Judge Kevin M. McCarthy: Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

CA Bar #: 122229 (December 1985)

Biography

The Hon. Kevin M. McCarthy (Ret.) served as a judge for the Superior Court of San Francisco County in California. He was elected to the bench in March 1996.


McCarthy earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Before continuing his studies, he briefly worked as a copy-editor at the Daily Breeze in Torrance, California. He then enrolled in the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, where he received his J.D.


McCarthy began his legal career as a deputy public defender in the Office of the Public Defender of San Francisco County.


He has also taught as an adjunct professor at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.


McCarthy has served on the Ethics Committee of the California Judges Association as well as the Criminal Law Advisory Committee of the Judicial Council of California.


McCarthy is an active cyclist. He has regularly participated in the annual AIDS/Lifecycle seven-day ride from San Francisco, California to Los Angeles, California.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Kevin M. McCarthy

  • Oct 14, 2011 San Francisco County

    MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

    Set for hearing on Friday, October 14, 2011, Line 9. DEFENDANTS ROBERT NEWTON AND THE CALIFORNIA, NEVADA, HAWAII DISTRICT OF THE LUTHERAN CHURCH'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT.
    Defendant Robert Newton?s Motion for Summary Judgment: hearing required. = (302/HEK)

  • Nov 02, 2005 San Francisco County

    MOTION (Re-Notice) To Strike Or Tax Costs And In Opposition To Deft.'S Proposed Judgment Of Dismissal As O Plntf'S Robinson Uroupa

    continued to 11/14/05. All parties to lodge courtesy copies per S.F. Local Rule 8.5. Please lodge a cover letter reflecting the new hearing date. (302/REQ/JT)

    ...

  • May 11, 2005 San Francisco County

    Motion For Sanctions Against Frederick C Roesti

    HEARING REQUIRED.(302/REQ/JU)

    ...

  • Apr 01, 2005 San Francisco County

    MOTION FOR WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY OF RECORD

    DENIED.(302/JUDGE MCCARTHY/JU)

    ...

  • Mar 30, 2005 San Francisco County

    Request/Demand For Change Of Venue

    GRANT-NO OPPOSITION FILED.(302/JUDGE MCCARTHY/JU)

    ...

  • Mar 29, 2005 San Francisco County

    Mtn To Appoint Gary Montalbano As Successor In Interest To And Substitute Successor In Interest For Deceased Pltf & For Leave To File First Amended Complt

    GRANT-NO OPPOSITION FILED.(302/JUDGE MCCARTHY)

    ...

  • Sep 13, 2004 San Francisco County

    Motion For Approval Of Reinsurance Settlement

    GRANTED. (302/KMM)

    ...

  • Sep 10, 2004 San Francisco County

    Notice Of Motion To Dismiss For Delay In Prosecution

    DEFENDANT CONOPCO, INC. Motion To Dismiss For Delay In Prosecution OFF CALENDAR per September 7, 2004 dismissal. (302/KMM)

    ...

  • Jan 23, 2004 San Francisco County

    Notice Of Continuance Of Hearing On Motion To Amend Caption

    DUPLICATE ENTRY.(302/REQ/AA)

    ...

  • Jan 07, 2004 San Francisco County

    MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

    CONTINUE TO JAN. 13, 2004 PER PER STIPULATION OF PARTIES.(302/REQ)

    ...

  • Dec 29, 2003 San Francisco County

    Ntc Of Mo & Mo To Quash Service Of Pltf'S Complt Against Klinger Ag And Mo To Dismiss Complt For Failure To Serve W/In 3 Yrs

    GRANT, NO OPPOSITION FILED.(302/KMM)

    ...

  • Dec 23, 2003 San Francisco County

    MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

    OFF CALENDAR, DEFENDANT DISMISSED. (302/KMM)

    ...

  • Dec 17, 2003 San Francisco County

    DEMURRER

    DEFENDANT TINA WU, M.D.'S DEMURRER -- Sustained with leave to amend: 1) correctly identify the decedent and successor; 2) clarify damages in loss of consortium claim. (302/KMM/PB)

    ...

  • Dec 16, 2003 San Francisco County

    Hearing On Petition Of Administrative Writ Of Mandamus

    PETITIONER OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, WEST AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, AMERICAN FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY Hearing On Petition Of Administrative Writ Of Mandamus -- CONTINUED TO 1/20/04: MOVING & OPPOSING PARTY TO LODGE COURTESY COPIES PER...

  • Aug 06, 2003 San Francisco County

    Motion For Award Of Costs For Enforcement Of Judgment

    PLAINTIFF NATIONAL CREDIT ACCEPTANCE, INC., A CAL CORP Motion For Award Of Costs For Enforcement Of Judgment

    OFF CALENDAR, MATTER TO BE CALENDARED IN DISCOVERY DEPT. PER SFLR 8.14A3.PLEASE CALL AND CALENDAR IN DISCOVERY DEPT. (302/KMM)

  • Sep 17, 2002 San Francisco County

    MOTION FOR SUMMARY ADJUDICATION

    OFF CALENDAR - IN DEPT. 306.

    ...

  • Mar 18, 2002 San Francisco County

    MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

    CONTINUED TO 3/22 PER MOVING PARTY TO EFFECTUATE SETTLEMENT.

    ...

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Recent Cases by Hon. Kevin M. McCarthy

On April 13, 2011 a money case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Kevin M. McCarthy presiding.

12 Files
Filed

Apr 13, 2011

Status

Appealed

Judge

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Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

MONEY

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 13, 2021

On July 27, 2010 a personal injury/property damage - non-vehicle related case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Kevin M. McCarthy presiding.

42 Files
Filed

Jul 27, 2010

Status

Trial Verdict

Judge

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Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

PERSONAL INJURY/PROPERTY DAMAGE - NON-VEHICLE RELATED

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 26, 2022

Offer

$X,XXX,XXX View Verdict

Amount

$X,XXX,XXX View Verdict

Actual Award Or Amount

$X,XXX,XXX View Verdict

Demand

$X,XXX,XXX View Verdict

On March 19, 2010 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Kevin M. McCarthy presiding.

12 Files
Filed

Mar 19, 2010

Status

Appealed

Judge

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Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

UNLAWFUL DETAINER - RESIDENTIAL

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 19, 2022

On February 3, 2010 a personal injury/property damage - non-vehicle related case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Kevin M. McCarthy presiding.

17 Files
Filed

Feb 03, 2010

Status

Trial Verdict

Judge

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Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

PERSONAL INJURY/PROPERTY DAMAGE - NON-VEHICLE RELATED

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 10, 2021

Offer

$X,XXX,XXX View Verdict

Actual Award

$X,XXX,XXX View Verdict

Amount

$X,XXX,XXX View Verdict

Actual Award Or Amount

$X,XXX,XXX View Verdict

Demand

$X,XXX,XXX View Verdict

On October 9, 2009 a personal injury/property damage - vehicle related case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Kevin M. McCarthy presiding.

18 Files
Filed

Oct 09, 2009

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

PERSONAL INJURY/PROPERTY DAMAGE - VEHICLE RELATED

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 16, 2022

On October 2, 2009 a personal injury/property damage - vehicle related case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Kevin M. McCarthy presiding.

24 Files
Filed

Oct 02, 2009

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

PERSONAL INJURY/PROPERTY DAMAGE - VEHICLE RELATED

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 10, 2021

Amount

$X,XXX,XXX View Verdict

Actual Award Or Amount

$X,XXX,XXX View Verdict

On February 17, 2009 a business tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Kevin M. McCarthy presiding.

59 Files
Filed

Feb 17, 2009

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

BUSINESS TORT

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Economic Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 16, 2022

On October 10, 2008 a contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Kevin M. McCarthy presiding.

26 Files
Filed

Oct 10, 2008

Status

Appealed

Judge

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Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

CONTRACT/WARRANTY

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 12, 2021

On September 27, 2007 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Kevin M. McCarthy presiding.

14 Files
Filed

Sep 27, 2007

Status

Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

UNLAWFUL DETAINER - RESIDENTIAL

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 12, 2021

On August 14, 2007 a small claims appeal case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Kevin M. McCarthy presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Aug 14, 2007

Status

Appealed

Judge

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Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

SMALL CLAIMS APPEAL

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 12, 2021

On July 25, 2007 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Kevin M. McCarthy presiding.

16 Files
Filed

Jul 25, 2007

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

UNLAWFUL DETAINER - RESIDENTIAL

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 25, 2022

On April 4, 2007 a common counts/open book account/collections case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Kevin M. McCarthy presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Apr 04, 2007

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

COMMON COUNTS/OPEN BOOK ACCOUNT/COLLECTIONS

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 12, 2021

On December 11, 2006 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Kevin M. McCarthy presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Dec 11, 2006

Status

Consolidation

Judge

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Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

UNLAWFUL DETAINER - RESIDENTIAL

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2022

On August 25, 2006 a fraud case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Kevin M. McCarthy presiding.

63 Files
Filed

Aug 25, 2006

Status

Trial Verdict

Judge

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Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

FRAUD

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Economic Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2022

On July 31, 2006 a small claims appeal case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Kevin M. McCarthy presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jul 31, 2006

Status

Appealed

Judge

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Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

SMALL CLAIMS APPEAL

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2022

On July 31, 2006 a small claims appeal case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Kevin M. McCarthy presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Jul 31, 2006

Status

Appealed

Judge

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Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

SMALL CLAIMS APPEAL

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2022

On May 2, 2006 a personal injury/property damage - vehicle related case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Kevin M. McCarthy presiding.

20 Files
Filed

May 02, 2006

Status

Trial Verdict

Judge

Hon. Kevin M. McCarthy Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Kevin M. McCarthy

Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

PERSONAL INJURY/PROPERTY DAMAGE - VEHICLE RELATED

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 12, 2021

On March 27, 2006 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Kevin M. McCarthy presiding.

39 Files
Filed

Mar 27, 2006

Status

Appealed

Judge

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Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

UNLAWFUL DETAINER - RESIDENTIAL

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2022

On February 28, 2006 a contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Kevin M. McCarthy presiding.

12 Files
Filed

Feb 28, 2006

Status

Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. Kevin M. McCarthy Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Kevin M. McCarthy

Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

CONTRACT/WARRANTY

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2022

On November 10, 2005 an other non exempt complaints (for declaratory judgment) case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Kevin M. McCarthy presiding.

13 Files
Filed

Nov 10, 2005

Status

Appealed

Judge

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Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

OTHER NON EXEMPT COMPLAINTS (FOR DECLARATORY JUDGMENT)

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 12, 2021

On July 21, 2005 a personal injury/property damage - vehicle related case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Kevin M. McCarthy presiding.

14 Files
Filed

Jul 21, 2005

Status

Trial Verdict

Judge

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Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

PERSONAL INJURY/PROPERTY DAMAGE - VEHICLE RELATED

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 13, 2022

On June 21, 2005 a wrongful discharge case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Kevin M. McCarthy presiding.

14 Files
Filed

Jun 21, 2005

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

WRONGFUL DISCHARGE

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 11, 2022

On April 18, 2005 a fraud case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Kevin M. McCarthy presiding.

68 Files
Filed

Apr 18, 2005

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Francisco County

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

FRAUD

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Economic Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 10, 2022

On March 22, 2005 an asbestos case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Kevin M. McCarthy presiding.

23 Files
Filed

Mar 22, 2005

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Francisco County, CA

Category

ASBESTOS

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 02, 2023

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