Cynthia A. Bashant
How Judge Bashant decides
Patterns drawn from this judge's own signed orders. Every observation links to the order it came from.
What persuades
On a motion for a preliminary injunction she works through the governing factors and grants relief where the movant makes the required showing.
“In light of the foregoing, the Court GRANTS Daybreak's Supplemental Motion for Preliminary Injunction (ECF No. 38).”
Procedural preferences
In platform-liability disputes, Bashant separates protected online publishing functions from a platform's independent role in manufacturing, selling, and distributing physical products.
“Pixels is entitled to Section 230 immunity where Upper Deck seeks to hold it accountable for the advertisement of allegedly infringing goods, or for creating website tools that allow users to search and view allegedly infringing goods based on images uploaded by third parties. However, Pixels is not entitled to Section 230 immunity to Upper Deck's California state law claims where Upper Deck seeks to hold Pixels accountable for manufacturing and selling the allegedly infringing products listed for sale on its website.”
When the government re-detains a person previously released after a finding of no flight risk or danger, Bashant requires evidence of materially changed circumstances and an opportunity for a prompt hearing.
“Because DHS released Petitioner upon finding he was not a flight risk or a danger to the community in March 2024, and because there is no evidence those circumstances have changed, Petitioner is entitled to remain released on the same conditions as he was initially released.”
Cautions
She holds parties to the 'compelling reasons' standard for sealing, denying a motion to seal without prejudice where the request is not adequately justified.
“the Court DENIES WITHOUT PREJUDICE the Renewed Motion. (ECF No. 146.) Defendant must either: (1) file a renewed motion to seal that adequately addresses the Court's concerns, or (2) withdraw his Motion for Summary Judgment and file a revised motion.”
Signed rulings
A grounded sample of orders signed by this judge, with the verbatim dispositive language.
“DENIES Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment (ECF No. 16), and GRANTS Defendant's cross-motion for summary judgment (ECF No. 17).”
“GRANTS Defendant's cross-motion for summary judgment (ECF No. 17).”
“the Court GRANTS the Joint Motion. (ECF No. 6.) Thus, the Court DENIES the pending Motion to Dismiss as moot (ECF No. 3), and DISMISSES WITH PREJUDICE the instant action.”
“the Court DENIES WITHOUT PREJUDICE the Renewed Motion. (ECF No. 146.) Defendant must either: (1) file a renewed motion to seal that adequately addresses the Court's concerns, or (2) withdraw his Motion for Summary Judgment and file a revised motion.”
“In light of the foregoing, the Court GRANTS Daybreak's Supplemental Motion for Preliminary Injunction (ECF No. 38).”
“the Court DENIES WITHOUT PREJUDICE Plaintiff's Ex Parte Motion for TRO and PI (ECF No. 19) and REFERS Plaintiff's Application to Shorten Discovery (ECF No. 21) to Judge Chu.”
“In light of the foregoing, the Court GRANTS Counter-Claimant Viking Air, Limited's Motion for a Preliminary Injunction. (ECF No. 9.)”
“For the reasons discussed above, the Court DENIES Defendants' motion for reconsideration. (ECF No. 81.)”
“The Court further rules as follows on Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's FAC ... To the extent the Court dismisses Plaintiff's claims, it does so without prejudice. If Plaintiff wishes to amend the claims herein dismissed, it must do so on or before July 9, 2024.”
“For the foregoing reasons, Hanson Pacific's motion for summary judgment is DENIED (ECF No. 73).”
“While Plaintiff's partial motion for summary judgment is technically compliant with the timing requirements of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56, it is premature ... Plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment, (ECF No. 5), is hereby DENIED, without prejudice.”
“For the reasons discussed herein, the Court DENIES Lynn's motion to dismiss Plaintiff's amended complaint. (ECF No. 118.)”
“The Court GRANTS IN PART Pixels' motion for summary judgment (ECF No. 74) ... The Court DENIES IN PART Pixels' motion for summary judgment (ECF No. 74).”
“The Court GRANTS IN PART Upper Deck's motion for summary judgment (ECF No. 79) ... The Court DENIES IN PART Upper Deck's motion for summary judgment (ECF No. 79).”
Caseload & timing
From public federal docket records for this judge.
Median case duration in the sampled dockets: 94 days (N = 6).
Median motion-to-ruling time: 131 days (N = 4).
The sample includes ten cases filed in December 2024 and one earlier criminal case. It spans Fair Housing Act accommodations, Bivens and prisoner civil-rights claims, mass-tort products liability, debt collection, wage-and-hour litigation, immigration mandamus, removed personal injury, and a federal prosecution. Several civil matters were referred to magistrate judges for pretrial proceedings.
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