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Layne H. Melzer
ORANGE · 209 rulings ingested
Ruling distribution
209
rulings
Granted39%
Denied9%
Continued28%
Other24%
Prevailing party
99
determined
Plaintiff74%
Defendant21%
Mixed5%
At a glance
Grant rate39%
Denial rate9%
Continuance rate28%
First seenJan 29, 2026
Most recentSep 24, 2026
Motion type breakdown
Other
129
Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement
24
Motion for Final Approval of Class Settlement
22
Motion to Compel Discovery
13
Petition
12
Demurrer
9
Motion for Summary Judgment
8
Motion for Summary Adjudication
5
Motion to Strike
4
Motion for Class Certification
4
Motion for Sanctions
3
Motion to Compel Further Responses
3
Granted
Denied
Continued
Other
Recent rulings
| Case | County | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2024-01408686 Fabian vs. Fruth Custom Plastics, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class/PAGA Settlement | CONTINUED | May 27, 2026 | Sep 24, 2026 |
2024-01439140 Mihailovic vs. Between The Sheets, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement | GRANTED | May 27, 2026 | Sep 24, 2026 |
2025-01473737 Zetterberg vs. Lyon Management Group, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement | CONTINUED | May 27, 2026 | Sep 24, 2026 |
2022-01244244 Torres vs. South Coast Circuits, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Final Accounting | GRANTED | May 27, 2026 | Sep 24, 2026 |
2025-01535790 Chang vs. HIOSSEN, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint | VACATED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
2021-01237081 Balt USA, LLC vs. Treadstone Medical LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Motion to Seal; Motion to Seal | GRANTED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
2023-01360387 DMS 2 LLC vs. Levecke Corporation | orange ComplexCivil | Demurrer to Amended Complaint; Case Management Conference | OVERRULED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
2024-01372183 Martinez vs. Horizon Lighting, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Preliminary Approval | CONTINUED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
2024-01409294 Walter vs. Capo Beach Healthcare, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Final Accounting | CONTINUED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
2022-01290908 Herrera vs. Kaiser Permanente International | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Preliminary Approval | CONTINUED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
2022-01295952 Cruz vs. Level 23 Fab Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Approval of PAGA Settlement | CONTINUED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
2017-00962710 Kim A. Le vs. United Medical Imaging, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Final Accounting | GRANTED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
2026-01548478 MeriCal, LLC vs. Green Jeeva, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice | GRANTED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
2021-01207940 Fan vs. Cybercoders, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Final Accounting; Order to Show Cause re: Monetary Sanctions | CONTINUED and Sanctions GRANTED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
2023-01312346 Allison-Wright vs. Aperto Property Management, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Final Accounting | GRANTED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
2024-01391465 Wilson vs. American First Credit Union | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Final Approval Class/PAGA Settlement | GRANTED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
2025-01489341 Ruiz vs. Youstina | orange ComplexCivil | Motion to Compel Production/Inspection of Documents or Things; Motion to Compel Answers to Special Interrogatories | CONTINUED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
2026-01557178 Quiros vs. Feals, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Motion to Dismiss/Seal | MOOT/GRANTED | Aug 20, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
2022-01290254 Lundin vs. Goldman | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Summary Judgment and/or Adjudication; Motion for Leave to File Amended Cross Complaint; Motion to Compel Production | GRANTED / DENIED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
2025-01534410 Carrasco vs. Disney Destinations, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Motion to Compel Arbitration; Case Management Conference | GRANTED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
2021-01213154 Lewis vs. Salus Healthcare, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Approval of PAGA Settlement | CONTINUED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
2024-01383912 Amy Lee Thissell vs. Tenet Healthcare Corporation | orange ComplexCivil | Motion to Compel Arbitration; Case Management Conference | GRANTED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
2024-01425826 Ruiz vs. Alloy Die Casting Co. | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Approval of PAGA Settlement | CONTINUED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
2026-01561704 Seldon vs. Toyo Suisan Kaisha, LTD. | orange ComplexCivil | Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice | CONDITIONALLY GRANTED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
2022-01241473 Maul vs. THE ILLUMINATION FOUNDATION | orange ComplexCivil | Final Accounting | GRANTED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
2025-01495101 De La Rosa vs. PLAN888 Inc | orange ComplexCivil | Motion to Compel Answers to Special Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Production | GRANTED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
2019-01051868 Zepeda vs. Broker Soultions, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Final Accounting | GRANTED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
2026-01567402 Kitts vs. Toyo Suisan Kaisha, LTD | orange ComplexCivil | Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice | CONDITIONALLY GRANTED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
2022-01244959 Martinez vs. Wavepointe, Inc | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Approval of Class Settlement | CONTINUED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
2025-01454918 Doe vs. AN SCPB, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Motion to Compel Arbitration; Case Management Conference | DENIED | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 |
2021-01197621 Burns v. Power Paragon, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Final Accounting | CONTINUED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
2022-01268431 Chau v. St. Joseph Health System Home Health Agency, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Final Accounting | APPROVED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
2023-01351048 Johnson v. Stremicks Heritage Foods, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Approval of PAGA Settlement | CONTINUED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
2025-01518740 Quinn v. Valley Post-Acute And Rehab LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Motion to Compel Deposition (Oral or Written) | GRANTED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
2025-01527675 Wilson v. Allview Real Estate | orange ComplexCivil | Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice | GRANTED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
2025-01528737 Harmon v. Wescom Central Credit Union | orange ComplexCivil | Motion to Compel Arbitration | DENIED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
JCCP 5269 Medicredit Wage and Hour Cases | orange ComplexCivil | Motion to Certify Class Certification; Motion to Deny Class Certification; Trial Setting Conference | GRANTED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
2018-01011814 Garcia v. Statewide Traffic Safety and Signs, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Final Accounting | APPROVED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
2025-01534286 Southern California Edison Company v. California State Board of Equalization | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Leave to Intervene | CONTINUED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
2022-01295800 Lopez v. NexGen Air Conditioning and Heating, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Final Accounting | APPROVED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
2023-01304199 Barraza v. Alta Newport Hospital, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Final Accounting | APPROVED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
2024-01386303 Romero v. BSH Home Appliances Corp | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Approval of PAGA Settlement | GRANTED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
2024-01447174 Lee v. Vista Point Mortgage, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Approval of Class Settlement | CONTINUED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
2025-01494174 Garcia v. Socal Food Group LP | orange ComplexCivil | Motion to Compel Arbitration | DENIED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
2025-01514573 Sermeno v. International Paper Company | orange ComplexCivil | Motion to Dismiss | GRANTED IN PART | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
2021-01236367 Gonzalez v. Red Digital Cinema, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Final Approval of Class/PAGA Settlement | CONTINUED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
2022-01239095 Franco v. States Logistics Services, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Final Accounting | APPROVED | Aug 6, 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 |
2013-00632262 McCready vs. Basso | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Summary Judgment and/or Adjudication | DENIED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
2025-01486759 Thomas vs. ADECCO USA, INC. | orange ComplexCivil | Motion to Compel Arbitration; Joinder; Case Management Conference | GRANTED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
2021-01229571 Gonzalez vs. U-HAUL CO. OF CALIFORNIA | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class/PAGA Settlement | GRANTED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
2023-01313737 Fritch vs. The Coca-Cola Company | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Final Approval of Class/PAGA Settlement; Order to Show Cause re: Monetary Sanctions | GRANTED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
2024-01377755 Mitchell vs. Thovan Hospitality, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Final Approval re Class/PAGA Settlement | CONDITIONALLY GRANTED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
2025-01501797 Interface Rehab, Inc. vs. 4545 Shelley Court Opco, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Motion to Compel Deposition; Case Management Conference | GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
2024-01441429 Benitez vs. LAZ Parking California, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class/PAGA Settlement | GRANTED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
2025-01535790 Chang vs. HIOSSEN, Inc., a California corporation | orange ComplexCivil | Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice | GRANTED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
2013-00635667 Kornievsky vs. Smith Linden & Basso, LLP | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Summary Judgment and/or Adjudication | DENIED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
2013-00648240 Barrons vs. Smith Linden & Basso, LLP | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Summary Judgment and/or Adjudication | DENIED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
2024-01403048 Gonzalez vs. Flood Management Services, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class/PAGA Settlement | GRANTED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
2025-01518740 Quinn vs. Valley Post-Acute And Rehab LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Motion to Compel Answers to Form Interrogatories; Motion to Compel Answers to Special Interrogatories; Motion to Deem Facts Admitted; Motion to Compel Production; Case Management Conference | GRANTED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
2020-01175109 Valle vs. EXPRESS FURNITURE SERVICES LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Final Accounting | The Court's file may now be closed. | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
2021-01237081 Balt USA, LLC vs. Treadstone Medical LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint | GRANTED | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
2019-01050162 Salvation Investment, LLC v. MO Murrayfield, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Motion to Dismiss | DENIED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
2025-01490214 Aguilar v. Omni Logistics LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Demurrer to Complaint; Case Management Conference | SUSTAINED IN PART / STAYED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
2023-01324651 Gerlette v. Altman Specialty Plants, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Final Approval of Class/PAGA settlement | CONTINUED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
2025-01487294 Husary v. Shahidi | orange ComplexCivil | Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice | GRANTED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
2020-01171395 Fierro v. 5.11, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Final Accounting | The Court’s file may now be closed. | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
2019-01115653 Purcell v. Potratz | orange ComplexCivil | Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice; Status Conference | GRANTED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
2020-01172605 Bojorquez v. Hood Pacific Contractors, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Leave to Amend | GRANTED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
2023-01304199 Barraza v. Alta Newport Hospital, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Final Accounting | CONTINUED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
2024-01444626 Regalado Contreras v. Inmar Supply Chain Solutions, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class/PAGA Settlement | GRANTED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
2024-01400577 Benevides v. S.I. Management, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for PAGA Action Settlement Approval | GRANTED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
2019-01111809 Nolte v. Oasis Outsourcing III, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Final Accounting | The Court’s file may now be closed. | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
2024-01408686 Fabian v. Fruth Custom Plastics, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class/PAGA Settlement | GRANTED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
2026-01543537-V Versity Investments, LLC v. Versity Invest, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Motion to Compel Mediation | DENIED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
2022-01244519 Torres v. JF RETAIL SERVICES, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Final Approval of Class/PAGA Settlement | GRANTED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
2023-01300842 Rosales v. Harbor Distributing, L.L.C. | orange ComplexCivil | Final Accounting | CONTINUED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
2023-01340515 Gonzalez v. Bear Down Brands, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class/PAGA Settlement | CONTINUED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
2022-01244825 Keys v. PeopleScout MSP, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Final Accounting | The Court’s file may now be closed. | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
2023-01334274 Aristondo v. Prospera Management Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Final Accounting | The Court’s file may now be closed. | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
2024-01422176 Silva v. General Underground Fire Protection, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class/PAGA Settlement | GRANTED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
2024-01444583 Heath v. Rainbow Home Care Services, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Final Approval of Class/PAGA Settlement | CONDITIONALLY GRANTED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
2025-01524286 Padilla v. Connect Staffing Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Motion to Compel Arbitration; Joinder; CMC | GRANTED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
2026-01546489 Jefferson v. Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Motion to Compel Arbitration | GRANTED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
2026-01543537 NB CP Cincy, DST v. Versity Invest, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Motion to Compel Mediation | DENIED | Jul 23, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
2022-01245971 Lopez vs. Atrium Hospitality LP | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Final Approval | GRANTED | Jul 17, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
2021-01214128 Orange County Transportation Authority vs. Deen | orange ComplexCivil | Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel of Record | GRANTED | Jul 17, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
2024-01430431 Garcia-Reyes vs. Fastcility Corporation | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action and PAGA Settlement | GRANTED | Jul 17, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
2012-00586683 Embee Inc vs. Safeco Insurance Company of America | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Summary Judgment and/or Adjudication | DENIED | Jul 17, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
2022-01259258 Lopez vs. CH Robinson Company, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action and PAGA Settlement | CONTINUED | Jul 17, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
2023-01320469 Higginbotham vs. Newport Beach Vineyards & Winery, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Final Accounting | GRANTED | Jul 17, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
2025-01531751 Barber vs. Multi Media, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Demurrer to Complaint; Motion for Protective Order; Motion to Strike portions of Demurrer | Demurrer Sustained in part with/without leave; Motion to Strike Denied; Motion for Protective Order Denied | Jul 17, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
2023-01354041 Matute v. Textile Products, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Preliminary approval of Class/PAGA Settlement | CONTINUED | Jul 17, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
2024-01445239 Medero vs. Norada Capital Management | orange ComplexCivil | Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice | GRANTED | Jul 17, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
2025-01521725 Corelogic, Inc. vs. Underwriters at Lloyds Syndicate 4711 Asp Subscribing To Policy No. B0713medte2001034 | orange ComplexCivil | Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice | GRANTED | Jul 17, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
2024-01416569 Dempsey vs. La Jolla Group, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement | CONDITIONALLY GRANTED | Jul 17, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
2020-01144007 Hooper vs. Vizio, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Final Accounting | CONTINUED | Jul 17, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
2022-01246305 MD Hydration Inc. vs. Fusion Hydration, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint; Motion to Seal | GRANTED | Jul 17, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
2025-01479192 Carrasco vs. Del Taco LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Motion to Compel Arbitration; Case Management Conference | GRANTED | Jul 17, 2026 | Jul 9, 2026 |
2025-01525657 Duran vs. P.F.C. Enterprises, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Motion to Compel Arbitration; Case Management Conference | GRANTED | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 |
2025-01534773 Heslop vs. U-HAUL CO. OF CALIFORNIA | orange ComplexCivil | Motion to Compel Arbitration; Case Management Conference | GRANTED | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Judge Layne H. Melzer's grant rate in California Superior Court?+
Based on 209 tentative rulings indexed by DecisionDepot, Judge Layne H. Melzer has a 39% grant rate (9% denial rate, 28% continued). Counties active: ORANGE.
What kinds of motions does Judge Layne H. Melzer hear most often?+
The most common motion type in Judge Layne H. Melzer'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.