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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023CUPA012905 | Motion to Strike Portions of Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint | 4/24/2024 8:20 AM | 43 | Tentative |
| 2023CUFR013630 | Motion for Leave to to file First Amended Complaint | 4/22/2024 8:20 AM | 43 | Tentative |
| 2023CUBC017373 | Motion to Compel The Deposition of Defendant General Motors, LLC's Person(S) Most Qualified, With Production of Documents and Request for Monetary Sanctions in the Amount of $2,625.00 | 4/25/2024 8:20 AM | 43 | Tentative |
| 2023CUBC011560 | Motion to Strike Answer of Unrepresented Defendants WCFS Bowl 6 LLC and Wagscap Food Services LLC | 4/24/2024 8:20 AM | 43 | Tentative |
Courtroom 43 Calendar
| Event Date/Time | Event Type | Event Status | Case Number | Case Title | Case Type | Dept. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/25/2024 8:20 AM | OSC - Name Change | Held | 2024CUPT021932 | Civil Unlimited | 43 | |
| 4/25/2024 8:20 AM | Motion to Compel The Deposition of Defendant General Motors, LLC's Person(S) Most Qualified, With Production of Documents and Request for Monetary Sanctions in the Amount of $2,625.00 | Held | 2023CUBC017373 | COOK, et al. vs GENERAL MOTORS, LLC, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/25/2024 8:20 AM | Motion for Summary Adjudication on behalf of Tiptop, Purple Construction, Reichman | Not Held - Vacated by Court | 202100554724CUCO | Tiptop Restoration Inc vs. Mansfield | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/25/2024 8:30 AM | Trial Setting Conference | Held | 202200573020CUWT | Claudia Hernandez vs. Spasso Cucina Italiana LLC | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/25/2024 8:30 AM | Ex-Parte Order shortening time to advance 6/6/24 Motion to Seal | Held | 202000542657CUEI | Bunn vs So Ca Edison | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/25/2024 8:30 AM | Motion to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice Notice of Application and Verified Application of Larry Lum to Appear Pro Hac Vice | Held | 202100551735CUPA | Mullaly vs. Oakwood Worldwide | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/25/2024 8:30 AM | Case Management Conference Re: Trial Setting Conference/Post-Mediation Status | Not Held - Vacated by Court | 202100556056CUEI | Van Der Kar vs Southern CA Edison | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/25/2024 8:35 AM | Case Management Conference (Further) | Held | 202200573034CUBC | Robie vs. Melnik | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/25/2024 8:35 AM | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Held | 202300575860CUBC | George vs. Ford Motor Company | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/25/2024 8:35 AM | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Not Held - Vacated by Court | 2023CUOE012266 | ESCOBEDO vs MILGARD MANUFACTURING, LLC | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/25/2024 8:35 AM | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Held | 2023CUBC018019 | RILEY, et al. vs FCA US, LLC | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/25/2024 8:35 AM | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Held - Continued | 2023CUMC018031 | HIRSCH PIPE & SUPPLY CO., INC. vs 12 CONEJO LP, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/25/2024 8:35 AM | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Held | 2023CUPP012432 | JARAMILLO vs KADZIAUSKAS | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/25/2024 8:35 AM | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Not Held - Vacated by Court | 202300576321CUBC | Espinoza Magana vs. American Honda Motor | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/26/2024 8:20 AM | Motion to be Relieved as Counsel as to Attorney Johnny Rundell | Scheduled | 202200564850CUOE | Aguilera vs. Panera LLC | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/26/2024 8:20 AM | Court's Further Status Conference re: Settlement | Rescheduled | 202100555658CUOE | Applegate vs. Seed Beauty LLC | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/26/2024 8:20 AM | Motion to Approve Settlement Agreement Pursuant to the Private Attorneys General Act | Rescheduled | 202100555658CUOE | Applegate vs. Seed Beauty LLC | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/26/2024 8:30 AM | Application for Order for Appearance and Examination of Judgment Debtor | Scheduled | SC040102 | CITICORP VENDOR FINANCE INC VS HYPERBARIC CHAMBER | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/26/2024 8:30 AM | Case Management Conference | Scheduled | 2024CUOE022910 | CRAWFORD vs DOUBLE J ENTERPRISES, INC. | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/26/2024 8:30 AM | Trial Setting Conference | Scheduled | 201800512704CUBC | Kelly vs. Renew Spinal Care Inc | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/26/2024 8:30 AM | Application for Order for Appearance and Examination of Judgment Debtor | Scheduled | SC040102 | CITICORP VENDOR FINANCE INC VS HYPERBARIC CHAMBER | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/26/2024 8:35 AM | Order to Show Cause re: Mandatory Dismissal Without Prejudice Under CCP Sections 583.210 and 583.250 and CRC 3.1340 for Failure to Prosecute the Case and Failure to Serve Defendants Within the Statutory Time Period of Three Years | Vacated | 202100552454CUOR | Cucco vs. Delano Gardens Project 10 | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/26/2024 8:35 AM | Case Management Conference (Further) | Scheduled | 2023CLOR008960 | GANAHL LUMBER COMPANY vs GONZALEZ MIRANDA, et al. | Civil Limited | 43 |
| 4/26/2024 8:35 AM | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Scheduled | 2023CUCR018108 | BOUYER vs BUSTILLOS ENTERPRISES INC, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/26/2024 8:35 AM | Court's Further Status Conference Re: Stay | Vacated | 202200564969CUOE | Tynes vs. Rolling Frito Lay Sales LP | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/26/2024 8:35 AM | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Scheduled | 2023CUPP018095 | Civil Unlimited | 43 | |
| 4/26/2024 8:35 AM | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Scheduled | 2023CUOE018085 | ANDRADE vs MNRO HOLDINGS LLC, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/26/2024 8:35 AM | Case Management Conference re: Notice of Settlement or Request for Dismissal | Vacated | 2023CUBC016742 | BUCANAN vs FORD MOTOR COMPANY | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/26/2024 8:35 AM | Case Management Conference | Scheduled | 2023CUPP006902 | MARGARET FEVOLD BY SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TANYA LAPRELLE vs OJAI VALLEY ASSISTED LIVING | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/26/2024 8:35 AM | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Vacated | 2023CUPA012787 | GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE COMPANY vs MUCHNICK | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/29/2024 8:15 AM | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Vacated | 202300575814CLBC | Freeway Funding vs. Fuego Group | Civil Limited | 43 |
| 4/29/2024 8:20 AM | Demurrer to Plaintiff Ajay Keshap's First Amended Complaint | Scheduled | 2023CUOR012253 | KESHAP vs DEEPIKA WALI, AN INDIVIDUAL AND ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN, O... | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/29/2024 8:20 AM | Motion to allow pending action to continue | Scheduled | 202300574672CUPO | Frazier vs. Thousand Oaks Lodging | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/29/2024 8:20 AM | Motion to Strike Portions of Cross-Complaint | Scheduled | 202200563338CUPO | Fritts vs. Rancho Temescal LLC | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/29/2024 8:20 AM | Demurrer to Cross-Complaint | Scheduled | 202200563338CUPO | Fritts vs. Rancho Temescal LLC | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/29/2024 8:20 AM | Hearing on Petition for Approval of Compromise of Claim or Action or Disposition of Proceeds of Judgment for Minor or Person with Disability | Scheduled | 2023CUPT016160 | Civil Unlimited | 43 | |
| 4/29/2024 8:20 AM | Motion to Compel Arbitration and Dismiss Claims or in the Alternative Stay Proceedings | Vacated | 2024CUWT019701 | MYROW vs APPLE AMERICAN GROUP LLC, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/29/2024 8:30 AM | Trial De Novo - Small Claims Appeal | Rescheduled | 2023SC016710 | ROGERS vs CARMEN AUTO CENTER INC. | Small Claims | 43 |
| 4/29/2024 8:30 AM | Case Management Conference | Scheduled | 202300574672CUPO | Frazier vs. Thousand Oaks Lodging | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/29/2024 8:30 AM | Order to Show Cause re: Monetary Sanctions for Failure to Serve Under CRC 3.110(f) | Vacated | 2023CUCL011203 | LVNV FUNDING LLC vs FRANCIS | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/29/2024 8:30 AM | Status Conference re: Settlement | Vacated | 202200568061CUCL | Bank of America NA vs. Shetty | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/29/2024 8:35 AM | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Vacated | 2023CLPA018140 | PORTILLO vs HEIKES | Civil Limited | 43 |
| 4/29/2024 8:35 AM | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Scheduled | 2023CLBC018132 | HAFIZ vs SEE ME ESCAPE INC | Civil Limited | 43 |
| 4/29/2024 8:35 AM | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Scheduled | 2023CUPA012403 | FARSHID vs CALLAWAY, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/29/2024 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 |
| 4/29/2024 8:35 AM | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Vacated | 2023CUMC012275 | ROGER W. COGER, AS TRUSTEE OF THE COGER FAMILY 2020 REVOCABLE TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 13, 2020, et al. vs ALAMO PLAZA, INC. | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/29/2024 8:35 AM | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Scheduled | 2023CUCL018147 | FUNDATION GROUP LLC vs HYGCO, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/29/2024 8:35 AM | Case Management Conference /OSC re: Answer/Default | Scheduled | 2023CUPA008632 | GALINDO vs PALACIOS, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/29/2024 8:35 AM | Order to Show Cause re: re: monetary sanctions for failure to appear on 3/15/2024 | Vacated | 202200568061CUCL | Bank of America NA vs. Shetty | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/29/2024 1:30 PM | Court Trial (3 Days) | Vacated | 202200571387CLBC | Covered Glass vs. Naskar | Civil Limited | 43 |
| 4/30/2024 8:20 AM | Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories Set One and for Monetary Sanctions against Plaintiff and its Attorney of Record | Scheduled | 202200572129CUBC | BF&T LLC vs. Liu | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/30/2024 8:20 AM | Motion to Compel Further Responses to Requests for Admissions Set One and for Monetary Sanctions | Scheduled | 202200572129CUBC | BF&T LLC vs. Liu | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/30/2024 8:20 AM | Motion to Compel Responses to Form Interrogatories Set One Numbers 12.1, 12.2 and 12.3 and for Monetary Sanctions Against Plaintiff and its Attorney of Record | Scheduled | 202200572129CUBC | BF&T LLC vs. Liu | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/30/2024 8:20 AM | Motion to Compel Responses to Requests for Production of Documents Set Two and for Monetary Sanctions | Scheduled | 202200572129CUBC | BF&T LLC vs. Liu | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/30/2024 8:20 AM | Motion to Compel Further Responses to Requests for Production of Documents Set One and for Monetary Sanctions | Scheduled | 202200572129CUBC | BF&T LLC vs. Liu | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/30/2024 8:20 AM | Motion to Compel Further Responses to Form Interrogatories Set One and for Monetary Sanctions | Scheduled | 202200572129CUBC | BF&T LLC vs. Liu | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/30/2024 8:30 AM | Trial Setting Conference | Scheduled | 202200572072CUPO | Trevino vs. Chinaland Restaurant | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/30/2024 8:30 AM | Ex-Parte - compel plaintiff’s IME | Reserved | 202100549797CUPO | Schoonover vs. Target | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/30/2024 8:30 AM | Status Conference re: Status of Appeal | Scheduled | 202000539621CUPO | Wolf vs. USA Swimming | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/30/2024 8:30 AM | Trial Setting Conference | Scheduled | 202200572580CUBC | Centeno vs. Achievement Automotive | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/30/2024 8:30 AM | Ex-Parte - enter dismissals | Reserved | 202000542657CUEI | Bunn vs So Ca Edison | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/30/2024 8:30 AM | Court's Order to Show Cause RE: Resubmission of Default Judgment | Vacated | 202100549967CLCL | Persolve Legal Group LLP vs. Martinez | Civil Limited | 43 |
| 4/30/2024 8:35 AM | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Scheduled | 202300575837CUBC | Schmidt vs. FCA US LLC | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/30/2024 8:35 AM | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Scheduled | 202300575921CUIC | State Farm vs. Presto Logistics | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/30/2024 8:35 AM | Order to Show Cause re: For Failure to Appear at the 01/02/2024 OSC | Scheduled | 202200571879CUBC | Schuler Family Trust vs. McCants | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 4/30/2024 8:35 AM | Case Management Conference /OSC Monetary Sanctions for Failure to File Proof of Service | Scheduled | 2023CLIC010098 | Civil Limited | 43 | |
| 4/30/2024 8:35 AM | Case Management Conference /OSC Re Monetary Sanctions for Plaintiff's Failure to Appear | Scheduled | 202200572923CLBC | Aranda Alvarez vs. Vasquez | Civil Limited | 43 |
| 4/30/2024 8:35 AM | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Scheduled | 2023CUPP018160 | CLAUDIO vs ESTATE OF EMILIO G VALDIVIA SR, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/1/2024 8:20 AM | Motion to deem request for admission reserved by counsel for Plaintiff. | Scheduled | 2023CUPP012432 | JARAMILLO vs KADZIAUSKAS | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/1/2024 8:20 AM | Motion to Compel Responses to Requests for Production of Documents Set Two and for Monetary Sanctions | Rescheduled | 202200572129CUBC | BF&T LLC vs. Liu | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/1/2024 8:20 AM | Motion for Assignment of Debts Owing to Judgment Debtor Diversified Panels Systems Inc | Vacated | 201900530377CUCO | Plan B Mgmt. vs Diversified Panels et. al. | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/1/2024 8:20 AM | Motion to Compel the Deposition of Defendant General Motors LLC's Person Most Qualified and For Sanctions | Scheduled | 2023CUBC009393 | HERNANDEZ, et al. vs GENERAL MOTORS LLC | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/1/2024 8:20 AM | Motion to Quash Deposition Subpoena for Business Records from the DMV and Request for Monetary Sanctions | Scheduled | 202300574374CUCO | Shaps vs DCH Thousand Oaks | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/1/2024 8:30 AM | Trial Setting Conference | Scheduled | 2023CUPA009254 | MCKELLAR FOX vs PISCITELLO, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/1/2024 8:30 AM | Trial Setting Conference /OSC re: POS/Dismissal of Defendant Santa Paula Police Department | Scheduled | 202200572245CUPA | Berum Ortiz vs. City of Santa Paula | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/1/2024 8:30 AM | Trial Setting Conference | Scheduled | 202100556342CUPO | Garcia vs. City of San Buenaventura | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/1/2024 8:30 AM | Trial Setting Conference | Scheduled | 202200572335CUMC | Doe SD vs. Doe 1 | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/1/2024 8:35 AM | Status Conference re: Entry of Judgment | Scheduled | 202200566170CLBC | Bragg Investment vs The Aleco | Civil Limited | 43 |
| 5/1/2024 8:35 AM | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Scheduled | 2023CUPA018184 | CHAVEZ vs LOPEZ ARIAS, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/1/2024 8:35 AM | Order to Show Cause re: Re: Why the Court should not lift the stay and dismiss the case for failure to prosecute within 3-years pursuant to CCP 583.420 (a)(2) | Scheduled | 201900527019CUPO | Mendez vs. Con Caletto Enterprise | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/1/2024 8:35 AM | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Scheduled | 2023CUBC012388 | WAISMAN CONSTRUCTION INC vs ANCHOR PLUMBING HEATING & HVAC INC, et al. | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/1/2024 8:35 AM | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Scheduled | 202300576064CUPA | Rodriguez vs. Estanislao | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/1/2024 8:35 AM | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Scheduled | 202300576106CUBT | Officia Imaging vs. Petralia | Civil Unlimited | 43 |
| 5/1/2024 8:35 AM | MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default | Scheduled | 2023CUPA018188 | Civil Unlimited | 43 |