United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Calendar for Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena

September 1-3, 2021
September 13,14, 2021
September 20-23, 2021

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.


2021-09-01  1:00 pm  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: IKUTA, BENNETT, and R. NELSON, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
19-16190CFTC v. James Crombie - Appeal of anorder permanently restraining, enjoining, and prohibitingparty from trading in his personal capacity, arising from a civil enforcement complaint brought by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission [4:11-cv-04577-CW] Civil N. CA 10 min
20-71234Kirby Barrientos-Gavarrete v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of Honduras petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture. Immigration BIA Subm.
20-71581Luis Castillo-Rosas v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of Mexico petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of withholding of removal and protection under the Convention Against Torture. Immigration BIA Subm.
20-56139Michelle Moriarty v. Bayside Insurance Associates - Appeal of adismissal of the fourth cause of action in the first amended complaint against Bayside Insurance Associates, Inc. for negligence. [3:17-cv-01709-BTM-WVG] Civil S. CA Subm.
20-55568
20-55668
Melissa Ahlman v. Don Barnes - Appeals challenging the district court's injunction requiringthe Orange County Sheriff and the County of Orange to implement COVID-19 protocols at the Orange County jail. [8:20-cv-00835-JGB-SHK]
Civil C. CA 20 min


2021-09-02  12:00 pm  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: NGUYEN, BENNETT, and R. NELSON, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
20-55933Quidel Corporation v. Siemens Medical Solutions USA - An appeal from the district court's summary judgment in an action under the Lanham Act. [3:16-cv-03059-BAS-AGS] Civil S. CA 15 min


2021-09-02  1:00 pm  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: IKUTA, BENNETT, and R. NELSON, Circuit Judges
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
20-55943Julian Segobia, II v. Kilolo Kijakazi - Appeal of adecision affirming the Commissioner of Social Security's denial of claimant's application for disability insurance benefits and supplemental security income under Title II and XVI of the Social Security Act. [3:19-cv-01661-NLS] Social Security S. CA 10 min
19-56249USA v. Galvin Gibson - A federal prisoner appeals the denial of his 28 U.S.C. 2255 motion in a case in which he was convicted and sentenced for conspiracy to commit kidnapping, kidnapping and aiding and abetting, and marijuana manufacturing. [2:16-cv-07435-TJH] Habeas C. CA Subm.
20-60044Jasper Stevens v. Robert Whitmore - Debtors appeal the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel's opinion affirming the bankruptcy court's order approving a settlement of claims. [19-1325] Bankruptcy C. CA 15 min
21-70544AIMS v. USDEA - Petition for review of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)'s final agency action, issued February 12. 2021, determining that the DEA had no authority to waive any of the Controlled Substances Act's requirements, pursuant to the Right to Try, for medical use of psilocybin. Agency DEA 15 min


2021-09-03  1:00 pm  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Before: BENNETT, and R. NELSON, Circuit Judges, and EZRA (Hawaii), District Judge
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
20-55486Sandra Seegert v. Rexall Sundown, Inc. - Appeal of asummary judgment in favor of Rexall Sundown, Inc. in a diversity putative class action, alleging Rexall made false statements about the joint health benefits of its Osteo Bi-Flex product line.
[3:17-cv-01243-BEN-JLB]
Civil S. CA 15 min
20-55969Robert Cohen v. Conagra Brands, Inc. - Appeal of aFed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) dismissal, as federally preempted, ofa diversity action brought against Conagra Brands, Inc., alleging misleading labeling of a range of chicken products labeled 100% Natural. [8:20-cv-00637-DOC-ADS] Civil C. CA 15 min
20-55961
20-55987
Capistrano Unified Sch. Dist. v. S.W. - An appeal and a cross-appeal from the district court's judgment in an action under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. [8:18-cv-01896-JVS-DFM]
Civil C. CA 15 min
20-55962Brian Goldberg v. City of Beverly Hills - Appeal from the district court's summary judgment in favor of police officials in an action brought pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1983 alleging plaintiff was wrongfully arrested and over-detained at the Beverly Hills Police Department jail. [2:17-cv-09226-AB-GJS] Civil C. CA 15 min
20-56063John Doe v. William Barr - An appeal from the dismissal of an actionchallenging the continued online public availability of governmentpress releases pertaining to plaintiff. [2:20-cv-03434-CJC-AGR] Civil C. CA 15 min


2021-09-13  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
19-55290Jemere Guillory v. Matthew Atchley - A California state prisoner appeals the denial of his habeas corpus petition challenging his conviction for multiple offenses including mayhem, aggravated assault, and possession of controlled substances for the purpose of sales. [3:17-cv-02084-CAB-BGS] Habeas S. CA 10 min
20-71529Risvin De Leon Lopez v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of Guatemala petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of protection under the Convention Against Torture. Immigration BIA 10 min
20-72136Shuhui Cao v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of China petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture. Immigration BIA 10 min
20-55745Jimmie Williams, III v. John McMahon - An appeal from the district court's order, on summary judgment, denying qualified immunity to San Bernardino CountySherriff's deputiesin a civil rights action. [5:19-cv-00470-SVW-SHK] Civil C. CA 15 min
20-55825Frances Gallardo v. County of San Luis Obispo - An appeal from the district court's summary judgment for police officers in an action alleging defendants used excessive deadly force when they shot Josue Gallardo. [2:18-cv-09835-DDP-AFM] Civil C. CA 15 min
20-56047Richard York v. USA - A debtor appeals the district court's judgment affirming the bankruptcy court's order denying summary judgment in an adversary proceeding concerning tax liability. [2:19-cv-06214-WDK] Bankruptcy C. CA 15 min


2021-09-14  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
19-55548Jose Perez v. USA - A former San Bernardino police officer appeals the denial of his 28 U.S.C. 2255 motion challenging his conviction for deprivation of rights under color of law, engaging in conduct that resulted in bodily injury, aggravated sexual abuse, kidnapping, and attempted kidnapping. [5:17-cv-02436-VAP] Habeas C. CA 10 min
20-50039USA v. Sevan Amintobia - Appeal from conviction for attempting to procure naturalization contrary to law and presenting a naturalization application with false statements. [3:18-cr-03830-JM-1] Criminal S. CA 10 min
20-50252USA v. Carlos Zavala-Huerta - Appeal from conviction and sentence for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, and aiding and abetting. [5:19-cr-00091-JGB-3] Criminal C. CA 10 min
19-56466Vram Ismailyan v. JLRNA - Appeal of ajudgment in a diversity action brought by a plaintiff alleging a violation ofthe Song Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. [2:17-cv-07225-FMO-AGR] Civil C. CA 15 min
19-73164City of Los Angeles v. FAA - Petitions for review of a letter the Federal Aviation Administrationsent to the City of Los Angeles concerning air-traffic management around Hollywood Burbank Airport. Agency FAA 15 min
20-72757Luis Rodriguez-Delgadillo v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of Mexico challenges an agency decision finding him removable and denying withholding of removal and relief under the Convention Against Torture. Immigration BIA 15 min


2021-09-20    Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena - En Banc - Actual date and time to be determined
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
19-72744Morshed Alam v. Merrick Garland - A citizen ofBangladesh petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of asylum andwithholding of removal. Immigration BIA Subm.


2021-09-20  10:00 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
19-56182
20-55126
Lecia Shorter v. Leroy Baca - Appeal from the district court's judgment, entered following a jury trial, and denial of motion to vacate in an action brought pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1983 challenging defendants treatment of plaintiff while she was held as a pretrial detainee. [2:12-cv-07337-DOC-GJS]
Civil C. CA 15 min


2021-09-20  1:30 pm  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
10-99015Thomas Creech v. Tyrell Davis - An Idaho state prisoner appeals the denial of his habeas corpus petition challenging his murder conviction and capital sentence. [1:99-cv-00224-BLW] DP HC ID 10 min


2021-09-20  1:30 pm  Courtroom 3, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
19-16383Joseph Padgett v. A. Curtis Wright - An appeal from an attorneys' fee order arising from a dispute over enforcement of a fence height ordinance. [5:04-cv-03946-EJD] Civil N. CA 10 min


2021-09-21  1:30 pm  Courtroom 3, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena - En Banc
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
16-72926Gary Tomczyk v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of Canada petitions for review of the Department of Homeland Security'sreinstatement ofpetitioner's 1990 order of exclusion. Immigration BIA 30 min


2021-09-22  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
16-10150USA v. Riley Briones, Jr. - Appeal from sentence imposed at resentencing for multiple offenses including first-degree/felony murder, arson, and conspiracy. [2:96-cr-00464-DLR-4] Criminal AZ 10 min


2021-09-22  3:00 pm  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
20-55845Art Tobias v. Daniel East - Appeal from the denial, on summary judgment, of qualified immunity to apolice officer in an action broughtpursuant to42 U.S.C. 1983 alleging, among other things, wrongful prosecution and fabrication of evidence. [2:17-cv-01076-DSF-AS] Civil C. CA 15 min


2021-09-22  1:30 pm  Courtroom 3, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena - En Banc
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
19-56514Olean Wholesale Grocery Co-op v. Bumble Bee Foods LLC - Defendants appeal the district court's order certifying three plaintiffs classes in a multi-districtantitrust action alleging a conspiracy to fix prices for packaged tuna products. [3:15-md-02670-JLS-MDD] Civil S. CA 30 min


2021-09-23  10:00 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
18-55407
18-55479
CFPB v. Cashcall, Inc. - The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau appeals, and CashCall, Inc. and other defendants cross appeal, the district courts judgment in a civil enforcement action under the Consumer Financial Protection Act. [2:15-cv-07522-JFW-RAO]
Civil C. CA 20 min


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125 South Grand Avenue
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