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Download Hon. Orozco ReportThe Hon. Yolanda Orozco is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. She was appointed to the bench in December of 2010 by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
She is a registered Democrat.
Judge Orozco received her B.A. from the University of California, San Diego in 1976. She went on to earn her J.D. from Stanford Law School in 1979.
After graduating from law school, Orozco became a trial attorney for the Department of Justice in 1979. In 1981 she joined the Federal Public Defender's Office as a deputy federal public defender. After two years with the Federal P.D.'s office, Orozco practiced as an associate for the law firms of Overland, Berke, Wesley, Gits, Randolph, and Levanas from 1985 to 1986 and Finley, Kumble, Wagner, Heine, Underberg, Manley, Myerson, and Casey from 1986 to 1987. Then in 1988, Orozco joined the Santa Monica law firm of O’Neill, Lysaght, and Sun, LLP, first as an associate, and then later she was named a partner. She remained with the firm for 15 years until leaving in 2003. In 2004 Orozco became a partner for the law firm Liner, Grode, Stein, Yankelevitz, Sunshine, Regenstreif, and Taylor. She would then join the Los Angeles law office of Jones Day as a partner in 2005, where she practiced complex business and commercial litigation. Orozco remained with the firm until her appointment to the Superior Court in 2010.
In 2009 Orozco was named a top woman litigator for California. She was also appointed to serve on Sen. Dianne Feinstein's Committee to screen potential applicants for the federal district court.
Judge Orozco has been a champion for diversity in the judicial system. She has spoken on the subject for the USC Gould School of Law and has also served as a member of the California Latino Judges Association's Judicial Appointment Committee.
Her memberships have included the Western Center on Law and Poverty and the Federal Bar Association.
COLLECT ACCESS LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY VS MEHRAN SHARIF, ET AL.
Aug 11, 2020 | Los Angeles County
REQUEST FOR ENTRY OF JUDGMENT GRANTED; CORRECTED JUDGMENT NEEDED.
On May 24, 2019, Plaintiff Collect Access LLC filed the instant action against Defendants Mehran Sharif aka Mehran Shario aka Ron Sharit; M. Ontime Logistics Auto Transport LLC dba Mehran Ontime Logistics; and Does 1 to 10. The Compl...
MARIA S. GRADO VS GENERAL MOTORS LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
Aug 04, 2020 | Los Angeles County
MOTION FOR LEAVE TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL IS GRANTED.
Steve Mikhov and Amy Morse of Knight Law Group, LLP, counsel of record for Plaintiff Maria S. Grado (“Plaintiff”) seeks to be relieved as counsel on the grounds that the attorney-client relationship has completely broken down and cannot be reestab...
LETICIA MENDOZA, ET AL. VS FCA US, LLC, ET AL.
Aug 04, 2020 | Los Angeles County
MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION IS GRANTED AS TO MCPEEK.
Background
On February 13, 2020, Plaintiffs Leticia Mendoza and Sandra Elizabeth Andrade filed the instant action against Defendants FCA US, LLC (“FCA”); McPeek’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Anaheim (“McPeek’s”); and Does 1 through 10. Th...
STEFAN SVENSSON VS FOOT LOCKER RETAIL, INC.
Jul 30, 2020 | Los Angeles County
DEMURRER IS SUSTAINED IN PART & OVERRULED IN PART; MOTION TO STRIKE IS GRANTED.
Background
...KRISTINA AVRAMOVA VS RECANA SOLUTIONS, L.L.C., A TEXAS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, ET AL.
Jul 30, 2020 | Los Angeles County
MOTION FOR SUMMARY ADJUDICATION AND FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT GRANTED.
Background
On March 15, 2019, Plaintiff Kristina Avramova filed the instant action against Defendants Recana Solutions, LLC; Recana LLC; Hazens Investment, LLC dba Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel; and Does 1 through 20. On...
MARSHA LYONS VS OFFICE DEPOT, INC., ET AL.
Jul 29, 2020 | Los Angeles County
MOTIONS TO QUASH SUBPOENAS ARE GRANTED, IN PART.
Background
On September 4, 2019, Plaintiff Marsha Lyons, individually and on behalf of all other “aggrieved employees” filed the instant action against Defendants Office Depot, Inc. (“Office Depot”); Stephen Borish; and Does 1 through 50. On ...
533 SOUTH FAIRFAX AVENUE, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION VS NIKOLA SARE, ET AL.
Jul 24, 2020 | Los Angeles County
REQUEST FOR ENTRY OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT IS GRANTED; CORRECTED JUDGMENT REQUIRED.
On April 15, 2019, Plaintiff 533 South Fairfax Avenue, Inc. filed the instant action against Defendants Nikola Sare; Gloria M. Scott aka Gloria Sare; and Does 1 through 20. The Complaint asserts causes of action for:
...PABLO LOPEZ VS GENERAL MOTORS, LLC
Jul 24, 2020 | Los Angeles County
DEMURRER IS SUSTAINED IN PART AND OVERRULED IN PART.
Background
On January 24, 2019, Plaintiffs Angelita Baisley; Alex Pineda, by and through his Guardian Ad Litem, Angelita Baisley; and Jose Pineda, by and through his Guardian Ad Litem, Angelita Baisley filed the instant action against Def...
MOISES LOPEZ VS JUAN HERNANDEZ FLORES ET AL
Jul 23, 2020 | Los Angeles County
PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO ENFORCE SETTLEMENT IS DENIED, WITHOUT PREJUDICE.
Background
On September 7, 2018, Plaintiff Moises Lopez filed the instant action against Defendants Juan Hernandez Flores, Jose Hernandez, Arturo Rodriguez, and Does 1 through 20. The Complaint asserts causes of action f...
SQUARE MIXX LA INC VS 450 S WESTERN LLC ET AL
Jul 23, 2020 | Los Angeles County
MOTIONS FOR SANCTIONS ARE PLACED OFF CALENDAR.
Defendant and Cross-Complainant 450 S. Western, LLC’s Motion for Sanctions – Re: Requests for Production of Documents; Motion for Sanctions – Re: Special Interrogatories; and Motion for Sanctions are placed OFF CALENDAR. Pursuant to the Notice of Stay ...
MATTHEW KATZ VS JAY BERNSTEIN, ET AL.
Jul 23, 2020 | Los Angeles County
PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO BIFURCATE IS DENIED.
Background
On December 23, 2019, Plaintiff Matthew Katz filed the instant action against Defendants Jay Bernstein; Melissa Bernstein; Kinecta Federal Credit Union; Al Warcogz; RE/MAX Olson & Associates; Richard Stutzman; Lauren Stutzman; John Charl...
RACHEL PHIPPS VS LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Jul 22, 2020 | Los Angeles County
DEMURRER IS OVERRULED.
Background
On October 9, 2019, Plaintiff Rachel Phipps filed the instant action against Defendant Los Angeles Unified School District (“LAUSD”) and Does 1 through 10. On January 16, 2020, Plaintiff filed the First Amended Complaint (“FAC”). The FAC asserts causes of a...
MASON MCCONN VS UPS CARTAGE SERVICES INC ET AL
Jul 22, 2020 | Los Angeles County
MOTION TO TAX COSTS IS GRANTED.
Background
On August 15, 2018, Plaintiff Mason McConn filed the instant action against Defendants UPS Cartage Services, Inc.; UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Inc.; United Parcel Service, Inc.; Pedro Flores; Gerald Yee; and Does 1 through 50. On January 23, 2019, ...
MASON MCCONN VS UPS CARTAGE SERVICES INC ET AL
Jul 22, 2020 | Los Angeles County
MOTION TO TAX COSTS IS GRANTED.
Background
On August 15, 2018, Plaintiff Mason McConn filed the instant action against Defendants UPS Cartage Services, Inc.; UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Inc.; United Parcel Service, Inc.; Pedro Flores; Gerald Yee; and Does 1 through 50. On January 23, 2019, ...
KIMBERLY MARTINEZ GARCIA VS FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Jul 21, 2020 | Los Angeles County
MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OR SUMMARY ADJUDICATION ARE DENIED,
Background
On April 4, 2019, Plaintiff Marc Shrake filed the instant action against Defendant Anderson, McPharlin & Conners LLP (hereinafter “Defendant” or “MAC”) and Does 1 through 30. The Complaint asserts a single cause of ...
SUSAN ABUSAMRA-PIXLER ET AL VS U-HAUL INTERNATIONAL INC ET A
Jul 20, 2020 | Los Angeles County
DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO SEAL IS GRANTED.
Background
On August 23, 2016, Plaintiffs Susan Abusamra-Pixler (hereinafter “Susan”) and Charles Pixler (hereinafter “Charles”) filed the instant action against Defendants U-Haul International, Inc; Government Employees Insurance Company; Geico Genera...
RAMON SANTACRUZ VS CAESARSTONE USA, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION
Jul 20, 2020 | Los Angeles County
MOTION TO QUASH SUBPOENA IS GRANTED
Background
On May 17, 2019, Plaintiff Ramon Santacruz filed the instant action against Defendant Caesarstone USA, Inc. and Does 1 through 20. The Complaint asserts causes of action for:
Discrimination in Violation of Gov’t Code §§ 12940, et seq.;<...
JEFFERY W. FRANKLIN, ET AL. VS KATHRYN DAVENEL, ET AL.
Jul 17, 2020 | Los Angeles County
PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY ADJUDICATION IS GRANTED, IN PART
Background
On April 25, 2019 Plaintiffs Jeffrey W. Franklin and Tendeka Franklin filed the instant action against Defendant Kathryn Davenel and Does 1 to 10. The Complaint asserts causes of action for:
Violation of the ...
LEWIS BRISBOIS BISGAARD & SMITH LLP VS GEN ALHAMBRA, LLC; GEN TORRANCE, LLC; GEN CERRITOS, LLC;
Jul 17, 2020 | Los Angeles County
DEMURRER IS OVERRULED.
Background
On November 15, 2018, Plaintiff Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP filed the instant action against Defendants Gen Alhambra, LLC; Gen Torrance, LLC; Gen Cerritos, LLC; and Does 1 through 100. On February 7, 2020 Plaintiff dismissed Defendant Gen Cerritos, ...
JEFFERY W. FRANKLIN, ET AL. VS KATHRYN DAVENEL, ET AL.
Jul 17, 2020 | Los Angeles County
PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY ADJUDICATION IS GRANTED, IN PART
Background
On April 25, 2019 Plaintiffs Jeffrey W. Franklin and Tendeka Franklin filed the instant action against Defendant Kathryn Davenel and Does 1 to 10. The Complaint asserts causes of action for:
Violation of the ...
LEWIS BRISBOIS BISGAARD & SMITH LLP VS GEN ALHAMBRA, LLC; GEN TORRANCE, LLC; GEN CERRITOS, LLC;
Jul 17, 2020 | Los Angeles County
DEMURRER IS OVERRULED.
Background
On November 15, 2018, Plaintiff Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP filed the instant action against Defendants Gen Alhambra, LLC; Gen Torrance, LLC; Gen Cerritos, LLC; and Does 1 through 100. On February 7, 2020 Plaintiff dismissed Defendant Gen Cerritos, ...
MONTROSE PROPERTY LLC VS SWORK COFFEE INC ET AL
Jul 16, 2020 | Los Angeles County
MOTION TO SET ASIDE DEFAULT JUDGEMENT IS CONTINUED.
Defendant Patricia Vaugniaux’s Motion to Set Aside/Vacate Default and Default Judgment is CONTINUED to Monday, August 10, 2020. Defendant has failed to file a Proof of Service indicating service of the moving papers on Plaintiff. If Defendant inte...
JOHN BRECKENRIDGE, ET AL. VS PARK WELLINGTON OWNERS' ASSOCIATION
Jul 16, 2020 | Los Angeles County
MOTION FOR ATTORNEY FEES IS CONTINUED.
Defendant Park Wellington Owners’ Associations’ motion for attorney fees is CONTINUED to Monday, September 21, 2020 to allow the Court of Appeal to issue a decision on Plaintiffs’ appeal. The Court finds that a determination of whether Defendant is entitled to...
MATTHEW DE SANTIS VS A & B PROPERTY INVESTMENTS, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, ET AL.
Jul 16, 2020 | Los Angeles County
DEMURRER IS SUSTAINED.
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