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

April 1-4, 2025
April 7-11, 2025

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.


2025-04-01  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: HURWITZ, KOH, and JOHNSTONE, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-15334Robert LeClair v. James Dzurenda - Appeal from the district court's denial of qualified immunity to Nevada correctional officers in an action alleging deliberate indifference to medical needs.  [3:19-cv-00404-MMD-CLB] Pr Non-HC NV Subm.
23-3009Puckett v. Agboli, et al. - An appeal from the district court's summary judgment and judgment on a jury verdict in an action alleging constitutional violations in connection with plaintiff's forcible cell extraction while confined at California State Hospital.   [2:14-cv-02776-DAD-DMC] Pr Non-HC E. CA 15 min


2025-04-02  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: HURWITZ, KOH, and JOHNSTONE, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-15267Ashenafi Aberha v. Attorney General for the State of Nevada - A Nevada state prisoner appeals the denial of his habeas corpus petition challenging his conviction for burglary and sexual assault. [3:20-cv-00524-LRH-CSD] Habeas NV Subm.
22-15922Douglas Shields v. Renee Baker - An appeal from the district court's judgment for prison officials in an action alleging, in part, that plaintiff was singled out for disparate disciplinary sanctions due to his LGBT identity. [3:18-cv-00031-MMD-CSD] Pr Non-HC NV 15 min
23-2282 USA v. Jesenik - Appeals from convictions arising from a scheme to defraud investors in Aequitas Management, LLC, a commercial credit company. [3:20-cr-00228-SI-1] Criminal OR 25 min
24-5404        
23-2308 USA v. MacRitchie      
24-5402        
23-2316 USA v. Rice      


2025-04-07  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: S.R. THOMAS, PAEZ, and MILLER, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-621Miranda Perez, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of Mexico petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A206-263-515] Immigration AZ 15 min
23-2946Center for Biological Diversity v. United States Environmental Protection Agency, et al. - Appeal of a judgment in an action brought by the Center for Biological Diversity alleging the Endangered Species Act required the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to consult with expert agencies before issuing recommended water-quality criteria. [4:22-cv-00138-JCH] Civil AZ 20 min
24-293
24-551
Wood, et al. v. Nautilus Insurance Company - Appeal, and cross appeal, of a judgment in a diversity insurance coverage action.  [2:17-cv-02393-MMD-VCF]
Civil NV 20 min


2025-04-07  9:00 am  Courtroom 2, 3rd Floor Rm 330, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: HURWITZ, R. NELSON, and BUMATAY, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
20-50182 USA v. Sylvia Olivas - Two defendants appeal their convictions and sentences for RICO conspiracy and drug-trafficking conspiracy in connection with their participation in the activities of the Canta Ranas Organization. [2:16-cr-00390-DSF-AB-4] Criminal C. CA 15 min
21-50270 USA v. Michael Salinas      


2025-04-08  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: SCHROEDER, PAEZ, and MILLER, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-4149Cedeno Salgado v. Bondi - A citizen of Mexico challenges an agency decision denying cancellation of removal. [A087-966-564] Immigration N. CA Subm.
24-2595Gageby v. Dudek - Appeal of a decision affirming the Commissioner of Social Security’s denial of claimant’s application for disability insurance benefits under Title II of the Social Security Act.  [2:23-cv-00030-JTJ] Social Security MT 10 min
24-3308Ciria v. Gerrans, et al. - An appeal from the denial of qualified immunity to San Francisco Police Department homicide inspectors in a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 action alleging fabrication of evidence and malicious prosecution.  [4:22-cv-07510-KAW] Civil N. CA 15 min
24-1847Ciria, et al. v. Gerrans, et al. - An appeal from the district court's denial of qualified immunity to former San Francisco Police Department homicide inspectors in an action alleging that defendants caused the wrongful conviction of plaintiff's father. [4:23-cv-02796-KAW] Civil N. CA 15 min


2025-04-09  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: SCHROEDER, S.R. THOMAS, and MILLER, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
24-2034The Estate of Paul Browning, et al. v. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, et al. - An appeal from the district court's summary judgment to police department defendants in an action alleging Paul Browning was wrongfully convicted.  [2:20-cv-01381-KJD-MDC] Civil NV 15 min
24-992JanOne, Inc. v. Great American Insurance Company, et al. - Appeal of a summary judgment in favor of Great American Insurance Company in a diversity insurance coverage action, arising out of an underlying securities case.  [2:21-cv-01554-JCM-NJK] Civil NV 15 min


2025-04-10  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: S.R. THOMAS, PAEZ, and MILLER, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-3265Padilla v. State of Nevada, et al. - An appeal from the district court's summary judgment for North Las Vegas police officers in an action alleging Fourth Amendment violations.  [2:20-cv-00066-KJD-VCF] Pr Non-HC NV Def.
24-1703
24-1783
Simon and Simon, PC, et al. v. Align Technology, Inc. - Appeals from the district court's summary judgment in an antitrust action. [3:20-cv-03754-VC]
Civil N. CA 20 min


2025-04-11  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Before: S.R. THOMAS, PAEZ, and MILLER, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
24-1250Velasquez Murcia, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of Honduras petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A220-602-636] Immigration N. CA Subm.
24-4819Searle v. Allen, et al. - An appeal from the district court's dismissal of an action alleging that defendants improperly retained the surplus equity from plaintiff's foreclosed property.  [2:24-cv-00025-JJT] Civil AZ 15 min
24-4924Tackett, et al. v. City of Hailey, et al. - An appeal from the denial of qualified immunity to City of Hailey Police Chief Steve England in an action alleging a state created danger in connection with the murder of Ashley Midby.  [1:22-cv-00110-JZ] Civil ID 15 min


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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse
95 Seventh Street
San Francisco CA 94103


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