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Joseph T. Ortiz

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Assistant Supervising Judge
Civil
San Bernardino County Superior Court
Justice Center
Department/Division: S17 Days: M-F Courtroom/Floor: 5th

247 W 3rd St
San Bernardino , CA 92415-0240
(909) 708-8715



Appointed to the San Bernardino County Superior Court by Gov. Gavin Newsom, Nov. 16, 2020; partner, associate, counsel, Best Best & Krieger LLP, Riverside, 2008-20; associate, Epstein Becker & Green PC, Los Angeles, 2006-08; associate, Gresham Savage Nolan & Tilden APC, Riverside, 2003-06

University of Minnesota Law School



Judicial Profiles
Title Court Published
Judge Joseph Ortiz has labor background in work and law San Bernardino County Superior Court (Joshua Tree) Nov. 23, 2021

Verdicts & Settlements
Case Name Topic Role Published
Christina Romero, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated v. McDonald's Restaurants of California Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge May 16, 2025
Neal Aruta, individually, on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated and on behalf of aggrieved employees pursuant to the Private Attorneys General Act v. Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge May 16, 2025
Henry Sauceda, as an individual and on behalf of all similarly situated employees v. Mondelez Global LLC and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge May 16, 2025
Elaine Cooper, individually, on a representative basis, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. EXLService Holdings Inc., Overland Solutions Inc., Overland Solutions LLC, EXLservice.com LLC, and Does 1 through 20, inclusive Employment Law judge May 16, 2025
Rico Barela and Mahvash Safaei, individually, on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated, and on behalf of aggrieved employees pursuant to the Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (PAGA) v. Hydrofarm LLC, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge May 9, 2025
Keianna Deshazor, individually and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. Victor Community Support Services Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Apr. 18, 2025
Noemy Alvarez, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Sika Corporation, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Apr. 17, 2025
Jackie Shilevinatz and Sandra Bradford, an individuals on behalf of themselves and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Airport Terminal Services Inc., Alliance Ground International LLC, and Does 1-100, inclusive Employment Law judge Apr. 4, 2025
Benjamin Duenas Acosta v. Manhole Builders Employment Law judge Apr. 4, 2025
James Jose Vasquez, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Redbuilt LLC, and Does 1 through 20, inclusive Employment Law judge Apr. 4, 2025
Adrian Hutcherson v. Legacy Transportation Services Employment Law judge Apr. 4, 2025
Jacqueline Garcia v. 1st Commercial Realty Group Employment Law judge Apr. 4, 2025
Juan Carlos Bautista and Jaime Cervantes, individually, on a representative basis, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. ServiceFirst Restoration Inc., and Does 1 through 20, inclusive Employment Law judge Apr. 4, 2025
Jean P. Grammatico, Jr. and Michael A. Rojas, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated v. Kal Trailers & Leasing Inc., Kal Partz Inc., Kal Freight Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Mar. 28, 2025
Rosio Ruiz, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Bright Sky Home Healthcare Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Mar. 21, 2025
Rene Raygoza, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. Raven Industries Inc., Raven Engineered Films Inc., and Does 1 to 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Feb. 28, 2025
Mark Kennedy, as an individual and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Bolsa Trucking Inc., Mafa Carriers Inc., Romnas Trucking Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Feb. 28, 2025
David R. Sierra, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. National Retail Transportation Inc., and Does 1-50, inclusive Employment Law judge Feb. 28, 2025
Michael McGirr v. Fast Lane Transportation Inc. Employment Law judge Feb. 28, 2025
Marcos Escobar, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. Directpro Logistics LLC, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Feb. 21, 2025
Antwanette King, as an aggrieved employee pursuant to the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), on behalf of the State of California and other non-party Aggrieved Employees v. RADC Enterprises Inc.; Anabi Convenience Centers Inc.; Anabi Oil Corporation; C.A.R. Enterprises Inc.; Ede Enterprises Inc.; Hollins Management Group Inc.; JBL Oil Corporation; JV S&T Inc.; NMSO Inc.; Quickbites Inc.; S&M Oil Corporation; TMSO Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Feb. 14, 2025
Jason Beinbrech, 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. Matthews International Corporation, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Feb. 7, 2025
Anita Ramirez, as an individual and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. California Mentor Family Home Agency LLC, and Does 1-100, inclusive Employment Law judge Feb. 7, 2025
Anne Moulton, individually and on behalf of all other persons similarly situated v. United Dominion Realty L.P. Consumer Law judge Feb. 7, 2025
Joseph B. Cervantes, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. I-10 Towing and Recovery Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Feb. 7, 2025
Kirsten Corbett, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. G-III Apparel Group Ltd., AM Retail Group Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Jan. 24, 2025
Mona Copas, Alicia Sotelo, Maria Gudino, Claudia Ruiz, on behalf of themselves and all persons similarly situated, and as aggrieved employees in representation of the State of California v. San Bernardino Care Company Inc. dba Medical Center Convalescent Hospital Employment Law judge Jan. 24, 2025
Eric Gordon, an individual, on behalf of himself, the State of California, as a private attorney general, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. High Point Sales & Marketing LLC, and Does 1 to 50 Employment Law judge Jan. 17, 2025
Joseph Guantes, Kristy Monroy, and on behalf of themselves and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Top Bindery Inc., Reed Printing Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Dec. 13, 2024
Hannah Moncada, individually, and on behalf of other aggrieved employees pursuant to the California Private Attorneys General Act v. Star Hardware Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Dec. 6, 2024
Angel Vasquez Montes, as an individual and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. L&L Nursery Supply Inc., and Does 1 through 100 Employment Law judge Nov. 29, 2024
Tony Nunley, an individual, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation; Robert Sheerin, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Consumer Law judge Nov. 22, 2024
Donald Parks, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Central Transport LLC, and Does 1-50, inclusive Employment Law judge Nov. 8, 2024
Gerardo Martinez, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Invapharm Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Nov. 1, 2024
Sonny Williams and Steven Runkle, on behalf of themselves , all others similarly situated, and on behalf of the general public v. Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport Inc., Hansen & Adkins Inc., and Does 1-100, inclusive Employment Law judge Nov. 1, 2024
Ana Vallejo, individually, and on behalf of all others similarl situated v. Aryzta LLC, Aryzta Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Nov. 1, 2024
Kimo Meyer, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Jacobs Engineering Inc.; Which Will Do Business in California As Jacobs Engineering Internatioal Company; Worley Industrial Services, and Does 2 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Oct. 18, 2024
Liliana Carlos, individually, on behalf of all others similarly situated, and on behalf of the State of California and other aggrieved persons v. VStyles Inc. dba Great Clips, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Oct. 11, 2024
Chris Ward, Jose Pereda, and Tawny Milligan, 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. Relish Labs LLC, dba Home Chef, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Sep. 27, 2024
David Melgoza, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Ecology Recycling Services LLC, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Aug. 30, 2024
Arlene Santos, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated v. Colorado River Adventures Inc.; Emerald Cove Resort LLC, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Jul. 19, 2024
Ernie Valdez, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated; Felix Ontiveros, 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. Coastal Pacific Food Distributors Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Jul. 12, 2024
Jose Martinez, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. High Desert Auto Supply Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Jul. 12, 2024
Kevin Douglas Kleine, April Lynn Kleine v. William Bryan Rivera, M.D.; Surgical Precision Inc.; Victor Valley Global Medical Center; and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Medical judge Jun. 7, 2024
Angel Garcia, individually, and on behalf of other members of the public similarly situated v. J&B Investments Inc. dba J&B Materials Inc., Pacific Gypsum Supply Inc., Gypsum Management and Supply Inc., and Does 1 through 25, inclusive Employment Law judge May 10, 2024
David Walker, an individual, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Howmet Aerospace Inc., Schlosser Forge Company, and Does 1-50 Employment Law judge Apr. 12, 2024
Penny Lynn Jackson, individually, on behalf of all others similarly situated, and on behalf of the State of California and other aggrieved persons; Steven Thomas Smith, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Apple Valley Communications Inc., Avcom Services Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Mar. 15, 2024
Jonhatan Barajas v. Final Phase Construction Employment Law judge Jan. 12, 2024
Carmen J. Santizo, individually, and on behalf of all other aggrieved employees v. BPS Tactical Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Dec. 8, 2023
Angelica Aguilar, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. Distribution Alternatives Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Nov. 24, 2023
Angel Garica, individually, and on behalf of other members of the public similarly situated v. J&B Investments Inc. dba J&B Materials Inc., Pacific Gypsum Supply Inc., Gypsum Management and Supply Inc., and Does 1 through 25, inclusive Employment Law judge Oct. 13, 2023
Ronald E. Prince v. Kinecta Federal Credit Union Employment Law Plaintiff Jan. 25, 2005
Title Court Published
Judge Joseph Ortiz has labor background in work and law San Bernardino County Superior Court (Joshua Tree) Nov. 23, 2021
Case Name Topic Role Published
Christina Romero, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated v. McDonald's Restaurants of California Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge May 16, 2025
Neal Aruta, individually, on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated and on behalf of aggrieved employees pursuant to the Private Attorneys General Act v. Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge May 16, 2025
Henry Sauceda, as an individual and on behalf of all similarly situated employees v. Mondelez Global LLC and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge May 16, 2025
Elaine Cooper, individually, on a representative basis, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. EXLService Holdings Inc., Overland Solutions Inc., Overland Solutions LLC, EXLservice.com LLC, and Does 1 through 20, inclusive Employment Law judge May 16, 2025
Rico Barela and Mahvash Safaei, individually, on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated, and on behalf of aggrieved employees pursuant to the Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (PAGA) v. Hydrofarm LLC, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge May 9, 2025
Keianna Deshazor, individually and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. Victor Community Support Services Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Apr. 18, 2025
Noemy Alvarez, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Sika Corporation, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Apr. 17, 2025
Jackie Shilevinatz and Sandra Bradford, an individuals on behalf of themselves and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Airport Terminal Services Inc., Alliance Ground International LLC, and Does 1-100, inclusive Employment Law judge Apr. 4, 2025
Benjamin Duenas Acosta v. Manhole Builders Employment Law judge Apr. 4, 2025
James Jose Vasquez, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Redbuilt LLC, and Does 1 through 20, inclusive Employment Law judge Apr. 4, 2025
Adrian Hutcherson v. Legacy Transportation Services Employment Law judge Apr. 4, 2025
Jacqueline Garcia v. 1st Commercial Realty Group Employment Law judge Apr. 4, 2025
Juan Carlos Bautista and Jaime Cervantes, individually, on a representative basis, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. ServiceFirst Restoration Inc., and Does 1 through 20, inclusive Employment Law judge Apr. 4, 2025
Jean P. Grammatico, Jr. and Michael A. Rojas, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated v. Kal Trailers & Leasing Inc., Kal Partz Inc., Kal Freight Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Mar. 28, 2025
Rosio Ruiz, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Bright Sky Home Healthcare Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Mar. 21, 2025
Rene Raygoza, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. Raven Industries Inc., Raven Engineered Films Inc., and Does 1 to 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Feb. 28, 2025
Mark Kennedy, as an individual and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Bolsa Trucking Inc., Mafa Carriers Inc., Romnas Trucking Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Feb. 28, 2025
David R. Sierra, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. National Retail Transportation Inc., and Does 1-50, inclusive Employment Law judge Feb. 28, 2025
Michael McGirr v. Fast Lane Transportation Inc. Employment Law judge Feb. 28, 2025
Marcos Escobar, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. Directpro Logistics LLC, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Feb. 21, 2025
Antwanette King, as an aggrieved employee pursuant to the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), on behalf of the State of California and other non-party Aggrieved Employees v. RADC Enterprises Inc.; Anabi Convenience Centers Inc.; Anabi Oil Corporation; C.A.R. Enterprises Inc.; Ede Enterprises Inc.; Hollins Management Group Inc.; JBL Oil Corporation; JV S&T Inc.; NMSO Inc.; Quickbites Inc.; S&M Oil Corporation; TMSO Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Feb. 14, 2025
Jason Beinbrech, 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. Matthews International Corporation, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Feb. 7, 2025
Anita Ramirez, as an individual and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. California Mentor Family Home Agency LLC, and Does 1-100, inclusive Employment Law judge Feb. 7, 2025
Anne Moulton, individually and on behalf of all other persons similarly situated v. United Dominion Realty L.P. Consumer Law judge Feb. 7, 2025
Joseph B. Cervantes, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. I-10 Towing and Recovery Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Feb. 7, 2025
Kirsten Corbett, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. G-III Apparel Group Ltd., AM Retail Group Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Jan. 24, 2025
Mona Copas, Alicia Sotelo, Maria Gudino, Claudia Ruiz, on behalf of themselves and all persons similarly situated, and as aggrieved employees in representation of the State of California v. San Bernardino Care Company Inc. dba Medical Center Convalescent Hospital Employment Law judge Jan. 24, 2025
Eric Gordon, an individual, on behalf of himself, the State of California, as a private attorney general, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. High Point Sales & Marketing LLC, and Does 1 to 50 Employment Law judge Jan. 17, 2025
Joseph Guantes, Kristy Monroy, and on behalf of themselves and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Top Bindery Inc., Reed Printing Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Dec. 13, 2024
Hannah Moncada, individually, and on behalf of other aggrieved employees pursuant to the California Private Attorneys General Act v. Star Hardware Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Dec. 6, 2024
Angel Vasquez Montes, as an individual and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. L&L Nursery Supply Inc., and Does 1 through 100 Employment Law judge Nov. 29, 2024
Tony Nunley, an individual, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Cardinal Logistics Management Corporation; Robert Sheerin, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Consumer Law judge Nov. 22, 2024
Donald Parks, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Central Transport LLC, and Does 1-50, inclusive Employment Law judge Nov. 8, 2024
Gerardo Martinez, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Invapharm Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Nov. 1, 2024
Sonny Williams and Steven Runkle, on behalf of themselves , all others similarly situated, and on behalf of the general public v. Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport Inc., Hansen & Adkins Inc., and Does 1-100, inclusive Employment Law judge Nov. 1, 2024
Ana Vallejo, individually, and on behalf of all others similarl situated v. Aryzta LLC, Aryzta Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Nov. 1, 2024
Kimo Meyer, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.; Jacobs Engineering Inc.; Which Will Do Business in California As Jacobs Engineering Internatioal Company; Worley Industrial Services, and Does 2 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Oct. 18, 2024
Liliana Carlos, individually, on behalf of all others similarly situated, and on behalf of the State of California and other aggrieved persons v. VStyles Inc. dba Great Clips, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Oct. 11, 2024
Chris Ward, Jose Pereda, and Tawny Milligan, 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. Relish Labs LLC, dba Home Chef, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Sep. 27, 2024
David Melgoza, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Ecology Recycling Services LLC, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Aug. 30, 2024
Arlene Santos, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated v. Colorado River Adventures Inc.; Emerald Cove Resort LLC, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Jul. 19, 2024
Ernie Valdez, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated; Felix Ontiveros, 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. Coastal Pacific Food Distributors Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Jul. 12, 2024
Jose Martinez, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. High Desert Auto Supply Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Jul. 12, 2024
Kevin Douglas Kleine, April Lynn Kleine v. William Bryan Rivera, M.D.; Surgical Precision Inc.; Victor Valley Global Medical Center; and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Medical judge Jun. 7, 2024
Angel Garcia, individually, and on behalf of other members of the public similarly situated v. J&B Investments Inc. dba J&B Materials Inc., Pacific Gypsum Supply Inc., Gypsum Management and Supply Inc., and Does 1 through 25, inclusive Employment Law judge May 10, 2024
David Walker, an individual, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Howmet Aerospace Inc., Schlosser Forge Company, and Does 1-50 Employment Law judge Apr. 12, 2024
Penny Lynn Jackson, individually, on behalf of all others similarly situated, and on behalf of the State of California and other aggrieved persons; Steven Thomas Smith, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Apple Valley Communications Inc., Avcom Services Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Mar. 15, 2024
Jonhatan Barajas v. Final Phase Construction Employment Law judge Jan. 12, 2024
Carmen J. Santizo, individually, and on behalf of all other aggrieved employees v. BPS Tactical Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Dec. 8, 2023
Angelica Aguilar, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. Distribution Alternatives Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Nov. 24, 2023
Angel Garica, individually, and on behalf of other members of the public similarly situated v. J&B Investments Inc. dba J&B Materials Inc., Pacific Gypsum Supply Inc., Gypsum Management and Supply Inc., and Does 1 through 25, inclusive Employment Law judge Oct. 13, 2023
Ronald E. Prince v. Kinecta Federal Credit Union Employment Law Plaintiff Jan. 25, 2005