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Gonzalo P. Curiel

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Senior District Judge
USDC Southern District of California
Edward J Schwartz Courthouse
Days: M-F Courtroom/Floor: 2D

221 West Broadway
San Diego , CA 92101
(619) 557-7667





Judicial Profiles
Title Court Published
Gonzalo P. Curiel U.S. District Court Southern District (San Diego) Mar. 9, 2016
Drug Warrior San Diego County Superior Court Feb. 3, 2009

Rulings
Case Category Published
Amended Opinion: Porter v. Martinez
affirmed
 Constitutional Law May 22, 2023
Amended Opinion: San Diego County Credit Union v. Citizens Equity First Credit Union
vacated in whole or part
 Intellectual Property Apr. 21, 2023
Porter v. Martinez
affirmed
 Constitutional Law Apr. 7, 2023
San Diego County Credit Union v. Citizens Equity First Credit Union
vacated in whole or part
 Intellectual Property Feb. 10, 2023
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Aria
affirmed
 Consumer Law Dec. 13, 2022
Amended Opinion: U.S. v. Hernandez-Garcia
affirmed
 Immigration Aug. 17, 2022
U.S. v. Hernandez-Garcia
affirmed
 Immigration May 5, 2022
U.S. v. Wilson
reversed and remanded
 Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 22, 2021
Grigsby v. BofI Holding
reversed
 Securities Nov. 4, 2020
In re BofI Holding Inc. Securities Litigation
reversed and remanded
 Securities Oct. 9, 2020
Mather Bobka v. Toyota Motor Credit Corp.
affirmed
 Bankruptcy Aug. 4, 2020
U.S. v. Corrales-Vazquez
reversed
 Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 25, 2019
In re Border Infrastructure Environmental Litigation
affirmed
 Environmental Law Feb. 12, 2019
Mann v. County of San Diego
author
 Civil Rights Nov. 1, 2018
USSEC v. Schooler
affirmed
 Securities Sep. 27, 2018
Simpson v. Trump University
affirmed
 Civil Procedure Feb. 7, 2018
Goncalves v. Rady Childrens Hospital San Diego
reversed and remanded
 Civil Procedure Aug. 3, 2017
Hardie v. National Collegiate Athletic Association
affirmed
 Civil Rights Jun. 29, 2017

Verdicts & Settlements
Case Name Topic Role Published
LifeVoxel Virginia SPV LLC; Scott Marschall; Debbie Gallo; Kevin Sinagra; Scott Poole; Peter Bershatsky v. LifeVoxel.AI Inc., Kovey Kovalan, Linh Lee Securities judge May 30, 2025
Christopher J. v. Commissioner of Social Security Government judge May 1, 2025
Babette Beriones v. IMH Asset Corp. et al Banking judge Oct. 27, 2023
Pase Fiaseu and Rodolfo Martinez v. United States of America Torts judge Sep. 1, 2023
Clinicomp International Inc. v. Cerner Corporation Intellectual Property judge Feb. 10, 2023
Moises Lopez v. BMW of North America LLC Personal Injury judge Jan. 13, 2023
Keelon D. Francisco, CDCR #G-25322 v. Dr. Amir Mohamed Civil Rights judge Jan. 13, 2023
Miguel Guerrero, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. United States Gypsum Company, and Does 1-20, inclusive Employment Law judge Dec. 23, 2022
Eric C. Ball v. City of San Diego, Richard Miller, Elliot Simon, and Does 1-10 Civil Rights judge Apr. 8, 2022
Bar Mandalevy, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. BofI Holding Inc.; Gregory Garrabrants; Andrew J. Micheletti; Eshel Bar-Adon; Paul J. Grinberg Securities judge Mar. 11, 2022
Jose Loreto, on behalf of all others similarly situated v. General Dynamics Information Technology Inc. Labor Law judge Aug. 20, 2021
Monica Rael and Alyssa Hedrick, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated v. The Children's Place Inc., and Does 1-50, inclusive Consumer Law judge Jul. 2, 2021
San Diego County Credit Union v. Citizens Equity First Credit Union Intellectual Property judge Jun. 25, 2021
Danielle Trujillo, as Guardian Ad Litem for Kaden Porter, a minor, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated; Lacey Morales, as Guardian Ad Litem for Isabel Morales, a minor, on behalf of herself and others similarly situated; Beverly Hoy, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated v. Ametek Inc.; Senior Aerospace Ketema; Senior Operations LLC; Thomas Deeney, and Does 2 through 100, inclusive Environmental Law judge Jun. 25, 2021
Julie Harper v. Molly Hill, et al. Civil Rights judge Jun. 11, 2021
Orlando Garcia v. RPC Old Town Avenue Owner LLC, and Does 1 through 10 Civil Rights judge Jun. 4, 2021
Eric Kelley, Patrick Hesters, and Eric Dunnick, on behalf of themselves and other similarly situated individuals v. City of San Diego Labor Law judge Mar. 5, 2021
Colorescience Inc. v. Stephen Bouche, Eric D. Nielsen, The Nielsen Law Firm PC Employment Law judge Dec. 18, 2020
Cynthia Kendrick, individually and as successor in interest to her now deceased husband, Gary Kendrick v. County of San Diego; San Diego Sheriff's Department; San Diego Sheriff William Gore; San Diego Sheriff's Deputy Steven Block; and Does 1 through 50 Civil Rights judge Dec. 11, 2020
Alan Moreno, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Beacon Roofing Supply Inc., Beacon Sales Acquisition Inc. Labor Law judge Aug. 28, 2020
David K. Kries, and Gary Mondesir, on behalf of themselves and all other employees similarly situated v. City of San Diego, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Aug. 21, 2020
Gegham Mnatsakanyan v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security ("DHS"); U.S. Department of Customs and Border Patrol ("CBP"); U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ("USCIS"); Kevin K. McAleenan, Acting Homeland Security Secretary; William P. Barr, Attorney General of the United States; Mark A. Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. customs and Border Patrol; Thomas Homan, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; Pete Flores, San Diego Field Director, CBP; Greg Archambeault, San Diego Field O!ce Director, ICE; Fred Figueroa, Warden, Otay Mesa Detention Center Immigration judge May 1, 2020
Crystal Hilsley and William Riley, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated v. Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. Consumer Law judge Apr. 17, 2020
In Re Outlaw Laboratory, LP Litigation Personal Injury judge Feb. 21, 2020
Tugce Varol v. David M. Radel, Los Angeles Asylum Office, Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, William P. Barr, U.S. Attorney General Immigration judge Jan. 10, 2020
William J. Norwood v. Nancy A. Berryhill Government judge Nov. 29, 2019
Sheida Hukman v. Southwest Airlines Co. Employment Law judge Oct. 11, 2019
Darryl Cotton, Jose Hurtado v. Larry Geraci; Rebecca Berry aka Rebecca Ann Berry Runyan; Michael R. Weinstein; Scott Toothacre; Ferris & Britton APC; Gina M. Austin; Austin Legal Group APC; Sean Miller; Finch, Thorton & Baird; David Demian; Adam Witt, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Breach of Contract judge Jul. 12, 2019
Trina Koistra, Georgia Koistra, Larry Ford v. County of San Diego, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Civil Rights judge Jul. 5, 2019
Machelle Cardenas v. American Airlines Inc.; American Airlines Group Inc. Tony LNU; and Does 1 through 100 Personal Injury judge Jun. 14, 2019
Vicente F. Torres V. Nancy Berryhill, Acting Commissioner of Social Security Administration Government judge Apr. 26, 2019
Carl Rices v. Nancy A. Berryhill Government judge Mar. 29, 2019
Jesus Romero, a Minor, by and through his Guardian ad Litem, Merida Ramos; Marcos Romero, a Minor, by and through his Guardian ad Litem, Merida Ramos; and Perla Romero, a Minor, by and through her Guardian ad Litem, Merida Ramos v. Macy's, Inc., fka Federated Department Stores, Inc., a Delaware corporation; Ralph Lauren Corporation, a Delaware corporation; and Does 1 through 50, Inclusive Personal Injury judge Mar. 23, 2018
Monica Rael, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated v. The Children's Place Inc., a Delaware corporation; and Does 1 to 50, inclusive Consumer Law judge Jan. 19, 2018
John Kerr, Edward Li, Tim Barnard and Kenneth Curtis, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Zacks Investment Research Inc., National Marketing Resources LLC, Paradigm Direct LLC, Response North LLC, Zacks Investment Management Inc., and Does 6 - 50, inclusive Consumer Law judge Jan. 19, 2018
Jehan Zeb Mir v. Kimberly Kirchmeyer, et al. Civil Rights judge Oct. 20, 2017
Title Court Published
Gonzalo P. Curiel U.S. District Court Southern District (San Diego) Mar. 9, 2016
Drug Warrior San Diego County Superior Court Feb. 3, 2009
Case Category Published
Amended Opinion: Porter v. Martinez
affirmed
 Constitutional Law May 22, 2023
Amended Opinion: San Diego County Credit Union v. Citizens Equity First Credit Union
vacated in whole or part
 Intellectual Property Apr. 21, 2023
Porter v. Martinez
affirmed
 Constitutional Law Apr. 7, 2023
San Diego County Credit Union v. Citizens Equity First Credit Union
vacated in whole or part
 Intellectual Property Feb. 10, 2023
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. Aria
affirmed
 Consumer Law Dec. 13, 2022
Amended Opinion: U.S. v. Hernandez-Garcia
affirmed
 Immigration Aug. 17, 2022
U.S. v. Hernandez-Garcia
affirmed
 Immigration May 5, 2022
U.S. v. Wilson
reversed and remanded
 Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 22, 2021
Grigsby v. BofI Holding
reversed
 Securities Nov. 4, 2020
In re BofI Holding Inc. Securities Litigation
reversed and remanded
 Securities Oct. 9, 2020
Mather Bobka v. Toyota Motor Credit Corp.
affirmed
 Bankruptcy Aug. 4, 2020
U.S. v. Corrales-Vazquez
reversed
 Criminal Law and Procedure Jul. 25, 2019
In re Border Infrastructure Environmental Litigation
affirmed
 Environmental Law Feb. 12, 2019
Mann v. County of San Diego
author
 Civil Rights Nov. 1, 2018
USSEC v. Schooler
affirmed
 Securities Sep. 27, 2018
Simpson v. Trump University
affirmed
 Civil Procedure Feb. 7, 2018
Goncalves v. Rady Childrens Hospital San Diego
reversed and remanded
 Civil Procedure Aug. 3, 2017
Hardie v. National Collegiate Athletic Association
affirmed
 Civil Rights Jun. 29, 2017
Case Name Topic Role Published
LifeVoxel Virginia SPV LLC; Scott Marschall; Debbie Gallo; Kevin Sinagra; Scott Poole; Peter Bershatsky v. LifeVoxel.AI Inc., Kovey Kovalan, Linh Lee Securities judge May 30, 2025
Christopher J. v. Commissioner of Social Security Government judge May 1, 2025
Babette Beriones v. IMH Asset Corp. et al Banking judge Oct. 27, 2023
Pase Fiaseu and Rodolfo Martinez v. United States of America Torts judge Sep. 1, 2023
Clinicomp International Inc. v. Cerner Corporation Intellectual Property judge Feb. 10, 2023
Moises Lopez v. BMW of North America LLC Personal Injury judge Jan. 13, 2023
Keelon D. Francisco, CDCR #G-25322 v. Dr. Amir Mohamed Civil Rights judge Jan. 13, 2023
Miguel Guerrero, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. United States Gypsum Company, and Does 1-20, inclusive Employment Law judge Dec. 23, 2022
Eric C. Ball v. City of San Diego, Richard Miller, Elliot Simon, and Does 1-10 Civil Rights judge Apr. 8, 2022
Bar Mandalevy, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. BofI Holding Inc.; Gregory Garrabrants; Andrew J. Micheletti; Eshel Bar-Adon; Paul J. Grinberg Securities judge Mar. 11, 2022
Jose Loreto, on behalf of all others similarly situated v. General Dynamics Information Technology Inc. Labor Law judge Aug. 20, 2021
Monica Rael and Alyssa Hedrick, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated v. The Children's Place Inc., and Does 1-50, inclusive Consumer Law judge Jul. 2, 2021
San Diego County Credit Union v. Citizens Equity First Credit Union Intellectual Property judge Jun. 25, 2021
Danielle Trujillo, as Guardian Ad Litem for Kaden Porter, a minor, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated; Lacey Morales, as Guardian Ad Litem for Isabel Morales, a minor, on behalf of herself and others similarly situated; Beverly Hoy, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated v. Ametek Inc.; Senior Aerospace Ketema; Senior Operations LLC; Thomas Deeney, and Does 2 through 100, inclusive Environmental Law judge Jun. 25, 2021
Julie Harper v. Molly Hill, et al. Civil Rights judge Jun. 11, 2021
Orlando Garcia v. RPC Old Town Avenue Owner LLC, and Does 1 through 10 Civil Rights judge Jun. 4, 2021
Eric Kelley, Patrick Hesters, and Eric Dunnick, on behalf of themselves and other similarly situated individuals v. City of San Diego Labor Law judge Mar. 5, 2021
Colorescience Inc. v. Stephen Bouche, Eric D. Nielsen, The Nielsen Law Firm PC Employment Law judge Dec. 18, 2020
Cynthia Kendrick, individually and as successor in interest to her now deceased husband, Gary Kendrick v. County of San Diego; San Diego Sheriff's Department; San Diego Sheriff William Gore; San Diego Sheriff's Deputy Steven Block; and Does 1 through 50 Civil Rights judge Dec. 11, 2020
Alan Moreno, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Beacon Roofing Supply Inc., Beacon Sales Acquisition Inc. Labor Law judge Aug. 28, 2020
David K. Kries, and Gary Mondesir, on behalf of themselves and all other employees similarly situated v. City of San Diego, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Aug. 21, 2020
Gegham Mnatsakanyan v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security ("DHS"); U.S. Department of Customs and Border Patrol ("CBP"); U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ("USCIS"); Kevin K. McAleenan, Acting Homeland Security Secretary; William P. Barr, Attorney General of the United States; Mark A. Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. customs and Border Patrol; Thomas Homan, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; Pete Flores, San Diego Field Director, CBP; Greg Archambeault, San Diego Field O!ce Director, ICE; Fred Figueroa, Warden, Otay Mesa Detention Center Immigration judge May 1, 2020
Crystal Hilsley and William Riley, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated v. Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. Consumer Law judge Apr. 17, 2020
In Re Outlaw Laboratory, LP Litigation Personal Injury judge Feb. 21, 2020
Tugce Varol v. David M. Radel, Los Angeles Asylum Office, Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, William P. Barr, U.S. Attorney General Immigration judge Jan. 10, 2020
William J. Norwood v. Nancy A. Berryhill Government judge Nov. 29, 2019
Sheida Hukman v. Southwest Airlines Co. Employment Law judge Oct. 11, 2019
Darryl Cotton, Jose Hurtado v. Larry Geraci; Rebecca Berry aka Rebecca Ann Berry Runyan; Michael R. Weinstein; Scott Toothacre; Ferris & Britton APC; Gina M. Austin; Austin Legal Group APC; Sean Miller; Finch, Thorton & Baird; David Demian; Adam Witt, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Breach of Contract judge Jul. 12, 2019
Trina Koistra, Georgia Koistra, Larry Ford v. County of San Diego, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Civil Rights judge Jul. 5, 2019
Machelle Cardenas v. American Airlines Inc.; American Airlines Group Inc. Tony LNU; and Does 1 through 100 Personal Injury judge Jun. 14, 2019
Vicente F. Torres V. Nancy Berryhill, Acting Commissioner of Social Security Administration Government judge Apr. 26, 2019
Carl Rices v. Nancy A. Berryhill Government judge Mar. 29, 2019
Jesus Romero, a Minor, by and through his Guardian ad Litem, Merida Ramos; Marcos Romero, a Minor, by and through his Guardian ad Litem, Merida Ramos; and Perla Romero, a Minor, by and through her Guardian ad Litem, Merida Ramos v. Macy's, Inc., fka Federated Department Stores, Inc., a Delaware corporation; Ralph Lauren Corporation, a Delaware corporation; and Does 1 through 50, Inclusive Personal Injury judge Mar. 23, 2018
Monica Rael, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated v. The Children's Place Inc., a Delaware corporation; and Does 1 to 50, inclusive Consumer Law judge Jan. 19, 2018
John Kerr, Edward Li, Tim Barnard and Kenneth Curtis, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Zacks Investment Research Inc., National Marketing Resources LLC, Paradigm Direct LLC, Response North LLC, Zacks Investment Management Inc., and Does 6 - 50, inclusive Consumer Law judge Jan. 19, 2018
Jehan Zeb Mir v. Kimberly Kirchmeyer, et al. Civil Rights judge Oct. 20, 2017
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