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Courtroom 43 - Honorable Judge Benjamin F. Coats
Courtroom 43 - Civil Trials, Law & Motion
Law & Motion Matters and Hearing Calendar for Law & Motion
The law and motion calendar in courtroom 43 will typically begin between 8:45 and 9:00 a.m. Please check in with the courtroom clerk by no later than 8:45 a.m. If appearing by CourtCall please call in before 8:30 a.m. The Court often publishes tentative decisions on law and motion matters at the end of the day prior to the hearing date. Please check the "Courtroom 43 Tentative Rulings" section below to see if a tentative decision has been published on your matter.
If you would like to submit on a tentative decision, you must send an email notifying the court and opposing counsel of your decision to submit without making an appearance. Please note: if you submit on a tentative decision and another party appears, the hearing will be held in your absence. Email submissions should be sent to the Court at: Courtroom43@ventura.courts.ca.gov with all parties copied on the email. You may also send a fax to Judge Coats's secretary, Hellmi McIntyre at 805-477-5894, with copies to all parties.
Courtroom 43 Tentative Rulings
| Case Number | Event Type | Event Date/Time | Department | Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023CUPT016160 | Hearing on Petition for Approval of Compromise of Claim or Action or Disposition of Proceeds of Judgment for Minor or Person with Disability | 4/29/2024 8:20 AM | 43 | Tentative |
| 2023CUCR017796 | Motion to Withdraw Answer Erroneously Filed on Behalf of Defendants | 5/3/2024 8:20 AM | 43 | Tentative |
| 202200572129CUBC | Motion to Compel Responses to Requests for Production of Documents Set Two and for Monetary Sanctions | 4/30/2024 8:20 AM | 43 | Tentative |
| 201500464635CUPO | Motion for Reconsideration Pursuant to CCP 1008 of the Court's Rulings on Defendants' Motions in Limine Nos 2, 5, 7, Declaration of David Feldman with Exhibits, and Proposed Order | 5/2/2024 8:20 AM | 43 | Tentative |
| 201900535971CUPO | Motion for Terminating Sanctions or in the Alternative for Issue Sanctions | 5/2/2024 8:20 AM | 43 | Tentative |
| 2023CUNP017257 | Motion to Set Aside/Vacate Default and Quash Service of Summons | 5/3/2024 8:20 AM | 43 | Tentative |
| 202300574374CUCO | Motion to Quash Deposition Subpoena for Business Records from the DMV and Request for Monetary Sanctions | 5/1/2024 8:20 AM | 43 | Tentative |
| 2023CUBC009393 | Motion to Compel the Deposition of Defendant General Motors LLC's Person Most Qualified and For Sanctions | 5/1/2024 8:20 AM | 43 | Tentative |
| 2023CUOR012253 | Demurrer to Plaintiff Ajay Keshap's First Amended Complaint | 4/29/2024 8:20 AM | 43 | Tentative |
| 2023CUPP012432 | Motion to deem request for admission reserved by counsel for Plaintiff. | 5/1/2024 8:20 AM | 43 | Tentative |
| 202200563338CUPO | Demurrer to Cross-Complaint | 4/29/2024 8:20 AM | 43 | Tentative |
| 202200563338CUPO | Motion to Strike Portions of Cross-Complaint | 4/29/2024 8:20 AM | 43 | Tentative |
| 202300574672CUPO | Motion to allow pending action to continue | 4/29/2024 8:20 AM | 43 | Tentative |
| 2023CUPP009180 | Demurrer for The Thacher School | 5/3/2024 8:20 AM | 43 | Tentative |
Courtroom 43 Calendar
| Event Date/Time | Event Type | Event Status | Case Number | Case Title | Case Type | Dept. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/3/2024 8:20 AM | Demurrer for The Thacher School | Scheduled | 2023CUPP009180 | DOE vs DEFENDANT DOE 1 | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/3/2024 8:20 AM | Motion to Set Aside/Vacate Default for Defendant Mtn Valley | Vacated | 2023CUNP017257 | LAZELLE vs SHEWA, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/3/2024 8:20 AM | Motion for Leave to File a First Amended Complaint | Scheduled | 2023CUCR017796 | MENDEZ, et al. vs PRESS COURIER APARTMENTS LLC, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/3/2024 8:20 AM | Motion to Set Aside/Vacate Default and Quash Service of Summons | Scheduled | 2023CUNP017257 | LAZELLE vs SHEWA, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/3/2024 8:20 AM | Demurrer to Plaintiffs First Amended Complaint | Rescheduled | 2023CUBC012854 | JAMES ENTERPRISES LLC, et al. vs DONAHUE SCHRIBER REALTY GROUP LP, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/3/2024 8:20 AM | Motion to Withdraw Answer Erroneously Filed on Behalf of Defendants | Scheduled | 2023CUCR017796 | MENDEZ, et al. vs PRESS COURIER APARTMENTS LLC, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/3/2024 8:30 AM | Trial Setting Conference | Scheduled | 202200571291CUPO | Miller vs. Vons | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/3/2024 8:30 AM | Trial Setting Conference | Scheduled | 202200565011CUMM | Blazejewski vs. Lopresti MD | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/3/2024 8:30 AM | Order to Show Cause re: Monetary Sanctions for Failure to Appear at 03/25/2024 CMC and Failure to Serve the Complaint per CRC 3.110(f) | Vacated | 202300575440CUPL | Garnica Montoya vs. Doe Manufacturer | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/3/2024 8:30 AM | Order to Show Cause re: Lodging of Administrative Record | Scheduled | 2023CUWM015106 | GALYNSKY vs CALIFORNIA UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE APPEALS BOARD | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/3/2024 8:30 AM | Status Conference Re: Status of Sale | Scheduled | 2023CUOR014157 | PEREZ vs CAMARILLO, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/3/2024 8:35 AM | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Rescheduled | 2023CUBC012854 | JAMES ENTERPRISES LLC, et al. vs DONAHUE SCHRIBER REALTY GROUP LP, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/3/2024 8:35 AM | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Vacated | 2023CUCL012960 | DISCOVER BANK vs CHALDRANIAN | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/3/2024 8:35 AM | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Scheduled | 2023CUPA012905 | SAUCEDO LOPEZ, et al. vs CUEVAS ALVAREZ, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/3/2024 8:35 AM | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Vacated | 2023CUBC012732 | ALFARO vs AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/3/2024 8:35 AM | Case Management Conference (Further) | Scheduled | 202200563188CUOR | California Natural Resources Group LLC vs. King | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/6/2024 8:15 AM | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Vacated | 202300576000CUBC | Barrett Whips vs. Vasquez | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/6/2024 8:15 AM | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Vacated | 202300576066CLBC | Cross America vs. Krawcykowski | Civil Limited | 43 |
| 5/6/2024 8:20 AM | OSC - Name Change | Scheduled | 2024CUPT022021 | IN THE MATTER OF: SERENA ESPINOSA | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/6/2024 8:20 AM | Motion to Compel Binding Arbitration | Vacated | 2023CUBC009914 | WYATT vs MERCEDES BENZ USA LLC | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/6/2024 8:20 AM | OSC - Name Change | Scheduled | 2024CUPT022433 | IN THE MATTER OF: MEGAN NICOLE HAMLIN | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/6/2024 8:30 AM | Court's Further Status Conference | Scheduled | 201500474606CUMC | The People of the State vs Voight | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/6/2024 8:30 AM | Case Management Conference / OSC re: status of Defendant Herberto Salinas | Scheduled | 202200571753CUPA | Foldes vs. Waste Management of CA Inc | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/6/2024 8:30 AM | Case Management Conference /OSC re: Answer/Default | Vacated | 2023CUBC009914 | WYATT vs MERCEDES BENZ USA LLC | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/6/2024 8:35 AM | Case Management Conference | Rescheduled | 202200564850CUOE | Aguilera vs. Panera LLC | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/6/2024 8:35 AM | Order to Show Cause re: Monetary Sanctions for Failure to Request Default Judgment under CRC 3.110(i) | Scheduled | 2023CLPA011175 | ASPIRE GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY vs REZA | Civil Limited | 43 |
| 5/6/2024 8:35 AM | Case Management Conference /Order to Show Cause Re: Entry of Default | Scheduled | 202100551855CUPA | Martinez vs. Ports America | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/6/2024 8:35 AM | Case Management Conference | Scheduled | 2023CUCL009173 | BANK OF AMERICA NA vs ALIAGA | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/6/2024 8:35 AM | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Scheduled | 202300576370CUPA | Knapp vs. Arroyo | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/6/2024 8:35 AM | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Scheduled | 2023CUPP012658 | BROWN vs 99 CENTS ONLY STORES LLC, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/6/2024 8:35 AM | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Scheduled | 2024CUPA019043 | Civil Unlimited | 43 | |
| 5/7/2024 8:20 AM | Motion for Reconsideration of Order Appointing a Receiver | Scheduled | 201900533922CUNP | Archer vs. Johnson | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/7/2024 8:20 AM | Motion to Strike Portions of Plaintiff's Complaint | Scheduled | 2024CUPA020987 | IVAN MELGOZA A MINOR BY AND THROUGH HIS GUARDIAN AD LITEM JUANA CASTANEDA LEAL vs TIPTON, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/7/2024 8:20 AM | OSC - Name Change | Scheduled | 2024CUPT022227 | IN THE MATTER OF: JULIE ANN STRECH | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/7/2024 8:20 AM | Demurrer for Defendant Experian Information Solutions Inc counsel | Vacated | 2024CLNP020021 | HANSON vs TRANS UNION LLC, et al. | Civil Limited | 43 |
| 5/7/2024 8:20 AM | Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings | Scheduled | 202000543544CUPO | Zamora vs State of California | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/7/2024 8:30 AM | Trial Setting Conference | Vacated | 202200573487CUOE | Roque vs. Oxnard Holdings Inc | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/7/2024 8:30 AM | Trial Setting Conference | Scheduled | 202200571086CUPO | Scott vs. Of Service Transportation | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/7/2024 8:30 AM | Ex-Parte -enter stipulation to establish liability, set damage discovery deadline and set damages portion for trial | Reserved | 202000542657CUEI | Bunn vs So Ca Edison | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/7/2024 8:30 AM | Court's Order to Show Cause RE: Resubmission of Default Judgment | Scheduled | 202200571121CLCL | LVNV Funding LLC vs. Polen | Civil Limited | 43 |
| 5/7/2024 8:30 AM | Court's Order to Show Cause RE: Resubmission of Default Judgment | Vacated | 202300574529CLCL | Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Jowers | Civil Limited | 43 |
| 5/7/2024 8:30 AM | Court's Order to Show Cause RE: Resubmission of Default Judgment | Vacated | 2023CUPP008483 | BONUM CORP vs JOHN DAVID KIMBLE | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/7/2024 8:35 AM | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Vacated | 2023CUCL013169 | AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK vs BROSS | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/7/2024 8:35 AM | Court Order /OSC Re: Sanctions/Dismissal for failure to file proof of service on FAC | Scheduled | 201900531417CLNP | Verdun vs. Dependable Highway | Civil Limited | 43 |
| 5/7/2024 8:35 AM | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Vacated | 2024CUCR019062 | BOUYER vs PDN RETAIL CENTER LP | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/7/2024 8:35 AM | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Scheduled | 2023CUBC012774 | KNORR, et al. vs DYNAMAX RV, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/7/2024 8:35 AM | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Scheduled | 2023CUPP012635 | SANCHEZ vs THE VONS COMPANIES, INC. | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/8/2024 8:30 PM | Status Conference re: Arbitration | Rescheduled | 202000542269CUOE | Melgoza vs. Identity Management | Civil Unlimited | 43 |