The Hon. Serena R. Murillo is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. She was elected to the bench in June 2014 after an unsuccessful bid for a judicial position in 2008. She filled the vacancy created when the Hon. Daniel Lopez did not seek reelection.
Judge Murillo received her B.A. from the University of California, San Diego, after briefly attending Brown University. She went on to earn her J.D. from Loyola Law School in 1996.
After graduating from law school, Murillo worked as an attorney for the Los Angeles civil litigation firm McNicholas and McNicholas, where she practiced for eleven months.
Then, in 1997, after a hiring freeze was lifted at the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, Murillo joined the office as a deputy district attorney. During her 17 years with the D.A.'s office, Murillo would serve as a prosecutor in the juvenile court and for misdemeanor trials. She would also have assignments in the Central Trials, and Major Fraud Divisions. Murillo handled gang and domestic violence homicide cases, as well as prosecuted cases in the California Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal. She remained with the D.A.'s office until being elected to the Superior Court in 2014.
During the 2008 judicial contest, it was alleged that Murillo's opponent, then-Los Angeles County court commissioner Harvey Silberman offered her a bribe to drop out of the race. He was indicted on bribery charges, which were later dropped. The Hon. Harvey Silberman ultimately won the election.
In 2016, Judge Murillo hosted a mock trial for fifth graders from a local elementary school. She initiated the program in an effort to teach students about the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights as well as the judicial process. The defendant in the mock trial was the famed literary character, Harry Potter, who was later found not guilty of his proposed crime.
Judge Murillo, who was born in Pomona, is a high school basketball champion and also played collegiate basketball.
Her husband, the Hon. Christina Gullon was serving as a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge at the time of her election to the bench.
EMINA MILA YOUNG VS PEGASUS ELITE AVIATION, INC.
May 04, 2021 | Los Angeles County
… CONT FROM April 5, 2021 TO ALLOW ARGUMENT TO BE PRESENTED - REQUESTED BY DEFENDANT
Young vs. Pegasus Elite Aviation, Inc.
TENTATIVE
The Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings is DENIED.
Legal Standard
It is well established in California that either prior to trial or...
JAVIER CHAVEZ, ET AL. VS KAREN TANG, ET AL.
May 04, 2021 | Los Angeles County
…. CONT FROM April 5, 2021 TO ALLOW ARGUMENT TO BE PRESENTED - REQUESTED BY PLTFF
TENTATIVE
The Court grants Tang’s motion for reconsideration as set forth below by vacating the Court’s September 4, 2020 order. The Court denies Tang’s request for monetary sanctions.
Background
...LAURA ROCHA, ET AL. VS DIANA ARREOLA, ET AL.
Apr 29, 2021 | Los Angeles County
Rocha, et. al. vs. Arreola, et. al. …… cont from April 7, 2021 to allow Defendant/Moving Party Mi Sueno to present argument
Rocha et. al. vs. Arreola, et. al.
TENTATIVE
20STCV16994 Laura Rocha as parent guardian ad litem for Ezekiel Rocha and Javier Lopez v. Diana Arreola, et al.
JEHAN ZEB MIR VS MERCURY INSURANCE GROUP ET AL
Apr 26, 2021 | Los Angeles County
CONT FROM 04/06/2021 TO ALLOW ARGUMENT TO BE PRESENTED - REQUESTED BY SELF-REPRESENTED PLTFF.
Mir vs. Mercury Insurance Group, et. al.
TENTATIVE
The Court overrules the demurrer to the first cause of action and sustains the demurrer to the second cause of action without leave to ame...
ANTONIO SOTO RIOS VS WOODLAND PARK ET AL
Apr 26, 2021 | Los Angeles County
....CONT FROM 04/06/2021 TO ALLOW ARGUMENT TO BE PRESENTED - REQUESTED BY PLTFF
Rios vs. Woodland Park, et. al.
TENTATIVE
The moving parties’ motion to transfer venue of the instant action is GRANTED.
Legal Standard
1. Proper Venue: General Rule
California Co...
NASSER KORT VS HECTRAM, INC., ET AL.
Apr 26, 2021 | Los Angeles County
CONT FROM April 7, 2021 TO ALLOW ARGUMENT TO BE PRESENTED - REQUESTED BY DEFT
Kort vs. Hectram, Inc., et. al.
Defendant Hectram, Inc.'s Motion for Summary Judgment
TENTATIVE
The motion for summary judgment filed by defendant Hectram, Inc., is DENIED.
Legal Standard
KRASSIMIRA KOZAROVA ET AL VS DIANE COOPER MARTIN
Apr 23, 2021 | Los Angeles County
.... CONT FROM April 5, 2021 TO ALLOW COUNSEL FOR PLTFF TO BE HEARD RE: ATTY'S FEES - ONLY
Kozarova, et. al. vs. Martin
The Court excuses the personal appearance of the claimant and guardian ad litem. Counsel may appear by telephone or video conference call.
On February 8, 2021, the...
SENORINA RENDON VS CITY OF SOUTH GATE, ET AL.
Apr 22, 2021 | Los Angeles County
CONT FROM 04/06/2021 TO ALLOW ARGUMENT TO BE PRESENTED - REQUESTED BY PLAINTIFF
Rendon vs. City of South Gate, et al
TENTATIVE
Plaintiff’s motion to grant trial preference is DENIED.
Legal Standard
Code Civ. Proc., section 36 provides that:
(a) A party to a c...
LEIANDRA WINTER VS CEDARS-SINAI HEALTH SYSTEM, ET AL.
Apr 22, 2021 | Los Angeles County
CONT FROM 04/06/2021 TO ALLOW ARGUMENT TO BE PRESENTED - REQUESTED BY DEFTS.
Winter vs. Cedars-Sinai Health System, et. al.
TENTATIVE
Defendants Cedars-Sinai Health System and Thomas M. Priselac’s Motion to Dismiss for Failure to Amend is DENIED.
Legal Standard
CCP s...
CASEY CASTLE KERR VS NATALIE JINA ALTOUNIAN
Apr 20, 2021 | Los Angeles County
...CONT FROM April 5, 2021 TO ALLOW ARGUMENT TO BE PRESENTED - REQUESTED BY PLTFF
Kerr vs. Altunian
TENTATIVE
The Court grants Defendant’s motion to compel a second deposition of Plaintiff. The parties are to meet and confer about a mutually convenient date. This deposition must occ...
MICHAEL GREENE, ET AL. VS HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL, ET AL.
Apr 20, 2021 | Los Angeles County
Greene vs. Huntington Memorial Hospital, et. al.
Court Order Re: Transfer and Reassignment of Complicated Personal Injury (“PI”) Case to An Independent Calendar ("IC") Courtroom from Department 29, a PI Hub Court.
AFTER REVIEW OF THE FILE, THE COURT MAKES THE FOLLOWING ORDER:
Depart...
EDGARDO PANO, JR. VS SERRANO DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC., ET AL.
Apr 16, 2021 | Los Angeles County
Pano vs. Serrano Development
Court Order Re: Transfer and Reassignment Of Complicated Personal Injury (“PI”) Case To An Independent Calendar ("IC") Courtroom From Department 29, A PI Hub Court;
The Court's order Re: Transfer of Complicated Personal Injury Case to an Independent Calendar Cou...
JOSEPHINE LIVINGSTON VS FRANCES JONES ET AL
Apr 13, 2021 | Los Angeles County
JOSEPHINE LIVINGSTON vs FRANCES JONES, ET AL.
Continued from April 12, 2021 to allow Counsel to present argument (requested by Plaintiff)
TENTATIVE
The unopposed Motions to Be Relieved as Counsel for Plaintiff is DENIED without prejudice. Counsel have not complied with California Ru...
PATRICK CONNOLLY VS CHRISTOPHER ZOUMALAN
Apr 12, 2021 | Los Angeles County
Connoly vs. Zoumalian
Court Order Re:
* Continuance of the April 12, 2021 2021 Hearing to May 12, 2021;
* Vacating the Final Status Conference and Trial Dates, and
* Setting a Trial Setting Conference for May 12, 2021;
On the Court's own motion, the Hearing on Motion...
JOSEPHINE LIVINGSTON VS FRANCES JONES ET AL
Apr 12, 2021 | Los Angeles County
Livingston vs. Jones, et. al.
TENTATIVE
BC654153 JOSEPHINE LIVINGSTON vs FRANCES JONES, ET AL.
The unopposed Motions to Be Relieved as Counsel for Plaintiff is DENIED without prejudice. Counsel have not complied with California Rules of Court 3.1362.
Plaintiff’s Motion for E...
PATRICK CONNOLLY VS CHRISTOPHER ZOUMALAN
Apr 12, 2021 | Los Angeles County
Connoly vs. Zoumalian
Court Order Re:
* Continuance of the April 12, 2021 2021 Hearing to May 12, 2021;
* Vacating the Final Status Conference and Trial Dates, and
* Setting a Trial Setting Conference for May 12, 2021;
On the Court's own motion, the Hearing on Motion...
AZAD SAKHIDEL HOVASIN VS NAIRA ESKIDJIAN, ET AL.
Apr 12, 2021 | Los Angeles County
Hovasin vs. Eskidjian, et. al.
TENTATIVE
Defendant’s Motion for Order Granting Defendant's Relief From Waiver of Objections With Respect to Discovery Re: Interrogatories and Request for Production is GRANTED.
Defendant is ordered to give notice.
Legal Standard
Code o...
Apr 12, 2021 | Los Angeles County
Ortiz vs. Martinez
TENTATIVE
Defendant Alonso Estrada’s Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED.
Legal Standard
The purpose of a motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication “is to provide courts with a mechanism to cut through the parties’ pleadings in order to determ...
RICHARD HYMAN VS RUSSELL ALEXANDER, M.D.
Apr 12, 2021 | Los Angeles County
Richard Hyman vs. Russell Alexander, M.D.
Court Order Re: Continuance of the April 12, 2021 2021 Hearing to May 21, 2021; The
On the Court's own motion, the Hearing on Demurrer - with Motion to Strike (CCP 430.10) - Defendant's Demurrer to Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint - (CCP 430.10(e...
ELMORE DINGLE VS THE WEDDINGTON APARTMENTS, ET AL.
Apr 12, 2021 | Los Angeles County
Dingle vs. The Weddington Apartments, et. al.
Court Order Re: Continuance of the April 12, 2021 2021 Hearing to May 25, 2021;
On the Court's own motion, the Hearing on Demurrer - with Motion to Strike (CCP 430.10) - Defendants The Weddington Apartments and Rachel Martinez' Demurrer to All C...
NESRINE FARAG, ET AL. VS REBECCA ANNIE RICO, ET AL.
Apr 12, 2021 | Los Angeles County
Farag, et. al. vs. Rico, et. al.
TENTATIVE
The Court excuses the personal appearance of the claimant, the guardian ad litem, and counsel.
Hearing on Petitions to Approve Compromise of disputed Claim as to Minor Disabled Claimants David Sarkis (Age 17) and Amir Sarkis (Age 5) is CONT...
BILLY CUBILLAS, ET AL. VS UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC., ET AL.
Apr 12, 2021 | Los Angeles County
Cubillas, et. al. vs. Uber Technologies, et. al.
TENTATIVE
...JEREMY COHEN VS SYLVIA Y. LUNA, ET AL.
Apr 12, 2021 | Los Angeles County
Cohen vs. Luna, et. al.
Court Order Re: Continuance of the April 12, 2021 2021 Hearing to May 18, 2021;
On the Court's own motion, the Hearing on Defendants' Demurrer to the Second Cause of Action in Plaintiff's Complaint (CCP 430.10(e) and CRC, Rule 3.1320; and Motion to Strike Allegations...
NANCY ISAAC VS CARAMEDIX, INC.
Apr 12, 2021 | Los Angeles County
Isaac vs. Caramedix, Inc.
Court Order Re: Continuance of the April 12, 2021 2021 Hearing to June 8, 2021;
On the Court's own motion, the Hearing on Demurrer - with Motion to Strike (CCP 430.10) - Plaintiff's Demurrer to Defendant Caramedix, Inc,'s Verified Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint sc...
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