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Dana M. Sabraw

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Chief District Judge
USDC Southern District of California
James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep U.S. Courthouse
Southern District Court of California
Days: M-F Courtroom/Floor: 13A

333 W Broadway
San Diego , CA 92101
(619) 557-6262



Nominated by President George W. Bush to U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, confirmed by U.S. Senate, 2003; judge, San Diego County Superior Court, 1998-2003; judge, North County Municipal Court, Vista, 1995-98; partner, Baker McKenzie, 1992-95; associate, Baker McKenzie, 1989-92; associate, Price, Postel & Parma LLC, 1985-88

McGeorge School of Law, 1985



Judicial Profiles
Title Court Published
Man of Routine Southern District Court of California (San Diego) Jul. 31, 2017
A Man of the Robe, Inspired by Men of the Sword U.S. District Court (San Diego) Oct. 20, 2008

Rulings
Case Category Published
K.J. v. Jackson
reversed and remanded
 Qualified Immunity Feb. 11, 2025
U.S. v. Marin
affirmed
 International Law Jan. 17, 2024
U.S. v. Gonzalez-Godinez
affirmed
 Immigration Jan. 3, 2024
Amended Opinion: U.S. v. Wright
affirmed
 Prisoners' Rights Aug. 29, 2022
U.S. v. Wright
affirmed
 Prisoners' Rights Jul. 29, 2022
Shaw v. Bank of America
affirmed
 Administrative Agencies Dec. 30, 2019
U.S. v. Graves
vacated and remanded
 Criminal Law and Procedure May 31, 2019
U.S. v. Fultz
affirmed
 Criminal Law and Procedure May 13, 2019

Verdicts & Settlements
Case Name Topic Role Published
Myndfull Care Management California v. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services Health Care judge Jan. 31, 2025
James and Elizabeth Console Family v. United States Government judge Apr. 26, 2024
Ms. L., Ms. C., Dora, Alma v. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), et al. Immigration judge Apr. 5, 2024
FRV, a minor, by and through his Guardian ad Litem, Cristal Cazares Valenzuela, and Sonia Valenzuela Perez, individually v. United States of America, and Does 1 through 20, inclusive Medical judge Dec. 22, 2023
Miguel Esparza, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. UAG Escondido A1 Inc., AcuraofEscondido.com and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Contracts judge Dec. 1, 2023
In re: Packaged Seafood Products Antitrust Litigation Antitrust judge Aug. 18, 2023
Scott Kuhne, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Gossamer Bio Inc.; Sheila Gujrathi, M.D.; Bryan Giraudo; Faheem Hasnain; Joshua H. Bilenker, M.D.; Kristina Burow; Russell Cox; Thomas Daniel, M.D.; Renee Gala; Otello Stampacchia, Ph.D.; Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.; SVB Leerink LLC: Barclays Capital Inc.; Evercore Group LLC Securities judge Dec. 30, 2022
Barbara Stein, Stuart Stein v. Farmers Insurance Company of Arizona, Farmers Group Inc. Insurance judge Dec. 16, 2022
Michael Bouvy v. Analog Devices Inc., as successor to Linear Technology Corporation, Linear Technology LLC, Linear Technology Administrative Committee, and Doe Defen Employment Law judge Aug. 19, 2022
Brian Hollins v. Robert Wilke, Secretary, Department of Veterans Affairs Employment Law judge Jun. 18, 2021
Estate of Kevin Brown by its successor in interest Rebecca Brown, and Rebecca Brown v. City of San Diego, Michael Lambert, Sandra Oplinger, and Does 1-50 Civil Rights judge May 21, 2021
Harry H. Davallou v. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals US Headquarters Consumer Law judge Feb. 12, 2021
Peter Strojnik v. 8757 Rio San Diego Mission Valley Owner LLC Civil Rights judge Oct. 23, 2020
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Honold Enterprises, Inc. dba Burgers & Beer, Best Burgers in Town, Inc. dba Burgers & Beer, Burgers & Beer, Inc. dba Burgers & Beer, and BurBeer Inc. dba Burgers & Beer Employment Law judge Mar. 13, 2020
Jeffrey A. Harper, Katherine M. Harper v. United States of America Taxation judge Jun. 14, 2019
Qualcomm Incorporated v. Apple Inc. Intellectual Property judge Apr. 19, 2019
WiLAN Inc. v. Apple Inc. Intellectual Property judge Apr. 19, 2019
Cammille Sorrell v. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Employment Law judge Feb. 8, 2019
John M. Floyd & Associates Inc. v. First Imperial Credit Union Contracts judge Nov. 24, 2017
David B. Duran v. Omar Mandujo, et al. Civil Rights judge Sep. 29, 2017
Christopher J. Reichman, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Poshmark Inc. Consumer Law judge Jun. 30, 2017
Confidential Personal Injury judge Apr. 19, 2005
Guadalupe Leon, Monique Leon, a minor, and the Estate of Juan Leon v. County of San Diego, San Diego County Sheriff's Dept., Bill Kolender, et al. Civil Rights judge Sep. 14, 2004
Penny Peukert v. Ronald Roncone, Christopher Roncone, Ronald M. Roncone, D.D.S., Inc. Personal Injury judge Feb. 10, 2004
Confidential Contracts judge Apr. 1, 2003
Reden v. Gallo, et al. Personal Injury judge Jan. 28, 2003
Damon A. Bell v. California State University, San Marcos Employment Law judge Apr. 20, 2002
Cuatro Catellus LP v. Silverton Nachant Corp. Torts judge Mar. 9, 2002
KST Associates Inc., et al. v. Samuelsen Contracts judge Feb. 16, 2002
Smith v. Golden West Tacos Inc. dba Taco Bell Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) judge Oct. 4, 2001
Paul Genter and Susan Genter v. Rhonda Ann Jaich and Mingus Constructors Personal Injury judge Aug. 15, 1998
John Colombero, et al. v. Stephen Wilson, M.D. Personal Injury judge Jul. 26, 1997
Title Court Published
Man of Routine Southern District Court of California (San Diego) Jul. 31, 2017
A Man of the Robe, Inspired by Men of the Sword U.S. District Court (San Diego) Oct. 20, 2008
Case Category Published
K.J. v. Jackson
reversed and remanded
 Qualified Immunity Feb. 11, 2025
U.S. v. Marin
affirmed
 International Law Jan. 17, 2024
U.S. v. Gonzalez-Godinez
affirmed
 Immigration Jan. 3, 2024
Amended Opinion: U.S. v. Wright
affirmed
 Prisoners' Rights Aug. 29, 2022
U.S. v. Wright
affirmed
 Prisoners' Rights Jul. 29, 2022
Shaw v. Bank of America
affirmed
 Administrative Agencies Dec. 30, 2019
U.S. v. Graves
vacated and remanded
 Criminal Law and Procedure May 31, 2019
U.S. v. Fultz
affirmed
 Criminal Law and Procedure May 13, 2019
Case Name Topic Role Published
Myndfull Care Management California v. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services Health Care judge Jan. 31, 2025
James and Elizabeth Console Family v. United States Government judge Apr. 26, 2024
Ms. L., Ms. C., Dora, Alma v. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), et al. Immigration judge Apr. 5, 2024
FRV, a minor, by and through his Guardian ad Litem, Cristal Cazares Valenzuela, and Sonia Valenzuela Perez, individually v. United States of America, and Does 1 through 20, inclusive Medical judge Dec. 22, 2023
Miguel Esparza, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. UAG Escondido A1 Inc., AcuraofEscondido.com and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Contracts judge Dec. 1, 2023
In re: Packaged Seafood Products Antitrust Litigation Antitrust judge Aug. 18, 2023
Scott Kuhne, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Gossamer Bio Inc.; Sheila Gujrathi, M.D.; Bryan Giraudo; Faheem Hasnain; Joshua H. Bilenker, M.D.; Kristina Burow; Russell Cox; Thomas Daniel, M.D.; Renee Gala; Otello Stampacchia, Ph.D.; Merrill, Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.; SVB Leerink LLC: Barclays Capital Inc.; Evercore Group LLC Securities judge Dec. 30, 2022
Barbara Stein, Stuart Stein v. Farmers Insurance Company of Arizona, Farmers Group Inc. Insurance judge Dec. 16, 2022
Michael Bouvy v. Analog Devices Inc., as successor to Linear Technology Corporation, Linear Technology LLC, Linear Technology Administrative Committee, and Doe Defen Employment Law judge Aug. 19, 2022
Brian Hollins v. Robert Wilke, Secretary, Department of Veterans Affairs Employment Law judge Jun. 18, 2021
Estate of Kevin Brown by its successor in interest Rebecca Brown, and Rebecca Brown v. City of San Diego, Michael Lambert, Sandra Oplinger, and Does 1-50 Civil Rights judge May 21, 2021
Harry H. Davallou v. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals US Headquarters Consumer Law judge Feb. 12, 2021
Peter Strojnik v. 8757 Rio San Diego Mission Valley Owner LLC Civil Rights judge Oct. 23, 2020
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Honold Enterprises, Inc. dba Burgers & Beer, Best Burgers in Town, Inc. dba Burgers & Beer, Burgers & Beer, Inc. dba Burgers & Beer, and BurBeer Inc. dba Burgers & Beer Employment Law judge Mar. 13, 2020
Jeffrey A. Harper, Katherine M. Harper v. United States of America Taxation judge Jun. 14, 2019
Qualcomm Incorporated v. Apple Inc. Intellectual Property judge Apr. 19, 2019
WiLAN Inc. v. Apple Inc. Intellectual Property judge Apr. 19, 2019
Cammille Sorrell v. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Employment Law judge Feb. 8, 2019
John M. Floyd & Associates Inc. v. First Imperial Credit Union Contracts judge Nov. 24, 2017
David B. Duran v. Omar Mandujo, et al. Civil Rights judge Sep. 29, 2017
Christopher J. Reichman, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Poshmark Inc. Consumer Law judge Jun. 30, 2017
Confidential Personal Injury judge Apr. 19, 2005
Guadalupe Leon, Monique Leon, a minor, and the Estate of Juan Leon v. County of San Diego, San Diego County Sheriff's Dept., Bill Kolender, et al. Civil Rights judge Sep. 14, 2004
Penny Peukert v. Ronald Roncone, Christopher Roncone, Ronald M. Roncone, D.D.S., Inc. Personal Injury judge Feb. 10, 2004
Confidential Contracts judge Apr. 1, 2003
Reden v. Gallo, et al. Personal Injury judge Jan. 28, 2003
Damon A. Bell v. California State University, San Marcos Employment Law judge Apr. 20, 2002
Cuatro Catellus LP v. Silverton Nachant Corp. Torts judge Mar. 9, 2002
KST Associates Inc., et al. v. Samuelsen Contracts judge Feb. 16, 2002
Smith v. Golden West Tacos Inc. dba Taco Bell Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) judge Oct. 4, 2001
Paul Genter and Susan Genter v. Rhonda Ann Jaich and Mingus Constructors Personal Injury judge Aug. 15, 1998
John Colombero, et al. v. Stephen Wilson, M.D. Personal Injury judge Jul. 26, 1997
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