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Rosemary T. McGuire

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Judge (Ret.), neutral
Judicate West



Joined Judicate West in May 2023; served on Fresno County Superior Court, retired January 2023,



Judicial Profiles
Title Court Published
Rosemary T. McGuire Superior Court Fresno County Oct. 20, 2015

Rulings
Case Category Published
Rocha v. U-Haul Co. of California
affirmed in part
Arbitration Feb. 3, 2023
J&A Mash & Barrel, LLC v. Superior Court (Tower Theater Properties)
writ issued
Contracts Jan. 21, 2022
Muskan Food & Fuel, Inc. v. City of Fresno
affirmed
Administrative Agencies Sep. 29, 2021
Malaga County Water Dist. v. Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board
reversed and remanded
Administrative Agencies Dec. 14, 2020
Vosburg v. County of Fresno
reversed
statutory_interpretation Sep. 10, 2020

Verdicts & Settlements
Case Name Topic Role Published
Karen Micheli v. The City of Fresno, et al. Contracts judge Feb. 16, 2024
American Express National Bank v. Eric Plaza, Absolute Urethane Contracts judge Aug. 5, 2022
Jose Avila, Silvina Estrada v. Ygrene Energy Fund Inc.; The Solor Group Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Contracts judge Jul. 8, 2022
Leslie Dawkins, individually and on behalf of all aggrieve employees v. Secure MD Professionals - California PC, and Does 1 to 100 Employment Law judge Jul. 1, 2022
Silvano Garcia Hernandez; Paula Martinez Santiago; and Cesar Garcia Martinez, Noemi Garcia Martinez, and Nayeli Garcia Martinez, Minors by and through their Guardian ad Litem, Paula Martinez Santiago v. Purl's Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning; Gabriel Villanueva; Jacob Davidson; Ronald Mack Jones II and Does 1 to 25 Personal Injury judge Jul. 1, 2022
Luis Alfredo Viruegas, by and through his Guardian ad Litem, Monica Ferrante v. State of California Personal Injury judge Apr. 29, 2022
Javier Garcia, an individual, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. Rich Doss Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Apr. 8, 2022
Wendy Chavez, on behalf of herself, and as an "aggrieved employee" on behalf of other "aggrieved employees" under the Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 v. Texas De Brazil (Fresno) Corporation; Texas de Brazil (Carlsbad) Corporation; Texas de Brazil (Irvine) Corporation, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Nov. 5, 2021
Ricardo Salcedo v. Porfirio Amaya Personal Injury judge Oct. 1, 2021
Daquan Jones v. Hiller Aircraft Corporation, Roadtex Ltl Inc., Roadtex Transportation Corporation; David J. Carter, as Trustee of The Raymond J. Carter Grantor Trust; Amy D. McBee as Trustee of the Raymond H. Carter Grantor Trust; Pacific Produce Distributors Inc.; John Wayne McBee as Trustee of the John and Sheri McBee Revocable Trust; Sheri D. McBee as Trustee of the John and Sheri McBee Revocable Trust; City of Firebaugh, and Does 1-100 Personal Injury judge Jul. 30, 2021
Leah J. Welch v. Central Valley Children's Services Network, Greg Melton, Gayle L. Duffy, Marco Jimenez, and Does 1-50 Labor Law judge May 28, 2021
Confidential Personal Injury judge Apr. 2, 2021
Alfonso Padron v. City of Parlier, Council Members individual and official capacity; City Manager Israel Lara, individual and official capacity Constitutional Law judge Mar. 19, 2021
Mirna Mendoza, an individual, and Sacramento Mendoza, an individual, husband and wife v. Andre Marshall, M.D., M.P.H., Kevin Ciresi, M.D., Athenix Body Sculpting Institute, Athenix Physicians Group Inc., Northwest Surgical Development Company Inc., and Does 3-100, inclusive Medical judge Jan. 29, 2021
Ashley Armenta, individually, on behalf of all others similarly situated, and as a representative of other aggrieved employees v. Seaca Packaging Inc., and Does 1 to 10 Employment Law judge Dec. 24, 2020
Alisa Alvarez and Maria Alvarez on behalf of themselves and other aggrieved employees v. Hanford Community Hospital (dba Adventist Health Hanford), Reedley Community Hospital (dba Adventist Health Reedley) and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Dec. 18, 2020
Zoe Vaillancourt, minor, by and through her Guardian ad Litem, Stacy Vaillancourt, biological daughter of decedent, Taylor Vaillancourt v. Fresno Community Hospital and Medical Center dba Community Behavioral Health Center; Fresno Community Hospital and Medical Center dba Community Regional Medical Center; Manolito Castillo, M.D.; Cecil Litiema, NP; Geoff Stroh, M.D.; . Courtenay Pettigrew, M.D.; Regents of the University of California; Does 1 to 10, Inclusive Medical judge Aug. 21, 2020
Joshua L. Woods, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Fresno Valves & Castings Inc., and Does 1 to 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Jun. 19, 2020
Carolyn Phillips, Peter Yepez, Ruthina Estrada v. State of California, Edmund G. Brown Jr., in his official capacity as Governor of California, County of Fresno Constitutional Law judge Apr. 24, 2020
Howard Doyle Sr., Howard Doyle Jr., a minor by and through his guardian ad litem, Samuel L. Doyle v. Jose Alexis Zepedavaca aka Jose Alexis Zepeda; Juan Vepez, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Personal Injury judge Mar. 13, 2020
Cha Lee Moua v. Erin McIlhatton; Leomar Felix; Allen A. Rivet and Deborah A. Rivet, and Does 1 through 100 Personal Injury judge Mar. 13, 2020
Roxanne Yanez, individually and as Guardian ad Litem for minor, Sebastian Miramontes v. Jesus Flores Jr. Personal Injury judge Feb. 28, 2020
Rondale Kennedy and Earl Harrison, on behalf of themselves, all others similarly situated, and on behalf of the general public v. P31 Enterprises Inc., and Does 1-100 Employment Law judge Dec. 20, 2019
Peter Gutierrez, et al. v. Felipe Capot, et al. Personal Injury judge Jun. 21, 2019
Sudeshna Kundu, surviving spouse of decedent, Rabindra Kundu, M.D.; Rishi Kundu and Roma Kundu, surviving biological children of decedent, Rabindra Kundu, M.D., by and through their Guardian ad Litem, Sudeshna Kundu v. St. Agnes Medical Center; Camie Sorensen, M.D. Medical judge Mar. 29, 2019
Jeff Carter, Tuyen Ly-Carter v. Community Medical Center; Ian Macagy, M.D., and Does 1 through 20, inclusive Medical judge Nov. 17, 2017
John Osburn Sr., surviving husband of decedent, Margaret Osburn; John Osburn Jr., Shanda Osburn, and Devlin Osburn, surviving biological children of decedent Margaret Osburn v. Fresno Community Hospital dba Community Regional Medical Center; K.W.P.H. Enterprises dba American Ambulance; Jennifer Conti, M.D.; Fernando Macias, M.D., and Does 1 to 20, inclusive Medical judge Nov. 17, 2017
David Allen v. Pam Ahlin, Director, in her individual capacity; Cliff Allenby, in his individual capacity Civil Rights judge Nov. 10, 2017
Michelle Beard v. Oscar Alonzo, DDS; Leng C. Haong, DDS Inc. dba Bright Now! Dental; Smile Brands Inc. dba Bright Now! Dental and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Medical judge Sep. 22, 2017
Daniel Amador v. Bank of America N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loan Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing L.P.; Nationstar Mortgage LLC Real Property judge Sep. 15, 2017
John Osburn Sr., Surviving Husband of Decedent, Margaret Osburn; John Osburn Jr., Shanda Osburn and Devlin Osburn Surviving Biological Children of Decedent, Margaret Osburn v. Fresno Community Hospital dba Community Regional Medical Center, K.W.P.H. Enterprises dba American Ambulance, Jennifer Conti, M.D., Fernando Macias, M.D., and Does 1 to 10, inclusive Medical judge Sep. 15, 2017
Michael Ray Bridge, Sheryl D. Kelly v. MJH Property Inspections LLC, Matt Held, and Does 1 through 15, inclusive Contracts judge Sep. 15, 2017
Glen Beaty v. City Of Fresno, Jerry Dyer, Jeffrey Gross, Scott Payn Civil Rights Defendant Dec. 31, 2010
Randall Edgar Williams, Sandra Williams v. Michael J. Troehler Civil Rights Defendant Nov. 27, 2010
John Justin James v. Shant Sheklanian, Jason Gutknecht, Michael B. Kime, the City of Madera Civil Rights Defendant Aug. 21, 2010
Richard A. Wisler v. City of Fresno Civil Rights Defendant Apr. 25, 2009
Brooks v. City of Fresno Torts Defendant Jul. 26, 2008
Rodney Muro v. County of Fresno Civil Rights Defendant Jan. 6, 2007
John Bairos v. City of Fresno, Ed Louchren Civil Rights Defendant Oct. 14, 2006
Rhonda Jackson v. City of Fresno, Kennan Rodems Civil Rights Defendant Aug. 27, 2005
Daniel L. Setencich v. County of Fresno, Christopher Torres, Matthew Sellai, Troy Paul, Steve Souphasith, Sean Quinn, Andrew Simonson, James Morley Civil Rights Defendant May 10, 2005
Luis Guajardo v. City of Fresno, Fresno Police Department Civil Rights Defendant Aug. 19, 2003
Confidential Torts Defendant Feb. 4, 2003
Title Court Published
Rosemary T. McGuire Superior Court Fresno County Oct. 20, 2015
Case Category Published
Rocha v. U-Haul Co. of California
affirmed in part
Arbitration Feb. 3, 2023
J&A Mash & Barrel, LLC v. Superior Court (Tower Theater Properties)
writ issued
Contracts Jan. 21, 2022
Muskan Food & Fuel, Inc. v. City of Fresno
affirmed
Administrative Agencies Sep. 29, 2021
Malaga County Water Dist. v. Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board
reversed and remanded
Administrative Agencies Dec. 14, 2020
Vosburg v. County of Fresno
reversed
statutory_interpretation Sep. 10, 2020
Case Name Topic Role Published
Karen Micheli v. The City of Fresno, et al. Contracts judge Feb. 16, 2024
American Express National Bank v. Eric Plaza, Absolute Urethane Contracts judge Aug. 5, 2022
Jose Avila, Silvina Estrada v. Ygrene Energy Fund Inc.; The Solor Group Inc., and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Contracts judge Jul. 8, 2022
Leslie Dawkins, individually and on behalf of all aggrieve employees v. Secure MD Professionals - California PC, and Does 1 to 100 Employment Law judge Jul. 1, 2022
Silvano Garcia Hernandez; Paula Martinez Santiago; and Cesar Garcia Martinez, Noemi Garcia Martinez, and Nayeli Garcia Martinez, Minors by and through their Guardian ad Litem, Paula Martinez Santiago v. Purl's Sheet Metal & Air Conditioning; Gabriel Villanueva; Jacob Davidson; Ronald Mack Jones II and Does 1 to 25 Personal Injury judge Jul. 1, 2022
Luis Alfredo Viruegas, by and through his Guardian ad Litem, Monica Ferrante v. State of California Personal Injury judge Apr. 29, 2022
Javier Garcia, an individual, on behalf of himself and others similarly situated v. Rich Doss Inc., and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Apr. 8, 2022
Wendy Chavez, on behalf of herself, and as an "aggrieved employee" on behalf of other "aggrieved employees" under the Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 v. Texas De Brazil (Fresno) Corporation; Texas de Brazil (Carlsbad) Corporation; Texas de Brazil (Irvine) Corporation, and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Nov. 5, 2021
Ricardo Salcedo v. Porfirio Amaya Personal Injury judge Oct. 1, 2021
Daquan Jones v. Hiller Aircraft Corporation, Roadtex Ltl Inc., Roadtex Transportation Corporation; David J. Carter, as Trustee of The Raymond J. Carter Grantor Trust; Amy D. McBee as Trustee of the Raymond H. Carter Grantor Trust; Pacific Produce Distributors Inc.; John Wayne McBee as Trustee of the John and Sheri McBee Revocable Trust; Sheri D. McBee as Trustee of the John and Sheri McBee Revocable Trust; City of Firebaugh, and Does 1-100 Personal Injury judge Jul. 30, 2021
Leah J. Welch v. Central Valley Children's Services Network, Greg Melton, Gayle L. Duffy, Marco Jimenez, and Does 1-50 Labor Law judge May 28, 2021
Confidential Personal Injury judge Apr. 2, 2021
Alfonso Padron v. City of Parlier, Council Members individual and official capacity; City Manager Israel Lara, individual and official capacity Constitutional Law judge Mar. 19, 2021
Mirna Mendoza, an individual, and Sacramento Mendoza, an individual, husband and wife v. Andre Marshall, M.D., M.P.H., Kevin Ciresi, M.D., Athenix Body Sculpting Institute, Athenix Physicians Group Inc., Northwest Surgical Development Company Inc., and Does 3-100, inclusive Medical judge Jan. 29, 2021
Ashley Armenta, individually, on behalf of all others similarly situated, and as a representative of other aggrieved employees v. Seaca Packaging Inc., and Does 1 to 10 Employment Law judge Dec. 24, 2020
Alisa Alvarez and Maria Alvarez on behalf of themselves and other aggrieved employees v. Hanford Community Hospital (dba Adventist Health Hanford), Reedley Community Hospital (dba Adventist Health Reedley) and Does 1 through 10, inclusive Employment Law judge Dec. 18, 2020
Zoe Vaillancourt, minor, by and through her Guardian ad Litem, Stacy Vaillancourt, biological daughter of decedent, Taylor Vaillancourt v. Fresno Community Hospital and Medical Center dba Community Behavioral Health Center; Fresno Community Hospital and Medical Center dba Community Regional Medical Center; Manolito Castillo, M.D.; Cecil Litiema, NP; Geoff Stroh, M.D.; . Courtenay Pettigrew, M.D.; Regents of the University of California; Does 1 to 10, Inclusive Medical judge Aug. 21, 2020
Joshua L. Woods, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Fresno Valves & Castings Inc., and Does 1 to 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Jun. 19, 2020
Carolyn Phillips, Peter Yepez, Ruthina Estrada v. State of California, Edmund G. Brown Jr., in his official capacity as Governor of California, County of Fresno Constitutional Law judge Apr. 24, 2020
Howard Doyle Sr., Howard Doyle Jr., a minor by and through his guardian ad litem, Samuel L. Doyle v. Jose Alexis Zepedavaca aka Jose Alexis Zepeda; Juan Vepez, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Personal Injury judge Mar. 13, 2020
Cha Lee Moua v. Erin McIlhatton; Leomar Felix; Allen A. Rivet and Deborah A. Rivet, and Does 1 through 100 Personal Injury judge Mar. 13, 2020
Roxanne Yanez, individually and as Guardian ad Litem for minor, Sebastian Miramontes v. Jesus Flores Jr. Personal Injury judge Feb. 28, 2020
Rondale Kennedy and Earl Harrison, on behalf of themselves, all others similarly situated, and on behalf of the general public v. P31 Enterprises Inc., and Does 1-100 Employment Law judge Dec. 20, 2019
Peter Gutierrez, et al. v. Felipe Capot, et al. Personal Injury judge Jun. 21, 2019
Sudeshna Kundu, surviving spouse of decedent, Rabindra Kundu, M.D.; Rishi Kundu and Roma Kundu, surviving biological children of decedent, Rabindra Kundu, M.D., by and through their Guardian ad Litem, Sudeshna Kundu v. St. Agnes Medical Center; Camie Sorensen, M.D. Medical judge Mar. 29, 2019
Jeff Carter, Tuyen Ly-Carter v. Community Medical Center; Ian Macagy, M.D., and Does 1 through 20, inclusive Medical judge Nov. 17, 2017
John Osburn Sr., surviving husband of decedent, Margaret Osburn; John Osburn Jr., Shanda Osburn, and Devlin Osburn, surviving biological children of decedent Margaret Osburn v. Fresno Community Hospital dba Community Regional Medical Center; K.W.P.H. Enterprises dba American Ambulance; Jennifer Conti, M.D.; Fernando Macias, M.D., and Does 1 to 20, inclusive Medical judge Nov. 17, 2017
David Allen v. Pam Ahlin, Director, in her individual capacity; Cliff Allenby, in his individual capacity Civil Rights judge Nov. 10, 2017
Michelle Beard v. Oscar Alonzo, DDS; Leng C. Haong, DDS Inc. dba Bright Now! Dental; Smile Brands Inc. dba Bright Now! Dental and Does 1 through 50, inclusive Medical judge Sep. 22, 2017
Daniel Amador v. Bank of America N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loan Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing L.P.; Nationstar Mortgage LLC Real Property judge Sep. 15, 2017
John Osburn Sr., Surviving Husband of Decedent, Margaret Osburn; John Osburn Jr., Shanda Osburn and Devlin Osburn Surviving Biological Children of Decedent, Margaret Osburn v. Fresno Community Hospital dba Community Regional Medical Center, K.W.P.H. Enterprises dba American Ambulance, Jennifer Conti, M.D., Fernando Macias, M.D., and Does 1 to 10, inclusive Medical judge Sep. 15, 2017
Michael Ray Bridge, Sheryl D. Kelly v. MJH Property Inspections LLC, Matt Held, and Does 1 through 15, inclusive Contracts judge Sep. 15, 2017
Glen Beaty v. City Of Fresno, Jerry Dyer, Jeffrey Gross, Scott Payn Civil Rights Defendant Dec. 31, 2010
Randall Edgar Williams, Sandra Williams v. Michael J. Troehler Civil Rights Defendant Nov. 27, 2010
John Justin James v. Shant Sheklanian, Jason Gutknecht, Michael B. Kime, the City of Madera Civil Rights Defendant Aug. 21, 2010
Richard A. Wisler v. City of Fresno Civil Rights Defendant Apr. 25, 2009
Brooks v. City of Fresno Torts Defendant Jul. 26, 2008
Rodney Muro v. County of Fresno Civil Rights Defendant Jan. 6, 2007
John Bairos v. City of Fresno, Ed Louchren Civil Rights Defendant Oct. 14, 2006
Rhonda Jackson v. City of Fresno, Kennan Rodems Civil Rights Defendant Aug. 27, 2005
Daniel L. Setencich v. County of Fresno, Christopher Torres, Matthew Sellai, Troy Paul, Steve Souphasith, Sean Quinn, Andrew Simonson, James Morley Civil Rights Defendant May 10, 2005
Luis Guajardo v. City of Fresno, Fresno Police Department Civil Rights Defendant Aug. 19, 2003
Confidential Torts Defendant Feb. 4, 2003