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    • Bret D. Hillman

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    Judge
    Civil
    Tulare County Superior Court
    Visalia Division
    Department/Division: 2 Days: M-F

    221 S. Mooney Blvd.
    Visalia , CA 93291
    (559) 730-5000



    Appointed to the Tulare County Superior Court by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, February 2010; partner, Hillman & Lew, Tulare, 2007-10; partner, Stringham, Hillman & Lew, Tulare, 1990-2007; associate, Stringham & Stringham, Tulare, 1986-89

    Santa Clara University School of Law, 1985



    Judicial Profiles
    Title Court Published
    Resolution Seeker Tulare County (Tulare) Nov. 9, 2017

    Rulings
    Case Category Published
    Eagle Fire and Water Restoration, Inc. v. City of Dinuba et al.
    affirmed
    		 Civil Procedure May 30, 2024
    Reynosa v. Superior Court (Advanced Transportation Services, Inc.)
    petition granted
    		 Arbitration May 6, 2024
    Rossi v. Sequoia Union Elementary School
    affirmed
    		 Employment Discrimination Aug. 28, 2023
    Hansen v. Sandridge Partners
    reversed
    		 Real Property May 3, 2018
    Visalia Retail, LP v. City of Visalia
    affirmed
    		 Environmental Law Feb. 1, 2018

    Verdicts & Settlements
    Case Name Topic Role Published
    Bonifacio Lira, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Soils Basics Corporation, and Does 1 through 20, inclusive Employment Law judge Sep. 8, 2023
    Angela Duran, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Fresh Select LLC, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Sep. 8, 2023
    Francisco Ruiz Vela, as an individual and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Kings Canyon Wood Products LLC, and Does 1 through 100 Employment Law judge Apr. 21, 2023
    J.G. v. County of Tulare, et al. Torts judge Mar. 17, 2023
    Maria Del Carmen Espinoza v. Juan C. Gutierrez dba J.C. Gutierrez Labor Service, Visalia Citrus Packing Group Inc., VCPG Land LLC, and Does 1 through 100 Employment Law judge Mar. 17, 2023
    Joali Rodriguez, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. Surf Thru Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Mar. 10, 2023
    Carl Haney, as an individual and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Peninsula Packaging LLC, and Does through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Mar. 10, 2023
    Ernie Flores v. Palo Verde Union School District Employment Law judge Jul. 29, 2022
    Ginaline Domingo, individually and on behalf of Dana Domingo, a minor v. Sierra View District Hospital; William E. Franklin, D.O.; Lamin T. Seisay, PA-C; Valarie N. Domingo; David Anthony Domingo; Gabrielle J. Haupricht; and Derek U. Domingo Medical judge Apr. 19, 2019
    Title Court Published
    Resolution Seeker Tulare County (Tulare) Nov. 9, 2017
    Case Category Published
    Eagle Fire and Water Restoration, Inc. v. City of Dinuba et al.
    affirmed
    		 Civil Procedure May 30, 2024
    Reynosa v. Superior Court (Advanced Transportation Services, Inc.)
    petition granted
    		 Arbitration May 6, 2024
    Rossi v. Sequoia Union Elementary School
    affirmed
    		 Employment Discrimination Aug. 28, 2023
    Hansen v. Sandridge Partners
    reversed
    		 Real Property May 3, 2018
    Visalia Retail, LP v. City of Visalia
    affirmed
    		 Environmental Law Feb. 1, 2018
    Case Name Topic Role Published
    Bonifacio Lira, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Soils Basics Corporation, and Does 1 through 20, inclusive Employment Law judge Sep. 8, 2023
    Angela Duran, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Fresh Select LLC, and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Sep. 8, 2023
    Francisco Ruiz Vela, as an individual and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Kings Canyon Wood Products LLC, and Does 1 through 100 Employment Law judge Apr. 21, 2023
    J.G. v. County of Tulare, et al. Torts judge Mar. 17, 2023
    Maria Del Carmen Espinoza v. Juan C. Gutierrez dba J.C. Gutierrez Labor Service, Visalia Citrus Packing Group Inc., VCPG Land LLC, and Does 1 through 100 Employment Law judge Mar. 17, 2023
    Joali Rodriguez, individually, and on behalf of other members of the general public similarly situated v. Surf Thru Inc., and Does 1 through 100, inclusive Employment Law judge Mar. 10, 2023
    Carl Haney, as an individual and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. Peninsula Packaging LLC, and Does through 50, inclusive Employment Law judge Mar. 10, 2023
    Ernie Flores v. Palo Verde Union School District Employment Law judge Jul. 29, 2022
    Ginaline Domingo, individually and on behalf of Dana Domingo, a minor v. Sierra View District Hospital; William E. Franklin, D.O.; Lamin T. Seisay, PA-C; Valarie N. Domingo; David Anthony Domingo; Gabrielle J. Haupricht; and Derek U. Domingo Medical judge Apr. 19, 2019
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