Judge Robert C. Hight (Retired): Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

Good cause appearing and based on the stipulation of the parties, Plaintiff's motion to continue the trial is granted. The Court finds good cause for continuance based on the stipulation of the parties, the need for additional discovery, Plaintiff's intent to consolidate the instant case with another relat...

Good cause appearing and based on the stipulation of the parties, Defendant 24 Hour Fitness USA, Inc.'s motion to continue the trial is granted. The Court finds good cause for continuance based on the stipulation of the parties, the pending dispositive motion filed by Defendant, the need for additional dis...

Good cause appearing and based on the stipulation of the parties, Defendant's motion to transfer venue to Butte County is GRANTED. Pursuant to the stipulation of the parties, Defendant shall pay transfer fees.

This is a transitory action alleging personal injury claims. Pursuant to Code of Civil Pr...

Good cause appearing and no opposition having been received, proposed intervener Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company's motion to intervene is granted. Intervener's pleading in intervention shall be filed upon presentment to the clerk and payment of the requisite filing fee.

The Court finds good c...

Appearances required.

Defendants/Cross-Complainants James Campbell and Michael Scott Campbell move to continue the February 20, 2018 MSC and March 26, 2018 trial dates on the basis that Plaintiffs' motion for leave to amend complaint was recently granted on November 20, 2017. The first amended comp...

Good cause appearing and based on the stipulation of the parties, Defendants' motion to continue the trial is granted. The Court finds good cause for continuance based on the stipulation of the parties; the need for additional discovery, including an IME of Plaintiff; and possible resolution of this case p...

Plaintiff's motion to relate Bernard v. California Health Facilities Financing Authority, et al. (34-2016-00203224) and California Health Facilities Financing Authority, et al. v. All Interested Persons (34-2017-00219002) and assign the cases to a writ judge is denied.

For the reasons discussed in ...

Defendant Sunrise Recreation & Park District's motion to continue the January 16, 2018 trial date and all related pre-trial dates, including discovery and law & motion, for 90 days is DENIED.

Defendant contends that Plaintiff Michael Moad failed to produce critical documents at deposition and that ...

Good cause appearing and based on the stipulation of the parties, Plaintiffs' motion to continue the trial is granted. The Court finds good cause for continuance based on the stipulation of the parties, the need for additional discovery, and the unavailability of Plaintiffs' counsel for trial as scheduled....

Good cause appearing and based on the stipulation of the parties, Plaintiffs' motion to consolidate Aviles v. CS Norcal, Inc. (34-2014-00169349) and CS Norcal, Inc. v. Aviles (34-2016-00196283) for all purposes is granted. Aviles v. CS Norcal, Inc. (34-2014-00169349) shall be the lead case. The case manage...

Defendant's unopposed motion to continue the January 23, 2018 MSC and March 6, 2018 trial dates is denied. The Court finds that, as briefed, Defendant has not demonstrated good cause for continuance.

The unavailability of defense counsel for the MSC as scheduled does not constitute good cause to co...

The parties are directed to the Court's concurrent ruling.

This case has been assigned to Department 47 for hearing. In the event that either party requests a hearing the matter will be heard at 9:30 a.m. in Department 47. Any party requesting an oral argument must contact the clerk at (916) 874-54...

Good cause appearing and based on the stipulation of the parties, Defendant's motion to continue the trial is granted. The Court finds good cause for continuance based on the stipulation of the parties, the need for additional discovery, and the potential to resolve this case prior to trial.

The De...

Good cause appearing and based on the stipulation of the parties, Defendants/Cross-Complainants Recology, Inc., Recology Yuba-Sutter, and James Richard Knerr's motion to continue the trial is granted. The Court finds good cause for continuance based on the stipulation of the parties and the need for additi...

Petitioner's motion to bifurcate the trial is denied without prejudice to reassertion before the trial judge. Petitioner requests a "bifurcated trial to decide if, in fact, Defendant [Respondent County of Sacramento] has legal authority to issue administrative penalties to Plaintiff for the violation of a ...

Good cause appearing and no opposition having been received, Plaintiff Motors Insurance Corporation's motion to consolidate Dunn v. Holesapple, et al. (34-2016-00194651) and Motor Insurance Corporation v. Holesapple, et al. (34-2016-00194651) for all purposes is granted. Dunn v. Holesapple, et al. (34-2016...

Good cause appearing and based on the stipulation of the parties filed with the reply briefing, Plaintiffs' motion to continue the trial is granted. The Court finds good cause for continuance based on the stipulation of the parties and the need for additional discovery.

The January 29, 2018 MSC and...

Good cause appearing and based on the stipulation of the parties, Defendant's motion to consolidate Cole v. Espiritu (34-2017-00207832) and Cole v. Espiritu (34-2017-00216438) for all purposes is granted. Cole v. Espiritu (34-2017-00207832) shall be the lead case. The case management judge assigned to the ...

Good cause appearing and based on the stipulation of the parties, Defendant's motion to consolidate Lewis, et al. v. Fox (34-2016-00194820) and County of Sacramento v. Fox (34-2017-00213640) for all purposes is granted. Lewis, et al.v. Fox (34-2016-00194820) shall be the lead case. The case management judg...

Cross-Defendant/Cross-Complainant St. Paul Mercury Insurance Company's motion to bifurcate or phase the seventh cause of action in Centex's complaint and St. Paul's coverage action as against Centex and the non-defending insurance carriers from all other claims is DENIED without prejudice to its reassertio...

Plaintiff moves to continue the December 20, 2017 MSC and January 23, 2018 trial dates. The motion is denied for the reasons set forth below.

Plaintiff argues there is good cause for continuance because Plaintiff filed a substitution of attorney on October 20, 2017, which left Plaintiff in pro per,...

Good cause appearing and based on the stipulation of the parties, Defendant Emily Katharine Holland's motion to continue the trial is granted. The Court finds good cause for continuance based on the stipulation of the parties and the need for additional discovery.

The December 18, 2017 MSC and Janu...

The parties are directed to the Court's concurrent ruling.

This case has been assigned to Department 47 for hearing. In the event that either party requests a hearing the matter will be heard at 9:30 a.m. in Department 47. Any party requesting an oral argument must contact the clerk at (916) 874-54...

Good cause appearing and based on the stipulation of the parties, Defendant Nicholas Colburn's motion to continue the trial is granted. The Court finds good cause for continuance based on the stipulation of the parties, the need for additional discovery despite efforts by both Plaintiffs' and Defendant's c...