Judge Douglas W. Stern: Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

CA Bar #: 82973 (November 1978)

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

Biography

The Hon. Douglas W. Stern is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. He was appointed to the bench in 2013 by former Governor Jerry Brown. He filled the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Gary R. Hahn (Ret.).


He is a registered Democrat.


Judge Stern graduated with his B.A. in political science and economics from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1975. He went on to earn his J.D. from UCLA Law School in 1978.


After graduating from law school, Stern joined the law firm of Miller and Mandel as an associate in 1978. The firm then merged with Pepper, Hamilton, and Scheetz in 1982. Stern was made a partner of the newly-formed Pepper, Hamilton, and Scheetz in 1986. He continued to practice for the firm for seven years until becoming a partner at the firm of Fulbright and Jaworski LLP in 1990. He would remain with the firm, where he practiced business litigation, until 2009.


In 1999, Stern, who is a California native, ran a successful bid for a seat on the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council. He served as City Councilman from 1999 to 2011. He also served two separate terms as the Rancho Palos Verdes City Mayor in 2003 and 2008.


Stern joined the Fidelity National Law Group in 2009, holding multiple positions during his short time there, which included senior trial counsel, a litigation manager, and ultimately reaching the level of Vice President. He left in 2012 to practice for a year as an attorney at the law firm of Gibbs, Giden, Locher, Turner, and Senet LLP, before entering into private practice, opening the Law Offices of Douglas W. Stern in 2013.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Douglas W. Stern

  • Jul 06, 2020 Los Angeles County

    SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, SOUTH DISTRICT

    Breckenridge Property Fund 2016, LLC, Plaintiff, v. Joaquin Hernandez, and Does 1 to 10, Defendants.

    Case No.: 19LBUD02706

    ORDER ON DEFENDANT’S MOTION FOR ATTORNEY FEES

    Hearing da...

  • Jul 02, 2020 Los Angeles County

    SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, SOUTH DISTRICT

    Camden USA, Inc. dba Camden Harbor View, Plaintiff, v. Bryan Cunningham and Any De Ocampo, Defendants.

    Case No.: 20LBUD00409

    ORDER ON DEMURRER

    Hearing Date: July 2, 2020

    D...

  • Jul 01, 2020 Los Angeles County

    SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, SOUTH DISTRICT

    Valeria Litvak aka Valeria Dropkin, Plaintiff, v. Kerry L. Clisby Jr., Angela D. Calderon, Defendant.

    Case No.: 20LBUD00493

    ORDER ON DEMURRER

    Hearing Date: July 1, 2020

    De...

  • Jul 01, 2020 Los Angeles County

    SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, SOUTH DISTRICT

    LB Oceanaire Development LLC, Plaintiff, v. Haley Hunter, Defendant.

    Case No.: 20LBUD00477

    ORDER ON DEMURRER

    Hearing Date: July 1, 2020

    Defendant Haley Hunter has filed a ...

  • Jul 01, 2020 Los Angeles County

    SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, SOUTH DISTRICT

    DANIEL & GRACE LI, Plaintiff, v. JANYA ESPARZA, Defendant.

    Case No.: 20LBUD000403

    ORDER ON DEMURRER

    Hearing Date: July 1, 2020

    Defendant Janya Esparza has filed a demurrer...

  • Jun 29, 2020 Los Angeles County

    SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, SOUTH DISTRICT

    COAST MH LLC, Plaintiff, v. TERRY MURPHY, Defendant.

    Case No.: 19LBUD02498

    ORDER ON DEFENDANT’S MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS FEES

    Hearing: June 29, 2020

    Defendant Terry Murphy has...

  • Jun 29, 2020 Los Angeles County

    SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, SOUTH DISTRICT

    CKZ Investments Inc., Plaintiff, v. Scott Richardson and Alyssa Richardson, Defendants.

    Case No.: 20LBUD00056

    ORDER ON DEMURRER

    Hearing: June 29, 2020

    Defendant Scott Rich...

  • Jun 22, 2020 Los Angeles County

    SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

    FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, SOUTH DISTRICT

    U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Greenpoint Mortgage Funding Trust Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-AR7, Plaintiff, v. Eduardo Toledo; Linda Toledo; and DOES 1 through 25, in...

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Recent Cases by Hon. Douglas W. Stern

On May 14, 2024 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Douglas W. Stern presiding.

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May 14, 2024

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Product Liability ? Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act¿(Lemon Law) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

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May 14, 2024

On May 14, 2024 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Douglas W. Stern presiding.

Filed

May 14, 2024

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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May 14, 2024

On May 13, 2024 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Douglas W. Stern presiding.

Filed

May 13, 2024

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Active

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Product Liability ? Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act¿(Lemon Law) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2024

On May 13, 2024 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Hon. Douglas W. Stern presiding.

Filed

May 13, 2024

Status

Pending

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Product Liability ? Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act¿(Lemon Law) (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2024

On May 10, 2024 an other complaint (non-tort/non-complex) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Douglas W. Stern presiding.

1 File
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May 10, 2024

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Superior

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Other Complaint (non-tort/non-complex) (General Jurisdiction)

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May 14, 2024

On May 10, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Douglas W. Stern presiding.

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May 10, 2024

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

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Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2024

On May 10, 2024 a contract/warranty breach - seller plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Douglas W. Stern presiding.

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May 10, 2024

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Active

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Contract/Warranty Breach - Seller Plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2024

On May 10, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Douglas W. Stern presiding.

Filed

May 10, 2024

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Active

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 9, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Douglas W. Stern presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 09, 2024

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Active

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

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Other Employment Complaint Case (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

General Employment

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

On May 9, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Douglas W. Stern presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2024

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Active

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 9, 2024 a personal injury/property damage/wrongful death - uninsured motorist (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Douglas W. Stern presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2024

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Active

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death - Uninsured Motorist (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 11, 2024

On May 9, 2024 a collections case - seller plaintiff (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Douglas W. Stern presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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Active

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Collections Case - Seller Plaintiff (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

May 13, 2024

On May 9, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Hon. Douglas W. Stern presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2024

Status

Pending

Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a wrongful termination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Douglas W. Stern presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 08, 2024

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Active

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Wrongful Termination

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a contract/warranty breach - seller plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Douglas W. Stern presiding.

Filed

May 08, 2024

Status

Active

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Court

Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Contract/Warranty Breach - Seller Plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Douglas W. Stern presiding.

Filed

May 08, 2024

Status

Active

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Superior

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Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Product Liability ? Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act¿(Lemon Law) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Douglas W. Stern presiding.

Filed

May 08, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2024

On May 8, 2024 an other breach of contract/warranty (not fraud or negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Douglas W. Stern presiding.

Filed

May 08, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Other Breach of Contract/Warranty (not fraud or negligence) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

May 11, 2024

On May 7, 2024 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Douglas W. Stern presiding.

Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Product Liability ? Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act¿(Lemon Law) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2024

On May 7, 2024 a landlord-tenant habitability (e.g., bed bugs, mold, etc.) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Douglas W. Stern presiding.

Filed

May 07, 2024

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Active

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Landlord-Tenant Habitability (e.g., bed bugs, mold, etc.) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Landlord-Tenant

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

On May 7, 2024 an unlawful detainer/commercial (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Douglas W. Stern presiding.

1 File
Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Unlawful Detainer/Commercial (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

On May 7, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Douglas W. Stern presiding.

Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

On May 7, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Douglas W. Stern presiding.

Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2024

On May 7, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Douglas W. Stern presiding.

Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Superior

County

Los Angeles County, CA

Category

Motor Vehicle - Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2024

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