Judge Ethan P. Schulman: Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

CA Bar #: 112466 (January 1984)

Appointed By: Gov. Edmund G. Brown, Jr.

Biography

The Hon. Ethan P. Schulman is a judge for the Superior Court of San Francisco County in California. He was appointed by former Governor Jerry Brown on December 5, 2013, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Ellen Chaitin.


Schulman earned a B.A. from Princeton University in 1978. He spent the following year as a Fulbright-Hays Scholar at Tchaikovsky State Conservatory of Music in Moscow. He returned to the United States, where he received a J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley in 1983.


Schulman began his legal career at Howard, Rice, Nemerovski, Canady, Robertson, and Falk in 1984. He worked there until 2008, first as an associate, then as a director. He left the firm after 23 years of service. After a brief stint as a partner at Folger, Levin, and Kahn LLP, he joined Crowell and Moring as a partner in 2009. While at Crowell and Moring, Schulman specialized in complex commercial litigation as well as appeals on behalf of attorneys, law firms, and public entities. He was promoted to senior counsel in 2013, a position he held at the time of his appointment to the bench.


Schulman was a recipient of the Attorney of the Year Award from California Lawyer in 2011. He received this award for his work in Martinez v. Regents of the University of California. Schulman obtained a favorable ruling from the California State Supreme Court in defense of a law that allows undocumented immigrants to pay in-state tuition rates at public colleges and universities if they had attended a high school in the state.


He is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Ethan P. Schulman

  • Mar 08, 2021 San Francisco County

    MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENTMatter on calendar for Monday, March 8, 2021, Line 7,

    2. CROSS DEFENDANT CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT:

    The City of South San Francisco's ("City") motion for summary judgment on the Sheks' cross-complaint for indemnity and contri...

  • Mar 08, 2021 San Francisco County

    MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT Notice Of Motion And Motion Of Thirdlove Inc For Summary Judgment Memorandum Of Points And AuthoritiesMatter on calendar for Monday, March 8, 2021, Line 8,

    DEFENDANT THIRDLOVE, INC.'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT Motion Of Thirdlove Inc For Summary Judgment Memorandum O...

  • Mar 08, 2021 San Francisco County

    Cross Defendant Dan Phipps Architects Pc'S Motion For Terminating Sanctions Or In The Alternative Evidentiary And Issue Sanctions Against Cross Complainants Christopher Matthew Hunt And Mara C Hunt And Request For Monetary Sanctions Against Christopher Matthew Hunt And His Counsel Of Record Leonard Rifkind...

  • Mar 08, 2021 San Francisco County

    DEMURRER to 1ST Amended COMPLAINTMatter on calendar for Monday, March 8, 2021, Line 2,

    DEFENDANT STEVE ORMAND'S DEMURRER TO 1ST AMENDED COMPLAINT:

    Off calendar. The parties failed to meet and confer in compliance with Code of Civil Procedure section 430.41. The parties are immediately ...

  • Mar 08, 2021 San Francisco County

    Notice Of Motion And Motion To Compel Arbitration And Stay ProceedingsMatter on calendar for Monday, March 8, 2021, Line 6,

    DEFENDANT IMPERFECT FOODS, INC.'S Motion To Compel Arbitration And Stay Proceedings:

    Defendant's motion to compel arbitration is denied.

    (The Court's complet...

  • Mar 08, 2021 San Francisco County

    Defendant And Crosscomplainant Big 5 Corp.?S Notice Of Motion And Motion To Compel Further Responses To Requests For Production Of Documents; And Request For Monetary Sanctions

    Set for hearing on Monday, March 8, 2021, Line 1,

    2-DEFENDANT BIG 5 CORP.'s Motion To Compel Further Responses To ...

  • Mar 08, 2021 San Francisco County

    MOTION TO ADMIT COUNSEL PRO HAC VICEMatter on calendar for Monday, March 8, 2021, Line 5,

    2. PLAINTIFF STEWARD MACHINE COMPANY, INC.'S MOTION TO ADMIT COUNSEL PRO HAC VICE:

    The unopposed verified application of Denise M. Motta to appear as counsel pro hac vice to Plaintiff is granted...

  • Mar 08, 2021 San Francisco County

    Notice Of Motion And Special Motion To Strike Strategic Lawsuit Against Public ParticipationMatter on calendar for Monday, March 8, 2021, Line 9,

    PLAINTIFF ALPHA CUBED INVESTMENTS, LLC'S Special Motion To Strike Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation:

    Cross-defendant Alpha Cubed I...

  • Mar 08, 2021 San Francisco County

    Notice Of Motion And Motion For Entry Of Consent JudgmentMatter on calendar for Monday, March 8, 2021, Line 1,

    Plaintiff ERIKA MCCARTNEY'S Motion For Entry Of Consent Judgment:

    Plaintiff's motion for entry of consent judgment is granted. No opposition filed and the settlement complies wi...

  • Nov 03, 2020 San Francisco County

    Evidentiary Hearing Re: Whether A Valid Arbitration Agreement Exists
    Matter on calendar for Tuesday, November 3, 2020, Line 7,

    Evidentiary Hearing Re: Whether A Valid Arbitration Agreement Exists

    Judge Schulman to hear at 1: 30 p.m.

    As a result of the COVID-19 emergency, all at...

  • Nov 03, 2020 San Francisco County

    MOTION FOR WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY OF RECORD
    Matter on calendar for Tuesday, November 3, 2020, Line 2,

    PLAINTIFF MEAGAN MIELKE's MOTION FOR WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY OF RECORD

    Grant. No opposition filed.

    The movant is required to prepare a proposed order on the mandatory Judicial Co...

  • Nov 03, 2020 San Francisco County

    Notice Of Motion To Strike Complaint Or Alternatively Causes Of Action For Breach Of Oral Contract And Quantum Meruit
    Matter on calendar for Tuesday, November 3, 2020, Line 5,

    2. DEFENDANT YI TANG's Motion To Strike Complaint Or Alternatively Causes Of Action For Breach Of Oral Contra...

  • Nov 03, 2020 San Francisco County

    Notice Of Motion And Joint Motion To Confirm Arbitration Award Pursuant To Stipulation To Confirm Partial Final Arbitration Award
    Matter on calendar for Tuesday, November 3, 2020, Line 1,

    DEFENDANT LEVI STRAUSS & COMPANY's Joint Motion To Confirm Arbitration Award Pursuant To Stipulation To Conf...

  • Nov 03, 2020 San Francisco County

    Notice Of Motion And Motion For Entry Of Judgment Pursuant To Written Stipulation Of All Parties
    Matter on calendar for Tuesday, November 3, 2020, Line 3,

    PLAINTIFF ASSET CAPITAL RECOVERY GROUP, LLC's Motion For Entry Of Judgment Pursuant To Written Stipulation Of All Parties

    Grant. No ...

  • Nov 03, 2020 San Francisco County

    MOTION TO STRIKE COMPLAINT
    Matter on calendar for Tuesday, November 3, 2020, Line 6,

    DEFENDANTs MITCH FOX and MARTHA MCCLAREN's MOTION TO STRIKE COMPLAINT

    Transferred to be heard in department 501 at 9: 30 a.m. on the same date. That department handles all cases involving damage to real...

  • Nov 03, 2020 San Francisco County

    Defendant Full Bright Properties, Llc, Et. Al., Notice Of Motion And Motion For The Following Orders: 1.To Extend The Time To Respond To The Cross-Complaint Under Ccp 1054(A) And 2.To Set Aside The Entry Of Default Against Cross-Defendants Full Bright Properties, Llc; Z-L Properties, Inc.; And 1554 Mar...

  • Oct 08, 2020 San Francisco County

    Notice Of Motion And Motion To Compel Discovery Responses, Or Alternatively, Further Discovery Responses And Production From Defendants Layers, Llc And Patxis Opco, Llc (Jpt Wohl Recusal On 10/1/20)

    Matter on the Discovery Calendar for Thursday, October 8, 2020, Line 5, Plaintiffs' Motion To Compel...

  • Oct 08, 2020 San Francisco County

    Defendants Notice Of Motion And Motion To Compel Arbitration And Stay Of Action
    LAW AND MOTION CALENDAR SET FOR HEARING ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2020 AT 9: 30 AM IN DEPARTMENT 302, LINE 8

    DEFENDANTS UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC., RASIER LLC and RASIER-CA LLC'S Motion To Compel Arbitration And Stay Of A...

  • Oct 08, 2020 San Francisco County

    Notice Of Motion And Motion To Compel Attendance At Deposition And Production Of Documents
    LAW AND MOTION CALENDAR SET FOR HEARING ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2020 AT 9: 30 AM IN DEPARTMENT 302, LINE 13

    PLAINTIFF MILES COBB SELLAI'S Motion To Compel Attendance At Deposition And Production Of Documen...

  • Oct 08, 2020 San Francisco County

    MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT / Notice Of Motion & Motion For Summary Judgment, Or In The Alternative Summary Adjudication
    LAW AND MOTION CALENDAR SET FOR HEARING ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2020 AT 9: 30 AM IN DEPARTMENT 302, LINE 6

    DEFENDANT CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDG...

  • Oct 08, 2020 San Francisco County

    Defendant U.S. Telepacific Corp.S Notice Of Motion And Motion To Compel Arbitration And Request For Stay Of Action; Memorandum Of Points And Authorities In Support Thereof
    LAW AND MOTION CALENDAR SET FOR HEARING ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2020 AT 9: 30 AM IN DEPARTMENT 302, LINE 10

    DEFENDANT U.S. T...

  • Oct 08, 2020 San Francisco County

    Motion For Prejudgment Attachment Order
    LAW AND MOTION CALENDAR SET FOR HEARING ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2020 AT 9: 30 AM IN DEPARTMENT 302, LINE 4

    PLAINTIFFS FAST CAPITAL LLC, PAUL ARAND, ROBERT FRAZIER, KRISTIN KEENCE, ROES 1 - 5, DANIEL KIM, CA CAPITAL FUNDS FOR 426-428 17TH AVE TRUST 092013, ...

  • Oct 08, 2020 San Francisco County

    Notice Of Motion For Order Compelling Further Responses To Request For Production Of Documents Production Of Responsive Documents And For Sanctions Against Jerry Heath

    Matter on the Discovery Calendar for Thursday, October 8, 2020, Line 1, DEFENDANTS SAMSON LAI, SUSAN LAI, AND YOSEMITE CAPITAL, LLC...

  • Oct 08, 2020 San Francisco County

    DEMURRER to Amended ANSWER to COMPLAINT
    LAW AND MOTION CALENDAR SET FOR HEARING ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2020 AT 9: 30 AM IN DEPARTMENT 302, LINE 9

    PLAINTIFF REZA DIBADJ's DEMURRER to Amended ANSWER to COMPLAINT

    Transferred to be heard on October 27, 2020 in department 501 at 9: 30 a.m. ...

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Recent Cases by Hon. Ethan P. Schulman

On November 22, 2023 a mass tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge ETHAN P. SCHULMAN presiding.

10 Files
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Nov 22, 2023

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Superior

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San Francisco County, CA

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MASS TORT

Practice Area

Torts

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Mass Torts

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Jan 28, 2024

On November 9, 2023 an other non exempt complaints case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge ETHAN P. SCHULMAN presiding.

8 Files
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Nov 09, 2023

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Dismissal

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Jan 28, 2024

On November 9, 2023 a mass tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge ETHAN P. SCHULMAN presiding.

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Nov 09, 2023

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Torts

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Jan 27, 2024

On November 9, 2023 a mass tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge ETHAN P. SCHULMAN presiding.

11 Files
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Nov 09, 2023

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Jan 27, 2024

On November 1, 2023 a mass tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge ETHAN P. SCHULMAN presiding.

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Nov 01, 2023

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Jan 28, 2024

On November 1, 2023 a mass tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge ETHAN P. SCHULMAN presiding.

10 Files
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Nov 01, 2023

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Jan 28, 2024

On October 30, 2023 an other non exempt complaints case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge ETHAN P. SCHULMAN presiding.

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Oct 30, 2023

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OTHER NON EXEMPT COMPLAINTS

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Jan 27, 2024

On October 27, 2023 an other non exempt complaints (class action complaint) case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Ethan P. Schulman presiding.

10 Files
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Oct 27, 2023

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OTHER NON EXEMPT COMPLAINTS (Class Action Complaint)

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Jan 27, 2024

On October 24, 2023 a mass tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge ETHAN P. SCHULMAN presiding.

10 Files
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Oct 24, 2023

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San Francisco County, CA

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MASS TORT

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Torts

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Mass Torts

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Jan 27, 2024

On October 17, 2023 an other non exempt complaints case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Ethan P. Schulman presiding.

9 Files
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Oct 17, 2023

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Jan 28, 2024

On October 6, 2023 an other non exempt complaints case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge ETHAN P. SCHULMAN presiding.

9 Files
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Oct 06, 2023

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Jan 27, 2024

On October 4, 2023 a mass tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge ETHAN P. SCHULMAN presiding.

9 Files
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Oct 04, 2023

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San Francisco County, CA

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MASS TORT

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Torts

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Mass Torts

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Jan 28, 2024

On October 3, 2023 a mass tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge ETHAN P. SCHULMAN presiding.

10 Files
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Oct 03, 2023

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San Francisco County, CA

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MASS TORT

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Torts

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Mass Torts

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Jan 28, 2024

On September 27, 2023 an other non exempt complaints case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Ethan P. Schulman presiding.

14 Files
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Sep 27, 2023

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OTHER NON EXEMPT COMPLAINTS

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Jan 28, 2024

On September 15, 2023 an other non exempt complaints case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge ETHAN P. SCHULMAN presiding.

11 Files
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Sep 15, 2023

Status

Transfer

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Jan 27, 2024

On September 15, 2023 a toxic tort/environment case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Ethan P. Schulman presiding.

36 Files
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Sep 15, 2023

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TOXIC TORT/ENVIRONMENT

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Toxic,Environmental

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May 13, 2024

On September 15, 2023 a mass tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge ETHAN P. SCHULMAN presiding.

11 Files
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Sep 15, 2023

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Jan 27, 2024

On September 1, 2023 a mass tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge ETHAN P. SCHULMAN presiding.

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Sep 01, 2023

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Jan 28, 2024

On August 31, 2023 a business tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Ethan P. Schulman presiding.

26 Files
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Aug 31, 2023

Status

Other

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San Francisco County, CA

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BUSINESS TORT

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Economic Torts

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Jan 27, 2024

On August 25, 2023 a mass tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge ETHAN P. SCHULMAN presiding.

10 Files
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Aug 25, 2023

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Jan 27, 2024

On August 24, 2023 an eminent domain case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Ethan P. Schulman presiding.

21 Files
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Aug 24, 2023

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EMINENT DOMAIN

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Eminent Domain

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Jan 28, 2024

On August 24, 2023 an other non exempt complaints case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Ethan P. Schulman presiding.

13 Files
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Aug 24, 2023

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OTHER NON EXEMPT COMPLAINTS

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Jan 28, 2024

On August 24, 2023 an eminent domain case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Ethan P. Schulman presiding.

23 Files
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Aug 24, 2023

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San Francisco County, CA

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EMINENT DOMAIN

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Eminent Domain

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Jan 27, 2024

On August 21, 2023 an other non exempt complaints case was filed in the jurisdiction of San Francisco County. Judge Ethan P. Schulman presiding.

17 Files
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Aug 21, 2023

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