Judge Benjamin F. Coats - Comprehensive Profile: Analytics, Rulings & Recent Cases

Biography

The Hon. Benjamin F. Coats is a judge for the Ventura County Superior Court in California. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Jerry Brown on December 22, 2017. He filled the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Colleen Toy White (Ret.).

He is registered without party preference.

He received his B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1982. He earned his J.D. from John F. Kennedy University School of Law in 1987. Coats then went on to earn an M.C.R.P. from California Polytechnic State University in 1996.

Coats legal career began at Early Maslach in 1989, where he practiced as an attorney for five years. He left the firm in 1994 to become a planning consultant for the Rogoway Planning Group in San Luis Obispo. He also worked concurrently as an associate at the law firm of Belsher and Becker. Then, in 1998, Coats joined Engle and Bride, where he practiced as an associate, until being made a partner in 2005. He had been a partner at Engle, Carobini, and Coats for eleven years at the time of his appointment to the Superior Court in 2018. During his time in private practice, Coats specialized in civil litigation and insurance defense, with an emphasis on medical and dental malpractice cases.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Benjamin F. Coats

2024CUPA020987 IVAN MELGOZA A MINOR BY AND... VS JAMES TIPTON, ET AL.

May 07, 2024 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF VENTURA
Tentative Ruling
2024CUPA020987: IVAN MELGOZA A MINOR BY AND THROUGH HIS GUARDIAN
AD LITEM JUANA CASTANEDA LEAL vs JAMES TIPTON, et al.
...
201900533922CUNP JOHN S ARCHER VS. AARON LEMAR JOHNSON

May 07, 2024 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF VENTURA
Tentative Ruling
201900533922CUNP: John S Archer vs. Aaron Lemar Johnson
05/07/2024 in Department 43
Motion f...
202000543544CUPO ZAMORA VS STATE OF CALIFORNIA

May 07, 2024 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF VENTURA
Tentative Ruling
202000543544CUPO: Zamora vs State of California
05/07/2024 in Department 43
...
2023CUCR017796 BULMARO MENDEZ, ET AL. VS PRESS COURIER APARTMENTS LL...

May 03, 2024 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF VENTURA
Tentative Ruling
2023CUCR017796: BULMARO MENDEZ, et al. vs PRESS COURIER APARTMENTS
LLC, et al.
05/03/2024 i...
2023CUNP017257 SHERRI LAZELLE VS SABAWOON SHEWA, ET AL.

May 03, 2024 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF VENTURA
Tentative Ruling
2023CUNP017257: SHERRI LAZELLE vs SABAWOON SHEWA, et al.
05/03/2024 in Department 43
Motion to Set As...
2023CUPP009180 JANE DOE VS DEFENDANT DOE 1

May 03, 2024 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF VENTURA
Tentative Ruling
2023CUPP009180: JANE DOE vs DEFENDANT DOE 1
05/03/2024 in Department 43
Demurr...
201900535971CUPO ADAM GEORGE VS. LOCKWOOD ANIMAL RESCUE CENTER PC

May 02, 2024 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF VENTURA
Tentative Ruling
201900535971CUPO: Adam George vs. Lockwood Animal Rescue Center PC
05/02/2024 in Department 43
Motion for Ter...
201500464635CUPO SAMANTHA B VS. AURORA VISTA DEL MAR HOSPITAL LLC

May 02, 2024 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF VENTURA
Tentative Ruling
201500464635CUPO: Samantha B vs. Aurora Vista Del Mar Hospital LLC
05/02/2024 in Department 43
Motion for Reconsid...
202300574374CUCO SHAPS VS DCH THOUSAND OAKS

May 01, 2024 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF VENTURA
Tentative Ruling
202300574374CUCO: Shaps vs DCH Thousand Oaks
05/01/2024 in Department 43
Motion to Quash Deposition Subpoen...
2023CUBC009393 JONATHAN HERNANDEZ, ET AL. VS GENERAL MOTORS LLC

May 01, 2024 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF VENTURA
Tentative Ruling
2023CUBC009393: JONATHAN HERNANDEZ, et al. vs GENERAL MOTORS LLC
05/01/2024 in Department 43
Motion to Compel the Depo...
2023CUPP012432 EVAN JARAMILLO VS KATHIE JO KADZIAUSKAS

May 01, 2024 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF VENTURA
Tentative Ruling
2023CUPP012432: EVAN JARAMILLO vs KATHIE JO KADZIAUSKAS
05/01/2024 in Department 43
Motion to deem requ...
202200572129CUBC BF&T LLC VS. LIU

Apr 30, 2024 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF VENTURA
Tentative Ruling
202200572129CUBC: BF&T LLC vs. Liu
04/30/2024 in Department 43
Motion to Compel Responses to Requests...
IN THE MATTER OF VARGAS

Apr 29, 2024 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF VENTURA
Tentative Ruling
2023CUPT016160: IN THE MATTER OF VARGAS
04/29/2024 in Department 43
Hearing on Petition for Approval ...
2023CUOR012253 AJAY K KESHAP VS DEEPIKA WALI, AN INDIVIDUAL...

Apr 29, 2024 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF VENTURA
Tentative Ruling
2023CUOR012253: AJAY K KESHAP vs DEEPIKA WALI, AN INDIVIDUAL AND ALL
PERSONS UNKNOWN, CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE RIGHT, TITLE,
...
202300574672CUPO FRAZIER VS. THOUSAND OAKS LODGING

Apr 29, 2024 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF VENTURA
Tentative Ruling
202300574672CUPO: Frazier vs. Thousand Oaks Lodging
04/29/2024 in Department 43
...
202200563338CUPO TRAVIS FRITTS VS. RANCHO TEMESCAL LLC

Apr 29, 2024 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF VENTURA
Tentative Ruling
202200563338CUPO: Travis Fritts vs. Rancho Temescal LLC
04/29/2024 in Department 43
...
2023CUBC017373 JENNA COOK, ET AL. VS GENERAL MOTORS, LLC, ET AL.

Apr 25, 2024 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF VENTURA
Tentative Ruling
2023CUBC017373: JENNA COOK, et al. vs GENERAL MOTORS, LLC, et al.
04/25/2024 in Department 43
Motion to Compel The D...
2023CUBC011560 ROIC CALIFORNIA LLC VS WCFS BOWL 6 LLC, ET AL.

Apr 24, 2024 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF VENTURA
Tentative Ruling
2023CUBC011560: ROIC CALIFORNIA LLC vs WCFS BOWL 6 LLC, et al.
04/24/2024 in Department 43
Motion to Strike Answer of...
2023CUPA012905 HELIODORO SAUCEDO LOPEZ, ET... VS JOSUE ALEJANDRO CUEVAS ALVA...

Apr 24, 2024 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF VENTURA
Tentative Ruling
2023CUPA012905: HELIODORO SAUCEDO LOPEZ, et al. vs JOSUE ALEJANDRO
CUEVAS ALVAREZ, et al.
04/24/2024...
2023CUFR013630 RALEIGH ROSBOROUGH, ET AL. VS DIETERS MOTORS LLC, ET AL.

Apr 22, 2024 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF VENTURA
Tentative Ruling
2023CUFR013630: RALEIGH ROSBOROUGH, et al. vs DIETERS MOTORS LLC, et al.
04/22/2024 in Department 43
Motion for Le...
2023CUCO017827 BEDROCK GROUP INC VS VENTURA COUNTY COMMUNITY CO...

Apr 19, 2024 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF VENTURA
Tentative Ruling
2023CUCO017827: BEDROCK GROUP INC vs VENTURA COUNTY COMMUNITY
COLLEGE DISTRICT
04/19/2024 in...
2023CUBC016392 HAISAM SAMAAN, ET AL. VS MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC

Apr 19, 2024 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF VENTURA
Tentative Ruling
2023CUBC016392: HAISAM SAMAAN, et al. vs MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC
04/19/2024 in Department 43
Motion...
202200570579CUBC KOLPAKOVA VS. VOLKSWAGEN GROUP

Apr 18, 2024 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF VENTURA
Tentative Ruling
202200570579CUBC: Kolpakova vs. Volkswagen Group
04/18/2024 in Department 43
...
201500464635CUPO SAMANTHA B VS. AURORA VISTA DEL MAR HOSPITAL LLC

Apr 18, 2024 Ventura County

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF VENTURA
Tentative Ruling
201500464635CUPO: Samantha B vs. Aurora Vista Del Mar Hospital LLC
04/18/2024 in Department 43
Motion of Defendants A...
Load More

Recent Cases by Hon. Benjamin F. Coats

2024CUMC023873 ROBERT CONOHAN vs CHAMPION HOME BUILDERS INC

On April 19, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Benjamin F. Coats presiding.

Filed

Apr 19, 2024

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Benjamin F. Coats 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Benjamin F. Coats

Court

Superior

County

Ventura County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

Civil Unlimited

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2024

2024CUOE022910 DARRIN CRAWFORD vs DOUBLE J ENTERPRISES, INC.

On March 28, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Benjamin F. Coats presiding.

Filed

Mar 28, 2024

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Benjamin F. Coats 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Benjamin F. Coats

Court

Superior

County

Ventura County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

Civil Unlimited

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 27, 2024

2024CUPT022433 IN THE MATTER OF: MEGAN NICOLE HAMLIN

On March 22, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Benjamin F. Coats presiding.

Filed

Mar 22, 2024

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Benjamin F. Coats 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Benjamin F. Coats

Court

Superior

County

Ventura County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

Civil Unlimited

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2024

2024CUFR022363 JON LAKATOS vs RLI CORP, et al.

On March 21, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Benjamin F. Coats presiding.

Filed

Mar 21, 2024

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Benjamin F. Coats 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Benjamin F. Coats

Court

Superior

County

Ventura County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

Civil Unlimited

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 29, 2024

2024CUPT022227 IN THE MATTER OF: JULIE ANN STRECH

On March 20, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Benjamin F. Coats presiding.

Filed

Mar 20, 2024

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Benjamin F. Coats 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Benjamin F. Coats

Court

Superior

County

Ventura County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

Civil Unlimited

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2024

2024CUPT022021 IN THE MATTER OF: SERENA ESPINOSA

On March 18, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Benjamin F. Coats presiding.

Filed

Mar 18, 2024

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Benjamin F. Coats 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Benjamin F. Coats

Court

Superior

County

Ventura County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

Civil Unlimited

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2024

2024CUPT021930 IN THE MATTER OF MICHAEL JOHN SCHERBARTH

On March 14, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Benjamin F. Coats presiding.

Filed

Mar 14, 2024

Judge

Hon. Benjamin F. Coats 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Benjamin F. Coats

Court

Superior

County

Ventura County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

Civil Unlimited

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 19, 2024

2024CUPT021932 IN THE MATTER OF LOPEZ

On March 14, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Benjamin F. Coats presiding.

Filed

Mar 14, 2024

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Benjamin F. Coats 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Benjamin F. Coats

Court

Superior

County

Ventura County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

Civil Unlimited

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2024

2024CUPT021376 IN THE MATTER OF BONSIGNORE

On March 4, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Benjamin F. Coats presiding.

Filed

Mar 04, 2024

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Benjamin F. Coats 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Benjamin F. Coats

Court

Superior

County

Ventura County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

Civil Unlimited

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 23, 2024

2024CUPT021295 IN THE MATTER OF: QISMAH OLUWASEMILORE DENNIS

On March 1, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Benjamin F. Coats presiding.

Filed

Mar 01, 2024

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Benjamin F. Coats 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Benjamin F. Coats

Court

Superior

County

Ventura County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

Civil Unlimited

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 20, 2024

2024CUOE021361 RICARDO REVELES VALENZUELA vs ROBERT M HADLEY COMPANY INC

On February 29, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Benjamin F. Coats presiding.

Filed

Feb 29, 2024

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Benjamin F. Coats 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Benjamin F. Coats

Court

Superior

County

Ventura County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

Civil Unlimited

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 25, 2024

2024CUOE021294 REYNALDO LABO vs AUTOMOTIVE RACING PRODUCTS INC, et al.

On February 27, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Benjamin F. Coats presiding.

Filed

Feb 27, 2024

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Benjamin F. Coats 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Benjamin F. Coats

Court

Superior

County

Ventura County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

Civil Unlimited

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 18, 2024

2024CUPT020978 IN THE MATTER OF: CYNTHIA LEE GILLIS

On February 23, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Benjamin F. Coats presiding.

Filed

Feb 23, 2024

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Benjamin F. Coats 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Benjamin F. Coats

Court

Superior

County

Ventura County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

Civil Unlimited

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 03, 2024

2024CUPA020987 IVAN MELGOZA A MINOR BY AND... vs JAMES TIPTON, et al.

On February 22, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Benjamin F. Coats presiding.

Filed

Feb 22, 2024

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Benjamin F. Coats 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Benjamin F. Coats

Court

Superior

County

Ventura County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

Civil Unlimited

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2024

2024CUOE020994 SERGIO DE LEON vs STG INTERNATIONAL INC

On February 22, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Benjamin F. Coats presiding.

Filed

Feb 22, 2024

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Benjamin F. Coats 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Benjamin F. Coats

Court

Superior

County

Ventura County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

Civil Unlimited

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 20, 2024

2024CUPT020926 IN THE MATTER OF GRAHAM

On February 22, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Benjamin F. Coats presiding.

Filed

Feb 22, 2024

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Benjamin F. Coats 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Benjamin F. Coats

Court

Superior

County

Ventura County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

Civil Unlimited

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 12, 2024

2024CUPT020914 IN THE MATTER OF LUCAS MATEO KANATZAR

On February 22, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Benjamin F. Coats presiding.

Filed

Feb 22, 2024

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Benjamin F. Coats 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Benjamin F. Coats

Court

Superior

County

Ventura County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

Civil Unlimited

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 20, 2024

2024CUPT020955 IN THE MATTER OF: RICARDO RODRIGO BALLESTEROS

On February 15, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Benjamin F. Coats presiding.

Filed

Feb 15, 2024

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Benjamin F. Coats 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Benjamin F. Coats

Court

Superior

County

Ventura County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

Civil Unlimited

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 24, 2024

2024CLPA020590 DENIS ROBINSON vs KENNETH HENSON, et al.

On February 9, 2024 a civil limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Benjamin F. Coats presiding.

Filed

Feb 09, 2024

Judge

Hon. Benjamin F. Coats 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Benjamin F. Coats

Court

Superior

County

Ventura County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

Civil Limited

Practice Area

Arbitration

Matter Type

Confirm,Vacate Arbitration

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 28, 2024

2024CUPT020506 IN THE MATTER OF: MARIELA AGUILAR PUGA

On February 9, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Benjamin F. Coats presiding.

Filed

Feb 09, 2024

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Benjamin F. Coats 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Benjamin F. Coats

Court

Superior

County

Ventura County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

Civil Unlimited

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 13, 2024

2024CUPT020175 IN THE MATTER OF BOYER TIMM

On February 5, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Benjamin F. Coats presiding.

Filed

Feb 05, 2024

Status

Other

Judge

Hon. Benjamin F. Coats 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Benjamin F. Coats

Court

Superior

County

Ventura County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

Civil Unlimited

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 05, 2024

2024CUOE020097 MARIA RODRIGUEZ vs CLINICAS DEL CAMINO REAL INC

On January 31, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Benjamin F. Coats presiding.

Filed

Jan 31, 2024

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Benjamin F. Coats 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Benjamin F. Coats

Court

Superior

County

Ventura County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

Civil Unlimited

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 14, 2024

2024CLNP020021 ANTOINETTE HANSON vs TRANS UNION LLC, et al.

On January 30, 2024 a civil limited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Benjamin F. Coats presiding.

Filed

Jan 30, 2024

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Benjamin F. Coats 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Benjamin F. Coats

Court

Superior

County

Ventura County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

Civil Limited

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2024

2024CUOE019854 DARIO ARELLANO vs WIGGINS LIFT CO INC, et al.

On January 26, 2024 a civil unlimited case was filed in the jurisdiction of Ventura County. Judge Benjamin F. Coats presiding.

Filed

Jan 26, 2024

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Benjamin F. Coats 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Benjamin F. Coats

Court

Superior

County

Ventura County, CA

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

Civil Unlimited

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 13, 2024

Discover if Hon. Coats is the right judge for your case based on their ruling history.

View Analytics Dashboard

About

Benjamin F. Coats
Current Appointment Ventura County Superior Court, Department 43	Ventura County Superior Court, Department 43
Education M.C.R.P., California Polytechnic State University - 1998 B.A., University of California, Los Angeles - 1982 J.D., John F. Kennedy University College of Law - 1987	M.C.R.P., California Polytechnic State University - 1998 B.A., University of California, Los Angeles - 1982 J.D., John F. Kennedy University College of Law - 1987

Documents related to Benjamin F. Coats

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	CA - Ventura County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (805) 289-8900
Criminal:	+1 (805) 289-8545

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Attorney	Early Maslach	Los Angeles County, California
Planning Consultant	Rogoway Planning Group	San Luis Obispo County, California
Associate	Belsher and Becker	San Luis Obispo County, California
Associate	Engle and Bride	Ventura County, California
Partner	Engle and Bride	Ventura County, California
Partner	Engle, Carobini, and Coats LLP	Ventura County, California