United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Calendar for James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco

March 11-14, 2024
March 19,20, 2024
March 25-29, 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.


2024-03-11  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
22-10238USA v. Joshua Merritt - Appeal challenging conditions of supervised release. [4:14-cr-02147-RCC-EJM-1] Criminal AZ 10 min
22-1495Martinez-Leiva v. Garland - A citizen of El Salvador petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of deferral of removal under the Convention Against Torture. [A208-554-098] Immigration C. CA 10 min
22-70013Samuel Kent v. Darryl LaCounte - Petition for review of the U.S. Department of the Interior's decision denying a complaint, alleging whistleblower retaliation, and denying a request for relief pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 4712(c)(1). [OI-PI-21-0685-I] Agency DOI 10 min
22-15933Ricky Mendoza v. William Sullivan - A California state prisoner appeals the denial of his habeas corpus petition challenging his conviction for first-degree murder. [3:18-cv-07160-SI] Habeas N. CA 15 min
23-15405
23-15470		BillFloat Inc. v. Collins Cash Inc. - An appeal and a cross-appeal from the district court's judgment after a jury trial in an action under the Lanham Act. [3:20-cv-09325-EMC]
 Civil N. CA 15 min
23-15627SCAP 9, LLC v. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. - Appeal of a dismissal of a diversity action against Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc., alleging intentional interference with contract, and constitutional claims. [3:22-cv-00380-MMD-CLB] Civil NV 15 min


2024-03-12  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
22-1238Medina Rodales, 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. [A206-912-468] Immigration N. CA Subm.
23-15541Gloria Ward v. Martin O'Malley - Appeal of a decision affirming the Commissioner of Social Security's denial of claimant's application for disability insurance benefits and supplemental security income under Titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act. [3:21-cv-08029-GMS] Social Security AZ Subm.
23-450Singh v. Garland - A citizen of India petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of a motion to reopen removal proceedings based on changed country conditions. [A209-937-641] Immigration W. WA Subm.
23-15276Alejandro Ochoa v. County of Kern - An appeal from a jury verdict for County law enforcement defendants in an action alleging the use of excessive force in arresting plaintiff. [1:18-cv-01599-JLT-CDB] Civil E. CA Subm.
23-15375
23-15377
23-15413		Alexander Cote v. Office of the California State Controller - An appeal from the dismissal of an action asserting constitutional challenges to California's Unclaimed Property Law. [4:22-cv-04056-HSG]

 Civil N. CA Subm.


2024-03-13  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
22-16871Kevin Collins v. County of Alameda - An appeal from the district court's summary judgment for defendants in an action alleging false arrest, false imprisonment and malicious prosecution. [3:20-cv-05477-EMC] Civil N. CA 15 min
23-15448Brittany Wynn v. UPS - Brittany Wynn appeals the district court's dismissal of her action under the Fair Credit Reporting Act against United Parcel Service, Inc. [3:21-cv-10029-CRB] Civil N. CA 10 min
23-15225Salnave Keefer v. Ryder Integrated Logistics, Inc. - An appeal from the district court's summary judgment in an action under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. [4:21-cv-07503-HSG] Civil N. CA Subm.
23-60001Coeptis Equity Fund LLC v. Janina Hoskins - Coeptis Equity Fund, LLC, appeals the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel's decision affirming the bankruptcy court's order denying relief from an order removing Coeptis as debtor in possession. [22-1135] Bankruptcy N. CA Subm.
23-60002Coeptis Equity Fund LLC v. Janina Hoskins - Coeptis Equity Fund, LLC, appeals the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel's decision affirming the bankruptcy court's order denying relief from an order converting Coeptis's case to chapter 7. [22-1136] Bankruptcy N. CA Subm.
23-60003Coeptis Equity Fund LLC v. Gina Klump - Coeptis Equity Fund, LLC, appeals the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel's decision affirming the bankruptcy court's order approving the Subchapter V Trustee's application for compensation. [22-1138] Bankruptcy N. CA Subm.
23-35294State of Washington v. FDA - Proposed State Intervenors appeal the district court's order denying their motion to intervene in an action brought by plaintiff States against the Food and Drug Administration and other government agencies and officials, concerning regulation of the drug Mifepristone. [1:23-cv-03026-TOR] Civil E. WA 20 min


2024-03-14  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
21-16540Anthony Chernetsky v. State of Nevada - An appeal from the district court's summary judgment in favor of prison officials in an action alleging that plaintiff's right to practice his religion has been violated because he is not allowed access to anointing oils. [3:06-cv-00252-RCJ-WGC] Pr Non-HC NV 15 min
23-35114American Apparel & Footwear Association, Inc. v. Dave Baden - An appeal from the district court's judgment in an action alleging that a provision of the Oregon Toxic-Free Kids Act is preempted by the Federal Hazardous Substances Act and the Consumer Product Safety Act. [3:21-cv-01757-SI] Civil OR 15 min
23-16026
23-16030		Helen Doe v. Thomas Horne - An appeal from the district court's preliminary injunction against enforcement of the Arizona Save Women's Sports Act. [4:23-cv-00185-JGZ]
 Civil AZ 20 min
23-16123Sacramento Homeless Union v. City of Sacramento - An appeal from the district court's preliminary injunction order enjoining the City of Sacramento from clearing encampments belonging to the unhoused during an extreme heat wave. [2:22-cv-01095-TLN-KJN] Civil E. CA 20 min


2024-03-19  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-55805Virginia Duncan v. Rob Bonta - An appeal from the district court's s order permanently enjoining enforcement of Government Code section 32310 which, in relevant part, bans possession of large-capacity magazines holding more than ten rounds of ammunition. [3:17-cv-01017-BEN-JLB] Civil S. CA 30 min


2024-03-19  1:00 pm  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
22-35305Kim Martinez v. ZoomInfo Technologies, Inc. - Appeal of an order denying a motion to dismiss under California's Anti-SLAPP motion in a diversity putative class action brought by Kim Martinez. [3:21-cv-05725-MJP] Civil W. WA 30 min


2024-03-19  1:00 pm  Courtroom 3, 3rd Floor Rm 307, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
10-99023David Ramirez v. David Shinn - An Arizona state prisoner appeals the denial of his habeas corpus petition challenging his jury conviction and capital sentence for two counts of first degree murder. [2:97-cv-01331-JAT] DP HC AZ 30 min


2024-03-20  9:00 am  Courtroom 3, 3rd Floor Rm 307, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-55259Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Cashcall, Inc. - Appeal of a judgment in favor of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in an action concerning a deceptive loan scheme, and an award of a civil penalty against Defendants. [2:15-cv-07522-JFW-RAO] Civil C. CA 15 min


2024-03-20  1:30 pm  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
21-55757Lydia Olson v. State of California - An appeal from the dismissal of action brought pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1983 seeking to enjoin enforcement of California Assembly Bill 5, which codified the California Supreme Court's "ABC" test for worker classification as employees instead of independent contractors. [2:19-cv-10956-DMG-RAO] Civil C. CA 30 min


2024-03-20  1:30 pm  Courtroom 3, 3rd Floor Rm 307, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-15036Manuel De Jesus Ortega Melendres v. Russ Skinner - Maricopa County appeals from a third injunctive order, instituting reforms for the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, in a long-running class action alleging that the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office racially profiled Latino drivers and passengers. [2:07-cv-02513-GMS] Civil AZ 20 min


2024-03-25  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
22-16448Denise Palmer v. Martin O'Malley - Appeal of a decision affirming the Commissioner of Social Security's denial of claimant's application for disability insurance benefits and supplemental security income under Titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act. [2:21-cv-00190-DLR] Social Security AZ 10 min
22-1945Abrahamyan, et al. v. Garland - A citizen of Armenia petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of a motion to reopen removal proceedings based on changed country conditions. [A209-763-320] Immigration NV 10 min
22-70225Continuing Life Communities Thousand Oaks, LLC v. CIR - Appeal by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue on a petition for review of a Tax Court decision, involving the accounting method used to address income from deferred entrance fees paid to a continuing care retirement facility. [4806-15] Agency IRS 10 min
23-15346Deborah Stampfli v. Steve Stump - An appeal from the district court's summary judgment for plaintiff in an action alleging wrongful termination and denial of procedural due process. [2:20-cv-01566-WBS-DMC] Civil E. CA 15 min
23-15708Government App Solutions, Inc. v. City of New Haven - An appeal from the district court's dismissal of a RICO action. [2:21-cv-00696-DAD-KJN] Civil E. CA 15 min
23-60006
23-60011		E. Moon v. Milestone Financial, LLC - Milestone Financial, LLC, and Mark and Lori Moon appeal the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel's opinion affirming the bankruptcy court's judgment in an adversary proceeding. [22-1117]
 Bankruptcy N. CA 15 min


2024-03-26  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
22-16866Jennifer Landeros v. Samuel Schafer - An appeal from the denial of plaintiffs' motion for a new trial in an action brought pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1983 arising from the death of Daniel Landeros while in police custody. [2:17-cv-02598-WBS-CKD] Civil E. CA 15 min
22-36038Amie Drammeh v. Uber Technologies, Inc. - Briefs filed under seal in wrongful death action. [2:21-cv-00202-BJR] Civil W. WA 15 min
21-35495
21-35511
21-35646		Worthy Hotels, Inc. v. Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. - Appeals of the Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) dismissal of diversity insurance coverage actions against Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. seeking to recover for business losses arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. [2:20-cv-01079-BJR]

 Civil W. WA 20 min
23-35117
23-35268		Glacier Bear Retreat, LLC v. Matt Dusek - Appeal and cross appeal of a summary judgment in favor of Glacier Bear in a diversity action for specific performance of a real estate purchase agreement. [9:22-cv-00019-KLD]
 Civil MT 20 min


2024-03-26  1:00 pm  Courtroom 3, 3rd Floor Rm 307, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-55140
23-55142		Harson Chong v. USA - Federal prisoners appeal the district court's judgment on remand denying their 28 U.S.C. 2255 motions challenging their drug-trafficking and firearm convictions. [2:19-cv-04028-ODW]
 Habeas C. CA 15 min


2024-03-27  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-198Li v. Garland - A citizen of China petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of the denial of asylum and related relief. [A099-333-730] Immigration N. CA 10 min
23-303Castro-Menjivar, et al. v. Garland - Citizens of El Salvador petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of the denial of asylum and related relief. [A209-221-935] Immigration N. CA 10 min
23-308Kumar v. Garland - A citizen of India petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of the denial of asylum and related relief. [A216-274-852] Immigration N. CA 10 min
23-586Salas v. Garland - A citizen of Mexico petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of a motion to remand to seek protection under the Convention Against Torture. [A200-551-350] Immigration N. CA 10 min
23-15353Clay Jones v. Brandon Price - An appeal from the dismissal of an action alleging Fourteenth Amendment violations in connection with plaintiff's detention at Coalinga State Hospital. [1:21-cv-01212-AWI-SAB] Civil E. CA 15 min


2024-03-28  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
21-16092James Williams v. Craig Koenig - An appeal from the dismissal of an action against prison officials alleging deliberate indifference to medical needs and violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. [4:20-cv-04348-YGR] Pr Non-HC N. CA 10 min
22-70192Estate of Mary P. Bolles v. CIR - Taxpayer estate appeals the Tax Court's decision on a petition for redetermination of deficiencies in gift and estate taxes, based on multiple advances that decedent made to her son that were characterized as either worthless loans or gifts. [4803-15] Tax Court 1 10 min
23-10019USA v. James Talley - Appeal from conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm. [3:22-cr-00028-SI-1] Criminal N. CA 10 min
21-16852
22-15775		Johnny Burris v. JPMorgan Chase & Co. - An appeal from the district court's imposition of terminating sanctions and award of attorneys' fees to defendants in an employment discrimination action. [2:18-cv-03012-DWL]
 Civil AZ 15 min
23-15110Louis Taylor v. County of Pima - Briefs filed under seal. [4:15-cv-00152-RM] Civil AZ 15 min
23-15487Derrick Sanderlin v. Jason Dwyer - An appeal from the denial, on summary judgment, of qualified immunity to police officers in an action alleging First and Fourth Amendment violations. [5:20-cv-04824-BLF] Civil N. CA 15 min
24-869County of Pima, et al. v. United States District Court for the District of Arizona, Tucson - The City of Tucson and County of Pima's mandamus petition challenging a district court order denying their motion to dismiss Louis Taylor's claim for equitable relief in his civil rights action. [4:15-cv-00152-RM] OP AZ 15 min


2024-03-28  2:00 pm  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-124
23-150
23-188		International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers, Local 39 v. National Labor Relatio - Petitions for review, and petition for enforcement of an NLRB order, finding that Macy's, Inc, violated sections 8(a)(3) and (1) of the National Labor Relations Act by locking out employees without informing the Union of its demands or bargaining position.

 Agency NLRB 20 min


2024-03-29  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
18-17327Kimberly Copeland v. Twitter, Inc. - An appeal from the district court's dismissal of an action under the Anti-Terrorism Act. [3:17-cv-05851-WHO] Civil N. CA Subm.
19-15625Danelle Sinclair v. Twitter, Inc. - An appeal from the district court's dismissal of an action under the Anti-Terrorism Act. [4:17-cv-05710-SBA] Civil N. CA Subm.
19-15937Mandy Palmucci v. Twitter, Inc. - An appeal from the district court's dismissal of an action under the Anti-Terrorism Act. [3:18-cv-03947-WHO] Civil N. CA Subm.
23-143Singh v. Garland - A citizen of India petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of a motion to reopen removal proceedings based on changed country conditions. [A097-586-573] Immigration N. CA 10 min
23-15861Christina Shay v. Timothy Hoffman - An appeal from the district court's order affirming the bankruptcy court's order granting a motion to abstain from adjudicating part of a claim. [3:22-cv-05447-VC] Bankruptcy N. CA 10 min
23-360Alvarado Morales v. Garland - A citizen of Mexico 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. [A205-024-159] Immigration N. CA 10 min
23-457Guzman Silvano, 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. [A206-911-416] Immigration N. CA 10 min
23-468Colin Ortiz, 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. [A079-804-759] Immigration NV 10 min


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