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Daniel J. Buckley

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Judge (ret.)
Signature Resolution



Retired from Los Angeles Superior Court, May 2022, presiding judge 2017-2018, appointed by Gov. Gray Davis, May 10, 2002; shareholder, managing partner, Breidenbach, Buckley, Huchting, Halm & Hamblet, Los Angeles, 1980-2002.

Notre Dame Law School



ADR Profiles
Title Provider Published
Confidence & Trust Signature Resolution Aug. 25, 2023

Judicial Profiles
Title Court Published
Judge Daniel Buckley guided LA courts to more streamlined systems Los Angeles County (Los Angeles) Feb. 24, 2022
Daniel J. Buckley Los Angeles County (Los Angeles) Superior Court Mar. 6, 2012

Columns
Title Category Published
LASC is innovating in the face of budget cuts Letters, Judges and Judiciary Oct. 9, 2017
A primer on hearsay evidence Civil Litigation, Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary, Criminal Apr. 29, 2014

Rulings
Case Category Published
Simple Avo Paradise Ranch, LLC v. Southern Cal. Edison Co.
affirmed
 Civil Procedure May 24, 2024
Kanter v. Reed
affirmed
 Securities Jun. 5, 2023
Barajas v. Sativa L.A. County Water Dist.
affirmed
 Administrative Agencies May 26, 2023
Shusha, Inc. v. Century-National Insurance Co.
reversed
 Insurance Jan. 6, 2023
Kline v. Zimmer, Inc.
reversed and remanded
 Torts May 31, 2022
Ahern v. Asset Management Consultants
reversed and remanded
 Arbitration Feb. 3, 2022
Woods v. American Film Institute
affirmed
 Civil Procedure Dec. 20, 2021
Miles v. City of Los Angeles
affirmed
 Labor Law Oct. 30, 2020

Verdicts & Settlements
Case Name Topic Role Published
Juan Carlos Ramirez Robles, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. FM Mexican Grill Inc., Mi Ranchito Mexican Grill Inc., Angelica M. Maldonado, and Does 1 thru 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Nov. 17, 2023
Maria Hernandez, and the proposed class v. RMP Safety Services Inc., Inspire Diagnostics LLC, and Does 1-5 Employment Law judge Nov. 3, 2023
Maria Hernandez v. RMO Safety Services, Inc. Employment Law judge Oct. 27, 2023
Jane Doe v. Roe Doctor Medical judge Oct. 6, 2023
Eric Galvez, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Yamato Valencia Inc., Yamato Encino Corporation, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Sep. 1, 2023
Kerry N. Evans and Jose Baltazar, individually, and on behalf of the State of California, as private attorney generals, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Ameri-Kleen and Does 1-50, inclusive Employment Law judge Feb. 3, 2023
Manuel Medellin, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated and all aggrieved employees v. Belden Inc., dba Alphawire and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Feb. 3, 2023
Edith Sepulveda v. Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District and Does 1 to 100, inclusive Personal Injury adr Jan. 13, 2023
Joshua Mendoza et al. v. Savage Services Corporation Employment Law judge Jan. 6, 2023
Damien Cox, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated, and as an aggrieved employee on behalf of other aggrieved employees under the Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 v. AAMP of Florida Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Dec. 2, 2022
Miriam Avelar Arvizu, individually and on behalf of others similarly situated v. Ammadis Inc., dba Guacho Grill; Adrian E. Amosa; Luciana Miorin Amosa; Cingular Grocers; Cingular HR; and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Nov. 18, 2022
Cindy Martinez, an individual on behalf of herself and others similarly situated v. AA Meat Products Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Nov. 11, 2022
Jose Pena, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Bunzl Utah LLC, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Oct. 21, 2022
Jonathan Wilson, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Hydro Systems Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge May 27, 2022
David Martinez Oliva, Andrew Grezlik, and Anton Peterson, individually, and on behalf of others similarly situated v. Rock Fish LLC, Rock 'N Fish 2, LLC, The Zislis Group Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Apr. 22, 2022
Destiny Clark, on behalf of her minor child, Ezra Clark v. Monsanto Company, et al. Personal Injury judge Oct. 22, 2021
The People of the State of California v. Southern California Gas Company, and Does 1 - 50, inclusive, and related consolidated cases Torts judge Oct. 15, 2021
Janet Case v. American Honda Motor Co. Inc. Consumer Law judge Feb. 12, 2021
Lorin M. Engquist and Angelica G. Divinagracia dba Fun Fit Factory, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated v. City of Los Angeles Government judge Nov. 27, 2020
Larry Tran, Roberto Moran and Osie Marshall, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated v. Good Health Natural Products Inc. Consumer Law judge Jun. 21, 2019
Larry Stone, Linda Della Pelle v. Fidelity National Insurance Co. Insurance judge Nov. 11, 2006
Emily Hetrick v. The Home Depot USA Inc., et al. Personal Injury judge Aug. 13, 2005
Gina Soto v. Ligia Blanco, Jong Lee Personal Injury judge Aug. 6, 2005
Confidential Employment Law judge Feb. 23, 2005
Confidential Personal Injury judge Feb. 1, 2005
Jacob Connor Atkins, a minor, by and through Jacquelyn Portele, his Guardian ad Litem v. Bruce Sindel, Pediatrix Medical Group, et al. Personal Injury judge Sep. 14, 2004
Wolfe Air Aviation Ltd., et al. v. Andreini & Company, et al. Breach of Fiduciary Duty Defendant Jul. 4, 2001
Confidential Insurance Defendant Sep. 2, 2000
Confidential Torts Defendant May 22, 1999
Confidential Insurance Defendant Nov. 14, 1998
Alan J. Pecherer v. Sawyer, Cook & Company Insurance Defendant Sep. 14, 1996
Richard J. and Meri Crouley; North American Crematories; California Cremation Services v. Hartford Fire Insurance Co.; Hayward, Tilton & Rolapp Breach of Contract Defendant Feb. 4, 1995
Penny Newman, et al. v. J.B. Stringfellow, Jr., et al. Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) Defendant Dec. 10, 1994
Orlando Coca dba Orlie's Auto Accessories v. Don Dixon dba Don Dixon and Associates Breach of Contract Defendant Jun. 4, 1994

MCLE
Title Category Published
A primer on hearsay evidence Evidence Apr. 28, 2014
Title Provider Published
Confidence & Trust Signature Resolution Aug. 25, 2023
Title Court Published
Judge Daniel Buckley guided LA courts to more streamlined systems Los Angeles County (Los Angeles) Feb. 24, 2022
Daniel J. Buckley Los Angeles County (Los Angeles) Superior Court Mar. 6, 2012
Title Category Published
LASC is innovating in the face of budget cuts Letters, Judges and Judiciary Oct. 9, 2017
A primer on hearsay evidence Civil Litigation, Law Practice, Judges and Judiciary, Criminal Apr. 29, 2014
Case Category Published
Simple Avo Paradise Ranch, LLC v. Southern Cal. Edison Co.
affirmed
 Civil Procedure May 24, 2024
Kanter v. Reed
affirmed
 Securities Jun. 5, 2023
Barajas v. Sativa L.A. County Water Dist.
affirmed
 Administrative Agencies May 26, 2023
Shusha, Inc. v. Century-National Insurance Co.
reversed
 Insurance Jan. 6, 2023
Kline v. Zimmer, Inc.
reversed and remanded
 Torts May 31, 2022
Ahern v. Asset Management Consultants
reversed and remanded
 Arbitration Feb. 3, 2022
Woods v. American Film Institute
affirmed
 Civil Procedure Dec. 20, 2021
Miles v. City of Los Angeles
affirmed
 Labor Law Oct. 30, 2020
Case Name Topic Role Published
Juan Carlos Ramirez Robles, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. FM Mexican Grill Inc., Mi Ranchito Mexican Grill Inc., Angelica M. Maldonado, and Does 1 thru 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Nov. 17, 2023
Maria Hernandez, and the proposed class v. RMP Safety Services Inc., Inspire Diagnostics LLC, and Does 1-5 Employment Law judge Nov. 3, 2023
Maria Hernandez v. RMO Safety Services, Inc. Employment Law judge Oct. 27, 2023
Jane Doe v. Roe Doctor Medical judge Oct. 6, 2023
Eric Galvez, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Yamato Valencia Inc., Yamato Encino Corporation, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Sep. 1, 2023
Kerry N. Evans and Jose Baltazar, individually, and on behalf of the State of California, as private attorney generals, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Ameri-Kleen and Does 1-50, inclusive Employment Law judge Feb. 3, 2023
Manuel Medellin, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated and all aggrieved employees v. Belden Inc., dba Alphawire and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Feb. 3, 2023
Edith Sepulveda v. Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District and Does 1 to 100, inclusive Personal Injury adr Jan. 13, 2023
Joshua Mendoza et al. v. Savage Services Corporation Employment Law judge Jan. 6, 2023
Damien Cox, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated, and as an aggrieved employee on behalf of other aggrieved employees under the Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 v. AAMP of Florida Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Dec. 2, 2022
Miriam Avelar Arvizu, individually and on behalf of others similarly situated v. Ammadis Inc., dba Guacho Grill; Adrian E. Amosa; Luciana Miorin Amosa; Cingular Grocers; Cingular HR; and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Nov. 18, 2022
Cindy Martinez, an individual on behalf of herself and others similarly situated v. AA Meat Products Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Nov. 11, 2022
Jose Pena, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Bunzl Utah LLC, and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Oct. 21, 2022
Jonathan Wilson, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Hydro Systems Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge May 27, 2022
David Martinez Oliva, Andrew Grezlik, and Anton Peterson, individually, and on behalf of others similarly situated v. Rock Fish LLC, Rock 'N Fish 2, LLC, The Zislis Group Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Apr. 22, 2022
Destiny Clark, on behalf of her minor child, Ezra Clark v. Monsanto Company, et al. Personal Injury judge Oct. 22, 2021
The People of the State of California v. Southern California Gas Company, and Does 1 - 50, inclusive, and related consolidated cases Torts judge Oct. 15, 2021
Janet Case v. American Honda Motor Co. Inc. Consumer Law judge Feb. 12, 2021
Lorin M. Engquist and Angelica G. Divinagracia dba Fun Fit Factory, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated v. City of Los Angeles Government judge Nov. 27, 2020
Larry Tran, Roberto Moran and Osie Marshall, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated v. Good Health Natural Products Inc. Consumer Law judge Jun. 21, 2019
Larry Stone, Linda Della Pelle v. Fidelity National Insurance Co. Insurance judge Nov. 11, 2006
Emily Hetrick v. The Home Depot USA Inc., et al. Personal Injury judge Aug. 13, 2005
Gina Soto v. Ligia Blanco, Jong Lee Personal Injury judge Aug. 6, 2005
Confidential Employment Law judge Feb. 23, 2005
Confidential Personal Injury judge Feb. 1, 2005
Jacob Connor Atkins, a minor, by and through Jacquelyn Portele, his Guardian ad Litem v. Bruce Sindel, Pediatrix Medical Group, et al. Personal Injury judge Sep. 14, 2004
Wolfe Air Aviation Ltd., et al. v. Andreini & Company, et al. Breach of Fiduciary Duty Defendant Jul. 4, 2001
Confidential Insurance Defendant Sep. 2, 2000
Confidential Torts Defendant May 22, 1999
Confidential Insurance Defendant Nov. 14, 1998
Alan J. Pecherer v. Sawyer, Cook & Company Insurance Defendant Sep. 14, 1996
Richard J. and Meri Crouley; North American Crematories; California Cremation Services v. Hartford Fire Insurance Co.; Hayward, Tilton & Rolapp Breach of Contract Defendant Feb. 4, 1995
Penny Newman, et al. v. J.B. Stringfellow, Jr., et al. Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular) Defendant Dec. 10, 1994
Orlando Coca dba Orlie's Auto Accessories v. Don Dixon dba Don Dixon and Associates Breach of Contract Defendant Jun. 4, 1994
Title Category Published
A primer on hearsay evidence Evidence Apr. 28, 2014
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