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David A. Hoffer

ORANGE · 136 rulings ingested

Ruling distribution
136
rulings
Granted37%
Denied7%
Continued35%
Other21%
Prevailing party
51
determined
Plaintiff49%
Defendant27%
Mixed24%
At a glance
Grant rate37%
Denial rate7%
Continuance rate35%
First seenMay 11, 2026
Most recentAug 17, 2026

Motion type breakdown

Other
58
Motion for Final Approval of Class Settlement
20
Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement
20
Motion for Sanctions
7
Motion for Summary Adjudication
6
Petition
6
Demurrer
6
Motion to Compel Further Responses
4
Motion to Strike
3
Motion for Summary Judgment
3
Motion for Attorney Fees
2
Motion to Compel Discovery
2
Granted
Denied
Continued
Other

Recent rulings

CaseCountyMotionRulingIndexedHearing
30-2023-01345433
Dance Fitness Michigan, LLC vs. AKT Franchise, LLC
orange
ComplexCivil
Demurrer to Plaintiffs’ Fourth Amended ComplaintSUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND; OVERRULEDAug 18, 2026Aug 17, 2026
30-2024-01401021
Rivera vs. Marway Power Systems Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementCONTINUEDAug 18, 2026Aug 17, 2026
30-2024-01408266
Immings vs. Great Subs SC II, LLC
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementGRANTEDAug 18, 2026Aug 17, 2026
30-2020-01162829
Schwenk vs. Bristol Farms
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementCONTINUEDAug 18, 2026Aug 17, 2026
30-2022-01268543
Garcia vs. Medina Lopez
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion to Dismiss the Action for Failure to Prosecute; Motion to Enforce Settlement AgreementGRANTED; DENIED AS MOOTAug 18, 2026Aug 17, 2026
30-2021-01198053
Brown vs. CBD, Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Terminating and Monetary SanctionsGRANTEDAug 18, 2026Aug 17, 2026
30-2022-01239291
Kirkpatrick vs. A Mission for Michael, Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Approval of Settlement Under Private Attorneys General Act (‘PAGA’)CONTINUEDAug 18, 2026Aug 17, 2026
30-2026-01549189
Anguiano vs. State Farm General Insurance Company
orange
ComplexCivil
DENIED AS MOOTAug 18, 2026Aug 17, 2026
30-2024-01447843
Sierra vs. Direct Edge Media, Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementCONTINUEDAug 18, 2026Aug 17, 2026
30-2025-01454520
Spencer as Successor-in-Interest vs. The Bank of New York Mellon Trustee
orange
ComplexCivil
Demurrer to Plaintiffs’ Second Amended Complaint (2)SUSTAINED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND; SUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMENDAug 18, 2026Aug 17, 2026
30-2026-01555500
Hek vs. La Mirada Post Acute LLC
orange
ComplexCivil
Demurrer to Complaint; Motion to StrikeOVERRULED; GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PARTAug 18, 2026Aug 17, 2026
30-2023-01354850
Butler vs. American Vision Windows, Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Final Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementCONTINUEDAug 3, 2026Aug 3, 2026
30-2025-01513896
Vaughn vs. American Woodmark Corporation
orange
ComplexCivil
NoneOff CalendarAug 3, 2026Aug 3, 2026
30-2022-01287621
Rivas vs. Ortronics, Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Final Approval of Class Action and PAGA Settlement; Motion for Attorneys’ Fees, Costs, and Class Representative Service PaymentGRANTEDAug 3, 2026Aug 3, 2026
30-2022-01240591
Boucher vs. Unstoppable Automotive Group, LLC
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion to Compel Further Responses to RFP Set One from UA POC; Motion to Compel Further Responses to SROG Set One from UA POC; Motion to Compel Further Responses to RFP Set One from UA VMV; Motion to Compel Further Responses to SROG Set One from UA VMVGRANTED IN PART / DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICEAug 3, 2026Aug 3, 2026
30-2025-01508372
Bruyn vs. Aluma Medical Aesthetics P.C.
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay of ActionGRANTEDAug 3, 2026Aug 3, 2026
30-2020-01174005
Utzman vs. County of Orange
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Summary Judgment; Motion for Summary AdjudicationDENIED / GRANTED IN PARTAug 3, 2026Aug 3, 2026
30-2022-01285693
Gutierrez vs. Christina’s Independent Living Skills Program, Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Final Report HearingCONTINUEDAug 3, 2026Aug 3, 2026
30-2022-01262267
Meraz-Valencia vs. Westlake Royal Roofing, LLC
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Final Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementCONTINUEDAug 3, 2026Aug 3, 2026
30-2023-01303453
Gibson vs. Mercy House Living Centers
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Final Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementGRANTEDAug 3, 2026Aug 3, 2026
30-2024-01376392
Phu vs. Microvention, Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Final Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementGRANTED IN PARTAug 3, 2026Aug 3, 2026
30-2024-01400837
Hernandez vs. MMLW, LLC
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Final Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementGRANTED IN PARTAug 3, 2026Aug 3, 2026
30-2020-01122295
Stites-Tracy vs. Driveline Retail Merchandising, Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
NoneFile closedAug 3, 2026Aug 3, 2026
30-2022-01251703
Miess vs. COVID Clinic, Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
NoneFile closedAug 3, 2026Aug 3, 2026
30-2018-00996852
Rodriguez vs. Aliso Electric, Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Final Report HearingFile closedJul 27, 2026Jul 27, 2026
30-2024-01396861
Perez vs. Service Champions, LLC
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementGRANTEDJul 27, 2026Jul 27, 2026
30-2024-01419434
Lozano vs. Nuvision Federal Credit Union
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementCONTINUEDJul 27, 2026Jul 27, 2026
30-2023-01306847
Uribe vs. Leedom Family Ranch (LFR) LLC
orange
ComplexCivil
Final Report Hearing; Order to Show CauseCONTINUED; Sanctions GRANTEDJul 27, 2026Jul 27, 2026
30-2020-01174005
Utzman vs. County of Orange
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Summary Judgment; Motion for Summary Adjudication; Motion for Summary Adjudication by PlaintiffsMSJ DENIED; MSA GRANTED IN PART; MSA BY PLAINTIFFS DENIEDJul 27, 2026Jul 27, 2026
30-2021-01235276
Cruz vs. Nason Roofing, Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Final Report HearingFile closedJul 27, 2026Jul 27, 2026
30-2022-01240591
Boucher vs. Unstoppable Automotive Group, LLC
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class SettlementOff CalendarJul 27, 2026Jul 27, 2026
30-2022-01243344
Perez vs. The Container Supply Co., Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementGRANTED ON THE CONDITIONJul 27, 2026Jul 27, 2026
30-2023-01320938
Corliss vs. Irvine Valley Veterinary Hospital, Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Final Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementCONTINUEDJul 27, 2026Jul 27, 2026
30-2024-01405179
Miranda vs. Cleanroom Tecs, Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementGRANTEDJul 13, 2026Jul 13, 2026
30-2013-00637388
Estrada vs. Automobile Club of Southern California
orange
ComplexCivil
Renewed Motion for Judgment on the PleadingsGRANTEDJul 13, 2026Jul 13, 2026
30-2021-01180704
Warner vs. The Dot
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementCONTINUEDJul 13, 2026Jul 13, 2026
30-2025-01454520
Spencer as Successor-in-Interest vs. The Bank of New York Mellon Trustee
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Relief from Waiver of Objections; Alternative Motion for an Order Confirming No Waiver Occurred; Request for Monetary SanctionsDENIED AS MOOT; GRANTED; GRANTED IN PARTJul 13, 2026Jul 13, 2026
30-2025-01495811
Frye vs. Rancho Silverado Stables, LLC
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Protective Order to Stay Discovery and Quash Certain Discovery RequestsGRANTED IN PARTJul 13, 2026Jul 13, 2026
30-2025-01518313
Vargas vs. Avalonbay Communities, Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion to Stay PAGA ClaimDENIEDJul 13, 2026Jul 13, 2026
30-2019-01046637
Jones vs. Liberty Dental Plan, Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Final Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementGRANTED IN PARTJul 6, 2026Jul 6, 2026
30-2021-01234635
Bren vs. Emerald Bay Community Association
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion to Compel Inspection of Property; Motion for Summary AdjudicationMotion to Compel: GRANTED in part / DENIED in part. Summary Adjudication: GRANTED.Jul 6, 2026Jul 6, 2026
30-2020-01141042
Yeomans vs. Walgreen Co.
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Sanctions Pursuant to CCP § 128.5DENIEDJul 6, 2026Jul 6, 2026
30-2023-01337693
McArthur vs. Wyndham Vacation Ownership, Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Final Report HearingCONTINUEDJul 6, 2026Jul 6, 2026
30-2021-01183112
Edwards Villa, Inc. vs. Ybanag Realty & Development Corp.
orange
ComplexCivil
Demurrer to QT Defendants’ Second Amended AnswerSUSTAINED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMENDJul 6, 2026Jul 6, 2026
30-2023-01304470
Spencer vs. Bel Aire Hospitality LLC
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementGRANTEDJul 6, 2026Jul 6, 2026
30-2023-01336661
Tai vs. Adient Aerospace, LLC
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for preliminary approval of class action and PAGA settlementGRANTEDJul 6, 2026Jul 6, 2026
30-2025-01485295
Martinez vs. Fluidmaster, Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementCONTINUEDJul 6, 2026Jul 6, 2026
30-2023-01342909
Ruvalcaba vs. Modified Plastics, Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for preliminary approval of class action and PAGA settlementGRANTEDJul 6, 2026Jul 6, 2026
30-2024-01420491
Hassan vs. F2 TPS, LLC.
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Approval of Settlement Under Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA)CONTINUEDJul 6, 2026Jul 6, 2026
30-2024-01380394
Martinez vs. Legends Hospitality, LLC
orange
ComplexCivil
OFF CALENDARJul 6, 2026Jul 6, 2026
30-2025-01476450
Benitez vs. American Caregivers, Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Approval of Settlement Under Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA)CONTINUEDJul 6, 2026Jul 6, 2026
30-2025-01495141
Doan vs. Secure Guard Security Services, Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for approval of individual-only PAGA settlement; Request for dismissalGRANTEDJul 6, 2026Jul 6, 2026
30-2023-01358173
Hernandez vs. Osen Irvine, Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Final Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementGRANTED IN PARTJun 29, 2026Jun 29, 2026
30-2024-01434110
Truong vs. RRL Corporation
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Approval of Settlement Under Private Attorneys General ActGRANTEDJun 29, 2026Jun 29, 2026
30-2025-01536371
Barnes vs. Hoskins Equipment LLC
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion to Compel ArbitrationGRANTEDJun 29, 2026Jun 29, 2026
30-2021-01185227
Diaz vs. UCA General Insurance Services, Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion to Close FileCONTINUEDJun 29, 2026Jun 29, 2026
30-2022-01284958
Rosas vs. Furniture Ave, Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion to Close FileGRANTEDJun 29, 2026Jun 29, 2026
30-2023-01354699
Moayeri vs. Financial Insight Technology, Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementCONTINUEDJun 29, 2026Jun 29, 2026
30-2023-01300740
Medina vs. Kindness General Contractors, LLC
orange
ComplexCivil
Final Report HearingCONTINUEDJun 29, 2026Jun 29, 2026
30-2023-01360696
Cuevas vs. Brothers International Desserts, Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementCONTINUEDJun 29, 2026Jun 29, 2026
30-2025-01497724
Yorba Canyon, LLC vs. City of Yorba Linda
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Leave to File First Amended Verified Petition to Writ of Mandate; Request for Judicial NoticeGRANTEDJun 29, 2026Jun 29, 2026
30-2025-01499610
Sofferman vs. Orange County Global Medical Center, Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion to Compel Arbitration; Joinder of KPC Global Medical Centers, Inc. and KPC Healthcare Inc.; Joinder of Derek Drake and Peter BaronoffGRANTEDJun 29, 2026Jun 29, 2026
2022-01272018
Murillo vs. Doshi & Associates, Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion to Close FileCONTINUEDJun 29, 2026Jun 29, 2026
30-2022-01261989
Guzman vs. Newport Heart Medical Group Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion to Close FileOff CalendarJun 29, 2026Jun 29, 2026
30-2020-01108860
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center vs. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion to Seal Confidential Portions of Trial Transcript and Confidential Trial ExhibitsGRANTEDJun 22, 2026Jun 22, 2026
30-2020-01145279
Ledesma vs. Shrin, LLC
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Terminating Sanctions; Motion to Compel Defendants’ Further Responses to Request for Production of Documents, Set 3; Motion for Monetary SanctionsDENIED in part, GRANTED in partJun 22, 2026Jun 22, 2026
30-2024-01421727
Campuzano vs. Sepulveda Building Materials, Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for preliminary approval of a class action and PAGA settlementCONTINUEDJun 22, 2026Jun 22, 2026
JCCP 5194
Aaron Thomas Wage and Hour Cases
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementCONTINUEDJun 22, 2026Jun 22, 2026
30-2023-01334565
Duong vs. Mobilitie Holdings, LLC
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Final Approval of Class Action SettlementGRANTED IN PARTJun 22, 2026Jun 22, 2026
30-2025-01513896
Vaughn vs. American Woodmark Corporation, a Virginia corporation
orange
ComplexCivil
Off CalendarJun 22, 2026Jun 22, 2026
30-2020-01131297
Villagomez vs. Marcos & Javiers, LLC
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementCONTINUEDJun 22, 2026Jun 22, 2026
30-2021-01184556
Foster vs. MTGL, Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Final Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementCONTINUEDJun 22, 2026Jun 22, 2026
30-2023-01321351
Danforth vs. Placentia-Linda Hospital, Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Off CalendarJun 22, 2026Jun 22, 2026
30-2023-01317634
Lopez vs. Nutrition Corp., Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion to Be Relieved as CounselGRANTEDJun 22, 2026Jun 22, 2026
30-2024-01396627
Cayon vs. Zions Bancorporation, N.A.
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for approval of PAGA settlementCONTINUEDJun 22, 2026Jun 22, 2026
30-2024-01423919
McCain vs. Infinitie Electronics International, Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for preliminary approval of a class action and PAGA settlementCONTINUEDJun 22, 2026Jun 22, 2026
30-2024-01442772
Enright vs. KA Preschool of Huntington Beach
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementCONTINUEDJun 22, 2026Jun 22, 2026
30-2018-01015248
Springs vs. SBM Site Services, LLC
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for the Court to Reinstate Its Order Compelling ArbitrationDENIEDJun 13, 2026Jun 15, 2026
30-2019-01114752
Scoggins vs. Taber Company, Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Off CalendarOff CalendarJun 13, 2026Jun 15, 2026
30-2023-01330869
Balles vs. Graphic Packaging International, LLC
orange
ComplexCivil
Final Report Hearing; Order to Show CauseCONTINUEDJun 13, 2026Jun 15, 2026
30-2019-01070595
Farias vs. Sentinel Restaurant and Hospitality Group, LLC
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Approval of Settlement Under Private Attorneys General ActGRANTED IN PARTJun 13, 2026Jun 15, 2026
30-2020-01174005
Utzman vs. County of Orange
orange
ComplexCivil
CONTINUEDJun 13, 2026Jun 15, 2026
30-2024-01393974
Huaji vs. Jinggang
orange
ComplexCivil
Application of Jacob Chen to Appear as Counsel Pro Hac ViceGRANTEDJun 13, 2026Jun 15, 2026
30-2021-01220181
Chingofor vs. Attentive Home Care, Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Final Report Hearing; Order to Show CauseCONTINUEDJun 13, 2026Jun 15, 2026
30-2024-01414940
Zhuhai Yangliushu Industrial Development Co., Ltd. vs. Jinggang
orange
ComplexCivil
Application of Jacob Chen to Appear as Counsel Pro Hac ViceGRANTEDJun 13, 2026Jun 15, 2026
30-2025-01495141
Doan vs. Secure Guard Security Services, Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion to approve PAGA settlement; Order to Show Cause re: sanctionsCONTINUEDJun 13, 2026Jun 15, 2026
30-2022-01243365
Herrera vs. Behavioral Systems Southwest, Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Final Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementGRANTED IN PARTJun 13, 2026Jun 15, 2026
JCCP 5426
Briseno vs. SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
orange
ComplexCivil
No tentative ruling.Jun 13, 2026Jun 15, 2026
30-2025-01483935
Segura vs. Airtech International, Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementCONTINUEDJun 13, 2026Jun 15, 2026
30-2025-01495354
Briseno vs. SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion to compel arbitration and to strike and dismiss class actionGRANTEDJun 13, 2026Jun 15, 2026
30-2021-01186203
Henkin vs. Mikles
orange
ComplexCivil
Defendant Infinity Urban Century, LLC’s Motion for Summary Adjudication; Defendant Etienne Locoh’s Motion for Summary AdjudicationIUC motion GRANTED; Locoh motion DENIEDJun 12, 2026Jun 10, 2026
30-2018-00982195
Aresh vs. Hunt
orange
ComplexCivil
Defendant Infinity Urban Century, LLC’s Motion for Summary AdjudicationGRANTEDJun 12, 2026Jun 10, 2026
30-2012-01200991
Saavedra vs. Evergreen Alliance Golf Limited, L.P.
orange
ComplexCivil
Final Report HearingCLOSEDJun 9, 2026Jun 1, 2026
30-2018-00982195
Aresh vs. Hunt
orange
ComplexCivil
CONTINUEDJun 9, 2026Jun 1, 2026
30-2024-01428283
Winer vs. Phase II Systems
orange
ComplexCivil
Application of Leigh S. Montgomery to Appear as Counsel Pro Hac ViceGRANTEDJun 9, 2026Jun 1, 2026
30-2020-01169774
Olsen vs. The City of Stanton
orange
ComplexCivil
Final Report HearingCLOSEDJun 9, 2026Jun 1, 2026
30-2018-00983513
Palacios vs. Weldek Inc.
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for Final Approval of Class Action and PAGA SettlementCONTINUEDJun 9, 2026Jun 1, 2026
30-2021-01186203
Henkin vs. Mikles
orange
ComplexCivil
CONTINUEDJun 9, 2026Jun 1, 2026
30-2022-01242308
Velasco vs. Warmel Management Company
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for approvalCONTINUEDJun 9, 2026Jun 1, 2026
30-2023-01351853
Alonzo vs. Reimagine Network
orange
ComplexCivil
Motion for approvalCONTINUEDJun 9, 2026Jun 1, 2026

Frequently asked questions

What is Judge David A. Hoffer's grant rate in California Superior Court?+

Based on 136 tentative rulings indexed by DecisionDepot, Judge David A. Hoffer has a 37% grant rate (7% denial rate, 35% continued). Counties active: ORANGE.

What kinds of motions does Judge David A. Hoffer hear most often?+

The most common motion type in Judge David A. Hoffer's indexed rulings is Other. The full motion-type breakdown appears on this page — each motion type shows grant, denial, and continuance counts so practitioners can prepare accordingly.