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

December 6-10, 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.


2021-12-06  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
20-72706Leonardo Perez-Garcia 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
20-73612Abraham Valdovinos v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of Mexico petitions for review of an immigration judge's decision affirming an asylum officer's negative reasonable fear determination. Immigration BIA 10 min
20-73676Sirak Eyob v. Merrick Garland - A citizen ofEritrea petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of asylum and related relief. Immigration BIA 10 min
20-56073
20-56290
Estate of William D. Pilgrim v. General Motors LLC - Appeal of a summary judgment in favor of General Motors LLC in a diversity putative class action alleging that the Corvette Z06 or 427 model were defective. [2:15-cv-08047-JFW-E]
Civil C. CA 15 min
21-35185Metlakatla Indian Community v. Michael Dunleavy - Metlakatla Indian Community appeals the district court's dismissal of its action seeking declaratory and injunctive relief concerning commercial fishing permits. [5:20-cv-00008-JWS] Civil AK 15 min
21-55069
21-55124
Paula Thomas v. Thomas Wylde, LLC - Appeals from the district court's orders denying a request for a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction and staying consolidated copyright and trademark infringement actions. [2:17-cv-04158-JAK-PJW]
Civil C. CA 15 min


2021-12-06  9:00 am  Courtroom 2, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
20-56273Narges Milani v. Kenneth Cuccinelli - A U.S. citizen appeals a district court's denial of her motion for summary judgment and judgment in favor of the government in an action in which she challenged USCIS's denial of the I-130 petition she filed on behalf of her non-citizen husband. [8:20-cv-00216-MCS-ADS] Civil C. CA 10 min
20-73472Aldino Baculio v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of the Philippines challenges an agency decision denying his request for a waiver of the joint filing requirement to remove theconditions on his permanent resident status. Immigration BIA 10 min
21-55190Tomer Graziani v. Matthew Whitaker - Appellants, a U.S. citizen and her non-citizen spouse, appeal the district court's grant of summary judgment to USCIS in a case in which appellants challenged USCIS's denial of the I-130 immediate relative petition that the U.S. citizen spouse filed on behalf of the non-citizen spouse [5:18-cv-02420-CBM-SP] Civil C. CA 10 min
19-72039
20-71416
Jose Ortiz Narez v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of Mexico and U.S. lawful permanent resident challenges an agency decision finding him removable and denying cancellation of removal and an agency decision denying a subsequent motion to reopen.
Immigration BIA 15 min
20-56392Elizabeth Lopez v. National City - An appeal from the district court's summary judgment in an action alleging due process and equal protection violations in connection with the demolition of plaintiffs'home. [3:19-cv-00066-L-BGS] Civil S. CA 15 min
20-56404Danielle Martinez v. Gavin Newsom - An appeal from the district court's dismissal, for failure to exhaust administrative remedies under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, of an action concerning remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. [5:20-cv-01796-SVW-AFM] Civil C. CA 15 min


2021-12-06  9:00 am  Courtroom 3, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
19-50092USA v. Henry Mendoza - Appeal from conviction for offensesin connection with the activities of theCanta Ranas Organization includingRICO conspiracy, drug-trafficking conspiracy, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug-tracking crime, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. [2:16-cr-00390-PA-19] Criminal C. CA 20 min
19-50158 USA v. Enrique Holguin - Three defendants appeal their convictions and sentences for multiple offenses including RICO conspiracy arising from the activities of the Canta Ranas Organization. [2:16-cr-00390-RGK-34] Criminal C. CA 30 min
19-50169 USA v. Emanuel Higuera      
19-50173 USA v. Donald Goulet      
21-55142Ciaran Redmond v. USA - A federal prisoner appeals the denial of his 28 U.S.C. 2255 motion challenging his conviction for assault with intent to commit murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and assault resulting in serious bodily injury. [2:20-cv-05170-SVW] Habeas C. CA 10 min
20-73420Laidlaw's Harley Davidson Sale v. CIR - The United States appeals a decisionby the Tax Court on a petition for review of a determination by the Internal Revenue Service Appeals Office. [14616-14L] Tax Court 1 15 min


2021-12-07  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
21-15326Seyed Takieh v. Banner Health - An appeal from the district court's dismissal of an employment discrimination action under 42 U.S.C. 1981. [2:19-cv-05878-MTL] Civil AZ 10 min
21-15857Vladimir Gagic v. County of Maricopa - An appeal from the district court's dismissal of an action alleging First and Fourteenth Amendment violations. [2:21-cv-00037-MTL] Civil AZ 10 min
21-55216Foster Taft v. Ventura County Medical Center - An appeal from the dismissal of an action against a medical center alleging violations of the Health Insurance Privacy and Portability Act. [2:20-cv-07856-MWF-E] Civil C. CA 10 min
21-15125Indirect Purchaser Plaintiffs v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. - An appeal from the district court's dismissal of an antitrust action brought by consumers who bought products containing dynamic random access memory. [4:18-cv-02518-JSW] Civil N. CA 15 min
21-55070Rosenthal & Rosenthal of CA v. Hilco Trading, LLC - Appeal of asummary judgment in favor of Hilco Trading, LLC and Eric W. Kaup ina diversity action alleging tortious interference and unjust enrichment. [2:19-cv-10315-SVW-MAA] Civil C. CA 15 min
21-55074Lonnie Kocontes v. Orange County Sheriff's Depart - An appeal from the dismissal of an action brought pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1983 alleging constitutional violations whenplaintiff was apretrial detainee. [8:19-cv-01968-PSG-PLA] Pr Non-HC C. CA 15 min


2021-12-07  9:00 am  Courtroom 2, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
19-72218Martina Serrano Vazquez v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of Mexico petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of asylum and related relief. Immigration BIA 10 min
20-56181Produce Pay, Inc. v. Izguerra Produce, Inc. - An appeal from the district court's dismissal of an action under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. [2:19-cv-10165-CBM-GJS] Civil C. CA 10 min
20-35916Jami Hunting v. Am. Family Mutual Ins. Co. - Appeal of summary judgment in favor of American Family Mutual Insurance Company in a diversity insurance coverage action. [3:19-cv-05783-MJP] Civil W. WA 15 min
21-55076Allana Baroni v. David Seror - An appeal from the district court's order affirming the bankruptcy court's turnover order. [2:20-cv-04338-MWF] Bankruptcy C. CA 15 min
21-55150Allana Baroni v. David Seror - An appeal from the district court's order affirming the bankruptcy court's order converting a chapter 11 case to chapter 7. [2:19-cv-07548-MWF] Bankruptcy C. CA 15 min
20-73015Karina Bustillos 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


2021-12-07  9:00 am  Courtroom 3, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
20-73060Jorge Segovia v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of El Salvador challenges an agency decision denying adjustment of status and relief under the Convention Against Torture. Immigration BIA 15 min
21-16159California Insurance Company v. Ricardo Lara - An appeal from the dismissal of an action againstthe California Insurance Commissioner and two of deputies at the California Department of Insurance arising out of theirimposition of a conservatorship of California Insurance Company. [2:21-cv-00030-WBS-AC] Civil E. CA 10 min
21-15679Applied Underwriters, Inc. v. Ricardo Lara - An appeal from the district court's dismissal of an action arising from the imposition of a conservatorship of California Insurance Company. [2:20-cv-02096-WBS-AC] Civil E. CA 15 min
21-15271Burri Law PA v. William Skurla - Appeal of an order dismissing a diversity action and denying a motion for jurisdictional discovery, arising from plaintiffs' representation of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Phoenix in an Arizona ERISA action. [2:20-cv-01692-DLR] Civil AZ 15 min
21-15286Tomomi Umeda v. Tesla, Inc. - Appealof adismissal on the ground of forum non conveniens of a diversity action against Tesla, Inc., alleging strict products liability and negligence. [5:20-cv-02926-SVK] Civil N. CA 15 min


2021-12-08  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
20-50005USA v. Robbie Catchings - Appeal from conviction and sentence for being a felon in possession of a firearm. [2:17-cr-00692-SVW-1] Criminal C. CA 10 min
20-50207USA v. Jacqueline Anderson - Appeal from conviction for threatening a person assisting federal officers and employees. [2:19-cr-00157-CJC-1] Criminal C. CA 10 min
20-50261USA v. Kenneth Osteen - Appeal from conviction for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. [2:19-cr-00585-JFW-1] Criminal C. CA 10 min
19-10070
19-10071
USA v. Giordano Jackson - Appeal from (1) conviction for first-degree murder, assault on a federal officer with a dangerous weapon, assault resulting in serious bodily injury, and kidnapping; and (2) the revocation of supervised release. [3:17-cr-08242-DJH-1]
 
Criminal AZ 15 min
20-73125Carlos Castillo v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of El Salvador and U.S. lawful permanent resident challenges an agency decision finding him removable for an aggravated felony. Immigration BIA 15 min
21-55562Daisy Alvarez v. Sheraton Operating Corporation - Appeal of adenial ofa motion to compel arbitration in a diversity putative class action. [2:20-cv-03608-TJH-JC] Civil C. CA 15 min


2021-12-08  9:00 am  Courtroom 2, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
19-56110USA v. Richard Mathews - A federal prisoner appeals the denial of his 28 U.S.C. 2255 motion challenging his conviction and sentence for aiding and abetting the use and carrying of a destructive device during a crime of violence. [3:16-cv-01356-BEN] Habeas S. CA 10 min
20-50217USA v. Carlos Ibarra - Appeal from sentence for importation of methamphetamine. [3:19-cr-04800-LAB-1] Criminal S. CA 10 min
21-55325Alejandro Alers, Jr. v. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. - Appealof anorder granting JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.'s motion to enforce an arbitration award in a diversity action. [2:20-cv-08934-FLA-AGR] Civil C. CA 10 min
19-50351USA v. Steven Kilty - Appeal from conviction for involuntary manslaughter in a case in whicha commuter bus passenger was killed when thebus crashed into the defendant's parked tractor-trailer rig. [5:16-cr-00024-JGB-1] Criminal C. CA 15 min
20-50204USA v. Luis Ceja - Appeal from conviction and sentence for drug-trafficking offenses. [2:18-cr-00742-RGK-DMG-1] Criminal C. CA 15 min
20-56327Nicholas Shoner v. Carrier Corporation - Appeal of ajudgment in a putative class action, under federal question and Class Action Fairness Act diversity jurisdiction, brought against Carrier Corporation, alleging warranty air conditioner claims. [2:18-cv-07030-CAS-E] Civil C. CA 15 min


2021-12-08  9:00 am  Courtroom 3, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
17-16769USA v. Keith Rose - A federal prisoner appeals the denial of his 28 U.S.C. 2255 motion challenging his conviction and sentence for brandishing a firearm duringa crime of violence. [1:16-cv-00916-LJO] Habeas E. CA 10 min
20-73346Jose Olivares v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of Mexico petitions for review of an immigration judge's decision affirming an asylum officer's negative reasonable fear determination. Immigration BIA 10 min
21-50126USA v. William Wooten - Appeal from denial of motion for compassionate release. [3:14-cr-00904-W-1] Criminal S. CA 10 min
20-56311Shane Cavanaugh v. County of San Diego - An appeal from the dismissal of an action brought pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1983 alleging deliberate indifference to medical needs by jail officials. [3:18-cv-02557-BEN-LL] Civil S. CA 15 min
21-15142Jon Hyde v. City of Wilcox - An appeal from the denial of qualified immunity to law enforcement officials in a civil rights action arising from the death of Luke Hyde after he was arrested and detained. [4:20-cv-00100-JGZ] Pr Non-HC AZ 15 min
21-35309Maria Elosu v. Middlefork Ranch Incorporated - Appealof asummary judgment ina diversity action against Middlefork Ranch Incorporated, alleging a single claim for negligence, and damages. [1:19-cv-00267-DCN] Civil ID 15 min


2021-12-09  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
19-73323Xuan Wang 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
20-56151
21-55102
Rafael Arroyo, Jr. v. Baseline Enterprise LLC - Appeals from the district court's orders granting summary judgment and denying attorneys' fees in an action under the Americans with Disabilities Act. [2:19-cv-10641-DFM]
Civil C. CA 10 min
20-72714Jesus Sanchez Oliva v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of Honduras petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of a motion seeking to reopen removal proceedings based on changed country conditions. Immigration BIA 10 min
20-73042Luis Mendoza 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
19-35418Curtis Brown v. J. Pond - An appeal from the dismissal of a prisoner civil rightsaction alleging deliberate indifference to safety and medical needs. [3:17-cv-01434-MO] Pr Non-HC OR 15 min
21-55194Dedicato Treatment Center, Inc v. Independence Blue Cross - Appeal of asummary judgment in favor of Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield of Pennsylvania, Inc. in a diversity insurance coverage action. [2:19-cv-03657-SB-SK] Civil C. CA 15 min


2021-12-09  9:00 am  Courtroom 2, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
20-70075Oscar Martinez Ramirez v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of Mexico challenges an agency decision denying adjustment of status 8 U.S.C. 1255(i). Immigration BIA 10 min
20-72348Charles Abajeih v. Merrick Garland - A citizen ofCameroon 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
20-73667Shumel Kotler v. Merrick Garland - A citizen ofIsrael petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals' denial of asylum and related relief. Immigration BIA Subm.
20-50354USA v. Luis Haro - Appeal from conviction for transportation of aliens. [3:19-cr-05229-CAB-1] Criminal S. CA 15 min
21-15180Bijon Hill v. Walmart Inc. - Appeal of asummary judgment in favor of Walmart, Inc. in a diversity action alleging employment-related claims. [4:19-cv-05436-JST] Civil N. CA 15 min
21-70493Jose Hernandez v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of El Salvador challenges an agency decision denying cancellation of removal and asylum. Immigration BIA 15 min


2021-12-09  9:00 am  Courtroom 3, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
20-50234USA v. Oscar Luna-Aquino - Appeal from conviction for importation of methamphetamine. [3:20-cr-00439-LAB-1] Criminal S. CA 10 min
20-50361USA v. Joel Wright - Appeal from denial of motion for compassionate release. [3:16-cr-00354-DMS-1] Criminal S. CA 10 min
20-73710Marlon Fuente-Alvarado 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
19-70499Dharmendra Prasad v. Merrick Garland - A citizen ofFiji 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
20-55766FTC v. Elegant Solutions, Inc. - Appeal of asummary judgment in favor of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the FTC's action alleging that Defendants participated in acts or practices that violated Section 5(a) of the FTC Act, and the FTC's Telemarketing Sales Rule. [8:19-cv-01333-JVS-KES] Civil C. CA 20 min


2021-12-10  9:00 am  Courtroom 1, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
20-36083Kathleen Camarena 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. [1:19-cv-00094-TJC] Social Security MT 10 min
20-50356USA v. Jose Valenzuela - A federal prisoner appeals the denial of his 2020 motion for resentencing in a case in which he was sentenced in 1978 for conspiracy to possess heroin with intent to distribute, possession of heroin with intent to distribute, and aiding and abetting. [2:77-cr-01047-RG-1] Criminal C. CA 10 min
20-71786Enrique 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
17-70140Juventino Gonzalez-Aguirre v. Merrick Garland - A citizen of Mexico challenges an agency decision denying cancellation of removal based on a conviction that was vacated under California Penal Code 1385. Immigration BIA 15 min
19-55127Leticia Barron v. State of California - An appeal from a jury verdict in favor of defendant in an action brought under 42 U.S.C. 1983 alleging excessive deadly force in the shooting ofMauricio Barron [8:17-cv-01275-JVS-KES] Civil C. CA 15 min
20-17307Andrew Cohen v. Apple Inc. - Appeal of asummary judgment in favor of Apple, Inc. in a diversity putative class action, alleging that iPhonesdo not comply with the FCCsradio frequencyemissions standards. [3:19-cv-05322-WHA] Civil N. CA 20 min


2021-12-10  9:00 am  Courtroom 2, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
20-71916Tania Reza-Paniagua 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
20-71974Guotao Xin 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
21-55071Edmond Talley 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. [5:19-cv-02087-SK] Social Security C. CA 10 min
20-17362Best Supplement Guide, LLC v. Gavin Newsom - An appeal from the district court's dismissal of an action challengingrestrictions on gyms and fitness centers under Californias public-health orders implemented to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. [2:20-cv-00965-JAM-CKD] Civil E. CA 15 min
21-55060Samuel Armstrong v. Gavin Newsom - An appeal from the dismissal of an action challenging the constitutionality of Californias statewide stay-at-home orders issued in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. [2:20-cv-03745-GW-AS] Civil C. CA 15 min
21-15170Oklahoma Firefighters Pension v. Nektar Therapeutics - An appeal from the district court's dismissal of a securities fraud action. [4:18-cv-06607-HSG] Civil N. CA 15 min


2021-12-10  9:00 am  Courtroom 3, Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals, Pasadena
Case No. Title Nature Origin Time / Side
19-70111Gusman Fortilus v. Merrick Garland - A citizen ofHaiti 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
20-55783Steven Aquino v. Alejandro Mayorkas - Appeal of asummary judgment in favor of the Secretary, Department of Homeland Security inan employment discrimination action. [2:18-cv-10489-CJC-SS] Civil C. CA 10 min
20-72318Javier Lorenzo-Calmo 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
20-55182
20-55268
Lovada Workman v. Dearborn Nat'l Life Ins. Co. - An appeal and a cross-appeal from the district court's summary judgment in an ERISA action concerning interest on life insurance benefits. [2:17-cv-04515-ODW-SS]
Civil C. CA 15 min
20-55908Gabriel Moran v. The Screening Pros, LLC - Gabriel FelixMoran appeals the district court's grant of summary judgment in his action under the Fair Credit Reporting Act against The Screening Pros, LLC. [2:12-cv-05808-SVW-AGR] Civil C. CA 15 min
20-55910Kui Myles v. USA - Appeal of adismissal ofa federal employee'saction against the United States and federal officials alleging employment-related claims. [5:19-cv-02036-PSG-KK] Civil C. CA 15 min


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