflect the...

  • Sep 02, 2021 San Diego County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    Defendant West Coast Servicing, LLC's motion for judgment on the pleadings is GRANTED as to the third cause of action with 7 court days' leave to amend, and is DENIED as to the second cause of action. Preliminary Matters

    Although the motion is being heard less than 30 days ...

  • Sep 02, 2021 San Diego County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    The motion for judgment on the pleadings filed by defendants Curtis Diblin and Monee Gagliardo is DENIED.

    Preliminary Matters

    The parties' unopposed requests for judicial notice are granted. As to Diblin's request, the Court notes the order after hearing is ROA # 21...

  • Sep 02, 2021 San Diego County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    Defendants' motion for monetary, evidentiary, issue and terminating sanctions is GRANTED in part. Discussion

    Request for Monetary, Evidentiary, Issue and Terminating Sanctions

    Discovery sanctions must be "appropriate to the dereliction," and should not exceed what i...

  • Sep 02, 2021 San Diego County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    Defendant City of San Diego's motion for summary judgment is DENIED.

    Preliminary Matters

    Plaintiff Justin Wiggins' unopposed request for judicial notice of exhibits A and B is granted. The Court need only rule on those objections it deems material to its disposition...

  • Sep 02, 2021 San Diego County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    The unopposed motion of San Diego French-American School and Mark Rosenblum (collectively, "School Defendants") to seal documents that disclose any minor defendants' names is GRANTED in part. The Court directs that the caption of the case be modified to disclose only the minor defe...

  • Sep 02, 2021 San Diego County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    Defendants' demurrer to plaintiff's complaint is OVERRULED. Defendants' motion to strike is GRANTED in part as to the request for treble damages.

    Discussion

    Plaintiff's complaint alleges (1) negligence; (2) willful misconduct; (3) statutory elder abuse/reckless negl...

  • Aug 30, 2021 San Diego County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    Plaintiff K.H.'s motion for protective order is DENIED.

    Preliminary Matters

    This matter was originally set for hearing on July 30, 2021. At that hearing, plaintiff's counsel asked to submit supplemental briefing, after the Court raised a number of questions about th...

  • Aug 26, 2021 San Diego County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    The hearing on the motion for protective order is CONTINUED to Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. Parties to appear only if there is a problem with the proposed date and time.

    ...

  • Aug 26, 2021 San Diego County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    Plaintiffs' unopposed motion for final approval of class and PAGA settlement, and for attorneys' fees, costs and service award is GRANTED.

    Background

    The terms of the settlement were discussed in the Court's earlier order and will not be repeated here, except to not...

  • Aug 26, 2021 San Diego County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    In light of the parties' stipulation withdrawing portions of the motion for summary judgment/summary adjudication, which the Court just received, the hearing on this matter is CONTINUED to Friday, September 3, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. Parties to appear only if there is a problem with the ...

  • Aug 26, 2021 San Diego County

    TENTATIVE RULING

    The unopposed motion to withdraw as counsel of record for Capexco US GP, Inc. / Poway Property, LP filed by Sean Ponist of the Ponist Law Group, P.C., is GRANTED.

    Because a corporation cannot represent itself in court (Merco Constr. Engineers, Inc. v. Municipal Court (1978)...

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Recent Cases by Hon. Katherine A. Bacal

On March 25, 2024 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Katherine Bacal presiding.

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Mar 25, 2024

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Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Breach of Contract/Warranty

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 27, 2024

On March 25, 2024 civil rights case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Katherine Bacal presiding.

Filed

Mar 25, 2024

Status

Active

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Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

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Civil Rights

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Mar 27, 2024

On March 25, 2024 civil rights case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Katherine Bacal presiding.

Filed

Mar 25, 2024

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Active

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Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Civil Rights

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Mar 27, 2024

On March 14, 2024 a product liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Katherine Bacal presiding.

Filed

Mar 14, 2024

Status

Case Voided

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Product Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 15, 2024

On March 14, 2024 a petitions - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Katherine Bacal presiding.

Filed

Mar 14, 2024

Status

Judgment (Other)

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Petitions - Other

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 15, 2024

On March 14, 2024 a petitions - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Katherine Bacal presiding.

Filed

Mar 14, 2024

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Petitions - Other

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 15, 2024

On March 6, 2024 an insurance coverage case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Katherine Bacal presiding.

Filed

Mar 06, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Insurance Coverage

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

Insurance Coverage

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 07, 2024

On March 6, 2024 civil rights case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Katherine Bacal presiding.

Filed

Mar 06, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Civil Rights

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 07, 2024

On February 29, 2024 an other real property case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Katherine Bacal presiding.

Filed

Feb 29, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Other Real Property

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 01, 2024

On February 28, 2024 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Katherine Bacal presiding.

Filed

Feb 28, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Breach of Contract/Warranty

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 29, 2024

On February 23, 2024 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Katherine Bacal presiding.

Filed

Feb 23, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Breach of Contract/Warranty

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 24, 2024

On February 22, 2024 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Katherine Bacal presiding.

Filed

Feb 22, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Breach of Contract/Warranty

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 23, 2024

On February 22, 2024 a contract - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Katherine Bacal presiding.

Filed

Feb 22, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Contract - Other

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 23, 2024

On February 20, 2024 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Katherine Bacal presiding.

Filed

Feb 20, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Breach of Contract/Warranty

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 21, 2024

On February 20, 2024 an other employment case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Katherine Bacal presiding.

Filed

Feb 20, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Other employment

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 21, 2024

On February 20, 2024 a petitions - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Katherine Bacal presiding.

Filed

Feb 20, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Petitions - Other

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 01, 2024

On February 16, 2024 a petitions - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Katherine Bacal presiding.

Filed

Feb 16, 2024

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Petitions - Other

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 17, 2024

On February 14, 2024 a petitions - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Katherine Bacal presiding.

Filed

Feb 14, 2024

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Petitions - Other

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 15, 2024

On February 13, 2024 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Katherine Bacal presiding.

Filed

Feb 13, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Unlawful Detainer - Residential

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2024

On February 13, 2024 civil rights case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Katherine Bacal presiding.

Filed

Feb 13, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Civil Rights

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2024

On February 13, 2024 an other employment case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Katherine Bacal presiding.

Filed

Feb 13, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Other employment

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2024

On February 13, 2024 a pi/pd/wd - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Katherine Bacal presiding.

Filed

Feb 13, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Katherine Bacal Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Katherine Bacal

Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

PI/PD/WD - Other

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2024

On February 13, 2024 a pi/pd/wd - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Katherine Bacal presiding.

Filed

Feb 13, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Katherine Bacal Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Katherine Bacal

Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

PI/PD/WD - Other

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 14, 2024

On February 7, 2024 a petitions - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Katherine Bacal presiding.

Filed

Feb 07, 2024

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Katherine Bacal Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Katherine Bacal

Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Petitions - Other

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 08, 2024

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