Judge Ronald L. Styn (Retired): Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

CA Bar #: 38270 (January 1966)

Appointed By: Gov. Joseph Graham Davis, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. Ronald L. Styn (Ret.) served as a judge for the Superior Court of San Diego County in California. Styn was appointed to the bench by former Governor Gray Davis on April 10, 2000. He retired on April 16, 2021.


Prior to his appointment, Styn spent time as a partner at Styn & Garland (1984 to 2000), Marinos, Styn & Studenbaker (1975 to 1984), and Marinos & Styn (1969 to 1975). Before that, he was an assistant professor at the University of Kentucky College of Law (1967 to 1969).


Styn earned a B.A. from the University of Redlands in 1963. He then received an LL.B. from Stanford Law School in 1965.


After graduating from law school, Styn began his legal career as a law clerk to the Hon. James M. Carter of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. He served in that capacity until 1966, at which time he became a trial attorney for the Food and Drug Division of the California Department of Health, Education & Welfare.


His memberships have included the Association of Business Trial Lawyers. He also served on the Board of Directors of the San Diego Judges Association, and he was one of the original masters of the Welsh Inn of the American Inns of Court. He has also been involved with the Board of Directors of the Blackfriars Theater and the Playwrights Project.


He is a recipient of the Judicial Civility Award from the American Board of Trial Advocates as well as the Star Award from the San Diego Theatre Guild (1994).


Born and raised in San Diego, Styn attended Chula Vista High School. He spent his summers working as a conductor on the train at Disneyland. When not presiding over legal proceedings, he enjoys tending his vegetable garden, traveling, and body surfing at the beach.


He is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Ronald L. Styn

  • Jan 07, 2021 San Diego County

    Attorney Jacqueline F. Stein/Fredrickson, Mazeika & Grant LLP's unopposed motion to be relieved as counsel for Defendant GSW Flooring, Inc. is GRANTED. CCP § 284. The court modifies and signs the form order. The withdrawal will be effective as of the date of the filing of a proof of service with the court ...

  • Jan 07, 2021 San Diego County

    Defendants Pietro Gallo and Dario Gallo's motion to strike portions of Plaintiff's complaint is DENIED. The court finds Defendants fail to the establish the allegations of ¶ 17 as "irrelevant, false, or improper." CCP § 436. The evidentiary issues the parties raise are not properly resolved on demurrer. Fo...

  • Jan 07, 2021 San Diego County

    The hearing on Petitioner Dixie L. Gomez's petition for writ of mandate is off calendar. There is no proof of service showing service of the petition, and notice of the hearing date on respondent. The OSC – Why Case Should Not be Dismissed remains on calendar for hearing on January 8, 2021 at 8:30am.

    ...

  • Jan 07, 2021 San Diego County

    Defendant Doe 50's motion to compel the depositions of Plaintiffs Jane Roe 1 and Jane Roe 2 is GRANTED.

    Based on the papers submitted, it appears Plaintiffs do not oppose having their depositions taken. The dispute is as to the timing of the depositions – Doe 50 seeks to set the depositions "on dat...

  • Jan 07, 2021 San Diego County

    Attorney Randal C. Leavitt/Law Offices of Randal C. Leavitt's motion to be relieved as counsel for Defendant Chad Epperson is GRANTED. CCP § 284. The court modifies and signs the form order. The withdrawal will be effective as of the date of the filing of a proof of service with the court showing that a co...

  • Jan 07, 2021 San Diego County

    Attorney Travis M. Bray/Navigato & Battin, LLP's unopposed motion to be relieved as counsel for Defendant James Banuelos is GRANTED. CCP § 284. The court modifies and signs the form order. The withdrawal will be effective as of the date of the filing of a proof of service with the court showing that a copy...

  • Jan 07, 2021 San Diego County

    Defendants Venture Fit, LLC and Jeff Clark's motion to compel Plaintiff Rafael Martinez's answers to Special Interrogatories, Set No. One [ROA 209] is GRANTED. CCP § 2030.290(b). The court orders Plaintiff Rafael Martinez to serve responses, without objection, within 10 days of this ruling. Defendants' req...

  • Jan 07, 2021 San Diego County

    The court addresses the evidentiary issues. Petitioner's request for judicial notice is GRANTED as to Petitioner's exhibits 2, 3 and 4 to the Petition and DENIED as to exhibits 9, 10 and 11. Respondent San Diego Housing Commission's request for judicial notice is GRANTED. SDHC evidentiary objections to Pet...

  • Dec 18, 2020 San Diego County

    Defendant Thomas Schwiebert's demurrer to Plaintiffs' complaint in Levin is SUSTAINED in part and OVERRULED in part.

    Aiding and Abetting, And Conspiracy to Commit, Fraud

    Schwiebert's demurrer is OVERRULED.

    Although Schwiebert demurrers to a fraud cause of action, as pled, the compla...

  • Dec 18, 2020 San Diego County

    The court addresses the evidentiary issues. Defendants Chicago Title Company and Chicago Title Insurance Company's request for judicial notice is GRANTED. Plaintiffs Ovation Finance Holdings 2 LLC; Ovation Fund Management II, LLC and Banc of California N.A.'s request for judicial notice is GRANTED. The Wak...

  • Dec 17, 2020 San Diego County

    The court rules as follows on Defendant Chase Airport Management, Inc.'s demurrer to Plaintiffs' second amended complaint.

    A review of the court file shows that there is no second amended complaint on file with this court. The operative pleading on file in this court is Plaintiffs' First Amended Co...

  • Dec 17, 2020 San Diego County

    Plaintiff's motion for final approval of class action settlement is GRANTED. Applying the factors set forth in Dunk v. Ford Motor Co. (1996) 48 Cal.App.4th 1796, 1801, the court finds that Plaintiff meets his burden of showing that the settlement, in the total gross monetary amount of $500,000.00, is fair,...

  • Dec 14, 2020 San Diego County

    Petitioner J.G. Wentworth Originations, LLC's petition for approval for transfer of payment rights by and between Joseph McMackin, as Administrator of the Estate of Nicole Laura Ford and J.G. Wentworth Originations, LLC is GRANTED. Insurance Code § 10134, et seq.

    Via the Structured Settlement Payme...

  • Dec 10, 2020 San Diego County

    Defendants Secured Capital Limited Partnership and El Dorado Properties, Inc.'s motion for attorneys' fees is GRANTED. CC § 1717.

    Following entry of judgment in favor of Defendants, the court finds Defendants are the prevailing party for purposes of the award of CC § 1717 attorneys' fees.

    A...

  • Dec 10, 2020 San Diego County

    Plaintiff's motion for preliminary approval of class action settlement is GRANTED. Applying the factors set forth in Dunk v. Ford Motor Co. (1996) 48 Cal.App.4th 1796, 1801, the court makes a preliminary finding that Plaintiff meets his burden of showing that the settlement is fair, adequate and reasonable...

  • Dec 10, 2020 San Diego County

    Plaintiffs' unopposed motion for leave to file a third amended complaint is GRANTED. CCP § 473(a). Plaintiffs shall file and serve their Third Amended Complaint within 10 days of this ruling. The court cannot deem the proposed third Amended Complaint filed and served because the proposed pleading was filed...

  • Dec 10, 2020 San Diego County

    Plaintiff Pacific Terrace Owners Association's demurrer to Defendant Edward Forrester's answer is SUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND.

    The court finds, as pled, the answer filed by Forrester [ROA 23] is uncertain and fails to state facts sufficient to constitute a defense. CCP § 430.20. Although there ar...

  • Dec 10, 2020 San Diego County

    Attorney Randal C. Leavitt/Law Offices of Randal C. Leavitt's motion to be relieved as counsel for Defendant Chad Epperson is DENIED for failure to comply with the service requirements of California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1362(d). There is no proof of service showing service of the proposed Order.

    ...

  • Dec 10, 2020 San Diego County

    Plaintiffs/Cross-Defendants House to Home Remodeling and Design, Inc. and Wesco Insurance Company's motion to strike claim from punitive damages from the cross-complaint if Defendant/Cross-Complainant Susan Williams Zellers is GRANTED as to the Negligent Misrepresentation cause of action and GRANTED WITH L...

  • Dec 10, 2020 San Diego County

    Plaintiff Hector Rubio's motion to withdraw deemed admissions is CONDITIONALLY GRANTED. CCP § 2033.300.

    Pursuant to CCP § 2033.300

    (a) A party may withdraw or amend an admission made in response to a request for admission only on leave of court granted after notice to all parties.

    (...

  • Dec 10, 2020 San Diego County

    Defendant/Cross-Defendant/Cross-Complainant Elephant Play, Defendant/Cross-Defendant/Cross-Complainant County of San Diego, Defendant/Cross-Defendant Schmidt Design Group, Inc., Cross-Defendant/Cross-Complainant Tot Lot Pros, Inc.'s motion for determination of good faith settlement is GRANTED. CCP § 877.6....

  • Dec 10, 2020 San Diego County

    The court addresses the evidentiary issues. Defendants Vortex Maintenance, Inc. and Sergio Elizarraras' request for judicial notice is GRANTED. Defendants' objections to Plaintiff's undisputed material fact evidence are OVERRULED. Defendants' evidentiary objections are all OVERRULED for failure to comply w...

  • Dec 03, 2020 San Diego County

    The court rules as follows on Defendants Angeles M. Tubao and Germiniano F. Tubao's motion for summary judgment/summary adjudication.

    Based on the evidence and arguments presented by both sides, a significant issue in this case will be whether the Tubaos had any knowledge of any prior fires at the ...

  • Dec 03, 2020 San Diego County

    Plaintiff's motion to compel further responses to Request for Production of Documents, Set One, propounded on Defendant ELM Holdings, LLC dba La Mesa Healthcare Center is GRANTED. CCP § 2030.300(a).

    Addressing an issue Defendant raises in opposition, considering the circumstances, the court finds P...

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Recent Cases by Hon. Ronald L. Styn

On April 7, 2021 an enforcement case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Ronald L. Styn presiding.

Filed

Apr 07, 2021

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

Dec 07, 2021

On March 5, 2021 a pi/pd/wd - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Ronald L. Styn presiding.

Filed

Mar 05, 2021

Status

Case Voided

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

Sep 17, 2023

On March 4, 2021 a pi/pd/wd - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Ronald L. Styn presiding.

Filed

Mar 04, 2021

Status

Dismissal

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

Aug 05, 2023

On March 4, 2021 civil rights case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Ronald L. Styn presiding.

Filed

Mar 04, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Civil Rights

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 06, 2021

On February 17, 2021 a business tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Ronald L. Styn presiding.

Filed

Feb 17, 2021

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

Aug 05, 2023

On February 16, 2021 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Ronald L. Styn presiding.

Filed

Feb 16, 2021

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

Sep 21, 2023

On February 9, 2021 an other real property case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Ronald L. Styn presiding.

Filed

Feb 09, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Other Real Property

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

General Property

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 06, 2021

On February 4, 2021 a petitions - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Ronald L. Styn presiding.

Filed

Feb 04, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Petitions - Other

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 06, 2021

On January 27, 2021 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Ronald L. Styn presiding.

Filed

Jan 27, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Breach of Contract/Warranty

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 06, 2021

On January 21, 2021 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Ronald L. Styn presiding.

Filed

Jan 21, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Breach of Contract/Warranty

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 06, 2021

On January 15, 2021 a writ of mandate case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Ronald L. Styn presiding.

Filed

Jan 15, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Writ of Mandate

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 06, 2021

On January 14, 2021 rule 3.740 collections case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Ronald L. Styn presiding.

Filed

Jan 14, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Rule 3.740 Collections

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 06, 2021

On January 4, 2021 a pi/pd/wd - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Ronald L. Styn presiding.

Filed

Jan 04, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

PI/PD/WD - Auto

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 06, 2021

On December 23, 2020 a wrongful termination case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Ronald L. Styn presiding.

Filed

Dec 23, 2020

Status

Removal

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Wrongful Termination

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 04, 2023

On December 10, 2020 an other employment case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Ronald L. Styn presiding.

Filed

Dec 10, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Other employment

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 07, 2021

On December 4, 2020 a non-pi/pd/wd tort - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Ronald L. Styn presiding.

Filed

Dec 04, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Non-PI/PD/WD tort - Other

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 06, 2021

On December 3, 2020 an unlawful detainer - residential case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Ronald L. Styn presiding.

Filed

Dec 03, 2020

Status

Default Judgment

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

Dec 06, 2021

On December 2, 2020 rule 3.740 collections case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Ronald L. Styn presiding.

Filed

Dec 02, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Rule 3.740 Collections

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 07, 2021

On November 30, 2020 a business tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Ronald L. Styn presiding.

Filed

Nov 30, 2020

Status

Judgment (Other)

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

Aug 05, 2023

On November 25, 2020 other collections case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Ronald L. Styn presiding.

Filed

Nov 25, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Other Collections

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 05, 2023

On November 24, 2020 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Ronald L. Styn presiding.

Filed

Nov 24, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Ronald L. Styn Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ronald L. Styn

Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Breach of Contract/Warranty

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 05, 2023

On November 23, 2020 a pi/pd/wd - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Ronald L. Styn presiding.

Filed

Nov 23, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Ronald L. Styn Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ronald L. Styn

Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

PI/PD/WD - Auto

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 05, 2023

On November 23, 2020 a pi/pd/wd - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Ronald L. Styn presiding.

Filed

Nov 23, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Ronald L. Styn Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ronald L. Styn

Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

PI/PD/WD - Auto

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 04, 2023

On November 16, 2020 an enforcement case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Ronald L. Styn presiding.

Filed

Nov 16, 2020

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Ronald L. Styn Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ronald L. Styn

Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Enforcement

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 14, 2023

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