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Kenneth J. Medel

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Judge (ret.)
Signature Resolution



Joined Signature Resolution, June 2024; appointed to the San Diego County Superior Court by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, 2010, retired June 2024; founder, Medel Law Firm, San Diego, 2000-10; managing partner, Medel & Rawers, San Diego,1997-2000; partner, Ault, Deuprey, Jones & Gorman, San Diego, 1987-97; deputy district attorney, San Diego County, 1980-87

University of San Diego School of Law, 1979



Judicial Profiles
Title Court Published
Layered Approach San Diego County (San Diego) Jul. 19, 2021
Kenneth J. Medel San Diego County (Chula Vista) Feb. 14, 2012

Rulings
Case Category Published
Suarez v. Superior Court (Rudolph & Sletten, Inc.)
petition granted
 Arbitration Jan. 24, 2024
Alliance San Diego v. City of San Diego
reversed and remanded
 Government Aug. 14, 2023
Goldstein et al. v. Superior Court (San Diego Guns, LLC)
petition granted
 Commercial Law Jul. 20, 2023
Billauer v. Escobar-Eck
affirmed
 Anti-SLAPP Mar. 1, 2023
SVAP III Poway Crossings, LLC v. Fitness Internat., LLC
affirmed
 Contracts Jan. 23, 2023
Olson v. La Jolla Neurological Associates
affirmed
 Insurance Nov. 23, 2022
Modification: 640 Tenth, LP v. Newsom
Administrative Agencies Jun. 10, 2022
640 Tenth, LP v. Newsom
affirmed
 Administrative Agencies May 17, 2022
Spencer S. Busby, APLC v. BACTES Imaging Solutions, LLC
affirmed
 Evidence Jan. 21, 2022
Sellers v. JustAnswer LLC
affirmed
 Consumer Law Jan. 4, 2022
Usher v. White
affirmed
 Labor Law Jun. 1, 2021
Center for Healthcare Education and Research v. International Congress for Joint Reconstruction
reversed and remanded
 Remedies Dec. 2, 2020
Citizens of Humanity, LLC v. Hass
affirmed
 Anti-SLAPP Mar. 18, 2020
Molloy v. Vu
affirmed
 Government Nov. 29, 2019
Byrd v. State Personnel Bd.
affirmed
 Government Jun. 28, 2019
Citizens Oversight v. Vu
affirmed
 statutory_interpretation May 22, 2019
Southcott v. Julian-Cuyamaca Fire Protection Dist.
affirmed
 Government Mar. 11, 2019

Verdicts & Settlements
Case Name Topic Role Published
Jenelle Olea, et al. v. The Stepping Stones Group LLC, et al. Employment Law judge May 24, 2024
Christine Boulton-Hunyady v. City of San Diego Employment Law judge May 17, 2024
Madelynn Black, et al. v. EWC East Bay Inc., et al. Employment Law judge Apr. 12, 2024
Courtney Johnson, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. Stelvio Transport LLC, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Dec. 29, 2023
Sylvia Castelluzzo, James Castelluzzo v. Joan Doreen Powers Personal Injury judge Aug. 18, 2023
Joshua Rhodes and Juan Buenrostro, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Coastal Transport Co. Inc., and Does 1 to 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Jul. 7, 2023
Shelby Lowry, et al. v. Woodstock's Pizza Inc., et al. Employment Law judge May 5, 2023
Susana Valdez v. Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Employment Law judge Feb. 10, 2023
Ivo Kolar and Michael Miller, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. CSI Financial Services LLC dba Clearbalance, and Does 1-50, inclusive Contracts judge Nov. 4, 2022
Tina Sellers and Erin O'Grady, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Justanswer LLC, and Does 1-50, inclusive Consumer Law judge Oct. 28, 2022
Barbara Mellor v. City of San Diego Personal Injury judge Apr. 8, 2022
Darin Barioni v. State of California Personal Injury judge Apr. 1, 2022
Jennifer Welsh v. Mission Grove Offices LLC; John Anewalt LLC; Mary Anewalt Perrine LLC; San Diego Commercial Real Estate Services Inc. dba Nai San Diego; Woodside Avenue LLC Personal Injury judge Dec. 10, 2021
Matthew P. Papuga v. City of San Diego Employment Law judge Dec. 4, 2020
Javier Sastoque and Elizabeth Sastoque v. QSC Ventures Inc. dba Jack in the Box, Davis Gonzalez, Porfirio Hernandez, Sander Baltazar and Diana Gaona Personal Injury judge Jul. 31, 2020
Confidential Medical judge Jul. 31, 2020
Debra Turner v. Laurie Anne Victoria, Anthony Cortes, Joseph Gronotte, Gregory Rogers Probate and Trusts judge May 15, 2020
Lucy Olango v. City of El Cajon and Richard Gonsalves Civil Rights judge Feb. 7, 2020
Jonathan Head, Kathy Head v. City of San Diego Real Property judge Jan. 24, 2020
Cynthia Hedgecock, an Individual and Roger Hedgecock, an individual v. City of San Diego, a municipality, and Does 1-20, inclusive Personal Injury judge Jan. 19, 2018
Carol Austin v. Dr. Kahn Ha, et al. Personal Injury Defendant May 3, 2008
Confidential Personal Injury Defendant Mar. 18, 2003
Karen Ruffner, Allison Ruffner, by and through her guardian ad litem, Kristine Getten, Hailey Ruffner, et al. v. Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc. Personal Injury Defendant Jan. 28, 2003
Jeannie Goleta v. Kevin Malone Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) Defendant Jul. 29, 2000
Joseph Mora and Virginia Mora v. Sharp Mission Park Medical Group Inc. and Mark Golub, et al. Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) Defendant May 6, 2000
Patty Mouton v. Charles Bingham, D.D.S. Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) Defendant Feb. 19, 1994
Title Court Published
Layered Approach San Diego County (San Diego) Jul. 19, 2021
Kenneth J. Medel San Diego County (Chula Vista) Feb. 14, 2012
Case Category Published
Suarez v. Superior Court (Rudolph & Sletten, Inc.)
petition granted
 Arbitration Jan. 24, 2024
Alliance San Diego v. City of San Diego
reversed and remanded
 Government Aug. 14, 2023
Goldstein et al. v. Superior Court (San Diego Guns, LLC)
petition granted
 Commercial Law Jul. 20, 2023
Billauer v. Escobar-Eck
affirmed
 Anti-SLAPP Mar. 1, 2023
SVAP III Poway Crossings, LLC v. Fitness Internat., LLC
affirmed
 Contracts Jan. 23, 2023
Olson v. La Jolla Neurological Associates
affirmed
 Insurance Nov. 23, 2022
Modification: 640 Tenth, LP v. Newsom
Administrative Agencies Jun. 10, 2022
640 Tenth, LP v. Newsom
affirmed
 Administrative Agencies May 17, 2022
Spencer S. Busby, APLC v. BACTES Imaging Solutions, LLC
affirmed
 Evidence Jan. 21, 2022
Sellers v. JustAnswer LLC
affirmed
 Consumer Law Jan. 4, 2022
Usher v. White
affirmed
 Labor Law Jun. 1, 2021
Center for Healthcare Education and Research v. International Congress for Joint Reconstruction
reversed and remanded
 Remedies Dec. 2, 2020
Citizens of Humanity, LLC v. Hass
affirmed
 Anti-SLAPP Mar. 18, 2020
Molloy v. Vu
affirmed
 Government Nov. 29, 2019
Byrd v. State Personnel Bd.
affirmed
 Government Jun. 28, 2019
Citizens Oversight v. Vu
affirmed
 statutory_interpretation May 22, 2019
Southcott v. Julian-Cuyamaca Fire Protection Dist.
affirmed
 Government Mar. 11, 2019
Case Name Topic Role Published
Jenelle Olea, et al. v. The Stepping Stones Group LLC, et al. Employment Law judge May 24, 2024
Christine Boulton-Hunyady v. City of San Diego Employment Law judge May 17, 2024
Madelynn Black, et al. v. EWC East Bay Inc., et al. Employment Law judge Apr. 12, 2024
Courtney Johnson, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. Stelvio Transport LLC, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Dec. 29, 2023
Sylvia Castelluzzo, James Castelluzzo v. Joan Doreen Powers Personal Injury judge Aug. 18, 2023
Joshua Rhodes and Juan Buenrostro, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Coastal Transport Co. Inc., and Does 1 to 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Jul. 7, 2023
Shelby Lowry, et al. v. Woodstock's Pizza Inc., et al. Employment Law judge May 5, 2023
Susana Valdez v. Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation Employment Law judge Feb. 10, 2023
Ivo Kolar and Michael Miller, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. CSI Financial Services LLC dba Clearbalance, and Does 1-50, inclusive Contracts judge Nov. 4, 2022
Tina Sellers and Erin O'Grady, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Justanswer LLC, and Does 1-50, inclusive Consumer Law judge Oct. 28, 2022
Barbara Mellor v. City of San Diego Personal Injury judge Apr. 8, 2022
Darin Barioni v. State of California Personal Injury judge Apr. 1, 2022
Jennifer Welsh v. Mission Grove Offices LLC; John Anewalt LLC; Mary Anewalt Perrine LLC; San Diego Commercial Real Estate Services Inc. dba Nai San Diego; Woodside Avenue LLC Personal Injury judge Dec. 10, 2021
Matthew P. Papuga v. City of San Diego Employment Law judge Dec. 4, 2020
Javier Sastoque and Elizabeth Sastoque v. QSC Ventures Inc. dba Jack in the Box, Davis Gonzalez, Porfirio Hernandez, Sander Baltazar and Diana Gaona Personal Injury judge Jul. 31, 2020
Confidential Medical judge Jul. 31, 2020
Debra Turner v. Laurie Anne Victoria, Anthony Cortes, Joseph Gronotte, Gregory Rogers Probate and Trusts judge May 15, 2020
Lucy Olango v. City of El Cajon and Richard Gonsalves Civil Rights judge Feb. 7, 2020
Jonathan Head, Kathy Head v. City of San Diego Real Property judge Jan. 24, 2020
Cynthia Hedgecock, an Individual and Roger Hedgecock, an individual v. City of San Diego, a municipality, and Does 1-20, inclusive Personal Injury judge Jan. 19, 2018
Carol Austin v. Dr. Kahn Ha, et al. Personal Injury Defendant May 3, 2008
Confidential Personal Injury Defendant Mar. 18, 2003
Karen Ruffner, Allison Ruffner, by and through her guardian ad litem, Kristine Getten, Hailey Ruffner, et al. v. Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc. Personal Injury Defendant Jan. 28, 2003
Jeannie Goleta v. Kevin Malone Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) Defendant Jul. 29, 2000
Joseph Mora and Virginia Mora v. Sharp Mission Park Medical Group Inc. and Mark Golub, et al. Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) Defendant May 6, 2000
Patty Mouton v. Charles Bingham, D.D.S. Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) Defendant Feb. 19, 1994
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