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

May 12-16, 2025
May 19-23, 2025
May 27, 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.


2025-05-12  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-2077Penaloza Huato, et al. v. Bondi - A citizen of Mexico petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of the denial of asylum and related relief.   [A201-300-556] Immigration N. CA Subm.
23-2918Alvarenga-Rodriguez v. Bondi - A citizen of Honduras challenges an agency decision denying a motion to reopen removal proceedings.  [A088-721-732] Immigration N. CA Subm.
24-2817Lemes Costa, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of Brazil petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A241-876-272] Immigration N. CA Subm.
24-2624
24-2978		Schuman, et al. v. Microchip Technology Incorporated, et al. - A class action appeal by former employees alleging breach of fiduciary duty in connection with benefits under an ERISA severance plan after their former employer merged with another company. [4:16-cv-05544-HSG]
 Civil N. CA 15 min
24-2829Doe, et al. v. Deutsche Lufthansa Aktiengesellschaft, et al. - Appeal of a dismissal for lack of personal jurisdiction of a diversity action against Deutsche Lufthansa Aktiengesellschaft, alleging violations of privacy rights arising from a flight plaintiffs took on a Lufthansa flight. [3:23-cv-04413-SI] Civil N. CA 15 min
24-3106Rhodes v. Ford - An appeal from the district court's summary judgment for prison officials in an action brought by a Pelican Bay inmate alleging First Amendment retaliation.  [4:20-cv-03128-PJH] Pr Non-HC N. CA 15 min


2025-05-12  11:00 am  Courtroom 2, 3rd Floor Rm 330, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
24-1451Ducilus v. Bondi - A citizen of Haiti petitions for review of the denial of protection under the Convention Against Torture.   [A046-463-276] Immigration S. CA 10 min


2025-05-12  9:00 am  Courtroom 3, 3rd Floor Rm 307, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-2739Craver v. Floyd - An appeal from the district court's summary judgment for a prison dietician in an action alleging deliberate indifference to medical needs.  [2:20-cv-02327-WBS-DB] Pr Non-HC E. CA 10 min
24-1577Vitorino Silva, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of Brazil petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A220-558-665] Immigration N. CA Subm.
24-5060Smith v. Nevada Department of Motor Vehicle Office, et al. - An appeal from the district court's dismissal of an employment discrimination action. [2:23-cv-01559-JCM-BNW] Civil NV 10 min
23-271Doe v. United States Securities and Exchange Commission - Petition for review of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s final order denying his whistleblower award claim. Agency SEC 15 min
23-4085USA v. Ku - Appeal from conviction for conspiracy to defraud the United States by obstructing the lawful functions of the IRS. [3:21-cr-00139-RS-2] Criminal N. CA Subm.
24-2232Gunzenhauser v. Bondi - Appeal of a summary judgment in favor of the U.S. Attorney General in an action raising employment-related claims. [3:22-cv-03406-WHO] Civil N. CA 15 min
24-3576Gibson, et al. v. Cendyn Group, LLC, et al. - An appeal from the district court's dismissal of an antitrust action. [2:23-cv-00140-MMD-DJA] Civil NV 15 min
24-3933Lister v. City of Las Vegas - An appeal from the district court's judgment after a jury trial in an employment discrimination action. [2:21-cv-00589-CDS-MDC] Civil NV 15 min


2025-05-13  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-2268Cortez, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of El Salvador petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A208-886-694] Immigration N. CA Subm.
24-1062Kakenov v. Bondi - A citizen of Kyrgyzstan challenges an agency decision denying his motion to reopen a removal order issued in absentia. [A205-953-676] Immigration N. CA Subm.
24-2480Rodas-Zacarias, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of Guatemala petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A216-656-103] Immigration N. CA Subm.
24-3470Olivas Asmat, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of Peru petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A246-778-909] Immigration W. WA Subm.
24-4297Gomes da Costa, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of Brazil petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A220-328-658] Immigration N. CA Subm.
24-5078Vera-Mendoza, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of Colombia petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A241-714-246] Immigration N. CA Subm.
24-5267Del Valle Lopez, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of Guatemala petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A220-988-940] Immigration N. CA Subm.


2025-05-13  9:00 am  Courtroom 3, 3rd Floor Rm 307, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
24-4615Trapp 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.  [4:23-cv-00073-JTJ] Social Security MT 10 min
24-4647Benson v. Dudek - Appeal of a decision affirming the Commissioner of Social Security’s denial of claimant’s application for supplemental security income under Title XVI of the Social Security Act.  [2:23-cv-01371-MTL] Social Security AZ Subm.
24-946Limascca Tello, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of Peru petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A220-748-098] Immigration N. CA Subm.
24-3271Moe v. GEICO Indemnity Company, et al. - Appeal of a summary judgment in favor of GEICO Indemnity Company in a diversity insurance coverage putative class action. [2:19-cv-00023-BMM] Civil MT 15 min
24-4402State Bar of Nevada v. Wike - An appeal from the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel's opinion reversing the bankruptcy court's order denying a debtor's request for relief under 11 U.S.C. § 525(a). [23-1179] Bankruptcy NV 15 min
24-4695Cohen v. Infinite Group, Inc. - Appeal of a dismissal for lack of personal jurisdiction of a diversity action against Infinite Group, Inc., alleging breach of contract and retaliation. [3:23-cv-01277-JR] Civil OR 15 min


2025-05-14  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
24-1875USA v. Swartz - Briefs filed under seal. [3:23-cr-00085-WHA-1] Criminal N. CA Subm.
24-2186USA v. Castro - Appeal from sentence for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. [2:22-cr-00189-GMN-DJA-1] Criminal NV 10 min
24-4005Pahl v. Dudek - 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. [3:23-cv-00250-CL] Social Security OR Subm.
24-2441
24-2442
24-2443
24-2444		Spencer v. Barajas, et al. - Appeals from the district court's revocation of plaintiff's in forma pauperis status in four prisoner civil rights actions. [1:23-cv-01033-JLT-GSA]


 Pr Non-HC E. CA 15 min
24-2663Kiser v. United States Bureau of Indian Affairs, et al. - Appeal of a summary judgment in favor of the United States in an action alleging claims of negligence, negligence per se, and public nuisance and respondeat superior against the United States, concerning injuries from a dog attack. [9:22-cv-00181-DWM] Civil MT 15 min
24-3777Stockton, et al. v. Ferguson, et al. - The district court dismissed an action seeking to enjoin ongoing Washington Medical Commission proceedings—and future proceedings—of physicians who allegedly engaged in unprofessional conduct by spreading COVID-19 misinformation. [2:24-cv-00071-TOR] Civil E. WA 15 min


2025-05-14  9:00 am  Courtroom 3, 3rd Floor Rm 307, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
21-769Cifuentes v. Bondi - A citizen of Guatemala challenges an agency decision denying cancellation of removal, asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture.  Immigration N. CA Subm.
23-15336Ty Thomas v. James Dzurenda - Appeal from the denial of qualified immunity to prison officials in an action alleging deliberate indifference to medical needs.  [3:18-cv-00464-MMD-CLB] Pr Non-HC NV Subm.
23-15594Tracey Brown v. Attorney General for the State of Nevada - A Nevada state prisoner appeals the district court's denial of his habeas corpus petition challenging his conviction for armed robbery and other crimes. [2:19-cv-02000-JAD-DJA] Habeas NV 10 min
23-2502Sanchez-Rivera v. Bondi - A citizen of El Salvador petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of the denial of asylum and related relief.  [A202-145-199] Immigration E. CA 10 min
24-4141Gaurav v. Bondi - 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.   [A215-551-838] Immigration N. CA Subm.
22-16128USA v. Steven Zinnel - Appeal of an order overruling objections to a garnishment order in an action brought by the United States under the Fair Debt Collection Procedures Act, to garnish an Individual Retirement Account held by TD Ameritrade Clearing, Inc. [2:21-mc-00098-TLN-AC] Civil E. CA 15 min
22-36014Kent Williams v. Fox - An appeal from the district court's judgment following a jury trial in an action alleging First Amendment violations when plaintiff was a pretrial detainee. [1:16-cv-00143-DCN] Pr Non-HC ID Subm.
23-10023USA v. Barry Gabelman - Appeal from conviction for coercion and enticement of a minor. [2:20-cr-00019-JCM-NJK-1] Criminal NV Subm.
24-1929Alvidrez Quezada v. Bondi - A citizen of Mexico challenges an agency decision finding her removable. [A092-144-328] Immigration NV 15 min


2025-05-15  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
24-2263Coleman, et al. v. Newsom, et al. - In an ongoing prison class action concerning the provision of mental health care in California, the State appeals from the district court's order enjoining onsite prison tours by consultants. [2:90-cv-00520-KJM-DB] Pr Non-HC E. CA 15 min
24-2938Coleman, et al. v. Newsom, et al. - In an ongoing prison class action concerning the provision of mental health care in California, the State appeals from the district court's order pertaining to the use of therapeutic treatment modules.  [2:90-cv-00520-KJM-DB] Pr Non-HC E. CA 15 min
24-3518Reges v. Cauce, et al. - Appeal from the district court's judgment for University of Washington defendants in an action brought by a University professor alleging First Amendment viewpoint discrimination and retaliation.  [2:22-cv-00964-JHC] Civil W. WA 20 min
24-3661International Partners For Ethical Care Inc, et al. v. Inslee, et al. - An appeal from the dismissal, for lack of standing, of an action challenging Washington state laws pertaining to parental notification requirements for runaway minors who indicate to a shelter that they are seeking "gender affirming care." [3:23-cv-05736-DGE] Civil W. WA 20 min


2025-05-15  9:00 am  Courtroom 3, 3rd Floor Rm 307, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
21-35066USA v. Mark Avery - Appeal from denial of 28 U.S.C. § 2255 motion to vacate his conviction for wire fraud, money laundering, bank fraud, and making false statements to a bank. [3:07-cr-00028-RRB-1] Habeas AK 10 min
24-1452Li v. Bondi - A citizen of China challenges an agency decision denying a motion to reopen removal proceedings.  [A097-816-608] Immigration S. CA Subm.
24-2607Antonio Mendanha, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of Brazil petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum and related relief.    [A246-009-658] Immigration N. CA Subm.
24-2777Leyva Gonzalez v. Bondi - A citizen of Mexico challenges an agency decision denying administrative closure. [A201-596-434] Immigration NV Subm.
23-3152USA v. Rogers - Appeal from conviction on three counts of Hobbs Act robbery and one count of brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. [2:22-cr-00064-APG-EJY-1] Criminal NV 15 min
24-6979Firestone, et al. v. Yellen, et al. - Appeal of a denial of a motion for a preliminary injunction in an action against federal officials and agencies, challenging the constitutionality of the Corporate Transparency Act of 2021. [3:24-cv-01034-SI] Civil OR 20 min


2025-05-16  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
24-116Alvarez Velasquez, 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.    [A220-920-824] Immigration N. CA Subm.
24-4002USA v. Reed - A federal prisoner appeals the denial of his 28 U.S.C. § 2255 motion challenging his conviction by guilty plea and sentence for possession of child pornography. [4:21-cr-00479-JSW-1] Habeas N. CA Subm.
24-5419USA v. Smith - Appeal from the denial of a 28 U.S.C. § 2255 motion seeking to vacate a conviction for mailing threatening communications. [2:19-cr-00304-WQH-VCF-1] Habeas NV 10 min
23-3854Singh, et al. v. Bondi - Citizens of India petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision upholding an immigration judge's denial of asylum relief on firm resettlement grounds. [A220-350-486] Immigration N. CA Subm.
24-2339Ani v. Bondi - A citizen of Nigeria petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of the denial of asylum and related relief.   [A096-819-136] Immigration N. CA 15 min
24-6476Sarieddine v. Connected International Inc., et al. - An appeal from the district court's order denying a motion for a preliminary injunction in an action under the Lanham Act. [2:22-cv-02168-DJC-AC] Civil E. CA 15 min


2025-05-16  9:00 am  Courtroom 3, 3rd Floor Rm 307, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-70040Michael Kelly v. CIR - Taxpayer appeals the Tax Court's decision determining federal income tax deficiencies of over $5 million for 2010 and 2011, seeking credit for bad debt deductions. [6225-16] Agency IRS Subm.


2025-05-19  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
24-3034Velazquez v. Dudek - Appeal of a decision affirming in part and denying in part a summary judgment motion concerning the Commissioner of Social Security’s denial of claimant’s application for benefits under Titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act; and remanding for further proceedings. [1:22-cv-05522-RMI] Social Security N. CA 10 min
24-657Blanco-Rivera v. Bondi - A citizen of Mexico petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of the denial of asylum and related relief.  [A205-944-417] Immigration N. CA Subm.
24-735Rogozinski v. Reddit, Inc. - An appeal from the district court's dismissal of an action under the Lanham Act. [3:23-cv-00686-MMC] Civil N. CA 10 min
24-1492Armstrong v. Director, Office of Worker's Compensation Programs, et al. - Petition for review of a decision of the Benefits Review Board affirming the administrative law judge’s order finding that Claimant was not entitled to additional benefits under the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act.  [22-0279] Agency BRB 15 min
24-2540BGH Holdings, LLC, et al. v. D. L. Evans Bank - Appeal of the district court’s dismissal of a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 action brought against D.L. Evans Bank by plaintiffs BGH Holdings, LLC and others. [2:18-cv-01408-RSL] Civil W. WA Subm.
24-2612Singh v. Bondi - 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.  [A095-798-582] Immigration N. CA 15 min


2025-05-20  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-2644Hernandez Umana v. Bondi - A citizen of El Salvador petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of the denial of asylum and related relief.   [A206-149-467] Immigration N. CA 10 min
23-60045Svenhard's Swedish Bakery v. Confectionery Union and Industrial Pension Fund - Appeal of the denial of a motion to assume and assign a settlement agreement in a bankruptcy proceeding. [23-1001] Bankruptcy E. CA 10 min
24-476Reed v. Breitenbach - A Nevada state prisoner appeals the denial of his habeas corpus petition challenging his conviction for first-degree murder with use of a deadly weapon and felony eluding. [2:21-cv-00942-APG-EJY] Habeas NV 10 min
23-3519Chen v. Wormuth - Appeal of an order affirming the findings and determinations of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records concerning a military discharge. [2:22-cv-01905-ODW-MRW] Civil C. CA 15 min
24-124Richter v. Oracle America, Inc. - Appeal of the district court’s imposition of nearly $80,000 in Fed. R. Civ. Pro. 11 sanctions against plaintiff and her counsel in a diversity action against Oracle America, Inc. [5:22-cv-04795-BLF] Civil N. CA 15 min
24-400Howard v. Gittere, et al. - An appeal from the denial of a motion to dismiss a prisoner civil rights action alleging, among other things, an Eighth Amendment conditions of confinement claim.  [3:20-cv-00588-ART-CSD] Pr Non-HC NV 15 min


2025-05-21  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
24-1392AliveCor, Inc. v. Apple Inc. - An appeal from the district court's summary judgment in an antitrust action concerning the Apple Watch. [4:21-cv-03958-JSW] Civil N. CA 15 min
24-1499Pension Plan for Pension Trust Fund for Operating Engineers, et al. v. Plant - An appeal of the district court's summary judgment in a claim for withdrawal liability under ERISA. [3:21-cv-06766-MMC] Civil N. CA 15 min
24-2801Padilla, et al. v. United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, et al. - Government defendants appeal the district court’s denial of a motion to dismiss in a class action challenging the mandatory detention of noncitizens placed in expedited removal proceedings and found to have a credible fear of persecution. [2:18-cv-00928-MJP] Civil W. WA 20 min
24-6659Leda Health Corporation v. Inslee, et al. - Appeal from an order denying plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction seeking to enjoin a Washington statute that makes it illegal to sell early evidence sexual assault collection kits if they are marketed for at home use by sexual assault survivors. [2:24-cv-00871-DGE] Civil W. WA 20 min


2025-05-22  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-15268Ulises Chavez v. Martin Gamboa - A California state prisoner appeals the dismissal of his habeas corpus petition challenging his conviction for multiple offenses including assault with a firearm on a peace officer. [1:22-cv-00920-JLT-SKO] Habeas E. CA 10 min
24-4262Hitimana v. Bondi - A citizen of the Democratic Republic of Congo petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' dismissal of an appeal of the denial of asylum and related relief.   [A212-760-228] Immigration AZ Subm.
24-620Guillen Izaguirre v. Bondi - A citizen of Mexico challenges an agency decision denying withholding of removal and protection under the Convention Against Torture. [A213-389-156] Immigration AZ Subm.
24-3374Jones, et al. v. City of North Las Vegas, et al. - An appeal from the district court's summary judgment for law enforcement defendants in an action arising from the fatal shooting of plaintiffs' dogs.  [2:21-cv-00241-CDS-DJA] Civil NV 15 min
24-3832Crick, et al. v. City of Globe, et al. - An appeal from the district court's partial summary judgment and judgment on a jury verdict for City of Globe defendants in an action alleging Fourth and First Amendment and state law violations. [2:21-cv-00978-JAT] Pr Non-HC AZ 15 min
24-5196
24-5200		Rowland, et al. v. Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc., et al. - In-house General Counsel for one of the defendants, Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania (WTPA), appeals the district court’s order sanctioning him in a diversity action brought against WTPA. [1:20-cv-00059-SPW]
 Civil MT 15 min


2025-05-23  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, 3rd Floor Rm 338, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-16219James Ison v. Ethan Schulman - An appeal from the dismissal of an action alleging, in part, that Judge Ethan Schulman conspired with private attorneys to dismiss plaintiff's state court lawsuit.  [2:21-cv-01546-JAM-KJN] Civil E. CA Subm.
23-3905Espinoza Gutierrez v. Bondi - A citizen of Mexico challenges a motion to reopen removal proceedings based on a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel. [A205-466-816] Immigration N. CA 10 min
23-4353USA v. Kessler - Appeal from imposition of supervised release conditions and a lifetime term of supervised release. [2:06-cr-00310-KJM-1] Criminal E. CA 10 min
24-3244USA v. Nebreja - Appeal from judgment revoking supervised release. [3:14-cr-00104-SLG-MMS-1] Criminal AK 15 min
24-4909Construction Laborers Pension Trust of Greater St. Louis, et al. v. Funko Inc, et al. - An appeal from the district court's dismissal of a securities fraud action. [2:23-cv-00824-JLR] Civil W. WA 15 min
24-3894Nolen v. PeopleConnect, Inc. - Appeal of an order certifying a class pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 23 in a diversity class action. [3:20-cv-09203-EMC] Civil N. CA 20 min


2025-05-27  11:00 am  Courtroom 2, 3rd Floor Rm 330, James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, San Francisco
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
23-15191Orlonzo Hedrington v. USA - Appeal of a summary judgment in favor of the United States in plaintiff’s Federal Tort Claims Act action, alleging medical negligence. [2:18-cv-02333-KJM-DB] Civil E. CA 10 min


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