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Winifred Y. Smith

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Judge (ret.)
ADR Services, Inc.



Retired December 2021, Alameda County Superior Court.



ADR Profiles
Title Provider Published
Lifelong Learner May 12, 2023

Judicial Profiles
Title Court Published
Winifred Y. Smith Superior Court Alameda County (Hayward) Dec. 18, 2012

Rulings
Case Category Published
Modification: Campana v. East Bay Municipal Utility District
affirmed
 Administrative Agencies Jun. 16, 2023
Modification: Futterman v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.
reversed in part
 Health Care Jun. 7, 2023
Campana v. East Bay Municipal Utility District
affirmed
 Administrative Agencies May 24, 2023
Futterman v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.
reversed in part
 Health Care May 18, 2023
Center for Environmental Health v. Perrigo Co.
affirmed
 Consumer Law Mar. 10, 2023
Saini v. Sutter Health
affirmed
 Health Care Jul. 11, 2022
Hutcheson v. Superior Court (UBS Financial Services)
petition granted
 Employment Law Feb. 9, 2022
Vasquez v. Dept. of Pesticide Regulation
affirmed
 Government Sep. 10, 2021
Pilliod v. Monsanto Co.
affirmed
 Torts Aug. 11, 2021
Fisher v. MoneyGram International, Inc.
affirmed
 Contracts Jul. 29, 2021
Stiavetti v. Clendenin
affirmed in part
 Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 17, 2021
Chen v. Paypal
affirmed
 Contracts Mar. 4, 2021
Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. v. Superior Court (Fragoza)
petition denied
 Civil Procedure Feb. 19, 2021
Ali v. Daylight Transport, LLC
affirmed
 Arbitration Jan. 5, 2021
Bader v. Avon Products
reversed
 Torts Oct. 1, 2020
Jarboe v. Hanlees Auto Group
affirmed
 Arbitration Aug. 19, 2020
In re Internet Lending Cases
affirmed
 Civil Procedure Aug. 19, 2020
Modification: Gutierrez v. Brand Energy Services of California
reversed and remanded
 Employment Law Jul. 7, 2020
Gutierrez v. Brand Energy Services of California
reversed and remanded
 Employment Law Jun. 18, 2020
Jarboe v. Hanlees Auto Group
affirmed
 Arbitration Jun. 4, 2020
Berg v. Colgate-Palmolive Co.
affirmed
 Torts Nov. 29, 2019
Williams v. Impax Laboratories, Inc.
dismissed
 Civil Procedure Nov. 12, 2019
Burch v. CertainTeed Corp.
affirmed
 Torts Apr. 17, 2019
Hart v. Keenan Properties
reversed
 Evidence Nov. 21, 2018
People v. Rodriguez
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 5, 2018
People v. Rodriguez
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 31, 2018
Modification: Mateel Environmental v. Office of Environmental Health
affirmed
 Environmental Law Jun. 25, 2018
Mateel Environmental etc. v. Office of Environmental Health
affirmed
 Environmental Law Jun. 7, 2018
People v. Shields
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 6, 2018
People v. Williams
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure May 23, 2018
People v. Guzman
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure May 11, 2018
Dow Agrosciences LLC v. Superior Court (Center for Environmental Health)
writ issued
 Civil Procedure Nov. 7, 2017

Verdicts & Settlements
Case Name Topic Role Published
Kenbron Fryer, on behalf of himself, all others similarly situated, and on behalf of the general public v. Transforce Inc., and Does 1-100 Employment Law judge Mar. 31, 2023
Shontiara Hubbard, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated and on behalf of other aggrieved employees pursuant to the California Private Attorneys General Act v. Title 9 Sports Inc., Title Nine, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Dec. 30, 2022
Alejandro Guzman, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Pick-N-Pull Auto Dismantlers and Does 1-20, inclusive Employment Law judge Dec. 2, 2022
Center for Environmental Health v. Cornerstone Apparel Inc., et al. Consumer Law judge Dec. 3, 2021
Center for Environmental Health v. GT's Living Foods LLC; Millennium Products Inc.; Albertson's LLC; O Organics LLC; Lucerne Foods Inc.; Safeway Inc.; Humm Kombucha LLC Inc.; and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Consumer Law judge Apr. 30, 2021
Center for Environmental Health v. Think Food Group LLC Consumer Law judge Jan. 15, 2021
United States of America, ex rel., and on behalf of the State of California, et al. Lazaro Suarez v. AbbVie Inc. Insurance judge Nov. 20, 2020
Center for Environmental Health v. Save Mart Supermarkets et al. Consumer Law judge Aug. 28, 2020
William Loyd Helmick, Shane Williams, Matthew A. Poore, Timothy J. Allison v. Air Methods Corporation Employment Law judge Jul. 31, 2020
Center for Advanced Public Awareness Inc. v. Argento SC By Sicura Inc., Ross Stores Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Consumer Law judge Jul. 2, 2020
Louise Mahoney, as Successor-in-Interest to and as Wrongful Death Heir of Russell Mahoney, Deceased; and Michael Mahoney, David Mahoney, James Mahoney, Linda Mahoney Cambra, John Mahoney and Dennis Mahoney, as Wrongful Death Heirs of Russell Mahoney, Deceased v. Alta Building Material Co.; Asbestos Corporation Limited; Cahill Contractors, Inc.; Close Building Materials, Inc.; Consolidated Insulation, Inc.; Crown, Cork & Seal Company, Inc.; Douglass Insulation Company, Inc.; E.S. Browning Co.; FDCC California, Inc.; Golden Gate Drywall; Hanson Permanente Cement; Hopeman Brothers, Inc.; James L. Nelson Co., Inc.; John K. Bice Co., Inc.; Kaiser Gypsum Company Inc.; Lone Star Industries Inc.; Marconi Plastering Company, Inc.; Metropolitan Life Insurance Company; Owens-Illinois Inc.; Pacific Cement & Aggregates, Inc.; Parex USA, Inc.; Parker-Hannifin Corporation; Soco West Inc.; Union Carbide Corporation; and Does 1 through 800, inclusive Torts judge Jun. 12, 2020
Wendell G. Moen, Jay Davis Donna Ventura, Robert Becker, Gregory M. Bianchini, Geores Buttner, Alan Hindmarsh, Cal Wood and Sharon Wood, on behalf of themselves and others similarly situated v. Regents of University of California, and Does 1 through 99, inclusive Contracts judge May 29, 2020
The People of the State of California, ex rel. Xavier Becerra, Attorney General v. Healthforce Inc. dba Healthforce Nutritionals; Grass Advantage dba Amazing Grass, and Does 1-50, inclusive Consumer Law judge Mar. 6, 2020
Environmental Research Center Inc. v. Rule One Proteins LLC, Nutrivo LLC, and Does 1-100 Consumer Law judge Dec. 6, 2019
Environmental Research Center Inc. v. EFX Sports Supplements LLC, All American Pharmaceutical & Natural Foods Corp., and Does 1-25 Consumer Law judge Nov. 22, 2019
Alva and Alberta Pilliod, Charles Baker, John Novak, Sharon Rowland, Sharon McClurg and Marjorie Grubka v. Monsanto Company, Wilbur-Ellis Company, LLC and Wilbur-Ellis Feed, LLC Personal Injury judge Jul. 12, 2019
Cheryl Booker, Richard Booker, et al. v. Imerys Talc America, Vanderbilt Minerals LLC, et al. Torts judge Jan. 5, 2018
Ron Esau v. Richard Glaser, M.D. Personal Injury judge Apr. 12, 2008
Title Provider Published
Lifelong Learner May 12, 2023
Title Court Published
Winifred Y. Smith Superior Court Alameda County (Hayward) Dec. 18, 2012
Case Category Published
Modification: Campana v. East Bay Municipal Utility District
affirmed
 Administrative Agencies Jun. 16, 2023
Modification: Futterman v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.
reversed in part
 Health Care Jun. 7, 2023
Campana v. East Bay Municipal Utility District
affirmed
 Administrative Agencies May 24, 2023
Futterman v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.
reversed in part
 Health Care May 18, 2023
Center for Environmental Health v. Perrigo Co.
affirmed
 Consumer Law Mar. 10, 2023
Saini v. Sutter Health
affirmed
 Health Care Jul. 11, 2022
Hutcheson v. Superior Court (UBS Financial Services)
petition granted
 Employment Law Feb. 9, 2022
Vasquez v. Dept. of Pesticide Regulation
affirmed
 Government Sep. 10, 2021
Pilliod v. Monsanto Co.
affirmed
 Torts Aug. 11, 2021
Fisher v. MoneyGram International, Inc.
affirmed
 Contracts Jul. 29, 2021
Stiavetti v. Clendenin
affirmed in part
 Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 17, 2021
Chen v. Paypal
affirmed
 Contracts Mar. 4, 2021
Crestwood Behavioral Health, Inc. v. Superior Court (Fragoza)
petition denied
 Civil Procedure Feb. 19, 2021
Ali v. Daylight Transport, LLC
affirmed
 Arbitration Jan. 5, 2021
Bader v. Avon Products
reversed
 Torts Oct. 1, 2020
Jarboe v. Hanlees Auto Group
affirmed
 Arbitration Aug. 19, 2020
In re Internet Lending Cases
affirmed
 Civil Procedure Aug. 19, 2020
Modification: Gutierrez v. Brand Energy Services of California
reversed and remanded
 Employment Law Jul. 7, 2020
Gutierrez v. Brand Energy Services of California
reversed and remanded
 Employment Law Jun. 18, 2020
Jarboe v. Hanlees Auto Group
affirmed
 Arbitration Jun. 4, 2020
Berg v. Colgate-Palmolive Co.
affirmed
 Torts Nov. 29, 2019
Williams v. Impax Laboratories, Inc.
dismissed
 Civil Procedure Nov. 12, 2019
Burch v. CertainTeed Corp.
affirmed
 Torts Apr. 17, 2019
Hart v. Keenan Properties
reversed
 Evidence Nov. 21, 2018
People v. Rodriguez
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure Sep. 5, 2018
People v. Rodriguez
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure Aug. 31, 2018
Modification: Mateel Environmental v. Office of Environmental Health
affirmed
 Environmental Law Jun. 25, 2018
Mateel Environmental etc. v. Office of Environmental Health
affirmed
 Environmental Law Jun. 7, 2018
People v. Shields
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure Jun. 6, 2018
People v. Williams
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure May 23, 2018
People v. Guzman
author
 Criminal Law and Procedure May 11, 2018
Dow Agrosciences LLC v. Superior Court (Center for Environmental Health)
writ issued
 Civil Procedure Nov. 7, 2017
Case Name Topic Role Published
Kenbron Fryer, on behalf of himself, all others similarly situated, and on behalf of the general public v. Transforce Inc., and Does 1-100 Employment Law judge Mar. 31, 2023
Shontiara Hubbard, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated and on behalf of other aggrieved employees pursuant to the California Private Attorneys General Act v. Title 9 Sports Inc., Title Nine, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Dec. 30, 2022
Alejandro Guzman, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Pick-N-Pull Auto Dismantlers and Does 1-20, inclusive Employment Law judge Dec. 2, 2022
Center for Environmental Health v. Cornerstone Apparel Inc., et al. Consumer Law judge Dec. 3, 2021
Center for Environmental Health v. GT's Living Foods LLC; Millennium Products Inc.; Albertson's LLC; O Organics LLC; Lucerne Foods Inc.; Safeway Inc.; Humm Kombucha LLC Inc.; and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Consumer Law judge Apr. 30, 2021
Center for Environmental Health v. Think Food Group LLC Consumer Law judge Jan. 15, 2021
United States of America, ex rel., and on behalf of the State of California, et al. Lazaro Suarez v. AbbVie Inc. Insurance judge Nov. 20, 2020
Center for Environmental Health v. Save Mart Supermarkets et al. Consumer Law judge Aug. 28, 2020
William Loyd Helmick, Shane Williams, Matthew A. Poore, Timothy J. Allison v. Air Methods Corporation Employment Law judge Jul. 31, 2020
Center for Advanced Public Awareness Inc. v. Argento SC By Sicura Inc., Ross Stores Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Consumer Law judge Jul. 2, 2020
Louise Mahoney, as Successor-in-Interest to and as Wrongful Death Heir of Russell Mahoney, Deceased; and Michael Mahoney, David Mahoney, James Mahoney, Linda Mahoney Cambra, John Mahoney and Dennis Mahoney, as Wrongful Death Heirs of Russell Mahoney, Deceased v. Alta Building Material Co.; Asbestos Corporation Limited; Cahill Contractors, Inc.; Close Building Materials, Inc.; Consolidated Insulation, Inc.; Crown, Cork & Seal Company, Inc.; Douglass Insulation Company, Inc.; E.S. Browning Co.; FDCC California, Inc.; Golden Gate Drywall; Hanson Permanente Cement; Hopeman Brothers, Inc.; James L. Nelson Co., Inc.; John K. Bice Co., Inc.; Kaiser Gypsum Company Inc.; Lone Star Industries Inc.; Marconi Plastering Company, Inc.; Metropolitan Life Insurance Company; Owens-Illinois Inc.; Pacific Cement & Aggregates, Inc.; Parex USA, Inc.; Parker-Hannifin Corporation; Soco West Inc.; Union Carbide Corporation; and Does 1 through 800, inclusive Torts judge Jun. 12, 2020
Wendell G. Moen, Jay Davis Donna Ventura, Robert Becker, Gregory M. Bianchini, Geores Buttner, Alan Hindmarsh, Cal Wood and Sharon Wood, on behalf of themselves and others similarly situated v. Regents of University of California, and Does 1 through 99, inclusive Contracts judge May 29, 2020
The People of the State of California, ex rel. Xavier Becerra, Attorney General v. Healthforce Inc. dba Healthforce Nutritionals; Grass Advantage dba Amazing Grass, and Does 1-50, inclusive Consumer Law judge Mar. 6, 2020
Environmental Research Center Inc. v. Rule One Proteins LLC, Nutrivo LLC, and Does 1-100 Consumer Law judge Dec. 6, 2019
Environmental Research Center Inc. v. EFX Sports Supplements LLC, All American Pharmaceutical & Natural Foods Corp., and Does 1-25 Consumer Law judge Nov. 22, 2019
Alva and Alberta Pilliod, Charles Baker, John Novak, Sharon Rowland, Sharon McClurg and Marjorie Grubka v. Monsanto Company, Wilbur-Ellis Company, LLC and Wilbur-Ellis Feed, LLC Personal Injury judge Jul. 12, 2019
Cheryl Booker, Richard Booker, et al. v. Imerys Talc America, Vanderbilt Minerals LLC, et al. Torts judge Jan. 5, 2018
Ron Esau v. Richard Glaser, M.D. Personal Injury judge Apr. 12, 2008
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