United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Calendar for Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena

January 13-17, 2025

Note: Calendar entries may change up until the hearing date. Please remember to check the docket report for updates. Case synopses are prepared by court staff for the convenience of the reader.


2025-01-13  10:00 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
22-50072USA v. Eliel Sanchez - Appeal from conviction for illegal reentry after deportation. [2:20-cr-00083-RGK-1] Criminal C. CA 10 min
22-55512Jeremiah Banks v. Kathleen Allison - A California state prisoner appeals the dismissal of his habeas corpus petition challenging his conviction for aggravated human trafficking of a minor, pimping a minor under sixteen years of age, and pandering by procuring a minor under sixteen years of age. [5:21-cv-00051-JWH-JPR] Habeas C. CA 10 min
23-3331Brisco v. Shinn, et al. - An appeal from the district court's dismissal of an action alleging prison officials violated the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Eighth Amendment in connection with plaintiff's transport.  [4:20-cv-00260-JGZ] Pr Non-HC AZ 10 min
21-55675Christian Diaz v. Debbie Asuncion - A California state prisoner appeals the denial of his habeas corpus petition challenging his conviction for resisting an executive officer of a controlled substance with a firearm, and assault with a firearm upon a peace officer. [2:18-cv-09369-MCS-JEM] Habeas C. CA 15 min
23-55418Rodney Woodland v. Montero Hill - An appeal from the district court's dismissal of an action under the Copyright Act. [2:22-cv-03930-AB-MRW] Civil C. CA 15 min
23-55730American Ground Transportation, Inc. v. City of Anaheim - An appeal from the district court's summary judgment for City of Anaheim defendants in an action brought pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and state law alleging discrimination in the City's taxicab permitting procedure.    [8:21-cv-01629-SSS-KES] Civil C. CA 15 min


2025-01-13  9:30 am  Courtroom 3, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-1286Lopez v. Garland - A citizen of El Salvador petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of the denial of asylum and related relief.  [A075-641-805] Immigration C. CA 10 min
23-2036Perez-Magana, et al. v. Garland - Citizens of El Salvador petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A202-075-634] Immigration C. CA Subm.
23-2062Teran v. Garland - A citizen of Mexico petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of the denial of asylum and related relief.   [A036-914-475] Immigration S. CA 10 min
23-3317Moreno Bueno, et al. v. Garland - Citizens of Peru petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A241-735-124] Immigration C. CA 10 min
23-15081Gary Rosales v. Gabriela Najera - A Nevada state prisoner appeals the denial of his habeas corpus petition challenging his conviction for discharging a firearm at or into an occupied structure, aggravated stalking, and attempted murder with use of a deadly weapon. [3:16-cv-00003-RCJ-CSD] Habeas NV 15 min
24-76Altier, et al. v. Toyota Motor North America, Inc, et al. - Appeal of a judgment certifying a settlement class and settlement agreement in a diversity class action against Toyota Motor North America, Inc., involving allegedly defective vehicle airbags. [2:19-ml-02905-JAK-MRW] Civil C. CA 20 min


2025-01-14  10:00 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-2580Cruz Cardenas v. Garland - A citizen of Mexico petitions for review of an immigration judge's decision affirming an asylum officer's negative reasonable fear determination.  [A079-620-227] Immigration C. CA 10 min
23-3358Avila de Lopez, et al. v. Garland - Citizens of El Salvador petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A212-983-475] Immigration NV 10 min
23-4312Pedraza Madrigal v. Garland - A citizen of Mexico challenges an agency decision denying asylum and related relief. [A208-083-243] Immigration C. CA 10 min
23-4327Caravantes-Rodas v. Garland - A citizen of Guatemala petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of the denial of asylum and related relief.  [A212-955-021] Immigration C. CA Subm.
24-190St. Clair v. Garland - A citizen of Belize petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of an immigration judge's denial of protection under the Convention Against Torture.  [A240-083-969] Immigration S. CA 10 min
24-2213Lawyers For Fair Reciprocal Admission v. USA, et al. - Appeal of a dismissal of an action against the United States challenging "the categorical bar admission local rules in the Ninth Circuit for experienced sister-state attorneys in good standing." [2:22-cv-01221-MWM] Civil AZ 15 min
24-2471Bennett v. C. R. Bard, Inc., et al. - Appeal of a summary judgment in favor of C. R. Bard, Inc. in a diversity action, alleging that Defendants designed and sold defective inferior vena cava filters, which are medical devices implanted in patients to trap large blood clots.
  [5:23-cv-00369-MWF-MAA]		 Civil C. CA 15 min


2025-01-14  9:30 am  Courtroom 3, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-1725Alfaro Velasquez v. Garland - A citizen of El Salvador petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of an immigration judge's denial of cancellation of removal, and asylum and related relief.  [A095-013-106] Immigration S. CA 10 min
23-1726Zamora Santos v. Garland - A citizen of Mexico petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of the denial of asylum and related relief.   [A205-713-987] Immigration C. CA 10 min
23-2153Alvarado Coreas, et al. v. Garland - Citizens of El Salvador petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A220-147-941] Immigration C. CA 10 min
23-2970Valle-Gutierrez, et al. v. Garland - Citizens of El Salvador petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A220-147-848] Immigration C. CA 10 min
23-16176Pamela Siino v. Foresters Life Insurance and Annuity Company - Appeal of a partial summary judgment in a diversity putative class insurance coverage action, claiming that Foresters Life Insurance and Annuity Company did not strictly comply with California law when it terminated a life insurance policy for non-payment of premium in 2018. [4:20-cv-02904-JST] Civil N. CA 15 min
23-16224Deana Farley v. Lincoln Benefit Life Company - Appeal of an order granting in part a motion for class certification in a diversity putative class action, concerning the lapse and termination of certain life insurance policies.  [2:20-cv-02485-KJM-DB] Civil E. CA 20 min


2025-01-15  10:00 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
24-1037McGranahan v. GEICO Indemnity Company, et al. - Appeal of a summary judgment in favor of GEICO Indemnity Company in a diversity insurance coverage action, seeking coverage for injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. [5:22-cv-00125-FLA-kk] Civil C. CA 15 min
24-1046Aram Logistics v. United States Liability Insurance Company - Appeal of a summary judgment in favor of United States Liability Insurance Company in a diversity insurance coverage action. [3:23-cv-01869-H-DEB] Civil S. CA 15 min
23-3065Erhart v. Bofi Federal Bank - An appeal from the district court's judgment after a jury trial in a whistleblower action under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. [3:15-cv-02287-BAS-NLS] Civil S. CA 20 min
23-55487
23-3198		Mickail Myles v. County of San Diego - County of San Diego law enforcement defendants appeal from a jury verdict in favor of plaintiff and a sanctions order and attorneys' fee and costs award in an action alleging excessive force.  [3:15-cv-01985-JAH-BLM]
 Civil S. CA 20 min


2025-01-15  9:30 am  Courtroom 3, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
21-671Martir Acosta v. Garland - A citizen of El Salvador challenges an agency decision denying a motion to reopen a removal order issued in absentia. Immigration S. CA Subm.
21-725Palacios-Parada v. Garland - A citizen of El Salvador challenges an agency decision denying a motion to reopen a removal order issued in absentia. Immigration S. CA 10 min
22-2068Umanzor Escobar v. Garland - A citizen of Honduras challenges an agency decision denying a motion to reopen a removal order issued in absentia. [A094-287-754] Immigration S. CA 10 min
23-111Saint Hilaire v. Garland - A citizen of Haiti challenges an agency decision denying a motion to reopen a removal order issued in absentia.
  [A209-169-135]		 Immigration S. CA 10 min
23-1879Nawab v. Garland - A native of Burma and citizen of Germany petitions for review of a decision of the Board of Immigration Appeals affirming the denial of adjustment of status based on the filing of a frivolous asylum application. [A096-661-953] Immigration C. CA 10 min
23-3549USA v. Llausas-Silva - Appeal from sentence for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. [2:22-cr-00135-SVW-2] Criminal C. CA 10 min
23-4096USA v. Sorrentino - Appeal from supervised release condition prohibiting self-employment without approval by probation officer. [2:22-cr-00499-CJC-1] Criminal C. CA 10 min
24-1227Ujpan Chilel, et al. v. Garland - Citizens of Guatemala petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A240-180-093] Immigration C. CA 10 min


2025-01-16  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-1697Melendez Burgos, et al. v. Garland - Citizens of Honduras petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A240-085-775] Immigration C. CA Subm.
23-3849Meliksetian, et al. v. Garland - Citizens of Russia petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A220-643-141] Immigration C. CA 10 min
24-121Navarrete-Ortiz v. Garland - A citizen of El Salvador petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of the denial of asylum and related relief.  [A208-152-755] Immigration C. CA 10 min
24-1488Bagal v. Sawant, et al. - An appeal from the district court's dismissal of an action challenging the Seattle City Council’s decision to expand its anti-discrimination laws by adding “caste” as a protected class.  [2:23-cv-00721-RAJ] Civil W. WA 10 min
23-4363Kumar, et al. v. Koester, et al. - An appeal from judgment in favor of the of the Chancellor of California State University in a facial challenge to the inclusion of the word "caste" in CSU's interim anti-discrimination policy.  [2:22-cv-07550-RGK-MAA] Civil C. CA 20 min
24-2422Pena v. City of Los Angeles - Appeal from a judgment in favor of City of Los Angeles in an action alleging a Fifth Amendment takings claim arising from damage to plaintiff's property during a law enforcement attempt to apprehend a fugitive.  [2:23-cv-05821-JFW-MAA] Civil C. CA 15 min


2025-01-16  9:30 am  Courtroom 3, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-2237USA v. Romero - Appeal from sentence imposed on remand for resentencing for distribution of methamphetamine and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. [2:21-cr-00285-SVW-1] Criminal C. CA 10 min
23-4468Salas Contreras, et al. v. Garland - Citizens of Peru petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A240-845-393] Immigration C. CA 10 min
23-765USA v. Gutierrez - Appeal from conviction and sentence for conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute cocaine, fentanyl, and methamphetamine. [2:19-cr-00108-JAK-2] Criminal C. CA 10 min
23-3145Boulton v. Community.com, Inc - Appeal of a dismissal of a diversity putative class action against Community.com, Inc., alleging violations of the California Invasion of Privacy Act and the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. [2:23-cv-02426-SB-JPR] Civil C. CA 15 min
23-4114Kisil, et al. v. Illuminate Education, Inc. - Appeal of a dismissal, for lack of Article III standing, of a diversity putative class action against Illuminate Education, Inc., alleging claims arising from a cyberattack on personal data.  [8:22-cv-01164-JVS-ADS] Civil C. CA 15 min
24-14Popa v. PSP Group LLC, et al. - Appeal of a dismissal of a diversity action against PSP Group LLC and Microsoft Corporation, alleging online privacy violations. [2:23-cv-00294-JLR] Civil W. WA 15 min


2025-01-17  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-2370Sanchez Sanchez v. Garland - A citizen of Mexico petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.  [A215-816-676] Immigration C. CA 10 min
23-3171Herrera-Castaneda v. Garland - A citizen of Mexico petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of a motion to reopen removal proceedings based on changed country conditions.  [A095-723-057] Immigration C. CA 10 min
23-4119Matias-Pablo, et al. v. Garland - Citizens of Guatemala petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A201-768-384] Immigration S. CA Subm.
23-1240USA v. Rowe - Appeal from conviction and sentence for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl. [2:21-cr-00557-DSF-4] Criminal C. CA 15 min
24-1261Kissner v. Loma Prieta Joint Union Elementary School District, et al. - An appeal from the district court's summary judgment for public school defendants in an action arising from plaintiff's dismissal from his teaching position.  [3:22-cv-00949-CRB] Civil N. CA 15 min
24-2224
24-2259		Garcia, et al. v. City of Tustin, et al. - An appeal from the district court's summary judgment for police officers in an action alleging the use of excessive deadly force.  [8:22-cv-00131-SPG-KES]
 Civil C. CA 15 min


2025-01-17  9:30 am  Courtroom 3, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-2506Gomez Valencia, et al. v. Garland - Citizens of Mexico petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A209-167-989] Immigration C. CA 10 min
24-987Sabana v. CoreLogic, Inc., et al. - An appeal from the district court's dismissal of an ERISA action for lack of standing. [8:23-cv-00965-HDV-JDE] Civil C. CA 10 min
23-1341USA v. Diaz - Appeal from conviction for conspiracy, cyberstalking, perjury, and obstruction of justice. [8:21-cr-00084-JLS-1] Criminal C. CA 15 min
23-4305Ingrassi v. Core, et al. - A California state prisoner appeals the denial of her habeas corpus petition challenging her conviction and sentence for murder and other offenses. [2:22-cv-05988-SPG-PVC] Habeas C. CA 15 min
23-4331Pritchard, et al. v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois appeals the district court's judgment in a class action brought under the anti-discrimination provision of the Affordable Care Act. [3:20-cv-06145-RJB] Civil W. WA 15 min
24-1036Sodha, et al. v. Golubowski, et al. - An appeal from the district court's dismissal of a securities fraud action. [3:21-cv-09767-EMC] Civil N. CA 15 min


2025-01-17  1:30 pm  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-1993USA v. Perez - Appeal from sentence imposed at resentencing for offenses from racketeering conduct by the Columbia Lil Cycos Organization in Los Angeles -- RICO conspiracy, VICAR offenses, and conspiracy to commit kidnapping. [2:07-cr-01172-DDP-32] Criminal C. CA 15 min


2025-01-17  3:00 pm  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
21-55118
21-55157		Christopher Garnier v. Michelle O'Connor-Ratcliff - Appeals from a judgment, entered following a bench trial, in an action against two elected school-board members, as well as the Poway Unified School District, alleging First Amendment violations when defendants blocked plaintiffs from posting on the School Board's social media account. [3:17-cv-02215-BEN-JLB]
 Civil S. CA 20 min


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