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Court

Orange Co

California

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Case Information

Filed 2025-02-13
Type Pi/pd/wd Auto
Docket 156 entries
Disposition case dismissed

Parties

Plaintiff Rodolfo Villa
Defendant 365 Car Transport|365 Car Transport, Llc|Berkshire Hathaway Insurance Company|Smarttrans Logistics Llc
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Judge

Hon. Strickroth, Michael

Orange County (CA)

California

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Docket Entries

  1. E-FILING TRANSACTION 21603360 RECEIVED ON 02/13/2025 03:22:59 PM.
  2. CASE DISMISSED WITH DISPOSITION OF REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL
  3. COMPLAINT DISPOSED WITH DISPOSITION OF REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL.
  4. REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE - ENTIRE ACTION FILED BY VILLA, RODOLFO ON 02/10/2026
  5. E-FILING TRANSACTION 41973890 RECEIVED ON 02/10/2026 12:48:07 PM.
  6. PAYMENT RECEIVED BY ONELEGAL FOR 195 - ANSWER OR OTHER 1ST PAPER IN THE AMOUNT OF 435.00, TRANSACTION NUMBER 13739102 AND RECEIPT NUMBER 13567362.
  7. ANSWER TO COMPLAINT FILED BY BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY ON 12/18/2025
  8. E-FILING TRANSACTION 11595734 RECEIVED ON 12/18/2025 04:48:42 PM.
  9. E-FILING TRANSACTION NUMBER 21766499 REJECTED.
  10. E-FILING TRANSACTION NUMBER 31765113 REJECTED.
  11. NOTICE OF RULING FILED BY BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY ON 12/15/2025
  12. E-FILING TRANSACTION 11593326 RECEIVED ON 12/15/2025 01:33:51 PM.
  13. MINUTES FINALIZED FOR MOTION FOR LEAVE TO INTERVENE 12/08/2025 01:45:00 PM.
  14. NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION FILED BY BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INSURANCE COMPANY ON 12/01/2025
  15. E-FILING TRANSACTION 31757724 RECEIVED ON 12/01/2025 03:14:58 PM.
  16. ORDER - OTHER (ON MOTION FOR TERMINATING SANCTIONS) FILED BY THE SUPERIOR COURT OF ORANGE ON 11/06/2025
  17. E-FILING TRANSACTION 41925050 RECEIVED ON 11/05/2025 02:56:21 PM.
  18. E-FILING TRANSACTION NUMBER 31681417 REJECTED.
  19. E-FILING TRANSACTION NUMBER 31747462 REJECTED.
  20. E-FILING TRANSACTION NUMBER 41860495 REJECTED.
  21. E-FILING TRANSACTION NUMBER 21682642 REJECTED.
  22. MINUTES FINALIZED FOR EX PARTE 11/12/2025 08:30:00 AM.
  23. THE MOTION FOR LEAVE TO INTERVENE CURRENTLY SET ON 04/06/2026 IS ORDERED ADVANCED TO 12/08/2025 AT 01:45 PM IN DEPARTMENT C15.
  24. MINUTES FINALIZED FOR MULTIPLE EVENTS 11/06/2025 01:30:00 PM.
  25. THE COURT ORDERS DEFENDANT ANSWER FILED ON 04/03/2025 STRICKEN.
  26. EX PARTE SCHEDULED FOR 11/12/2025 AT 08:30:00 AM IN C15 AT CENTRAL JUSTICE CENTER.
  27. PAYMENT RECEIVED BY LEGALCONNECT FOR 36 - MOTION OR OTHER (NOT 1ST) PAPER REQUIRING A HEARING IN THE AMOUNT OF 60.00, TRANSACTION NUMBER 13716492 AND RECEIPT NUMBER 13544752.
  28. DECLARATION - OTHER FILED BY BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INSURANCE COMPANY ON 11/10/2025
  29. EX PARTE APPLICATION - OTHER FILED BY BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INSURANCE COMPANY ON 11/10/2025
  30. E-FILING TRANSACTION 31747461 RECEIVED ON 11/10/2025 10:33:49 AM.
  31. PROPOSED ORDER RECEIVED ON 11/10/2025
  32. PAYMENT RECEIVED BY ONELEGAL FOR 195 - ANSWER OR OTHER 1ST PAPER IN THE AMOUNT OF 435.00, TRANSACTION NUMBER 13715697 AND RECEIPT NUMBER 13543957.
  33. ANSWER TO COMPLAINT FILED BY 365 CAR TRANSPORT, LLC ON 11/07/2025
  34. E-FILING TRANSACTION 41926293 RECEIVED ON 11/07/2025 11:45:02 AM.
  35. PAYMENT RECEIVED BY ONELEGAL FOR 37 - STIPULATION AND ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF 20.00, TRANSACTION NUMBER 13714535 AND RECEIPT NUMBER 13542795.
  36. STIPULATION AND ORDER FILED BY 365 CAR TRANSPORT ON 11/05/2025
  37. E-FILING TRANSACTION 11573684 RECEIVED ON 11/04/2025 04:22:57 PM.
  38. MOTION FOR LEAVE TO INTERVENE SCHEDULED FOR 04/06/2026 AT 01:45:00 PM IN C15 AT CENTRAL JUSTICE CENTER.
  39. PAYMENT RECEIVED BY ONELEGAL FOR 36 - MOTION OR OTHER (NOT 1ST) PAPER REQUIRING A HEARING IN THE AMOUNT OF 60.00, TRANSACTION NUMBER 13714371 AND RECEIPT NUMBER 13542631.
  40. DECLARATION IN SUPPORT FILED BY BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY ON 11/05/2025
  41. MOTION FOR LEAVE TO INTERVENE FILED BY BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY ON 11/05/2025
  42. E-FILING TRANSACTION 21745520 RECEIVED ON 11/05/2025 02:34:45 PM.
  43. PROPOSED ORDER RECEIVED ON 11/05/2025
  44. PROPOSED ORDER RECEIVED ON 11/05/2025
  45. PROPOSED STIPULATION AND ORDER RECEIVED ON 11/04/2025
  46. PAYMENT RECEIVED BY ONELEGAL FOR 195 - ANSWER OR OTHER 1ST PAPER IN THE AMOUNT OF 435.00, TRANSACTION NUMBER 13713599 AND RECEIPT NUMBER 13541859.
  47. PROPOSED STIPULATION AND ORDER (REJECTED) FILED BY 365 CAR TRANSPORT ON 11/04/2025
  48. E-FILING TRANSACTION 21744245 RECEIVED ON 11/03/2025 06:55:04 PM.
  49. PROPOSED STIPULATION AND ORDER RECEIVED ON 11/03/2025
  50. JOINT LETTER BRIEF FILED BY SMARTTRANS LOGISTICS LLC ON 10/31/2025
  51. E-FILING TRANSACTION 21743320 RECEIVED ON 10/31/2025 04:51:14 PM.
  52. STATEMENT - OTHER FILED BY VILLA, RODOLFO ON 10/31/2025
  53. E-FILING TRANSACTION 41922437 RECEIVED ON 10/31/2025 11:19:01 AM.
  54. SUBSTITUTION OF ATTORNEY FILED BY BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INSURANCE COMPANY ON 10/27/2025
  55. E-FILING TRANSACTION 41919534 RECEIVED ON 10/27/2025 04:21:18 PM.
  56. PROPOSED ORDER (NOT SIGNED) FILED BY THE SUPERIOR COURT OF ORANGE ON 04/18/2025
  57. E-FILING TRANSACTION 41817005 RECEIVED ON 04/18/2025 12:00:15 PM.
  58. MINUTES FINALIZED FOR MULTIPLE EVENTS 10/14/2025 09:00:00 AM.
  59. MOTION TO COMPEL PRODUCTION CONTINUED TO 11/06/2025 AT 01:30 PM IN THIS DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO PARTY'S MOTION.
  60. MOTION TO COMPEL ANSWERS TO FORM INTERROGATORIES CONTINUED TO 11/06/2025 AT 01:30 PM IN THIS DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO PARTY'S MOTION.
  61. INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCE CONTINUED TO 11/06/2025 AT 01:30 PM IN THIS DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO PARTY'S MOTION, SUPPLEMENTATION IS FORTHCOMING.
  62. THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: TERMINATING SANCTIONS IS SCHEDULED FOR 11/06/2025 AT 01:30 PM IN DEPARTMENT .
  63. MINUTES FINALIZED FOR CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE 10/13/2025 08:30:00 AM.
  64. THE JURY TRIAL IS SCHEDULED FOR 09/21/2026 AT 09:00 AM IN DEPARTMENT C15.
  65. JOINT LETTER BRIEF FILED BY VILLA, RODOLFO; SMARTTRANS LOGISTICS LLC ON 10/08/2025
  66. E-FILING TRANSACTION 11558846 RECEIVED ON 10/08/2025 11:13:41 AM.
  67. E-FILING TRANSACTION NUMBER 41905887 REJECTED.
  68. CLERK'S CERTIFICATE OF MAILING/ELECTRONIC SERVICE
  69. MINUTES FINALIZED FOR CHAMBERS WORK 10/03/2025 09:22:00 AM.
  70. THE CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE CURRENTLY SET ON 10/13/2025 IS ORDERED ADVANCED TO 10/13/2025 AT 08:30 AM IN C15.
  71. MOTION FOR LEAVE TO INTERVENE SCHEDULED FOR 03/09/2026 AT 01:45:00 PM IN C15 AT CENTRAL JUSTICE CENTER.
  72. PAYMENT RECEIVED BY ONELEGAL FOR 36 - MOTION OR OTHER (NOT 1ST) PAPER REQUIRING A HEARING IN THE AMOUNT OF 60.00, TRANSACTION NUMBER 13695503 AND RECEIPT NUMBER 13523763.
  73. MOTION FOR LEAVE TO INTERVENE FILED BY SMARTTRANS LOGISTICS LLC ON 10/02/2025
  74. E-FILING TRANSACTION 41905885 RECEIVED ON 10/02/2025 12:24:30 PM.
  75. NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL OF MOTION FILED BY BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INSURANCE COMPANY ON 10/02/2025
  76. E-FILING TRANSACTION 41906167 RECEIVED ON 10/02/2025 04:20:23 PM.
  77. PROOF OF ESERVICE FILED BY SMARTTRANS LOGISTICS LLC ON 10/02/2025
  78. E-FILING TRANSACTION 41905886 RECEIVED ON 10/02/2025 12:24:31 PM.
  79. PROPOSED ORDER RECEIVED ON 10/02/2025
  80. JOINT STATEMENT FILED BY VILLA, RODOLFO ON 09/18/2025
  81. E-FILING TRANSACTION 31718413 RECEIVED ON 09/18/2025 03:14:47 PM.
  82. CLERK'S CERTIFICATE OF MAILING/ELECTRONIC SERVICE
  83. MINUTES FINALIZED FOR CHAMBERS WORK 09/18/2025 02:06:00 PM.
  84. MOTION TO COMPEL PRODUCTION CONTINUED TO 10/14/2025 AT 09:00 AM IN THIS DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO PARTY'S MOTION.
  85. MOTION TO COMPEL ANSWERS TO FORM INTERROGATORIES CONTINUED TO 10/14/2025 AT 09:00 AM IN THIS DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO PARTY'S MOTION.
  86. INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCE CONTINUED TO 10/14/2025 AT 09:00 AM IN THIS DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO PARTY'S MOTION.
  87. THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: MONETARY SANCTIONS IS SCHEDULED FOR 10/14/2025 AT 09:00 AM IN DEPARTMENT CM02.
  88. REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE - PARTY FILED BY VILLA, RODOLFO ON 09/12/2025
  89. E-FILING TRANSACTION 41895199 RECEIVED ON 09/12/2025 12:59:13 PM.
  90. MINUTES FINALIZED FOR CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE 09/08/2025 08:30:00 AM.
  91. CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE CONTINUED TO 10/13/2025 AT 01:45 PM IN THIS DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO COURT'S MOTION.
  92. CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT FILED BY SMARTTRANS LOGISTICS LLC ON 08/25/2025
  93. E-FILING TRANSACTION 11535927 RECEIVED ON 08/25/2025 03:58:28 PM.
  94. CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT FILED BY VILLA, RODOLFO ON 08/25/2025
  95. E-FILING TRANSACTION 11535585 RECEIVED ON 08/25/2025 11:20:48 AM.
  96. PAYMENT RECEIVED BY ONELEGAL FOR 209 - ADVANCED JURY FEE (NON-REFUNDABLE) IN THE AMOUNT OF 150.00, TRANSACTION NUMBER 13673783 AND RECEIPT NUMBER 13502043.
  97. NOTICE OF POSTING JURY FEES FILED BY BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INSURANCE COMPANY ON 08/22/2025
  98. E-FILING TRANSACTION 21704584 RECEIVED ON 08/22/2025 02:42:58 PM.
  99. CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT FILED BY BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INSURANCE COMPANY ON 08/22/2025
  100. E-FILING TRANSACTION 41884398 RECEIVED ON 08/22/2025 02:42:59 PM.
  101. MINUTES FINALIZED FOR MULTIPLE EVENTS 08/20/2025 09:00:00 AM.
  102. MOTION TO COMPEL PRODUCTION CONTINUED TO 09/22/2025 AT 09:00 AM IN THIS DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO STIPULATION.
  103. MOTION TO COMPEL ANSWERS TO FORM INTERROGATORIES CONTINUED TO 09/22/2025 AT 09:00 AM IN THIS DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO STIPULATION.
  104. INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCE CONTINUED TO 09/22/2025 AT 09:00 AM IN THIS DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO PARTY'S MOTION.
  105. OPPOSITION FILED BY SMARTTRANS LOGISTICS LLC ON 08/13/2025
  106. E-FILING TRANSACTION 41879574 RECEIVED ON 08/13/2025 10:50:02 PM.
  107. DECLARATION IN SUPPORT FILED BY SMARTTRANS LOGISTICS LLC ON 08/13/2025
  108. E-FILING TRANSACTION 41879573 RECEIVED ON 08/13/2025 10:49:56 PM.
  109. CLERK'S CERTIFICATE OF MAILING/ELECTRONIC SERVICE
  110. MINUTES FINALIZED FOR CHAMBERS WORK 08/05/2025 10:17:00 AM.
  111. MOTION TO COMPEL PRODUCTION CONTINUED TO 08/20/2025 AT 09:00 AM IN THIS DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO COURT'S MOTION.
  112. MOTION TO COMPEL ANSWERS TO FORM INTERROGATORIES CONTINUED TO 08/20/2025 AT 09:00 AM IN THIS DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO COURT'S MOTION.
  113. INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCE CONTINUED TO 08/20/2025 AT 09:00 AM IN THIS DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO COURT'S MOTION.
  114. JOINT STATEMENT (LETTER BRIEF FOR IDC) FILED BY VILLA, RODOLFO; SMARTTRANS LOGISTICS LLC ON 08/04/2025
  115. E-FILING TRANSACTION 21694271 RECEIVED ON 08/04/2025 07:53:54 PM.
  116. MOTION TO COMPEL PRODUCTION SCHEDULED FOR 08/06/2025 AT 09:00:00 AM IN CM02 AT COSTA MESA JUSTICE COMPLEX.
  117. PAYMENT RECEIVED BY LEGALCONNECT FOR 36 - MOTION OR OTHER (NOT 1ST) PAPER REQUIRING A HEARING IN THE AMOUNT OF 60.00, TRANSACTION NUMBER 13653545 AND RECEIPT NUMBER 13481805.
  118. MOTION TO COMPEL PRODUCTION/INSPECTION OF DOCUMENTS OR THINGS FILED BY VILLA, RODOLFO ON 07/14/2025
  119. E-FILING TRANSACTION 41862526 RECEIVED ON 07/14/2025 03:27:12 PM.
  120. PROPOSED ORDER RECEIVED ON 07/14/2025
  121. E-FILING TRANSACTION NUMBER 11511414 REJECTED.
  122. ORDER TO APPEAR AT INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCE
  123. MOTION TO COMPEL ANSWERS TO FORM INTERROGATORIES SCHEDULED FOR 08/06/2025 AT 09:00:00 AM IN CM02 AT COSTA MESA JUSTICE COMPLEX.
  124. ORDER TO APPEAR AT INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCE GENERATED
  125. INFORMAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR 08/06/2025 AT 09:00:00 AM IN CM02 AT COSTA MESA JUSTICE COMPLEX.
  126. PAYMENT RECEIVED BY LEGALCONNECT FOR 36 - MOTION OR OTHER (NOT 1ST) PAPER REQUIRING A HEARING IN THE AMOUNT OF 60.00, TRANSACTION NUMBER 13651885 AND RECEIPT NUMBER 13480145.
  127. MOTION TO COMPEL ANSWERS TO INTERROGATORIES (FORM INTERROGATORIES, SET ONE) FILED BY VILLA, RODOLFO ON 07/10/2025
  128. E-FILING TRANSACTION 21680717 RECEIVED ON 07/10/2025 09:39:37 AM.
  129. PROPOSED ORDER RECEIVED ON 07/10/2025
  130. PROPOSED ORDER RECEIVED ON 07/10/2025
  131. PROOF OF SERVICE OF STATEMENT OF DAMAGES FILED BY VILLA, RODOLFO ON 05/30/2025
  132. E-FILING TRANSACTION 41839338 RECEIVED ON 05/30/2025 09:41:05 AM.
  133. REQUEST FOR ENTRY OF DEFAULT FILED BY VILLA, RODOLFO ON 05/27/2025
  134. E-FILING TRANSACTION 21656566 RECEIVED ON 05/25/2025 03:24:49 PM.
  135. DEMURRER TO COMPLAINT SCHEDULED FOR 10/13/2025 AT 01:45:00 PM IN C15 AT CENTRAL JUSTICE CENTER.
  136. PAYMENT RECEIVED BY LEGALCONNECT FOR 195 - ANSWER OR OTHER 1ST PAPER IN THE AMOUNT OF 435.00, TRANSACTION NUMBER 13603993 AND RECEIPT NUMBER 13432207.
  137. DEMURRER FILED BY BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INSURANCE COMPANY ON 04/18/2025
  138. E-FILING TRANSACTION 41817004 RECEIVED ON 04/18/2025 12:00:13 PM.
  139. DECLARATION IN SUPPORT FILED BY BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INSURANCE COMPANY ON 04/18/2025
  140. E-FILING TRANSACTION 11468061 RECEIVED ON 04/18/2025 12:00:15 PM.
  141. PROPOSED ORDER RECEIVED ON 04/18/2025
  142. PAYMENT RECEIVED BY ONELEGAL FOR 195 - ANSWER OR OTHER 1ST PAPER IN THE AMOUNT OF 435.00, TRANSACTION NUMBER 13594976 AND RECEIPT NUMBER 13423176.
  143. ANSWER TO COMPLAINT FILED BY SMARTTRANS LOGISTICS LLC ON 04/03/2025
  144. E-FILING TRANSACTION 11459887 RECEIVED ON 04/03/2025 03:31:23 PM.
  145. PROOF OF PERSONAL SERVICE FILED BY VILLA, RODOLFO ON 03/04/2025
  146. E-FILING TRANSACTION 31613646 RECEIVED ON 03/04/2025 03:17:43 PM.
  147. PROOF OF PERSONAL SERVICE FILED BY VILLA, RODOLFO ON 03/04/2025
  148. E-FILING TRANSACTION 41791698 RECEIVED ON 03/04/2025 03:17:43 PM.
  149. PROOF OF PERSONAL SERVICE FILED BY VILLA, RODOLFO ON 03/04/2025
  150. E-FILING TRANSACTION 31613645 RECEIVED ON 03/04/2025 03:17:42 PM.
  151. CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE SCHEDULED FOR 09/08/2025 AT 08:30:00 AM IN C15 AT CENTRAL JUSTICE CENTER.
  152. CASE ASSIGNED TO JUDICIAL OFFICER STRICKROTH, MICHAEL ON 02/13/2025.
  153. PAYMENT RECEIVED BY LEGALCONNECT FOR 194 - COMPLAINT OR OTHER 1ST PAPER IN THE AMOUNT OF 435.00, TRANSACTION NUMBER 13564539 AND RECEIPT NUMBER 13392719.
  154. CIVIL CASE COVER SHEET FILED BY VILLA, RODOLFO ON 02/13/2025
  155. SUMMONS ISSUED AND FILED FILED BY VILLA, RODOLFO ON 02/13/2025
  156. COMPLAINT FILED BY VILLA, RODOLFO ON 02/13/2025

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