Judge William F. Fahey - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. William F. Fahey is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Pete Wilson in 1998. He filled the vacancy created by the elevation of the late Daniel Curry to the Court of Appeal.

Judge Fahey received his B.S. from the University of Southern California in 1973. He went on to earn his J.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law in 1976.

After graduating from law school, Fahey clerked two years for Laughlin E. Waters with the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.

Over the course of his legal career, Judge Fahey served as an assistant U.S. Attorney for the Department of Justice, Central District of California. He would later go on to form the Los Angeles law firm Smalz, Anderson, and Fahey where he specialized in complex civil litigation. At the time of his appointment to the Superior Court, he was serving as a partner for the firm Hanna and Morton.

Recent Rulings by Hon. William F. Fahey

S. DAVID SEDAGHAT VS STEWART J LEVIN

Aug 16, 2021 Los Angeles County

S. DAVID SEDAGHAT; Plaintiff, vs. STEWART J. LEVIN, et al.; Defendants.

Case No.: 20STCV39307

Hearing Date: August 17, 2021

[TENTATIVE] RULING RE:

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Recent Cases by Hon. William F. Fahey

RAPHAEL PIERRE VS ABIGAIL ELLEN KOHN, ET AL.

On July 3, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Hon. William F. Fahey presiding.

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Jul 03, 2024

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Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

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Jul 03, 2024

IN THE MATTER OF: PEACHTREE SETTLEMENT FUNDING, LLC

On July 3, 2024 an other civil petition (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Hon. William F. Fahey presiding.

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Jul 03, 2024

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Other Civil Petition (General Jurisdiction)

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Jul 03, 2024

SHEHAN LOPEZ VS SKYE AMBER MILLER, AN INDIVIDUAL

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Jul 03, 2024

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Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

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Jul 03, 2024

CARMEN BELTRAN LOPEZ, AN INDIVIDUAL VS SKYHOP GLOBAL LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, ET AL.

On July 2, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge William F. Fahey presiding.

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Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

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Torts

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Jul 02, 2024

UNEDRA #5253 FAMILY LTD. PARTNERSHIP VS MANAT THAWIMUEANLAN

On July 2, 2024 an unlawful detainer/commercial (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Hon. William F. Fahey presiding.

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Jul 02, 2024

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Unlawful Detainer/Commercial (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (General Jurisdiction)

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CYNTHIA DEL CARMEN FLORES VS NANCY MENDEZ, ET AL.

On July 2, 2024 a premise liability (e.g., dangerous conditions of property, slip/trip and fall, dog attack, etc.) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge William F. Fahey presiding.

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Jul 02, 2024

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Premise Liability (e.g., dangerous conditions of property, slip/trip and fall, dog attack, etc.) (General Jurisdiction)

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Torts

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Premises Liability

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Jul 03, 2024

ITRIA VENTURES LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY VS IBH ROME LLC, ET AL.

On July 1, 2024 a contract/warranty breach - seller plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge William F. Fahey presiding.

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Jul 01, 2024

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Contract/Warranty Breach - Seller Plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Jul 01, 2024

MICHAEL ANTHONY PACHECO, ET AL. VS CLIFTONS REPUBLIC, AN UNKNOWN ENTITY, ET AL.

On July 1, 2024 an intentional infliction of emotional distress (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge William F. Fahey presiding.

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Jul 01, 2024

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Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (General Jurisdiction)

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Torts

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Intentional Torts

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Jul 02, 2024

ABRAHAM SILVER VS YAAKOV HAFIF, ET AL.

On June 28, 2024 a petition to compel/confirm/vacate arbitration (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge William F. Fahey presiding.

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Jun 28, 2024

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Petition to Compel/Confirm/Vacate Arbitration (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Arbitration

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General Arbitration

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Jun 29, 2024

CITY OF LOS ANGELES VS XEROX CORPORATION

On June 28, 2024 a petition/certificate for entry of judgment on unpaid tax (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge William F. Fahey presiding.

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Jun 28, 2024

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Petition/Certificate for Entry of Judgment on Unpaid Tax (General Jurisdiction)

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Tax

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General Tax

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Jun 29, 2024

CITY OF LOS ANGELES VS EJ GLOBAL, LLC.

On June 28, 2024 a petition/certificate for entry of judgment on unpaid tax (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge William F. Fahey presiding.

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Jun 28, 2024

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Petition/Certificate for Entry of Judgment on Unpaid Tax (General Jurisdiction)

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Tax

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General Tax

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Jul 01, 2024

PEDRO MEJIA, AN INDIVIDUAL VS 213 AUTOMOTIVE, A BUSINESS ENTITY FORM UNKNOWN

On June 28, 2024 a wrongful termination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge William F. Fahey presiding.

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Jun 28, 2024

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Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)

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Labor and Employment

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Wrongful Termination

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Jun 29, 2024

DAIANA MOSQUEDA VS NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

On June 28, 2024 a contract/warranty breach - seller plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge William F. Fahey presiding.

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Jun 28, 2024

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Contract/Warranty Breach - Seller Plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Jul 02, 2024

MCKINLEY BERENDO, LLC VS PEDRO CONDE, ET AL.

On June 27, 2024 an unlawful detainer/residential (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge William F. Fahey presiding.

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Unlawful Detainer/Residential (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (General Jurisdiction)

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Property

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Unlawful Detainer

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Jun 28, 2024

SCOTT OSAGIEDE, AN INDIVIDUAL VS WEST HILLS HOSPITAL, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION

On June 27, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge William F. Fahey presiding.

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Jun 27, 2024

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Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

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Labor and Employment

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General Employment

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Jun 28, 2024

BLACKSMITHNY, LLC VS LEONARD JOSEPH POLSTER, ET AL.

On June 27, 2024 a contractual fraud (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge William F. Fahey presiding.

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Jun 27, 2024

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Contractual Fraud (General Jurisdiction)

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Commercial

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Contractual Fraud

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Jun 29, 2024

CUAUHTEMOC LUGO VS CITY OF LOS ANGELES, ET AL.

On June 26, 2024 a civil rights/discrimination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge William F. Fahey presiding.

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Jun 26, 2024

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Civil Rights/Discrimination (General Jurisdiction)

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Torts

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Intentional Torts

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Jun 27, 2024

BRIAN WHITAKER VS LASORTED'S LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, ET AL.

On June 26, 2024 a civil rights/discrimination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge William F. Fahey presiding.

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Jun 26, 2024

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Intentional Torts

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Jun 27, 2024

MELCHOR GARCIA VS CHRIS DERALAS, ET AL.

On June 26, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge William F. Fahey presiding.

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Jun 26, 2024

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Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

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Labor and Employment

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General Employment

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Jun 27, 2024

TRISTRAM BUCKLEY VS CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER, ET AL.

On June 26, 2024 a personal injury/property damage/wrongful death - uninsured motorist (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge William F. Fahey presiding.

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Jun 26, 2024

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Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death - Uninsured Motorist (General Jurisdiction)

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Torts

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Automobile

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Jun 27, 2024

CITY OF LOS ANGELES VS VENICE DEVELOPMENT INC.

On June 26, 2024 a petition/certificate for entry of judgment on unpaid tax (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge William F. Fahey presiding.

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Jun 26, 2024

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Petition/Certificate for Entry of Judgment on Unpaid Tax (General Jurisdiction)

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Tax

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General Tax

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Jun 28, 2024

LORRAINE PEREZ VS FOOTHILL LOCK & KEY, INC., ET AL.

On June 25, 2024 a civil rights/discrimination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge William F. Fahey presiding.

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Jun 25, 2024

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Torts

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Intentional Torts

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Jun 26, 2024

SHIN JA CHANG, AN INDIVIDUAL VS EUN JOO GAK, AN INDIVIDUAL

On June 25, 2024 an other real property (not eminent domain, landlord/tenant, foreclosure) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge William F. Fahey presiding.

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Jun 25, 2024

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Other Real Property (not eminent domain, landlord/tenant, foreclosure) (General Jurisdiction)

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Property

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Foreclosure

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Jun 26, 2024

ALONDRA CASTANEDA, ET AL. VS GENERAL MOTORS LLC

On June 25, 2024 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge William F. Fahey presiding.

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Jun 25, 2024

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Product Liability ? Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act¿(Lemon Law) (General Jurisdiction)

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Consumer

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General Consumer

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Jun 26, 2024

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About

William F. Fahey
Current Appointment Los Angeles County Superior Court, Department 069	Los Angeles County Superior Court, Department 069
Education J.D., University of California, Los Angeles School of Law - 1976 B.S., University of Southern California - 1973	J.D., University of California, Los Angeles School of Law - 1976 B.S., University of Southern California - 1973

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	CA - Los Angeles County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (213) 633-1069

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Clerk	Laughin E. Waters, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California	None
Founder	Smaltz, Anderson, and Fahey	Los Angeles County, California
Assistant U.S. Attorney	Department of Justice, Central District of California	None
Partner	Hanna and Morton	None
Judge	Superior Court of California	Los Angeles County, California