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Court

San Diego Court

California

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Case Information

Filed 2024-01-29
Status Post Judgment
Type (u)writ Of Mandate: Writ Of Mandamus Prohibit
Docket 67 entries
Disposition Notice of Entry of Judgment

Parties

Plaintiff Chula Vista Elementary School District
Defendant Board Of Education Of The Chula Vista Elementary School District
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Judge

Hon. Katherine Bacal

San Diego County (CA)

California

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Docket Entries

  1. Hearing on Petition scheduled for 08/16/2024 at 01:30:00 PM at Central in C-69 Katherine Bacal.
  2. Hearing on Petition scheduled for 08/16/2024 at 01:30:00 PM at Central in C-69 Katherine Bacal.
  3. Cases consolidated on 03/12/2024. 37-2024-00003941-CU-WM-CTL is designated the lead case.
  4. Proof of Service filed by Chula Vista Elementary School District.
  5. Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt filed by Chula Vista Elementary School District. Refers to: Shepherd, Lauren
  6. Proof of Service of 30-day Summons & Complaint - Personal filed by Chula Vista Elementary School District. Refers to: Commission on Professional Competence
  7. Summons issued.
  8. Original Summons filed by Chula Vista Elementary School District.
  9. E-filing transaction partially accepted.
  10. [Another document for ROA# 14]
  11. [Another document for ROA# 14]
  12. Case initiation form printed.
  13. Civil Case Cover Sheet filed by Chula Vista Elementary School District. Refers to: Commission on Professional Competence; Shepherd, Lauren
  14. Petition for Writ of Mandate filed by Chula Vista Elementary School District. Refers to: Commission on Professional Competence; Shepherd, Lauren
  15. Case assigned to Judicial Officer Longstreth, Robert.
  16. Answer filed by Chula Vista Elementary School District.
  17. Stipulation - Other - Fee Due (to Consolidate Cases) filed by Shepherd, Lauren; Chula Vista Elementary School District.
  18. Ex Parte scheduled for 03/05/2024 at 08:45:00 AM at Central in C-69 Katherine Bacal was vacated.
  19. Ex Parte scheduled for 03/05/2024 at 08:45:00 AM at Central in C-69 Katherine Bacal.
  20. Trial Brief Trial Brief filed by Chula Vista Elementary School District.; Transaction Number: 22090490 Filed By: Petitioner Chula Vista Elementary School District
  21. Memorandum of Costs (Summary) Memorandum of Costs (Summary) Filed by Lauren Shepherd Filed By: Petitioner Shepherd, Lauren
  22. Notice of Entry of Judgment or Order Notice of Entry of Judgment or Order Filed by Lauren Shepherd Filed By: Petitioner Shepherd, Lauren
  23. Judgment Judgment on Petition for Writ of Administrative Mandamus Filed by Lauren Shepherd Filed By: Petitioner Shepherd, Lauren Refers To: Respondent Chula Vista Elementary School District
  24. Clerk's Certificate of Service by Mail
  25. Minute Order
  26. Minute Order
  27. Matter Taken Under Submission
  28. Tentative Ruling Published
  29. Notice of Case Reassignment SD
  30. Request for Statement of Decision Districts Request for Statement of Decision Filed by Chula Vista Elementary School District Filed By: Petitioner Chula Vista Elementary School District
  31. Reply to Opposition Districts Reply to Opp. to Req. for Judicial Notice Filed by Chula Vista Elementary School District Filed By: Petitioner Chula Vista Elementary School District
  32. Reply to Opposition Districts Reply to L. Shepherd's Opposition to Writ Petition Filed by Chula Vista Elementary School District Filed By: Petitioner Chula Vista Elementary School District
  33. Proof of Service Proof of Service Filed by Lauren Shepherd Filed By: Petitioner Shepherd, Lauren Refers To: Respondent Commission on Professional Competence
  34. Opposition Real Party Shepherd's Opposition to District's Request for Judicial Notice Filed by Lauren Shepherd Filed By: Petitioner Shepherd, Lauren Refers To: Respondent Commission on Professional Competence
  35. Opposition Real Party Shepherd's Opposition to District's Petition for Writ of Mandate Filed by Lauren Shepherd Filed By: Petitioner Shepherd, Lauren Refers To: Respondent Commission on Professional Competence
  36. Request for Judicial Notice Request for Judicial Notice filed by Chula Vista Elementary School District.; Transaction Number: 22090490 Filed By: Petitioner Chula Vista Elementary School District
  37. Proposed Order Proposed Order submitted by Chula Vista Elementary School District received but not filed on 06/14/2024.; Transaction Number: 22090490 Filed By: Petitioner Chula Vista Elementary School District
  38. Trial Brief Trial Brief filed by Chula Vista Elementary School District.; Transaction Number: 22090490 Filed By: Petitioner Chula Vista Elementary School District
  39. Petition for Writ of Mandate dismissed without prejudice as to Shepherd, Lauren .
  40. Petition for Writ of Mandate dismissed without prejudice as to Board of Education of the Chula Vista Elementary School District.
  41. Memorandum of Costs (Summary) Memorandum of Costs (Summary) Filed by Lauren Shepherd Filed By: Petitioner Shepherd, Lauren
  42. Notice of Entry of Judgment or Order Notice of Entry of Judgment or Order Filed by Lauren Shepherd Filed By: Petitioner Shepherd, Lauren
  43. Judgment Judgment on Petition for Writ of Administrative Mandamus Filed by Lauren Shepherd Filed By: Petitioner Shepherd, Lauren Refers To: Respondent Chula Vista Elementary School District
  44. Request for Statement of Decision Districts Request for Statement of Decision Filed by Chula Vista Elementary School District Filed By: Petitioner Chula Vista Elementary School District
  45. Reply to Opposition Districts Reply to Opp. to Req. for Judicial Notice Filed by Chula Vista Elementary School District Filed By: Petitioner Chula Vista Elementary School District
  46. Reply to Opposition Districts Reply to L. Shepherd's Opposition to Writ Petition Filed by Chula Vista Elementary School District Filed By: Petitioner Chula Vista Elementary School District
  47. Proof of Service Proof of Service Filed by Lauren Shepherd Filed By: Petitioner Shepherd, Lauren Refers To: Respondent Commission on Professional Competence
  48. Opposition Real Party Shepherd's Opposition to District's Request for Judicial Notice Filed by Lauren Shepherd Filed By: Petitioner Shepherd, Lauren Refers To: Respondent Commission on Professional Competence
  49. Opposition Real Party Shepherd's Opposition to District's Petition for Writ of Mandate Filed by Lauren Shepherd Filed By: Petitioner Shepherd, Lauren Refers To: Respondent Commission on Professional Competence
  50. Request for Judicial Notice Request for Judicial Notice filed by Chula Vista Elementary School District.; Transaction Number: 22090490 Filed By: Petitioner Chula Vista Elementary School District
  51. Proposed Order Proposed Order submitted by Chula Vista Elementary School District received but not filed on 06/14/2024.; Transaction Number: 22090490 Filed By: Petitioner Chula Vista Elementary School District
  52. Trial Brief Trial Brief filed by Chula Vista Elementary School District.; Transaction Number: 22090490 Filed By: Petitioner Chula Vista Elementary School District
  53. Ex Parte Application & Declaration Ex Parte Application - Other and Supporting Documents filed by Chula Vista Elementary School District.; Transaction Number: 22067216 Filed By: Respondent Chula Vista Elementary School District
  54. Notice of Lodgment Notice of Lodgment filed by Chula Vista Elementary School District.; Transaction Number: 22066343 Filed By: Respondent Chula Vista Elementary School District
  55. Notice of Change of Firm Name Notice of Change of Firm Name filed by Shepherd, Lauren.; Transaction Number: 22014614 Filed By: Interested Party Shepherd, Lauren
  56. Answer Answer filed by Shepherd, Lauren.; Transaction Number: 22004194 Filed By: Interested Party Shepherd, Lauren
  57. Answer Answer filed by Chula Vista Elementary School District.; Transaction Number: 21987665 Filed By: Respondent Chula Vista Elementary School District
  58. Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt Non-Lead CaseNumber: 37-2024-00005407-CU-WM-CTL; Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt filed by Chula Vista Elementary School District. Filed By: Petitioner Chula Vista Elementary School District Refers To: Interested Party Shepherd, Lauren
  59. Proof of Service Non-Lead CaseNumber: 37-2024-00005407-CU-WM-CTL; Proof of Service filed by Chula Vista Elementary School District. Filed By: Petitioner Chula Vista Elementary School District
  60. Stipulation - Fee Due Stipulation - Other - Fee Due (to Consolidate Cases) filed by Shepherd, Lauren; Chula Vista Elementary School District.; Transaction Number: 21979362 Filed By: Respondent Chula Vista Elementary School District Interested Party Shepherd, Lauren
  61. Minute Order
  62. Minute Order
  63. Minutes finalized for Ex Parte heard 05/28/2024 08:45:00 AM.
  64. (Cancelled) Hearing on Petition Hearing Date: 8/16/2024 1:30 PM Judicial Officers: BACAL, KATHERINE A.; Central, C-69 Department: C-69 Cancellation Reason: Vacated
  65. Hearing on Petition Hearing Date: 8/16/2024 1:30 PM Judicial Officer: BACAL, KATHERINE A. Department: C-63
  66. Ex Parte Hearing Hearing Date: 5/28/2024 8:45 AM Judicial Officer: BACAL, KATHERINE A. Department: C-69
  67. Ex Parte Hearing Hearing Date: 3/5/2024 8:45 AM Judicial Officer: BACAL, KATHERINE A. Department: C-69

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