Judge Huey P. Cotton, Jr. - Comprehensive Profile: Analytics, Rulings & Recent Cases

Biography

The Hon. Huey P. Cotton, Jr. is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. He filled the vacancy created by the retirement of David Horwitz. Cotton was appointed to the bench by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2009.

He is a registered Democrat.

Judge Cotton received his bachelor's degree from Amherst College in Massachusetts. He went on to earn his J.D. from Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law, in Philadelphia in 1981.

Cotton became an attorney for the U.S. Civil Rights Commission in Washington D.C. after graduating from law school. He continued to practice on the east coast joining the Defenders Association of Philadelphia as a senior trial attorney. In 1988, Cotton joined the law firm of Cozen O'Connor in Philadelphia as an associate. He practiced with the firm for 21 years, elevating from partner to a shareholder in 2001. He remained with the firm until his appointment to the Los Angeles Superior Court in 2009. He was admitted to the State Bar of California early on in his career in 1988.

During his time on the Superior Court, Judge Cotton served as a supervising judge.

In 2017 Judge Cotton received the Justice Arabian Leaders in Public Service Award from the Encino California Chamber of Commerce, he was also honored at the Armenian Bar Association Judges Night Gala that same year.

Some of his memberships have included the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the National Lawyers Guild, the ACLU of Philidelphia, as well as the National Bar Association.

Judge Cotton enjoys mentoring students who have shown an interest in the legal profession.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Huey P. Cotton, Jr.

ROCHELLE ABRAMSON VS PHILIPS RESPIRONICS INC ET AL

Apr 30, 2018 Los Angeles County

abramson v. Philip Respironics, Inc

demurrer to first amended complaint and Motion to strike portions of the first amended complaint

Date of Hearing: April 30, 2018 Trial Date: September 24, 2018

Department: A Case No.: BC612672

Moving Party: Defendant Apria Healthcare LLC s...
JOSEPH HOSNY VS JASON WILLIAM GANN

Mar 13, 2018 Los Angeles County

JOSEPH HOSNY VS JASON WILLIAM GANN

plaintiff’s Motion for summary judgment or in the alternative summary adjudication

Date of Hearing: March 13, 2018 Trial Date: None Set.

Department: A Case No.: LC100953

BACKGROUND

The underlying matter arose out of personal injurie...
CABINETS BY ZEPHYR, LLC VS. MALMAISON, LLC, ET AL

Mar 12, 2018 Los Angeles County

CABINETS BY ZEPHYR, LLC v. MALMAISON, LLC

DEFENDANTS’ DEMURRER TO FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT

Date of Hearing: March 12, 2018 Trial Date: None Set.

Department: A Case No.: LC105511

BACKGROUND

Plaintiff Cabinets by Zephyr, LLC entered into a written agreement with Defenda...
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Recent Cases by Hon. Huey P. Cotton, Jr.

CAPITAL RESOURCE INTERANTIONAL, INC., A CORPORATION VS SONG E COMMERCE LLC, A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, ET AL.

On May 20, 2024 an other promissory note/collections case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Huey P. Cotton, Jr. presiding.

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May 20, 2024

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Other Promissory Note/Collections Case (General Jurisdiction)

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Creditor

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Collections

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May 20, 2024

THURSTON BILAL VS JULIAN HILL, ET AL.

On May 17, 2024 a breach of rental/lease contract (not unlawful detainer or wrongful eviction) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Huey P. Cotton, Jr. presiding.

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May 17, 2024

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Breach of Rental/Lease Contract (not unlawful detainer or wrongful eviction) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

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May 17, 2024

MAIBEIBI INC. DBA B & B PLUMBING VS DOUGLASS EMMETT

On May 17, 2024 a collections case - seller plaintiff (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Huey P. Cotton, Jr. presiding.

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May 17, 2024

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Pending

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Collections Case - Seller Plaintiff (General Jurisdiction)

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Creditor

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Collections

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May 20, 2024

ANGELA CHERNEGA, ET AL. VS YELENA DOBRYNINA, ET AL.

On May 17, 2024 an intentional infliction of emotional distress (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Huey P. Cotton, Jr. presiding.

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May 17, 2024

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Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Intentional Torts

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May 20, 2024

SAMANTHA MAYA MASNICOFF VS PHONG THANH HUYNH, ET AL.

On May 17, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Huey P. Cotton, Jr. presiding.

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May 17, 2024

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Pending

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

Practice Area

Torts

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Automobile

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May 20, 2024

CALIFORNIA FIESTA TAMALE, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION VS GRUBCARDS, AN UNKNOWN BUSINESS ENTITY, ET AL.

On May 16, 2024 a fraud (no contract) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Huey P. Cotton, Jr. presiding.

1 File

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May 16, 2024

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Fraud (no contract) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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May 17, 2024

GUSTAVO TEPETLA VS WILLIAM WONG, ET AL.

On May 16, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Huey P. Cotton, Jr. presiding.

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May 16, 2024

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

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Torts

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Automobile

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May 17, 2024

BORIS CHERNEGA, ET AL. VS THE OAKSHER CONDOMINIUM HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION INC.

On May 16, 2024 an other personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Huey P. Cotton, Jr. presiding.

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May 16, 2024

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Other Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

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Personal Injury

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May 16, 2024

MILU AGUILAR, ET AL. VS CARLOS SANDOVALLARA, ET AL.

On May 15, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Huey P. Cotton, Jr. presiding.

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May 15, 2024

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

Practice Area

Torts

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Automobile

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May 15, 2024

VICKI HAYS VS HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS USA, INC.

On May 15, 2024 a product liability (not asbestos or toxic/environmental) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Huey P. Cotton, Jr. presiding.

1 File

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May 15, 2024

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Product Liability (not asbestos or toxic/environmental) (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Mass Torts

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May 16, 2024

YOSSI RAZ VS KEVIN SYLLA, ET AL.

On May 15, 2024 an unlawful detainer/residential (not drugs or wrongful eviction) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Huey P. Cotton, Jr. presiding.

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May 15, 2024

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

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

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May 16, 2024

GISELLE SALMA PEREZ VS JESSICA ARIAS LORNELAS, ET AL.

On May 15, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Huey P. Cotton, Jr. presiding.

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May 15, 2024

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

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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May 16, 2024

KOSAR TAVAKOLI, ET AL. VS AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR COMPANY, INC.

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 Huey P. Cotton, Jr. presiding.

1 File

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May 14, 2024

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

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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May 15, 2024

DANNA BALAS VS GERARDO GARCIA LOPEZ, ET AL.

On May 14, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Huey P. Cotton, Jr. presiding.

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May 14, 2024

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

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Torts

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Automobile

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May 15, 2024

IN THE MATTER OF: JEDAWN DANIELLE KENNEDY

On May 13, 2024 a petition for change of name/change of gender (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Huey P. Cotton, Jr. presiding.

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May 13, 2024

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Petition for Change of Name/Change of Gender (General Jurisdiction)

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Family

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Name Change

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May 14, 2024

CHELSEA BENETATOS VS MATTHEW GAGNE, ET AL.

On May 13, 2024 a motor vehicle - personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Huey P. Cotton, Jr. presiding.

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May 13, 2024

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

Practice Area

Torts

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Automobile

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May 15, 2024

FRIEDA ROSENBLUM AS TRUSTEE OF THE ROSENBLUM FAMILY 2003 TRUST AS AMENDED ON DECEMBER 12, 2011, ET AL. VS PARAMOUNT HEADQUARTERS INC.

On May 13, 2024 an other non-personal injury/property damage tort (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Huey P. Cotton, Jr. presiding.

1 File

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May 13, 2024

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Other Non-Personal Injury/Property Damage tort (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Torts

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Personal Injury

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May 14, 2024

ARLENE WEBER, ET AL. VS SHERMAN OAKS SUBTENANT LLC DBA THE VILLAGE AT SHERMAN OAKS, ET AL.

On May 13, 2024 an other personal injury/property damage/wrongful death (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Huey P. Cotton, Jr. presiding.

1 File

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May 13, 2024

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Other Personal Injury/Property Damage/Wrongful Death (General Jurisdiction)

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May 15, 2024

KOHAVA TAMAM VS MONIKA NORTON

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 Huey P. Cotton, Jr. presiding.

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May 10, 2024

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

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Torts

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Automobile

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May 13, 2024

TREVOUS MI VS AECON GLOBAL SECURITY, INC., ET AL.

On May 10, 2024 a wrongful termination (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Huey P. Cotton, Jr. presiding.

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May 10, 2024

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Wrongful Termination (General Jurisdiction)

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

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Wrongful Termination

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May 13, 2024

JULIO CARBALLO, AN INDIVIDUAL VS PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE, ENTITY TYPE UNKNOWN

On May 10, 2024 an other civil petition (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Huey P. Cotton, Jr. presiding.

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May 10, 2024

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Other Civil Petition (General Jurisdiction)

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May 13, 2024

CLAUDIA ESPINO MARTINEZ VS MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

On May 9, 2024 a product liability ? song-beverly consumer warranty act¿(lemon law) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Huey P. Cotton, Jr. presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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

Practice Area

Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

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May 13, 2024

FORA FINANCIAL ASSET SECURITIZATION 2021 LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY VS AMERICAN PROTECTION GROUP, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, ET AL.

On May 9, 2024 a contract/warranty breach - seller plaintiff (no fraud/negligence) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Huey P. Cotton, Jr. presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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May 13, 2024

GERIANN WEISENBERG VS SHULAMIT SHUMAN, ET AL.

On May 9, 2024 an other promissory note/collections case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Huey P. Cotton, Jr. presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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Other Promissory Note/Collections Case (General Jurisdiction)

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Creditor

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Collections

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May 13, 2024

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About

Huey P. Cotton, Jr.
Current Appointment Los Angeles County Superior Court, Department A	Los Angeles County Superior Court, Department A
Education J.D., Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law - 1981 Bachelor's degree, Amherst College	J.D., Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law - 1981 Bachelor's degree, Amherst College

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Court Info

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Current Court:	CA - Los Angeles County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (818) 901-4603

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Superior Court of California	Los Angeles County, California
Shareholder	Cozen O'Connor	Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Partner	Cozen O'Connor	Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Attorney	U.S. Civil Rights Commission	Washington County, District of Columbia
Senior Trial Attorney	Defenders Association of Philadelphia	Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
Associate	Cozen O'Connor	Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania