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William D. Claster
ORANGE · 95 rulings ingested
Ruling distribution
95
rulings
Granted41%
Denied12%
Continued32%
Other16%
Prevailing party
44
determined
Plaintiff75%
Defendant23%
Mixed2%
At a glance
Grant rate41%
Denial rate12%
Continuance rate32%
First seenMay 14, 2026
Most recentAug 14, 2026
Motion type breakdown
Other
32
Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement
29
Motion for Final Approval of Class Settlement
22
Motion for Attorney Fees
4
Motion to Compel Discovery
4
Demurrer
3
Anti-SLAPP Motion
3
Motion to Strike
2
Motion for Sanctions
2
Motion to Quash
1
Petition
1
Granted
Denied
Continued
Other
Recent rulings
| Case | County | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-01533125 Nubia vs. Caremeridian, LLC. | orange ComplexCivil | Defendant’s Motion to Compel Arbitration | GRANTED | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
2024-01410966 Danial vs. PNM Enterprises | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Approval of Class Settlement | CONTINUED | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
2024-01415965 Brand vs. Pacific City Operations, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Approval of Paga Settlement | CONTINUED | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
2024-01417922 Robles vs. Bally Americans Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion to Enforce Settlement | VACATED | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
2024-01449313 Cayetano vs. Meiji Dining Corporation | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Approval of Class Settlement | CONTINUED | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
2026-01549540 Murillo vs. Merical, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Defendant’s Motion to Compel Arbitration | GRANTED | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
2022-01289409 Gates vs. Herbalife Manufacturing LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Final Approval | GRANTED | Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
2023-01343626 Nguyen vs. Hands on Bicycles, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Approval of Class Settlement | CONTINUED | Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
2023-01309066 Dodson vs. Leaffilter North, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Final Approval | GRANTED | Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
2024-01434818 Torres vs. The Soundcoat Company, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Approval of Class Settlement | GRANTED | Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
2026-01576349 Rodriguez vs. CVS Pharmacy, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion to Seal | DENIED | Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
2024-01403288 Tadera Saavedra vs. Displayit, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Attorney Fees; Plaintiff’s Motion for Final Approval | GRANTED | Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
2024-01448959 Gantt vs. George Fischer, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Unopposed Motion for Approval | CONTINUED | Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
2024-01439626 Roe 1 O.B. vs. Anaheim Union High School District | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Production | GRANTED | Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
2025-01535748 Vazquez vs. GNIMGT, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Arbitration | DENIED | Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 |
26-01563653 PELORUS vs ARGENT | orange ComplexCivil | special motion to strike | DENIED | Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 4, 2026 |
2024-01433416 Ortiz vs. West Coast University, Inc., a California corporation | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Approval of Class Settlement | GRANTED | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
2024-01389965 Zavala vs. Returnmates Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Defendant’s Motion to Compel Arbitration | DENIED | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
2024-01410285 Mendez vs. Family Tree Produce, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Approval of Class Settlement | GRANTED | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
2022-01289124 Rodriguez vs. SHAXON INDUSTRIES, INC. | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Final Approval; Motion for Class Counsel Award | GRANTED | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
2025-01462434 Albert vs. Tyler Technologies, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Defendant’s Demurrer to Amended Complaint; Defendant’s Motion to Strike - Anti SLAPP; Defendant’s Motion for Beth Petronion’s to Appear Pro Hac Vice | CONTINUED | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
2025-01477567 Dunn vs. Suzuki Motor USA, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Approval of Class Settlement | CONTINUED | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
2023-01355349 Dickens vs. KP Anaheim Holdings LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Daniel Lavi’s Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel of Record | GRANTED | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
2025-01473144 Dehkordi vs. Modern Creation Inc | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Final Approval | CONTINUED | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
2026-01563653 PELORUS FUND REIT, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company vs. ARGENT INSTITUTIONAL TRUST COMPANY, as Successor in interest to Acquiom Agency Services LLC, a Florida corporartion | orange ComplexCivil | Defendant’s Motion to Strike - Anti SLAPP | CONTINUED | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 |
2025-01503960 Roe 26 A.B. vs. Anaheim Union High School District | orange ComplexCivil | Gizem Gures Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel of Record | DENIED | Jul 24, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 |
2024-01392475 Her vs. Avon Protection Systems, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Preliminary Approval | GRANTED | Jul 24, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 |
2022-01261800 Radmer vs. Beachwood Motel | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Final Approval | GRANTED | Jul 24, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 |
2025-01468470 Gordon vs. Summit Medical Staffing LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Final Approval | GRANTED | Jul 24, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 |
2025-01504819 Fitwi vs. MK Phoenix Airport LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel Answers to Special Interrogatories | GRANTED | Jul 24, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 |
2024-01448303 Calderon vs. Freeman Expositions, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Approval of Class Settlement | CONTINUED | Jul 24, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 |
2025-01473729 South vs. Hanson | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Approval of Class Settlement | CONTINUED | Jul 24, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 |
2025-01486816 Alvarez vs. Albertson’s LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Defendant’s Motion for Order to Stay Proceedings | GRANTED | Jul 24, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 |
2021-01216978 Gallegos vs. MAPS SERVICES INC. | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Order Approving Paga Settlement | CONTINUED | Jul 24, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 |
2024-01449009 Rodriguez Clavel vs. Malcolm Healthcare, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Approval of Class Settlement | GRANTED | Jul 24, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 |
2024-01380452 Silvestri vs. Upward Projects Holdings, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Unopposed Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement | CONTINUED | Jul 10, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 |
JCCP 5231 Able Services Wage and Hour Cases | orange ComplexCivil | Motion for Attorney Fees; Plaintiff’s Motion for Final Approval; Plaintiff’s Motion to Seal | GRANTED in part; Motion to Seal DENIED | Jul 10, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 |
2017-00903358 Dang vs. Allegis Group, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Defendant’s Motion to Strike Portions of Complaint | CONTINUED | Jul 10, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 |
2025-01493662 Stewart vs. Irv’s Burgers LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Unopposed Motion for Approval of Paga Settlement | CONTINUED | Jul 10, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 |
2023-01365548 H.G. vs. Tustin Unified School District | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion to Quash Discovery Subpoena | GRANTED IN PART; Sanctions DENIED | Jul 10, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 |
2024-01415295 Yang vs. Brandrep, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion to Enforce Settlement | No tentative ruling | Jul 10, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 |
2025-01524878 Pelayo vs. Andek Staffing Services, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Defendant’s Motion to Compel Arbitration; Joinders | DENIED | Jul 10, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 |
2025-01524239 Center for Natural Lands Management vs. City of Dana Point | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion to Augment the Administrative Record | DENIED | Jul 3, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 |
2025-01488839 Foss vs. Prenovost, Normandin, Dawe & Rocha, A.P.C. | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Approval of Class Settlement | CONTINUED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 |
2025-01501859 Arteaga vs. Penske Logistics, LLC. | orange ComplexCivil | Defendant’s Motion to Stay | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 |
2017-00939294 WRW Properties, LLC vs. JVS Development LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Defendant’s Motion for Sanctions | GRANTED IN PART | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 |
2021-01178241 Pacific Stone Construction, Inc. vs. Rafipoor | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion to Increase Bond | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 |
2024-01399612 Leong vs. Pure Dermatology | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Approval of Class Settlement | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 |
2025-01521888 Tiley vs. Mercury General Corp. | orange ComplexCivil | Defendant’s Demurrer to Amended Complaint | OVERRULED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 |
2026-01539449 Quiros vs. Baby Brezza Enterprises LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion to Seal | DENIED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 |
2021-01195715 Abdelghany vs. Southern California Edison | orange ComplexCivil | Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 |
2021-01202580 Hagey vs. Solar Service Experts, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Final Approval and Motion for Attorney Fees | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 |
2023-01308415 Izaguirre Manzanares vs. Swinerton Builders | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Final Approval | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 |
2022-01289409 Gates vs. Herbalife Manufacturing LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Final Approval | CONTINUED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 26, 2026 |
2023-01343626 Nguyen vs. Hands on Bicycles, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Approval of Class Settlement | CONTINUED | Jun 17, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
2024-0145965 Brand vs. Pacific City Operations, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion to Approve Paga Settlement | CONTINUED | Jun 17, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
2024-01381223 West vs. Metal Art of California, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Approval of Class Settlement | GRANTED contingent upon submission of a revised notice | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 |
2021-01219668 Center for Natural Lands Management vs. City of Dana Point | orange ComplexCivil | Cross-Defendant’s Motion to Dissolve or in the Alternative to Modify the Preliminary Injunction | GRANTED | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 |
2025-01535748 Vasquez vs. GNIMGT, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Defendant’s Motion to Compel Arbitration | No tentative ruling issued; matter to be discussed at hearing | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 |
2024-01433416 Ortiz vs. West Coast University, Inc., a California corporation | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Approval of Class Settlement | CONTINUED | Jun 8, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 |
2025-01498620 Lusardi Construction Company vs. Causey | orange ComplexCivil | Kathleen I. Carrington’s Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vicex; Jennifer "Ginger" M. Busby’s Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice | GRANTED | Jun 8, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 |
2024-01434800 SALDIVAR TORRES vs. GMRI, INC. | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Approval of Settlement | GRANTED | Jun 8, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 |
2024-01434818 Torres vs. The Soundcoat Company, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Approval of Class Settlement | CONTINUED | Jun 8, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 |
2025-01504409 Ojeda vs. Talent4Health, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Defendant’s Motion to Compel Arbitration; Case Management Conference | GRANTED | Jun 8, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 |
2024-01391376 Novello vs. HEG Enterprises, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Final Approval | GRANTED | May 28, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
2024-01434673 Torres vs. Munch and Crunch, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Approval of Class Settlement | CONTINUED | May 28, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
2026-01547354 Daniels vs. Lennar Homes of California, Inc | orange ComplexCivil | Sultana S. Kelantan’s Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel of Record; Case Management Conference | DENIED | May 28, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
2021-01179611 Viramontes vs. Prestige Design Center, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion to Enforce Settlement | No tentative ruling. | May 28, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
2026-01542882 Red Granite Medial LLC vs. Paysafe Direct, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Defendant’s Motion to Compel Arbitration; Case Management Conference | GRANTED | May 28, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
2023-01361715 Steele-Ramirez vs. Project Partners Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Final Approval | GRANTED | May 28, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
2021-01178241 Pacific Stone Construction, Inc. vs. Rafipoor | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion to Increase Bond | — | May 28, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
2025-01520347 Ortiz vs. Guess? Retail, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Defendant’s Motion to Compel Arbitration; Case Management Conference | DENIED | May 28, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
2025-01477814 Keller vs. System Pavers, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Approval of Class Settlement | GRANTED | May 28, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
2025-01473144 Dehkordi vs. Modern Creation Inc | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff's Motion for Final Approval | CONTINUED | May 28, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
2023-01339414 Morales vs. Indotronix International Corporation | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Approval of Paga Settlement | GRANTED | May 28, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
2021-01215778 RENTERIA vs. NEWLIGHT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Approval of Paga Settlement | GRANTED | May 28, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
2024-01392475 Her vs. Avon Protection Systems, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Approval of Paga Settlement | CONTINUED | May 28, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
2024-01449009 Rodriguez Clavel vs. Malcolm Healthcare, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Approval of Class Settlement | CONTINUED | May 28, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
CVRI2502556 Sandoval vs. Riverside County | orange ComplexCivil | Defendant’s Demurrer to Amended Complaint | OVERRULED | May 28, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
2025-01477567 Dunn vs. Suzuki Motor USA, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Approval of Class Settlement; Case Management Conference | CONTINUED | May 28, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
2025-01495109 Dunn vs. Suzuki Motor USA, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Case Management Conference | CONTINUED | May 28, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
2024-01392475 Her v. Avon Protection Systems, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Approval of Class Settlement | — | May 18, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
2025-01520347 Ortiz v. Guess? Retail, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Defendant’s Motion to Compel Arbitration; Case Management Conference | — | May 18, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
2024-01449009 Rodriguez Clavel v. Malcolm Healthcare, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Approval of Class Settlement | — | May 18, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
2026-01542882 Red Granite Medial LLC v. Paysafe Direct, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Defendant’s Motion to Compel Arbitration; Case Management Conference | — | May 18, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
2023-01361715 Steele-Ramirez v. Project Partners Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Final Approval | — | May 18, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
2024-01410285 Mendez v. Family Tree Produce, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Approval of Class Settlement | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
2025-01477814 Keller v. System Pavers, LLC | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Approval of Class Settlement | — | May 18, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
2026-01547354 Daniels v. Lennar Homes of California, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Sultana S. Kelantan’s Motion to Be Relieved as Counsel of Record | — | May 18, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
2023-01310001 Diaz vs. Burlington Safety Laboratory of California, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Unopposed Motion for Final Approval | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
2017-00903358 Dang vs. Allegis Group, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Defendant’s Motion to Strike Portions Of Complaint | CONTINUED | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
2025-01462434 Albert vs. Tyler Technologies, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint | DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
2024-01434800 SALDIVAR TORRES vs. GMRI, INC. | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Approval of Class Settlement | CONDITIONALLY GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
2024-01383579 Lopez vs. Istaffing, Inc. | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Approval of Paga Settlement | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
2022-01283469 Sanchez vs. Adecco USA, Inc., a Delaware Corporation | orange ComplexCivil | Plaintiff’s Motion for Final Approval of Paga Settlement | GRANTED | May 18, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Judge William D. Claster's grant rate in California Superior Court?+
Based on 95 tentative rulings indexed by DecisionDepot, Judge William D. Claster has a 41% grant rate (12% denial rate, 32% continued). Counties active: ORANGE.
What kinds of motions does Judge William D. Claster hear most often?+
The most common motion type in Judge William D. Claster'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.