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Download Hon. Bernal ReportThe Hon. Margaret Miller Bernal is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior in California. She was originally appointed to the Whittier Municipal Court by former Governor Pete Wilson on February 21, 1998. She filled the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Alfonso Hermo (Ret.). She was subsequently elevated to the Superior Court as a result of the court's unification in 2000.
Judge Miller Bernal received her B.A. from California State University, Long Beach in 1979. She went on to earn her J.D. from Loyola Law School in 1983.
Prior to her appointment to the Municipal Court, Miller Bernal had been appointed a court commissioner for the Whittier Municipal Court in 1992. At the time of her appointment as a court commissioner, she was practicing as a partner at the Whittier law firm of Miller, Bernal, and Angevine.
In 2007 Judge Miller Bernal was named Judicial Officer of the Year.
IRMA MOJARRO ET AL VS CITY OF WHITTIER
Jul 08, 2020 | Los Angeles County
On March 2, 2020, this Court issued a ruling on Defendant WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC.’s Ex Parte Application to Transfer this Action to a Long Cause Courtroom. The Order states, “The parties are ORDERED to prepare the Long Cause Binders and submit them to Dept. 1…. Dept. 1 will rule if the case is appropria...
JOSEFINA LIMTAO VS EMPIRE TRANSPORTATION, INC., ET AL.
Jun 29, 2020 | Los Angeles County
Plaintiff Limtao’s motion for trial preference is GRANTED. The Clerk is ordered to set trial “not more than 120 days” from this date. (CCP 36(f).))
Moving Party to give NOTICE.
Plaintiff Limtao moves for a trial preference pursuant to CCP 36(a).
A party to a civil action who is over...
IDA MCGOWAN VS MODA TRANSPORTATION LLC ET AL
Jun 25, 2020 | Los Angeles County
MOJARRO v. CITY OF WHITTIER
CASE NO.: BC656449
HEARING: 06/25/2020
TENTATIVE ORDER
Plaintiffs’ motion for trial preference is CONTINUED to Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. SE-F.
Defendant WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC. to give Notice.
On March 2, 202...
IDA MCGOWAN VS MODA TRANSPORTATION LLC ET AL
May 15, 2020 | Los Angeles County
MCGOWAN v. MODA TRANSPORTATION, LLC
CASE NO.: BC686776
HEARING: 05/15/2020
Pursuant to Plaintiff’s request, the Ex Parte Application for Order to Enforce Settlement goes off calendar.
...KATHERINE SANCERI VS BARBARA ANDERSON
Dec 02, 2019 | Los Angeles County
SANCERI v. ANDERSON
CASE NO.: VC066546
HEARING: 12/2/19 in Department SE F-Master Calendar
Calendar #2
TENTATIVE ORDER
Defendant Anderson’s motion to continue trial is GRANTED.
Moving Party to give NOTICE.
Defendant Anderson moves to continue trial.
MAYELA ROMAN VS ALTA LOS ANGELES HOSPITALS INC ET AL
Oct 24, 2019 | Los Angeles County
ROMAN v. ALTA LOS ANGELES HOSPITALS, INC.
CASE NO.: BC700387
HEARING: 10/24/19
TENTATIVE ORDER
Defendant ALTA LOS ANGELES HOSPITALS, INC.’s motion to Continue Trial and all Trial-Related Dates and all Discovery Cut-Off Dates is GRANTED. CRC 3.1332.
Moving Party to gi...
IDA MCGOWAN VS MODA TRANSPORTATION LLC ET AL
Sep 20, 2019 | Los Angeles County
MCGOWAN v. MODA TRANSPORTATION, LLC
CASE NO.: BC686776
HEARING: 09/20/19
TENTATIVE ORDER
Plaintiff’s motion for trial preference is GRANTED. CCP §36.
Moving Party to Give Notice.
CCP §36(c)(1) pertains to the time for filing a motion a motion for trial prefer...
GEORGE VILORIA VS TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION, ET AL.
Aug 26, 2019 | Los Angeles County
VILORIA v. TENET HEALTHCARE CORPORATION, et al.
CASE NO.: 19NWCV00494
HEARING: 8/26/19
TENTATIVE ORDER
Plaintiff George Viloria’s motion for trial preference pursuant to CCP 36 is GRANTED.
Plaintiff George Viloria moves for trial preference pursuant to CCP 36(a).
...IDA MCGOWAN VS MODA TRANSPORTATION LLC ET AL
Aug 23, 2019 | Los Angeles County
MCGOWAN v. MODA TRANSPORTATION, LLC
CASE NO.: BC686776
HEARING: 08/23/19
TENTATIVE ORDER
Plaintiff’s motion for trial preference is CONTINUED to Friday, September 20, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. SE-F. CCP §36(c)(1).
Moving Party to Give Notice.
“(a) A party to...
SAMUEL THOMAS VS. GREENDAY FINANCE I, LLC
Apr 18, 2019 | Los Angeles County
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TENTATIVE ORDER
Plaintiff Samuel Thomas’s request for an expedited trial date is GRANTED.
Plaintiff Samuel Thomas moves for trial preference pursuant to CCP 36(a).
CCP 36(a) provides that a party to a civil action who is over the age of 70 years may petition the co...
CHARLES BENJAMIN ET AL VS CITY OF DOWNEY ET AL
Jan 17, 2019 | Los Angeles County
BENJAMIN v. CITY OF DOWNEY
CASE NO.: BC694207
TENTATIVE ORDER
Plaintiffs’ CHARLES BENJAMIN and MARIA BENJAMIN’s motion for trial preference is DENIED without prejudice. CCP §36(c)(1).
Moving Party to Give Notice.
CCP §36(c)(1) states, “A party may file and s...
LAURA ZAMORA VS ROBERT A. PESCI ET AL
Dec 11, 2018 | Los Angeles County
ZAMORA v. PESCI
CASE NO.: BC712571 HEARING: 12/11/18
TENTATIVE ORDER
Plaintiff LAURA ZAMORA’s motion for trial preference is GRANTED. CCP §36(e).
Moving Party to Give Notice.
Plaintiff, LAURA ZAMOA moves for trial preference on the grounds that Defendant ROB...
LAURA ZAMORA VS ROBERT A. PESCI ET AL
Nov 16, 2018 | Los Angeles County
ZAMORA v. PESCI
CASE NO.: BC712571
TENTATIVE ORDER
Plaintiff LAURA ZAMORA’s motion for trial preference is GRANTED. CCP §36(e).
Moving Party to Give Notice.
Plaintiff, LAURA ZAMOA moves for trial preference on the grounds that Defendant ROBERT A. PESCI is ov...
TOMMY BURNSTEIN VS. CARMEN LORENA HARRIS
Nov 06, 2018 | Los Angeles County
BURNSTEIN v. HARRIS
CASE NO.: VC066386
HEARING: 11/06/18
TENTATIVE RULING
Defendant/Cross-Complainant’s motion to continue the discovery cut-off date is GRANTED.
Moving Party to give Notice.
At the ex parte hearing on October 22, 2018, this Court gra...
OSCAR LAGUNA, ET. AL. VS. TRIMMING LAND CO., INC.
Sep 27, 2018 | Los Angeles County
LAGUNA v. TRIMMING LAND CO.
CASE NO.: VC066346
HEARING: 09/27/18
TENTATIVE ORDER
Plaintiffs’ motion to enforce settlement is GRANTED. C.C.P. § 664.6.
Moving Party to give Notice.
No Opposition has been filed as of September 25, 2018.
“If part...
METZLI GARCIA MONSESVAEZ VS KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALS ET A
Sep 27, 2018 | Los Angeles County
MONSESVAEZ v. KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALS
CASE NO.: BC691012
HEARING: 09/27/18
TENTATIVE ORDER
Plaintiff’s Motion for Trial Preference is GRANTED. CCP § 36(b).
Moving Party to Give Notice.
“(b) A civil action to recover damages for wrongful death or ...
STEVE FELIX VS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA UNDERGROUND CONTRACTORS I
Sep 11, 2018 | Los Angeles County
FELIX v. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA UNDERGROUND CONTRACTORS, INC.
CASE NO.: BC668630
HEARING: 09/11/18
TENTATIVE ORDER
Plaintiff’s Motion for Trial Preference is GRANTED. CCP §§ 36(a).
Moving Party to Give Notice.
“(a) A party to a civil action who is over ...
ALLIED BUILDING PRODUCTS, VS. SOUTHWEST GROUP CA, INC. ET AL
Sep 05, 2018 | Los Angeles County
ALLIED BUILDING PRODUCTS v. SOUTHWEST GROUP CA, INC., ET AL.
CASE NO.: VC065560
HEARING: 09/05/18
TENTATIVE RULING
Cross-Complainant’s motion to vacate dismissal is GRANTED. CCP § 473(b).
Moving Party to give notice.
Under section 473, subdivision (b...
ALLIED BUILDING PRODUCTS, VS. SOUTHWEST GROUP CA, INC. ET AL
Aug 02, 2018 | Los Angeles County
ALLIED BUILDING PRODUCTS v. SOUTHWEST GROUP CA, INC.
CASE NO.: VC065560
HEARING: 08/02/18
TENTATIVE ORDER
Cross-Complainant JOHNSON ROOFING SERVICES’ motion to vacate dismissal is DENIED without prejudice. CCP § 473(b).
Opposing Party to give notice.
GUVEN UZUN VS. THE CALIFORNIA MEDICAL BOARD
May 16, 2018 | Los Angeles County
UZUN v. THE CALIFORNIA MEDICAL BOARD
CASE NO.: VC065794
HEARING: 05/16/18
TENTATIVE ORDER
Defendants RACHEL LASOTA’s demurrer to Plaintiff’s Second Amended Complaint is SUSTAINED without leave to amend. CCP §430.10(e)
Moving Party to give Notice.
Thi...
DANIEL G. SHEPHERD VS. FOREST RIVER, INC.
Apr 06, 2018 | Los Angeles County
SHEPHERD v. FOREST RIVER, INC.
CASE NO.: VC066115
TENTATIVE ORDER
Plaintiffs DANIEL G. SHEPHERD and MARGIE P. SHEPHERD’s motion for trial preference is GRANTED. CCP §36(a).
Moving Party to Give Notice.
No Reply filed as of April 4, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. (Due by ...
DAVID RUDICK VS KIRK KIRAGOS FELIKIAN, ET AL
Mar 19, 2018 | Los Angeles County
RUDUCK v. FELIKIAN
CASE NO.: VC064437
HEARING: 03/19/18
TENTATIVE ORDER
Defendants’ FELIKIAN and IRES INC.’s unopposed motion to Continue Trial is GRANTED. CRC 3.1332(c).
Moving Party to give Notice.
No Opposition filed as of March 14, 2018. Plaintif...
ALBERTO LOZOYA VS STARBUCKS CORPORATION
Mar 14, 2018 | Los Angeles County
LOZOYA v. STARBUCKS CORPORATION
CASE NO.: BC587992
HEARING: 03/14/18
TENTATIVE ORDER
Plaintiff ALBERTO LOZOYA’s application to Continue Trial is DENIED.
Opposing Party to give Notice.
Plaintiff argues that a continuation of the currently set trial da...
EMANUEL NWAZOTA VS LAKEWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INC ET A
Jul 11, 2017 | Los Angeles County
NWAZOTA v. LAKEWOOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
CASE NO.: BC536840
HEARING: 07/11/17
TENTATIVE ORDER
The OSC re: Dismissal of Defendant SOLOMON F. RABINOWITZ, M.D. from the First Amended Complaint is CONTINUED to Thursday, August 17, 2017 in Dept. SE-C at 1:30 p.m., in ...
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