Haywood S. Gilliam, Jr.
Signed rulings
A grounded sample of orders signed by this judge, with the verbatim dispositive language.
“For the reasons noted above, the Court GRANTS Defendants' motion to dismiss Plaintiff's Class Action Complaint for failure to state a claim WITH LEAVE TO AMEND.”
“Accordingly, the Court GRANTS Defendant's motion to dismiss the UCL claim.”
“Because it appears likely that Colorado River controls, and because neither party addresses that standard in the motion to stay, the Court DENIES that motion. This denial is without prejudice to Defendant refiling a motion addressing the factors the Ninth Circuit has identified...”
“The Court DENIES Defendant's motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction and based on forum non conveniens.”
“The Court GRANTS IN PART and DENIES IN PART Defendant's motion to dismiss. The Court DENIES the motion with respect to Plaintiff Heuchan's claims. The Court GRANTS [the motion as to the remaining claims]... Teint foundation products are DISMISSED without leave to amend.”
“For the foregoing reasons, Defendants' motion for summary judgment is GRANTED.”
“Plaintiff's motion for class certification is DENIED. The Clerk shall close the file.”
“The Court GRANTS the motion to dismiss WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND. The Clerk is directed to close the case.”
“Because the Arbitration Agreement is valid and enforceable, and Plaintiff's claims undisputedly fall within its scope, the Court GRANTS Defendant's motion to compel arbitration. This action is hereby STAYED pending resolution of the arbitration.”
“The Court GRANTS Defendants' motion to remand and REMANDS the case to Sonoma Superior Court. The clerk is directed to remand the case and close the file.”
“Defendants were not served with the complaint until August 3, 2016. Defendants' removal of this action on September 2, 2016 is therefore timely. The Court DENIES Plaintiff's motion for remand.”
“the Court GRANTS defendants' motion to dismiss the action as time-barred. The Clerk shall enter judgment in favor of defendants and against plaintiff.”
“the Court GRANTS the motion and REMANDS the case to the California Superior Court for Alameda County.”
“Plaintiff has failed to make the showing required under Rule 59(e) and the local rules. ... As a result, the Court DENIES Plaintiff's motion for reconsideration.”
“Plaintiff has not met his burden for certification. Accordingly, the Court DENIES Plaintiff's motion, Dkt. No. 37.”
Caseload & timing
From public federal docket records for this judge.
Gilliam's Oakland caseload is broad and high-volume. A roughly two-week filing sample from May 2022 included more than 20 assigned cases involving employee benefits, securities, product liability, patents, copyright, employment civil rights, racketeering, administrative review, habeas petitions, and consumer claims. The durations below come from terminated cases in that sample.
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