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

November 4-8, 2024
November 18-22, 2024

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.


2024-11-04  1:00 pm  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: WARDLAW, HURWITZ, and DESAI, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
22-50271USA v. Edward Deloach - Appeal from conviction and sentence for conspiracy to file a false lien and attempting to file false liens against federal judges, prosecutors and a Clerk of Court. [3:20-cr-02111-JLS-1] Criminal S. CA Subm.


2024-11-04  9:00 am  Courtroom 3, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: SCHROEDER, W. FLETCHER, and CALLAHAN, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
22-1347Paxtor-Herrera v. Garland - A citizen of Guatemala petitions for review of the denial of withholding of removal and protection under the Convention Against Torture.   [A079-026-831] Immigration C. CA Subm.
23-4180J. A., et al. v. County of San Bernardino, et al. - An appeal from the denial of qualified immunity to Sheriff's deputies in an action alleging the excessive use of deadly force.  [5:20-cv-02468-MEMF-kk] Civil C. CA 15 min
23-4220Mission Hen, LLC v. Lee, et al. - An appeal from the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel's opinion affirming the bankruptcy court's order confirming a chapter 13 plan. [22-1250] Bankruptcy C. CA 15 min
24-2946Kory, et al. v. Bonta, et al. - Appeal from the denial of plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction in an action challenging the California Medical Boards’ powers to discipline physicians under Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 2234, pertaining to communication of COVID-19 information.  [2:24-cv-00001-WBS-AC] Civil E. CA 20 min


2024-11-05  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: WARDLAW, HURWITZ, and DESAI, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
20-72700Gil Cisneros v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of El Salvador challenges agency decisions denying a motion to reopen.  Immigration BIA Subm.
23-50038USA v. Cau Hong - Appeal from conviction for conspiracy to possess and distribute methamphetamine and distribution of methamphetamine. [2:20-cr-00110-DOC-5] Criminal C. CA 15 min
24-3164Torres, et al. v. United States District Court for the Central District of California, Riverside - Petition for mandamus relief directing the district court to vacate its March 6, 2024, order in a diversity action granting Jayco Inc.’s Motion to Transfer Venue based on an Indiana forum selection clause embedded in Jayco’s warranty which covers Petitioners’ motorhome. [5:24-cv-00065-KK-SHK] OP C. CA 15 min


2024-11-05  9:00 am  Courtroom 3, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: SCHROEDER, CALLAHAN, and WALLACH (Federal Circuit), Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
22-55490Silas Peterson v. USA - Appeal from denial of 28 U.S.C. § 2255 motion challenging conviction for failing to register as a sex offender. [2:21-cv-07883-AB] Habeas C. CA Subm.
23-2381Rivera v. Garland - A citizen of Guatemala challenges an agency decision denying his motion to reopen removal proceedings. [A208-121-631] Immigration S. CA Subm.
23-55579J.G. v. LAUSD - J.G. appeals the district court's order denying his motion for attorneys' fees in his action under the Americans with Disabilities Act and § 504 of the Rehabilitation Act against Los Angeles Unified School District. [2:19-cv-01268-JGB-E] Civil C. CA 10 min
23-2825Valdez v. United Airlines Holdings, Inc., et al. - Appeal of a denial of a Fed. R. Civ. P. 60(b)(1) motion to reconsider the dismissal of a diversity wrongful death action against United Airlines Holdings, Inc.  [2:23-cv-03857-JFW-PVC] Civil C. CA 15 min
23-3544Suarez v. Real Time Resolutions, Inc., et al. - Appeal of a dismissal of a diversity action against Real Time Resolutions, Inc. and Yakte Properties LLC, alleging claims arising from a Home Equity Line of Credit Agreement and Promissory Note. [5:23-cv-00391-SSS-SP] Civil C. CA 15 min
23-4110Sanders v. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, et al. - An appeal from the dismissal of an action alleging plaintiff was over-detained in custody after his criminal conviction was reversed.  [2:23-cv-05047-JLS-AS] Civil C. CA 15 min


2024-11-06  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: WARDLAW, HURWITZ, and DESAI, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-55772Kyland Young v. NeoCortext, Inc. - Appeal of the denial of a motion to dismiss under California’s Anti-SLAPP statute, Cal. Code Civ. Pro. Section 425.16 in a diversity putative class action brought by Kyland Young. [2:23-cv-02496-WLH-PVC] Civil C. CA 20 min


2024-11-06  9:00 am  Courtroom 3, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: W. FLETCHER, and CALLAHAN, Circuit Judges, and MÁRQUEZ (Arizona), District Judge
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
22-1918Rosa Mejia, 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.    [A215-782-432] Immigration C. CA Subm.
21-56044Raul Quiroz v. Christian Pfeiffer - A California state prisoner appeals the denial of his habeas corpus petition challenging his conviction for first-degree murder and being a felon in possession of a firearm. [2:14-cv-07826-JAK-GJS] Habeas C. CA 15 min
24-4072Saige, et al. v. United States District Court for the Central District of California - Petition for a writ of mandamus in a diversity wage-and-hour putative class action against Capstone Logistics, LLC, seeking to vacate the district court’s order compelling arbitration. [5:24-cv-00195-RGK-SHK] OP C. CA 15 min
24-511McGucken v. Valnet, Inc. - Elliot McGucken appeals the district court's dismissal of his action under the Copyright Act against Valnet, Inc. [2:23-cv-06753-JLS-SSC] Civil C. CA Subm.


2024-11-07  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: PARKER, Jr. (Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit), HURWITZ, and DESAI, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-3399
23-3585		New York Marine and General Insurance Company v. Heard - Appeal, and cross appeal, of a dismissal of Amber Heard’s diversity insurance coverage action, concerning coverage for her defamation action against actor Johnny Depp. [2:22-cv-04685-GW-PD]
 Civil C. CA 20 min


2024-11-07  9:00 am  Courtroom 3, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: CALLAHAN, WALLACH (Federal Circuit), and DE ALBA, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-3577Lopez-Hernandez, 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.    [A220-691-291] Immigration S. CA Subm.
23-1677USA v. Wall - Appeal from conviction for importation of methamphetamine. [3:22-cr-01376-GPC-1] Criminal S. CA 15 min
23-2196Andreas v. Garland - A citizen of Indonesia petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of the denial of asylum and related relief.  [A205-751-161] Immigration C. CA Subm.
23-3320Farmers Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Company v. Montez, et al. - Appeal of an order vacating a prior default judgment in a diversity insurance coverage action that sought declaratory relief pursuant to a breach of contract.  [2:21-cv-08807-RGK-JEM] Civil C. CA 15 min


2024-11-07  11:00 am  Courtroom 3, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: W. FLETCHER, CALLAHAN, and DE ALBA, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
22-15791Andrew Avila v. Michael Felder - An appeal from the dismissal of a prisoner civil rights action which alleged deliberate indifference to medical needs.  [1:21-cv-01510-JLT-BAM] Pr Non-HC E. CA 10 min
23-1713King v. Villegas, et al. - An appeal from the district court's judgment on the pleadings in favor of prison officials in an action alleging excessive force.  [1:17-cv-00676-JLT-EPG] Pr Non-HC E. CA Def.


2024-11-07  2:00 pm  Courtroom 3, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: W. FLETCHER, CALLAHAN, and DE ALBA, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-55692
23-55728		Evans Hotels, LLC v. Unite Here! Local 30 - An appeal and a cross-appeal from the district court's judgment dismissing an action under the National Labor Relations Act and the Sherman Act. [3:18-cv-02763-RSH-AHG]
 Civil S. CA 15 min


2024-11-08  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: PARKER, Jr. (Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit), HURWITZ, and DESAI, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-101Sargsyan v. Garland - A citizen of Armenia challenges an agency decision denying a waiver of inadmissibility as a matter of discretion. [A071-091-560] Immigration C. CA 10 min
23-3719USA v. Kumar - Appeal from conviction for attempted entry. [2:19-mj-10821-BGS-JLS -1] Criminal S. CA 10 min
23-1933USA v. Azam - Appeal from conviction for misdemeanor attempted illegal entry. [3:19-mj-23019-AGS-JLS-1] Criminal S. CA 15 min
23-1804Virves-Andres, et al. v. Garland - A citizen of Guatemala petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.  [A208-920-854] Immigration S. CA Subm.
23-2679Windy Cove, Inc., et al. v. Circle K Stores Inc., et al. - Appeal of a summary judgment to Circle K Stores Inc. in appellants’ diversity action, alleging claims stemming from the parties’ fuel-supplying relationship. [3:21-cv-01416-MMA-DEB] Civil S. CA 15 min


2024-11-08  9:00 am  Courtroom 3, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: W. FLETCHER, CALLAHAN, and DE ALBA, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-55792Francis Flores Faustino v. Irene Martin - A United States citizen appeals the district court's judgment in favor of United States Citizen & Immigration Service in an action challenging the denial of a I-130 visa petition to classify his wife as an immediate relative. [2:22-cv-02799-SSS-AGR] Civil C. CA Subm.


2024-11-18  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: RAWLINSON, CHRISTEN, and JOHNSTONE, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-3339Ruano Cruz, 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.    [A209-080-128] Immigration C. CA Subm.
23-442Calix Gonzalez, 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.    [A215-670-101] Immigration C. CA Subm.
23-1396USA v. Sotelo - Appeal from conviction for being a deported alien found in the United States. [2:21-cr-00482-AB-1] Criminal C. CA 15 min
23-55361Sam Jones Company, LLC v. Biotronik, Inc. - An appeal from the district court's dismissal of an action under the False Claims Act. [2:17-cv-01391-PSG-KS] Civil C. CA 15 min
23-55793Longina Perez Monroy v. Ruben Perez - An appeal from the district court's denial of qualified immunity to a law enforcement officer in an action alleging the excessive use of deadly force.  [5:21-cv-01278-MEMF-KK] Civil C. CA 15 min


2024-11-19  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: RAWLINSON, CHRISTEN, and JOHNSTONE, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
16-56640USA v. Michael Williams - A federal prisoner appeals the denial of his 28 U.S.C. § 2255 motion seeking to vacate his conviction for using and discharging a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence. [2:16-cv-02569-RSWL] Habeas C. CA 10 min
19-55717Antoine Johnson v. USA - A federal prisoner appeals the denial of his 28 U.S.C. § 2255 motion challenging his conviction and sentence for Hobbs Act robbery, conspiracy, and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence causing death. [2:16-cv-03419-RSWL] Habeas C. CA 15 min
23-3045USA v. Jones - Appeal from denial of motion for coram nobis relief seeking to set aside conviction for producing child pornography. [3:09-cr-01250-W-2] Criminal S. CA Subm.
23-3492USA v. Villegas - Appeal from conviction for illegal reentry after deportation. [3:23-cr-00044-TWR-1] Criminal S. CA 10 min
23-3935Barstow Proprietor Association, et al. v. City of Barstow, et al. - Appeal from the dismissal of an action alleging retaliation and challenging the City of Barstow's ordinance establishing a regulatory residential rental registration and inspection program.  [5:23-cv-00926-JLS-JC] Civil C. CA Subm.
23-55800Gary Agosto v. County of Los Angeles - Appeal of a summary judgment in favor of the County of Los Angeles in an action under diversity and 42 U.S.C. 1983 jurisdiction, alleging claims arising from the death of plaintiff's daughter. [2:21-cv-08305-FWS-JDE] Civil C. CA 15 min


2024-11-20  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: RAWLINSON, CHRISTEN, and JOHNSTONE, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-1572Ramirez Canseco v. Garland - A citizen of Mexico challenges an agency decision denying a motion to reopen removal proceedings based on a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel and based on changed country conditions.  [A075-521-365] Immigration C. CA Subm.
23-2165Gonzalez Ibarra, 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.    [A208-930-705] Immigration C. CA Subm.
23-3843Lopez-Gabriel, 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.    [A220-321-673] Immigration C. CA Subm.
23-2912Roshkovan v. Bristol-Myers Squibb Company - Appeal of a dismissal of a diversity action against Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, alleging claims associated with Sprycel, a prescription medication manufactured by Defendant that is used to treat chronic myeloid leukemia. [2:21-cv-08590-FWS-AGR] Civil C. CA 15 min
23-3300Scheibe v. ProSupps USA, LLC - Appeal of a Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) dismissal of a diversity putative class action against ProSupps USA, LLC alleging claims of misleading labels on Hydro BCAA powder a dietary supplement product manufactured by Defendant. [3:22-cv-01784-BEN-MSB] Civil S. CA 15 min
24-1712Collyer v. Catalina Snacks Inc. - Appeal of a dismissal of a diversity putative class action against Catalina Snacks Inc., alleging consumer fraud. [3:23-cv-00296-AMO] Civil N. CA 15 min
23-4434Planet Green Cartridges, Inc. v. Amazon.com, Inc., et al. - Appeal of a Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) dismissal of an action under diversity and federal question jurisdiction against Amazon.com, Inc., alleging claims arising from Amazon’s sale of ink cartridges. [2:23-cv-06647-JFW-KS] Civil C. CA 20 min
24-4101Youth 71Five Ministries v. Williams, et al. - An appeal from the denial of a preliminary injunction and dismissal of an action brought by Youth 71Five Ministries alleging claims of religious discrimination against officials of the Oregon Department of Education and the Youth Development Division of Oregon. [1:24-cv-00399-CL] Civil OR 20 min


2024-11-20  1:00 pm  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: PAEZ, and RAWLINSON, Circuit Judges, and PREGERSON (California Central), District Judge
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-3113Hunt v. Zuffa LLC, et al. Civil NV 10 min


2024-11-21  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: RAWLINSON, CHRISTEN, and JOHNSTONE, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-2200USA v. Ridley-Thomas - A former Los Angeles County Supervisor appeals his conviction for conspiracy, federal program bribery, honest services mail fraud, and honest services wire fraud. [2:21-cr-00485-DSF-1] Criminal C. CA 20 min
23-55803Roberto Moncada v. Antony Blinken - Moncada appeals a district court decision holding that he was not entitled to a declaration of U.S. citizenship under 8 U.S.C. § 1503(a). [2:19-cv-01293-AB-AGR] Civil C. CA 15 min
23-55814Gary Martirosyan v. UPS - Appeal of the district court’s summary judgment in favor of the United Parcel Service, Inc. in a diversity action alleging employment-related claims. [2:23-cv-01094-SB-DFM] Civil C. CA Subm.
23-1687 USA v. Lee - Consolidated appeals from convictions and fine imposed for fraud, federal-program bribery, and alteration of records in federal investigations arising from the bribery of Los Angeles City Councilmember Jose Huizar and his special assistant in connection with a real estate development project. [2:20-cr-00326-JFW-5] Criminal C. CA 20 min
23-1688 USA v. 940 Hill, LLC      


2024-11-22  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: RAWLINSON, CHRISTEN, and JOHNSTONE, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-1163Morales Sandoval v. Garland - A citizen of El Salvador petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of the denial of withholding of removal and protection under the Convention Against Torture.  [A206-876-656] Immigration C. CA Subm.
23-2238Lapoyeu Juarez, 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.    [A215-879-830] Immigration C. CA Subm.
24-465Fyk v. Facebook, Inc. - Appeal of a denial of a second Fed. R. Civ. P. 60(b) motion to reconsider the underlying dismissal of a diversity action against Facebook, Inc. [4:18-cv-05159-HSG] Civil N. CA Subm.


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