Holly Aiyisha Thomas

United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit circuit Appointed by Joseph R. Biden (Democratic) 20 signed orders read

Signed rulings

A grounded sample of orders signed by this judge, with the verbatim dispositive language.

Bax v. Doctors Medical Center of Modesto, Inc.
21-16532 · 2022-09-12
Appeal (appellants (plaintiffs Mark and Lucia Bax)) Denied

“Because we find no error in the district court’s treatment of the Baxes’ disability discrimination claims, the judgment in favor of DMC is in all respects AFFIRMED.”

Barclay v. Boskoski
22-55098 · 2022-11-14
Appeal (appellant (Christopher R. Barclay, Chapter 7 Trustee)) Denied

“The bankruptcy court correctly applied Section 522(f) to determine the homestead exemption available to Boskoski. Its judgment is in all respects AFFIRMED.”

San Antonio Winery, Inc. v. Jiaxing Micarose Trade Co.
21-56036 · 2022-11-14
Appeal (appellant (plaintiff San Antonio Winery, Inc.)) Granted

“We therefore vacate the district court’s order and remand for it to consider the remaining issues in the first instance. VACATED; REMANDED.”

Valiente v. Swift Transportation Co. of Arizona, LLC
21-55456 · 2022-11-23
Appeal (appellants (plaintiff hourly truck drivers Johel Valiente and Ashraf Aiad, on behalf of a class)) Denied

“The district court’s decision dismissing this suit is therefore AFFIRMED.”

United States v. Mongol Nation
19-50176 · 2023-01-06
Appeal (appellant (defendant Mongol Nation, an unincorporated association)) Denied

“Mongol Nation’s unpreserved argument regarding RICO’s definition of “person” and the Government’s challenge to the denial of its second POF each fail. The district court’s judgment is in all respects AFFIRMED.”

Habelt v. iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
22-15660 · 2023-10-11
Appeal (appellant (Mark Habelt, former lead plaintiff)) Moot / procedural

“Habelt lacks standing to appeal. We therefore dismiss this appeal for lack of jurisdiction. DISMISSED.”

Hart v. Broomfield
20-99011 · 2024-03-28
Appeal (appellant (petitioner Joseph William Hart)) Denied

“For the reasons discussed above, the district court’s denial of Hart’s habeas petition is hereby AFFIRMED.”

In re Licup (Licup v. Jefferson Avenue Temecula LLC)
23-60017 · 2024-03-18
Appeal (appellants (Chapter 7 debtors Edwin C. Licup and Christine Tracy Castro)) Denied

“The plain language of 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(3)(A) makes the 2013 unlawful detainer judgment in favor of Jefferson nondischargeable in Castro and Licup’s bankruptcy. The BAP’s decision is therefore AFFIRMED.”

United States v. Mirabal
22-50217 · 2024-04-16
Appeal (appellant (defendant Gabriel Mirabal)) Granted

“Rojo’s original factual basis, containing statements of the USAO, was a party admission under Rule 801(d)(2). The government has not met its burden of showing that the exclusion of this basis did not affect the outcome of Mirabal’s trial. Mirabal’s conviction is therefore VACATED and this matter is REMANDED for further proceedings.”

Hansen v. Musk
23-15296 · 2024-12-10
Appeal (appellant (plaintiff Karl Hansen)) Denied

“The arbitrator’s decision precluded each of the claims that Hansen raised before the district court. We therefore AFFIRM the judgment of the district court dismissing those claims.”

Grimm v. City of Portland
23-35235 · 2025-01-03
Appeal (appellant (plaintiff Andrew Grimm)) Denied

“By placing a warning slip on the windshield of the Accord two days before the car was towed, the City provided notice reasonably calculated to alert Grimm of the impending tow. ... The district court’s grant of summary judgment to the City is therefore AFFIRMED.”

Race v. Salmonsen
23-35439 · 2025-03-13
Appeal (appellant (petitioner Carl Sidney Race, pro se)) Granted

“The district court’s decision dismissing Race’s habeas petition is therefore VACATED, and this case is REMANDED for proceedings consistent with our holding.”

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