Judge David A. Foster: Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

Merced County Superior Court, Department Courtroom 5

Biography

Hon. David A. Foster is a commissioner for the Merced County Superior Court in California.


He received a B.A. from Yale College (1985) and an M.F.A. from the University of Southern California (1990). Foster went on to complete a J.D. at the University of California,Davis School of Law in 1995.


He was admitted to practice in California (1995) and the United States District Court for the Eastern and Northern Districts of California (1997).

Recent Rulings by Hon. David A. Foster

  • Nov 19, 2018 Merced County

    Request for Civil Harassment Restraining Orders
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  • Nov 19, 2018 Merced County

    Review of Case Status
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  • Nov 19, 2018 Merced County

    Motion to Set Aside Default
    On the Court’s own motion, the matter is continued to December 14, 2018 at 8:15am in courtroom 8.

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  • Sep 24, 2018 Merced County

    Motion for Terminating Sanctions
    Plaintiff Platinum Engineering Solutions, Inc.’s motion is GRANTED but in lieu of a terminating sanction, which the Court concludes is not warranted, the Court will impose a monetary sanction against defendant Raj Kahlon for misuse of the discovery process. (Code Civ. Pr...

  • Aug 31, 2018 Merced County

    Settlement Status Hearing
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  • Aug 31, 2018 Merced County

    Motion to Enforce Settlement Agreement
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    Motion for Sanctions
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  • Aug 31, 2018 Merced County

    Motion to Tax Costs
    The motion by defendants FCA US LLC and Razzari-Dodge, Inc. to tax costs is GRANTED in part. The Court taxes Item No. 1 in the amount of $90.00 for the court filing and court reporter fees incurred for the filing of plaintiff’s discovery motion heard in May 2017. These fees have alre...

  • Aug 30, 2018 Merced County

    Petition for Name Change
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  • Aug 30, 2018 Merced County

    Petition for Name Change
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  • Aug 30, 2018 Merced County

    Request for Civil Harassment Restraining Orders
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  • Aug 30, 2018 Merced County

    Status Review of Settlement
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  • Aug 30, 2018 Merced County

    Request for Civil Harassment Restraining Orders
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  • Aug 17, 2018 Merced County

    Request for Civil Harassment Restraining Orders
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  • Aug 17, 2018 Merced County

    Petition for Approval for Transfer of Payment Rights
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  • Aug 17, 2018 Merced County

    Motion for Summary Judgment by Valley Garlic, Inc.
    On the Court’s own motion, the motion is continued to Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 8:15 a.m. in Courtroom 8.

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  • Aug 17, 2018 Merced County

    Status Conference
    The Court requests an update on the status of the bankruptcy stay.

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  • Aug 17, 2018 Merced County

    Motion to Substitute Joy Acosta as Plaintiff’s Successor in Interest
    The motion to substitute Joy Acosta as deceased plaintiff Mark Braswell’s successor in interest pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure sections 377.31 and 377.32 is DENIED without prejudice. Ms. Acosta’s declaration includes the required ...

  • Aug 17, 2018 Merced County

    Motion to Compel Further Responses to Special Interrogatories
    Plaintiff Michelle Xiong’s motion to compel further responses to Special Interrogatories Nos. 1 through 4 seeking contact information for defendant Hilltop Ranch, Inc.’s current and former employees is GRANTED. Although defendant argues Willi...

  • Aug 16, 2018 Merced County

    Petition for Name Change
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  • Aug 16, 2018 Merced County

    Petition for Name Change
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  • Aug 16, 2018 Merced County

    Proc., § 683.170, subd. (a).) A judgment debtor may challenge the jurisdiction of the court to enter the original judgment, but nonjurisdictional errors are insufficient to vacate the renewal of judgment. (Goldman v. Simpson (2008) 160 Cal.App.4th 255, 261-262.) Defendant’s assertions, inter alia, that (a)...

  • Aug 03, 2018 Merced County

    Review of Case Status
    In accordance with the proposed stipulated order filed with the court on August 1, 2018, the case status review hearing is continued to November 2, 2018 at 8:15 a.m. in Courtroom 8.

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  • Aug 03, 2018 Merced County

    Motion for Leave to File 2nd Amended Complaint
    The unopposed motion by plaintiff Cyrus Nownejad for leave to file the proposed second amended complaint (a) adding plaintiffs Gita M. Nownejad and the Estate of Edyna Sisch- Nownejad, (b) adding new causes of action; and (c) adding additional defendants is...

  • Jun 13, 2018 Merced County

    OSC Why Sanctions Should Not Be Imposed Against Plaintiff’s Counsel for Failure to Appear at Case Management Conference on May 14, 2018
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    Case Management Conference
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Recent Cases by Hon. David A. Foster

On February 20, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Merced County. Judge Foster, David presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Feb 20, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Foster, David Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Foster, David

Court

Superior

County

Merced County, CA

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 18, 2024

On February 20, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Merced County. Judge Foster, David presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Feb 20, 2024

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. Foster, David Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Foster, David

Court

Superior

County

Merced County, CA

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On February 13, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Merced County. Judge Foster, David presiding.

Filed

Feb 13, 2024

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. Foster, David Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Foster, David

Court

Superior

County

Merced County, CA

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 16, 2024

On February 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Merced County. Judge Foster, David presiding.

Filed

Feb 09, 2024

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. Foster, David Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Foster, David

Court

Superior

County

Merced County, CA

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 12, 2024

On February 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Merced County. Judge Foster, David presiding.

Filed

Feb 08, 2024

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. Foster, David Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Foster, David

Court

Superior

County

Merced County, CA

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 27, 2024

On February 5, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Merced County. Judge Foster, David presiding.

Filed

Feb 05, 2024

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. Foster, David Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Foster, David

Court

Superior

County

Merced County, CA

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 16, 2024

On December 25, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Merced County. Judge Foster, David presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Dec 25, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Foster, David Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Foster, David

Court

Superior

County

Merced County, CA

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

May 05, 2024

On December 19, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Merced County. Judge Foster, David presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Dec 19, 2023

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. Foster, David Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Foster, David

Court

Superior

County

Merced County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 04, 2024

On December 12, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Merced County. Judge Foster, David presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Dec 12, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Foster, David Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Foster, David

Court

Superior

County

Merced County, CA

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

May 05, 2024

On December 11, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Merced County. Judge Foster, David presiding.

Filed

Dec 11, 2023

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. Foster, David Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Foster, David

Court

Superior

County

Merced County, CA

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 10, 2024

On December 11, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Merced County. Judge Foster, David presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Dec 11, 2023

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. Foster, David Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Foster, David

Court

Superior

County

Merced County, CA

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 16, 2024

On November 29, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Merced County. Judge Foster, David presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Nov 29, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Foster, David Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Foster, David

Court

Superior

County

Merced County, CA

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

May 05, 2024

On November 20, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Merced County. Judge Foster, David presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Nov 20, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Foster, David Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Foster, David

Court

Superior

County

Merced County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 07, 2024

On November 17, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Merced County. Judge Foster, David presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Nov 17, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Foster, David Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Foster, David

Court

Superior

County

Merced County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 07, 2024

On November 17, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Merced County. Judge Foster, David presiding.

Filed

Nov 17, 2023

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. Foster, David Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Foster, David

Court

Superior

County

Merced County, CA

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 28, 2024

On November 16, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Merced County. Judge Foster, David presiding.

Filed

Nov 16, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Foster, David Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Foster, David

Court

Superior

County

Merced County, CA

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 02, 2024

On November 13, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Merced County. Judge Foster, David presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Nov 13, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Foster, David Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Foster, David

Court

Superior

County

Merced County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 07, 2024

On November 9, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Merced County. Judge Foster, David presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Nov 09, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Judge

Hon. Foster, David Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Foster, David

Court

Superior

County

Merced County, CA

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 07, 2024

On November 1, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Merced County. Judge Foster, David presiding.

Filed

Nov 01, 2023

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Foster, David Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Foster, David

Court

Superior

County

Merced County, CA

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 02, 2024

On October 30, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Merced County. Judge Foster, David presiding.

Filed

Oct 30, 2023

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. Foster, David Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Foster, David

Court

Superior

County

Merced County, CA

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 12, 2023

On October 6, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Merced County. Judge Foster, David presiding.

Filed

Oct 06, 2023

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. Foster, David Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Foster, David

Court

Superior

County

Merced County, CA

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 02, 2024

On October 6, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Merced County. Judge Foster, David presiding.

Filed

Oct 06, 2023

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. Foster, David Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Foster, David

Court

Superior

County

Merced County, CA

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 02, 2024

On September 25, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Merced County. Judge Foster, David presiding.

Filed

Sep 25, 2023

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. Foster, David Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Foster, David

Court

Superior

County

Merced County, CA

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 01, 2024

On September 12, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Merced County. Judge Foster, David presiding.

Filed

Sep 12, 2023

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

Hon. Foster, David Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Foster, David

Court

Superior

County

Merced County, CA

Practice Area

Small Claims

Matter Type

General Small Claims

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 01, 2024

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