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William F. Highberger

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Judge
complex civil litigation
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Central District - Spring Street Courthouse
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Department/Division: 10 Courtroom/Floor: 10

312 North Spring Street
Los Angeles , CA 90012
(213) 310-7010



Appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court by Gov. Pete Wilson, 1998; partner, associate, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, 1976-98

Columbia Law School, 1975



Judicial Profiles
Title Court Published
Learning Via Argument Los Angeles County (Los Angeles) Jan. 10, 2018
A Welcome Discovery Los Angeles Superior Court Jan. 30, 2008

Columns
Title Category Published
Compelling arbitration: a decision tree Civil Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution Jan. 27, 2015

Rulings
Case Category Published
Sanders v. Superior Court (Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P.)
petition granted
 Arbitration May 7, 2025
Di Lauro v. City of Burbank
reversed
 Public Records Act Apr. 23, 2025
Arce v. The Ensign Group, Inc.
reversed and remanded
 Employment Law Oct. 20, 2023
Immigrant Rights Defense Council, LLC v. Hudson Insurance Co.
affirmed
 Remedies Oct. 19, 2022
Modification: Prescription Opioid Cases
petition denied
 Civil Procedure Dec. 3, 2020
Prescription Opioid Cases
petition denied
 Civil Procedure Nov. 30, 2020
People v. Superior Court (Cal Cartage Transportation Express, LLC)
petition granted
 Employment Law Nov. 23, 2020
Risperdal and Invega Cases
affirmed in part
 Torts Jun. 5, 2020
Marquez v. City of Long Beach
reversed and remanded
 Constitutional Law Feb. 27, 2019
Candelore v. Tinder, Inc.
reversed
 Civil Rights Jan. 31, 2018
Williams v. Superior Court (Marshalls of CA LLC)
petition granted
 Civil Procedure Nov. 17, 2017
Williams v. Superior Court (Marshalls CA LLC)
reversed
 Civil Procedure Jul. 14, 2017

Verdicts & Settlements
Case Name Topic Role Published
Jose Jesus Martinez, individually, and on behalf of others similarly situated v. Desert Concepts Construction Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Oct. 18, 2024
Hilario E. Ramirez, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. Cha La Mirada LLC, and Does 1 to 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Oct. 18, 2024
Romulo Gomez, individually, and on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. Hydroform USA Inc., and Does 1 to 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Oct. 11, 2024
Victor Acosta, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. Trojan Battery Company, LLC; Trojan Battery Holdings, LLC Employment Law judge Sep. 13, 2024
Zenia Ocana, Juan Ocana Lau, Violeta Senac, Maria Alvarez v. Renew Financial Holdings Inc., Renew Financial Corp. II, County of Los Angeles, and Does 1 through 10 Contracts judge Jul. 5, 2024
Amy Williams, on behalf of herself and others similarly situated v. Prolink Staffing Services LLC, and Does 1-20, inclusive Employment Law judge Jun. 21, 2024
Juan Navarro v. L.A. Southpark High-Rise Real Property judge Mar. 15, 2024
Ryan Love, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Haynes Family of Programs Inc., and Does 1 through 20, inclusive Employment Law judge Mar. 1, 2024
Gustavo A. Reategui, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated and aggrieved v. Cal Building & Maintenance Industries Inc., Seems Mechanical Corp., Seems Plumbing Co. Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Feb. 9, 2024
Jane Doe v. Roe Photography Services Employment Law judge Jan. 26, 2024
Marco Torres, individually and on behalf of other persons similarly situated and similarly aggrieved employees v. Metro Security Group Inc., U.S. Metro Group Inc., Charles Kim, Evelyn Kim, American Global Facility Services Inc., and Does 1 to 50 Employment Law judge Dec. 29, 2023
Glenn Lawrence Galluccio v. PPG Architectural Finishes Inc., PPG Industries Inc. Employment Law judge Dec. 29, 2023
Keith Pender, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated and other aggrieved employees pursuant to the California Private Attorneys General Act v. Congregational Homes Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Dec. 1, 2023
Jesus Mayoral, an individual, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Friends of Antelope Valley Fair Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Nov. 17, 2023
Omar Gallo, as an individual and on behalf of all other aggrieved employees v. Mulholland Tennis Club, and Does 1 through 100 Employment Law judge Nov. 3, 2023
Merzier McGinnis v. Norred & Associates, Inc. Employment Law judge Oct. 6, 2023
Efrain Perez, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated and on behalf of aggrieved employees pursuant to the Private Attorneys General Act ("PAGA") v. Arjo Inc. dba Arjohuntleigh Inc., a Delaware Corporation; and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Sep. 15, 2023
Edgar Macabulit, as an individual and on behalf of all others simiarly situated v. DMC Power Inc., and Does 1 through 100 Employment Law judge Sep. 15, 2023
Dominique Davis, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. Barker Management Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Sep. 8, 2023
Willard D. Richardson and Jaime Yeomans, individually and on behalf of a class of other similarly situated individuals v. Ikea North America Services LLC, Ikea U.S. Retail LLC Consumer Law judge Aug. 25, 2023
Daniel De Jesus Moreno, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated and aggrieved v. M&J Seafood Company Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Aug. 18, 2023
Lisa Salazar v. Gentile Distribution Services, Gentile Distribution Services LLC, Tom Gentile, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Jul. 21, 2023
Janelle Basich-Mustafa, as an individual and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Designer Fragrances & Cosmtics Company dba NYX Professional Makeup, and Does 1 through 100 Employment Law judge Jul. 21, 2023
Gary Gonzalez, as an individual and on behalf of other similarly situated employees v. Star Waggons Inc., and Does 150, inclusive Employment Law judge Jun. 9, 2023
Silverio Nevarez, Efren Correa, individually and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. Costco Wholesale Corporation, and Does 1 through 25 Employment Law judge Jun. 2, 2023
Jeffrey Tucker v. Armorcast Products Company, Inc. Employment Law judge May 26, 2023
Salvador Pena v. Delatorre Restaurant Group LLC and Armando De La Torre Jr., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Apr. 28, 2023
Rene Torrico, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. CJK Group Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Feb. 3, 2023
Eric Hernandez, individually, and on behalf of all other similarly situated current and former employees of defendants v. Castle & Cooke Aviation Services Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Dec. 16, 2022
Marco Antonio Sanchez Rosales, individually and on behalf of all other persons similarly situated v. Los Angeles Atlantic Express Corp., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Dec. 2, 2022
Ashley Fontenette, an individual, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated v. Special Service for Groups Inc., and Does 1 through 100 Employment Law judge Dec. 2, 2022
Delia Borrego, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated and on behalf of other aggrieved employees pursuant to the California Private Attorneys General Act v. Precision Toxicology LLC, Precision Diagnostics, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Dec. 2, 2022
Victor Sanchez, an individual, on behalf of himself and other similarly situated v. Mass Movement Inc., and Does 1 thru 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Aug. 5, 2022
Carlos Cordova, an individual; Robert Sumang, an individual, on behalf of themselves, and on behalf of all other employees similarly situated v. Prime Grill Corporation dba Gerry's Grill; Raymond Mangune; Mario Mangune, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Jul. 15, 2022
Geoffrey Frank, an individual, and all others similarly-situated; Devin Swanson, an individual, and all others similarly-situated; and Babak Zahabizadeh, an individual, and all others similarly-situated v. City of Pasadena Torts judge Jun. 3, 2022
Jessy Correa, as an individual and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Harbor Distributing LLC, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Jun. 3, 2022
Elma Sanchez and Holly Wedding, Richard M. Lodyga, and Eileen Lodyga, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. California Public Employees' Retirement System, Rob Feckner, George Dier, Michael Bilbery, Richard Costigan, JJ Jelincic, Henry Jones, Priya Mathur, Bill Slaton, Towers Watson Co., Towers Perrin, Tillinghast-Towers Perrin, and Does 12 through 100, inclusive Contracts judge Jul. 30, 2021
Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority v. Southern California Edison Company Torts judge Mar. 26, 2021
Wendy Marquez, et al. v. City of Long Beach Employment Law judge Jun. 19, 2020
Wackenhut Wage and Hour Cases Employment Law judge Dec. 6, 2019
Mary Lynn Reynolds Monroy v. Narender Nath Bhatia, M.D., et al. Medical judge Jan. 5, 2018
Anthony S. Soh v. J. Jesus Collazo Personal Injury judge Dec. 31, 2005
Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles v. Z. Patrick Berberian, California Arts Products Co., et al. Real Property judge Apr. 26, 2005
Confidential Personal Injury judge Jan. 25, 2005
Indra Jhaveri dba Kant-Sar International, Mary Jhaveri dba Kant-Sar International v. Steven Teitelbaum, dba Los Angeles Coin Company, et al. Contracts judge Jan. 4, 2005
Kistte v. Prime Wheel Corporation Employment Law judge Oct. 12, 2004
Judith Becker, Amy Pape v. Gerald Buckberg, Gerald Buckberg, M.D. Inc. Employment Law judge Jun. 2, 2004
Tirzah Christina Champ v. City of Los Angeles Personal Injury judge Mar. 30, 2004
Yuli Wang v. San Fernando Valley Interfaith Council and Barry Smedberg Employment Law judge Mar. 21, 2004
Confidential Real Property judge Dec. 2, 2003
Miguel Winder v. Arter & Hadden, LLP Corporations judge Nov. 18, 2003
Confidential Torts judge Sep. 3, 2003
Intellisec v. Rosendin Electric, et al. Contracts judge Aug. 19, 2003
Juanita Wasson v. Village Green Homeowners Association Personal Injury judge Aug. 5, 2003
Harold Natori, Mary Natori v. Allstate Insurance Company, Roofing & Waterproofing Forensics Inc., John Shepherd Insurance judge Jul. 29, 2003
Robert Solomon v. U.S. Trust, Paul Woods Securities judge Apr. 8, 2003
Confidential Employment Law judge Apr. 6, 2003
Confidential Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) judge Sep. 4, 2002
Videotape Plus, Inc. v. Lyons Torts judge Aug. 27, 2002
Tunisha Harris v. 99 Cents Only Stores, et al. Employment Law judge Jun. 1, 2002
Confidential Torts judge Mar. 9, 2002
Sergio Brizuela v. CalFarm Insurance Company Insurance judge Feb. 16, 2002
Asset Management Organization v. Vince Dundee Jr., Rita Marie Dundee, et al. Real Property judge Nov. 29, 2001
Tim Squires v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Employment Law judge Sep. 27, 2001
Confidential Torts judge Aug. 7, 2001

MCLE
Title Category Published
Compelling arbitration: a decision tree Alternative Dispute Resolution Jan. 26, 2015
Title Court Published
Learning Via Argument Los Angeles County (Los Angeles) Jan. 10, 2018
A Welcome Discovery Los Angeles Superior Court Jan. 30, 2008
Title Category Published
Compelling arbitration: a decision tree Civil Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution Jan. 27, 2015
Case Category Published
Sanders v. Superior Court (Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P.)
petition granted
 Arbitration May 7, 2025
Di Lauro v. City of Burbank
reversed
 Public Records Act Apr. 23, 2025
Arce v. The Ensign Group, Inc.
reversed and remanded
 Employment Law Oct. 20, 2023
Immigrant Rights Defense Council, LLC v. Hudson Insurance Co.
affirmed
 Remedies Oct. 19, 2022
Modification: Prescription Opioid Cases
petition denied
 Civil Procedure Dec. 3, 2020
Prescription Opioid Cases
petition denied
 Civil Procedure Nov. 30, 2020
People v. Superior Court (Cal Cartage Transportation Express, LLC)
petition granted
 Employment Law Nov. 23, 2020
Risperdal and Invega Cases
affirmed in part
 Torts Jun. 5, 2020
Marquez v. City of Long Beach
reversed and remanded
 Constitutional Law Feb. 27, 2019
Candelore v. Tinder, Inc.
reversed
 Civil Rights Jan. 31, 2018
Williams v. Superior Court (Marshalls of CA LLC)
petition granted
 Civil Procedure Nov. 17, 2017
Williams v. Superior Court (Marshalls CA LLC)
reversed
 Civil Procedure Jul. 14, 2017
Case Name Topic Role Published
Jose Jesus Martinez, individually, and on behalf of others similarly situated v. Desert Concepts Construction Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Oct. 18, 2024
Hilario E. Ramirez, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. Cha La Mirada LLC, and Does 1 to 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Oct. 18, 2024
Romulo Gomez, individually, and on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. Hydroform USA Inc., and Does 1 to 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Oct. 11, 2024
Victor Acosta, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. Trojan Battery Company, LLC; Trojan Battery Holdings, LLC Employment Law judge Sep. 13, 2024
Zenia Ocana, Juan Ocana Lau, Violeta Senac, Maria Alvarez v. Renew Financial Holdings Inc., Renew Financial Corp. II, County of Los Angeles, and Does 1 through 10 Contracts judge Jul. 5, 2024
Amy Williams, on behalf of herself and others similarly situated v. Prolink Staffing Services LLC, and Does 1-20, inclusive Employment Law judge Jun. 21, 2024
Juan Navarro v. L.A. Southpark High-Rise Real Property judge Mar. 15, 2024
Ryan Love, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Haynes Family of Programs Inc., and Does 1 through 20, inclusive Employment Law judge Mar. 1, 2024
Gustavo A. Reategui, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated and aggrieved v. Cal Building & Maintenance Industries Inc., Seems Mechanical Corp., Seems Plumbing Co. Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Feb. 9, 2024
Jane Doe v. Roe Photography Services Employment Law judge Jan. 26, 2024
Marco Torres, individually and on behalf of other persons similarly situated and similarly aggrieved employees v. Metro Security Group Inc., U.S. Metro Group Inc., Charles Kim, Evelyn Kim, American Global Facility Services Inc., and Does 1 to 50 Employment Law judge Dec. 29, 2023
Glenn Lawrence Galluccio v. PPG Architectural Finishes Inc., PPG Industries Inc. Employment Law judge Dec. 29, 2023
Keith Pender, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated and other aggrieved employees pursuant to the California Private Attorneys General Act v. Congregational Homes Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Dec. 1, 2023
Jesus Mayoral, an individual, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Friends of Antelope Valley Fair Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Nov. 17, 2023
Omar Gallo, as an individual and on behalf of all other aggrieved employees v. Mulholland Tennis Club, and Does 1 through 100 Employment Law judge Nov. 3, 2023
Merzier McGinnis v. Norred & Associates, Inc. Employment Law judge Oct. 6, 2023
Efrain Perez, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated and on behalf of aggrieved employees pursuant to the Private Attorneys General Act ("PAGA") v. Arjo Inc. dba Arjohuntleigh Inc., a Delaware Corporation; and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Sep. 15, 2023
Edgar Macabulit, as an individual and on behalf of all others simiarly situated v. DMC Power Inc., and Does 1 through 100 Employment Law judge Sep. 15, 2023
Dominique Davis, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. Barker Management Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Sep. 8, 2023
Willard D. Richardson and Jaime Yeomans, individually and on behalf of a class of other similarly situated individuals v. Ikea North America Services LLC, Ikea U.S. Retail LLC Consumer Law judge Aug. 25, 2023
Daniel De Jesus Moreno, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated and aggrieved v. M&J Seafood Company Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Aug. 18, 2023
Lisa Salazar v. Gentile Distribution Services, Gentile Distribution Services LLC, Tom Gentile, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Jul. 21, 2023
Janelle Basich-Mustafa, as an individual and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Designer Fragrances & Cosmtics Company dba NYX Professional Makeup, and Does 1 through 100 Employment Law judge Jul. 21, 2023
Gary Gonzalez, as an individual and on behalf of other similarly situated employees v. Star Waggons Inc., and Does 150, inclusive Employment Law judge Jun. 9, 2023
Silverio Nevarez, Efren Correa, individually and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. Costco Wholesale Corporation, and Does 1 through 25 Employment Law judge Jun. 2, 2023
Jeffrey Tucker v. Armorcast Products Company, Inc. Employment Law judge May 26, 2023
Salvador Pena v. Delatorre Restaurant Group LLC and Armando De La Torre Jr., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Apr. 28, 2023
Rene Torrico, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. CJK Group Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Feb. 3, 2023
Eric Hernandez, individually, and on behalf of all other similarly situated current and former employees of defendants v. Castle & Cooke Aviation Services Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Dec. 16, 2022
Marco Antonio Sanchez Rosales, individually and on behalf of all other persons similarly situated v. Los Angeles Atlantic Express Corp., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Dec. 2, 2022
Ashley Fontenette, an individual, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated v. Special Service for Groups Inc., and Does 1 through 100 Employment Law judge Dec. 2, 2022
Delia Borrego, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated and on behalf of other aggrieved employees pursuant to the California Private Attorneys General Act v. Precision Toxicology LLC, Precision Diagnostics, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Dec. 2, 2022
Victor Sanchez, an individual, on behalf of himself and other similarly situated v. Mass Movement Inc., and Does 1 thru 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Aug. 5, 2022
Carlos Cordova, an individual; Robert Sumang, an individual, on behalf of themselves, and on behalf of all other employees similarly situated v. Prime Grill Corporation dba Gerry's Grill; Raymond Mangune; Mario Mangune, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Jul. 15, 2022
Geoffrey Frank, an individual, and all others similarly-situated; Devin Swanson, an individual, and all others similarly-situated; and Babak Zahabizadeh, an individual, and all others similarly-situated v. City of Pasadena Torts judge Jun. 3, 2022
Jessy Correa, as an individual and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Harbor Distributing LLC, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Jun. 3, 2022
Elma Sanchez and Holly Wedding, Richard M. Lodyga, and Eileen Lodyga, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. California Public Employees' Retirement System, Rob Feckner, George Dier, Michael Bilbery, Richard Costigan, JJ Jelincic, Henry Jones, Priya Mathur, Bill Slaton, Towers Watson Co., Towers Perrin, Tillinghast-Towers Perrin, and Does 12 through 100, inclusive Contracts judge Jul. 30, 2021
Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority v. Southern California Edison Company Torts judge Mar. 26, 2021
Wendy Marquez, et al. v. City of Long Beach Employment Law judge Jun. 19, 2020
Wackenhut Wage and Hour Cases Employment Law judge Dec. 6, 2019
Mary Lynn Reynolds Monroy v. Narender Nath Bhatia, M.D., et al. Medical judge Jan. 5, 2018
Anthony S. Soh v. J. Jesus Collazo Personal Injury judge Dec. 31, 2005
Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles v. Z. Patrick Berberian, California Arts Products Co., et al. Real Property judge Apr. 26, 2005
Confidential Personal Injury judge Jan. 25, 2005
Indra Jhaveri dba Kant-Sar International, Mary Jhaveri dba Kant-Sar International v. Steven Teitelbaum, dba Los Angeles Coin Company, et al. Contracts judge Jan. 4, 2005
Kistte v. Prime Wheel Corporation Employment Law judge Oct. 12, 2004
Judith Becker, Amy Pape v. Gerald Buckberg, Gerald Buckberg, M.D. Inc. Employment Law judge Jun. 2, 2004
Tirzah Christina Champ v. City of Los Angeles Personal Injury judge Mar. 30, 2004
Yuli Wang v. San Fernando Valley Interfaith Council and Barry Smedberg Employment Law judge Mar. 21, 2004
Confidential Real Property judge Dec. 2, 2003
Miguel Winder v. Arter & Hadden, LLP Corporations judge Nov. 18, 2003
Confidential Torts judge Sep. 3, 2003
Intellisec v. Rosendin Electric, et al. Contracts judge Aug. 19, 2003
Juanita Wasson v. Village Green Homeowners Association Personal Injury judge Aug. 5, 2003
Harold Natori, Mary Natori v. Allstate Insurance Company, Roofing & Waterproofing Forensics Inc., John Shepherd Insurance judge Jul. 29, 2003
Robert Solomon v. U.S. Trust, Paul Woods Securities judge Apr. 8, 2003
Confidential Employment Law judge Apr. 6, 2003
Confidential Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) judge Sep. 4, 2002
Videotape Plus, Inc. v. Lyons Torts judge Aug. 27, 2002
Tunisha Harris v. 99 Cents Only Stores, et al. Employment Law judge Jun. 1, 2002
Confidential Torts judge Mar. 9, 2002
Sergio Brizuela v. CalFarm Insurance Company Insurance judge Feb. 16, 2002
Asset Management Organization v. Vince Dundee Jr., Rita Marie Dundee, et al. Real Property judge Nov. 29, 2001
Tim Squires v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Employment Law judge Sep. 27, 2001
Confidential Torts judge Aug. 7, 2001
Title Category Published
Compelling arbitration: a decision tree Alternative Dispute Resolution Jan. 26, 2015
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