Judge Timothy M. Casserly (Retired): Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

CA Bar #: 99178 (December 1981)

Appointed By: Gov. Peter B. Wilson

Biography

The Hon. Timothy M. Casserly (Ret.) served as a judge for the San Diego County Superior Court in California. Casserly was appointed to the bench by former Governor Pete Wilson in 1996. He retired on June 23, 2021, and joined Judicate West as a private mediator and arbitrator.


Over the course of his judicial career, Casserly held assignments in the North County Municipal Court Criminal Trial Department (1996 to 1998), the North County Criminal Trial Department (1998 to 2000), the North County Criminal Presiding Department (2000 to 2004), and the North County Trial Department (2004 to 2010). He also served on the North County Civil Independent Calendar Department, where he conducted over 300 judicial settlement conferences nationwide.


Casserly earned a bachelor’s degree from California State University, Los Angeles in 1978. He then completed a J.D. at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law in 1981.


After graduating from law school, Casserly began his legal career as a deputy district attorney in the Office of the District Attorney of Sacramento County in 1981. Then, in 1986, he moved to the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office, where he served as a deputy district attorney until his appointment to the bench in 1996.


His memberships have included the Association of Business Trial Lawyers, the William L. Todd, Jr. American Inn of Court, and the Fiorenzo V. Lopardo American Inn of Court. He was also a faculty member of the Center for Judicial Education & Research.


When not presiding over legal proceedings, Casserly enjoys horseback riding and playing tennis and golf.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Timothy M. Casserly

  • Jan 07, 2021 San Diego County

    The Motion to Compel Production of Documents (Set Six) brought by respondent Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club (the Exchange) is GRANTED.

    The moving papers establish that, with evidence, that the Exchange propounded a Request for Production of Documents (Set Six) on plaintiff/claimant ...

  • Jan 07, 2021 San Diego County

    The following motions, all brought by defendant Ross Apartment Co 1 Ltd (Defendant), are GRANTED. --Motion to Compel Further Responses to Form Interrogatories (of Agustin Guerrero-Tello) --Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories (of Agustin Guerrero-Tello) --Motion to Compel Further R...

  • Jan 07, 2021 San Diego County

    The Petition for Reconsideration of Summary Judgment Based on the Merits of the Case brought by plaintiff Joseph Poirier (Plaintiff) is DENIED.

    The motion is procedurally deficient, as it is not accompanied by a proper notice of hearing, which must be a separate paper. See Weil & Brown, Cal. Prac. ...

  • Jan 07, 2021 San Diego County

    Though there is some confusion in the papers provided (which will be addressed below), there are two matters on-calendar in this matter:

    (1) a Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings

    (2) a Motion to Transfer Venue

    The rulings on each are provided, in turn, below.

    RULING ON MOTI...

  • Jan 07, 2021 San Diego County

    The Motion to Quash Service for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction brought by defendant Phoenix Investors, LLC is GRANTED.

    This is a business dispute between two entities for the design of, and later for the assembly of, a custom off-road pop-up camping trailer. The company purchasing these services was...

  • Jan 07, 2021 San Diego County

    The Demurrer brought by defendant John Rogers, Jr. (Defendant) is OVERRULED. The Motion to Strike brought by Defendant is GRANTED without leave to amend. Defendant shall have 10 days leave to answer or otherwise plead.

    Merits of Demurrer

    This case involves a single cause of action for negli...

  • Jan 07, 2021 San Diego County

    There are two motions presently on-calendar in this matter, a demurrer and a motion to strike. Each is addressed, in turn, below.

    RULING ON DEMURRER

    The Demurrer brought by defendant Susan Szathmary (Defendant or Szathmary) is disposed as follows:

    --First Cause of Action (Conversion...

  • Jan 07, 2021 San Diego County

    The Motion for Summary Judgment/Adjudication brought by defendant Hardcore Fitness North County, LLC is disposed as follows:

    --First Cause of Action (General Negligence) – DENIED

    --Second Cause of Action (Products Liability) – DENIED as moot as Plaintiff has indicated he is not alleging thi...

  • Jan 07, 2021 San Diego County

    The Motion for Summary Judgment/Adjudication brought by defendant Timothy Hipps is disposed as follows:

    --First Cause of Action (Breach of Contract) – DENIED

    --Second Cause of Action (Breach of Implied Covenant of Good Faith & Fair Dealing) – DENIED --Third Cause of Action (Fraud and Deceit...

  • Dec 17, 2020 San Diego County

    The Motion for Protective Order from Defendant's Special Interrogatories brought by plaintiff Xiujuan Ma is GRANTED on the limited procedural ground that the discovery request was propounded by a party that was in default.

    The Motion for Protective Order from Defendant's Request for Production of D...

  • Dec 17, 2020 San Diego County

    The Motion for Summary Judgment/Adjudication brought by defendant Marco Robin, D.O. (Doctor Robin) is GRANTED.

    An express Notice of Non-Opposition has been filed by plaintiff Eleanor Bartee, a minor, by and through her guardian ad litem (Eleanor).

    With regard to plaintiffs Brittany Bartee (...

  • Dec 17, 2020 San Diego County

    The hearing on this matter is continued to Friday, January 8, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. in Department N-31.

    ...

  • Dec 17, 2020 San Diego County

    The Motion for an Order Requiring Trustee to Retain an Attorney for the Trust brought by plaintiff/cross-defendant David Pollock is DENIED as to the request to order the Trustee to hire an attorney for the Trust, but GRANTED as to issuance of an order barring the Trustee from representing the Trust in pro ...

  • Dec 17, 2020 San Diego County

    The Motion for Leave to Amend brought by plaintiff Rochelle Tobey (Plaintiff) is GRANTED. For administrative purposes, Plaintiff will need to file a clean copy of the First Amended Complaint with the Court's Civil Business Office. Plaintiff shall have 20 days to do so.

    The policy favoring amendment...

  • Dec 17, 2020 San Diego County

    The Motion to Compel Western States Awnings to Produce Documents Pursuant to Deposition Subpoena for Production of Business Records brought by plaintiff Bonnie Garcia is GRANTED. The matter has been properly noticed, with proof of service on file. The motion is unopposed. Failure to file and/or serve an op...

  • Dec 17, 2020 San Diego County

    The hearing on this matter is continued to Friday, January 8, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. in Department N-31.

    ...

  • Dec 17, 2020 San Diego County

    The Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint brought by plaintiff Gabriela Mercado is GRANTED. For administrative purposes, Plaintiff will need to file a clean copy of the Second Amended Complaint with the Court's Civil Business Office. Plaintiff shall have 20 days to do so. The matter has been pr...

  • Dec 17, 2020 San Diego County

    The Motion for Leave to File Cross-Complaint brought by defendant City of Carlsbad is GRANTED. For administrative purposes, the City will need to file a clean copy of the Cross-Complaint with the Court's Civil Business Office. The City shall have 20 days to do so.

    The Court notes some argument rega...

  • Dec 17, 2020 San Diego County

    The Demurrer to Complaint brought by defendant Hoyt Hart II, Esq. dba KalHart Transportation Services, Inc. is disposed as follows:

    --First Cause of Action (Breach of Contract) – SUSTAINED with leave to amend --Second Cause of Action (Open Account) - SUSTAINED with leave to amend --Third Cause of A...

  • Dec 17, 2020 San Diego County

    The Motion to Release Funds Held in Trust by the Clerk of the Court brought by defendant David Herbert is OFF-CALENDAR.

    A Notice of Stay of Proceedings was filed in this case on December 3, 2020, notifying that defendant Herbert filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court f...

  • Dec 17, 2020 San Diego County

    The Motion to Dismiss for Failure to Prosecute (pursuant to CCP §§ 583.310 and 583.360) is GRANTED. The matter has been properly noticed, with proof of service on file. The motion is unopposed. Failure to file and/or serve an opposition constitutes an admission that a motion is meritorious. Rooney v. Vermo...

  • Dec 17, 2020 San Diego County

    Ruling on Motion for Protective Order

    No tentative ruling to be posted for the appearance hearing on Friday, December 18, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. Ruling on Demurrer and Motion to Strike

    The Demurrer to Complaint and Motion to Strike Portions of Plaintiff's Complaint brought by defendant Don Seo (...

  • Dec 17, 2020 San Diego County

    There are two motions presently on-calendar in this matter:

    (1) a Motion for an Order Expanding the Powers of the Receiver

    (2) a Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings

    The ruling on each is set forth, in turn, below.

    RULING ON MOTION FOR ORDER EXPANDING THE POWERS OF THE RECEI...

  • Dec 17, 2020 San Diego County

    The Demurrer brought by defendant City of Escondido is disposed as follows: --Second Cause of Action (General Negligence) – SUSTAINED without leave to amend --Third Cause of Action (Dangerous Condition of Public Property) - OVERRULED --Fourth Cause of Action – Count One (Negligence) – SUSTAINED without lea...

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Recent Cases by Hon. Timothy M. Casserly

On April 12, 2021 a contract - other case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Timothy M. Casserly presiding.

Filed

Apr 12, 2021

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Contract - Other

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 16, 2021

On March 26, 2021 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Timothy M. Casserly presiding.

Filed

Mar 26, 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 07, 2021

On March 11, 2021 civil rights case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Timothy M. Casserly presiding.

Filed

Mar 11, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Civil Rights

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 07, 2021

On March 8, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Timothy M. Casserly presiding.

Filed

Mar 08, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 06, 2021

On March 3, 2021 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Timothy M. Casserly presiding.

Filed

Mar 03, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Timothy M. Casserly Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Timothy M. Casserly

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 07, 2021

On February 25, 2021 a pi/pd/wd - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Timothy M. Casserly presiding.

Filed

Feb 25, 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 February 24, 2021 an enforcement case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Timothy M. Casserly presiding.

Filed

Feb 24, 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 February 24, 2021 an enforcement case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Timothy M. Casserly presiding.

Filed

Feb 24, 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 06, 2021

On February 24, 2021 an enforcement case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Timothy M. Casserly presiding.

Filed

Feb 24, 2021

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Timothy M. Casserly Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Timothy M. Casserly

Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Enforcement

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 07, 2021

On February 24, 2021 other collections case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Timothy M. Casserly presiding.

Filed

Feb 24, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Other Collections

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 06, 2021

On February 16, 2021 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Timothy M. Casserly presiding.

Filed

Feb 16, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Timothy M. Casserly Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Timothy M. Casserly

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 February 16, 2021 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Timothy M. Casserly presiding.

Filed

Feb 16, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Timothy M. Casserly Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Timothy M. Casserly

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 February 9, 2021 civil rights case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Timothy M. Casserly presiding.

Filed

Feb 09, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Timothy M. Casserly Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Timothy M. Casserly

Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Civil Rights

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 04, 2023

On February 1, 2021 an insurance coverage case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Timothy M. Casserly presiding.

Filed

Feb 01, 2021

Status

Removal

Judge

Hon. Timothy M. Casserly Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Timothy M. Casserly

Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Insurance Coverage

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

Insurance Coverage

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 06, 2021

On February 1, 2021 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Timothy M. Casserly presiding.

Filed

Feb 01, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Timothy M. Casserly Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Timothy M. Casserly

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 07, 2021

On January 27, 2021 an enforcement case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Timothy M. Casserly presiding.

Filed

Jan 27, 2021

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

Hon. Timothy M. Casserly Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Timothy M. Casserly

Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Enforcement

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 04, 2023

On January 26, 2021 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Timothy M. Casserly presiding.

Filed

Jan 26, 2021

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Timothy M. Casserly Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Timothy M. Casserly

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 January 14, 2021 civil rights case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Timothy M. Casserly presiding.

Filed

Jan 14, 2021

Status

Removal

Judge

Hon. Timothy M. Casserly Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Timothy M. Casserly

Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Civil Rights

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 20, 2023

On December 28, 2020 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Timothy M. Casserly presiding.

Filed

Dec 28, 2020

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

Hon. Timothy M. Casserly Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Timothy M. Casserly

Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Breach of Contract/Warranty

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 07, 2021

On December 21, 2020 a petition re: arbitration award case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Timothy M. Casserly presiding.

Filed

Dec 21, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Timothy M. Casserly Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Timothy M. Casserly

Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Petition re: Arbitration Award

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

General Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 06, 2021

On December 21, 2020 a breach of contract/warranty case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Timothy M. Casserly presiding.

Filed

Dec 21, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Timothy M. Casserly Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Timothy M. Casserly

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 December 17, 2020 other collections case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Timothy M. Casserly presiding.

Filed

Dec 17, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Timothy M. Casserly Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Timothy M. Casserly

Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Other Collections

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 04, 2023

On December 16, 2020 a pi/pd/wd - auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Timothy M. Casserly presiding.

Filed

Dec 16, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Timothy M. Casserly Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Timothy M. Casserly

Court

Superior

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

PI/PD/WD - Auto

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 03, 2023

On December 14, 2020 other collections case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Diego County. Judge Timothy M. Casserly presiding.

Filed

Dec 14, 2020

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Timothy M. Casserly Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Timothy M. Casserly

Court

San Diego County

County

San Diego County, CA

Category

Other Collections

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 06, 2021

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