Judge Stuart M. Rice: Comprehensive Profile - Analytics, Rulings, and Recent Cases

Los Angeles County Superior Court, Department Spring - 1

CA Bar #: 82645 (November 1978)

Appointed By: Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger

Biography

The Hon. Stuart M. Rice is a judge for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in California. He was appointed to the bench by former governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in July of 2005. He filled the vacancy created by the elevation of the Hon. Thomas L. Willhite to the Court of Appeals.


He is a registered Democrat.


Judge Rice graduated magna cum laude with his B.A. in history from Tufts University in 1975. He went on to earn his J.D. from Northeastern University School of Law in 1978.


After graduating from law school, Rice joined the law firm of Gottlieb, Gottlieb, and Stein in 1978 as an associate. He practiced with the firm until 1983 when he joined the law firm Rice and Rothenberg as a senior partner. He was elected a court commissioner for the Los Angeles County Superior Court in 2003. He remained in that position until his appointment to the Superior Court in 2005.


Some of his many memberships have included the American Inns of Court, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the California Judges Association, the Long Beach Bar Association, the State Bar Board of Governors, the California Court Commissioners Association, and the California Young Lawyers Association.


In 2012 Judge Rice received the MacFaden Judge of the Year Award from the South Bay Bar Association.

Recent Rulings by Hon. Stuart M. Rice

  • Aug 05, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Superior Court of California

    County of Los Angeles

    American Modern Home ) Case No. 20STCP02196

    Group, Inc. )

    Plaintiff in Interpleader, )

    v. )_______________________________

    ) [Tentative] Ruling

    Vicki Laken et al. )

    Defendants. )

    AND R...

  • Jun 21, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Superior Court of California

    County of Los Angeles

    Ronald K. Wiggins ) Case No. BC689933

    Plaintiff, )

    v. )_______________________________

    ) [Tentative] Ruling

    Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. et al. )

    Defendants. )

    _______________________________)______...

  • Jun 21, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Superior Court of California

    County of Los Angeles

    Abba Bail Bonds, Inc. ) Case No. BC620878

    Plaintiff, )

    v. )_______________________________

    ) [Tentative] Ruling

    Gotham Bail Bonds LLC et al. )

    Defendants. )

    AND RELATED CROSS-ACTIONS )

  • Jun 21, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Superior Court of California

    County of Los Angeles

    Nidha Chawla ) Case No. 20STCV44701

    Plaintiff, )

    v. )_______________________________

    ) [Tentative] Ruling

    Anamika Joneja et al. )

    Defendants. )

    _______________________________)________________...

  • Jun 21, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Superior Court of California

    County of Los Angeles

    Kurt Knutsson et al. ) Case No. 18STCV04752

    Plaintiffs, )

    v. )_______________________________

    ) [Tentative] Ruling

    Judith Salkow Shapiro, A.P.C. et al. )

    Defendants. )

    AND RELATED CROSS-ACTION...

  • Feb 04, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Superior Court of California

    County of Los Angeles

    Anie Piliguian, Plaintiff,

    Case No. 20STCV17338 v. [Tentative] Ruling

    Quantum Management Company, LLC, et al., Defendants.

    Hearing Date: February 4, 2021

    Department 49, Judge Stuart M. Rice

    Plaintiff’...

  • Feb 04, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Superior Court of California

    County of Los Angeles

    Miguel Rodríguez, et al., Plaintiffs,

    Case No. 19STCV36008 v. [Tentative] Ruling

    Maria Trinidad Mariscal, et al. Defendants.

    Hearing Date: February 4, 2021

    Department 49, Judge Stuart M. Rice

    Defenda...

  • Jan 11, 2021 Los Angeles County

    Superior Court of California

    County of Los Angeles

    Alfred Daryl Cleveland, Plaintiff,

    Case No. BC328263 v. [Tentative] Ruling

    Currency Corporation, et al., Defendants.

    Hearing Date: January 11, 2021

    Department 49, Judge Stuart M. Rice

    (1) Plaintiff’s ...

  • Dec 04, 2020 Los Angeles County

    Superior Court of California

    County of Los Angeles

    Gina Suarez-Ortiz, Plaintiff,

    Case No. 18STCV07223 v. [Tentative] Ruling

    Devici Development, Inc., et al. Defendants.

    Hearing Date: December 4, 2020

    Department 49, Judge Stuart M. Rice

    (1) Defendants’...

  • Dec 04, 2020 Los Angeles County

    Superior Court of California

    County of Los Angeles

    Keith Whitney, Plaintiff,

    Case No. 19STCV20575 v. [Tentative] Ruling

    County of Los Angeles Probation Department, et al. Defendants.

    Hearing Date: December 4, 2020

    Department 49, Judge Stuart M. Rice

    (...

  • Dec 04, 2020 Los Angeles County

    Superior Court of California

    County of Los Angeles

    Maria Julia Villatoro Machado, et al. Plaintiffs,

    Case No. 19STCV22031 v. [Tentative] Ruling

    FCA US LLC, et al. Defendants.

    Hearing Date: December 4, 2020

    Department 49, Judge Stuart M. Rice

    (1) Defen...

  • Dec 04, 2020 Los Angeles County

    Superior Court of California

    County of Los Angeles

    Tatiana Melendez, Plaintiff,

    Case No. BC717903 v. [Tentative] Ruling

    County of Los Angeles, et al. Defendants.

    Hearing Date: December 4, 2020

    Department 49, Judge Stuart M. Rice

    (1) Defendant’s Motion...

  • Dec 03, 2020 Los Angeles County

    Superior Court of California

    County of Los Angeles

    Edgar Blanco, Plaintiff,

    Case No. 20STCV16144 v. [Tentative] Ruling

    Sharon Care Center, et al. Defendants.

    Hearing Date: December 3, 2020

    Department 49, Judge Stuart M. Rice

    (1) Defendants’ Motion to ...

  • Dec 02, 2020 Los Angeles County

    Superior Court of California

    County of Los Angeles

    Lisa Fancher, Plaintiff,

    Case No. 19STCV28432 v. [Tentative] Ruling

    Louis Mayorga, Defendant.

    Hearing Date: December 2, 2020

    Department 49, Judge Stuart M. Rice

    (1) Defendant’s Demurrer to the First A...

  • Dec 01, 2020 Los Angeles County

    Superior Court of California

    County of Los Angeles

    Frank Ortega, Plaintiff,

    Case No. 19STCV44695 v. [Tentative] Ruling

    Wheels Financial Group, LLC. Defendant.

    Hearing Date: December 1, 2020

    Department 49, Judge Stuart M. Rice

    (1) Defendant’s Motion to...

  • Dec 01, 2020 Los Angeles County

    Superior Court of California

    County of Los Angeles

    Marina Borawick, Plaintiff,

    Case No. 19STCV07481 v. [Tentative] Ruling

    Jeff McNamus, et al., Defendants.

    Hearing Date: December 1, 2020

    Department 49, Judge Stuart M. Rice

    (1) Motion to be Relieved as...

  • Dec 01, 2020 Los Angeles County

    Superior Court of California

    County of Los Angeles

    Jinsong Shi, Plaintiff,

    Case No. 20STCV04680 v. [Tentative] Ruling

    ALG Lawyers, Inc., et al., Defendants.

    Hearing Date: December 1, 2020

    Department 49, Judge Stuart M. Rice

    (1) Defendants’ Demurrer an...

  • Nov 30, 2020 Los Angeles County

    Superior Court of California

    County of Los Angeles

    Neil Yeschin, Plaintiff,

    Case No. 20STCV19887 v. [Tentative] Ruling

    Hyundai Motor America, Defendant.

    Hearing Date: November 30, 2020

    Department 49, Judge Stuart M. Rice

    (1) Defendant’s Demurrer and M...

  • Nov 30, 2020 Los Angeles County

    Superior Court of California

    County of Los Angeles

    Stara Orien, Plaintiff,

    Case No. BC524339 v. [Tentative] Ruling

    Mist L. Lutz, et al., Defendants.

    Hearing Date: November 30, 2020

    Department 49, Judge Stuart M. Rice

    (1) Lien Creditor Chelese Conway’s...

  • Nov 20, 2020 Los Angeles County

    Superior Court of California

    County of Los Angeles

    Christina Cruz, Plaintiff,

    Case No. 20STCV14783 v. [Tentative] Ruling

    Ralph’s Grocery Company, et al. Defendants.

    Hearing Date: November 20, 2020

    Department 49, Judge Stuart M. Rice

    (1) Defendants’ Mo...

  • Nov 20, 2020 Los Angeles County

    Superior Court of California

    County of Los Angeles

    Alexander Rosteck, Plaintiff,

    Case No. 19STCV24592 v. [Tentative] Ruling

    Sandy Alprecht, Defendant.

    Hearing Date: November 20, 2020

    Department 49, Judge Stuart M. Rice

    (1) Defendant’s Motion for a Pro...

  • Nov 20, 2020 Los Angeles County

    Superior Court of California

    County of Los Angeles

    Ana Mancia, Plaintiff,

    Case No. 20STCV00249 v. [Tentative] Ruling

    Kia Motors America, Inc., Defendant.

    Hearing Date: November 20, 2020

    Department 49, Judge Stuart M. Rice

    (1) Plaintiff’s Motion for Le...

  • Nov 20, 2020 Los Angeles County

    Superior Court of California

    County of Los Angeles

    Lee Rossum, Plaintiff,

    Case No. 19STCV20820 v. [Tentative] Ruling

    Los Angeles County Probation Department, Defendant.

    Hearing Date: November 20, 2020

    Department 49, Judge Stuart M. Rice

    (1) Plaintiff’...

  • Nov 20, 2020 Los Angeles County

    Superior Court of California

    County of Los Angeles

    Evelyn Lozada, Plaintiff,

    Case No. 19STCV35706 v. [Tentative] Ruling

    Ogom Chijindu. Defendant.

    Hearing Date: November 20, 2020

    Department 49, Judge Stuart M. Rice

    (1) Plaintiff/Cross-Defendant’s Motio...

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Recent Cases by Hon. Stuart M. Rice

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

1 File
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May 09, 2024

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On May 8, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stuart M. Rice presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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On May 8, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stuart M. Rice presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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On May 7, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stuart M. Rice presiding.

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May 07, 2024

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May 07, 2024

On May 7, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stuart M. Rice presiding.

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May 07, 2024

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May 07, 2024

On May 3, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stuart M. Rice presiding.

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May 03, 2024

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May 06, 2024

On May 2, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stuart M. Rice presiding.

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May 02, 2024

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May 02, 2024

On May 2, 2024 an other complaint (non-tort/non-complex) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stuart M. Rice presiding.

1 File
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May 02, 2024

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May 03, 2024

On May 1, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stuart M. Rice presiding.

1 File
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May 01, 2024

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May 02, 2024

On April 30, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stuart M. Rice presiding.

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Apr 30, 2024

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May 01, 2024

On April 29, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stuart M. Rice presiding.

1 File
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Apr 29, 2024

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Apr 30, 2024

On April 26, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stuart M. Rice presiding.

1 File
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Apr 26, 2024

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Apr 29, 2024

On April 25, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stuart M. Rice presiding.

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Apr 25, 2024

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Apr 26, 2024

On April 22, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stuart M. Rice presiding.

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Apr 22, 2024

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Apr 23, 2024

On April 19, 2024 an other complaint (non-tort/non-complex) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stuart M. Rice presiding.

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Apr 19, 2024

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Apr 19, 2024

On April 19, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stuart M. Rice presiding.

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Apr 19, 2024

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Apr 22, 2024

On April 18, 2024 an other complaint (non-tort/non-complex) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stuart M. Rice presiding.

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Apr 19, 2024

On April 17, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stuart M. Rice presiding.

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Apr 17, 2024

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Apr 18, 2024

On April 16, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stuart M. Rice presiding.

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Apr 16, 2024

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Apr 16, 2024

On April 16, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stuart M. Rice presiding.

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Apr 16, 2024

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Apr 17, 2024

On April 15, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stuart M. Rice presiding.

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Apr 15, 2024

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Apr 16, 2024

On April 15, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stuart M. Rice presiding.

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Apr 15, 2024

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Apr 15, 2024

On April 12, 2024 an other employment complaint case (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stuart M. Rice presiding.

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Apr 12, 2024

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Apr 12, 2024

On April 12, 2024 an other complaint (non-tort/non-complex) (general jurisdiction) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Los Angeles County. Judge Stuart M. Rice presiding.

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Apr 12, 2024

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