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D. Tyler Tharpe

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Judge
Civil Trials Unlimited
Fresno County Superior Court
B.F. Sisk Courthouse
Department/Division: D501 Days: M-F Courtroom/Floor: 5th

1130 O Street
Fresno , CA 93721-2220
(559) 457-6309





Judicial Profiles
Title Court Published
D. Tyler Tharpe Superior Court Fresno County (Fresno) Sep. 24, 2015

Rulings
Case Category Published
Ghost Golf, Inc. v. Newsom
affirmed
 Constitutional Law May 21, 2024
Westlands Water District v. All Persons Interested et al.
affirmed
 Water Rights Sep. 5, 2023
Modification: Infinity Select Insurance Co. v. Superior Court (Cal Leduc)
petition granted
 Insurance Aug. 31, 2023
Infinity Select Insurance Co. v. Superior Court (Cal Leduc)
petition granted
 Insurance Aug. 9, 2023
LGCY Power v. Superior Court (Sewell)
petition denied
 Civil Procedure Mar. 3, 2022

Verdicts & Settlements
Case Name Topic Role Published
Shirley Marsh, Laura Lozano, Tuan Vu, Sonia Castro, Carlos Chevez, Chaquan May, Esther Escarga, Tabish Zaman, Toni Pipkin, Valerie Taylor, Alexia Alston, and Iurik Tovmasian, on behalf of themselves, and all others similarly situated v. Service Employees International Union, Local 2015 Consumer Law judge Jan. 16, 2026
Joseph T. Yzaguirre, a minor, by and through his Guardian ad Litem, Joanna R. Yzaguirre v. Clovis Unified School District, Phil King, and Does 1-100 Personal Injury judge Dec. 26, 2025
Pearson Realty dba Retail California v. 580 North 11th Street LLC Contracts judge Jul. 11, 2025
Trace Prafford, for himself and on behalf members of the general public, Tami Prafford on behalf of herself and on behalf of members of the general public v. Trust-All Roofing Inc. and Tollhouse Village II Association, and Does 1-3 Consumer Law judge May 9, 2025
Monique Smith v. Lithia NF Inc., Capital One N.A., Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America, and Does 1 through 20, inclusive Consumer Law judge May 1, 2025
Delailah Lee, a minor, by and through her Guardian ad Litem, Nancy Thao v. Wade Alden Dickinson, M.D.; Valley Women's Health Care Medical Group; St. Agnes Medical Center, and Does 1 to 100 Medical judge Apr. 25, 2025
Patsy Earl v. JD Home Rentals, Bryce Hovannisian, David Hovannisian, BDHOV LP, JHS LLP, JHS CLLP, JCH CLLP Real Property judge Apr. 24, 2025
Manuel Hernandez Diego, as an individual and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. James Marshall Farm Service LLC; Orange Cove-Sanger Citrus Association; James J. Marshall dba Marshall Vineyards, and Does 1 through 100 Employment Law judge Mar. 14, 2025
GAR Bennett LLC fka GAR Tootelian Inc. v. Nijjar Farms Inc., and Does 1 to 50 Contracts judge Feb. 28, 2025
Carlos Ayala Perez and Francisco Alcantar Vargas v. American Honda Motor Co. Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Consumer Law judge Feb. 14, 2025
Sharon Vulich, Nicole Vulich-Miller, Crystal Vulich, Jensen Vulich Espinosa v. Norman Vulich Personal Injury judge Jan. 31, 2025
Not Too Big to Fall Association Inc. v. Bank of America, N.A.; BAC Home Loans Servicing LP; Recontrust N.A.; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc.; Merscorp Holdings Inc.; The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York; U.S. Bank, N.A.; Aurora Commercial Corp.; JP Morgan Chase & Co.; JP Morgan Chase Bank, National Association; Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC; Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.; DOCX LLC; Black Night Infoserv LLC, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Real Property judge Jan. 24, 2025
Brian N. Folland v. Denna Rogers Contracts judge Sep. 27, 2024
Pablo A. Chavez, Edelmira Chavez v. General Motors LLC; Gill Auto Group, and Does 1 through 40, inclusive Consumer Law judge Sep. 27, 2024
J&V Fresno v. Michael Blunt, Michael Blunt Salon Inc., and Does 1 through 25, inclusive Contracts judge Sep. 20, 2024
Frontier California Wage and Hour Cases Employment Law judge Sep. 6, 2024
Jane Doe v. Roe Doctor Medical judge Aug. 9, 2024
Aziz Othmen v. OCS Food Group, Inc. dba Bulldog Burger Bistro, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Contracts judge May 17, 2024
Keantae Carter v. Sun Valley Raisins, Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Personal Injury judge Jan. 5, 2024
Luciano Hernandez and Miguel Angel Ramirez-Maya, individually, on behalf of all others similarly situated, and on behalf of the State of California and other aggrieved persons; and Silviano Rodriguez, individually, and on behalf of all other similarly situated v. Burford Farming Company Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Sep. 22, 2023
Esteban Campos Soto, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Amware Pallet Services LLC, and Does 1-20, inclusive Employment Law judge Jun. 16, 2023
Mireya Ortega, an individual; Dakota Loew-Garrelts, an individual; and Matheus De Freitas Misquito, and individual v. Fresno Pacific University, a California Non-Profit Corporation and Does 1-200. Personal Injury judge Nov. 4, 2022
Lee Martin v. BNSF Railway Company, and Does a through 20, inclusive Personal Injury judge Aug. 19, 2022
Justin Adamo, an individual; Gabriel Padilla, an individual; Brigitte Reyes, an individual; individually on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated, under the Private Attorney General Act (PAGA), pursuant to Labor Code sections 2698, et seq. v. Clark Pest Control Inc.; JMP Bros. Inc.; James F. Clark Jr., and Does 1-5, inclusive Employment Law judge Jul. 8, 2022
Shannon Kilgore, individually and as Successor-in-Interest to Jessica Cortez v. Kevin Ciresi, M.D.; Athenix Body Sculpting Institute, and Does 1 to 10, inclusive Medical judge Apr. 22, 2022
Alexis Loya v. Christopher Matthew Ellis, Joshua Mettee, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Personal Injury judge Mar. 11, 2022
Marjaneh Krier v. G-On Cuisine Inc. dba OOI Japanese Restaurant and Does 1-5, inclusive Personal Injury judge Mar. 4, 2022
Guled Fadumo Abdillah v. Western Dental Medical judge Dec. 17, 2021
Robert Reyes II v. California Highway Patrol, Daniel Compomizzo, and Does 1 to 20 Personal Injury judge Dec. 3, 2021
Monica Dibble, Tom Dibble v. WISH (Women's Imaging Specialists in Healthcare), Mark Alson, M.D. Medical judge Dec. 3, 2021
Jeremiah Villarreal on behalf of himself, all others similarly situated, and on behalf of the general public v. Wildwood Express, and Does 1-1000 Employment Law judge Sep. 17, 2021
Bruce Harris v. Thampi John, M.D., and Does 1 -10 Medical judge Aug. 20, 2021
Jeremiah Villareal, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Wildwood Express, and Does 1-100 Employment Law judge Apr. 23, 2021
Richard Warren Atkins, David Wells v. Treyvon Alexander Bookman, Moua Yang, The City of Fresno, and Does 1-10 Personal Injury judge Feb. 5, 2021
Saverio Chimienti III, individually and as successor in interest to the Estate of Saverio Chimineti Jr., as a minor through his guardian ad litem v. TL-Ultralight, The Estate of Joe Franklin Kulbeth, Daniel N. Bates, and Does 1-50 Personal Injury judge Jan. 22, 2021
Brooke Richardson, individually, and as successor in interest to the Estate of Gerald A. Richardson aka Gerald A. Stafford; Daniel Richardson, a minor, by and through this Guardian ad Litem, Brooke Richardson; and Riley Richardson, individually v. JCT Trucking Inc., JAG Transportation Inc., Jeremy Crank, and Does 1-50 Personal Injury judge Dec. 4, 2020
Farrington, Peter D., as Spouse of Farrington, Patricia J., Deceased v. Rohlen, Brooks, M.D.; Gill, Kuldeep, M.D.; Clovis Community Medical Center of the Community Medical Centers, and Does 1 through 12 Medical judge Nov. 27, 2020
Esther G. Avila; Juana Maria Avila Garcia; Estela Avila; Faustino Avila; Maria Avila; Juan Manuel Avila; Adalberto Avila v. DaVita Inc.; DaVita Healthcare Partners Inc.; DaVita Coalinga Dialysis; Thong Do, M.D.; Lymar G. Bik, M.D., and Does 1 through 45, inclusive Medical judge Nov. 13, 2020
Craig Berkheiser, Adelita C. Berkheiser v. BNSF Railway Company; 2626 S. Maple Partners LLC; WestRock CP, LLC; Valley Steel Construction Fresno, Inc.; H&H Engineering Construction, Inc. Personal Injury judge Nov. 6, 2020
Fridoon (David) Alvand v. Director, Department of Social Services Government judge Oct. 16, 2020
Jason Showalter v. Neil Brian Anderson, Brian Anderson, Karen Anderson Personal Injury judge Aug. 14, 2020
Saira Medina, individually dba Medina's Cleaning and Painting Service v. Torrey Ridge Inc., Fancher Creek Inc., Park West Apts Inc., and Does 1 through 100 Contracts judge Jul. 17, 2020
Guadalupe Villanueva v. Vallarta Food Enterprises, Inc. Personal Injury judge Jul. 2, 2020
Title Court Published
D. Tyler Tharpe Superior Court Fresno County (Fresno) Sep. 24, 2015
Case Category Published
Ghost Golf, Inc. v. Newsom
affirmed
 Constitutional Law May 21, 2024
Westlands Water District v. All Persons Interested et al.
affirmed
 Water Rights Sep. 5, 2023
Modification: Infinity Select Insurance Co. v. Superior Court (Cal Leduc)
petition granted
 Insurance Aug. 31, 2023
Infinity Select Insurance Co. v. Superior Court (Cal Leduc)
petition granted
 Insurance Aug. 9, 2023
LGCY Power v. Superior Court (Sewell)
petition denied
 Civil Procedure Mar. 3, 2022
Case Name Topic Role Published
Shirley Marsh, Laura Lozano, Tuan Vu, Sonia Castro, Carlos Chevez, Chaquan May, Esther Escarga, Tabish Zaman, Toni Pipkin, Valerie Taylor, Alexia Alston, and Iurik Tovmasian, on behalf of themselves, and all others similarly situated v. Service Employees International Union, Local 2015 Consumer Law judge Jan. 16, 2026
Joseph T. Yzaguirre, a minor, by and through his Guardian ad Litem, Joanna R. Yzaguirre v. Clovis Unified School District, Phil King, and Does 1-100 Personal Injury judge Dec. 26, 2025
Pearson Realty dba Retail California v. 580 North 11th Street LLC Contracts judge Jul. 11, 2025
Trace Prafford, for himself and on behalf members of the general public, Tami Prafford on behalf of herself and on behalf of members of the general public v. Trust-All Roofing Inc. and Tollhouse Village II Association, and Does 1-3 Consumer Law judge May 9, 2025
Monique Smith v. Lithia NF Inc., Capital One N.A., Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America, and Does 1 through 20, inclusive Consumer Law judge May 1, 2025
Delailah Lee, a minor, by and through her Guardian ad Litem, Nancy Thao v. Wade Alden Dickinson, M.D.; Valley Women's Health Care Medical Group; St. Agnes Medical Center, and Does 1 to 100 Medical judge Apr. 25, 2025
Patsy Earl v. JD Home Rentals, Bryce Hovannisian, David Hovannisian, BDHOV LP, JHS LLP, JHS CLLP, JCH CLLP Real Property judge Apr. 24, 2025
Manuel Hernandez Diego, as an individual and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. James Marshall Farm Service LLC; Orange Cove-Sanger Citrus Association; James J. Marshall dba Marshall Vineyards, and Does 1 through 100 Employment Law judge Mar. 14, 2025
GAR Bennett LLC fka GAR Tootelian Inc. v. Nijjar Farms Inc., and Does 1 to 50 Contracts judge Feb. 28, 2025
Carlos Ayala Perez and Francisco Alcantar Vargas v. American Honda Motor Co. Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Consumer Law judge Feb. 14, 2025
Sharon Vulich, Nicole Vulich-Miller, Crystal Vulich, Jensen Vulich Espinosa v. Norman Vulich Personal Injury judge Jan. 31, 2025
Not Too Big to Fall Association Inc. v. Bank of America, N.A.; BAC Home Loans Servicing LP; Recontrust N.A.; Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc.; Merscorp Holdings Inc.; The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York; U.S. Bank, N.A.; Aurora Commercial Corp.; JP Morgan Chase & Co.; JP Morgan Chase Bank, National Association; Ocwen Loan Servicing LLC; Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.; DOCX LLC; Black Night Infoserv LLC, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Real Property judge Jan. 24, 2025
Brian N. Folland v. Denna Rogers Contracts judge Sep. 27, 2024
Pablo A. Chavez, Edelmira Chavez v. General Motors LLC; Gill Auto Group, and Does 1 through 40, inclusive Consumer Law judge Sep. 27, 2024
J&V Fresno v. Michael Blunt, Michael Blunt Salon Inc., and Does 1 through 25, inclusive Contracts judge Sep. 20, 2024
Frontier California Wage and Hour Cases Employment Law judge Sep. 6, 2024
Jane Doe v. Roe Doctor Medical judge Aug. 9, 2024
Aziz Othmen v. OCS Food Group, Inc. dba Bulldog Burger Bistro, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Contracts judge May 17, 2024
Keantae Carter v. Sun Valley Raisins, Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Personal Injury judge Jan. 5, 2024
Luciano Hernandez and Miguel Angel Ramirez-Maya, individually, on behalf of all others similarly situated, and on behalf of the State of California and other aggrieved persons; and Silviano Rodriguez, individually, and on behalf of all other similarly situated v. Burford Farming Company Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Sep. 22, 2023
Esteban Campos Soto, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Amware Pallet Services LLC, and Does 1-20, inclusive Employment Law judge Jun. 16, 2023
Mireya Ortega, an individual; Dakota Loew-Garrelts, an individual; and Matheus De Freitas Misquito, and individual v. Fresno Pacific University, a California Non-Profit Corporation and Does 1-200. Personal Injury judge Nov. 4, 2022
Lee Martin v. BNSF Railway Company, and Does a through 20, inclusive Personal Injury judge Aug. 19, 2022
Justin Adamo, an individual; Gabriel Padilla, an individual; Brigitte Reyes, an individual; individually on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated, under the Private Attorney General Act (PAGA), pursuant to Labor Code sections 2698, et seq. v. Clark Pest Control Inc.; JMP Bros. Inc.; James F. Clark Jr., and Does 1-5, inclusive Employment Law judge Jul. 8, 2022
Shannon Kilgore, individually and as Successor-in-Interest to Jessica Cortez v. Kevin Ciresi, M.D.; Athenix Body Sculpting Institute, and Does 1 to 10, inclusive Medical judge Apr. 22, 2022
Alexis Loya v. Christopher Matthew Ellis, Joshua Mettee, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Personal Injury judge Mar. 11, 2022
Marjaneh Krier v. G-On Cuisine Inc. dba OOI Japanese Restaurant and Does 1-5, inclusive Personal Injury judge Mar. 4, 2022
Guled Fadumo Abdillah v. Western Dental Medical judge Dec. 17, 2021
Robert Reyes II v. California Highway Patrol, Daniel Compomizzo, and Does 1 to 20 Personal Injury judge Dec. 3, 2021
Monica Dibble, Tom Dibble v. WISH (Women's Imaging Specialists in Healthcare), Mark Alson, M.D. Medical judge Dec. 3, 2021
Jeremiah Villarreal on behalf of himself, all others similarly situated, and on behalf of the general public v. Wildwood Express, and Does 1-1000 Employment Law judge Sep. 17, 2021
Bruce Harris v. Thampi John, M.D., and Does 1 -10 Medical judge Aug. 20, 2021
Jeremiah Villareal, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Wildwood Express, and Does 1-100 Employment Law judge Apr. 23, 2021
Richard Warren Atkins, David Wells v. Treyvon Alexander Bookman, Moua Yang, The City of Fresno, and Does 1-10 Personal Injury judge Feb. 5, 2021
Saverio Chimienti III, individually and as successor in interest to the Estate of Saverio Chimineti Jr., as a minor through his guardian ad litem v. TL-Ultralight, The Estate of Joe Franklin Kulbeth, Daniel N. Bates, and Does 1-50 Personal Injury judge Jan. 22, 2021
Brooke Richardson, individually, and as successor in interest to the Estate of Gerald A. Richardson aka Gerald A. Stafford; Daniel Richardson, a minor, by and through this Guardian ad Litem, Brooke Richardson; and Riley Richardson, individually v. JCT Trucking Inc., JAG Transportation Inc., Jeremy Crank, and Does 1-50 Personal Injury judge Dec. 4, 2020
Farrington, Peter D., as Spouse of Farrington, Patricia J., Deceased v. Rohlen, Brooks, M.D.; Gill, Kuldeep, M.D.; Clovis Community Medical Center of the Community Medical Centers, and Does 1 through 12 Medical judge Nov. 27, 2020
Esther G. Avila; Juana Maria Avila Garcia; Estela Avila; Faustino Avila; Maria Avila; Juan Manuel Avila; Adalberto Avila v. DaVita Inc.; DaVita Healthcare Partners Inc.; DaVita Coalinga Dialysis; Thong Do, M.D.; Lymar G. Bik, M.D., and Does 1 through 45, inclusive Medical judge Nov. 13, 2020
Craig Berkheiser, Adelita C. Berkheiser v. BNSF Railway Company; 2626 S. Maple Partners LLC; WestRock CP, LLC; Valley Steel Construction Fresno, Inc.; H&H Engineering Construction, Inc. Personal Injury judge Nov. 6, 2020
Fridoon (David) Alvand v. Director, Department of Social Services Government judge Oct. 16, 2020
Jason Showalter v. Neil Brian Anderson, Brian Anderson, Karen Anderson Personal Injury judge Aug. 14, 2020
Saira Medina, individually dba Medina's Cleaning and Painting Service v. Torrey Ridge Inc., Fancher Creek Inc., Park West Apts Inc., and Does 1 through 100 Contracts judge Jul. 17, 2020
Guadalupe Villanueva v. Vallarta Food Enterprises, Inc. Personal Injury judge Jul. 2, 2020
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