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

November 15-19, 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.


2021-11-15  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
13-74289Sergio Ayala Frutos v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of Mexico challenges an agency decision denying cancellation of removal for failure to establish good moral character. Immigration BIA 10 min
16-70560Jose Sanchez Olivares v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of Mexico challenges an agency decision denying cancellation of removal for failure to establish good moral character. Immigration BIA 10 min
20-17423Colleen Bens v. Kilolo Kijakazi - Appeal of adecision affirming the Commissioner of Social Security's denial of claimant's application for disability insurance benefits under Title II of the Social Security Act. [2:19-cv-01672-AC] Social Security E. CA 10 min
19-16929Peter Wahl v. Sutton - An appeal from the district court's dismissal of an action brought pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1983 alleging violations arising from plaintiff's overdetention at Wasco State Prison. [1:16-cv-01576-LJO-BAM] Pr Non-HC E. CA 15 min
19-56286Lucy Ulikhanova v. County of Los Angeles - An appeal from the district court's judgment in favor of defendants in an action pertaining to the removal of a minor from her mother's custody. [2:17-cv-09193-FMO-E] Civil C. CA 15 min
21-55009Edmond Carmona v. Domino's Pizza, LLC - Appeal of anorder denying its request to compel arbitration in a putative class action brought by a putative class of truck drivers for Domino's under diversity and federal question jurisdiction. [8:20-cv-01905-JVS-JDE] Civil C. CA 15 min


2021-11-15  11:00 am  Courtroom 2, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
15-73463Martha Barajas Carillo v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of Mexico 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
16-71118Yuhua Zhu 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
20-71157Aniceto Quinonez-Ros v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of Guatemala 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
19-56452Lang Van, Inc. v. VNG Corporation - Lang Van, Inc., appeals the district court's dismissal, for lack of personal jurisdiction, of its action under the Copyright Act against VNG Corp. [8:14-cv-00100-AG-JDE] Civil C. CA 15 min
21-55204Steve Nolan v. Karl T. Anderson - A chapter 7 trustee appeals the district court's order affirming the bankruptcy court's order overruling objection to a debtor's claimed homestead exemption. [5:20-cv-01496-MCS] Bankruptcy C. CA 15 min
21-55297G and J Heavy Haul, Inc. v. Williamsburg National - Appealof asummary judgment in favor of Williamsburg National Insurance Company in a diversity insurance coverage action. [8:20-cv-00657-JVS-ADS] Civil C. CA 15 min


2021-11-15  9:00 am  Courtroom 3, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
18-70047Oscar Perez Fajardo v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of El Salvador 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
20-72653Tomas Sanchez Popoca 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 10 min
21-70055David Gonzalez-Turcios v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of Honduras petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of withholding of removal and protection under the Convention Against Torture. Immigration BIA 10 min
20-35904Yonas Fikre v. FBI - Appeal of adismissal of an action against the Federal Bureau of Investigation and federal officials and agencies, alleginginjuries sustained as a result of the Government's decision to list plaintiff in the Terrorism Screening Databaseand to place him on the No Fly List. [3:13-cv-00899-MO] Civil OR 15 min
20-55928Joan Lee v. POW Entertainment, Inc. - JC Lee, daughter of Stan Lee, and her counsel, Freund Legal LLP and Jonathan Freund, appeal the district court's dismissal of Lee's action against POW! Entertainment, Inc., and imposition of Rule 11 sanctions against appellants. [2:19-cv-08353-ODW-FFM] Civil C. CA 15 min
21-55038Douglas Bradford v. Daniel Paramo - A California state prisoner appeals the denial of his habeas corpus petition challenging his first-degree murder conviction. [2:17-cv-05756-JAK-JC] Habeas C. CA 15 min


2021-11-16  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
20-35716Gloria Ulbricht v. Kilolo Kijakazi - Appeal of adecision affirming the Commissioner of Social Security's denial of claimant's application for supplemental security income under Title XVI of the Social Security Act. [6:18-cv-01170-CL] Social Security OR 10 min
20-71701Sergio Gonzalez-Hernandez v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of Mexico 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
20-72742Rene Campos-Tiznado v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of El Salvador 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
20-55612Jacqueline Phillips-Harris v. BMW of North America, LLC - Appeal of anorder denying a motion to remand to state court, and granting BMW of North America, LLCs motion to compel arbitration in a diversity action, alleging claims arising from an allegedly defective leased BMW vehicle. [2:20-cv-02466-MWF-AGR] Civil C. CA 15 min
20-56027Kim Ngo v. BMW of North America, LLC - Appeal of anorder granting BMW of North America, LLC's motion to compel arbitration in an action pursuant to diversity and federal question jurisdiction. [2:20-cv-06197-MWF-GJS] Civil C. CA 15 min
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21-55022		Ty Ellington v. Eclipse Recreational Vehicles - Appeals of an order denying a motion to compel arbitration in a diversity putative consumer class action brought by Ty Ellington alleging claims arising from his purchase of an allegedly defective new 2015 Eclipse Attitude TL32GSG. [5:20-cv-00800-JWH-SP]
 Civil C. CA 15 min


2021-11-16  11:00 am  Courtroom 2, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
19-50196USA v. Gagndeep Saini - Appeal from conviction for possession of device-making equipment, possession of unauthorized access devices, aggravated identity theft, and possession of stolen mail. [2:17-cr-00185-RHW-2] Criminal C. CA 10 min
19-50325USA v. Kenneth Ferreyro - Appeal from conviction for wire fraud in connection with a legal-services fraud scheme and making false claimsto the IRS. [2:18-cr-00865-JFW-1] Criminal C. CA 15 min
19-72051Francis Rivera v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of Guatemala 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
20-35495Carla Bajurin v. Kilolo Kijakazi - Appeal of adecision affirming the Commissioner of Social Securitys denial of claimants application for disability insurance benefits under Title II of the Social Security Act. [6:18-cv-01396-AA] Social Security OR 10 min
20-55552
20-55759		Johannsongs-Publishing, Ltd. v. Rolf Lovland - Appeals from the district court's grant of summary judgment and denial of attorneys' fees in a copyright infringement action concerning two songs. [2:18-cv-10009-AB-SS]
 Civil C. CA 15 min
20-56178Gatubhai Mistry v. Qualcomm, Inc. - An appeal from the district court's dismissal of a securities fraud action. [3:18-cv-01208-CAB-AHG] Civil S. CA 15 min


2021-11-16  9:00 am  Courtroom 3, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
15-71745Weijun Wu v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of China petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of asylum and related relief. Immigration BIA 10 min
18-72234Milton Molina Blandon v. Merrick Garland - A citizen ofNicaragua petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of withholding of removal and protection under the Convention Against Torture. Immigration BIA 10 min
20-50294USA v. Lucio Medina-Suarez - Appeal from conviction for felony illegal entry into the United States. [3:19-cr-03192-AJB-1] Criminal S. CA 10 min
20-56053Guillermina R. v. Kilolo Kijakazi - 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 Title II and XVI of the Social Security Act [5:19-cv-02315-AFM] Social Security C. CA 10 min
20-72545Juan Alfaro-Alvarenga v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of El Salvador 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
20-72819Ma Guadalupe Parra Santacruz v. Merrick Garland - Citizens ofMexico petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of their applications for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture. Immigration BIA 10 min
20-56099Melissa Morton v. USA - Appeal of a dismissal, for lack of jurisdiction, of a quiet title action brought against the United States. [8:19-cv-01957-PSG-ADS] Civil C. CA 15 min


2021-11-17  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
20-50026USA v. Elishay Banks - Appeal from conviction and sentence for conspiracy to import methamphetamine, importing methamphetamine, and importing marijuana. [3:18-cr-01228-BEN-1] Criminal S. CA 10 min
20-50236USA v. Vincent Sanchez - Appeal from sentence for being a felon in possession of a firearm. [5:19-cr-00283-RGK-1] Criminal C. CA 10 min
20-55840Paul Cousin v. Cynthia Tompkins - A California state prisoner appeals the denial of his habeas corpus petition challenging his robbery conviction. [5:16-cv-00254-CAS-MRW] Habeas C. CA 10 min
20-71154Jose Ramiro-Ramirez v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of El Salvador petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of a motion seeking to reopen removal proceedings based on ineffective assistance of counsel. Immigration BIA 10 min
20-72403Embri Funez-Ramos v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of Guatemala petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial ofwithholding of removal and protection under the Convention Against Torture. Immigration BIA 10 min
20-72238Ebrahim Maswar v. Merrick Garland - A citizen ofYemen petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture. Immigration BIA 15 min
21-55025Kurin, Inc. v. Magnolia Medical Technologies - An appeal from the district court's summary judgment in an action under the Lanham Act. [3:18-cv-01060-L-LL] Civil S. CA 15 min


2021-11-17  11:00 am  Courtroom 2, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
19-50342USA v. Jeffrey Castellanos - Appeal from denial of suppression motion in a case in which thedefendant entered a conditional guilty plea to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. [8:18-cr-00166-JVS-1] Criminal C. CA 10 min
19-72061Juana Juaquin Nicolas v. Merrick Garland - Citizensof Guatemala petition 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
19-72339Jose Pineda Casasola v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of Guatemala petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of asylum andwithholding of removal. Immigration BIA 10 min
19-72763Yili You 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
20-70902SNJ Limited v. CIR - Taxpayers appeal the Tax Court'sdismissal of their untimelypetition for redetermination of federal income tax deficiencies for 2006 and 2008. [11284-18] Tax Court C. CA 10 min
20-72092Marta Porres-Sanchez v. Merrick Garland - Citizens ofGuatemala petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of their applications for asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture. Immigration BIA Subm.
20-72228Haijun Hu v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of China petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of asylum. Immigration BIA 10 min
21-35009Jessica Rames v. Kilolo Kijakazi - Appealof adecision affirming the Commissioner of Social Security's denial of claimant's application for supplemental security income under Title XVI of the Social Security Act. [3:20-cv-05033-DWC] Social Security W. WA 10 min


2021-11-17  9:30 am  Courtroom 3, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
20-50043USA v. Ernest Andujo - Appeal from conviction for possession of unregistered firearm silencers and possession of firearm silencers without serial numbers. [2:18-cr-00835-DSF-1] Criminal C. CA 10 min
20-70908Elder Pleitez Marroquin v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of Guatemala 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
21-35062Friends of Animals v. USFWS - Appeal of asummary judgment in favor of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service inan action alleging that Permits and Safe Harbor Agreementsmade bythe Serviceregarding the Northern Spotted Owl recovery violated the Endangered Species Act and National Environmental Policy Act. [6:17-cv-00860-AA] Civil OR 15 min
21-35100Tommy Boden v. Nutrien AG Solutions, Inc. - An appeal from the district court's summary judgment in an employment discrimination action. [4:18-cv-00266-JMM] Civil ID 15 min
21-55165Hope Medical Enterprises, Inc. v. Fagron Compounding Services - Appeal of adenial of a motion to dissolve a previously issued preliminary injunction in a diversity action brought by Hope Medical Enterprises, Inc. [2:19-cv-07748-CAS-PLA] Civil C. CA 15 min
20-50031USA v. Phong Phan - Appeal from denial of suppression motion in a case in which the defendant entered a conditional guilty plea to possession of unauthorized access devices and aggravated identity theft. [2:18-cr-00719-DSF-1] Criminal C. CA 10 min


2021-11-18  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
17-70368Jose Jiminez v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of Guatemala challenges an agency decision denying asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture. Immigration BIA 10 min
16-73325Jesus Ramirez-Medina v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of Mexico challenges an agency decision pretermitting his application for cancellation of removal. Immigration BIA 15 min
17-71364Elisabete Ponte v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of Portugal and lawful permanent resident challenges an agency decision concluding that she was removable and ineligible for cancellation of removal. Immigration BIA 15 min
20-56111Sara Kelley v. San Diego County Health - An appeal from the dismissal of an actionbrought pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1983 by a same-sex married couple alleging constitutional violations in connection with adoption proceedings. [3:19-cv-01404-LAB-DEB] Civil S. CA 15 min
20-99005Mary Ellen Samuels v. Janel Espinoza - A California state prisoner appeals the denial of guilt-phase relief in her habeas corpus petition challenging her murder convictions. [2:10-cv-03225-SJO] DP HC C. CA 20 min


2021-11-18  11:00 am  Courtroom 2, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
20-35943Dana Fuller 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 Titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act. [3:19-cv-01429-BR] Social Security OR 10 min
20-50223USA v. Barbara Ross - Appeal from conviction and sentence for assault on a federal officer with physical contact. [3:19-cr-03350-W-1] Criminal S. CA 10 min
20-56344Theresa Tailford v. Experian Information Solutions - An appeal from the district court's dismissal of an action under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. [8:19-cv-02191-CJC-KES] Civil C. CA 15 min
20-73660Shon Yokely v. Christian Pfeiffer - A California state prisoner applies for authorization to file a second or successive habeas corpus petition challenging his conviction for one count of first degree murder, three counts of attempted murder, and one count of conspiracy to commit murder. Habeas C. CA 15 min
21-55054Lisa Vargas v. Nikolis Perez - An appeal from the denial of qualified immunity in an action alleginglaw enforcement officialsused excessive deadly force. [2:19-cv-03279-PSG-AS] Civil C. CA 15 min
21-55380Dana Hollister v. BOBS, LLC - Debtor Dana Hollister appeals the bankruptcy court's order denying a financing motion under 11 U.S.C. 364(d). [2:18-bk-12429-NB] Bankruptcy C. CA 15 min


2021-11-18  9:00 am  Courtroom 3, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
20-55956Anders Karlsson v. Connie Troncale - An appeal from the district court's dismissal of an action under42 U.S.C. 1985(2) and 1986. [2:19-cv-08681-FMO-E] Civil C. CA 10 min
20-56203Impress Communications, Inc. v. Travelers Prop. Casualty Co. - Appeal of asummary judgment in favor of Travelers Property Casualty Company of America in a diversity insurance coverage action. [2:19-cv-09396-MWF-E] Civil C. CA 15 min
20-56245Trina Ray v. Los Angeles County Department - An appeal from the district court's summary judgment in an action under the Fair Labor Standards Act. [2:17-cv-04239-PA-SK] Civil C. CA 15 min
21-35016Wells Wyatt v. Banner Bank - An appeal from the district court's order affirming the bankruptcy court's denial of discharge under11 U.S.C. 727(a)(3). [1:19-cv-00372-DCN] Bankruptcy ID 15 min
21-55020Yolanda Rios v. Unum Life Insurance Company - An appeal from the district court's judgment after a bench trial in an ERISA action. [2:19-cv-04100-DOC-SK] Civil C. CA 15 min


2021-11-19  9:30 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
18-50230USA v. Yu Park - Appeal from imposition of supervised-release condition. [8:08-cr-00197-AG-2] Criminal C. CA 10 min
20-56121Jody Aliff v. Vervent, Inc. - An appeal from the district court's order denying a motion to compel arbitration in a RICO action. [3:20-cv-00697-DMS-AHG] Civil S. CA 10 min
20-56132IV Solutions, Inc. v. Empire Healthchoice Assurance - Appeal of a dismissal on statute of limitations grounds of a diversity action brought against Empire Healthcare Assurance, Inc., alleging breach of contract. [2:17-cv-05615-ODW-SK] Civil C. CA 10 min
20-56143Cynthia Wheeler v. County of Orange - An appeal from the dismissal of an action brought pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1983 alleging constitutional violations arising from the County of Orange's imposition of a fine on plaintiffs for failure to obtain a plumbing permit. [8:20-cv-01264-MCS-DFM] Civil C. CA 10 min
20-56240H.I.S.C, Inc. v. Maria Rajanayagam - H.I.S.C., Inc., and DePalma Enterprises, Inc., appeal the district court's order awarding attorneys' fees under the Lanham Act to Franmar International Importers Ltd. and Maria Rajanayagam. [3:16-cv-00480-BEN-WVG] Civil S. CA 10 min
21-55103Ashraf Nashed v. Los Robles Health System - Appeal from the dismissal of an action alleging due process violations in connection with the termination of plaintiff's medical staff privileges. [2:20-cv-09771-RGK-JPR] Civil C. CA 10 min
20-71213Loay Alaskcr v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of Iraq petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' decision affirming an immigration judge's denial of a motion to reopen removal proceedings based on changed country conditions. Immigration BIA 15 min


2021-11-19  11:00 am  Courtroom 2, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
15-72752Yongcheng Li v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of China petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of asylum and related relief. Immigration BIA Subm.
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18-73456		Karen Mantachian v. Merrick Garland - A citizen ofDenmark from Armeniapetitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of asylum, withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture, and a motion to reopen.
 Immigration BIA 15 min
20-56166Tattersalls LTD. v. Gerald Wiener - Appeal by an attorneyon her own behalf, the district courts judgment as a matter of law against her, and monetary sanctions, in a diversity action. [3:17-cv-01125-BTM-KSC] Civil S. CA 15 min
21-55034Andrew Shalaby v. Bernzomatic - An attorney appeals the district court's order imposing sanctions in the amount of $24,579.91. [3:11-cv-00068-AJB-DHB] Civil S. CA 15 min
21-55126DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc. v. Howmedica Osteonics Corp. - Appeal of ajudgment in a diversity action brought by DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc. and Jonathan L. Waberconcerning an employment agreement. [5:18-cv-01557-FMO-KK] Civil C. CA 15 min


2021-11-19  9:00 am  Courtroom 3, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
15-73651Guofang Zhang 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
20-36035Erin David 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. [3:20-cv-05009-MAT] Social Security W. WA 10 min
20-56252Floyd Chodosh v. John Saunders - An appeal from the district court's dismissal of a RICO action. [8:20-cv-01326-CJC-KES] Civil C. CA 10 min
20-71284Shanling Lu v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of China petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of motion seeking to reopen removal proceedings based on changed circumstances. Immigration BIA 10 min
20-73020Daniil Petrov v. Merrick Garland - A citizen ofUkraine 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
19-35473Layna Crofts v. Issaquah School District - An appeal from the district court's summary judgment in an action under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. [2:17-cv-01365-JLR] Civil W. WA 15 min
21-71120AIG Specialty Insurance Co. v. USDC-AZP - Petition for a writ of mandamus directing the district court to vacate its Orders to the extent those Orders find that Contested Documents were not protected by the attorney client privilege and compel discovery that invades that privilege. [2:19-cv-05161-DJH] OP AZ 15 min


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