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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

Absent unusual circumstances, Judge Coats will begin the law and motion calendar in Courtroom 43 at 8:45 a.m. Please check in with the courtroom clerk when the doors open at that time. If appearing by Zoom or CourtCall please check in before 8:20 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 proceed in your absence. If all parties advise the Court that they submit on the tentative ruling, the Court will adopt the tentative and no appearance is required. Email submissions should be sent to the Court at: Courtroom43@ventura.courts.ca.gov with all parties copied on the email. In the alternative, you may send a fax to Judge Coats's secretary, Hellmi McIntyre at 805-477-5894, with copies to all parties.

REMOTE APPEARANCES IN COURTROOM 43:

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT - ZOOM WILL BE AVAILABLE BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024.
TO APPEAR REMOTELY BY ZOOM YOU MUST FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure sections 128 and 367.75, and in the interests of convenience and economy, Judge Coats allows all attorneys and parties who appear for most proceedings calendared in Courtroom 43 to do so remotely by Court Call or Zoom in lieu of appearing in person. The parties may appear remotely by Zoom or Court Call for Zoom appearances, all counsel appearing by Zoom must email the court at Courtroom43@ventura.courts.ca.gov with a simultaneous copy to all other counsel/self-represented parties no later than 3:00 p.m. the court day before the hearing. INCLUDE THE PHRASE "ZOOM APPEARANCE ON (DATE OF HEARING)" IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL. The email must identify the person who will make the appearance. You will receive the login information for your appearance in reply to your email. If appearing by Zoom, log into the hearing no later than 8:30 a.m. The Court will transfer you to the hearing room when your matter is called. Please make sure that the name that is seen on Zoom is the name (first and last) of the attorney making the appearance, along with the abbreviated case name (i.e., "Jones v Smith"). IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS, YOU WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO APPEAR BY ZOOM AT THE HEARING.

REMOTE APPEARANCE BY ZOOM IS FORBIDDEN UNLESS THE ABOVE PROCEDURE IS FOLLOWED.
VIOLATIONS OF THIS ORDER MAY RESULT IN MONETARY SANCTIONS.

To appear by Court Call, visit www.courtcall.com or call 888-882-6878. Court Call registrations close by 4:00 p.m. the court day before the hearing (excluding weekends and court holidays).

Parties may appear by Zoom or Court Call for all calendar matters, including law and motion, minor's compromise, ex parte, Status Conference, Case Management Conference, and Trial Setting Conference hearings, unless a personal appearance is ordered by the Court. Judge Coats permits default prove-up hearings, some court trials (attorneys must appear in person) and other evidentiary hearings to be conducted by Zoom with leave of the Court by noticed motion or stipulation of the parties upon a request made by email to Courtroom43@ventura.courts.ca.gov not later than 30 days before the hearing or otherwise by order of Judge Coats.

Any request for a witness to testify by Zoom in a jury trial must be by stipulation of the parties, or by order of the Court, not later than 30 days before the trial or otherwise with leave of the Court.

All those appearing by Zoom shall comply with the following orders: (1) participants shall be dressed in business attire appropriate to the formality of the courtroom; (2) participants may not use virtual backgrounds; (3) participants shall be in a private, quiet location devoid of distractions, including loud noises; (4) participants shall not be driving an automobile or otherwise engaged in any activity which distracts from the ability of participants to focus on the court proceeding; (5) participants shall not use any filters or graphics which modify or alter the video image or voices of the participants; (6), participants shall behave in a manner consistent with proper courtroom decorum at all times; (7) if a participant is observing only and not permitted to speak during the hearing, then the participant shall mute their audio and turn off their video during the hearing unless otherwise directed by the Court; and (8) participants must ensure they have reliable internet access which provides uninterrupted audio and video connection during the Zoom proceeding. PLEASE NOTE: A willful or intentional violation of any of these orders may be punished by a monetary sanction pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 177.5, or by contempt of court, which may result in a fine of $1,000 or confinement in jail for up to five days for each violation.

All emails to the Courtroom 43 address must be simultaneously copied to all other attorneys or self-represented parties appearing in the action. Judge Coats will not respond to communications sent to the Courtroom 43 email address.

Courtroom Orders for Jury Trials in Courtroom 43 Download Courtroom Orders for Jury Trials in Courtroom 43 PDF Document

Courtroom 43 Tentative Rulings

Case Number Event Type Event Date/Time Department Document
2023CUPP007509 Motion to Compel Boomerang Healthcare Custodian of Records' Compliance with non-party Subpoena 7/18/2025 8:20 AM 43 Tentative
2023CUOR016440 Motion for Preliminary Injunction for Plaintiffs 7/15/2025 8:20 AM 43 Tentative
2025CUBC043881 Motion to Compel Mediation and Arbitration and Stay Case Pending Arbitration 7/21/2025 8:20 AM 43 Tentative
2024CUCL019009 Motion for Order Establishing Admissions on Genuineness of Documents 7/15/2025 8:20 AM 43 Tentative
2023CUOR015174 Demurrer and Motion to Strike 7/18/2025 8:20 AM 43 Tentative
SC014599 Motion to Set Aside/Vacate Default 7/15/2025 8:20 AM 43 Tentative
202200573390CUOE Motion For Entry of Judgment 7/16/2025 8:20 AM 43 Tentative
2024CUBC034747 Motion to Deem Facts Admitted 7/14/2025 8:20 AM 43 Tentative

Courtroom 43 Calendar

Event Date/Time Event Type Event Status Case Number Case Title Case Type Dept.
7/18/2025 8:20 AM Motion to Quash Defendant City of Thousand Oaks Deposition Subpoena for Personal Appearance and Production of Documents and Things to Ventura Orthopedics Held 2023CUPP007509 SPRAFKE vs CITY OF THOUSAND OAKS Civil Unlimited 43
7/18/2025 8:20 AM Motion and Notice for an Order to Seal the Record Held 2023CUPT014808 IN THE MATTER OF: GORDON ARTHUR KINCHELA Civil Unlimited 43
7/18/2025 8:20 AM Motion to Quash Defendant City of Thousand Oaks's Deposition Subpoena for Personal Appearance and Production of Documents and Things to Boomerang Healthcare Held 2023CUPP007509 SPRAFKE vs CITY OF THOUSAND OAKS Civil Unlimited 43
7/18/2025 8:20 AM Motion to Compel Further Responses to Plaintiffs' Request for Production of Documents Set One Not Held - Rescheduled by Court 2024CUBC024058 KRISCHER, et al. vs KIA AMERICA, INC. Civil Unlimited 43
7/18/2025 8:20 AM Demurrer and Motion to Strike Held 2023CUOR015174 PICK VS COUNTY OF VENTURA Civil Unlimited 43
7/18/2025 8:20 AM Motion to Compel Boomerang Healthcare Custodian of Records' Compliance with non-party Subpoena Held 2023CUPP007509 SPRAFKE vs CITY OF THOUSAND OAKS Civil Unlimited 43
7/18/2025 8:30 AM Ex Parte Application continue 7/21/25 trial Held - Continued 2023CUBC010628 HERBERT vs O'GARA COACH COMPANY LLC Civil Unlimited 43
7/18/2025 8:30 AM Trial Setting Conference Held 2024CUPP026314 MADRIGAL vs TARGET CORPORATION, et al. Civil Unlimited 43
7/18/2025 8:35 AM Case Management Conference Held 2024CLPA032132 CONNECT BY AMERICAN FAMILY vs ALLU Civil Limited 43
7/18/2025 8:35 AM Order to Show Cause re: Sanctions for Failure to File Proof of Service Not Held - Vacated by Court 2023CLCL008410 DISCOVER BANK vs STANFORD Civil Limited 43
7/18/2025 8:35 AM MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Held 2025CLOR037823 PEREZ vs HARRISON, et al. Civil Limited 43
7/18/2025 8:35 AM Order to Show Cause re: Sanctions for Failure to File Proof of Service and Default/Default Judgment Held 2023CLCL018119 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. vs MARTIN Civil Limited 43
7/18/2025 8:35 AM MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Held 2025CUPA037768 TRAVIS KINWORTHY vs PAMELA HANNA HOLLAND Civil Unlimited 43
7/18/2025 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 2025CLBC037827 DISCOVER BANK vs HEPWORTH Civil Limited 43
7/18/2025 8:35 AM Order to Show Cause re: Sanctions for Failure to File Proof of Service Default/Default Judgment Not Held - Vacated by Court 2023CLCL009851 CAPITAL ONE NA vs CRNIC Civil Limited 43
7/18/2025 10:00 AM Hearing Concerning defendants' motion in limine no. 8, to determine whether further depositions of Omar Darwish, D.O., Nikolai Bildzukewicz, M.D., and Marianne Inouye, M.N.B. are necessary Held 2023CUMM006747 LEAH NICOLE BRENNER AS HEIR AND SUCESSOR IN INTEREST OF LLOYD ROBERT BRENNER JR DECEASED, et al. vs LOS ROBLES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, et al. Civil Unlimited 43
7/21/2025 8:20 AM Motion to Compel Mediation and Arbitration and Stay Case Pending Arbitration Scheduled 2025CUBC043881 KSJV3, INC. vs TELACU CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, INC., et al. Civil Unlimited 43
7/21/2025 8:20 AM Claim of Exemption - Wage Garnishment Scheduled 202100558183CLCL JPMorgan Chase vs Pesulima Civil Limited 43
7/21/2025 8:20 AM OSC - Name Change Scheduled 2025CUPT044326 IN THE MATTER OF: MARK EDWARD KRONEMANN Civil Unlimited 43
7/21/2025 8:35 AM Order to Show Cause re: Sanctions for Failure to File Proof of Service Vacated 2023CLCL007780 DISCOVER BANK vs GONZALEZ Civil Limited 43
7/21/2025 8:35 AM MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Scheduled 2025CUPP037896 MERILEE MENNA vs CONEJO RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, et al. Civil Unlimited 43
7/21/2025 8:35 AM Mandatory Appearance Case Management Conference Scheduled 2024CLCL029888 CAPITAL ONE NA vs STONEBARGER Civil Limited 43
7/21/2025 8:35 AM MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Scheduled 2025CLPA037871 MENDEZ vs TREJO Civil Limited 43
7/21/2025 8:35 AM Case Management Conference Scheduled 2024CUOR033090 THEIS vs SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING INC, et al. Civil Unlimited 43
7/21/2025 8:35 AM Case Management Conference Scheduled 2024CUMM033105 LEYVA vs MOVAHHEDI DDS Civil Unlimited 43
7/21/2025 8:35 AM Order to Show Cause re: Sanctions for Failure to File Proof of Service and Default Judgment Scheduled 2023CLCL009553 US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION vs ALVARADO Civil Limited 43
7/21/2025 8:35 AM MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Rescheduled 2025CUBC037937 ERIC MARK ANDERS, et al. vs JAGUAR LAND ROVER NORTH AMERICA, LLC, et al. Civil Unlimited 43
7/21/2025 1:30 PM Jury Trial Scheduled 202100559507CUCD Furagganan vs. M and K Enterprise Civil Unlimited 43
7/21/2025 1:30 PM Court Trial (5-days) Vacated 2023CUPL016652 PEREZ GARCIA vs GENERAL MOTORS, LLC Civil Unlimited 43
7/21/2025 1:30 PM Court Trial (1-Day) Scheduled 2023CLPP017869 MUELLER vs LYMAN Civil Limited 43
7/21/2025 1:30 PM Court Trial (2-Days) Rescheduled 2024CUBC022332 GOMEZ RIOS vs FCA US LLC Civil Unlimited 43
7/21/2025 1:30 PM Jury Trial (5-Days) Rescheduled 2023CUBC010628 HERBERT vs O'GARA COACH COMPANY LLC Civil Unlimited 43
7/21/2025 1:30 PM Jury Trial (10-Days) Rescheduled 2023CUPP008806 MARES LOPEZ vs STATE OF CALIFORNIA, et al. Civil Unlimited 43
7/21/2025 1:30 PM Jury Trial (7-Days) Vacated 2023CUBC010481 MAAL, et al. vs MICHAEL L. MEREWETHER, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS TRUSTEE OF THE MICHAEL L. MEREWETHER AND LORETTA J. MEREWETHER TRUST Civil Unlimited 43
7/21/2025 1:30 PM Jury Trial (5-Days) Rescheduled 2023CUBC010628 HERBERT vs O'GARA COACH COMPANY LLC Civil Unlimited 43
7/21/2025 1:30 PM Jury Trial (7-Days) Rescheduled 2023CUPP010146 MAYA, et al. vs THE ISLAND PACKERS CORPORATION, et al. Civil Unlimited 43
7/22/2025 8:20 AM Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings 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
7/22/2025 8:20 AM Motion unopposed motion for transfer and consolidation Scheduled 2023CUFR015749 CALIFORNIA LAND VS DRORI Civil Unlimited 43
7/22/2025 8:20 AM Motion for Leave to join a Necessary Party Judith A. Berry as a Defendant Scheduled 2024CUPN030678 BERRY vs MULGREW Civil Unlimited 43
7/22/2025 8:30 AM Case Management Conference re Related Cases 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
7/22/2025 8:30 AM Ex Parte Application order for issuance of lis pendens Reserved 201800511669CUBC Chiang vs Giorgios Taproom LLC Civil Unlimited 43
7/22/2025 8:30 AM Trial Setting Conference Rescheduled 2024CUBC031496 DE SANTOS vs AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. Civil Unlimited 43
7/22/2025 8:35 AM MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Scheduled 2025CUPL037953 JOSEPH MAGANA vs CORELLE BRANDS, LLC Civil Unlimited 43
7/22/2025 8:35 AM MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Rescheduled 2025CUPL037953 JOSEPH MAGANA vs CORELLE BRANDS, LLC Civil Unlimited 43
7/22/2025 8:35 AM MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Scheduled 2025CUPN037967 LISA BAISNER BONILLA vs LARRY S. DUSHKES, et al. Civil Unlimited 43
7/22/2025 8:35 AM Order to Show Cause re: Sanctions for Failure to File Proof of Service and Default/Default Judgment Vacated 2023CLCL010036 CITIBANK NA vs FICK Civil Limited 43
7/22/2025 8:35 AM MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Scheduled 2025CUPP037998 JACOB PULLIDO, AN INDIVIDUAL vs COUNTY OF VENTURA, A PUBLIC ENTITY;, et al. Civil Unlimited 43
7/22/2025 8:35 AM Order to Show Cause re: Sanctions for Failure to File Proof of Service Scheduled 2023CLCL008523 DISCOVER BANK vs TEPPER Civil Limited 43
7/22/2025 8:35 AM Case Management Conference Vacated 2024CUBC031878 BANK OF AMERICA NA vs MABALOT Civil Unlimited 43
7/22/2025 8:35 AM Order to Show Cause re: Sanctions for Failure to File Proof of Service Scheduled 2024CLCL028958 DISCOVER BANK vs DE LA MORA Civil Limited 43
7/22/2025 8:35 AM MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default 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
7/23/2025 8:20 AM Motion for Leave to File Supplemental Complaint Rescheduled 2024CLBC033125 ASPHALT PROFESSIONALS, INC. vs JAJOU, et al. Civil Limited 43
7/23/2025 8:30 AM Trial Setting Conference Rescheduled 2024CUBC032581 MCHUGH vs FCA US LLC, et al. Civil Unlimited 43
7/23/2025 8:35 AM MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Scheduled 2025CUWT038020 RAUL REYNOSO vs BAXALTA US INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION Civil Unlimited 43
7/23/2025 8:35 AM MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Scheduled 2025CUPP038053 DAVID DIDIER, AN INDIVIDUAL, et al. vs FRANKY'S PLACE, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, et al. Civil Unlimited 43
7/23/2025 8:35 AM MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Scheduled 2025CUPO038073 JOSEPH GALLUCCI vs H D SULSER & SON CONSTRUCTION, et al. Civil Unlimited 43
7/23/2025 8:35 AM Order to Show Cause re: Entry of Default Judgment Vacated 2023CUUM017933 CALIFORNIA CASUALTY INDEMNITY vs MONTES DE OCA Civil Unlimited 43
7/23/2025 8:35 AM Case Management Conference Scheduled 2024CLCL031804 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. vs GUERRERO Civil Limited 43
7/23/2025 8:35 AM Order to Show Cause re: Why monetary sanctions should not be imposed against Plaintiff's counsel for failure to appear on 4/07/2025, failure to serve the complaint and failure to file a case management statement Scheduled 2024CLCL031804 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. vs GUERRERO Civil Limited 43
7/23/2025 8:35 AM Case Management Conference Scheduled 2024CUPA032404 TRUMPY vs HUTCHINS Civil Unlimited 43
7/23/2025 8:35 AM Order to Show Cause re: Default Judgment Scheduled 2024CLPA025828 ALLSTATE NORTHBROOK INDEMNITY CO A/S/O WARREN NOCON vs WRIGHT Civil Limited 43
7/23/2025 8:35 AM Order to Show Cause re: Service of the complaint Scheduled 2024CUPA032404 TRUMPY vs HUTCHINS Civil Unlimited 43
7/24/2025 8:20 AM Motion for Summary Judgment as to County of Ventura Rescheduled 2023CUPP017970 SGARAGLINO, et al. vs COUNTY OF VENTURA, CALIFORNIA Civil Unlimited 43
7/24/2025 8:20 AM Motion for Summary Adjudication Rescheduled 2023CUBC010055 NORTH MILL EQUIPMENT vs LESLEY C PRINCE CORP Civil Unlimited 43
7/24/2025 8:20 AM Motion for Leave to join a Necessary Party Judith A. Berry as a Defendant Rescheduled 2024CUPN030678 BERRY vs MULGREW Civil Unlimited 43
7/24/2025 8:20 AM Motion to Compel Boomerang Healthcare Custodian of Records' Compliance with non-party Subpoena Rescheduled 2023CUPP007509 SPRAFKE vs CITY OF THOUSAND OAKS Civil Unlimited 43
7/24/2025 8:30 AM Status Conference Re: stay Scheduled 2024CUWT031353 SERRANO vs INSURANCE BROKERS WEST, INC., et al. Civil Unlimited 43
7/24/2025 8:35 AM MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Scheduled 2025CLBC038106 TAYLOR MCCORD PRAVER & CHERRY A LAW CORPORATION vs DURAN Civil Limited 43
7/24/2025 8:35 AM MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Scheduled 2025CUOE038091 ADRIAN SANCHEZ, AN INDIVIDUAL AND ON BEHALF OF ALL OTHERS SIMILARLY SITUATED, vs PINNPACK CAPITAL HOLDINGS, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, et al. Civil Unlimited 43
7/24/2025 8:35 AM MANDATORY APPEARANCE CMC/Order to Show Cause Re Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Proof of Service/Default Vacated 2025CLBC038083 DISCOVER BANK vs VERDINA Civil Limited 43
7/24/2025 8:35 AM Order to Show Cause re: Sanctions for Failure to File Proof of Service Vacated 2023CLCL007994 DISCOVER BANK vs CORTEZ Civil Limited 43
7/24/2025 8:35 AM OSC for Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Request to Enter Default and Default Judgment Scheduled 2023CLCL010159 CAVALRY SPV I LLC vs ALMA ILEJAY Civil Limited 43
7/24/2025 8:35 AM OSC for Sanctions/Dismissal for Failure to File Request to Enter Default and Default Judgment Vacated 2023CLCL007626 TD BANK USA NA vs MICHAELE A WILLIAMS Civil Limited 43
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