Judge Robert P. Dahlquist: Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

CA Bar #: 105544 (December 1982)

Appointed By: Gov. Joseph Graham Davis, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. Robert P. Dahlquist is a judge for the Superior Court of San Diego County in California. He was appointed to the bench by former governor Gray Davis in 2003, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Jesus Rodriguez.


Dahlquist earned a B.A. from Brigham Young University in 1979. He then received a J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School in 1982.


Prior to his appointment to the bench, Dahlquist worked as a partner at Latham & Watkins, where he chaired the Environment, Land, and Resources Department. During his twenty-one year tenure there, he specialized in complex civil litigation, handling insurance and environmental cases.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Robert P. Dahlquist

  • Sep 09, 2021 San Diego County

    The Court on its own motion continues the hearing on this matter to an appearance hearing at 2:30 pm on Friday, September 17, 2021. No additional papers may be filed.

    This ruling is the order of the Court, filed as of this date. No formal order is required.

    ...

  • Sep 09, 2021 San Diego County

    The Court on its own motion continues the hearing on this matter to an appearance hearing at 2:30 pm on Friday, September 17, 2021. No additional papers may be filed.

    This ruling is the order of the Court, filed as of this date. No formal order is required.

    ...

  • Sep 09, 2021 San Diego County

    The Court on its own motion continues the hearing on this matter to an appearance hearing at 2:30 pm on Friday, September 17, 2021. No additional papers may be filed.

    This ruling is the order of the Court, filed as of this date. No formal order is required.

    ...

  • Sep 09, 2021 San Diego County

    The Court on its own motion continues the hearing on this matter to an appearance hearing at 2:30 pm on Friday, September 17, 2021. No additional papers may be filed.

    This ruling is the order of the Court, filed as of this date. No formal order is required.

    ...

  • Sep 09, 2021 San Diego County

    The Court on its own motion continues the hearing on this matter to an appearance hearing at 2:30 pm on Friday, September 17, 2021. No additional papers may be filed.

    This ruling is the order of the Court, filed as of this date. No formal order is required.

    ...

  • Sep 09, 2021 San Diego County

    The Court on its own motion continues the hearing on this matter to an appearance hearing at 2:30 pm on Friday, September 17, 2021. No additional papers may be filed.

    This ruling is the order of the Court, filed as of this date. No formal order is required.

    ...

  • Sep 09, 2021 San Diego County

    Defendant Armando Gonzalez Roblero's motion to set aside entry of default (ROA # 12) is continued to September 17, 2021 at 2:30 pm.

    The Court's file does not contain plaintiff Concepcion Azalia Urias' opposition papers. It appears that opposition papers were served on the moving party, since the mo...

  • Sep 09, 2021 San Diego County

    The Court on its own motion continues the hearing on this matter (demurrer and motion to strike) to an appearance hearing at 2:30 pm on Friday, September 17, 2021. No additional papers may be filed. This ruling is the order of the Court, filed as of this date. No formal order is required.

    ...

  • Sep 02, 2021 San Diego County

    Plaintiff Roxana M. Franklin's motion to compel further responses and documents, and request for monetary sanctions (ROA # 69) is denied.

    On this record, the Court believes that "[t]he selected method of discovery is unduly burdensome or expensive, taking into account the needs of the case, the amo...

  • Sep 02, 2021 San Diego County

    Petitioner Philip Joshua Parlin's motion for attorney's fees (ROA # 34) is granted. Respondent Team 1 Restoration's objections to the declaration of Nathan Low are overruled. As a preliminary matter, the Court finds good cause to allow an extension of time for petitioner's motion to be filed and heard. CRC...

  • Sep 02, 2021 San Diego County

    Defendant Golden State Finance Authority's (GSFA) demurrer (ROA # 109) to the first amended complaint filed on May 11, 2021 by plaintiff Ana Aguilar is sustained with leave to amend. GSFA's motion to strike (ROA # 105) is granted. Plaintiff may file an amended complaint by September 20, 2021.

    The C...

  • Sep 02, 2021 San Diego County

    Defendant Lilia Sentman's motion for summary judgment (ROA # 114, 115) is denied. The Court rules on defendant's evidentiary objections to the declaration of Silvina Corona as follows: Objection #1: overruled

    Objection #2: overruled

    Objection #3: overruled

    Objection #4: sustained as...

  • Sep 02, 2021 San Diego County

    Plaintiff Robert Vickery's application for attorney Albert J. Bolet, III to appear pro hac vice is granted. It appears that all requirements for pro hac vice admission have been satisfied. This is the tentative ruling for an appearance hearing at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, September 3, 2021. If no party appears ...

  • Sep 02, 2021 San Diego County

    Plaintiff Medical Acquisition Company's (MAC) motion for new trial is denied. On July 2, 2021, this Court entered a judgment after remand. (ROA # 1218) On July 26, 2021, MAC filed a notice of intent to move for new trial. (ROA # 1225, 1243 and 1241) On August 6, 2021, MAC filed a notice of appeal of the ju...

  • Sep 02, 2021 San Diego County

    Defendant David Bentley's special motion to strike (ROA # 18) is denied. Defendant's evidentiary objections # 1 – 4 (ROA # 29) are overruled.

    On January 7, 2021, plaintiff Emmanuel Cafferty filed a complaint against defendants David Bentley, Gordon Wilson and Haleigh Evelyn Wilson asserting causes ...

  • Sep 02, 2021 San Diego County

    Defendants Pacific Beach Holdings, LP and American Assets Trust Management, LLC's motion to allow tardy supplemental expert designation (ROA # 71) is granted.

    The Court is persuaded that: (a) all of the conditions listed in CCP §§ 2034.610 and 2034.620 are satisfied, and (b) that this is an appropr...

  • Aug 27, 2021 San Diego County

    Medical Acquisition Company's (MAC) motion for an order staying execution and delaying repayment (ROA # 1248) is granted in part as set forth below.

    On July 2, 2021, this Court entered a judgment after remand finding that MAC owes Tri-City $4,042,754.84, representing the excess amount of "just comp...

  • Aug 26, 2021 San Diego County

    Plaintiff Van Roy Clemens' motion for attorney fees under Welfare and Institutions Code § 15657.5(a) (ROA # 52) is denied.

    On 2/3/21, default was entered by the clerk against four defendants, including Kimberly Gillespie. (ROA # 15) On 3/24/21, a default judgment was entered against the four defend...

  • Aug 26, 2021 San Diego County

    Judgment Debtor Anthony J. Williams' motion to vacate judgment (ROA # 14) is denied. As a preliminary matter, the Court finds that the motion was not timely filed and served. CCP § 1005(b) requires moving papers to be filed and served no less than 16 court days prior to a hearing date. In this case, the he...

  • Aug 26, 2021 San Diego County

    Defendant Terracare Associates, LLC's motion for summary judgment (ROA # 174) is denied. The Court grants plaintiff's request for judicial notice dated August 12, 2021 (ROA # 167). The Court takes judicial notice of the existence and legal effects of the three exhibits but the Court does not take judicial ...

  • Aug 19, 2021 San Diego County

    Plaintiff Laila Ackel's motion to compel the deposition of defendant American Honda Motor Co., Inc.'s person most qualified (ROA # 27) is granted as set forth below.

    On March 4, 2021, plaintiff served defendant with a Notice of Deposition of its Person Most Qualified and Production of Documents. Th...

  • Aug 19, 2021 San Diego County

    Defendants Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and GPI CA-SV, Inc. dba Volkswagen of Kearny Mesa's demurrer (ROA # 11) is moot in light of the first amended complaint filed by plaintiff Jordan Smith on August 5, 2021 (ROA # 20).

    This is the tentative ruling for an appearance hearing at 1:30 p.m. on F...

  • Aug 19, 2021 San Diego County

    Plaintiff Kevin Littleton's motion for approval of PAGA settlement (ROA # 77) is granted. Given the risks of litigation and the range of probable results, the settlement, taken as a whole, appears to be fair, reasonable and adequate to all concerned.

    This Court's order denying defendant's motion to...

  • Aug 19, 2021 San Diego County

    Cross-complainant Magnum Property Investments, LLC's motion for leave to amend cross-complaint and answer to cross-complaint (ROA # 105) is granted.

    Courts are bound to apply a policy of great liberality in permitting amendments to the complaints "at any stage of the proceedings, up to and includin...

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Recent Cases by Hon. Robert P. Dahlquist

On March 6, 2024 an enforcement case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Robert P. Dahlquist presiding.

Filed

Mar 06, 2024

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Enforcement

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 04, 2024

On February 27, 2024 an enforcement case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Robert P. Dahlquist presiding.

Filed

Feb 27, 2024

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Enforcement

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 04, 2024

On February 16, 2024 an uninsured motorist case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Robert P. Dahlquist presiding.

Filed

Feb 16, 2024

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Uninsured Motorist

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 04, 2024

On January 25, 2024 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Robert P Dahlquist presiding.

Filed

Jan 25, 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

Jan 26, 2024

On January 19, 2024 a business tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Robert P. Dahlquist presiding.

Filed

Jan 19, 2024

Status

Removal

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Business Tort

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Economic Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 04, 2024

On January 16, 2024 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Robert P. Dahlquist presiding.

Filed

Jan 16, 2024

Status

Removal

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

Apr 04, 2024

On January 12, 2024 a pi/pd/wd - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Robert P. Dahlquist presiding.

Filed

Jan 12, 2024

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

PI/PD/WD - Other

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 04, 2024

On January 10, 2024 an other real property case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Robert P Dahlquist presiding.

Filed

Jan 10, 2024

Status

Dismissal

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

Apr 04, 2024

On January 9, 2024 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Robert P. Dahlquist presiding.

Filed

Jan 09, 2024

Status

Dismissal

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

Apr 04, 2024

On January 5, 2024 a misc complaints - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Robert P. Dahlquist presiding.

Filed

Jan 05, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Misc Complaints - Other

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 04, 2024

On December 28, 2023 other collections case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Robert P Dahlquist presiding.

Filed

Dec 28, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Other Collections

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 29, 2023

On December 21, 2023 a pi/pd/wd - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Robert P Dahlquist presiding.

Filed

Dec 21, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

PI/PD/WD - Auto

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 26, 2024

On December 18, 2023 a pi/pd/wd - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Robert P Dahlquist presiding.

Filed

Dec 18, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

PI/PD/WD - Auto

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 19, 2023

On December 18, 2023 a pi/pd/wd - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Robert P Dahlquist presiding.

Filed

Dec 18, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

PI/PD/WD - Auto

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 26, 2024

On December 15, 2023 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Robert P Dahlquist presiding.

Filed

Dec 15, 2023

Status

Removal

Judge

Hon. Robert P Dahlquist Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Robert P Dahlquist

Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Breach of Contract/Warranty

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 26, 2024

On December 14, 2023 a pi/pd/wd - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Robert P Dahlquist presiding.

Filed

Dec 14, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

PI/PD/WD - Auto

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 15, 2023

On December 14, 2023 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Robert P Dahlquist presiding.

Filed

Dec 14, 2023

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

Dec 15, 2023

On December 14, 2023 a pi/pd/wd - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Robert P Dahlquist presiding.

Filed

Dec 14, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

PI/PD/WD - Auto

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 26, 2024

On December 13, 2023 an other real property case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Robert P Dahlquist presiding.

Filed

Dec 13, 2023

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

Jan 26, 2024

On December 13, 2023 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Robert P Dahlquist presiding.

Filed

Dec 13, 2023

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

Jan 26, 2024

On December 13, 2023 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Robert P Dahlquist presiding.

Filed

Dec 13, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Robert P Dahlquist Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Robert P Dahlquist

Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Breach of Contract/Warranty

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 26, 2024

On December 12, 2023 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Robert P Dahlquist presiding.

Filed

Dec 12, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Robert P Dahlquist Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Robert P Dahlquist

Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Breach of Contract/Warranty

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 13, 2023

On December 11, 2023 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Robert P Dahlquist presiding.

Filed

Dec 11, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Robert P Dahlquist Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Robert P Dahlquist

Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Breach of Contract/Warranty

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 26, 2024

On December 11, 2023 a pi/pd/wd - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Robert P Dahlquist presiding.

Filed

Dec 11, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Robert P Dahlquist Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Robert P Dahlquist

Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

PI/PD/WD - Auto

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 12, 2023

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